Whether you’re an art nerd, a beer fan or a master of the dance floor, this weekend in Singapore has plenty to offer. Here are the highlights.
Friday, Oct 21
Tippling Club
FOOD
Tippling Club and California-based Silver Oak Cellars come together for a night to serve a five-course dinner by chef Ryan Clift. Expect food-friendly Cabernets and dishes like clams in garlic broth and wagyu with burrata and artichoke. Oct 21
CONCERT
These old school German rockers are still loving you. Scorpions are returning to Singapore after 15 years for their 50th anniversary tour, belting out famous anthems like “Wind of Change”, “Rock You Like A Hurricane” and “No One Like You”. Oct 21
DRINK
Freehouse is going all local for its monthly One Night Stand event, shining the spotlight on local craft beers this month, with labels from seven different breweries including Archipelago, Little Island Brewing Co., Hospoda Microbrewery, Innocence brewing and Crossroad Brewing Company. Oct 21
FOOD
The Carvery’s Great Meat Feast will serve highlights like the Aomori rice beef from Japan, Cape Grim beef from Tasmania and a variety of roast chicken, pork knuckles and lamb. Through Oct 22
FILM
The SJ50 Film Festival, celebrating half a century of Singapore-Japan ties, is screening quite a number of short films from both Japan and Singapore, ranging from dramas, documentaries to animations and experimental ones over the two days. Admission is free, but you will be required to register prior. Throughout Oct 22
THEATRE
Singapore production of Tony-award-winning musical Rent by Pangedmonium made headlines last month. Inspired by Puccini’s La Boheme, Rent moves the action to New York City’s Lower East Side, where a group of struggling artists strive and dream in the middle of the AIDS epidemic. Throughout Oct 23
DRINK
Wine lovers, get ready to swish, swirl, sniff and sip, all in a pretty outdoor tent overlooking the water. This year’s Wine Fiesta will shine a spotlight on organic and sustainable wine producers from Adelaide Hills in Australia—along with nearly 70 other winemakers. Throughout Oct 23
EXHIBITION
The third installment of ION’S Art Photography Series will feature two local photographers, Aik Beng Chia and Mark Teo, and their pieces depicting Singapore’s streetscapes in their own distinct styles. Through Oct 23
FESTIVAL
Erdinger’s Oktoberfest is back for another cycle of limited edition brews and tasty bites. A highlight this year is the unique Erdinger Barcycle, which is basically a mobile bar counter that will roam around Suntec City this month and two other locations next month. Through Oct 28
THEATRE
One of Broadway and West End’s most celebrated musicals has returned to our shores. The colorful fantasy world of Wicked tells the story of Wizard of Oz witches, Elphaba and Galinda, and their opposing outlooks. Through Oct 30
Saturday, Oct 22
Urban Kampung
FOOD
If you’ve haven’t had satay for a while, then you might want to set aside some time for Urban Kampung 2016. Bring your picnic mats and enjoy the selection of satay from the stalls like The Hungry Basterdz, Haron Satay, The Ugly Duckling, Jamil Saté Classic and Satay Power where they will also be battling it out for the title of the Ultimate Satay Master. Oct 22
WELLNESS
Improve the way you live with Green is the New Black. This one day event features speakers, change makers, music and brands with mindfulness to teach you to improve your way of life. Oct 22
FILM
Cartoons Underground returns with its fifth edition at Kult Cafe, where they will be 20 shorts which are divided into two programs, Time Loop and Life Wrap. The films will be screened at 6:30pm and 8:30pm, and you can pay as you wish for admission. Oct 22
CONCERT
For those who remember collecting Smash Hits posters of this noughties English-Norwegian boyband, be prepared for a nostalgic trip down memory lane. Ben Adams, Mark Read and Christian Ingebrigtsen (or better known as A1) will be reuniting for a “Greatest Hits World Tour” in October. Oct 22
WELLNESS
Yolo Run encourages participants to be shirtless to show support to the women who have undergone breast cancer mastectomies. When you make this gutsy statement, X-Change Republic Pte Ltd will donate a sports bra, an important part of the recovery process, to the Breast Reconstruction Awareness Singapore. Oct 22
PARTY
So Sofitel is back with a pool party, organized by Eyes To The Front. Soak up the sun while international and home-bred DJs will be helming the decks such as DJ Passion, Oliver Osborne, Seng Wei and Shane O’Neil. There will also be barbecue grub such as beef sliders, mini chicken burgers, chicken wings and et cetera. Oct 22
Sunday, Oct 23
Makers’ Festival
FILM
For the horror fanatics, you can live out your dreams and produce your very own horror film by participating in this 48-hour film challenge. Get those brain juices flowing, and channel your inner Wes Craven or Alfred Hitchcock as you have only 48 hours to write, direct and edit your short horror film. Oct 23
ART
Project X-pired by The Food Bank Singapore is back with its third edition and this year’s theme is wearable fashion. Participants are required to use food wrappers and packaging to create pieces of wearable clothes. Shortlisted entries will be featured in an environmentally-friendly fashion show, and will be auctioned off to the public. A portion of the profits will be donated to The Food Bank Singapore. Throughout Oct 23
FESTIVAL
Ritmo do Brasilis all about samba, with samba dance performances from SambahLah!, SambaBomBom! and international capoeiristas, music by Bantus Batucada Band, football freestylers from the Urban Street Team wowing people with their tricks, and of course typical Brazilian drinks like the cairpirinha to go along with some sizzling Brazilian BBQ. Oct 23
EXHIBITION
Time is running out to go see Li Zhensheng’s “Witness: The Archive of Cultural Revolution“, an exhibition that showcases over 80 of Li’s images taken during the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution between 1966 to 1976. Through Oct 29
EXHIBITION
A painting focused group exhibition out at art studio and gallery Libitum on East Coast Road brings together painters who have emigrated from the former USSR. In Immigrant Arts Exhibition, expect bold colors and brushstrokes and dream-like imagery in this collection. Through Oct 30
MARKET
Have yourself a ball of a time and get your hands on handmade fabric bags from Tinta Shoppe, tableware and homewares from Amy Handmade Ceramics and other works from 30 different professional makers, and a whole bunch of tech demos and workshops at the inaugural Makers’ Festival, held at The Centrepoint. Through Oct 30
MARKET
Head over to Kult Gallery, where more than 20 artists will turn the space into a record store reminiscent of the 1982 American coming-of-age film, Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Remixed album art, deconstructed vinyl and installations inspired by David Bowie will add to the 80s vibe. Through Oct 31
FESTIVAL
Universal Studios Singapore is pulling all the stops for its sixth edition of the Halloween Horror Nights, with a record number of haunted houses, thrilling rides and more, all circling the central theme of familiar Singaporean folk tales. Through Oct 31
EXHIBITION
Explore an educational journey into the destinations that have made it to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list, which includes the Singapore Botanic Gardens, at Exploring our World’s Heritage Exhibition. Take a trip around the world in this exhibition as it takes you to 9 countries in the span of a day. Through Nov 20
