Buy any of 45 photographs of Vietnamese children and the proceeds will go to the development of the Saigon Children's Charity Vocational Training School and The Business Times Budding Artists Fund. Snapped by young photographers from the vocational training school, they provide fascinating insights into the lives of the children.

Where: The Arts House, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane, MRT: Raffles Place, When: Fri - Aug 27: 10am - 10pm Admission: Free, Tel: 6339-9110

Art

FAIRYTALE

You can walk into a story book at the Arts House. Six artists will magically transform its Gallery into a storybook to display the storybook qualities of everyday life. The exhibition, which features miniature sculptures, mixed media collages and photographs, is presented by Andrea Emmanuel, a Singapore artist.

Where: The Arts House, Gallery, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane, MRT: Raffles Place, When: Today ) - next Mon : 10am - 7pm, Admission: Free, Tel: 6332-6919 or visit www.oncewewerefairies.com

CONTEMPORARILY GREEN

Go green. Chinese contemporary artist Ren Jianhui colours his portraits in different shades of green to celebrate the diversity of mankind.

Where: The Art Loft, Volvo Showroom, 249 Alexandra Road, MRT: Buona Vista, When: Till Aug 31: 10am - 9pm daily, Admission: Free, Tel: 9117-8987

Charity

ADOPTION DRIVE (HOMELESS DOG DAY)

A large number of abandoned canines await new owners at this Adoption Drive by the Action For Singapore Dogs Society.

Where: Little Paws, 201 Kurau Court, 01-03 Telok Kurau Road, MRT: Eunos, When: Sat & Sun : 11am - 7pm, Admission: Free, Tel: 6345-1233, Info: pay $220 for vaccination, microchipping, sterilisation and checkup for a female dog or $200 for a male dog

Getai

HUNGRY GHOST FESTIVAL

The heartland goes glitzy in the seventh Chinese month with song, dance and flashy style.

Where: Block 1 Tanjong Rhu, Block 372 Bukit Batok Street 31, Block 35 Chai Chee Avenue, Northlink Building, Block 216 Choa Chu Kang Central, Block 9002 Tampines Street 93, Block 110 Bukit Teresa Road, Block 445 Clementi Avenue 3, When: 7.30 - 10.30pm

Gig

CHROMATIC INDULGENCE

Listen to renditions of the lively Concerto For Harmonica, the jazzy Summertime and passionate Libertango at this harmonica recital by Tan Aik Hong, a National University of Singapore Harmonica Orchestra alumni talent. He is accompanied by members of the NUS Harmonica Orchestra, the NUS Choir soprano Lim Yan Ting and the NUS Symphony Orchestra cellist Andrew Chan.

Where: University Cultural Centre, Kent Ridge Crescent, National University of Singapore, MRT: Clementi When: Today : 8pm Admission: Free, Tel: 6516-2492

THE PHILHARMONIC WINDS GOES POP

Multi-talented singer-actor-comedian Sebastian Tan of Miss Saigon and Broadway Beng fame, joins The Philharmonic Winds to belt out English and Mandarin songs at this pop concert. The wind orchestra will perform tunes such as Sweet Child of Mine, I Believe as well as memorable xinyao tunes.

Where: Esplanade Concert Hall, MRT: City Hall, When: Sun : 7.30pm, Admission: $16 - $28, Tel: 6348-5555

Roadshow

GERD DAY ROADSHOW

Have you experienced heartburn, acid reflux or chest pains before? It could be the symptoms of Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), a common disorder. Drop by this first-ever GERD roadshow to find out why stressed city dwellers might be at risk and find out how to live a GERD-free life. Organised by the National Foundation of Digestive Diseases (NFDD).

Where: Chevron House, Stage Area, 30 Raffles Place, MRT: Raffles Place, When: Today : 11.30am - 2.30pm, Admission; Free, Tel: 6825-8060/8036

Show

MAPPING INVISIBLE CITIES

View Asian cities such as Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Jakarta, Bangkok and Hanoi, through the lenses of well-known German photographer Peter Bialobrzeski and 26 of his Asian counterparts who participated in his workshops in these cities. On display are 63 works.

Where: Goethe-Institut, Art Gallery, Winsland House II, 05-01, 163 Penang Road, MRT: Dhoby Ghaut, When: Today - Sept 26: 9am - 6.30pm (Mon - Fri), 9am - 6pm (Sat), Admission: Free, Tel: 6735-4555 or visit www.goethe.de/singapore

Theatre

APOCALYPSE: LIVE!

It's 2058 and this city state reels from a mysterious rain of fire which leaves nearly everyone destroyed. Catch this production to find out whether Singapore can be reborn. Part of the OCBC Singapore Theatre Festival 2008 by Wild Rice.

Where: Drama Centre Theatre, National Library Building Victoria Street, MRT: City Hall/Bugis, When: Today - Sun : 3 & 8pm, Admission: $38- $53, Tel: 6348-5555

OWN TIME OWN TARGET

It's Army Daze once more. Find out why do Singaporeans hate national service, love it, fear it and ultimately, cannot live without it at the world premiere of two comedies and a musical about national service. Radio Silence by Laremy Lee is about an NSF officer and his driver who are lost in the jungle while Full Tank is about a sergeant and his crew who hijack a tank and go on a joyride through Singapore streets. Botak Boys, a musical by Julian Wong, is about the heartache, bravery and rude shocks encountered by a Singaporean and his buddies.

Where: Esplanade Theatre Studio, MRT: City Hall, Today - Fri : 8pm, Sat & Sun : 2 & 8pm, Admission: $33 (free seating), Tel: 6348-5555

TO KILL A MOCKING BIRD

Based on Harper Lee's classic novel, this play is about a rape case involving a young white woman and a black man. The cast includes Yeo Yann Yann, an ST Life! Theatre Award winner for Best Actress, Gerald Chew and Claude Girardi.

Where: Jubilee Hall, Raffles Hotel, 1 Beach Road MRT: City Hall, When: Till Sat : 8pm, also 2pm on Sat , Admission: $41 - $45, Tel: 6348-5555

APPLES AND LADDERS BY LEMONY S, AUSTRALIA

This haunting puppet piece is aimed at inspiring young adults and developing their respect for diversity. It portrays two elderly neighbours living beside each other with an apple tree between their houses, but a gulf of apathy and isolation separates them.

Where: Act 3 Theatre, 126 Cairnhill Arts Centre, 126 Cairnhill Road MRT: Newton, When: Tomorrow - Fri & Aug 25 - 28: 3pm, Sat : 11am, Sun (: 4pm, Admission: $28, Tel: 6348-5555 or call 6735-9986 (Act 3 International for workshops), Info: teens can attend special workshops with the artistes to pick up skills to further their interest in the arts

GORILLA THEATRE

Go bananas. This no-holds-barred improvisational theatre by The Loose Moose Theatre Company of Canada is created by members of the audience taking turns to direct scenes. Jointhe mayhem as 'directors' and 'actors' strut their stuff by singing, dancing and miming to create improvised scenes. This inaugural Theatre For Teens presented by Act 3 International is meant for those aged 10 to 16.

Where: Alliance Francaise Theatre, 1 Sarkies Road, MRT: Newton, When: Tomorrow , Fri ), next Mon - Aug 28: 3pm, Sat : 4pm, Sun : 11am, Admission: $28, Tel: 6348-5555 (tickets) or call 6735-9986 (Act 3 International for workshops), Info: teens can attend special workshops with the artistes to pick up skills to further their interest in the arts

THE WRITE STUFF

Children will be inspired at this production, which features crazy characters and madcap adventures. Written by children, the 12 stories include imaginative tales about aliens taking over a local school and a journey back in time to meet William Shakespeare. Recommended for children aged seven years and above, it's presented by The Little Company, a division of the Singapore Repertory Theatre, with Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) Foundation as the presenting sponsor.

Where: DBS Arts Centre, 20 Merbau Road, MRT: Clarke Quay, When: Till Aug 30: various times, Admission: $21 - $28, Info: call 6345-8888

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