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Mon-Sun: 20 May-26 May

Monday, 20 May

Mon, 6:45pm & 7:45pm: Gabriel & Dennis. Nostalgia pop-acoustic fusion meets fresh originals with Gabriel and Dennis! Esplanade Concourse. Free.

Tuesday, 21 May

Tue, 6:45pm & 7:45pm: Grey Ying. Immerse yourself in nostalgia as Grey Ying performs tunes from beloved animated shows. Esplanade Concourse. Free.

Tue, 7pm: How To Go On. Join independent collectives Bussy Temple, School of Altruism, The Slow Press and Feelers in an intimate conversation on how to endure. Potato Productions. $5-$15 (sliding scale).

Tue, 8pm: STRANGERS IN-SYNC: Night of Comedy! Don't miss out on an evening of unapologetic humor and unforgettable moments, as our spontaneous, quick-witted improvisers from Strangers In-Sync bring the house down with your suggestions a la "Whose Line Is It, Anyway?" style. Monk's Brew Club. $30 (incl. of a drink).

Tue, 8pm (Weekly): Open Mic Comedy Tuesdays. Join us every Tuesday for a refreshing line up of new and veteran comics trying out new jokes! The Lemon Stand. 18+. $20 (w/ free half pint).

Wednesday, 22 May

Wed, 6:45pm & 7:45pm: Crooner’s Corner: Perry Brady Koh. Bask in the soothing renditions of love ballads from the ‘60s to ‘80s. Esplanade Concourse. Free.

Wed, 7.15pm & 8.45pm: MISCOMM+. Join MISCOMM+ as they bring their own flair to the tunes they love from genres spanning pop, R&B and mandopop. Esplanade, DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre. Free.

Thursday, 23 May

Thu, 6:45pm & 7:45pm: The Suncitysons. Get ready to sing along and dance to pop and R&B hits from the ‘90s and ‘00s. Esplanade Concourse. Free.

Thu, 7pm (Weekly): Glorious Thursday Trivia / Pub Quiz @ Monk's Brew. Come join us for a night of brain-teasing fun at Monk's Brew Club! Test your knowledge and enjoy some cold brews with friends. Monk's Brew Club. $10.

Friday, 24 May

Fri, 6:45pm & 7:45pm: It’s Not a Phase! By DLKC and SKEPTYL. Reminisce the good old days with popular tunes from the 2000s. Esplanade Concourse. Free.

Fri, 7.15pm & 8.45pm: Millennial Mixtape by Vivienne & Friends. Relive the nostalgia of crafting mixtapes and burning CDs for your crush with a performance featuring music from 1990s-2010s. Esplanade, DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre. Free.

Fri, 7pm: The Archive and the Repertoire of Dance: The Dance Dramaturgy of Ageing in the Dance Archive Box by Nanako Nakajima. Esplanade Rehearsal Studio. Free (RSVP).

Fri, 8pm (Weekly): Funny Fridays. Join us every Friday for Singapore's funniest and best new comedians at The Lemon Stand Comedy Club. The Lemon Stand. 18+. $25.

Fri, 9pm: Flowers: Demonstration and Jam by Jared Jonathan Luna. Discover Jared’s movement-based research rooted in the exploration of social media and dance practice. Esplanade Rehearsal Studio. Free (RSVP).

Saturday, 25 May

Sat + Sun, 9am: Garden Vibes: Farmer’s Market. Hosted by Little Farms x myVillage, immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of fitness, wellness, and music—a treat for your mind, body, and soul. myVillage at Serangoon Gardens. Free; ticketed wellness sessions ($5/class).

Sat + Sun, 11am: Sustainable Kids Market. Support inspiring KIDSforKIDS-preneurs as they sell their sustainable creations, lead workshops and donate art for auction to fundraise for underprivileged children. Marina Square. Free.

Sat + Sun, 3pm: Night at Orchard: Night Market.This night market at Orchard Road features CREATIVE and EXPERIENTIAL brands for local and international businesses. Pedestrian walkway in front of Wisma Atria to Ngee Ann City. Free.

Sat, 5.45pm, 6.45pm & 7.45pm: Frission. Delight in the lush a cappella harmonies of Frission as they bring you tunes from decades past and present. Esplanade Concourse. Free.

Sat, 6.30pm, 8pm: Rock Rosettes. Rock the night away as Rock Rosettes perform songs that shaped the past three decades. DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre. Free.

Sat, 7pm: The ______ Agenda. A queer open mic, featuring a candy-voting system so audiences can vote for the most convincing agendas: it's time to SPEAK YOUR TRUTH!! Proud Spaces. $9-$18.

Sat, 8pm: Stand Up x Improv Night at Monk's Brew Club. LADYBO$$ Comedy Night brings you an entertaining blend of women/queer-focused stand-up and improv comedy, aka the best of both comedic worlds! Monk's Brew Club. $20.

Sunday, 26 May

Sun, 5.45pm, 6.45pm & 7.45pm: An evening to remember with SuperShy. Experience the electrifying energy of SuperShy as they deliver a dynamic set filled with hits. Esplanade Concourse. Free.

Sun, 6pm: Kpop Throwback Special by Z-Axis Dance Crew. Relish the pulsating beats and unforgettable melodies of 2000s Kpop hits in a dynamic fusion of dance and music. Esplanade Courtyard. Free. 

Sun, 7.15pm & 8.45pm: Kpop Nostalgia: Vol. 2 by MOHANO. Bask in the nostalgia of Kpop classics from the 1990s to 2010s. DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre. Free.