Weekend Picks: 14 – 15 Mar

There are all kinds of fun and enriching programmes happening this weekend in the parks, the museums and even your own backyard!

1. Arts In Your Neighbourhood

Till 29 Mar

Various locations

Rediscover Bukit Panjang and other heartland districts this March through arts experiences taking place in various corners and unexpected spaces. There are over 40 activities to look out for, from music and theatrical performances to interactive visual art installations. Details.

2. Stories in Art: The Sun and the Wind

14 & 15 Mar, 2:30 pm to 4:15 pm

Keppel Centre for Art Education, National Gallery Singapore

Join storyteller, actress and creative director of ACT 3 Theatrics, Amy J Cheng, as she spins a tale about the Wind and the Sun inspired by one of the paintings on exhibition. More info.

3. Sakura Matsuri – Tale of the Peach Boy

Till 29 Mar, 9 am to 9 pm

Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay

Step into the story of Momotaro at this peach and cherry blossom exhibition, featuring over 400 trees, Torii Gates and traditional Gassho houses. Be sure to catch the various cultural performances happening on the side. Learn more.

4. The Little Duckling

15 Mar, 1:30 pm to 2:15 pm

Keppel Centre for Art Education, National Gallery Singapore

Join in this interactive performance which lets little ones play a part in the heartwarming tale of a little duckling’s search for acceptance and friendship. Find out more.

5. Symphony in the Gardens

15 Mar, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Gardens by the Bay

Revel in the sounds of classical music pieces by Mozart, Brahms, Tchaikovsky and more as the Singapore Symphony Orchestra presents this splendid open-air concert. Details.

6. Weekends at The Artground

14 & 15 Mar, 10:30 am to 5:30 pm

The Artground

Bond with your kids as you enjoy age-specific arts programmes together. There are dance  workshops, storytelling and even music and movement class for babies and tots. More info.

7. Weekends in the Park

14 & 15 Mar, 9 am to 6 pm

Marine Cove, East Coast Park

Head down for fun nature-based activities and learn some eco-friendly lifestyle hacks, such as water conservation, urban gardening and plastic bottle upcycling. Find out more.

8. Adventures of a Kampung Boy

14 Mar, 11 am to 12 pm & 2 pm to 3 pm

The Arts House

Find out what life was like in the kampung through this interactive story session which includes traditional games and celebrations, and even ketupat-making. Learn more.

9. Evergreen Serenades at the Gardens

15 Mar, 6 pm to 7 pm

Singapore Botanic Gardens

Enjoy a relaxing musical evening as the OBOG Wind Symphony and local artists present evergreen classics and familiar songs across different ages generations, race and language. More info.