15 things to see, do and eat in Singapore this week (Aug 31-Sep 4)
Septfest, bartending guest shifts and cool rock concerts, all happening this week.
Pedestrian Night on Orchard Road
The shopping strip closes yet again for a night dedicated to pedestrians. There are live performances, special deals and extended shopping hours from the Scotts Road and Paterson Road junction, all the way to Bideford.
Dear Painter
This exhibition features contemporary aesthetic paintings from nine local artists including Chun Kaifeng, Chun Kai Qun, Warren Khong and Jane lee. There’s also a walking tour with curator June Yap, too.
A Clockwork Orange
Anthony Burgess’ landmark novel A Clockwork Orange is turned into a stage show after much back-and-forth with the ratings board. Revolving around protagnish Alex DeLarge, who is caught and jailed by the police, he then volunteers to undergo aversion therapy in order to solve society’s crime issues. However, it doesn’t according to the plan at all. […]
Asia Fashion Future
The British Council and Lasalle College of the Arts bring Asian and international fashion experts like Lucy Siegle, Frances Corner, Ong Shunmugam and Ling Wu, as well as retailers like Zalora and Lane Crawford for a short course on the global fashion movement. Divided into two parts, there’s a fashion discussion and a workshop about […]
Figuratively Speaking
Featuring over 40 portraits and figures of humans, this exhibition ropes in 11 artists from Singapore, Vietnam and Indonesia to show the countries’ different cultures, heritage and identities.
The Daily Roundup
A pretty crepe and galette-specialty cafe in the cool The Working Capitol.
Bawang Puteh Bawang Merah (#BPBM)
Based on a popular Malay folktale, this play contemporarizes the well-known story that covers the trials and tribulations of Bawang Puteh after her parents’ death and the difficulties in living with her stepmother and step sister Bawang Merah. She then meets a charming gentleman who she falls in love with, to show that good triumphs […]
I Am Just Doing Aesthetics
Indonesian-born artist Wisnu Auri shows his latest painting collection in his first exhibition here. He explores the theme of “power of disturbing taste” through paintings that seeks to define judgment about art and the beauty of nature. Each piece reflects on nostalgia and the present, as well as the beautiful and the ugly, with street […]
Artefact
Over 10 designers from NTU School of Art, Design & Media show their product design works that span fashion, lighting, home decor, jewelry and sustainable design. Get up close and personal with the designers, who will be on-site, with craft beers and desserts on Sep 5.