A quick digest of the coolest weekend happenings in Singapore.
Friday, Sept 1
Pack a picnic mat and basket to spread out so you can lay under the stars and beautiful ballet performances across two weekends.
Until Sept 10; 7.30pm at Fort Canning Green, Fort Canning Park. $35.
The IT and consumer technology exhibition returns with a range of new gadgets, including Samsung’s latest Galaxy Note 8, as well as unlimited mobile data plans.
Until Sept 3; L3 11am-9pm, L4 & 6 noon-9pm at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. Free.
Drum Tao’s new show involves creative choreography, futuristic costumes and, of course, loads of heart-pounding drumming.
Until Sept 2; Fri 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm at MES Theatre at Mediacorp. $68-$138.
Sample the best of Penang street food prepped by hawkers flown in from their hometown, with buffet highlights such as the Penang popiah, Penang laksa, prawn mee, nasi lemak, oyster omelette and more.
Until Sept 17; Lunch noon-2.30pm, dinner 6.30pm-10pm at White Rose Cafe, York Hotel Singapore. Adults $29-$33, children $20-$23.
Singapore South Asian International Film Festival
The film fest, which kicks off with a red carpet premiere on Friday, includes everything from panel discussions and acting workshops to screenings and meet-and-greets.
Until Sept 10; various timings at various locations.
Sunrise on the Bandwagon Riverboat
The second edition of this boat party takes place across three decks, with a line-up featuring the likes of Troja, Jonathan Kusuma, Tony Blunt, Adrian Wee, Cats on Crack, Julien Brochard and more. To keep the hunger pangs at bay, there’ll be bites by Santa Fe Tex-Mex Grill at the all-night diner on the first floor.
10pm at Stewords Riverboat. $35-$55.
The Jam: A Pangdemonium Fundraiser
Sing along with local musicians Nathan Hartono, Benjamin Kheng, Inch Chua, Tabitha Nauser and Andrew Marko as they croon original tunes and familiar favorites to raise funds for Pangdemonium.
8.30pm at Esplanade Concert Hall. $30-$200.
Saturday, Sept 2
Yayoi Kusama Closing — The Final Dot
To celebrate the closing of Yayoi Kusama’s exhibition with a bang, this party includes a viewing of the artist’s works, followed by a silent disco party that’ll go on till late.
8pm at National Gallery Singapore. $35-$38.
Sunday, Sept 3
Chef Jarrett Wrisley of Soul Food Mahanakorn fame arrives on our shores from Bangkok to helm the Meat Smith kitchen for one night, so expect dishes like Chiang Mai sausage, crispy pork knuckles and grilled tiger prawns on the menu.
7pm-10pm at Meat Smith. $70.
