We are just one week away from Christmas, and we have a few markets for you to check out (since this is will be the last weekend to get some serious gift shopping done), exciting parties to let your hair down at (shoutout to the new Kilo Lounge) and don’t forget take a stroll down Orchard Road to get you in the festive mood.
Friday, Dec 16
The Topless Liberation Front.
FILM
Singapore Open Air Cinema Club is screening the Christmas classic, The Grinch, at the rooftop of co-working space The Hive, against the backdrop of the CBD. FYI, it’s sold out, but we’re sure you have your ways (or you can check out the Christmas Market that’s also happening there). Dec 16
MARKET
The Hive, which is home to one of Asia’s most diverse co-working community, is throwing their very own Christmas Market on the same day of their Open Air Cinema Club screening of The Grinch (it’s sold out but we’re sure you have your ways). Taking place from 6pm-10pm, vendors like Charly will be on-site selling their own version of luxe home decor while other labels like Mak Jak and Morning June will showcase their range of handmade apparel and fashion accessories. Dec 16
DRAG
The city’s hottest drag revue Riot! is back for it’s last hurrah of the year. Becca D’Bus and her girls will entertain you with more blush-inducing humor, surreal costumes and foot-tapping lip syncing numbers at Hive by Wala Wala. Dec 16
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FOOD
If you’re throwing a massive party at home or at the office, Marina Mandarin is cooking up an array of Christmas goodies for you to takeaway. From now till Christmas Day, Café Mocha is offering a variety of roasted turkeys and other meats, Christmas sweets and logcakes, and various other festive goodies and hampers. Get a 15% discount on selected items, or 10% off on all hampers, when you pay using a UOB Card. Terms and conditions apply. More here.
PARTY
It’s the party that comes right after Riot! Celebrate the genre long associated with racial and sexual minorities at Yum Yum Disco Dong and have a jolly good, festive time breaking out those retro dance moves to the great tunes by Bobby Luo, Ritz Lim and Shigeki. Dec 16
THEATRE
If issue-based art gets you going, In Search of Salt might be your thing. Set in a raw, intimate and immersive space, award-winning film director Sarah Howell will leave you breathless with her compelling, female-driven narratives that explore the grief in today’s social media age. Dec 16-17
MARKET
Get away from buying the usual gifts and go hunting at the CHIJMES’ Christmas pop-up where Qu Du Bon will be selling bags, leather pouches, cotton totes and more. Avantglasse will also be there to showcase their offerings of Christmas home decor. Dec 16-18
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SHOPPING
When in doubt, look to local design retailer Naiise for gift ideas. Known for their quirky, original Singapore-inspired knick-knacks they also stock Instagram-worthy items from more than 890 brands both locally and around the world. They’ve created gift guides based on personality types so it’s easier to browse. New sign-ups with UOB Cards will receive 12% off (use the promo code “NaiiseUOB12”) while existing cardmembers will get 8% off (use the promo code “NaiiseUOB8”). Terms and conditions apply. More here.
FOOD
Indian food lovers, there is going to be a pop-up store at Pasarbella @ Grandstand by Rick’s Kitchen. Expect delicious chicken and lamb biryani, tandoori chicken burger, pulled lamb taco and paneer sliders. Dec 16-18
EXHIBITION
Here’s one we hope won’t get an IMDA intervention: local film producer and artist Bhavna Shivayogimath will be exploring themes of female identity, self-expression and sisterhood at her first-ever exhibition, The Topless Liberation Front. Through Jan 8
Saturday, Dec 17
First Class Comedy at Post Bar.
WELLNESS
Have a go at Illumi Run’s new neon paradise route, get splashed with Illumi Glow Water and slide down the 30-meter long slide, filled with the neon water. Party by the beach with DJ TiNC, Rave Republic, and Taiwanese DJ Cookie. Dec 17
DRINK
If you’re looking to try drinking beer and running long distance at the same time, try the one-off Beer Run ORTO, similar to other beer mile events around the world. You’ll have to run a distance of 1.8km broken up into two laps, and finish a pint of beer in between. Dec 17
FESTIVAL
The *SCAPE Invasion at The Ground Theatre returns with an eclectic mix of local performers taking the stage, such as Bittymacbeth, Dru Chen, Take Two, Stop Gap, Nathan Hartono, Disco Hue, iNCH, Sezairi, and so many others. Dec 17
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FOOD
Sometimes, all you want is a big, fat, juicy burger to chow down after a stressful day at the office, or to cure that hangover from the night before. Look no further than to The Butchers Club Burger, located within the bustling Clarke Quay area. This festive period, they’re serving up their special Christmas Burger ($38): Turkey breast and pork ham, topped with cranberry sauce, stacked between pillow-soft cinnamon buns and served with baby potatoes and asparagus. You’ll get their gingerbread ice cream sundae with chocolate sauce and berries (usual price $12) when you pay with any UOB Card. Terms and conditions apply. More here.
FOOD
The Italian Association of Singapore is hosting an intimate Christmas barbeque at East Coast Park. It’s a pot luck, so feel free to bring loads of booze and food and spread the love. Dec 17
PARTY
Canvas is having a Caribbean night, with authentic jerk chicken being served and when dusk arrives, things will start to heat up. General Levy and DJ S.P.Y will be spinning reggae and jungle tracks throughout the night. Dec 17
PARTY
Yes! Kilo Lounge is finally back. Head down and celebrate as Young Magic (made up of Melati Malay and Issac Emmanuel) will be amplifying the place with their psychedelic electronic tunes. Dec 17
COMEDY
The plush Post Bar is having a comedy night aptly called, First Class Comedy, complete with excellent cocktails, river views and a barrel of laughs. Performing their stand-up shows are local comedians Jacky Ng, Qamarul Haziq and Sam See. Dec 17
MARKET
Public Garden Christmas will oversee a plethora of vendors selling a stunning range of home decors, accessories and apparels such as Pokemon pins by Dawn Owlette, comfy shoes by Malaysian design label Yoke and Theam and handmade jewelry by Klungsee Samadun. Dec 17-18
MARKET
There’s a vintage market you should drop by at the Peranakan Heritage Building, Katong Square. Pushcarts will be sprawled all over the first floor (indoors and outdoors), showcasing a curated selection of vinyl records, kitsch fashion accessories, home decors and many more. Dec 17-18
EXHIBITION
Open a Door to Israel is a multi-sensory exhibition consisting of nine “curiosity doors”, each leading to a large LED screen with interactive videos, games and libraries showcasing Israel’s vibrant culture and heritage. Through Dec 23
Sunday, Dec 18
Christmas light up at Orchard Road.
FASHION
With the 17th edition of the Harajuku Fashion Walk Singapore, you don’t have to head to the Land of the Rising Sun to experience the street’s quirky fashion and culture. Go all out with your costumes at the iconic Merlion at CBD, and then head to Clarke Quay for an exciting after-party at VLV. Dec 18
ART
If you take a closer look, there are bits and pieces that tell a story or two about the Singapore’s LGBT history. Sign up for this tour, Uncover the Pink Myth by Surreal Destinations and walk through Chinatown to learn more about our LGBT community. Dec 18
MUSIC
Singapore’s very own indie rock band, The New Modern Lights will be taking the stage at Hard Rock Cafe. Show some love for our local talents! Dec 18
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SHOPPING
Besides the highly coveted collab with Supreme that got some serious attention from hypebeasts everywhere last month, The North Face itself is a legend when it comes to outdoor wear. When you have a brand that’s helped explorers scale the heights of the Himalayas, you know you’re going to in good hands when you’re travelling to a cold country. Head down to any of the four stores in Singapore and get 15% off with a minimum spend of $250 on regular-priced items when you pay with a UOB Card. Terms and conditions apply. More here.
FESTIVAL
Get into the festive mood the next time you walk down Orchard Road, as the annual display of light fixtures, glowing reindeers and sparkling stars are now hanging over the roads and sidewalks of the busy street. This year, check out the five unique and interactive installations along the Orchard stretch. Through Jan 2
FESTIVAL
The Singapore Biennale is still on btw! 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
EXHIBITION
Avengers fans, hold on to your hearts. Come to the Science Centre Singapore as the Marvel’s AVENGERS S.T.A.T.I.O.N. exhibition has arrived. The first of its kind in Southeast Asia, the interactive sensory exhibition will let you pretend you’re a recruit at The Avengers headquarters, and send you on a behind-the-scenes journey about all your favorite characters, like Captain America, Iron Man, The Hulk, Black Widow, and Ant-Man. Through Mar 5
From now till Dec 31, spend a minimum of $2,500 using any UOB Card to redeem the new, exclusive UOB x JaeSuk Kim x G-Shock watch—Singapore’s first limited edition designer contactless wearable that lets you pay by tapping the UOB Contactless Card in the watch. Terms and conditions apply. More here.
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