5 Things to Do in Singapore This Week: 21st September to 27th September 2020
PUBLISHED September 20th, 2020 06:00 am | UPDATED September 28th, 2020 12:51 am
Boy do we have some fun events lined up for you this week! Art and film buffs will be well taken care of with SIFA’s wonderful film lineup and a contemporary art gallery opening. Want to do something really unique? Catch a music performance on the ethereal theremin or contribute to a new literary work. And if at the end of the day you’re feeling a little drained, join thousands of others around the globe for a meditation for peace.
Catch A Film At SIFA’s Singular Screens
Singapore International Festival of Arts‘ (SIFA) Singular Screens has always been about showcasing the best and boldest voices in the world of film, and they’re not letting the pandemic get in the way of that. Social distancing measures at live screenings aside, some of the films are also available on-demand to enjoy at home. This week, the surrealist science fiction tale Last and First Men (2020) by Jóhann Jóhannsson and Matías Piñeiro‘s Shakespeare-inspired Isabella (2020).
SIFA’s Singular Screens is happening now until 11 October 2020. Find the full schedule and tickets here.
Unwind With A Meditation For Peace
If peace seems to be something that’s in short supply, take a moment for yourself this week with the inaugural #ConnectingForPeace movement. Organised by the Heartfulness Institute in partnership with the United Nations. Join thousands — hopefully millions — to celebrate the UN International Peace Day with a guided meditation.
Heartfulness Institute‘s global Heartfulness Relaxation and Meditation is happening on 21 September 2020 at 9pm. Register for #ConnectingForPeace and access the livestream here.
Art Inspires Art At The National Gallery
The works of leading Malaysian artist Latiff Mohidin form the inspiration for this edition of Resonates With, featuring renowned Malaysian composer and musician Ng Chor Guan. A specially-curated repertoire of classical and self-composed pieces will be played on the theremin, a magical electronic musical instrument played by moving your hands in air. Can’t catch this unique show live? It’ll continue to be available on the National Gallery‘s YouTube channel.
Resonates With featuring Ng Chor Guan will be streaming here on 26 September 2020 at 2.30pm. The show will be available here following the livestream.
Enjoy Hatch Art Project’s Debut In Its New Home
Hatch Art Project might be one of the newer art galleries on the block, but it has definitely made a mark with its thoughtful curation of stunning works from emerging artists in the Asia-Pacific. Join them for their first show in their new home located in the thriving hip neighbourhood of Tiong Bahru, a group exhibition featuring artists Iabadiou Piko (Indonesia), Tawan Wattuya (Thailand), Reuel Rendon (Philippines), Natisa Jones (Indonesia), and Gunwoo Shin (Korea).
Hatch Art Project‘s Grand Opening Show is happening on 24 September 2020 from 1pm — 8pm at 7 Yong Siak St, Singapore 168644, Singapore. The gallery will be open Tues — Sat 10am — 7pm and Sun 10am — 5pm.
Collaborate On A Crowdsourced Literary Project
The Arts House and digital publisher Tusitala Books come together for The Serial Short Story Project, an experiment in serialised fiction. This is a chance for you to get involved in and contribute to the process of writing a work of literature. Join award-winning authors Suffian Hakim and Xie Shi Min on Facebook Live and Reddit AMAs to discuss plot, dialogue, characters, and more. Readers whose suggestions are adopted will be acknowledged when the final story is published!
The Serial Short Story Project by The Arts House is happening now until 30 October 2020. New chapters will be posted on Fridays at 5pm here. Find more details on live sessions here.
Top Image courtesy of Hatch Art Project and Eko Bambang Wisnu.
