Things To Do In Singapore: Cartoons Underground Film Festival, Singapore Biennale & More

WEEK OF OCT 28:

DIVE INTO SOUTHEAST ASIA’S BIGGEST INDIE ANIMATION FESTIVAL

WHAT IT’S ABOUT:
Singapore’s longest-running and most influential indie animation festival is back – and bigger than ever. After the unexpected closure of its long-time venue The Projector, Cartoons Underground nearly faced cancellation… until *SCAPE stepped in to save the day. Not only is the festival going ahead, it’s expanding with two screenings in one night for the first time ever.

Expect 2.5 hours of animated short films spanning heartfelt stories, mind-bending visuals and award-winning works from Singapore and around the world, including films that have premiered at Annecy, Cannes and SXSW. This year’s line-up explores themes like identity, memory and belonging, with standout titles such as Mountain Mountain by Singaporean student filmmakers Grace Cheu and Ben Tan, and S The Wolf by Cannes Palme d’Or winner Sameh Alaa.

WHY YOU SHOULD GO:
This is the event for animation lovers, film geeks, design students and anyone who lives for creative storytelling. Whether you’re here for the artistry, the vibes, or to spot the next big name in animation, Cartoons Underground is where Southeast Asia’s animation future is being shaped in real time

Get your tickets here.

Nov 1, 4pm - 11pm, at *SCAPE, The Ground Theatre, 2 Orchard Link #04-05

ROCK OUT AT BAYBEATS

WHAT IT’S ABOUT:
Baybeats is back, bringing four nights of free, high-energy indie, alt, and experimental music to Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay. This year’s lineup features regional and international acts you won’t want to miss: South Korea’s Silica Gel, Japan’s mouse on the keys, China’s Carsick Cars, the Philippines’ Sandwich, plus Singapore favourites A Vacant Affair and Plainsunset. Across multiple stages, expect electrifying live performances, fringe activities, pop-up merch, and a buzzing festival crowd that turns the waterfront into the ultimate alt-music playground.

WHY YOU SHOULD GO:

If discovering the next big indie act, vibing with a crowd that gets it, or just soaking up live music energy sounds like your kind of night, Baybeats is the place to be.

Check out the full line-up here.

Oct 30 - Nov 2, various times, at Esplanade, 1 Esplanade Drive

SEE THE COUNTRY IN A WHOLE NEW LIGHT AT THE SINGAPORE BIENNALE 2025

WHAT IT’S ABOUT: Forget quiet galleries and stuffy art talks — Singapore Biennale 2025 is turning the entire city into a playground for contemporary art. Over 80 artists from around the world (yes, including big names like Pierre Huyghe, Emily Floyd, and Apichatpong Weerasethakul) are taking over everything from public housing estates to shopping malls, green corridors, and historic landmarks. Each installation is a little adventure: think kinetic sculptures in the Rail Corridor, pop-up board games at libraries, and immersive karaoke performances that make you part of the art.

WHY YOU SHOULD GO: This isn’t your average art festival. It’s interactive, city-wide, and full of “did that just happen?” moments. You’ll stumble upon art in places you already know, but see them in ways you’ve never imagined. Perfect for your Instagram, your curiosity, or just to feel like Singapore is your own secret gallery. Basically, if you like art that moves, surprises, and totally reframes your city, SB2025 is calling your name.

More details here.

Oct 31 - Mar 29, 2026, various locations

CATCH VIETNAM’S STREETWEAR WAVE AT THIS SHOWCASE

WHAT IT’S ABOUT: Singapore, say hello to Vietnam’s next-gen streetwear. Youth of Saigon is a two-day selling showcase by design space Tokonoma bringing nine independent Vietnamese labels — Ivankov, Sagittarius, Outbreak, Fanxythings, Elements.stu, Melancholy, Revolt, Sidesofus, and Semblance — to Tokonoma for the first time. Expect modular utility-wear, fluid tailoring, punk-inspired defiance, and muted minimalism, all in one place.

WHY YOU SHOULD GO: Every designer will be in the room, meeting visitors face-to-face and sharing the stories behind their collections. You’ll get to try on, touch, and experience a movement that’s reshaping Southeast Asian streetwear culture. It’s about energy, creativity, and watching a generation carve its own path — all while discovering looks you won’t find anywhere else.

Oct 31 - Nov 1, 12pm - 7pm, at Tokonoma, 16 Shaw Road, unit 3-10

SNAP UP ZINES AT SINGAPORE ART BOOK FAIR

WHAT IT’S ABOUT:
The Singapore Art Book Fair (SGABF) is back for its 11th edition, and it’s bigger than ever. From October 31 to November 2, over 120 artists, designers, and zinemakers from around the world will be filling Tanjong Pagar with photobooks, indie zines, artists’ books, and all kinds of print gems you didn’t know you needed. Notable participants include Holycrap.sg, Atelier Hoko, Shrub, Grey Projects, Your Local Newsstand, Knuckles & Notch, and more. This year, the fair spreads across two venues — New Art Museum Singapore and Whitestone Gallery — giving you more space to explore and drool over all the cute merch and works.

WHY YOU SHOULD GO:
SGABF isn’t just about looking — it’s about doing. Try your hand at book-binding and printmaking workshops (pre-register online!), and get an inside look at the creative process behind art books at the accompanying exhibition Thing Books Residency Showcase, featuring debut works by artists Nur Wahidah, Seth Cheong, and Yuen Chee Wai.

Get your tickets here.

Oct 31 - Nov 2, 12pm - 8pm, at New Art Museum Singapore and Whitestone Gallery, Level 5, Tanjong Pagar Distripark, 39 Keppel Road

STEP INTO SINGAPORE’S MOST INSANE HALLOWEEN PARTY

WHAT IT’S ABOUT:
This isn’t your average Halloween — Deadly Disco is where local collectives (Collective Minds, Groove Top, Manifest, Fomo Homo, Soul Collective) meet world-class DJs for one night of full-on disco, drama, and straight-up chaos. Pasir Panjang Power Station gets transformed into a neon-drenched playground with Romy (The xx), Flight Facilities, Hunee, and Hot Chip spinning everything from indie-electronica to festival bangers.
Think moody crimson fog in the Red Room, giant disco balls scattering light, dancers on stage, VIP blood-red hideaways, and zones made for your TikTok feed. Plus, flex your costume in the Best Dressed Competition — there’s $5,000 in prizes waiting for the boldest, wildest looks. Drinks? 50 per cent off from 8–10PM, because yes, you’ll need fuel.

WHY YOU SHOULD GO:
If you love music, theatrics, and a night where everything is bigger, louder, and more extra than usual, this is your vibe.

Get your tickets here.

Oct 31, 8pm - 3am, at Pasir Panjang Power Station, 27 Pasir Panjang Road

CATCH A ONE-OF-A-KIND SHORT FILM FESTIVAL THIS HALLOWEEN

WHAT IT’S ABOUT:
This Halloween, Objectifs’ short film festival Dead Funny brings the perfect mix of horror and hilarity in an outdoor screening that’ll have you clutching your seat and cracking up at the same time. From undead friends to vengeful animals and twisted realities, short films by rising artists Joe Hsieh, Renee Zhan, Imanol Ortiz López, Vijesh Rajan, Yashoda Parthasarthy, and Kenichi Ugana show that reality can be just as terrifying as fiction. You’ll travel from a late-night Taiwanese bus turned macabre, to a UK violinist’s anxieties taking monstrous form, a Spanish store visit gone wrong, an Indian cab heist spiraling into chaos, and a Japanese reunion that’s far stranger than it seems.

WHY YOU SHOULD GO:
Come in your best or scariest Halloween costume and stand a chance to win a $50 Objectifs store voucher. It’s a two-hour rollercoaster of bloody giggles, tension, and twisted fun — the perfect way to get your Halloween hype on, enjoy cutting-edge short films, and maybe even scare your friends a little.

Get your tickets here.

Oct 31, 7.30pm - 9.30pm, at Objectifs, 155 Middle Road

DIVE INTO PACITA ABAD’S COLOURFUL UNIVERSE AT STPI

WHAT IT’S ABOUT:
STPI – Creative Workshop & Gallery invites you to step into the radiant universe of Pacita Abad, the late Filipino artist famed for transforming Singapore’s Alkaff Bridge into a rainbow spectacle. The exhibition Common Ground showcases works she created during her 2003 residency at STPI, alongside two iconic trapunto paintings from her estate. Circles become suns, moons, and abstract forms, layered with glitter, buttons, mirrors, and luminous inks — every piece shimmering with joy, vibrancy, and a fearless love of colour.
Abad’s work wasn’t just aesthetic — it was activist, addressing migration, identity, and social justice, while pushing boundaries of materials and printmaking. This exhibition offers a rare chance to experience her STPI works up close and celebrate an artist whose colourful vision and playful experimentation continue to inspire across generations.

WHY YOU SHOULD GO:
If you love art that’s bold, immersive, and unapologetically joyful, this is your moment.

On now till Dec 13, 10am - 7pm, at STPI Creative Workshop and Gallery, 41 Robertson Quay

HIT THE DOM PERIGNON X TAKASHI MURAKAMI POP-UP

WHAT IT’S ABOUT:
Singapore’s about to get a pop-up that’s more art installation than champagne tasting. Takashi Murakami, the artist behind everything from anime-inspired murals to bubblegum-hued sculptures, has teamed up with Dom Perignon to turn its Vintage 2015 and Rose 2010 bottles into limited-edition works of art. But the experience isn’t just about bottles—you’ll wander through a space that feels like stepping inside Murakami’s own visual universe: bright, playful, and unapologetically maximal. Adding a dash of flavour to the mix, Singapore’s finest chefs—Sebastien Lepinoy, David Pynt, Emmanuel Stroobant, and Jordan Keao—take over the pop-up on different days, pairing tiny bites with the champagnes in unexpected ways. It’s half-gallery, half-tasting, all Insta-worthy.

WHY YOU SHOULD GO:
Because it’s weird, it’s beautiful, and honestly, where else are you going to sip champagne while feeling like you’re inside a Murakami painting?

Register for the pop-up here.

Oct 30 - Nov 2, at Maison Garden, 13 Dempsey Road, #01-01, #01-02 and #01-06

WEEK OF OCT 21:

TAKE IN AN HERMES EXPERIENCE CENTRED AROUND THEIR FAMOUS SCARVES

WHAT IT’S ABOUT:
Hermes is reimagining its iconic silk scarves as portals into a cosmic dreamscape with The Silky Way, a new immersive exhibition landing at Marina Bay Sands. Instead of viewing scarves in display cases, visitors will enter projection-filled rooms where Hermes carres (French for scarves) appear as animated constellations, swirling across digital night skies. Each design becomes a storytelling universe — from mythical horses to surreal landscapes — showcasing how the maison has transformed silk into an artistic medium since 1937.
This multimedia experience blends fashion, technology and fantasy, bringing the brand’s most recognisable prints to life through light, movement and sound. Expect large-scale installations, archival designs, and moments created specifically for visual immersion (yes, your phone camera will be busy).

WHY YOU SHOULD GO:

If you’re even remotely into fashion, art, or interiors, this is the kind of exhibition that will dominate your camera roll (and your TikTok feed). It’s free to enter, deeply aesthetic, and basically a crash course in Hermes’ visual universe — perfect for anyone who wants to be inspired, feel something, and maybe manifest their first carre?

Entry is free, register here

October 23 - November 5 (12pm - 8.30pm) at Marina Bay Sands, Event Plaza, 10 Bayfront Avenue

STEP INTO A HARUJUKU TIME CAPSULE WITH DIRT FRUITS

WHAT IT’S ABOUT:
Vintage Japanese fashion collector Dirt Fruits is taking over archival store Upstairs Garments with a pop-up dedicated to peak Harajuku style — the golden age of late-’90s and early-2000s J-fashion, when Takeshita Street was the epicentre of chaos, colour and pure self-expression. Expect original Harajuku labels, cult Japanese magazines and pieces from subcultures that defined an era where dressing up was a form of rebellion and play.

WHY YOU SHOULD GO:
If you’re into Japanese fashion, street fashion history or just want to see where today’s maximalist trend cycle was born, this is your pilgrimage. Rare finds, pure nostalgia, zero minimalism.

Oct 25, 12pm – 8pm, at Upstairs Garments, 75B Tanjong Pagar Road

DIVE INTO THE BEST OF GLOBAL CINEMA WITH PERSPECTIVES FILM FESTIVAL

WHAT IT’S ABOUT:

Singapore’s first and longest-running student-led film festival, Perspectives Film Festival returns for its 18th edition at Oldham Theatre, bringing bold, boundary-pushing cinema to local audiences. Over this weekend, expect to catch seven international films explore this year’s theme of Tradition & Modernity, delving into the tension and harmony between heritage and contemporary storytelling.

From the restored Chinese classic Farewell My Concubine (Palme d’Or winner, 1993) to Japanese horror landmark Pulse and the disco-infused Black classic The Wiz, this weekend-long festival dives into how cinema bridges heritage and contemporary storytelling. Expect award-winning global films, daring contemporary works, and restored masterpieces that look better than ever in 4K.

WHY YOU SHOULD GO:

It’s a rare chance to see global cinema curated by the next generation of film lovers, makers, and thinkers. Whether you’re a cinephile or just curious about how film shapes culture, Perspectives Film Festival offers a weekend of discovery, inspiration, and cinematic magic.

Get your tickets here.

Oct 24 – 26, various times, at Oldham Theatre, 1 Canning Rise

CHECK OUT AN EXHIBITION DEDICATED TO SINGAPORE’S MUSIC SCENE

WHAT IT’S ABOUT:
A Love Song is basically a photo mixtape of Singapore’s music scene, from the early ’90s right up to now. Think scene legends like Force Vomit, The Stoned Revivals, Hanging Up The Moon — and the new kids making noise, like The CB Dogs and True Anger. Artist Mary-Ann Teo’s shots don’t just document gigs; they capture the energy, the sweat, the passion, and the spaces that make live music feel electric. Part tribute, part archive, it’s a love letter to local bands. The launch day will includes live performances by Ashvind Ramani, TypeWriter, The Oddfellows, The CB Dogs, Leslie Low, Hanging Up The Moon, and Piblokto!

WHY YOU SHOULD GO:
It’s a must for music fans, photography enthusiasts, and anyone curious about Singapore’s cultural heartbeat. Experience the sights, sounds, and stories behind the bands that have shaped the local scene — and maybe discover your new favourite act.

Oct 25 - Dec 18, 12pm - 7pm (closed on Mondays), at Objectifs, 155 Middle Road

TAKE PART IN A NOCTURNAL LIFE DRAWING SESSION BY ART AGAIN

WHAT IT’S ABOUT:
Life looks different under lamplight — softer edges, deeper colours, a chance to slow down. Life Under Lamplight is a nocturnal life drawing session that’s less about perfect lines and more about capturing mood, shadow, and feeling. Hosted by secondary art marketplace Art Again, the evening explores how light shapes form and emotion, letting you see what lingers just beyond the glow. Art materials are provided (but bring your own if you like), and you’ll get a complimentary glass of wine. Additional red and white wines, plus light snacks, are available for purchase. Groups of four or more enjoy 10 per cent off.

WHY YOU SHOULD GO:
It’s part workshop, part meditation, part late-night hangout for creatives. Perfect for anyone who wants to slow down, get inspired, and see life in a new light.

Get your tickets here

Oct 25, 8pm – 10pm, Aa Showroom, 10C Jalan Ampas, #07-01 Ho Seng Lee Flatted Warehouse

SCOOP UP ONE-OF-A-KIND SOUVENIRS AT THIS EXHIBITION

WHAT IT’S ABOUT:
Dutch artist duo We Are Out of Office are bringing their first Singapore solo exhibition, Souvenirs, to Heartware this October. Known for turning everyday objects — from sardine tins to banana milk cartons — into vibrant riso prints, sculptures, and collectibles, Winneke de Groot and Felix van Dam invite you to celebrate the joy of souvenirs. Expect colour-packed installations like a gachapon machine, a cheeky ramen vending machine, a miniature carpark, and a playful nod to the neighbourhood with Joo Chiat Road. On top of that, there are limited-edition silkscreen prints, risograph postcards featuring local favourites like Muruku and Axe Brand Oil, wooden blocks inspired by vintage ephemera, and a specially curated souvenir merch line with pins, cups, keychains, and more.

WHY YOU SHOULD GO:
If you love art that’s playful, interactive, and Insta-worthy without trying too hard, this is your jam. Collectibles, quirky machines, and local nods await — no boring souvenirs here.

Oct 24 - Nov 23, 12pm - 7pm, at Heartware Store & Gallery, 350B Joo Chiat Road

HIT THIS CUTE MARKETPLACE AND GET INKED WHILE YOU’RE AT IT

WHAT IT’S ABOUT:

Tattoo studio Funky Lane is back with FUNKT’25: What a Small World, a two-day festival of tattoos, trinkets, and seriously cool vibes. Resident tattoo artists will be on deck, and the marketplace is packed with epic shirts, quirky accessories, and handmade goodies from local makers. Think of it as a tiny universe where creativity, style, and community collide — all under one roof.

WHY YOU SHOULD GO:
If you’re hunting for unique merch, want to get inked by rad local artists, or just love soaking up good energy with fellow cool humans, this is your weekend. Small world, big vibes.

Oct 25 – 26, 1pm – 8pm, at 45 Jalan Pemimpin #09-05A

SEE HOW THE END OF THE WORLD COULD LOOK LIKE AT THIS EXHIBITION

WHAT IT’S ABOUT:
Ever wondered what makes the end of something feel strangely beautiful? Artist Alexander Teoh’s latest work dives into that suspended, almost magical space at the edge of time. Through photographs, narratives, and glimpses of human connection, he captures a small, seemingly mundane town in its final days — where ordinary moments shine brighter because they’re fleeting. The work asks big questions: Can a story only truly live when it’s about to end? How do we witness, remember, and even celebrate these final moments?

WHY YOU SHOULD GO:
It’s poetic, contemplative, and strangely comforting — perfect for anyone who loves storytelling, art that makes you pause, or a fresh perspective on everyday life.

On now till Nov 2, 10am - 6pm, at Journey East, 315 Outram Road, #03-02 Tan Boon Liat Building

EXPLORE THE HISTORY OF THE LEGENDARY ROLEX GMT-MASTER AT THIS EXHIBITION

WHAT IT’S ABOUT:
From cockpit to wrist, the Rolex GMT-Master has been the ultimate companion for globetrotters since 1955. This new exhibition Time Zone to Time Zone by Rolex and Cortina Watch takes you on a journey through the watch’s evolution — from its iconic two-colour bezel and luminescent dial to the multiple movements and materials that make it a design and technical icon. Whether you’re a watch nerd, a traveller at heart, or just love seeing craftsmanship at its peak, this showcase puts the GMT-Master in the spotlight where it belongs.

WHY YOU SHOULD GO:
Peek behind the scenes of one of the world’s most legendary watches and see how it grew from a pilot’s tool to a cosmopolitan icon.

Oct 24 - Nov 2, 10am - 10pm, at Paragon Level 1 Main Atrium, 290 Orchard Road

WEEK OF OCT 13:

RELIVE THE CHAOS OF THE ’90S IN THE SERANGOON GARDENS TECHNO PARTY OF 1993

WHAT IT’S ABOUT:
Welcome to 1993, where the air smells like rebellion and the mixtapes never stop spinning. Sixteen-year-old Candice is stuck in sleepy, suburban Serangoon Gardens — until her mum burns her beloved tapes and magazines in a fit of moral panic. That’s when Candice snaps, setting off on one chaotic, neon-soaked night that changes everything. From sweaty mosh pits to police raids to a dangerously charming American boy with endless happy pills, The Serangoon Gardens Techno Party of 1993 is a wild ride through Singapore’s underground youth culture of the ’90s. Written by Joel Tan and directed by Sim Yan Ying “YY”, this new Wild Rice production is punchy, provocative, and heartbreakingly human — a coming-of-age story drenched in sweat, sound, and defiance.

WHY YOU SHOULD GO:
If you’ve ever wondered what it felt like to grow up in a Singapore that was just beginning to lose its innocence, this play’s for you. Expect an electric mix of nostalgia and chaos — part love letter to the city’s forgotten subcultures, part rebellion against the status quo.

Get your tickets here.

Oct 17 - Nov 1, various times, at Wild Rice @ Funan, 107 North Bridge Rd, #04-08 Funan

BOOK A PRIVATE DINING EXPERIENCE IN A FURNITURE STORE

WHAT IT’S ABOUT:
Cult homeware store Aa Furniture’s signature Wee Hours series is back this October, and it’s bringing the vibes of a cosy Korean family-style supper courtesy of guest star Salt Salon. Think house-made kimchi, seasonal banchan, slow-cooked stews, juicy grilled meats, and bowls of steaming multigrain rice — all served with the kind of intimacy that makes you feel like you’re at a friend’s table.
Start the night with a cup of makgeolli, BYOB your fave drink, and let the flavours, textures, and good energy do the rest.

WHY YOU SHOULD GO:
If you love food that’s actually thoughtful, shareable, and Insta-worthy without trying too hard, this is your night. Seats are limited, so grab your spot, settle in early, and get ready for a Korean supper that feels both timeless and totally now.

DM @saltsalon to reserve a seat.

Oct 18, 7.30pm - 9.30pm, at Aa Furniture, 10C Jalan Ampas, #07-01 Ho Seng Lee Flatted warehouse

TAKE PART IN A MOBILE-MAKING WORKSHOP

WHAT IT’S ABOUT:
A mobile isn’t just decoration — it’s balance, rhythm, and a little bit of chaos. Local clothing label Rye’s upcoming Floating Points workshop is your chance to make a mobile that’s totally yours. Guided by architects Lynette Lim and Sean Gwee, you’ll play with hand-shaped brass rods, reclaimed wood, and glass and ceramic beads to craft a piece that floats, wobbles, and makes your space feel alive. After the hands-on magic, stick around for a seasonal communal brunch — savoury, sweet, and delightfully unexpected. Think of it as grounding your weekend with creativity, connection, and some seriously thoughtful bites.

WHY YOU SHOULD GO:

This is for anyone who loves making, meditating, and brunching all at once. It’s small, intimate (only 10 spots!), fully stocked with materials, and ends with a meal that’s as much about pleasure as practice. Plus, you’ll snag a $50 Rye gift card if you RSVP and attend.

Get your tickets here.

Oct 18, 10.30am - 1pm, at Rye @ New Bahru, 46 Kim Yam Road, #03-07

CATCH THE KOREAN FILM FESTIVAL

WHAT IT’S ABOUT:
Fifty years of Korea–Singapore relations, a lineup of classics, new hits, and bold experiments — the Korean Film Festival 2025 is back from 16–26 October. From family dramas like House of the Seasons and About Family to underdog sports films like One Win, tender romances like Hear Me: Our Summer, and thrillers like Yadang: The Snitch, the festival has something for everyone. Emerging filmmakers take the spotlight through the KAFA Short Film Program, while the Jeonju Cinema Spotlight brings festival-ready gems like Three Sisters and Lucky, Apartment.

WHY YOU SHOULD GO:
This isn’t just another film festival. It’s your chance to catch Korean cinema at every angle — iconic classics, crowd-pleasers, and fresh voices you won’t see anywhere else.

More details here.

Oct 16 - 26, various times, at Golden Village Suntec City, 3 Temasek Boulevard #03-373, Suntec City Mall

HIT HYPERFOCUS’ LATEST RAVE

WHAT IT’S ABOUT:
Hyperfocus is back with pure heat this October for their first Tuff Club takeover, featuring the long-awaited return of Colombian DJ and producer Bclip. Expect rising KL-based BZBEE and your favourites Prostatelatte, Matty Judah, and DJ New Masculine to keep the energy soaring. Bclip brings his signature sound — a fearless blend of Colombia’s pico culture, salsa, reggaeton, folklore, and hard house — into dark, futuristic, and genre-bending territory. He’s played everywhere from Ceremonia Festival to Boiler Room, and his tracks on NAAFI and other labels have left clubbers worldwide in awe.

WHY YOU SHOULD GO:
Get ready for a night of unrelenting beats and genre-defying grooves. From underground rhythms to global club energy, the lineup promises a sonic journey that’ll keep the dancefloor alive and your ears buzzing.

Get your tickets here.

Oct 17, 10.30pm - 3am, at Tuff Club, 138 Robinson Road, #19-01 Oxley Tower

TURN OUT FOR AN INDIE MUSIC FESTIVAL AND ART MARKET

WHAT IT’S ABOUT:
Three years in, local gig organiser Dirty Window is turning up the volume for Cleaning Day!, a multi-layered anniversary jam that fuses music, visuals, and hands-on art. Expect sets from some of the best indie acts in Singapore today, including HARU, Bellied Star, sub:shaman, deførmed, Nosedive, monda(e), and Alicia DC, while @somethingvisual.wip turns the space into a kaleidoscope of moving visuals. Art workshops and fair installations add a DIY twist, making this more than just a night of music.

WHY YOU SHOULD GO:
This is the kind of anniversary where you can get lost in sound, light, and creativity all at once. Come for the beats, stay for the workshops, leave with stories — and maybe some fresh inspo.

Get your tickets here.

Oct 19, 1pm - 9pm, at Aliwal Arts Centre, 28 Aliwal Street

TAKE IN A BUTOH PERFORMANCE FOR A GOOD CAUSE

WHAT IT’S ABOUT:
For one last time, Enclave Bar will play host to Butoh Don’t Cry, Singapore Butoh Collective’s moody, mesmerising performance night. Expect a full spectrum of Butoh, from solo to group performances, alongside DJ sets from howrøng (Bussy Temple) and charmicide (Subplot Systems). This is the final hurrah at Enclave before the bar closes its doors on October 25 — and every ticket sold goes straight to supporting the space that’s been a pillar for Singapore’s independent arts scene.

WHY YOU SHOULD GO:
It’s more than performance; it’s a community gathering, a farewell, and a quiet act of resistance against the closure of independent spaces in Singapore. Come witness the collective in full flow, feel the chill vibes, and be part of a night that honours what’s been built here — before the lights dim for the last time.

Get your tickets at the door - all proceeds go to Enclave Bar.

Oct 14, 8pm till late, at Enclave Bar, #02-00 55A Neil Road

CATCH AN EXHIBITION FILLED WITH ART LEGENDS, FROM MONET TO KUSAMA

WHAT IT’S ABOUT:
From Monet’s serene riverbanks to Warhol’s pop-culture portraits, The Singapore Masters Show brings together around 25 masterpieces spanning impressionism, modernism, and contemporary art. Expect Picasso’s cubist experiments, Kusama’s immersive installations, and George Condo’s modern figurations — all curated to show how these artists challenged conventions and reshaped art history.

WHY YOU SHOULD GO:
If you’ve ever felt the dancefloor as therapy, family, or pure liberation, this one’s for you. DJs, drag, and dance collide to honour house’s radical beginnings and spin them forward into something that feels alive, urgent, and unapologetically queer.