May the force be with you! Welcome to Weekend Warrior, a quick digest of the coolest happenings in Singapore
Friday, May 30
Girls of the Underworld
Thirty-five of Singapore's emerging local artists come together to celebrate the age of information overload through painting, drawing and other mixed-media techniques. Oh, and like the title suggests, all of the artists come with a double X chromosome. The artworks will be on sale, so bring some money if you want to take home something awesome for your wall.
7pm at Kult, C2-5 Upper Wilkie Rd., 6338-1066. Free.
The Local People X GushCloud Night Market
A night of food, music and retail therapy all rolled into one. Show your support for local artisans and musicians such as The Edible Company, The Hunter's Kitchenette, The Auditory Effect, The Little Giant, Knuckles & Notch and Forest Child.
7pm at 2A Hoot Kiam Rd. Free.
Saturday, May 31
Fly with the Superheroes
Redecorated with a DC superhero theme as part of their “Fly With the Superheroes” campaign, ticket holders get to choose from Superman and Batman-themed cabins. If you come on May 31 and June 1 for the launch event, you will get to take part in activities such as craft and game booths, a meet-and-greet superheroes session, and best original costume competition.
11am at Faber Peak, 109 Mount Faber Rd., 6377-9688. Adult $29, child $18.
Matter Nomad Cart
Find out more about India's textile industry while perusing beautiful hand block print pants at Matter's interactive pop up store. Otherwise sold online, take this opportunity to touch, feel and try on various designs in the flesh.
11am at Pact, #02-14/16/19 Orchard Central, 181 Orchard Rd., 6238-6362. Free.
Tap Dogs
Industrial humour with a lot of sole, come and join in an afternoon (or night) of noisy and energetic fun. Using scaffolding and other props, watch a group of men (and two women) make percussive sounds with their feet amidst blow-torch sparks, and in water.
Through June 1; Sat 2pm & 7:30pm; Sun 1pm & 5pm, at Theatres at Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Ave., 6688 8826. $65-135 from Sistic.
Sunday, June 1
Pianobotanica
The second edition of this highly successful series features "Singapore's King of Swing" Jeremy Monteiro accompanied by Jazz Brasileiro — a 7-piece band ensemble. Both music lovers as well as football fans of all ages are encouraged to come dressed in their favourite colors.
6pm at Singapore Botanic Gardens' Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage, 1 Cluny Rd., 6471-7361. Free.
Singapore Food Expo 2014
Rest easy and forget the hassle of traveling to different parts of the island to indulge in your favourite local delicacies including satay, chicken rice, chili crab and bak ku teh. You can also look forward to sampling local canned foods such as baby abalone.
Through June 2, 11am at Singapore Expo Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hall 5, #02-01,1 Expo Dr., 6221-2438. Free.
World of Wines 2014
Taste divine grape juice from over 20 wineries from around the world including Europe, Australia and South America. There will also be a selection of French cheese, shucked oysters and roasts should you get the munchies. For collectors of wine, there will be bottles available for purchase at wholesale prices ($29-95) from Sauvignon Blanc to Vintage Rosso.
Noon at 36 Swiss Club Rd., 6466-3233. $88 (includes 25 wine samples).
May the force be with you! Welcome to Weekend Warrior, a quick digest of the coolest happenings in Singapore
Friday, May 30
Girls of the Underworld
Thirty-five of Singapore's emerging local artists come together to celebrate the age of information overload through painting, drawing and other mixed-media techniques. Oh, and like the title suggests, all of the artists come with a double X chromosome. The artworks will be on sale, so bring some money if you want to take home something awesome for your wall.
7pm at Kult, C2-5 Upper Wilkie Rd., 6338-1066. Free.
The Local People X GushCloud Night Market
A night of food, music and retail therapy all rolled into one. Show your support for local artisans and musicians such as The Edible Company, The Hunter's Kitchenette, The Auditory Effect, The Little Giant, Knuckles & Notch and Forest Child.
7pm at 2A Hoot Kiam Rd. Free.
Saturday, May 31
Fly with the Superheroes
Redecorated with a DC superhero theme as part of their “Fly With the Superheroes” campaign, ticket holders get to choose from Superman and Batman-themed cabins. If you come on May 31 and June 1 for the launch event, you will get to take part in activities such as craft and game booths, a meet-and-greet superheroes session, and best original costume competition.
11am at Faber Peak, 109 Mount Faber Rd., 6377-9688. Adult $29, child $18.
Matter Nomad Cart
Find out more about India's textile industry while perusing beautiful hand block print pants at Matter's interactive pop up store. Otherwise sold online, take this opportunity to touch, feel and try on various designs in the flesh.
11am at Pact, #02-14/16/19 Orchard Central, 181 Orchard Rd., 6238-6362. Free.
Tap Dogs
Industrial humour with a lot of sole, come and join in an afternoon (or night) of noisy and energetic fun. Using scaffolding and other props, watch a group of men (and two women) make percussive sounds with their feet amidst blow-torch sparks, and in water.
Through June 1; Sat 2pm & 7:30pm; Sun 1pm & 5pm, at Theatres at Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Ave., 6688 8826. $65-135 from Sistic.
Sunday, June 1
Pianobotanica
The second edition of this highly successful series features "Singapore's King of Swing" Jeremy Monteiro accompanied by Jazz Brasileiro — a 7-piece band ensemble. Both music lovers as well as football fans of all ages are encouraged to come dressed in their favourite colors.
6pm at Singapore Botanic Gardens' Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage, 1 Cluny Rd., 6471-7361. Free.
Singapore Food Expo 2014
Rest easy and forget the hassle of traveling to different parts of the island to indulge in your favourite local delicacies including satay, chicken rice, chili crab and bak ku teh. You can also look forward to sampling local canned foods such as baby abalone.
Through June 2, 11am at Singapore Expo Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hall 5, #02-01,1 Expo Dr., 6221-2438. Free.
World of Wines 2014
Taste divine grape juice from over 20 wineries from around the world including Europe, Australia and South America. There will also be a selection of French cheese, shucked oysters and roasts should you get the munchies. For collectors of wine, there will be bottles available for purchase at wholesale prices ($29-95) from Sauvignon Blanc to Vintage Rosso.
Noon at 36 Swiss Club Rd., 6466-3233. $88 (includes 25 wine samples).