5 Things To Do In Singapore This Week: 12th November to 18th November 2018
PUBLISHED November 11th, 2018 06:00 am | UPDATED November 12th, 2018 04:55 pm
This week is all about art, fleas, and parties. Watch a documentary at Escape 56 or shop for vintage styles at Sunset Pasar. Feeling hot? Splash into a pool party with W Singapore at Sentosa, or stay in the cool air-conditioned confines of the National Museum to learn more about polaroid photography.
Affordable Art Fair Singapore 2018
Calling all art-lovers! Affordable Art Fair Singapore 2018 returns with over 80 galleries showcasing a fresh curation of contemporary art from artists both local, regional and international. Prices range between $100 to $15,000, with 75% offered at under $7,500. For newbies, hands-on advisory services and guidance are available so don’t worry about messing up your first buy. Of course, seasoned collectors and the general public are more than welcome as well. Enjoy workshops, talks, take a tour or have a cuppa at the cafe and bar while you’re at it.
Affordable Art Fair 2018 will be happening from 16 – 18 November 2018, Fri to Sun at 1 Republic Boulevard F1 Pit Building Singapore 038795. Tickets available here.
Pool Takeover by #WKualaLumpur
For one day only, experience the “Jungle City”of Kuala Lumpur through tropical-inspired food, drinks, activities and music. To celebrate the launch of W Kuala Lumpur, W Singapore’s WOOBAR® and Sentosa Cove’s WET® Deck will be transformed into the ultimate tropical retreat. There are workout sessions with KL’s popular fitness gurus and after, exclusive cocktails by the KL bar team, and sunset beats by award-winning DJ RAC’s sets for non-stop revelry well into the night. See here for more information.
Pool Takeover by #KualaLumpur will be happening on 17 November 2018, Sat 2pm – 8pm, 21 Ocean Way Singapore 098374. RSVP to [email protected] by 16 November to book your free spot. Call +65 6808 7231 to find out more.
Sunset Pasar & Disco 2.0
Get ready those wallets and dancing shoes to have a groovin’ good time at Sunset Pasar & Disco 2.0! The 9th installment of this eclectic flea pop-up welcomes you to shop pre-loved, vintage finds from the wardrobes of fashion and lifestyle personalities, and an array of selected indie labels. Tired from browsing racks? Chill out with a drink (think all-day happy hours), get old clothes revamped with live silkscreen prints, or bust some moves with DJs Toppings (Ice Cream Sundays), Funk Bast*rd (Darker Than Wax) and Aalely (Canvas Club) during Sunset Disco later in the evening.
Sunset Pasar & Disco 2.0 will be happening on 17 November 2018, Sat 12pm – 10pm, at 20 Upper Circular Road The Riverwalk Canvas Club #B1-01/06 Singapore 058416 . Admission is free.
Escape 56 Feat. Prins Thomas + Northern Disco Lights Screening
Don’t you just love secret parties? Escape 56 returns with yet another quality booking for their massively popular pop-up series – this time with legendary DJ Prins Thomas spinning one-of-a-kind “Space Disco” sounds and an experimental set of class selections from Disco to Minimal. Joining him are DJ KFC (Tanjong Beach Club) and Brendon P (CÉ LA VI Singapore) to keep you bopping into the early morning! Documentary lovers are also in for a treat with special pre-party screening of Northern Disco Lights, a film on the rise of Norwegian dance music.
Escape 56 feat. Prins Thomas will be happening on 16 November 2018, Fri 9pm till late, at a secret location. Tickets available here.
In an Instant: Polaroid at the Intersection of Art and Technology
Learn the story of instant photography through Polaroid artworks and artefacts this November at the National Museum. A social phenomenon during the late 1940s when it was first invented, the polaroid allowed people to capture and memoralise moments instantaneously – a quality that inspired renowned artists and photographers like Andy Warhol and Barbara Crane in their own works. Explore the impact of instant photography in our digital era today through its history, or participate in the time-limited Polaroid Programmes for more insight into Polaroid photography!
In an Instant will be happening from 10 November 2018 – 31 March 2019, Mon to Sun 10am – 7pm, 93 Stamford Road Singapore 178897. Tickets available at National Museum.
Top Image: Affordable Art Fair, Singapore
