From artery-clogging foodie events to music jams and a pool party, here are some ideas to get you through the week.
Monday, Jul 18
FOOD
Check out the newly-opened Japan Food Town at Wisma Atria, which houses 16 casual-dining eateries from Japan’s various cities such as Dassai Bar (Iwakuni), known for their fine sakes, and udon specialist, Sato Yosuke (Tokyo).
EXHIBITION
Swing by One Raffles Place to catch National Heritage Board’s traveling exhibition, 50 Years of National Day Parades, before it makes its way to the final stop at Kallang Wave Mall. The exhibition showcases parades from 1966 till 2015. Through Aug 9
The Guard of Honor and other contingents at the National Stadium, 1990s. Credit: National Heritage Board
FOOD
Head on down to OnNomNom Feastival, a food and lifestyle fair organized by Free Folk at ION Orchard. There’ll be local artisanal F&B, coffee and independent designers as well as tarot card readers. Through Jul 24
Tuesday, Jul 19
EXHIBITION
Don’t miss out on the last day of Olivia Marty’s Recollection exhibition at Visionairs Gallery. The Saigon-based French-South African contemporary artist captures Vietnamese life in the ‘20s and early ‘70s by superimposing and projecting vintage photographs of Vietnam’s denizens onto walls of old and abandoned buildings. Jul 19
Left: Les Cicatrices de la Nation, Right: Devastating Fields. Credit: Olivia Marty
Wednesday, Jul 20
MUSIC
As part of the Clarke Quay Music Jam Series, the Shuffle Music Jam brings you the latest pop and soulful tunes by Stage Crew from Shuffle. Let these youthful individuals blow you away with the latest hits as you knock back a few pints of beer chomp on popular bites like the smoked duck pizza. Jul 20
Tangs at Tang Plaza
SHOPPING
It’s the last day for Tangs by Tangs Plaza’s pop-up “man cave”, which retails a selection of lifestyle products such as fancy audio equipment and vinyls by Estelon and The Barbershop Music, statement sports accessories like a sleek ping pong table made of crystal glass, and lumbersexual teak and mahogany furniture. Through Jul 20
Thursday, Jul 21
FOOD
This mash up of wine and local food returns for the third time this year at the Merchants Hawker Wine Safari. Treat your tastebuds to six pairings of hawker food and boutique wines from Australia and New Zealand, at a secret location. Jul 21
Merchants Hawker Wine Safari on May 5
MUSIC
The Clarke Quay Music Jam Series ends off with “Get High with Highlander”, the last edition of the series that’ll fill the night with Top 40’s and classic rock by their resident bands, Stereofly and Zyncxation. Jul 21
FOOD
Singapore’s first Michelin Guide will be making its debut so that should give you more than one reason to go on a food hunt over the next few days. Jul 21
Singapore International Jewelry Expo
SHOPPING
Glam up at the Singapore International Jewelry Expo (SIJE) 2016 happening at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, which features a collection of rare and natural gemstones, diamonds, and crafted jewelries by 200 exhibitors from over 25 countries. Jul 21-24
Friday, Jul 22
CONCERT
The Sam Willows are bringing their “Take Heart Tour” to The Coliseum of Hard Rock Hotel Resorts World Sentosa. Tickets are priced from $43++ on Sistic. Jul 22
PARTY
The CROP HangOVER 2K16 organized by Cuba Libre Singapore is a music festival that celebrates Barbados music, culture and colors at the Central Fountain @ Clarke Quay. Jul 22
FILM
Catch a glimpse of Singapore’s skate culture in Aliwal Arts Centre’s screening of NS23 by Straatosphere at Aliwal Arts Centre from 8-10pm. The short film features interviews with skaters and old grainy footage of the now-defunct National Youth Council Skate Park and Somerset Skate Park. Jul 22
Saturday, Jul 23
FOOD
As part of the Singapore Food Festival, famed food truck-themed gastropark, Timbre+ is hosting Open Stoves which features more than nine chef pairings, a BBQ blowout, upsized Jenga and even beer races. Jul 23-24
Timbre+
SHOPPING
Check out bargain prices at the Great Singapore Garage Sale #7 happening at the Tanjong Goodman Sunday Market. Browse through the artisan flea market and farmer’s market while you enjoy live performances. Jul 23-24
PARTY
Audio Translate is collaborating with Eyes to the Front for the Audio Translate Pool Party Presents: AMINE K, their first pool party at Sofitel So Singapore. You will see the likes of Amber H (Singapore), Jonnyvicious (Malaysia) and more, as well as the founder of Moroko Loko, Amine K. Cover charge of $15 before 4pm comes with a complimentary drink. Jul 23
SHOPPING
Chill out at Red Baron’s music and art market, Chill AF (Arts Fest), at Gillman Barracks. Try on the little knick-knacks and accessories, or sit down for a fortune-telling session as local bands like Disco Hue amp up the atmosphere with live music. Jul 23
SGF 2014 Landscape Garden Gold and Best of Show award – Sacred Grove by Andrew Wilson & Gavin McWilliam
HORTICULTURE
The Singapore Garden Festival is returning for its sixth installment at Gardens by the Bay, featuring award-winning garden and floral designers. Through Jul 31
Sunday, Jul 24
CHARITY
Show some love to the pooches at Action for Singapore Dogs’ A-Dog-tion Drive happening at the Fountain Plaza at Quayside Isle @ Sentosa Cove, from 12-4pm. Jul 24
My Mother Buys Condoms by Wild Rice
THEATER
The Wild Rice-led Singapore Theatre Festival happening at Lasalle ends today, so don’t miss out on titles like Hotel, which deals with the theme of decolonization, My Mother Buys Condoms, a cheeky spin on active ageing, and GRC (Geng Rebut Cabinet), a farcical mesh of politics and race. Through Jul 24
