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Take one last look at a grande dame Singapore hotel before it gets a fresh new update, see what inspires an Italian jewellery house, and go on a movie date night through space
1 A LAST, LINGERING LOOK AT AN ICON
Before the iconic Raffles Hotel undergoes the second phase of its restoration, take a walk through its hallowed hallways and visit the rooms that once hosted famous guests with this specially curated tour and exhibition. Till August 12. rafflessingapore.com
4 THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY
Told through the songs and stories of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, see how two young boys from Queens in New York became one of the world’s most successful music duos. At Mastercard Theatres. baseentertainmentasia.com
SINGAPORE COFFEE FESTIVAL
Coffee connoisseurs, you won’t want to miss the second edition of this festival dedicated to your favourite brew featuring over 100 of Singapore’s well-loved cafes as well as international coffee players. Till August 6, at Marina Bay Cruise Centre. sgcoffeefestival.com.sg
17 COSENTINO: ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE
The line between magic and reality blurs right before your eyes as illusionist Cosentino thrills audiences with deathdefying escapes, mind-boggling illusions and never-beforeseen magic. Till August 27, at Mastercard Theatres. baseentertainmentasia.com
18 SINGAPORE NIGHT FESTIVAL
Take in the beauty of night lights and exhilarating performances with the return of Singapore’s largest outdoor performing arts festival. Enjoy the throwback to the festival’s past decade with old favourites in a refreshing retrospective. Till August 26, at the Bras Basah. Bugis Precinct. nightfest.sg
19 SERPENTIFORM: SNAKE THROUGH ART, JEWELLERY AND DESIGN
The snake has long inspired Italian jeweller Bulgari. For this exhibition, brand and heritage curator Lucia Boscaini brings together antiquities, artworks, design objects and, of course, the Bulgari Serpenti jewels from its Heritage Collection. Till October 15, at the Artscience Museum. serpentiform. bulgari.com
19 MONSTER JAM
The ultimate in off-road, motorsport competition smashes into Singapore for the first time with mega monster trucks such as Grave Digger, Max-d and El Toro Loco (pictured) in a spectacular display of gravity-defying feats. At Singapore National Stadium. monsterjam.com
26 FOO FIGHTERS
Two decades away from our shores and one cancelled concert later, American rockers Foo Fighters, with frontman Dave Grohl, return to Singapore with a brand-new world tour, ahead of the release of its ninth album, Concrete and Gold, in September. At Singapore Indoor Stadium. unusual.com.sg
31 SSO POPS CONCERT: A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES
The Singapore Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of associate conductor Jason Lai, takes you on an adventure through space with music straight from the cinema. At Esplanade Concert Hall. sso.org.sg