5 Things To Do This Week in Singapore: 21st to 27th November 2016
PUBLISHED November 21st, 2016 06:00 am | UPDATED May 14th, 2018 01:02 pm
This week, check out award-winning films by renowned directors, taste from 50 amazing wines, indulge in an engaging programme of artsy activities, drink yourself silly with gin, and put your feet up with non-stop reggae.
Singapore International Film Festival 2016
Watch the stories of Asia, Southeast Asia, and the world as the Singapore’s premiere film festival returns for its 27th edition. With over 160 films to choose from, post-show discussions, masterclasses, and talks, discover the untold stories by internationally acclaimed directors and filmmakers, including Anocha Suwichakornpong (By The Time It Gets Dark), Jet Leyco (Town In A Lake), Chu Hsien-Che (White Ant), and K Rajagopal (A Yellow Bird).
Singapore International Film Festival 2016 is happening from 23 November to 4 December 2016 at various locations. For more details, check out the event page here.
OPEN Wine & Lifestyle Fair
Whether you’re a seasoned wine veteran or a simple appreciator of good wine, join Angra at its brand new showroom for the latest edition of OPEN. You’ll get to taste over 50 exceptional wines from 18 renowned wine producers, attend exclusive wine seminars, meet the famous Master of Wine Annette Scarfe, and sample Menabrea’s ancient craft beer. In true Angra style, no OPEN is complete without live music, scrumptious canapés, and good vibes.
OPEN Wine & Lifestyle Fair is happening from 24 to 26 November 2016 at Cargo39, 39 Keppel Road #03-03. Tickets are priced at $88, available here. For more details, check out the event page here.
National Gallery’s Light to Night Festival
Celebrate the first anniversary of the beloved National Gallery Singapore with a whole myriad of interactive installations and engaging programmes for everyone! Happening over two weekends, most of the activities are absolutely free – think live music performances by the likes of Nathan Hartono and Charlie Lim, an outdoor film screening at the Padang, a disco ball pit to relieve your childhood, as well as plenty of activities for the young ones.
The Gallery Light to Night Festival is happening from 25 November to 4 December 2016 at National Gallery Singapore. For more details, check out the event page here.
Gin Lane Street Party
Join the founders of East Imperial and the winners of Asia’s Best Gin & Tonic (across Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Phnom Penh, and Singapore) in this legendary closing party for the 4th East Imperial Gin Jubilee. There’ll be awesome tunes by local DJs, delectable grub, live graffiti painting, and much more, including the best G&Ts you’ll ever have at a special price!
The Gin Lane Street Party is happening on Saturday, 26 November 2016 at HongKong Street from 6pm till late. Admission is free. For more details, check out the event page here.
Lion Steppaz Sound presents ROOT DOWN
Calling all reggae lovers! Don’t miss this premiere reggae event presented by Lion Steppaz Sound, featuring a special session with Scorcher Hi Fi (Cojie from Mighty Crown and Sticko from Fire Ball) as well as Singapore’s best reggae selectors Ras Irie, Rumshot, and Ras Ajay – all happening on the super cool rooftop bar at Golden Mile Complex. This is where the best of Roots and Culture, Dub, and Steppers is at.
ROOT DOWN is happening on Saturday, 26 November 2016 at Golden X The Great Escape from 9pm till late. Admission is free. For more details, check out the event page here.
