The new Baan Telanka in Phuket is a house that's furnished entirely upside down—no kidding.

The annual film festival by the Delegations of the European Union to Thailand returns at SF World Cinema (7/F, CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Rd., 02-268-8888) from May 23-Jun 5. The program selects 20 films from 14 EU member countries to screen for free. The festival then goes on to Chiang Mai (Jun 13-22) and Khon Kaen (Jun 27-29). Screenings are in original language, with Thai and English subtitles. Highlights include:

Staying in has never been so stylish. 

Exercise your pinky. 

Although Vachira “Nott” Tonggrow, 26, studied to be a graphic designer, he found his real passion was for crafting hardwood furniture, opening the very popular store If I Were A Carpenter, at Ekamai Soi 10. As he prepares to showcase his work at the Hotel Art Fair on May 23-25, Nott talks to us about what’s in store. 

Despite the coup and despite the curfew (10pm-5am), there are still a host of exciting events taking place this weekend. Art takes refuge in hotel rooms, the big white BACC hosts an outdoor festival and Japanese artists perform above a 7-Eleven. (All details correct at time of publishing, but liable to change--check with organizers).

Give a whole lotta love to a lot of art.

Revisit a few old favorites refreshing their menus.

Our latest cover story, where we asked 9 local illustrators to show us their views on Singapore, has really gotten us feeling all arty-farty.

We speak to actress-director Edith Podesta about her latest production Dark Room x8, as well as her future stage projects.