SOCIAL ARTS
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AWA Fashion Show – Glamour by the Bay (21 APR)
Gather your friends for an afternoon of fashion, delicious food, wine, shopping, lucky draw prizes and more at the annual AWA Fashion Show. Watch the catwalk as AWA members model stunning clothing and accessories for all occasions. Parkroyal on Beach Road. awasingapore.org
Glorious & Free Gala (22 APR)
Organised by the Canadian Association of Singapore, the Glorious & Free Gala is an evening of fun and fine food to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday. The Westin. canadians.org.sg
How Loneliness Goes (UNTIL 12 APR)
A solo exhibition by photographer Nguan, How Loneliness Goes comprises a series of photographs using Singapore’s architecture to portray urban isolation. It was first presented as a highlight at the 2015 M1 Singapore Fringe Festival. FOST Gallery, #01-02 Gillman Barracks, 1 Lock Road. fostgallery.com
Anatomy of a Free Mind (UNTIL 23 APR)
Don’t miss this exhibition that features over 100 works by multi-disciplinary artist Tan Swie Hian, including paintings, sculptures, calligraphy, seal carvings, photographs, lithographs, multimedia performances and original writings. National Library Gallery, Level 10. nlb.gov.sg
Collecting Magic: From Stamps to Wands (UNTIL 30 JUN)
Get those little Harry Potter fans excited at this magical exhibition, as they feast their eyes on beautiful stamps featuring the child wizard, along with movie memorabilia and collectibles from around the world. Singapore Philatelic Museum. spm.org.sg
Affordable Art Fair Spring 2017 (7-9 APR)
Admire and purchase contemporary artworks at the upcoming Affordable Art Fair as it returns for its fourth edition. Browse local and international galleries that offer a diverse range of artwork ranging from $100 to $15,000. F1 Pit Building. affordableartfair.com/fairs/ singapore
The CRIB Ball – The Empress’s Journey (3 MAY)
Celebrate strong women, inspirational stories and the entrepreneurial spirit at the CRIB Society’s second annual gala dinner. Enjoy a delectable formal dinner, both a silent and a live auction of luxury goods, and various performances. A portion of funds raised will go to Emancipaction, an international non-profit organisation that works to combat child sex trafficking. Shangri-la Hotel, 22 Orange Grove Road. Tickets from Peatix.
Extravaganza! (13 MAY)
Don’t miss the 2017 ANZA Black Tie Ball, Extravaganza! this May. More than just a night of fun and glamour, it’s one of the year’s most important fundraising events, with proceeds going to supporting Melrose Children’s Home. Shangri-la Hotel Singapore, 22 Orange Grove Road. anza.org.sg
Runninghour 2017 (13 MAY)
Do your part to promote an inclusive society by taking part in Runninghour 2017. In this unique event, you’ll compete alongside runners with special needs. You can opt to do either a 5km or 10km blindfolded run, or a 3.5km route where the blindfold is optional. Free entry for people with special needs. Bedok Reservoir. runninghour.com
Village People (18-19 MAY)
Rock along to timeless 70s and 80s hits when the American disco group Village People comes to Singapore. Enjoy old favourites such as “Macho Man”, “In the Navy” and “Can’t Stop the Music”, and break out those famous hand signs during “YMCA”. Special guests Björn Again will be running through a host of ABBA hits. Sands Theatre, Mastercard Theatres. Tickets from Sistic.
The Tiger Who Came to Tea (19-21 MAY)
Following its successful run in London, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns to Asia. This family show is packed with singalongs and clumsy antics that will have you and your kids well-entertained. SOTA Drama Theatre. Tickets from Sistic.
Fitnessfest 2017 (20-21 MAY)
Get ready for Fitnessfest 2017, where you can try out a selection of workouts including HIIT boot camps, yoga, Pilates, spin, Crossfit, boxing, barre, parkour and more. These will be led by celebrity fitness instructors and professionals such as Cassey Ho of Blogilates. Bayfront Event Space, next to Marina Bay Sands Exhibition Centre. fitnessfest.sg
Geronimo Stilton Live in the Kingdom of Fantasy (26-28 MAY)
Popular children’s book hero Geronimo Stilton will come to life on stage in May in this brand-new musical. Join Geronimo on a great adventure as he tries to save the Queen of the Fairies. MES Theatre at Mediacorp. Tickets from Sistic.
Russell Howard – Round the World (28 MAY)
Get ready for some riotous laughter when one of UK’S most successful comedians, Russell Howard, visits Singapore for the first time, as part of a world tour that’s taking in a whopping 11 countries across three continents. Kallang Theatre. Tickets from Sistic.
Sting Tour – Live in Singapore (28 MAY)
Superstar singer-songwriter Sting will be performing live in Singapore this May, joined by drummer Josh Freese and guitarists Dominic Miller and Rufus Miller. Hear all the hits from his newly released studio album, 57th & 9th, not to mention some classic older numbers. Singapore Indoor Stadium. Tickets from the Sports Hub website.