Christmas is finally here. We have a few markets for you to check out if you have not sorted out your gift situation, diet-sabotaging festive menus and cheeky feminist art exhibitions for those who are in search for a more low-key weekend.
Friday, Dec 23
FILM
Part of the Meet Me in the City classic film series, which explores the history of Singaporean cinema, Kelvin Tong and Jasmine Ng’s Eating Air will be screen at the CCA at Gillman Barracks. The directors will be in attendance. Dec 23
PARTY
Friday means it’s Leftbank at CATO. Helming the decks this week is Stephen Day who spins at Ce La Vi, who will joined by DJ Muddy and Deen, and an endless playlist of techno tracks. Dec 23
MUSIC
Local jazzy/experimental band L.A.B will be performing for the second last time before they go on hiatus. Head down to Montreux Jazz Cafe and unwind with some good food and music. Dec 23
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FOOD
There’s still plenty of time to gather the troops for a nice Christmas meal. Take them out to Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore, where you can choose between a six-course Southern Italian Christmas dinner at The Waterfall, a seven-course festive menu of typical Cantonese dishes with a Christmas twist at Shang Palace and The Line‘s delectable Christmas buffet spread of seafood, Asian and Western mains, roasts and more. If you’re a UOB Cardholder, you’ll get 15% off your meal and 10% off any festive treats, handcrafted confectionaries and other food items from The Line Shop until Dec 26. Terms and conditions apply. More here.
PARTY
Tanjong Pagar’s hot new Kilo Lounge and its jungle garden interiors are hosting Israeli tech and house duo Orio and Roco from Tel Aviv. Dec 23
MARKET
If you stillllll haven’t done your Chrstimas shopping, head to Chijmes where the Local People are hosting an art market, with vendors like Holos Watches selling classic timepieces, Project Sooku’s beaded necklaces and Dona Plant Base’s cute and chic apparel made from recycled items. Dec 23-24
MARKET
Asia’s first Kickstarter brick-and mortar store We The People are extending their reach with a Christmas pop-up store at Millenia Walk, showcasing Kickstarter-funded products. They’re also stocking Korean retailer Soozip’s handmade jewelry, knick knacks and designer goods. Through Dec 25
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SHOPPING
If you’re still struggling to find the right outfit for all the upcoming dinners and parties, look to British fashion label Vivienne Westwood, who’s known for incorporating modern punk and new wave aesthetics into the mainstream. For svelte dresses, statement-making cropped cardigans and blue denim jeggings, head over to one of the two Vivienne Westwood outlets in town and make your purchases with any UOB Card to receive up to 50% off, and an additional 10% discount off sale items. Terms and conditions apply. More here.
FOOD
If you need a break from all that turkey and ham, splurge on some super high-end beef at Fat Cow. Head Chef Fukashi’s festive eight-course winter dinner set includes premium winter season ingredients straight from Japan. Through Dec 31
FESTIVAL
If you’ve been avoiding the crowds on Orchard Road, it’s time to relent and go on an Instagram expedition, as the annual display of light fixtures, glowing reindeers and sparkling stars are 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
Saturday, Dec 24
Lepark
PARTY
Pat Lok is stopping by Canvas for the return of Kitsune’s Club Night as part of the year-end Asian tour, dishing out a fusion of soul and RnB vibes on top classic house jams. Dec 24
PARTY
Rooftop club lounge Skyline is throwing a neon light party on Christmas Eve, and if you spot Santa on the dance floor, drinks are on the house. Dec 24
PARTY
Hot tub lovers, head down to Stewords Riverboat where you can make a huge splash with their beach balls and water guns, alongside good music and drinks. Dec 24
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FOOD
One of the great things about the Christmas season is that everyone is unapologetically feasting without a care about waistlines, as long as they’re having a good time. So after you and your posse have cleared the dinner table, head out to a Häagen-Dazs cafe and continue to indulge in some festive treats like their Christmas Tree Cake, Christmas fondue set and more while unwinding over some great conversations. UOB Cardholders will receive 15% off festive creations. Terms and conditions apply. More here.
MUSIC
Chinatown’s rooftop hipster eatery Lepark and concert organizers Getai Group are teaming up again for a special Christmas party, with a line-up of live performances.So if you like local bands, craft beer and low-slung rooftop views over Chinatown, get your crew together. Dec 24
PARTY
Blu Jaz Cafe is doing a little throwback on Christmas eve. Expect music from the likes of 50 Cent, Daddy Yankee and Ashanti, so it is going to be a night of good drinks and of course, nostalgia. Dec 24
FOOD
Head to Wanderlust hotel’s quirky and comfort food-delivering French restaurant, Cocotte which combines rustic with industrial. Expect hearty dishes on their Christmas weekend trolley, which includes homemade charcuterie, pates, rillettes, seafood cocotte, roast wagyu beef rump and signature poulet roti. Dec 24-25
FOOD
One of our all-time favorites, Michelin-starred French restaurant, JAAN and Chef Kirk Westaway will not disappoint with their Christmas-inspired dishes, like the majestic oyster with artichoke royale and Osetra caviar and venison saddle with celeriac ribbons. Through Dec 31
FOOD
Bird Bird and Wolf Burgers are coming together for an epic culinary collaboration at Ann Siang Hill, aptly named Wolf On The Hill. There will be sinful delicacies like Doritos-crusted chicken burger, candied bacon chips and milkshakes that have been spiked with alcohol. Through Dec 31
MARKET
The market at this year’s expanded Christmas Wonderland at Gardens By The Bay will see vendors selling hand-crafted custom-made items like miniature gifts, trinkets, natural soy candles and more within cute little traditional wooden huts imported from the UK. Through Jan 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 on display at the Singapore Philatelic Museum. Through Jun 30 2017
Sunday, Dec 25
Tanjong Pagar Railway Station
MARKET
This will be your last chance to visit the Tanjong Pagar Railway Station before it closes down for good. The open house will oversee a Christmas market, jazz performances and a tour around the national monument. Dec 25
PARTY
If you’re looking to dance the night away during Christmas, then head down to Headquarters as Berlin-based Peggy Gou, known for her techno beats, will be taking care of the music. Dec 25
FOOD
Soak in the sun this christmas at Tanjong Beach Club with their buffet spread, including their roast beef, tiger prawns and slipper lobsters. Dance the food coma away as DJ Marco Weibel and Stew Bamrah, alongside saxophone player, Kaye will be dishing out house tracks. Dec 25
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SHOPPING
New year, new you, right? If you’re going for a complete wardrobe overhaul this New Year, you’ll need to fill it with some of these on-trend pieces from Nine West. Whether it’s a pair of star-printed booties, a subte long sleeve black dress with button detailing or a pair of sky-high glitter platform pumps, this New York fashion retailer has you covered. Shop on multi-brand online store CCShop.com and receive additional 5% discount on Nine West items (not applicable to products with 50% off or more) when you check out with a UOB Card and use the promo code “UOBPROMO5”. Terms and conditions apply. More here.
EXHIBITION
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, at Artistry. Through Jan 8
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
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