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GIGSDive By SMU Samba MasalaIn this multi-genre production, the protagonist, upon graduating, finds himself in a dilemma between choosing to chase a dream or settling for something that pays the bills. SMU Samba Masala is an Afro-Brazilian percussion band and one of few samba percussion groups in Singapore. Experience African rhythms and Brazilian melodies with distinctive Asian elements. Sounds such as the ukulele and reggae vocals will also take centre stage.WHERE: The Singapore Airlines Theatre, Lasalle College of the Arts,1 McNally Street MRT: RochorWHEN: Sept 15, 3 - 4.30pm & 7.30 - 9pm ADMISSION: $22 - $25, tickets from smuaf18-sambamasala. peatix.com INFO: E-mail [email protected] or go to smuartsfestival.com
Va Va Vroom Weekend At Lulu’s Lounge F1 SoireeLulu’s Lounge will celebrate this year’s Formula One season by bringing back Va Va Vroom weekend with live performances and cocktails with a twist. A highlight is Australia’s leading burlesque darlings from SugarBlue Burlesque – The Sugar Dutchess and Fifi Fontaine.WHERE: Lulu’s Lounge, 7 Raffles Boulevard MRT: Promenade WHEN: Sept 14 - 16, 9pm - 6am ADMISSION: $30, tickets from vavavroom14thsept.peatix.com TEL: 9829-1922 INFO: E-mail [email protected]
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White Cane Community DayIn this event by Guide Dogs Singapore, visitors can meet guide dogs, view white-cane and guide-dog demonstrations and take part in activities such as obstacle-course blindfold walks, free eye check-ups and carnival-style games.WHERE: Toa Payoh Hub Atrium, 480 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh
MRT: Toa Payoh WHEN: Sept 8, 10.30am - 8.30pm ADMISSION: Free, donations via goo.gl/inYVPL TEL: 6339-7900 INFO: E-mail [email protected]
Parma For A FarmerDallas Restaurant & Bar is running the Parma For A Farmer initiative for struggling farmers in Australia. It will donate $5 for every parmigiana sold to the Buy A Bale Campaign.WHERE (MRT): 31 Boat Quay (Raffles Place); 03-302/303 Suntec City Sky Garden, 3 Temasek Boulevard (Esplanade/Promenade); 01-85 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands,2 Bayfront Avenue (Bayfront) WHEN: Ongoing ADMISSION: Call to inquire TEL: 6532-2131 (Boat Quay), 6333-4068 (Suntec), 6688-7153 (Marina Bay Sands)INFO: www.buyabale.com.au
TALKSNZ Investment & Relocation SeminarThis seminar is for those who want to invest in New Zealand or secure resident visas through investment in the country. Hear from New Zealand specialists on property, investment, tax, business, education and relocation.WHERE: ANZ Bank, Level 30 Ocean Financial Centre, 10 Collyer QuayMRT: Raffles Quay WHEN: Today, 6pm; tomorrow, 2pm ADMISSION: FreeTEL: Call or WhatsApp Jonathan Chen on +64-2155-0368 INFO: malcolmpacific.com/seminars
Origins & Heritage Of The Asian GamesThe Asian Games was founded in the aftermath of World War II, when decolonisation and war memories strongly encouraged political and sports leaders to campaign for greater integration among Asian countries. The Games also became a platform for shaping national identities and loyalties. WHERE: The Salon, Level 1 National Museum of Singapore, 93 Stamford Road MRT: Bras Basah/Dhoby Ghaut
WHEN: Tomorrow, 2 - 3pm ADMISSION/INFO: Free, register at asiangames.peatix.com
Creative Critical-Thinking ChildrenIn this two-hour talk by Mr Joseph Wong, who owns a training company, parents can learn how to turn everyday situations into life lessons to unlock creative and critical thinking in children.WHERE: Function Room 1 or 2,Drama Centre, Level 3 The National Library, 100 Victoria Street MRT: City Hall/Bugis WHEN: Mon & Tue, 10am - noon & 2 - 4pm; Sept 26, 6.30 - 8.30pm ADMISSION/INFO: Free, register at goo.gl/eWLLLc
Inspiring Women To Stay HealthyA woman plays many roles in life – wife, mother, teacher and guardian of the family’s health, but she may neglect her own health. At this talk, specialists will share insights into women’s health problems.WHERE: SIM House, 41 Namly Avenue MRT: Tan Kah Kee/Sixth Avenue WHEN: Oct 6, 9.30am - 12.30pm ADMISSION: $20 (each participant can take along one guest for free), register at goo.gl/M93dte; first 30 to sign up will get a refund at the venue TEL: 6493-7123 INFO: goo.gl/BMkFYw
SPORTSReal Swim The fourth annual Real Swim will be held at a new venue in the west. The 20- and 50-lap fun swim will return with a slight twist. In stipulated-time races, swimmers are challenged to complete 20 laps in 30 minutes or 50 laps in 60 minutes.WHERE: Jurong West Aquatic Centre, 20 Jurong West Street MRT: Pioneer WHEN: Sept 8, 10am - 2pm ADMISSION: 20 laps: $30 - $40;50 laps: $40 - $50, register at hometeamns.sg/real-swim-2018 TEL: 6708-6639 INFO: E-mail [email protected]
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HALLYUPOPFEST A bumper crop of 21 South Korean pop acts, including Wanna One, Taeyeon, Apink (above) and BTOB, will be in town next weekend, for arguably South-east Asia’s largest K-pop music festival.
Taeyeon will be making her first solo appearance in Singapore, while
this might be the last chance for fans to catch boyband Wanna One before they disband at the end of the year.
Premium ticketholders with a VIP “daebak” (awesome in Korean) pass will have the opportunity to get up close with their idols for group photos, along with priority access to the venue and a dedicated zone on
the pre-show red carpet. WHERE: Singapore Indoor Stadium, 2 Stadium Walk MRT: Stadium WHEN: Sept 7 to 9, 8pmADMISSION: $148 to $498 from SportsHubTix (www.sportshubtix.sg) and all SingPost outlets or call 3158-7888 INFO: www.hallyupopfest.com
BEERFEST ASIA On top of the more than 600 beers on offer, the 10th edition of the annual Beerfest Asia will also feature a line-up of some of the best rock tribute bands.
Expect the likes of perennial favourites Killer Queen (Queen tribute band, right), who will perform at the festival for the sixth time. They will be playing at 10.30pm today (East stage) and tomorrow (West stage).
This year, Coldplay tribute act Viva Coldplay debut with classics by the beloved British band. They play tomorrow at 7pm on the Hilltop stage.
To round off the British band tribute acts, U2 tribute band Achtung Baby will perform songs from as recent as the Irish rock group’s latest album, Songs Of Experience (2017).
They will play today (West stage, 9pm) and tomorrow (East stage, 9.30pm).WHERE: The Meadow at Gardens by the Bay MRT: Promenade WHEN: Today, 4pm to midnight;
tomorrow, 3pm to midnight; Sunday, 2 to 11pm ADMISSION: From $25 (for a one-day standard pass at the gates on Sunday) or $30 (for a one-day standard pass at the gates today or tomorrow) to $150
(today and tomorrow) for a VIP package, including free flow of more than 20 beers, access to VIP deck, express entry and a festival T-shirtINFO: www.beerfestasia.com and www.facebook.com/beerfestasia
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MARINA BAY SANDS PRESENTS OPEN STAGEMarina Bay Sands’ (MBS) quarterly free concert series returns for its sixth edition, with music talents from Singapore and the region.
South Korean hip-hop and R&B artist Hoody (above) became the first female artist to sign with Korean-American singer Jay Park’s AOMG label in 2015 and has been on the rise since, with the release of singles such as Golden.
She will be joined on stage by home-grown R&B, funk and soul band Astronauts, as well as indie-pop trio Sobs, who released their EP Telltale Signs earlier this year.
In between the performances, concertgoers can enjoy MBS’ nightly light-and-water show Spectra, which runs at 8, 9 and 10pm. WHERE: Event Plaza, Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Avenue MRT: Bayfront WHEN: Tomorrow,7.15 to 9.55pm ADMISSION: Free
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page and answer this question: Name one artist performing at HallyuPopFest 2018
HallyuPopFest 2018, a Korean musical extravaganza,will be held in Singapore from Sep 7 to 9 and will feature more than 100 K-pop idols, including Wanna One (below), TAEYEON, BTOB, Apink, MOMOLAND and NCT 127, and will be hosted by Korean-American singer-songwriter, Eric Nam.
The Straits Times, in partnership with H.A.H Entertainment,will be giving away20 pairs of Category 1 tickets to the Friday and Saturday concerts (10 pairs a day), as part of the ST+ news with benefits loyalty programme.
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NCT 127, and will be hosted by Korean-American singer-songwriter, Eric Nam.
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