May May

An Asian-inspired eatery on Tras Street peddling dishes ranging from Japanese to Italian.

Joie

Is meatless the new trend? This Orchard restaurant dishes out modern meat-free plates.

The Wejs

A curious Mediterranean-Tunisian restaurant housed in a charming black-and-white in Rochester Park.

The Find

A casual bistro-style restaurant in Rochester Mall serving up modern European classics.

Flaneur Gallery

Housed within a restored shophouse, this contemporary art gallery showcases artworks by emerging local artists. 

Saveur Art

Super cheap French bistro Saveur opens fine dining offshoot Saveur Art that's still pretty affordable.

The Astral Journey

Homegrown future-soul trio, comprising very solid musicians and indie/jazz regulars Audrey Tengkey, J.R. Teo and Tim De Cotta, play this free gig at Blu Jaz’s ground floor. If you like what you hear, look out for their debut EP on the Darker Than Wax record label, slated for an end-Jan release.

Bluemonks Jazz Jam

Artistry’s monthly Tuesday night jazz, funk, swing and Latin jam is like an open mic, but for music. All are welcome to join resident band The Blue Monks on stage. Bring your own instruments (except drums).

World Cinema Series: The Films of Nuri Bilge Ceylan

Not only do Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s films show breathtaking vistas of Turkey, the Turkish director delves into everyday settings, realities and moral dilemmas in atmospheric features like Distant, Three Monkeys and Clouds of May. This retrospective includes his fuller repertoire of eight works, including one short film. For the full schedule, check the National Museum […]

Kubrick

Hallowed film director Stanley Kubrick gets a five film retrospective at newly-opened The Projector indie cinema. The line-up includes Lolita, Full Metal Jacket and a film way ahead of his time, 2001: A Space Odyssey. But if you’re more into classic horror, don’t miss The Shining. See the full line-up here. Free entry, but contributions are welcome.