A quick digest of the coolest weekend happenings in Singapore.
Friday, Jan 26
Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s Fever Room
The projection performance by Apichatpong Weerasethakul blurs the line between fantasy and reality, as the internationally renowned filmmaker fuses his memories with the actors’ and fictionalizes the narrative.
Until Jan 28; various timings at Victoria Theatre. $20.
Art After Dark x Singapore Art Week
Stroll through Gillman Barracks for new gallery openings, ongoing exhibitions, performances, food, music, and loads more.
7pm-late at Gillman Barracks. Free.
The annual art fair returns to showcase the best of Asian contemporary art, with exhibitors from across the globe, including cities like Beijing, Tokyo, New York, Seoul, Madrid, Moscow, and Istanbul.
Until Jan 28; Fri noon-9pm, Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 11am-6pm at Halls A-C, Sands Expo and Convention Centre. One-day pass $32, three-day pass $52.
Join French/Canadian DJ Jacques Greene and party the night away to celebrate the launch of Disini, a new visual arts festival at Gillman Barracks that will feature sculptures, murals, and programmes across nine months. Also expect appearances by the likes of AE$OP CA$H, Unknown Radicals, .gif, and NADA.
9pm-late at Gillman Barracks, Carpark B. $30-$50.
The online marketplace is hosting an offline mega sale at Suntec this weekend, so hurry on down and unleash your inner kiasu auntie/uncle.
Until Jan 28; 11am-10pm at Halls 401-403, Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. Free.
Saturday, Jan 27
FashBash — The Comeback Edition
Get your hands on pre-loved designer goods and local crafts, and help raise funds for charity at the same time.
11:30am-6:30pm at 5 Little Monkeys Cafe. Free.
With great acts like Anderson .Paak, Father John Misty, Bonobo, and The War On Drugs slated to headline the fest, it’s gonna be an unforgettable one, come rain or shine.
10am-late at The Meadow, Gardens by the Bay. $158-$200.
Pokémon Go may be so last year, but Pikachu and the gang will never go out of style — at least for all the fans attending the fun run and carnival this weekend.
2pm onwards at Marina Barrage. $55-$70.
Celebrate the last day of Singapore Art Week with this after-hours party at The Parkview Museum, featuring performances by weish from .gif and Rah from Darker Than Wax.
7:30pm-late at The Parkview Museum. Free; registration advised.
This fest features comics by more than 90 artists from around the region, alongside talks by local and international artists, workshops, a flea market, and an exhibition on the works of Kwan Shan Mei, a prolific illustrator in Singapore from the ’60s to the ’90s.
Until Jan 28; 10am-5pm at NAFA Campus 1. Free.
Sunday, Jan 28
By now, you know the drill. Expect art, retail, and food vendors at The Local People’s latest art market, with music performances and a movie screening to keep you entertained.
11am-7pm at Singapore Art Museum & SAM at 8Q. Free.
Bring your furry friend with you for a fun little pawty in the park this weekend with other canine cuties.
4pm-6:30pm at Singapore Botanic Gardens. Free.
Stroll along the streets of the Civic District this Sunday, with plenty to keep you occupied, including free trishaw rides, ActiveSG sport tryouts, outdoor yoga, zumba workouts, and more.
8am onwards at the Civic District. Free.
