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The Cool, Cultural Events To Check Out This June

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The Cool, Cultural Events To Check Out This June

by LYDIA TEO  /   June 1, 2017

From a retrospective of famed Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama to the debut shows in Singapore of English electro-soul duo HONNE, here are eight of the coolest cultural events to check out this month:

https://www.femalemag.com.sg/gallery/culture/cool-cultural-events-june-singapore/
The Cool, Cultural Events To Check Out This June
#1: Mexican Film Festival (1 - 4 June)
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The Embassy of Mexico and indie cinema The Projector has teamed up for this year’s edition of the Mexican Film Festival. The lineup features a wide variety of genres, from thriller (Desierto /
Desert) to romance (Sabrás qué hacer conmigo / You Will Know What to Do with Me) to comedy (La calle de la amargura/ Bleak Street) – there’s something for everyone. #05-00, Golden Mile Tower, 6001 Beach Road. $11.50 per ticket, visit www.theprojector.sg for showtimes

Image: Desierto’s Facebook

#2: Sick Scents - A Fragrant Exhibition (1 - 25 June)
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British-born, Singapore-based multimedia artist Mojoko is showcasing his limited edition series of seven perfumes created in collaboration with scent designer Terry Jacobson (Founder of Allsense and Oo La Lab). Inspired by contemporary Asia, the unique fragrances combine traditional scents such as Mandarin with more unexpected modern, scents such as bubble gum. The best part? The packaging is inspired by vintage Chinese ointment bottles. Chan + Hori Contemporary, #02-09, 6 Lock Road 

See: These vintage Chinese ointment bottles contain avant-garde scents by Mojoko

#3: HONNE - Live in Singapore (2 & 3 June)
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The English electronic music duo may have only formed just slightly over two years ago, but they have already racked up millions of plays on Youtube and Spotify. Consisting of James Hatcher (producer) and Andy Clutterbuck (vocals), the duo is known for their soulful hits like Warm On A Cold Night and Someone That Loves You. Their debut show in Singapore was so in-demand that a second night has been added. Esplanade Annexe Studio, 1 Esplanade Dr, 8 – 10pm. $60 (standard) / $80 (doors) per ticket

Image: HONNE’S Facebook

#4: Sands of Time (8 June)
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This charity event and photography exhibition hosted by non-profit entity Women on a Mission (WOAM) aims to raise awareness and funds for underprivileged and troubled women and girls in Singapore and Iran. The event will also celebrate WOAM’s fifth year anniversary, and share the team’s experience of becoming the first ever all-female team to cross Iran’s Dasht-e-Lut desert on foot. Ola Beach Club, 46 Siloso Beach Walk, 7 – 11pm. $200 per ticket

Image: Women on a Mission Singapore’s Facebook

#5: Yayoi Kusama: Life is the Heart of a Rainbow (9 June - 3 Sept)
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As the first major retrospective of famed Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama to be held in Southeast Asia, expect more than 120 works spanning seven decades, ranging from paintings from the 1950s to spectacular installations. Besides her iconic dots, nets and pumpkins, don’t miss the famous Infinity Mirrored Room that is sure to make for a very Insta-worthy snap. National Gallery Singapore, 1 St. Andrew’s Road. $10 – $25 per ticket, available on www.sistic.com.sg from 2 June onwards

Image: National Gallery Singapore’s Facebook

See: 12 polka-dotted buys in anticipation for the upcoming Yayoi Kusama exhibition

#6: Frankenstein (NC16) - Esplanade (10 June)
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For one afternoon only, the Esplanade Theatre will host the National Theatre Live’s thrilling broadcast of Frankenstein. A sell-out hit at the National Theatre in London in 2011, the production is directed by Academy Award-winner Danny Boyle, while English actors Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller takes on the roles of Creature and Victor Frankenstein respectively. Esplanade Theatre, 1 Esplanade Dr, 12.30pm. $19 – $27 per ticket

Image: JUICE Singapore’s Facebook

#7: Ultra Singapore (10 & 11 June)
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Arguably the world’s biggest electronic music festival, Ultra Singapore is back for a second run, this time with an extensive lineup including the likes of American electro house musician Steve Aoki, Dutch DJ and producer Tiesto and Indonesian rapper Rich Chigga. Expect a wild time partying hard into the night. Ultra Park, 1 Bayfront Ave, 12 – 10.30pm. US$105 (S$145) – US$178 (S$246) per ticket

Image: Ultra Singapore’s Facebook

See: All the party-worthy items to wear at Ultra Music Festival this year

#8: Downton Abbey: The Exhibition (17 June)
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NBCUniversal International Studios and Imagine Exhibitions has teamed up to kick off the global exhibition for the popular English period drama Downton Abbey. The immersive, international tour will begin in Singapore on June 17, before travelling to the US in 2018. Expect to see various characters, costumes and locations as well as never-before-seen footage and historic moments. Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Avenue. Pre-register for tickets at www.downtonexhibition.com

Image: Downton Abbey’s Facebook

 

Like this? Check out Lulu’s Lounge debuts its latest midweek affair, Le Beat Bespoke, baker’s delight: where to get the prettiest pastries and yummiest cakes in Singapore and the best places in Singapore to get lobster rolls.

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