We’re finally halfway through November and we can practically smell the candy canes and artificial snow (foam) on Orchard Road.
With just 2 more weeks to go until Christmas season is in full swing, here are more events and food for you to tank through to December.
Let’s do this!
Play & Discover
1. The Addams Family Musical Comedy
Along with Uncle Fester, Grandmama, Lurch the butler, and Thing the hand, everyone’s favourite fictional household, The Addams Family, will be here in Singapore from 15 Nov – 3 Dec, bringing us a musical comedy featuring an original tale.
The story goes that Wednesday Addams – all grown up now – has kept a shocking secret that only Gomez knows; she is in love with a young man from a normal, respectable family. Find out what chaos ensues when the eccentric Addams clan meet with Wednesday’s ‘normal’ boyfriend and his parents.
Fans of The Addams Family, this is a hilarious show you won’t want to miss. Tickets are already on sale and are priced from $86.80* – $146.80*, so grab yours while they’re still available!
Purchase your tickets to The Addams Family here.
The Addams Family
Venue: MES Theatre at Mediacorp, 1 Stars Avenue, Singapore 138507
Date: 15 Nov – 3 Dec 2017
Price: CAT 1: $146.80* | CAT 2: $120.80* | CAT 3: $86.80*
*Discounted prices available only on Hapz.
2. Let’s Go Jalan Jalan
“Let’s Go Jalan Jalan” is a food and music festival that brings all the most iconic things about Singapore – both new and old – to one place.
Happening from 17 – 19 Nov, this three-day event will take place at the nostalgic The Three Peacocks @ Labrador Park and will feature over 100 varieties of food and merchandise stalls.
Expect popular local cuisines such as Ice Blended Rainbow Dash, Rickshaw Noodles, traditional “You Tiao” with soya bean drink, the old school ice cream uncle, and more!
The event is pet-friendly and wheelchair-friendly, so bring your ah ma, ah gong, and even your furry ones to this festival come November! You’re sure to have a good ol’ time at this chill, hyper-local extravaganza!
Let’s Go Jalan Jalan
Address: The Three Peacocks @ Labrador Park, 8 Port Road, Singapore 117540
Date: 17 – 19 Nov 2017
Time: 17 Nov: 5pm – 12.30am | 18 Nov: 10am – 12.30am | 19 Nov: 10am – 12.30am
Admission: Free
Website
3. OCBC Cycle 2017
The annual OCBC Cycle is back!
Happening from 18 – 19 November, OCBC Cycle is Singapore’s most happening cycling event. An event that brings together cyclists young and old, from the greenest to the most seasoned, everyone is welcome to be a part of this cycling fiesta.
OCBC Cycle 2017 has something for everyone, with 3 riding categories for people who just want to have a good time.
The Straits Times Ride is undoubtedly the highlight at this cycling extravaganza. A Super Hero-themed ride, come dressed in your favourite Marvel or DC heroes and heroines!
The Mighty Savers® Kids and Family Ride guarantees a great time for even the youngest of the pack. Children from as young as 2 years old can sign up, with the youngest tots taking part in the 100m course and older children getting 20 or 30 minutes on the circuit.
If you’d like to take it easy and go for a leisurely ride, go for The Corporate Bike Ride. Pick between the 23km The Straits Time Ride and the 42km The Sportive Ride, and take on the city with a group of at least 15 cyclists!
If you know you’re long overdue for some exercise, or just like sweating it out with like-minded people, register for OCBC Cycle 2017 here! And make sure to take your best pals along because everything is better when you do it with a friend!
OCBC Cycle 2017
Venue: Singapore Sports Hub
Date: 18 – 19 Nov 2017
Website
4. It’s The Ship
It’s The Ship is back for its fourth instalment and this time, it’s bigger and better than before!
The four-day, three-night music festival cruise will depart from the Marina Bay Cruise Centre in Singapore on 17 November where it will set sail to Phuket, Thailand, before returning to Singapore on 20 November!
This year’s lineup includes 88 Rising, Krewella, Andrew Rayel, Peking Duk and many many more!
Shipmates will also get to experience the Genting Dream featuring a casino, rope course, mini golf course, a bowling alley, waterslides, 35 restaurants, clubs and bars and much more!
Ticket prices go from $648 to $1588 and can be purchased here!
It’s The Ship 2017
Date: 17 Nov – 20 Nov 2017
Website
5. Blade Runner 1982 Final Cut
The Projector is not your average cinema. On 17 November and 25 November, they’re screening Ridley Scott’s definitive Final Cut of the 1982 version of The Blade Runner, complete with extended scenes and never-before-seen special effects.
There will also be an afterparty at The Intermission Bar at The Projector, where Perilune will be playing for the attendees.
Tickets for the 17 November screening have been sold out but tickets for the 25 November are still available for purchase here!
Blade Runner 1982 Final Cut
Venue: The Projector, 6001 Beach Road, #05-00, Golden Mile Tower, Singapore, 199589
Date: 17 Nov – 25 Nov 2017
Website
6. Arts In Your Neighbourhood
Arts In Your Neighbourhood is back, and this time, it’s taking a journey to the West.
An initiative by the National Arts Council that happens twice a year, Arts In Your Neighbourhood has taken over neighbourhoods like Toa Payoh, Yishun, and Woodlands previously, bringing arts experiences to the doorsteps of Singaporeans living in these areas.
From 9 – 26 November, Arts In Your Neighbourhood is giving Jurong residents the same treatment with its interactive arts programmes that show a different side of Jurong.
Expect visual arts installations, performances, trails, stories, and more by established artists and arts groups happening across Jurong.
For the month of November, pop by these installations, watch these performances, or go on the trail! Who knows, you just may come away with newfound appreciation for your neighbourhood!
Arts In Your Neighbourhood
Address: Various locations
Date: 9 – 26 Nov 2017
Website
7. Harry Styles Live In Singapore 2017
In case you didn’t hear the screams from the fangirls, Harry Styles is coming to Singapore for a one-night only performance at The Star Theatre on 23 November 2017!
Fans can expect hits from his self-titled debut album such as “Sign of the Times”, “Two Ghosts” and “Kiwi”, just to name a few.
Tickets are already sold out for the 2017 show but you can grab tickets for his May 2018 concert here!
Harry Styles Live In Singapore 2017
Venue: The Star Theatre, The Star Performing Arts Centre
Date: 23 Nov 2017
Website
8. Sole Superior 2017
Sneakerheads of Singapore, listen up! Singapore’s premier sneaker and streetwear convention is returning for its fifth instalment on November 25.
As with every year, Sole Superior will be giving away a truck load of goodies. Every ticket comes with a raffle entry to a prize pool of over S$30,000 worth of products, ranging from snapbacks to feet heat.
A new addition this year is the Sole Superior Afterparty, jointly presented in partnership with Moonbeats Asia, which will be held in a secret warehouse in Tai Seng featuring top international DJs Falcons, The Whooligan and Yeti Out. For more info on the afterparty, check out the Facebook event page here.
Get your tickets on Sole Superior’s e-ticketing page here!
Sole Superior 2017
Venue: Zouk Singapore, 3C River Valley Road, The Cannery, Singapore, 179022
Date: 25 Nov
Website
9. Treasures Of The Natural World
Come 25 November 2017, the ArtScience Museum will host the ‘Treasures Of The Natural World‘ exhibition, which showcases the most significant treasures of the natural world.
Carefully selected from over 80 million specimens, over 200 treasures from London’s prestigious Natural History Museum will travel to Southeast Asia for the first time.
There will also be a treasure hunt, specially designed for children, families and schools, for the younger visitors to embark on a series of adventures, learning about nature and searching for wildlife.
Opening on 25 November 2017 through till 29 April 2018, do not miss out on this wondrous exhibition!
Tickets can be purchased here.
Treasures Of The Natural World
Venue: ArtScience Museum
Date: 25 Nov 2017 – 29 Apr 2018
Website
10. Whisky Live Singapore 2017
Organised by Maison Du Whisky, Whisky Live Singapore is South-East Asia’s premier whisky and spirits event that began in 2010 and this year it is back for it’s eighth instalment from 25 November to 26 November!
The event sees over 70 whisky and spirit brands gathering for tasting, and also featuring some of the world’s most famous distilleries as well as upcoming notable brands.
This year, the event moves to Robertson Quay: TheatreWorks and Singapore Tyler Print Institute, and features top level masterclasses, a lineup of Singapore’s best cocktail bars, food partners and more!
Ticket prices go from $99 for a standard discovery pass for 1 person, to $900 for a 10 person group pass.
Hurry and purchase your tickets here!
Whisky Live Singapore 2017
Venue: TheatreWorks, 72-13 Mohamed Sultan Road, Singapore 239007
Date: 25 Nov – 26 Nov
Price: $99/ $189/ $900
Website
Venue: Singapore Tyler Print Institute, 41 Robertson Quay, Singapore, 238236
Date: 25 Nov – 26 Nov
11. MØ Live In Singapore
If you’ve listened the DJ Snake’s “Lean On”, then you’ve heard MØ singing. Danish singer and songwriter Karen Marie Aagaard Ørsted, better known as MØ, is coming to Singapore on 26 November for the first time ever!
Performing with a full band, gather your friends an dance along to MØ’s beat-driven electropop and amazing vocals!
Tickets go from $78 for early bird tickets, to $272 for the Dance Buddies package.
Purchase your tickets here!
MØ Live In Singapore
Venue: Zouk Singapore, 3C River Valley Road, The Cannery, Singapore, 179022
Date: 26 Nov 2017
Price: Early Bird: $78, Standard: $88, Dance Buddies Package: $272 (excluding booking fee)
Website
12. alt-J Live In Singapore
Everyone’s favourite award-winning indie rock band, alt-J is coming to Singapore on 29 November for a one-night only performance at The Esplanade!
Having headlined festivals across the globe, selling out at the Madison Square Garden and London’s O2 Arena, alt-J will be back in Singapore again after dazzling us back in 2015 with their performance at The Coliseum.
Tickets go from $88 to $148 and can be purchased here.
alt-J Live In Singapore
Venue: Esplanade Theatre
Date: 29 Nov 2017
Website
13. Etsy Made Local 2017
Etsy Made Local is back for its second instalment this Christmas!
Etsy Made Local is a national initiative that celebrates collectors, artisans and crafters from local communities in South-East Asia and Australia.
On 25 November, Etsy artisans will be selling their handmade products and vintage wares at the Capitol Piazza in celebration of the spirit of our local community.
Admission is free so bring your friends and family down!
Etsy Made Local 2017
Venue: Capitol Piazza, 13 Stamford Road, Singapore, 178905
Date: 25 Nov 2017
Website
Eat
14. Tsuta Duck Ramen
Ramen fans, there’s a new ramen coming to you, and this one comes courtesy of none other than Michelin-starred ramen restaurant Tsuta.
For their first year anniversary in Singapore, Tsuta has come up with not one but two ramen dishes, and the star ingredient is a meat we Singaporeans eat plenty of: duck.
After experimenting with different recipes and cooking methods for a year, Chef Yuki Onishi created 2 ramen dishes: the dry Kamo Abura Soba ($10), and Kamo Paitan Soba ($11) which is served in soup.
These ramen dishes will only be available from 4 November onwards and are exclusively available in Singapore. The next time you’re craving a hearty bowl of ramen, be sure to head down to your nearest Tsuta to eat it!
Tsuta
Address: Pacific Plaza, 9 Scotts Road, #01-01, Pacific Plaza, Singapore 228210
Opening Hours: Daily, 11am – 10pm
Contact no.: 6734 4886
Website
Address: 18 Tai Seng Street #01-01 Mapletree 18, Singapore 539775
Opening Hours: Daily, 11am – 9pm
If you thought the first half of November was packed with events, this second half will be even busier and more fun!
Christmas, we’re coming for you!
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