Weekend planner: Other things to do this weekend (March 12-13)
DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS MAGICAL ICE FESTIVAL
DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS MAGICAL ICE FESTIVAL
Catch your favourite Disney characters from Frozen, The Little Mermaid, Tangled and Beauty And The Beast in an enchanting world that combines music, ice skating and stunning costumes. Until March 20 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Tickets from S$25 from Sports Hub Tix.
CELEBRITY SPORTS DAY 2016
Watch stars such as Tay Ping Hui, Kym Ng, Julie Tan and Jayley Woo battle it out at the inaugural Celebrity Sports Day. The star-studded sports meet will feature some 50 celebrities competing in events like basketball, 100m sprint, Tug-of-War and other games. March 12, 2.30pm at the OCBC Arena. Tickets at S$9 from Sports Hub Tix.
NUS ARTS FESTIVAL 2016
This year’s NUS Arts Festival, which will run until March 26, explores the interplay between science, technology and the arts, and will feature more than 30 performances showcasing NUS students and alumni. More information at http://www.nus.edu.sg/cfa/NAF_2016/index.html.
DON QUIXOTE
The Singapore Dance Theatre takes on Don Quixote, based on the famous tale by Miguel Cervantes and choreographed by Marius Petipa. The ballet will be staged at the Esplanade Theatre until March 13. Tickets from S$30 available at SISTIC.
FRANCOPHONIE FESTIVAL
Organised by Alliance Francaise de Singapour, the Francophonie Festival celebrates French language and Francophone culture with weeks of movies, music and the arts. Until March 29. More details at https://www.facebook.com/events/1035058916561905/
CHEN SHENG IN CONCERT 2016
Veteran Taiwanese singer-songwriter Chen Sheng is set to perform hits like One Night In Beijing at this concert at the Resorts World Theatre. March 12. Tickets from S$78 available at SISTIC.
ARMENIAN STREET PARTY
Organised by the Peranakan Museum, the Armenian Street Party will feature live drama and music performances, as well as food and drinks at Armenian Street. March 12. Admission is free, but registration is required for some programmes. For more information, visit http://peranakanmuseum.org.sg/programmes/festivals/armenian-street-party-2016
PLUS! PRESENTS BOUNCEOFF!
A 3.2km race with gigantic inflatable obstacles lined across three beaches in Sentosa. March 12, 9am to 6pm at Sentosa Trails. Tickets at S$48 (bazaar only) and S$98 (for race and bazaar) available at www.bounceoff.com.sg.
SENTOSA KIDZ FLEA
Teach your children all about entrepreneurship at the Sentosa Kidz Flea, which allows children between the ages of 7 and 12 to create their own products, market and sell them. Stalls rentals from S$28 per day. For more information, visit http://www.sentosakidzflea.com.
THE BEAT BROTHERS
This is not your average jazz band - it’s way above average, with as renowned members as Taiwan’s drummer, Fish Huang; Hong Kong guitarist Teriver Cheung; and Singapore’s very own Chok Kerong. The trio’s brand of jazz-meets-modern hip hop is the result of the explosive creative energy that sparked during their time in New York. March 13, 7.45pm at the Esplanade Outdoor Theatre. Free.
CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL
This year’s Children’s Festival at the Gardens By The Bay will feature musical dance performances, interactive storytelling, craft and game booths, as well as a child-friendly performance of circus acts, theatre, dance, music and LED lights. The festival will be held from 2pm to 6.30pm on weekdays and 10am to 7.45pm on weekends. All programmes are free, except for the battery-operated train ride and food. More details available at http://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/en/whats-on/calendar-of-events/2016-children-festival.html
KIDS FIESTA 2016
Experience Singapore’s first outdoor ice-skating rink and over 30 fun activities, including music and dance performances. March 12 and 13, 4pm to 10.30pm at The Float @ Marina Bay. Tickets available at S$25 from www.smartparents.sg.
HEADS UP: FOOTBALL CLINIC WITH ALEKSANDAR DURIC AND TERRY PATHMANATHAN
SportSG is organising a slew of activities for the school holidays, including a football clinic for children conducted by Singapore football legends Aleksandar Duric and Terry Pathmanathan from March 15 to 17. For more information and activities, visit: http://www.myactivesg.com/start-out/children-youth/activesg-school-holiday-sports-programmes.
HEADS UP: OPHELIA
Cake Theatrical Productions presents Ophelia, inspired by the tragic Shakespearean character. Ophelia will be held from March 17 to 19 at the Esplanade Theatre Studio. Tickets from S$35 available from SISTIC.