Nightlife in Cagayan de Oro

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Photo by: Gibby Lapinid of Cebu City

 

Put on your best #OOTN (Outfit of the Night) and dancing shoes, and go crazy in Cagayan de Oro’s nightlife. The city offers anything from jazz bars, trendy venues and hip clubs. And the best part: most places stay open ’til the sun comes up!

The city has been known for its eco-tourism spots and rising economy, however, some people might not know of the city’s growing number of venues for a bustling night life. Whether you’re into chill-out music, lots of dancing, coffee, cocktails or wine, Cagayan de Oro has all the fun you are looking for.

Music

Kagay-anons, like the rest of the Filipinos, are huge music enthusiasts. Frequenting karaoke places, acoustic bars, and even spur-of-the-moment sing-along with friends on the streets, that’s just how we are—music runs in our veins.

To date, there are more than 20 KTV bars in Cagayan de Oro that cater to the singing talents of every Kagay-anon. Concert kings and queens? You can find them scattered in different KTVs all throughout the metro!

Some of the famous spots are in the areas of Divisoria, Corrales and The Lifestyle District, namely, Willsbar Music and Video, VSuites, Chills Music and Video Family KTV Bar, Gabs Family KTV Bar, LED KTV Bar, Microphone Hero and Wat Ever Family KTV Bar, to mention some.

 

Microphone Hero at The Lifestyle District
Microphone Hero at The Lifestyle District

 

Willsbar Music and Video in Divisoria
Willsbar Music and Video in Divisoria

Bars and Clubs

Cagayan de Oro’s rising economy has brought the city’s bar scene to new heights. For tourists and locals alike, it is inevitable to go out during weekends to grab a drink, have a chitchat and de-stress, but expect a huge crowd during weekends. Kagay-anons love to take a break during weekends, so if you want to sample the the city’s nightlife, make sure to come in your best attire and prepare to see and be seen!

Here are some of the popular bars to get wild and have a whopping good time:

For house music fanatics, you might feel at home at Pulse Live Music Venue and The Beat. Both may be found in Divisoria. The newly launched CDO Bar at the Paseo del Rio strip and Illest at The Lifestyle District has been hyping up the city’s night crowd during weekends, too.

Pulse
Pulse Live along Divisoria
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The newly-launched CDO Bar at the Paseo del Rio strip. (c) Louie Yee Photography
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Illest at The Lifestyle District

Chill-out places

If you want to avoid the noise and opt to just chill out and have a good conversation with your friends or a date, the city offers several coffee, wine, and cocktail places that are guaranteed to suit your taste.

The Lifestyle District along Corrales Street, Rosario Arcade in Limketkai Center and bistros along J.R. Borja Extension offer the best hangout places to spend a cozy evening in.

To mention some, go visit The Wine Cellar along J.R. Borja Extension, Junno’s Deli Café at The Lifestyle District, Blue Duck Bar at Mallberry Suites and Burrow Bar and Brew along Capistrano Street.

If you’re a coffee and tea lover, you can enjoy the soothing warmth at Starbucks, Coffeeworks, Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf Limketkai, and Sweetleaf Bubble Tea.

The Wine Cellar along J.R. Borja Extension
The Wine Cellar along J.R. Borja Extension
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Burrow Bar and Brew along Capistrano St.

 

Planning to visit Cagayan de Oro soon? Primavera Residences offers condo units available for short-term and long-term rent or for purchase. It is located at the Pueblo de Oro Township, Upper Carmen beside SM Cagayan de Oro City.

Catch more stories to tell from Primavera Residences by following our official Facebook account: www.facebook.com/condoprimavera or visit www.primaveraresidences.com.

Reminder:

You have to be 18 years old to be served alcohol at clubs and bars, and the minimum admission age differs from 18-21 years in most clubs. These requirements vary depending on the club or bar you are going to – and also the day of the week.

2 Italian Films to be Screened in 2014 Cine Europa Cagayan de Oro

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It’s the time of the year once again when Kagay-anons are treated to a festival of European Films. This November 13 – 16, 2014, visit Rodelsa Hall, Liceo de Cagayan University for a free viewing of 21 films from 16 participating European countries.

Cine Europa 2014 is the sixth time since 2009 that the Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines is hosting the film fest in Cagayan de Oro. Among the notable films in this year’s line up are the two movies from Italy, namely Una Sconfinata Giovinezza (A Second Childhood) and Scialla (Easy!)

 

Una Sconfinata Giovinezza

Una Sconfinata Giovinezza  or A Second Childhood  explores the story of a happily married couple and how things suddenly make a turn for the worst when the husband begins showing signs of Alzheimer’s disease.

Looking for something thought-provoking and heart-wrenching to help you spend your Sunday evening? See this movie with family and friends on Sunday, November 16, from 6pm onwards.

 

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Scialla! or Easy! Is a comedy film about a retired Italian teacher who tutors for a living. His world is turned upside down when he finds out that one of his students, a rebellious teenager, is actually his son. This movie will be shown on Friday, November 14, at 1pm. So if you’re looking for something fun to end your week, head over to Rodelsa Hall for a laughter-packed afternoon.

For more details about the Cine Europa 2014 Cagayan de Oro leg, visit the LDCU page.

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Did you know that there’s a multi-awarded Italian building located in Cagayan de Oro? Primavera Residences is a twin-tower 10-storey development located in uptown Cagayan de Oro, a few steps from SM City CDO. Tower 1 is ready for occupancy with units available for short-term and long-term rental while Tower 2 is currently offered for pre-selling and ready to be turned over early next year.

For more information, visit www.primaveraresidences.com.

 

 Note: Cine Europa 17 poster courtesy of Liceo de Cagayan University website.