I will be highlighting some weekly events and activities to do in Singapore that is absolutely free. We do not have to spend money to enjoy ourselves. I will focus on physical activities as there are already many things to do online.
Please check the respective websites to check for the latest details and availability.
I am looking for sources of free events and activities, including volunteering, in Singapore. Do drop me an email at consumelesslife@gmail.com if you know of any of these free events and activities. Thanks!
Here is a list of free stuff to do in Singapore for the week of 7 February 2022 to 13 February 2022.
Monday – 7 February 2022
Spectrum Platform: Juxtapose
Description: Featuring Derek Koh and Cheong Kah Yiong, the performance showcases an eclectic range of percussion instruments and found objects — from Brazillian caxixi shakers and Western orchestral percussion instruments like the triangle and snare drum, to your everyday rice bowls and cups.
Category: Music
Location: Esplanade Concourse
Time: 1845 – 1915 | 1945 – 2015
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Tuesday – 8 February 2022
The Aerial Trio
Description: Join The Aerial Trio as they present gems from the trio repertory, featuring works by Malcolm Arnold and Madelaine Dring.
Category: Music
Location: Esplanade Concourse
Time: 1845 – 1915 | 1945 – 2015
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Wednesday – 9 February 2022
Incursion Trio
Description: Join Incursion Trio as they present gems from the classical piano trio repertory, featuring works by Mendelssohn, Arensky and more.
Category: Music
Location: Esplanade Concourse
Time: 1845 – 1915 | 1945 – 2015
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Thursday – 10 February 2022
Vive le Trio!
Description: Charity Kiew, Patcharaphan Khumprakob, and Rachel Ho bring French Romanticism to the Esplanade Concourse as they present two beloved trios. Get to hear the delicate sounds of the harp weave in and out of the earthy yet soulful tones of the viola, as the flute dances delightedly above them. It will truly be a treat for one and all!
Category: Music
Location: Esplanade Concourse
Time: 1845 – 1915 | 1945 – 2015
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Friday – 11 February 2022
Joyful Harvest with Rit Xu Trio
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0jjEKUJzFw
Description: Enjoy an evening of festive, emotive and virtuosic music presented by a trio with a shared dedication to musical and cultural integration. Featuring Rit Xu on flute, Mohamed Noor on percussions and Nicholas Lee on bass, be inspired by their friendship and common passion for shaping spontaneous music into coherent and beautiful sounds.
Category: Music
Location: Esplanade Concourse
Time: 1915 – 1945 | 2015 – 2045 | 2115 – 2145
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Huayi Huat Opening!
Description: Huayi – Chinese Festival of Arts 2022 kicks off with a breathtaking lion dance performance on high poles by the award-winning Yiwei Athletic Association! This is followed by an exuberant showcase of contemporary arrangements with traditional instruments, paired with the dynamic moves of street dance.
Category: Dance
Location: Esplanade Outdoor Theatre
Time: 1915 – 2000
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Strings Meet Street
Description: Be intrigued by the exciting crossover between Chinese strings and street dance! Follow the multifaceted conversations between traditional instruments and pop music, contemporary movements and time-honoured steps.
Category: Music & Dance
Location: Esplanade Outdoor Theatre
Time: 1930 – 2000 | 2100 – 2130
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Saturday – 12 February 2022
Gather Your Kakis!
Description: Friends share an indescribable bond, and what better way is there to showcase such camaraderie than through music? Follow this group of kakis as they present a diverse repertoire of Chinese music classics and reimaginings of them. Be inspired by their compelling synergy!
Category: Music
Location: Esplanade Concourse
Time: 1715 – 1745 | 1815 – 1845 | 1915 – 1945 |
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Where is Spring?
Description: Spring—the harbinger of hope for better times returns again. But where is it really? Join The Shanghai Jazz Club as the band sings away the wintry blues and ushers in the good times for Chinese New Year with classic Shanghai jazz tunes.
Category: Music
Location: Esplanade Outdoor Theatre
Time: 1930 – 2015 | 2100 – 2145
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Jireh Food Rescue
Description: Free Collection of Rescued Fruits and Vegetables. Limited Slots of 50 Pax for Fully Vaccinated Only!
Category: Food Rescue
Location: 1 Tavistock Avenue
Time: 1430 – 1530
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
Soil Prep & Tree Planting @Kranji Coastal Nature Park
Description: We will be planting trees to help restore and enhance the precious wetland at Kranji Coastal Nature Park that make up Sungei Buloh Wetlands Reserve.
Please note that this event is physically strenuous, and is not recommended for the faint-hearted.
Category: Sustainability
Location: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve (Visitor Centre)
Time: 1600 – 1800 (also available on 26 February 2022)
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
Stories and Crafts Special Edition @ Toa Payoh Public Library
Description: Join in this stories and crafts session related to Toa Payoh’s heritage and complete a special craft.
Children must be accompanied by an adult during Storytime for 4-6 years old. 1 adult can accompany up to 3 children.
Category: Storytelling & Craft
Location: Toa Payoh Public Library – Programme Zone(L3)
Time: 1100 – 1130
Booking Requirement: Yes
Further Details: Website
Sunday – 13 February 2022
Poetic Harmony
Description: Join composer Liong Kit Yeng and singers Eleanor Tan, Sunny Yang, Andy Yew and David Tao for an evening of evergreen tunes sung in harmony, as well as original art songs based on the works of Singaporean poets Dan Ying and Tan Chee Lay.
Category: Music
Location: Esplanade Concourse
Time: 1715 – 1745 | 1815 – 1845 | 1915 – 1945 |
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Songs of Spring
Description: Blossom by blossom, spring awakens. As fresh green buds unfurl from beneath the soil, the dancers of Hwa Chong Alumni Association – Dance Club bring you Songs of Spring—a celebration of new beginnings and hope through seven items in a variety of dance styles.
Category: Dance
Location: Esplanade Outdoor Theatre
Time: 1930 – 2015 | 2100 – 2145
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
Non-Specific Date Activities
Recreating possibilities: Make-Your-Own Zodiac Animal Stick Puppet and Document Peg
Description: How can waste be repurposed to create something useful with a dash of our imagination? Learn how to make your own zodiac animal stick puppet or document peg using upcycled beverage cartons in this workshop. Discover waste can take on another life when redesigned, deconstructed and reconstructed with simple alternatives.
Recommended for ages 4 and above with accompanying adult. Accompanying adults must be above 16.
Category: Arts & Craft
Location: PIP’s PLAYbox
Date: 12, 13, 19, 20 February 2022
Time: 1115 – 1215 | 1415 – 1515 | 1645 – 1745
Booking Requirement: Pre-registration is required for admission into PIP’s PLAYbox. Registration can be done at the entrance of PIP’s PLAYbox.
Further Details: Website
Life is Sweet: Ang Ku Kueh Girl Exhibition
Description: These illustrations were inspired by Wang Shijia’s reflections on life’s joys and struggles. But don’t mistake Ang Ku Kueh Girl for her creator! Ang Ku Kueh Girl is determined, persistent and a thankful optimist; Shijia aspires to be like her!
Many of these illustrations have been published before. They have since been updated with new details and colours. Shijia also added traditional Chinese motifs to convey her well wishes for visitors.
There are also other free exhibitions and events available at SCCC that you can check out here.
Category: Exhibition
Location: SCCC Auditorium Foyer, Level 9 and 10
Date: 7 January 2021 – 30 June 2022
Time: 0900 – 2200
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
One of Us, All of Us Exhibition
Description: Culminating from the One of Us video series, One of Us, All of Us is an exhibition that gives visitors untold insights into local Chinese dialect culture through an up close and personal showcase of over 20 people featured on the video series.
Category: Exhibition
Location: SCCC Concourse, Level 1
Date: 7 January 2021 – 31 March 2022
Time: 1000 – 2000
Booking Requirement: No
Further Details: Website
ArtScience on Screen: Beyond Earth
Description: Catch films about stories inspired by the vastness and unexplored corners of space, featuring a mix of animated classics, festival picks and artist works from this November to next February.
Category: Film
Location: ArtScience Museum
Date: 25 November 2021 – 27 February 2022
Time: 1030 – 1700
Booking Requirement: Yes (Mix of free and paid admission with online pre-booking)
Further Details: Website
If you have any free events or activities that you would like included or if there are any new sources of free activities, do drop me an email at consumelesslife@gmail.com.
