Author: Sng Ler Jun

Anime fans, you are in for a treat! GV Square will be hosting the Anime Film Festival from 20 – 26 February 2017. This festival will feature six movies, here are some of the highlights: Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of Dimensions Remember the days when Blue Eyes White Dragon and Dark Magician brawls with each other? They are back! With new designs and an all new original story from the original creator, expect yourself to relive our childhood days as we witness our favourite characters duel their hearts out. Date & Time: 21 Feb 2017, 7PM Price: $13 (each ticket comes…

The Local People has once again partnered with Singapore Art Museum to bring forth a unique market this coming 26 February 2017. The Local People has been reinventing spaces with the promise of providing platforms for local artisans and craftmen to sell their creations. Expect to see a lineup of interesting art, crafts and retail stalls; there’s even a dunking machine by The Social Co. SG where all proceeds will go to charity. Or simply enjoy the live music brought to you by Jean Goh Seizure. If you are hungry, the folks from The Local People have got you covered; you can feast on rice…

In the past years, Oh! Open House has been organising local art tours for the public in several estates. This year, after The Bizarre Honour Exhibition, they will be organising tours within Singapore’s oldest bohemian enclave in Holland Village. With just one admission pass ($27.50), you can embark on three of their art tours that is held on every Saturday and Sunday from 4 March – 19 March 2017. Learn about the history of Holland Village as you embark on the tours, which will cover Chip Bee Gardens, Holland Drive HDB Flats and Hakka Cemetry — while gaining insights to the stories of the people staying there. Expect…

Get ready to groove to the hottest electronic tunes at Fort Canning Park this coming 18 March 2017. Sunshine Nation’s Electronic Picnic Festival returns in the form of Garden Beats Festival – and boy are we hoping for better weather. This year’s lineup, simply put, is pretty darn awesome and very deserving of the hype. Channel summer vibes and be prepared to lose yourself to international acts such as Ava Asante, Tube and Berger, Teenage Mutants, Autograf, and local acts, such as Julian Brochard, Brendon P and KFC. Because this is a picnic festival, you’re allowed to bring your own food (but not drinks, unfortunately).…

Users of mobile messenger application “LINE” will definitely recognise their cute sticker characters — labelled as “LINE FRIENDS”, these mobile characters have pretty much been a part of our day-to-day conversations. And yes, there is a LINE FRIENDS-themed hotel in Seoul, South Korea. You can expect yourself to be surrounded by everything related to the adorable LINE FRIENDS characters. Did I mention that even their bathrooms are also decked in the theme? Each room features a character from LINE FRIENDS (such as Brown and Cony), which includes the colour themes seen on the App, related posters, furniture and plush toys. How adorable…

Photography is never just the act of taking pictures; it’s far beyond just creating memories. Photography is about preserving memories and showing the world the stories that are left untold. From Orchard Road to Somerset and eventually the National Museum of Singapore, we explore picturesque public places in town to bring to you recommendations on where you can take these “Insta-Worthy” shots. With a keen eye for perspective and a little creativity, ordinary walls and pillars in public spaces can be used as backdrops for the “likes” that are coming your way. 1. ION Sky’s Glass Panels Situated 218 metres into the clouds and 56…

It pays to be attentive to the things around you — while I am not advocating dangerous and reckless behaviour, the next time it rains, look down. Don’t be too surprised when several poetry start appearing on the damp pavement. Drawing inspiration from Mass’s Poetry’s “Raining Poetry” in the City of Boston, literary non-profit Sing Lit Station has undertaken a public art installation, titled Singapore Poetry On The Sidewalks (SPOTS) late last year. The installation features short poetry excerpts from our local pool of writers, which were sprayed onto the ground with approved waterproof paint and stencils. SPOTS is split into…

A collaboration between Big 3 Media and TreePotatoes, The Breakup List is a new Toggle Original that will be launching on 13 February 2017. The story follows a meek accountant, Luke (Benjamin Kheng), getting dumped by his girlfriend, Judy (Janice Chiang), on their sixth anniversary. Heart-wrenched and helpless without Judy, Luke breaks down. His friend, Joe (Elliot Lucas Marcell Tan), who was also in a similar situation, decides to create “The Break Up List” to help themselves re-embrace the life of singlehood. Expect loads of cheeky and crazy stunts as the two of them embark on many failed adventures. Next comes the innocent Sarah…

Having made their live debut in 2011 at Singapore’s first ever St Jerome’s Laneway Festival, Australian rock band, The Temper Trap, return with their first ever ticketed concert this coming 10 March 2017. The Temper Trap comprises vocalist Dougy Mandagi, bass guitarist Jonathon Aherne, drummer Toby Dundas, and keyboardist-guitarist Joseph Greer. Loyal fans would remember the disappointing departure of their former guitarist, Lorenzo Sillito, who left the band in 2013. Their lead single, Sweet Disposition, from their debut album Conditions, was nominated Single of the Year (2009) and has since received more than 27 million views on Youtube. Their 2012 eponymous second album, featuring “Need your…

New Majestic Hotel will be throwing a one-time only pop up weekend market, Majestic Market, from 17 – 19 February 2017. The community-based project aims to celebrate and revive the Bukit Pasoh neighbourhood. It will gather local retailers in a setting where design and local culture meets. Hotel rooms will be transformed into specially curated enclaves of innovative products. The hotel lobby will also host a series of workshops, such as terrarium building by Green Banana or accessory making by Lulo Space. Majestic Market will also feature some products and brands from Singapore’s pool of artisans: Chainless Brain, Weekend Sundries, Euphoramics, Dawnut’s Factory, Supernacular and more.…

Most people wouldn’t believe me if I told them that a library without books exists. And here’s where I prove them wrong. This coming 5 March 2017, the Human Library Singapore returns for its second installation at The Red Box in Somerset. But what’s so special and different about this particular library? Well, instead of regular books, you’ll be loaning humans (“Human Books”). The concept started in Denmark and aims to construct a positive framework for dialogues that can confront stereotypes and prejudices. It has since been adopted and organised on a global scale, and was quite the success in Singapore last year.…

The first of its kind, BooksActually will be organising a Buy SingLit Festival at Gillman Barracks this coming 25 and 26 February 2017. The weekend-long book fair will feature the best of the local publishing scene, celebrating both established and independent literary content makers working in the four official languages. Expect to be surrounded by works from notable publishers including Crimson Earth, Lingzi Media and Math Paper Press. There will also be a table for self-published titles. Plus, if you’re keen to delve deeper into Singapore’s literary scene, hop in and join the talks made by key players. The festival is part…

South Korean all-female rising sensation, TWICE (트와이스) will perform for the first time in Singapore at The Star Theatre this coming 29 April 2017. Having debuted in 2015, TWICE has since delivered three viral music videos that have received more than 100 million views on YouTube. The girls who brought you viral hits, like ‘TT’, ‘CHEER UP’ and ‘Like OHH-AHH’, will kick off their first ever maiden tour in Seoul on 19 February 2017. Expect to swoon as the girls charm you with their sleek dance moves and catchy, upbeat hits. Tickets are expected to go on sale on 18 February 2017 at…

Having toured cities like Fukuoka, Osaka, Sapporo, Tokyo, Bangkok, Taipei and Seoul, international K-pop sensation EXO is finally coming to Singapore! Promising an extraordinary production with fantastic lighting and visual effects, the all-male band will stage their third concert tour, ‘EXO PLANET #3 – The EXO’rDIUM’, at the Singapore Indoor Stadium this 2 April 2017. The pop group has already held six sold-out concerts at the Seoul Olympic Gymnastics Arena. Their first original album, XOXO, shattered records by being the first album in 12 years in the Korean music industry to sell over a million copies. Their latest album, EX-Act, was awarded the Mnet Asian Music Award 2016 for…

It’s the end of your 12-hour shift and you’re delirious from the stream of work that just doesn’t seem to stop piling. You come to the realisation that the week has only just started; it’s Tuesday! You need to let loose. I’m not talking about movies, clubbing or long walks – you need a night of Comedy at CANVAS. Art gallery by day, modern club by night. Located on the outskirts of the CBD, CANVAS Singapore offers a wide variety of programs for the discerning and creative-minded. This is one place you’ll want to head to after work. Comedy at CANVAS is staged every…