It’s a relatively short week (especially if you’re on leave on Monday), but there’s still a lot happening to fill the rest of the days before the weekend.
Monday, Aug 8
Glen Goei’s Forever Fever will be screening at Esplanade’s Festival Village
PARTY
Sky-high club Altimate is having a Masquerade party with a Carpe Diem theme that’ll end with everyone taking off their masks, but not before letting loose and dancing in your best dresses and suits. Aug 8
PARTY
It’s rare to be partying on a Monday, but to celebrate Singapore’s 51st birthday, Headquarters by the Council pulls together Dodgy Yamamoto and TrevD who’ll get you going. Aug 8
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DRINK
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PARTY
Put your best foot (and hand) forward and take part in possibly the longest running party in Singapore’s nightlife history, as Mambo Jambo revels in classic anthems of yesteryears. Aug 8
FESTIVAL
In conjunction with National Day festivities, Esplanade’s Festival Village will have over 50 stalls offering food, art and craft that have been selected by online shopping hub LalooLalang. Through Aug 9
FOOD
The team behind theatrical dining experience AndSoForth is back with their latest interactive dinner session, The Spy, The Thug, His Wife and Her Lover, where diners will attempt to break out of “prison”, gather information and escape without blowing their covers. Through Sep 18
Tuesday, Aug 9
We’ve already rounded up a list of 10 things you can do besides watching the National Day Parade and fireworks, which you can check out here. Aug 9
Wednesday, Aug 10
Charlie Puth. Photo credit: Catie Laffoon
CONCERT
Watch Grammy-nominated American singer-songwriter Charlie Puth artist perform at The Coliseum, Hard Rock Hotel Singapore. Aug 10
FOOD
Catch your Pokemon experience at the Pokemon Cafe at Bugis Junction’s EwF (Everything with Fries) before it ends. Aug 10
DANCE
Move your hips with some reggaeton at Kult Kafe’s Salsa Under the Stars. There’ll be a casual, free demo beforehand so you don’t completely embarrass yourself on the dance floor. Aug 10
PARTY
Come dressed in your best red-and-white outfit and dance along to Ghetto’s beats at Zouk’s TGIW party. Aug 10
Thursday, Aug 11
Films At The Fort 2015
TALK
Creative types should check out this edition of Overtime at CATO, which will have art on display and a talk about protecting your legal and intellectual property rights when you’re in the creative industry. Aug 11
WELLNESS
After a yoga session with the Urban Yogis at the Pop Up Yoga: Yoga & Wine Night, learn the art and basics of wine tasting. Aug 11
FILM
Films At The Fort is back at Fort Canning Park and like last year, there will be outdoor screenings of award-winning films, and stalls selling gourmet grub. Through Aug 21
THEATER
The main segment of the Singapore International Festival of Arts will have highlights which include controversial stage production Five Easy Pieces by acclaimed Swiss director Milo Rau, plays like Everything by My Side by Fernando Rubio and more. Through Sep 17
Friday, Aug 12
HubbaBubbas
CONCERT
HubbaBubbas is launching their EP, Amy(gdala) at Aliwal Arts Centre with their pop genre music and lush vibes at their one-night-only party. Aug 12
PARTY
Goodman Arts Centre will be having a Block Party that’ll transform its Blackbox into a art, jamming and performance space for creative enthusiasts. You can either join the audience or showcase your work. Aug 12
BOOKS
BooksActually is hosting the official launch for outspoken Singaporean artist and writer Tania De Rozario’s book, And The Walls Come Crumbling Down. Aug 12
CONCERT
Catch a mix between music, film and dance performed by The Teng Ensemble, directed by theater icon Glen Goei, as they tell Stories from an Island City with popular hits like Chan Mali Chan, Di Tanjong Katong and more at the Esplanade. Aug 12
DRINKS
The Epicurean Market returns for its fourth edition at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, featuring 10 celebrity chef restaurants and personalities. It’ll also showcase gourmet produce, handcrafted cocktails and craft beers from all over the world. Through Aug 14
