From politically incorrect comedy to a controversial political film, here’s how you can spend your week.
Mon, May 9
COMEDY
If you enjoy Cards Against Humanity then you’ll love it’s stand-up comedy version.
Comedians Against Humanity takes place at Muddy Murphy’s; admission is free.
Tue, May 10
MUSIC
Icelandic indie rock band
Of Monsters and Men bring their big drum sounds, orchestral vibes and anthemic choruses to The Coliseum.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Be still, heart: Annie Leibovitz’s
Women: New Portraits is in Singapore for a (free!) show at Tanjong Pagar Railway Station. On until May 22.
FILM Jason Soo’s controversial documentary
1987: Untracing the Conspiracy, about alleged Marxist detainees during Operation Spectrum was expected to be banned, got an unexpectedly lenient R21 rating for a one-time screening. Catch it at The Projector before it sells out.
The European Union Film Festival is back for its 26th edition with a program of 30 films from 30 countries across Europe. Highlights include the Dutch epic Admiral, award-winning Ukrainian silent film The Tribe and Latvian documentary Ruch and Norie. On until May 22.
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PARTY
Why wait until Oktober when you can party in Mai? That’s right, the German festival Maifest is returning to Singapore with two parties to celebrate the arrival of spring this month. Head to Clarke Quay from 8-10pm on May 20 and Holland Village from 7-9pm on May 27 for two nights of German drinking games, maypole dancing, German hair-braiding and live music. Of course, there’ll be plenty of Erdinger and great food available from participating outlets.
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Wed, May 11
MUSIC If you felt like you were never cool enough in high school, make up for it at this show by Spanish indie rockers
Hinds alongside Singaporean band Obedient Wives Club at a cozy, intimate, outdoor venue.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Held at The Projector,
Urban Fork is a collaboration between lensmen Phillipe Diversy and Bob Lee involving eight different 1960s Singapore buildings with the architect’s names superimposed into each photo. On until the end of May.
THEATER
Siti Khalijah Zainal & Judee Tan star in
Meenah and Cheenah, series of sketches that celebrate unlikely friendships and uniquely Singaporean quirks. On until May 22.
Another year, another edition of Singapore Repertory Theatre’s beloved
Shakespeare in the Park. This time, they’ll be doing
Romeo and Juliet. Oh, and it’s the last one for the foreseeable future, so don’t miss it. On until May 22.
FILM
The first edition of
Food Cine.ma, created by the same people behind the immensely successful A Design Film Festival, features films like
Tasteology,
Miso Hungry and
The Birth of Saké. On until May 14.
POETRY
Experience the spoken word poetery of
Melizarani T Selva at Canvas Creative Space’s SPEAK.
Thu, May 12
FOOD
The Savour food festival’s first installment features over 30 dishes from Singapore restaurants, priced between $6-12. On until May 15.
FESTIVAL
MAGIC
After a successful run in January, Broadway hit
The Illusionists is here for an encore. Expect a night of mind-blowing stunts and spell-binding tricks. On until May 15.
ART
Oslo-based Singaporean artist Simon Ng’s
Mysterious Skin is a series of abstract portraits combining bright colors with the contrast of the seemingly violent impasto technique. On until Jun 5.
Fri, May 13
FESTIVAL
Esplanade’s first-ever Super Japan festival kicks off on May 13. Highlights include a performance by J-pop sensation Kyary Pamyu Pamyu (May 13), a big-band extravaganza by Blue Note Tokyo All-Star Jazz Orchestra (May 15), Meguri: Teeming Sea, Tranquil Land (May 20-21) and many other food, art and performance events—both free and ticketed—over 10 days. On until May 22.
DANCE Presented by Frontier Danceland as they celebrate their 25th anniversary,
Sides 2016 presents three fascinating original works.
ART
Olympian sailor turned artist Charles Lim, whose work was at the Venice Biennale last year, brings his photographic show
SEA STATE, exploring Singapore’s geopolitical and psychological relationship with the sea, to the CCA. On until July 10.
SHOPPING
Art market organizer Togetherly and multi-label store Workshop Element have teamed up for a 17,000 sq. ft retail pop-up at Wisma Atria.
WE x Togetherly features fashion, home, beauty and food products. On until the end of June.
THEATER
Best known for her role in the 1973 James Bond film
Live and Let Die, Jane Seymour stars in a production of the Noel Coward play
The Vortex. On until May 14.
MARKET
Check out the Friday the 13th edition of creative pop-up marketplace
MAAD at Red Dot Design Museum.
