A quick digest of the coolest weekend happenings in Singapore.
Friday, June 9
Doctors Without Borders Film Festival
Watch three critically-acclaimed documentaries – Affliction, Living in Emergency and Access to the Danger Zone – to learn more about the reality and risks of working on the frontline at crises.
Until June 11; various times at The Projector.
While the weekend away at this chill market hawking jewelry, beauty products, snacks and more.
Until June 11; 7pm-11pm at Baghdad St. Free.
Watch broadcasts of theatre performances like No Man’s Land featuring Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart, Frankenstein starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller, as well as The Audience with Helen Mirren at the Esplanade this weekend.
Until June 10; various timings at Esplanade Theatre. $22-$27.
Go crazy for cocktails as this year’s Negroni Week comes to an end over the weekend. If you haven’t checked out any of the 60 participating bars, now’s the time to do so, ‘cause more than 100 cocktail concoctions await at places like The Library, The Spiffy Dapper, Atlas, Anti:dote, Crackerjack, Tippling Club, and more.
Until June 11; various locations.
Yayoi Kusama: Life is the Heart of a Rainbow
Browse through the first major survey of the Japanese artist’s work in Southeast Asia at this exhibition, which will display paintings, sculptures, videos and installations from the ‘50s to present day, including never-before-shown pieces.
Until Sep 3; Sun-Thurs 10am-7pm, Fri & Sat 10am-10pm at National Gallery Singapore. $20-$25; free admission for Singapore citizens and PRs.
Saturday, June 10
Since it’s the June holidays, round up your family for some fun in the sun at Gardens by the Bay. The outdoor carnival features more than 30 games and activities across five zones – Circus Centre, Speedy Zone, Dream Castle, Pirate Island, and Jungle World.
10am-9pm at The Meadow, Gardens By The Bay. $19.90.
Hey foodies, check out this performance featuring beatboxing and b-boying to tell the tale of chefs in a rowdy competition – it starts local names Jayley and Hayley Woo.
Until Jul 22; Thurs-Fri 8pm, Sat 2pm & 8pm, Sun 2pm at Resorts World Theatre, Resorts World Sentosa. $38-$118.
Singapore Really Really Free Market 49
Head over to the cool container space for a market where everything is really, really free – from books and toys to cool stuff like tarot card reading and haircuts.
2pm-6pm at DECK. Free.
The electronic music fest returns to the Marina Bay area with names like Dash Berlin, Don Diablo, Hardwell, Nicky Romero, Steve Aoki and Showtek taking you from noon to night with dizzying tunes.
Until June 11; noon-11pm at Ultra Park, 1 Bayfront Ave. USD115/one-day ticket, USD178/two-day ticket.
Volkswagen BBQ Weekend
Head to the Volkswagen Centre on Alexandra Road for a family-friendly BBQ buffet with game stations for the little ones. And yes, there’ll be a popcorn station as well.
Until June 11; 10am-6pm at Volkswagen Centre Singapore (Alexandra). Free.
Sunday, June 11
The charity fun run and carnival offers family-friendly games, food booths and performances to raise funds for the children from The Salvation Army – The Haven.
Noon-8pm at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park. Free.
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