Things To Do:
How to keep busy at home
Singapore Writers Festival
(UNTIL 8 NOV)
The festival returns for its first digital format, offering a diverse line-up of programmes inspired by the theme of “Intimacy”. Topics to be covered include the changing definitions of loneliness, mental health and the need for human interaction and community-mindedness in a time of pandemic. singaporewritersfestival.com
Inherent Beauty: Photographers Who Change How We See the World
(UNTIL 21 NOV)
Enjoy the works of six world-renowned photographers who create compelling visual narratives that explore our shared humanity and convey the beauty in our diversity and in the natural world. They include Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky, London-based artist Karen Knorr and Lalla Essaydi from Morocco. Sundaram Tagore Singapore, Gillman Barracks
PolandSHIOK 2020 (UNTIL 30 NOV)
Back for its fourth edition, this festival features events and attractions to bring Poland closer to Singapore. Mostly digital, though with some offline activities too, this year’s instalment includes exhibitions of Polish composers, culinary promotions at local restaurants, online cooking shows, business seminars and virtual sightseeing of Poland. polandshiok.sg
CIS Principal’s Virtual Coffee Chats (17, 26 AND 27 NOV)
Hosted by the CIS academic and admissions team via Zoom, these sessions will tell you more about life and learning at CIS as well as offer an overview of the online application process – with a Q&A segment, too. The chats will be held from 10am to 11am on 17 November (Lakeside Secondary), 26 November (Lakeside Primary) and 27 November (Tanjong Katong Primary). RSVP at cis.edu.sg/ events/virtual-chats.
Walking in the City (UNTIL 6 DEC)
While the Singapore Art Museum (SAM) undergoes redevelopment, it continues to collaborate with Singapore artists to present contemporary artworks. The Walking in the City series showcases specially commissioned artworks on the hoardings around the perimeter of the museum along Bras Basah Road and Queen Street. They showcase themes such as the history of SAM buildings and Singapore, society, urban development and the environment. singaporeartmuseum.sg
@ Home, Truly: A Digital Experience (UNTIL 31 DEC)
Discover interesting facts and quirks about Singapore and other shared experiences and historical events such as National Day Parades, places of recreation, cultural festivals and campaigns. There’ll be illustrations by local artists, old photos and videos, and even games and quizzes. roots.gov.sg/learn/resources/home-truly