Five things to do in Singapore over the weekend of January 10-12

This weekend, enjoy a complimentary yoga class at the Fountain of Wealth, or check out the Pongal Street Light Up unique to Singapore's Little India. 

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1. An Intergalactic Odyssey

Photo courtesy: ArtScience Museum
Photo courtesy: ArtScience Museum

Take an out-of-this-world voyage to the edge of the galaxy and beyond! This multi-media , fully immersive experience will take your breath away with stunning interstellar scenes and a flying saucer ball pit. Strike a pose in space and twinkle brightly against the night sky as part of An Intergalactic Odyssey. 

When: January 10-12
Where: ArtScience Museum
Entry: SGD 7

2. The Ritual of Self-Portraiture

Photo courtesy: National Gallery Singapore
Photo courtesy: National Gallery Singapore

What gendered attitudes do we bring to our evaluation of art? Is self-portraiture inherently representative or could it be symbolic? Do we really have control over our image and our narrative?

Four artists will talk about self-portraiture as a genre and the pushback women face for participating in it, and modern curatorial strategies for talking about the work.

When: January 12
Where: National Gallery Singapore
Entry: Free

3. Pongal Street Light-Up

Photo courtesy: unsplash
Photo courtesy: unsplash

Unique to Singapore's Little India and recognised globally, Pongal Street Light Up is a must see attraction for all visitors and locals alike. The traditional & colorful motifs of Pongal Pots, Paddy fields, Kolam in the street décor and lighting theme will be mesmerising for all who see it.

When: January 10-12
Where: Little India
Entry: Free

4. Letters from the Prisons – Talk by Eddie Yong

Photo courtesy: Singapore Stamp Club
Photo courtesy: Singapore Stamp Club

Did you know that prison inmates are able to send letters for free? Find out more about this and other interesting nuggets of information as speaker Eddie Yong shares tales from his postal material from various prisons and drug rehabilitation centres in Singapore.

When: January 12
Where: The Substation
Entry: Free

5. Complimentary Outdoor Yoga at Fountain of Wealth

Photo courtesy: Platinum Yoga
Photo courtesy: Platinum Yoga

Kickstart 2020 with friends and family by participating in a yoga session at the iconic Fountain of Wealth. This class will be filled with positive vibes, great energy and the best workout session from the master trainers at Platinum Yoga.

When: January 11
Where: Platinum Yoga
Entry: Free