Five things to do over the weekend of Aug 25-26

Are you ready for the weekend? It's exciting times at our performing arts theatres around the island, so take your pick from the list below:

1. Mughal-E-Azam : The Musical

Photo courtesy: Esplanade
Photo courtesy: Esplanade

Mughal-E-Azam is a tale of eternal love that threatened an empire, told in a musical style. With intricate direction, spectacular choreography, magnificent costumes, artistic production design, and innovative use of technology, Mughal-E-Azam revisits old themes with a modern touch. 

When: Aug 25-26
Where: Esplanade Theatre
Entry: S$75-355

2. SINGAPOPERA – a celebration of the musicals of Dick Lee

Photo courtesy: Esplanade
Photo courtesy: Esplanade

SINGAPOPERA is a celebration of the musicals of Dick Lee, spanning 30 years of theatrical productions and an extensive repertoire of songs from most popular musical productions.

Songs from shows like Fried Rice Paradise, Beauty World, Sing To The Dawn, Nagraland, Forbidden City, amongst others, will be performed by a stellar cast of Singapore’s musicals stars.

When: Aug 25-26
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall
Entry: S$58-188

3. Iman's League

Photo courtesy: Esplanade
Photo courtesy: Esplanade

What started as a solo effort almost a decade ago has evolved into one of the most prolific bands this tiny island has produced.

Playing a mash-up of songs from all their four previous four studio releases, as well as new songs from their upcoming EP scheduled for release in September, Iman's League will take you back to where they first started 10 years ago. 

When: Aug 26
Where: Esplanade Outdoor Theatre
Entry: Free

4. OuttaHathaXNationalGallerySingapore: Charity Yoga 

Photo courtesy: Outta Hatha Yoga
Photo courtesy: Outta Hatha Yoga

The Power Vinyasa class will be an upbeat, powerful and fluid flow centered on linking breath with motion. Expect to make connections with others, explore new arm balancing poses, and build a strong body and mind through a holistic yoga practice.

When: Aug 26
Where: National Gallery Singapore
Entry: S$25

5. Trial crochet workshop at Mint Toy Museum 

Photo courtesy: Mint Toy Museum
Photo courtesy: Mint Toy Museum

The complementary trial crochet workshop is part of the event for Guerrilla Nights. Admission to Mint Museum is free for that night!

When: Aug 25
Where: Mint Toy Museum
Entry: Free