Yes, Covid-19’s forcing us to stay indoors, work from home and practice social distancing. But that doesn’t mean we should be bored indoors. Many events have been postponed and cancelled, but fret not, we’ve found a great mix of things to do in April. These events are going virtual and creating online platforms so we don’t miss out. Plus, we’ve even got a couple of art exhibitions to check out. But remember to be socially responsible! You know the drill.
Celebrate Easter
Lift your spirits this Easter. Hop over to these Easter-themed brunches that are churning out decadent roasts, classic desserts, bottomless booze and egg-citing Easter activities. Heads up though, you might want to skip the Easter egg hunt.
Various locations, read our guide to Easter brunches
Watch: Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2020 goes virtual
16, 23 April
Asia’s 50 Best Bars will be going online this year, in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. Though there’s still a month till the ‘virtual’ awards ceremony on 14 May at 7pm, you can check out a series of special awards leading up to the main show. View Campari One To Watch (16 April), which supports a bar that’s currently not on the list but has potential to win a spot in upcoming years. Plus, the Ketel One Sustainable Bar Award (23 April) will highlight a bar’s commitment to sustainable practices and Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award (30 April) will be given to a bar that’s known to provide exceptional service.
Watch the awards on the 50 Best website and social media channels
Shop online: Twilight Online
6 – 9 April
This flea and feast is going digital and there’s no stopping them from throwing a darn good event. Enjoy over 150 local retail and F&B vendors in the comfort of your home as the event transforms into a digital shopping platform.
Twilight online, goes live on 6 April at 10am
German Gastronomy at Gordon Grill
17 April – 14 June
Experience a gastronomic journey of German cuisine at Gordon Grill. The menu features lesser known dishes from different Germanic regions with highlights such as black forest ham and brown mushroom ragout, Bavarian sauerkraut soup, and crispy Bavarian pork belly with dark beer, just to name a few. Trivia: The hotel, which was once known as the Teutonia Club, was an enclave for German expatriates in the 1900s.
German Gastronomy at Gordon Grill, 3-course set lunch at $68++/pax; 4-course set lunch and dinner at $88++/pax; degustation set lunch and dinner at $98++/pax; Goodwood Park Hotel, 22 Scotts Road, Singapore 228221
Shop online: eBazaar.sg
23 April – 15 May
Are you just as bummed as us about the cancellation of the Geylang Serai Ramadan Bazaar? Fret not, as you can find everything you love about the market at eBazaar.sg. The online platform will showcase merchants who have been affected by the cancellation so it’s a win-win for all.
eBazaar.sg, launches on 23 April at 10am
Exhibition: Latiff Mohidin Pago Pago
All month
This exhibition follows Malaysia’s leading modernist painter and poet, Latiff Mohidin, through his formative years in his practice from 1964 to 1969 where he journeys across British Malaya, to Europe and Southeast Asia. During this time, he challenged the dominance of Western modernism and pushed himself to explore different mediums to suit circumstances outside Europe and America. The result? You get to marvel at over 80 artworks, sketches, paintings, sculptures and rare photographs from the personal archives of Latiff Mohidin.
Latiff Mohidin Pago Pago, till 27 Sep 2020, Level 4, City Hall Wing Gallery, National Gallery, 1 St Andrew’s Road, Singapore 178957
Watch: Music Matters Live From Home
All month
Music Matters Live takes its performances to the home with a new online series of groovy sessions. It’s held every Tuesday and Thursday, so you can reconnect with Music Matters Live alumni from around the globe as they perform mini sets and chat with audiences.
Music Matters Live From Home, watch online
Exhibition: The Seeds We Sow
All month
Featuring Singaporean artists Ang Song Nian, Marvin Tang, Robert Zhao Renhui, and Zen Teh, The Seeds We Sow is a joint exhibition that highlights the relationship and impact between mankind and nature. Enjoy photographic documentations, installations and paintings depicting the manipulation of nature and landscape, a study of botanical gardens established during the colony of the former British Empire and environmental consciousness.
The Seeds We Sow, 4 April –24 May, #01-34, Gillman Barracks, 22 Lock Road, Singapore 108939
Watch: Esplanade Offstage
All month
Who says you need to head out to enjoy a concert? With Esplanade Offstage, you can watch free online broadcasts of musical performances, concert highlights, podcasts and a whole lot more.
Esplanade Offstage, watch online
Shop online: Boutiques Fair goes online
All month
Shopaholics, rejoice! The hottest (and probably the biggest) boutique fair in Singapore will be going online. Connect directly to your favourite local brands, whether it’s fashion, jewellery, home decor, food and drinks, charities, social enterprises or beauty. Yes, we all love walking through the massive F1 Pit Building and discovering new local brands but this extensive directory is going to keep us occupied for hours!
Boutiques Fair, shop online
The News Gallery: Beyond Headlines
All month
The National Library’s latest permanent exhibition takes you through Singapore’s news media with various perspectives dating from the 1890s. Discover nuggets of Singapore’s history via various media outlets, and learn about fake news, how to be more responsible with information and more.
The News Gallery: Beyond Headlines, Level 11, Promenade, National Library, 100 Victoria Street, Singapore 188064
The post Fun things to do in April: Concert highlights, shop till you drop (online) and virtual events appeared first on Singapore.