A quick digest of the coolest weekend happenings in Singapore.
Friday, Jul 5
Tons of stuff to do at the Esplanade this weekend, with more than 50 stalls offering artisanal crafts and local treats by the waterfront, as well as performances at various stages around the area.
Until Aug 9; Fri & Mon 3pm-10pm, Sat, Sun & Tue noon-10pm at Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, 1 Esplanade Dr. Free.
Talks, workshops, exhibitions, masterclasses and tours feature in this festival organised by A*STAR. Some cool activities you can check out include riding driverless cars, chatting with robots and playing video games using your mind.
Until Aug 6; 11am-6pm at Fusionopolis One @ one-north, 1 Fusionopolis Pl. Free.
Mediacorp is throwing a red and white party, where you’ll get to mingle with all the DJs from Class 95 and Gold 90.5, as well as cast members from TV show Tanglin. Plus, there’ll be a buffet spread and free flow drinks.
7.30pm at IndoChine Suntec City, Sky Garden Dining, 3 Temasek Blvd. $51.
Singapore Giant Games Festival 2016
This carnival’s all about larger-than-life games. Think big – like a two-meter dart board, a pool table seven meters long, and a badminton shuttlecock the size of your face. It’s all to help create awareness and understanding for people with disabilities.
Until Aug 6; 11am-7pm at The Red Box, 113 Somerset Rd. Free.
Saturday, Jul 6
Watch the Grammy award-winning musician perform as he stops by on his final world tour – The Gambler’s Last Deal. Look out for hits like ‘Lady’, ‘Buy Me A Rose’ and ‘Lucille’.
8pm at The Star Theatre, 1 Vista Exchange Green. $88-$228.
The pretty views and fresh air are calling out your name, as Mount Faber goes car-free and plays host to carnival games and family-friendly activities galore. Included on the line-up are a zumba fitness session, a recycled craft workshop, and a dance painting performance.
4pm-7pm at Mount Faber Loop. Free.
Bring your family along for the ride, as this carnival features hands-on workshops, game booths, a kampong village, learning zones and plenty of local dishes.
Until Aug 9; noon-9pm at Hall 5, Singapore Expo Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Dr. Free.
Dance to beats by DJs like Oliver Osborne and Amy Dabbs, and enjoy bites from a menu of mini burgers, chicken wings, truffle fries and more.
1pm-11pm at Hi-So, Sofitel SO Singapore, 35 Robinson Rd. Before 4pm: $10, includes one drink; after 4pm: $10.
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Yup, the chatty yellow sponge is making his way to our shores for the first ever SpongeBob Run in Asia. Dive into the depths of Bikini Bottom with the lovable guy and his bestie, Patrick Star.
4pm-8pm at Siloso Beach, Sentosa. $49.50-$59.50.
Starving Artist Fair – National Day Edition
The quarterly festival featuring indie comics, illustrations and toys returns with local artists and creators offering original comics and merch, as well as talks and workshops for those interested in storytelling and drawing.
Noon-7pm at *SCAPEmedia Hub, #05-02 *SCAPE, 2 Orchard Link. Free.
Stroll through the space housing the Singapore Tyler Print Institute and get your hands dirty as you attempt to create prints using various techniques.
Until Aug 7; 1pm-5pm at STPI – Creative Workshop & Gallery, 41 Robertson Quay. Free.
