PUBLISHED October 1st, 2015 02:53 am | UPDATED July 25th, 2024 03:05 pm
Award-winning plays and musicians, films that make you think, and a copious amount of wine – the week sounds good already. Here are our cherry pickings of what’s happening in Singapore this week:
Bengal Tiger at the Bagdad Zoo
Based on a real incident that occurred in the early stages of the American invasion of Iraq in 2003, this groundbreaking Pulitzer nominated American play by Rajiv Joseph explores the search for freedom and the perils of human nature. Join the spectre of a Bengal Tiger haunting the streets of Baghdad, as well as the Americans and Iraqis looking for friendship, redemption, and a toilet seat made of gold.
Bengal Tiger at the Bagdad Zoo runs 14 – 17 October 2015, 8pm daily, at DBS Arts Centre. See SISTIC for tickets.
Perspectives Film Festival 2015
Celebrating breakthroughs in cinema, Perspectives Film Festival (PFF) is back with a curated list of seven movies focused on the theme of Transition. From the first film shot in Iraq after the fall of Saddam Hussein to last year’s winner of the Jury Prize at Cannes Film Festival, there’s something thought provoking for everyone. Check out our preview feature of PFF 2015 here.
Perspectives Film Festival 2015 is happening 15 – 18 October 2015 at National Museum of Singapore. For tickets, see SISTIC.
To Paris With Love
Catch award-winning Singaporean composer and jazz pianist Jeremy Monteiro and Hong Kong jazz guitarist Eugene Pao in their tribute to one of France’s most-loved composers Michel Legrand. The Oxley String Quartet will be joining them on stage, as well as vocalists Robert Fernando and Rani Singam.
To Paris With Love is 16 October 2015, 7.30pm, at Victoria Concert Hall. For tickets, see SISTIC.
Wine Discovery Weekend
Featuring over 40 wineries from all around the globe, this annual event by online wine retailer ewineasia is set to introduce smaller, family owned wineries to vino lovers in Singapore. On top of sampling different wines, your ticket price ($48) entitles you to a $20 rebate on wine purchase on the event day. Oh, and City Nomads readers get a 15% discount on tickets with the promo code WDTCNS15!
Wine Discovery Weekend is happening 17 October 2015, 11am-6pm, at APS Lifestyle Gallery. For more information and tickets, see website.
After Dark Presents: Ladies of the Dark
A regular party that showcases the talent of female DJs leading the deep, tech, and house scene in Singapore and the rest of the world, this edition features NYC-based DJ and producer Scarlett Etienne, who’s established herself as a major player on the international DJ circuit. With an opening set by Cats on Crack, it’s time to let the ladies show you how it’s done.
Ladies of the Dark is happening 17 October 2015, 10pm till late, at Kilo Lounge. For reservations, email lounge@kilokitchen.com or nadia@seriesofintentions.com.