Time sure flies, huh? We’re at the tail end of September, which means Halloween is just around the corner! While we gear up for a new month, the city’s filled with loads of things to do this weekend, from festivals that touch on mental health and architecture to boozy events like a novel beer run.
Exciting things to do this weekend
Festival: An online concert for mental health
All weekend
Brought to you by Singapore’s National Council of Social Service, mental health campaign Beyond the Label will be going virtual this year. In hopes of supporting those with mental health conditions and promoting mental wellbeing (we all could use that in 2020), it offers workshops like yoga and creative journaling, as well as live open dialogue sessions. And don’t miss out on the virtual concert hosted by Benjamin Kheng with performances from local artists such as Kit Chan and Stefanie Sun.
Beyond the Label Fest 2020, online
Drink: Make your own cocktail
27 September, Sunday
Rediscover the bustling streets of Little India with an exciting Cocktail Trail. As its moniker suggests, this class will take you through the entire process, from sourcing fresh ingredients at spice markets with Chimichanga’s in-house cocktail expert to concocting three heady Mexican drinks in the restaurant. Now, this is what we call from (spice) market to table. Can’t make it this weekend? Don’t worry, classes are conducted every Sunday.
Cocktail Trail, register online, 3pm – 6pm, Chimichanga, 36 Dunlop Street, Singapore 209364
Festival: A 12-hour online show by Peatix
26 September, Saturday
Event discovery platform Peatix will debut its streaming service with a slew of programmes for the whole of Saturday. From a tarot workshop to an all-women comedy show to a capoeira class, there’s something for everyone!
Peatix Online Event Festival 2020, online, 11am – 11pm
Drink: A Sunday sesh that involves a little exercise
27 September, Sunday
Who doesn’t love a fun Sunday session? Take it up a notch with Mexican joint Chimi’s as it teams up with Le Noir Marina Bay Sands and L’Entrecôte Customs House to bring you a fun weekly beer run. As part of the SingapoRediscovers campaign, the race will take you on a scenic route around the bay area with pit stops at the aforementioned establishments for a little boozy refuel.
SoleMates, register online, 5pm, meeting point at Chimi’s, #01-01, NTUC Centre, 1 Marina Boulevard, Singapore 018989
Festival: Discover sustainable design with Singapore Archifest
All weekend
This year, the architectural festival is going offline and online to showcase the impact and positive change that architecture can have on our current climate. There are over 100 programmes to choose from including virtual exhibitions, film screenings, physical pop-ups and online workshops.
Singapore Archifest 2020, visit the website for the full line-up
Play: A whodunit mystery in Chinatown
All weekend
Here’s the premise: There’s a serial killer on the loose and it’s your job to solve the crime. The exhilarating murder mystery game, Niu Che Shui Murder, will take you around Chinatown as you find clues and solve puzzles, all while learning the rich history of the area. Gather your squad (a team of up to five people) and let the gamemaster take you on a whirlwind tour around this ethnic enclave.
Niu Che Shui Murder, register online, 10am – 12pm, meeting point at Chinatown MRT Exit C, Level 2, Garden Bridge
Festival: Understand the lives of people with dementia
All weekend
In its third run, The Enabling Festival is going virtual to reach out to more people and raise awareness about dementia. The theme this edition is “Do You See What I See?” and it spotlights caregivers of the dementia community. Take time to explore the various programmes, which include talks by healthcare professionals, movement classes, informational movies and personal stories from caregivers.
The Enabling Festival 2020, online
Eat: A luxurious lazy breakfast
All weekend
Andaz Singapore has recently reopened and, together with its third birthday celebrations, is kicking things off with a lazy breakfast-themed weekend lunch. Served right to your table a la minute, brunch munchies include one breakfast main (from avocado toast to breakfast beef burger) and unlimited a la carte plates (cold seafood, cold cuts, chia seed pudding, salad, cheeses and eggs, just to name a few). Feeling thirsty? Sip on free-flow local beverages, detox juices, coffee, tea and more! End your day on a sweet note with unlimited waffles, berry crumble tarts and soft-serve ice cream.
Lazy Breakfast, 12.30pm – 2.30pm, Alley on 25, Andaz Singapore, 5 Fraser Street, Singapore 189354
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
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, 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953; or visit 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
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