Weekend guide (23-25 Sept): Fish Leong and Postmodern Jukebox concerts, Merlion Cup and more
Catch the basketball tourney action at the Merlion Cup, shop for a good cause at Esplanade and be serenaded by Malaysian pop singer Fish Leong and music group Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox; read on to find out more about these and other events that are happening this weekend.
SPORTS
The invitational basketball tournament returns for the first time in 20 years this September. Show your support and cheer on the six competing teams — Singapore Slingers, Seoul Samsung Thunders, Shanghai Sharks, Westports Malaysia Dragons, Mighty Sports and Kinmen Kaoliang Liquors.
When: 21-25 Sept
Where: OCBC Arena, 5 Stadium Drive
Prices: $15 to $75
ENTERTAINMENT
Catch five critically acclaimed films at this film festival, which turns 24th this year. Top picks include a comedy drama about retirees who build a self-euthanasia device for a friend (The Farewell Party), a love story between a cancer patient and a religious scholar (Vice Versa) and a documentary on a gay man’s complex relationship with his religious Israeli family.
When: 22-25 Sept, multiple showtimes
Where: The Projector, 6001 Beach Road, #05-00, Golden Mile Tower
Prices: $11 to $13
ENTERTAINMENT
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox - Live In Singapore
Your favourite pop and rock tunes get a vintage twist, kudos to this music collective. The group rose to fame on YouTube with their soulful and jazzy renditions of chart-topping tracks such as ‘Time After Time’, ‘Creep’, ‘All About That Bass’, ‘Black Hole Sun’ and ‘Lovefool’; catch them live at this one-night-only concert in Singapore.
When: 23 Sept, 8pm
Where: The Star Theatre, The Star Performing Arts Centre, 1 Vista Exchange Green, #04-01
Prices: $88 to $158
ENTERTAINMENT
Fish Leong tu t'appelles l'amour 2016 World Tour Singapore
Missed seeing Mandopop songstress Fish Leong on the stage? Get ready to be serenaded by the Malaysian singer, who will be back in Singapore this weekend for the first time in five years as part of her fourth world tour. Expect to hear her popular love ballads and her top hits to date.
When: 24 Sept, 7:30 pm
Where: Singapore Indoor Stadium, 2 Stadium Walk
Prices: $118 to $248
FAMILY
Symphony in the Park: Screen Gems
Get to hear orchestral renditions of iconic cinematic tracks at this concert. Have fun identifying the tunes, be it the instantly recognisable ’Imperial March’ from Star Wars, the spellbinding soundtrack of the Harry Potter movies, or the awe-inspiring tracks from Jurassic Park.
When: 24 Sept, 6pm to 7pm
Where: Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage, Singapore Botanic Gardens, 1 Cluny Road
Prices: Free admission
FOOD
Eat, shop and drink to the weekend at this festival organised by food delivery app foodpanda. You’ll find pop-up food and drink stalls that hawk everything from Korean-style fried chicken and cocktails to handcrafted gifts. Panda-inspired artworks will also be displayed and auctioned, with the proceeds going to the WWF (World Wildlife Fund).
When: 24 Sept, 5pm-9pm
Where: Lepark, The People’s Park Complex, 1 Park Road
Prices: Free admission upon registration, register online here.
NIGHTLIFE
Rock ‘n’ Roll High School / 11 Years of Poptart
Seek out those old school uniforms (or improvise your own preppy outfit) and gather your indie music-loving misfits to celebrate 11 years of Poptart. Get ready to head bop and dance all night to the beats of indie rock, punk, electronica and power pop tunes.
When: 24 Sept, 9pm to 3am
Where: OverEasy Orchard, 541 Orchard Road, Liat Towers, #01-01
Prices: Free admission
ENTERTAINMENT
Gillman Barracks 4th Anniversary Celebrations
Join in the arty festivities and celebrate the 4th anniversary of visual arts cluster Gillman Barracks. The celebratory line-up includes exhibition openings by artists including Takao Minami, Kamolpan Chotvichai, Jittagarn Kaewtinkoy, as well as art workshops, activities for kids, pop-up food stalls and live performances.
When: 24-25 Sept, 7pm to 11pm (24 Sept) and 2pm to 7pm (25 Sept)
Where: Gillman Barracks, Block 9, Lock Road
Prices: Free admission
FAMILY
Journey To Infinity: Escher’s World Of Wonder
Delve into Dutch graphic artist MC Escher’s world of playful and seemingly impossible constructions at this exhibition. Get an up-close look of sketches, woodcuts and lithographs by the artist that depict those famously endless stairs to tiles that repeat infinitely.
When: From 24 Sept, 10am to 6pm daily
Where: ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands, 6 Bayfront Ave
Prices: $9 to $16
SHOPPING
Shop for a good cause at this art market, with funds raised going to aid Community Chest Singapore’s Adult Disability Home initiative. The weekend market will also showcase artworks from the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore, which will be available on sale via an art auction on 25 Sept.
When: 24-25 Sept, 3pm to 9pm
Where: Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay, 1 Esplanade Drive, Esplanade Annexe Studio
Prices: $10 to $20; all proceeds go to Community Chest Singapore
SHOPPING
Love, Bonito Warehouse Sale 2016
In need of stocking up on more chic and cheap clothes? Head over to this annual sale by local womenswear brand Love, Bonito to suss out workwear staples and new wardrobe must-haves. You’ll find over 500 styles at up to 90 per cent discount.
When: 24-25 Sept, 11am to 8pm
Where: *SCAPE The Ground Theatre, 2 Orchard Link
Prices: Free admission