Top 5 things to do in Singapore this week: 17th – 23rd February
PUBLISHED February 17th, 2014 02:13 am | UPDATED July 23rd, 2024 12:52 am
Phew! Bet you’re all glad that the Valentine’s malarky is over. Now that it is, let us tempt you with matters other than the heart; including a feast for the eyes courtesy of a new photography exhibition, a feast for the tummy with free flow pizza on a rooftop no less, a feast for the ears with awesome live gigs and a feel-good shopping feast with a flea for a cause. Check out our pick of the top five events this week:
1. Be wowed by the majesty of the world’s cities at “Cityscapes”
Catch the world’s cityscapes in all their glory at “Cityscapes”, the debut exhibition by English panoramic photographer Jason Denning. Five years in the making, the exhibition is the result of the photographer’s endless quest to explore the world and cities. Using unique double long exposures and impeccable attention to detail on large format photographic film, be prepared to see iconic city skylines as you’ve never seen them before. A must for photography lovers.
Cityscapes exhibits from Thursday 20th February – Sunday 16th March at Artistry, 17 Jalan Pinang, Singapore 199149. For more information see here.
2. Catch an underground-esque gig at Lomography Blue Hour Sessions
The fourth in a six part series of monthly Blue Hour gigs and exhibitions featuring collaborations with a roster of local bands and graphic artists. This month’s gig features sub:shaman x Marc Gabriel Log and Space Days x Afiq Omar of Syndicate. Expect a cool indie sensory and sonic experience!
This month’s Lomography Blue Hour Sessions gig takes place Friday 21st February from 8pm at the Lomography Gallery Store, 295 South Bridge Road, #01-01, Singapore, 058838. For more information see here.
3. Revel in electronic ecstasy with Empire of the Sun – live in Singapore!
The amazing and award winning Australian electronic music act Empire of the Sun is setting on Fort Canning this weekend. Be prepared for a high-octane display of lights, choreography, and scintillating showmanship – as the band performs hits from their highly successful debut album Walking on a Dream and their critically acclaimed sophomore album Ice on the Dune (released 14th June 2013). Can you tell we’re just a little bit excited!!?
The Gathering with Empire of the Sun – Live in Singapore – takes place on Friday 21st February at 7pm at Fort Canning Green, Fort Gate, 51 Canning Rise, Singapore, 179872. For more information and ticketing see here.
4. Get your flea on with Public Garden & Flea for Good
When was the last time you visited the library and borrowed some books to unwind? Or when was the last time you did something for a good cause? This weekend’s fleas offer you the opportunity to do both – with Public Garden taking place at The National Library Building and Flea for Good, where a portion of proceeds made from booth rental goes towards Singapore Children’s Society. Expect craft items, local fashion labels and interesting knick-knacks.
Flea for Good takes place on Friday 21st – Sunday 23rd February at City Square Mall, 180 Kitchener Rd, Singapore 208539. For more information see the Flea for Good website here.
Public Garden takes place on Saturday 22nd – Sunday 23rd February at National Library Building, 100 Victoria Street, Singapore 188065. For more information see The Public Garden website here.
5. Fill your face with free flow pizza at Gastrogig’s Secret Rooftop Revelry
Did someone say free flow pizzas? At an urban farm atop Chinatown? Those crazy cats at Gastrogig are back and teaming up with the coolest urban farmers at NONG-Edible Gardens & our favourite cook Shen Tan for a farm-to-table pop up on a rooftop. Expect free flow pizzas, spit roast “BABI” and a dose of freshly harvested greens plus a vantage point in the heart of Chinatown. Wash it all down with free flow Sailor Jerry cocktails and wicked beats for a Saturday with a difference.
PIZZA X III: A Secret Roopftop Revelry takes place on Saturday 22nd February from 5pm at Level 6 car park of People’s Park Complex, 1 Park Road, #06-01/02 Singapore 059108. For more information and ticketing see
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Written by Ms Demeanour
