Check out the LKY Musical, geek out with coding or book yourself seats at a pop-up theatrical dinner. There’s never a dull week in Singapore.
Mon, Jul 20
NETWORKING
Papers We Love #011 discusses the mechanics of computing and technology to see what inspires people to build or tinker with gadgets. It’s targeted at engineers and coders, but there’s a segment where layfolk can show off their coding masterpieces, too.
Tue, Jul 21
ART
The Singapore Journey: 50 Years Through Stamps exhibition has specially selected stamps, philatelic materials and rarely seen original stamp artworks on show that document the city’s growth, tribulations and achievements through the years.
MUSICAL
Starring Adrian Pang and Sharon Au, The LKY Musical chronicles Lee Kuan Yew’s early days, tracing his college years to racial unrest in the 1950s and ending with Singapore’s independence in 1965.
WORKSHOP
At Spoonful’s Semi Hands On Macaron Class, you’ll learn the basics of macaroon making and be able to decorate these pretty confections yourself.
MUSIC
Artistry plays host to Come Out to Play!—a night of live electronic music with local bands like Canvas Conversations, Zeekos Perakos and Ocean’s Children.
Wed, Jul 22
ART
If you’ve ever gone for an Urban Sketchers drawing session, you’ll want to attend this. The organization brings their symposium to town and gathers artists from all around the world who are experts at location drawing.
DRINK
Japanese cocktail bar and music space DSTLLRY is having its official grand opening. It’s a night of Japanese bites, courtesy of the omakase menu, and bespoke cocktail creations by bartender Red Chuang.
FOOD
Theater-meets-food at this pop-up theatrical dinner series. This time, STORIES is held at Fort Siloso and features a five-course modern Singaporean menu by chefs Malcolm Lee and Kenneth Francisco. Plus, the actors are performing stories and skits about Fort Siloso.
WELLNESS
Under Armour’s fitness sessions are back and this time, you’ll be slogging it out with Innervate Fitness. There are warm-up drills, air squats, push ups and personal defense routines here.
Thu, Jul 23
DRINK
The Straits Wine Company hosts an exclusive wine tasting event that features bottles of Sauvignon Blanc and New Zealand reds like the 2011 Pask Gimblett Road Syrah.
NETWORKING
The second edition of The Fearless Path to Success has talks and presentations by sales strategist Yasmine Khater, the founder of Runaway Success, Thaddeus Lawrence and CEO of ConnexionsAsia Rosaline Chew Khoo.
MUSIC
Local band The Observatory celebrates the launch of their new album Continuum with a debut concert. The album is full of the rich and layered sounds of Southeast Asian instruments and their dark electronica tunes.
COMEDY
Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow has both established and emerging names take the stage. Comedians include Andy Saunders, Dave Callan, Nick Cody, Urzila Carlson and ElbowSkin.
Fri, Jul 24
EAT
The Singapore Favorite Food Village is all about nostalgia and hawker heritage. This year, the focus in on Teochew dishes with celebrity chef Eric Low preparing the famed Teochew Opera Porridge.
MOVIE
The highly anticipated SG50 omnibus 7 Letters features seven of Singapore’s most acclaimed directors including Royston Tan, Tan Pin Pin and Eric Khoo, producing, writing and directing a segment each.
CHARITY
First Hand throws a charity gala dinner Midnight At Ascot with proceeds going towards the prevention of child trafficking in Cambodia. The night is pretty glam and also has a fashion show by fashion label Covetella and an art auction.
PARTY
LA-based DJ TJR is known for mixing original tracks with EDM favorites so expect an energetic gig full of funky EDM remixes at Zouk.
