Things To Do In Singapore: A Cat-Themed Exhibition & More
Our weekly edit of things worth checking out in Singapore
WEEK OF APRIL 13:
CHECK OUT A CAT-THEMED EXHIBITION
Calling all cat ladies, this one’s for you. TOXOPLASMOSIS is a dense, salon-style exhibition unpacking our long-standing feline obsession, featuring over 20 works from local and international artists — alongside vintage ephemera. Named after the parasite linked to cats (and their supposed mind-altering charm), the show leans into that idea of quiet influence, with a floor-to-ceiling hang that’s equal parts chaotic and captivating. Swing by the opening for a cat-friendly gathering with themed bites and drinks, or drop in anytime to soak it all up. Bonus: part of proceeds goes towards local cat rescue efforts. What’s not to love?
Apr 19, 11am – 7pm; by appointment only till May 3, at Tokonoma, 16 Shaw Road, #03-10
EXPLORE WHAT YOUR DEVICES ARE REALLY MADE OF
If you’ve ever looked at your phone or laptop and wondered what actually goes on inside it, this one’s for you. Artist Chok Si Xuan’s solo exhibition unpacks the hidden materials behind everyday technology — from metals and minerals to magnetic components — and how they’re engineered into the devices we use constantly.
At its core, the exhibition also looks beyond the surface of technology, asking how science, history, and even ideas about the body and gender are quietly embedded in the systems we rely on. It’s about the invisible connections between materials, machines, and human life when you dig deeper into how these technologies are built.
Alongside the works are objects, references, and stories that help break down how these systems came to be, plus a series of talks, workshops, and screenings throughout the exhibition run.
More details here
Apr 17 - May 17, 12pm - 7pm (Thursdays to Sundays), at Starch, 02-11, 81 Tagore Lane
STEP INTO A CONVERSATION BETWEEN FRIENDS
This small but tender show brings together works by Tay Ying, Zhixin Sheng, and Winnie Chua, three emerging creatives in their twenties reflecting on what it feels like to grow up in real time — when things are changing quickly, but rarely feel clear-cut.
The exhibition moves through letters, text messages, and images that piece together everyday exchanges between friends: casual check-ins, half-finished thoughts, and conversations that shift between lightness and something more uncertain. Inspired by a line from Victoria Chang’s poem Love Letters, the works sit with the idea that multiple emotions can exist at once — joy, confusion, closeness, and loss — often without resolution.
Rather than offering answers, the show captures the experience of early adulthood as it unfolds between people who are still figuring it out togethe
On now till Apr 24, 10am - 7pm, at Fluxus House Gallery, 23 Teo Hong Road
WATCH SECONDARY SCHOOL LIFE PLAY OUT ON STAGE
Secondary school can feel like everything at once — friendships forming and breaking, awkward crushes, strict teachers, and the pressure of figuring out who you’re supposed to be. The much-raved Secondary: The Musical takes all of that and turns it into a coming-of-age story set inside a Singapore classroom.
Produced by Checkpoint Theatre, the musical follows a group of students navigating adolescence, where small moments — a rumour, a failed exam, a passing comment — can feel huge. Through music and storytelling, it captures the humour, chaos, and intensity of growing up in the local school system. At its core, it’s a portrait of teenage life that feels familiar, sometimes painfully so — and a reminder of how formative those years really are.
Get your tickets here
On now till Apr 26, various times, at Victoria Theatre, 11 Empress Place
LEARN HOW TO CREATE A CYANOTYPE PRINT
This workshop by artist Nathan Tan introduces cyanotype printing — a photography process that uses sunlight to create deep blue images. You’ll start by coating paper with light-sensitive solution, before moving into the more experimental part: building your own compositions using drawings, brushwork, printed transparencies, or found objects like dried leaves and flowers.
Once your piece is ready, it’s exposed under natural UV light. The sun does the rest — developing the image before it’s rinsed, revealed, and dried into a finished print. You’ll also frame your work on-site, so you leave with a ready-to-hang piece rather than just a test print. Materials are provided, though you’re welcome to bring your own botanicals or objects.
Get your tickets here
Apr 18, 10am - 12pm, and 1pm - 3pm, at Supper House, 37 Keppel Road, #04-02
GET NERDY ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHY
What started as a street photography workshop by Casual Poet Library founder and photographer Rebecca Toh now opens up to the public — a sharing session where students present the work they’ve made and the journeys they’ve been on since. The evening begins with a short talk by Toh on street photography, and how it often becomes less about the streets themselves and more about how we see — and search for — ourselves within them. Expect an informal night of images, stories, and conversation, fuelled by pizza and craft beers.
Admission is free but register for a spot here
Apr 18, 7.30pm - 9.30pm, at Casual Poet Library, 123 Bukit Merah Lane 1, #01-110
TAKE PART IN A VINYL PARTY
Bring Your Own Vinyl returns this April for an afternoon built entirely around records, good energy, and a shared love of sound. From 2pm–5pm, dig through a vinyl marketplace featuring everything from classic pressings to pre-loved finds — including vinyl, CDs, cassettes, and 7-inches, with Asian rarities from the ’70s to ’90s starting from just $2.
Then from 4–7pm, the space turns into a community listening party. Bring your own records, step up to the decks, and spin your favourites on a setup powered by Audio-Technica LP1240s. Whether you’re new to DJing or already crate-digging deep, it’s all about sharing sounds and keeping the floor moving.
Apr 19, 2pm - 7pm, at Trifecta, 10A Exeter Road, #01-01
SPEND YOUR SUNDAY AT WHISKER WORKS FUR FEST
Whisker Works Fur Fest lands at *SCAPE for a day built around music, community, and a shared love of animals. Organised by Whisker Works — a youth-led group working with SPCA Singapore — the event brings together live performances by local artists alongside a market run by young vendors supporting various social causes.
Expect an easygoing afternoon of music, food, and booths, all in support of animal welfare. All ticket proceeds go directly towards SPCA Singapore, helping improve the care and wellbeing of rescued animals.
And yes — it’s pet-friendly, so your furry companions are invited too.
Get your tickets here
Apr 19, 2pm - 7pm at *SCAPE, The Trampoline by ACCESS, #05-03/04
TAKE PART IN A LIVE DRAWING SESSION IN A HISTORIC BUILDING
This life drawing session takes place inside the Private Museum’s ongoing exhibition Human Being Human, set within the historic Osborne House on Emily Hill. You’ll be sketching a live model surrounded by works from the private collection of art collectors John and Cheryl Chia — pieces that explore the human condition through form, identity, and the body. The idea is simple: draw in response to what’s around you, letting the artworks and space shape how you see.
After the session, you’ll join a complimentary guided tour of the exhibition, bringing two artistic experiences into one evening. Open to both beginners and experienced artists, the session is designed to be welcoming and relaxed — just bring yourself (and a friend, if you like).
Get your your tickets here
Apr 18, 4pm - 6pm, at Private Museum, 11 Upper Wilkie Road
WEEK OF APRIL 6:
STEP INTO SANTAI’S MULTI-SENSORY PLAYGROUND
Happening as part of Crossing Cultures: Weekend of Curiosities at the Asian Civilisations Museum, our favourite bar Santai is turning the museum into a two-day, five-senses playground. Think hands-on workshops (from vintage-style sign painting to plushie-making and linocut carving), slow tea sessions, tarot readings, and a steady stream of music, pastries, and good energy. Come for a workshop, stay to lie down and do nothing — no one’s judging.
More details here
Apr 11 - 12, 2pm - 8pm, at Asian Civilisations Museum, 1 Empress Place
HIT UNIQLO’S FIRST EVER POP-UP IN A MUSEUM
Also taking place as part of ACM’s Crossing Cultures: Weekend of Curiosities, Uniqlo is staging its first-ever museum pop-up — bringing its signature UT graphic T-shirts into a cultural setting. The highlight: a new UNIQLO x ACM UTme! collection, where local artists reinterpret objects from the museum’s collection into wearable designs. Names to know include Gabriel De Souza, Knuckles & Notch, SONG, HAFI, and Nikkei — each bringing their own visual language, from quirky illustrations to bold, graphic statements. Needless to say, these are some pretty exclusive prints, and yep, the museum is the place to be this weekend.
Apr 10, 5pm - 9.30pm, and Apr 11 - 12, 2pm - 9.30pm, at Asian Civilisations Museum, 1 Empress Place
GO ON AN ARCHAEOLOGY NIGHT WALK
If your idea of a night out involves less bar-hopping and more time-travelling, this one’s for you. As part of Asian Film Archive’s Prasasti/Inscriptions — a programme exploring Southeast Asia’s layered histories through film, archaeology, and visual culture — the non-profit organisation is hosting two guided archaeology walking tours through Singapore’s Civic District. You’ll be walking with Luthfan Nur Rochman from the Indonesian art collective Forum Lenteng and Singapore-based heritage guide Gerald Sim, tracing how history gets uncovered, retold, and sometimes reimagined altogether.
Get your tickets here
Apr 11, 8pm - 9.30pm, and Apr 17, 10pm - 11.30pm, at Oldham Theatre, 1 Canning Rise
SHOP THE JOURNEY EAST VINTAGE FAIR
The vintage crowd’s favourite weekend is back. The Journey East Vintage Fair returns with a full showroom takeover, bringing together a tightly curated mix of vintage dealers, independent labels, and craft-led brands. Expect everything from rare archive fashion finds to handmade jewellery and one-off objects — names on the floor include Altneu, Eye of the Cat Jewellery x Peony Jade Jewels, Herra Vintage, Late for School, Suma General Store, The Amphora Project, Wicked Wants, and Pick Me Up, so come prepared to dig.
Apr 11 and 12, 12pm - 6pm, at Journey East, 315 Outram Road, #03-02 Tan Boon Liat Building
CATCH SOME GOOD FILMS
The 35th edition of the European Film Festival (EUFF) is back with a stacked lineup of 29 films from 23 countries — spanning everything from quiet dramas to animation and documentaries. Presented by the European Union Delegation to Singapore, it’s one of Singapore’s longest-running film festivals, and this year, it’s going bigger with new venues and collaborations aimed at bringing European cinema to wider, younger audiences.
The festival opens at the Capitol Theatre with Horseshoe (Ireland), before moving to Filmhouse at Golden Mile Tower — the city’s newest indie cinema space — and even into classrooms via a first-time partnership with the German European School Singapore. There’s also a tie-in with the Earth In Focus Singapore Nature Film Festival, so expect a mix of culture and climate-focused storytelling too.
More details here
Apr 9 - May 24, various times, at Filmhouse, Golden Mile Tower, 6001 Beach Road, #05-00, and Capitol Theatre, 17 Stamford Road
SEE SOUTHEAST ASIA THROUGH FRESH LENS AT THIS OBJECTIFS EXHIBITION
Get ready to wander through stories that are equal parts intimate and powerful—because the eighth edition of the Objectifs Documentary Award is back (this award is meant to spotlight photographers who explore identity, culture, and social change in Southeast Asia).
This year, four Southeast Asian photographers are taking us on a tour of identity, faith, and resistance: Ponita Keo (Cambodia) explores hair culture, Husna (Indonesia) unpacks the hijab and personal choice, Victoria Perote (Philippines) shines a light on women imprisoned under Martial Law, and Yoppy Pieter (Indonesia) follows a women-led forest ranger collective in Aceh.
More details here
Apr 10 - May 31, 12pm - 7pm (till 4pm on Sundays, and closed on Mondays), at Objectifs, 155 Middle Road
SLOW DOWN WITH A SPECIAL TEA BREWING WORKSHOP
Take an afternoon to pause, sip, and learn the art of tea brewing with Jane Cai of Inner.Teahouse. The After School Specials: Tea Brewing Workshop is all about the quiet rhythm of the Gaiwan—how water, leaf, and time come together to create each cup. You’ll explore three teas—Mudan white, charcoal roasted Tieguanyin oolong, and Osmanthus black—tasting them across multiple infusions, while getting hands-on with a full tea set provided for each guest. Beginners and tea lovers alike are welcome to slow down, engage the senses, and even take some tea home. Light refreshments included.
Sign up for a spot here
Apr 11, 11am, 1pm, 3pm, at Aa Furniture, Ho Seng Lee Flatted warehouse, 10C Jalan Ampas #07-01
CATCH A FEEL GOOD GIG THAT COMES WITH FRIED CHICKEN
Your favourite pizzeria Bad Habits Provision is teaming up with your favourite rapper Mary Sue for The Fried Chicken Show, a feel-good night of music, eats, and good vibes. All proceeds go to non-profit organisation Love Aid SG, and yes—tickets come with a special Bad Habits Chicken Sandwich. Good tunes, good cause, great chicken, what’s not to love?
Get your tickets here
Apr 11, 7.30pm, at Bad Habits Provision, 23 Mohamed Sultan Road
SEE CERAMICS, BOTANICALS & ART COME TO LIFE AT THIS EXHIBITION
Appetite restaurant’s newest exhibition, Elemental Form, is where ceramics, paintings, and botanical arrangements collide. Think organic ceramic vessels by Hans Chew and Sean Lim meeting Fawn World’s lush botanical arrangements, while Tay Bak Chiang’s minimalist paintings give you that big-stone energy. Sprinkle in Hannah Lim’s quirky snuff bottles that mash up cultures and you’ve got an exhibition that’s equal parts elemental and unexpected.
More details here
Apr 10 - Aug 2, 6pm - 12am (closed on Sundays and Mondays), at Appetite, 78A Amoy Street
CHECK OUT THE NESPRESSO X BLUE BOTTLE COFFEE POP-UP
Nespresso and Blue Bottle Coffee just dropped a collab for the ultimate caffeine fix, and it’s spilling into Singapore for a limited-time pop-up. Think limited-edition capsules (NOLA Cold Brew, anyone?), and a special travel tumbler in Blue Bottle’s signature hue.
The pop-up isn’t just about shopping, though. Craft your own tumbler charm, grab a Nespresso x Blue Bottle keychain, or vibe out at the vinyl listening station while sipping the collab blends. Feeling creative? Hit the stamping station inspired by the tasting notes of the special-edition coffees, or just pose it up at the photobooth and take a strip home for the ‘gram.
More details here
On now till Apr 12, 11.30am - 7.30pm, at 265 Beach Road
WEEK OF MAR 30:
MAKE YOUR OWN RAYA TABLESCAPE (AND BOUQUET) HERE
If your idea of Raya prep includes getting a little hands-on, this one’s for you. Botanical design studio Fawn World and events organiser Aisyari Maison are hosting a workshop where you’ll build a lush bouquet using botanicals significant in Islamic traditions, try your hand at ketupat weaving, and co-create a beautifully styled buffet tablescape. It all wraps up with small bites and a drink—because no good gathering ends without food.
Sign up for a spot here.
Apr 3, 10am - 12pm or 2pm - 4pm, at 101 Lor 23 Geylang #04-02
CATCH SINGAPOREAN SHORT FILMS MADE ABROAD
This month’s CLOSE UP spotlights five short films by Singaporeans, all made outside the Lion City. Each screens under a playful pseudonym inspired by its location—come by, watch, and see if you can guess the real titles. Free entry, just grab a drink to support the venue!
Mar 31, 7pm - 10pm, at The Coup, 7 Ann Siang Hill
IMMERSE YOURSELF INTO A GENRE-BENDING RAVE
One of our favourite rave organisers is back. Strange Weather takes over RASA and Headquarters this April for Dunia, a two-night, multi-space exploration of ritual, improvisation, and club energy. On 4 April at RASA, experience a full venue takeover with two stages, a lounge, a massage parlour, and a kenduri dinner by Chef Epi. Highlights include performances by Sipaningkah, Aditya Permana, Sayaka Botanic, BAUR (ID), and movement interventions from Kansh, Josh Tirados, and SharyFairy of Singapore Butoh Collective.
Then on 10 April at Headquarters, Tolouse Low Trax (GER) leads a hypnotic, pulse-driven night alongside NAH (USA) and Strange Weather residents, blending off-centre club selections with their signature experimental edge.
Get your tickets here.
Apr 4, 6.30pm till late, and Apr 10, 10pm - 3am, at RASA, 9 Raffles Place, Republic Plaza Tower 1, #02-01/02, and Headquarters, 66A Boat Quay respectively
GET MESSY ON THE DANCE-HILL WITH 5210PM
Daytime party purveyor 5210PM kicks off its third year with Messy Bo Coup, a day party that’s throwing it back to their free outdoor beginnings. Expect a lively afternoon of music and vibes with Shutter Rhythms and Upper Serangoon Sound System crew, featuring sets by Suffyan, Atiq Iman, and Flewsoby. Bring your friends, grab a drink, and hit the dance-hill for a slightly messy, totally fun celebration.
Apr 4, 3pm - 8.30pm, at 7 Ann Siang Hill
HIT AN ALL-NIGHT RAGER WITH HYPER FOCUS’ FIRST PARTY OF THE YEAR
Hyperfocus returns with FIRST LIGHT, an all-night rager promising peak energy, euphoria, and endless dancefloor potential. Happening 2 April at MDLR, catch international and local acts including Eichi Abe, Saigon’s Bung Lon / Trance Chua Superstar: Smoothie Boiz, and local favourites GTHB B2B Tempolaree plus New Masculine.
Get your tickets here
Apr 2, 10.30pm - 3am, at MDLR, 62 Cecil St, #02-00 TPI Building
DIVE DEEP INTO THE BASS AT KEEP HUSH x CARHARTT WIP SINGAPORE
Keep Hush x Carhartt WIP returns to Singapore for its second edition at RASA, presented by Huru-Hara. This chapter leans into diasporic rhythms, leftfield club sounds, and sound system intimacy, featuring Southeast Asian voices shaping an evolving bass landscape.
Names to look out for include RAH (SG/Naarm), who blends dubwise pressure with jazz-inflected rhythms honed at festivals like Dimensions and Wonderfruit; Bali’s Raissa Febriani folds gendang, gamelan, and experimental techno into sets that feel ancestral yet forward-facing; SHYHAIR (KL) and Jaydah (SG) reunite for a rare B2B of bass-driven, rhythm-heavy intensity; and TASHASAN (SG) moves through leftfield breaks, dubstep, garage, and percussive hybrids anchored by deep low-end pressure.
Get your tickets here
Apr 3, 9.30pm till late, at RASA, 9 Raffles Place, Republic Plaza Tower 1, #02-01/02
WEEK OF MAR 23:
HIT THE CABBAGES WORLD POP-UP AT TANCHEN STUDIO
FoodTok’s popular Cabbages.World platform is swinging into town this weekend, opening a special pop-up in collaboration with textile accessories label Tanchen Studio, held at the latter’s Singapore store. Expect a curated mix of their creations, special TANCHEN × Cabagges pieces, plus snacks by Ugli Sabi and coffee from Dilly Deli. Stop by, browse, and soak it all in.
Get your tickets here
Mar 28, 12pm - 5pm, at Tanchen Studio, 140 Bukit Timah Road
DROP BY A SUPER TASTEFUL DESIGN MARKET
Your favourite furniture hunter, Objects.re, is back with a new gathering filled with wondrous objects, thoughtful design pieces, and a market built around good company. After a short break, Objects.re will be launching a new shipment of smaller treasures alongside a lineup of creative makers: @madspatial with home decor, lighting, and lifestyle pieces; @dyingtradessg exploring natural materials, processing, and cording; @world.of.ode with design-focused objects; @everyday0bjects bringing the funkiest ceramics; @aomorie.official with small-batch accessories; and @flipcoffeeroasters keeping everyone fuelled.
Mar 28-29, 10am - 5pm, at Objects.re, 51 Tannery Lane, #08-01
TAKE PART IN A LARGER-THAN-LIFE GAME SET AT ASIAN CIVILISATIONS MUSEUM
Wormhole Bookstore is turning the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) into a giant playground for Play Date, part of ACM’s Let’s Play! Weekend Festival. Think a pop-up market stacked with goodies from Cruddy, Dapiku Sweets, Frikin Guds, Global Mat Soul Kitchen, Poison Studio, Slowmolds Ceramics, and more—plus life-size Snakes & Ladders where your trivia skills actually matter, and a wildly chaotic Hopscotch that’s perfect for families or friends ready to just goof off. There are cash vouchers and prizes sprinkled in too, so bring your energy, your curiosity, and maybe a competitive streak—you’re going to need it.
Mar 28-29, 10am - 4pm, at Asian Civilisations Museum, 1 Empress Place
LEARN ABOUT THE HUMAN BODY IN STRANGE NEW WAYS
What does it actually mean to understand the human body? ArtScience Museum’s latest blockbuster Flesh and Bones: The Art of Anatomy (a collaboration with the Getty Research Institute) takes that question and runs with it—bringing together over 160 artefacts and artworks that trace how the body has been studied, imagined, and reinterpreted across time and cultures. Marking the museum’s 15th anniversary, the exhibition moves from 18th-century anatomical engravings and rare medical texts to contemporary installations, including Chiharu Shiota’s immersive The Network Within.
There’s also a look at Traditional Chinese Medicine, alongside real anatomical specimens typically only seen in medical settings. It’s equal parts art, science, and a little bit surreal—less clinical than you’d expect, and far more thought-provoking.
Get your tickets here
On now till Aug 16, 10am - 7pm, at ArtScience Museum, 6 Bayfront Avenue
STEP INTO THE WACKIEST SUPERMARKET
Bangkok-based artist Nene (Nanthawan Jamsai) brings her playful world to Singapore with 555 MART, her first solo show here—turning Heartware Store & Gallery into a cheerful, slightly surreal corner shop.
Known for finding charm in the everyday, Nene transforms snack packaging, street food, and small, forgettable objects into quirky, endearing drawings using ballpoint pen and neon risograph. The result feels familiar but offbeat—like the things you’d casually pick up, reimagined with a sense of humour. The show pulls from her travels and everyday encounters, with new works and exhibition-exclusive pieces scattered throughout the “store”. Even the title is a joke: “555” is Thai internet slang for laughter, and the whole space leans into that energy—light, curious, and a little bit absurd.
Mar 27 - May 17, 12pm - 7pm, at Heartware Store & Gallery, 350B Joo Chiat Road, 3rd floor
CATCH A FILM AND FOOD EXPERIENCE
Indie film collective FFIGS first caught our eye last November as a guerilla group of sorts that seems to have started as a cheeky counterpart of the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF, geddit?). They’re continuing their good work - their latest event, A Tactile & Gastronomical Encounter pairs four secret snack‑film combos, each exploring taste, texture, and vibe across all five senses—come hungry, curious, and ready to be surprised.
RSVP here
Mar 28, 7.30pm - 9.30pm, at Goethe-Institut Singapore, 136 Neil Road
TAKE PART IN THIS TEXTILE WORKSHOP
Step into a 250-year-old Japanese textile tradition with this hands-on Yumihama Kasuri workshop. Led by weaver Seisuke Ikeda—who continues the legacy of master craftswoman Etsuko Shimada—you’ll learn how carefully prepared threads come together to form intricate ikat patterns. But it’s less about getting it perfect, and more about getting into the rhythm. By the end, you’ll have your own piece to take home—along with a deeper appreciation for the time, patience, and care behind it.
RSVP here
Mar 28 - 29, 10am and 1pm, at Asaru Studio, 195 Pearl’s Hill Terrace, #01-07
SETTLE INTO A DEEP LISTENING EXPERIENCE
Softerfields hosts a vibey listening session centred on Japanese jazz pianist Ryo Fukui’s cult album Scenery. A late bloomer by jazz standards, Fukui only began playing in his twenties and was largely self-taught, developing his sound in small Sapporo clubs after hours. Released in 1976, Scenery has since become a cult favourite for its raw, unpolished quality—you can hear the room, the hesitation, the feeling of someone playing with instinct rather than perfection. Expect a dimly lit space, intimate energy, and sound that draws you in slowly. It’s less about performance and more about presence—just sit back, tune in, and let it unfold.
Get your tickets here
Mar 26, 7pm - 10pm, at 18A Foch Road
HIT UP THIS POWER PUFF GIRL-THEMED PARTY
After stepping away from the spotlight, drag queen supreme Sapphire Blast returns with a glittery, slightly unhinged comeback—this time turning Baby Boy into a full-blown cartoon fever dream inspired by The Powerpuff Girls.
Enter the Cvnty Puff Girls: three queens—Kak Nina Boo, Sapphire Blast, and Tiara Sorrel—serving sugar, spice, and something far less innocent. Expect high-energy drag, a lot of attitude, and just enough chaos to keep things interesting. Behind the decks, Chael En, Lokies, and Tuah keep the night moving.
Get your tickets here
Mar 28, 10pm - 3am, at Hardrock Cafe, 50 Cuscaden Road, #02-01 Hpl House