August looks set to be a scorcher as some super-cool exhibitions and events hit Singapore’s shores and hot new tickets go on sale for the happenings in the future. From immersive family activities to international pop stars to even more ANZA offerings available to our wonderful community, your feet won’t touch the ground! Here’s what’s on in Singapore over the coming weeks.
The Art of the Brick
Know a LEGO® lover? The Art of the Brick experience arrives at Singapore’s EXPO Hall in late August. The 150 Lego sculptures are the creations of Nathan Sawaya, a former lawyer turned renowned artist, including a giant T-Rex sculpture and recreations of classical artworks rendered in LEGO® including Van Gogh’s Starry Night, Edvard Munch’s The Scream, and Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss. Tickets go on sale at 4pm on 8 August, so get ready!
Singapore Expo, Hall 8B, 1 Expo Drive, #02-01, 486150. Find out more
Singapore Grand Prix
For those who’ve been avoiding all news for the past few weeks, tickets for the Singapore Grand Prix from 20 – 22 September are available now! This mega event takes place Alongside the excitement of very fast cars, entertainment includes Lenny Kravitz (will his leather trousers withstand Singapore’s heat?), OneRepublic, Kool & The Gang (screeeeam!), and Australia’s very own Kylie Minogue. Tickets are on sale now. Whether Kylie pops in to ANZA’s famous Ladies Night while she’s in town remains to be seen ….
Click the link for the line-up and to purchase tickets
ANZA Ladies Night – Gents Welcome!
Join us for a special ANZA Ladies night on 21 August, where the gents are also invited!
Happening from 6.30pm – 9.30pm, at Cuba Libre, Clarke Quay, you’ll find discounted drinks and snacks, and a DJ playing Latin, Top40, Reggaeton, and R&B classics. Arriving alone, with friends, or a token bloke, the ANZA team will be there to greet you on the night.
21 August. 3E River Valley Rd 01-03/04 @, Clarke Quay, The Circuit, 179024. Come join us at this link
Festive Sentosa Fair
The biannual must-do Festive Sentosa Fair is back on Saturday 31 August and looks set to be bigger and better than ever. Expect a fabulous selection of Singapore’s best brands and vendors, and new and upcoming local brands selling their wares. Additionally, gift bags, goodies, high tea packages and even hotel perks can be won on the day itself. It’s the ideal place to start doing some Christmas shopping (yes, we have just mentioned the “C” word), and to scout out original finds for family and friends.
W Hotel, Sentosa Cove, 21 Ocean Way, 098374. Check out their Instagram page here for more info
Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience
Following its time in Milan, the USA, Brussels and London, Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience is making its Asia-Pacific debut in Singapore from 31 August. From the same folks who brought us Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, this surreal and colourful interactive experience invites guests to escape into a world of bubbles across 11 uniquely themed areas – think a Bubble Bath Pit, an underwater LED Room, and an ocean of living balloons at Bubble Ocean.
Singapore Expo, Hall 8B, 1 Expo Drive, #02-01, 486150. Get your tickets here
ANZA Soccer Season 2024 – 2025
ANZA Soccer is a parent-run, parent-coached, non-profit kids’ soccer club catering to all skill levels, from beginner to competitive. Our 2024-25 season starts on 31 August and welcomes players aged 3-18 to learn new skills, have fun on the pitch, and make new friends.
Our main programme is an internal league played over approximately 30 Saturdays, in which all players participate. Players in each age group are organised into balanced-ability teams of mixed-gender, plus girls-only teams (4-10 teams per age group) who then play in the internal league and also participate in external tournaments.
ANZA Soccer also offers a competition league for competitive players. Both leagues offer mid-week skills training run by our professional coaches.
Log on here for details about ANZA’s Soccer’s new season starting 31 August
Seeds & Flowers
Date night for August is sorted with Seeds & Flowers at Esplanade Recital Studio. This rare and captivating concert brings guitarist Andrew Lim, drummer Aaron James Lee and bassist Kenji Nakano together for this special set after playing and growing in parallel over the years. The trio create a unique musical sound stemming from their roots as jazz musicians, however their music is not reserved for jazz aficionados only; it’s ideal for anyone who appreciates quietly communicative compositions and a bit of peaceful comtemplation.
30 August, 8pm. Click the link here for tickets
ANZA Singing returns
ANZA’s Singing Group kicks off sessions again post-holidays on 12 August. This new community group sing a wide range of songs – pop, rock, musicals, folk, old favourites, classical, some karaoke. Let singer and educator Bernadette Nagy pass on her extensive knowledge and experience of singing alonsgide a few vocal and breathing exercises. As always, sessions will be at Sampan Place, starting at 10am, with coffee at 11.15am.
Sign up here for further details
National Day Light-Up
To celebrate Singapore’s 59th birthday on 9 August,, various heritage landmarks in the Bras Basah Bugis precinct will be illuminated in the National Flag colours of red and white. Spend an evening trying to take in the Armenian Church, Central Fire Station, St Joseph’s Church and Stamford Walkway – each are landmarks that symbolise SG’s shared heritage (and they’ll also make Insta Gold!).
On until 7 September
Hungry Ghost Tour with ANZA Tours
Head on a trip around town to witness the various celebrations of the Hungry Ghost Festival, taking place in Singapore from 4 August – 2 September. The Chinese believe that during the seventh month of the Chinese lunar calendar, the gates of hell are flung open, and they close 30 days later after the last ghoul is carried home. Join us to discover the myths, customs, and symbolic meanings associated with this vibrant celebration. Our tour starts with dinner in Chinatown, then we’ll travel by private coach to join the locals as they celebrate this colourful festival in the heartlands.
18 August. Sign up at the link here
