The Ultimate June/July Guide To Cool Hipster Dates

There comes a point in every relationship where you hit a rut.

You’ve been dating your partner for a while. You’ve done movies, brunches, fancy dinners, treetop walks, and you’re honestly running out of things to do and places to go with your lady (or man). We’ve been there, we know the struggle.

If you are looking for new ways to inject fun into your relationship, why not head over to , right at the National Gallery Singapore.


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Be mesmerised by one of her infinity mirror rooms, let your inner child come alive among her trademark dots and pumpkin motifs, and check out the paintings in which 87-year-old Kusama pushes the envelope on her art.


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An exhibition that is equal parts fun and intriguing, you and your other half will lose yourselves in the splash of dots and colour of Kusama’s bold works. Before you head down, don’t forget to check outhere

 2. Silent Disco Asia 1st Birthday Party

You saw it at i Light, you saw it at the Star Wars Festival, and you probably saw it at dozens of other venues—silent discoes are a hot new trend in Singapore and it looks like it’s here to stay. If this is your first time hearing about such a thing, it’s exactly like it sounds—a noiseless dance party where instead of dancing to music blasting from speakers, you’re dancing to the tune of your own headphones.


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On 17 June, Silent Disco Asia, the group that brought this trend onto our shores, will be celebrating its first birthday with the BIGGEST silent disco in Singapore, at the place it all began: Kult Kafe. Regardless of whether you and your partner are the dancing sort, put on those dancing shoes because this is a totally different kind of party.


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Looking for something with a slower tempo? The O.P.E.N. 2017 is another event worth considering. Short for Open, Participate, Engage and Negotiate, this exploratory event spans a total of 5 weeks.

A festival of ideas that serves as a prelude to this year’s Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA), it encourages the audience to consider this year’s theme: Enchantment.

True to its name, The O.P.E.N. is known to be participatory, and this final edition elevates the promise of participation and engagement.

Explore the idea of enchantment through a dizzying array of programmes across multiple mediums. Watch award-winning independent films you won’t find screened in movie theatres, engage with interactive installations, sit in on workshops, performances and keynotes, and be truly immersed in new ideas and perspectives.

In Art as Res Publicae, one of their programmes, audience will get to participate in a forum-like discussion revolving around the ‘intangible value’ of art.

What’s more, this wouldn’t be just another formal discussion. It also incorporates a play, commentators and a ‘special moment’ for the audience to participate. Keen to know how this works? Read this

An event that will engage your mind and all of your senses, you and your partner will have plenty to talk about after experiencing the diversity of works at The O.P.E.N.

After a four-year run, this year may be your last chance to catch The O.P.E.N. Make sure to register for the programmes you’re keen on attending, as capacity is limited!

The O.P.E.N. 2017
Address: Various Locations
Date:
28 June – 30 July
Admission:
$45 (All programmes*), $25 (Concession pass-all programmes*), $10 (Single Entry Ticket)
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*Note that one O.P.E.N. pass allows you to register for up to 6 O.P.E.N. films and up to 1 O.P.E.N. Kitchens Session

To purchase tickets, click here

4. Imaginarium: To the Ends of the Earth

Back for its seventh edition,
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An exhibition about our relationship with our home, this art show will have you seeing our environment in a brand new light.

Imaginarium: To the Ends of the Earth
Address:
Singapore Art Museum, 71 Bras Basah Road, Singapore 189555
Date:
6 May – 27 August
Price:
Free for Singaporeans, permanent residents, and children under six. For non-Singaporeans and PRs, $6 for adults, and $3 for children.

Prices vary for programmes. General admission to Imaginarium: To the Ends of the Earth Family Night at the Museum is $12

To purchase tickets, click here

5. Art Day Out! At Gillman Barracks

Gillman Barracks seems to be the place to be for a growing group of art-lovers and hipsters all over the country. Drawing crowds from all over at events like Art After Dark, this art cluster off Alexandra Road definitely ranks high on our list of top hipster date spots.


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This June, its popular Art Day Out! will return for a special School Holidays edition.

Before you tune out, pegging this as a kids-only event, there will be plenty of things for the grown ups among us to do as well. Think a curation of new exhibitions and special programmes, including an interactive art tour by one of Singapore’s leading theatre companies, The Finger Players.


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Experiencing various art forms in a place that’s off the beaten path? It doesn’t get more hipster than that!

Art Day Out! At Gillman Barracks
Address:
Gillman Barracks, Singapore 108937
Date:
24 June
Price:
Free  

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To sweeten the deal, you’ll be happy to know that A List Singapore has recently created a mysterious Black Box. It will contain curated items that open the way to different arts experiences every month. In it, you’ll find tickets to arts and culture festivals, exclusive merchandise, and tons of other cool stuff.

This month, A List will be giving away its Black Box to one lucky winner!  

Look forward to EXCLUSIVE A List merchandise, The O.P.E.N. Festival passes for two and Janice Wong gourmet chocolates worth over S$200. To get your hands on this exclusive black box, all you have to do is click here for more updates.

The Annual Shakespeare In The Park Experience – 5 Reasons Why You Need To Attend The Event

For never was a story of more woe

Than this of Juliet and her Romeo

What do picnic blankets and timeless Shakespeare classics have in common? Are you thinking what I’m thinking? That’s right! The Singapore Repertory Theatre is back with Shakespeare in the Park! Taking place on Fort Canning Green from late April to May, this year’s instalment features Romeo and Juliet– the enduring tale of two star-crossed lovers. If merely hearing about outdoor theatre isn’t enough to excite you, here are 5 reasons why you need to attend the event!

  1. Romeo and Juliet is the greatest love story ever told.

From forth the fatal loins of these two foes
A pair of star-crossed lovers take their lives

Love at first sight. A tale of tragic romance, Romeo and Juliet tells of the passionate but forbidden love between the son of Montague and the daughter of Capulet. As you enjoy the play, reminisce about your first, all-consuming love at the age of innocence. Their romance is, however, short-lived because of their rancorous family feud.

  1. It’s a whole lot of fun!

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Think lush green lawns and checkered picnic mats, and spend an evening under the stars with your family and friends. Be transported to the fair city of Verona and lose yourself in the whirlwind romance between the two young lovers. Shakespeare in the Park promises a magical evening and besides, an outdoor theatre experience will definitely be a memorable and unique one!

  1. This production is a collaboration of big names and local talent.

Fun fact: Did you know the planning of Shakespeare in the Park starts at least 12 months before the premiere?

This year’s production is directed by Daniel Slater, a British theatre and opera director who has gained international recognition as one of today’s leading directors in the scene. Award-winning set designer Francis O’Connor is also on the production’s creative team, designing a bold and contemporary stage set of a modern metropolis. The play features soundscapes and music arrangements by local composer and musician Ruth Ling.

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The cast includes Thomas Pang and Cheryl Tan as Romeo and Juliet, and other veteran actors such as Remesh Paniker, Shane Mardjuki, and Daniel Jenkins.

  1. There are various discounts on tickets.

The tickets to Shakespeare in the Park are reasonably priced, starting from $40 (advanced sales) and $50 (standard sales) for a Wednesday show. The prices will vary depending on the ticket category (Picnic, Premium picnic, and Pavilion seats) and the day of show. Students, Mastercard cardholders and staff, Starhub customers and staff, Audi clients and staff rejoice because you get discounts on the tickets!

For the rest of you who don’t belong to any of those groups, fret not because everyone is eligible for the Watch with Friends promotion! You will get one complimentary ticket with a minimum purchase of 5 tickets in a single transaction. Remember to round up your friends and family for a fun night out! Read more about ticketing and the terms and conditions for discounts 

  • It’s a celebration of Shakespeare!

  • With April marking 400 years since his death, the world is celebrating Shakespeare this year. What better way to do so than to relive one of his most renowned works as it goes from page to stage? Marvel at the beauty of his language and the deep human emotions as the Singapore Repertory Theatre tries to portray that breathless quality of Romeo and Juliet’s love story.

    Be sure to be part of this outdoor festival! Here’s the rundown once more for you:

    Shakespeare in the Park – Romeo & Juliet
    Presented by Singapore Repertory Theatre
    27 Apr 2016 – 22 May 2016
    Tickets are available through SISTIC at 6348 5555 or 

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