A quick digest of the coolest weekend happenings in Singapore.
Friday, March 29
With over 300 labels that are mostly designed by Singaporeans, here you’ll find everything from apparel for both men and women to home décor and skincare to toys for young ones.
Until Mar 31; various timings at F1 Pit Building. Free entry.
This exhibition questions the longevity of zines and how they manage to survive in a world where almost everything is digital. Check out the interactive installations and the showcase predicting the future of zines.
Until Apr 12; noon-7pm at Supernormal. Free entry.
A series of seven light projections at historic points in the city centre, the installations start from the National Library and run through to the Old Hill Street Police station, offering a look into Singapore’s past.
Every Fri-Sun until Apr 7; 7:30pm-11:30pm at the city centre. Free.
Heineken at Habitat by Honestbee
With the launch of Heineken 0.0, the brand’s new non-alcoholic lager (why though) that apparently has less than 70 calories, you can get a free Heineken glass with customized engraving when you buy a six-pack at Habitat by Honestbee for your no-booze party this weekend.
Until Mar 31; 11am-9pm at Habitat by Honestbee.
The exhibition by five different artists based in Singapore will showcase art housed in a 40ft shipping container that’s actively refrigerated.
Until Apr 7; 7pm-late at Gillman Barracks. Free entry.
Take an OOTD in front of touch reactive installations such as magic mirrors and AR face transformations, or just sit back and relax on a beanbag with a beer and immerse yourself with gifs shown on a 6m x 3m LED screen.
Until Apr 1; various timings at Gillman Barracks. Free entry.
Learn about one of Singapore’s oldest streets with self-guided tours, installations, and performances that tell stories of Telok Ayer’s past. You can also sip different variations of tea or buy knick knacks from a vintage market this weekend.
Until Mar 31; various timings at various locations. Free entry.
The Weight of a Stone in a Pocket
The Esplanade will be showing four theatrical productions that revolve around stories told by different people throughout different times. Learn about the challenges women of color face, or hear a personal story about growing up on Neo Pee Teck Lane amongst other things at this year’s season of The Studios.
Until Apr 27; various timings at The Esplanade. $35.
Saturday, March 30
If you find yourself curious about what Singapore was like in the past, you can learn more at this event though puppet performances and old school games. Perhaps painting your very own miniature Raffles gnome might even tickle your fancy.
1pm-5pm at Asian Civilisations Museum. Free entry.
In honor of Magnum’s latest flavor, Macadamia Salted Caramel, you can visit Magnum’s Pleasure Playground to play a game of chess called Nut Versus Caramel, or take a shot at Macadamia Croquet.
Until March 31 at Chijmes Lawn. Free entry.
This light show revolves around two characters Mira and Mirak – the pair of squirrels live in an Angsana tree and have a special ability to blend in, and can only be seen from their luminous tails and back strips.
Until Mar 2020; various timings at Faber Peak. Free entry.
Tiger Sugar Jurong Point opening
The bubble tea brand continues its expansion plans with a new outlet at Jurong Point, where the first 50 customers each day to purchase 4 drinks from the brown sugar series will get a limited edition tote bag.
Until Mar 31; 11am at Jurong Point 1 #03-40/41.
Sunday, March 31
Singapore Really Really Free Market
If you’ve recently Marie Kondo-ed your room and have a bunch of things in good condition that you no longer want, bring it to the market to give them a new home. Mats and tables are available on a first-come-first-served basis if you don’t have one of your own.
8 am–11:30 am at Telok Ayer St. Free.
Wander through the first fruit market at the Asian Civilisations Museum and get a free cup of bubble tea (but only while stocks last.) Or get your tea fix either way with a tea reading done by an expert. You can also decorate your own kite for an installation and enjoy live music in the galleries.
1pm-5pm at Asian Civilizations Museum. Free entry.
