7 rainy day activities for the city girl
Crocheting
Above A fun and engaging activity for the rainy season: crocheting (Photo: Pexels / Castorly Stock)
Beyond its artistic appeal, crocheting offers several mental health benefits. The repetitive motions involved can be meditative, helping to reduce stress and anxiety while boosting focus and mindfulness. Shops that sell materials include Shine Pick N Shop Manila, The Craft Central in Greenbelt 5 and more.
More from Tatler : Fading traditions: These endangered crafts in Asia are on the brink of extinction Catch up on your 'To-Read' list
Above Tatler March 2025 cover Senator Risa Hontiveros holding a book (Photo: Tatler Philippines archives / Mark Nicdao)
Catching up on your 'To-Read' list is one of the most rewarding ways to spend a rainy day. Whether you have a stack of novels, non-fiction books or magazines waiting on your nightstand, diving into a good read offers a much-needed escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Related: Reading list for bibliophiles: 10 page-turning books about books Attend the Fête de la Musique 2025 indoor stages
Above The dates and events to watch out for (Photo: Fête de la Musique)
This year, the Fête de la Musique Philippines, presented by the Alliance Française de Manille, boasts its 'biggest' celebration yet. The theme Un Monde highlights the festival's commitment to fostering international camaraderie and understanding through music.
Indoor stages include Long Bar in Raffles Makati (June 20), Makati pocket stages (June 27) and Edsa Shangri-la (June 13).
Read more: What to expect at Fête de la Musique 2025 Join a make-your-zine workshop
Joining a make-your-zine workshop is a fantastic way to channel your creativity and express your unique voice, especially on a cosy rainy day. Zines—self-published, small-circulation booklets or magazines—have a rich history rooted in DIY culture and artistic freedom. Attend the Virgin Labfest 2025
Above Virgin Labfest 2025 official poster (Photo: Cultural Center of the Philippines)
The Virgin Labfest (VLF) returns for its 20th year, featuring 12 new scripts ripe for discovery. Under the theme Hinog (ripe), this festival of untried, untested and unstaged one-act plays showcases fresh stories that celebrate diversity and challenge perspectives.
Beyond highlighting both emerging and veteran playwrights, VLFXX: Hinog continues its long-standing tradition of nurturing theatrical wisdom through its educational programs. These include Staged Readings, Theatre Talks, the Playwrights' Fair, the Dramaturgy Fellowship Exhibit and the Writing Fellowship Program and Showcase.
From June 11 to June 29, VLFXX: Hinog performances are scheduled for 2 pm matinees and 8 pm gala shows, with educational activities taking place at 5 pm. Journaling
Above Let journaling be part of your rainy season activities (Photo: Pexels / Alina Vilchenko)
Journaling is a simple yet powerful practice that can transform your rainy day into a time of self-reflection and creativity. Putting pen to paper allows you to process your thoughts, set goals or simply document your daily experiences.
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