A quick digest of the coolest weekend happenings in Singapore.
Friday, Oct 7
As part of the Singapore International Photography Festival, this opening party features the debut of the Daido Moriyama Prints and Books 1960s-1980s exhibition (the works will be displayed until Nov 13), as well as evening presentations by artists, with music by Middle Class Cigars and Daniel Peters.
7.30pm-midnight at DECK, 120A Prinsep St. $12; free for SIPF pass holders.
Participate in more than 200 free activities and programmes at this second edition of Singapore’s nationwide dance campaign. Highlights include large-scale public experiences like an MP3-led interactive dance trail and an outdoor dance carnival, as well as educational talks and interactive sessions.
Until Oct 23; various timings at various dates and places. Free.
Make a splash at the rooftop bar with beats and dancing by the pool, plus plenty of beer promos and German dishes like pork knuckle and bratwurst platters.
6pm-10pm at HI-SO Rooftop Pool Bar, Sofitel So Singapore, 35 Robinson Rd. Free.
Party it up at the fountain square with bands, DJs, German dishes and beers, as well as stage games like a chicken dance-off, the fortune dart board and the Paulaner ring toss.
Until Oct 8; 7pm-11pm at Central Fountain Square, Clarke Quay. Free.
Delve into the world of social and political unrest, poverty, drug abuse and HIV/AIDS as a group of 20-somethings face challenges, broken hearts and struggling friendships in this Singapore staging of the Tony Award-winning musical.
Until Oct 23; Tue-Sat 7.30pm, Sat & Sun 2.30pm, Sun (Oct 23) 7.30pm at Drama Centre Theatre, #05-01 National Library Building, 100 Victoria St. $25-$95.
Saturday, Oct 8
Catch femme punk band NO PANTZ in action, as you meet and greet artists from around the region and browse through an exhibition about female sensuality and power.
7pm-10pm at Artistry, 17 Jalan Pinang. Free. Exhibition goes till Oct 29.
The Analog Vault Anniversary + Website Launch Party
Party it up with coffee, craft beers, a DJ set by Candy Says and hip hop tunes by Intriguant. Oh, and look out for surprise gifts from The Analog Vault, too.
5pm-9pm at Chye Seng Huat Hardware, 150 Tyrwhitt Rd. Free.
The inaugural electronic music festival by NUS features two sessions — Solar and Lunar — with acts like Ocean’s Children, Canvas Conversations, Axiam, Disco Hue and SUTD Scratch.
3.30pm-11pm at University Cultural Centre, 50 Kent Ridge Cres. $18.
Four DJs take the deck for this fourth anniversary – DJ Titus x DeeJay XG and DJ Jag x DJ D-Swift – with crackling hip hop and R&B tunes to fuel your dance floor chaos.
9pm-3am at Blu Jaz Café, 11 Bali Ln. Free entry before 10pm; after 10pm $10.
Sunday, Oct 9
Here’s a market where cash is not king. So you gotta bring something to trade with the vendors for their artworks, photographs and crafts. Also look out for activities like live drawing and freestyle rapping.
2pm-6pm at Archifest Pavilion, Raffles Place Park. Free.
