Mon-Sun: 6 May-12 May
Monday, 6 May
Mon, 5:30pm: Murmurs in ACE (Arts and Cultural Entrepreneurship). Join us for an evening of conversations with practitioners and thought leaders from the museum, theatre, music and fashion worlds. The Arts House. Free (RSVP).
Mon, 6:45pm & 7:45pm: Through The Times by Thaarmin. Join Thaarmin in this throwback as he revisits tunes that sparked his artistry. Esplanade Concourse. Free.
Tuesday, 7 May
Tue, 6:45pm & 7:45pm: Forward to the Past by Joy Alexis. Let nostalgia take the reign with pop covers sung by Joy Alexis. Esplanade Concourse. Free.
Tue, 8pm: Comedy Masala ft. BERNICE YE (USA). LA-based comedian Bernice Ye headlines this comedy show with food and drinks. 18+. Hero's. From $25.
Wednesday, 8 May
Wed, 6:45pm & 7:45pm: Papaya Duck. Papaya Duck will be performing familiar Mandarin tunes from the ‘80s and ‘90s as well as a few of their original songs. Esplanade Concourse. Free.
Thursday, 9 May
Thu, 6:45pm & 7:45pm: Kembang Mara: A Gathering of Flowers by Singa Nglaras Gamelan Ensemble. Indulge in the mystical melodies of gamelan with music and poetry inspired by the Javanese culture’s relationship with the natural world. Esplanade Concourse. Free.
Thu, 7pm, 8:15pm & 9:30pm: DINAMIKA! by DIAN Dancers. Discover the dynamism of Malay arts as tradition and innovation collide in a compelling showcase of dance, music and poetry for everyone. Esplanade, DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre. Free.
Thu thru Sun, 6.40pm: Sanggar Seni by Kelana Purba and Makyong Kedek. Two prominent dikir barat groups unite for a visual and musical treat. Esplanade Courtyard. Free.
Thu thru Sun, Various Timings: Jalan Raya by Zarina Mahummad, in collaboration with local artists. A series of gatherings, performances and artist-led workshops accompanied by a participatory mixed media installation, Jalan Raya invites audiences to walk and talk with place histories, embodied memory and the personal/collective wisdoms. Esplanade Annexe Studio. $22.
Friday, 10 May
Fri, 7pm, 8:15pm & 9:30pm: Malam Nusantara by Adik Adik Hensem & ABANGSAPAU x LEAISM. Join Adik Adik Hensem, ABANGSAPAU and LEAISM to celebrate the spirit of collaboration by artists within the Nusantara. Esplanade, DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre. Free.
Fri, 10 May thru 22 Sep: Olafur Eliasson: Your curious journey. The travelling exhibition presents a broad range of artworks that employ diverse media to touch on the major themes of his three-decade-long practice – embodiment, experience, perception, as well as the urgency of climate action and more-than-human perspectives. Singapore Art Museum. $12 (Singaporeans/PR); $16 (Foreigners/Tourists); Concession tickets available.
Saturday, 11 May
Sat, 10am: Random Access Memory Expand the limits of what an embodied encounter with technology could look and feel like in this movement workshop by artist Chew Shaw En. Dance Nucleus. $20-30.
Sat, 10am: Pustakawan Berbudi Dengan Cita Semangat: A Memorial Reading. A memorial event in remembrance of the late Juffri Supa'at, with tributes from friends and colleagues. National Library, Imagination Room. Free (RSVP).
Sat + Sun, 10am-9/8pm: Volkswagen Electric City Fair. Join us at the Volkswagen Electric City on 11 and 12 May for a weekend of electrifying activities and family fun! Volkswagen Centre Singapore. Free.
Sat, 10:30am: Sashiko Stitching Workshop with 2Quilters. Learn the basics of sashiko stitching, a traditional Japanese embroidery technique. Peranakan Museum. $10.
Sat, 11am: Figuring a Scene | In Dialogue with Patrick Flores and Siddharta Perez. This conversation between Dr. Flores and Siddharta Perez will delve into debates around exhibition-making and the tension between making and making sense. National Gallery Singapore. Free (RSVP).
Sat, 2pm: Book Launch - Harmony Heights by Ong Chin Huat. Join us for the exclusive Singapore book launch of Harmony Heights by fashion stylist and TV anchor, Ong Chin Huat. Epigram Coffee Bookshop @ SAM (TPD). Free (RSVP).
Sat, 2pm: Demonstration: The Sulam Makers. Traditional Peranakan sulam (embroidery) makers demonstrate their craft by hand and manual sewing machine. Peranakan Museum. Free (RSVP).
Sat, 2pm: Why We are Drawn to Satire: The Origins of the Book and Exhibition. Join us for a dialogue with comics creators CT Lim and Koh Hong Teng about the history of cartooning and art history in Singapore. Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, Recital Studio. Free.
Sat, 3pm: A Wes Anderson-ish Singapore. Catch a screening of the first volume of A Wes Anderson-ish Singapore, followed by a architectural photography workshop. Asian Civilisations Museum. Free (RSVP).
Sat, 7pm, 8:15pm & 9:30pm: Nadi Singapura x Djangat. Get into the rhythm of traditional Malay drums and electronic music in this unique fusion with Nadi Singapura and Djangat. Esplanade, DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre. Free.
Sat, 7:30pm, 8:30pm & 9:30pm: Malam Balada by Zalelo & Fauzie Laily. Sing along to beloved Malay ballads with Zalelo and Fauzie Laily. Esplanade Concourse. Free.
Sunday, 12 May
Sun, 12pm: Superfreak's Re-Freak Market. Time to Re-Freak your wardrobe with our upcoming Re-freak Market: We're thrilled to present a diverse lineup of vendors embracing the second-life ethos, including new arrivals from #FUTURELOUNDRY and a captivating fashion performance by Ican Harem with Manda Pinky. Super Freak Boutique. Free.
Sun, 6:30pm & 7:30pm: Irama Nostalgia by Angklung Empire. Bask in nostalgia as you listen to an evening of familiar hits and original compositions played on the angklung! Esplanade Concourse. Free.
Sun, 7pm & 8:15pm: The Cliffters with The Impian Batiks. Take a trip down memory lane with 60s bands The Cliffters and The Impian Batik for an evening of Malay and English songs. Esplanade Concourse. Free.
Sun, 7:15pm: Amberhill Motion & Bloom Album Launch. Singaporean Math-Rock/Indie collective Amberhill launches their debut Album 'Motion & Bloom.' Esplanade Recital Studio. $25.