The weekend may have just flown by in a blink of an eye, but so will the week, especially when it’s littered with new nosheries to try, Christmas markets to explore and an exciting drag show.
Monday, Dec 12
Christmas light up at Orchard Road
DRINK
Head over to the new bar, Native as Singapore’s well-loved bars such as Smoke & Mirrors, Neon Pigeon and 28 HongKong Street will be concocting a festive cocktail using the quirky sichuan pepper gin by Paper Lantern Distilling. Dec 12
WORKSHOP
If you’re looking for something more handmade to decorate your home for Christmas, there will be a Christmas wreath workshop at La Champaneria. Get creative as there will also be a variety of add-ons to make your wreath more personal such as dried oranges, pine cones and cinnamon sticks. Finger food and sparkling wine will be served to get you in the festive mood. Dec 12
MARKET
The market at this year’s expanded Christmas Wonderland at Gardens By The Bay will see vendors selling hand-crafted custom-made items like miniature gifts, trinkets, natural soy candles and more within cute little traditional wooden huts imported from the UK. Through Jan 1
FESTIVAL
Get into the festive mood the next time you walk down Orchard Road, as the annual display of light fixtures, glowing reindeers and sparkling stars are now hanging over the roads and sidewalks of the busy street. This year, check out the five unique and interactive installations along the Orchard stretch. Through Jan 2
Tuesday, Dec 13
DRINK
womenLEAP is a group for female white-collar workers to network and collaborate among one another. Make merry with them as they at their cocktail session, with some delicious canapes at Artemis Grill to welcome in the new year while looking back at the past year’s accomplishments. Dec 13
DRINK
O Batignolles is having a champagne tasting session, from small scale brands to iconic names like Perrier-Jouet. And while you’re at it, buy a bottle or two if you’re planning to throw a Christmas dinner at home. Dec 13
MUSIC
Rock band Anti-Flag will be performing in Singapore for the very first time. Known for their political-centric tunes, they will be joined by local acts like Generation 69 and Rejected Scums. Dec 13
EXHIBITION
Avengers fans, hold on to your hearts. Come to the Science Centre Singapore as the Marvel’s AVENGERS S.T.A.T.I.O.N. exhibition has arrived. The first of its kind in Southeast Asia, the interactive sensory exhibition will let you pretend you’re a recruit at The Avengers headquarters, and send you on a behind-the-scenes journey about all your favorite characters, like Captain America, Iron Man, The Hulk, Black Widow, and Ant-Man. Through Mar 5 2017
Wednesday, Dec 14
Open a door to Israel
FOOD
F.R.I.E.N.D.S fans rejoice! You can relive those great memories (or better, create your own) at Singapore’s very own Central Perk Cafe at Central Mall. Expect dishes like Janice’s Oh My God Baby Back Ribs, Ross’s Ahh Unagi, Chandler’s Thanksgiving Chicken and other fun offerings from the show. Dec 14
FOOD
This new bistro, Thirteen Duxton Hill, has an interesting concept as their menu changes every day (giving you more reasons to head to the place). Although the menu rotates daily, if you’re lucky enough, be sure to try their corn with prawn head and butter and asparagus with pumpkin seeds in miso. Dec 14
EXHIBITION
Open a door to Israel is a multi-sensory exhibition consisting of nine “curiosity doors”, each leading to a large LED screen with interactive videos, games and libraries showcasing Israel’s vibrant culture and heritage. Through Dec 23
EXHIBITION
Calling all Harry Potter fans—besides the relatively new Cursed Child book and Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them film to look forward to, you can now complete your fandom with a bunch of Harry Potter stamps, prop replicas, toys and other memorabilia from private collectors all around the world that’ll be on display at the Singapore Philatelic Museum. Through Jun 30, 2017
Thursday, Dec 15
Picnic
You should know by now that Oogachaga needs your help since their main sponsors pulled out. In hopes to raise more funds, they’ve organized a private screening of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and tickets are at $40, which will help them continue to do what they do. Dec 15
Bird Bird and Wolf Burgers are coming together for an epic culinary collaboration at Ann Siang Hill, aptly named Wolf On The Hill. There will be a slew of sinful delicacies like doritos crusted chicken burger, candied bacon chips and milkshakes that have been spiked with alcohol. Through Dec 31
FESTIVAL
The Singapore Biennale is still on btw! This fifth edition of the contemporary art exhibition, titled “Atlas of Mirrors”, will showcase 58 different artwork presentations from 60 artists (10 of which are Singaporean) and three art collectives who were shortlisted based on their past work and art practices by creative director Susie Lingham and a bunch of museum and associate curators. Through Feb 26
Friday, Dec 16
Topless Liberation Front
FOOD
Indian food lovers, there is going to be a pop-up store at Pasarbella @ Grandstand by Rick’s Kitchen. Expect delicious chicken and lamb biryani, tandoori chicken burger, pulled lamb taco and paneer sliders. Dec 16-18
MARKET
Get away from buying the usual gifts and go hunting at the CHIJMES’ Christmas pop-up where Qu Du Bon will be selling bags, leather pouches, cotton totes and more. Avantglasse will also be there to showcase their offerings of Christmas home decor. Dec 16-18
MARKET
The Hive, which is home to one of Asia’s most diverse co-working community, is throwing their very own Christmas Market on the same day of their Open Air Cinema Club screening of The Grinch (it’s sold out but we’re sure you have your ways). Taking place from 6pm-10pm, vendors like Charly will be on-site selling their own version of luxe home decor while other labels like Mak Jak and Morning June will showcase their range of handmade apparel and fashion accessories. Dec 16
PARTY
It’s the party that comes right after Riot! Celebrate the genre long associated with racial and sexual minorities at Yum Yum Disco Dong and have a jolly good, festive time breaking out those retro dance moves to the great tunes by Bobby Luo, Ritz Lim and Shigeki. Dec 16
DRAG
The city’s hottest drag revue Riot! is back for it’s last hurrah of the year. Becca D’Bus and her girls will entertain you with more blush-inducing humor, surreal costumes and foot-tapping lip syncing numbers at Hive by Wala Wala. Dec 16
EXHIBITION
Here’s one we hope won’t get an IMDA intervention: local film producer and artist Bhavna Shivayogimath will be exploring themes of female identity, self-expression and sisterhood at her first-ever exhibition, The Topless Liberation Front. Through Jan 8
