Ditch the crowds at your usual weekend spots and go off the grid. You’d never guess these places were in Singapore.
LAZARUS ISLAND
Hidden far out at sea, Lazarus Island is easily Singapore’s most underrated beach. Connected to St John’s Island, Lazarus Island promises an extensive bed of white sand and clear blue waters. The island can be accessed by a ferry ride from Marina South Pier MRT station, which will set you back $18 per round trip.
DO: Bring insect repellent, sunscreen, a trash bag, water and food supplies
DO NOT: Kidnap the resident cats
KRANJI COUNTRYSIDE
Apart from their quarterly Kranji Countryside Farmers Market, Kranji Countryside is a great place to venture for a break from the crowds. Befriend farm animals at Farmart, or weave through the crops of Bollywood Veggies. If you’re feeling a little adventurous, you can get a taste of fresh goat milk at Hay Dairies.
DO: Book tours in advance if you’d like an in-depth experience
DO NOT: Expect aircon
LORONG KAMPONG BUANGKOK
Home to approximately 30 families, Lorong Kampong Buangkok is the last kampong in mainland Singapore. Take a walk down memory lane through this complex, which features houses that were built in 1956. Peculiar sights include utility poles and telephone lines soaring from the ground, towering over homes made of wood and zinc.
DO: Say hello to the residents you meet
DO NOT: Make too much noise – people live here!
GREEN CORRIDOR
Formerly a 24km stretch of rail track, the Green Corridor is a refuge from the hustle and bustle of the city. While it’s, unsurprisingly, mostly green, flanks of forest meet with black trestle bridges at Upper Bukit Timah and Rail Mall. The trail can be accessed from multiple points, including Holland Road, Bukit Timah MRT Station, Rail Mall and Buona Vista.
DO: Drink lots of water
DO NOT: Wear flip-flops
The Not-to-miss List
OUTDOOR
DBS MARINA REGATTA
Returning to The Promontory@Marina Bay, Singapore’s biggest bay festival has loads to do. Kick back at Potato Head Club’s Coconut Beach Bar or put your fitness to the test in a water-based inflatable obstacle course. There will also be yoga classes by Lululemon, so bring a yoga mat and an open mind.
WHEN: 1 – 4 JUNE 2017
WHERE: THE PROMONTORY@MARINA BAY
ADMISSION: FREE
ART / FILM
YAYOI KUSAMA: LIFE IS THE HEART OF A RAINBOW
Discover the influential artist’s vision through an extensive collection of paintings, sculptures, videos and installations, including works that have never been shown before. Step into her infinity mirror rooms, explore the development of her iconic dot and pumpkin motifs, and behold her new paintings in her first major exhibit in Southeast Asia.
WHEN: 9 JUNE – 3 SEPTEMBER 2017
WHERE: NATIONAL GALLERY SINGAPORE
ADMISSION: $15 FOR SINGAPOREANS/PRS
BEING HARESH SHARMA
With over 100 plays under his belt, Singapore’s own Haresh Sharma’s works have been staged all over the globe. In his new play, he digs deep into three decades of his writings, to ask what it really means to live in Singapore.
WHEN: 29 JUNE – 2 JULY 2017
WHERE: DRAMA CENTRE THEATRE, NATIONAL LIBRARY LEVEL 3
ADMISSION: FROM $28 AT WWW.SISTIC.COM.SG
MUSIC
ULTRA SINGAPORE
Back for the second year running, ULTRA Singapore is the outdoor electronic festival you won’t want to miss. Expect big names like Tiesto, Hardwell, Showtek and Steve Aoki alongside live acts like Pendulum.
WHEN: 10 & 11 JUNE 2017
WHERE: ULTRA PARK, 1 BAYFRONT AVENUE
ADMISSION: FROM USD$105 AT WWW.ULTRASINGAPORE.COM
THE MAINE: LIVE IN SINGAPORE
Since they last performed in Singapore over a year ago, The Maine has released their new album Lovely Little Lonely. They’re known for catchy songs with pop, alternative, rock and emo influences, but have no plans to stick to genre stereotypes.
WHEN: 23 JUNE 2017
WHERE: MILLIAN, ST JAMES POWER STATION
ADMISSION: FROM $79 AT WWW.UPSURGEPRODUCTIONS.COM
INTERNATIONAL PIANO FESTIVAL
The theme of the 24th Singapore International Piano Festival is “Fantasies & Memories”, celebrating both whimsical and classical interpretations of great compositions. Expect acclaimed pianists like Joseph Moog, Wong Chiyan, Hüseyin Sermet and Stephen Kovacevich to take you through a musical journey of nostalgia.
WHEN: 1 – 5 JUNE 2017
WHERE: VICTORIA CONCERT HALL
ADMISSION: FROM $19 AT WWW.SISTIC.COM.SG
Images 123RF.com Text Ruiyi Yap.
