Friday, Mar 11
Throw on your coolest batik shirts and head over to Armenian Street for a weekend of breezy fun. There won’t be a dull moment here, what with all the music performances, Peranakan dances, entertaining skits, Emily the Musical, a mass outdoor workout, express gel manicures, instant photo prints and tours of the exhibition Great Peranakans: Fifty Remarkable Lives.
Until Mar 12; 7pm-11pm at Armenian St. Free.
In Bed With Designers x Naiise Pop-up Store
Check out quirky trinkets by emerging designers at this three-month pop-up store that’s a collab between online curators Naiise and buyMeDesign. Nestled in the spacious flagship store of Naiise, the display highlights products by labels like Studio Banana Things, Spring Time, Power Trend, Eleanna Katsira, Tiny Bitz and Kambodja.
Until Jun 10; Daily 11am-10pm at Naiise, #02-23 Clarke Quay Central, 6 Eu Tong Sen St, 6252-7701. Free.
The music shindig returns for its sixth edition to bring you jazz music every Friday this month by names like Ywenna, The Jeremy Monteiro & Stephen Francis Connections, and Fungkimunkees. With the breeze in your hair and booze running through your veins, the gigs will be a relaxing end to the week.
Until Mar 25; 8pm at Coastes, Siloso Beach, 6631-8938. Free.
Kapok+65: Showcasing Homegrown Labels
#SupportLocal at kapok’s exhibition of seven up-and-coming local brands – including Arete Goods, In Good Company and Olivia Lee – and learn about each label’s story and inspirations. Regular workshops like this week’s Concrete Cast Tray Workshop by Desinere will be conducted for keen learners to get hands-on.
Until Mar 20; Daily 11am-9pm at kapok at NDC, #01-05 National Design Centre, 111 Middle Rd, 6339-7987. Free.
Magner’s International Comedy Festival
Laugh your way from Clarke Quay to Boat Quay as international acts like Paul Morrissey, Anto, Lars Callieou, Jim Brewsky and Ria Lina spew out rib-tickling verses to brighten up your weekend.
Until Mar 12; Thu 8pm, Fri & Sat 7.45pm at various venues, including Canvas, The Pump Room, Molly Malone’s Irish Pub and Hero’s. $30-$40.
Chill to the beats of alternative tunes as local and regional bands take the waterfront stage every weekend in March. Acts in the line-up include These Brittle Bones, In Each Hand A Cutlass, The Beat Brothers, Cockpit, OJ Law, Neonomora and Ciao Turtle.
Until Mar 27; Various times at Esplanade Outdoor Theatre, 1 Esplanade Dr, 6828-8377. Free.
Star Wars and Beyond: The Iconic Film Scores of John Williams
The Star Wars hype is barely over and already we’re gearing up for the next film. If you can’t wait that long, treat yourself to this classical concert featuring the best film scores of maestro John Williams. With laser displays and a pyrotechnic finale, the Metropolitan Festival Orchestra will take you on a journey through Superman, Jurassic Park, Harry Potter, Jaws and more.
Mar 11 & 12; Fri 7.30pm, Sat 2pm and 7.30pm at MasterCard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Ave, 6688-8826. $65-$165.
Saturday, Mar 12
Browse through homemade goodies, handcrafted knick knacks and designer apparel by over 80 retailers at this art market. Vendors include Visual Mass, B’Nottee, Little Bi, Kazu, Mad Love Food and Baking Blocks.
Until Mar 27; Sat 7.30pm-midnight, Sun 7.30pm-11pm at the Floating Platform by Gate 6. Free.
Round up your brood and spend the day together at Singapore’s largest family picnic. Set to the theme of Space Odyssey, the day’s events includes games, performances, a rocket light up, an LED dance and, um, a ‘wefie’ with everyone in attendance. It’s family-friendly fun, if that’s your thing.
5pm-9pm at Grand Lawn 1, Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park River Plains. $50/a family of five.
Sunday, Mar 13
Sundays don’t have to be slow. End off your week with a bang at Kult Kafe, where underground DJ Kutmah, aka Justin McNulty, will be spinning alongside Rah and William J of Darker Than Wax and Shellsuit of Sideshow.
6pm-11pm at Kult Kafe, 11 Upper Wilkie Rd. $20, includes one drink.
