It’s a seemingly unremarkable week. That’s why we’re making it 10 times better by throwing a mid-week party together with our friends over at Hotel G. Everyone’s invited to come drink and make merry with us at the neon themed revelry that is Glochella. So come get lit with us; no one’s going home until we say so.
G Session
DRINK/SHOPPING
Thirsty Craft Beer Shop’s monthly warehouse sale is back, just in time for stocking up bottles to curb your post-Beerfest blues. Get to taste before you buy, with beers going for as low as $2 and wines with 1-for-1 deals. Jul 8-13
MARKET
Refresh yourself and your Instagram feeds while shopping for your favourite beauty products at the very first L’occitane Beauty Market held in Southeast Asia. There, go from station to station and encounter various experiences, all themed after the natural allure of a farmers market. Through Jul 9
PARTY
This is one you won’t wanna miss. We’re throwing a party together with the good folks of Hotel G for G Session 2019: Glochella, where design, fashion, arts, music and culture blends into one mega bash. With make-up and tattoo booths, plenty of good eats, spiced rum cocktails by Bacardi Oakheart, lucky draw prizes including a free trip, DJ sets by KiDG and more, you know it’s gonna be lit. Jul 10
PARTY
The mid-week bump ceases to exist as Ce La Vi presents Diamond Life Feat. Juicy M. Be entranced by the electro tunes of the most followed female DJ on Facebook, and who was founded by Armin van Buuren. Get your necessary dose of cutting-edge beats. Plus, ladies, it is a night dedicated to you. Jul 10
ART
Next on Telok Ayer Arts Club’s programming is Topographies, a solo exhibition, publication and performance art piece by Jason Lim. He brings his body of work first produced for Kjerringoy Land Art Biennale last year, and mashes it into something new and thought provoking for audiences here. Through Jul 11
EXHIBITION
For the first time in Singapore, budding artists and art lovers alike will be able to get a glimpse of Indonesian artist Vani Hidayatur Rahman’s eye-catching artworks. Titled Victory March, the acrylic painter’s solo exhibition will take place at Ode To Art, showcasing 15 new art pieces centered around three themes—harmony, humanity and time. Through Jul 11
FOOD
The Good Ol’ Days are back at The Coliseum, where plenty of street eats and drinks, and especially fleshy fruits the likes of durian, mangosteen and jackfruit await. Come enjoy it like they did last time—free-flowing and shared with fellow kampung folk. Jul 12
FOOD
Taking the lead at Singapore’s Food Festival is Streat, back with satisfying hawker creations and modern interpretation of local cuisine. Don’t miss out on mod-Sin tastes brought to you by FatPapas Burgers and Shakes, Artichoke, The Feather Blade and more, as well as tipples concocted by Origin Bar’s pop-up. Jul 12-13
FILM
Come with an open mind and catch a curated selection of five films at The Projector’s Pink Screen, that all surround the topic of gender inclusivity and fluidity. Take a sneak peek at what awaits in our mini guide here. Through Jul 13
FOOD
There never needs to be a reason to gorge on durian, but Goodwood Park Hotel gives a mighty good one every year regardless. Come celebrate their annual Durian Fiesta, this time with six new exquisite D24 durian desserts, four perennial favourites, and a majestic appearance from the Mao Shan Wang in a mousse and a jumbo-sized puff. Through Jul 14
FOOD
Feast away at the first Nom Nom Nom food festival, where the Urban Plaza of Shaw House will transform into a foodie haven filled with food and drink booths, live DJ sets, a duplex carousel and more, all in one place. Through Jul 14
FILM/FESTIVAL
State of Motion 2019: A Fear of Monsters, a follow-up to January’s film fest of the same name, will once again bring together a collection of classic Asian horror flicks like 1954’s original Godzilla, OG Malay scare fest Sumpah Orang Minyak, and even newer ones like HBO’s anthology Folklore. Through Jul 21
BOOK/FESTIVAL
Annual literary festival Read! Fest sets sail with the theme of Voyage for this next edition, inspired by this year’s bicentennial celebrations. Over a hundred programmes exploring subjects that revolve around the Singlit past, present and plausible future narratives, as well as a retelling of the Singapore story await. Through Jul 28
EXHIBITION
For a blast of true nostalgia, check out 87-year-old veteran photographer Lim Kwong Ling’s next show, Portrait of Home. His black and white works demand patient, pensive observation, and pays off with a powerful mental image of how life back in Singapore in the ’60s and ’70s was. Through Jul 28
FESTIVAL
Immerse yourself in all-things Peranakan at The Peranakan Festival, where cultural talks, a literary showcase and, of course, plenty of Nyonya dishes entice you to learn and indulge in the amazing culture of the Straits Chinese community. Through Jul 31
THEATRE
It’s time to head back to the Big Top again, as Cirque du Soleil’s own production, Kurios—Cabinet of Curiosities, premiers in Singapore as part of a phenomenal world tour. Be prepared to be spellbound by a fantasy period spectacle that’s quite possibly the world’s greatest show. Through Aug 4
THEATRE/FESTIVAL
The M1 Patch! A Theatre Festival of Artful Play by the bilingual The Theatre Practice returns for its sophomore edition on Waterloo Street, with an even more diverse line-up as its inaugural show. Over 15 fun and playful programmes await. Through Sep 1
EXHIBITION
See pieces of China’s modern haute couture juxtaposed against art from Asian Civilisations Museum’s own art collection at Guo Pei: Chinese Art and Couture, an exhibit inviting guest to contemplate the reimagining of the Chinese aesthetic. Through Sep 15
EXHIBITION
The National Gallery’s next big exhibition, Awakenings: Art in Society in Asia 1960s-1990s, is a comprehensive, bold and provocative one. Comprising 142 art pieces by more than 100 artists from 12 countries in Asia, the artworks confront social, economical, cultural and political issues that plagued Asia during those three decades. See our guide to the highlights. Through Sep 15
EXHIBITION
Food packaging—beautifully crafted plastic wraps, carton boxes, tin cans and more that inform, entice and make you wanna fork out dough you don’t have. But is that all there is to it? Journey through the history of modern day food packaging in Singapore at the National Museum’s Packaging Matters exhibit, and you just might find a renewed appreciation for all them compelling coverings. Through Sep 15
EXHIBITION
The ArtScience Museum’s next big showcase is a whimsical one sure to be a hit with all audiences. Leading us all through the rabbit hole is Wonderland, which celebrates all the intrigue of Lewis Carroll’s timeless universe, and invites you to step through the looking glass for an immersive museum experience. Our guide to the exhibition here. Through Sep 22
EXHIBITION
Another massive exhibit over at the ArtScience Museum is Floating Utopias, an exploration of the hot-air balloon and how its (literal) ascension has impacted our world. Come discover its storied history through over 40 artworks, including eight large-scale air-filled sculptures. Through Sep 29
EXHIBITION
The glittery Ion Orchard is celebrating its 10th birthday, and everyone’s invited to partake in a celebration of awesome food deals and plenty of Insta-worthy moments at their pop-up Kaleidoscopic Playhouse. Expect a mirror room built using almost 300 reflective surfaces, free for all to enter and snap away. Through Sep 30
