World Lit featuring Dana Thomas
Fashion and culture journalist Dana Thomas will discuss stories from her book Gods and Kings, which explores the changes in the couture and fashion industries since the ’80s and details the rise of iconic fashion designers John Galliano and Alexander McQueen over three decades. Register for free here.
Fresh Takes
This group show will feature 11 young Singaporean artists as they explore Singapore’s history and present their visual response to a chosen historic artwork or item from Singapore’s National Collection.
World Lit featuring Githa Hariharan
Political writer and activist Githa Hariharan will discuss socio-political and feminist issues, Indian solidarity with Palestine and her new book Almost Home: Cities and Other Places. Register for free here.
Unveiling Early Singapore by Choo Keng Kwang
Known for his paintings of early Singapore and symbolic animal paintings, pioneer artist Choo Keng Kwang is a highly-respected local artist. In this exhibition, he will be showcasing and selling his oil-painted artworks of early Singapore.
SG50 Concert Series in the Park—Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park
This free outdoor concert held in one of the largest parks in central Singapore will feature performances by community groups and well-known local acts including Kit Chan, Olivia Ong, Jack & Rai, Matthew and the Mandarins, Broadway Beng and Suhaimi Yusof. This concert is held in conjunction with SG Heart Map @ Park.
Pink Dot
The wholesome LGBT picnic is back, with more live performances, DJ sets, rousing speeches, pink outfits and lots of picnic baskets.
Dangerously Disco: Bottin
Since releasing his critically-praised concept album, Horror Disco, Italy-based producer and DJ Bottin has toured clubs in over 20 countries and four continents with his retro-futuristic blend of space disco, electronica and deep funk. The night will be supported by Matty Wainwright & Godwin P.
Battle for Singapore: Case Files from the Singapore War Crimes Tribunal Exhibition
This exhibition will present photographs, artefacts, court transcripts and video clips of significant incidents, atrocities and investigations during World War II.
Kyo presents Henry Saiz
Party the night away to electronica, disco, house and techno beats, helmed by up-and-coming Spanish DJ Henry Saiz. The night will be supported by Australian DJ Tigerstyle and Singaporean DJ Zig Zach.
Return to Sender: An Exhibition
Known as “the King of Rock and Roll”, Elvis Presley was an iconic musician who pioneered the Rock and Roll genre. This exhibition follows the life of Elvis through a collection comprising vinyl records, posters and fan magazines from a private collector who started this collection around the same time as Elvis’ rise to fame.