What to do in Singapore for the Week of October 16, Lifestyle, Tabla

• Singapore Indian Puja Association

Features events spanning Panchami through Dashami, including evening inaugurations, Dandiya nights, sit-and-draw contests for kids, cultural stage programmes and food stalls.

When: Oct 16 (Fri) to Oct 20 (Tue)
Where: 795 Mountbatten Road
More details: sipa.live01@gmail.com; sipa.live

• Probashi Bengali Association

Traditional puja rituals, community offerings and festive assemblies.

When: Oct 16 (Fri) to Oct 21 (Wed)
Where: Arya Samaj Temple, 113 Syed Alwi Road, 3rd Floor
More details: facebook.com/p/Probashi-Bengali-Association-Singapore

EVENT

• NRI BuZZar – The Diwali Edition 2026

A curated, one-day marketplace designed to bridge local shoppers with independent boutique entrepreneurs.

When: Oct 16, Fri, 10.30am to 8pm
Where: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre
Admission: Free; more details: singaporebuzzar@gmail.com

• Namaste Bharat 2026

A four-day, Deepavali-special B2B2C lifestyle exhibition showcasing Indian culture, arts, cuisine, couture and “Made in India” products organized by De Ideaz.

When: Oct 22 to Oct 25, 10am to 10pm
Where: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hall 405
Admission: Free; more details: namastebharat.world; info@deideaz.com

• Diwali Dhamaka 2026

Celebrate Diwali with the IIT Alumni community in Singapore as they light up the night with laughter, colours and togetherness.

When: Oct 24, Sat, 6pm to 11pm
Where: Amara Sanctuary Sentosa
Tickets: eventbrite.sg

• Chhoti Si Baat – Movies, Memories and Stories

An evening filled with music, stories and anecdotes. The event is all about going back in time to cherish and reminisce the days when life was simple.

When: Oct 24, Sat, 6pm to 9pm
Where: RELC Auditorium
Tickets: eventbrite.sg

MUSIC

• Ragas in Reflection

Experience an evening of Hindustani classical music featuring accomplished vocalist Mala Ramadorai, who is accompanied by tabla player Abhay Datar and harmonium player Anant Joshi.

When: Oct 17, Sat, 7pm to 9pm
Where: SIFAS, 252 Middle Road
Tickets: eventbrite.sg

• RaSa: Tradition Reimagined

A Carnatic fusion live concert featuring veena maestro Rajhesh Vaidhya and acclaimed Carnatic vocalist Sandeep Narayan. The performance explores the preservation of deep cultural roots while expanding their musical horizons through contemporary staging and instrumentation.

When: Oct 25, Sun, 7.30pm
Where: Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall
Tickets: SISTIC.com