This weekend marks the beginning of the annual Singapore Night Festival, where we’ll be treated to impressive art installations and performances. But that’s not all! Release your inner child at the Piece of Peace LEGO exhibition, or go on an adventure around Jalan Besar. Read on to find out what’s on in Singapore this weekend!
A Night Of Aesthetics
Singapore Night Festival is celebrating their 10th anniversary this year with a slew of dazzling installations and jawdropping performances.
As part of the programme this year, there will be an imaginative installation named “Yantronomy”, which features a monolithic art installation by renowned artist Tina Fung. If you frequent Zouk, you might recognise the Kaleidoscope and Molecular Installations— which are works of this talented artist! Satisfy your appetite for “aesthetics” at this free experience under the stars!
Date: 18th – 26th August 2017
Time: 7.30pm – 12am
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Piece By Piece
The Piece of Peace World Tour has arrived in Singapore, and the exhibition will be ongoing until 3rd September. Take a trip around 34 World Heritage Sites from 25 countries in miniature form at the Fort Canning Arts Centre.
It’s a family-friendly exhibition, with a play zone for kids to create their own LEGO masterpieces. The young at heart aren’t left out either! At the Brick by Brick SG area, special white LEGO bricks are provided, and you’re invited to use your creativity to express what Singapore means to you. All the individual creations can be added onto the Singapore map as part of a community art project. Information on ticket prices can be found here, and PAssion card holders can enjoy up to 15% off ticket prices!
Date: Until 3rd September
Venue: Fort Canning Arts Centre
It’s Time For #Fitspo
For those of you who aren’t so familiar with the Jalan Besar area, Mahota Commune in Kitchener Complex is a multi-concept wellness store featuring a supermarket, restaurant and cafe. With the goal to promote healthy living, Mahota has been organising Heritage Walks along the Jalan Besar neighbourhood.
Enjoy a light workout and learn about unique tropical plants during the 1 hour guided tour, and you’ll be treated to a healthy breakfast (snack and juice) on the house! Grab your water bottle and umbrella, and you’re good to go! Register here!
Date: 20 August 2017
Time: 9am – 10.30am
Venue: Mahota Commune Level 3 Entrance
Celebrating The End Of Food Waste
When asked for a solution to target the global issue of famine, some people will say we should increase food production. But the fact is: we already grow enough food. The problem is that we waste a third of the food produced, and in affluent countries, we eat more than what is good for us.
Campaigner and National Geographic Explorer Tristram Stuart is on a mission to eliminate food waste, by exposing the most shocking and obviously insane instances of food waste.
In Singapore, the amount of food waste generated has increased by about 40% over the past 10 years and is expected to increase with our growing population and economic activity. Find out how we can make a change at Stuart’s Nat Geo Live session. Tickets available from Sistic here.
Date: 20th August 2017
Time: 3.30pm
Venue: Grand Theatre, Marina Bay Sands
Celebrating Ubin
Instead of spending your weekend curled up in bed, why not do some good for the environment? Join Nature Society as they head to Pulau Ubin for a forest cleanup. As you might know, Pulau Ubin is an important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA) with various healthy habitats flourishing with plants and animals.
Help clean up its forest while you learn about a variety of conservation issues and tips on how to become a better steward of nature. Register here!
Date: 20th August 2017
Time: 9am – 12.30am
Location: Pulau Ubin
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