5 Things To Do This Week in Singapore: 10th to 16th October 2016
PUBLISHED October 10th, 2016 05:00 am | UPDATED May 14th, 2018 01:04 pm
This week sees Singapore’s biggest dance festival, a theatrical spin on one of history’s most evil men, a three-day wine festival, and parties hosted by two of Asia’s top DJs.
da:ns Festival 2016
With eight ticketed productions, over 40 workshops and masterclasses, and more than 90 free performances and activities, the 11th edition of Esplanade’s da:ns festival has plenty for everyone, dance lover or otherwise. Iconic dance artists and producers who’ve made a significant impact on the dance world will be taking up centre stage, including Pina Bausch (whose works have not be seen here since the 1970s), Spain’s flamenco superstar Sara Baras, and Batsheva Dance Company’s Ohad Naharin, one of the world’s best contemporary choreographers.
da:ns Festival 2016 is happening from 13 to 23 October 2016 at Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay. For more details, check out the event page here.
Starring Hitler As Jekyll and Hyde
What if Hitler were Jekyll and Hyde, turning from a young passionate painter by day into a tyrannical dictator at night? History and fiction collide in this production by The Finger Players, borrowing characters and themes from the literary classic to retell the history of Jewish holocaust in a new tale of terror. First staged in 2014 to critical acclaim, Starring Hitler as Jekyll and Hyde explores the rise and return of fundamentalism and fanaticism in today’s world.
Starring Hitler As Jekyll and Hyde is running from 13 to 15 October 2016, 8pm daily, at Victoria Theatre. Tickets are priced from $35, available via SISTIC. For more details, check out the event page here.
The Exchange #02 ft. Miya (HK) // Kenneth F
Celebrate the arrival of the weekend with Cliché Records resident Miya. Originally from France, she moved to Hong Kong in 2009 where she’s since played at venues like Azure LKF Hotel, Boujis Club, The Mira Hotel, Ovolo hotels, Honi Honi, NEO, and Mahalo Tiki Lounge. Let her draw out the good vibes at kyo with her unique blend of disco, house, and deep house.
The Exchange #02 is happening on Friday, 14 October 2016 at Club Kyo from 10pm till late. Cover charge is priced at $28. For more details, check out the event page here.
Wine Discovery Weekend
One of the biggest wine events in Singapore is back! Taste more than 100 wine labels from over 40 wineries as 18 vintners and winery representatives fly down to share more about their wine. Themed ‘Discovering The Exceptional Less-Explore’, this year’s edition will bring to the forefront rare back-vintages, organic and biodynamic wines, and three exclusive wine-pairing dinners at various restaurants, including the prestigious Shisen Hanten, Cherry Garden, and W Hotel.
Wine Discovery Weekend is happening from 15 to 17 October 2016 at various locations around Singapore. The Wine Discovery Walkabout Tasting is priced at $45, available here. For more details, check out the event page here.
Eyes To The Front presents Damian Saint
Damian Saint is no stranger to Singapore – he’s been pushing the house music scene in South East Asia for a long time now, spending the last few years as the Music Director for W Hotel Bali. Alongside his current studio work, Damian has amassed an international portfolio of underground house, knocking out crowds with his techno and disco shows around the world and playing for big names like FHM, GQ, Mercedes and MTV. This Saturday, he’ll be supported by Oliver Osborne and Jeevan Leroy.
Eyes To The Front presents Damian Saint is happening on Saturday, 15 October at CATO from 9pm – 3am. Cover charge (after 11pm) is priced at $15. For more details, check out the event page here.
