GIGS
Sharul Channa Is A Pottymouth
During the week of International Women's Day, Sharul Channa will perform her new one-woman stand-up comedy showcase.
WHERE: The Drama Centre Black Box, 03-01 National Library Building, 100 Victoria Street MRT: City Hall/ Bugis WHEN: March 10, 3 & 8pm; March 11, 3pm ADMISSION: $35, tickets via sharulchannaisapottymouth.peatix.com
Frances Yip - Fabulous At 70
The veteran Hong Kong singer is back in April with a solo concert to celebrate her 70th birthday. Teaming up with musical director Anthony Lun, she will perform her greatest hits and personal favourites.
WHERE: Resorts World Ballroom, Resorts World Convention Centre, 8 Sentosa Gateway MRT: HarbourFront WHEN: April 7, 8pm ADMISSION: $58 - $178 TEL: 6348-5555 INFO: sistic.com.sg
SPORTS
District Race
This new running experience will get participants to explore Singapore using the District mobile app, which is powered by augmented reality and location-based technology. The two-hour immersive urban exploration race features 80 virtual checkpoints and challenges spread across the city.
WHERE: Gardens by the Bay - The Meadow, 18 Marina Gardens Drive MRT: Bayfront WHEN: March 3, 7.30am ADMISSION: $69.30 - $80.60 INFO: districtrace.com
Star Wars Run
Registration is open for the second edition of Star Wars Run
Singapore, which will be held at the F1 Pit Building and Marina Bay area. Besides the competitive 10km and non-competitive 5.4km run, there will also be the inaugural 540m Young Jedi Dash for children. Participants can take home limited-edition Star Wars merchandise.
WHERE: F1 Pit and Marina Bay area MRT: Promenade WHEN: May 5, 4pm (entries close April 13) ADMISSION: $50 - $85 (Loyal Runners and early-bird prices end on March 14) TEL: 9773-7734 INFO: E-mail StarWarsRunSG@esprimo.com.sg or go to starwarsrun.sg
TALKS
Images Of Colonialism In Post-colonial S-E Asia
The talk explores films produced by South-east Asians that capture their post-colonial fears and fantasies at the nexus of shifting relations with their former colonisers.
WHERE: Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium, Level 2 Education Resource Centre, NUS UTown, 8 College Avenue West MRT: Kent Ridge/Dover/ Clementi WHEN: Today, 7 - 8.30pm ADMISSION/INFO: Free with registration at shadows2.peatix.com
Coffee With Artist Aaron Curry
Los Angeles-based artist Aaron Curry's practice oscillates between the mediums of painting and sculpture. He will share insights into his practice and key works at the STPI Gallery .
WHERE: 41 Robertson Quay MRT: Fort Canning WHEN: Tomorrow, 3 - 4pm ADMISSION: Free TEL: 6336-3663 INFO: E-mail stpi@stpi.com.sg
Nick Ut: My Story
An eyewitness to pivotal moments in history, Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Nick Ut shares his stories for the first time in Singapore. His iconic photo depicting children fleeing from napalm bombing during the Vietnam War was awarded the World Press Photo of the Year in 1973 and is believed to have assisted in changing the course of the conflict, which ended in April 1975.
WHERE: Expression Gallery, Level 4 ArtScience Museum, Marina Bay Sands, 6 Bayfront Avenue MRT: Bayfront WHEN: Tomorrow, 4 - 5pm ADMISSION: Free on a first come, first served basis (registration from 3.30pm) INFO: marinabaysands.com/museum
Lasik Public Forum
Learn more about lasik and treatments for refractive errors and old-sightedness at this forum by Tan Tock Seng Hospital Eye Centre.
WHERE: Conference Room, Level 1 TTSH Eye Centre (Atrium), Main Building, 11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng MRT: Novena WHEN: Feb 24, 10am - noon ADMISSION/INFO: Free, call 6357-2255 or e-mail lasik@ttsh.com.sg to register by Feb 23
Music Therapy For Caregivers
Organised by AICare Link @ Maxwell, this talk introduces music therapy to caregivers. Participants will discover music strategies for self-care, bereavement and bonding with loved ones through an experiential exercise with American Board-certified music therapist Michelle Low.
WHERE: AICare Link @ Maxwell, 04-01 MND Annexe B, 7 Maxwell Road MRT: Tanjong Pagar WHEN: Feb 27, 12.30 - 1.30pm ADMISSION/INFO: Free, call 1800-650-6060 to register
Studies On The Career Of Chinese Public Servants
Getting a government job through public service exams is notoriously competitive in China and East Asia, partly due to the prestige and privileges involved. Dr Chen Chung-An, assistant professor of the public policy and global affairs programme at Nanyang Technological University, will present studies on this phenomenon.
WHERE: EAI Conference Room, Level 6 Tower Block, NUS Bukit Timah Campus, 469A Bukit Timah Road MRT: Botanic Gardens WHEN: Feb 27, 3.30 - 5pm ADMISSION: Free TEL: 6516-3715/6779-1037 INFO: E-mail james_tan@nus.edu.sg
CLASSES
Japanese Cuisine
In this course by SkillsHQ Academy, learn to cook Japanese dishes such as sushi, chicken gyoza, teriyaki saba fish, chicken katsu with Japanese curry and Hokkaido mille crepe cake.
WHERE: 04-63 Tower 2, One Raffles Place MRT: Raffles Place WHEN: Sun, Feb 24, 10am - 5pm ADMISSION: $250 TEL: 3159-1701 INFO: E-mail welcome@culinaryon.sg
Botanical Painting Workshop
Conducted by local artist and educator Erwin Lian, this four-hour workshop teaches basic botanical art using the techniques of watercolour. Learn the fundamentals of brush techniques and watercolour glazes. The workshop is suitable for beginners and participants will take home a limited-edition hot press sketch book.
WHERE: Bynd Artisan, Holland Village Atelier, 01-54, 44 Jalan Merah Saga MRT: Holland Village WHEN: Feb 25, 1pm ADMISSION: $180 TEL: 6475-1680 INFO: tinyurl.com/y9yqqb86
Personal Branding Workshop
This workshop is organised by District 80 Toastmasters and conducted by Jacky Lim and Vernon Lim from Acme Achievers. It teaches participants how to build rapport with colleagues, vendors and superiors, pitch ideas or concepts, as well as find common ground in arguments.
WHERE: Cairnhill Community Club, 1 Anthony Road MRT: Newton WHEN: March 3, 1.30 - 5pm ADMISSION: $20 a person/pair TEL: 9176-5125 (Florence) INFO: E-mail enquiry@toastmasters-divu.sg
ST English Masterclass
Learn to communicate better at work, including how to write what you mean simply and effectively, compose clear business e-mail and develop creative-writing skills that make a difference at work. The Straits Times English Masterclass, The Executive Edition, is conducted by Ms Angelina Choy, a Straits Times journalist with more than 30 years of experience in sub-editing, writing, visual journalism and training.
WHERE: Training Rooms T8.2/8.3, Level 8 News Centre, 1000 Toa Payoh North MRT: Braddell WHEN: March 6, 16, April 3, 10am -4pm ADMISSION: $399, sign up at str.sg/STeng TEL: 6319-5076 (office hours) INFO: E-mail chenkim@sph.com.sg
Graffiti Stylewriting Workshop
Keen on learning how graffiti artists create their stylish alphabets? Participants will be guided by experts in the field and pick up tips on how to tag, create throw-ups and explore the wilder side of distorting letters.
WHERE: Education Classroom, Basement 1 ArtScience Museum, Marina Bay Sands, 6 Bayfront Avenue MRT: Bayfront WHEN: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 3 - 4pm ADMISSION: $15 a person INFO: marinabaysands.com/museum
Effective Resumes, Excelling At Job Interviews
In this workshop, participants can pick up skills on how to write an effective curriculum vitae and excel at job interviews. They will also learn essential techniques and strategies to prepare them for the corporate world and business environment.
WHERE: SPH News Centre, 1000 Toa Payoh North MRT: Braddell WHEN: April 11, 9.30am - 6pm ADMISSION: $321 INFO: stjobs.sg
CHARITY
Metta Charity Carnival
Metta Welfare Association is holding its annual fund-raising family carnival, which features a mega vegetarian marketplace with family activities. It aims to raise funds for more than 1,100 beneficiaries.
WHERE: Metta Welfare Association, 32 Simei Street 1 MRT: Simei (free shuttle bus from station) WHEN: March 18, 9am - 4pm ADMISSION: Free TEL: 6580-4614 INFO: metta.org.sg/mettacarnival
FESTIVALS
Festival At The Fort
Learn about the legends and history of Fort Canning through crafts and performances.
WHERE: Fort Canning Park (Fort Canning Centre and Cox Terrace) MRT: Fort Canning WHEN: Tomorrow & Sun, 10am - 6pm ADMISSION: Free INFO: nparks.gov.sg
Singapore Festival Of Fun
The Singapore Festival of Fun is a family-friendly event held at Clarke Quay. It features activities for kids, including a comedy festival, street festival, live performances and photo opportunities with some of their favourite TV characters.
WHERE: Clarke Quay MRT: Clarke Quay/Fort Canning WHEN: March 8 - 18 ADMISSION: Free; Comedy Festival $25 - $35, $60 (VIP), $130 (all shows) INFO: festivaloffun.sg
Singapore International Jazz Festival
The annual Singapore International Jazz Festival (Sing Jazz) returns for its fifth year. It will feature three days of world-class music and entertainment and 30 hours of live music performances by 12 acts across multiple stages.
WHERE: Event Plaza, Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Avenue MRT: Bayfront WHEN: April 6, 5 - 10.30pm; April 7 & 8, 4 - 10.30pm ADMISSION: $108 - $168 INFO: sing-jazz.com
