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Picks JASON MRAZ GOOD VIBES TOUR Just six months after his last concert

Gig here at the National Stadium, American folk-pop singer-songwriter Jason Mraz returns to a more intimate venue – The Star Theatre. The Grammy winner’s concert tour comes off the back of his latest album Know (2018) and he will also be making stops in Manila, , Bangkok, Taipei and . WHERE: The Star Theatre, 04-01 The Star Performing Arts Centre, 1 Vista Exchange Green MRT: Buona Vista WHEN: Tomorrow, 8pm ADMISSION: $98 to $198 from www.apactix.com

ESPLANADE PRESENTS: MOSAIC MUSIC SERIES – JAPANESE BREAKFAST Experience the sparkling dream pop sounds of Korean-American singer Michelle Zauner, who will make her Singapore debut at the Esplanade. Expect tracks off her 2017 album, Soft Sounds From Another Planet, as well as her critically acclaimed debut record, 2016’s Psychopomp. Home-grown trio Sobs, who also dabble in dream pop, will open for her. WHERE: Esplanade Annexe Studio, 1 Esplanade Drive MRT: Esplanade WHEN: Monday, 8pm ADMISSION: $50 from esplanade.com and Sistic (call 6348-5555 or go to www.sistic.com.sg); $60 at the door. Limited concession for students, full-time national servicemen and seniors at $45. Standing room only

MARQUEE SINGAPORE PRESENTS ARMIN VAN BUUREN Dutch trance music titan Armin Van Buuren (right) returns ESPLANADE PRESENTS: to Singapore with a show at the Republic’s newest and MOSAIC MUSIC SERIES – PHUM VIPHURIT biggest club, Marquee. Following his first outing here at music festival Neon Other than being responsible for catchy club hits like Lights last year, Thailand-born, New Zealand-raised Blah Blah Blah and Great Spirit, he has a weekly radio show singer-songwriter Phum Viphurit (above) returns with new called A State Of Trance, which is broadcast to nearly 40 songs off his yet-to-be-released sophomore album. million listeners in 84 countries over 100 radio stations. Expect tracks such as Hello, Anxiety as well as familiar WHERE: Marquee Singapore, B1-67 The Shoppes At Marina numbers off his 2017 debut album, Manchild. Home-grown Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Avenue MRT: Bayfront R&B trio brb. will open for Viphurit. WHEN: Today, 9pm till late ADMISSION: Limited tickets at WHERE: Esplanade Concert Hall, 1 Esplanade Drive the door from $58 for women and $68 for men (includes PHOTOS: ERIC MRT: Esplanade WHEN: Wednesday, 8pm one house pour) MORGENSEN, TAO ADMISSION: Only $35 tickets remaining, from GROUP, ESPLANADE esplanade.com and Sistic

GIGS solo albums, unreleased originals and English Masterclass Executive WHEN: Mon, 11am - 12.30pm while Juventus are pitted against pieces written for international Edition: Creative Writing ADMISSION: $10 ($5 for those aged Tottenham Hotspur in the artists. Each tells a special tale of Trainer Felix Cheong has published 13 from 55 years) TEL: 6538-9877 International Champions Cup. Jordan Chan Stop Angry Tour significant individuals who have books across different genres, from INFO: shenghong.org.sg/life-point WHERE: National Stadium, 1 Stadium In 2016, Hong Kong actor-singer touched his life at various phases of poetry to short stories. The recipient Drive MRT: Stadium Jordan Chan featured his son his musical journey. of the Young Artist award has also Adapt & Grow Town Roadshow WHEN: July 20 & 21, 7.30pm Jasper’s voice in his hit song, Theme WHERE: Esplanade Recital Studio, worked in the media industry for more Looking to adapt to changing job ADMISSION: $38 - $370.60, tickets Song. This year, he again takes 1 Esplanade Drive MRT: Esplanade/ than 20 years. He holds a master’s demands, for guidance in navigating at Singapore Indoor Stadium inspiration from his son, making City Hall WHEN: July 8, 8pm degree in creative writing and career challenges or new career Box Office & SingPost outlets Jasper’s famous phrase, Stop Angry, ADMISSION: $69 TEL: 6348-5555 currently teaches journalism at the opportunities? This initiative by TEL: 3158-7888 the theme for his new solo tour. INFO: sistic.com.sg University of Newcastle and Murdoch Workforce Singapore is designed to INFO: sportshubtix.sg WHERE: Resorts World Ballroom, University. help workers in those areas. Resorts World Convention Centre, CHARITY WHERE: SPH News Centre, 1000 Toa WHERE: Central Atrium, VivoCity, FESTIVALS 8 Sentosa Gateway Payoh North MRT: Braddell 1 Harbourfront Walk MRT: HarbourFront WHEN: Tomorrow, WHEN: June 10, 10am - 6pm MRT: HarbourFront WHEN: May 16 - 19, Smile Asia Week 8pm ADMISSION: $88 – $188 ADMISSION: $499 a person, sign up at 10am - 10pm ADMISSION: Free 3rd Lion City Youth Jazz For the sixth consecutive year, TEL: 6348-5555 stskills.sg TEL: 6319-5076 TEL: 6883-5885 Festival The Ritz-Carlton Hotels and Resorts, INFO: www.sistic.com.sg INFO: E-mail stmasterclass INFO: adaptandgrow.sg/town Led by music director Jeremy Asia Pacific will team up with Smile @sph.com.sg Monteiro, with associate music Asia, a global alliance of independent Joo Chiat Rock Festival Future Of Freelancing director Weixiang Tan, the concert will charities, to raise funds and give This fair will feature talks by industry feature Grammy-nominated jazz As part of the district’s anniversary children with clefts and other facial TALKS celebrations, the Joo Chiat Citizens’ practitioners, practice-based vocalist Carmen Bradford and deformities a reason to smile again. workshops and mentoring sessions. vocalist-virtuoso Kenny Washington Consultative Committee and Siglap Proceeds from the sale of Speakers will share how freelancers performing with young musicians of South Community Centre (CC) will handcrafted Valrhona chocolate and Live Well, Leave Well can seize new opportunities and the Jazz Association Singapore Youth present an event featuring local banana cakes will go to The Smile This is the first event to kick-start the develop multiple income streams Orchestra. musicians such as SuperSonic, Mission. nationwide Advance Care Plan week while navigating the future of work. WHERE: Far East Organization M1ldL1fe, Too Much Drama and Ffion. WHERE: Level 3 Ritz-Carlton Millenia, in Singapore. Targeting Mandarin- WHERE: lyf@SMU, 71-77 Stamford Auditorium, Level 9 Singapore WHERE: Siglap Outfall, East Coast Singapore, 7 Raffles Avenue speaking seniors, it will feature talks, Road MRT: City Hall WHEN: May 31, Chinese Cultural Centre, 1 Straits Park (between carparks C4 and D1) MRT: Promenade WHEN: Till Sun, exercises, performances and sharing 11am - 5.30pm ADMISSION: $20 a Boulevard MRT: Tanjong Pagar MRT: Bedok WHEN: May 18, 5 - 9.30pm 10am - 8pm ADMISSION: $38 for a by religious representatives. person (free for NTUC or National WHEN: May 18, 7.30pm ADMISSION: $5, available at Siglap 500g cake TEL: 6473-3708 WHERE: Plaza, Chinatown Point ADMISSION: $35 - $75 South CC TEL: 6241-1925 INFO: Order online at MRT: Chinatown WHEN: Tomorrow, Instructors and Coaches Association TEL: 6348-5555 INFO: sistic.com.sg INFO: www.facebook.com/ saw2019.smileasia.org/sg; 11am - 7pm; Sun, 11am - 5pm members & Singapore Management joochiatfestival e-mail [email protected] ADMISSION: Free University students & alumni) INFO: freelancexchange.org.sg Chicago International Music INFO: shenghong.org.sg/life-point Competition And Festival In & Liza Wang CLASSES Singapore Reminiscing 50th HK Drama, Careers Connect On-The-Go SPORTS The preliminary competition in Concert This event features career coaching, Singapore will feature categories Veteran Hong Kong actor-singer Phonetics Workshop: Speak job matching services and job-search Better For Success WWE Live Singapore such as piano (solo, duo/four hands), Adam Cheng and actress-singer-host workshops. Its next stop is in Bukit Wrestling event WWE Live is a unique instrumental, vocal and chamber Liza Wang will team up to perform This workshop, for adults and children Panjang. from nine years old, covers how blend of sports and entertainment, (string quartet, piano trio). Grand their classic songs. WHERE: Bukit Panjang Community phonetics can help participants with all the drama and energy of a Prize medals and Distinguished WHERE: Resorts World Ballroom, Club, 8 Pending Road MRT: Bukit speak better and communicate rock concert in a fun and exciting Teacher/Arts Organisation Resorts World Convention Centre, Panjang WHEN: Tomorrow - Mon, more effectively. Mr Joseph Wong, environment. certificates will be awarded. 8 Sentosa Gateway 10.30am - 7pm ADMISSION: Free principal consultant at Delapro and WHERE: Singapore Indoor Stadium, Successful participants will be MRT: HarbourFront WHEN: May 25, an Acta-certified trainer who TEL: 6883-5885 2 Stadium Walk MRT: Stadium eligible to take part in the final 8pm ADMISSION: $38 - $238 specialises in communication, will INFO: adaptandgrow.sg/ WHEN: June 27, 7.30pm competition held in Wheaton College TEL: 6348-5555 lead the class. careersconnect ADMISSION: $98 - $498, tickets at in the United States from July 27 to INFO: www.sistic.com.sg WHERE: 05-01 LTC Building D, 16 sportshubtix.sg, Singapore Indoor Aug 3. Arumugam Road MRT: MacPherson On Making A Will Stadium Box Office & SingPost outlets WHERE: 10Square@Orchard Central, Familiar Unfamiliarity – WHEN: May 25, 9am - 6pm This talk aims to promote early TEL: 3158-7888 181 Orchard Road MRT: Somerset Jiu Jian In Concert ADMISSION: $180 a person preparation in making a will and is INFO: sportshub.com.sg/WWE2019 WHEN: May 25 (closing date: Sun) Home-grown singer Jiu Jian will (SkillsFuture Credit claimable), e-mail open to all, especially senior citizens. ADMISSION: Free TEL: Text or perform the lesser-known tunes he [email protected] to WHERE: 04-08 Chinatown Point, 133 International Champions Cup WhatsApp 9427-1828 INFO: E-mail has penned – including those from his register INFO: bit.ly/2HYRI9o New Bridge Road MRT: Chinatown Manchester United play Inter Milan [email protected]