A quick digest of the coolest weekend happenings in Singapore.
Friday, May 31
The Southeast Asian debut solo show of famous New York street artist Futura features 30 commissioned works in his abstract graffiti style, produced in Singapore over a two-week residency. If you’ve got a free evening on Thursday, head over to Gillman Barracks for the public opening party from 6:30pm onwards.
Until June 9; noon-8pm at Gillman Barracks, Blk 9, #02-21 Lock Rd. Free.
The eighth edition of the DBS Marina Regatta pops up at Marina Bay for another year of Singapore’s largest eco-maze race (made of mostly recycled material), along with food booths run by second gen hawkers, music performances by local talents, and the iconic dragon boating competition. The fest is also aiming to use recycled, re-usable, and natural materials as much as possible throughout the event.
Until June 2; 3pm-10pm at The Promontory @ Marina Bay. Free.
Haagen–Dazs Hilton’s Free Scoops Day
The ice cream brand is giving out a total of 500 free scoops on a first-come-first-served basis – with one redemption per person. But you’ll have to like its Facebook or Instagram post and follow it on social media before you can get your treat.
5pm-9pm at Haagen-Dazs Hilton Walkway. Free.
Mike Cheong, 2018 World Cocktail Champion for Barstylez, will be shaking up the drinks at martini bar for one night, offering four signature concoctions ($20 each) in a “cocktail dinner”. These include Star 75, a mix of Star of Bombay, lemon juice, osmanthus syrup, and martini prosecco, as well as Ocho Coconut Martini, a blend of Bacardi 8 year old rum, Thai coconut juice, and house-made vanilla syrup. Pairing options are also available, with food items like Thai-style green apple and mango salad, lemon curd panna cotta, and crispy egg noodles with tiger prawns.
The bar’s daily happy hour ($14/cocktail) has also been extended from 5pm-9pm to 3pm-9pm.
7pm at martini bar, Grand Hyatt Singapore.
The Glory Hoes present Spice World
Reminisce ’90s fashion and music with this throwback film and singalong to all your favorite Spice Girl songs, followed by a “hoe down dance” afterwards.
8pm-late at The Projector.
The country’s longest-running IT and consumer electronics fair returns with new gadgets by the likes of Acer, Aftershock, Asus, Google, HP, Huawei, Lenovo, Samsung, and Sony. Expect to see product launches, Casio Singapore debuting at the exhibition, and more.
Until June 2; daily noon-9pm at L1, Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre
Saturday, June 1
Dinosaurs are back on our shores, this time at the Science Centre, which takes you millions of years back in time to the Cretaceous period when the Australian polar dinosaurs roamed the earth. Across seven zones, the exhibition features a projection show with animatronics and 4D elements, a replica of a dig site, a re-creation of a palaeontologist’s lab, and a replica display of dinosaur skeletons.
Until Aug 31; daily 10am-6pm at Science Centre Singapore. Adults $18, children $15.
From Singapore to Singaporean: The Bicentennial Experience
Here’s one more event in the line-up of this year’s bicentennial commemoration: a two-part multi-sensorial showcase that brings you through the country’s transformation over the past 700 years. “Time Traveller” is an indoor multimedia show journeying across history using actors, set designs, and special effects over five acts, while “Pathfinder” is a free-and-easy display for visitors to wander around eight interactive installations and pavilions that take you from past to present.
Until Sept 15 at Fort Canning Park. Free with registration for tickets.
The cafe — ahem, kafé — at indie art gallery Kult is hosting this music and arts event to raise money for The Soup Kitchen Project, which makes meals for low-income families to enjoy free of charge. It’s a ticketed event, with 50 percent of the day’s sales going to the charity organization. Included in the day’s schedule of events: a workshop by composer/musician Rupak George, several live artist collaborations (wherein artists and designers will co-create works together, on the spot), and a jam session.
5pm-midnight at Kult Kafé. $10 per person.
Let’s Play! Superhero Movie Nite
Have a movie night under the stars with a screening of Spider-Man: Homecoming, plus activities like carnival games, educational booths, and sports station try-outs.
6:30pm-9:30pm at Bedok Reservoir Park, near Carpark A. Free for screening; $5 for goodie bag and free flow snacks.
This weekend’s party at CLV features DJ/producer Louie Vega and his groovy beats of house, salsa, jazz, hip hop, and soul.
10pm-late at Cé La Vi Club Lounge. $28, includes one drink.
As part of Resorts World Sentosa’s summer festivities, Adventure Cove Waterpark will be hosting its Splash Bash on weekends, with party spots, photo zones, physical challenges, and prizes to win.
Until June 30 at Adventure Cove Waterpark.
Temasek Shophouse Festival
Before the debut of Temasek Shophouse, a “philanthropic gift from Temasek” at 28 Orchard Road, there’ll be a pre-launch festival with a walk-through installation and animal appearances at 11am, 3pm, and 5pm each day.
Until June 3; Sat-Sun 10am-8pm, Mon 10am-4pm near Plaza Singapura’s Oldham Lane entrance. Free.
Sunday, June 2
Al fresco barbecue joint Camp Kilo hosts a music-filled cookout, with DJs AL:X, Two Hands, Justo, and Ollie’Des spinning “Lovers rock, Dub, roots, dancehall reggae” for an “Afrobeats vibe.”
2pm-10p at Camp Kilo Charcoal Club. Free entry; food and drinks priced a la carte.
Sunday Sessions at Little Creatures
Australian microbrewery Little Creatures is putting on a boozy Sunday roast session at its shop on Mohamed Ali Lane. There will be live music from DJs, and Christo Alexander & Friends, and Lane Brews going for $8 each all day.
3pm-11pm at Little Creatures. Free entry; food and drinks priced a la carte.
