Weekend guide (26-28 Aug): Singapore Night Festival, Tanjong Goodman Weekend Market and Singapore Rhapsodies The Concert 2016
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FAMILY
Catch the sights and sounds of Night Festival while you can, on the last three nights of this year’s edition. Be dazzled by performances and light installations inspired by the “inventions and innovations” theme; must-sees include the steampunk-inspired The House of Curiosities , as well as mesmerising and immersive art installations by local and international artists.
When: 26-27 Aug, 7.30pm to 2am
Where: Multiple locations around Bras Basah and Bugis
Prices: Free admission, excluding ticketed events such as The House of Curiosities - 2/10
ENTERTAINMENT
Film buffs will relish this chance to catch these Asian cinematic classics on the big screen. Top must-sees include John Woo’s gangster drama “A Better Tomorrow”, seminal wuxia (martial arts) film “Dragon Inn”, Satyajit Ray’s poignant romantic drama “Charulata”, as well as “Ran”, Akira Kurosawa’s influential reworking of Shakespeare’s play King Lear.
When: From now to 28 Aug, multiple timings
Where: Capitol Theatre, 17 Stamford Road
Prices: $15
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ENTERTAINMENT
Sing along to the iconic ballads of Taiwanese singer-producer Terry Lin Chih-hsuan, who’s in Singapore as part of his ONEtake world tour. Expect to hear hits such as ‘Mona Lisa’s Tears’, ‘Love Song of a Bachelor’ and other chart-topping love songs by the veteran performer.
When: 26 Aug, 8.30pm
Where: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre Level 6, Hall 601-604
Prices: $98 to $198
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FAMILY
“PRANI : the breath” by Papermoon Puppet Theatre
Feel as if you’ve been aurally and visually transported to Indonesian smalltown Lasem through this site-specific performance that tells of imagined dream collectors and their sea journeys. Get ready to be mesmerised by this site-specific performance by Indonesia’s Papermoon Puppet Theatre, which will combine the best of puppetry, shadow play and sound to bring this tale to life.
When: 26 Aug, 3pm, 5pm and 7pm
Where: SAM at 8Q, Gallery 4.12 (Level 4), 8 Queen Street
Prices: $15 to $30
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FOOD
$100 Gourmet - Chef Mat Lindsay & Chef Philippe Duc
Treat yourself to a collaborative 6-course meal like no other by two top chefs, as part of this monthly dining programme. This weekend meal pairs Mat Lindsay of Ester Restaurant in Sydney with Philippe Duc of Ash & Elm in Singapore for a meal that brings together the best of Australian and European cuisines.
When: 26-28 Aug, 6pm daily
Where: Ash & Elm at InterContinental Singapore, 80 Middle Rd
Prices: $100 to $180
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ENTERTAINMENT
Power Station [Next Station] World Tour in Singapore
Taiwanese pop-rock duo Power Station returns to Singapore as part of their ongoing Next Station World Tour. Get ready to rock out to their electrifying hits and moving ballads as they belt out top tracks from their storied 19-year music career.
When: 27 Aug, 8pm
Where: Resorts World Ballroom, Resorts World Convention Centre, 8 Sentosa Gateway
Prices: $68 to $188
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ENTERTAINMENT
Singapore Rhapsodies The Concert 2016
Sit back and unwind by the beach while enjoying live performances by the emerging and up-and-rising talents of Singapore’s music scene. Performing artistes include Charlie Lim, Nathan Hartono, Sezairi Sekali, Daphne Koo and Gareth Fernandez; concert attendees can also look forward to stalls hawking local dishes as well as an accompanying art market.
When: 27 Aug, 6.30pm to 9.30pm
Where: Palawan Green, Sentosa
Prices: Free admission
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SHOPPING
Tanjong Goodman Weekend Market
This market brings together the best of handmade buys, along with garage sale finds, eco-friendly brands as well as Singapore-grown fresh produce. Food trucks and live performances at the event will keep you well-fed and entertained while you browse and shop your way through the weekend market.
When: 27-28 Aug, 10am to 6pm
Where: Goodman Arts Centre, 90 Goodman Road
Prices: Free admission
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FAMILY
Join this communal picnic event for views of Jupiter and Venus, for the two planets are said to align for this year’s closest ‘meet up’ on this special night. Fringe events that you can look forward to include movie screenings, show-and tell performances, mascot meet-and-greets and a photo booth for picnic goers.
When: 27 Aug, 7pm to 11.30pm
Where: Science Centre Singapore, 15 Science Centre Road
Prices: Free admission
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SHOPPING
Are you in search of more unique gifts? The art gallery’s annual art and design flea market is back again this year. Look forward to browsing an array of art, limited edition prints, pottery, as well as handmade crafts, jewellery, stationery, homemade baked goodies, as well as a selection of books both new and preloved.
When: 27 Aug, 11am to 8pm
Where: Maya Gallery Singapore, 62 Ubi Road 1, Oxley Bizhub 2, #01-21
Prices: Free Admission
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