Friday, Mar 18
August is the Cruellest – Album Launch
Local band The Observatory are putting on a two-day gig to debut their eighth and latest album, August is the cruellest. They describe the new record as “an abstraction of the blues in the mode of C, influenced by the power of the riff and the energy of heavy rock.” Wondering what that means? It’s not too late to get your tickets and find out.
Until Mar 19; 8pm-10pm at The Substation Theatre, 45 Armenian St. $15-$25.
Saturday, Mar 19
-M-: The Extraordinary Live Show
Jam to the tunes of Matthieu Chedid’s pop rock melodies as the French musician performs songs from his new album, classics, and rearranged tracks.
8pm-10pm at The Coliseum, Hard Rock Hotel Sentosa, 8 Sentosa Gateway. $90-$110.
Creatives & Co: A Boozy Industry Mixer
Calling all creatives – whether you’re involved in advertising, graphic design, fashion, visual arts, architecture, or any kind of artsy craft. Mix and mingle with other savvy professionals over beers, and you might just walk away with a new buddy and ideas for your next big project. Drop your name card to get your third drink on the house.
6pm-10pm at Gallery & Co Outdoor Bar, #01-05, 1 St Andrew’s Rd, 6385-6683. Free.
Show your love for the Earth and take part in the World Wildlife Foundation’s attempt to execute the biggest yoga tree pose ever. It’s all in the name of raising awareness about deforestation and haze pollution. Plus, there’s a carnival and a concert featuring the likes of Inch Chua, Dru Chen and Tay Kewei, as well as performances by names such as YouTube stars Munah and Hirzi, radio DJs Cheryl Miles and Joshua Simon, and sand artist Stacey Lee. As the night draws to a close, witness the city’s famous buildings turn off their lights and see if you can spot more stars in the sky than usual.
6pm-10pm at the Float @ Marina Bay, 20 Raffles Ave. Free.
Chill out at this electronic picnic festival with names like Alle Farben, Faul & Wad, Lovra, Jan Blomqvist, Roscius and Klangkuenstler. There’ll also be social art installations as well as food stalls by the likes of Marco Marco, MEATliquor, Lime House and Selva Foods on the concert grounds.
1pm-10.30pm at Fort Canning Park. $105.
For the third edition of #WOOBARGoesToTown, the party takes on the National Design Centre alongside Singapore Design Week for a night of cool beats with Mr Has and One with Aldrin.
9pm-1am at National Design Centre, 111 Middle Rd. Free.
Throw on your best green threads and make your way to the riverside for a jolly good Irish time. There will be music, dancing, drinks and family-friendly stuff like face painting, nail painting and balloon sculpting. Don’t miss out on the annual St Patrick’s Day Parade, which starts at the Raffles Landing Site on Mar 20, 2.30pm.
Until Mar 20; 2pm-late at various venues along Boat Quay and Circular Rd. Free.
