5 Things To Do In Singapore This Week: 21st June to 27th June 2021
PUBLISHED June 20th, 2021 06:00 am
As we (hopefully) ease back into post-P2HA normalcy, rediscover history and identity with these 5 things to do this week. From magic, storytellings, to marvelling at art exhibitions, it’s about time we get some well-deserved retrospective respite.
Step into the Mysterious World of Magic with Dream
Blur the boundaries of reality with Dream, Singapore’s first-ever fully interactive virtual magic-theatre experience. In the virtual space of Zoom, local magician Kyle Ravin wakes up from his sleep to find his computer on, and you watching him. Be in awe as he conjures up on-screen marvels but don’t forget to take the chance to morph your own experience by participating in the performance. If you really want to know the tricks of the trade, join his Magic Masterclass on 27th June where he reveals just what makes his magic so enticing.
Dream by Kyle Ravin is an online event held on 25 June 2021, 8pm. His Magic Master is held on 27 June 2021, 10am. Tickets are priced from $29.
The Finest Stories at Writing the City Showcase 2021
Revel in some exquisite stories this week. Singapore literary arts community Writing the City is back with its 2021 Showcase. Featuring 10 writers including Anuja Hazarika, Yimin Huang, and Reena Kandoth, take the opportunity to listen to excerpts from their stories submitted to the Writing in the City Showcase Competition read directly from the authors themselves.
Writing the City Showcase 2021 is a free online event held on 27th June 2021, 4pm – 5.30pm. More details can be found here.
Alternative Perspectives of Animal Abnormality in French artist Quentin Garel’s Anomal
Celebrate idiosyncratic animalia through the momentous and intimate sculptures of French artist Quentin Garel. His second solo exhibition in Singapore, Anomal, references the Greek word “anômalos”, meaning unequal or irregular. This exhibition sets out to present a critique of the triviality of mankind’s fixations on dominance over the natural world. As you wander through this charming exhibition, explore the menagerie of hyper-realistic animal sculptures that are carved full of satire and wonderment.
Anomal is on view at Cuturi Gallery, 61 Aliwal St, Singapore 199937, from 19 June 2021 to 11 July 2021. More details can be found on their website.
Reboot and Rediscover yourself with Read! Fest 2021
In times of change, books are one of the best avenues for reflection and growth. National Library Board’s Read! Fest 2021 returns this year with the theme of Reboot. As they implore you to explore a path of self-discovery, you’ll have the opportunity of attending over 60 programmes ranging from talks from world-renowned authors to hands-on workshops. With Reboot-inspired interactive installations at 7 public libraries and more to come, there’s no better literary trail to embark on.
Read! Fest 2021 by National Library Board is held from 25 June 2021 – 18 July 2021. For list of future events and more details, check out their website.
The Fashion Trends of China and Singapore’s “Modern Woman”
Track the trends and change of Chinese fashion with the Modern Women of The Republic: Fashion and Change in China and Singapore exhibition. Since the early 19th century, Singapore’s position as a bustling port city has given way to the growth of cultural dynamics and multiracial communities within the nation. Delve into over 90 artefacts and archival photographs from China and Singapore in this attempt to interpret what it means to be a “Modern Woman” in the late 1800s to 1970s.
The Modern Women of The Republic: Fashion and Change in China and Singapore exhibition by Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall is located at 12 Tai Gin Rd, Singapore 327874. It is held from 12 June 2021 to 12 Dec 2021, 10am – 5pm daily. Free admission for Singaporeans and PRs. More details can be found on their website.
Top image: Anomal, Quentin Garel Solo Exhibition at Cuturi Gallery
