Thaipusam
During this Hindu festival, devotees walk 5km from one temple to another with their offerings to the gods in the form of “kavadis” (ornate structures carried on the shoulders with various religious decorations and piercings) and milk pots. Photo by Anhgemus Dinh
Huayi – Chinese Festival of Arts
Timed to coincide with Chinese New Year, this is an annual showcase of traditional and contemporary Chinese arts, randing from music to theater to dance. Highlights include What Is Sex?, a Gatsby-esque take on Dream of the Red Chamber, and Nu Shu: The Secret Songs of Women, a symphony accompanied by 13 short films inspired […]
Squires & Scoundrels
A beer-centric bar and burger joint with a cheeky mugshot line-up feature wall in Duxton.
10 free events over the festive period
You've spent all your money on gifts and booze. Here's where to take your sorry self for some free fun.
Mosaic
Youth theater group Take Off Productions’ entry for this year’s M1 Fringe festival follows a group of 20somethings as they return to one of those mosaic playgrounds ubiquitous in the ’80s. The ensuing drama is a romantic look at Generation Y growing pains.
Outer Limits with DJ Sid Presley
Punk rock promoter-turned-DJ Sid Presley (aka David Greenfield) helms the deck with his rare collection of Southeast Asian vinyls full of pop music from Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. The voracious collector also has all kinds of ’50s and ’60s music up his sleeve, including British Invasion beat, surf, instrumentals, groovy mod pop and R&B.
Crosby, Stills & Nash
Twice-inductees of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, these granddaddies of folk rock come to Singapore. Unfortunately sometimes-member Neil Young won’t be in tow, but we still can’t wait to hear all their classics like “Deja Vu”, “Helplessly Hoping” and “Wooden Ships”. Photo by Eva Rinaldi
Queen’s Garden
A cozy family-style European restaurant with lots of approachable dishes and brunch items.
Circle Mirror Transformation
After their super successful run of Frozen, local theater group Pangdemonium is back with their latest play. Led by veteran actors Adrian Pang and Neo Swee Lin, it is about four strangers who meet in an acting class, after which hilarious events unfold.
New Year’s Eve @ Southbridge
The newest “it” rooftop bar has an equally pretty New Year’s party. Start the year right with lots of oysters, Champagne, fine spirits and cocktails five stories above the bustling Boat Quay. There are also party packages, too: for groups of up to four people, tables go for $400 with two bottles of Bauget-Jouette Champagne […]