Our pick of exciting things to do in Singapore from 31 August

Sarah Khan

31 Aug 2017

1/8
Ballet Under the Stars
When: 1 to 3 September 2017

Where: Fort Canning Park, River Valley Road Singapore 179037

Why: 2017 marks the 22nd edition of the most celebrated outdoor dance event in Singapore, Ballet Under the Stars. Enjoy an enthralling evening of ballet at the lush Fort Canning Green with a delectable picnic spread with your friends and family! You'll be guaranteed of a truly magical evening.

Photo: Sistic
2/8
2017 Singapore Eco Film Festival
When: 1 to 3 September

Where: ArtScience Museum, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956

Why: For the second year running, the local eco community comes together to celebrate and accelerate environmental solutions at the Singapore Eco Film Festival, presented with the Art Science Museum. With 9 film sessions and discussions, along with a series of inspiring workshops from noted regional filmmakers and community partners, the Singapore Eco Film Festival aims to engage the public and private and create sectors to collaborate together for a better, sustainable and greener future.

Photo: Singapore Eco Film Festival 2017 (Facebook)
3/8
Yayoi Kusama Closing Party – The Final Dot
When: 2 September, 20:00 to 02:00

Where: National Gallery Singapore, 1 St. Andrew's Road, Singapore 178957

Why: If you have yet to the check out the visually arresting Yayoi Kusama exhibition at the National Gallery, here's your final chance. Enter the exhibition for the final time this Saturday, and then dance your away deep in the night into a polka-dotted dream at the Silent Disco Asia party.

Photo: Yayoi Kusama Closing Party (Facebook)
4/8
The Great Escape presents Misshapes
When: 31 August, 21:00 to 03:00

Where: Golden X The Great Escape, 6001 Beach Road, Golden Mile Tower, #05-00 Singapore 199589

Why: Don't know how to spend the eve of the public holiday tonight? Misshapes takes over the rooftop carpark at Golden Mile Tower's The Great Escape for a night of nostalgia-inducing classics and dancefloor anthems. Expect a selection of punk, goth, alternative, 80s synthpop and more to keep your feet dancing through the night!

Photo: Misshapes x The Great Escape (Facebook)
5/8
SSO Concerts for Children: Peter and the Wolf
When: 2 to 3 September, 2PM and 4PM

Where: Victoria Concert Hall

Why: Delight your little ones with the popular orchestral tale of Peter and the Wolf, performed by the theatrics of reputed mime artists from Magic Circle Mime! This concert is a great way to immerse your kids with the enthralling, colourful world of classical music.

Photo: SSO (Website)
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Star Wars: Experience the Force Festival
When: 1 to 10 September

Where: ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn Singapore 238801; Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Avenue Singapore 018956

Why: Star Wars fans, rejoice. As part of Star Wars Force Friday II, a global fan event celebrating the launch of Star Wars: The Last Jedi movie merchandise, 'Star Wars: Experience the Force' festival is an exciting 10-day extravaganza featuring Padawan Training, Kylo Ren's TIE Silencer and the Millennium Falcon, the first-of-its-kind in Southeast Asia.

Photo: Star Wars: Experience the Force (Website)
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Sunrise on the Bandwagon Riverboat
When: 1 to 2 September, 22:00 to 08:00

Where: Stewords Riverboat, 31 Marina Coastal Drive, Berth 1, Marina South Pier

Why: Hot on the heels of its successful first edition with over 400 party-goers, Sunrise on the Bandwagon Riverboat is back! Taking place onboard Southeast Asia's only Mississsippi Riverboat, expect a stellar line-up of both local and international selectors that will party with you all night till sunrise. The Riverboat spans across three decks, with each level designed for a party experience you won't forget. Expect techno and house mavens like Troja, Jonathan Kusuma, Tony Blunt and more. There will also be a wide selection of food available at the All-Night Diner on the first floor to keep peckish tummies satiated through the night.

Photo: Sunrise on the Bandwagon Riverboat (Facebook)
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Japanese Yoga & Sushi
When: 3 September, 09:30 to 22:30

Where: Singapore Botanic Gardens, 1 Cluny Road Singapore 259569

Why: Who knew Japanese yoga was a thing? (With sushi too, to top it off!) Either way, we're definitely intrigued. This special edition of yoga is joined by guest yoga instructor, Makiko Deguchi, who will be infusing a Japanese form of yoga into the classic Hatha practice. Conclude the yoga session with a mouthwatering selection of sushi, sashimi and green tea. We don't know about you, but we're definitely sold.

Photo: Japanese Yoga & Sushi (Facebook)

If the prospect of the long weekend has yet to put a smile on your face, our top picks of exciting events happening this week most definitely will. Whatever your idea of a great weekend is, there’s something for everyone to sink their teeth into this glorious three-day weekend.

For the party-goers: dance the night away into the sunrise aboard Southeast Asia’s only Mississippi Riverboat at the Sunrise on the Bandwagon Riverboat! With great feet-thumping tunes from both local and international techno and house mavens, this is definitely the party to be at this long weekend.

And for those who have yet to catch the highly-raved Yayoi Kusama exhibition at the National Gallery, here’s your last chance. Swing by the art gallery for the Yayoi Kusama Closing Party this Saturday! Experience the exhibition for the final time and dance away into a visually arresting polka-dotted dream at the Silent Disco Asia Party. Or if you are looking for some kid-friendly activities to get up to this weekend, we have no doubt you and your kids will have a blast at the the Star Wars: Experience the Force festival happening at ION Orchard.

We’ve got a slew of exciting events to share with you lined up in the gallery above (hint: how does a Japanese Yoga & Sushi session sound, for one?) Keep scrolling and start making plans for an unforgettable weekend ahead!

Sarah Khan

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