What’s Happening In... January

Soak in art and culture at the Singapore Art Week – our country’s celebration of visual arts – with its lineup of exhibitions, art fairs and gallery openings.

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Cloud Nine: Raining by artist Tan Wee Lit can be seen along the Jubilee Walk.
Cloud Nine: Raining by artist Tan Wee Lit can be seen along the Jubilee Walk.
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Get Arty

Soak in art and culture at the Singapore Art Week – our country’s celebration of visual arts – with its lineup of exhibitions, art fairs and gallery openings. Visit the famous Singapore Pinacothèque de Paris gallery or go to the Gillman Barracks to view all of Andy Warhol’s (above left) original Polaroids. From January 16 to 24, 2016. Visit www.artweek.sg.

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Magical Adventures

Let your kids go on a fun theatrical journey in KidsFest 2016. Have a roaring good time dancing along to the music of The Gruffalo (from January 21 to 24), a play about a tiny mouse outsmarting a grizzly bear, or hop on the Room on the Broom (from January 28 to 31) with a witch. Suitable for kids aged three and up. At SOTA Drama Theatre. Tickets from $42, from SISTIC.

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Power, Love & Joy

An emotionally gripping story of the birth of a major business dynasty, Joy tells the story of Joy Mangano, the inventor of the Magic Mop. Will she find happiness in her wild journey of betrayal and loss of innocence? Be sure to catch this intense story of family, loyalty and love, starring Jennifer Lawrence in the lead. Opens in cinemas on January 21, 2016.

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Treat Your Ears

World-renowned conductor Zubin Mehta returns to our shores to lead the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra through three musical masterpieces. His concerts have previously mesmerised dignitaries such as the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew, so don’t miss this! On January 7, 2016, at Esplanade Concert Hall. Tickets from $90, from SISTIC.

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