Peters, a noted comic and performer of Indian origin, started doing stand-up at the age of nineteen at open mics in his native Toronto, Canada and spent the next fifteen years honing his craft at clubs across Canada and the UK. In 2004, he gained critical and global recognition for his CTV “Comedy Now!” special and soon became the first comedian to sell-out Toronto’s Air Canada Centre in 2007.
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StartHub to host community live screening of Newcastle-Arsenal match on November 2
Arsenal will visit St James’ Park following their draw with Liverpool to try and earn crucial points to close the gap at the top of the Premier League table, while Newcastle looks to pick up a win following their loss to Chelsea last weekend.
National Gallery Singapore extends run of Cheong Soo Pieng: Layer by Layer until 24 November
Featuring over 30 of Cheong’s paintings from the 1950s to the 1980s, Layer by Layer utilises in-depth material analysis, through tools such as x-ray scans and infrared photography to present new ways of looking at Cheong’s art.
National Museum of Singapore’s Story of the Forest to bid farewell after eight years
National Museum of Singapore’s Story of the Forest — the well-loved installation inspired by Singapore’s treasured collection of natural history drawings by William Farquhar — will come to a close after eight years on 13 October 2024.
Singapore: LiSHA’s Deepavali light-up to officially kick off on September 14
The light-up festival, which will take place from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm at Birch Road, Little India, is open to public.
Bollywood duo Vishal-Sheykhar to perform in Singapore on October 4
Vishal-Sheykhar have served as music directors in several hit Bollywood movies such as Dus, Ek Tha Tiger, Jhankar Beats, Om Shanti Om, Bharat, Pathan, Sultan, Anjaana Anajaani, Ra One, War, Student of the Year, Fighter, and others.
90-hectare Jurong Lake Gardens opens with rejuvenated Chinese and Japanese Gardens
In conjunction with the opening of Chinese and Japanese Gardens, the largest edition of ‘Lights by the Lake’ is being held at the Gardens from 8 to 22 September 2024.
New Bidadari Park, equal in size to 18 football fields, adds a large swathe of green serenity to Singapore
Minister Desmond Lee informed on Instagram: “Visitors can enjoy a total of 5.2km of experiential trails within the [Bidadari] Park – such as the Woodland Experiential Trail, which features clusters of majestic Tembusu and Ficus trees and the Adventure Playwoods, where children can also enjoy exploratory play in nature.”
Indian actor-comic Vir Das to perform in Singapore in October
Das has already made a name for himself in the stand-up scene. He has also performed in American shows Conan and The daily Show. Das has also won an International Emmy Award for Best Comedy Series for his Netflix comedy special Vir Das: Landing.
Singapore: SDC ramps up nightlife with Sentosa Night Mode
Night Mode represents a strategic move to boost Sentosa’s appeal and allure after sunset and diversify its charm beyond the traditional daytime attractions. This initiative introduces a series of new nocturnal experiences, extended operating hours, and exclusive island-wide promotions, creating an exciting and immersive after-dark atmosphere.
