Singapore - Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day at Hard Rock Cafe Sentosa, or pick up pro tips at talks and new skills at workshops.
FOOD & DRINK
Saint Patrick's Week at Hard Rock Cafe Sentosa
Order the Saint Patrick's exclusive, Guinness Bacon Cheeseburger ($29.95) - topped with Jameson bacon jam and Guinness cheese sauce - and enjoy a complimentary pint of Guinness.
WHERE: Hard Rock Cafe Sentosa, 8 Sentosa Gateway
MRT: HarbourFront
WHEN: March 11 to 17, 11.30am to 9.30pm
INFO: Facebook
EXHIBITIONS
Particle Poetry: teamLab at Gajah Gallery
This is a showcase of six digital artworks by Tokyo art collective teamLab, who describes themselves as "ultra technologists". The works, presented in collaboration with Ikkan Art International, span from 2012 to 2018.
WHERE: Gajah Gallery 03-04, 9 Keppel Road
MRT: Tanjong Pagar, HarbourFront
WHEN: Feb 26 to March 21, 11am to 7pm (weekdays), noon to 6pm (weekends)
ADMISSION: Free
INFO: Website
In-Process
Organised by Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts' 3D Design Programme, this group exhibition spotlights the processes behind the works by 27 students. The collection comprises drawings, handmade models and presentation boards.
WHERE: Nafa Campus 1, The Ngee Ann Kongsi Gallery 2, 80 Bencoolen Street
MRT: Bencoolen
WHEN: March 4 to 16, 11am to 7pm (closedon Mondays)
ADMISSION: Free
INFO: Website
TALKS
How to Fall in Love with Classics: Natsume Soseki's I Am A Cat
The 1906 novel is written from the perspective of a pompous cat belonging to an English teacher in Tokyo. It explores a modernising society where traditional Japanese ways and Western culture were colliding. Poet and literary critic Gwee Li Sui will look at the satire in the context of a world history of animal fables.
WHERE: Zoom
WHEN: March 25, 7.30 to 8.30pm
ADMISSION: Free with registration
INFO: Website
ciNE65 2021: In Conversation: Film Collaborations
Award-winning industry professionals Yeo Siew Hua and Fran Borgia will share what makes their working relationship with their team tick and the importance of good collaborators. ciNE65, now in its sixth edition, offers professional workshops and seminars to help young filmmakers develop their skills.
WHERE: Online
WHEN: March 10, 7.30pm
ADMISSION: Free
INFO: Facebook
ciNE65 2021: Low Budget Filmmaking
Learn from three experienced filmmakers - Daniel Hui, Tan Siyou and Nelson Yeo - how to make a short film without breaking the bank.
WHERE: Online
WHEN: March 3, 7.30 to 9pm
ADMISSION: Free
INFO: Facebook
Yale-NUS College President's Speaker Series: An Evening with George Yeo
The webinar will touch on globalisation, the possibilities for international cooperation and potential futures for contemporary societies. Former foreign affairs minister George Yeo is the senior adviser to Kuok Group and Kerry Logistics Network.
WHERE: Zoom
WHEN: March 10, 7pm
ADMISSION: Free with registration
INFO: Website
CLASSES
Mindfulness Foundation
The course, developed by Dr Jon Kabat Zinn from the Center for Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, is based on the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction programme. Over four sessions, participants will learn techniques to relieve stress and anxiety.
WHERE: Awareness Hub, 03-39 Bras Basah Complex, Blk 231 Bain Street
MRT: City Hall, Bugis, Bras Basah
WHEN: March 5 to 26, 7.30 to 9.30pm
ADMISSION: $160 a person (four sessions)
INFO: Website
CHARITY
SHE IS MORE Online Auction
Bid for items ranging from travel packages to designer goods in this auction organised by IIX Foundation to celebrate International Women's Day. Proceeds go towards IIX's work in empowering underserved women and supporting beneficiary programmes.
WHERE: Online
WHEN: Feb 26 to March 8
ADMISSION: Free
INFO: Website
HOW TO GET YOUR EVENT LISTED
The listings appear online at The Straits Times (click on Life). We will only accept listings submitted online. Go to str.sg/happen at least two weeks ahead. Required information includes the name of the event, organiser, venue, date and time, ticket prices and nearest MRT station, as well as your name, address and contact number. We reserve the right to edit or reject items.
