5 Things To Do This Weekend: Singapore’s Unique Streetscape Exhibition To Rocking Out At Rent
Experience the highs and lows of life
1. Through the eyes of Aik Beng Chia and Mark Teo: Streets of Singapore Captured
Capturing the unguarded and raw moments of Singapore’s streetscapes, homegrown photographers Aik Beng Chia and Mark Teo never ceases to amaze with their endless passion for documenting local subjects. If you are in town for the weekend, drop by the ION Art Gallery and gain a deeper insight at the photo exhibition.
ION Art Photography Series 2016 runs from 5 October to 23 October at ION Art Gallery, from 10AM-10PM
2. Artist and Empire: (En)countering Colonial Legacies
Cross examine the relationship between British colonial empire and the rise of modern art in Singapore at National Gallery’s latest exhibition —Artist and Empire (En)countering Colonies Legacies. In association with the Tate Britain, experience the 16th century to the present set up with Wong Hoy Cheong’s living room installation as a highlight.
06 October 2016 to 26 March 2017, Singtel Special Exhibition Gallery at National Gallery Singapore
3. Dripping diamonds and precious stones: Singapore Jewel Festival 2016
From a 63.72-carat Diamond tiara necklace (Jaipore by Ritu Aurora) to Sapphire and Diamond Rose Gold Ring (HODEL by Ivy Masterpiece), feast your eyes on these million dollar babies at Singapore Jewel Fest 2016. Nestled at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza.
Opens to the public, Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza, from 7-16 October 2016
4. Rent by Pangdemonium
Award winning Rent musical opens on the 7 October, proudly presented by Pangdemonium. The cast includes Singapore’s Tabitha Nauser and Benjamin Chow reenacting the 1996 modern classic musical. With such memorable tunes and characters—be inspired and sing your heart out in the name of love.
5. Evil Is Upon Us At Halloween Horror Nights 6
Get ready for a night of screams and scares at the Halloween Horror Night’s sixth edition! With hauntingly elaborated sets such as Old Changi Hospital, Hawker Centre Massacre, Suicide Forest and Salem Witch House—you are in for a horrifying good time.
On selected nights from 30 September to 31 October at Universal Studio Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa
By Desiree Liew