Our pick of exciting events in Singapore from 2 February

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Sunday on the Hill @ kult kafé
When: Sunday, 5 February; 3 - 11pm
Where: kult kafé, Emily Hill, 11 Upper Wilkie Road
Why: Sunday on the Hill is back, and this marks their first foray back into the scene in 2017. As usual, this family-friendly (and dog-friendly!) event seeks to embrace the best Sunday vibes with good food (from the likes of kult kafé, Sidecar Sausages and Banyan Tamarind Foods), good drinks (think craft beers, ciders and cocktails), live beats from resident DJs and musicians, fun activities like basketball and henna art, and much more.
Photo: @kultkafe
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Public Talk: “Building a dementia friendly community”
When: Saturday, 4 February; 2 - 3pm
Where: Geylang East Public Library, 50 Geylang East Ave 1
Why: “Forget Us Not”, an independent initiative organised by Khoo Teck Puat Hospital and the Lien Foundation, brings a public talk about dementia and how it affects the lives of those suffering from the condition to the Geylang East Public Library. This talk is part of a campaign to raise awareness of the increasing number of people with dementia and the trials that they and their loved ones undergo, in order to build a Dementia Friendly Community (DFC).
Photo: “Building a dementia friendly community” Eventbrite event
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Personal Histories through Poetry and Music
When: Saturday, 4 February; 3 - 4pm
Where: STPI - Creative Workshop & Gallery, 41 Robertson Quay
Why: In this poetry and music showcase, 3 creatives with a penchant for crafting words that form a real impact explore their personal histories and memories in the form of poems that delve into themes of loss, longing, and love. Join Singapore Literature Prize-winning poet and fictionist Cyril Wong, And the Walls Come Crumbling Down author Tania De Rozario, and poet/performer Pooja Nansi in this intriguing showcase this Saturday.
Photo: Personal Histories through Poetry and Music Facebook event
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K-Kardio DANCE : Free Trial Open House
When: Saturday, 4 February; 4 - 5pm
Where: Dancevault Studios, 135 East Coast Road, #02-01
Why: What do you get when you combine K-pop and an intense dance workout? Something amazing, that’s what. If you’re a proper K-pop fan and would love nothing more than to groove to a mega mix of dance genres, Dancevault Studios’ K-Kardio Dance is just perfect for you. This Saturday’s the free trail open house, so get in on the action and see what this trend’s all about! Click here for more details.
Photo: K-Kardio DANCE : Free Trial Open House Facebook event
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Makeplay: Woodblock Printing
When: Sunday, 5 February; 1 - 4pm
Where: Central Public Library, 100 Victoria Street, #B1-01
Why: Have a go at this fun and educational workshop where you get to learn all about woodblock printing, one of the oldest forms of printmaking. From creating your own woodblock plate to learning printing techniques, this is an opportunity not to be missed! You’ll even get to bring home your woodblock plate and your artwork masterpieces at the end of the day! Click here to register your interest. Note that priority will be given to participants aged 16 - 35.
Photo: Makeplay: Woodblock Printing Facebook event
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Moana Disney – Polynesian Dance Class (Girls 3 to 12)
When: Saturday, 4 February; 2:45 - 4:45pm
Where: Tahiti Dance Fitness, 43 Carpenter Street, #02-01
Why: Combining songs based on Disney’s latest movie, Moana, with Polynesian Dance, Tahiti Dance Fitness is holding an exciting dance class for energetic girls with a penchant for moving and grooving! Your little lady will surely want to return for more after the session, which is perfectly fine, because there’ll be another Moana Disney Dance Class the following Saturday, 11 February! Click here for more information.
Photo: Moana Disney - Polynesian Dance Class (Girls 3 to 12) Facebook event

The start of February brings many new and interesting events to the shores of Singapore. Expand your skill set by learning all about the traditional technique of woodblock printing, or give yourself a break from the hectic week by unwinding at kult kafé’s Sunday on the Hill session, which will fill your afternoon with good music, great F&B, and a chill ambience… just what the doctor ordered.

If you’re a parent with a little lady who’s smitten with the Disney film Moana, sign her up for the Moana-themed Polynesian Dance Class (Girls 3 – 12) at Tahiti Dance Fitness held this Saturday. And if you want to join in the fun of moving and grooving this weekend, head over to Dancevault Studios and see what their K-Kardio DANCE : Free Trial Open House is all about – yes, k-pop dance classes do sound like a genius idea, don’t you think?

To find out more about the goings-ons over the next few days, head up to the gallery above. Don’t leave your calendar empty this week!

Angela Goh

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