Top 10 Things to do This Week (May 14-20)
For the full listing in May, check out KMC’s The Monthlies.
Asia Fashion Exchange After-Parties
Various locations l Check with venue
May 14-20, multiple timings
The week-long event will feature some of the top and emerging fashion designers and labels from Asia and across the globe. From the Blueprint trade show to a business conference at the Asia Fashion Summit, and Audi Fashion Festival design showcase to its design competition called the Star Creation, the AFX is regarded as the most-anticipated fashion event in South East Asia. And what’s a fashion fest without some party feasting? Check out the list of official after-parties happening throughout the week.
Belvedere Vodka Audi Fashion Festival After-Party feat. The Misshapes and Michaelangelo L’Acqua (W Hotels Global Director)
Secret Venue l By invites only
May 16, 11pm
Tonight We W.E.D
Blueprint Welcome Party feat. Timo Weiland
Loof l Free
May 17, 11pm
Audi Fashion Festival 2012 After-Party feat. Patrick Oliver
Pangaea l $40
May 17, 11pm
Blueprint Trade Wrap Party feat. Joseph Quartana
The Butter Factory l $23-28 includes two drinks
May 18, 10pm
Zouk presents Heartsrevolution
The Official AFX After-Party with E! Entertainment
Velvet Underground, Zouk l $25/32 includes two drinks
May 19, 9pm
This week also features: James Zabiela, George Fitzgerald, The Axis of Awesome, Marcin Czubala, Soumik Datta & Bernhard Schimpelsberger, Mara Carlyle, Unjin, Vanessa Fernandez, Don Richmond, T’ang Quartet, Rani Singam, Eddie Niguel, Brian O’Reilly, OrkeStar Trio, Hafez Masterpiece, Jah, Mera Jin and Catsoncrack.
Top 10 Things to do This Week (Feb 13-19)
Check out February full-listing on Kiss My Culture’s The Monthlies.
Will And The People
Timbre @ The Substation l Free
Feb 15, 8pm
The British band’s laid-back charm can be found in their definitive sound through a blend of reggae, ska, rock and even house music. With Will Rendle’s effortless vocal prowess -maturing with the release of their new album Morning Sun- coupled by the band’s knack of getting everyone from the paying patrons to the barman involved, expect to have your pizza while dancing through their slot at Timbre.
Top 10 Things to do This Week (Dec 26-Jan 1)
Trus’me & Druzzi (The Rapture)
Avalon l $35 includes one drink
Dec 30, 10pm
While Trus’me’s “Nards” propelled him to dancefloor supremacy (Gilles Peterson named the track the best of that year) in 2007, New Yorker multi-instrumentalist Druzzi and his band The Rapture was on a tour with two particular Frenchman who called themselves Daft Punk. Acid disco, funky house and unreleased tracks and samples will be on the cards.
Top 10 Things to Do This Week (Sep 12-18)
Yayoi Kusama Exhibition “The Dots Within”
ION Art l Free
Sep 12-Oct 2, 10am-10pm
82 years old avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama is an obsessive artist, and has created masterpieces through this particular nature. Famed for her polka dot works, her hallucinations and severe obsessive thoughts have been her only source of inspiration.
Through her suffering, Yayoi expresses herself through her art form, creating a myriad of work on canvas, print and ceramic demonstrating her unquestionable ingenuity. “The Dots Within” showcases her works from the 70s up to the present, giving you an opportunity to journey and unravel the mind of a legendary living artist.
Top 10 Things to Do This Week (Aug 15-21)
Noughts and Exes
Home Club l $12 includes one drink
Aug 18, 8pm
The Hong Kong based band will be performing their irresistible blend of indie, folk and pop lead by frontman Joshua Wong. The band consisting of an international line-up of musicians is hailed as the “5 New Bands to Watch For in 2011” by Time Magazine, and their critically acclaim album The Start of Us was given a slot in Timeout’s “2010 Records of the Year”. Find out why at Home Club.
Top 10 Things to Do This Week (Aug 8-14)
Shapeshifters: 3
Grooove l Free
Aug 8, 9.30pm, Aug 9, 1-5pm, Aug 10, 9.30pm
Who says school a dull, uninspiring textbook teaching, one-way ticket to corporate desk furnishing? Not at the third instalment of Shapeshifters as prominent artists and DJs come together to impart their creative impetus to the young ones. This year’s 3-day event promises to be even bigger and better than before with a whole host of segments, a line-up of top artists, and prizes to be given away.
With mentorship from local artists like Antz, ClogTwo, Dem, Tiffany Lovage, and Tiga Collective dishing essential graffiti art, videography and drawing tips, DJs Josh M, Kennerve, Marcus and Inqusitive will convert their DJ console into a mini-classroom for the next generation of jocks in a collaboration with DANCEnMUSIC. Best part about this school of creative awesomeness? It’s free entry for all 3 days!
