Top 10 Things to Do This October

The ingenious Hofesh Schechter titillates us with an intriguing dance and music spectacle in Political Mother (October 7-8).
Ku Dé Ta’s giving away a designer handbag every week at their fab Diamond Life x Clout Shoppe ladies’ nights this month.
Even if you aren’t a bibliophile, we are sure that you will enjoy the host of exciting events (including a talk by Steven Levitt of Freakanomics fame) lined up for the 14th edition of the Singapore Writers Festival
Caught the World Cup rugby bug? Catch the finals as well as some live music action at Roktober! while tucking into some yummy grub from October 21-23.
Over 50 world class wine makers and over 200 wines and Champagnes—still need a reason to go to the Singapore Wine Fiesta 2011?
Well, if you can’t distinguish your WOHA, Zaha Hadid and Kenzo Tange, it’s about time you started at Archifest 2011, which runs till October 28.
Laughter is the best escape from our mundane lives, and we are sure the likes of Kumar and Harith Iskander will tickle you with their bawdy sense of humor at the Kings & Queen Comedy Asia II festival (October 28-29).
Fans have been pining for Faye Wong’s comeback and she brings on her swaggering A-Game in this concert on October 29.
We don’t know much about tricks but treats galore this Halloween season—check out our picks, including Rites & Rituals at Zouk.

No guilt here! Do some good while having scrumptious desserts in the month-long (happens all through October) fund raising drive Sweet Charity—Desserts for a Cause.