It’s November! We’re that much closer to the end of the year, so if you don’t already have holiday plans, fret not. Singapore is awash with enough events to fill your calendar, such as a bunch of music festivals and markets to check out, and alternative workouts to try.
WELLNESS
If you’re looking for something more fun and less mundane, this workout incorporates the traditional Polynesian dance, a bit like the Hawaiian Hula, but slightly more energetic. Strengthen your abs, legs and glutes while having fun at the same time. Nov 1
WELLNESS
Star Wars fans, you finally have another reason to get your light sabers out. While you’re imagining yourself as Luke Skywalker (or Darth Vader) at SaberFit, get into a full-body toning workout with unique saber-striking techniques alongside fast-paced music and burn up to 600 calories in an hour. Nov 1
EXHIBITION
Calling all Harry Potter fans—besides the relatively new Cursed Child book and Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them film to look forward to, you can now complete your fandom with a bunch of Harry Potter stamps, prop replicas, toys and other memorabilia from private collectors all around the world that’ll be on display at the Singapore Philatelic Museum. Nov 2-Jun 30
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MUSIC/FILM
This month’s edition of ArtScience Late at ArtScience Museum on Nov 10 packs a special one-two punch, serving as the opening night of the inaugural Singapore Eco Film Festival. The night kicks off with a screening of Can You Dig This at 7:15pm, a documentary about urban gardening in the most notorious neighborhoods in the United States. Post-screening, munch on bites from the museum’s FabCafe and stay for “Letters to Ubin by iNCH” where Singaporean singer-songwriter Inch Chua goes unplugged on an elemental journey of a simpler life. Need more reason to go? During the monthly ArtScience Late, the museum offers a 1-for-1 ticket promotion to all currently showing exhibitions.
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FILM
The German Film Festival returns as they celebrate their 20th anniversary with 26 new films and 6 retrospective films that will explore the themes of the world’s refugee situation and pay tribute to the world of German fantasy films dating back to as early as 1921. Nov 3-13
PARTY
South Korean hip-hop sensation Keith Ape is bringing his sick flow to Canvas Singapore. The 22-year-old got his first break when he released the gritty single “It G Ma” last year. He’s been lauded for his live performances, and even made it into The New York Times’ “All The Best Concerts” list. Nov 4
FESTIVAL
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The Singapore River Festival returns with a whole slew of activities and experiences across Clarke Quay, Boat Quay and Robertson Quay, opening with a tightrope performance by French performance group Underclouds Cie. Other highlights include a Silent Disco, a street carnival, live performances and more. Nov 4-5 |
FESTIVAL
Back for its third edition, Asia’s second largest electronic dance music festival on board the luxurious Royal Caribbean cruise-liner will set sail for its round trip from Singapore to Penang. It’s The Ship will see more than 60 international and local acts like Sander van Doorn, Knife Party, Shigga Shay and more. Nov 4-7
FESTIVAL
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The Singapore Writers Festival will see over 300 events with more than 300 writers participating, including Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Vijay Seshadri, broadcast journalist Atia Abawi and over 240 Singaporean and Singapore-based authors like Epigram Fiction Prize winner O Thiam Chin and Singapore Literature Prize winners Cyril Wong and Josephine Chia. There’s also a slew of events that don’t revolve around books per se. Nov 4-13 |
HERITAGE
The iconic Singapore Improvement Trust (SIT) flats at Dakota Crescent will soon be gone come Dec 31. Join in this unique neighborhood trail, which includes a guided tour to some of the new homes (at Cassia Crescent) of the current Dakota Crescent residents. Nov 5
PARTY
SO Sofitel is hosting their last pool party of the year before the rainy season kicks in, with Ben Pound (owner of Koh in Bali) headlining the party, along with other DJs like Maurice Simon, Amy Dabbs. Dig into the barbecued food and down it with some cocktails, beers or Taittinger champagne. Nov 5
FESTIVAL
Circular Spectacular is going to be a huge street carnival at Boat Quay, with a whole variety of art installations by artists like SKL0 and Indigoism, live music by Masia One and The Reggae Remedy, and other fringe activities. Nov 5
WELLNESS
Zouk hasn’t made its big move to Clarke Quay yet but partygoers (and runners) can sign up for their first ever Zouk Run. Starting and ending it off at its Jiak Kim home, the three-km running route will have you reliving fond memories of the good old days at Zouk. Don’t forget to cool down at the after-party as well. Nov 5
MARKET
Loewen Gardens’ Farmers’ Market is back again, this time with more fresh vegetables and fruits, and lots more. Expect merchants like Woodlands Sourdough, a local micro bakery serving artisanal sourdough bread, kitsch accessories by Cafthos and coffee by Perk Coffee. Nov 5
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WELLNESS
Fitness junkies will love the new St James Fitness Festival, which will be making its debut this month at Millian Singapore with its take on popular music-driven workouts like zumba, dance yoga and more. Nov 5
PARTY
Under the auspices of the Mexican Embassy (so you know it’s legit), the semi-official Dia de Muertos Singapore 2016 is taking place at Kult Kafe, with a series of both local and Mexican DJs helming the decks, projection art and visuals, live art displays, dance performances and of course, Mexican food and drinks. Nov 5
PARTY
Another month, another round of Mattblacc and Meatliquor’s Peachfuzz (happens every 1st Saturday of the month). Have a good ol’ burger and beer with nostalgic R&B, hip hop and dancehall tunes from the 90s that’ll hit you right in the feels. Nov 5
WELLNESS
Just because you’re not flexible doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try your hand at yoga. Join this Yoga Basics session conducted by Oasis Yoga and learn all the fundamentals of this platform for improving your general health and fitness. Nov 5-6
MARKET
A rather sophisticated version of the usual pasar malam, the Bazaar@Hive will showcase a vintage flea market full of vinyls, home furnishing, handmade artisan leathers, and more. There’ll also be a food fair, and beer and gin tasting sessions as well as live music performances from the likes of JANNE, The Lost Box and others. Nov 6
DRINK
1855 The Bottle Shop’s Wine and Whisky Week is back for a second run from Nov 8-13, offering the same one-stop tasting, shopping and education experience as the first. Yes, it’s free admission, with more than 500 labels of wines and spirits to try. Nov 8-13
PARTY
German club Katermukke is sending two of their fastest-rising DJs, Niconé & Gunjah to share their love for deep house and techno with Singapore at Headquarters by the Council. Nov 10
FILM
Have a taste of modern French storytelling at the French Film Festival organized by the Institut Français Singapour and the French Embassy where you can catch 20 remarkable French films like Hothead (Coup de tête), which is the story of a French footballer who’s accused of rape and Monsieur Chocolat (Chocolat), which stars Charlie Chaplin’s grandson, James Thierrée. Nov 10-20
MARKET
If you’re on the lookout to furnish your home and wardrobe with all things vintage, check out the Katong Square’s three-day Lifestyle & Vintage Market, where you can dig around for vinyls, vintage accessories, gramophones and other hidden gems. Nov 11-13
Headquarters at the Council. Picture Courtesy: Colossal Photos
FILM
The Singapore Eco Film Festival brings together many environmental organizations of Singapore, along with 22 films selected from around the globe and 27 panelists who will be hosting discussions around climate change, citizen initiatives and related issues. Also interesting is the bike-powered projector which will be used to screen Nature is Speaking, where big-deal actors like Liam Neeson, and Julia Roberts voice the various forces of nature. Nov 11-13
ART
Although the programme for the year-end edition of Gillman Barracks’ Art Day Out is still in the works, you can be sure to expect a day of fun with a ton of food, drinks, music, mural paintings and more. Save the date and watch this space. Nov 12
SPORTS
Watch 12 different fights between fighters from multiple styles of fighting including both professional and amateur MMA, professional boxing and K1 kickboxers, as participants from New Zealand, the U.S., Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, India and Singapore battle it out at the fourth installment of the Singapore Fighting Championship to be the champions of their leagues. Nov 12
PARTY
This edition of Poptart sees the dynamic duo Adrian Wee & KiDG bringing their brand of indie-flavored everything to their former home at Zouk before the iconic nightclub moves to Clarke Quay. Nov 12
MARKET
If you find yourself surfing endlessly for trinkets on Etsy, you’ll be glad to know that some Etsy sellers and makers from Singapore like Alfie De Meow, Wouldvecouldve Say What and so many more are coming together to put their crafts on sale at the at the Etsy Made Local Singapore market held at Capitol Piazza this month. Nov 12-13
DRINK
Gather your friends and plan for a whisky-filled weekend as Southeast Asia’s premier whisky and spirits show, Whisky Live Singapore 2016, returns to Capella Hotel Singapore in Sentosa for its seventh edition with about 300 expressions and over 60 whisky and spirit brands to try. Big names such as whisky writer Dave Broom will also be hosting masterclasses. Nov 12-13
THEATER
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Take a walk down memory lane with theatre and local TV actress, Siti Khalijah, through her one-woman performance. Based on the novel, An Actor Prepares by Konstantin Stanislavski, this play, part of this year’s Singapore Writers Festival, will unveil the growth of Siti, from her salad days to the respected actress that she is today. Nov 13 |
EXHIBITION
Part of the Singapore International Photography Festival, Daido Moriyama Prints and Books 1960s-1980s will be making its debut at Deck. Be transported back to the past as Daido Moriyama’s (aka the father of street photography) photos show you a darker side of Japan between the 60s and 80s. Through Nov 13
FOOD
Christmas comes early this year as 12 restaurants team up for the largest edition of Savour to serve over 30 dishes at $6 and $12. They will launching the inaugural Christmas Food Market, which will feature food items from all over the world, including a wide variety of turkey, London roast duck, Iberico suckling pig and more. Nov 17-20
The Hive
PARTY
Parties at the old Kallang Airport are always a doozy, and this time there’s going to be a massive lineup of the best performers and artists from the local urban arts communities and entertainment coming together for One Solid Day Out with the likes of DJ Koflow, the Syndicate music collective, Aldrin and more, taking turns to drop crazy beats at this iconic space. Nov 19
PARTY
Highly-acclaimed Chicago-based DJ and producer Roy Davis Jr., who helped to shape the way electronic music sounds today, is making a stop in Singapore to dish out his unique soul-electronic sound, a fusion of garage, disco, R&B, house, hip hop and soul at Canvas for one night. Nov 19
WELLNESS
Enrich your life through Surya Kriya lessons provided by the volunteer-run, international non-profit organization Sadhuguru. This spiritual practice claims to enhance vitality, mental health and hormone balance. Nov 19-20
EXHIBITION
Explore an educational journey into the destinations that have made it to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list, which includes the Singapore Botanic Gardens, at Exploring our World’s Heritage Exhibition. Take a trip around the world in this exhibition as it takes you to 9 countries in the span of a day. Through Nov 20
EXHIBITION
For the second time, Singapore’s center for photography and film Objectifs have turned their cameras to focus on the women who dabble in both these mediums. The Women in Photography exhibition will see the works by 16 women photographers who’ll be displaying compelling visual narratives that chronicle daily struggles, observations, and the universal theme of humanity and empathy. Through Nov 20
FILM
Objectifs will also be holding a bunch of screenings at the Women in Film showcase, which will follow the same thread of the photography exhibition. This showcase will highlight the journey of renowned film editor Mary Stephen, along with a good mix of feature and short films by other women filmmakers like Please Remember Me by Zhao Qing and Wild Women – Gentle Beasts by Anka Schmid. Through Nov 17
PARTY
The Amoy street block party is going to be a delicious collaboration with restaurants in the area. Expect hole-in-the-wall Gemmills and Maggie Joan’s to be part of the line-up, too, as well at ever-packed Employees Only and Burger Joint. There will also be local and international music acts, including DJ KFC and UK-based DJ Roscius. Nov 20
DRINK
The fourth edition of the East Imperial Gin Jubilee is coming to Singapore, bringing a heady dose of gin culture to town. The highlight of this year’s event is the Asia’s Best Gin & Tonic competition, which will see 80 bars from the participating cities competing for the title. Other events include masterclasses, tasting sessions, and the famous Gin Lane closing party. Nov 20-26
Singapore Writers Festival
FILM
The newly launched Singapore Open Air Cinema Club plans to screen movies every month on the rooftop of co-working space The Hive, against the backdrop of the CBD. The next screening is the Wes Anderson cult hit, The Grand Budapest Hotel. Best part of it? You’ll get a complimentary beer along with your tickets, which come at a price of $15. Nov 25
FESTIVAL
Indulge in all things Japanese pop culture, including a marketplace to buy anime collectibles and props if you want to join in the cosplay, along with performances by a whole slew of Japanese musicians like Aimer, Konomi Suzuki and others at Asia’s biggest anime, games and cosplay event, Anime Festival Asia. Nov 25-27
PARTY
Scorcher HI FI, created by Cojie & Sticko a.k.a Truthful (Fire Ball) of Mighty Crown, brings you two nights of dubstep and reggae music. Admission is free and the party goes on till three in the morning. Nov 26-27
FESTIVAL
Returning for a second year, Singapore’s homespun premier music festival Neon Lights, is taking place at Fort Canning Park. Apart from headliners Sigur Ros and Foals, joining this year’s stellar line-up are Crystal Castles and SBTRKT, alongside local acts like Gentle Bones, Cashew Chemists,and Disco Hue, amongst others. Nov 26-27
PARTY
Tan Boon Liat’s block party involves 20 participating showrooms, and features design workshops, food and wine tastings, seasonal gift ideas, silent auctions, special promos, collection launches, and giveaways over a span of two days. The exclusive VIP night party will have free-flow tipples and canapes at each showroom. Nov 26-27
FESTIVAL
Now in its 27th edition, the Singapore International Film Festival continues to showcase some of the region’s best films. This year, they’re shining the spotlight on three Singaporean filmmakers who have made huge contributions to the local film scene, including K. Rajagopal’s first feature film, A Yellow Bird. Nov 27-Dec 4
FESTIVAL
The Singapore Biennale is back after three years. This fifth edition of the contemporary art exhibition, titled “Atlas of Mirrors”, will showcase 58 different artwork presentations from 60 artists (10 of which are Singaporean) and three art collectives who were shortlisted based on their past work and art practices by creative director Susie Lingham and a bunch of museum and associate curators. Through Feb 26
