I-S Weekend: What’s on this Aug 28-31

Mies Julie

A bold adaptation of August Strindberg’s naturalist classic, Yael Farber’s Mies Julie has received rave reviews worldwide for its powerful depiction of gender, class and sexual relations. The play centers on a sexually-charged game of tug and war between a black farm laborer and his white master’s daughter. 
 
, I-S Weekend: What’s on this Aug 28-31
 

The Local People Night Market

Indie e-store The Local People return for their second instalment of the Night Market Festival, championing the works of local artists and entrepreneurs. This year’s festivities include live music, food stalls, roving performances and vendors hawking unique wares like bean bags and resin sculptures.

, I-S Weekend: What’s on this Aug 28-31

Gentle Bones EP Launch

Having topped the country’s iTunes chart with his first single “Until We Die”, musician Joel Tan (aka Gentle Bones) will be launching his debut EP at TAB Singapore. The singer-songwriter is fast gaining a steady following, having played at Music Matters Live 2014 and numerous local radio shows.

, I-S Weekend: What’s on this Aug 28-31

Peter Halley

Check out ten pieces by Guggenheim-endorsed American artist Peter Halley. Known for his colorful, geometric, modernist paintings, Halley’s works reflect the isolation he experienced whilst living alone in New York City. Think reinterpreted prison cells and squares as a metaphor for confinement. 

, I-S Weekend: What’s on this Aug 28-31

iBrew Challenge

Aspiring craft brewers can fight for bragging rights in the eighth edition of this homebrewing competition, with five competition categories (IPA, lager, ale, Belgian or special). If you’re just looking to kick back and have a good time, there are also free-flow craft beers on sale.

, I-S Weekend: What’s on this Aug 28-31

Scum Cinema presents Ricky Oh: The Story of Riki

Cult fans will definitely lap up Scum Cinema’s latest offering, featuring a kooky storyline and some in-you-face martial arts moves. Hong Kong film Riki Oh is a Rambo-like outing with a twisted plot, futuristic prison cells and mandatory ultra-violent showdowns. 

, I-S Weekend: What’s on this Aug 28-31

Green Drinks: Aquaculture in Singapore and Beyond

For environmental enthusiasts, non-profit society Green Drinks Singapore will be hosting a sharing session in collaboration with Biodiversity Connections, an NGO committed to biodiversity research in the region. Learn more about Aquaculture from important industry players, who will be sharing their work and progress in the area.