Didn’t we just have a long weekend? Well, here we are again. This time, besides a whole slew of parties—from pool parties to opening parties to a Game of Thrones one—there are also a few key highlights including the annual Singapore Heritage Festival and monthly Car Free Sunday to head to. A few cooler markets and garage sale is happening too. Read on.
Friday, Apr 28
Singapore Heritage Festival
DRINK
Timbre+ is having a month-long first anniversary celebration in April and on this final stretch of the party, Strongbow Week will be taking place with the cider brand launching their new Dark Fruit cider here. The celebrations conclude in style this weekend with the Strongbow Cider Cookout in the courtyard; a garden barbecue party presented by Garcons Express, The World Is Flat and Vatos Express. They’ll be dishing out barbecued chicken thighs, open fire roast beef sandwiches and Korean beef brisket banh mi to pair with their new cider while you groove to live music. Apr 28-29
FOOD
Whole foods shopping enclave Taste is having a grand opening launch party and everyone’s invited. For $50, you’ll get to sample the store’s range of cold cuts, grilled meats, cheeses, wines, beers, oysters and more between 5-7pm. A Taste Opening Ticket can be purchased on their site to be part of the launch. Or just go down unannounced and shop till your heart’s content. Apr 28
FESTIVAL
The annual Singapore Heritage Festival is back this year and Caldecott Broadcast Centre is stealing the limelight as part of the festival’s Takes Over! program, where usually inaccessible areas are now open to the public to visit. A myriad of activities in other neighborhoods including Bukit Pasoh and Little India are happening too. Apr 28-May 14
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FOOD
Tucked inside a high-security gated industrial estate is Portico Host, a spacious restaurant complete with a porch and garden. The place, formerly known as Hosted on the Patio, is helmed by Chef Ken Wong. On the menu are hearty but quite unusual (in a good way) items like pan-seared Pulau Ubin sea bass and seared ahi tuna. They also do a jumbo serving of truffle fries that comes topped with truffle shavings, white truffle salt, aged gruyere shavings and gold leaf(!). Desserts are theatrical: there’s a multi-textured deconstructed black forest bowl for instance, or simply go for their dessert tasting platter to try a good variety of sweet treats. UOB cardmembers get to enjoy a 1-for-1 deal for their main courses. Terms and conditions apply. More here.
PARTY
1960’s New York back alley club-inspired Lulu’s Lounge is having its grand opening party. The brand spanking new club is opened by the same people behind Pangea and neighboring Bang Bang, and promises a more refined bottle service experience without all that loud music and Champagne sparklers going off. Come for the jazz, burlesque performances, wines and classic cocktails with a twist. Apr 28
THEATER
The world’s oldest opera house, San Carlo Theatre of Naples in Italy, is bringing one of the oldest ballet performances in the world, Giselle, to the Mastercard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands for four nights only. Giselle tells the tale of forgiveness and betrayal against a haunting backdrop of vengeful, abandoned brides. Through Apr 29
DRINK
St Paddy and Singapore Cocktail Festival may be over, and you may be pining for another big-scale boozy event. This month, there’s the spring edition of 1855 The Bottle Shop’s now-famed Wine & Whisky Week happening at Suntec City on Apr 19-30. There’ll be more than 500 wines and whiskies, among them, varieties of Old World and New World pinot noirs, magnums from seven notable Bordeaux estates and award-winning labels from Australia, Spain and more. Through Apr 30
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COMEDY
Take a break from your daily grind and have yourself a weekend of laughs at Singapore Comedy Fringe Festival, with names like Harith Iskander, Jimeoin and Kumar taking the stage. Apr 28-30
BOOK
Major art events like the Singapore Design Week and #BuySingLit may have passed, but you can continue your cultural pursuits at the annual Singapore Art Book Fair, which returns for its fourth year. This edition features over 40 exhibitors, including an entire section on women zines and return vendors like local photographer Robert Zhao. Apr 28-30
FILM
Fans of Studio Ghibli need to head over to The Projector and catch director Michael Dudok De Wit’s The Red Turtle, which ostensibly tells the story of a man shipwrecked on a tropical island inhabited by turtles, crabs and birds, using that as an illustration of the milestones of a person’s life. The May 4 screening even has a post-show Skype Q&A with the director. Apr 28-May 4
Saturday, Apr 29
Andsoforth
PARTY
Ain’t no party like a pool BBQ party, and the guys from Eyes To The Front are throwing one at So Sofitel Singapore’s Hi-So Rooftop Pool Bar. Helming the decks at their special labour day bash is DJ Wisdy, resident of Jenja in Bali. Entry requires a cover charge of $10, but come before 4pm for a free bottle of Magners. Apr 29
MARKET
Andsoforth, known for their theatrical dining experiences, is clearing up three years worth of costumes and props at a garage sale taking place at 16 Lorong Ampas. But this ain’t your average flea. It will be packed with activities and F&B vendors (like hawker favorite Hambaobao) done with their signature theatrical flair. Apr 29
SHOP
Footwear cleaning brand Jason Markk will be at at STAR 360 Bugis Junction this weekend to give your sneakers a free scrub down. It’s part of an event called Nippon Mania, where kicks from four Japanese brands including Onituska Tiger, ASICS Tiger, Patrick and Spingle Move will be sold at a 20% discount. Plus, each purchase will entitle you to a four-letter customization work done by TK Custom. Apr 29-30
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FOOD
Having recently undergone a refurbishment, Ellenborough Market Cafe at Swissotel Merchant Court now looks more captivating than ever, sporting new furnishings and a fresh coat of paint that brightens up the entire premise. It came with an updated menu as well, featuring an amazing spread of modern Peranakan cuisine comprising nyonya satay chicken, braised pork belly la mian and more. Regulars need not worry, as the famed durian pengat is still available and tastes as amazing as before. UOB cardmembers get to enjoy a 1-for-1 deal for their buffet lunch from Mon-Sat. Terms and conditions apply. More here.
CONVENTION
As part of Singapore’s Smart Nation initiative, the Infocomm Media Development Authority is throwing a technology festival of sorts called Tech Saturday where technophiles and those wanting to learn more about all things tech can do so in a fun, creative and enriching environment. Apr 29
CONCERT
After making their debut at Zouk three years ago, electronic music duo Bondax is back to play at Millian Singapore. They began experimenting with electronic music when they met in school. But ever since BBC Radio gave their music some airtime, they’ve risen through the ranks and have landed on the radars of many discerning listeners. Apr 29
FOOD
Those who always wanted to start doing urban farming can pick up the tools of the trade at the upcoming Farming Under the Viaduct workshop ($10) conducted by Citizen Farm. The session will include learning about aquaponics, hydroponics, closed loop farming, the future of farming and more. Apr 29
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TRAVEL
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PARTY
Game of Thrones fans listen up. Mr Punch Public House is throwing a two-night revelry just for you where you can eat, drink and socialize with like minded people. A card game tournament is also taking place for those who are really into it. Newbies are free to join in the game too after a demo session. Apr 29-30
MARKET
Flying out this long weekend? Stop by the Travel Essentials pop-up first, where the folks from The Local People will be organizing an enclave of art and music while you shop for various travel products. There’ll be a photo booth and carnival games too. Apr 29-May 1
Sunday, Apr 30
Tiong Bahru Jian Bo Shui Kueh
FESTIVAL
Car Free Sunday is back with a slew of activities. Expect food from The Farmer’s Market; free bicycle rentals from Mobike, oBike and ofo Singapore; free trishaw rides; a treasure hunt; open mic performances and more at Telok Ayer, the civic district and parts of the CBD area. Apr 30
FOOD
The Clifford Pier at Fullerton Bay Hotel will be playing host to eight of Tiong Bahru’s esteemed hawkers, including the likes of Tiong Bahru Jian Bo Shui Kueh, HarriAnns, Tiong Bahru Teochew Kueh and Tiong Bahru Lor Mee (no, sadly, not the one with shark meat), for two weeks before the beloved hawker centre reopens. Apr 30-May 14
MUSIC
Montreux Jazz Cafe Singapore is throwing their first ever Sunday Jam event in conjunction with International Jazz Day. At this inaugural revelry, expect jazz heavyweights to take the stage as you enjoy deals like three craft beers going for $35. Apr 30
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SHOPPING
Those accustomed to shopping online for their clothes will find lots to love on Singapore-based retail site BeautyFresh for its wide range of beauty products, international and local shipping as well as easy-to-navigate e-commerce store. Find over 70 beauty brands including MAC, Jo Malone and NARS presented on a rich user interface that even allows you to preview a wide variety of cosmetic shades. Plus, prices here are often lower than those found at retail outlets. Use any UOB card and the promo code “UOB<first six digits of UOB card>” when you check out to receive 15% off regular-priced items. Terms and conditions apply. More here.
FOOD
Meat Smith’s pop-up at Cocotte, found within the Wanderlust Hotel, is coming to an end, and it is going out with a bang. On the menu are good food by guest chefs from Burnt Ends, Cheek By Jowl and Park Bench Deli, and drinks to wash it all down with from WineMasons. Apr 30
THEATER
Revisit the swinging ‘60s with this sexy musical set in a nightclub on Orchard Road. Funny, bittersweet and brimming with nostalgia, Tropicana The Musical recreates Singapore from a bygone era. Through Apr 30
TALK
Missed the last human library event? It’s back again, by a different organizer this time, but the concept remains the same: come with an open mind and pick the brains of people from a variety of interesting backgrounds. Apr 30
Monday, May 1
Tap
ART
Local artist May Oon will be having an exhibit, titled Time/Out, showcasing 14 charcoal and oil paintings done on sockcloth or jute that depict the life of laborers in Singapore in the 1800s and early 1900s. Through May 7
DRINK
If you thought a certain establishment’s all-day $6 French wines were off the charts, well, the open concept bar at Capitol Piazza, with their wide selection of beers, including 20 rotating international craft labels on draft and 80 different bottled craft beers, and otherwise known as Tap, has extended their generous, ongoing drink promo of pints of beers and wines going for $10 each, all day and all night long. Through May 1
EXHIBITION
The photography series “Hong Kong Shop Cats” by Dutch visual artist and photographer Marcel Heijnen has garnered quite a following since 2016. This year, the exhibition will be held outside of Hong Kong for the first time, right here at Artistry. Through Jun 4
EXHIBITION
Calling all Harry Potter fans—if you’re in withdrawal after reading Cursed Child and Fantastic Beasts, time to ooh and aah over some Harry Potter stamps, prop replicas, toys and other memorabilia from private collectors all around the world at the Singapore Philatelic Museum. Through Jun 25
FOOD
Goodwood Park Hotel’s annual durian festival returns, unfrazzled by the suspension and food poisoning cases last year, with all-time favorites like durian puffs and crepes and and new creations like designer cakes shaped after the fruit itself. Through Jul 31
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