A quick digest of the coolest weekend happenings in Singapore.
Friday, Apr 22
Add to your collection artworks that won’t break the bank. Local and international galleries will be presenting a range of contemporary art priced between $100 to $10,000, with three-quarters of the pieces going for under $7,500. Not a bad price for both first-timers and seasoned collectors alike.
Until Apr 24; various times at F1 Pit Building, 1 Republic Blvd. $15-$20, free for children under 16.
Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War Festival
Missed out on Chris Evans, Sebastian Stan and Anthony Mackie on the blue carpet premiere screening? Here’s the next best thing. Show your support for #TeamCap with game booths, green screen photo opportunities, a cosplay competition, artist sketch walls, light displays and more. It’ll tide you over till the film comes out next week.
Until Apr 24; 10am-10pm at Event Plaza at the Promenade, Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Ave. Free.
Sentosa’s inaugural Merlion Music Festival offers three days of quirky performances at designated spots between Merlion Plaza and Beach Plaza. Pop by to listen to tunes by artistes like contemporary Chinese outfit Musa The Collective, Juzzie Smith the one man band, multi-instrumentalist Matt Aitchison, live looping violinist Bryson Andres, chopstick pianist Sami Elu, glass harmonica player Ed Stander and more.
Until Apr 24; 4pm-9pm at Merlion Plaza to Beach Plaza, Sentosa. Free.
Saturday, Apr 23
Groove to the beats of drum ‘n’ bass with DJ/producer Goldie, who is also known as a graffiti artist and an actor, and is hailed for his innovations in the ’90s UK rave scene.
10pm-late at Canvas, #B1-01 The Riverwalk, 20 Upper Circular Rd.
Singapore Really Really Free Market
The market is back, and yes, everything is free. Really. Head down to the cool container space next to Sim Lim Square this weekend to swap or give away stuff like clothes, books, toys and food, or share your skills such as poetry writing, singing, tarot card reading and hair cutting with those who need them. Or you could just go and receive, instead of give.
2pm-6pm at Deck, 120A Prinsep St. Free.
Van Cleef & Arpels: The Art and Science of Gems
The first-of-its-kind exhibition debuts this weekend, with a showcase of more than 400 creations from Van Cleef & Arpels, and 250 minerals from the French National Museum of Natural History Collection. Go on a journey from the origin of minerals to the craftsmanship that transforms gems into works of art, and perhaps your significant other will be inspired to gift you something shiny, too.
Until Aug 14; daily 10am-7pm at ArtScience Museum, 6 Bayfront Ave. Adults $10-$17, children aged two to 12 $6-$10.
Sunday, Apr 24
The third installment of this initiative sees roads closed from 7.30am to 10am, allowing walking, cycling and running along the car-free stretch. So bring your picnic mats, bicycles and workout gear to enjoy family-friendly fun in the CBD. Additionally, Connaught Drive will be closed till 7pm to host community sporting events and activities.
7.30am-7pm at the Civic and Central Business District. Free.
Floral Magic x Flor Patisserie: Hand-tie Technique Floral Bouquet Workshop
Love flowers? How ’bout learning the hand-tie technique to prepare wrapped bouquets and vase centrepieces? This skill could even come in handy for Mothers’ Day. At this introductory hands-on workshop, you’ll understand flower selection, bouquet arrangement and wrapping methods. Plus, enjoy a slice of cake with a pot of tea as you admire your finished results. A limited number of spaces is available, so sign up soon.
11am-1pm at Flor Patisserie, #01-01, 2 Duxton Hill. $224.70/person.
