A quick digest of the coolest weekend happenings in Singapore.
Friday, Mar 23
Listen to the British singer tell you you’re beautiful (among other things) as he croons his way through classic tunes and new tracks from his fifth album, The Afterlove.
8pm at The Max Pavilion @ Singapore Expo. $98-$188.
Treat yourself to a five-course meal of sustainable dishes created by Dolce Vita in support of Earth Hour. Dishes include Australian Bangalow pork belly, organic buckwheat spaghetti, Atlantic cod fillet, pistachio parfait, and more.
Until Mar 25; Fri noon-2:30pm, Fri-Sun 6:30pm-10:30pm at Dolce Vita, Mandarin Oriental, Singapore. $148.
Focusing on the issue of borders, Objectifs presents the premiere of five documentary features touching on geographical, social, and psychological borders, from the European refugee crisis to Brexit.
Until Mar 24 at Chapel Gallery, Objectifs. $8/screening.
Bringing together talents with disabilities, this inaugural celebration of music, dance, and the arts includes on its programme line-up an international conference, an outdoor festival, community outreach activities, and a multimedia concert experience.
Until Mar 25; Fri 4pm-8pm, Sat & Sun 11am-9:30pm at Singapore Indoor Stadium & OCBC Square. Free.
Kick off your shoes and get your feet dirty with winemaker David Bowley from Vinteloper to learn about the art of making wine and, of course, tasting it while indulging in a three-course meal.
Until Mar 24; 6:30pm-10pm at Chye Seng Huat Hardware. $140.
Saturday, Mar 24
Stroll through Singapore’s green movement at the Earth Hour Marketplace, join in the fun at the 60+ Countdown Bash, and unplug from 8:30pm to 9:30pm, when the lights go off for Earth Hour.
Until Mar 25; various timings at open area near The Float @ Marina Bay. Free.
Grammy Award-winning desert blues icons Tinariwen are bringing their hypnotic fusion of Tuareg music with blues rhythms to the Esplanade for a good ol’ tribal dance party.
7:30pm at the Esplanade Concert Hall. $48-$88.
Ketch! and Hiro-pon from Japan stops by our shores to give your abs a workout with their brand of silent comedy.
3pm & 8pm at Drama Centre Theatre. $40-$60.
Casa Poncho welcomes one and all for free flow cocktails with beats by guest vinyl DJs Japan Shock Dem 88, music by Kunokini from Indonesia, and Latin American BBQ bites.
Noon-late at Casa Poncho. Men $110, women $80, after 7pm $60.
Appreciate art as the Nomadic Art Caravan turns an open carpark into a space for an art installation, with music by the likes of Disco Hue and Sobs, performance workshops by Bound Theatre, sewing workshops by Fashion Makerspace, craft workshops by Artefakts, and retro games.
Until Mar 25; 5pm-10pm at open carpark at Ang Mo Kio Central 2. Free.
Taste the Moment Culinary Festival
The food fest features workshops and masterclasses on topics like The Art of Plating, Camera Eats First, and For the Love of Truffles, alongside a five-course dinner presented by JW chefs, and a Courtyard Garden area filled with refreshments and plenty to keep you entertained.
Until Mar 25; 11am-10pm at JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach. $58-$198.
Sunday, Mar 25
Bring your family for a day out in the CBD/Civic District, where the public is free to walk, jog, and cycle around the usually-crowded areas, with activities including a Chinese opera performance, community drumming, and more.
8am-midnight at Civic District, CBD, and Telok Ayer Conservation area. Free.
Swing by Camp Kilo Charcoal Club this lazy Sunday for the beats of hip hop, soul, reggae, and dancehall as you browse through a sneaker flea and let your kiddos go wild at the games area.
2pm-11pm at Camp Kilo Charcoal Club. Free.
Sip on wines from Down Under to slowly ease yourself into the idea of going back to work on Monday.
4pm-6pm at PS.Cafe at Martin 38.
