BOOKS
• Snoopy Pop-Up Library
The National Library & Archives Board (NLB) has launched Asia’s first Snoopy Pop-Up Library at Plaza Singapura, bringing the whimsical world of Peanuts to life through close to 10,000 physical and digital books for children, alongside a specially curated collection of Peanuts titles for readers of all ages.
When: Oct 27 to Sept 19, 2027, 10am to 10pm daily Where: Level 3, Plaza Singapura More details: www.nlb.gov.sg
EVENT
• Deepavali Open House
Across four weekends, the Indian Heritage Centre becomes a House of Memories, bringing together familiar traditions and experiences to evoke memories of Singapore’s Deepavali celebrations. Relive those memories with its exciting line-up of free and paid experiences.
When: Oct 17 to Nov 8, 10am to 6pm (extended till 8pm on Saturdays) Where: Indian Heritage Centre More details: indianheritage.gov.sg
MUSIC
• Candlelight: Tribute to Arijit Singh
A 60-minute live concert by the Artfella String Quartet surrounded by a sea of candles. The 13-track setlist features instrumental string arrangements of Arijit Singh’s greatest hits, including Tum Hi Ho, Kesariya and Chaleiya.
When: Nov 5, Thu, 7pm Where: CHIJMES Hall More details: feverup.com
• Isaiyin Raja Ilaiyaraaja: 50 Years Celebration
The live concert, organised by Maestro Productions, will honour the five-decade musical legacy of the legendary composer. It marks the first time that Ilaiyaraaja and his brother Gangai Amaran will share a stage together in Singapore. The Maestro will be joined by an ensemble of vocalists, including SPB Charan, Shweta Mohan, Haricharan, Karthik, Madhu Balakrishnan, Yugendran and Vibhavari Anand.
When: Nov 14, Sat, 7pm Where: Singapore Indoor Stadium Tickets: sistic.com.sg
PANEL DISCUSSION
• India’s Growth Story over the Last Decade
The High Commission of India is organising a panel discussion on “India’s Growth Story over the Last Decade”, with eminent speakers -- Mr Atul Temurnikar, Chairman, Global Schools Group; Mr Piyush Kumar Singh, CEO, Axis Bank Singapore; Mr K V Rajaram, CEO, ICICI Bank Singapore; and Ms Anuradha Shroff, former Chairperson, ICAI Singapore — sharing perspectives on India’s economic transformation.
When: Oct 31, Sat, 3pm to 4.30pm Where: GIIS SMART Campus – Grand MPH, 27 Punggol Field Walk Registration link: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1C95w4BhEe/
THEATRE
• Anthithottam – The Final Act
Presented by KALA Singapore and Singapore Kairalee Kala Nilayam, this critically acclaimed production recently made history as the first original Malayalam drama from Singapore to embark on an official multi-city tour across India. The narrative resurrects the real-life story of Muchilot Madhavan, a young Malalyalee expatriate from Mahe (a French protectorate in Kerala) who joined the French Resistance and was eventually captured and executed by the Nazis. The production is multilingual, weaving together Malayalam, German, French and English, and features English surtitles.
When: Nov 6 (Fri), Nov 7 (Sat) and Nov 8 (Sun) Where: Blackbox, Goodman Arts Centre Tickets: peatix.com
