Looking for a productive, fun, and safe way to spend the weekend and wick away pandemic blues? With Singapore now back to Phase 3 (Heightened Alert), things seem to be looking up for outdoor junkies. To get you clued in, here are some of the exciting events in Singapore from July 9 to 11, 2021, including a virtual reality exhibition and a virtual music festival. Just make sure to observe proper social distancing protocols and you are good to go.

Mega Wedding Exclusive

Are you planning to get hitched soon? As Singapore now allows wedding receptions with no more than 250 guests, you can finally turn your dreams of having that special day into a reality. To be held from July 10 to 11, Mega Xpress International’s Mega Wedding expo will showcase an array of wedding suppliers and vendors who will make sure that your big day becomes nothing but sweet and memorable. You can also score huge promos from this event, which is dubbed as Singapore’s first hybrid Malay wedding exclusive.

ROOTSTOCK Music

In the mood for some music and wine? The 2021 ROOTSTOCK festival lets you immerse in young artists’ music while enjoying access to VIVANT interactive wine experiences for free! But if you want to have a tasting kit of six sustainable wines handpicked by the ROOTSTOCK artists themselves, just prepare S$55 and you are all set. Some of the participating artists are Last Train, Victor Solf, and L’Impératrice. This event will start on July 10 and last for 48 hours.

Science Centre Singapore Da Vinci Exhibition

Running from June 18, 2021 to January 2, 2022, the Science Center Singapore boasts a collection of Leonardo Da Vinci’s notable discoveries in Southeast Asia. This family-friendly event in Singapore is a great way to expose your kids to one of the world’s greatest minds who epitomized the so-called Renaissance man.

Dale Chihuly: Glass in Bloom at Gardens by the Bay

What better way to spend the weekend than by getting closer to nature? American glass sculptor Dale Chihuly is making his first major garden exhibition in Asia featuring his iconic huge installations. The event runs until August 1. Tickets for adults start at S$12.

Hyperrealities

Another event in Singapore this weekend worth checking out is Hyperrrealities, a digital and interactive experience organized by the ArtScience Museum. Visitors can take their hands on state-of-the-art virtual reality equipment and enjoy the creations of world-renowned contemporary artists such as Marina Abramović and Olafur Eliasson. Immersive experiences from museums, film festivals, and scientists are also expected to delight visitors. This exhibit will be a permanent gallery space starting July 10.