| FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 2018 | THE STRAITS TIMES | happenings life D11

GIGS Boon Chan Media Correspondent recommends Best Of Liu Jia Chang & Liu Wen Zheng

Cai Yiren and Shirley Wong from TCR Picks Music Station perform hits by two legendary Taiwanese pop singers, Liu Chia-chang and Liu Wen-cheng. Gigs Acclaimed songwriter Liu Chia-chang has moved many with his romantic ballads since the 1970s and one of the singers he helped propel to fame is Liu Wen-cheng, who is known for his unique vocals and good looks. WHERE: Esplanade Concert Hall, 1 Esplanade Drive MRT: Esplanade/ City Hall WHEN: Mon, 3pm ADMISSION: $15 INFO: esplanade.com

A Song Of Life – Concert By Sachiyo -raised Japanese singer-songwriter Sachiyo blends Singaporean and Japanese elements in her songs, which are based on her experiences living in the two countries. A Song Of Life is inspired by the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011. She wrote it to encourage victims to move on. WHERE: Esplanade Recital Studio, 1 Esplanade Drive MRT: Esplanade/ City Hall WHEN: June 27, 8pm ADMISSION: $45 INFO: esplanade.com

Jo Koy Break The Mold Tour Jo Koy has come a long way from his modest beginnings performing at a Las Vegas coffee house. As one of today’s premiere stand-up comedians, he sells out comedy clubs and theatres in the United States. WHERE: Zepp@BigBox Singapore, 1 Venture Avenue MRT: Jurong East WHEN: June 30, 7pm ADMISSION: $88 MAYDAY - $168 TEL: 6348-5555 Taiwanese rock band Mayday (above) BOYCE AVENUE LIVE IN INFO: www.sistic.com.sg were just here in December for their SINGAPORE Life Tour but this upsized version at American pop rock band Boyce & His Band the National Stadium promises to be Avenue broke out on the Internet in Since redefining the folk music genre more spectacular. the late 2000s with their video covers by unapologetically plugging in an Frontman (second from right) of songs such as ’s Umbrella. electric guitar more than half a had told local media then: “Even for The three Manzano brothers now century ago, Nobel Prize winner Bob those who have just seen us, have more than 11 million subscribers Dylan continues to produce watching the show next year will feel to their YouTube channel and have mesmerising work. totally different. We will even include recorded their own material on WHERE: The Star Theatre, 04-01 The some new songs.” albums such as All We Have Left Star Performing Arts Centre, 1 Vista WHERE: National Stadium, 1 Stadium (2010). Exchange Green MRT: Bouna Vista Drive MRT: Stadium WHEN: Tomorrow, WHERE: The Star Theatre, 04-01 The WHEN: Aug 6, 8.30pm 7.30pm ADMISSION: $98 to $298 Star Performing Arts Centre, 1 Vista ADMISSION/INFO: $128 - $148, tickets from SportsHubTix (go to Exchange Green MRT: Buona Vista from apactix.com www.sportshub.com.sg) WHEN: Thursday, 8pm ADMISSION: $98 to $138 from Apactix (go to CHARITY www.apactix.com or call 3158-8588)

PCCW Global Charity Run All proceeds from this annual run by MISS LOU’S EP LAUNCH + PCCW Global, a leading global EAST WEST DIVAS telecommunications service provider, Miss Lou’s (left) debut EP, Glamour will be donated to Make-A-Wish Vintage Songbird, pithily sums up Singapore, the only wish-granting her deal as a jazz-pop singer. The foundation for children with self-penned tracks include More life-threatening medical conditions. Than Just That Bass and Better Off Participants in the 5km run for men Without You. and women can win prizes worth up to Also performing at the launch is $300. Italian jazz singer Simona De Rosa. WHERE: Gardens by the Bay (Silver WHERE: Stuttgart Blackforest Leaf), 18 Marina Gardens Drive Boutique S-Cafe, 9 Bras Basah MRT: Bayfront WHEN: June 27, 7am Road, 01-01 Rendezvous Hotel Gallery MRT: Bencoolen ADMISSION/INFO: $40 (minimum WHEN: Sunday, noon donation), go to charity.pccwglobal. ADMISSION: $80 for brunch and com to register concert from louminary.co Singtel-Singapore Cancer Society Race Against Cancer PHOTOS: CHARLES TORREALBA, HYPE The annual event returns for its 10th RECORDS, anniversary this year, featuring the 10 OHMYMEITING/ and 15km competitive runs and a 5km FACEBOOK, ROCK fun run. The race raises funds for RECORDS cancer treatment subsidies, welfare assistance, cancer rehabilitation, hospice care, cancer screenings, research, public education and cancer support group initiatives. WHERE: Angsana Green, East Coast Park MRT: Bedok WHEN: July 22, 7 - DON’T WORRY! I’M NOT A BAD PERSON EP LAUNCH 10am ADMISSION: Past participants: Singaporean singer-songwriter Meiting’s (above) music is $39 - $51; first-timers: $48 - $62 ($43 said to be in the vein of indie Taiwanese acts Cheer Chen - $56 for early birds registering by and Crowd Lu, with an eye on the little details in life. Her June 10); students: $34 - $39 ($30 - debut EP offers songs such as Freshwater Fish In $35) INFO: Go to raceagainstcancer. Freshwater and That Man Living On Sirius. org.sg to register by July 9 WHERE: Esplanade Recital Studio, 1 Esplanade Drive MRT: Esplanade WHEN: Today, 7.30pm ADMISSION: $18 (general admission) and $30 (general admission plus EP) TALKS from ninjagirl-eplaunch.peatix.com Singapore Hospice Council Community Engagement Event: Live Well, Leave Well Join the Singapore Hospice Council and community partners at this event operations at food and beverage WHERE: Republic Of Singapore Yacht tournament here in recent years. Singapore Heart Foundation, is held in to find out more about palliative care CLASSES group R&B Lab, in collaboration with Club, 52 West Coast Ferry Road MRT: WHERE: Siloso Beach, Sentosa conjunction with the Go Red For and how to start end-of-life French wine guru Yves Soudy. Haw Par Villa/Clementi (shuttle buses MRT: HarbourFront Women campaign that aims to raise Holiday Workshops conversations. Participants will learn more about the available) WHEN: June 9, 11am till late WHEN: June 21 - 24, 9am - 6pm awareness and reduce For Parent & Child WHERE: Bedok Town Square (beside wine-making process and the basics ADMISSION: Free, rides & F&B ADMISSION: $20 cardiovascular disease in women. Bedok Mall) MRT: Bedok WHEN: June In these hands-on parent-child of food and wine pairing. The session coupons on sale at $20 a booklet TEL: 6348-5555 Sign up for the 3 or 5.5km walk or take 9 & 10, 10am - 5 pm ADMISSION: Free bonding sessions – Parent-Child Grow includes a five-course dinner paired (three booklets for $50) INFO: www. INFO: www.sistic.com.sg part in activities such as a trampoline TEL: 6538-2231 INFO: E-mail Your Own Food and Mummy & Me: I with wines from . rsyc.org.sg, facebook.com/rsyc.sg workout and yoga. There will also be a secretariat@singaporehospice. Can Cook workshops – participants WHERE: Ginett Restaurant & Wine Bar, UFC Fight Night: Donald Cerrone lucky draw, booths with games and org.sg will learn how to grow their own food, 200 Middle Road MRT: Bencoolen/ Vs Leon Edwards kid-friendly activities like balloon prepare their own lunch box, party SPORTS Rochor WHEN: June 8 & 9, 7pm Mixed martial arts organisation UFC sculpting. Participants will get an Dharma Talks: Science & drinks and dessert, and be mummy’s ADMISSION: $65++ a person (dinner Buddhist Philosophy, Dealing little kitchen helper. FIVB Beach Volleyball has announced its return to the exclusive pack with a Pledge Your included) INFO: E-mail with Heart Walk T-Shirt, goodie bag and With Challenging Emotions WHERE: Moca Cafe, 27A Loewen Road, [email protected] to register World Tour Organised by the Tibetan Buddhist Dempsey Hill MRT: Botanic Gardens Organised by the Volleyball American Donald Cerrone taking on finisher’s token. Centre, the talks are conducted by WHEN: 9am - noon; I Can Cook: June 7 Association of Singapore, with rapidly rising No. 14-ranked British WHERE: Punggol Waterway Park Ven Geshe Dorji Damdul, a & July 14; Grow Your Own Food: June FESTIVALS support from Sport Singapore fighter Leon Edwards in a five-round Event Lawn @ Recreation Zone, distinguished Buddhist scholar 12 & 19 ADMISSION: $50 (parent & for sports promotion and sports main event. Sentul Crescent whose interests lie in the relationship child) TEL: 9859-1504 (Deb) Commodore’s Day At Republic partner Tote Board, the Singapore WHERE: Singapore Indoor Stadium, MRT: Punggol (Sam Kee LRT) between Buddhism and science. INFO: E-mail info.healingfood Of Singapore Yacht Club stop will showcase the best of sports 2 Stadium Walk WHEN: June 23, 8am - 1pm WHERE: Theatrette, 05-30 SingPost @gmail.com Visitors can try water sports such as action between elite and professional MRT: Stadium ADMISSION: Adult: $18 (3km)/$20 Centre, 10 Eunos Road 8 jet surfing, take part in a water beach volleyball players from WHEN: June 23, 4.30pm (5.5km); pairs: $32/$36; groups of 20 MRT: Paya Lebar Wine Masterclass: Vineyard wrestling match and play carnival all over the world as they compete ADMISSION: $48 - $2,888 or more: $15/$17 a person; adult & WHEN: June 16, 1 - 5pm To Table games. Eight carnival food vendors to secure a spot in The FIVB World INFO: sportshub.com.sg/UFC2018 child team: $28 ADMISSION: $38, go to The two-hour masterclass is will dish out fairground favourites Championship Games to be TEL: 6280-8069 goo.gl/Z8hJX9 to register organised by Ginett Restaurant & such as truffle fries, popcorn chicken, held at Hamburg, Germany. Pledge Your Heart INFO: E-mail info@pledge TEL: 6291-1089 (Mon - Fri, 2 - 6pm) Wine Bar and conducted by grilled cheese sandwiches, burgers, This will be the most celebrated Walk yourheartwalk.sg or go to INFO: E-mail [email protected] Mr Jacques Varet, director of hotdogs and Japanese don. global elite beach volleyball The biennial event, organised by the pledgeyourheartwalk.sg