WHAT’S ON
DCJazzFest From Home Series
(4, 11, 18 & 25 JUL)
Enjoy free screenings of past concerts and livestream performances by talented artistes from Washington DC. The video series happens weekly at 7am in Singapore (7pm, Eastern Time). dcjazzfest.org/dcjazzfest-from-home-series
Quarantined Comedy Oscar: A Virtual Stand Up Comedy Show
(8 JUL)
Catch this free comedy show from Oakland via Zoom. Donate an amount of your choice to get a ticket and you’ll be sent login details. Hosted by Hayley Beacon, Jeff Dean and Jordan Thewlis, the show will be held at 10am in Singapore (7 July, 7pm, Pacific Time). Register on Eventbrite.
Singapore Heritage Festival 2020: Digital Edition
(UNTIL 5 JUL)
The Singapore Heritage Festival will be going online for the first time in 17 years. The event will feature online tours, digitally commissioned works, webinars, online masterclasses, workshops (including pastry-making!) and more. In this year’s edition, viewers can look forward to learning about the history of Tanjong Pagar, Pasir Ris and Kallang, from Tanjong Pagar’s bustling rickshaw scene to resort vacations in Pasir Ris. heritagefestival.sg
Run for Heroes 2020
(UNTIL 8 AUG)
This virtual running initiative aims to show support for Singapore’s healthcare and service front-liners during COVID-19. Participants will be entitled to two red and white wristbands; upon completion of a 1km run, one wristband will be sent to the participant while the other will be sent to a frontline hero with a personalised thank-you message. The distance should be completed by 11.59pm on 8 August. runforheroes.sg
Star Wars Virtual Run
(UNTIL 30 SEP)
Pledge your allegiance to the light or dark side and clock your virtual run distances anywhere you choose. Runners can do a 5.4km solo run or pair up with a friend to run 40km. starwarsvirtualrunsea.liv3ly.com
#SmallBigDreamersAtHome
(UNTIL 28 MAR 2021)
National Gallery Singapore’s annual children’s art festival is going online this year! There’ll be a fun line-up of activities for kids aged six to 12, from interactive games to hands-on downloadable activities and guided art tutorials – all inspired by the art of five artists in Singapore and Southeast Asia. nationalgallery.sg/smallbigdreamers
Singapore Philatelic Museum
The museum is closed until 2021 for a revamp, but you can enjoy virtual tours and fun online programmes on its website. This includes access to virtual experiences from past exhibitions such as The Little Prince, All About Dogs and Collecting Magic: From Stamps to Wands. nhb.gov.sg/spm
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ArtScience Museum
Enjoy a series of online programmes including guided exhibition tours and workshops. During the virtual tours, you’ll get to see the highlights of the museum’s major showcases such as 2219 Futures Imagined. marinabaysands.com/museum
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Singapore Art Museum (SAM)
SAM has launched #MuseumFromHome, offering access to a great lineup of content, from digital programmes and virtual art experiences to live art activities and educational resources. singaporeartmuseum.sg
National Gallery Singapore
The gallery showcases the world’s largest public collection of Singaporean and Southeast Asian modern art. There are over 9,000 works of art from across the region, ranging from the 19th century to today – take a look on Google Arts & Culture. The gallery is also adding fun activities and resources to its dedicated website for young ones, Gallery Kids! These include interactive games, masterclasses, storytelling sessions and art tutorials. nationalgallery.sg
National Museum of Singapore Now available to view is the online version of the museum’s recent exhibition An Old New World: From the East Indies to the Founding of Singapore, which includes personal collections from the families of Stamford Raffles and William Farquhar. As part of #MuseumFromHome, parents can find fun activities and programmes for children up to age 10. nhb.gov.sg/nationalmuseum
Asian Civilisations Museum
The ACM has rolled out a series of online offerings, from exploring the collections virtually to fun craft sessions and family-friendly programmes during the weekend. nhb.gov.sg/acm
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Where Else?
You can also pay a visit to museums beyond Singapore by heading to the Google Arts & Culture website. View digital exhibitions and go on virtual tours at renowned museums and galleries across the world, from the Louvre in Paris to New York’s Guggenheim.
Plus, there are tours of famous landmarks, from street views of the Sydney Opera House to the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt.