Mon-Sun, 23 Feb-1 Mar

Monday, 23 Feb

Mon, 6:45pm & 7:45pm: TRAILS. Join Concordia Quartet on a journey through string quartet music spanning the 18th to 21st centuries. Audiences will also enjoy the warmth and charm of local melodies in a medley of Singaporean folk songs. Esplanade Concourse. Free.

Tuesday, 24 Feb

Tue, 6:45pm & 7:45pm: CAVE Quartet. The CAVE String Quartet presents a relaxed and engaging evening that brings together familiar classics and local favourites. Unwind with an intimate performance that highlights the unique character and contrasts of each piece, from witty humour to graceful lyricism. Esplanade Concourse. Free.

Tue, 7:45pm: blood/work: ALLTHETIME 02 | AFTERIMAGE Book Launch. The night features live readings and performances by bani haykal, David Wong Hsien Ming and Izyanti Asa’ari, as they bring blood/work to life and reflect on the experiences behind the folio—its quiet and loud grievances, its attention to endurance, the body’s remembering, and the labour of becoming. Behind The Green Door. Free (RSVP); $18.81 (RSVP + book bundle).

Tue, 8pm (Weekly): Open Mic Comedy Tuesdays. Come watch local and foreign comics take a crack at doing stand-up comedy. We give you a lineup of 12+ comics doing their 3-5-minute stand-up routines. 18+. The Lemon Stand. $27.31.

Wednesday, 25 Feb

Wed, 6:45pm & 7:45pm: SNAFU Wind Quintet Recital. Celebrate an exciting milestone with the Singapore Nuclear Academic Family Unit (SNAFU) Wind Quintet as they present their very first fully programmed recital. Esplanade Concourse. Free.

Wed, 7pm: A Librarian's World | Letters from Singapore. Join Senior Librarian Ong Eng Chuan as he uncovers old letters held in the National Library’s Rare Collection and what they tell us about our history and ourselves. Zoom (online). Free (RSVP).

Wed, 7pm-11:30pm: Culture x SoulSet Presents HipHop Dinner Club. Join us for an evening of good food, drinks, and hiphop. Dinner meets the dancefloor. Throwback hip-hop only. Dinner: 7PM – 9PM. Party: 9PM – 11.30PM. RASA Space. Free entry.

Wed, 7:30pm: From Scratch to Hatch – A Movement Workshop. From scratch to hatch, the workshop of Diary VII ‧ The Story of ...... will be led by choreographer Mui Cheuk-yin and lighting designer Lee Chi-wai. Participants will enjoy the vibe with movement, create a virtual reality with lights and shadows, and experience the creation journey of Diary VII by intertwining dance with theatre magic. Esplanade Theatre Studio. $28.

Wed, 7:30pm: SFS Somerset: Where Is The Lie? (R21) + Q&A with Director Quark Henares. Fresh from a break-up, a hopeless romantic trans woman Janzen Torres finds another chance at love when she matches with a handsome and impossibly perfect guy from Manila, Theo Balmaceda, on a dating app. But on the day of their meet-up, Theo ghosts her. 21+. Golden Village Cineleisure. $15 (public); $9 (SFS member).

Wed, 8pm: THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG | Iranian Movie by Mohammad Rasoulof (Special Jury Prize at Cannes Film Festival 2024). In Tehran, the exemplary family of an investigating judge is tested by the dramatic events following a young woman’s death in police custody. Oldham Theatre. $15.

Thursday, 26 Feb

Thu, 6:45pm & 7:45pm: Akānksha. Join Sattva Youth Ensemble on a journey into a poetic soundscape of separation and longing, expressed through three compositions by Nawaz Mirajkar. This performance weaves together intricate rhythms, poignant melodies and hidden emotions, revealing what lingers in the spaces between notes. Esplanade Concourse. Free.

Thu, 7pm (Weekly): GLORIOUS CLASSIC TRIVIA @ MONK’S BREW CLUB (2026). Get ready to flex your brain muscles at Monk’s Brew Club with trivia nights that test your knowledge and have you laughing all the way! Monk's Brew Club. $13.68.

Friday, 27 Feb

Fri thru Sun, from 11am: Playdate Thrift Pop-up. Playdate is the most affordable thrift-store in Singapore, with pieces ranging from $1-$3! Expect curated racks inspired by: 2000s movies, Bands & fave artists, Pop culture moments you lowkey still think about. Circular Fashion Hub By The Fashion Pulpit. Free entry (RSVP).

Fri, 2-6pm: the creative screens co-working club for unfinished projects #1: illustrators only. Has it been hard for you to focus? Is imposter syndrome getting to you lately? Want to meet same people in the industry? too many backlogged personal projects? ...then this is for you!! A Public Living Room by Stranger Conversations. Free.

Fri, 6:45pm: Huayi Huat Opening! Huayi – Chinese Festival of Arts 2026 kicks off with a breathtaking lion dance performance on high poles by the award-winning Yi Wei Athletic Association! Esplanade, DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre. Free.

Fri, 7pm & 8pm: Harmony in Bloom. Harmony in Bloom is a vibrant celebration of culture and community, bringing together traditional Chinese classics, beloved local Mandopop hits, and familiar Chinese New Year jingles. Esplanade Concourse. Free.

Fri, 7pm & 8:15pm: Echoes of Spring 2026. Rooted in Chinese musical traditions yet shaped by contemporary Singaporean sensibilities, the repertoire showcases the expressive power of wind and percussion instruments—from bold ceremonial gestures to playful, dance-like moments. Esplanade, DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre. Free.

Fri, 7:30pm: Now Showing: Singapore Minstrel (10th anniversary screening with bonus features). It’s been 10 years since Singapore Minstrel hit our screens! Join us as we revisit Salty Xi Jie Ng’s documentary on the local busking community, including an exclusive look at bonus features and a post-screening conversation with Salty and the film’s star, Roy Payamal. Objectifs - Centre for Photography and Film. Entry by donation (suggested donation $10-$15).

Fri, 7:45pm: yapperty yap: sharing, love, letters, [open mic] pptx, poetry, stream of consciousness, how you pitched your slides but got decked instead - we welcome it all. ft refreshments + booth! 18+. Strands Studio. $10; $5 (students).

Fri, 8pm (Weekly): Funny Fridays. Join us every Friday for Singapore's funniest and best new comedians at The Lemon Stand Comedy Club. 18+. The Lemon Stand. $32.54.

Saturday, 28 Feb

Sat, 10am-6pm: A Good Day @ Punggol Digital District — A #DesignTheGoodLife Experiment. A pop-up day of gentle experiments in how we live, care, rest, and relate together, in public. Step into small participatory practices co-created by different life designers, and join us in our movement of designing good lives! Punggol Digital District. Free.

Fri thru Sun, from 11am: Playdate Thrift Pop-up. See Fri.

Sat & Sun, 12-10pm: THE IMPROV EXPRESS. Singapore's one-way train to spontaneous storytelling is back ! Catch the full lineup of local improv over a weekend bonanza that's guaranteed to go off the rails! Advisory-16 (Mostly in English, but 1 show will be in Mandarin). Monks Brew Club. From $32.54.

Sat, 1-6pm: Saturdate: February 2026 Edition. Saturdate returns in 2026 to celebrate all things zine! Create your own zine at the Pirate Readers Workshop, discover unique finds from local small businesses, and enjoy a refreshing drink from Jui Coffee as you connect with fellow creatives. Objectifs - Centre for Photography and Film. Free Admission, with paid workshops.

Sat, 2-7pm: CULTURE Presents Above30Club. Above30Club — this party ends before your bedtime (and your knees). Music By: SoundsOfFai, Pin, Sugar&Spize, T. Williams. 18+. RASA Space. $28.35.

Sat, 2:15pm & 3:15pm: An Appreciation of Fujian Opera. Both entertaining and educational, this experience introduces the history and artistry of Fujian opera to the audience through live performance demonstrations, insights from professional practitioners and an interactive segment. Esplanade Concourse. Free.

Sat, 2:30pm: Stranger's Book Club. We’re hosting a book club session! It’s a casual book club for people who enjoy reading and good conversations. Book for Discussion: The Future of Truth by Werner Herzog. All are welcome (even if you aren't able to finish the book in time)! A Public Living Room by Stranger Conversations. Pay as you wish (all proceeds go to keeping Stranger Conversations running).

Sat, 2:30pm: Huayi Dialogues with Jiang Shan: Between Light and Shadow. What joys and challenges lie shrouded by the halo of celebrity when a beloved actress steps away from the camera lens onto the theatre stage? The first session of Huayi Dialogues features a soulful conversation with award-winning Chinese actress Jiang Shan on what “returning” means to her. Esplanade Black Room. $5.

Sat, 2:30-5pm: Circle of Feelings: Joy Edition. Circle of Feelings is a space to slow down, check in with yourself, and connect with others in a way that feels real and honest. Life can be messy, and this circle exists so you don’t have to carry it all alone. Our first session will focus on JOY, how it shows up for us, what might be blocking it, and how we can invite more of it in gentle, sustainable ways. Proud Spaces. $5.

Sat, 3pm: Feedback Loops - Bagus Pandega [Artist Sonic Performance]. As part of the exhibition, Elia Nurvista and Bagus Pandega: Nafasan Bumi ~ An Endless Harvest, contemporary artist Bagus Pandega activates L.O.O.P (Loss Overgrown Organic Pulse) (2026) and L.O.G (Lenyap Oleh Gerigi; lit. Vanished by Serrations) (2026) into a multisensory sonic experience, filling the space with rhythm, resonance and unexpected harmonies. Singapore Art Museum. Free (RSVP), general admission fees (if any) to exhibition apply.

Sat, 3-8pm: THE SLOW PRESS 5TH BDAY PARTY! YOUR FAVOURITE LOCAL FOOD MAGAZINE IS TURNING FIVEEE! Come celebrate with us at Cream Of The Crop's garden, with pals and festivities in tow. From afternoon to evening, it'll be a picnic party with desserts, drinks, music on wax, merch, and activities – by us and our collaborator friends. Cream of the Crop. From $12.

Sat & Sun, 3-9pm (Weekly): Ressurack Vintage Market. A weekend-only vintage marketplace in Singapore that brings together the best possible mix of vintage dealers, small businesses, and local talents across Singapore into various corners of a vibrant iconic street of Singapore - Bugis Street. Bugis Street. Free.

Sat, 4pm: In Conversation with Daniel Chong and Marvin Tang. n Conversation: Marvin Tang & Daniel Chong brings together two artists whose practices interrogate how images, policies, and aesthetics shape the ways we understand belonging in Singapore. Though working through different visual vocabularies, both artists examine the state’s long-standing use of nature as a tool for soft power, revealing how greenery becomes a site where desire, control, and identity intersect. Workshop Space, Objectifs. Free (RSVP).

Sat, 4-8:30pm: IYKYK: Relaunch Party by Playdate Thrift. We’ve got Pending Matcha and To The Moon coming through so you can literally sip and shop. Matcha in one hand, Shopping bag in the other. Expect music, fit checks, chaotic changing room moments, and at least one “omg don’t take that I saw it first” situation. Circular Fashion Hub By The Fashion Pulpit. Free entry (RSVP).

Sat, 5pm: Huayi Dialogues with Directors’ Panel: A Tale of Three Cities – Constructing Contemporary Aesthetics. Moderator Liu Xiaoyi joins Li Ren (Beijing), Roy Szeto (Hong Kong) and Wang Chia-ming (Taipei) to probe their artistic minds and souls. The aesthetic future of Chinese-language theatre is put under a spotlight through insightful dialogue and candid interactions as this panel of theatre directors explores how they navigate the relationship between the classic and the contemporary, and how their cultural roots have shaped their artistic vocabulary. Esplanade Black Room. Free (RSVP).

Sat, 6:45pm, 8pm & 9:15pm: All the Best. Sunset Samurai makes their Singapore debut with All the Best, bringing an explosion of rock energy and heartfelt blessings to fans. Audience members can expect a deep dive into Taiwan’s island culture through a performance sung entirely in Minnan dialect. Esplanade, DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre. Free.

Sat, 7pm & 8pm: Echoes of Memory. This performance will feature selected movements of Piano Trio No.2 by Chinese-Canadian composer An-Lung Huang, a work that blends contemporary classical language with deep cultural resonance. Esplanade Concourse. Free.

Sat, 7:30pm: JeoPROUDy IV. Your favourite queer trivia night is back! Form your teams of 4 (or come alone and find new friends), and test your knowledge against our selection of queer and queer-related trivia! Expect new variations on our classic formats: JeoPROUDy, Guess the Song, and Queernections. Proud Spaces SG. $5/pax.

Sat, 9pm-late: Wild Music Lab. Wild Music Lab is a series of new music showcases at Wildcard, featuring our sonic selection of the brightest sounds on our island. We welcome Yukie on vocals, Matthew on keys, Russell on bass and Shen En on drums bringing a fun mix of jazz standards with J-pop tunes that might just become your new favourites. Wildcard. $26.

Sunday, 1 Mar

Fri thru Sun, from 11am: Playdate Thrift Pop-up. See Fri.

Sun, 11am: From play to stage: A theatre experience workshop. In this workshop, participants will be guided through a series of light-hearted and engaging theatre games to experience the power of drama in everyday life. Esplanade Rehearsal Studio. $28.

Sun, 12pm: Huayi Dialogues with He Jiping: The Birth of a Good Story. In this dialogue, He Jiping shares her unique perspectives on finding stories in the cracks of history and her insights into the human condition as moderator Liu Xiaoyi joins her in a session that also dissects the creative logic behind the “Golden Screenwriter” and finds out how a truly good story is born in an era where good scripts are hard to come by. Esplanade Black Room. $5.

Sat & Sun, 12-10pm: THE IMPROV EXPRESS. See Sat.

Sun, 2-6pm: Dragging Butoh! Workshop by XERVIXIA. An interdisciplinary experiment exploring the intersections of Drag and Butoh, focusing on the ritual of shapeshifting through costuming and makeup. 136 Goethe Lab. $25.

Sat & Sun, 3-9pm (Weekly): Ressurack Vintage Market. See Sat.

Sun, 3pm-late: Goodbye, Alibi 1st Birthday Party. We are turning one! Thanks for the immense love, support and kindness you’ve shown us this past year. The journey was nothing short of crazy and wild but thanks for sticking by us! Goodbye, Alibi. Free entry.

Sun, 4:15pm, 5:15pm & 6:15pm: It’s Been A While. Across three 30-minute sets, singer-songwriter and vocalist Peter performs original songs written across different contexts, for himself, for his ensemble MICappella, and for other artists. Esplanade Concourse. Free.

Sun, 6:45pm & 8:15pm: One Pulse, Many Forms. NUS Chinese Dance presents an evening that celebrates a myriad of Chinese dance expressions across folk, classical and contemporary, all presented on one shared stage. Esplanade, DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre. Free.

Sun, 7pm: Butoh Movie Night: Surprise Screening. It’s a secret title, but here’s a hint: Why not begin your week with some fun ero-guro horror? At 136 Goethe Lab, we’re making the most of our space by hosting free, private film screenings—like watching TV together at home. Films are sourced by Kansh, Yen Ee, and XUE, with surprise screenings to share with friends and community members. 136 Goethe Lab. Free (RSVP).