Weekend guide (13-15 October): Downtown Line 3 Open House, Malay CultureFest 2017
This weekend, experience the newest MRT stations in Singapore on the Downtown Line 3 ahead of its official start of operations, learn more about Malay heritage at the Malay CultureFest 2017, or get the latest in games at GameStart 2017.
Downtown Line 3 Open House
Experience the 16 stations of the new Downtown Line ahead of its official start of operations on 21 Oct. Meet celebrities, take photos with the likes of Hush-Hush Hannah and Move-In Martin, and even snag selected bus/train-inspired swag.
When: 15 October 2017, 10am-6pm
Where: Any of the 16 new DTL stations
Price: Free
Malay CultureFest 2017
The annual festival celebrating the traditions and culture of the Malay Nusantara returns, connecting through a series of performances, talks, workshops, trails and movie screenings. An exhibition on the rich history of the Bugis with over 50 artefacts and visual art installations, will also open at the Malay Heritage Centre.
When: 13 to 28 October 2017 (Closed on Mondays); Sirri Na Pesse exhibit 14 October 2017 to 24 June 2018
Where: Malay Heritage Centre
Price: Free but charges apply for selected programmes
GameStart 2017
Calling all games enthusiasts. Southeast Asia’s premier game convention is back for its fourth edition. Catch the latest games, augmented reality technology, e-sports, together with cosplay, retro gaming, tabletop gaming, indie games and much more, including the Doujin Market for creators to showcase their works.
When: 14 to 15 October 2017, 11am-9pm
Where: Suntec Convention Centre
Price: From $12
Open Hotels Weekends
Students, job-seekers and members of the public, take a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the hotel industry. Visitors to the various participating hotels will get hands-on experience in several related fields such as cocktail-making, hands-on food plating, as well as wedding floral arrangement workshops.
When: 14, 15, 21 and 22 October 2017 (different dates for different hotels)
Where: Various venues
Price: Sign ups required
Poetry and Music: A Performance by Migrant Workers
Held in conjunction with Archifest 2017, this event features the Migrant Worker Poetry Competition and musicians from the migrant worker community. The celebration also marks the closing of the photography exhibition “Migrant Art”, a sequence of photographs documenting the lives of migrant workers by the workers themselves.
When: 15 October 2017, 5.30pm
Where: Grey Projects, 6B Kim Tian Road
Price: Free
Swedish Dads and Singaporean Dads – a photo exhibition
Swedish Dads features a down-to-earth peek into the lives of dads who took extended parental leave to care for their children. This exhibition includes 10 Singaporean Dads photos, and their experiences of fatherhood.
When: 11 to 20 October 2017, 12pm-7pm (Closed on Mondays)
Where: DECK, 120A Prinsep Street
Price: Free
Asian Youth Theatre Festival
The first-ever Asian Youth Theatre Festival at *SCAPE celebrates youth artists from across Asia with performances, workshops, flea markets, art and craft stalls and more. The festival explores the theme of cultural identity, and aims to enlighten, challenge and empower young people through every aspect of theatre.
When: 13 to 15 October 2017
Where: *SCAPE
Price: Free
FINNISH Film Festival
For the first time in Singapore, the Finnish Film Festival brings together a hand-picked selection of shows from Finnish cinema. The list includes feature films to the most up-to-date documentaries, and will screen at the Projector.
When: 12 to 15 October 2017, various timings
Where: The Projector
Price: From $11.50 (via online)
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