Weekend Planner

Movie screening: The Kite Runner

Set against a backdrop of political turmoil in ’70s Afghanistan, the movie shows how Amir and Hassan’s lives change forever in an event that no one could predict. Find out what happens in this tale of friendship and lost innocence.

Today, 5.30pm to 7.30pm, Open Stage, library@esplanade. Free.

Once Upon a Time in Asia: The Story Tree

This children’s exhibition focuses on engaging young children through play. Emphasis is also placed on extending the exhibition to adults for a deeper and meaningful engagement. In essence, the exhibition is about translating the idea of the tree of life, a complex but meaningful archetype, into something fun and accessible by igniting interest and curiosity.

Explore and create original interactive ensembles inspired by the artwork in the museum’s collection, and visit the work of a contemporary artist, which underscores how tradition could be re-interpreted to make the past relevant and accessible in the present.

Until Nov 2, Asian Civilisations Museum. Free admission. http://www.acm.org.sg

Fortis Nurses Charity Car Wash

This event is part of Fortis Surgical Hospital’s Nurses’ Day initiative to give back to society. Costing S$8 per car wash, all proceeds will go to the Asian Women’s Welfare Association.

Today, 8am to 8pm, Fortis Surgical Hospital, 19 Adam Road.

The Sound of Music

This well-loved musical is a critically-acclaimed production that tells the tale of the true Maria, the fun-loving governess who changes the lives of the widowed Captain Von Trapp and his seven children by re-introducing them to music, culminating in the family’s escape across the mountains. Be treated to memorable songs such as My Favourite Things, Do-Re-Mi, Edelweiss and the title song.

Until Aug 10, 8pm from Tuesdays to Fridays, 2pm and 8pm on Saturdays, and 12pm and 6pm on Sundays. Tickets from S$65 to S$195 from SISTIC.

Kids Eat Free

Enjoy a leisurely weekend meal while your children have fun in a supervised playroom and get a free meal, to boot. Kids eat free at Hog’s Breath Cafe Chijmes every Sunday. For every adult meal ordered, one child under the age of 12 gets to eat for free.

Sundays, Hog’s Breath Cafe, #01-26/27 Chjimes. Call 6338 1387 for reservations.

Weekly Foodies Draw at AMK Hub

It’s rewarding being a foodie at AMK Hub. Eat your way to weekly prizes of kitchenware and appliances. With every S$80 spent (S$160 at FairPrice Xtra), including at least one receipt from any F&B outlet, shoppers stand a chance of participating in a lucky draw and winning the following prizes: A Nespresso U Coffee Machine (Until 24 July), a 7-piece WMF Cookware Set (25 to 31 July) and a Philips Viva Air Fryer (1 to 10 August). Ten shoppers will win a prize each week. Plus! Members enjoy double the chances of winning. Limited to five chances per shopper.

Until Aug 10, AMK Hub.