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Time Out Singapore's guide to art, theatre, film and literature this month

Feed your minds – and souls – with these exciting art and culture events
Dewi Nurjuwita
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One misconception people have of Singapore is that the arts scene is not as robust as neighbouring countries in the region. But that can't be further from the truth. If you think there's not much happening in Singapore, you've been looking at all the wrong places. Beyond the usual museums and art institutions, the city's soul is prevalent in theatres, back alleys filled with street art, cool exhibitions at our independent galleries, works by local filmmakers, and ultra-talented local musicians. Here's a curation of the best cultural happenings in Singapore this month. 

Interviews

Art

The best street art in Singapore
Art

The best street art in Singapore

In between our shiny skyscrapers and towering metal cranes, there are plenty of Insta-worthy urban artworks that simply take our breath away. From the graffiti...

Theatre

The best theatre companies in Singapore
Theatre

The best theatre companies in Singapore

Theatre lovers know that when it comes to the thespian art, it goes beyond Broadway and West End shows. With local theatre companies regularly spotlighting...

Music

Literary Arts

The best books for kids by local authors
Kids

The best books for kids by local authors

From a big friendly giant (aka BFG) and a boy wizard to a mischievous bunny and a tiger who came to tea, children’s books run a gamut of topics, genres...
The best bookstores in Singapore
Shopping

The best bookstores in Singapore

Nothing beats getting your nose stuck in a paperback. These bookstores line their walls and displays with a wide range of print publications...

Film

40 best Singapore films of all-time
Film

40 best Singapore films of all-time

Step aside Hollywood, Singapore’s film scene deserves some recognition, too. Since the 1950s, the film industry in Singapore (or Malaya, then)...