This weekend is packed with a whole bunch of stuff to do, from checking out the installations at the Singapore Night Festival and participating in a Pokemon Go pub crawl, to watching a film in the outdoors and participating in the Color Run.
Friday, Aug 19
FESTIVAL
The annual Singapore Night Festival, held by the National Heritage Board, is back for its ninth edition this year. Spread over two weekends, the festival promises a block party on Armenian Street, dazzling projections on heritage buildings and lots more. Here are seven things you should check out at the festival. Aug 19-20, 26-27
PARTY
Cato’s the place to be on Friday, especially if you’re into counter-culture and music from both local and regional talents. Singaporean DJ Maurice Simon helms the deck and dishes out his flavor of techno and deep house beats. Aug 19
DRINK
A Pokemon Go Pub Crawl was just begging to happen. While we’re still on the fence about Pokemon Go, we’re definitely in it for the drinks. Organized by Singapore Pub Crawl, enjoy four hours of free lure modules at Poke Stops, free shots and exclusive drink deals at each participating bar. Aug 19
ARTS
Masterpiece in Motion is Singapore Dance Theatre’s triple bill of ballet performances that’ll showcase only the best in international choreography. Choo-San Goh’s Schubert Symphony opens the night, followed by Edwaard Liang’s Age of Innocence. The night ends off with the premiere of Nils Christe’s Symphony in Three Movements, set to the music of Igor Stravinsky. Aug 19-20
PARTY
KidG spins at OverEasy Orchard’s Guilty Pleasure night, where he’ll dish out some of the cheesiest 90s hits and misses that’ll have you partying (or playing beer pong) like it’s the 90s all over again. Aug 19
FESTIVAL
NUS’s biggest arts carnival is back and opens its doors to present a myriad of performance arts, film, open-mics and local acts. Headliners at the HERE! Arts Carnival include Charlie Lim, Mitch Advent and PennyLane: The Band. Aug 19
PARTY
Go disco dancing with your friends at Block Party. Organized by Gallery & Co., work those dancing shoes to the eclectic mix of disco music courtesy of veterans DJ KFC and Hookstyle, who’ll keep the party alive at the outdoor bar. Aug 19
PARTY
DJ Bhayology has been heading up the Tropical Temple parties for a couple years now, along with his partners in crime. Sadly he’s going on an indefinite hiatus, and if you’re a fan, this sweaty dance party at Blu Jaz is your last chance to see him. He and DJ Kusto will be spinning Carribean, Latin and African tunes along with a bunch of other world beats. Aug 19
PARTY
Indulge in some Jazz by the Beach at Coastes, as local 9-piece band FungkiMunkees takes the stage with some of the grooviest Jazz music around. They’ll be playing some originals, as well as covers of classics from Earth, Wind & Fire, Tower or Power and Kool & the Gang. Aug 19
Saturday, Aug 20
Riot! Returns with Becca D’Bus and friends. Photo credit: Daniel Lim
ARTS
Riot!, Singapore’s cult drag revue, returns to their new home at Hive by Wala Wala. Featuring the most divalicious drag queens who use their powers for good and for evil, prepare to belly laugh, drink copiously and blush furiously. Aug 20
PARTY
Revision Music is bringing their Sub City to the outdoor area of Kult Kafe on Emily Hill for a day of drum & bass and barbecue goodness. They’re also celebrating the return of Andy Vortex and Diphasic, alongside a line-up of Singaporean DJs who’ll drop some thumping drum & bass beats. Aug 20
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
Urban Ventures is partnering up with Lime House to throw a massive Carribbean Bloc Party as part of the eatery’s third anniversary. The road will be transformed into a carnival of sorts with roaring performances, a street salsa lesson and of course, a street party with the best of reggae, salsa, soca and hip-hop. Refresh yourself with rum cocktails and end it off at the afterparty at Lime House. Aug 20
TALK
Social change makers and wannabes should check out Apa Itu Activist, an all-day forum at SMU. Join speakers such as journalist and anti death penalty advocate Kirsten Han, historian Thum Pingtjin, arts MP Kok Heng Leun and others for breakfast and lunch. Tickets available here. Aug 20
SPORTS
Check out GOAL in the DARK at The Cage which lets you play glow-in-the-dark soccer, while regaling you with live music performances, stage activities and street food. Early bird tickets for match participants start from $24.99. Aug 20
FESTIVAL
Over 40 social enterprises will gather at Timbre+ for the inaugural run of FestivalForGood, a social enterprise festival that’ll feature a huge pop-up market showcasing products by the participating social enterprises, a slew of live performances and workshops. Aug 20-21
SPORTS
Join the upcoming New Balance Run On. Sponsor Wunderbar is promising free craft beers for runners after the 7km race at their NB Pop-up Festival and they’re also having DJ sets by A/K/A (ATTAGIRL!). Tickets at $45. Aug 20
DRINKS
Be part of the fast-growing craft beer community right here in Singapore as Singapore Craft Beer Week enters its third year with tap-takeovers, tours, masterclasses and beer pairing dinners to boot. Aug 20-27
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
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 cover. Tickets are at $88 here. Through Sep 18
Sunday, Aug 21
Jiro Dreams of Sushi
FILM
Cinewa is The Projector’s new Sunday film segment and a prelude to this year’s Japanese Film Festival Singapore. This Sunday, catch Jiro Dreams of Sushi, a story about 85-year-old Jiro Ono, who is the first sushi chef to receive three Michelin stars, and was declared a national treasure by Japan. But this sushi master isn’t growing any younger; his son now faces the pressure of stepping into some really big shoes to take over the legendary Sukiyabashi Jiro in Tokyo. Aug 21
PARTY
Go for one last hurrah before starting the new work week. Headquarters launches their new Council Sunday series, happening on the first and third Sundays of the month. Entry is free so pop by for a drink or 10 and enjoy some deep house from the late 80s to the early noughties. Aug 21
FESTIVAL
If you’re into anything that’s two-wheeled, don’t miss out on the Singapore Bike Show 2016, Asia’s first-ever show for motorcycles, bicycles and e-bikes. Aug 20-21
WELLNESS
All you fitness bugs out there; for one day, you can engage in piloxing, kickboxing and self-defence classes at the Active Fitness & Sports 2016 event, right in the heart of town. Aug 21
DRINK
One of our favorite venues is celebrating the launch of Singapore Craft Beer Week with their own Sunday Beers on the Hill. Enjoy craft beer and cider stalls from Archipelago Brewery, Eastern Craft and more (they’re all $10) and music from a roving band and a Japanese band. Aug 21
SPORTS
The half party, half exercise Color Run is back. Sign up to do an easy 5km run bathed in colored powder, while island-themed music blares to keep you motivated. Aug 20-21
