PUBLISHED August 5th, 2018 06:00 am
This week, show off some fancy footwork down by some seriously groovy parties happening at Hard Rock Cafe and Intermission Bar at the Projector. Also, lend an ear to inequality in Singapore with AWARE or loosen up with cosmic tunes at Esplanade Theatres by the Bay.
Ryuichi Sakamoto featured by the Projector
Bear witness to intimate screenings of some of the most celebrated artists in film, dance, art, music and photography. This week showcases Oscar-winning Japanese composer, Ryuichi Sakamoto, whose chorale has left a mark in our hearts. Immerse yourself in the music maestro’s dreamlike sounds, which takes you through his journey of battling cancer and defying death. In addition, don’t miss Sakamoto’s hair-raising performance, right after his battle with throat cancer.
Ryuichi Sakamoto Film + Live Performance is happening from now till September at the Projector. Check out film timings and get your tickets here.
Hard Rock Cafe Presents: BABY BOY vol.4
Boogie on down as Baby Boy brings back chart topping classics and the finest R & B jams for you to swing it to. A spin-off from Singapore’s alternative queer scene, MISMATCH, this night goes out to the queer community and their freedom to embrace their individuality. From Janet Jackson to JLO, expect nothing but back-to-back killer tunes all night long!
Baby Boy is happening on Saturday, 11th August 2018 from 1130pm – 4am at Hard Rock Café. Click here for guestlist privileges.
Gimme Shelter at the Projector
Channel your inner dancing queen and bust a move with Gimmie Shelter’s collective of forgotten classics and undiscovered gems. It is no wonder Gimmie Shelter’s parties carry a certain standout style that bears musical resemblance to New York’s Loft, Chicago’s Warehouse, Music Box, and Bronx park jams of Kool Herc and Bambaataa. Best part? Entry to Gimmie Shelter’s 808 National Day Special is free.
Gimmie Shelter is happening at the Intermission bar at The Projector on Wednesday, 8th August 2018 from 10.30pm – 2.30am.
Journeys at Esplanade Theatres on the Bay
Panel Discussion: Poverty Has a Woman’s Face
The long-standing problem of inequality in Singapore has been on the public radar, as well as that of policy-makers, for a while. But how are women involved in the inequality debate? With the responsibility of family and work on their shoulders, women still strive for financial stability amidst the rising costs of living. Mediated by Assistant Professor Ng Kok Hoe of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, listen in on how participants tackle the complexity of this issue. Expect revelations and insights from this one.
Panel: Poverty Has a Woman’s Face is happening at the SingPost Centre on Saturday, 11th August 2018 from 11am – 1pm. Click here to confirm your attendance. Admission is free.
Top image: MISMATCH