Weekend guide (1-3 September): Silver Arts 2017, Sentosa Sandsational Fun
There’s much to rejoice about this weekend! It’s finally a long weekend and also the start of the September holidays for students. But don’t even think of repaying that sleep debt just yet – there’s such a long list of lifestyle events from concerts to festivals to choose from that you’re bound to what to get up and get going instead.
1. Silver Arts 2017
The Silver Arts festival will offer a slew of activities such as film screenings, concerts, theatre performances, workshops, talks and exhibitions. The organisers have put together a total of 38 programmes happening across 20 venues and targeting 42,000 attendees. You can read more about the Silver Arts festival here.
When: 1 to 24 September 2017
Where: Various locations
Price: From $3 (depending on event)
2. Sandsational Fun
Other than offering free entry to the island for a week, Sentosa will be holding Southeast Asia’s biggest sand festival! The sand art exhibition spreads over 2,400 square metres and has three zones, each with a different experience including quirky takes on various aspects of everyday Singapore life.
When: 1 to 17 September 2017, 10am to 9pm
Where: Siloso Beach, Sentosa
Price: Free
3. Star Wars Festival
The Force will be strong at the launch of Star Wars: Experience the Force Singapore festival, in line with the celebration of Star Wars Force Friday II. There will be various exciting pop-up experiences and fan-based activities, including the first-ever installation of the Millennium Falcon.
When: 1 to 10 September 2017
Where: Orchard Road
Price: Free
4. in::music
in::music is a local concert featuring Singaporean singer-songwriter Ng Meiting and Mandarin originals band NEKO Highway, in which they will be performing their own songs. Join them on their whimsical journey as they tell love stories and the weird and quirky side of their everyday lives.
When: 1 September 2017, 8pm
Where: Esplanade Annexe Studio
Price: From $20 (via Esplanade ticketing)
5. Michael Learns To Rock Asia Tour
You can’t afford to be 25 minutes too late for MLTR’s Asia tour! Denmark’s Biggest Pop Export will be performing in Singapore this weekend and you can expect to groove in to popular tunes such as ‘Paint My Love’, ‘The Actor’, and ‘Sleeping Child’. MLTR has sold more than 11 million physical albums since their debut.
When: 2 September 2017, 7pm
Where: Singapore Indoor Stadium
Price: From $78 (via Sports Hub Tix)
6. MEW Live in Singapore
The Danish alternative rock band will be returning to Singapore for their most intimate and personal show yet. Formed in 1995, they had a profound impact on the Danish indie scene, even winning “Album of the Year” and “Band of the Year” at the 2003 Danish Music Critics Award Show.
When: 3 September 2017, 7.30pm to 10pm
Where: SOTA Concert Hall
Price: From $68 (via ticket box)
7. Derrick “Back to 19” Live
Following two sell-out solo concert shows last year, Derrick Hoh returns with a special “Back to 19” birthday live where his fans can vote for the songs they want to hear live over at his official Facebook page. Derrick will also be debuting his two new songs “My Turn to Love” and “Shine On” during the event too.
When: 3 September 2017, 5pm
Where: Esplanade Annexe Studio
Price: From $58 (via Esplanade ticketing)
8. Kilo Lounge presents Mr Has (Rawjak)
Get ready for a crazy night as Mr Has returns to Kilo Lounge for another six-hour-non-stop musical journey delivering the freshest cuts of four-to-the-floor beats. Mr Has is one of the key figures in Singapore’s music scene, and his work has introduced underground & cutting-edge club sounds into the island’s nightlife.
When: 2 September 2017, 10pm till late
Where: 21 Tanjong Pagar Road #01-02/04
Price: Free before midnight, $20 after midnight
9. Yayoi Kusama Closing – The Final Dot
All good things must come to an end. Having welcomed the Yayoi Kusama exhibition in June, it’s now time for it to go. With this week being the final weekend, there will be a special two-hour exhibition viewing followed by a silent disco party from 10pm. Yayoi Kusama will open her own museum in Tokyo in October.
When: 2 September 2017, 8pm to 2am
Where: National Gallery Singapore
Price: From $35 (via waave)
10. Deepavali light-up ceremony
Deepavali might be more than a month away but celebrations in Singapore will have a magnificent kick-off this weekend. Visitors can immerse themselves in the festivities and a musical potpourri of cultural performances by local and international artistes. The event will also be filled with rhythmic music, dance and beautiful street floats.
When: 2 September 2017, 6pm to 10pm
Where: Race Course Road, Little India
Price: Free
11. SSO Concerts for Children: Peter and the Wolf
Kids can delight with the popular orchestral tale of Peter and the Wolf, as “told” by the theatrics and antics of acclaimed mime artists from Magic Circle Mime! Come experience the story as it unfolds ‘live’ on stage and you can outwit the ‘fearsome wolf’ that threatens the orchestra and audience!
When: 2 to 3 September 2017, 2pm
Where: Victoria Concert Hall
Price: From $30 (via Sistic)
12. OCBC Cycle Speedway Corporate Championship
The OCBC Cycle Speedway Corporate Championship serves as a new platform for companies to race against one another over 20 laps. The first race will happen this weekend, and the second will happen on 30 September. The top three teams that emerge from each race day will proceed to compete in the finals.
When: 2 September 2017, 8.30am to 2pm
Where: National Stadium, Singapore
Price: From $260 per team (via ocbc cycle)
13. Bakerzin Mooncake Booth 2017
This weekend marks the start of the Bakerzin Mooncake booth. Come and savour award-winning favourites Bakerzin crème de la crème mooncakes! Excite in fearless flavours and ultimate indulgence in both the traditional mooncakes and snow skin mooncakes categories.
When: 31 August 2017 to 4 October 2017, 10am daily
Where: Takashimaya Shopping Centre
Price: Free (excluding purchases)
14. Sowing Room Pop-up
There is going to be a retail showcase pop-up by the Sowing Room that will be happening this weekend. The Sowing Room is a social enterprise that creates beautiful works from textiles and fabrics that have been made by women who have suffered abuse and those who are at-risk of facing such treatment.
When: 2 September 2017, 11am to 3pm
Where: Plain Vanilla Flagship store
Price: Free
15. Sunrise on the Bandwagon Riverboat
Taking place on board Southeast Asia’s only Mississippi Riverboat, Sunrise on the Bandwagon Riverboat is back this weekend. Spanning across three decks of the Riverboat, each level has been designed with an unforgettable party experience in mind. The artist line-up include the likes of DJ Amber Ha and Adrian Wee.
When: 1 September 2017, 10pm till late
Where: Stewords Riverboat, 31 Marina Coastal Drive
Price: From $45 (via apactix)
16. Ballet Under the Stars
Celebrating its 22nd edition, Ballet Under the Stars presents a night like no other, and promises to be electric in every measure. The first weekend’s performances showcases three rousing and powerful contemporary creations – Sticks and Stones by Kinsun Chan, Age of Innocence by Edwaard Liang, and Organ Concerto by Nils Christe.
When: 1 to 3 September 2017, 7.30pm
Where: Fort Canning Green
Price: From $35 (via Sistic)
17. Young Talent Programme
This year’s Young Talent Programme winners’ solo exhibitions sees three talented artists – one from Vietnam and two from Singapore, each specialising in unique forms of art such as the interaction of substances with metal. The works are inspired by traditional Vietnamese folk narratives, space and sound and metal fabrication.
When: 1 to 24 September 2017, 10am to 10pm
Where: ION Orchard, Art Gallery (Level 4)
Price: Free
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