This 7-8 July, you can choose to play dress-up, listen to Beethoven in a garden, or dream of becoming an F1 driver.
Cosfest XI
Shy to dress as your favourite character? Then watch other avid cosplay (costume play) fans do it for you. Yes, it's all things cosplay at this colourful event, which promises to be the biggest ever cosplay convention in Singapore. It includes guest cosplayer Reika Arikawa from Japan at the inaugural Cure Cosplay Grand Walk, and the Asia Cosplay Meet Championship. 7-8 July, 1-6pm. D'Marquee, Downtown East.
Lanxess SNYO Classic "Green Mobility" Concert at the Gardens
Guest conductor Jason Lai and the Singapore National Youth Orchestra have a lot in store for you — like Beethoven's "Pastoral Symphony" and music from Pixar's animated film "Up". And since it will be held at the Singapore Botanic Gardens, you get to relax too. 8 July, 5pm. Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage. Free.
Bleeding Grace
What do you do when a relationship starts to fall apart — and your child passes away? A couple describes their heartache through theatre, poetry, installation and sonic arts. 7-8 July, 8pm. Esplanade Theatre Studio. Tickets from $11.
A Cappella Championships 2012
Why go to a typical concert or club, when there's an annual competition that gets various a cappella groups and beatboxers to out-perform and out-class each other this weekend? Expect soaring solos and great harmonies! 7 July, various times. The Hall@Staff Centre, Singapore Polytechnic. Tickets from $30.
SingTel "F1 for Everyone" Roadshow
Looking for a bit of excitement? Be a race car driver for a day and try out the simulated races and electric go-karts at Bishan Open Green. The drivers with the fastest times might stand a chance to win a pair of passes to an exclusive autograph session with the F1 drivers. 7-8 July. Bishan Open Green.
