National Day Conversations with No Readgrets Book Club on 03 Aug 2024

We Are Not The Enemy: The Practice of Advocacy in Singapore

Advocates and activists in Singapore contribute to policy discussions and positive change through a combination of deft manoeuvres and patient politics. Yet civil society is often unacknowledged, their skill and labour instead frequently misunderstood, even earning them the label of “troublemakers” or “enemies of the state.”

This collection of essays and interviews is a candid reflection on the intentions, beliefs and strategies behind the practice of advocacy across a spectrum of causes. The contributors come from varying backgrounds and include academics, artists, lawyers, journalists, non-profit and advocacy organisations, student and community organisers. They share practical insights into their aims and community-building work, and the tactics they employ to overcome obstacles, shedding light on how to navigate a city-state with shifting socio-political fault lines and out-of-bound markers.

With an introduction, “It is Time to Trim the Banyan Tree”, by Constance Singam, and a conclusion, “Their Struggle is Ours to Continue”, by Suraendher Kumarr.

N o Readgrets discussions are safe spaces to nurture conversations and connections over inspiring books and explorations beyond their pages.

This time, we are discussing the book We Are Not The Enemy: The Practice of Advocacy in Singapore. We’re thrilled to have several contributors join us at the session!

Join our next discussion as we delve into the essays 🗯️

Here’s the plan:

Venue: Monk’s Brew Club, 57 East Coast Road, Singapore, Singapore 428773

Time: 1100-1330
Book discussion of We Are Not The Enemy

Please note that this session is ticketed! Slots are limited so sign up soon! 🙂

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And learn more about our amazing partners:

MONK’S BREW CLUB

Monk’s Brew Club is a modern coffee house and social club designed to bring people together over speciality brews, hearty food and ideas.

ETHOS BOOKS

Ethos Books is a local independent publisher of literary fiction, non-fiction, and poetry based in Singapore. Giving voice to emerging and exciting writers from diverse backgrounds, we help foster an environment in which literature and the arts not only survive, but thrive. In short, we nurture the growing literary community in Singapore and throughout the region. That’s why our authors and their ideas come first. By taking a collaborative approach to publishing, we bring each author‘s voice and vision to fruition. We are always open to new ideas: different ways of working and fresh ways of delivering the unparalleled satisfaction only a good book can bring. Established in Singapore in 1997, Ethos Books, an imprint of Pagesetters Services Pte Ltd, aims to create books that capture the spirit of a people and reflect the ethos of our changing times.

Thugshop Presents – BBANDIT

Bali’s BBANDIT is returning to Tuff Club on the 13th of July after a strong showing last year. The Vault and WALLS resident DJ will share the floor with Bussy Temple’s howrøng, ensuring a night filled with heaters and slammers all around. Big rhythms and rolling basslines are the name of the game – come dressed for a workout.

🔊BBANDIT

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🔊howrøng

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❗No discrimination of any form will be tolerated.

❗No ID, no entry. Minimum age requirement: 23+

❗No flash photography.

❗No illicit substances.

❗No outside food & drinks.

❗No smoking indoors.

We reserve the right to refuse entry at our discretion. Guests found in violation of the rules will be escorted out.

3rd Sex Positive Comedy & Tea Dance

Indulge in an afternoon of socializing, laughter, and dancing in a welcoming environment.

Sex-positive comedy embraces humor that explores themes related to human sexuality in a positive and inclusive manner. It encourages open conversations about sex, relationships, and intimacy while promoting respect, consent, and diversity. The goal of the show is to entertain the audience while fostering a welcoming environment where individuals can laugh, learn, and feel empowered about their own sexuality.

The second half of our event: our Tea Dance celebrates diversity and inclusivity, providing a safe space for everyone to express themselves freely. Whether you’re an experienced dancer or just looking to have a good time, come join us for an afternoon of fun, laughter, and positive vibes!

Guidelines for Comedians:

  1. Embrace Sex Positivity: The show must promote a healthy and open-minded attitude towards sexuality. Comedians are advised to approach the topic of sex with respect, inclusivity, and positivity.
  2. No Hate Speech: Jokes or comments that perpetuate sexism, racism, or discrimination of any kind are strictly prohibited. The show values diversity and inclusivity.
  3. Respect Boundaries: While the show is about sex positivity, it’s important for comedians to respect the boundaries of the audience. They must avoid explicit content that may make individuals uncomfortable.
  4. Consent is Key: Comedy must never make light of issues related to consent or sexual assault. Any jokes on these topics should be handled with sensitivity and awareness.
  5. Celebrate Diversity: Comedians are advised to celebrate diverse perspectives on sexuality and gender identity. The show must be a safe space for all individuals regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Date: Sun 21 July 2024

Time:

12 – 2p.m. 3rd Sex Positive Comedy2 – 4 p.m. Tea Dance

Fee: S$25.00 per person

Venue: Phil Studio, 1 North Bridge Rd, #03-16 High Street Centre, Singapore 179094

Wellness Inside Out – Somatics Workshop @ CLSF 2024

Wellness Inside Out – Somatics Workshop

Explore & Re-Source. From Your Inner World.

Dance therapy is a way to learn about yourself, real time. As you improve your mental and physical reactions, you are making tangible changes to the way you feel within. All that is done through the process of learning, executing and getting the feedback through dance sequences.

Answer life’s deepest questions through dance therapy… It taps into your brain, body and all the resources inside of you. The answers have always been there, you just needed a key.

WORKSHOP DETAILS:

Date: 20 Jul 2024 (Sat)

Time: 2pm to 4pm

Venue: Tzu Chi Humanistic Youth Centre

30A Yishun Central 1, S(768796)

Fees: S$45

THIS IS NOT A CONFIRMED BOOKING.

To secure your spot, please do these required steps:

1. Pay S$45 directly to DANSPIRE INTERNATIONAL via PayNow to: UEN 53224158D

2. Proof of payment to: askhyc@tzuchi.org.sg

* Workshop will be cancelled if it doesn’t reach the minimum pax.

*Fee is not refundable unless the workshop is cancelled.

About Dance Therapy Singapore

“When you learn to use your body well, not only will you not injure yourself, but discover new ways to come alive and become joyful.” -Vincent Yong

When Vincent was in his late teens, he discovered the life-changing effects of dancing. It brought him back to how he had survived his childhood, filled with traumatic experiences from medical to domestic issues, through “rhythmic movements.” These movements were his innate way to unknowingly regulate stressors. (More of his background will be shared in classes.)

After winning a dance competition during his tertiary engineering education, Vincent followed his heart and pursued dance as a profession. However, he was met with scorn, dissuasion, mockery, and judgment. He was even questioned if he was gay!

All that from just wanting to dance… If you have ever wanted to do something different and live a different life but were laughed and mocked into being your old self again, PAUSE right here. You can redesign your life. You can choreograph a new way to think and feel by engaging with the resources that lie inside of you.

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Conscious Living and Sustainability Festival
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ABOUT THE EVENT

Get ready for an eco-friendly extravaganza at our upcoming Green Festival! 💚

Check out the agenda below for different events & workshops happening on that day, including all-day events, booths, paid and FREE workshops too!

This is a BYOB event 😉

EVENT DETAILS

Date: 20 Jul 2024 (Sat)

Time: 9am to 6:30pm

Venue: Tzu Chi Humanistic Youth Centre

30A Yishun Central 1, S(768796)

Organised By: Nee Soon, Tzu Chi Humanistic Youth Centre

Supported By: North West CDC

Open Mic Comedy Tuesdays

The Lemon Stand is proud to bring you Open Mic Comedy Night! Come watch local and foreign comics take a crack at doing stand-up comedy. We give you a lineup of 12 comics doing their 5-minute stand-up routines.

So come and support your friends and community members doing their best to make you laugh.

We serve food and drinks and tickets are also available for purchase at the venue! Check out our website or social media for drink deals or menu. See you at Open Mic!

The Lemon Stand provides a full bar of drinks, free popcorn for each table, and a food menu of bits and bites which you can find on our website.

At The Lemon Stand, we do our best to bring together the comedic arts and the community with an entire venue created just for Comedy in Singapore so we hope you come out and enjoy your night with lots of laughs and entertainment!

​​Disclaimers:

Tickets are non-refundable or exchangeable 24 hours before shows and Eventbrite’s fee is nonrefundable.

The minimum age to attend shows at The Lemon Stand Comedy Club is 18+ years and content is considered for a mature audience only. Thank you for your understanding.

The Lemon Stand Comedy Club is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible event for all. If you need reasonable accommodation and are wheelchair-bound, please contact Liam McDonald at +65 9106 4920.

All requests must be made before booking of tickets. We will attempt to implement late requests but cannot guarantee they will be met. In the event of a sold-out show, seating will be assigned by the date of purchase.

Stand-Up Comedy Competition | Wednesday, July 10th @ The Lemon Stand

Back by Popular demand! Singapore’s comedians compete for the grand prize. They each have only 4 minutes to make you laugh and 5 audience members will be the judges! Who’s taking home the cash?

The Lemon Stand provides a full bar of drinks, free popcorn for each table, and a food menu of bits and bites which you can find on our website.

At The Lemon Stand, we do our best to bring together the comedic arts and the community with an entire venue created just for Comedy in Singapore so we hope you come out and enjoy your night with lots of laughs and entertainment!

​​Disclaimers:

Tickets are non-refundable or exchangeable 24 hours before shows and Eventbrite’s fee is nonrefundable.

The minimum age to attend shows at The Lemon Stand Comedy Club is 18+ years and content is considered for a mature audience only. Thank you for your understanding.

The Lemon Stand Comedy Club is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible event for all. If you need reasonable accommodation and are wheelchair-bound, please contact Liam McDonald at +65 9106 4920.

All requests must be made before booking of tickets. We will attempt to implement late requests but cannot guarantee they will be met. In the event of a sold-out show, seating will be assigned by the date of purchase.

Unwrapped: Breaking Sex Taboos, One Story at a Time

Join us for “Unwrapped,” a captivating sex-positive storytelling show in Singapore where individuals share their unique and heartfelt experiences with sex and intimacy. Each storyteller gets 5 minutes to bring their narrative to life, fostering a community of openness, understanding, and acceptance. Emphasizing sex positivity, we celebrate the diversity of sexual experiences, focusing on empowerment and inclusivity while avoiding sex-negative or horror stories. Let’s create a safe, inclusive space to break down taboosand embrace the richness of human sexuality.

What is Sex Positivity?

Sex positivity is an attitude towards human sexuality that embraces consensual sexual expression and education. It promotes open, respectful discussions about sex, free from shame and judgment. Our show aims to highlight positive, empowering experiences rather than focusing on negativity or humor derived from distressing situations.

Date: Wed 19 June 2024

Time: 7 – 9p.m. Singapore Time

Fee: S$25 per person only

Venue: Pearl Hill Terrace #02-038D

About the Organisers

Shai and Dr Martha Tara Lee have teamed up with a shared vision of fostering open and positive conversations about sexuality.

Shaiful Risan is a prominent advocate of the DIY ethic and one of the very few stand up comics in Singapore who come from punkrock.

Noted for his commitment to ground-up inclusivity through Interdependence he has a storied history of speaking out against discrimination without harbouring a victim mindset.

Anti racist, anti sexist and anti homophobia while also not rejecting gentlemanly masculinity, this is one maverick project worthy of notice.

Meanwhile, Dr. Martha Tara Lee, as a relationship counselor and clinical sexologist with 15 years of experience, advocates for understanding and acceptance of diverse sexualorientations and gender identities.

Our collaboration is fueled by a common goal of breaking down barriers and creating a safe space to discuss sexualityin all its facets.

By combining Shaiful’s dedication to promoting peace, humanity and Interdependence alongside my expertise in relationships and sexuality, we aim to establish a platform that encourages respectful dialogue, champions consent, and embraces diversity through dialogue and deliberating social standards without jumping on the cancel culture bandwagon.

Together, we are dedicated to challenging societal norms, empowering individuals to embrace their sexuality, and working towards a more inclusive and sex-positive world for all.

Queer Silent Reading Hangout

Queer book lovers unite! Rainbow Lapis Press is organising its trademark Queer Silent Reading Hangout on a Friday night.

Bring along a book you have been procrastinating on, or feel free to grab one of our carefully curated queer titles, pair it with a cup of tea (we have both caffeinated and non-caffeinated options), and sit with like-minded people to read quietly for an hour.

In the second hour, feel free to make a move or hang around to discuss what you’ve read in an informal chat.

Held at Proud Spaces, a safe and welcoming space for the LGBTQ+ community & its allies in Singapore, we request that all readers will adhere by their Code of Conduct.

HARDTHROB QUEER KINK RAVE – SESSION 2

WELCOME BACK. SESSION 2 PRE-RELEASE NOW OPEN.

Hard throbbing queer kink rave for the sexually adventurous. Connect, explore and play. Queer or curious, all are welcome for a night of hedonistic adventure in a safe, sex positive, body positive space.

General dress code – Fetwear, leather, PVC, metal, lace, drag, bondage, sportswear, nylon etc.

Event Theme: TBA

We will let you know

Date 10 AUG 2024

Venue: MDLR – Level 2, 62 Cecil St, Singapore 049710

NO PHOTOGRAPHY/FILMING
NO TOUCHING WITHOUT CONSENT
TIP ALL PERFORMERS

Artists:

We will let you know

Tickets

  • LIMITED Pre-release – $25 with a housepour
  • First Run – $35 with a housepour
  • Second Run – $45 with a housepour
  • Door – $55 with a housepour
  • No Refunds.

The Lemon Stand’s 2 Year Anniversary Feat. D Roy | Saturday July 13th 2024

Celebrating its vibrant two-year journey, The Lemon Stand comedy club is set to dazzle with an unforgettable anniversary show. Headlining the evening is the D Roy, known for his laid back demeanour and reverent joke that promises side-splitting laughter. The Lemon Stand welcomes loyal fans and newcomers alike to indulge in an evening of comedic brilliance. D Roy is accompanied by 5 other comedians who will take to the stage, delivering performances that epitomizes The Lemon Stand’s commitment to showcasing top-tier comedy.

The Lemon Stand provides a full bar of drinks, free popcorn for each table, and a food menu of bits and bites which you can find on our website.

At The Lemon Stand, we do our best to bring together the comedic arts and the community with an entire venue created just for Comedy in Singapore so we hope you come out and enjoy your night with lots of laughs and entertainment!

​​Disclaimers:

Tickets are non-refundable or exchangeable 24 hours before shows and Eventbrite’s fee is nonrefundable.

The minimum age to attend shows at The Lemon Stand Comedy Club is 18+ years and content is considered for a mature audience only. Thank you for your understanding.

The Lemon Stand Comedy Club is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible event for all. If you need reasonable accommodation and are wheelchair-bound, please contact Liam McDonald at +65 9106 4920.

All requests must be made before booking of tickets. We will attempt to implement late requests but cannot guarantee they will be met. In the event of a sold-out show, seating will be assigned by the date of purchase.