Lots to do this weekend in Singapore, from catching a local band launch an EP, sipping spirits and nibbling nosh at the Epicurean Market, gorging on free flow Brazilian barbecue or even learning magic.
Friday, Aug 12
HubbaBubbas
MUSIC
Hubba Bubbas 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
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
FILM
Hear the stories of ex-detainees who were arrested back in 1987 a Marxist plot against the government in the documentary 1987: Untracing the Conspiracy by independent filmmaker Jason Soo, followed by a Q&A session with Jason and the ex-detainees themselves. Aug 12
PARTY
Goodman Arts Centre will be having a Block Party that’ll transform its Blackbox into an art, jamming and performance space for creative enthusiasts. You can either join the audience or showcase your work. Through Aug 14
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
Saturday, Aug 13
Films At The Fort 2015
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
PARTY
Canvas is bringing in Dutch electro producer DJ Icicle, supported by DJs Roy (Canvas) and Senja AKA Nez (Singapore). Pre-sale tickets are going at $22 and come with a drink. Aug 13
BOOKS
K+ and BooksActually co-launch To You Out There by illustrator Clarice Ng. There’s a letter writing segment that’ll let you bring home an anonymous letter. Don’t forget to grab a Grin Affair jar cake while you’re at it. Aug 13
FOOD
Dinner theater experience designer AndSoForth is back with their latest interactive dinner sessions The Spy, The Thug, His Wife and Her Lover happening at a secret location. Diners will attempt to break out of “prison”, gather information and escape without blowing their covers. Tickets are at $88 here. Aug 6-Sep 18
SHOPPING
The Orchard Central Food Festival features a curated selection of artisanal vendors selling stuff like wine and chocolate, as well as workshops on cocktail making and demos by professional bartenders. Through Aug 14
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
Sunday, Aug 14
Kult Kafe. Photo credit: Shiori
MUSIC
House and garden bar-and-venue Kult Kafe kicks off its new series Concerts On the Hill, with Cambodian Space Project. Aug 14
FOOD
For their third birthday NOX-Dine in the Dark are inviting 18 top bartenders to join their cocktail party from 8pm to 2am, and they’ll also be serving gourmet food (which you’ll be able to see) from $20. Aug 14
FILM
Cinewa is The Projector’s new Sunday film segment and a prelude to this year’s Japanese Film Festival Singapore 2016. This Sunday, catch Like Father, Like Son, a heart-wrenching story of a couple who finds out that their son was swapped at birth. Aug 14
WELLNESS
Take part in Mercy Relief’s Ground Zero – Run For Humanity, as you complete a distance of sand and path while carrying a relief pack weighing 5-7kg to simulate disaster relief operations. These packs will then be distributed to families in Singapore to mark World Humanitarian Day. Aug 14
ARTS
Head over to The Artistry this Sunday for Transit: An Evening of Trans Arts, with performances by artist Marla Bendini, musicians Christopher Khor and Alexander Teh, and more. Aug 14
MARKET
There’s a good selection of local produce, organic products and artisan food at the Central Singapore’s Farmers’ Market over at Bishan. Also, learn more about upcycling and shop for pre-loved items at the flea market. Aug 14
FOOD
CATO Culture, a new five-part monthly series, celebrates all things South American–Lhink latin beats, free flow Brazilian barbecue and caipirinhas. Tickets available here. Aug 14
ARTS
We’re not too sure what exactly is going to happen at Magic as Protest, Reclaiming and Resistance: An Interactive Workshop on Queer Magic, but we sure hope to find out. Bring along a small glass jar. Aug 14
