And we’re in for yet another hectic and fun weekend. Give the clubs a miss and go for some unconventional street parties, check out all the nifty knick-knacks at the various markets around the city and have you fill of the king of fruit at Goodwood Park’s returning durian festival.
Friday, Mar 10
CONCERT
The Temper Trap is probably one of Australia’s best indie music exports in recent memory. They’re certainly no strangers to Singapore, having performed here a couple of times since their debut here at the 2011 edition of Laneway. Now they’re back with a third studio album in tow as part of the Southeast Asia leg of their tour. Mar 10
MARKET
Running concurrently with Singapore Design Week, the always-anticipated Boutiques is back, with a big Spring/Summer throwdown. There will be over 150 labels, covering womenswear, menswear, homeware and furniture. And we are told that an impressive 80 percent of them have socially responsible production practices. Mar 10-11
PARTY
The Peranakan Museum is closing off the street for their second annual Armenian Street Party. Expect a celebration of the Peranakan culture, with a program line-up of drama productions, musical performances, dance sequences, literary events, drinks and Peranakan food fare. Mar 10-11
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FESTIVAL
World Gourmet Summit is back for its 21st year and will take place on Mar 20-Apr 16 with the top notch international and local chefs taking center stage to create bite-sized gastronomy and degustation dinners. For starters, there’s a comprehensive mescal masterclass going down at Mexican restaurant El Mero Mero at Chijmes. UOB cardholders get 10% off all ticketed events, partner restaurants and a bunch of other epicurean delights and activities. Terms and conditions apply. More here.
MARKET
Check out over 20 stalls selling jewelry, beauty products, artsy knick-knacks and snacks from local vendors like Emma, Super Pop and ReenTique at Baghdad Street’s Indie Market, organized by Fri-nally Fete Street Art Market and One Kampong Glam. Mar 10-12
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 a designer cakes shaped after the fruit itself. Mar 10-Jul 31
COMEDY
Local comedian and trained actor Sharul Channa is the first Singaporean woman with her own solo, hour-long stand-up show. Laugh your socks off as she traverses controversial topics like race, relationships, politics and more with her style of humor at Pottymouth. Through Mar 11
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FOOD
If you love steak and live in the West, make a beeline for Korean fusion restaurant Korbi Grill, which uses uses hot lava stones to cook your steak at over 300 degree Celsius to seal in all the natural flavor and juiciness. From tenderloin to fatty sirloin, each one of these Western-leaning dishes is served with kimchi, a choice of Korean mushrooms or spicy bulgogi sauce and a choice of sides like Tteokbokki and Kimgaru rice. UOB cardholders get 10% off the total bill with a minimum spend of $30. Terms and conditions apply. More here.
THEATER
Imagine a bunch of women from different walks of life, stuck together when the train comes to an unexpected halt. That’s exactly what comedic play M.R.T is all about. Find out what happens through the various stories these women share, subtly unveiling their strengths and weaknesses. Through Mar 11
FESTIVAL
The sixth edition of returning designer platform SingaPlural is all about collabs this year. Highlights include a collaboration between Uniqlo and designers from Machineast and Roots to showcase the brand’s AIRism clothing line with a series of mini games and installations. Through Mar 12
THEATER
Have yourself a little laugh and catch Calendar Girls, a comedic drama based on the script by Tim Firth about a group of women going nude for a calendar as part of a fundraising effort for a local hospital. Through Mar 12
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SHOPPING
Three months into the New Year, your make-up regime could probably use an update. Get one of Etude House‘s Dear My Blooming Lips-Talk, which come in a variety of textures and colors for you to achieve that perfect pout. Or you could wait for the imminent arrival of the Wonder Fun Park Collection— lipsticks, eye shadow palettes and make-up brushes in whimsical pastel colors. Spend $60 or more on at their store with any UOB card for a 15% discount. Terms and conditions apply. More here.
FESTIVAL
Returning for its fourth edition is the annual Singapore Design Week (SDW). This year, there’s over 120 headlining and fringe activities, including anchor events like the new-format SingaPlural and the International Furniture Fair. Through Mar 12
THEATER
Pangdemonium is restaging The Pillowman since the last successful run in 2007, directed by Tracie Pang once again. The story follows a writer who is arrested by two detectives and questioned for the stories he has written which bear a strong resemblance to the murder cases happening around town. Through Mar 12
EXHIBITION
More than 30 local and international artists and designers will be showcasing their work of objects made from dismantled existing toys at Kult’s new show, Choking Hazard: An Exhibition about Toys, which explores the controversial issues that’s linked to the world of toys like mass production, consumerism and gender. Through Mar 18
FESTIVAL
Part of this year’s i Light Marina Bay, Gastrobeats will see the old school Uncle Ringo carnival, F&B options from Skewer Bar, A Poke Theory and Starker, and on the weekends, performances by Disco Hue, THELIONCITYBOY and more. Alternatively, you can join the silent party by Silent Disco. Through Mar 26
THEATER
Making its premiere in Singapore thanks to the Singapore Repertory Theatre, Constellations, sold out on Broadway and in the West End, focuses on Marianne and Roland, a brilliant physicist and a beekeeper as they fall in love (and out) with each other despite the difference in social statuses. Through Mar 25
EXHIBITION
Check out some of the best works of visual journalism at the upcoming World Press Photo exhibition held at the National Museum of Singapore. Through Mar 26
Saturday, Mar 11
FESTIVAL
Sustainable light installation fest i Light Marina Bay is back to light up the waterfront and our Instagram feeds for the fifth year in a row with massive, dazzling displays by design studios from around the region and the world. And that’s not all, the festival is also known for its festival village, market, food options and other fun activities. Through Mar 26
PARTY
If you want a break from all that daytime hedonism and have a true community block party, longtime feminist non-profit AWARE is throwing one in honor of International Women’s Day. Instead of crazy booze and all-day DJs, there’s a pre-loved clothing swap, cupcakes and brownies to eat, handmade jewelry for sale, workshops to attend and more. Mar 11
MARKET
Loewen Gardens’ Farmers’ Market is back again this month, promising a range of organic wine, vegetables and coffee. Some of the vendors involved are OrganicHimalayaNepal, Lebanese condiments maker Salut-Lebanon, BottlesXO, Perk Coffee and The Meat Club selling beef and lamb from Australia. Mar 11
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FOOD
If you can’t make up your mind between steak or seafood for dinner, head over to Plaza Brasserie at PARKROYAL on Beach Road and enjoy the best of both with their new Surf’N Turf (An Oriental Original) feast, which features tender meats like their Duroc Spanish pork collar and fresh seafood like the steamed lobster in Hua Tiao sauce (prepared a la minute), as well as the restaurant’s spin on a fusion of local, Asian and international dishes. Available from now till Mar 26 for $68 (6-10pm). An additional $18 will get you free-flow house wine and beer. Terms and conditions apply.
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FESTIVAL
The leafy The Oval @ Seletar Aerospace Park is throwing an open-air carnival this weekend, with fun-filled activities like bossaball, workshops and others, food and drinks from the likes of Wild Seed, Wheeler’s Estate and Youngs Bar & Restaurant, and more. Mar 11
PARTY
Gillman Barracks’ all-day party Art Day Out, in conjunction with Singapore Design Week 2017, returns this week, with highlights like the Handmade exhibition by Wallpaper*, new gallery exhibitions, design workshops, music performances, a social barbecue sesh and more. Mar 11
MARKET
Local kitchen and cookware store ToTT is having their annual pop-up market at their Dunearn bistro space. Although there is no line-up announced on their page, they promise a range of food, artisanal coffee and homemade crafts. So be there to shop for some functional kitchen items and enjoy the grub. Mar 11-12
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FOOD
Popular South Korean charcoal barbecue restaurant Seorae Galmaegi has been satisfying meat lovers in Singapore with their signature Korean galmaegisal, or pork skirt. Head over to Plaza Singapura to have a taste of this goodness, found between the ribs and the belly of the pig. It’s marinated with Korean spices, grilled using their “circle grilling technique” and served with spicy dipping sauces. Save room for La Galbi (US prime beef short-ribs), too. UOB cardholders get a one-for-one serving of samgyeobsal (US pork belly) or woosamgyeob (US beef shortplate). Terms and conditions apply. More here.
EXPO
If you’re in need of a new pair of headphones, head over to Pan Pacific Singapore for the annual CanJam Global expo, organized by Head-Fi.org, the world’s largest audio community. Here, you’ll be able to find anything from international household brands like Sennheiser to local specialists like Jomo. Mar 11-12
MARKET
The self-proclaimed “only true-blue” vintage market at Katong Square is back again this month, with more than 10 booths, including regulars like vintage costume jewelry outfit Shoubijoux, car model and vinyl collectors Karang Unique, and batik craftspeople MoroBatik. Mar 11-12
FILM
Good ol’ Alliance Francaise is at it again, bringing back its Francophonie Festival to celebrate all things French over 13 days, with a host of film screenings, talks, exhibitions and concerts. Opening the festival is an exhibition that pays tribute to the famed Nicole Lambert comic strip in Madame Figaro. Mar 11-24
EXHIBITION
Calling all Harry Potter fans—if you’re in withdrawal after reading Cursed Child and Fantastic Beats, 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
Sunday Mar 12
Cheryl Choe of Kilo Lounge, one of the competitors for Speed Rack Asia
DRINK
Speed Rack is making its debut in Asia, featuring a whopping 22 of the most talented female bartenders from Singapore, Korea, Malaysia, Hong Kong and the Philippines who will compete in a high-speed, high-stakes competition at Golden Mile Tower’s The Great Escape. Also, all proceeds from the sales of cocktails ($6 each) will go towards breast cancer research. Mar 12
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SHOPPING
For great beauty products that actually work, head over to online store Seoul Woman, where you can find all the top Korean beauty brands like Laneige, Sulwhasoo and Innisfree. They have frequent sales of up to 30% off on best-selling products like Sulwhasoo’s Perfecting Cushion No. 21 Medium Pink foundation and Banila Co.’s Clean It Zero Sherbet cleansing balm. Use any UOB card and the promo code “SWUOB30” to receive 30% off. Terms and conditions apply. More here.
MARKET
This market is part of the women-centered leadership conference CRIB Summit 2017, where all the brands featured are founded by women, selling everything from apparel to skincare. Some brands that will be there are Blithe & Merry, a luxury watch store, Candles of Light, selling candles with fragrant oils and Jo Kilda by Jyoti Singh, a womenswear designer store. Mar 12
HEALTH
The half-day long retreat at Sofitel Sentosa’s So Spa is back again. Begin the day at 8am with a three-hour vinyasa, yin yoga and meditation session, then reward yourself with a back massage and fill your stomach with a healthy lunch set. You are also entitled to the full use of So Spa’s facilities, but take note: additional treatments are chargeable. Mar 12
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