JOHANNE CORNO AND ALI ESMAEILIPOUR

This Opera Gallery exhibition profiles Canadian Johanne Corno and Iranian Ali Esmaeilipour who are famed for striking and powerful renditions.

Where: Robertson Walk, 01-20, 11 Unity Street MRT: Clarke Quay When: Today - April 5, 10.30am - 7.30pm Admission: Free Tel: 6735-2618

LONG TEA BREAK

The dream-like paintings of Singapore-based Jordanian artist Rasha Eleyan are inspired by pop art with a dose of symbolism.

Where: Forth Gallery, 69A Pagoda Street, Level 2

MRT: Chinatown When: Today, 7 - 9pm, tomorrow - April 29, noon - 7pm (Mon - Sat), noon - 5pm (Sun), closed on public holidays Admission: Free Tel: 6222-7809

LARASATI AUCTION

This fine art auction by Larasati Auctioneers features works by artists such as Lee Yong Deok (South Korea) and Hendra Gunawan (Indonesia).

Where: HT Contemporary Space, Tanjong Pagar Distripark, Level 2, 39 Keppel Road MRT: HarbourFront When: Today, 11am - 8pm (viewing artworks), tomorrow & Sun, 1pm (auction) Admission: Free Tel: 6737-2130

PRECIOUS THINGS

An exhibition of intricate works of pottery, ceramics and jewellery by local potters Chua Soo Kim and Nelson Lim, sculptor Steven Hwang and Singapore-based jewellery artist Carree L. Syrek.

Where: CharKOL Gallery, Mandai Orchid Garden

MRT: Yishun/Choa Chu Kang When: Till tomorrow,

8.30am - 6.30pm (today), till 10.30pm (tomorrow) Admission: Free Tel: 6363-3731

SANDI DUSSAULT'S EXHIBITION

This French artist shows her fascination with the wanderings of the heart in oils and acrylics.

Where: Volvo Art Loft, SM Motors, 249 Alexandra Road MRT: Redhill/Queenstown When: Till tomorrow,

8.30am - 7pm (today), 8.30am - 6pm (tomorrow) Admission: Free Tel: 6473-1488

FALLING SHORT OF KNOWING

The works of Irish artist Norman Mooney explore the relationship between the inner form and the outer world while American artist Ron Ortner focuses on the marriage of opposites.

Where: Collectors Contemporary, Petro Centre, 01-03,

5 Jalan Kilang Barat MRT: Redhill When: Till next Thu, 11am - 7pm (Tue - Sat), closed on Sun & Mon

Admission: Free Tel: 6878-0103

SCENT AWAY

The mixed media and sculptural artworks by Australian artist B. Jane Cowie address the temporal nature of existence.

Where: Fost Gallery, 65 Kim Yam Road MRT: Clarke Quay When: Till March 28, noon - 7pm (Tue - Sat), by appointment on Sun & Mon Admission: Free

Tel: 6836-2661 Info: E-mail info@fostgallery.com

AWAKENING

This exhibition by young Laotian artists captures changes in their country's contemporary art.

Where: Enterprise One, 03-19, 1 Kaki Bukit Road 1

MRT: Aljunied When: Till March 28, 11am - 7pm

(Tue - Sun), closed on Mon Admission: Free

Tel: 6841-4646

CITY OF GHOSTS

Thai artist Nipan Oranniwesna explores the fragility of contemporary societies in the age of globalisation.

Where: Osage Singapore, 01-12, 11B Mount Sophia

MRT: Dhoby Ghaut When: Till March 29, 10am - 7pm

(Tue - Sun), closed on Mon Admission: Free

Tel: 6337-9909 Info: www.osagegallery.com

WATER & ZEBRAS & HORSES

Swedish artist Bertil Petersson showcases abstract paintings inspired by water as well as zebra paintings, while sculptor Johannes Nielsen depicts horses and human figures in bronze.

Where: Eight Art Gallery, 01-03B, 7 Mount Sophia,

MRT: Dhoby Ghaut When: Till March 31, 11am - 6pm

(Tue - Sat), closed on Sun & Mon Admission: Free

Tel: 6338-0228 Info: www.eightartgallery.com

YAN YA YA

This female Chinese artist is captivated by the joy of Uighur children in China's Xinjiang province.

Where: Connoisseur Art Gallery, Raffles Hotel Shopping Arcade, 02-23, 328 North Bridge Road MRT: City Hall When: Till March 31, 10.30am - 7pm (Mon - Sat), by appointment on Sun Admission: Free Tel: 6837-0320 Info: www.connoisseur-art.com

BREAKTHROUGH ART EXHIBITION

Creation is the theme of the paintings, drawings and mixed media by 15 Singapore artists.

Where: Fill-Your-Walls Gallery, 04-02, 21 Tanjong Pagar Road MRT: Tanjong Pagar When: Till March 31,

10am - 10pm daily, closed on Wed Admission: Free

Tel: 6222-1667

TRANSIENT LINES

The works of Indian-born artist Sohan Qadri display a tranquil co-existence of binary opposites - male and female, physical and spiritual.

Where: Indigo Blue Art, 33 Neil Road MRT: Tanjong Pagar When: Till March 31, 11am - 5pm (Mon - Fri), by appointment on Sat and closed on Sun Admission: Free Tel: 6372-1719 Info: www.indigoblueart.com

VISIONS

A showcase of African modern primitive paintings by Morocco-born artists Ali Maimoun and Said Ouarzazu. Part of Francophonie Festival 2009.

Where: SG Private Banking Gallery, Alliance Francaise, 1 Sarkies Road MRT: Newton When: Till March 31, 11am - 7pm (Mon - Fri), 11am - 5pm (Sat), closed on Sun Admission: Free Tel: 6737-8422 Info: www.AFexhibitions@alliancefrancaise.org.sg

THE SOLO EXHIBITION OF YE JIAN QING

China's landscapes and cityscapes are depicted in an almost dreamlike manner.

Where: iPreciation, The Fullerton Hotel, 01-08,

1 Fullerton Square MRT: Raffles Place When: Till April 2, 10am - 7pm (Mon - Fri), 11am - 3pm (Sat), by appointment on Sun Admission: Free Tel: 6339-0678

Info: www.ipreciation.com

DESTINAZIONE - OZ LAND

The landscapes of Australia and the mix of indigenous, European and Asian cultures inspired the works of six Australian artists.

Where: Momentous Arts, 20 Lorong Telok, Level 2, behind Boat Quay MRT: Raffles Place When: Till April 2,

11am - 7pm (Mon - Fri), noon - 6pm (Sat), by appointment on Sun Admission: Free Tel: 6535-3961

TURN THE TABLES

Ronaldo Ruiz, an award-winning Filipino artist, unites performance and visual art

Where: Artesan Gallery + Studio, 02-01, 793 Bukit Timah Road MRT: Newton When: Till April 7, 11am - 6pm (Mon - Sat), closed on Sun Admission: Free Tel: 6469-7818 Info: www.theartesan.com

BATMAN FOREVER

Indonesian artist Ketut Teja Astawa focuses on Batman as the central figure of his canvas.

Where: Sunjin Galleries, Workloft @ Chip Bee, 03-62,

43 Jalan Merah Saga, Holland Village MRT: Buona Vista When: Till April 9, 11am - 7pm (Tue - Fri), 11am - 6pm (Sat), 1 - 6pm (Sun), closed on Mon Admission: Free Tel: 6738-2317

THE NAKED TRUTH

Young artists from Singapore, South Korea, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan portray the nude form in paintings, photographs and sculptures.

Where: Art Seasons Singapore, Eunos Technolink, 02-11/12, 7 Kaki Bukit Road 1 MRT: Eunos When: Till April 5, 11am - 7pm (Tue - Sun), closed on Mon Admission: Free Tel: 6741-6366 Info: www.artseasonsgallery.com

EXPRESSIONS OF LOVE

Local artist Wang Huixia and Chinese artist Yang Hongho depict the beauty of love in their paintings.

Where: Pan Pacific Singapore, Public Art Space, Level 2, 7 Raffles Boulevard MRT: City Hall When: Till April 14, 24 hours Admission: Free Tel: 6721-8888

QUINTESSENTIAL NANYANG ART EXHIBITION

Admire more than 50 works by Lim Hak Tai, the China-born founding principal of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (Nafa), which include ink works on bamboo, birds and flowers.

Where: Lim Hak Tai Gallery, Nafa, Campus 1, 80 Bencoolen Street MRT: Bugis When: Till April 30, 11am - 7pm Info: E-mail artgalleries@nafa.edu.sg

Book

CAREER GUIDE 2009

Get a copy of the latest Cats Recruit Career Guide which is packed with information, including salary benchmarks, job profiles and tips from experts. A collaboration between the Ministry of Education and Singapore Press Holdings.

Info: Available at major bookstores and newsstands at $6.80 a copy Tel: 6319-5917

SINGAPORE BOOK CLUB

Join authors James Toh, Yeo Wei Wei and guest speaker Felix Cheong as they discuss 12 Storeys and 4:30 at this bimonthly meeting.

Where: The Arts House, Earshot Cafe, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place

When: Today, 7pm Admission: Free Tel: 6848-8290 Info: E-mail info@bookcouncil.sg

Charity

SHOP@REDCROSS + BAZAAR

Shop for new and used goods such as apparel, footwear and household items and all proceeds will support the humanitarian work of the Singapore Red Cross.

Where: 62 Jalan Khairuddin, off Opera Estate MRT: Bedok When: Sun, 10am - 3pm Admission: Free Tel: 6336-0269 Info: www.redcross.org.sg/shopredcross-4.phtml

SPREAD A TALE

Donate your children's books and you will receive a $10 gift voucher from Bookaburra for every five books donated.

Where: Forum The Shopping Mall, Basement 1, Atrium, Orchard Road MRT: Orchard When: Till Sun, 10am - 10pm Tel: 6732-2469/79 Info: The books should be in good condition and in English

SAVH DONATION DRAW 2009

Volunteer to sell donation draw tickets for the Singapore Association for the Visually Handicapped (SAVH), which runs the Low Vision Clinic and Vision Rehabilitation Programme.

Info: www.savh.org.sg

Choir

SINGAPORE SINGS! COMMUNITY CHOIR

Join the choir and learn to sing folk and pop songs from around the world.

Where: Red Sea Gallery, Dempsey Hill, off Napier Road MRT: Orchard When: 7.30 - 9pm every Wed Admission: $270 a term Tel: 9239-0183 Info: www.singaporesing.com.sg

Gig

A MUI LIVE!

Hong Kong's leading stage actress Alice Lau will enact the life story of Cantopop queen Anita Mui and perform more than 30 of her hits. In Cantonese with Chinese subtitles.

Where: Drama Centre Theatre, National Library Building, Victoria Street MRT: Bugis/City Hall When: Today & tomorrow, 8pm, Sun, 5pm Admission: $41 - $61 Tel: 6348-5555

ARTS FOR ALL: COMMUNITY SING-ALONG

Enjoy evergreen Chinese songs and those written by Singapore composers at this performance featuring guest artists Cuixia and Hong Shaoxuan. By TCR Music Station. Part of the Arts Community Tours by the National Arts Council.

Where: Open space between Blocks 87 and 98, Aljunied Crescent MRT: Aljunied When: Tomorrow, 7.30 - 9pm Admission: Free Tel: 6745-7880 Info: Pick up tips on singing techniques at a workshop on Sun, 1 - 2pm at the Geylang East Home for the Aged (Neighbourhood Link)

ARTS FOR ALL: THE LEGENDS OF DRUMS

The Percussion Assembly will entertain with pieces using Chinese instruments at this performance conducted by Quek Ling Kiong, the 2002 Young Artist Award recipient for music. Part of the Arts Community Tours by the National Arts Council.

Where: Kallang Community Club, CC Hall, 45 Boon Keng Road MRT: Boon Keng When: Sun, 7 - 8pm

Admission: Free Tel: 6298-4582 Info: A pre-show workshop on drumming is on from 3.30 to 4.30pm on Sun at the CC Hall

CAMPUS REUNION CONCERT 2009

This three-hour musical extravaganza reunites finalists from the Campus Superstar Seasons 1 & 2, including female champion Keely Wee.

Where: Jubilee Hall, Raffles Hotel, 328 North Bridge Road MRT: City Hall When: Tomorrow, 8pm Admission: $18 & $28 Tel: 8366-676 1 Info: More than 70 per cent of the tickets have been sold. E-mail tickets@gw-agency.com

I'LL SING FOR YOU

Be inspired with songs, including Somewhere Over The Rainbow, My Heart Ever Faithful and I Know My Redeemer Liveth, at this concert by local singer Joy Ang.

Where: The Arts House, Living Room, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place

When: Tomorrow, 7.30pm Admission: $25 Tel: 6332-6919 Info: tickets@toph.com.sg

DUFFY LIVE IN SINGAPORE

Don't miss this one-night gig by award-winning Welsh songstress Duffy whose chart-topping singles include Mercy and Rain On Your Parade.

Where: Singapore Indoor Stadium MRT: Kallang

When: Sun, 8pm Admission: $81 - $171 Tel: 6348-5555

COLDPLAY - THE VIVA LA VIDA TOUR

Grammy award-winning band Coldplay will promote their album Viva La Vida at this gig.

Where: Singapore Indoor Stadium MRT: Kallang

When: Mon, 8pm Admission: $91 - $251 (sold out)

Tel: 6348-5555: Info: Special guests will be the Mercury Rev band from the United States

Health screening

BOWEL CANCER

Those aged 50 and above can receive free bowel cancer screenings by the Parkway Cancer Centre at booths at Raffles Place, Singapore Post Centre and VivoCity as part of the Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

Where: Singapore Post Centre, Level B, opposite the food court MRT: Paya Lebar When: Mon - Thu, 10am - 4pm Where: VivoCity, Level 1, West Boulevard, near La Senza, 01-148 MRT: HarbourFront When: Next Fri - March 30, 10am - 4pm Tel: 6738-9333 Info: E-mail canhope@parkway.sg

Indian dance

BHARATHI IN BHARATHAM

Enjoy the poetry of Subramania Bharathiyar (Bharathi), a celebrated Indian poet and carnatic music composer, in this Bharathanatyam dance. By the Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society.

Where: Esplanade Theatre MRT: City Hall When: Sun, 8pm Admission: $33 - $83 Tel: 6348-5555

SWAR SANGAM: A MUSICAL CONFLUENCE

This Carnatic-Hindustani Vocal Jugalbandi concert is by Dr M. Balamuralikrishna and Ajoy Chakrabarty.

Where: Esplanade Theatre MRT: City Hall When: Mon, 7.30pm Admission: $28 - $83 Tel: 6348-5555 Info: www.sifas.org/festival

Mosaic music fest

THE CINEMATIC ORCHESTRA

This group from Britain make music that spans from free jazz to post-rock. Life! is the official newspaper for the Mosaic Music Festival.

Where: Esplanade Concert Hall MRT: City Hall

When: Today, 7.30pm Admission: $61 - $121

Tel: 6348-5555

SKYE

Soft, smooth and rich, the beguiling voice of Skye from Britain is best known from her time with trip- hop band Morcheeba. She sings their hits as well as songs from her solo album, Mind How You Go.

Where: Esplanade Theatre Studio MRT: City Hall

When: Today, 7.30 & 10pm Admission: $51, including a drink Tel: 6348-5555 Info: Entry to those aged 18 and above only

ELECTRO GREEN

Musician Shuta Hasunuma and Team Pop Ooga from Japan create meticulously crafted organic soundscapes.

Where: Esplanade Recital Studio MRT: City Hall

When: Today, 9.30pm Admission: $41 Tel: 6348-5555

N.E.R.D

This trio rocks out with a cutting-edge style encompassing hip-hop, funk, soul and rock 'n' roll with musician Shay Haley. Grammy award-winners Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo have produced hits for Britney Spears.

Where: Esplanade Concert Hall MRT: City Hall

When: Today, 11.30pm Admission: $61 - $121

Tel: 6348-5555

CLUB M.I.A.

Comprising three all-Asian indie bands, Club M.I.A. will play an infectious party mix that includes electro-pop, dance-punk pop rock and disco-punk rock. The bands comprise 15th Scenery (Thailand), Pedicab (the Philippines) and New Pants (China).

Where: Esplanade Theatre Studio MRT: City Hall

When: Tomorrow, 9.30pm Admission: $41, including a drink Tel: 6348-5555 Info: Entry for those aged 18 and above only

MELANIE PAIN

French singer Melanie Pain will perform songs from her debut solo album, My Name, in a mix of French pop and a dash of folk and Americana. Part of Voilah!, the French Festival Singapore.

Where: Esplanade Recital Studio MRT: City Hall

When: Tomorrow, 7.30 & 9.30pm Admission: $41 Tel: 6348-5555

NATURALLY 7

United States-based vocal ensemble Naturally 7 replicate the sounds of diverse instruments to create full rhythm tracks and the sound of a full band in a blend of gospel, R&B, jazz and funk.

Where: Esplanade Concert Hall MRT: City Hall When: Sun, 7.30pm Admission: $61 & $81 Tel: 6348-5555

SOIL & PIMP SESSIONS

The Japanese band will perform music from their latest album, Planet Pimp. Expect madcap antics and scorching energy.

Where: Esplanade Concert Hall MRT: City Hall

When: Tomorrow, 11pm Admission: $61 Tel: 6348-5555

Museum

CHRISTIAN LACROIX: THE COSTUMER

For the first time in Asia, 80 costumes and 60 sketches from Parisian designer Christian Lacroix are featured at this exhibition. Part of Voilah! the French Festival Singapore. See Pages C2 & 3.

Where: National Museum of Singapore, Exhibition Gallery 1 & The Canyon, Basement 1, 93 Stamford Road

MRT: Dhoby Ghaut When: Today - June 7, 10am - 6pm daily Admission: $8 (adults), $4 (children aged seven - 12 & senior citizens aged 60 & above) Tel: 6332-3659

Info: www.nationalmuseum.sg

COME-IN

An exhibition by a group of artists whose works include drawings, installations and sculptures.

When: National Museum of Singapore, Exhibition Gallery 2 & The Canyon, Basement 1 MRT: Dhoby Ghaut When: Till April 12, 10am - 6pm Admission: Free Tel: 6332-3659

Info: www.nationalmuseum.sg

SERENITY IN STONE

Featuring Buddhist sculptures which were unearthed in Qingzhou, Shandong, in 1996.

Where: Peranakan Museum, 39 Armenian Street

MRT: City Hall When: Till April 19, 1 - 7pm (Mon),

9.30am - 7pm (Tue - Sun), till 9pm on Fri Admission: $8 (adults) & $4 (children) Info: www.peranakanmuseum.sg

JENDELA: A PLAY OF THE ORDINARY

This exhibition is by Jendela Art Group, a contemporary art collective from Indonesia.

Where: NUS Museum, University Cultural Centre, National University of Singapore, Kent Ridge Crescent

MRT: Clementi When: Till April 19, 10am - 7.30pm (Tue - Sat), 10am - 6pm (Sun), closed on Mon & public holidays Admission: Free Tel: 6516-8817

CRAFT COMMUNITIES IN INDIA

This exhibition traces the changes and continuity in practices, ideas and concerns surrounding the livelihoods of craft communities.

Where: NUS Museum MRT: Clementi When: Till May 31, 10am - 7.30pm (Tue - Sat), 10am - 6pm (Sun), closed on Mon & public holidays Admission: Free Tel: 6516-8817

AND THE DIFFERENCE IS

This exhibition explores the human and personal perspectives embedded in agreements such as the Memorandum of Understanding.

Where: NUS Museum MRT: Clementi When: Till Dec 15: 10am - 7.30pm (Tue - Sat), 10am - 6pm (Sun), closed on Mon & public holidays Admission: Free Tel: 6516-8817 Info: www.nus.edu.sg/museum

KANGXI EMPEROR EXHIBITION

View 80 rare treasures from the Palace Museum in Beijing which are on show for the first time in South-east Asia. The artefacts range from imperial robes to snuff bottles and furnishings.

Where: Asian Civilisations Museum, 1 Empress Place

MRT: Raffles Place When: Till June 14: 1 - 7pm (Mon), 9am - 7pm (Tue - Sun), till 9pm on Fri Admission: $8 (adults), $4 (students aged seven & above & senior citizens aged 60 & above). Free for senior citizens on Mon. Tel: 6332-3284

BABA HOUSE

Journey back in time to 1928 and see how a wealthy Straits-Chinese family lived.

Where: 157 Neil Road MRT: Outram When: Ongoing Admission: $10 for a heritage tour Tel: 6227-5731

Info: Appointments required for visits. E-mail babahouse@nus.edu.sg

COMICS AND SUPERHEROES

This exhibition explores the origins and development of comics and superheroes.

Where: Singapore Philatelic Museum, 23B Coleman Street MRT: City Hall/Clarke Quay When: Till June 30,

1 - 7pm (Mon), 9am - 7pm (Tue - Sun) Admission: $5 (adults), $4 (children aged three to 12 & senior citizens aged 60 & above). Free for senior citizens every Mon

Tel: 6337-3888 Info: www.spm.org.sg

Nightlife

HECTOR ROMERO - UNDULATION 3 CD TOUR

He was just 15 when he landed his first DJ gig, spinning at La Mirage, one of the hottest dance clubs in the Bronx. Since then, he has mixed Disc One of the two-CD Pacha Winter Sessions album in 2006 and become the fourth member of dance music production house Def Mix.

Where: Zouk, 17 Jiak Kim Street MRT: Clarke Quay/Tiong Bahru When: Tonight, 9pm Admission: $18 before 10pm, $25 for women & $30 for men after 10pm. All cover charges include two drinks

Noise Singapore

WEEKENDTRIP NOISE EDITION

This two-day music festival showcases local bands such as Quasimodo and regional acts such as Sandwich (the Philippines) and Bittersweet (Malaysia).

Where: Youth Park, corner of Grange and Somerset roads MRT: Somerset When: Today, 7 - 11.15pm Where: Outside Cathay Cineleisure When: Tomorrow, 3 - 11.30pm Admission: Free Tel: 6735-4144 Info: www.scape.com.sg

NOISE SINGAPORE FESTIVAL SHOWCASE

This festival showcase features works and music performances by youths.

Where: Far East Plaza, Level 1, Scotts Road MRT: Orchard When: Till March 29, 11am - 8pm (Sun - Thu), 11am - 9pm (Fri & Sat) Admission: Free Info: info@noisesingapore.com

Open house

THE ARTS HOUSE

The Arts House celebrates its fifth anniversary by showcasing Singapore artists across genres and art forms.

Where: The Arts House, various rooms, Old Parliament House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles Place

When: Thu, 7.30pm Admission: Free Tel: 6332-6919

Info: Free flow of food and beverages throughout the night. Visit www.theartshouse.com.sg

Party

HAWAII SUNSET PARTY

This event celebrates the opening of the newly upgraded Sunset Way shops. Shop there and you might win a 42-inch LCD TV set in a lucky draw.

Where: Plaza between Blocks 105 & 109 Clementi Street 11/12 MRT: Clementi When: Tomorrow, 4.30 - 7pm (flea market: 9am - 8pm) Admission: Free Tel: 8133-9433

Info: Guest of honour is Mr Christopher de Souza, MP for Holland-Bukit Timah GRC

Reading

PUBLIC READING SESSIONS

Three authors and illustrators who are winners of the First Time Writers & Illustrators Publishing Initiative 2008 will read stories from their books - The Star That Lost Its Light, The Watchtower Warrior and The Book That Was Handed Down.

Where: Kinokuniya, Ngee Ann City, Orchard Road

MRT: Orchard/Somerset When: Tomorrow, 2 - 3pm Admission: Free Tel: 6319-8346 Info: E-mail claraw@sph.com.sg

Roadshows

COMMUNITY CHEST GIVE-A-HAND

Take part in activities at two Community Chest roadshows and raise funds for a good cause.

Where: Jurong Point 2, Jurong West MRT: Boon Lay

When: Today - Sun, 12.30 - 8.30pm Admission: Free

Tel: 1800-210-2600 Info: Buy a $2 donation card to participate. Visit www.comchest.org.sg

School holidays

DOWN UNDER FLAIR

This mini Australian festival highlights indigenous and contemporary artworks, accessories and wines. Spend $50 at this showcase and you might win a Sydney land package for two.

Where: Raffles City Shopping Centre, City Square, Level 3 MRT: City Hall When: Till Sun, 10am - 10pm

Admission: Free Tel: 6318-0238

BEAR AND CHICKEN GO CAMPING

A song-and-dance session by The Little Company from the Singapore Repertory Theatre.

Where: Singapore Zoo, Shaw Foundation Amphitheatre, Mandai Lake Road MRT: Yishun/Choa Chu Kang

When: Today & Sun, noon & 2.30pm Admission: $18 (adults), $9 (children aged three to 12) Tel: 6269-3411

OSTRICH CHASE

Take part in the Amazing Race-like Ostrich Chase at Jurong BirdPark for a chance to win a Wildlife Unlimited Plus membership card worth $430 for entry to the bird park, Singapore Zoo and the Night Safari for a year for a family of five.

Where: Jurong BirdPark, Palm Plaza, 2 Jurong Hill Road MRT: Lakeside/Jurong East When: Tomorrow, 2 - 5pm Admission: $18 (adults), $9 (children aged three to 12) Tel: 6661-7818 Info: E-mail ostrichchase@birdpark.com.sg by noon today

SAVE THE BABY ANIMALS

Dora The Explorer goes with Boots to look for missing baby animals at this session where children can help reunite animals and their little loved ones.

Where: Singapore Zoo, Rainforest Kidzworld,

80 Mandai Lake Road MRT: Yishun/Choa Chu Kang

When: Tomorrow & Sun, 11.15am & 3.30pm Admission: $18 (adults), $9 (children aged three to 12) Tel: 6269-3411

EX'BIRDITION TOUR @ DISCOVERY CENTRE

Play matchmaker to the birdies in the Match My Mate game, unearth the secrets of nest-making and learn egg facts.

Where: Jurong BirdPark, Bird Park Discovery Centre,

2 Jurong Hill Road MRT: Lakeside/Jurong East When: Till Sun, 11.45am & 1.45pm Admission: $18 (adults), $9 (children aged three to 12) Tel: 6661-7818 Info: E-mail ostrichchase@birdpark.com.sg by noon today

Show

JOBSDB CAREER EXPO 2009

Need a job? Check out this JobsDB.com Career Expo which aims to attract 150,000 job seekers and showcases more than 3,000 jobs by more than 200 leading companies.

Where: Suntec Singapore, Halls 602 & 603 MRT: City Hall When: Today - Sun, 10am - 7pm daily Info: Registration is required. Visit www.jobsdb.com.sg

DIANALOGUES - THROUGH A WOMAN'S LENS

Buy prints at this photography exhibition by leading women in various fields and proceeds will go to the Association of Women for Action and Research. Held to celebrate International Women's Day.

Where: Lomographic Embassy Singapore, Objectifs, 12A Liang Seah Street MRT: City Hall When: Today - April 14, 11am - 7pm (Mon - Fri), 1 - 5pm (Sat), closed on Sun Admission: Free Tel: 6339-3068

Info: www.objectifs.com.sg/lomo.htm

OF RHYTHM & ROUTINE

Eight young artists from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts' photography diploma programme display works focusing on the rhythm of colours and forms of objects, such as shoes and pets.

Where: Old School, 2902 Gallery, B2-09, 11B Mount Sophia MRT: Dhoby Ghaut Where: Last day, 11am - 8pm Admission: Free Tel: 6339-8655

Info: www.2902gallery.com

LIFE OF MY SISTERS

This photo exhibition by Singaporeans Debby Ng and Edwin Koo show how underprivileged girls in Nepal get a chance to be educated through The Little Sisters Fund scholarship programme.

Where: The Cathay Gallery, The Cathay, 02-16, 2 Handy Road MRT: Dhoby Ghaut When: Till April 30, noon - 8pm (Mon - Sat), closed on Sun & public holidays

Admission: Free Tel: 6836-4030, ext 121

THE PHOTOGRAPHERS' STORIES REDUX

Featuring the works of 24 photographers brought together from the 12 public libraries.

Where: National Library Building, Levels 7 & 8, Victoria Street MRT: Bugis/City Hall When: Till March 29, 10am - 9pm Admission: Free Tel: 6332-3255

Sports

MASS EXERCISE WORKOUT & MEMORY WALK

Some 5,000 participants will take part in this event to promote physical activity and help reduce the risk of dementia. Held as part of Dementia Awareness Week. Guest of honour is Dr Fatimah Lateef, MP for Marine Parade GRC and GPC member (Health).

Where: Marina Floating Platform MRT: City Hall

When: Sun, 8am - noon Admission: Free Tel: 6353-8734

KRANJI NATURE WALK

Join this walk and admire the wildlife and beautiful landscape of Kranji Reservoir and the surrounding countryside. Held by the Nature Society under the PUB's ABC Waters Programme.

Where: Kranji Reservoir Marsh MRT: Kranji When: March 28, 7.30am Admission: Free Info: Only for 20 participants. E-mail Contact@nss.org.sg to register

Storytelling

STORYTELLING BY ROGER JENKINS

Treat children to six sessions by Roger Jenkins featuring six tales and the use of hand puppets.

Where: Forum The Shopping Mall, Orchard Road

When: Tomorrow, 2 & 4.30pm Admission: Free

Tel: 6732-2469/79

TALES BY KATHERINE MCLEOD

Be transported to ancient Greece through story and rhythm at this session by Katherine McLeod and six WOW! Women's Drum Circle members. Where: Forum The Shopping Mall, Orchard Road

MRT: Orchard When: Sun, 2pm Admission: Free

Tel: 6732-2469/79

TALES BY SHEILA WEE

Professional storyteller Sheila Wee will entertain children aged four to 10 with two stories - The Two Goats and The Man Who Saw A Crocodile.

Where: Forum The Shopping Mall MRT: Orchard

When: Sun, 1 & 3.30pm Admission: Free

Tel: 6732-2469/79

Talk

RECESSION PROOF YOUR RETAIL BUSINESS

Get useful tips at two talks by Marie-Louise Jacobsen, who has more than 30 years of international marketing experience.

Where: Singapore Press Holdings News Centre, 1000 Toa Payoh North MRT: Braddell When: Tue, 9am - 5pm (From Recession To Boom - Using The Downturn To Improve Your Business Strategy), next Fri, 9am - 5pm (Merchandising Strategies During Difficult Times) Admission: $389 with GST (ST701 members) & $459 with GST (non-members) Tel: 6319-5912 (office hours) Info: st701.com or e-mail st701@sph.com.sg

RETIRE A MILLIONAIRE

- THE STRESS-FREE WAY

Get invaluable insights into how to develop a million-dollar nest egg by using time-tested investment strategies.

Where: Woodlands Regional Library, Programme Zone, Woodlands MRT: Woodlands When: Tomorrow, 3.30 - 4.30pm Admission: Free Info: Registration is required. Visit golibrary.nlb.gov

START GROWING INSECT-EATING PLANTS

Learn the basics and secrets of growing beautiful carnivorous plants at this session by Richmond Tan from Green Culture Singapore.

Where: HortPark, Fruit Room, 33 Hyderabad Road, off Alexandra Road MRT: Queenstown When: Tomorrow, 3 - 4pm Admission: Free (no registration required)

Tel: 6471-5601/03

WOMEN IN DESIGN

Learn more about women in the design field at this talk by Grace Tan of Kwodrent, a design house, and find out more about the Association of Women for Action and Research and its efforts to help and empower women here from Mrs Constance Singam, its president. Part of International Women's Day celebrations.

Where: Lomographic Embassy Singapore, Objectifs Centre for Photography and Film-making, 12A Liang Seah Street MRT: City Hall/Bugis When: Tue, 7.30 - 9.30pm Admission: Free Info: To register for the session, e-mail singapore@lomographyasia.com

Theatre

KUMAR: STRIPPED BARE AND STANDING UP

Singapore's most famous drag queen Kumar reveals the naked truth about his life.

Where: Esplanade Theatre MRT: City Hall When: Till tomorrow, 8pm, also 3pm tomorrow Admission: $19 - $81 Tel: 6348-5555

CAKE

Cupcakes are consumed by the actors and offered to the audience in this play about a woman dealing with a miscarriage. By The Ladykillers, an Australian performance group.

Where: National Museum of Singapore, Gallery Theatre, Stamford Road MRT: Dhoby Ghaut When: Till tomorrow, 8pm, also 3pm tomorrow & Sun Admission: $30

Tel: 6332-3659 Info: www.nationalmuseum.sg & www.ladykillers.org.au

BEAR AND CHICKEN GO CAMPING

This play is about lovable characters Bear and Chicken who camp in the great outdoors. By The Little Company for children aged two to six.

Where: DBS Arts Centre, 20 Merbau Road, Robertson Quay MRT: Clarke Quay When: Till April 11, 10am (Mon - Fri), 11am & 2pm (Sat), no performance on Sun Admission: $19 (children & adults) for weekdays, $21 (children & adults) for Sat Tel: 6348-5555

NINE

The graduating musical theatre cohort from Lasalle College of the Arts will stage this musical about a film producer and director going through a mid-life crisis, based on famed Italian director Federico Fellini's biographical film 81/2.

Where: Flexible Performance space @ Lasalle MRT: Dhoby Ghaut When: Today, 8pm, tomorrow, 2 & 8pm

Admission: $20 Tel: 6100-2005

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

Glen Goei directs an all-male ensemble in bespoke suits, revealing new insights into the comedy about courtship, confused identities and the foibles of high society.

Where: Drama Centre Theatre, National Library Building, Victoria Street MRT: Bugis/City Hall When: Wed - April 11, 8pm (Tue - Fri), 3 & 8pm (Sat & Sun) Admission: $37 - $62 (preview shows at 8pm on Wed & Thu), $41 - $72 (other shows) Tel: 6348-5555

THE BRIDGE PROJECT - THE WINTER'S TALE

Hollywood star Ethan Hawke stars in this production of William Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale, directed by Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes. Part of Encore! The European Season In Singapore.

Where: Esplanade Theatre MRT: City Hall When: Thu - March 29 & 31, 8pm, also 3pm on Sat, Sun & Tue Admission: $43 - $328 Tel: 6348-5554

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SHOPPING PRIVILEGES AT CLUB STOMP

Visit the website to check out promotions and tie-ups with Stomp merchants.

Info: club.stomp.com.sg/

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READY FOR COMBAT

Check out pictures of partygoers getting ready for combat at Attica Too's themed party Operation March in this week's Club Stomp.

Info: club.stomp.com.sg/clubstomp/index.jsp

Compiled by Magdalene Lum

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