Organised by Celestial Portraits, Astronomy 2017 is said to be the biggest Astro event in Singapore. Held over two days from 18 – 19 February 2017, all visitors are welcome to attend the event, which will take place on the fourth floor of the Marina Bay Sands Art Science Museum. If you’re interested in astronomy or just plain curious about space, here’s your chance to discover more about the different aspects of astronomy, including astrophysics and space technology. Visitors can also get in touch with researchers and amateur astronomers who will be happy to answer your questions. The program will…
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Attention all you audiophiles and party-goers: save the date for 18 February 2017! In partnership with Noise Singapore, Urban Ventures brings to you the very first road transformation of 2017. Here’s your chance to party outdoors to seven hours of endless music, from 3.30pm till 10.30pm along Keong Saik Street. Bringing art and music to a public setting, the street party will showcase a talented line-up of 21 local musicians along with guest DJs, performers and artists. Homegrown acts like The Great White Lark, Boxchild and Sally Suitcase will be present at the scene. Aside from the cool jams, expect…
If you’re one for exclusive parties, then this event is something you might enjoy. Hosted by the Asian Civilisations Museum, the Secret Party will be held all through the week of 13 – 19 February 2017. So what’s so special about this party? Well, guests get to enjoy a theatrical feast featuring the wonderful cuisines and flavours from port cities such as, Nagasaki, Batavia, Canton, and of course, Singapore. The party will include cocktails served by geishas from Nagasaki, and main courses from 17th century Guangzhou. An array of specially crafted canapés, entrées and desserts will also surely tantalise your taste…
Known for showcasing arthouse films and timeless classics, The Projector is once again playing host to The Swedish Film Festival. In collaboration with the Embassy of Sweden in Singapore and The Swedish Institute, the second edition of the festival for this year will be held from 16 – 19 February, with film screenings at the indie cinema. Bringing to you inspirational works by influential Swedish filmmaker, Roy Andersson, The Projector will feature five of his films including the debut feature A Swedish Love Story; the story about two teens falling in love, which was a critical success. Let’s not forget…
Good news for fans of The Legend of Zelda franchise! The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild is scheduled to be released worldwide on 3 March 2017 for the Nintendo Switch and Wii-U. In this new game from the acclaimed series, players can expect something a little different from the conventional Zelda gameplay. Not only will this be the first in the series to feature in HD resolution, but it will also showcase cool new mechanics, including an advanced physics engine and an open-world environment coupled with voice acting. The best part is, you don’t have to complete the…
Are you a huge fan of Japanese fashion? If you are, this one’s for you. Adapted from the monthly “Harajuku Fashion Walk” that happens in Japan, Harajuku Fashion Walk Singapore has a similar concept. All local fashionistas are invited on 11 February 2017 to express themselves through their personal Japanese-style outfits and strut their stuff around the city. On the day itself, event goers can gather at the Merlion Park at 4pm for a group photo before kick starting the walk all the way to the National Museum of Singapore. There, another meet-up will be held at 5.30pm before commencing on the…
Formed in 1973, iconic band Journey has since done it all — they have released several multi-platinum albums and sold more than 80 million albums worldwide. They have recently been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s class of 2017, as well. Back to perform in Singapore after their last concert in March 2013, Journey will be gracing the stage at The Star Theatre on 10 February 2017, at 8pm. Playing hits such as Faithfully, Any Way You Want It, and the ever popular Don’t Stop Believin’, concert goers will most certainly enjoy belting out these catchy rock anthems. …
Want to be part of a fun-filled event that promotes sustainability? If you do, mark your calendar for 12 February 2017 because EarthFest is back with its second edition this 2017. Held at Marina Barrage from 11am – 3.30pm, this rain or shine event will feature a Farmer’s Market with a variety of delicious new-age foods that are healthy yet planet-friendly. Other sustainable products from local businesses will also be present at the scene. This eco-carnival has a whole slew of other activities including Swapoholic Day. Hosted by Swagalls, attendees can drop off clothes on 5 or 8 February to…
Get ready for 11 February 2017 because the Viper Challenge is back. At Asia’s biggest marquee obstacle course event, participants who are game for the challenge will get the chance to push themselves further than ever before. Held at Sentosa Island from 7am – 11am, this will be Viper Challenge’s only beach event of the year designed to test the human heart and spirit. Participants can take on 20+ unique obstacles across an 18+ km course along the sandy beaches. Guaranteed to give you one of the best outdoor experiences ever, you can expect to do everything from crawling through…
As Singapore’s first independent contemporary arts centre, The Substation has always been dedicated to supporting diversity and promoting the “local voices” of the arts and cultural scene. While so much has changed in the past 25 years, this multi-cultural arts space hasn’t, and they intend to do so now. Through three chapters of a radical live experiment, “Is That All There Is?” proposes an alternate reality for The Sub over the course of six months. To reimagine the art centre’s familiar form, the program began with a takeover by arts collective Post-Museum in September 2016, followed by a playful shifting…
Wait no longer because one of Sheffield’s finest Metal bands is finally coming to Singapore. With the release of their latest albums Sempiternal and That’s The Spirit, Bring Me The Horizon has been constantly selling out shows around the globe including the most famous Wembley Arena. After postponing their show for the second time due to Oli Sykes’ viral throat infection, Bring Me The Horizon is now ready to perform this year on the 2nd of February at D’Marquee, Downtown East @ 8pm. Get ready for roaring riffs and soaring vocals as Bring Me The Horizon takes to the stage…
As one of the loudest and most aggressive bands to emerge from the L.A. rock scene in the 80s, Guns ‘N’ Roses are Hard Rock legends who certainly have an appetite for destruction. Performing at the Changi Exhibition Centre on 25 February 2017, old school Guns ‘N’ Roses fans should be thrilled as this will be their first time ever performing in Singapore. In fact, three of the members from the original lineup will be coming on board for the Not In This Lifetime Tour 2017. With the reunion of frontman Axl Rose, lead guitarist Slash and bassist Duff Mckagan, fans can expect…
To honour the many internationally recognised contemporary and anime artists who have contributed to the art scene, Polar Bear Gallery collects and displays their artworks for public viewing. As a recent addition to the gallery, they have included original film celluloids from Studio Ghibli, a popular animation film studio based in Japan. Fans of director Hayao Miyazaki’s work will surely appreciate these rare production pieces from Kiki’s Delivery service, My Neighbour Totoro, Laputa: Castle In The Sky, and many more. On permanent display, the illustrations are part of a private collection that is said to be exhibited for the first time ever…
Presenting the Duct Tape Party! In collaboration with the Singapore Land Authority, The Local People has organised an Art Market and Duct Tape Party on the 21 January 2017 at 7pm. Expect to be greeted by a bazaar selling local handmade goods and a public art installation made out of duct tapes, hence the name. As an art market collective known for holding art markets in unique spaces, the location they have chosen this round is under the West Coast highway viaduct which is, situated at the crossroads between Clementi Road and West Coast Ferry Road. But that’s not…
Presenting Metallica’s Worldwired tour 17′! Performing at Singapore Indoor Stadium, the Heavy Metal legends are set to return to Singapore on the 22 January 2017. This will be their third time playing in Singapore since their last show at Changi Exhibition Centre back in 2013. Having just released their 11th studio Album Hardwired… To Self-Destruct via Blackened Recordings in November 2016, they will be playing all new songs Hardwired and Moth Into Flame along with their classic hits including For Whom The Bell Tolls and Sad But True, among many others. For diehard fans, having the chance to catch them live…