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Weekend Inspiration 12-15 Jan 2012

Art Stage
Get arty at the 4-day Art Stage Singapore. With a strong focus on high quality Asian art, expect to view the best in Asian creativity side by side with celebrated pieces from superstars shaking up the globe.
When: Thu 12 - Sun 15 Jan 2012, Thu & Fri 2-9pm, Sat & Sun 12-9pm, $30-$60.
Where: Exhibition Halls D, E and F, Marina Bay Sands Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Edited Utopia
Catch this pop-up exhibition, a fridge event of Art Stage Singapore. Utopias presents a collaborative series, The Great Levellers by Michael Lee (Singapore) and Bob Matthews (UK).
When: Wed 11 - Sun 15 Jan 2012
Where: Give Art Space, contact info@giveart.net

MAAD Pyjamas
If you missed this in December, catch the talent-ridden dose of arts and crafts at MAAD pyjama party. With live sounds and beer flowing this is more like a festival than a flea, and is difficult to resist.
When: Fri 13 Jan 2012
Where: Red Dot, see facebook.com/goMAAD

Peoples Party
With musical talent like New Zealand's leading indie light The Naked & The Famous, pop-inclined goodness by The Jezabels and the psychedelic sounds of Unknown Mortal Orchestra, head to the The Peoples Party for a two-day sonic extravaganza.
When: Sat 14 - Sun 15 Jan 2012, $108 one day or $178 for both days.
Where: *SCAPE Playspace, see SISTIC for tickets.

Bye Bye Baby
All things come to an end. After five years of sweet revelries, countless mojitos and sangrias, the first international franchise of Ibiza's iconic Café del Mar will depart the shores of Siloso Beach. Join them for one last hurrah as they seek to capture one last glorious sunset.
When: Sat 15 Jan 2012
Where: Cafe del Mar, Sentosa

Laughing Loud
The Comedy Club are welcoming in the new year with a monster line-up of 3 headliners: Canadian cult comic Phil Nichol, the shockingly funny Aussie Brendon Burns and Brit TV comic Jimmy McGhie for a joyous January show.
When: Thu 12 Jan - Sun 15 Jan (4 shows), 830pm, $05 and selling fast!
Where: The British Club, DBS Arts Centre, Hollandse Club, & China One. See Gatecrash for tickets.

Garage Grabs
If you love a second-hand find, get digging at the Cross Roads Giant Garage Sale. Expect books, sporting goods, toys, collectibles, fashion, designer bags and more.
When: Sat 14 Jan 2012, 9am-6pm
Where: Cairnhill Community Club, 1 Anthony Road, see www.crossroads-stayconnected.com

Bayfront Opening
Try holding yourself back from the Bayfront MRT station opening (just kidding!) But is good to know that from Sat you can take the MRT to MBS, The Shoppes and the MBS Intergrated Resort. Good to keep in mind if you don't have a win at the tables.
When: opens Sat 15 Jan 2012
Where: Bayfront MRT, Marina Bay Sands

Culture Crush   |   10 Jan 2012 at 12:34 PM

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