A quick digest of the coolest weekend happenings in Singapore.
Friday, Mar 16
All In! Young Writers Festival
The festival’s 10th edition features a selection of creative writing and media-related workshops, panel discussions, and masterclasses aimed at aspiring writers aged 12 to 25.
Until Mar 18; various timings at L5 Scape.
Back for the umpteenth time, the shopping fair hosts independent, socially responsible brands hawking everything from toys for little ones and accessories to homeware and apparel.
Until Mar 18; Fri 9am-8pm, Sat-Sun 10am-6pm at L2 & 3, The F1 Pit Building. Free.
Fit As A Fiddle + Habitat Market
Still going strong with your New Year’s resolutions of working out? Pop by this market to stock up on fitness gear, low-fat beverages, health foods, and inspirational artworks to help you persevere on, and participate in mass exercise sessions like pilates, Muay Thai, yoga, CrossFit, and more.
5pm-11pm at South Beach Ave. Free.
Held in conjunction with light art fest i Light Marina Bay, MAAD highlights the works of artists, craftsmen, designers, and makers from Singapore and around the region, alongside workshops like bookbinding.
Until Mar 18; 3pm-late at Red Dot Design Museum. Free.
For deals on electronics and appliances, click on Shopee to spend your hard-earned money on items with prices slashed by up to 80 percent.
Until Mar 18 on Shopee.
If you don’t trust online shopping and would rather go for deals on electronics and appliances IRL, head down to Singapore’s largest IT, mobile and consumer electronics exhibition.
Until Mar 18 at Suntec Singapore, 11am–9pm. Free.
Back for its second edition, the improv festival goes the unscripted route to create witty gags with a little help from the audience. Expect to double down on the laughs, with 39 local and international teams taking the stage to crack you up.
Until Mar 18; various timings at Aliwal Arts Centre. $25 onwards.
SPRMRKT x Chef Peter Cuong Franklin
As part of SPRMRKT Vietnam, the restaurant invites award-winning Vietnamese-American chef Peter Cuong Franklin (of Anan Saigon) to headline four events at its Kitchen & Bar. Pop by on Friday for a Vietnamese riverside street food party, or hang out on Saturday for brunch, a unique ingredients workshop, or a seven-course dinner.
St Patrick’s Day Street Festival
Don your best green threads and head over to Boat Quay for Irish tunes, games, loads of Guinness, and a parade on Sunday.
Until Mar 18; Fri 6pm-10pm, Sat-Sun 2pm-10pm at Circular Rd. Free.
Vanda Dendrobium Electric Supercar Showcase
Catch a glimpse of the Vanda Dendrobium, an electric supercar named after a genus of orchids native to our country, at its first public showcase.
Until Mar 18; 10am-7pm at L2 Glass Atrium, National Museum of Singapore. Free.
Saturday, Mar 17
Art Day Out! x Singapore Design Week
Make your way over to Gillman Barracks for a variety of exhibitions, art activities, art and history tours, an Easter-themed BBQ at Timbre, and more.
2pm-7pm at Gillman Barracks. Free.
Check out 27 booths offering light bites and handicrafts, with acoustic performances and activities to entertain you such as family yoga, crafting with clay, balloon sculpting, and even a prata flipping class.
10am-4:30pm at Novotel Singapore on Stevens. Free.
Catch the ArtScience Museum’s first live graffiti battle as five groups of artists go head-to-head to create artworks from scratch at the museum’s outdoor oculus.
10am-10pm at various locations within ArtScience Museum. Free.
Holland Village Farmers’ Market
Part of Singapore Design Week (and District Design Dialogue Holland Village), the event highlights 15 local farmers, craftsmen, and artisanal producers, including names like Popoganda, Langit, Humble Ground, Nutrinests, and Green Circle Eco Farm.
10am-4pm at 10 Jalan Kelabu Asap. Free.
Urban Ventures Street Party – Vol 9
Take to the streets to party it up this weekend with DJ beats, food pop-ups by The Travelling C.O.W. and Edition Eats, acro performances, lip-sync sessions by drag queens, Latin dances, an artisanal market, free beauty services, and a space-age augmented reality photo booth. Also, say hi and crack a couple of cold ones with us at our own Coconuts booth!
Until Mar 18; Sat 2pm-10:30pm, Sun noon-9pm at Keong Saik Rd. Free.
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