It sounds like the weekend...

Weekend Inspiration

Spin it.
Calling weekend warriors! Dave Seaman (UK), one of the original pioneers of house music, has been DJing for over 25 years, and has remixed and produced for everybody from U2 to Kylie and David Bowie to the Pet Shop Boys. Seaman is a force to be reckoned with.
When: Sat 20 Aug 2010. $18 before 10pm, $25/$30 after
Where: Zouk, 17 Jiak Kim Street, Singapore.

Sip it.
The latest sky-bar has just opened at The Klapsons. Fabrika by Chivas 18 has a Moroccan design influence, with mosaic tables, white daybeds and jeweled candleholders. Expect Chivas based cocktails like Chivas Sling and Chivas-marinated beef skewers.
When: now open
Where: Fabrika by Chivas 18, Sky terrace, 17/F Klapson, The Boutique Hotel, 15 Hoe Chiang Road, Singapore. p.6521 9029

Beat it.
Baybeats 2010 will feature over 50 free performances by 36 bands from 10 countries. Expect a line-up of alternative genres from folk (Carlos Castano) to eletronica (like Cosmic Armchair), electro-punk (like Handsome Furs), indi-pop (like The Camerawalls) and more....
When: Fri 20 - Sun 21 Aug 2010
Where: Baybeats 2010, The Esplanade, Esplanade Drive, Singapore.

Move it.
The Substation presents Duet, an exciting and highly original performance. Duet involves the audience, dissolving the barriers that usually exist before performer and audience member. Expect an exhilarating, yet delicate dance experience.
When: Thu 19 - Sat 21 Aug 2010, 8pm, $15-20.
Where: The Substation Theatre, 45 Armenian Street, Singapore.

Eat it.
The Shangri La has flown in 3 guest chefs from Penang for a special authentic Peranakan cuisine promotion. The famous Penang nonya kueh (Nonya pastry) maker, Chew Soon Hock, considered one of best nonya kuek makers in Penang is amongst the guest chefs.
When: Wed 18 - 31 Aug 2010. Lunch: The Line $47. High Tea at The Rose Veranda $38.
Where: The Line and The Rose Veranda, The Shangri La Hotel, Singapore. p. 6213 4398 or email dining.sls@shangri-la.com.

Mix it.
Jono Ma (AU) of Knife Machine and Los Valentinos, is a world class sound designer. With an experimental and obscure background his recent work includes the latest Vines record Sherlock's Daughter, Last Dinosaurs and Cassette Kids. One not to miss.
When: Hot Mess, Sat 20 Aug 2010
Where: The Butter Factory, 1 Fullerton Road, Singapore.

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