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Weekend planner: Other things to do this weekend (April 16–17)

Coney Island Trail Run 2016: Take part in Coney Island’s first trail run, starting from Gallop Stable @ Punggol Ranch. Choose either the 5km fun run or the 10km competitive run. April 16. Tickets from S$45 available at http://coneyislandrun.com/.

Buddhist Music Ensemble of Zhihua Temple from A Tapestry Of Sacred Music. Photo: Esplanade

Buddhist Music Ensemble of Zhihua Temple from A Tapestry Of Sacred Music. Photo: Esplanade

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CONEY ISLAND TRAIL RUN 2016
Take part in Coney Island’s first trail run, starting from Gallop Stable @ Punggol Ranch. Choose either the 5km fun run or the 10km competitive run. April 16. Tickets from S$45 available at http://coneyislandrun.com/.

LOEWEN GARDENS FARMERS’ MARKET
Pick up fresh fruit and vegetables, gourmet meats, wines, cheeses and breads, or have some coffee at The Pantry at this monthly market. April 16, 9am to 2pm at Loewen Gardens. More information at https://www.facebook.com/Farmers-Markets-at-Loewen-Gardens-614713621878542/.

NAH MAH
Bhaskar’s Arts Academy presents a collection of performances by 10 of its best Bharatanatyam dancers and its in-house Kathak soloist. April 16, 3pm and 7.30pm, at the Esplanade Theatre Studio. Tickets at S$20 and S$25 from 6336 6537 or enquiries [at] bhaskarsarts.com.

MOONBEATS WAREHOUSE PARTY
The inaugural Moonbeats Warehouse Party will feature a line-up of stellar international and local artistes, including Ryan Hemsworth, Slow Magic, DuriO, et aliae and Myrne. April 16. Tickets from S$70 available at http://www.moonbeats.asia. 

THE WEDDING RECEPTION
Presented by the producers of Faulty Towers The Dining Experience, this immersive, highly improvised and interactive two-hour comedy promises to leave you in stitches. April 16. Tickets at S$179 (includes the performance, a two-course meal and cake) from SISTIC.

NE ZHA
Arts Theatre of Singapore presents this stage adaption of the legend of Chinese folk hero, Ne Zha. April 16 and 17 at Victoria Theatre. Tickets from S$27 from SISTIC.

HSBC SINGAPORE RUGBY SEVENS 2016
Watch your favourite rugby teams from Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, South Africa and Singapore play at the National Stadium. Outside of the action on the pitch, veteran DJ Pete Tong will be spinning as part of the entertainment. April 16 and 17. Tickets from S$2 to S$150 from Sports Hub Tix.

UNSEEN: CONSTELLATIONS
Alecia Neo’s long-term collaborative art project provides a platform for seven visually impaired youths to explore their self-identity and future selves, with works ranging from music and film to audio stories. Until April 17, noon to 7pm (4pm on Sunday). Objectifs Centre for Photography and Film. Free.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL EARTH DAY RUN 2016
Participate in Singapore’s first zero-waste, zero-carbon footprint mass public race event, where you are allowed to choose your own starting point and chart your target distance and route. To qualify for participation, you have to complete 4 Green Actions and accumulate CO2 offset points. April 17. Free. More information here: https://natgeorun.sg/

A TAPESTRY OF SACRED MUSIC
This annual festival by Esplanade – Theatres On The Bay, which celebrates sacred art forms through music, meditation sessions, workshops and performances, returns for its eighth edition this weekend. Free and ticketed events include the Glory Gospel Singers from New York, the Buddhist Music Ensemble of Zhihua Temple from Beijing and Alafia (Peace), an intercultural performance by master drummer Dudu Tucci (Sao Paulo/Berlin) and Bloco Singapura (Singapore), with vocals by Mariana Viana (Salvador, Bahia). Until April 17. Tickets from SISTIC or https://www.esplanade.com/festivals-and-series/a-tapestry-of-sacred-music.

LOVE MACRITCHIE WALKS
Sign up for free public guided nature walks at MacRitchie Forest. Each walk is limited to 30 people, to limit the impact to the forest. Until June 25. Details available at http://lovemacritchie.wordpress.com/love-macritchie-walks/

HEADS UP: 

TAME IMPALA “LIVE” IN SINGAPORE
The Australian psychedelic rock group finally makes it to our shores. April 21, 8pm at The Star Theatre. Tickets from S$68 available from SISTIC.

MADAGASCAR LIVE!
Catch Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the Hippo and the plotting penguins in this stage production of the popular DreamWorks film. April 21 to 24 at the Grand Theatre at MasterCard Theatres. Tickets from S$40 available at Marina Bay Sands’ website.

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