Weekend Guide (23-25 March): Pop Up Cinema, OH! Emerald Hill! Last Weekend!
The weekend is all about getting woke – from a panel discussion on what it means to be a “dangerous woman” in today’s society, organised by our favourite local indie bookstore BooksActually, to learning more about India’s literary luminary Tagore at the Indian Heritage Centre.
If you are in the mood for more light-hearted fun, romance is in the air with a pop-up cinema screening The Vow and a wedding fair.
Pop Up Cinema: The Vow
Eschew conventional cinema for an evening of drinks, food and meeting new people while enjoying the Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum romantic movie. It promises to be a fun way to unwind, and enjoy a multi-sensory movie-watching experience for patrons.
Where: Hood Bar
When: 25 March
Price: $18 (via online)
OH! Emerald Hill! Last Weekend!
Discover the story of Emerald Hill through secret tours, art, and performances in homes and private spaces. Emerald Hill, a former nutmeg plantation, is a perfect illustration of the relationship between botany and commodities that circulate the Empire. Explore, collect, and piece together your very own story of Emerald Hill in 19th century Singapore.
Where: Emerald Hill Road
When: 24 – 25 March
Price: From $30 (via online)
The Ritz Carlton Wedding Showcase: Say Yes!
“Say Yes!” to a day of wedding inspiration and exclusive wedding privileges. Through private consultations, couples can meet with experienced wedding consultants to learn more on how we can craft their unique love story into a celebration of one of life’s most memorable journeys.
Couples will be treated to exclusive experiences such as signature mixology and culinary course presentations, bouquet and corsage floral arrangement workshop and a bridal runway show.
Where: The Ritz Carlton Millenia Singapore
When: 25 March
Price: $38 (via online)
Panel Discussion: Difficult Women
As part of International Women’s Day earlier this month, local Independent bookstore BooksActually extends the with a panel discussion helmed by women on what it means to be a woman in this day and age. Speakers include including best selling author Balli Kaur Jaswal, and experts from AWARE Singapore and HOME: Humanitarian Organisation for Migration Economics, and Rachel Yeo Inter-University LGBT Network, Singapore.
When: 24 March 2018
Where: Great World City
Price: Free
Glimpses of Tagore
If you did not know about this contemporary Indian polymath, this day-long event would be the perfect introduction to a historical figure from a diverse culture. Presented by Tagore Society, the event includes screening of an award-winning film on the man, an art appreciation session with well-known local artist Sarbani Bhattacharya as well as music and dance performances.
When: 24 March 2018
Where: Indian Heritage Centre
Price: Free
