Things to do this October: Halloween parties, sustainable pop-ups, fab theatre shows and festivals

Has the haze got your morale low? Fret not as October is teeming with fun events. Enjoy a month full of theatre shows, festivals, street parties and takeovers, exciting culinary experiences and of course, Halloween fun. Presenting your Honeycombers guide to the best things to do in Singapore in October.

Theatre: Singapore Repertory Theatre presents Caught

10 Sep – 6 Oct

Imagine this: you arrive at the gallery and get a drink. Next, you take in a specially curated exhibition and meet fugitive Lin Bo. So what’s his crime, you ask? A mere work of art. After listening to his story, you’re the only way his story can live on… and so the evening begins! Be prepared to be tested on figuring out what’s fact and what’s fiction. After all, there are two sides to every story, isn’t it? For Caught, Singapore Repertory Theatre has commissioned award-winning director Ed Sylvanus Iskandar to create this acclaimed immersive evening featuring this exclusively curated art exhibition. You do not want to miss this one!
Caught, Miaja Gallery 9 Muthuraman Chetty Rd, Aps Building, Singapore 238931

Experience: Halloween Horror Nights 9

27 Sep – 31 Oct (select nights)

Bring on the screams and scares! Halloween Horror Nights is back to rock your evenings this month. The ninth edition has five haunted houses, two scare zones and two live killer shows – including a haunted house (Curse of the Naga) conceptualised by the directors of the terrorising Thai horror films, Shutter and 4bia. Sidetrack: Shutter’s climax scene still gives us the chills. A little closer to home is The Chalet Hauntings featuring the most extensive collection of Southeast Asian ghosts in #HHN history. Can’t make it for the event?
Halloween Horror Nights 9, from 7.30pm, Universal Studios Singapore, 8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269

Theatre: Urinetown The Musical

27 Sep – Oct 13
Theatre company, Pangdemonium celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Tony Award-winning hilarious musical Urinetown. Imagine a world where pay-to-pee public toilets take over private lavatories and offenders who break the law are exiled to the mysterious “Urinetown”. What happens when citizens are hit with another “pee-fee hike”? They stage a revolution, led by the heroically handsome, Bobby Strong. Will he win the battle against the crooked corporate Caldwell B. Cladwell or will he be flushed down in history? You’ll have to watch this musical satire for yourself!
Urinetown: The Musical, various timings, Drama Centre Theatre, Level 3 National Library Building, 100 Victoria Street, Singapore 188064

Feast: Sichuan Adventure at Edge

1 – 26 Oct 

Love the spicy aromatic flavours of Sichuan? Edge at Pan Pacific turns up the heat for a buffet of well-loved Sichuan specialities such as Szechuan dan dan noodles, cold chicken in red chilli oil, Chong Qing baked sea bass, fish fillet with pickled mustard greens and stir-fried frog with pickled chilli. Cool down with silky beancurd with beancurd skin and mango sago with pomelo. Drown yourself in unlimited servings of teh tarik and cendol with durian ice cream.
Sichuan Adventure at Edge, 6.30pm to 10.30pm, $88 per adult; $44 per child, Pan Pacific Singapore, 7 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square, Singapore 039595

Art & Dine: Voilah! France Singapore Festival 2019

3 Oct – 17 Nov
Fawn over the fine artworks of French artist Jisbar Planche as he curates four unique pieces inspired by the late Karl Lagerfeld. These vibrant artworks will be on display (and available for purchase!) at the front lobby and La Bibliotek, a library curated by Karl Lagerfeld himself, for the hotel. Held in partnership with Miaja Art Collections, the collection also features some of the artists greatest work inspired by pop culture. The exhibition opens with a fab night of French arts, food and wine on 4 October. 

Voilah! France Singapore Festival 2019, SO/ Sofitel Singapore, 35 Robinson Road, Singapore 068876

Shop: Sustainable summer pop-up

3 – 5 Oct
We’ll never say no to a sustainable pop-up and this is one fine example. Grab your summer essentials while discovering local and sustainable labels such as eyewear label Truth&all, functional swimwear from UBU Swimwear and ethical footwear by Indosole Singapore. Visit the space and you might just walk away with exclusive event deals.
Sustainable summer pop-up, 10am-8pm, Cluny Court 501 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 259760

Eat & Do Good: Green is the New Meat

3 Oct
Kitchen Movements is keeping it green for its third instalment. Watch four passionate home cooks battle it out to become the favourite Kitchen Mover of the evening. The best part? You be the judge. Mingle with like-minded folk, try delectable main courses and desserts made from sustainably sourced ingredients and give back to a local charity. The event is in support of Daughters of Tomorrow, a non-profit that aims to support underprivileged women in their journeys back to work. Plus, enjoy wines from Havalina Wines, cured meats sampling from Bar-Roque bar and grill and granola from Plain Vanilla Bakery.
Green is the New Meat, 7pm-10pm, Cookyn Inc, 31 Ah Hood Road, Singapore 329979

Eat: The Halia Celebrates 18 Years of Dining Experiences in the Ginger Garden

4 – 6 Oct
The Halia is celebrating 18 years of dining experience in the Ginger Garden with a “secret specials” menu curated by Chef Ciaran Armstrong. Tuck into Blackmore Wagyu beef tartare, On Land & Sea (surf and turf style of Angus tenderloin and Alaskan king crab) at just $18++ per dish. Wanna unlock the secret menu? Be sure to follow The Halia’s Facebook and IG account.
The Halia Celebrates 18 Years, 1 Cluny Road, Ginger Garden, Singapore Botanic Gardens (via Tyersall Avenue), Singapore 259569

Shop: Public Garden

5 Oct
Public Garden is back! Stay updated with the most amazing independent brands in various industries across Asia. You might just find some unexpected treasures here.
Public Garden, 1pm-7pm, Suntec Convention Hall 403, 1 Raffles Blvd, Singapore 039593

Urban Ventures 12: Keong Saik Street Carnival

5 Oct
Urban Ventures is taking over the lively Keong Saik neighbourhood for an exciting street carnival. Enjoy amazing grub and drinks, fitness classes, workshops, markets stalls, live art along with head-bobbing beats by the hottest DJs in town.
Urban Ventures 12: Keong Saik Street Carnival, 3pm-10.30pm, Keong Saik Rd, Singapore 089158

Drink & Explore: The Bubble Tea Factory

9 Oct – 18 Dec
Bubble tea lovers, here’s your chance to dip your toes into the world of bubble tea. Enjoy a multi-sensory and immersive experience with 10 immersive experiences featuring Asia’s favourite beverage. Tickets are already selling fast so get crackin’!
The Bubble Tea Factory, Mon-Fri: 4pm-10pm; Sat, Sun, PH, eve of PH: 10am-10pm; *SCAPE, 2 Orchard Link, Singapore 237978 

Exhibition: World Press Photo Exhibition 2019

7 – 27 Oct 

The World Press Photo Foundation will be making a stop in Singapore as part of its worldwide tour. Marvel at intriguing photos from the 2019 World Press Photo contest, as well as the World Press Photo of the Year and Story of the Year. Trivia: the winners were chosen from a whopping 78,801 photographs from 129 countries.
World Press Photo Exhibition 2019, 10am-7pm, National Museum of Singapore 93 Stamford Rd, Singapore 178897

Watch: The Love & Pride Film Festival

10 – 20 Oct
Golden Village’s annual Love & Pride Film Festival is coming back for its 11th run, with the theme being “sparking change”. Curated by the Singapore Film Society, all of the films strive to spark a conversation beyond the walls of the cinema. Expect films like, “Tremors”; a family man struggling with his faith and self-identity and “Giant Little Ones”, a coming-of-age film.
The Love & Pride Film Festival, various timings, GV Suntec City, 3 Temasek Boulevard #03-373 Suntec City Mall East Wing, Singapore 038983

Learn & Watch: Esplanade’s Da:ns Festival 2019

10 – 20 Oct

Game to learn a new skill or have a thing for dance? Tap into the world of this performing art at the Da:ns Festival. There will be workshops and masterclasses for a hands-on experience, free shows and ticketed events. Highlights include a rare appearance by  international ballet star Carlos Acosta and Grand Finale, a bold and ambitious piece helmed by internationally celebrated choreographer, Hofesh Shechter.
Da:ns Festival 2019, various timings, Esplanade Theatres on The Bay, 1 Esplanade Dr, Singapore 038981

Art: City Hall: If Walls Could Talk

All month
Be one of the firsts to catch City Hall: If Walls Could Talk, an immersive exhibition that puts the spotlight on lesser-known stories of Singapore’s pivotal moments. Get front-row seats to key moments like the swearing-in of the first President and the unveiling of the national flag and anthem, way back in 1959 – thanks to interactive digital elements and augmented interactive content.
City Hall: If Walls Could Talk, 10am-7pm, the exhibition ends in 2020, City Hall Wing, Level 3, City Hall Chamber, National Gallery Singapore, 1 St Andrew’s Road. Singapore 178957

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