A quick digest of the coolest weekend happenings in Singapore.
Friday, Sept 23
Watch five critically acclaimed films at this festival, including titles like The Farewell Party, Fire Birds and Who’s Gonna Love Me Now?.
Until Sept 25; various times at The Projector, #05-00 Golden Mile Tower, 6001 Beach Rd. $11-$13.
Besides the wine bar, food stalls and coffee brews, look out for more than 30 vendors hawking everything from home decor to apparel and accessories for every member of the family.
Until Sept 24; Fri 9am-8pm, Sat 10am-7pm at Spaces, L6, 410 North Bridge Rd.
Gillman Barracks 4th Anniversary Celebrations
Pop by on Friday for Art After Dark, with live music by the likes of Vandetta and Syndicate, a performance by artist Zhang Ding, and F&B stalls by Park Bench Deli, Loco Loco and Iskina Cebu x Bird Bird. Art Day Out on Saturday sees artist talks and tours, a street party, new gallery exhibitions and lots more.
Until Sept 24; Fri 7pm-11pm, Sat 2pm-7pm at Gillman Barracks, 9 Lock Rd. Free.
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox
Boogie your way down to The Star Theatre for an evening of pop melodies with a vintage twist. If you haven’t heard anything from the collective’s repertoire, expect performances along the lines of a doo wop version of ‘We Can’t Stop’ by Miley Cyrus and an upbeat rendition of ‘My Heart Will Go On’ by Celine Dion.
8pm at The Star Theatre, 1 Vista Exchange Green. $88-$158.
Get set for Beatle mania as the world’s first tribute band to the legendary pop group returns with an eight-piece orchestra to play you tunes like ‘Eleanor Rigby’, ‘All You Need is Love’ and ‘Penny Lane’.
Until Sept 24; 8pm at Sands Theatre, MasterCard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands. $45-$150.
Saturday, Sept 24
BLOW Canvas’ 2nd Anniversary: Detroit Techno Militia
Celebrate the birthday weekend of Canvas club with Detroit Techno Militia’s T.Linder and DJ Seoul, as well as Roy and Norman C on decks.
10pm-4am at Canvas, #B1-01/06 The Riverwalk, 20 Upper Circular Rd. Presale $28, includes one drink; at the door $35, includes one drink.
At the newly-revamped Hard Rock Café in town, drag queen comedian Kumar will host Saturday dinners with rib-tickling and risqué jokes, so come hungry for a dose of humour and good food.
Every Saturday; 9.30pm-11pm at Hard Rock Café Singapore, #02-03/01 HPL House, 50 Cuscaden Rd. $60/person, includes food and drinks. Tickets at the door.
Love, Bonito Warehouse Sale 2016
The massively popular blog shop is inviting you for its version of weekend retail therapy, with more than 500 designs going at discounts of up to 90 percent.
Until Sept 25; 11am-8pm at The Ground Theatre, *SCAPE. Free.
This indoor beach party features UV glow body paint, tiki stands, beach balls and loads of sand-filled fun, so head on over in your best summer beach threads for a splashin’ time.
7pm-late at No 5 Emerald Hill, 5 Emerald Hill Rd. Free.
Scarf down a plate of Jamaican-style BBQ chicken as reggae, ska and dancehall beats by various DJs get you in the mood to groove.
2pm-midnight at Red Baron, 45 Malan Rd. $18, includes one piece of chicken, one side and one drink.
This weekend event features an art market by The Local People, an art auction and screenings of films like Ocean Heaven and 1965. There will be an entrance fee, but 100 percent of it goes to Community Chest for its Adult Disability Homes initiative.
Until Sept 25; 3pm-9pm at Esplanade Annexe Studio, 1 Esplanade Dr. Regular entry $10, entry with customised Band of Doodlers gift $20.
Public Garden Consumer Trade Show
Take your time to stroll through this huge gathering of some seriously cool and quirky indie labels from around the region. You never know what treasures you’ll unearth.
Until Sept 25; 1pm-7pm at Suntec Convention Hall 403, 1 Raffles Blvd. Free.
Pop-up stalls by Oppa Chicken, MEATliquor, Shiberty Bakes and Chicken Up will be present at this breezy rooftop shindig, alongside indie brands like Craft Assembly, Endllxly and Goddess GG, as well as music by local bands and artworks on display.
5pm-9pm at Lepark, #06-00 People’s Park Complex, 1 Park Rd. Free.
Symphony in the Park: Screen Gems
Pull out a blanket and bask in the beauty of Mother Nature as the NUS Symphony Orchestra performs scores by John Williams and Hans Zimmer from films such as Star Wars, Jurassic Park and Harry Potter.
6pm-7pm at Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage, Botanic Gardens. Free.
Vans’ 50th Anniversary House of Vans
Expect a sizzlin’ music line-up, free workshops, screen printing sessions, hair cuts by Hounds of Baskervilles, photo exhibitions and lots more.
2pm-midnight at 99 Beach Rd. Free.
