5 Places To Visit This Weekend Under $10
- fivedailyessentials
- Mar 15, 2017
- 3 min read
#1 iLight Marina Bay
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You've probably seen pictures similar to the above all over your Instagram feed recently. That's right, the highly anticipated iLight has returned this year even bigger and better. With installations created by artists from all over the world, you can definitely find one worthy of your Instagram feed. Accompanied by Gastrobeats' pop-up food stalls as well as Art-Zoo, a bouncy playground for you to relive your childhood, there is no way you will get bored at iLights 2017.
Additional deals you cannot miss out on:
- Bring your incandescent light bulb to the event and exchange it with a new, longer lasting and energy saving ones at the Info Kiosk - for free!
- Take the public transport to iLight and stand a chance to win a limited edition iLight Marina Bay Ez-link Card with $28. Simply present your ez-link card within 30 minutes of arriving to register for the daily lucky draw.
- PAssion Card Members enjoy 20% off single ticket price for Art-Zoo. More details at https://www.passioncard.sg/PAssion-Deals/ART-ZOO-AT-I-LIGHT-MARINA-BAY-2017 .
Date: 3rd to 26th March 2017
Time: 7:30PM to 11:30PM (Extended to 12mn on Fri & Sat nights)
Venue: Beside Marina Bay Sands (Bayfront MRT)
Admission: Free
#2 On Sharks and Humanity
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Sharks?! Many people relate sharks with danger and choose never to go near them. But really, its about time we get past the stereotypes we impose on these harmless creatures.
To mark the opening of the ParkView Museum, the exhibition on environmental issues regarding shark protection and ocean conservation will bring together over 30 artworks from Singapore and all over the world. With several art pieces stretching over 6-metres, the exhibition will be a sight to behold for everyone.
Shark enthusiast or not, head down to the exhibition and learn more about it this weekend!
Date: 11th March to 26th June 2017
Time: 11AM to 7PM
Venue: Parkview Museum (600 North Bridge Road, Parkview Square, Courtyard & Level 3)
Admission: Free
#3 Embroidery and Beadwork in the Peranakan World
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The Peranakan culture has been brougt to light since the release of Singapore's blockbuster TV Series, The Little Nyonya.
The exhibition displays the art of Nyonya needlework from the Peranakan Museum and major international collections. Expect to find delicate curtains, purses, slippers and clothing painstakingly stitched with tiny beads and threads.
Guests can join a free tour around the museum at 3PM on Saturdays and 12PM on Sundays. A trip down to the museum will definitely be an eye-opening experience as we learn more about the Peranakan culture.
Date: Now till 18th June 2017
Time: 10AM to 7PM
Venue: Peranakan Museum (39 Armenian Street, Singapore 179941)
Admission: Free
#4 Punggol East Container Park
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Container themed festivals are now the in thing. Punggol East now houses 7 container bistro eateries. The container park transports you out of Singapore with its scenic view and artsy atmosphere. What's better than indulging in delicious and scrumptious food? Savouring it with a view. :-)
The 7 bistro eateries provide a wide array of food ranging from mains to sides and finally dessert! Doesn't matter if you have a sweet tooth or prefer savoury food because there is something for everyone!
Tip for poor students with a tight-budge: Fill your stomachs (to maybe the three quarter mark) before coming and just spend a little on snacks while you wander around and enjoy the ambience.
Date: Permanent
Time: Mostly 5PM to 1AM
Venue: Punggol East (Riviera LRT)
Admission: Free
#5 NASA - A Human Adventure
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Been to all four free admission places mentioned above? Then it's time to reward yourself and splurge a little on this exhibition!
The exhibition shows the progression of NASA's remarkable achievements and the greatest adventures that man-kind ever undertaken. With more than 200 artefacts from flown in from the U.S., it will definitely provide visitors with an enriching and mind-blowing experience. Hop on to a free tour to learn more about the space boundaries, and humanity's journey of space exploration!
Outer-space has always deemed to be mystical so why not grab this opportunity to find out more.
P.S. The museum is currently offering a 1-for-1 ticket offer to celebrate its closing!
Date: Now till 19 March 2017
Time: 10AM to 7PM
Venue: ArtsScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands (Bayfront MRT)
Admission: $7
Stressed from the endless mid-terms, assignments or just never ending life responsibilities? Why not take a short break this weekend and visit places that are almost free!
Feel free to drop us a comment below if you have any suggestions & stay tuned for our next post.
Have a fun-filled weekend! :-)
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