Are you perhaps an alt and an art enthusiast based in Cagayan de Oro?
Hey, alternative creatives! Are you looking for a spaces in the golden city of Cagayan de Oro where art and alternative community meet?
As an alternative, art is the medium of expression. However, are tired of feeling like you're losing your creative spark? We know it's tough to find the right time or place that get you and your craft, especially through art music and politics. Life gets busy, responsibilities pile up, and sometimes it feels like you're burning out and losing touch with what makes your artistic nature.
Don't worry because I got you! Here are the coffee shops and establishments in Cagayan de Oro Downtown that mixes refine beverage and art
Location: Viajero Outdoor Centre, Velez-Aguinaldo St., CDOC
Viajero is one of the oldest "tambayan" spots in CDO. First, it was only an outdoor centre where they sell mountaining gears and made the area to accomodate traveling hearts. Now, they are emerged established with businesses: Viajero Outdoor Centre, Viajero Café and Homegrown Craft Beer by Brownbox Brewery $ Distillery. Every weekend, Viajero hosts a music gig inviting local artists in the city. Kagay-anons musicians play their music live here which makes it up to the lively atmosphere of the café. You may also avail a workshop of different arts here, depending on the availability. The workshop I have here is Calligraphy Writing, It was so fun and a memorable experience.
Location: #20 Andres Fernandez St., Carmen, CDOC
This is another place where art grows. Apart from Viajero, they invite local performers as well, they hosts gigs and open mics. The Art District of Carmen sometimes host pop up stores in their establishment to support artists in their signature craft. One of the popular pop up events is the Art & Wine, prepared by Euhue. The participants bring their own canvas to paint on, art materials and own wine. Plus, they invite food business and niche crafts to get supported by the event goers.
Location: 2nd Floor, Chingkeetea, Velez-Gaerlan St. CDOC
Welcome to Seb's! Coltrane is a Jazz-Themed Café. This coffee shop might just be a top notch perfection for those people who wants spend to just spend time sipping coffee while listening to jazz and bossa nova. They have a shelf full of vinyl records for display. A café with a touch of La La Land Feels ～♡.
4. Tiny Bubbles 2D Art Cafe
Location: 📍 Caza Azucena Bldg., Pabayo-Gaerlan Sts.,Cagayan de Oro City beside Uncle Sam's Diner
Tiny Bubbles is a popular café for being the first 2-dimensional café in town. When you come inside the café, it feels like you just slip into a dream where you're inside a graphite drawing. This coffee shop reminds me of those dreamy roblox games where you explore liminal spaces.
In Alternative Community, art is a wonderful outlet to hone your creativity. Art in any forms is essential medium to express ourselves. This also helps us convey our powerful emotions as an alternative whether how we feel for ourselves or for wider issues in social and political aspect.
