What To Do and Where To Go?
Hurray……..Weekend is here again! This weekend seems to be a bit busy with so many good activities happening at the same time. I have handpicked some best exciting pro-family activities for you and your family. Hopefully you will enjoy the recommendations and will save you from cracking your brain of where to bring your family to during this weekend. All activities provide opportunities for family bonding, fun and what’s more….. MOST activities are FREE!
Mexico, Country of Colours
For: Arts Lovers, Whole Family
Mexico, Country of Colors is a showcase of the beautiful Mexico through photos. Its stunning photographs cover interesting places, natural sceneries, monuments, architecture, art, festivals and popular traditions of Mexico taken by Mexican photographer Ricardo Espinosa at this travelling exhibition. Ricardo Espinosa will take you on a journey across the land of Mexico with photographs that portray states of mind and spiritual sojourns. It is part of the bicentennial celebrations of Mexico’s independence this year.
When: till Aug 2 (Monday)
Where: ION Art Gallery, Level 4, ION Orchard, orchard Road
MRT: Orchard
Admission: Free
Tan Siah Kwee’s Calligraphy Exhibition 2010
For: Arts Lovers, Whole FamilyProfessor Tan Siah Kwee, is a pioneer and founding president of the Chinese Calligraphy Society of Singapore. In this exhibition, he showcases more than 150 of his works done over two decades.
When: Till Aug 8, noon – 6pm daily
Where: Singapore Calligraphy Centre, 48 Waterloo Street
MRT: Bugis
Admission: Free
Helping Your Child With Comprehension” Workshop Editor’s Choice
For: Parents Is your child struggling to read? Does he have great difficulty spelling, writing, doing maths and retaining information? Find out how your child can be helped to learn to read. Let the experts from the Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS) share how you can make your child’s experience in school a more desirable/pleasant one.
When: Jul 31 (Saturday) 2pm – 4pm
Where: Changi / Simei Room in Tampines Regional Library
Admission: Free
Note: Registration is required. Go to http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg and surf on to ‘Other Happenings’ or register via the ekiosks at all libraries.
Liu Qian World Magical Tour 2010 Editor’s Choice
For: Whole Family
For those watching Taiwanese variety shows such as “Variety Big Brother” will be familar with his impressive magic performances. Often known as the Asian’s version of David Copperfield, the renowned Taiwanese magician, Liu Qian is coming this July to amaze you with his magical stunts.
Be prepared to witness a series of miracles as Liu Qian brings you a night of spectacular, breathtaking performances that encompass the transformation of dollar notes, disappearing into the thin air before your eyes, breaking free within seconds without external aid and many more.
Venue: The MAX Pavilion, Singapore Expo
Date: 31 July 2010, Saturday
Time: 8pm – 9.30pm
Ticket pricing: $158, $138, $108, $78 Get your tickets today at all SISTIC outlets www.sistic.com.sg
Performance duration: estimated 1.5hrs
LuxOnU’s Luxury Handbag Party
For: Handbag Lovers Looking for Bargains
This is the LuxOnU’s 1st ever Luxury Handbag Party in Singapore. Many luxury handbags, wallets, purses, pochettes and sling bags are on SALE!
Well known designer brands such as Prada, Gucci, Burberry, Aigner, Coach, Longchamp, Kate Spade, Bally, Louis Vuitton and Fendi will be on offer.
Venue: Singapore Expo, Conference Hall J
Date: 31 July 2010, Saturday
Time: 12pm – 4pm
Admission: FREE
Official Website : LuxOnU
Sundown Festival 2010
For: K-Pop and J-Rock Lovers
Sundown Festival returns for the 2nd year with a big bang! Combining the best music of both world, you will be entertained by world-class music acts from Korea and Japan!
Famous groups such as Afterschool (K-pop), F.CUZ (K-pop), SuG (J-rock), LM.C (J-rock), Tenko (drums) + Asian Fashion Parades & Harajuku Street Fashion will be the highlights of the event. So come down and rock!
Enjoy the MV of Afterschool:
Venue: Universal Studios Singapore®, Resorts World™ Sentosa (See map)
Date: 31 July 2010, Saturday
Time: 8pm
Ticket pricing: SGD $118. Get your tickets today at all SISTIC outlets www.sistic.com.sg
Performance duration: estimated 2.5hrs
Official Website: Sundown Festival
Wishing You A Happy Weekend