5 Things to Do This Week in Singapore: 17 July to 23 July 2017
PUBLISHED July 16th, 2017 06:00 am | UPDATED May 14th, 2018 12:27 pm
Forget your midweek slump, as you look forward to a packed itinerary of arts, music and theatrical events – not to forget a wholesome weekend filled with good food and equally splendid company, of course!
Interstellar with Sigha
Lose yourself in the arcane beauty of Sigha’s intricate melodies, as he takes you on a cosmic journey with his cutting-edge music and otherworldly visuals to match. Emerging from London’s thriving post-Dubstep scene in 2009, the British DJ and producer’s sound is at the same time restrained yet cavernous. Now, he’ll be bringing his radically emotive music to Singapore in a new production that seeks to redefine the live Techno performance for a modern age. Promising dynamism and cathartic release, this gig is definitely not one to be missed.
Interstellar with Sigha will be happening on 19 July 2017, 10pm – 3am, at the Kilo Lounge, 21 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088444. For more information, check out their event page here.
Pesta Raya – A Malay Festival of Arts
Indulge in the unique diversity of the Malay culture and immerse yourself in a series of captivating theatre, dance, and music performances as part of the Esplanade’s annual Malay Festival of the Arts. Look forward to a concert by the Malaysian Queen of Rock, Ella, who will be commemorating her 30th year in music, as well as the play, Main², which was commissioned for the very first Pesta Raya event in 2002. Don’t fret if you’ve got kids with you – there will also be an interactive shadow puppet performance held regularly at the Courtyard to entertain the little ones.
Pesta Raya will be happening from 20 to 23 July 2017, at the Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, 1 Esplanade Dr, Singapore 038981. For more information, check out pestaraya.com.
Singapore Tea Festival 2017
Need a caffeine boost? Pop down to ION Orchard for the Singapore Tea Festival, and perk yourself up with something other than coffee. The first festival of its sort in Singapore will see more than 20 local cafes, as well as homegrown tea and lifestyle brands, brought together to celebrate this time-honoured beverage. With workshops, tastings, and even a tea museum that showcases the heritage of Singaporean tea, this is one event intended for tea lovers.
The Singapore Tea Festival will be happening from 22 to 23 July 2017, at B4 ION Station, ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, Singapore 238801. For more information, check out their event page here.
OFC Sunset Social Market
Rally the troops and ready your appetites for a weekend of sumptuous feasting and unihibited shopping in the rustic grounds of Open Farm Community, as the much-beloved Social Market will be returning for its tenth instalment for the year. This time, however, the event will take place later in the day so you can expect to kick back and enjoy the company of friends, along with your artisanal bakes and street food, against the picturesque backdrop of the sunset.
OFC Sunset Social Market will be happening from 22 to 23 July 2017, 3pm – 8pm daily at Open Farm Community, 130E Minden Road, Singapore 248819. For more information, check out their event page here.
The Straits Times Concert in the Gardens
As part of the SPH’s Gift of Music series, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra and Associate Conductor Jason Lai will be returning to the Gardens to present yet another entertaining evening filled with popular music and classical gems. From Greig’s Morning Mood to Falla’s Ritual Fire Dance, and even Bernstein’s Selections from the iconic musical West Side Story, it doesn’t matter if you cannot tell your Mozart from your Beethoven, for as long as you love good music, the orchestra will certainly deliver.
The Straits Times Concert in the Gardens will be happening on 22 July 2017, from 6pm onwards, at the Singapore Botanic Gardens, 1 Cluny Road, Singapore 259569. For more information, check out their event page here.
