A quick digest of the coolest weekend happenings in Singapore.
Friday, Aug 4
Kid palace KidZania opens its doors for adults once again at this National Day edition, where the young at heart can role-play in various occupations. It’s only open for those aged 17 and above, and if you come in red and white, you could win Best Dressed.
6pm-10pm at KidZania, Palawan Kidz City, Sentosa. $58.
Civic District Outdoor Festival
The inaugural festival combines music performances, food streets, picnic at The Padang, art installations and more over two weekends and six zones.
Aug 4-5 & 11-12; 5pm-11pm at the Civic District. Free.
Listen to your fill of jazz at this beachside venue, which will host names like Mojo Syndicate!, Some Kind of Groove, Momma’s Grooves, and Rob Collins & The Jukebox Quartet on stage over each weekend in August.
Every Fri in Aug; 8pm onwards at Coastes, Siloso Beach, Sentosa. Free.
Check out visual artist/motion graphics designer Reza Hasni’s first solo show for a tongue-in-cheek illustrated display of his interactions with fortune tellers, parrot astrologers and numerologists in Singapore. All artworks will be on sale, starting from $180.
Until Aug 12; Mon-Sat 11am-8pm at UltraSuperNew.
The design-focused pasar malam returns for a market of locally-designed trinkets, made-in-Singapore accessories and locally-inspired foods.
Until Aug 6; Fri 4pm-9pm, Sat & Sun 11am-8pm at National Design Centre. Free.
Delve into the story behind Simon & Garfunkel, from their beginnings as a ’50s rock ‘n roll duo to their split and individual solo careers to their iconic 1981 Central Park reunion performance.
8pm at Grand Theatre, Mastercard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands. $55-$155.
Saturday, Aug 5
Fill your bellies with Malay, Indian and fusion dishes from 35 stalls spread over the museum, and while you’re there, watch live cooking demonstrations and meet the cast members of Suria and Vasantham TV series.
Until Aug 6; noon-10pm at National Museum of Singapore. Free.
In collaboration with The Food Bank Singapore, Chrysler Jeep Singapore is launching a food donation drive to aid low-income families. Social enterprises Mustard Tree and Purnama Outreach will also be retailing their handmade products made by special needs artisans, and there’ll be performances by buskers and young ones as well.
Until Aug 6; noon-6pm at Jeep showroom, 1 Chang Charn Rd. Free.
For a day filled with great tunes, head over to this annual fest for a line-up that includes The Summer State, Ling Kai, Jack & Rai, Jason Chung, Derrick Hoh, and Farrago.
4pm at City Beach Resort, Labrador Park. $15.
The ’90s-themed market will get you all nostalgic with its larger-than-life old school games (like five stones and hopscotch), retro snacks (like haw flakes and White Rabbit candies), and handmade products by local brands. Plus points if you sing along to the ’90s tunes blaring through the speakers.
Until Aug 6; Sat noon-9pm, Sun noon-7pm at The Cathay. Free.
Sunday, Aug 6
Round up your friends for a chillax day of good tunes, great food and local brands on display at the market.
Noon-11pm at Camp Kilo Charcoal Club.
