Noise Singapore has teamed up with kult to host a festival that celebrates GIF as an artistic medium (yes, GIF as in Graphics Interchange Format, which is present on just about every social media platform). This novel festival will explore GIF’s role as a form of digital art in culture and new media, with activities like GIF masterclasses and workshops. Also look out for performances by our own local talents such as musician Intriguant (pictured) and electronic duo .gif. 12-10pm, Gillman Barracks, 9 Lock Road. Admission is free

Image: Intriguant’s Facebook

Get ready to party in a whole new way with Odyssey Presents 3×3, an exciting music festival and beach party with an intriguing science fantasy twist. Slated to perform is an impressive round-up of both local and international acts, such as London DJ duo Eli & Fur, Belgian DJ and producer The Magician as well as local musician Jasmine Sokko. Pop-up stalls by burger joint 21 Sliders and popular cafe The Lab will also serve up some delicious grub for hungry festival-goers. 3pm-3am, Wave House Sentosa, 36 Siloso Beach Walk. Admission is free via sign-up through the iGo app

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This film festival, run by students from the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, Nanyang Technological University, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. This time, the festival’s theme is ‘Rebels’, with the line-up carefully curated to celebrate filmmakers, characters, and even institutions that fervently fight against the mainstream. Highlights include the Singapore premiere of three acclaimed films – documentary film City of Ghosts, Polish horror-musical The Lure and drama film I Am Not A Witch. $11-$13 per ticket, visit www.perspectivesfilmfestival.com for locations and show timings

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If you have not heard that the iconic American boy band is making its way to Singapore this month, you must be living under a rock. The five-piece pop group will be playing a one-night-only show as part of their Larger Than Life tour, with many fans expected to fly in from all around the region as this will be the boys’ only performance in Asia. Unfortunately, tickets have long been sold out, so if you managed to get your hands on one, count yourself lucky. 8-930pm, Singapore National Stadium, 1 Stadium Dr. $108-$248 per ticket

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Wine lovers, rejoice: the 10th edition of the Wine Fiesta, Singapore’s largest outdoor wine festival, will be held this month by The Straits Wine Company. Attendees will be able to sample over 300 wines from around the world while mingling with winemakers and vineyard owners to find out more about their production processes and characteristics of the wines. Don’t miss out on the After Hours Wine Party as well, held on every evening of the fiesta, where you can purchase wine by the bottle or glass. 12-10pm, Clifford Square, 80 Collyer Quay. $45 per ticket

Image: Singapore Wine Fiesta 2017’s Facebook

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