There are too many parties, too many galleries and too many new restaurants to try, but not enough time this weekend for all of then. Hence, we have curated five activities for you to do this weekend. Show
Experience 3 different eras of carnivalsKing Hammer game booth at The Modern World. Photo: Changi AirportFriday night: Travel through time and experience carnivals that belong to three distinctly different eras at Changi Airport. The T3 Underground Carnival allows you to experience the past, present, and future of carnivals at once. Expect over 30 carnival rides, game booths and photo opportunities. Starting from the 80s, The Great World transports you back to the Tua Seh Kai Great World Amusement Park. Meanwhile, The Modern World takes you to the present when game booths such as Ball the Clown and King Hammer were popular. There’s also a large 3D shooting gallery with a variety of maps, enemies and levels! Lastly, teleport to The Future World for a glimpse of how a futuristic carnival is like; Changi Airport envisions neon-themed bumper cars. The carnival closes at 9:30pm. Changi Airport T3 Underground Carnival Location: Changi Airport, Terminal 3 Basement 3 Thrift (for real) on Giving DayPhoto: GoodHood.SGSaturday afternoon: Experience the biggest free-cycle flea market in Singapore on Giving Day. Organised by GoodHood.SG, the flea market will be expecting a turnout of 1,000 people, where you shop for free. All you have to do is download their mobile app, and register. Meanwhile, to donate to the market, you can simply walk in and pass the items to the donation counter. You can also stand a chance to win $1,000 worth of NTUC vouchers, and signup for upcycle craft workshops. This event is only available on 12 November, 2:30-6pm. GoodHood.SG Location: Bishan Community Club, 51 Bishan Street 13, Singapore 579799 Indulge in a brand new omakase restaurantChef preparing their signature Siphon Dashi Soup. Photo: Sushi KyuuSaturday night: Sushi Kyuu is a new omakase restaurant that is currently offering a promotional omakase set. To celebrate their grand opening, diners can now enjoy their 20-course omakase at $99, instead of $129. For $99, you can expect the freshest and highest quality food, as produce are flown from Toyusu, Japan weekly. In addition, diners will also get to enjoy unique creations such as Siphon Dashi Soup. The flavours of the soup is intensified by infusing freshly-shaved bonito flakes in a siphon. Also, did I mention that Sushi Kyuu a new concept managed by Michelin Plate awardee, Kappo Shunsui? The end date of the promotion is not specify, so it might be wise to go as early as possible. Sushi Kyuu Location: 150 Orchard Road, #03-55, Orchard Plaza, Singapore 238841 Zero waste exhibitionPhoto: Potato Head, OMA & FriendsSunday afternoon: Immerse yourself in this multimedia exhibit that celebrates re-use, re-cycle, re-craft and re-live by highlighting the hospitality company’s journey to accomplish a zero-waste lifestyle. We admit, this isn’t a new exhibition, but it is one of the more interesting ones this month, so we thought we’d revisit it. The artworks, designed with various waste materials, are displayed across five levels of National Design Centre. Visitors will find scrap materials such as plastic and glass bottles, styrofoam packaging, discarded timber, and more. Admission is free. Singapore Design Week: Nothing is Possible Location: National Design Centre, Various spaces (Level 1-5), 111 Middle Road, Singapore 188969 Enjoy a comforting meal at Jia Wei Chinese RestaurantJia Wei Ocean Gems Vermicelli in Opeh LeafSunday night: End the week with comforting Chinese dishes and Hong Kong dimsum at Jia Wei Chinese Restaurant, located on the second floor of Grand Mercure Singapore Roxy. One of the best dishes at Jia Wei is the Jia Wei Ocean Gems Vermicelli in Opeh Leaf ($28). Think of your classic white beehoon, but elevated with the fragrance of opeh leaf. We also recommend their Corn-fed Har Cheong Chicken Slider, Yuzu Dressing ($28), and Crispy Deep Ocean Prawn, Creamy Butternut Sauce ($34). Jia Wei Chinese Restaurant Location: 50 East Coast Road, Marine Parade Rd, Roxy Square, 428769 Jelebu Dry Laksa’s brick-and-mortar storeGrilled Tiger Prawn Dry LaksaFriday night: You might be familiar with the home-based brand Jelebu Dry Laksa. They have just opened their first physical store at VivoCity, serving their signature Dry Laksa, as well as avant-garde fusion dishes. Of course, you have to try their dry laksa, either the Butter-Poached Whole Lobster Dry Laksa ($58) and Grilled Tiger Prawn Dry Laksa ($18), or both. But, their new dishes should not be missed as well. We recommend the following: Duck Confit Teochew Braised Risotto ($26), Scallop & Otah Pillow ($18), and Kaya Goreng ($14). Jelebu Dry Laksa Location: 1 HarbourFront Walk, #02-48, Singapore 098585 Embark on a wildlife diet-inspired food trailCucumber & Mint Sorbet from Birds of ParadiseSaturday afternoon: Ever wondered what animal grub tastes like? Mandai Wildlife Group has partnered with over 20 F&B brands to craft new dishes that inspired by the food that wildlife eat to raise awareness of the symbiotic relationship between people, nature and the world. For instance, Birds of Paradise has created the Cucumber & Mint Sorbet, a new gelato flavour inspired by the diet of the Sumatran Orangutan. Other dishes include a vegan Raw Mixed Berries Cheesecake from Afterglow, and plant-based chicken burger from Three Buns. Click here for the full list of participating f&b brands, and what they’ve crafted. The campaign is ongoing from 21 Oct to 25 Nov. Thai Festival returns after a 3-year hiatusPhoto: Thai Festival SingaporeSaturday night: Organised by the Royal Thai Embassy, the annual Thai Festival returns to Singapore after a 3-year hiatus with the theme “Muay Thai”. From 4-6 Nov, the Embassy will be partnering with World Boxing Council MuayThai in Singapore, Eminent Fighting Championship (EFC), ONE Championship and local Muay Thai gyms to create an authentic Muay Thai experience. Muay Thai competitions will also be held at the festival. On top of martial arts, visitors can also expect 30 stalls selling Thai delicacies and apparels, as well as live performances and music. Location:
Royal Thai Embassy, 370 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238870 Outdoors escape game at Holland VillageSunday afternoon: Holland Village is famous for their cafes and bars, but who knew you could embark on an immersive outdoor escape game too. Organised by Hidden Singapore, this unique escape game isn’t just confined to a small room, but the entire neighbourhood. Clues are hidden all around the streets — on the walls, and even within the shophouses. On top of finding clues to win the game, players will also get to uncovered buried histories of the area. Players can either play solo, or group up to five people. The game will be guided by WhatsApp, and there will be breaks at partnering restaurants and cafes in the area. Purchase your tickets here. Hidden Singapore Location: Holland Village MRT Station (starting point) Pink Blossom Brewing’s Beer TruckPhoto: Pink Blossom BrewingSunday night: Local brewery, Pink Blossom Brewing, brings their craft beers from their brewery in Uni to central Singapore with their first ever BeerTruck. The truck will carry a selection of Pink Blossom’s flagship beer such as Lean on Me (ABV 5.5%) — a tart and fruity New England Pale Ale, Hundred Years(ABV 5.5%) full-bodied ‘milk stout’ with espresso and chocolate notes, and Don’t Stop Believing (ABV 6.8% )— a double dry hopped New England IPA that with a strong fruity profile and moderately-low bitterness. Seasonal beers are also available. On the weekends, you can find the truck at The Promontory @ Marina Bay between 12pm to 9:30pm. From there, you can sip on your beer while enjoying the view of the Singapore Flyer. Pink Blossom Brewing Location: The
Promontory @ Marina Bay, 11 Marina Boulevard, Singapore 018940 Cyberpunk-themed Halloween party at Luxe ClubChivas-themed throne as a photo spot. Photo: ChivasFriday night: Luxe Club will be organising a cyberpunk-themed Halloween party and here’s what to expect. For starters, the newly launched Chivas XV will be available for clubbers to try. In addition to their whiskey, which boasts a velvety texture, Chivas will also be installing a black and gold throne as a photo spot. The first 50 guests who show up in Halloween costumes will be admitted for free. Doors open from 10pm For table reservations, email or WhatsApp +65 8870 9010. Luxe Club Location: 7 Raffles Blvd, Marina Square, Singapore
03959 Tyrannosaurus Rex Skeleton goes on displayPhoto: Christie’sSaturday afternoon: For this weekend only, a legitimate Tyrannosaurus Rex (T-Rex) skeleton will be put on display at the Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall. 79 bones belonging to the T-Rex was excavated in Montana, United States two years ago, and is scheduled to be auctioned in Hong Kong on 30 November. The registration form has already been fully booked. However, the organising team will be setting up a queuing system for walk-in guests. Entry is free of charge. Christie’s Hong Kong auction line-up Singapore’s exhibition details: Stranger Things-inspired Halloween PartyFrom left to right: Beetle Juice, Hocus Pokus, Sangue Di Judas, Goblin’s Cup, Supernatural Force. Photo: 28 HongKong StreetSaturday night: 28 Hong Kong Street, speakeasy cocktail bar at Clarke Quay, will be organising a Stranger Things Halloween Party on 29 and 31 October, and this is what you can expect. They will be launching five exclusive cocktails in collaboration with Proof & Company at $25 each:
On top of cocktails, they will also be serving a three-item menu featuring Stranger Things-inspired dishes: Tupperware Croutons & Dip ($14), Wheeler Family Chicken Dinner ($23), and 11’s Ultimate Waffles & Ice Cream ($12). 28 HongKong Street Location: 28 Hongkong St, Singapore 059667 Floral exhibition and giveaway contest at Gardens by The BayPetunias are one of the most popular garden flowers, and come in just about every colour besides true blue. Photo: Gardens by the BaySunday afternoon: Stand a chance to win a Loewe Luxury Poruch and dining vouchers at Tapas Club when you visit Gardens by the Bay’s A Spanish Serenade with Sunflowers display. This exhibition is organised in collaboration with the Embassy of Spain and the Spain Tourism Board. The floral display is inspired by cities from Southern Spain, featuring sunflowers and popular Spanish garden blooms such as pelargonium and petunias. Other iconic Spanish motifs such as olive trees, The Courtyard of the Maidens and Festival of the Patios are embedded in this beautiful design. Visitors can also catch a glimpse of the Feria 2023 collection by Lina, a renown brand of Flamenco dress. To compliment Lina’s upcoming collection, alongside the work of other international fashion designers, are hand-crafted jewelries from Ana Martina and world-class hats by Fernández y Roche. To take part in the giveaway, simply take your best #OOTD shot at your favourite spot in the exhibition and upload it on Instagram, tagging @gardensbythebay, @elcorteinglesluxe, and @spain, and including the hashtags #GardensbytheBay #ASpanishSerenadeWithSunflowersGBB #ElCorteInglesLuxe. The exhibition and contest ends on 30 October. A Spanish Serenade with Sunflowers Location: Gardens by the Bay, Flower Dome, 18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953 Perspectives Film Festival: Breakthroughs in Cinema closing nighSunday night: Singapore’s first and longest student-run film festival, Perspectives Film Festival: Breakthroughs in Cinema (PFF22), returns to Oldham Theater with the theme “It’s Time…” The line-up features seven films around the world that explore the cinematic notions of time: Memory Box (2021), Mariupolis 2 (2022), Il Buco (2021), Cette Maison (2022), Ikarie XB-1 (1963), Scala (2022), and Goodbye, Dragon Inn (2003). End the weekend with Scala, a tribute to Thailand’s disappearing standalone cinemas, followed by a panel discussion with Scala’s director and a representative from Asian Film Archive. Alternatively, Tickets can be purchased from their website from $11.5. Perspectives Film Festival Location: 1 Canning Rise, Singapore 179868 Prada Paradoxe Perfume pop-uphttps://www.instagram.com/p/Cj0UnvUvfQP/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY= Friday night: One of the most hyped perfume releases this year, catch the Prada Paradoxe pop-up at Paragon Shopping Centre. Its name is derived from the paradoxical nature of women, a call to celebrate how women are multi-faceted while staying true to themselves. Visitors at the booth will not only get to sample the scent — which is floral and musky — but they can also get a complementary black or pink leather tag customised with their initials with every purchase. Visitors can also drop by for a photo opportunity, as the pop-up is marked by a giant installation of the perfume bottle, standing out with its chic contrast of black and pink. The floor is also decorated with a groovy checkered pattern. Additionally, there is a free photobooth available on site. The Prada Paradoxe is available in three sizes: 30ml ($130), 50ml ($185) and $100ml ($198). The pop-up ends on Friday night. Prada Location: Paragon Shopping Centre, Atrium, 290
Orchard Rd, Singapore 238859 Gamebox – Neon & gamified playspace at PLQ PlazaSaturday afternoon: It’s time to relieve some stress if you are working too hard recently. Indulge in Gamebox, the first and biggest neon and gamified playspace. From 21 October, look forward to ten different game zones at the Hyper Arena, including classic arcade games like Drum Mania, Bishi Bashi Channel, and Up and Away. Visitors who are looking for more hands on activities can head down to the Games Bazaar instead, where a variety of gaming workshops and gaming-related shops are held. Alternatively, just lay back and chill, or groove to live performances by local artists from 7pm onwards. The artists include but are not limited to AmanderSings, Fyrdauz Macbeth, Joie Tan and Marcus Lee. Lendlease | INVADE Location: 10 Paya Lebar Road, PLQ Plaza, Paya Lebar Quarter, Singapore 409057 New cocktail menu at 28 HongKong StreetCllub CaffeSaturday night: Revving up Singapore’s cocktail game with a brand new concept, we have 28 HongKong Street — the pioneer and stalwart to Singapore’s bar scene. Located at Clarke Quay, new at the bar is ‘The 28HKS bar crawl’, a considerately crafted menu consisting of four different themes:
This four-part menu aims to let guests bar “hop” around the world while seated in one place. Each menu brings to you a wide variety of exciting flavours. 28 HongKong Street Location: 28 Hongkong St, Singapore 059667 Salsa Y Comida partySunday afternoon: On 23 October only, indulge in an afternoon of Latin music, dance and food at The Projector’s Salsa Y Comida party. Back by popular demand, the Latin-inspired event features live music by Ireson Latin Band and DJ May May & DJ Gonzo. Let go all of inhibitions as you groove to the music, with a a cocktail in hand. Tickets are available for $10 when purchased in advance online, and $15 if you walk-in. Salsa Y Comida Location: 30
Merchant Road, Riverside Point, Projector X, #04-13, 30 Merchant Rd, 058282 Momiji Matsuri Fair returns to NEXBraised Seafood from Ijima Shouten. Photo: White Label PRSunday night: After a two-year hiatus, ISETAN Momiji Matsuri Fair returns to Singapore with 25 renowned Japanese brands. Momiji is the word for the maple leaves that are tinted red in Autumn. The festival celebrates the rich deep flavours of autumn, which to the Japanese, is said to be the best time for feasting due to the abundance of harvesting crops in the season. New brands to notice at the fair include Korikoma Chaya, TOKIO and Kinokuniya, featuring traditional Japanese sweets, banana crepe, and American-style apple pie respectively. Returning merchants also include the popular Nakayama Shokuhin that serves delectable Takoyaki ($8 for 6 pieces), and Ijima Shoten’s wide array of seafood items. Location: NEX Atrium Level 1 Pan Pacific’s Hai Tien Lo launches a new menuPhoto: Hai Tien LoFriday night: Hai Tien Lo at Pan Pacific Singapore, one of the best Cantonese restaurant in the country, has launched a new menu to celebrate the appointment of their new Executive Chef. Born and raised in Hong Kong, Chef Ricky Leung’s leverages on his culture and 30 years of culinary experience to embed the true essence of Cantonese cuisine into his new dishes. Of which, his signature dish, Crispy Chicken Smoked with Royal Tie Guanyin starts with a dry-ageing process of ten hours to render the crispiest skin, before it is smoked with lychee wood and Royal Tie Guanyin tea leaves. Another dish we recommend is Fresh Crab Meat and Egg White stuffed in Chicken Wing, traditionally done with birds nest. The dish is rich and sinful from deep-drying the chicken skin, yet, with traces of freshness from the mix of shredded crab meat and a whole prawn. Hai Tien Lo’s new menu can be enjoyed a la carte that starts from $10, or lunch sets and dinner sets that start from $58 and $88 respectively. Hai Tien Lo Location: 7 Raffles Blvd, Singapore 039595 New French-Japanese patisserie open with free cake promotionKori Lemon. Photo: Cake BarSaturday afternoon: Although Cake Bar is renowned for its exquisite cakes, many customers have lamented about the lack of a physical cafe space. Ambience does add to the dining experience after all. Cake Bar specialises in French-Japanese recipes, and they have finally expanded from their takeaway joint in Holland Village to a full-fledged cafe at Palais Renaissance in Orchard. Popular items include Kori Lemon ($8.5), Lychee Rose Raspberry Almond Bar ($7.5) and Strawberry Dark Chocolate Fudge ($16). To celebrate their opening, Cake Bar will be offering a complimentary slice of Kori Lemon with every purchase of their Signature Gift Box (starts from $31.5). Cake Bar Location: Palais Renaissance, Orchard Rd, #01-07A 390, 238871 Tiong Bahru Bakery pop-up at Tangs OrchardSaturday Night: Tiong Bahru Bakery (TBB) is hitting the streets again. This time, celebrating its 10th anniversary. Aside from an Instagrammable interactive space, similar to what they did at the previous pop-up in June, a giant golden croissant structure is installed at the venue. TBB has also organised fun Gachapon games with attractive prizes, including dining vouchers, and a year-long supply of their signature croissants. This pop-up ends on 15 October. Tiong Bahru Bakery Location: 310
Orchard Road Tang Plaza, 238864 YSL Pop-up at ION OrchardSunday afternoon: Yet another pop-up at ION Orchard. Just two weeks ago we had the whimsical Barbie exhibition (still ongoing), and for this weekend only, YSL holds its edgy pop-up that celebrates the house’s Fall/Winter 2022 collection. In addition to catching a glimpse of their latest collection, take the opportunity to snap lots of photos at their YSL-inspired photo wall, with a giant YSL LED logo fixed on ti. ION Orchard Location: 2 Orchard Turn, ION Orchard, Level 1 Atrium,
Singapore 238801 Support Breast Cancer Foundation with Sunday Social MarketSunday night: Sunday Social Market is a pop-up market that promotes emerging brands and brings the community together. This weekend, they are supporting WoWZER, a fundraising organised by Sing See Soon for Breast Cancer Foundation. Get ready for loads of pink. We’re talking pink clothing, pink craft ,pink food, pink art, pink plants, pink packaging… This weekend’s market also comprises talks by health professionals, workshops, a fashion show and even activities like yoga and Zumba. Sunday Social Market, WowZER Location: 5
Simei Ln, Sing See Soon, Singapore 528710 Museum of Ice Cream’s Halloween eventPhoto: Museum of Ice CreamFriday night: I scream, you scream, everyone let’s scream at this Halloween event as the Museum of Ice Cream transforms into Museum of I Scream from 1 to 30 October 2022. The previously fun and colourful ice-cream themed displays will be spook-tacularly converted into 14 spook-ified and interactive installations while you experience an un-cone-ventional trick-or-treat adventure. Pose with 14 Halloween-themed installations, get your fortune told by a mysterious ice cream fortune teller, and most importantly, trick-or-treat. Candy cauldrons are placed all over the exhibition. Lastly, head down to ApothecaryLab to sample their exclusive Halloween flavours: Graveyard Sundae and The Haunted Milkshake. Tickets are available on their official website from $40. Location: 100 Loewen Road, Dempsey,
Singapore 248837 Brunch at Lola’s CafeSaturday afternoon: If you’ve been complaining about how far away Lola’s Cafe is in Kovan, you’re in luck. They’ve recently opened their second outlet at Holland Village. Lola’s Cafe brunch menu is available from morning till 3pm, comprising of classic brunch dishes such as Lola’s (Big) Breakfast ($19), Shakshuka ($16) and Eggs Benedict (from $16). They also have a wide variety of drinks. For coffee, choose between their house blend or seasonal single origin from Tanzania Nangondo, which are strong and bold, and light and floral respectively. Tea lovers have to try their Chai Latte with Soy Milk ($7), which is robust with aromatics. Lola’s Cafe Location: 48 Lor Mambong, Singapore 277699 Start of Japanese Film FestivalSaturday night: From 6 October to 5 November, The Projector is organising the Japanese Film Festival. The line-up includes popular Japanese films such as Blue (2002), and Akira (1998), as well as classic black-and-white films such as A Hen In The Wind (1948). Tickets for each are now available on the website, with standard price set at $15 Japanese Film Festival Location: 6001 Beach Rd, #05-00 Golden Mile Tower, The Projector, Singapore 199589 Singapore Comic Con prelude eventFightSaber & Kranak Clan — Star Wars costume organisation. Photo: SGCCSunday night: The longest running pop culture convention in Southeast Asia returns after a two years hiatus. For avid fans who can’t wait two more months, Singapore Comic Con (SGCC) is having a prelude event this weekend. Held at City Square Mall from 11am to 8pm, the organisers have prepared a line-up of activities such as intense live games of Dungeons & Dragons, a fantasy board game popularised by Netflix original series Stranger Things, photo taking with Star Wars characters, and painting miniature figures. Visitors are also welcomed to dress up in their favourite characters and interact with the community members. Collectors will be delighted to learn that 52Toys and Bandai will be showcasing their new products in an exhibition. OSIM has collaborated with Transformers for limited edition Autobot-inspired massage chairs. Visitors of this prelude event can purchase tickets for the official SGCC in Decembers. Every ticket purchase will be entitled to one spin on the Insta-win Wheel to stand a chance to win prizes such as figurines from 52Toys, vouchers for food and drinks establishments, and more. Singapore Comic Con Location: 180 Kitchener Rd, City Square Mall, Level 1 Atrium, Singapore 208539 Dinner at the newest Japanese restaurant at Seletar Country ClubFriday night: Enjoy an authentic Japanese dining experience at Jo Japanese Restaurant. The newly-launched restaurant at Seletar Country Club imports their ingredients from Japan twice a week, and their chefs used to cook for The Japanese Association. If that’s not a strong indicator of the quality of their food, I’m not sure what is. Dinner omakase starts from $138. The omakase menu is fixed into five, six and seven-course menus, with the specific dishes as a surprise. However, those who are looking for a true omakase experience, like they do in Japan, go for the Chef Omakase ($200-$400). The Chef Omakase requires a three-days advance order. A la carte is also available. Location: 101 Seletar Club Rd, #01-01, Singapore 798273 Website Hermès In The Making exhibitionPhoto: HermèsSaturday afternoon: Ever wondered what makes an Hermès bag so desirable? Find out everything you need to know at Hermès In The Making, an exhibition that not only (something) the history of the French luxury design house, but provides visitors the opportunity to witness how their bags are handcrafted. Films and workshops are also available for visitors to enjoy. This exhibition has made its rounds around Sweden, Italy, Japan and the US. Singapore is the only Southeast Asian country its visiting. Entrance is free, but visitors have to book their visit online. Location:
Marina Bay Sands Event Plaza, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018970 Website Museum of Ice Cream’s Halloween eventPhoto: MOICSaturday night: I scream, you scream, everyone let’s scream at this Halloween event as the Museum of Ice Cream transforms into Museum of I Scream from 1 to 30 October 2022. The previously fun and colourful ice-cream themed displays will be spook-tacularly converted into 14 spook-ified and interactive installations while you experience an un-cone-ventional trick-or-treat adventure. Pose with 14 Halloween-themed installations, get your fortune told by a mysterious ice cream fortune teller, and most importantly, trick-or-treat. Candy cauldrons are placed all over the exhibition. Lastly, head down to ApothecaryLab to sample their exclusive Halloween flavours: Graveyard Sundae and The Haunted Milkshake. Tickets are available on their official website from $40. Location: 100 Loewen Road, Dempsey, Singapore 248837 Visit the Bat CaveSunday afternoon: Marvel and DC figurines studio, XM Studios, has recently transformed their space into real-life replica of the Batcave, and this is the last weekend to visit it. The interior is furnished to match the ominous ambience of the Batcave. Visitors will also find life-sized figurines of Batman and his various suits, as well as his weapons and gadgets on the walls. An interactive panel provides more information of the Batcave and the Batman series, but you probably won’t need it if you’re a diehard fan! XM Studios is located right beside 99 Gelato Coffee Bar, a minimalistic cafe that specialises in waffles and ice cream. Location: 809 French Road, Level 3, Kitchener Complex, Singapore 200809 Website Carnival at SentosaSunday night: Central Beach Bazaar is a new attraction that offers a day-to-night carnival beach experience. The highlight of the Central Beach Bazaar is the International Food Street, which concepts are inspired by food trucks all over the world. British-themed store Chipper Rolls serves classic English dishes such as pies and fish and chips. Japanese yakitori can also be purchased from Bentori. Meanwhile, for entertainment, witness the return of the iconic Sentosa Musical Fountain. The new fountain will also operate in daytime with two versions, each lasting five minutes. The first variation features nostalgic tunes from the 90s, while the second is a medley of Singapore’s National Day songs. More information the showtimes and fees can be found on their website Tickets to the different attractions can be purchased here. Location: 60 Siloso Beach Walk, 098997 (Beach Station) Estée Lauder’s Supercharged ANRcadeFriday night: Indulge in games, win prizes and look good at Estée Lauder’s Supercharged ANRcade. The pop-up at Paragon aims to showcase their new Advanced Night Repair Serum and the new Supercharged Eye Gel-Crème. Both versatile products are suitable for all ages and all skin types. Visitors can also fit their own skin shade of Double Wear Foundation on the spot. Additionally, they have prepared classic arcade games such as Pac-Man, and an exercise bike that provides you the opportunity to win free prizes. The pop-up ends on 5 October. Location: 290 Orchard Rd, Paragon Shopping Centre, Level 1 Atrium, Singapore 238859 Website New Ipoh-themed Cafe at OrchardIpoh Curry Mee ($20)Saturday afternoon: If you are one to lament that Singapore’s cafe scene is repetitive and dull, Small Tables is here to offer something different. Pave the way for Orchard’s highly anticipated sidewalk cafe, serving signature Ipoh dishes, white coffee and other scrumptious Asian flavours. You have to try their signature Ipoh Curry Mee ($20), filled char siew, crispy pork belly, giant poached prawns, braised pig ears and pig skin. For side dish, you can try the Ipoh Chee Cheon Fun ($12), doused in Ipoh curry and special chilli sauce, and topped with fried beancurd skin and green chilli. Lastly, the Ipoh White Coffee ($7.5) provides a less mainstream coffee experience. Made with coffee beans roasted the traditional Ipoh way, and brewed with the perfect ratio of condensed milk to coffee, it delivers the right amount of sweetness and smokiness. Each cup is also served with a side of freshly grilled kaya taiyaki. Location: 9 Scotts Road, #01-09/10/11/12 Pacific Plaza, Singapore
228210 Free Barbie dolls exhibition at ION OrchardSaturday night: Catch the largest Barbie dolls collection at a free exhibition at ION Orchard this weekend. The House of Dreams is organised by ION Orchard, Mattel and Singaporean Barbie collector Jian Yang to feature over 600 Barbie dolls; some dressed in designer goods such as Louis Vuitton, Yves Saint Lauren, Moschino, etc. The dolls outfits are also designed in collaboration with local fashion brands such as Love, Bonito, KLARRA, and IN GOOD COMPANY. Unwanted shopping bags, and other recycled materials from Jian Yang’s collaborators are upcycled into fashionable doll dresses. Location: ION Art Gallery, Level 4, ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, Singapore 238801 Website Popular Korean bagel bar opens in SingaporeSunday afternoon: You don’t have to wait travel to Korea to enjoy this popular bagel chain in Gangnam anymore. Starting from $3.9 for a Plain Bagel, B for Bagel ensures that you don’t burn a hole in your wallet. Interesting flavours that aren’t found in local bagel speciality cafes include Soboro ($4.5), Cinnamon Orange ($4.5) and Peach Cloud ($7.5). Meanwhile, there are still classics like Smoked Salmon ($16.9) and Bacon Cheese Omelette ($15.9) for traditionalists. The Singapore outlet is similar to their flagship outlet in Gangnam, decked in a vibrant shade of orange, and decorated with Insta-worthy merchandise that are for sale. Location: 163 Tanglin Rd,
B1-125,126, Singapore 247933 Ice cream night with CoolhausSunday night: The California cult ice-cream brand, Coolhaus, has launched in Singapore last weekend. If you have missed their weekend pop-up at Suntec City last week, fret not, as they are available for sale at FairPrice, Cold Storage and Redmart. Grab a tub or two, and watch a movie in the comforts of your own home to end the week. Website Can Everybody See My Screen? SAMPhoto: Singapore Art MuseumSaturday afternoon: Singapore Art Museums’ latest exhibition explores how our physical bodies engage, connect and negotiate with technology. As the title suggests, Can Everybody See My Screen? centers around the space of the screen, as it acts as a portal to the digital world. The artworks, created by local and regional artists, expounds on humanity’s shared encounters with evolving technology in today’s world. Can Fei’s work, i.Mirror, blurs the boundary of the real and virtual, as he presents an electronic double as the possibility for an extended version of man. Meanwhile, Terra Bajrahosa’s Narcissus Pixelus, invites visitors to design their avatars with pixel swatches as an alternative to the modern-day selfie. Location: 39 Keppel Rd, #01-02, Singapore 089065 Website CelebrATE at Lau Pa SatSaturday night: Lau Pa Sat might be one of Singapore’s oldest food centre, but it sure knows how to party. With the addition of new stores, and the lifting of restrictions, Lau Pa Sat is ‘CelebrATE’ this happy occasion with weekly carnivals. Play and win prizes at carnival game stores, snap photos at Instagrammable spots and stand at chance to win $5,000 worth of prizes. Lau Pa Sat also sees 24 new stores, including different cuisines such as Hong Kong, Thai, and more of our local favourites. With a minimum spending of $10, diners can redeem a CelebrATE booklet that includes more than $25 worth of vouchers. The offer is limited to two combined receipts, and one redemption per person. Location: 18
Raffles Quay, Singapore 048582 Website Coolhaus’ #TheNewCoolSG pop up festival@sidneygraceb posing at Coolhaus pop-up. Photo: CoolhausSunday afternoon: The California cult ice-cream brand, Coolhaus, is launching in Singapore this weekend and they’re giving away free scoops this weekend. everyone can get a free taste of their six delicious flavours at their pop-up festival this weekend. Located at Suntec City, #TheNewCoolSG Festival is inspired by Coolhaus’s beginnings as a pop-up ice cream truck at Coachella. The pop-up is only available this weekend. Location: 3 Temasek Blvd, Singapore 038983 Website World Food Fair 2022Crab Omelette Fried Rice from Flying Pig at Golden Mile Complex. Photo: World Food FairSunday night: Singapore’s largest and longest running food and beverages exhibition returns this year, featuring food from all over the world. Diners can expect top international brands and popular local favourites from countries such as Taiwan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Japan and Australia. This year’s sees the new launch of ready-to-eat meals by Hong Kong Michelin-starred chefs from Sinstant Singapore, and premium lobster broth created in collaboration with local food influencer Miss Tam Chiak and celebrity chef Chao Yong. Meanwhile, highlights include include Hong Kong-style beef brisket and tendon by 2-star Michelin Chef Cheng Kan Fu, and Mala Chicken Hotpot by Michelin Bib Gourmand Chef Ng Kong Kiu. The food fair is only available this weekend. Location: 1 Expo Dr, Hall 6, Singapore 486150 Website Lights by the LakeFriday night: Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with at Jurong Lake Gardens stunning light installations. Organised by NParks, Lights by The Lake features 12 large lantern displays and over 20 free programmes. By popular demand, It’s A Small World returns this year, depicting iconic cultures of different countries such as Italy, Germany and Egypt. Activities also include releasing a water lantern, and crafting your own mini sky lantern. 100% of proceeds from the sale of the lanterns and lanterns in Lights by The Lake 2022 goes to the President’s Challenge Charity Fund. Location: Jurong Lake Gardens Website Last weekend to catch Singapore Festival FestivalJelebu Dry Laksa, one of the many dishes featured at the upcoming Singapore Food Festival 2022Saturday afternoon: Titled ‘Real Foodies Only’, the annual Singapore Food Festival (SFF) returns as a physical event till 11 September. This year’s line up features an array of dishes that are birthed from the amalgamation of traditional flavours with modern cooking techniques. Jelebu Dry Laksa is renowned for putting a modern twist on one of our local favourites. The chopped up rice noodles are coated in a potent laksa sauce, enhanced with a blend of 12 herbs, and infused with organic young coconut milk. We had ours paired with Boston lobster and tiger prawns. Diners can also expect The Feather Blade’s Rendang Beef Slides and Rappu ’s Black Pepper Crab Taco. New establishments, such as Kurobuta Wanton Mee, will also be fighting for the limelight during the festival. Location: 12A Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018970 Website Disney Pixar-themed mini golfSaturday night: Inspired by popular animation films from Pixar, Pixar Putt is an interactive mini golf course that is suitable for all ages. Located at Marina Bay Sands’ Waterfront Promenade, the mini golf course includes popular Pixar characters and icons such as Toy Story, Up, Coco, Monsters, Inc., Ratatouille, and more. Available onsite, tickets cost $28 for 18 holes from Monday to Thursday, and $38 from Friday to Sundays, with an additional $2 booking fee. Pixar Putt ends on 11 September. Location: Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018972 Website Immersive & whimsical exhibition on mental healthSunday afternoon: The latest exhibition at ArtScience Museum, MENTAL: Colours of Wellbeing exhibition, invites visitors to confront the deep-rooted stigma of mental health. The artworks, categorised under Connection, Exploration, Expression and Reflection, aim to present serious topics in a more digestible manner. Among which are are seven artworks created by Singaporean and Southeast Asian artists that explore mental health from a uniquely Southeast Asian perspective. Tickets cost $18 per adult. Location: ArtScience Museum, 6 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018974 Website Daejim — Air-flown Korea seafood for charcoal-grill Korean BBQSunday night: What’s a better way to spend Saturday nights than a chill night out with a soju in your hand, and grilled meat in your mouth. The latest Korean BBQ restaurant in Tanjong Pagar’s food scene, Daejim adds a new modern twist to traditional Korean pojangmacha. Pojangmacha, or pocha in short, is a type of tent bar that serves cheap and good street food. Daejim aims to provide the nostalgic and casual atmosphere of food trucks in the comforts of a restaurant. Daejim specialise in grilled meat and seafood. Aside from a fine selection of quality wagyu beef and air-flown fresh seafood from Korea, its menu includes popular Korean dishes such as soy-marinated raw crabs, and gabisal, a sweet and savoury prime beef short rib. Location: 4 Craig Road, Singapore 089664 Website Live performance and dating workshopsFriday night: UNWIND at Raffles Place brings together three full days of live music, good bites, workshops and movie screenings from 1-3 September. On Friday night, sign up for a 45-minute dating workshop held by FLEEK, an agency committed to helping one’s dating, professional and social skills. The workshops are available on 5pm and 5:45pm. The night goes on with free ice cream and beer from VIBE and live music. Catch Ralph Alvern, an R&B singer who just released his latest sultry single, “Don’t Want It.” Choreographer and dancer Kyung Moon will also be performing hip hop and freestyle, and DJ Yuheng will be dropping some funky beats to vibe to during the night. For those who wish to visit the event on other days, there will be an up-cycling workshop, enjoy a picnic int he park with a live performance from Fyrdauz Macbeth, and a moving screening of WALL-E at Raffles Place Park. Location: Raffles Place Hello Future: Fantastic Paper Planet‘Food for Thought’ created by a student of Nobleland Arts N Learning Place @ ClementiSaturday afternoon: We’re used to admiring installations and artworks created by adults. A partnership between Singapore Art Museum (SAM) and Singapore Botanic Gardens (SBG), Hello Future: Fantastic Paper Planet presents artworks by preschool students. After visiting Superfluous Things: Paper as part of SAM’s preschool programme, the students explored the infinite possibilities of paper as a medium to convey their ideas of environmental sustainability and climate change. Location: 1 Cluny Rd, Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore 259569 Website Daejim — Air-flown Korea seafood for charcoal-grill Korean BBQSaturday night: What’s a better way to spend Saturday nights than a chill night out with a soju in your hand, and grilled meat in your mouth. The latest Korean BBQ restaurant in Tanjong Pagar’s food scene, Daejim adds a new modern twist to traditional Korean pojangmacha. Pojangmacha, or pocha in short, is a type of tent bar that serves cheap and good street food. Daejim aims to provide the nostalgic and casual atmosphere of food trucks in the comforts of a restaurant. Daejim specialise in grilled meat and seafood. Aside from a fine selection of quality wagyu beef and air-flown fresh seafood from Korea, its menu includes popular Korean dishes such as soy-marinated raw crabs, and gabisal, a sweet and savoury prime beef short rib. Location: 4 Craig Road, Singapore 089664 Website Customise your own perfume at ScentopiaSunday afternoon: Scentopia is a bespoke perfume shop at Siloso Beach, Sentosa, which offers a perfume making workshop. Scentopia houses over a hundred types of scents, categorised into citrus, fresh, floral, woody and oriental. Coupled with a basic personality test to determine what type of scents suit you best, you’ll be sure to get an ideal everyday-perfume. The workshop costs $95 for a 50ml bottle, and $125 for a 100ml bottle. Location: 36 Siloso Beach Walk, Singapore 099007 Website A lamb feast cooked at homeAustralian Lamb Racked prepared by Felix Chong, Executive Chef of MontiSunday night: Easy dinner recipes include pasta, steak and lava cake. However, if you really want to impress your friend and family, it’s time to serve something unorthodox — lamb. Not that it’s an exotic ingredient. But compared to beef, pork and chicken, lamb and mutton are the least commonly found proteins in restaurants. It’s also an uncommon ingredient found in household kitchens, likely from the lack of knowledge on how to prepare it. While unfamiliar, cooking lamb is actually as easy as cooking any other type of meat. In collaboration with Meat & Livestock Australia, local chefs have stepped forward to share three easy lamb recipes for the perfect dinner date: lamb tartare, lamb rack, and lamb kebab Click here for the full recipes. Fresh sashimi at DaiyusanFriday night: Teleport to Japan once you step into Daiyusan, a Japanese restaurant located at Taiseng. Wagasa, a Japanese paper umbrella that are coloured and adorned with Japanese motifs, occupies the ceiling. Other decors include a Daruma doll, sakura flowers, and a realistic moon light mount. Chirashi don starts from $39.9, while sushi nigiri sets start from $16.9 for five pieces. It’s a must to try their one-year aged soy sauce, that has more depth, and a touch of tartness compared to commercially-produced ones. Their salmon is also aged, giving it a deeper flavour, while their sea bream embodies a prominent citrus undertone as their diet consists of primarily oranges. Location: 55 Kim Chuan Drive #02-03 (Level 2) Precise Tree Building, Singapore 537098 Website Art in the Commons: Data Visualising JurongPhoto: Science Centre SingaporeSaturday afternoon: Catch the second edition of Art in the Commons: Data Visualising Jurong before it gets taken down two weeks later. Located in Science Centre singapore, the artwork explore local artist Berny Tan and his memories of Chinese Garden before it was closed for redevelopment since 2019. Location: 15 Science Centre Rd, Singapore 609081 Website Chinatown Mid-Autumn FestivalSaturday night: The Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival returns after a two years hiatus, lighting up the streets with a display of sculptures and lanterns. The former Chinatown Food Street is transformed into the Food Fair. The festival will also feature 12 stalls of clothing and lifestyle accessories in the Trade Fair, performances that comprise ancient Chinese art of Mask Changing, cultural dances and dialect song presentations. The Stage Shows will only be available on 27th and 28th August, and 3, 4 and 10 September from 7-8:30pm. Location: New Bridge Road, South Bridge Road, Eu Tong Sen Street, Upper Cross Street X-SCAP8Infinity & Beyond High Element CourseSunday afternoon: Located at Orchard Central, X-SCAP8 is the latest and largest indoor playground in Singapore. Challenge yourself with a 10-metre tall Infinity & Beyond High Element Course at over 10m tall, and X-Warrior Challenge Obstacle Course. Alternatively, take it easy and play virtual-golf at the state-of-the-art Balls & Birdies Golf Simulator, and nostalgic Arcade Games. After a long day, fuel up at Play Laugh’ Bistro with a patio that offers stunning views of the Singapore skyline and Orchard Road. Location: Orchard Central, 181 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238896, #07-02 Website Ginger.Lily’s latest cocktail menuBotanical-infused cocktails at Bloom. Photo: BloomSunday night: Ginger.Lily the botanical-inspired lobby bar and lounge of Hilton Singapore Orchard, unveils their latest botanical-forward craft cocktail menu — ‘Bloom’. A variety of botanicals and locally sourced fruits are incorporated into his creations. Full Bloom ($22), one of the perennial favourites, features an mix of citruses and berries, herbs like rosemary, and steeped in Rinquinquin, a white wine-based peach aperitif). Kokum Spice ($24), a sultry and mysterious spice-forward, combines kokum, a spice often used in traditional Ayurvedic healing, with honey, Ceylon Arrack and aquafaba made from chickpea foam. Location: 333 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238867 Website The Macallan pop-up for their newest productFrom left to right: M, M Copper, and M BlackFriday night: The Macallan, one of the most esteemed distilleries, has launched their newest M Collection. Inclusive of M, M Copper and M Black, the new bottles are available for browsing at their ION Orchard pop-up. Touted for its smooth finish, and distinct sensory components, the M Collection celebrates the brand’s acclaimed Six Pillars — Natural Colour, Mastery, Curiously Small Spirit Stills, The Estate, Exceptional Oak Casks and Sherry Wine. The M Copper pays homage to its copper stills that renders a buttery mouth coating with a fruity character. Meanwhile, the M Black is smoky, spicy, balanced in a rich chocolate finish. Register in advance here. Location: ION Orchard, Level 1 Atrium Cinnamoroll pop-up cafe at Orchard CentralSaturday afternoon: The beloved Sanrio character celebrates its 20th anniversary this year with a themed cafe. Kumoya, located at Orchard Central, is renowned for its rotational themes. Popular characters that they have collaborated with before are Little Twin Stars, and My Little Pony. For their Cinnamoroll pop-up, the walls and table are decked in a white and blue ombre, and embellished with motifs from the cartoon. Meanwhile, the menu is curated and styled by Shirley Wong, better known as Little Miss Bento. Dishes to look out for include Flying Clouds Cinnamoroll Cheese Burger ($25.9), Mini Tater Tots & Sweet Potato Mochi Balls ($13.9), and Cinnamoroll Ultimate Chocolate Molten Lava Cake ($22.9). Location: 181 Orchard Road, Orchard Central, #04-08, Singapore 238896 Singapore Night FestivalLive music and food at After Dark. Photo credits: Singapore Night FestivalSaturday night: Located along Bras Basah and Bugis, Singapore’s arts and heritage district, Singapore Night Festival (SNF) returns after two years. Indulge in no-frills dishes, such as rosti from 6ixs Rosti, The Swag Social and Alley, while vibing on with music perfumed by local artists and DJs. After Dark is located at Dhoby Ghaut Green from 6pm. Take it to the streets, and dance and vibe with at the Armenian Street Party. Sing along with The A Cappella Society, SMU VOIX and Cosmic Alley, or groove with Azpirasi, vogue and hip hop dance with ScRach MarcS, and juggle with circus artist Bryan “Brylights” Wong. More information on the festival highlights and details can be found on their official website. X-SCAP8Infinity & Beyond High Element CourseSunday afternoon: Located at Orchard Central, X-SCAP8 is the latest and largest indoor playground in Singapore. Challenge yourself with a 10-metre tall Infinity & Beyond High Element Course at over 10m tall, and X-Warrior Challenge Obstacle Course. Alternatively, take it easy and play virtual-golf at the state-of-the-art Balls & Birdies Golf Simulator, and nostalgic Arcade Games. After a long day, fuel up at Play Laugh’ Bistro with a patio that offers stunning views of the Singapore skyline and Orchard Road. Location: Orchard Central, 181 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238896, #07-02 Website Random cocktail generator with JU95 and TezarektSunday night: If you’re anything like me and extremely indecisive, take a spin at Tezarekt’s random cocktail generator to decide on your drink for the night. As a cross platform digital vending machine, Tezarekt creates a gamifIed NFT marketplace and partners with artists and brick and mortar businesses to invoke new social experiences. Tezarekt has partnered with JU95, a modern izakaya restaurant, to bring the world’s first random cocktail generator. Choose your game mode- EZPZ ($19.5), Normal ($23), Get Rekt ($26)– and leave the bartenders to the concoctions. The list of spirits and mixers is showcased in the form of NFT art. Location: 41 Boat Quay, Singapore 049830 Website New speakeasy barPhoto credits: Asador SingaporeFriday night: The more popular speakeasy bars are hidden behind American hotdog stands, traditional mama shops, and vending machines. Located within Asador Singapore, a Spanish grill along Joo Chiat Road, 60ml is secluded behind an unassuming mirror. More than unassuming, the vintage mirror is worn down, with smudges on the surface. You might not even want to check yourself out when you walk past it. But if you look close enough, you’ll find a gold button, which activates a sliding contraption that grants you access into the bar. We don’t want to give away too much. But the bar is adorn in an elegant combination of jade and gold, and its menu includes Spiced Margarita ($25), Marticini ($25) and White Negroni ($23). Location: 51 Joo Chiat Pl, #01-02, Singapore 427775 Website Brunch at 46mittsuB.E.C ($12)Saturday afternoon: For a thick, filling breakfast sandwich to start the day, head down to 46mittsu. The sandwiches are categorised under ‘All Day Brekkie’ and ‘Hot Messes’, which are breakfast-appropriate and envelop thick slabs of meat respectively. The B.E.C ($14) is their most popular sandwich from the breakfast series; credits to their house-cured bacon. Roughly three times thicker than average, the bacon was meaty and marbled. It was also less salty than regular bacon, allowing its smoky flavours to shine. 46mittsu was temporarily closed, before relocating from Robertson Quay to Everton Park, a tranquil neighbourhood in Chinatown that is filled with famous cafes such as Dearborn Granola, and Nylon Coffee Roasters. Location: 2 Everton Park, #01-61, Singapore 081002 Museum Of Subway®Photo credits: Museum of SubwaySaturday night: From 10–30 August, Subway® is bringing to life its very own museum, also known as the Subway Big Museum of Taste. This exclusive exhibition features nine new interactive installations across four zones. The attraction promises a fun-filled experience for everyone, such as the seven-metre long longest-running Italian B.M.T.™ sub right at the entrance of the museum. Guests can also assemble their virtual subs. Imagine “kneading” your own dough, “slicing” vegetables and challenging your friends to a dance-off while you “pick” your protein. Before leaving, enjoy a freshly-baked Subway cookies and Coca-Cola. Don’t forget to browse through our limited-edition museum merchandise at the gift store, such as Subway-branded socks, pop sockets, t-shirts, pillows, tumblers and more. Tickets can only be purchased in advance on their official website. Children aged 12 years old and below enjoy free entrance. Terms and conditions apply. Location: 11 Prinsep Link, Singapore 187949 Website Dinner at Drunken FarmerPhoto credits: Drunken FarmerSunday night: In addition to their first two branches along Stanley Street and Joo Chiat, Drunken Farmer has opened their third post at Martin Road. The launch of the dual-concept eatery — a coffee speciality cafe (Common Man Coffee Roasters) in the day, and a bar and bistro (Drunken Farmer) at night — centers its menu on sourdough and natural wines. From 6pm onwards, Diners can look forward to sourdough pizzas, such as Four Cheese ($28), and the classic Margherita ($18), and curated wines that are exclusive to Drunken Farmer. Location: 22 Martin Road #1-00, Singapore 239058 Website Open-air movie screening at Fort CanningPhoto credits: Films At The FortSunday night: Films At The Fort, an open-air film festival, is celebrating its 8th anniversary at Fort Canning Park. Enjoy award-winning films, such as The Survivor (2021), Everything Everywhere all at once (2022) and Forrest Gump (1994), with gourmet food and wine. More information of the films can be found on their official website. Do note that tickets have to be bought in advance on their website. Location: Fort Canning Green (located within Fort Canning Park) Website Random cocktail generator with JU95 and TezarektNormal ($23)Friday night: If you’re anything like me and extremely indecisive, take a spin at Tezarekt’s random cocktail generator to decide on your drink for the night. As a cross platform digital vending machine, Tezarekt creates a gamifIed NFT marketplace and partners with artists and brick and mortar businesses to invoke new social experiences. Tezarekt has partnered with JU95, a modern izakaya restaurant, to bring the world’s first random cocktail generator. Choose your game mode- EZPZ ($19.5), Normal ($23), Get Rekt ($26)– and leave the bartenders to the concoctions. The list of spirits and mixers is showcased in the form of NFT art. Location: 41 Boat Quay, Singapore 049830 Website Pop-up gelato and coffee cafePhoto credits: Nom GelatoSaturday morning: Sojao’s Weekend Pop-up cafe is operating this weekend, and the next, with signature bakes and desserts from our favourite local brands: bread and pastries from Simple Cafe, quirky gelato flavours from Nom Gelato, and iced coffee and teas from 1degreeC Cold Brew Coffee. The pop-up is opened from 11am-7pm Location: 251 Joo Chiat Rd, Singapore 427505 Website Jackson Wang at MarqueePhoto credits: Jackson Wang/InstagramSaturday night: His die-hard fans would’ve known ages ago. But even those who aren’t, would’ve seen multiple videos of Jackson Wang’s arrival to Singapore on social media. The Hong Kong-born Chinese singer songwriter and record producer will be hosting the night at Marquee Singapore. Wang will be the first international celebrity to host at Marquee since it’s opened three years ago. Marquee’s resident DJ Fvder, alongside world-renowned beatboxer Dharni, and label artists such as Laurie, XENZU and BOYTOY, will be performing that night too. Limited online tickets are available. Location: 2 Bayfront Avenue B1-67, Galleria Level, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, 018972 Website Food Fair at City Square MallSunday afternoon: Singaporeans always complain that there’s nothing much to do in Singapore besides eating, and they might be right. But when there are 60 different food and beverage (F&B) brands congregated in one spot, eating doesn’t seem that basic anymore. As part of City Square Mall’s National Day Celebration, they’ve organised a food fair with a myriad of cuisines. In addition, there’s a special promotion from 29 July to 28 August. For shoppers who spend $157, ($257 if inclusive of NTUC FairPrice, Q&M and/or School receipts), you will receive a $10 City Developments Limited (CDL) Gift Voucher, along with an exclusive Feastastic F&B Voucher Pack). Participating merchants include Beyond Pancakes, Blanco Court Beef Noodles, Cat & the Fiddle, and more. Location: 180 Kitchener Rd, City Square Mall, Singapore 208539 Watch a movie by the beachPhoto credits: SentosaFriday night: Sentosa is organising a free movie screening every Friday night from now till 23 September. This week’s movie, Pitch Perfect (2012) begins at 7:30pm. The screening is free of charge, but the event is limited to 400 people, with a first come first serve entry basis. Picnic mats and foldable chairs are allowed. However, bag checks will be conducted at entry as outside food and drinks are not allowed. Location: 80 Siloso Road, Southside, Sentosa, Singapore 098969 Website Puma X Garfield Grocery Store Pop-upSaturday afternoon: Hate Mondays? Check out PUMA’s latest collaboration with Garfield. The exclusive PUMA x Garfield collection will be launched at JD Sports at ION Orchard on 15 July. Customers can browse their quirky collection while taking Insta-worthy photos at the grocery store-themed pop-up from 15-24 July. The collection includes t-shirts, hoodies, sweatpants, bags and more. Exclusive gifts are also up for grabs. All you have to do is spend a minimum of $50 in a single receipt to be entitled to a chance at the gashapon machine, where you an win prizes such as PUMA apparels and Garfield merchandise. Location: 2 Orchard Turn, ION Orchard, #B4-23/24, Singapore 238801 Website Enjoy a hearty seafood boil at homeSaturday night: A no-frills one-pot seafood boil delivered to your doorstep. That is the Spicy Cajun Boil. Royal Cuisine Group has just rolled out their seafood boil at an affordable price. Enough to feed ten pax, the Signature Shell-Out with Generous serving of Premium Seafood ($218) includes the following ingredients:
The sauces available are Chilli Crab, Cajun, Spicy Cajun, Black Pepper and Salted Egg. Website Coffee at Asylum CoffeehouseSunday afternoon: People-watch at Asylum Coffeehouse, a speciality coffee shop at Jalan Besar. We recommend their filter coffee brewed with the Natural Maragesha CM200 ($12), an anaerobic coffee bean that promises floral and bright top notes, and finishes with a deep chocolate undertone. Diners who prefer sweeter drinks can try their Dirty Matcha ($7) instead. Slightly sweetened, the mixture features a harmonious combination between their Keluak espresso blend and matcha. Location: 311 Jln Besar, Singapore 208970 Website Sustainable vintage fashion at SuperwastedSunday night: The renowned vintage clothing store, Vintagewknd, will be launching their latest sustainable vintage fashion concept this Saturday. Superwasted specialises in reworked apparels made from garment waste and scrap materials. They have been secretive about the specifics, and the only way to find out what’s in store is to head down personally this Sunday night. Meanwhile, you can head down to their Instagram page to take part in their giveaway for a chance to win $80 worth of store credits. Location: 16 Haji Ln, Singapore 189209 Wine & dine at Nobu SingaporeNobu’s signature Black Cod Miso. Photo credits: Nobu SingaporeFriday night: With 32 restaurants around the globe, Nobu, known for serving A-list celebrities, has finally opened its doors in Singapore. Founded by 67-year old chef Nobu Matsuhisa, you’ll find Japanese heritage and Peruvian inspiration in his creations. His signature dish is the Black Cod Miso ($68). Location: 190 Orchard Blvd, Level 3, Singapore 248646 Website Melbourne-inspired brunch at one of these restaurantsThe Kongsee’s new menu for Melbourne Brunch Festival 2022. Photo credits: Food NewsSaturday afternoon: Get a taste of Australia from now till 31 July as 11 handpicked restaurants across Singapore come together to launch new menus that highlights the very best of Victorian produce via luxurious brunch menus. Organised by Global Victoria and Agriculture Victoria, the Melbourne Brunch Festival in Singapore features the premium food and beverage across Victoria, such as berries, wagyu, and dairy; all of which form the backbone of quintessential Melbourne-style brunch. Diners can expect ingredients such as MC Herd Wimmera River Grass-fed Lamb, Victorian Strawberries and fish roe from Yarra Valley. More information on participating restaurants can be found in this article. Art ‘R’ Us exhibition at Leica GalarieArt ‘R’ Us Exhibition at Leica Galerie. Photo credits: LeicaSaturday night: In Chia Aik Beng’s latest exhibition at Leica Galerie, he tells the story of 12 homegrown artists through a series of photos. Close friends with most of the featured artists, the local photographer and Leica ambassador is able to uncover their private lives which are otherwise much-guarded. The series of portraits not only portray their physical beings, but provides a window into the hearts and minds of the artists. Visitors are required to make an appointment for the exhibition. Chia will also be hosting a two-hour meet-and-greet session on 8 July and 5 August. Location: 328 North Bridge Road L1, #20, 188719 Website Relax at Soma HausSensory deprivation float therapy. Photo credits: Soma HausSunday afternoon: Soma Haus is new social wellness space in Joo Chiat equipped with float, sweat, freeze facilities and industry experts under one roof. On top of their self-treatment facilities, such as a sensory deprivation float therapy, customers can sign up for practitioner treatments for the mind and body. Counseling & Coaching are lead by trained psychologists to address various health concerns, including stress-regulations and relationship satisfaction.Meanwhile, those who are experiencing tightness around the neck and shoulder can sign up for the Head, Neck and Trap relief session. It is a specialised massage developed by Soma Haus therapists that targets the aforementioned areas. Location: 108 Joo Chiat Rd, #01-01, Singapore 427401 Website Vintagewknd clearance saleSunday night: Lovers of vintage and thrifting can head down to Velocity @ Novena Square for Vintagewknd’s clearance sale. Shoppers can expect vintage blouses, vintage blazers and outerwear, windys, prairie crops, Hawaiian shirts and Carhartt reworked bags. Location: 238 Thomson Rd, Velocity @ Novena Square, Singapore 307683 Website Rooftop dining at True CostGrilled Octopus with Potato Mousse. Photo credits: True CostFriday night: Located at Suntec City‘s Sky Garden, True Cost debuts its revolutionary pricing concept in Singapore. All you have to do is pay a modest entry free of $5-15, and you’ll be able to enjoy the freshest catch and premium cuts at an attractive price. Diners can find Ponzu Salmon Tataki at $9.55 and Wagyu Tenderloin at $38.9. Both are at least half the price of what an average restaurant would typically charge. It’s a $15 entry fee on a Friday night. But if you’re able to sneak out of work earlier, True Cost waives the entry free between 3-5pm on weekdays. More information on the charges can be found on their website Location: 3 Temasek Blvd, #03-302/303 Suntec City, Singapore 038983 Website MUJI exhibitionPhoto credits: MUJISaturday afternoon: Take a walk in MUJI’s minimalistic forest at Tanglin. A walk in the forest of verbs is an exhibition based on the MUJI IS book that was released to commemorate their 40th anniversary in 2020. You can expect product archives, along with the motives behind each product’s development, allowing you to gain insight into MUJI’s design ethos. Location: Japan Creative Centre, Embassy of Japan in Singapore, 4 Nassim Road,Singapore 258372 Website Kiehl’s first Calendula pop-upPhoto credits: KiehlSaturday night: Kiehl will be launching their first ever Calendula pop-up at Holland Village’s Sunday Folks from 10am-10pm. The pop-up aims to promote Kiehl’s Calendula collection with a series of games and activities. Washed in a cheery and warm orange palette, the pop-up is filled with fresh flowers, perfect for a social media update. Customers can also learn about their latest products and try some of them. Don’t forget to take a complimentary scratch card to win a free treat from Sunday Folks. Location: 44 Jln Merah Saga, #01-52 Chip Bee Gardens, Singapore 278116 Website Free movie screenings at ArtScience Museum’s cinemaSunday afternoon: ArtScience Museum has dedicated an entire room just for free film screenings. They’ve lined up an array of award-winning documentaries and popular blockbusters. From now till 31 July, they’re screening We Tread in a Garden of Spells, a film programme that examines the grandeur and the fragility of our symbiotic, shared existence with our natural world. The featured films in this series includes Where the Wild Things Are, a 2009 fantasy film, and Fantastic Mr. Fox, a stop-motion animated film. This is a silent cinema where you’ll be using high quality surround-sound wireless headphones to watch the movie. Location: 6 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018974 Website Feast on freshly-grilled seafood at GuriruSpread of grilled seafood and meat dishes at Guriru, hamayaki style Japanese restaurant in Singapore. Source: GuriruSunday night: Guriru is the latest seafood grill concept by Chef Teppei Yamashita, the man behind famous Japanese dining concepts like Man Man Unagi, Teppei Syokudo and Hana-Hana. The restaurant is specialises in Hamayaki, which is a cooking style in which freshly caught seafood are grilled immediately. Diners can expect a wide range of seafood, including fresh Hyogo oysters, black tiger prawns, whole squid, unagi, cod fish and more. Meltique beef, a type of beef that was developed by introducing fats into red meat to enhance flavour and tenderness, as well as kurobuta pork are also available. Location: 2 College Road, Level 1, Singapore 169850 Website Unwind at Woodlands Pasar MalamFriday night: What better way to end the week than affordable street food and exhilarating rides? Located right beside Woodlands MRT staton, you can expect to find a range of food stalls from the classic Ramly Burgers to trending Korean corndogs. Muslim-owned bubble tea shop, Milk Singapore, will also be selling their famous coconut shakes. Amusement rides include pirate ship, ferris wheel and washing machine. Meanwhile, claw machines and mini fishing are available for those who prefer a more relaxing evening. The rides are only opened after 6pm. Woodlands Pasar Malam is ending on 27 June so this is your last weekend to catch it. Travel to Netherlands for a Hydrangea HolidaysPhoto credits: Gardens by the BaySaturday afternoon: You might not have had the opportunity to travel this holiday, but you can head down to Gardens by the Bay for a taste of Netherlands. In collaboration with the Netherlands Embassy, Gardens by the Bay has brought over 20 varieties of hydrangea including windmills, canals and townhouses. Part of the Flower Dome, the exhibition is designed with the traditional landscape of Netherlands in mind, complete with windmills, townhouses and a lighthouse for an immersive experience. Location: 18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953 Authentic Italian dishes at FiammaCiopinno- clams, langoustines, scallops, crab claw, coriander, seafood broth. Photo credits: FiammaSaturday night: After spending an afternoon in Netherlands, how about travelling Southwards to Italy? Capella Singapore’s latest jewel, Fiamma, opens to offer up a repertoire of authentic, traditional dishes. Helmed by Michelin-starred Chef Mauro Colagreco, the dishes are inspired by grandmother’s cooking and memories of his childhood. Diners can find comforting Italian dishes that have been reinvented such as the Polpette ($24), which are meatballs in a basil-ginger tomato sauce, and Tarfuto ($36), tuscan salami topped with smoked cheese cream and fresh black truffle. Location: 1 The Knolls, 098297 Website Free flow Sunday Brunch at Hotel Indigo GardenPhilly Cheese Steak Pita made with Angus striploin. Photo credits: Hotel Indigo GardenSunday afternoon: Indulge limitlessly in Hotel Indigo Garden’s signature dishes at their newly-launched free flow Sunday Brunch. You can expect crowd favourites like Angus Cubes, stir-fried in black pepper and garlic chips, Chilli Crab Cake and Philly Cheese Steak Pita. Get boozy with their free flow house wines or speciality Aperol cocktails. The seats are outdoors and diners are welcomed to bring their furry friends with no more than two small to medium-sized pets or one large-sized pet per table. Hotel Indigo’s brunch is only available every second and fourth Sunday of the month between 11.30am to 2.30pm, with the next brunch taking place on 26 June 2022. Location: 86 E Coast Rd, Singapore 428788 Website Shop at the new i12 KatongSunday night: After a two-year renovation, i12 Katong returns with a fresh new look and shops. Every floor is dedicated to a specific category and we’re most excited about level two- ‘Indulge’ which houses the first specially-curated lifestyle zone, Pop Palette. It features local brands like Rina Lee, LIMS Legacy and The Kin Thread. You can also find a rock climbing wall and various enrichment centers on the fourth floor. Location: 112 E Coast Rd, Singapore 428802 Store directory Treat yourself to Don Don Donki’s Wagyu Beef CubesFriday night: Who would’ve thought we’d live to see $5 wagyu? Don Don Donki has launched their Wagyu Kushi Skewers for only $4.9 at their Tanjong Pagar 100 AM outlet. The price may be unbelievably affordable, but the wagyu is sourced from Kagoshima, Japan. And it’s quality is evident from its beautiful marbling. Location: 100 Tras Street 100AM, #02 01- 05/22-26, #03 01-05/09-23, Singapore 079027 PinkDot returns to Hong Lim Park in 2022Saturday afternoon: LGBTQ+ community and allies, show your support for Pride Month at Hong Lim Park. Returning after two-years of hosting the event online, this year’s Pink Dot will return to its roots and invite participants to write messages of hope and change on physical placards. The outdoor space is also perfect for a picnic with your family and friends while you enjoy live performances by bands like Singapore Drag Royalty. All entrants are required to provide proof of vaccination at entry points. Location: Hong Lim Park, New Bridge Rd, Singapore 059299 Return to the 70s…Saturday night: OFF / ON: Everyday Technology that Changed our Lives, 1970s – 2000s is the latest exhibition at the National Museum of Singapore. It is an immersive showcase of the evolution of everyday technology from the 1970s to 2000s, including the typewriter, payphone and pager. Pro tip: wear vintage clothes for the perfect throwback photoshoot. Location: 93, Stamford Road, Singapore 178897 Complimentary yoga classes at DecathlonSunday afternoon: To commemorate International Yoga day, Decathlon is hosting complimentary multi-level yoga classes and mass sunset yoga class. The classes are led by certified instructors from Freedom Yoga, FlywithFitness and COMO Shambhala. More information can be found on Decathlon. Location: Decathlon – Singapore Lab, Joo Koon, Centrepoint Bedok, and Northshore Get ready for the new week at The StoreCoffee Kombucha Espresso Martini. Courtesy of The StoreSunday night: Brace yourself for the new week with a glass of Coffee Kombucha Espresso Martini ($22) at The Store. Located at Tanjong Pagar, The Store stores an impressive ensemble of cocktails with a twist on the classics, such as umeshu, plum wine, in Negroni, and freshly-blended cherry tomatoes in a Bloody Mary. Visit from 4-6pm on Tuesdays to Sundays to enjoy their Happy Hour, when selected bites and cocktails go for just $11 a pop. Location: 11 Neil Rd, Singapore 088809 Dine your way through GastroBeats 2022Friday night: Singapore’s first large-scale event in two years, GastroBeats will be transforming the Bayfront Event Space into an urban lifestyle playground filled with entertainment, arts, and food. The event will be held in conjunction with iLight from 3rd-26th June. GastroBeats will feature not one, but two food sections – Local Streets and Culinary Masters. The Local Streets will feature a wide variety of food, from traditional hawker fare to home-based food businesses and modern street food vendors. Consisting of approximately 19 food stalls, you’ll find stores such as Tasty Chics, The Swag Social and Rancho Meats. Meanwhile, Culinary Masters will feature an exclusive menu, curated by celebrity chefs and their exclusive creations. Location: 12A Bayfront Ave, Bayfront Event Space, Singapore 018970 Catch Top Gun: Maverick in the cinemas
Friday night: If your social battery is drained, here’s an activity that requires zero interaction. Catch Tom Cruise in his latest movie, Top Gun: Maverick, as Captain Pete “Maverick” Mitchell. A sequel to the 1986 film Top Gun, the film follows Maverick’s return to his training institution, where he must confront his past as he trains a group of younger fighter pilots for a dangerous mission. Get your free coffee and croissants at Tiong Bahru Bakery’s pop-upSaturday afternoon: What’s better than brunch? Free brunch. Head down to Raffles City Shopping Centre to enjoy a complimentary coffee and croissants from Tiong Bahru Bakery’s latest pop-up installation. The bakery, most famous for its flaky Kouign Amann, is celebrating their 10th year anniversary. Their pop-up is modeled after their distinctive takeaway box and cups, rendering it the perfect backdrop for a cute photo. Furthermore, post a photo or video in front of the installation and tag Tiong Bahru Bakery’s official account with the hashtag #tbbbakingmemories to stand a chance to win an exclusive merchandise work $45+ The pop-up lasts from 27 May to 12 June and the schedule for complimentary goods are as follows:
Location: 252 North Bridge Rd, Singapore 179103 The LASALLE Show 2022Featured artworks at The LASALLE Show 2022Saturday night: The LASALLE Show is an annual showcase of their graduands’ best works. Not only will you be able to witness a plethora of works that ranges from design and animation, to art therapy and dance, the exhibition also serves as a window into the souls of a new generation of artists. Grab a sneak peek of the featured artworks in their visitors guide. This is the last weekend to catch the show as it ends on 1 June. Location: 1 McNally St, Singapore 187940 Get a free KENZO perfume for every drink purchased at SYIPSunday afternoon: SYIP is a minimalistic cafe at Farrer Park and they have teamed up with KENZO to bring to you free perfume samples and an exclusive drink menu. The KENZO Rose Latte is inspired by the fragrance of Damask Rose, the new flower in KENZO’s Poppy Bouquet Eau de Toilette. All you have to do is purchase any drink, including the KENZO Rose Latte, to redeem a complimentary flower perfume sample. The samples are given randomly and are only available while stocks last. Promotion is available till 30 June. Location: 79 Owen Rd,
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Sunday night: If you can’t stand Singapore’s climate, perhaps the chilling atmosphere of the Upside Down will suffice. After a year delay, Stranger Things Season 4 Volume 1 will be released on 27 May. Netflix’s teaser hints at the surfacing of new supernatural threat, that if solved, might finally put an end to the horrors of the Upside Down. The sci-fi Netflix series, featuring teen stars Millie Bobbie Brown and Finn Wolfhard, revolves around the discovery of a mirrored dimension. After the mysterious disappearance of a young boy, the people of a small town stumbles upon a secret government lab, portals to another world and a sinister conspiracy behind it all. Follow us for more content! ColmanThere’s pros and cons when being friends with Colman. You get good food recommendations and the occasional candid shots between taking snaps of the food. But there’s also the mandatory 15-minutes waiting time and the constant whining of how your noodle pull sucks. He’s also a sucker for coffee. Posts you might enjoy readingWhere can I hang out with friends in Singapore?50 cheap things to do with your best friend in Singapore. Gardens by the Bay. Photo courtesy of Gardens by the Bay. ... . The Southern Ridges Trail. ... . Haw Par Villa. ... . Raffles Hotel. ... . Castle Beach. ... . Singapore City Gallery. ... . Kusu Island. ... . Skating Rink at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands.. Where can I go today with kids?Indoor Kids Activities in Singapore. Spend the day at indoor playground Superpark. ... . Visit KidsSTOP or the Science Centre Singapore. ... . Bounce Galore at Bouncy Paradise. ... . Cool off at the Cloud Forest and Flower Dome.. What's new in SG?Skyhelix Sentosa. Opened December 2021. ... . Scentopia at Sentosa. ... . Museum of Ice Cream. ... . Tropical Montane Orchidetum. ... . Jurassic Mile. ... . Supertree Observatory at Gardens by the Bay. ... . Avatar: The Experience at Cloud Forest. ... . A Minion's Perspective Experience at Resorts World Sentosa.. Which day is weekend in Singapore?There will be a total of 6 long weekends in 2022, with those public holidays falling either on a Friday, Sunday, or Monday. The 1 public holiday that falls on a Friday is: Good Friday (15 April)
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