Flipside 2013
Flipside - another interesting Esplanade arts fringe festival - presents the lighter side of the arts for all to enjoy with programmes that are quirky, comic and fun. Enjoy mime, comedy, drama, music and other whimsically wacky performances everyday from MAy 17 -26.
Date: May 17-26, 2013
Venue: Esplanade
For more information visit www.esplanade.com/flipside.
Charity Fun Shoot: A Shooters for Shooter Effort
After losing her four limbs to severe bacterial infection and gangrene, Aishah has never given up the hope of being able to coach again. Join national shooters and help Aishah, ex-national shooter and SEA Games medalist, achieve her dream at this charity event . All proceeds from this event goes to raising money for her prosthesis.
Date: May 18-19, 2013
Time: 9.30am - 5.30pm
Venue: May 18, 2013 - Home TeamNS Shooting Range
May 19, 2013 - SAFRA Yishun Shooting Range
Admission: $20
Public Garden Flea Market
Singapore’s indie and art flea market is back this May! Apart from the signature vibes and usual vendors, this month will see newcomers such as Oriole Coffee, Gracesmiths, Once Upon A Milkshake and Epigram.
Date: May 18-19, 2013
Time: 1-7pm
Venue:Old Hill Street Police Station, 140 Hill Street, Singapore 179369
DBS Marina Regatta
DBS presents the largest water sports festival in Singapore, the DBS Marina Regatta! To spice things up, a rousing drum competition and cosplay parade will be held at the Bay area. Be treated to Dragon Boat races, watercraft workshops, food and games and live musical performances.
Date: May 18-19, 2013
Time: 9am - 8pm
Venue:Waterfront Promenade @ Marina Bay
Admission: Free
Bags For A Cause
An idea created by three friends while queueing up for a branded bag sale, this first Bags for A Cause event marries charity and shopping! The trio will sell a collection of new and pre-loved handbags and wallets from LV, Gucci, Prada, Kate Spade and Bottega Venetta. Sales proceeds goes to Very Special Arts, a local charity which provide people with disabilities the opportunities to access the arts for rehabilitation and social integration.
Date: May 18, 2013
Time: 1-5pm
Venue:VSA Arts Space @ Changi City Point, Level 3
Admission: Free
Maifest @ Brotzeit® German Bier Bar & Restaurant
Welcome Spring the German way at Brotzeit with Maifest. Indulge in the Maifest platter featuring Brotzeit’s famed Nürnberger (Grilled Pork) and Knoblauchwurst (Garlic Pork) sausages, crispy pork belly, roast chicken and the all-time favourite pork knuckles. Pair all that with the Paulaner Original Münchner Märzen, the special springtime brew, and wash it down with Gusto.
Date: May 17-19, 2013
Time: 11am till late
Venue:Brotzeit® German Bier Bar & Restaurant
Admission: Maifest Platter $118
International Museum Day
Singapore Philatelic Museum celebrates International Museum Day with exciting exhibitions such as “Light vs Dark: Stamps and Collectables”, “Snakes and Ladders”, “Emperor’s Arrival Scene” and “Spice is Nice”.
Date: May 18, 2013
Time: 9.30am - 7pm
Venue:Singapore Philatelic Museum, 23-B Coleman Street, Singapore 179807
Admission: Free
Finding Dr H
Unleash the Dr Sherlock Holmes in your little one as they go on a hunt to find Dr H. And while they investigate, they’ll be taken back in time to relive the defining moments in our nation’s history.
Date: May 18, 2013
Time: 9am - 7pm
Venue:Images of Singapore, Sentosa
Admission: Adults $10, Free for Children under 12
HSBC’s Revolution presents Transfix with Andy Moor + Hong
Transfix, the weekly clubbing night at Zouk is injected with Grammy-award nominated electronic dance music by DJ/producer Andy Moor. Bringing his distinctively edgy creative sounds to the club, Transfix on this Saturday night, is definitely one to look out for.
Date: May 18, 2013
Time: 9pm till late
Venue:Zouk, 17 Jiak Kim St, Singapore 169420
Admission: Non-members $25/$32
Writing Workshops
In conjunction with the 2013 Golden Point Award, National Arts Council and National Book Development Council of Singapore collaborates to bring a series of writing workshops for budding writers. Madeleine Lee will share the fundamentals of poetry in English whilst Pon Sundraraju guides writers in creative writing in Tamil.
Date: May 18, 2013
Time: Creative Writing Workshop (Tamil) : “I too can become a Writer” 9am - 1pm, Creative Poetry Writing Workshop (English) 1.30-5.30pm
Venue: Silver Room, #34-08, ChartNexus Learning Centre, International Plaza, 10 Anson Road
Admission: $25