New Year’s Eve House Party @ Potato Head Folk
This intimate New Year’s Eve party is undoubtedly where the cool kids will flock to. Pick a spot between Three Buns and Studio 1939 and sip on cocktails with music by DJ Rough. Reservations recommended. Walk-in tickets go for $50 with a cocktail, while $200 gets you two seats and a bottle of Champagne.
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.
Last minute Christmas deals, a bike ride for singles and more events you can’t miss
Snap up those last minute Christmas tables, go on a leisurely bike ride or just knock back a few drinks at a Santa-themed boat party.
Pacamara Boutique Coffee Roasters
Yet another coffee roasters pops up, this time by the folks behind Oz Specialty Coffee.
The Best of Rufus Wainwright
Vocalist and songwriter Rufus Wainwright will be playing his greatest hits after the recent release of his studio album Vibrate: The Best of Rufus Wainwright, featuring 18 standout songs. Wainwright has won The Juno Award, had two Best Alternative Albums for Rufus Wainwright and Poses, and was nominated as Songwriter of the Year for his album Release the Stars in 2008.
Celebrate Monuments – Guided Tours at Sri Thendayuthapani Temple
As part of the Celebrate Monuments! festival, the Preservation of Sites and Monuments (PSM) Division of the National Heritage Board will be organizing tours of Sri Thendayuthapani Temple (15 Tank Rd.) There will be festivities for the month of Thaipusam, talks on the building’s decorative carvings and explanations of the temple’s traditions. Register for a session by emailing [email protected].
Melting Point – Ocean Wang
Ocean Wang’s first solo exhibition in Singapore features a series of paintings depicting abstract fluid with images of architectural landscapes hidden within. The artworks are designed to create a sense of Singapore flowing through time, society in a constant state of flux, yet with identifiable multi-cultural areas such as Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Glam.
Stage Fright XVI
Stage Fright returns in 2015 for its 16th edition. Expect to see original music from Cadence, Ashlyn Julia, Tiffany, Fym Summer, Clouds & Shadows and Joie Tan.
CompleteMe’s Leisure Exploration on Bike
Explore hidden parts of Pasir Ris Park with an exploratory bike ride while connecting with other singles. Stop during the ride for lots of games. The cost also covers rental of bicycles.