Merlion Project Human Library: Journey of Transformation
Join this event to hear the story of Barry Yeow and his journey of transformation.
Before Barry Yeow became an artist, he was trapped in a cycle of criminal activity, going in and out of prison.
In 2011, he attended art classes while in prison and took a liking to it, venturing into the different forms including painting, sculpturing, pottery and batik.๐จ
After being released in 2015 for good behaviour, he became a gallery owner, an art teacher and also exhibited his work in local and international exhibitions.
๐ด17 Nov 24, Sunday
๐ต 3pm-5pm
๐บ5 Seventeen studio
115A commonwealth drive #05-17 S(149596)
๐ต $5/pax, $7 for 2pax
Sign up at: https://bit.ly/3CpBioE
Join this event to hear the story of Barry Yeow and his journey of transformation.
Before Barry Yeow became an artist, he was trapped in a cycle of criminal activity, going in and out of prison.
In 2011, he attended art classes while in prison and took a liking to it, venturing into the different forms including painting, sculpturing, pottery and batik.๐จ
After being released in 2015 for good behaviour, he became a gallery owner, an art teacher and also exhibited his work in local and international exhibitions.
๐ด17 Nov 24, Sunday
๐ต 3pm-5pm
๐บ5 Seventeen studio
115A commonwealth drive #05-17 S(149596)
๐ต $5/pax, $7 for 2pax
Sign up at: https://bit.ly/3CpBioE
Death Cafe
Bring your favourite beverage and dessert, as you come together virtually with a group of folks to chat and share about anything and everything on death๐ง
The group meet online every last Saturday of the month.
๐ด 30 Nov 24, Saturday
๐ต 10.30am-12pm
๐บ Online
๐ต FOC
Sign up by emailing your interest to hello@happyeverafter.sg
Bring your favourite beverage and dessert, as you come together virtually with a group of folks to chat and share about anything and everything on death๐ง
The group meet online every last Saturday of the month.
๐ด 30 Nov 24, Saturday
๐ต 10.30am-12pm
๐บ Online
๐ต FOC
Sign up by emailing your interest to hello@happyeverafter.sg
Soristic Elevating Philanthropy 2.0!
โจ Join them for the launch of the Third Edition of Singaporeโs Biggest Philanthropic Organisations List! Be among the first to know the movers and shakers in Singaporeโs philanthropy circle!
๐๏ธ Hear from expert speakers on effective strategies to boost fundraising outcomes for your organisations.
๐ด 6 Dec 24, Friday
๐ต 10.30am-12pm
๐บ Singapore Sustainability Academy (Farrer MRT)
๐ต FOC
Sign up at: https://bit.ly/3Z3frMP
โจ Join them for the launch of the Third Edition of Singaporeโs Biggest Philanthropic Organisations List! Be among the first to know the movers and shakers in Singaporeโs philanthropy circle!
๐๏ธ Hear from expert speakers on effective strategies to boost fundraising outcomes for your organisations.
๐ด 6 Dec 24, Friday
๐ต 10.30am-12pm
๐บ Singapore Sustainability Academy (Farrer MRT)
๐ต FOC
Sign up at: https://bit.ly/3Z3frMP
Three Sisters production by The Solitude Movement
โThree Sistersโ is a monodrama performed by a single actor, exploring the rarely discussed bond between siblings and the impact of relationships among three sisters in a Chinese-speaking family๐ง๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ง๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ง๐ปโโ๏ธ
Told from the perspective of the middle child, the audience follows her narrative on her first overseas trip with her sisters to Tokyo, Japan. As the middle child, she feels a sense of invisibility, as her parents often focus more on her other siblings. This has driven her to carve out her own identity, developing strong independence, resilience, and adaptability๐ช๐ป
The performance is in her mother tongue, Mandarin, mixed with English and Hokkien, and includes English subtitles.
๐ด 5 Dec 24 (8pm), 6 Dec 24 (8pm), 7 Dec 24 (3pm & 7:30pm)
๐บ30A Kallang Place, level 5 (Mothership Matchbox)
๐ต $28
Sign up at: https://bit.ly/4fnwzCm
โThree Sistersโ is a monodrama performed by a single actor, exploring the rarely discussed bond between siblings and the impact of relationships among three sisters in a Chinese-speaking family๐ง๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ง๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ง๐ปโโ๏ธ
Told from the perspective of the middle child, the audience follows her narrative on her first overseas trip with her sisters to Tokyo, Japan. As the middle child, she feels a sense of invisibility, as her parents often focus more on her other siblings. This has driven her to carve out her own identity, developing strong independence, resilience, and adaptability๐ช๐ป
The performance is in her mother tongue, Mandarin, mixed with English and Hokkien, and includes English subtitles.
๐ด 5 Dec 24 (8pm), 6 Dec 24 (8pm), 7 Dec 24 (3pm & 7:30pm)
๐บ30A Kallang Place, level 5 (Mothership Matchbox)
๐ต $28
Sign up at: https://bit.ly/4fnwzCm
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Facing HIV & Addiction: No Shame, Just Stories by Rice Media, Action for Aids(AFA) and The Greenhouse
Step into an evening of empathy, education, and unfiltered stories as they commemorate World AIDS Day๐
This event aims to confront the realities of HIV and addiction without stigma or shame. Together, they will open up conversations on the emotional trauma and societal challenges faced by individuals living with HIV, and the essential role of trauma-informed supportโจ
There will be dialogue with Action for Aids(AFA) & The Greenhouse to address the pressing issues surrounding HIV and addiction. There will also be an anonymous mobile HIV testing stationed outside the event.
๐ด 1 Dec 24, Sunday
๐ต 5pm-10pm
๐บ 27 Ann Siang Road, S(069707)
๐ต $25(single ticket), bring a friend($48)
Sign up at: https://bit.ly/3Z5VTpV
Step into an evening of empathy, education, and unfiltered stories as they commemorate World AIDS Day๐
This event aims to confront the realities of HIV and addiction without stigma or shame. Together, they will open up conversations on the emotional trauma and societal challenges faced by individuals living with HIV, and the essential role of trauma-informed supportโจ
There will be dialogue with Action for Aids(AFA) & The Greenhouse to address the pressing issues surrounding HIV and addiction. There will also be an anonymous mobile HIV testing stationed outside the event.
๐ด 1 Dec 24, Sunday
๐ต 5pm-10pm
๐บ 27 Ann Siang Road, S(069707)
๐ต $25(single ticket), bring a friend($48)
Sign up at: https://bit.ly/3Z5VTpV
Candlelight Vigil for survivors of suicide loss
Observed globally each year, International Survivors of Suicide (ISOS) Loss Day is a day where survivors of suicide loss (people who have lost someone to suicide) can come together to connect, understand, and find hope through their shared experiences.
This year, Mental ACT is organising a Candlelight Vigil for survivors of suicide loss in Singapore, to provide a safe space to share your grief journey, honour the memory of those we lost and connect in our shared strength as a community.
This will strictly be a pre-registered event and walk-ins will not be allowed.
๐ด 23 Nov 24, Saturday
๐ต 5.30pm-8.30pm
๐บ Venue details will be shared with confirmed participants, nearer to the event day
๐ต FOC
Sign up by 20 Nov 24: bit.ly/ISOS24MACT
Observed globally each year, International Survivors of Suicide (ISOS) Loss Day is a day where survivors of suicide loss (people who have lost someone to suicide) can come together to connect, understand, and find hope through their shared experiences.
This year, Mental ACT is organising a Candlelight Vigil for survivors of suicide loss in Singapore, to provide a safe space to share your grief journey, honour the memory of those we lost and connect in our shared strength as a community.
This will strictly be a pre-registered event and walk-ins will not be allowed.
๐ด 23 Nov 24, Saturday
๐ต 5.30pm-8.30pm
๐บ Venue details will be shared with confirmed participants, nearer to the event day
๐ต FOC
Sign up by 20 Nov 24: bit.ly/ISOS24MACT
Death Over Dim Sum
This is an unconventional gathering where they transform taboo subjects into bite-sized conversations infused with educational table talk and dim sum๐
In this fourth session of their series, they tackle a deeply personal and powerful question, โwhat gives your life meaning?โ๐ง
Over dim sum and tea, engage in honest, thought-provoking conversations about the values, relationships, and experiences that shape your sense of purpose๐๐ป
๐ด 23 Nov 24, Saturday
๐ต 10:30am- 12:30pm
๐บ Dim Sum Social, 119 Tyrwhitt RoadSingapore, 207547
๐ต $32.54
โผ๏ธOpenJio subscribers receive 10% discount when you bring a friend along( Use the discounted link below)
Sign up at: https://bit.ly/3Zeiim7
This is an unconventional gathering where they transform taboo subjects into bite-sized conversations infused with educational table talk and dim sum๐
In this fourth session of their series, they tackle a deeply personal and powerful question, โwhat gives your life meaning?โ๐ง
Over dim sum and tea, engage in honest, thought-provoking conversations about the values, relationships, and experiences that shape your sense of purpose๐๐ป
๐ด 23 Nov 24, Saturday
๐ต 10:30am- 12:30pm
๐บ Dim Sum Social, 119 Tyrwhitt RoadSingapore, 207547
๐ต $32.54
โผ๏ธOpenJio subscribers receive 10% discount when you bring a friend along( Use the discounted link below)
Sign up at: https://bit.ly/3Zeiim7
Freedom Film Fest 2024
This year's Freedom Film Festival invites you to engage with the theme "Why Freedom?"โa crucial exploration of how freedom shapes our humanity and our world. ๐ฌ
Through powerful documentaries and thought-provoking discussions, they will dive into the real-life stories that illuminate the challenges faced by communities when their freedoms are restricted ๐
๐ View the programme guide here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uLK2QMkKyq5tQ6SSzuVe-3NDnsTMbXQg/view?usp=sharing
๐ด22-23 Nov 24 (Fri & Sat)
๐ต Depends on the film you select
๐บ๏ธThe Projector, Singapore
๐ต FOC
Sign up at: https://bit.ly/3UV9VJu
This year's Freedom Film Festival invites you to engage with the theme "Why Freedom?"โa crucial exploration of how freedom shapes our humanity and our world. ๐ฌ
Through powerful documentaries and thought-provoking discussions, they will dive into the real-life stories that illuminate the challenges faced by communities when their freedoms are restricted ๐
๐ View the programme guide here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uLK2QMkKyq5tQ6SSzuVe-3NDnsTMbXQg/view?usp=sharing
๐ด22-23 Nov 24 (Fri & Sat)
๐ต Depends on the film you select
๐บ๏ธThe Projector, Singapore
๐ต FOC
Sign up at: https://bit.ly/3UV9VJu
MontfortCare Weekly Dose of Sunshine Workshop
Find that you have been hard on yourself? Join them at their 4-session workshop on Tuesdays (July) to learn coping strategies that can help us make space for self-compassion & the things that we value ๐
Activities include:
โข Reflections on our thoughts, feelings and behaviour ๐ง
โข Survey to discover our strengths๐ช๐ป
โข Relaxation exercises๐๐ปโโ๏ธ
โข Sharing or hearing from like-minded peers, and more
Age requirement: 18 to 35 years old
๐ด1-22 July 25 (Tuesdays)
๐ต 7pm-9pm
๐บ๏ธBlk 53 Marine Terrace #01-227 S(440053)
๐ต FOC
Sign up by 19 June at: https://forms.office.com/r/VFmBBWHtNK
Find that you have been hard on yourself? Join them at their 4-session workshop on Tuesdays (July) to learn coping strategies that can help us make space for self-compassion & the things that we value ๐
Activities include:
โข Reflections on our thoughts, feelings and behaviour ๐ง
โข Survey to discover our strengths๐ช๐ป
โข Relaxation exercises๐๐ปโโ๏ธ
โข Sharing or hearing from like-minded peers, and more
Age requirement: 18 to 35 years old
๐ด1-22 July 25 (Tuesdays)
๐ต 7pm-9pm
๐บ๏ธBlk 53 Marine Terrace #01-227 S(440053)
๐ต FOC
Sign up by 19 June at: https://forms.office.com/r/VFmBBWHtNK
Weaving Identities by Fashion Parade x SANTAi
This Pride Month, join them in celebrating authenticity and creativity! โจ This is an empowering event where you will get to craft your own narratives through upcycled textiles.
Groove to tunes by Protastelatte and Playgirl K, indulge in treats from C0smic bakery, and discover treasures from RIP Thriftstore and Squat. Don't miss the special Fashion Parade rack at RIP Thriftstore!
๐ด 21 June 25, Saturday
๐ต 2pm-8pm
๐บ๏ธSantai, 697D E Coast Rd, Singapore 459060
๐ต Pay as you wish model with all proceeds going to Oogachaga NGO
Sign up at: https://FashionParade.eventbrite.sg
This Pride Month, join them in celebrating authenticity and creativity! โจ This is an empowering event where you will get to craft your own narratives through upcycled textiles.
Groove to tunes by Protastelatte and Playgirl K, indulge in treats from C0smic bakery, and discover treasures from RIP Thriftstore and Squat. Don't miss the special Fashion Parade rack at RIP Thriftstore!
๐ด 21 June 25, Saturday
๐ต 2pm-8pm
๐บ๏ธSantai, 697D E Coast Rd, Singapore 459060
๐ต Pay as you wish model with all proceeds going to Oogachaga NGO
Sign up at: https://FashionParade.eventbrite.sg
๐พ K9 EmPAWer Walk 2025: Walk for a Cause! ๐ฆฎ
K9Assistanceโs annual flagship event to celebrate inclusivity and empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) is here! Bring your family, friends, and fur-pals, as they stride towards inclusion together, one paw at a time!
K9Assistance is the first and only charity promoting the use and acceptance of Assistance Dogs beyond Seeing-Eye Dogs in Singapore.
๐ด3 August 25, Sunday
๐ต 9am-11am
๐บ๏ธLawn @ The Foothills, 70 River Valley Rd
๐ตEarly Bird Exclusive!
Enjoy tickets at $30 (U.P.$50) with code earlydog25!
Sign up at: https://events.rayofhope.sg/events/k9-empawer-walk-2025
K9Assistanceโs annual flagship event to celebrate inclusivity and empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) is here! Bring your family, friends, and fur-pals, as they stride towards inclusion together, one paw at a time!
K9Assistance is the first and only charity promoting the use and acceptance of Assistance Dogs beyond Seeing-Eye Dogs in Singapore.
๐ด3 August 25, Sunday
๐ต 9am-11am
๐บ๏ธLawn @ The Foothills, 70 River Valley Rd
๐ตEarly Bird Exclusive!
Enjoy tickets at $30 (U.P.$50) with code earlydog25!
Sign up at: https://events.rayofhope.sg/events/k9-empawer-walk-2025
The National Day Ground-Up Party is back for the 7th year โ and this SG60, weโre bringing it to the heart of the city! ๐ฅณ
First, bring your own lunch and get to know fellow participants over a casual meal and light snacks. Settle in, connect, and ease into the day. ๐ฑ
Next, at the Unconference, YOU shape what happens. Host or join an activity โ from book sharings to board games, art jams to thoughtful conversations. Just head to the Activity Board and dive in! ๐จ๐๐ฒ
Also, donโt miss the Ground-Up Booths โ a space to discover meaningful initiatives, explore creative ideas, and meet people doing interesting work across Singapore.
Sign up now for a day of connection, creativity, and community!
๐ด 3 August 2025, Sunday
๐ต 11.30am โ 6.00pm
๐บ๏ธ The POD @ National Library Board (Level 16), 100 Victoria Street, S188064
๐ต FOC
Sign up at: bit.ly/ndgup25
First, bring your own lunch and get to know fellow participants over a casual meal and light snacks. Settle in, connect, and ease into the day. ๐ฑ
Next, at the Unconference, YOU shape what happens. Host or join an activity โ from book sharings to board games, art jams to thoughtful conversations. Just head to the Activity Board and dive in! ๐จ๐๐ฒ
Also, donโt miss the Ground-Up Booths โ a space to discover meaningful initiatives, explore creative ideas, and meet people doing interesting work across Singapore.
Sign up now for a day of connection, creativity, and community!
๐ด 3 August 2025, Sunday
๐ต 11.30am โ 6.00pm
๐บ๏ธ The POD @ National Library Board (Level 16), 100 Victoria Street, S188064
๐ต FOC
Sign up at: bit.ly/ndgup25
Letโs Play Seriously by Ubuntu Space
In this coming International Day of Play, join them for an interactive webinar that explores the powerful intersection of play and wellbeing across individuals, teams, and our wider communities ๐คช
Through real-life examples, research-backed insights, and reflective prompts, weโll trace the evolution of play across different settings that we live in daily, from homes to workplaces and public spaces.
๐ด 1Jul 25, Tuesday
๐ต10am-11am
๐บ๏ธOnline, Zoom
๐ตFOC
Sign up at: tiny.cc/90sn001
In this coming International Day of Play, join them for an interactive webinar that explores the powerful intersection of play and wellbeing across individuals, teams, and our wider communities ๐คช
Through real-life examples, research-backed insights, and reflective prompts, weโll trace the evolution of play across different settings that we live in daily, from homes to workplaces and public spaces.
๐ด 1Jul 25, Tuesday
๐ต10am-11am
๐บ๏ธOnline, Zoom
๐ตFOC
Sign up at: tiny.cc/90sn001
RICE Community Dinner: Menโs Mental Health Month
The event will be a space to reflect on how we talk aboutโand live withโmental health, both as men and with the men in our lives ๐โโ๏ธ Attendees of all genders are welcome.
๐ด24 June 25, Tuesday
๐ต7pm-9.30pm
๐บ๏ธ27a Ann Siang Road
๐ตFOC
Sign up at: http://tiny.cc/0zrn001
The event will be a space to reflect on how we talk aboutโand live withโmental health, both as men and with the men in our lives ๐โโ๏ธ Attendees of all genders are welcome.
๐ด24 June 25, Tuesday
๐ต7pm-9.30pm
๐บ๏ธ27a Ann Siang Road
๐ตFOC
Sign up at: http://tiny.cc/0zrn001
Photojournalism: what can it look like in Singapore
From capturing frontline truths to shaping public memory, photojournalism remains a powerful force in how we see our country, and the world ๐ธ
But what can photojournalism look like in Singapore? ๐ญ
Join Singapore photojournalists Ore Huiying, Wallace Woon, Mark Cheong, and their Editor-in-Chief Tom White at Objectifs for a behind-the-scenes look at the process, ethics, and evolving role of the photojournalist.
๐ด25 June 25, Wednesday
๐ต7pm-9.30pm
๐บ๏ธObjectifs Centre for Photography and Film: 155 Middle Rd, S (188977)
๐ตFOC
Sign up at: tiny.cc/kzrn001
From capturing frontline truths to shaping public memory, photojournalism remains a powerful force in how we see our country, and the world ๐ธ
But what can photojournalism look like in Singapore? ๐ญ
Join Singapore photojournalists Ore Huiying, Wallace Woon, Mark Cheong, and their Editor-in-Chief Tom White at Objectifs for a behind-the-scenes look at the process, ethics, and evolving role of the photojournalist.
๐ด25 June 25, Wednesday
๐ต7pm-9.30pm
๐บ๏ธObjectifs Centre for Photography and Film: 155 Middle Rd, S (188977)
๐ตFOC
Sign up at: tiny.cc/kzrn001
Agent of Happiness Film Screening & Post-Screening Discussion with Happiness Initiative
How can you measure happiness? ๐ค The country of Bhutan invented Gross National Happiness to do just that, and Amber is one of the agents who travels door to door to meet people and measure how happy they really are.
๐ด 28 June 25, Saturday
๐ต2pm-4pm
๐บ๏ธThe Projector Cineleisure
๐ต$17.5-$19.5 (including booking fee)
Sign up at: https://theprojector.sg/films-and-events/agent-of-happiness/
How can you measure happiness? ๐ค The country of Bhutan invented Gross National Happiness to do just that, and Amber is one of the agents who travels door to door to meet people and measure how happy they really are.
๐ด 28 June 25, Saturday
๐ต2pm-4pm
๐บ๏ธThe Projector Cineleisure
๐ต$17.5-$19.5 (including booking fee)
Sign up at: https://theprojector.sg/films-and-events/agent-of-happiness/
Escape The Office by Bold @ Work & National Youth Council
Welcome to The Office ๐ข โ an immersive Open Museum and/or Escape Room experience where youโre invited to explore what Good Work means to you.
Whether youโre here to play, observe, or process your own relationship with work, The Office offers a space for playful self-reflection, leaving you with fresh insight into your relationship with work and self.
๐ด 7 Jul 25- 27 Jul 25
๐ต2pm-9pm
๐บ๏ธ 138 Robinson Road, Singapore
๐ต$0-$20
Sign up at: tiny.cc/7ieo001
Welcome to The Office ๐ข โ an immersive Open Museum and/or Escape Room experience where youโre invited to explore what Good Work means to you.
Whether youโre here to play, observe, or process your own relationship with work, The Office offers a space for playful self-reflection, leaving you with fresh insight into your relationship with work and self.
๐ด 7 Jul 25- 27 Jul 25
๐ต2pm-9pm
๐บ๏ธ 138 Robinson Road, Singapore
๐ต$0-$20
Sign up at: tiny.cc/7ieo001