A quick digest of the coolest weekend happenings in Singapore.
Friday, Jan 5
Check out artworks in the form of videos, photographs, sculptures, glass art, canvas, and virtual reality illustrations by 22 young local artists, as they reflect the themes of constant change and fluctuation through their perspective.
Until Jan 14; daily 10am-10pm at ION Art Gallery, L4. Free.
Saturday, Jan 6
The festive shopping season may be over, but that doesn’t mean you gotta halt all retail therapy. Pop over to the National Design Centre for a selection of wares by more than 40 local designers, with discounts going up to 90 percent.
Until Jan 7; Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 11am-6pm at National Design Centre. Free.
“The Invincible 2” Jay Chou Concert Tour 2018
The Mandopop king’s latest concert here is all sold out, so those of you who got tickets, good on ya. For the rest of us, well, there’s always next time.
8pm at National Stadium. $98-$348.
Transformers Run Singapore 2018
Singapore’s first Transformers Run has arrived at the shores of Sentosa, with Team Autobot battling it out against Team Decepticon. Perks of the fun run include photo ops with the likes of Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, and Megatron, as well as carnival booths with games, food, and franchise merch.
Carnival noon-8pm, run kicks off at 4pm, at Palawan Green, Sentosa. $85-$95 for standard ticket, $136-$140 for two pax.
Take your camping experience up a notch with this one-night glamping event at a secret location (which could probably be East Coast Park). Activities on the itinerary include a Game of Thrones yoga session (whatever that entails), a chakra healing bracelet workshop, a movie under the stars, and sunrise yoga.
9am-9:30am the next day; exact address will be provided after booking. Adults/kids $138.
Get an early sneak peek into what local instrumental rock veterans Amateur Takes Control have in store before they play Laneway Festival Singapore later this month. Catch them performing hits both new and old at the launch of their new EP, appropriately titled EP2.
8pm-11pm at The Esplanade Annexe Studio. $15 presale, $20 at the door.
Sunday, Jan 7
Imagine Dragons Evolve World Tour
The alt-rock outfit returns to our shores armed with their third album Evolve and tunes such as Whatever It Takes and Thunder.
8pm at Singapore Indoor Stadium. $98-$228.
Make your way to the Sentosa beach club for a chill, sun-kissed day with beats by Kenneth Francis and JustMack.
2pm-10pm at Ola Beach Club. Free.
Social Walk – Dairy Farm Nature Park
Possible rainy weather aside, drag your lazy bum out of bed this Sunday for a stroll along the nature park to meet butterflies, birds, and dragonflies among the plants.
8:40am-1pm at Dairy Farm Nature Park. Free.
For the cafe’s first anniversary, you get to indulge in $1 waffles (with the purchase of any brunch item), as well as cotton candy and balloon sculptures on the house.
9pm-5pm at Wildseed Cafe & Bar. Free.
