Scene & Heard: Singapore International Comedy Festival, Zee Avi, Life is Beautiful and more
On the Road The Circular Road action just keeps on coming, doesn’t it? Following late night pedestrianization efforts and the big St. Patrick’s Day street party, the next festival we hear will hit the Boat Quay area is the debut of Singapore International Comedy Festival (Apr 23-26). Twenty-nine comedians from all over the world will […]
Club Gossip
Touted as the only Vietnamese disco in Singapore, Gossip caters to quite a niche crowd. Each night the scantily-clad take to the stage to gyrate to “Viet-House” beats, complete with glow sticks and pulsating strobe lights. There’s also a private room upstairs to play pool and fish for stuffed toys from the claw machine.
I-S Weekend: What’s on this Mar 27-30
Plenty of exciting events in store with our weekend guide.
Thirsty Thursday Comedy
Every Thursday, comedians converge at the Penny Black for a night of good, ol’ stand-up fun over lots of pints.
Royal Pavilion
Indulge in this modern Cantonese restaurant’s dim sum offerings (their crispy shredded radish pastry roll, $4.50, is amazing) or go for their signatures like the lychee smoked duck ($35 for half). Can’t get enough Chinese food? Here are our favorite Chinese restaurants in Singapore.
Diamond Kitchen
Have a seafood feast at this eatery located in the heartlands of Singapore. Signature dishes include the savory-spicy gan xiang crab (market price) and the superior stock clam bee hoon (from $12). Can’t get enough Chinese food? Here are our favorite Chinese restaurants in Singapore.
Dusit Thani Bangkok
Situated in the heart of Bangkok, this hotel boasts 517 rooms and executive suites, which are furnished with distinctive Thai elements. It’s also within walking distance of major business, shopping and entertainment centers.
Breathe Pilates (East Coast)
The studio focuses on clinical Pilates, and obtains inputs from medical specialists and healthcare providers on how best to optimize clients’ well-being. Sign up for various classes here, including Fat Blast Pilates (a fast-paced workout that promises to burn fat) and Reformer and Tower Work (great for eliminating those kinks and knots in your body).
5 wine events to attend in April
Winos, don't miss these upcoming happenings where you'll get to take part in a blind taste test (and win prizes!), sample fine wines from the world famous Concha y Toro vineyard, meet the "king of Beaujolais", and plenty more.
Annie Leibovitz A Photographer’s Life 1990-2005
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