The Marina Bay Carnival may be over, but that’s not the only exciting thing our island has to offer. If you like your museum trips, live music and free ice cream, April is going to be a good one for you. Here’s what’s on…
1. Yoga Rave At AVRY
If you fancy a healthier pre-party alternative to your Friday night shenanigans, look no further.
Urban Journey and Guavapass are taking over the hottest new club in town, AVRY, for a sweaty night of yoga flow, healthy eats and upbeat tunes. Expect an hour of backbends, hip stretches, and balancing poses that will leave you feeling refreshed and pumped for the weekend.
Dinner is included as well – a nutritious meal box from Grain to fuel the rest of the night. There will also be a Mahota pop-up market for you to refill your stash of healthy snacks at the event.
Rally your crew, this is set to be a night out filled with good vibes that will add a dash of wellness to your week.
12 April
AVRY, 9 Raffles Boulevard
2. Ben And Jerry’s Free Cone Day
Ben and Jerry’s Free Cone Day is back, and this time, you’ll get to choose from 15 different flavors. The annual tradition started in 1979 when the ice-cream company celebrated its first year of success, and is meant to thank local communities by giving them free scoops. Best thank you ever?
In the spirit of giving back, Ben and Jerry’s will donate $1 towards the Cuff Road Food Programme when you share a photo of your cone on Instagram with the hashtags #BenandJerrySG and #TCW2SG – this food programme provides free meals to migrant workers in Singapore.
10 April
Happening at Ben & Jerry’s 313 Somerset, Dempsey and VivoCity outlets
3. SIFA 2018
Whether you simply love exploring or have a great interest in all things artsy, the Singapore International Festival of Arts 2018 is back in town, with activities that’ll be letting you explore obscure locations in Singapore you might have never thought of visiting.
From a stage adaptation of George Orwell’s classic dystopian novel 1984, to site-specific shows at the Armenian Church grounds and the National Gallery Singapore, to even more events held at the Civic District – this year’s festival promises to be an intense 17-day experience when it kicks off later this month.
26 April to 12 May
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4. HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens
Indulge in a weekend of rugby excitement as Singapore welcomes the world’s best rugby sevens teams to the National Stadium for the HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens.
Singapore is the eighth stop in the 10-round tournament where 16 of the world’s top teams will be in town to take on defending champion Canada, in their quest to clinch the coveted trophy.
It’s also family friendly so bring the whole fam down for some fun in the sun!
28 to 29 April
National Stadium
5. The Music Run 2018
Back for its fourth year running (pun intended), this fitness event at Palawan Green, Sentosa is a fun run and music festival rolled into one.
Whether you have been skipping to the beats of Kendrick Lamar or slaying your leg day with a little help from Kygo, it’s safe to say that behind every successful, blood-pumping workout is a booming track – which is probably why The Music Run is such a hit.
There are 3 different categories in The Music Run that participants can choose from, with 2 timed courses and 1 for the casual runners. If you’re looking for a bit of a challenge, definitely go for the 5K or 10K courses.
With five music zones featuring different genres – you’ll finish the course before you know it!
21 April
Get your tickets here
6. Pet Expo 2018
Why let your pets settle for just dry kibbles and the occasional walk around the park?
For its fifth installation of the fair, the Pet Expo will showcase a variety of variety of businesses, and of course, engaging activities and competitions which you and your pet can partake in.
There’s even an entire section dedicated to local pet-preneurs, morning yoga with your pup and friendly pet competitions.
6 to 8 April
Singapore Expo
7. Emonightsg: The B-Sides
We’ve all been there. The glory days of emo, eyeliners, skinny jeans and too many feelings.
Now that we’re way past that, EMONIGHTSG: The B-Sides is a night of celebration for all things emo. TheBryanState, Waliman and Amelia.CJL are taking over Kilo Lounge to bring you a dose of emo, pop punk and indie rock tunes to celebrate all things alternative.
So if you’re looking to sing (or scream) your heart out to tunes you used to play in the background whilst you weep about your first love, it’s time to redraw that eyeliner and put on those skinny jeans for this mid-week breather.
4 April
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8. Singapore Heritage Festival 2018
Fancy catching a film at a drive-in cinema reminiscent of Jurong in the 70s or getting some quality local grub by Singaporean hawkerpreneurs?
This year’s Singapore Heritage Festival allows you to do just that. The thoughtfully curated programme lineup includes guided architectural and food tours, film screenings, and multi-sensorial exhibitions that guarantee to inspire you with nostalgia.
Here’s the catch – the locations of the festival events are kept secret, and will be revealed one by one on their Facebook page.
Take a look at the clues, make a correct guess and stand to win some attractive prizes!
6 to 22 April
9. Break Out 2018 K-Dance Extreme Comedy
Sold out in 2009 and 2010, Break Out is back with a brand new production! This version guarantees an even more pulsating, side-splitting, and exhilarating performance with new stage hologram technology.
As if breakdancing isn’t thrilling enough, these guys like to mix things up by injecting comedy into their performance. Expect to see powerful dance moves coupled with classic slapstick comedy, guaranteed to make your stomach hurt – in a good way, of course.
27 April
MES Theatre @ Mediacorp
10. Thick Beats For Good Girls
Thick Beats for Good Girls is exactly what it says it is – the unladylike genre of hip hop, served up by literary ladies Pooja Nansi and her co-playwright Jessica Bellamy.
Presented by Checkpoint Theatre, this all-new production is a two-woman show surrounding what the duo call a balancing act; of being a woman, an ethnic or religious minority, and a hip-hop enthusiast all at once.
Look forward to an uninhibited night of laughs and meaningful conversations, as the two share their original poems, rhymes and musings on life in the same striking fashion as any modern-day rapper-with-a-message.
5 to 14 April
Drama Centre, National Library
11. The Luggage Market
If shopping on a budget is your new year’s priority, then be sure to drop by The Luggage Market at The Adelphi. This new weekly market has over 45 booths selling exclusively preloved wares straight out of – you guessed it – luggages.
Bargain hunters can also look forward to a curated section of quality preloved clothing every week, from local fashion reseller Refash.
Every Sunday
The Adelphi
12. Eguchi Ayane: Ode To Wonderland
Enter the whimsical world of Kuma, created by Japanese artist Eguchi Ayane. Her third solo exhibition and first in Singapore, the artworks presented follows Kuma, a superficially cute-looking bear, through a candy-colored wonderland.
Don’t be fooled though, as it’s not just sugar, spice and everything nice in Eguchi’s world. The exhibition reflects on life and mortality, and reveals a sense of morbidity on closer inspection. According to the artist, the character Kuma itself represents things that live and die, and that are everywhere and yet nowhere.
Now Till 8 April
Gillman Barracks
