A quick digest of the coolest weekend happenings in Singapore.
Friday, Jun 24
The music fest returns for three days of awesome tunes by international acts like The Dirt Radicals, The Fox and the Thieves, and A.C.A.B, alongside a host of local names such as The Summer State, Sphaeras, Lost Weekend, Disco Hue, Cashew Chemists and Bear Culture. Plus, there’ll be a ton of great upcoming talents at showcases by ‘Baybeats Budding Bands’.
Until Jun 26; various times at various locations at Esplanade, 1 Esplanade Dr. Free.
Step on board the 27-meter superyacht to cruise the waters with a glass of bubbly in one hand and canapes in the other, as the sun goes down and the weekend kicks in.
6.30pm-8.30pm at Lobby, Marina at Keppel Bay, 2 Keppel Bay Vista. $110, payment by MasterCard only. Arrive 30 mins prior to scheduled charter.
Saturday, Jun 25
The Gillman Barracks open house returns for a school holidays edition filled with loads of family-friendly activities including children’s theatre, art workshops, barbecues and more.
2pm-7pm at Gillman Barracks, 9 Lock Rd. Free.
Common Grounds: Celebrating 1 Million!
The National Gallery Singapore is celebrating its one millionth visitor milestone, and everyone is invited to the party. There’ll be art installations all around the space, and performances at the padang atrium featuring dancing, music and more.
Until Jun 26; 11am-6pm at National Gallery Singapore, 1 St Andrew’s Rd. Free.
The last weekend of this stand-up comedy show at The Fullerton Hotel features Canadian and American names like Liam McDonald, Suzanne Shepherd and Ryan Hyneck taking the stage to tickle your funny bone.
8.30pm-10pm at Post Bar, The Fullerton Hotel, 1 Fullerton Sq. $35, includes one drink.
International Music Day: Dance, Sing, Play!
Get into the groove with short films, storytelling performances for kids, and three stages playing everything from classical and folk music to jazz and pop-rock.
9.30am-10pm at Alliance Française de Singapour, 1 Sarkies Rd. Free.
Celebrate the myriad published works by Math Paper Press at this event, where there’ll be book signings, talks and readings with your favourite authors. Oh, and don’t forget, discounted prices of all Math Paper Press titles as well.
11am-8pm at BooksActually, 9 Yong Siak St. Free.
The largest sake event brings in 250 labels of the Japanese rice wine from 43 sake breweries across Japan. From seasonal sakes to limited edition ones, there’ll be lots to sip on. Just remember to pad your stomach with food first.
1pm-6pm at Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre, Summit 1, Level 3, 1 Raffles Blvd. $40.
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