Weekend guide: Other things to do this weekend (May 21-22)

SUPER JAPAN MATSURI. Head on down to Esplanade — Theatres on the Bay this weekend for a fun day filled with all everything Japanese. Play games and indulge in Japanese traditional food like takoyaki and okonomiyaki. Today is Cosplay Night so come dressed up while tomorrow is Family Night—and you will receive a game coupon in exchange. Admission is free. Details at https://www.esplanade.com/festivals-and-series/super-japan-japanese-festival-of-arts/2016

MUSIC OF STUDIO GHIBLI. Here’s something for lovers of Japanese animation powerhouse Studio Ghibli. There’s also a special performance of music from the movies of Studio Ghibli by The Arpeggione Quartet at the Esplanade Concourse tomorrow at 7.15pm, 8.15pm and 9.15pm. Don’t miss it.

IF WE DREAM TOO LONG — AN INTERACTIVE DINING EXPERIENCE. Held by ANDSOFORTH, this is an interactive dining theatre experience based on Goh Poh Seng’s novel in the late 1960s. Follow the protagonist, Kwang Meng through a series of ‘rooms’ and be invited to a different experience at each location — the paradise bar, beach bar or at his shared home. You’ll find yourself transported into a story of love, loss and joy. Until May 29. Tickets and more information can be found on http://www.andsoforth.com.sg/

FIND YOUR ECO-STYLE. Raise environmental awareness while shopping at One Raffles Place, holding its first ever Great Green Sale. From May 23 to July 3, be treated to events such as Eco Fashion Pop-up Exhibition, Live cardboard sculpting by Bartholomew and get a first hands-on experience on it. Spend up to $280 and bring out the artist in you whether it’s for a Terrarium Workshop or a T-shirt Scarf Workshop. For details, log on to http://www.onerafflesplace.com.sg/shopping

WOMEN: NEW PORTRAITS. Still ongoing is this exhibition by famed photographer Annie Leibovitz. WOMEN: New Portraits features work from her original series of photographs from 1999, as well as other works taken since. Admission to the exhibition is free. Until May 22 at Tanjong Pagar Railway Station.

REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE AIR FORCE (RSAF) OPEN HOUSE 2016. Get ready to see more action in the skies this weekend as RSAF is having an Open House at Paya Lebar Air Base. The theme this year is Defending Our Skies, and the public can check out activities such as aerial and static displays of RSAF’s aircraft and weapon systems, a demonstration of aircraft arming, simulators, and aviation-related games. On today and tomorrow, from 9am to 6pm. Admission is free, but public parking will not be available at Paya Lebar Air Base. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/TheRSAF.

ROMEO & JULIET. It’s the last chance to catch the world’s greatest love story under the stars this weekend at Fort Canning Park as part of the popular Shakespeare in the Park series presented by Singapore Repertory Theatre. This time around, Thomas Pang (Tribes) and Cheryl Tan (Beauty World) play the star-crossed lovers. Until Sunday. Tickets from S$58 from SISTIC.

EUROPEAN UNION FILM FESTIVAL (EUFF). Movie fiends might want to see the last films from this year’s edition of the EUFF that ends tomorrow at Golden Village Suntec City. Among the line-up to catch this weekend are Lithuanian drama Santa, a feel-good film on a miracle of meeting Santa and Swedish movie Hotel about a mother whose life changes when she questions her existence and checking into hotels. Tickets available at http://www.euff.sg/schedule/.

OPEN DECK BY DECK. Deck presents to you their first container art market place. Artists and designers and crafters alike can rejoice at 120A Prinsep Street today and tomorrow and shop to their heart’s desire. From a selection of handmade accessories to prints and crafts that are all made with love, it will definitely be a worthwhile trip. Admission is free. Deck is located at 120A Prinsep Street.

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FAMILIES FOR LIFE CELEBRATION. Families listen up — Head on over to the Civic District next Sunday (May 29) at 7:30am to 10pm as Families for Life Council will be holding their first in over a year series of picnics with celebrations. Together with Car-Free Sunday SG, be it families and their extended family members, all is welcome. It will truly be a day spent on bonding and having quality time together. Stand a chance to win dining vouchers of up to $500 when you bring your biggest family contingent to the event. Registration is free. It will entitle you to a goody bag (per family) and “sure-win” lucky dip. More information can be found at http://www.familiesforlife.sg/.

DBS MARINA REGATTA. Singapore’s largest water sports fest by the bay returns once again with newer and bolder experiences. Catch the live action between the region’s top dragon boating teams as they battle it out. Featuring as a big comeback is the urban pop-up beach with its inflatable water slide that is over five storeys tall. The festival will also include local designers with their artisanal and unique crafts that will not disappoint you. Stop by the food village Chow House for mouth-watering delights. This festival will last over two weekends. Until June 5. Admission is free.

ZOUK 25TH ANNIVERSARY. Get ready to party and dance all night on May 28 as Zouk reaches their Silver Jubilee to commemorate 25 years of them delivering top-grade music. There will be Zouk Allstars, your favorite past and present resident DJs like CyberJapan Dancers, Shigga Shay and Maniam. Presented to you by Phuture and Velvet Underground Dance, look back and reminisce as you go down a journey of the unforgettable parties held throughout these 25 years. It is going to be a night to remember. Ticket starts from $28.

SENTOSA FUN FEST. Get treated to the element of FUN at Sentosa when you head on down to their Mega Beach Festival. From water based adventures and Kids-friendly inflatable maze to relishing your afternoon with sumptuous food, there’s something to do for everyone. Highlights include a giant water slide and photo points. The Festival will run until June 5 at Palawan Beach. Tickets and more information can be found at http://www.sentosa.com.sg/