Our list of things to do this weekend will have you hiking through the coast-to-coast trail for cool art installations, savouring stellar sushi in a club and bidding for rare vintage pieces from fashion houses like Gucci and Chanel. Bookmark our weekend guide and get ready to head out!
Fun things to do this weekend in Singapore
1. Shop: Designer & Luxury April – One Woman’s Wardrobe
All weekend
Here’s a blast from the past! Auction house Hotlotz is hosting a trunk show featuring designer items from the 80s and 90s. Your wardrobe will love pieces like the Dolce & Gabbana black velvet jacket, Yves Saint Laurent river gauche skirt and the limited edition Chanel trunk bag. There are 233 lots within the auction as of writing, so start bidding!
Designer & Luxury April – One Woman’s Wardrobe, Hotlotz, #01-15, Cendex Centre, 120 Lower Delta Road, Singapore 169208 (by appointment) or online
2. Exhibition: The Migrant
All weekend
Dutch photographer Anaïs López uses the ubiquitous Java mynah as her muse in this thought-provoking exhibition. Featuring mixed-media works like photographs, videos and texts, the display follows the story of the mynah. What was introduced as a pet from Bali in the early 1900s is now considered nothing more than a pesky pest. The bird is a mere metaphor for important themes like migration, rapid urbanisation and the relationship between animals and humans.
The Migrant, Objectifs – Centre for Photography & Film, 155 Middle Road, Singapore 188977
3. Exhibition: Rewritten: The World Ahead of Us
All weekend
Now here’s something we don’t see often. This outdoor art exhibition takes place across the 36km-long coast-to-coast trail. As you trek your way from Jurong to Punggol, you’ll come across 14 art installations that give you a glimpse into the post-pandemic future. These text-based works offer optimism and hope by breathing new life to poetry by well-known Singaporean poets. And if you’re wondering, it’ll probably take a day and a half to check out all the exhibits by foot.
Rewritten: The World Ahead of Us, various locations
4. Festival: Songkran at Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore
All weekend
Get a taste of the Thai water festival at Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore! And you don’t actually have to get wet here. Soak in the festivities through F&B promos, activities and workshops during your stay. Tuck into spicy curry pork noodles at Greenhouse restaurant or pork and jackfruit curry at Tee Deck Bar and Grill. Once you’re full, take part in a Thai flower garland or Thai snacks workshop for a dose of culture.
Songkran at Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore, 11 Laguna Golf Green, Singapore 488047
5. Eat: Le Bon Funk’s third-anniversary celebrations
All weekend
Le Bon Funk turns three this month! To celebrate, the restaurant is whipping out a rare treat of Magnums from the cellar by the glass, every weekend. And what’s a birthday party without cake? Enjoy a confetti cake along with a limited edition birthday cocktail called “Three Cheers to All” with sprinkles and gold dust.
Le Bon Funk, 29 Club Street, Singapore 069414
6. Eat: Edomae Omakase pop-up by Capital Kitchen
16 – 17 April, Friday and Saturday
Combining music and sushi, Edomae Omakase pop-up invites you to a one-of-a-kind omakase experience in Zouk. Let chef Ryoichi Nakatani dazzle you with a 12-course menu featuring the best of Edomae sushi. To complete the dining experience, the ambience is taken over by Capital Kitchen’s music programmes such as Sin City (hip-hop and R&B) and Asian Persuasion (local and Asian artists). Good music and food – what’s not to love?
Edomae Omakase pop-up by Capital Kitchen, 6pm-10:30pm, #02-05, The Cannery, 3C River Valley Road, Singapore 179022
7. Theatre: No Regrets, a Tribute to Edith Piaf
All weekend
Sing’theatre celebrates its 15th anniversary with No Regrets, A Tribute to Edith Piaf (one of the most celebrated French musicians of all time). Transport to Paris with a repertoire of 20 classic French and English songs including La Vie En Rose, No Regrets and The Three Bells. Hosted and narrated by Hossan Leong, the revue also explores Piaf’s life. “Edith Piaf is proof that anything is possible in life as long as you fight for it! Proof that you can make your dream come true,” says Nathalie Ribette, founder of Sing’theatre and director and producer of the show. The production stars Hossan Leong, Mina Ellen Kaye, Rebekah Sangeetha Dorai, and 18-year-old Maya Raisha in her theatre debut.
No Regrets, a Tribute to Edith Piaf, Alliance Française Theatre, 1 Sarkies Road, Singapore 258130
8. Exhibition: The Office, Disrupted
All weekend
Wanna explore the future of work? This data-led exhibition examines the hybrid work model, how workspace designs might change and what the ideal work-life balance is. Also look forward to panel sessions on topics like redesigning business during change, work culture and mobility. This couldn’t have come at a better time, especially since we’ve just marked the one-year anniversary of 2020’s unforgettable circuit breaker.
The Office, Disrupted, National Design Centre, 111 Middle Road, Singapore 188969
9. Exhibition: À Table!
All weekend
Curious about the art of French dining? Let Alliance Française teach you a thing or two with its inaugural edition of À Table! The gallery is showcasing the French way of setting a table with three dining tables replete with fixtures from French labels and historical menus from state dinners. The gastronomic celebration continues with wine and cheese tastings, dining etiquette workshops and a slew of films about French cuisine.
À Table!, Alliance Française, 1 Sarkies Road, Singapore 258130
10. Exhibition: The Sea Show
All weekend
Watched Seaspiracy on Netflix? Well, follow it up with a cool field trip to the Singapore Maritime Gallery. Held in conjunction with Singapore Maritime Week, The Sea Show takes you on an exciting voyage with larger-than-life colourful art pieces, animations and installations. Learn about marine-related professionals, the wonders of the sea and marine conservation. Plus, for the perfect IG op, there’s the Shark Cafe installation. It’s a playful reimagination of a migration area in the Pacific Ocean for the great white sharks.
The Sea Show, Level 2, Singapore Maritime Gallery, 31 Marina Coastal Drive, Singapore 018988
Pack your weekend with all these things to do in Singapore. Enjoy!
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