Five good things to do in Singapore this weekend.
For 14 to 16 August: Katong after dark, a coffee pop-up, community art, Singapore music and classic cars.
-
Kampung Elektrik
Katong and Joo Chiat become a circuit of local design, live music, batik projections and street performances. Wear shoes made for wandering.
See details -
The Brew Therapy Pop-Up
Six coffees from four roasters take over a small Eng Hoon Street space for three days. Try the rare Excelsa before choosing a second cup.
See details -
Yellow Ribbon Community Arts Festival
More than 60 works by inmates and ex-offenders fill One Holland Village. Weekend music and free craft sessions make the show easy to enter without a formal tour.
See details -
SSO National Day Concert
The orchestra pairs Singapore composers and new commissions with the Singapore National Youth Orchestra and Linying. Tickets start at $15, so the Concert Hall need not be a splurge.
See details -
Concours d'Elegance Singapore
Historic cars are presented as objects of design, craft and engineering, backed by large-scale projections. The bodywork and interiors reward a slow look.
See details