Ahh, we’ve been enjoying the rainy days where we get to stay home and cosy up with a cup of hot cocoa. But when it’s the weekend, we like to live it up, no matter rain or shine! This weekend, we foresee negronis, Mexican films, the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations on our agenda…
Exciting things to do this weekend
Drink: Do good while sipping on negronis
All weekend
The sixth edition of Negroni Week has gone digital (‘cos Covid) and extended its run till the end of September. Look forward to delicious variations of negronis from familiar names like Manhattan, MO Bar and Anti:dote. That’s not all. Campari has teamed up with chocolatier Benns Ethicoa to bring you negroni-flavoured bonbons. The best part? 10% of the proceeds from each box will go to supporting Negroni Week’s official charity partner: Majulah Movement (a homegrown initiative that gives back to the migrant community and healthcare frontiers). Alternatively, you can donate $10 directly to cover the cost of a set meal or snack pack.
Negroni Week 2020, online
Donate: Help out the local arts and culture community
All weekend
Deck will bid farewell to its current space with the demolition of its iconic shipping containers in March 2021. The team needs your help to raise $500,000 for a new permanent building. Show your support by donating to the crowdfunded campaign #SaveDeck Building Fund. ArtsEquator, a non-profit media platform that covers the Southeast Asian arts and culture scene, needs your help too. No thanks to Covid, it’s at risk of closing, so show your support through its fundraising campaign. Every donation counts, no matter how big or small!
Film: Mexican movies, anyone?
All weekend
In conjunction with Mexican National Day, The Embassy of Mexico and The Projector are presenting a slew of Mexican films both offline and online. Get acquainted with the rich culture of Mexico with titles that have garnered numerous accolades from the international and Mexican film festival circuits.
Mexican Film Festival, until 4 October, #05-00, Golden Mile Tower, 6001 Beach Road, Singapore 199589; or rent a movie at home
Party: A virtual Dua Lipa-themed shindig
19 September, Saturday
Fans of Dua Lipa rejoice! Zouk is hosting an online clubbing experience on Zoom, featuring all the hottest tracks from her sophomore album, Future Nostalgia. Be ready to throw shapes with tracks like ‘Don’t Start Now’ and ‘Break My Heart’. Since we won’t be seeing the pop princess live anytime soon, this is the next best thing!
Dua Lipa Club Experience Zoom Listening Party, online
Celebrate: Experience the Mid-Autumn Festival at Gardens by the Bay
All weekend
Let Gardens by the Bay transport you to a world of glorious lanterns and flowers. Witness various stages of apricot flower blooming at The Apricot Grove and whip your phone out for the dreamy Royal Family’s Walk display at the Supertree Grove. Plus, check out Illuminations of Joy, an installation of 400 hand-coloured lanterns inspired by old school cellophane ones. Also, keep your peeled for fun virtual programmes!
Mid-Autumn Festival at Gardens By The Bay, online and at 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953
Party: Boogie at home
18 September, Friday
While we’re counting down the days till we can hit up Nineteen80, the retro club’s virtual parties will have to do for now. This week, dance it out as DJ Bobos plays popular hits from the eighties to the noughties. Can’t get a song out of your head? You’re more than welcome to request your favourite earworm.
Together Forever: The Stay Home Boogie, from 11pm, online
Eat: A Karl Lagerfeld-themed meal
All weekend
Celebrate what would have been Karl Lagerfeld’s 87th birthday with a unique dining experience at So Sofitel Singapore. Marrying the best of fashion and dining, the exclusive experience encompasses an all-black three-course meal, two hours of free-flow wine, beers and Taittinger brut and gin, plus a gift. Whet your appetite with dishes such as tuna tataki with black bean hummus, popped wild rice and black garlic aioli, squid ink spaghetti with seafood aglio olio, and burnt cheesecake with mixed berries compote.
Karl Lagerfeld Dining Experience, So Sofitel Singapore, 35 Robinson Road, Singapore 068876
Shop: Boutique Fairs goes online
All weekend
The biannual curated fair, which sees a line-up of cool underrated local brands, is going online! For those who miss walking through the shopping maze at the massive F1 Pit Building, you can now fill your void by shopping to your heart’s content 24/7.
Boutique Fairs, shop online
Explore: A heritage tour around Mount Faber Park
All weekend
Now that travel plans are on hold, it’s the perfect time to explore every corner of our sunny island. One Faber Group has put together a guided tour exploring the lush green spaces of Mount Faber, revealing nuggets of Singapore’s history. Psst: The trail also features a behind-the-scenes look at the cable car operations. And yes, a ride is included!
Gai Gai Tour, 10am-12pm, 2pm-4pm, meeting point at Faber Peak ticketing counter
Eat: Get ‘em mooncakes at this virtual fair
All weekend
One of the great things about the Mid-Autumn Festival is the massive mooncake fairs where we can taste classic and unique mooncake flavours from different brands in one place. Unfortunately, there won’t be a physical fair this year, thanks to Covid! Luckily for us, Sinpopo Fairs has rallied all the big players in the food scene for the largest online mooncake fair in Singapore. We’re talking about tasty traditional and snowskin treats from Shangri-La Hotel Singapore, InterContinental Singapore, Crystal Jade, Janice Wong and more.
Mooncakefair.com, available online
Shop: Browse through vinyl records at this pop-up store
All weekend
Affected by the Covid pandemic, CD store Straits Records moved out from its Haji Lane location and has been operating from its owner’s home. Now, as part of the Front of House Project by The Substation and the Proposals for Novel Ways of Being initiative launched by National Gallery Singapore and Singapore Art Museum, Straits Records will take over the space at The Substation’s box office for three months. On top of browsing through international and local music, you’ll also find cool workshops conducted by local artists.
The Substation, 45 Armenian Street, Singapore 179936
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