Weekend Warrior: Apr 7-9

The Tiong Bahru Satay Man’s famous skewers
The Tiong Bahru Satay Man’s famous skewers

A quick digest of the coolest weekend happenings in Singapore.


Friday, Apr 7

Affordable Art Fair Singapore Spring Edition 2017

Browse through contemporary artworks from local and international galleries at price tags under $15,000 at this fair.

Until Apr 9; Fri noon-6pm, Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 11am-6pm at F1 Pit Building. $15-$18.

Picnic Under the Planets

This is the day Jupiter moves closest to the Earth in 2017, so put on your viewing glasses to see the largest planet in our solar system at its brightest and fullest. There’ll also be two movie screenings and food booths to complete your experience under the night sky.

7pm-11.30pm at Science Centre Singapore. Free.

The Supper Series Vol 2: The Tiong Bahru Satay Man

The elusive Tiong Bahru Satay Man, who used to hawk meat skewers with his pushcart, teams up with Moosehead for one night to whip up satay platters piled high with sticks of chargrilled pork loin marinated in lemongrass and coconut shavings. Also look out for Moosehead’s Inka-roasted lamb neck and cauliflower as part of the supper platter.

10pm-sold out at Moosehead Kitchen – Bar. $24/platter for two.

World Snack Fair 2017

Munch your way through all the snacks in the world (okay, we exaggerate — they’re mostly from Japan) by brands like Meiji, Lotte, Calbee, Nestle, Tai Sun and lots more.

Until Apr 9; Fri & Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-9pm at Concourse 1-4, L3 Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre.

 

Saturday, Apr 8

Art + Design Market

Shop local over the weekend, with vendors like Epigram Books, Green Banana, Math Paper Press, wheniwasfour and WoonHung offering everything from homeware and jewellery to books and trinkets.

Until Apr 9; 11am-7pm at The Substation Gallery. Free.

Beach Slap

Throw on those bikinis or board shorts and make your way over to Golden Mile Tower for a beach party in a car park. How’s that for a cool weekend story?

4pm-late at The Great Escape. $10, includes one drink float. 

Boys in the Band

Soak in all the nostalgic vibes as you listen to the greatest hits from the 20th century — tunes like ‘Hey Jude’, Unchained Melody’, ‘Staying Alive’ and ‘Blame it on the Boogie’.

8pm at Grand Theatre, Mastercard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands. $60-$120.

Kilo Garage Sale

At this garage sale, everything goes — from cutlery and dinnerware to artworks and home furnishings. Come armed with cash and credit cards for items going at a steal.

Noon-7pm at Kilo. Free.

Noon to Moon

Sip on a glass of bubbly and chill out pretty much all day to slick beats by DJs Aurora, Joshua P, Yafith and Brendon P, before GOLDROOM takes the decks for the sunset show.

Noon-10pm at CÉ LA VI. $35. 

Talad Tamarind: A Thai Night Market

Head to the historic colonial bungalow for a buffet of authentic Thai dishes from outdoor grills and street food stalls.

8pm-11pm at Tamarind Hill Singapore. $80/person.

The Vintage Fair

Rummage through retro displays by names like The Paper Pan, Happy Laundry Day, Vinyl Kakis and MadAboutVintage for old school gems such as antiques, accessories and vinyls.

Until Apr 9; 10am-6pm at Journey East. Free. 

 

Sunday, Apr 9

The Summerhouse Earth Market

For a lazy Sunday, drive over to Seletar Aerospace Park and grab a cuppa while you browse through homeware, perfumes, soy candles, floral bouquets, vegan cosmetics and all-natural pet treats by vendors like Center Pottery, Freda’d Parfum, Hush Candle, Poppy Flora Studio, The Barkery and Yard Yarn.

10am-6pm at The Summerhouse. Free.




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