Weekend Guide (Nov 5 to 6)

DIA DE MUERTOS SINGAPORE

Venue: Kult Kafe

Address: Emily Hill, 11 Upper Wilkie Road

05/11/2016 3.00pm - 05/11/2016 10.00pm

FREE

Mexican arts and music event Dia de Muertos Singapore is back for its second edition. This year’s event will feature an exciting line-up such as dance performances by Mexican folkloric ballet Esencias de Mexico as well as a live art demonstration and display by Singapore’s doodling community, Band of Doodlers. For the little ones, there are children’s activities and workshops for them to get crafty and make their own Mexican folk art.

CAMP KILO X COMMON CREATURES ARTIST MARKET

Venue: Camp Kilo Charcoal Club

Address: 66 Kampong Bugis

06/11/2016 2.00pm - 06/11/2016 7.00pm

FREE

Camp Kilo Charcoal Club has teamed up with Common Creatures to present Art Club, an initiative to support and grow a community of makers, doers and craftspeople. For those who love handcrafted items, there will be an artists’ market featuring brands such as Forest Child selling leather products and Unusual Felines which makes bags and pouches. Local artist Juls, who was the first Singaporean to have her work used in a Swatch watch, will be present tomorrow to sell her art prints.

CIRCULAR SPECTACULAR!

Venue: Circular Road- Boat Quay

Address: 57 Circular Road

05/11/2016 3.00pm - 05/11/2016 10.00pm

FREE

Circular Road at Boat Quay comes to life with Circular Spectacular!, a street carnival with live music, art installations, roving performances and interactive fringe activities suitable for all ages. Don’t miss a workshop conducted by Mascots and Puppets Specialists, where attendees will get to learn how to make their own puppet.

THIS IS HOW YOU WALK ON THE MOON BOOK LAUNCH

Venue: The Arts House at The Old Parliament

Address: 1 Old Parliament Lane

05/11/2016 5.30pm - 05/11/2016 6.30pm

FREE

Enjoy a literary evening listening to an anthology of stories from award-winners and newcomers such as Kieran Dhaliwal and Dylan Randall Wong as part of the Singapore Writers Festival 2016. Edited by Patricia Karunungan, Wong Wen Pu and Samuel Caleb Wee, close to 25 previously unpublished short stories will be previewed in this reading, Avid readers can also enjoy a live music performance by Singaporean indie-electronic duo .gif.

MAKERS’ MARKET

Venue: Capitol Piazza

Address: Level 1 Outdoor Plaza

05/11/2016 1.00pm - 06/11/2016 9.00pm

FREE

Artisanal products fans rejoice! Makers’ Market is back once again and the event is bringing more goods handmade by local designers today and tomorrow. Look forward to brands such as Lovplus with its fun and quirky accessories, as well as Ruggsac’s fun and colourful laptop sleeves on sale. Foodies are not left out as there are muffins and Vietnamese cold-brew coffee by Distinq Co.

SINGAPORE POLYTECHNIC ARTS FIESTA 2016 – ARTS AT HEART

Venue: Civic Plaza Outdoor Courtyard, Ngee Ann City

29/10/2016 10.00am - 30/10/2016 8.00pm

FREE

Singapore Polytechnic’s annual celebration Arts Fiesta 2016 has returned. Titled Art at Heart, visitors can get treated to a string ensemble performance called Classical Renaissance XVII: Craft at Heart that showcases a repertoire of moving pieces by students in Singapore Polytechnic’s String Ensemble tomorrow.

CEDELE FOOD MARKET

Venue: 1 Vista Exchange Green

06/11/2016 10.00am - 06/11/2016 6.00pm

B1 Star Plaza at The Star Vista

For its third year, Cedele’s annual food market presents exclusive menus from brands such as Toss & Turn, Workspace Espresso Bar and Chiak Salad. Visitors will be able to bring home fresh produce such as eggs, fruits and jams. Leading health and wellness media company, Soulscape Sg will be joining this Sunday’s event and conducting a free yoga-on-the-go session.

HEADS UP: WINE AND WHISKY WEEK

Venue: Suntec City

Address: Tower 4 East Atrium

08/11/2016 11.00am - 13/11/2016 10.00pm

FREE

Wine and whisky aficionados can discover more than 500 wine and spirit labels from over 20 countries at this year’s Wine & Whisky Week. Look forward to discounts of up to 50 per cent at the event as well as snap up in-demand labels such as Chateau-Figeac, Pape Clement and Opus One, which are are available for purchase. The event ends at 5pm on Nov 8, and 10pm for the rest of the event dates.

HEADS UP: ETSY MADE LOCAL EVENT

Venue: Capitol Piazza

Address: 13 Stamford Road

12/11/2016 12.00pm - 13/11/2016 9.00pm

FREE

On Nov 12 to 13, Capitol Piazza will house the first Etsy Made Local Market in Singapore organised by Etsy Craftivist SG. Bringing some of Singapore’s best creatives together to connect makers and designers, there will be up to 45 local Etsy sellers selling and showcasing their products from handbags to apparel and paintings. In addition, shoppers can put together a community mural for a children’s charity.