Music/ Dance
#1: 18 May – D’Battleground: A 3v3 Hip Hop Battle
Join d’Hoppers from NUS at d’Battleground for an epic hip hop battle! It may only be the beginning of D’Hops, but this group is already doing it right. Creating an inclusive dancing stage for all, where experience and background take a backseat, is what matters. Right here in d’Battleground, both new and experienced dancers have an equal chance to emerge as champions. Competition is fair, but do YOU have the guts?
When: 18 May 2019
Time: 2.00pm – 9.00pm
Venue: Utown Dance Studio
Nearest station: Kent Ridge
Admission: $8 – $20
For more information: Visit their website
#2: 25 May – AIA Glow Festival
We’re almost halfway through the year – we need a break. We also need to celebrate. If you wish to hit the reset button, or to rejuvenate, AIA Glow Festival has you covered. Unwind and recharge yourself with yoga for both amateurs and yogis alike. Music and food are the panacea for your soul, so look forward to amazing bands and solo artistes, as well as a sumptuous feast. But what’s a festival like without getting all pumped up? Run for charity and get all sweaty. Hit the sign up button now.
When: 25 May 2019
Time: 7.00am – 11.00pm
Venue: Palawan Beach Sentosa Island
Nearest station: Harbourfront
Admission: $0 – $103.95
For more information: Visit their website
Fitness
#3: 11 & 12 May – OCBC Cycle 2019
Cycle for the environment! Cycle to make a statement, to show that you care for our future generations. OCBC is pledging to:
- Plant one tree for every 50 cyclists.
- Stop the usage of single-use plastic in our event pack collection.
- Issue event bibs in wood-free paper envelopes.
- Wrap event medals in tracing paper.
- Organise workshops on recycling and upcycling.
- Replace trophies for the OCBC Cycle Speedway Championships with reusable steel tumblers from Hydro Flask.
- Repurpose event banners and used plastic containers into useful items, such as tote bags and furniture.
- Compost fruit peels into plant fertilisers.
When: 11 – 12 May 2019
Time: 6.00am – 12.00pm
Venue: Singapore Sports Hub
Nearest station: Kallang
Admission: $21.60 – $99
For more information: Visit their website
#4: 31 May – DBS Marina Regatta
The DBS Marina Regatta is back! Enjoy free water sports at the Bay, live music performances and a thrilling array of modern hawker food and cocktails. This time, there will be exciting workshops on eco-consciousness that you can immerse yourself in. What better way is there to spend the weekends than with your loved ones at this carnival?
When: 31 May 2019 – 2 June 2019
Time: 3.00pm – 10.00pm
Venue: The Promontory@Marina Bay
Nearest station: Downtown
Admission: Free
For more information: Visit their website
Food/ Drinks
#5: 3 to 5, 10 to 12, 17 to 19, 24 o 26, & 31 May – Bayfront Popup Market
When: All Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in May 2019
Time: 5.00am – 9.00pm (Fridays); 11.00am – 9.00pm (Weekends)
Venue: Gardens By the Bay
Nearest station: Harbourfront
Admission: Free
For more information: Visit their website
#6: 3 to 12 May – RWS Street Eats
In the third-year running, prepare to be stunned by a dazzling line-up of asian food at this gastronomic fair! From Malaysia to Taiwan, local delights tucked away from plain sight have been assembled for you right here in RWS. Rediscover familiar dishes in their the rawest versions, and share your favourites at #comeforfood. Don’t forget about the desserts, and look out for “Happy Street Hour” Specials!
When: 3 – 12 May 2019
Time: 10.00am – 9.00pm (Mondays to Thursdays); 9.00am – 10.00pm (Fridays to Sundays)
Venue: Malaysian Foods Street, Waterfront Level 1
Nearest station: Harbourfront
Admission: $12 – $15
For more information: Visit their website
Market/Bazaars
#7: 4 & 5 May – Doujin Market
As its name suggests, the Doujin Market (or Doujima) is a celebration of doujinshi, self-published artworks, and a place for doujins, people who share common interests, to convene. Expect creators of music, tabletop game and boardgame, along with their works. Companies in arts education, animation, gaming, production and publishing will be there as well. Learn from their expertise, and catch opportunities for collaboration!
When: 4 – 5 May 2019
Time: 11.00am – 8.00pm
Venue: Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre Hall 401/402
Nearest station: Esplanade
Admission: Free
For more information: Visit their website
#8: 11 & 12 May – Sprout
Are you a fanatic of healthy, whole foods? Does sustainable living catch your eye? Or do you simply love obtaining fresh produce from farmers? SPROUT returns as Singapore’s largest farm-to-people festival, a platform for producers and consumers to meet. If you’re a foodie, go for it! Support local agriculture, urban farming, and transparent practices in the food industry!
When: 11 – 12 May 2019
Time: 10.00am – 8.00pm
Venue: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hall 403
Nearest station: Esplanade
Admission: Free
For more information: Visit their website
Lifestyle / Culture / Art
#9: 1 to 5 May – Flowers
FLOWERS is an interactive exhibition that delves into the shunned topic of patriarchal violence. Immerse yourself in an intimate session to reconsider your reactions and responses to it. Seek a broader perspective of how it violates our lives, and how we can resist it.
When: 1 – 5 May 2019
Time: 10.00am – 10.00pm
Venue: 74 Jalan Kelabu Asap, Singapore 278267
Nearest station: Holland Village
Admission: $24 – $30
For more information: Visit their website
#10: 1 to 10 May – A.i.R No. 3: The Aesthetics of Disappearance
US-based artist Tristan Cai presents to you: The Aesthetics of Disappearance. From the perspectives of houseboys in the 1800s to 1930, and with the brilliant employment of visual effects in photography, Cai captures his views towards history, the constraints of documentation, and censorship.
When: 1 – 10 May 2019
Time: 12.00pm – 7.00pm (Tuesdays and Saturdays); 12.00pm – 5.00pm (Sundays)
Venue: DECK Gallery 1
Nearest station: Little India, Jalan Besar
Admission: Free
For more information: Visit their website
#11: 1 to 12 May – Art exhibition: Trailblazing Women
Women are becoming more vocal, notably in the artistic community. Daw Myint Myint Tin, Phyu Mon and Zoncy Heavenly are three generations of female artists pioneering the change in Myanmar. Their works are reflective of the political context they were brought up in. Analyse Myanmar’s society through the eyes of these women at this exhibition.
When: 1 – 12 May 2019
Time: 2.00pm – 7.00pm
Venue: Intersections
Nearest station: Bugis, Nicoll Highway
Admission: Free
For more information: Visit their website
#12: 1 to 12 May – Within A Square Inch: The Art of Seal Carving
Seals were recognised as an emblem of prestige and authority in the history of China, accorded only to the elites and noble in ancient dynasties. Chinese seal carving has evolved into an abstract yet artistic form that is intertwined with calligraphy. Express your identity and personality through your very own seal at this workshop.
When: 1 – 12 May 2019
Time: 11.00am – 7.00pm
Venue: NAFA
Nearest station: Bencoolen
Admission: Free
For more information: Visit their website
#13: 4 May – Opening of Speak Cryptic
Open My Heart, Ease My Task, Loosen the Knot on My Tongue is a reference from the Quran 20:25-27, Exodus 4:10, Moses’ prayer when he was commanded to face the Pharaoh. The title draws from a yearning for transparency in our interactions. Artists want honest communications to manifest in their artworks, unbounded by culture and customs. Speak Cryptic is a poetic narrative of personal and fantastical tales from a vantage point.
When: 4 May 2019
Time: 3.00pm – 5.00pm
Venue: Chan + Hori Contemporary
Nearest station: Labrador Park
Admission: Free
For more information: Visit their website
#14: 4 May – Stage Ready: a spoken word masterclass with Luka Lesson
Under the lead of Luka Lesson, performers give voice to written literature. Confront your worries and lack of self-confidence. Project yourself at the top of your lungs, with fire in every puff of air that you breathe. All students will be entitled to customised feedback by Lesson. He is a poet and performer, having nearly 10 years of international touring experience under his belt. Made for beginners as well as more advanced learners.
When: 4 May 2019
Time: 3.00pm – 6.00pm
Venue: Sing Lit Station
Nearest station: Rochor
Admission: $36
For more information: Visit their website
#15: 5 May – Mug With Me
When: 5 May 2019
Time: 10.00am – 12.30pm
Venue: Itchy Fingers
Nearest station: Aljunied
Admission: $55
For more information: Visit their website
#16: 11 May – Tea Making: Growing to Brewing Workshop at Sprout
The preparation of tea is a ceremony in its own right; the intricacies and attention-to-detail involved is enchanting, the least to say. Tea is definitely beyond a simple refreshment. So get engaged behind the scenes, and you will come to realise how Pu’er, Earl Grey, Teh Ping and Ice Lemon Tea, are merely the tip of the iceberg. Explore various concoctions made of the most wonderful ingredients and the magic they produce together.
When: 11 May 2019
Time: 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Venue: Sprout 2019 (Sprout & Learn Studio), Hall 403, Suntec Singapore Convention Centre
Nearest station: Tiong Bahru
Admission: $40 – $45
For more information: Visit their website
#17: 17 & 18 May – Dionysus
Presenting to you a pan-asian perspective, by pan-Asian actors, Dionysus is an impressive cross-cultural adaptation of The Bacchae. Behold the sight of costumes by Indonesian designer Auguste Soesastro and the playwright of the show Suzuki himself. The play will be accompanied by Indonesian instruments, and a music score composed by Takada Midori. Together, they put forth a powerful and emotive stage that will take your breath away.
When: 17 May 2019
Time: 8.00pm – 9.15pm
Venue: Victoria Theatre Singapore
Nearest station: Clarke Quay
Admission: $32 – $60
For more information: Visit their website
#18: 30 May – Longevity Okinawa Photography Exhibition
Okinawa is known to be the home of centenarians. Okinawans uphold two principles that seem to be their keys to happiness: moai and ikigai. Moai refers to the enduring and close bonds one has with a special group of friends, while ikigai means to strive towards a passionate goal in life. Through photographs, you will comprehend how these Okinawans outlast their years.
When: 30 May 2019
Time: 9.00am – 11.30pm
Venue: The Fullerton Hotel
Nearest station: Raffles Place
Admission: Free
For more information: Visit their website
#19: 30 May – Futura ‘Constellation’
This art exhibition features 30 specially commissioned works produced in Singapore by Futara. It’s not casual graffiti; in it you will recognise the bold and vibrant manner he fashions patterns. Patterns of characters, atoms, cranes that he has become known for.
When: 30 May 2019
Time: 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Venue:Gillman Barracks, Block 9, #02-21
Nearest station: Labrador Park
Admission: Free
For more information: Visit their website
#20: 31 May – A Dream Under the Southern Bough: Reverie by Toy Factory
A modern, local adaptation of the first half of a Ming Dynasty play, A Dream Under the Southern Bough is romantic and dreamy. The performance centres around a disgraced naval officer, who falls asleep and finds himself in the Ant Kingdom. Don’t miss this bewitching installment, brought to you by the award-winning Goh Boon Teck.
When: 31 May 2019
Time: 8.00pm – 10.20pm
Venue: Victoria Theatre Singapore
Nearest station: Clarke Quay
Admission: $32 – $60
For more information: Visit their website
