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
Burrow
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.

EEK-O-FRIENDLY Ideas: 10 Fun Ways to Go Green this Halloween!

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Just like other holidays, the Halloween season can rake in a hefty amount of carbon footprint and make a huge impact on the environment. Trick-or-treat candies, costumes, decorations, party favors – producing these goods require large amounts of energy, not to mention that all of these end up in landfills worldwide. With the holiday becoming seemingly less spiritual and more and more commercial with each passing year, the Halloween industry is now approximately worth 6 billion US dollars annually, according to experts.

The good news is, you can still celebrate Halloween without spending a lot of cash and wasting resources. With a good dose of imagination, enthusiasm, and a sincere desire to have a GREEN Halloween, you can have an “eek-o-friendly” good time while still being kind to the planet. Here are some tips for you to consider when planning your Halloween event this year.

1. Simplicity is the way to go

You might want to re-think your over-the-top plans for your Halloween event. Remember, less is always more. If you can opt for a simpler decor for your home and a lesser scale party, not only will you help save the planet, you will also be able to impart to your children the value of moderation.

2. Go for digital invitations

Instead of printing your party invites, go digital and send your invitations online. There are several apps and websites (see e-vite.com) that will help you create a personalized invitation for free. But if you’re really into actual invitations and would rather go old school, you can create your own handmade cards from recycled paper products.

3. Activities and games

You know what’s a great way to have a fun-filled green Halloween? Focus on the intangible — games and activities instead of tangible stuff. Remember, laughter and good memories need not cost a thing, and it doesn’t leave a carbon footprint either.

4. Make homemade costumes

What better way to showcase your creativity and style than to make your own Halloween costume? Chances are, there are outfit gems tucked in your closet, waiting for a second breathe of life. It’s about time you rummage into your closet and re-purpose your old clothes. This is easier on the pocket, too!

5. Make your own treats

Skip the individually-wrapped candies and chocolates and choose to make your own treats instead. Surely, you can whip up something even better than the plastic-wrapped, highly-commercialized, conservatives-laden treats you can buy in stores.

6. DIY decorations

Mason jars, plastic gallons, bottles, old books — stir your creative juices a little bit and you can turn these items into fancy Halloween decor. The options are endless!

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7. Natural decor works, too!

Another option is to use natural materials for your decorations. Twigs, plants, pumpkins, or even fruits — tweak it a little and you’ll have your very own artsy-craftsy decorations!

8. Say no to plastic trick-or-treat buckets

Those orange smiley buckets might be a Halloween tradition for kids, but the plastic material is another contributor to environmental degradation. This year, choose organic baskets, non-plastic locally-made buckets or recyclable materials. Explain to your kids, too why this is so much better for Mother Earth!

9. Skip disposable party items

During your Halloween parties, make sure to use regular plates, utensils, and glasses. These reusable items are so much more eco-friendly than plastic cups and paper plates.

10. Store your décors and costumes 

Do not dispose decorations and Halloween materials. Make sure to keep them in storage to be used in next year’s Halloween, and in the coming Halloweens to come.

So, are you ready for an EEK-O-FRIENDLY Halloween? This coming October 25, drop by at Primavera Residences for a carnival-style, pre-halloween bash. Win prizes, get discounts and freebies, and join the fun games.

For more information, visit www.primaveraresidences.com or www.facebook.com/condoprimavera. You can also call 088-880-5002. 

 

Primavera Residences Invites You to The Pre-Halloween Open House This October

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Do you want to experience fun and excitement through a carnival-themed event in a multi-awarded eco-friendly condominium? This month, Primavera Residences offers guests with food, games, discounts and prizes in one exciting day.

As the Halloween season approaches, Primavera Residences will hold its pre-Halloween open house on October 25, Saturday, from 10am to 6pm. The green building invites guests to drop by and enjoy fun-filled activities and huge discount offerings for October.

Guests will also get a chance to avail of Primavera Residences’ OCTOBER FEVER promo that entitles buyers to get savings of up to P100,000. For a limited period, the few remaining units at Primavera Residences Towers 1 & 2 will be equipped with a FREE kitchen modular system.

Primavera Residences’ developer, Italpinas Euroasian Design and Eco-development Corporation (ITPI), an Italian-Filipino real estate firm, specializes in green architecture and design which brought the company’s CEO and architect to represent the Philippines in this year’s World Architecture Festival in Singapore.

The 10-storey twin towers are equipped with energy-saving features such as cantilevers that protect the units from direct sunlight, thereby reducing temperature inside the building, and an indoor courtyard that maximizes natural ventilation and lighting. Solar panels will also be installed at the roof deck by June 2015 to power the building’s common areas. The green building is also designed to withstand earthquakes and extreme weather conditions.

For inquiries about the Pre-Halloween Open House event and about Primavera Residences, visit www.primaveraresidences.com  or call (088) 880-5002 or 0917-794-2221.