A quick digest of the coolest weekend happenings in Singapore.
Friday, Apr 1
This is comedy, dance, theatre and rock tunes all in one electrifying performance. Be inspired by creativity of the bald and blue men as they keep you on the edge of your seat. A live band will accompany their theatrics.
Until Apr 23; various timings at Sand Theatre, MasterCard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Ave. $90-$155.
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience
Get ready for two hours of immersive and improvised comedy theatre brought to you by the return of Basil, Sybil and Manuel, three infamous hoteliers. Only a third of the show is scripted, so basically anything can happen while you’re at the Faulty Towers restaurant.
Until Apr 10; Thu-Sat 7.30pm, Sun 1pm at Casuarina Suite A, Raffles Hotel Singapore, 1 Beach Rd. $179-$219, includes three-course meal.
Spend the last of your salary on artsy design items at this museum shop, where discounts go up to 40 percent. Brands on sale include Maison Kitsune, tinycottons, Hansel from Basel, Haptic Lab, Jujumade and more.
Until Apr 3; Fri & Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 10am-7pm at Gallery & Co, #01-05, 1 St Andrew’s Rd. Free.
Listen to great tunes and admire live art along the Singapore River this weekend. On Friday, check out gigs by names like Joie Tan, LEW, Stopgap, Take Two and RAH. For Saturday, the line-up includes JAWN, .gif, Jaydah, blankverse, TAJ and more.
Until Apr 2; 5pm-10.30pm from The Central at Clarke Quay to Riverside Point. Free.
SINGPOWRIMO 2016 – Opening Party
All hail the start of Singapore Poetry Writing Month. Pop by this launch party to mingle with fellow poetry enthusiasts and listen to works by alumni of last year’s event. This year’s challenge is to pen one poem a day every day for the month of April.
7pm at BooksActually, 9 Yong Siak St. Free.
Saturday, Apr 2
It’s the fourth edition of this super popular outdoor market hosted by Open Farm Community, so you know what to do by now. Bring a tote bag, plenty of cash, and a brolly in case of rain. Vendors include the likes of Second Helpings, Kerbside Gourmet, Candles of Light, Amazin’ Graze, FrankSkincare. You can expect to browse through stuff such as cold-pressed juices, smoothie bowls, healthy snack boxes, jams, handmade granola, barramundi fillets, fresh oysters and more.
Until Apr 3; 10am-4pm at Open Farm Community, 130E Minden Rd. Free.
Feed your obsession for vintage goods at this two-day pop-up featuring fashion, accessories, home ware, trinkets and rare collectibles. The curation includes names like By My Old School, Mad About Vintage, Frecklesaid, Esprit Mademoiselle and more. Bring a wad of cash to splurge on stuff like typewriters, jewellery and pinhole cameras. Plus, enjoy 20 percent off all vintage furniture at Journey East in April.
Until Apr 3; 10am-6pm at Journey East, #03-02 Tan Boon Liat Building, 315 Outram Rd. Free.
Sunday, Apr 3
Spend a lazy Sunday by the sand and sea, where Sand Bar’s live barbeque station serves up burgers, alongside sausages, lobster rolls, pizza and chicken wings (prices range from $5 to $15). Family-friendly activities include Twister, giant Jenga and a cardboard playground (plus beer pong for adults). DJs Jason T, Kenneth Francis and Anand will take the decks to provide the tunes.
2pm-9pm at Sand Bar, 52 Siloso Beach Walk Sentosa. Free.
