Can you believe we’re at the tail end of January already? As we gear up for CNY and Valentine’s Day, there are lots of things to do this weekend! Look forward to Singapore Art Week festivities, lip-smacking food events and more.
Fun things to do this weekend
Theatre: Pandan
All weekend
Pandan explores the dilemmas we battle within as we wrestle with spiritual struggles, faith, societal pressures, online avatars and our own identity. Hazwan Norly (playwright) and Rizman Putra (director) from art collective Rupa co.lab come together for this thought-provoking play.
Pandan, 8pm (Fri-Sat) & 3pm (Sun), Esplanade – Theatres on The Bay, 1 Esplanade Drive, Singapore 038981
CNY: Sounds of Spring at One Raffles Place
All weekend
This Chinese New Year event features a Zodiac Forecast showcase with detailed predictions of what each zodiac sign should expect from the Year of the Ox. And let’s not forget the CNY Festive Bazaar filled with goodies like pineapple tarts and love letters – stock up early!
Sounds of Spring at One Raffles Place, 1 Raffles Place, Singapore 048616
Exhibition: Wild Critters AR Art Installation
All weekend
Dip your toes into an immersive augmented reality installation with Wild Critters. Debuting in conjunction with Singapore Art Week, the installation blends art and science to create interactive AR visuals. Scan the QR code with an AR filter on Instagram to spot a mutated Rafflesia flower, a “Smarto Octopus” and gigantic bear-like creatures. The unique creations are designed by local artists Clogtwo, Machineast, Supercybertown, Tell Your Children (TYC), UFHO and Shang.
Wild Critters AR Art Installation, outdoor locations at Gillman Barracks, 9 Lock Road, Singapore 108937
Drink: Sala Spiritello pop-up
All weekend
Fill the void of your travel plans with InterContinental Hotels & Resorts and Campari’s Sala Spiritello pop-up. Dip your toes into the Milanese culture of aperitivo and digestivo with six Campari-spiked cocktails including the exclusively new InterContinental negroni. With travel put on hold, the pop-up aims to bring luxurious travel experiences across South-East Asia. Singapore’s one of the four participating countries together with Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam.
Sala Spiritello pop-up, 5pm-9.30pm, The Lobby Lounge, 80 Middle Road, Singapore 188966
Eat: The Grand Lobby Moscow Afternoon Tea
All weekend
The Grand Lobby at Raffles Hotel transports us to Moscow with a thematic afternoon tea feast. Get yourself (and your stomach) acquainted with Russian canapes like Kristal caviar and smoked salmon blinis, black sesame seed bagel, and Russian apple sharlotka. Make it a memorable afternoon with handcrafted cocktails like the fruity Post Imperial Kir ($25) with champagne, gin, raspberry, cherry and orange. Or try the rum-forward Babushkiny Luchshiye ($20) with apple, beet, milk, tea and citrus.
The Grand Lobby Moscow Afternoon Tea, $88/pax, The Grand Lobby, Raffles Hotel Singapore, 1 Beach Road, Singapore 189673
Drink: Pop-up Melati Bar at Sprmrkt Dempsey
All weekend
Thanks to the roaring success of its Veganuary collaboration, Melati Bar is teaming up with Sprmrkt Dempsey to set up a pop-up bar. Those who are doing Dry January, don’t fret. For a smooth home stretch, you can look forward to alcohol-free concoctions like Melati Bitters and Coffee Negroni. Boozehounds can still have their fill of alcohol (it’s a bar, after all) with potent Melati cocktails.
Pop-up Melati Bar at Sprmrkt Dempsey, #01-15A, Blk 8 Dempsey Road, Singapore 247696
Visit: K-wave zone at Madame Tussauds Singapore
All weekend
The K-wave has finally swept Madame Tussauds. Taking inspiration from touristy spots in Korea, the newly-opened K-wave set is decked out in ‘gram-worthy decor. Look out for hanoks and a blooming cherry blossom tree! Also, be prepared to take lots of photos with your favourite Korean stars. Expect to see the life-like figurines of Bae Suzy, Song Seung-heon and Kim Woo-bin, who will be making a limited appearance.
Madame Tussauds Singapore, Sentosa, 40 Imbiah Road, Singapore 099700
Couple’s things: Valentine’s Melt & Pour Soap Workshop
All weekend
Get in the mood for Valentine’s Day with vegan soap brand RdytoGlow’s hands-on workshop. Using the melt and pour method, couples can customise their very own soap with natural colourants, dried florals and essential oils. We say, let your love for each other be your creative muse.
RdytoGlow, $120 per couple, #04-41, Shun Li Industrial Park, 61 Kaki Bukit Avenue 1, Singapore 417943
Eat: Penang Culture x Datuk (Dr) Chef Wan Signatures menu
All weekend
There’s no need to travel all the way to Malaysia for authentic fare. Just make your way to Penang Culture for its collaboration with Datuk Chef Wan. The Malaysian celebrity chef dishes out culinary creations like mackerel in spicy and sour gravy (gerang asam), king tiger prawn rendang, massaman beef and nasi goreng emak. Enjoy the set menu at $90 (feeds four to five pax).
Penang Culture x Datuk (Dr) Chef Wan Signatures menu, multiple locations including Nex, Jem and VivoCity
Visit: Chinatown Street Light-Up
All weekend
Chinatown comes to life with lanterns featuring oxen, gold coins, golden ingots, flowers and greetings. Plus, check out online activities like CNY short films, a virtual festive goodies workshop and a virtual heritage trail.
Chinatown Street Light-Up, various locations including Eu Tong Sen Street, New Bridge Road and South Bridge Road
Visit: Dahlia Dreams at Gardens by the Bay
All weekend
Gardens by the Bay pulls out all the stops every year with its CNY displays in the Flower Dome. 2021 is all about blooming dahlias amidst the backdrop of an elaborate Chinese garden. Keep a lookout for auspicious elements and symbols among florals such as azaleas, chrysanthemums and cymbidiums. You can bet everyone will be doing their #OOTD shots here… you’ve been warned.
Dahlia Dreams, 9am – 9pm, Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953
Arts: Singapore Art Week
All weekend
Calling all culture vultures! The ninth edition of Singapore Art Week (SAW) is back and given the current Covid-19 climate, the festivities are going offline and online. Sticking to the theme of “Art Takes Over”, SAW is showcasing over 100 arts events across Singapore, including its signature events like Light to Night Festival and Artwalk Little India. Also keep your eyes peeled for immersive exhibitions like CosmicWander: Expedition, an exploration of shamanistic dance cultures in Asia; and Escape Velocity V, an audio-visual presentation on the disappearing sounds of wildlife. For the homebodies, check out the digital page for documentaries on artists and a series of talks and panel discussions on key issues in the art scene.
Singapore Art Week, various locations and online
Theatre: A line could be crossed and you would slowly cease to be
All weekend
The complex play explores the effects of climate change through the creative mind of director Koh Wan Ching. He joins hands with playwright Andrew Sutherland to revisit this play that was originally performed in 2019 by Intercultural Theatre Institute students. All we can say is, expect beautiful visuals that evoke conversation.
A line could be crossed and you would slowly cease to be, online
Now go forth and enjoy your weekend!
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