Our pick of exciting events from April 21

Angela Goh 21 Apr 2016

1/10
Tame Impala – Live in Singapore
When: Thursday, 21 April; 8pm
Where: The Star Theatre
Why: Join the award-winning Australian psychedelic rock group as they do what they do best: construct unique and experimental sounds to bring you to another world entirely. Performing live at The Star Theatre this Thursday, lovers of neo-psychedelia will not want miss this entrancing act.
Photo: Tame Impala Facebook Event
2/10
Affordable Art Fair Singapore Spring 2016
When: 22 – 24 April
Where: 1 Republic Boulevard, F1 Pit Building
Why: Interested in bagging a spectacular piece of contemporary art for your home or office? Check out the Affordable Art Fair for great deals. This seventh installation will bring a diverse range of art pieces priced anywhere between SGD100 to SGD10000, with more than half of them going for under $7500. Grab a bargain!
Photo: Affordable Art Fair Facebook Event
3/10
Sundays with French Cinema
When: Sunday, 24 April; 2pm
Where: The Projector, #05-00 Golden Mile Tower
Why: If you love French cinema and don’t want to pass up the chance to catch not one but seven vintage classics, head over to The Projector and celebrate 120 years of cinema with the Gaumont Company. This event is, of course, part of the Voilah! French Festival 2016.
Photo: The Projector Facebook Event
4/10
Singapore Really Really Free Market
When: Saturday, 23 April; 2 – 6pm
Where: DECK, 120A Prinsep Street
Why: This unique pop-up market is based on the concept of building a sustainable community by sharing resources. Here, you will find that everything is free! You can share your own stuff (books, toys, CDs, jewellery) or even your skills (poetry, singing, tarot card reading). Experience the joys of giving and making new friends – just head down to DECK this weekend!
Photo: Singapore Really Really Free Market Facebook Event
5/10
MONO – A Dual Solo Exhibition by Aeropalmics & Chris Chai
When: Friday, 22 April; 7pm
Where: Kult Gallery, 11 Upper Wilkie Road, Block C2-5 Emily Hill
Why: Presenting a dual exhibition under the single theme of monochromatic imagery, Kult Gallery will be featuring the works of two young local artists, Aeropalmics (Dawn Ang) and Chris Chai. The exhibition will be an interesting one – it aims to showcase how old-fashioned black and white imagery fits into the realm of contemporary art.
Photo: Kult Gallery Facebook Event
6/10
Dirty Disco feat. STASSH
When: Saturday, 23 April; 8pm – 2am
Where: Terra, #03-308 Suntec City Sky Garden
Why: Free entry all night long. Yup, you heard right. This month, Terra Rooftop Bar at Suntec City Sky Garden is kicking off their DIRTY DISCO night with a bang. Featuring sounds from music duo STASSH (DJ KFC & HOOKSTYLE), you’ll want to let your hair down on Saturday and dance the night away.
Photo: Terra Facebook Event
7/10
Singapore Yoga Festival
When: 23 – 24 April
Where: ION Orchard
Why: During the Singapore Yoga Festival, there will be plenty to participate in, from the Singapore National Yoga Sports Championships 2016 to the Asian Yoga Sports Championships. If you aren’t exactly the type to sign up for daunting competitions, there are workshops and mass workouts to attend too.
Photo: Singapore Yoga Festival Facebook Event
8/10
Nature & Wildlife Sketching at Singapore Botanic Gardens
When: Sunday, 24 April; 8:30 – 10:30am
Where: Singapore Botanic Gardens
Why: If you’re more of an artist and love to draw, join illustrator Van Wangye for a casual site drawing session at the Singapore Botanic Gardens. Surround yourself with nature, meet fellow art lovers, and observe and sketch the tropical fauna in the area. No drawing experience necessary!
Photo: Nature Society Facebook Event
9/10
Saturday Night Live – Incognito DJs + The Steve McQueens
When: Saturday, 23 April; 9pm
Where: KPO Café Bar, Killiney Post Office
Why: Need some cool funky jazz to help you unwind this weekend? World-renowned Incognito’s Jean-Paul 'Bluey' Maunick will be performing some great numbers along with members Francis Hylton, Francisco Sales and Joao Caetano at KPO Cafe Bar on Saturday. Local homegrown band The Steve McQueens will also be joining the fray. There will be plenty of incredible talent waiting to be heard, so don’t miss out.
Photo: KPO Cafe Bar Facebook Event
10/10
iWheel 4 Fun 2016
When: Sunday, 24 April; 10am - 6pm
Where: Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal
Why: This will be Singapore’s first “Active Mobility Carnival”. Showcasing a huge array of personal mobility devices at one venue, the event will allow visitors to try out various brands of electric scooters, kick scooters, skateboards, unicycles and much more. There will also be intriguing activities including obstacle courses and learn-to-ride workshops.
Photo: iWheel 4 Fun Peatix Event

This week, bag a bargain at the Affordable Art Fair, or head over to the Really Really Free Market if you don’t feel like paying a cent.

Singapore’s got plenty of good beats for movers and shakers this week, with some jazzy vibes to be enjoyed at KPO Cafe Bar and some heavier beats to groove to at Terra Rooftop Bar this Saturday night. Art and film lovers, there’ll be plenty of opportunity to savour the world of creativity. Embrace French cinematography at The Projector, with 7 screenings of French classics to celebrate 120 years of film with the Gaumont Company. Illustrators will find their kin at the Singapore Botanic Gardens this Sunday when Van Wangye hosts a public drawing session.

Like a good bargain? The Affordable Art Fair is back for its 7th instalment, giving you the chance to grab some good pieces at great prices. But if you’re truly looking for a good steal, the Singapore Really Really Free Market is where you’ll find – yes – really free stuff.

Need the details? Jump up to the gallery above to find out everything you need to know about the best events happening in Singapore this week. There’s plenty to see and do, so fill up that diary!

Angela Goh

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