How’s everyone holding up? Unwind this weekend over fried chicken and champagne (yes, you heard that right), rad art exhibitions, and cool offline and online shopping experiences. Plus, our sister site HoneyKids Asia is having its first digital International School Fair – don’t miss it!
Exciting things to do this weekend
Art: An offline and online art exhibition by Gajah Gallery
All weekend
New offline art exhibition (Re)Imagining The Image showcases photographic artworks from eight Southeast Asian artists. They’re not just plain old photos, though. These artists have manipulated film to create original works of art, from oil paintings to mixed-media pieces. For the homebodies, check out digital exhibition Fresh Vision, where big names from the art scene share their favourite art collection. In the inaugural edition, Richard Hassell of award-winning architecture firm WOHA (responsible for Oasia Hotel Downtown and SOTA), is the guest curator.
(Re)Imagining The Image, #03-04, Gajah Gallery, Bolloré Logistics, 39 Keppel Road, Singapore 089065; Fresh Vision, available online
Digital event: HoneyKids Asia International School Digital Fair
12 September, Saturday
Not too sure which international school in Singapore is best for your little ones? Our sister site, HoneyKids Asia, has put together a digital International School Fair – and it’s totally free! Get real-time, face-to-face responses from school representatives, listen to e-talks from a host of experts and more. Simply register now to secure a spot.
HoneyKids Asia International School Digital Fair 2020, 9.30am-3pm, register online
Art: Check out Deck and save its future
All weekend
In conjunction with Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Deck is showcasing a multidisciplinary exhibition called ThisConnect: Threading Worlds. Featuring works by social artist duo Hunny and Lummy, the exhibition touches on themes like courage, love and the power of authenticity. Go on an introspective journey as you explore the realm of human connection and what influences our journey of life.
FYI: If you haven’t heard, Deck will bid farewell to its current space with the demolition of its iconic shipping containers in March 2021. The team needs your help to raise $500,000 for a new permanent building. Show your support by donating to the crowdfunded campaign #SaveDeck Building Fund. Let’s help keep this progressive art institution alive!
ThisConnect: Threading Worlds, Deck, 120A Prinsep Street, Singapore 187937
Shop: Boutique Fairs goes online
All weekend
The biannual curated fair, which sees a line-up of cool underrated local brands, is going online! For those who miss walking through the shopping maze at the massive F1 Pit Building, you can now fill your void by shopping to your heart’s content 24/7.
Boutique Fairs, shop online
Eat: Fried chicken and champagne, anyone?
13 September, Sunday
The creative guys at Park Bench Deli have come up with an unconventional food pairing that has piqued our interest and taste buds. First, feast on good old fried chicken! And for a liquid companion, you will be swigging – wait for it – champagne from Artisan Cellars. If the joint’s crazy sandwich creations are any indication of a good meal, you know this is going to be a hit.
Fried Chicken & Champagne, Park Bench Deli, 179 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068627
Shop: The Lounge by Zerrin returns
All weekend
Sustainable purveyor Zerrin welcomes its third edition of The Lounge pop-up. Expect some of the best indie sustainable fashion designers, beauty and jewellery brands under one roof. That’s not all! Look forward to livestream interviews and collection walkthroughs with the designers themselves, as well as personal styling sessions and virtual talks covering the impact of fast fashion, the power of swapping, and more!
The Lounge by Zerrin, 2nd floor, The Social Space at Marina One, Singapore 018935
Explore: A heritage tour around Mount Faber Park
All weekend
Now that travel plans are on hold, it’s the perfect time to explore every corner of our sunny island. One Faber Group has put together a guided tour exploring the lush green spaces of Mount Faber, revealing nuggets of Singapore’s history. Psst: The trail also features a behind-the-scenes look at the cable car operations. And yes, a ride is included!
Gai Gai Tour, 10am-12pm, 2pm-4pm, meeting point at Faber Peak ticketing counter
Eat: Get ‘em mooncakes at this virtual fair
All weekend
One of the great things about the Mid-Autumn Festival is the massive mooncake fairs where we can taste classic and unique mooncake flavours from different brands in one place. Unfortunately, there won’t be a physical fair this year, thanks to Covid! Luckily for us, Sinpopo Fairs has rallied all the big players in the food scene for the largest online mooncake fair in Singapore. We’re talking about tasty traditional and snowskin treats from Shangri-La Hotel Singapore, InterContinental Singapore, Crystal Jade, Janice Wong and more.
Mooncakefair.com, available online
Beauty: A 3D virtual shopping experience by Lancome
All weekend
Experience Lancome’s popular Advanced Génifique Youth Activating serum through the virtual flagship. Explore five unique zones – discover, explore, inspire, live and shop – and by the end of it, you’ll probably be an expert on the Advanced Genifique range. Visitors can even redeem a seven-day Lancôme Advanced Génifique trial kit at the online store.
Lancôme Advanced Génifique #LiveYourStrength Virtual Flagship, shop online
Watch: Celebrate inclusivity with the LGBTQ Film Festival
All weekend
The Projector is back with the Pink Screen film festival! Presenting a queer-lity line-up of LGBTQ films both in cinema and on-demand at home, the stories celebrate inclusivity, diversity and positive representation.
Pink Screen LGBTQ Film Festival, #05-00, Golden Mile Tower, 6001 Beach Road, Singapore 199589; or rent a movie at home
Shop: Browse through vinyl records at this pop-up store
All weekend
Affected by the Covid pandemic, CD store Straits Records moved out from its Haji Lane location and has been operating from its owner’s home. Now, as part of the Front of House Project by The Substation and the Proposals for Novel Ways of Being initiative launched by National Gallery Singapore and Singapore Art Museum, Straits Records will take over the space at The Substation’s box office for three months. On top of browsing through international and local music, you’ll also find cool workshops conducted by local artists.
The Substation, 45 Armenian Street, Singapore 179936
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