Mon, Aug 24

COMEDY
Laugh and groan at Muddy Murphy's new open-mic stand-up night.

SHOPPING
Been to the new boutique of local label In Good Company yet? It's got a brand new shop at Ion Orchard which also sells fancy magazines and breakfast food at the boutique's in-house cafe, which is partnered by cupcake bakery Plain Vanilla.

Tue, Aug 25

CONCERT
American alt-rock band Imagine Dragons debuts in town for their Smoke + Mirrors tour, performing blazing hits including their latest single "I Bet My Life" 

PHOTOGRAPHY
Four local photographers get together at Objectifs to talk portrait photography. Don't miss what's on show either: a collection of matrimonial portraits featuring migrant workers and their wives from Sajeev Photo Studio.

PHOTOGRAPHY
Wildlife photographer Steve Winter discusses his close brushes with death while taking pictures in Africa, India and elsewhere.

SHOPPING
Shop for jewelry, prints and home decor at Open House Bazaar at The GoDown.

Wed, Aug 26

LITERARY
For your dose of spoken word poetry, head to Canvas for SPEAK feat. Cyril Wong.

FILM
Singapore Tyler Print Institute is doing a free mid-week screening (with free popcorn, too!) of The Last Art Film, about the creative working lives of artists like Jake Tilson, Frank Auerback and Paula Rego. 

Thurs, Aug 27

FOOD
Yes, India actually has vineyards! Try bottles from Grover Zampa, the country's oldest surviving wine producer, at a four-course dinner at Tiffin Room at Raffles Hotel.

CONCERT
In Cabinet of Curiosities, avant-garde pianist Margaret Leng Tan performs rare classical works like David M. Gordon’s Diclavis Enorma as well as select pop tunes by the Beatles using different types of pianos, from the baby grand to toys. 

STAGE
Part of SIFA, Wild Rice's latest production Hotel is a raucous comedy that covers a broad swathe of history from 1915 to 2015.

SALE
The famous annual Sia Huat Warehouse sale starts today, with up to 80% off on kitchen things. Until Aug 30.

QUIZ NIGHT
Get your smart friends together and head to Paulaner Brauhaus Singapore for SG Tipsy Trivia Night. Register in advance to ensure you get in.

FILM
The Projector is screening the much talked-about (and pretty problematic) Amy Winehouse biopic, Amy.

Friday, Aug 28

FOOD
Brought to you by the warm entrepreneurial hostess who did Brunch Bandits, Bootleg Bayou is an intimate supperclub that will cover Louisiana classics like smoked duck gumbo, oyster po'boys, spiced crawfish jambalaya and lots more.

LITERARY
Remember a time when you had to endure something super difficult? But it was all worth it in the end? That's the theme of this edition of Story Slam at Artistry.

DJ GIG
Founder of LA hiphop collective Beat Junkies, J ROCC will be spinning at Gem. Buy tickets ($30) online. They're going to sell out.

SHOPPING
Turkish Delight Pop-Up Bazaar starts today and runs for a couple weeks, with carpets, ceramics, jewelry and lots more.

FESTIVAL
The second weekend of Singapore Night Festival starts tonight, so head down to Bras Basah. Hopefully it won't be as mobbed as the last weekend.

PARTY
Heineken Cities Festival moves to Chijmes this year, with mariachi bands from Mexico, DJs and flamenco dancers from Madrid and lots more.