The History of Java
Prepare for effigy-burning installations in this one. Referencing Sir Stamford Raffles’ time in Indonesia that led to a two-volume tome of Java’s history, local artist Jimmy Ong reimagines Raffles’ documented adventures between 1781-1826 in Java for this exhibition. The large-scale three-meter drawings depict scenes from the establishment of Islam to the arrival of the British […]
The Butter Factory’s Closing Weekend
Spend one last hurrah with the club’s two-day blowout goodbye party. Friday sees DJ Andrew T and DJ Tang spinning house and hip hop tracks, while Saturday’s “The Last Dance” has the two DJs return with MC Mr Boo, Dave Does, Shawn Livewire and Joshua P. Cover charges: Jan 2: $30-35 Jan 3: $40; $15 […]
Somnogram
Farfetched as it may sound, this play explores themes of disconnect, isolation and death during a freak snowstorm in Singapore. Six characters caught in a cafe on New Year’s Eve confront their past, present and future through dream interpretation and eternal recurrence.
Impromptu Speaking with Confidence & Clarity
Learn to overcome your fears of public speaking and addressing large groups with the simple techniques at this workshop. The day-long workshops allows you to be able to neutralize fear, exude confidence, craft clear and convincing messages, handle questions and even use imagery to drive home your points.
Garden of Eden
Una’s Valentine’s Day menu features dishes like seafood platter, charcoal-grilled rib of beef and a souffle glacee with strawberry compote and smoked chocolate truffle. Apart from that, the restaurant will also get all dressed up with a whimsical meadow theme, plus couple photo booths and acoustic music.
Sound Engineering Workshop Series
The A Cappella Society organizes a workshop about everything you need to know about this style of singing with a sound system that consists of three principles and four voice modes. Participants should have basic sound tuning and harmonies.
Endless Summer – Wet Gets Hot
The famed monthly pool party is back to keep the new year cool. This time, a trio of DJs that include Patrick Oliver, Shigeki and Stephen Day build up the poolside vibes with their lounge-y and progressive house music.
The RSC Presents Howling Hymns
The Rockstar Collective brings three legit Indonesian bands that include Sigmun, Matiasu and KAITZR, as well as two local rock bands Radiant Archery and This Is Atlantis. Ranging from instrumental rock and metal to blues and psychedelic tunes, the bands are supported by Identite and Prohibited Projects at this intimate gig.
Rocksteady Friday
How about some funky reggae beats with your Japanese food? Dub Skank’in Hifi hosts of a night of ska, rocksteady and reggae with Jamaican tunes from the ’60s to the ’90s, all the way to early digital dancehall. On the decks are Rumshot, with his eclectic mix of raggae, ska, Brazilian and Afrobeat rhythms, and […]
Poeme Symphonique for 110 Metronomes
One day in 1962, Hungarian composer György Ligeti got the bright idea to compose a symphony for 100 metronomes. The musical tempo keepers are wound to the max and set to different speeds to create different rhythmic patterns and something that resembles a field of grass. This time, the CFA Music Groups reinterpret the piece […]