5 Things To Do This Week In Singapore: 19th to 25th October2015

PUBLISHED October 18th, 2015 04:00 pm | UPDATED March 26th, 2019 06:07 pm

From Singapore’s first ever rum festival to the BNP Paribas WTA Finals presented by SC Global, we give you the lowdown on the hottest events that you should be checking out this week. Here goes:

Gurrumul Live in Singapore

Blessed with an angelic voice and armed with only a guitar, Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu has masterfully etched a place in the hearts of audiences around the world. Born blind in the indigenous community of the Gumatj clan on Elcho Island, the 45-year old Australian singer planted his name on the world map after racking up the Best World Music Album and Best Independent Release awards at the 2008 ARIA Awards in Australia. Be captivated by Geoffrey’s beautiful narrations of his homeland, as he bares his soul with mellifluous rhythms and passionate compositions.

Gurrumul will perform at the Kallang Theatre on Tuesday, 20th October 2015 from 8pm onwards. 

Please click here to buy tickets. 

Israel Film Festival

Featuring six critically acclaimed films, this year’s edition of the Israel Film Festival places the spotlight on the diversified role of women in Israel. Kicking off this year’s festival is Zero Motivation, a dark comedy that demonstrates the tussle of power between three female secretaries on an isolated army base in the Israeli desert. Keeping in line with festival theme, the remaining movie flicks inextricably tie themselves to the trials and tribulations of an Israeli women’s life, such as Next to Her and Gett – The trial of Viviane Amsalem.

The Israel film festival runs from Wednesday, 21st October to Tuesday, 27th October 2015 at Golden Village Vivocity.

For more details about screening times and the festival, check out IFF’s Facebook page here. 

Rum Jam 2015 

Scoot over whisky and gin, it’s the season of rum at Lime House’s Rum Jam 2015! The popular Caribbean spirit is no longer labelled as a tacky drink for pirates, and Singapore’s first-ever specialty rum festival welcomes all alcohol enthusiasts to discover the unique characteristics of the sugarcane-fermented beverage. Over the two-day festival, guests can look forward to a total of 50 tastings, eight masterclasses, and two exquisite dinners at Rum Jam 2015. There’ll also be various cultural talks conducted by highly respected rum connoisseurs, including world renowned Global Rum Ambassador Ian Burell.

Rum Jam 2015 is happening at Lime House on Friday, 23 October 2015, 6pm to 7pm and Saturday, 24 October 2015, 7pm to Midnight. Admission is free, with drinks starting at $10. 

To check out the full Rum Jam schedule and to purchase tickets for rum dinner & tastings, please click here. 

BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global

43 years after the inaugural WTA Finals was held in Boca Raton, Florida, the BNP Paribas WTA Finals presented by SC Global is set to position Singapore as a world-class sporting venue. Held over a period of 10 days, fans can look forward to a glut of exciting events, including tennis-themed activities, concert performances, player practise sessions, coach conferences, and exclusive brunches. Not to mention, you can catch talents like Simona Halep and Maria Sharapova battle it out on the court for the coveted winners spot!

The BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global is happening from Friday, 23 October to Sunday, 1 November 2015 at various locations. 

To see the full schedule of matches and Fan Zone activities, please click here. 

Kings & Queens of Comedy Asia 6

In need of a hearty laugh? Head down to Comedy Club Asia’s Kings & Queens of Comedy Asia, where two and a half hours of non-stop laughter will leave you in stitches by the end of the night. After earning rave reviews for their performances in Singapore and Malaysia in 2014, this year’s stellar cast of gut-busting, stand-up comedians includes Kumar and Rishi Budhrani from Singapore, Harith Iskander and Rizal Van Geyzel from Malaysia, and Gina Yashere from the UK.

Kings & Queens of Comedy Asia 6 is happening on both Friday, 23rd October & Saturday, 24th October 2015 at the Esplanade Theatre.

To purchase tickets, please see here.