A quick digest of the coolest weekend happenings in Singapore.
Friday, Sept 21
The night-time open house features live performances, interactive art experiences, and more, with highlights like photography exhibitions from the Singapore International Photography Festival, new showcases and installation artworks, and the third edition of Supermama’s Porcelain & Craft Festival.
7pm-late at Gillman Barracks. Free.
Touted as “the horrible comedy show for horrible people”, this stand-up comedy show is obviously inspired by the game, so only attend if you’re not easily offended.
Until Sept 22, 8pm-10pm at The Merry Lion. At the door $15-$20.
It’s all about beers, spirits, and food at this year’s Craft Singapore, with brews from the likes of The 1925 Brewing Co, Trouble Brewing, The Mad Tapper, and Daryl’s Urban Ales, plus bites by Sidecar Sausages, Vatos Urban Tacos, and Bonnie’s Chocolates. Also look out for a retail market on Saturday and Sunday, alongside tarot card-reading sessions and beer pong games.
Until Sept 23; Fri 6pm-midnight, Sat 2pm-midnight, Sun 3pm-9pm at 30 Maxwell Rd. Tickets from $20/day, include one beer.
Global Art Forum: I Am Not A Robot
This three-day conference discusses the meaning of big data, automation, and AI in this digital age, with topics like Singapore’s approach to AI and the depiction of robotic beings in cinema.
Until Sept 23 at L4, Expression Gallery, ArtScience Museum. Free with online pre-registration.
Melt Cafe’s first Korean feast offers everything from seafood pancakes and spicy rice cakes to ginseng chicken soup and seafood stew to kimchi fried rice and chicken bulgogi.
Until Sept 30; 6:30pm-9:30pm at Melt Cafe, Mandarin Oriental, Singapore. Sun-Thurs $78/person, Fri-Sat $88/person, includes free flow juice.
This travel-themed play produced by local actress/producer Tan Kheng Hua features four travel stories from Uniqlo fans, taking guests on a tour of four Singaporeans exploring Morocco, Uzbekistan, India, and Europe. The theatrical experience brings you through different rooms of a colonial bungalow, and it’s part of the brand’s 2018 Winter Travel campaign.
Until Sept 22; 2pm, 4pm & 6pm at 18 & 20 Temenggong. $30/person, redeemable for Uniqlo products after event.
This auction offers rare and exclusive bottles available from The Proof Collective, with 25 lots up for bids. Drinks and canapes will be circulated.
6:30pm-9:30pm at 1880’s Double Bar and Studio. $100, with $50 donated to charity Plastic Oceans.
The Grandstand’s newest retailer hosts its Oktoberfest celebrations with activities like face-painting, a menu of sausages and schnitzels, boutique market stalls, and loads of craft beer.
Until Sept 23; 11am-9pm at the north entrance of The Grandstand.
This performance is a trio of the playwright’s most popular plays — Twelfth Night, The Merchant of Venice, and The Taming of the Shrew — with the audience getting to choose which they’d like to view on the final two Saturday shows.
Until Sept 22; various timings at SOTA Concert Hall. $88-$148.
For its second outing, the tea festival features 30 tea and tea-related brands, with names like Antea Social, Sucre, Kindred Teas, Pin Tea, Kittea, Pintree Pantry, A.muse Projects, Tea Chapter, and more.
Until Sept 23; Fri 3pm-10pm, Sat-Sun 10am-10pm at B4, Ion Orchard. Free.
Saturday, Sept 22
Besides workshops and talks, the festival market spotlights over 100 booths hawking merch, wares, and more.
Until Sept 23; 11am-6pm at Lasalle.
Check out the bounty of local farmers showcasing homegrown strawberries, fish, vegetables, and more, with cooking demonstrations and craft workshops for kids.
Until Sept 23; 9am-2pm at myVillage @ Serangoon Gardens. Free.
This festival offers heritage trails, mooncake tasting sessions, lantern-making workshops, storytelling, and performances over the weekend.
Until Sept 23; 10am-9:30pm at Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall. Free.
Sunday, Sept 23
Utter Redux: The Bigger Picture
Pop by for a day of film screenings, panel discussions, and workshops featuring film adaptations based on Singapore literature.
Noon-9:30pm at L5, The Possibility Room, National Library. Day pass $15, concession $12, each session $5.
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