- Singapore Chinese Film Festival 2014
Until 27 Apr, 2pm-9pm, $13, $11 (Senior Citizens), $10 (Singapore Film Society and Unisim members)
Film lovers, this is your last chance to catch your favourite films! Organized by Singapore Film Society and SIM University, the Singapore Chinese Film Festival makes a comeback with a lineup featuring the best of Chinese films at The Arts House.
The Arts House, 1 Old Parliament Lane Singapore, www.sfs.org.sg/scff - Southeast Asian Film Festival 2014
Until 4 May, various timings, $10, $8 (students, senior citizens & NSFs)
Southeast Asian Film Festival continues to present the freshest and most compelling cinematic work emerging from the region. This is also a space for inter-cultural and philosophical sharing, and friendships to form. Audiences will have a chance to meet both emerging directors as well as veteran filmmakers.
Singapore Art Museum at 8Q, 8 Queen Street, www.singaporeartmusuem.sg - Free! DBS Movies by the Bay
25–26 Apr, 7.30pm
Movie buffs, look up! It’s time for the monthly cinematic experience again. Catch your favourite superheroes under the stars whilst enjoying popcorn, drinks and snacks bought to you by local social enterprises. This week, don’t miss the screening of Man of Steel on Friday and The Dark Knight Rises on Saturday.
Marina Bay, dbsmoviesbythebay.com - Singapore International Comedy Festival
Until 26 Apr, various timings, from $35
Comedians from around the world will take over Boat Quay with a smorgasbord of the biggest and brightest comedy acts, set to give you a hearty laugh. Presented in a fringe-style format, the shows will be held at some of the best bars and cafes in town
Various locations, www.comedyfest.com.sg - Rapunzel
Until 30 Apr, $25 onwards
The perennial favourite of a demure princess’s loneliness retold. Rapunzel and her friends embark on a seemingly impossible journey of self-discovery. A story invoking emotions of happiness, depression and friendship. A twist on this classic tale that guarantees no one will see it coming.
DBS Arts Centre, 20 Merbau Road, www.srt.com.sg - Free! From the People, To the People, For the People
Until 4 May, 12pm-7pm (Tue-Sat), 12-6pm(Sun)
Presenting the first solo exhibition in Southeast Asia by British artist Nathan Coley, he explores the ritualised nature of protest and mourning. Take an insight into how architecture conditions social behaviour, and question the place of religion and ideology in the public sphere.
27 Malan Road, futureperfect.asia - Free! Spring/Summer fashion event @ Jem
Until 4 May, 10am-10pm
The inaugural fashion event kicks off with their first street parade conducted. Thereafter, Jem will put up weekly themed fashion displays around the mall showcasing seasonal merchandise from its retailers. There will also be consumer promotions and live performances.
52 Jurong Gateway Road, www.jem.com.sg - Free! Mark Thia: Night Throwing
Until 11 May, 10am-1.30pm & 2.30pm-6pm
A new series of ‘performative self portraits’ photographs by Mark Thia, illustrating his thoughts and a manifest for his memories. The title itself exemplifies the balancing act of Thia’s, between concealing and revealing.
Lasalle College of Arts, 1 McNally Street, www.laselle.com.sg - FREE! Line Pop-up Store
Until 18 May
The first ever Line store featuring a line of the messaging application’s merchandise including famous digital characters Brown, Cony and Sally. Also available are activities like photo-taking and sweepstakes with prizes to be won!
Wisma Atria, 435 Orchard Road - Free! Fashion Steps Out Special Events
Until 18 May, 10am-10pm
Lights, Camera, Fashion! In celebration of Fashion Steps Out @ Orchard 2014, get to experience a “dressing room” like no other. Pose away under the spotlight and you might win $500 worth of shopping vouchers. Other events like Guess the Fashion Labels and a Fashion Excursion (chargeable) have been in store for fashion junkies.
313 Somerset, 313 Orchard Road, www.313somerset.com.sg - Free! 10 For Keeps, Memories to Cherish
Until 25 May, 10am-9pm
It’s time to feel nostalgic again and we celebrate Singapore’s past memories that are close to our hearts. Boasting a curated selection of the top 10 most cherished memories from local personalities such as Anthony Chen, Kumar and Najip Ali.
National Library Building, 100 Victoria Street, www.iremember.sg - Muddy’s Monday Laugh-In
Until 16 Jun, 8.30pm-11.00pm
Co-hosted by the Comedy Hub, beat the Monday blues at Muddy’s with a night of stand-up comedy featuring local and international comedians, Enjoy draught beer and delicious bar food to make your night
even better!
Muddy Murphy’s Irish Pub, 111 Somerset Road #01-02, www.muddymurphys.com - Free! PAssionArts
Until 22 Jun, various days & times
Arts and culture is brought right to the heart of every neighbourhood in Singapore, made accessible to ‘Everyone, Everyday, and Everywhere’. This week, don’t miss out on film screenings @South East, Chinese Orchestra Recital Series@South West, Art and Craft @North West and more awesome activities in your district.
Various neighbourhoods, www.passionarts.sg - Free! Seeing is Believing: Unusual Stamps exhibition
Until 1 Jan 2015, 1-7pm (Mon), 9.30am–7pm (Tue–Sun), $6 adults, $4 child, free for citizens and PR
For the first time in your life, come and view a display of unusual stamps that tickle your five senses. Featuring stamps that smell of flower and chocolate, stamps that glow in that dark and even some that play songs!
Singapore Philatelic Museum, www.spm.org.sg - Down Memory Lane; Up Melody Plane
25 Apr-5 May, 3pm-7pm
The latest showcase of 30 masterpieces by five talented artists- three of them are Filipino expats working in Singapore. Sharing a passion for urban sketching of Singapore scenery, they tell a unique personal story of their experiences from a different walk of life in Singapore through each masterpiece. On top of the showcase, live watercolour demonstrations will also be provided on May 3-4, from 2-5pm.
Datang Fine Arts Enterprise, 1 North Bridge Road, www.datangfinearts.com - Shakespeare in the Park- Merchant of Venice
30 Apr–25 May, 7.30pm–10pm
Spread a picnic blanket under the stars, uncork that bottle of wine and lose yourself in the rich world of The Merchant of Venice, where all that glitters is not gold. Join Shylock, one of Shakespeare’s most sympathetic villains, and the quick-witted Portia in their pursuit of justice and mercy.
Fort Canning Park, 51 Canning Rise, www.sistic.com.sg - FREE! Istana Open House – Labour Day
1 May, 8.30am-6.00pm
The Istana opens its doors to the public once again for the Labour Day public holiday. Tour selected function rooms of the estate and witness special display of gifts presented to the President and Prime Minister for just $2.
Prime Minister’s Office, Orchard Road 23, www.istana.gov.sg - Dj BL3ND @ Zouk
2 May, $28 onwards
The American Club Circuit regular rocks Zouk this May! Previous performances include Electric Zoo, Spring Awakening and Electric Adventures.
Zouk, 17 Jiak Kim Street, www.zoukclub.com - The Rise and Fall of Little Voice
2 May-18 May, 8pm (Tue-Fri), 3pm & 8pm (Sat), 3pm (Sun), $18 onwards
The Rise & Fall of Little Voice tells the story of a shy, reclusive girl named LV – or Little Voice and her larger than life, boozy, out-of-control mother Mari. The award-winning showcase is set to change your life with a humorous and heartwarming story by colourful characters.
Drama Centre Theatre, 100 Victoria Street, www.sistic.com.sg - Show Lo 2014 Over the Limit
3 May, 8pm, from $88
The ‘Dancing King of Asia’ Show Lo is returning to Singapore with a sensational show-stopping encore concert! Fans are in for a more spectacular music extravaganza as the multi-talented Taiwanese star promises to rock with a revised set list that includes hits from the latest album, ‘Lion Roar’, breathtaking dance choreography, more extravagant stage design and a mind-blowing 3D mapping performance.
Singapore Indoor Stadium, www.unusual.com.sg - Origin: The End of an Entity Tour
4 May, $48 onwards
Technical death metal band performs their first ever gig in Singapore. Present members of the band include Paul Ryan, Mike Flores, John Longstrength and Jason Keyser.
Aliwal Arts Centre, 28 Aliwal Street, www.heavymetaltribune.com - An Evening with John Cleese
4 May, 8pm, $98 onwards
A true comedy legend makes an appearance at the University Cultural Centre Hall, NUS. The master of comedy continues his five-decade career and promises “an evening of well-honed anecdotes, psychoanalytical tit-bits and unprovoked attacks on former colleagues.”
NUS University Cultural Centre, 50 Kent Ridge Road, www.la-comedylive.com - Fashion Reimagined
5 May-18 May
Featuring the creative works of designers from Raffles Design Institute. The designers will convert shopping bags from paragon into clothing and other apparel. Witness the imaginative and improvising spirit of Fashion Steps Out at the Fashion Reimagined viewing.
Paragon Atrium 1, 290 Orchard Road, www.orchardroad.org - Free! Momentum Dance Festival
7 May-31 May
Back for its seventh year, the Momentum Dance Festival showcases the best of Singapore’s young dancers. This festival explores Singapore’s multicultural dance heritage, progression and future through an exciting range of performances from ballet to hip hop and, for the first time ever, a Dance Forum.
Republic Polytechnic, 9 Woodlands Avenue, www.rp.edu.sg - Club Kyo: Jerome Sydenham
9 May, $20 onwards
Electronic Music visionary Jerome Sydenham pumps the dance floor at club Kyo this May. Enjoy a night of premium electronic music and good company with a master of global dance music.
Kyo, 133 Cecil Street 06 Keck Seng Tower, www.clubkyo.com
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