Our city is turning 49 this weekend, and to mark the occasion, we salute 49 inspiring individuals. We don’t mean the head-honchos, big-deal businesspeople and policymakers either. We mean regular people—artists, farmers, history nerds—whose dogged pursuit of their passions makes Singapore proud, progressive and just plain fun.

We're showing you new sides to National Day—it's more than just fireworks and birthday songs.

Already visited the current Annie Leibovitz exhibition at the ArtScience Museum—but still want more? There'll be another showing of the iconic photographer's works at Sundaram Tagore Gallery this September.

While we love the umami goodness of pho noodle soup, Vietnamese food has so much more to offer—we've discovered the new flavor of broken rice.

We've got you covered—whether you like your beer bottled, home brewed or served by the pint in a beer garden.

Formerly an old man's beverage, this Spanish fortified wine is finally (re)making waves for the modern drinker.

Bo Kittiphon, a well-known performer among Bangkok butoh circles, returns with her eight-month-old daughter in her tummy for the piece A Fetus’ Dream. Kittiphon will be joined by four other performers to explore what we all might have been dreaming way back when we were in our mother’s womb at Crescentmoon Theatre this week (Aug 7-9 and 14-16).

Stuck in town this looong weekend? Fear not, there's plenty to do, from a bakers' festival and silent films to lots and lots of live music.

There are times when you feel like sharing, or when you're too full from lunch for a heavy meal. When these moments strike, small plates are perfect, and we've rounded up new tapas bars to satisfy your communal cravings.

Get free admission to the ArtScience Museum on Aug 9 and 10 as part of National Day celebrations.