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CultureJune 25, 2021June 25, 2021

Theatre Review: ARTivate’s Dancing with Fish in the Midnight Zone Explores the Sea of Grief

Anyone who's lost someone will know that grief doesn't march onward in five neat stages. There is no slow swimming forward; grief crashes over your he…

CultureJune 24, 2021July 25, 2024

Best True Crime Documentaries: Intriguing Mysteries to Binge on This Summer

The pandemic has been a part of our lives for such a long time that by now, your list of prospective shows to binge watch must be dwindling. To save y…

Art & DesignJune 23, 2021July 25, 2024

On The Same Page: Powerful LGBTQ+ Books by Local Authors to Read This Pride Month

Giving your reading list the rainbow treatment this month? In a society like Singapore's, being queer is still far from something that's openly represented, much less talked about. LGBTQ+ literature b…

CultureJune 20, 2021July 17, 2024

5 Things To Do In Singapore This Week: 21st June to 27th June 2021

As we (hopefully) ease back into post-P2HA normalcy, rediscover history and identity with these 5 things to do this week. From magic, storytellings, t…

InterviewsJune 18, 2021July 22, 2024

Eye Candy: We Talk Zine Culture and LGBTQ Equality with Janice Chua, Co-Founder of Squelch Zines

A brave new wave of indie zines has been surging through Singapore in the last five years, and one trailblazer in the local scene is Squelch Zines. Fi…

Art & DesignJune 17, 2021July 22, 2024

Best Places to See Street Art in Singapore: Lively Landscapes to Colour Your Insta Feed

Who says Singapore's streets are too sanitized? There's no shortage of street art in Singapore, splashed along old alleyways and over rainbow-hued shophouses; these vibrant street art pieces showcase …

Art & DesignJune 13, 2021July 25, 2024

5 Things To Do In Singapore This Week: 14th June to 20th June 2021

Now that the semi-lockdown is lifting bit by bit, it’s time to live a little. From Singapore’s first-ever videogame-centered art installation to the r…

Art & DesignJune 11, 2021October 24, 2023

Affordable Art In Singapore: Where To Get Budget-Friendly Prints And Paintings For Your Home

Buying and collecting art is seen as a privilege for the wealthy - after all, we've all seen movies or heard stories where obscure paintings fetch mil…

CultureJune 10, 2021July 25, 2024

Best Video Streaming Platforms & Services in Singapore: Small Prices to Pay for Your Couch Potato Pleasures

Whether you're looking to jump aboard one of the many platforms available, or a seasoned Netflix-and-chiller, our guide will help you to your next binge sesh. From indie films and documentaries, to K-…

EntertainmentJune 8, 2021June 15, 2021

Film Of The Month: Summer of 85 is A Coming-Of-Age Drama That Balances Love, Life & Death

Based on the 1982 novel, Dance on My Grave by Aidan Chambers, Summer of 85 (Été 85) is a melting pot of film genres all bundled into one. Is it a myst…

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