Laneway Festival is finally here! We’re really excited to have a beautiful afternoon picnic while watching the likes of Aurora, Glass Animals, Nao and many more. But if huge music festivals aren’t your thing, fret not; there’s still the Singapore Contemporary Art Show for budding art collectors, a vintage market in the east for anyone still shopping for CNY, and many more exciting activities.
Friday, Jan 20
Singapore Contemporary Art Show: “Chinese Bride 06” by Andre Tan
EXHIBITION
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Budding art collectors, take note: Singapore Contemporary Art Show returns for the second year with highlights like the first curated platform dedicated to photography. There are also solo artists exhibitions and China Encounters which showcases contemporary pieces from emerging and established artists. Through Jan 22 |
CONCERT
Singapore is one of the stops for rock legend Bryan Adams’ Get Up world tour. Need we say more, children of the 80s and 90s? Jan 20
PARTY
If you were heartbroken when Refuge closed on Circular Road, turn that smile upside down. It’s back, this time at Chijmes, and having its Beat Camp night, with DJs Drem and Gravity dropping old school hiphop and R&B. Jan 20
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FOOD
When it comes to reunion meals, make everyone happy at The Square @ Furama RiverFront Singapore, serving Eastern and Western flavors in both a buffet and a la carte spread. On the menu are festive dishes like the steamed snapper with mushroom and ham with superior gravy, aromatic coffee pork rib and more. Or spice it up at the hotel’s Kintamani Indonesian Restaurant with the flavor-packed beef rendang, cumi cumi goring and more. UOB cardholders get a 4-for-3 promotion Jan 27-29, or a 1-for-1 promotion on buffet lunch or dinner till Feb 3. You’ll also get 10% off your final bill if you’re the first 100 with confirmed payment and reservation. Terms and conditions apply. More here.
PARTY
The surprisingly solid cocktail bar next to the new Zouk (same owners), Red Tail is hosting a launch party with DJ duo Violent Delights. Prepare for a fun mix of hip hop and disco. Jan 20
FESTIVAL
It’s going to be a huge celebration of art over at the Singapore Art Museum, with a huge street bazaar on Queen Street featuring chocolates from Beans to Bars, t-shirts from Cerealbox Shop, fragrant candles from Candles of Light and more, guided tours for this year’s Singapore Biennale, and art and music performances by local artists and musicians. Jan 20
PARTY
French DJ Anton X helms the deck for CATO’s Leftbank night, dishing out his own brand of techno and tech house tunes all night long. Jan 20
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SHOPPING
Add a bit of sparkle to your wardrobe this CNY. Check out local jewelry label Choo Yilin‘s selection of rings, necklaces and more, all created by Southeast Asian artisans who have a knack for jade carving, silver-smithing and other fine jewelry techniques. Choo Yilin has won international design awards and has exhibited at Paris Fashion Week. Purchase online with any UOB card and use the promo code “LUCKY8<first six digits of your UOB card numbers>” for an 8% discount (minimum purchase of $488) or use the promo code “LUCKY12<fist six digits of your UOB card numbers>” for a 12% discount (minimum purchase of $888) off your total bill. Terms and conditions apply. More here.
DRINK
With Donald Trump being inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States come Jan 20, there’s only one thing to do. Drown your sorrows at 3rd Culture Brewing Co. and indulge in some fresh Canadian craft beer beers on tap, like the Red Racer’s “India Session Ale” and Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery’s “Solstice Saison”. Trumpageddon. Jan 20
PARTY
Israeli producer Guy J will be in town to share his body of deeply textured techno beats at Kilo Lounge, the city’s go-to place for great underground techno and delicious tipples. Jan 20
FESTIVAL
Salsa your way through Singapore International Latin Festival and its three night of shows and parties, 30 dance workshops from salsa, bachata, afro and more. Jan 20-23
FESTIVAL
Head over to Suntec for PlayLah, a festival where you can try a variety of traditional Chinese dishes from vendors like Tunglok Catering Services, make personalized fans and other crafts and learn more about Chinese heritage and culture, and the Chinese pioneers who contributed to Singapore’s growth and development. Through Jan 22
FILM
The first-ever Singapore Palestinian Film Festival is happening at The Projector, with five titles, including the especially exciting Speed Sisters, about the first all-female racing team in the Middle East. Through Jan 22
ART
Part of Singapore Art Week, Contemporary Printmaking Festival will have live demonstrations, music performances and exhibition. Learn all about silkscreen, letterpress and Intaglio printing. But the highlight will definitely be an artists’ book exhibition showcasing works from 20 artists and printmakers. Through Jan 22
Saturday, Jan 21
Sofitel SO’s Eyes To The Front Party
FESTIVAL
Laneway Festival is back for its seventh year, with a line-up comprising Aurora, Sam Rui, Tycho and Jagwar Ma. Also exciting is the food situation, which this year involves Ramen Keisuke Tonkotsu, Iskina Cebu and Ninja bowl More here. Jan 21
PARTY
Sofitel SO is hosting their first pool party of the year, with Bangkok’s DJ JonnyVicious headlining the party, along with other DJs like Oliver Osborne, Giuseppe G and others. Dig into the barbecued food and down it with some cocktails, beers or Taittinger Champagne. Jan 21
ART
Hear some great true stories by some of Singapore’s strongest storytellers at the annual Story Slam Singapore Grand Slam. These 10 storytellers will be vying for two coveted spots, “Winner of the Story Slam Singapore Grand Slam” and “Audience Favorite”. Tickets are $30 a pop. Jan 21
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FOOD
For something a bit different this Chinese New Year, try out some Peranakan and Chinese favorites prepared by chef Lester Wang at Grand Mercure Singapore Roxy‘s Feast@East Buffet Restaurant, such as laksa with crayfish, pan-fried arrowtooth flounder fish with teriyaki sauce and more. Otherwise, have a dinner party at home with food from Jia Wei Chinese Restaurant; they’ve got a takeout menu with popular dishes like the baked pork trotter in golden ingot and Buddha Jumps Over The Wall. UOB cardholders will enjoy 20% off the final bill at Feast@East Buffet Restaurant till Jan 26, 15% off Feb 1-12 and 15% off for Chinese New Year takeout from Jia Wei Chinese Restaurant (valid till Feb 12). Terms and conditions apply. More here.
MARKET
Local art market collective The Local People is collaborating with the SLA for a Duct Tape Party. Catch their movie screenings under the West Coast viaduct, shop for local handmade goods and peruse the many other food and beverage booths. Jan 21
ART
Part of Singapore Art Week 2017, Goodman Arts Centre is having their annual one-day Open House that’s jam-packed with activities. Make sure you plan your day well, as there’ll be a huge range of workshops where you can learn anything from dance to pottery, a Weekend Market, studio tours of their resident visual artists and more. Jan 21
MARKET
If you’re on the lookout to furnish your home and wardrobe with all things vintage, check out the CNY edition of the Katong Square’s two-day Lifestyle & Vintage Market, where you can dig around for vinyls, vintage accessories, gramophones and other hidden gems. Jan 21-22
CONCERT
Local bands and musicians like Take Two, Dru Chen, Gareth Fernandez, Linying and seven others are coming together this weekend to perform at Music for a Cause, a two-day music festival organized by Love Action Project to raise awareness and funds for eight organizations that support social causes, such as Actions for Singapore Dogs and Food Bank Singapore. Jan 21-22
Sunday, Jan 22
Car-Free Sunday. Photo credit: Urban Redevelopment Authority
HEALTH
Here’s a reason to get out of bed early on Sunday morning—Car-Free Sunday is happening a week earlier (usually on the last Sunday) this month so it doesn’t clash with the CNY festivities. With roads in the CBD closed off for half a day, feel free to hop on a bike (you can rent one there), enjoy a special lion dance performance, take a ride on a trishaw or participate in the many other activities in the area. Jan 22
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SHOPPING
Want a dinosaur-print cheongsam? Or a geometric-print, cupped-shoulder qipao? Singaporean fashion label Lark & Peony has spent the past five years designing modern takes on traditional Chinese outfits. They keep certain traditional aesthetics of the dress while incorporating other elements like fabrics from Japan, Korea and Australia, as well as modern prints. Each design they put out is only available in limited quantities, so hurry. Check out using a UOB card and use the promo code “UOBCNY” for a 10% discount (minimum spend of $100). Terms and conditions apply. More here.
WORKSHOP
Not all families make their own CNY snacks, but if you’ve always wanted to learn, you can start with this Pineapple Tart making workshop at Holland Village. Here, they’ll take you through the process step-by-step and provide recipes and ingredients to wow your relatives and friends this CNY with your newfound talent. Jan 22
CONCERT
Metallica is coming back to Singapore after four years. Singapore is currently their only stop in Southeast Asia, and they’ll be performing at the slightly smaller Singapore Indoor Stadium. Jan 22
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