Yahoo Finance Weekend guide (4-6 Nov): Singapore Writers Festival, Singapore River Festival, Pokemon Research Exhibition and more
Get ready for a gamut of activities, ranging from the literary events of Singapore Writers Festival 2016, festive revelry at Singapore River Festival to free concerts at Esplanade this weekend.
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Singapore Writers Festival 2016
Sign up for panel discussions, workshops and performances on everything related to the written and spoken word, featuring American writer Lionel Shriver, Hawaiian-born author Hanya Yanagihara and other literary personalities. The multilingual literary festival returns this year with a blitz of events themed around the Malay word ‘Sayang’, which comes with connotations of endearment, adoration as well as pity and loss.
When: 4-13 Nov
Where: Multiple venues; go to www.singaporewritersfestival.com for more information.
Prices: Free admission for selected events, $10 to $300 for ticketed events
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If Pokemon Go has renewed your interest for catching all the mysterious critters of the Japanese game franchise, this interactive exhibition is a must-see. Held for the first time outside of Japan, the event challenges fans to guess at the creatures that reside within their Pokeballs. You’ll also get to pose for photos with Pikachu, who will make special appearances thrice a day.
When: From now until 2 Jan 2017
Where: S.E.A. Aquarium, B1 Entrance Atrium
Prices: $5 to $35
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Be enthralled again by nostalgic tunes from yesteryears as part of this string of live concerts and events at Esplanade. Move and groove to songs in dialects, pop yeh yeh hits, country music, evergreen hits from the sixties and more memorable tracks performed by local musicians.
When: 3-6 Nov, multiple showtimes
Where: Multiple locations at Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay, 1 Esplanade Drive
Prices: Free admission
NIGHTLIFE
Take part in the array of events by the Singapore River, which kicks off with a tightrope opening performance by French theatre group Underclouds Cie. Other highlights include the acrobatic acts at Riverside Carnival, a silent disco at Clarke Quay, the Circular Spectacular! Street Carnival at Boat Quay as well as fitness workshops at Robertson Quay. Foodies will also get to grab yummy deals by restaurants along the riverside districts.
When: 4-5 Nov
Where: Multiple locations. Go to www.srf.sg for more information.
Prices: Free admission
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SCO 20th Anniversary Concert Season The Nyonya Journey
Celebrate the rich culture and heritage of Peranakans at Singapore Chinese Orchestra’s latest concert season, which features compositions by Dick Lee, Simon Kong, Chong Kee Yong and more. Take a musical journey through music inspired by generations of Peranakan families, as well as fun pieces themed around Nyonya kueh and other traditional dishes.
When: 4-5 Nov
Where: SCO Concert Hall, 7 Shenton Way, Singapore Conference Hall Level 1
Prices: $30 to $70
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Aesop’s Fables: The Town Mouse & the Country Mouse
Cultivate your child’s love for theatre at this adaptation of the classic fable, which is catered to kids aged three and up. The story tells the journey of two very different mice, who overcome their differences while learning about the importance of friendship and kindness. The little ones are encouraged to sing along and dance to the tunes performed on stage by British children’s theatre group Pied Piper Theatre Co.
When: 4-6 Nov, multiple showtimes
Where: SOTA Drama Theatre, 1 Zubir Said Drive
Prices: $38 to $58
NIGHTLIFE
The Zouk Run
Dance your way through or really work up a sweat for the afterparty at this 3km-long route as the nightclub readies its move to its new home in Clarke Quay. Sign up and pick from four themed race packs (Podium Queen, Mambo King, Shuffler and Musichead) that best matches your party style, in celebration of Zouk’s 25 years at Jiak Kim and more frenetic parties to come.
When: 5 Nov, 5pm
Where: 17 Jiak Kim Street
Prices: $42
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Join in the colourful revelry of Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) at this festival that’s organised in collaboration with The Mexican Association in Singapore. You’ll get to sample Mexican food and drinks, move to the beats of deejay sets, catch dance performances, admire art displays and more. Kids will get their pint-sized dose of fun at the children’s workshops and other activities conducted at the venue too.
When: 5 Nov, 3pm to 10pm
Where: Kult kafe, Emily Hill, 11 Upper Wilkie Road
Prices: Free admission
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Sign up for this 5km-long fun run, which helps raise funds for sanitation projects worldwide while injecting a good dose of tongue-in-cheek toilet humour. Each runner will receive a t-shirt, bib, finisher medal and other goodies, plus a chance to win a prize from the event’s lucky draw. There’s also a ‘crappy dress’ competition, to inspire participants to dress up for the theme while racing (or walking) to the finish line.
When: 5 Nov, 8am to 12pm
Where: Angsana Green, East Coast Park, (near East Coast Lagoon Food Village)
Prices: $19 to $45
SPORTS
Cheer on more than 90 boating teams as they paddle their way to the finish line at this water sport event. This year marks the 34th edition of this annual race, which is co-organised by Singapore Dragon Boat Association (SDBA), Civil Service Club (CSC) and the People’s Association (PA) Water-Venture.
When: 5-6 Nov, 7am to 7pm
Where: Singapore River
Prices: Free admission
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Get up-close and personal with the K-pop stars of Love Cubic, who will be in Singapore for the first time ever. The girls of the idol group (Shinhye, Sarang, Mint and Ayoung) will perform their 1st single ‘Gang Tae Gong’, while launching their 2nd single during the event.
When: 5 Nov, 7.30pm
Where: Jubilee Hall, Raffles Hotel, 1 Beach Road
Prices: $48 to $68
