Happenings this week
We highlight the best our city has to offer and what’s keeping it abuzz. Here are the best things you can do in Singapore this week.
Nova Time Vault
When: 27 March 2025
Where: Nova Singapore
Starting at 11pm tonight, Nova Singapore is hosting the ultimate throwback party for all ’90s kids. Allow DJs Mr J and Fantastic Dinosaur to take you back to the days of dial-up, discmans and dancefloor domination, alongside anthems from the ’90s and noughties, pop-up videos, iconic snacks and much more.
A taste of Brazil
When: 28 March 2025
Where: Baia
For one night, allow Baia to transport you to Brazil, where the flavours are bold and the Caipirinha cocktails are ever-flowing. At S$98 a head, enjoy flame-grilled meats, pass-around canapés and live entertainment. Reservations here.
The Myth of the Present World
When: Now until 30 March 2025
Where: Linda Gallery
Following its acclaimed debut in Beijing, this compelling duo exhibition features the works of Wu Shaoxiang and Jiang Shuo, offering a thought-provoking exploration of modern society through the lens of contemporary sculpture. With over 25 bronze and stainless steel works, the exhibition intertwines ancient Chinese mythology with modern narratives, challenging perceptions and redefining the language of this genre of artwork.
Wicked
When: Now until 20 April 2025
Where: Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands
As fans await the second installment of the film to arrive in theatres (November 2025), they can first experience the award-winning musical from Broadway live. Step into the Emerald City with an Australian cast and explore the story of an unlikely friendship through Grammy Award-winning music by Stephen Schwartz. Tickets begin at S$68, with dining packages to consider. More here.
Open Systems 2: Operating Systems
When: Now until 31 May 2025
Where: Online
As the second installment of the museum’s Open Systems initiative, OS2_Operating Systems is a virtual exhibition that questions the impact of ideological and technological systems on contemporary existence. Unveiled across four chapters, it covers themes from traditional knowledge systems and reinvigorating ecosystems to alternative models of collective organisation.
Pagoda Odyssey 1915: From Shanghai to San Francisco
When: Now until 1 June 2025
Where: Asian Civilisations Museum
In this special exhibition, a set of 84 hand-carved model pagodas from Shanghai have been reunited for the first time in over a century. Not since they travelled thousands of miles to San Francisco for the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in 1915, a massive world’s fair that attracted more than 18 million visitors during its 288-day run. Remarkably detailed, these pagodas offer a good look at China’s rich architectural heritage, and will be complemented by Towers of Faith, a photography exhibition of religious landmarks in Singapore, as well as a series of public programmes. More here.
Framed: A Murder Mystery
When: Daily
Where: National Gallery Singapore
Combining the love of video games and real-life immersive experiences, the National Gallery Singapore has collaborated with Hidden on Framed: A Murder Mystery, a fun, new way of discovering art. Available on the phone for solo explorers or otherwise, one will play the accused murderer, solving puzzles and uncovering hidden secrets as they explore the various exhibitions. Tickets are at S$29.90 per participant, inclusive of a general admission pass to the National Gallery itself.
Coming up:
The Banker’s Journey
When: 3 to 20 April 2025
Where: Art Works Gallery
Lincoln Townley, or the next Andy Warhol as actor Sir Michael Caine believes, is a highly accomplished British artist who’s on his way here to open a decade-defining milestone exhibition. The Banker’s Journey will be your window into Townley’s fascination with the financial elite, with a 10-year series stripping away the polished veneer of success, exposing the drive that fuels anyone who operates at the highest levels of wealth and influence. The show will also feature new works from his 2026 Venice Biennale collection. More here.
Lady Gaga will be making her return to Singapore, since her last tour 13 years ago. Photo by Live Nation
Lady Gaga in Singapore
When: 18, 19, 21 and 24 May 2025
Where: National Stadium
Lady Gaga is making her big return to Singapore with four stadium shows this May. Performing for the first time in 13 years, her four-show run will feature Mayhem, a new album that’s all about embracing the fractured pieces of oneself. Watch her unveil a deeply immersive journey, with each song weaving complex narratives with striking melodies. Tickets are for sale now, with various VIP experiences to choose from.
SOS Kumar
When: 17 July to 3 August 2025
Where: Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands
There’s no better way to celebrate Singapore’s 60th than enjoying a night of laughter with local standup comic, Kumar. Together with his fabulous “Gorgeous Riotous Crew” of drag queens and dancers, join him for a wild ride of quirky (and current) affairs and love-hate relationships with cultural icons, told with a brand of humour that’s bold, loud and unapologetically Singaporean. Tickets here.
