A quick digest of the coolest weekend happenings in Singapore.
Friday, Aug 18
Yep, it’s that time of the year again. But this time, head over to Marina Bay Cruise Centre to sample more than 500 brews, check out hands-on beer workshops, groove to the tunes of live music, and try your hand at Singapore’s largest outdoor beer yoga sesh. Yes, beer yoga.
Until Aug 20; Fri 6pm-2am, Sat 3pm-2am, Sun 2pm-10pm at Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore. From $28.
Cosentino: Anything is Possible
He may not be David Copperfield, but Cosentino comes pretty close with his array of jaw-dropping illusions, death-defying escapes, and reality-bending tricks backed by dazzling pyrotechnics.
Until Aug 27; various timings at Sands Theatre, MasterCard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands. $45-$145.
This year’s 10th edition of the fest works a little different from previous years’. You can feast your eyes on the night light installations this and next weekend, but take note that performances will only take place from next Thursday to Saturday. Artworks to look out for this weekend include Convolutions by EZ3kiel and Tessellations of Time by LiteWerkz x 3M at the National Museum of Singapore, and Les Hommes Debout (The Standing Men) by AADN at Singapore Art Museum.
Until Aug 26; 7.30pm-midnight at Bras Basah.Bugis area. Free.
Saturday, Aug 19
This year’s edition includes shadow puppet workshops, learning journeys at the Chinese Opera Institute, dance performances, gigs, and a night market with more than 25 indie designers hawking their indie wares.
5pm-11pm at Kampong Glam. Free.
Local band Amberhill debuts its Songs From Summer EP with stage support from fellow homegrown acts Causeway Youth and Khai. Stop by for an evening of dreamy, ambient melodies.
7pm-9.30pm at Esplanade Annexe Studio. $18.
Lepark’s first all-burger menu debut with 10 fuss-free burg choices starting from a pretty affordable $8. There’ll also be wallet-friendly booze accompanied by acoustic performances in the evening.
3pm-11pm at Lepark. Free.
Step into the world of social enterprises, which encompasses everything from health and travel to fashion and technology. At this meaningful festival that advocates for good causes, you’ll browse through a massive pop-up market featuring the likes of impact travel platform Actxplorer, coffee educators Bettr Barista Coffee Academy, and urban farmers Edible Garden City. If you’re keen on finding out more, sit in on panel discussions, check out experience capsules and hang around for live performances.
Noon-10pm at lyf @ SMU, 71-77 Stamford Rd. Free.
Ready your bellies for a round of margaritas, as Mexican joint Piedra Negra hosts its first Street Fiesta in an attempt to transform Haji Lane into a party central. Look forward to a night of ’90s R&B, hip hop, reggae, tacos, lucky draw prizes and even a couple of free shots.
7pm-late at Piedra Negra. Free.
Sunday, Aug 20
Nat Geo Live: Celebrating The End of Food Waste
Author and National Geographic Emerging Explorer Tristram Stuart is a man on a mission to rid the world of food waste — follow him on his journey to make the Earth a better place to live in.
3.30pm at Grand Theatre, MasterCard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands. $45-$65.
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