DSTLLRY
A Japanese bar and restaurant in the up-and-coming Infinite Studios compound with cocktail omakase.
Beerfest Asia 2015
The biggest beer festival is back with over 500 international beers and ciders (craft and commercial), food booths, live music by Blues Brothers and ABBA tribute bands, a comedy show and even a dedicated cider booth. There are also fringe activities like beer pong tournaments.
Mitzo
A modern Cantonese restaurant and bar serving reinvented classics and Chinese-inspired cocktails.
World Lit Workshop: Spoken Word Poetry with Kosal Khiev
Poet, tattoo artist and survivor of the US prison system Kosal Khiev will share his story through poetry and art. There will also be writing exercises for participants. Tickets are at $15 from Bytes.
Lepark Sessions
The people who brought you Getai Electronica are back with yet another rooftop event. This time, you’ll see homegrown bands recording their tracks on what’s turning into our island’s hippest rooftop.
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.
Songwriters Night
This new monthly music affair involves both established and upcoming singer-songwriters taking to the stage. Organized by SG Muso, each session will feature one main act and emerging artists can show off their chops in the open mic segment.
The Material of Time
Singapore-based Indian artist Nandita Mukand's debut solo exhibition looks to nature and the effect it has on objects for her artworks.