Wanna be part of the National Day celebrations while avoiding the heat, sun, and crowds? If camping out for fireworks is not your vibe, we’ve got a list of underappreciated, underrated, and super local things to do that we think you’ll dig. Gojek there!
Image from: Asian Film Archive
watch Singaporean short films
When: 2—17 Aug
Where: Oldham Theatre
Watch something local, like Singapore Shorts presented by Asian Film Archive. The screenings showcase the best of Singaporean indie filmmaking from over 120 open call submissions. Reserve your seats here!
Image from: Wild Rice
or watch a local play
When: 6–25 Aug
Where: Funan
If short films aren’t your thing, maybe theater shows are. The very-apt-for-occasion “Don’t call him Mr Mari-Kita” by Wild Rice is a moving tribute to perhaps the most iconic composer in Singapore – Zubir Said. Get your tix here!
Image from: Knuckles and Notch
buy art from a local artist
When: 8 – 24 Aug, closed on Mondays
Where: 261 Waterloo St, #02-25
Curated by risograph studio Knuckles and Notch, the group art exhibition, “Semalam Berlalu, Esok Menanti: A New Yesterday,” honors Singapore’s iconic and (sometimes forgotten) cultural heritage. Buy a piece of your childhood or imagined future in the form of vibrant risograph prints from artists like deniseardenise, Wolfsloth, Grace Hong, and more.
Image from: Open Door Store
or accessories with a local flair
Where: 80 Playfair Road, #01-16
If you prefer to wear your art on your sleeve, head to the Kapo Factory Building. There, you'll find graphic T-shirts, zines, and knick-knacks lovingly curated by the owners of Open Door Store. Designed by local creatives, you won’t be able to find any of these unique pieces in any ‘ol tourist trap.
Image from: Blush
go to a local gig
When: 2 Aug
Where: Phil’s Studio
X My Heart features a line-up of established and up-and-coming indie bands so you get to enjoy a 4-for-1 experience. Sing along to the dreamy Pleasantry, gaze at your shoes while shoegaze superband Blush takes the stage, bask in the raucous energy of Carpet Golf, and go wild in the moshpit as melodic emo group leavealive goes on.
Buy tickets here.
Image from: New Mongrels
or go to another local gig
When: 3 Aug
Where: Centre 42
Already got plans on 2 Aug? You’re in luck ‘cuz A Stone’s Throw 2 is happening on 3 Aug. The show is put together by New Mongrels, a music imprint with a huge focus on community building in the music scene. Their line-up features Krunkle, Curb, Feels Like You, Fickle, leavealive (again), along with Indonesian band Ministry Of rounding up the night. Get ready to mosh here.
Images from: Gayatri Restaurant, HJH Mainmunah, New Station Snack Bar, Yakun
Gayatri Restaurant
Where: 122 Race Course Rd, #01-01
HJH Maimunah
Where: 11 Jln Pisang
New Station Snack Bar
Where: Far East Plaza, #05-95
Yakun
Where: Multiple locations
Get your grub on. We love the tandoori chicken with briyani rice (that comes with unlimited vegetables and raita) from Gayatri Restaurant. Basically every dish at HJH Maimunah, (but particularly the sotong hitam) and of course the Signature Salted Egg Pork with Rice set from New Station Snack Bar. Also, you can’t go wrong with good ‘ol Yakun.
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