We started the week on a high note with talks of a possible travel bubble with Australia, so it’s only apt that we end it with a bang. Ditch the worries of the weekday grind and unwind with our list of things to do this weekend. We’ve got cool theatre shows, delish food events, virtual happenings and loads more!
Fun things to do this weekend
1. Watch: Junior Theater: ‘Balloonacy’ Mime Comedy
All weekend
This weekend, grab your little ones and head to Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands for a one-of-a-kind theatre production. BASE Entertainment Asia and Centre Stage School of the Arts come together for Balloonacy: an award-winning, one-man no-dialogue show. Yes, the show uses the imaginative potential of stage play and the elements of mime and clownery to narrate its story. The plot alone will tug at your heartstrings! A cranky old man celebrates his birthday alone but his privacy soon gets interrupted when a mysterious red balloon invites itself to his apartment. The story brilliantly uses the relationship between the balloon and the man to showcase themes like friendship and acceptance.
Junior Theater: ‘Balloonacy’ Mime Comedy, 10am, 12:30pm, 3pm & 5:30pm; B1, Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands, 4 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018973
2. Shop: Crate and Barrel Warehouse Sale
All weekend
Crate and Barrel fans, mark your cals for the biggest sale of the year. Enjoy mega savings of up to 90% off selected furniture and home accessories. Your home will love key furniture items like the Neils Natural Chair at $199 (U.P. $699) and the Gia 3-Drawer Chest at just $1,599 (U.P. $3,999). Don’t forget to secure a slot before the sale via the registration form. Due to safe distancing measures, each slot allows an entry of two people. Psst: all furniture is on a first-come-first serve basis so fastest fingers first!
Crate and Barrel Warehouse Sale, 10am-6pm, #01-01, 1 Kallang Junction, Singapore 339263, visit the Facebook page for more updates
3. Arts and Culture: Heritage Hunter 2021
All month
Discover Singapore’s heritage on Roots.gov.sg and stand a chance to win a tablet worth $1,099! Join Heritage Hunter by the National Heritage Board, a virtual treasure hunt that will take you through the lesser-known stories of our history. Held over three weeks, each week will reveal one challenge to uncover. Keep your eyes peeled on Roots.gov.sg or on the National Heritage Board’s Facebook or Instagram page for the three clues to each challenge. Wanna play? Explore the revamped Roots.gov.sg website to uncover the first clue (psst: it’s on the homepage). This website is a treasure trove of heritage tidbits that’ll keep you entertained even after the treasure hunt is over!
Heritage Hunter 2021, online
4. Theatre: The Sound Inside by Singapore Repertory Theatre
All weekend
Staged by Singapore Repertory Theatre, Broadway’s The Sound Inside touches on three important themes: mental health, solitude and human connection. The poignant play follows the relationship between a university professor and a student, and tackles the question of what one person can do for another. Watch the profound connection between them unfold, which essentially helps them navigate through life’s twist and turns. Don’t miss out on this compelling drama, which runs till 10 April.
The Sound Inside by Singapore Repertory Theatre, from $45, Mondays to Saturdays, 6pm & 9pm, KC Arts Centre – Home of SRT
5. Arts & Culture: Goodman Open House 2021
All weekend
The Goodman Open House returns with a virtual twist and we’re marking our cals for a day of virtual art exploration. Get intimate insights into the collabs between artists at Goodman Arts Centre with its mini-documentary series, and discover the link between nature and arts with the Goodman Community Farm Series. Love music? Don’t miss Playfreely-Nervous Systems, an experimental music festival by local band The Observatory. And if you’re the hands-on type, purchase a Goodman Art Box and follow along with the downloadable video workshops for an artsy way to spend a leisurely afternoon. Keep your eyes peeled for the latest updates on the Goodman Arts Centre Facebook page!
Goodman Open House 2021, until 31 December 2021, available online
6. Art: NUS Arts Festival 2021: A Question of Time
All weekend
Back for its 16th edition, NUS Arts Festival 2021 explores the meaning of time with a very apt question given the Covid-19 climate: “How do you measure and mark time in your life?”. From theatre shows and films to dance performances and art installations alongside panel-led discussions, the festival brings together works from over 300 students across online and offline events.
NUS Arts Festival 2021: A Question of Time, National University of Singapore, 21 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119077 and online
7. Eat: Persian New Year Celebrations at Shabestan
21 March, Sunday
Shabestan is ringing in the Persian New Year aka Nowruz with a spectacular spread of Middle Eastern food. Dig into the likes of shirazi salad, hummus, prawn and fish kebabs, Borani Esfanaj (spinach yogurt dip) and sholezard (saffron rice pudding). Psst: we hear there’s gonna be a carving station with leg of lamb.
Persian New Year Celebrations at Shabestan, from 5:30pm, #01-13, The Pier at Robertson, 80 Mohamed Sultan Road, Singapore 239013
8. Green fun: Gardeners’ Day Out
All weekend
Whether you’re trying to nurture your green thumb or you’re a plant expert, there’s something for everyone at Gardeners’ Day Out. This NParks event offers a slew of online and offline programmes, including a masterclass on how to grow your own veggies, a cooking segment, an online floral arrangement class and park tours.
Gardeners’ Day Out, various locations and online
9. Eat: 90s Girl Group-themed brunch
All weekend
The International Women’s Day events continue as Neon Pigeon offers a sweet 90s girl group-themed brunch. What’s on the menu? Tuck into dishes like matcha and chia seed pudding, bacon and egg congee, katsu sando or go for the bento brunch options. We highly recommend you top up for the two-hour free flow of boozy drinks. Don’t forget to come dressed as your favourite 90s girl group for a small surprise. 25% of the proceeds will go to the NextGen Fund, supporting Aware Singapore in nurturing the next generation of change-makers.
Neon Pigeon, 11:30am-2:30pm, #01-01, 36 Carpenter Street, Singapore 059915
10. Art: Paw-verbs on the Lawn
All weekend
In this weekend’s episode of ridiculously adorable animal content, we’ve got something for cat lovers. The Malay Heritage Centre (MHC) joins hands with Japanese artist Juno for a paw-tastic installation. Head over to the lawn at MHC and coo over 30 giant cat illustrations – plenty of IG-worthy content for you! You’ll also notice 10 common Malay proverbs littered around the installation. They spotlight how cats are used metaphorically to convey different aspects of human behaviour. Plus, it’s a super fun way to get the kids to remember these age-old lessons. Take part in programmes and activities like performative storytelling sessions as well as weekly competitions via MHC’s Instagram page.
Paw-verbs on the Lawn, Malay Heritage Centre, 85 Sultan Gate, Singapore 198501
11. Arts & Culture: Arts in Your Neighbourhood: Pasir Ris
All weekend
The popular Arts in Your Neighbourhood series puts the spotlight on Pasir Ris this month! Discover the neighbourhood though 10 amazing arts programmes including art installations, music performances and multi-disciplinary experiences. Highlights include The Story Of A Place Is In Its Name, a visual arts walking trail that’s inspired by the sights and memories of Pasir Ris (which literally means white sandy beach). There’s also Kotak Foto by 3Pumpkins, a pinhole photography exhibition that’s inside a – wait for it – 14-foot truck. You’ll definitely experience the pulse of Pasir Ris, for sure!
Arts in Your Neighbourhood: Pasir Ris, multiple locations and timings
See? There are plenty of things to do this weekend in Singapore. Enjoy!
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