Couchcrash Singapore
This social gathering is targeted at frequent travelers and fans of couchsurfing. There are various activities lined up, including kayaking, cycling, walkabouts, a picnic and a trip to the Southern Islands.
My Nine Lives with Steve Winter
Wildlife photographer Steve Winter shares some pretty out there personal tales at this talk, from coming face-to-face with tigers in India’s Kaziranga National Park to capturing nocturnal adventures of a mountain lion in Hollywood.
Takizawa Kabuki
A performance that will be showcased outside Japan for the first time, this traditional kabuki show is a Japanese dance-drama that features dancing, singing, drumming and theatrics. The troupe is led by Takizawa Hideaki and includes other actors like Kitayama Hiromitsu and Kawai Fumito.
RememberingLKY: A Tribute to Mr. Lee Kuan Yew
The exhibition is a collaborative effort amongst 10 artists, including Audrey Yang and Pamela Ng, to feature paintings that commemorate the legacy of Singapore’s late Minister Mentor. Expect to see some representational works as well politically-driven ones.
La Ventana
A Catalan tapas restaurant by Michelin-starred Spanish chef Carles Gaig in airy Dempsey Hill.
IPA PLUG & PLAY: Visualising Social Stories with Robert Godden
Hong Kong-based rights advocate Robert Godden, who specialises in issues pertaining to migrant workers and contemporary forms of slavery, talk about the various states of human rights today.
The Enchanted World of Hayao Miyazaki II
Local orchestral group West Winds presents the second instalment of their tribute to Japanese master animator and director Hayao Miyazaki. Expect to hear lush tunes from films like Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke and My Neighbour Totoro.
MBS celebrity chefs are making gelato for a good cause
Names like CUT by Wolfgang Puck, Adrift by David Myers and Waku Ghin by Tetsuya Wakuda create yummy new flavors for charity.
Cabinet Of Curiosities
Avant-garde pianist Margaret Leng Tan performs rare classical works like David M. Gordon’s Diclavis Enorma as well as select pop tunes by the Beatles using different types of pianos – from the baby grand to toys.
Cabanons
This experimental installation by French conceptual artist invites audiences into a series of small tents to witness aerialists, tightrope walkers and acrobats overcome the vulnerable situations that they are in. The tents, or “cabanons” are designed and erected by spectacular French installation artist Daniel Buren, Presented at the Singapore International Festival of Arts 2015.