Welcome 2017 with a bang, with dozens and dozens of art events, some cutting-edge and risque performance art, Laneway (of course) and lots of dance parties at the brand new Kilo Lounge on Tanjong Pagar. Bookmark this list!
Metallica
THEATER
M1 Singapore Fringe Festival is back for its 13th edition. There’s been some controversy in the lead-up, with two shows not getting ratings due to “excessive nudity”. But you can still catch Madge of Honor’s Foreign Bodies, Tan Liting’s Pretty Butch and a bunch of other envelope-pushing shows. Jan 4-15
ART
Cultural Medallion award-winner Amanda Heng is having an artist panel discussion about her first-ever solo gallery exhibition, titled “We Are the World – These Are Our Stories” presented with STPI and part of Singapore Art Week. Jan 6
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FOOD
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FILM
If you haven’t seen it already, go watch 1987: Untracing the Conspiracy, about the detainees of an alleged Marxist plot in Singapore in the 80s, at The Projector. The filmmaker, Jason Soo, and some of the ex-detainees will be doing a Q&A after the screening. Jan 7
Madge of Honor (Foreign Bodies)
ART
American burlesque performer Madge of Honor, who’s in town for M1 Singapore Fringe Festival’s Foreign Bodies, will be conducting an exclusive two-hour burlesque basics class at the newly reopened Kilo Lounge at Tanjong Pagar. The class is available at $60 per person. Jan 8
EXHIBITION
Also part of Singapore Art Week, Fantasy Islands is an exhibition, curated by Kin Chui and Mitha Budhyarto, comprising work seven artists from Indonesia and Singapore, looking at the manifold relations between Batam and Singapore. Jan 10
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FESTIVAL
Part of Singapore Art Week, Contemporary Printmaking Festival will be having live demonstrations, music performances and exhibition. Learn all about silkscreen, letterpress and Intaglio printing. But the highlight will definitely be an artists’ book exhibition showcasing works from 20 artists and printmakers. Jan 10
EXHIBITION
Art Stage Singapore is back for the seventh year. It will be showcasing 173 galleries from 30 countries. And for the first time, they are presenting The Collectors’ Stage, a collaboration with online retail portal The Artling, which will feature works from six leading Singapore-based collectors. Jan 12-15
TALK
The Art Week Conversations will be bringing together 12 speakers to discuss about the views of art market and buying and collecting from a Southeast Asian perspective over 3 talks. Jan 12-17
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FOOD
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Gillman Barracks’ Art After Dark
PARTY
Gillman Barracks’ Art after Dark gets the Art Week treatment. They’re launching Lock Route, Gillman Barracks’ public art showcase as well as feature residencies from NTU CCA Singapore and Supermama’s exhibition “Design New Standard”. Jan 13
CONCERT
Worldwide hit “Let it Go” singer, Passenger, will be performing live for first time ever in Singapore, singing hits like “Somebody’s Love,” “Heart’s on Fire,” “The Wrong Direction” and “All the Little Lights.” Jan 13
CONCERT
PJ Harvey joins other big names as part of Esplanade’s Mosaic Music Series, promoting her latest album, The Hope Six Demolition Project along with her 10-piece band. Jan 13
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Zouk at Clarke Quay
PARTY
After moving from Jiak Kim, Zouk has finally reopen its doors officially at Clarke Quay. The “neo-industrial” decor and sister cocktail bar Red Tail have already created a buzz on social media. Jan 13
FILM
Hive’s rooftop Singapore Open Air Cinema Club is screening Little Miss Sunshine to kickstart the new year. Chairs are provided, but you can bring along mats and cushions as well. Be warned, though, that tickets are limited and sell out fast. Jan 13
WELLNESS
LocoMole launches Exploring Singapore for a Cause, where you will follow curated trails on the mobile app to explore Singapore and learn more about charities. A series of charities are paired with each event, and the first one is on January 14, where you will learn about Make-A-Wish Foundation. Jan 14
MARKET
Head to the roof of People’s Park Complex for YHFlea: Lepark Edition where you can expect 100 curated local brands and designers. Jan 14
Aliwal Urban Arts Festival
FESTIVAL
Amid all the high art of Singapore Art Week, Aliwal Urban Arts Festival 2017 is celebrating international street cultures with music performances, a curated “urban gym” and a hip-hop block party held at the center’s carpark. Jan 14
FESTIVAL
The first-ever Singapore Palestinian Film Festival is happening at The Projector, with five titles, including the especially exciting Speed Sisters, about the first all-female racing team in the Middle East. Jan 19-22
Singapore Contemporary Art Show
EXHIBITION
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Budding art collectors, take note: Singapore Contemporary Art Show returns for the second year with highlights like the first curated platform dedicated to photography. There are also solo artists exhibitions and China Encounters which showcases contemporary pieces from emerging and established artists. Jan 19-22 |
FESTIVAL
Salsa your way through Singapore International Latin Festival and its three night of shows and parties, 30 dance workshops from salsa, bachata, afro and more. Jan 20-23
CONCERT
Singapore is one of the stops for rock legend Bryan Adams’ Get Up world tour. Need we say more, children of the 80s and 90s? Jan 20
FESTIVAL
Laneway Festival is back for its seventh year, with a line-up comprising Aurora, Sam Rui, Tycho and Jagwar Ma. The lineups have been announced, and it’s time to plan and grab your tickets. Jan 21
MARKET
Local art market collective The Local People is collaborating with the SLA for a Duct Tape Party. Catch their movie screenings under the West Coast viaduct, shop for local handmade goods and peruse the many other food and beverage booths. Jan 21
CONCERT
Metallica is coming back to Singapore after four years. Singapore is currently their only stop in Southeast Asia, and they’ll be performing at the slightly smaller Singapore Indoor Stadium. Jan 22
FOOD
Hot Tiong Bahru restaurant Open Door Policy recently extended the gluten- and dairy-free treatment to their famous Sunday brunch. One of the highlights is the (healthier) version of the English breakfast: smoked bacon, sausage, tomato, beans. Jan 22
FOOD
Greyhound Cafe has recently landed in Paragon. The massive, 110-seater space is the fashion cafe’s 13th outlet outside of Bangkok and the trendy menu includes their famous staples, like the fried chicken wings, a DIY dish involving a stack of rice noodle wrappers and the famous Thai green curry with chuck toast. Jan 23
FOOD
Thirteen Duxton Hill by two of the founding partners of Melbourne’s super hot 2015 opening Lume serves a different menu of 13 dishes and drinks every day. Our foodie friends have been going gaga for the corn with prawn head and butter. There’s an exciting wine list by sommelier Sally Humble, too. Jan 24
Teepee Bar and Restaurant
DRINK
Sexy HongKong Street’s newest arrival Teepee Bar and Restaurant is perfect for when you want a cocktail, but aren’t feeling fancy. The affordably priced venue services cocktails, gourmet burgers and chirashi bowls. Jan 25
PARTY
Popular indie club Kilo Lounge is finally back, this time at Tanjong Pagar, and has a pretty busy event list already. (There are five parties planned for January already.) The refreshing drink list is perfect for clubbing too, especially the spicy margarita, a deadly concoction of homemade jalapeno infused tequila and the Kilo Mojito. Jan 13-14, 20, 27-28
ART
This fifth edition of the Singapore Biennale, titled “Atlas of Mirrors” is showcasing 58 pieces and installations from 60 artists (10 of which are Singaporean) and three art collectives. Through Feb 26
EXHIBITION
Marvel’s AVENGERS S.T.A.T.I.O.N. exhibition is on display at the Science Centre. Pretend you’re a recruit at The Avengers headquarters and go on a behind-the-scenes journey into the lives of Captain America, Iron Man, The Hulk, Black Widow and Ant-Man. Through Mar 5
EXHIBITION
Calling all Harry Potter fans—if you’re in withdrawal after reading Cursed Child and Fantastic Beats, time to ooh and aah over some Harry Potter stamps, prop replicas, toys and other memorabilia from private collectors all around the world at the Singapore Philatelic Museum. Through Jun 30
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