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NEWS
26 May15
24SEVENS
(15 MAY)
Soccer enthusiasts can team up
for this exhilarating seven-a-side
amateur football festival, which
will last for a full 24 hours. Players
can also do their part for charity
by bidding for a chance to play
alongside local football legends,
such as former Lions stars Abbas
Saad and Nazri Nasir. Those
looking for a more leisurely day out
can enjoy live music, drinks and
light bites at the special Lifestyle
Zone. The Cage Sports Park, Turf
City, 220 Turf Club Road. For
tickets and more information,
visit .
BLUEPRINT EMPORIUM
(16-17 MAY)
Back for its sixth year, this
fabulous two-day shopping
extravaganza will be presenting
a plethora of cutting-edge
labels from Asia’s up-and-
coming designers, as well
as chic international brands
that are making their first
foray into the region. Fashion-
forward folks can nab amazing
limited-edition finds, one-of-a-
kind samples and off-season
yet timeless gems. Suntec
Singapore Convention &
Exhibition Centre. For more
information, visit .
CONCERT: ALT-J
(17 MAY)
English indie-rock quartet
Alt-J returns to Singapore for
its first headlining concert
here, following its up-and-
coming appearance at the
2013 Laneway Festival. Known
for a unique blend of folk
and electronica, the band
was recently nominated for
Best Alternative Act at the
Grammy Awards. Fans can
look forward to hypnotic tunes
like “Breezeblocks” and “Every
Other Freckle”. The Coliseum,
Hard Rock Hotel Singapore,
Resorts World Sentosa.
Tickets from Sistic.
THE GINGERBREAD
MAN
(20 MAY-7 JUNE)
When an old lady and an
old man decide to bake a
gingerbread man to brighten
their day, their sweet little
creation comes to life and
causes all sorts of chaos. This
sweet play for kids features
adorable costumes, colourful
sets, catchy songs and some
interesting lessons for all ages.
Jubilee Hall, Raffles Hotel.
Tickets from Sistic.
THE INCREDIBLE
BOOK EATING BOY
(22-24 MAY)
Based on Oliver Jeffers’
popular picture book, this
kooky, imaginative play about
a boy who loves munching
on books, but needs to find
another way to enjoy all
those pages without getting a
troubled tummy, features fun
songs, cute puppetry and lots
of action. Suitable for children
aged three and above. SOTA
Drama Theatre, 1 Zubir
Said Drive. Tickets from
Sistic.
STORKS NEST SALE
(25 MAY)
If you’re in need of toys,
kids’ clothes, maternity wear
or other necessities for the
little ones, make your way
to Storks Nest’s annual
family sale. The cash-only
bazaar will have over 100
tables chock-full of new and
pre-loved items. Bring along
your precious tots, too –
Camp Asia will be hosting
exciting activities for children
aged one to five. Australian
International School, 1
Lorong Chuan.
Concert: Alt-J
Blueprint Emporium
The Incredible Book Eating Boy