Author: Arman ShahPage 2 of 26

A former travel writer with fond memories of solo adventures in Southeast Asia, Arman is now founder and editor of The Everyday People.

If you ever see him approaching with a camera and voice recorder in hand, please choose kindness and don’t decline his request for an interview.

Pink Light Up 2024: A Day of Solidarity

1 – 31 October 2024: In conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) 2024, a sea of pink is again expected to engulf Singapore, as Breast Cancer Foundation (BCF) announced the 16th anniversary of their signature Pink Light Up.

The World of Studio Ghibli

4 October 2024 – 2 February 2025: The first ever Studio Ghibli exhibition in Singapore is opening in October at the ArtScience Museum.

Checkpoint Theatre’s “Hard Mode” by Faith Ng

18 – 26 October 2024: Checkpoint Theatre closes out a stellar 2024 Season with a new play by award-winning playwright Faith Ng, commissioned by the National Arts Council

Campus Game Fest 2024

26 – 27 October 2024: Enjoy intense esports, gaming, dazzling cosplay, and fun for gamers and anime pop culture fans alike!

Blue Bottle Coffee: First Retail Store and Exhibition in Singapore

Throughout October 2024: Following its launch in Singapore, Blue Bottle Coffee has unveiled their exhibition alongside a gift shop.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

25 – 26 October 2024: Singapore Symphony Orchestra presents Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, conducted by maestro Hans Graf.

Mohamed Abdullah: Bringing Canadian 2 For 1 Pizza to Greater Heights

“There’s a slice for everyone – that is our slogan. Because it doesn’t matter if you’re a boy, a girl, rich, poor, Indian, Malay, Chinese, vegetarian, non-vegetarian or what have you. There’s something for everyone to enjoy at Canadian 2 For 1 Pizza.”

Anagard: From nasi padang to the world

20 September – 27 October 2024: The Nanyang Academy of Fine Art is proud to present the first solo exhibition in Singapore by the emerging Yogyakarta-based stencil artist.

Alexsandro “Leke” Machado: Giving Back to His Community

Choke Clinch Crank Combat | The highly-respected BJJ practitioner in Singapore shares how he’s giving back to his community.

Alex Blyth: From Soldier to Entrepreneur, Life is a Mega Adventure

Humans of Sentosa | “For a period of my life, I woke up early, got on the train in sub-zero temperatures, and worked in an office in London all day. I have to pinch myself when I consider how lucky I am to be working on a tropical resort island, surrounded by dramatic scenery.”

Exclusive Promotion: Choke Clinch Crank Combat

Until 31st December 2024: In partnership with Choke Clinch Crank Combat, we are offering an exclusive promotion of the coffee table book.

“Ada Kerak Ada Nasi” by Gunong Sayang Association

27 – 28 September 2024: “Ada Kerak Ada Nasi” is the 30th production of Wayang Peranakan by Gunong Sayang Association.

Singapore Design Week 2024

26 September – 6 October 2024: Asia’s premier design festival returns with island-wide programming curated around the theme of “People of Design”

A Journey of Art in Nature

25 September – 24 October 2024: Celebrating art, nature & animal welfare, this online auction features works by Eu Oy Chun, James Seet and Leo Wong.

Art in Motion: AI Creatives at the Singapore Night Race

18 – 24 September 2024: The Arts House Singapore transforms into a dynamic space where art, technology, and Formula One come together.

Mid-Autumn Festival 2024

17 September 2024: Indulge in yummy mooncakes and enjoy spectacular lantern displays during the autumn harvest festival.

The Glam Circuit Festival

13 – 22 September 2024: As a nod to the role music plays at the F1 experience, Kampong Gelam comes alive with The Glam Circuit Festival.

Izyan Mellyna: Putting Health and Family First, Career Second

“As an actor, I’ve spent so much time shooting on set, especially last year when I was in Melaka for three months. But what am I chasing at the end of the day? I love my work, but it takes such a huge chunk of time from my family, and I don’t know how much time I have left.”

Grand Prix Season Singapore

13 – 22 September 2024: The Grand Prix Season Singapore (GPSS) returns to the urban jungle of the Lion City.

Faris Iskandar: Aviation Specialist Inspires Others to Fly

“I’ll never forget the first time I flew solo. It was such an amazing feeling. As soon as you take off, all your problems get left behind on the ground. It’s a whole other world up there, and you’re all alone with a bird’s eye view. Finally, you’re up there, touching the skies.”