I've caught the June bug! Welcome to Weekend Warrior, a quick digest of the coolest happenings in Singapore
Friday, June 13
Bookhunting at Basheer
Don't drink away your money this weekend, instead buy yourself that landscape design book you've always wanted. The guys at Basheer are having a sale to raise funds for a new spot, show this '80s cult bookstore that we care.
Through June 30 at #04-19, Bras Basah Complex, 231 Bain St., 6336-1917 / 6338-1916.
WalkAbout Singapore
Can't decide if you're a corporate or startup, grab this opportunity to poke your nose into the business of 90 tech startups including e27, Hootsuite, Twitter and Yelp.
10am-5pm at various locations, Walkabout.sg. Free.
Saturday, June 14
The Big Ohm Theory
It's a wake and bake weekend as you put on something breezy and make your way to the National Design Centre for some yummy basil-lemon cookies. There will be other things to buy at this holistic marketplace including Seed&bean organic chocolate bars, sweet-savoury granola bars by Eastern Granola as well as lifestyle goods from online boutique Naiise.
Through June 15, 9am at the National Design Centre, 111 Middle Rd., Facebook.
BooksActually Storewide Sale
After you've finished your coffee at 40 Hands, take a walk over to beloved local haunt BooksActually. They are taking 25 percent off all books, stationary, tote bags, CDs, DVDs, magazines and zines, for their find-a-new-home fund.
Through June 30 at BooksActually, 9 Yong Siak St., 6222-9195., www.booksactually.com.
Sunday, June 15
Beerfest Asia
Taking place from June 12-15, Sunday is Beerfest's family-friendly day and will have a Brew Kids Playard open for children. However if you go on Friday (June 13) or Saturday (June 14), you'll get to drown yourself in a mix of live music, comedy, World Cup screenings and lots of beer.
Through June 15 at Marina Bay's Waterfront Promenade, www.beerfestasia.com. $20 from Peatix.
Territories of Peace by Rafael Romero
Spend your Sunday with Spanish artist Rafael Romero as you gaze upon his bold-coloured paintings that mirror the artist's strong cultural and historical identity.
Through July 25 at Barnadas Huang, 22 Dempsey Rd., 6635-4707, www.barnadashuang.com.
I've caught the June bug! Welcome to Weekend Warrior, a quick digest of the coolest happenings in Singapore
Friday, June 13
Bookhunting at Basheer
Don't drink away your money this weekend, instead buy yourself that landscape design book you've always wanted. The guys at Basheer are having a sale to raise funds for a new spot, show this '80s cult bookstore that we care.
Through June 30 at #04-19, Bras Basah Complex, 231 Bain St., 6336-1917 / 6338-1916.
WalkAbout Singapore
Can't decide if you're a corporate or startup, grab this opportunity to poke your nose into the business of 90 tech startups including e27, Hootsuite, Twitter and Yelp.
10am-5pm at various locations, Walkabout.sg. Free.
Saturday, June 14
The Big Ohm Theory
It's a wake and bake weekend as you put on something breezy and make your way to the National Design Centre for some yummy basil-lemon cookies. There will be other things to buy at this holistic marketplace including Seed&bean organic chocolate bars, sweet-savoury granola bars by Eastern Granola as well as lifestyle goods from online boutique Naiise.
Through June 15, 9am at the National Design Centre, 111 Middle Rd., Facebook.
BooksActually Storewide Sale
After you've finished your coffee at 40 Hands, take a walk over to beloved local haunt BooksActually. They are taking 25 percent off all books, stationary, tote bags, CDs, DVDs, magazines and zines, for their find-a-new-home fund.
Through June 30 at BooksActually, 9 Yong Siak St., 6222-9195., www.booksactually.com.
Sunday, June 15
Beerfest Asia
Taking place from June 12-15, Sunday is Beerfest's family-friendly day and will have a Brew Kids Playard open for children. However if you go on Friday (June 13) or Saturday (June 14), you'll get to drown yourself in a mix of live music, comedy, World Cup screenings and lots of beer.
Through June 15 at Marina Bay's Waterfront Promenade, www.beerfestasia.com. $20 from Peatix.
Territories of Peace by Rafael Romero
Spend your Sunday with Spanish artist Rafael Romero as you gaze upon his bold-coloured paintings that mirror the artist's strong cultural and historical identity.
Through July 25 at Barnadas Huang, 22 Dempsey Rd., 6635-4707, www.barnadashuang.com.