5 Things To Do This Week in Singapore: 12th to 18th September 2016
PUBLISHED September 11th, 2016 06:30 am | UPDATED May 14th, 2018 01:04 pm
This week, visit the Tanjong Pagar Railway Station for what could be its last market before the venue closes permanently. Also, look behind the veil of the world’s most secretive countries, party on the streets of Keong Saik Road, and more.
泰 Fantastic Thai Market
Before the Tanjong Pagar Railway Station closes its doors for good at the end of the year, head down for the first ever Thai-themed lifestyle market at the heritage landmark and experience over 100 food and merchandise stalls, live bands and performances by Hood Bar and Cafe, and food truck vendors Kerbisde Gourmet and KombiRocks. What more, there’ll be a live movie screening in the iconic space, courtesy of the folks at MovieMob.
泰 Fantastic Thai Market is happening on Monday, 12 September 2016 at Tanjong Pagar Railway Station from 10am to 9pm. For more details, check out the event page here.
YUCK – Live in Singapore
Not many kids can boast about putting out the year’s best pop-grunge debut album before the age of 20. That was back in 2011, when Yuck release their DIY album on Fat Possum Records to massive critical acclaim, catapulting them to the international stage. They’ve since toured extensively, selling out headline shows at New York’s Music Hall of Williamsburg, London’s Electric Ballroom, and festivals like Glastonbury and Primavera Sound. With support from upcoming local act Subsonic Eye and Hong Kong’s DJ Jane Blondel, this will be a blast.
YUCK – Live in Singapore is happening on Tuesday, 13 September 2016, 7.30pm at Hood Bar and Cafe. Tickets are priced at $55, available via Peatix. For more details, check out the event page here.
North of the DMZ: A Photography Exhibition by Wong Maye-E
Perfectly symmetrical national parade displays and a fun day out at the beach are just some of the images that will be showcased at North of the DMZ, a photo exhibition by Singapore photojournalist Wong Maye-E. She’s been the Associated Press’ lead photographer in the reclusive state since 2014, which allows her access to bouts of nationalistic fervour and intimate slices of life on the streets of Pyongyang. Raising questions about propaganda and reportage, perception and reality, this is your chance to see the world’s most secretive state.
North of the DMZ: A Photography Exhibition by Wong Maye-E is running from 13 September to 15 October 2016 at Objectifs. Admission is free. For more details, check out the event page here.
Kult Gallery: Power Records Launch Party
For six weeks, Kult Gallery transforms into a record store right out of 1982’s Fast Times at Ridgemont High, with over 20 artists coming together to interpret the vibrancy of the golden era. Think vinyl record workshops, cosy acoustic sessions, remixed album art, installations inspired by the likes of David Bowie. To celebrate, shop old skool vinyls and record players, zines by Knuckles & Knotch, and get a limited edition Power Records bag in this launch night of non-stop synth-pop.
Kult Gallery: Power Records Launch Party is happening on Friday, 16 September 2016 at Kult Gallery from 7pm to 11pm. Admission is free. For more details, check out the event page here.
Urban Ventures – Keong Saik On the Road
Urban Ventures is back to transform Keong Saik Road into an arts carnival, reimagining the street with plenty of street art, sports, artists, as well as exponents of parkour, graffiti, and even pole-dancing. Look forward to a public ZUU fitness lesson by Virgin Active, performances by local funk group Motus.sg, a mindful market by Green is the New Black, and food and drink from Neon Pigeon and Luxe Singapore, among many others.
Urban Ventures – Keong Saik On the Road is happening on Saturday, 17 September 2016 at Keong Saik Road from 4pm to 10.30pm. Admission is free. For more details, check out the event page here.
