Music, Markets & Mayhem

Weekend Inspiration 4-6 Nov

The National
We have been waiting for Brooklyn's alt-rock The National since their no-show in March (due to the Japan crisis). So finally we will be rocking to this band of brother's melancholic tracks with their first ever Asian gig.
When: Sun 6 Nov 2011, 8pm, $40-120
Where: Esplanade Theatre, see SISTIC for tickets

Free Spirit
Find vintage gems, vegan ice-cream and even mini aquariums at the Public Garden flea market. Featuring 100+ vendors including independent businesses and creative individuals like Books Actually, The Little Dröm Store, pupilpeople, Mimipong, By My Old School and MessyMsxi.
When: Sat 5 Nov 2011, 1-7pm
Where: F1 Pit Building, 1 Republic Boulevard, Unit #02-02

Exit here
Get to know the mysterious Banksy, know for his street art and satirical flair in evoking topics such as politics, ethics and culture as a graffiti artist, political activist and painter in Exit through the Gift Shop. This film will leave you guessing whether it's an exceptional documentary or a brilliant con.
When: Fri 11 Nov, 730pm, $10
Where: 8Q SAM, 8 Queen Street 188535

Funkagenda
Winning 'Best Newcomer' and 'Best Tune Of The Summer' at the 2008 Ibiza DJ Awards, Funkagenda's production and remix skills are highly sought after and his DJ talent has brought him around to the world's best clubs and festivals.
When: Sat 5 Nov 2011, $25-32
Where: Zouk, 17 Jiak Kim St

Objektivity
Just as the dance music world was heading into afro-centric house, Dennis Ferrer was there. And then, when it began to embrace the mix of tech and soul, Ferrer was there again. As Ferrer goes, it seems, so does electronic music. And, as someone who's never content to do the same thing twice, it's clear that he'll be staying on top for years to come. Catch NYC based label, Objektivity and the official warm-up DJ for Ferrer on tour.
When: Fri 4 Nov, $25/32
Where: Zouk, 17 Jiak Kim St

Residue Series
Is change a bad thing? Singapore-based Dutch artist Marcel Heijnen uses photography to explore urban societies continual change and lifeʼs boundaries in search of beauty and expression that goes beyond realism.
When: Opens 5 Nov - 30 Nov 2011
Where: Vue Privee, 20 Cairnhill Road

The Masters
Save yourself a trip to Paris and catch Dreams & Reality: Masterpieces of Painting, Drawing and Photography from the Musée d'Orsay. Here you will find 140 masterpieces of art from 1848 to 1912 of salon, realists, impressionists and post-impressionists artists, including Cézanne, Monet and van Gogh.
When: now until 5 Feb 2012
Where: National Museum of Singapore, 93 Stamford Road

Pure Ochre
Looking for contemporary art of the Kimberley and a stunning black and white house experience? Head to the Jumuwarnti and Goonboorooru exhibition of 30 pure ochre paintings by young Australian Indigenous artists Lloyd Kwilla and Claude Carter. Heirs to the internationally renowned Kimberley painting tradition, Kwilla and Carter are prodigious talents and inspiring community leaders.
When: until 9 Nov 2011, Tues - Fri 10am - 3pm, Sat 10am - 4pm
Where: Australasian Arts Projects, 303 Tanglin Rd

Music, Markets & May   |   01 Nov 2011 at 10:21 AM

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