FILMS
Lady Bird (2017)
Greta Gerwig reveals herself to be a bold new cinematic voice with her directorial debut, excavating humour and pathos in the turbulent bond between a mother and her teenage daughter. The screening is followed by a short dialogue with Singaporean female directors Eva Tang and Wee Li Lin, which will be moderated by film-maker Judith Tong.
WHERE: GV Suntec City, 03-373 Suntec City Mall, 3 Temasek Boulevard MRT: Promenade/ Esplanade WHEN: Tomorrow, 1pm ADMISSION: Singapore Film Society membership, from $18 a month TEL: 9017-0160 INFO: E-mail info@singaporefilmsociety.com
Let It Go! (An Anti-Vday Variety Show)
After having conquered the Internet through their YouTube Channel, the folks at Ministry of Funny are bringing their comedy to the audience.
WHERE: The Projector, Level 5 Golden Mile Tower, 6001 Beach Road MRT: Nicoll Highway WHEN: Wed, 9pm (Blue Room) ADMISSION: $15 INFO: theprojector.sg
NATURE
Free Entry To National Orchid Garden
Students, Singaporeans, permanent residents and work-permit holders enjoy free admission to the orchid garden during the festive period.
WHERE: National Orchid Garden, Singapore Botanic Gardens MRT: Botanic Gardens WHEN: Tomorrow - Feb 18, 8.30am - 7pm (last entry 6pm) ADMISSION: Free INFO: E-mail benjamin_aw@nparks.gov.sg
Family Yoga In The Park
Enjoy the morning sun at this family yoga session in the park. Participation is free with no registration required.
WHERE: Tecoma Green at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park, 1384 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1 MRT: Ang Mo Kio/Bishan WHEN: Sun, 8 - 9am ADMISSION: Free INFO: www.nparks.gov.sg
Istana Nature Guided Walk
This event is part of the Istana's Chinese New Year Open House. Join the guided walk to learn about the flora and fauna in the Istana grounds.
WHERE: The Istana, Orchard Road MRT: Dhoby Ghaut WHEN: Feb 17, 10am - 4pm ADMISSION: Child from three years old: $2; Singaporeans/ permanent residents (from 13 years old): $4/$12 for family of four ($10/$30 foreigners) INFO: www.nparks.gov.sg
CONTEST
HDB Heartlands Photography Competition
Submit photos that capture heart-warming stories of community ties in the heartland to win prizes worth up to $500 (Instagram category) and $2,500 (open category). Photos should reflect this year's theme, Celebrating Life In The Heartlands. Winning photos will be exhibited during HDB Community Week in May.
WHERE: HDB heartland WHEN: Closing date: March 31 ADMISSION: Free INFO: Go to hdb.gov.sg/lifephoto competition; For the open category: e-mail photos to HDBphotoentry@snwevents.com.sg with a caption (fewer than 40 words), your full name, contact details & postal code; for the Instagram category: post photos, tag account @LIFEPhotoComp and hashtag #LIFEPhotoComp2018
PETS
SOSD Shelter Tour
SOSD (Save Our Street Dogs) is conducting shelter tours for potential adopters, donors and those keen to learn about the organisation. Registration is required.
WHERE: SOSD Rehabilitation Centre, Unit 13/14 Swift Singapore Block C, 22 Pasir Ris Farmway 2 MRT: Pasir Ris WHEN: Sun, noon - 1pm ADMISSION: Free, register at sosd.org.sg TEL: 8237-3742 INFO: sosd.org.sg
Stretch And Scratch - Yoga With Dog
Enjoy a morning yoga session, organised in collaboration with ActiveSG, with your dog in this event that is part of Spring Surprise, which offers festive fun for the young and old.
WHERE: Supertree Grove, Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Drive MRT: Bayfront WHEN: Feb 18, 8 - 9am ADMISSION: Free, registration required at tinyurl.com/ dogyoga18feb; admission charge to Flower Dome applies INFO: gardensbythebay.com.sg/springsurprise
Singapore Pet Expo
This annual three-day consumer trade show will feature animals such as dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, hamsters, chinchillas and guinea pigs, as well as pet products and services. There will also be educational workshops, contests and competitions.
WHERE: Hall 7 Singapore Expo, 1 Expo Drive MRT: Expo WHEN: April 6 - 8, 11am - 8pm ADMISSION: $5 ($12 for three-day pass) TEL: 6389-6633 INFO: E-mail hello@petexposg.com or go to www.petexposg.com
KIDS
KidsFest 2018: Dinosaur Zoo
Featured in this performance are prehistoric creatures, from baby dinosaurs to some of the largest carnivores and herbivores that have ever walked the planet. WHERE: Victoria Theatre, 11 Empress Place MRT: Raffles Place WHEN: Today, 5 & 7.15pm; tomorrow, 10am & noon; & Sun, 3 & 5pm ADMISSION: $42 - $62 TEL: 6348-5555 INFO: sistic.com.sg
OTHERS
Clapps Music Conference
Clapps is intended for composers, lyricists, arrangers, producers and performers of Singapore. Organised by the Musicians Guild of Singapore, the two-day conference focuses on all aspects in the creation of local music. The line-up of artists includes Rahimah Rahim, Dr Edmund Lam (Composers and Authors Society of Singapore), George Leong, Bang Wenfu and Mohamad Rasull.
WHERE: SIA Theatre, Lasalle College of the Arts, 1 McNally Street MRT: Rochor WHEN: Today & tomorrow, 10am - 7pm ADMISSION: From $15 INFO: musicians.sg
SG Farmers' Market
More than 25 Singapore farmers will come together at the Singapore Turf Club this weekend for a special Chinese New Year edition of the SG Farmers' Market, organised by the Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore and the Singapore Agro-Food Enterprises Federation.
WHERE: Carpark B, Singapore Turf Club (Kranji), 1 Turf Club Avenue MRT: Kranji WHEN: Tomorrow & Sun, 9am - 3pm ADMISSION: Free INFO: ava.gov.sg
SIM International Academy Open House
Activities include an information session for parents, chats with staff and students, and tours of the campus and boarding facilities.
WHERE: Level 2 Block B, SIM HQ, 461 Clementi Road MRT: King Albert Park/Clementi WHEN: March 3, 10am - 4pm ADMISSION: Free, register at simacademy.edu.sg TEL: 6248-0408 INFO: E-mail academy@sim.edu.sg
SUTD Open House
Find out about admissions, scholarships, financial aid and special programmes, and go on campus tours atthe Singapore University of Technology and Design's (SUTD) open house.
WHERE: 8 Somapah Road MRT: Upper Changi/Expo WHEN: March 3 & 4, 10am - 6pm ADMISSION: Free, register at openhouse.sutd.edu.sg TEL: 6303-6600 INFO: E-mail enquiry@sutd.edu.sg
If Food Be The Love Of Words
What happens when Singapore writers curate a three-course dining experience that best evokes their writing? SingLit presents an evening of irreverent fun with a pop-up literary-themed dining experience.
WHERE: 10 Square @ Orchard Central (Auditorium), 10-01 Orchard Central, 181 Orchard Road MRT: Somerset WHEN: March 9, 7.30pm ADMISSION/INFO: $30 (includes $10 #BuySingLit voucher) from tinyurl.com/y7a4rez7 TEL: 6835-8174
Singapore Cancer Society Relay For Life
In its second year, the Singapore Cancer Society Relay for Life celebrates cancer survivors and carers, lets everyone remember loved ones lost to the disease and raises awareness and funds. The guest of honour is President Halimah Yacob.
WHERE: National Stadium, Singapore Sports Hub, 1 Stadium Drive MRT: Stadium WHEN: March 10 & 11, 6pm - 9am ADMISSION: Free INFO: singaporecancersociety.org.sg/relay
LAST CALL
Julie Byrne Asia Tour
Singer-songwriter Julie Byrne's Asia tour takes her to Beijing, Shanghai, Macau and Singapore before going on to Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok. It will feature songs from her latest album, Not Even Happiness, and her first one, Rooms With Walls And Windows.
WHERE: Decline, 02-04 Yu Li Industrial Building, 37 Lorong 23 Geylang MRT: Aljunied WHEN: Today, 7.30pm ADMISSION: $20 - $30 from ticketflap.com/julie-byrne INFO: singaporegigs.com/gigs/8412
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