As the March Holidays approach, there’s plenty to see and do in Singapore this month! We’ve rounded up a few new and unique things to do this month to add a little highlight to your calendar.
Wu Guanzhong: Learning From The Master
This exhibition glimpses into late artist Wu Guanzhong’s work in integrating Chinese and Western art, marking a new chapter in the National Gallery's ongoing and devoted research on Wu's life and art practice. Building on the foundation of artworks donated by the artist and his family, the National Gallery has been investigating Wu's artistic practice since 2015, within the wider contexts of ink aesthetics and modern Asian art.
Date: Now–18 September 2021
Address: National Gallery Singapore, City Hall Wing, Level 4, Wu Guanzhong Gallery
Gardens By The Bay Presents: Sakura Featuring Hello Kitty
Gardens By The Bay goes Hello Kitty-themed for the 2021 edition of its Sakura Matsuri celebration! Walk through a springtime Japanese landscape to admire the ephemeral beauty of cherry blossoms, also known as sakura, this season. Birdwatchers will be in for a treat; as elegant Japanese red-crowned cranes grace the Flower Field this spring alongside pink blossoms of sakura and momo (peach blossoms).
Adding kawaii vibes to the flower viewing tradition is popular character Hello Kitty, who is making a special appearance here at Flower Dome for the first time ever! From posing beside rickshaws to an outdoor tea ceremony setup, you’ll be fully immersed in the beauty of Japan’s spring season.
Date: From 1 March 2021
Address: Flower Dome, 18 Marina Gardens Dr
Opening Hours: Monday–Sunday 9am–9pm
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The Maker’s Project
In this unique experience, The Maker’s Project is a multi-part presentation comprising a performance, a forum, a gathering and a workshop. The Maker’s Project rounds off the inaugural The Maker’s Lab, a nine-month long process that aims to nurture and grow builders and designers of puppets and objects. This presentation combines engineering and theatre into a delightful symphony that is sure to delight. It is broken up into separate ticketed events, so do book your tickets early to avoid disappointment!
Date: 4–14 March 2021
Address: Various Venues
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Thryft Book Fair
Now happening monthly, mark your calendars for the next Thryft Book Fair! With over 2000 titles from different genres, there’s something to suit everyone’s reading tastes. You can also trade-in your books at the book fair with no minimum number required. If you’re missing the allure of traditional book fairs, why not check Thryft out?
Date: 6–7 March 2021
Time: 11.30am–5.30pm
Address: Sprout Hub, 102 Henderson Rd
Cloop Fashion Swap
Cloop Fashion Swap! will be held at Crane’s Seed to Soul : Girl Power to celebrate International Women’s Day. Bring a minimum of five to 10 good, clean, wearable women’s fashion items (clothes, shoes, bags and accessories) to swap for up to 10 pieces at $35. Come with a friend and get $5 off!. Pre-registration is required for those who wish to swap. And if you just want to browse, you’re welcome to buy secondhand pieces at $10 each.
Date: 7 March 2021
Time: 5–9pm
Address: Crane,The Herencia, 46 Kim Yam Road, #01-05/06/07
The Singapore Trilogy
In one single production, The Singapore Trilogy integrates the three stories from “Are You There, Singapore?” (1974), “One Year Back Home” (1980) and “Changi” (1997) which discuss nationhood and politics in the early years of Singapore’s independence. These three plays were all written by Robert Yeo, a Singaporean poet, playwright and novelist. While the production follows the three stories, it is also inspired by the recent developments in the Singapore political landscape and is meant for the contemporary, theatre-going audience.
Date: 11–21 March 2021
Address: Stamford Arts Centre Black Box, 155 Waterloo St
Sanctuary – Solo Exhibition by Justin Lim
A solo exhibition by Malaysian artist Justin Lim, Sanctuary was created as a response to being trapped in the pandemic. This body of work presents dreamlike spaces juxtaposed with the everyday life in disjointed, constructed and at times, artificial environments. This series places the human figure, painted from Lim's personal photographs of friends and acquaintances, in a field of tension between imaginary landscapes, architecture and collage-esque 'glitches'.
Date: Now–20 March
Address: Blk 47 Malan Road, #01-26 Gillman Barracks, Singapore 109444
Opening Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 11am–7pm
Run For Light 2021
In its annual collaboration with Guide Dogs Singapore Ltd, Run For Light returns for its sixth edition in helping the visually impaired enhance their quality of life through creating public awareness in the community. With a refreshed concept due to the pandemic, Run For Light will take place both virtually and physically with a commemorative on-site 1km blindfold walk and a virtual run. Virtual run participants can choose between distances of 5km or 10 km, or sign up as a team of 5.
Date: 20 March
Time: 4 pm–7pm
Venue: Punggol Town Square, Lower Seletar Reservoir Park, virtually
Sundown Marathon 2020
If you’re a marathon enthusiast, you’d be no stranger to OSIM’s Sundown Marathon. While the pandemic has changed the format of the Sundown Marathon, the marathon spirit continues to live on virtually. Online leaderboards enable you to track your progress and experience the same competitive atmosphere that the marathon is known for. You can participate in the run from anywhere, and at your desired pace! Go solo, or register as a team with a maximum of five people. The event’s March run is its final one, so be sure not to miss it!
Date: Now–31 March
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Changi Run 2021
Changi Run 2021 is Changi General Hospital's (CGH) inaugural running event. As part of its first edition, the virtual run will raise funds and awareness for CGH’s needy patients. You can sign up for the run as an individual with an option to choose between running 10km or 50km. Or run 50km with friends in groups of 3 to 5! You’ll be able to keep fit, and help a good cause!
Date: 1–31 March 2021
Venue: Islandwide
