It’s the week leading up to F1 weekend, but aside from race fever, there are still tons of things to do in Singapore.
Mon, Sep 14
LITERARY
This year’s edition of American Writers Festival features readings, talks and panel discussions by Pulitzer Prize-winning authors like Adam Johnson and poet laureates like Tina Chang. Registration is free, but you’re gonna have to pull some strings to get a seat at this point.
DRINK
Grab a couple of beers and try your hand at beating the virtual race simulator at Mogambo & Hero’s GPSS Competition happening all week long.
Tue, Sep 15
EAT
Artichoke’s famous annual food event Dude, Where’s My Food? has more dude food like fish tacos, doner kebabs and meatballs with bone marrow.
WELLNESS
Get some peace of mind with Introductory Discussion on Vedic Meditation at Keong Saik Collab, where you’ll learn about the benefits of meditation.
ART
Featuring over 40 portraits and figures of humans, Figuratively Speaking has 11 artists from the regions show their different cultures and identities.
DRINK
Head to Hopscotch bar for a guest bartending shift by Wayne from Taiwan’s Bar Hide, where he’ll making cocktails with ingredients like oolong tea and smoked litchi wood.
Wed, Sep 16
PARTY
Chijmes’ newest club Rakes hosts a Blazers and Squares party where everyone’s got to dress up while partying to beats by Benny C, Alex Helme, Biten and Maffstar.
FILM
The Perspectives Film Festival is back with the theme of Transition. This year, there are seven films showing including a film about the Kurdish war and the Singapore premiere of Xavier Dolan’s Mommy.
CONFERENCE
Annual sports conference Sports Matters ropes in experts to discuss the latest sports technologies and trends.
Thu, Sep 17
DRINK
Stoli vodka’s UK Brand Ambassador Matthew Dakers has a pop-up guest bartending shift where he’ll be shaking up Beatles’ inspired cocktails.
PARTY
Zouk hosts Gorillaz Sound System, a party that only plays Gorillaz songs alongside projections of their award-winning animations. Remi Kabaka, the voice behind the character Russel Hobbs will be there.
Fri, Sep 18
SPORTS
The Singapore Grand Prix starts tonight with more nighttime track action full of famous racers and fast cars. For a full guide on all the events on and off the tracks, download our free guide.
PARTY
It’s officially F1 weekend and what better way to celebrate the races than going to a party? Whether you head to Ce La Vi, Podium Lounge or Amber Lounge, there are tons of festivities around town. For the full list, head here.
OUTINGS
It’s Park(ing) Day in Singapore where carpark lots are transformed into urban gardens, pop-up beaches and teh tarik stands.
EAT
Bacchanalia has finally reopened and they’ve got a guest chef for The Reunion: A Foreign Exchange dinner.
ART
See the works of two well-known artists, Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dali, side by side at Opera Gallery.
