Mid-Autumn Fest: 5 Romantic Places To Visit With Your Date That Will Set Your Heart Aflutter

Every year, families gather to indulge in mooncakes, and enjoy dazzling lighting displays and lantern processions in celebration of Mid-Autumn festival.

In appreciation of the lunar moon, celebrations go into full swing once the sun sets. Thinking about where to celebrate this year’s Mid-Autumn festival? We’ve round up the best places to visit with your date that’s bound to set your heart aflutter. Enjoy the full moon, savour mooncakes, and soak in the sights and sounds!

1. Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival Celebrations 2016 

This year, the street light-up features lantern displays telling the legendary story of Chang’Er and Hou Yi. Book your date and head to Chinatown to view the gorgeous yearly Mid-Autumn light up. The light up will be displayed till 30 September.

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After viewing the massive light displays, join in the festive fun with live nightly performances at Kreta Ayer Square. With performances by local entertainers and troupes from China, you’ll be entertained by animated and dynamic Chinese cultural acts, folk songs and music and dances.

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During the festival, walk along the bustling street and shop through the night. The streets will be bustling with stalls selling traditional and modern mooncakes, decorative ornaments, preserved fruits, potted plants, clothing and many more!

Date: 2 to 15 September 2016
Time: 
7pm till late
Location: 
Chinatown

Mass Lantern Walk
Date & Time:
11 September, 7:00PM – 10:00PM
Starting point: Kreta Ayer Square

2. Mid-Autumn @ Gardens by the Bay

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Happening from now till 18 September, experience Gardens by the Bay in a whole new light. You can expect dazzling displays of handcrafted lantern sets to multimedia installations and nightly performances located at the Gardens.

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Bring your lanterns and join in for a stroll along the Gardens! Nothing else will set your heart aflutter like strolling among beautiful light displays.

Date: 3 to 18 September 2016
Time: 
7pm to 11pm
Location: 
Gardens by the Bay

3. Wan Qing Mid-Autumn Festival 2016

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Relive your childhood memories at Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall as life-sized lantern installations resembling old playgrounds will be displayed.

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Head down this weekend on 10 and 11 September as there are free programmes for everyone – Lantern Making Workshop, Shadow Puppetry, Xin Yao Live Band, and more!

You can also wind down and relax to popular ’90s music performances or listen to storytelling featuring Mid-Autumn tales. Sounds like a great idea for an awesome date!

Date: 9 to 18 September 2016
Time: 
7pm to 10pm
Location: 
Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall

4. Moonfest 2016 Esplanade

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Join in the celebrations at the Esplanade with its annual Chinese traditional arts festival.

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There are workshops available such as DIY Snowskin Mooncakes, as well as a Lantern-Making Workshop. No better time to impress your date with your handicraft skills!

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Both ticketed and free programmes are available, check out the detailed listings here.

Date: 9 to 11 September 2016
Time: 
Various timings
Location: 
Esplanade

5. Chinese Garden Mid-Autumn Festival 2016

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The Chinese Gardens is one place you must not miss out during Mid-Autumn Festival. With spectacular displays of large-scale lanterns and props, this tranquil garden will be transformed into an epic date-worthy place.

Location: Chinese Gardens

With so many events happening this Mid-Autumn festival, take some time off and spend it with your date, friends or family. Indulge in those delicious mooncakes and stroll along the parks and gardens with your lanterns.

Though the Mid-Autumn festival is largely celebrated by the Chinese community, everyone from all walks of life and races are always welcomed to join in the fun!

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Also, read Boutique Fairs Is Back, And It’ll Make You Say “I Do” All Over Again

Romance Yourself This Weekend With Wine, Cheese, Oysters & More At Savour Wines!

Sometimes all you need at the end of a crazy workweek is a glass of quality wine. If that’s what you’re after, then you’re in luck! Having garnered a reputation as one of the world’s best gourmet festivals, SAVOUR is once again back in town with SAVOUR Wines.

As the second instalment in the SAVOUR festival series this year, we’re going to tell you why you’ll want to check out Savour Wines this weekend (9 – 11 Sept 2016).

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If cheese alone isn’t enough to tempt you, what about oysters? Over 20 different varieties of live oysters will be served at the oyster bar in the Gourmet Village, bringing you a taste of oysters from Japan, Spain and beyond.

It’s pretty cheap

If all these sound pretty pricey, then you’re in for a pleasant surprise!

Tickets go from $15 for 10 wine tastings, complimentary Badoit sparkling water as well as a limited edition wine glass if you book online.

You can also purchase tickets at the venue directly from $10 for 10 wine tastings (wine glass not included). However, those tickets are subjected to availability.

Entry to the Gourmet Village is free.

Do note that only 700 places are available for the Wine Market, so do book your tickets ASAP if possible. For a more detailed breakdown of the ticket prices, click

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10 & 11 Sept (Saturday & Sunday): 1100-1600 & 1800-2300
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Who To Watch Out For At Ultra Singapore 2016 Other Than The Headliners

It’s time to pull out your Spotify and your worn in sneakers, because Ultra Singapore 2016 is in less than 2 weeks!  We can all agree that the biggest reason we’re heading down would be to catch the headliners (Above & Beyond, Alesso, Deadmau5 just to name a few!). But before you set up camp in front of the Ultra Main Stage, you should be catching some Support and Regional Support acts.

Before you roll your eyes, hear me out!

Support and Regional Support DJs is where music is heading towards, want to know who’s going to be headlining in the next few years? You’re in luck because Ultra Singapore 2016 has brought in some AMAZING Support DJs!

1. Gryffin

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When/Where: Saturday, Ultra Main Stage

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5. Florian Picasso

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When/Where: Saturday, Ultra Main Stage

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6. MOTi

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When/Where: Saturday, Ultra Main Stage

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7. Myrne

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We saved the best the last! Mryne also known as Manfred Lim is a local born producer who in 2015 got signed with music producer Diplo. Like most aspiring EDM DJs he started mixing tracks at home with only a keyboard, an audio software and a Windows laptop. 4 years later and he’s now playing beside the biggest EDM producers. He brands himself as indie electronica, a sleek combination of future bass, R&B and trap. If you’re looking to support a local talent with talent to boot, watch out for Mryne!

Catch him if you like: Indie Electronica
When/Where: Saturday, Live Stage

https://soundcloud.com/myrne

Let’s be honest most of us are heading to Ultra to catch the big names, but if you’re looking out for some fresh names with talent. Look out for these guys and their sets, because they’re going to be headlining shows in the future!

Also Read: F1 Singapore 2016 – 7 Concerts That Are Wickedly Good, They’re Better Than The Race!

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Ambassador Highlights #1: Food Tastings, Secret Life of Pets Preview & Beers!

Here at DiscoverSG we’re all bout local events and amazing eats! This weekend the DiscoverSG team and our brand ambassadors headed down to some exciting events!

Here are DiscoverSG’s Brand Ambassador Highlights this month!

1.La Semaine Franҫaise (The French Week)

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Presenting two of my favorite dishes from last night’s magnificent spread. Compliments to the chef. . From 10 to 17 September, 25 restaurants across the city will be offering exquisite deals of French Food and Wine to share the best of French classic and fusion gastronomy. During this French week, La Semaine Francaise, all first time or frequent French foodies will be able to experience a 3 course meal at these 25 restaurants for just $40++ for lunch and $58++ for dinner. . This is just one of the many interesting weeks or festivals Singapore has to offer. To keep up with more exciting events, follow @discoversgofficial here on Instagram or visit their website <www.discoversg.com> It’s never a boring week with @discoversgofficial ?

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What’s better than a little French Food to spice up your week? Nothing really according to DSG’s brand ambassador Kimberley Yong.

Supported by The French Ministry of Agriculture, DiningCity, played host for this year’s Le Semaine Francaise (or The French Week for us English speakers). Kimberley tasted some delicate french hors d’oeuvres paired with classic French wines against the backdrop of classic architecture.

For the rest of us who missed out on the event, do not fret! From 10 to 17 September, 25 restaurants across the city will be offering dining deals on exquisite French foods and wine. Head down to both fusion and classic French restaurants such as Absinthe, Oso Grill, OCF, Lewin Terrace and Saveur for exclusively crated lunch ($40++) and dinner ($58++) set menus.

The best part of French Week? You receive a complimentary glass of French Red or White wine when you order the lunch or dinner set menu at any participating eatery!

For the full list of participating restaurants: Si Yu Ding Dong

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If you love Asian fusion food and are constantly looking out for new restaurants, we’ve got you covered. Known for its eclectic take on Asian cuisine, Si Yu was there to see it happen!

What did she love best about Ding Dong? The oriental theme and eclectic design of Ding Dong of course!

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(Image Credit: Craving for something sweet? Chef Jet Lo serves up a lighter version of the popular traditional Cantonese dessert.The Ding Dong mango with pomelo and sago is reinvigorated with mango foam sorbet and passionfruit puree. With each bite, accompanying fresh pomelo bits and freeze-fried mango chips add an interesting texture.

3. Secret Life of Pets Preview

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A weekend in Singapore is just not complete if you’re not catching a movie! Thanks to United International Picture, DiscoverSG’s brand ambassadors Estella Ho and Stephanie (piinkmasquerade) were lucky enough to get tickets to the sneak preview of Secret Life of Pets!

Ever wondered what your pets were thinking and doing when you left the house? The brilliant minds behind Despicable Me and Minions have brought to life an animated comedy about the lives our pets lead .

If you’re a animal lover, a child at heart or if you’re looking for something lighthearted to catch this week (out in cinemas 1 September), head on over to your nearest cineplex and catch Secret Life of Pets!

4. Chang Beer Fest

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The weekend is all about kicking back with friends, having a drink or two and getting our hands on some delicious food! The DiscoverSG team and our brand ambassadors (Shivon Chua, Dacia Klee, Anna Ng, Isabel Lee, Rae, Nicole Lee, Vanessa Ho) had an amazing time at the Noise Singapore Festival 2016 – Show Your Support For Our Local Talents!

Noise Singapore Festival 2016 – Show Your Support For Our Local Talents!

It’s the time of the year again where young budding Singaporean artists showcase their works at the annual Noise Singapore Festival. Its 11th edition this year, Noise Singapore Festival features over 200 artists, 300 new works and a new venue. This year, Noise Singapore Festival presents an exciting line-up for everyone! Support local talents and head down to the various exhibitions, artist market and concerts this August and September!

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Noise Singapore Festival Exhibition 

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Themed “Uncharted”, this year’s festival presents a showcase of original artworks and commissioned installations by young people in Singapore. Explore works in both the Outdoor Plaza from 13 – 31 August and indoors from 13 August – 30 September.

Festival Exhibition
Location: 
Capitol Piazza Outdoor Plaza & #01-23
Date: 
13 – 31 August 
Time: 10.30am 10.30pm

Noise (co)Lab

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Also located at Capitol Piazza, explore Noise Singapore Festival’s collaborations with partners such as Converse, EZ-link, Naiise and Snupped. With these partnerships, Singapore artists have a chance to express their creativity and showcase their works with the world. EZ-Link Pte Ltd, for example, has launched a set of three 2016 Special Edition National Day EZ-Link cards featuring the works of young artists.

Don’t forget to try out hands-on activities and workshops and discover what it means to be an artist!

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Location: 
Capitol Piazza #01-23
Date: 
13 August – 30 September
Time: 10.30am – 10.30pm

Alumni Exhibition

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In collaboration with Noise Singapore Festival, swing by the Esplanade Festival Corner. Have a look at how selected Noise Art Mentorship alumni artists have gone all out to explore unknown territories. View their new commissioned works as they share the results of their creative progression as they gone on to continue developing their art.

Alumni Exhibition
Location: 
Festival Corner at the Esplanade Concourse
Date: 
16 – 31 August
Time: 11am – 11pm

Noise Singapore Festival Concert

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Besides the Noise Singapore Festival exhibitions going on at Capitol Piazza and Esplanade Concourse, music lovers will also be treated to performances by Noise Singapore Festival alumni musicians. Wind down the weekend to gigs featuring a mix of old and new songs. The line-up is exciting! Expect music talents like Stopgap, Take Two and enec.e. What’s more, three emerging Australian acts will also join in to add an international flavour to the concert.

In addition, in conjunction with Weekend Noise, some of the Noise Singapore Festival Artists will also be performing at Singapore Night Festival‘s festival village at SMU. It’s happening this coming weekend on 26 and 27 August.

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Location: 
Esplanade Outdoor Theatre and Concourse
Date: 
26 – 28 August
Time: Various evening timings

Noise Artist Market

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Lastly, not to be missed is Noise Artist Market! Drop by Esplanade Concourse and be treated to an array of original art, crafts, accessories from local artists and designers. Support 12 local artists as they showcase their works from miniature air-dry clay dishes by Tiny Supply to colourful art prints by Nadia So.

Noise Artist Market
Location:
Esplanade Concourse
Date: 
27 – 28 August 
Time:
5pm – 10pm

There’s so much do to at Noise Singapore Festival 2016! Drop by the exhibitions, shop at the artist market or chill at the concerts. There’s something for everyone at the festival!

(All photos are by Noise Singapore, otherwise stated)

Also, read Here’s A Recommended Guide To Help You Conquer Singapore Night Festival!

[Compiled] Here Are ALL The Highlights From This Year’s Singapore Night Festival!

If you weren’t in the vicinity of Bras Basah and Bugis last weekend, you (almost) missed out on one of the most spectacular night festivals in 2016! This year’s Singapore Night Festival went off with a bang, and the streets of Bras Basah and Bugis came to life with beautiful art installations, light projections, roving performers and plays.

This year’s theme was fittingly named “Innovations and Inventions”, the perfect entanglement of 19th century industrialisation interwoven with design. We created a list of highlights from this year’s Singapore Night Festival which was definitely worth the crowd!

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By far one of the busiest zones, Armenian street was chock full of roving street performers, live music and art installations. Couples danced the night away in the pedestrian only streets swaying along to the music presented by the Substation.

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Looking for something to pull you into a world of wonder ? House of Curiosities may just be thing you’re looking for. Based on the storyline of The Mechanical Heart, it tells the heartwarming story of inventor Professor Chambers and his son Christopher. Eccentric and featuring steampunk creations and Victoria era art and fashion, this exhilarating performance is a must-catch during the Singapore Night Festival.

Ticket price: $16 (Adults), $13 (Concession*) Inclusive of $1 SISTIC Fee
Timing: 6 – 8pm, 8.30 -10.30pm, 11pm – 1am

Zone 4: Singapore Management University

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If you’re looking to kickback with friends over drinks and light snacks, head on over to Campus Green of the Singapore Management University. Offering a barrage of bites, drinks and small knick knacks, this is a zone for all you foodies!

Zone 5: Singapore Art Museum, Queen Street, Waterloo Street and National Design Centre

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End your night at the Singapore Art Museum, the facade becomes the backdrop of light projections. Sit back and admire the complex light show move across the buildings complementing the architecture of this national attraction.

If you missed out on this awe-inspiring showcase of art, lights and sound. Do not fret! The Singapore Night Festival continues this weekend, 26-27 August (this is your last chance! Don’t say we didn’t warn you!) So bring your friends, family and significant other to this extra-special weekend out!

 

Here’s A Recommended Guide To Help You Conquer Singapore Night Festival!

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Acquaint yourself with this map and the zones before heading down this weekend! With everything at your fingertips, you wouldn’t need to spend any time figuring how to get from one point to another.

Tip: Similar to all events, the Singapore Night Festival is going to be crowded. Singapore’s hot and humid weather doesn’t help either. Be armed with your portable fans and bring an umbrella! Let’s get exploring!

Guide to Exploring Singapore Night Festival

1. Zone 2:  Armenian Street

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Start your evening at Zone 2, at The Bloc Party at Armenian Street. With electrifying programmes ranging from motorcycle convoys to a selection of back-to-back music presented by The Substation, this is a party not-to-be-missed!

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Only on 26 and 27 Aug, be treated to a parade of drummers in silver costumes on stilts. Also look out for fire performers bearing hand flares along Armenian street!

SUPERSONIC RAVE & 53A

If you start your night late, be sure to catch Super Sonic (19 & 26 Aug) and 53A (20 & 27 Aug) at Timbre @ The Substation. They start from 10pm. Groove to live music and enjoy the night with Singapore’s prominent bands!

2. Zone 1: National Museum of Singapore

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Head over to Zone 1 at the National Museum as LED figures take over the Museum’s facade! Seat back and relax on the lawn. KEYFRAME will offer narration; the LED figures and their movements will tell of urban stories.

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Another not to be missed show is by The Wheel House at National Museum of Singapore. Happening only on the first weekend on 19 and 20 Aug, The Wheel House is a jaw-dropping, rolling acrobatic theatre performance. It’s a story of friendship and survival in a dystopian future. It unfolds inside and around a stunning circular home that’ll move alongside with the audience.

Timings: 8:00pm – 8:25pm, 9:25pm – 9:50pm, 10:50pm – 11:15pm

3. Zone 4: Singapore Management University

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Getting the hunger pangs? Indulge in specially curated epicurean and shopping experiences. There are close to 30 flea market, and food and beverage stalls at the Festival Village this year!

4. Zone 3: Cathay Green, School of the Arts, and Prinsep Street

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Next, head to Cathay Green to catch a performance by The House of Curiosities. Based on the story The Mechanical Heart, this performance tells of adventure and curious man-made machines. It also captures the wonderful capacity of human mind and spirit to discover and invent. This exhilarating performance is available on both weekends!

Ticket price: $16 (Adults), $13 (Concession*) Inclusive of $1 SISTIC Fee
Timing: 6 – 8pm, 8.30 -10.30pm, 11pm – 1am

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Complimentary movie screening will be held at Rendezvous Hotel. With blockbusters screening from 7pm onwards, this is where you should visit! Arrive early to find out what movies they are screening on both weekends.

Timing: 7 – 11pm

5. Zone 5: Singapore Art Museum, Queen Street, Waterloo Street and National Design Centre

Lastly, celebrate Singapore Night Festival at Singapore Art Museum with contemporary art, exciting performances, good music, and delicious food!

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Catch a mesmerising light projection-mapping performance on the Singapore Art Museum facade. It is inspired by the world of Victorian novelist Jules Verne and Singapore’s artistic culture.

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Or, head to Waterloo Street to enjoy the wonderful feeling of camping. You can even rest on hammocks along the corridors!

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Only on 20 Aug from 7PM to 11PM, catch a series of ten-minute short plays. Listen to SEEDY STORIES, EAT MY SHORTS, or laugh out loud at A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC. All these will be held at the open Courtyard at Centre 42, 42 Waterloo Street.

There’s even more at Zone 5! Enjoy live music by local bands at muse@SAM, and shop and feast at the SAM X The Local People Art Market! Gallery opening hours will be extended till 1am! Don’t miss this chance to explore ongoing exhibitions at SAM and its annexe, SAM at 8Q.

With over 100 events and exhibitions happening at Singapore Night Festival 2016, this is one festival you must not miss! Book your friends and head down to the festival for a night of fun-filled events!

TIP: Head over to the Singapore Night Festival website to register an account and use their handy planner tool at “My Favourites”. You’ll be able to view all information about the programmes and activities.

Singapore Night Festival 2016
Dates: 19 – 20, 26 – 27 August 2016
Time: 7:30 pm – 2:00 am
Location: Bras Basah.Bugis
Mostly free admission

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F1 Singapore 2016 – 7 Concerts That Are Wickedly Good, They’re Better Than The Race!

Concert goers, listen up! The F1 Singapore 2016 Grand Prix is back this September and we’re pretty sure you don’t wanna miss this one. The night race may not interest everyone, but the entertainment highlights are sure bringing in the buzz! The concerts are SO GOOD, it may even be better than the race!

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We all love Pentatonix for many reasons. They’re always so colourful, their voices are colourful, they’re one of the best A Cappella acts. Need we say more?

Date: 17 September, Saturday
Time: Before Qualifying session
Venue: Zone 1, Village Stage

Date: 18 September, Sunday
Time: Before Formula 1 race
Venue: Zone 4 Esplanade Outdoor Theatre

3. Bastille

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Date: 17 September, Saturday
Time: Before Qualifying session
Venue: Zone 4, Padang Stage

4. Queen + Adam Lambert

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We heard that some of the tickets may be sold out already! If you don’t wanna miss this yearly affair, hurry and get your tickets now! And if you happen to see us camping at Zone 4 during race weekend, come over and say hi! If you’d like a staycation after the concerts, do consider Marina Mandarin’s Trackview Room. You get to witness the race from your hotel room’s balcony!

2016 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix (F1 Singapore 2016)
Date: 16- 18 September 2016
Venue: Marina Bay Street Circuit
Online Ticketing: Tickets
Race Schedule: Click Facebook: F1 Night race

Header Image source: An Unforgettable 2016 SG Race Experience You’ll Never Forget

5 Uniquely Flavoured Mooncakes Too Good To Pass Up

Let’s be honest, when we were kids, Mid Autumn Festival used to be all about lanterns and fighting over delicious baked skin mooncakes. While we’re still pining for mooncakes, it’s the uniquely flavored especially rare ones that grab our attention.

We did some prowling in the yearly- mooncake scene and we have gathered some rare and unique tasting mooncakes that sound amazing and definitely worth the splurge.

Uniquely delicious,  we present you 5 rare mooncakes you MUST try this Mid Autumn Festival.

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If you’re looking for mooncakes that’ll give you a light buzz, this year you can look forward to the Gin Pineapple Snowskin Mooncake available at GoodWood. Reminiscent of a tropical cocktail, this mooncake is packed with cubed pineapples and a dash of gin for a dessert worth the splurge.

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Owning The Night – Singapore Night Festival 2016 Is EVEN BETTER Than Before!

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Inventions and Innovation

This year’s iconic Night Fest celebrates the passion of creation with the theme: Inventions and Innovation. Join the revelry as science fiction and fantasy intertwine! Get ready to enjoy unforgettable performances and light art, inspired by the zeal that drove inventors in their quest to discover the new and unconventional.

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Festival Revelries

Located once again at the Bras Basah and Bugis precinct, visitors can watch street and classic facades come alive with spectacular light art installations. And, as usual, look forward to engaging activities and roving street performances by Singapore and international artists!

Explore the wonders of a young inventor’s lair and watch as performers wearing fishbowls (with live goldfish!) perform. That’s not all! We have also shortlisted several highlights that will definitely enthral and amaze. So, summon up your inner night bug and be prepared to have some fun!

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Highlights – House of Curiosities by CAKE Theatrical Productions

Firstly, let local contemporary performance company, CAKE, draw you into a world of adventure and discovery. In “The Mechanical Heart”, spectators will journey together with Professor Chambers and his son Christopher. They will go on a thrilling expedition to find crystal caves.

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Visitors of all ages will also be fully engaged with this fun experiential extravaganza! They can step into a ‘Time Machine’ and wander through a tunnel of mirrors. You can even meet towering characters, take part in a funky fashion parade and ‘invent’ a mechanical heart at the craft booths! Grab your tickets to this riveting event at SISTIC right now.

Location: Cathay Green
Dates: 19, 20, 26, 27 August / 6pm-8pm, 8:30-10:30pm, 11pm-1am
Adults: $16
Concession/ Students/ Senior Citizens/ NSF: $13
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In this journey, two traveller-gatherers embark on a road to nowhere. With its unique portable stage, the audience, you, can actually WALK ALONGSIDE them as the story unravels! On this stage, the only way to go is forward. We love it, and we bet you will too!

Location: Mainground
Dates: 19 and 20 August, 8pm-8:25pm, 9:25-9:50pm, 10:50-11:15pm
Admission is free

Leave the Nightlight On

This year’s Night Festival brings together a collage of brilliant night shows! As always, the entire precinct will be transformed into a spectacular visual feast.

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Watch the stately National Museum of Singapore’s facade light up with Keyframes, or jaunty LED stick-men telling micro-stories about urban life while paying homage to tradition. Immerse yourself in art as the kaleidoscopic projections on Peranakan Museum flit and flutter in response to moving shadows.

Most interesting of all is #showerthoughts: a light exhibition that recreates the unexpected inspiration moments we often experience while showering. Do pack a camera, you’re going to want to immortalise this night forever.

Location: Along the streets of Bugis/ Bras Basah.
Dates: 19-27th August
Admission is free

Festival Village: Eat, Shop, and Chill to Great Vibes

Night Fest wouldn’t be complete without the ultimate epicurean experience at the Festival Village! There are 17 booths selling festival favourites. Leave no stomach hollow with food like Bacon bombs with potato and cheese, and churros and creamsicles.

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Be on the look out for paus stuffed with salted egg yolk and soft-shell crab and duck leg confit burger! Don’t forget to go for the free face painting session with Cosmoprof Academy. Otherwise, browse through handcrafted creations by local artists at the flea.

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Festival-goers can also groove to live performances. Local and international musicians will be playing and enhancing the whole experience. The HubbaBubbas, Stopgap, and Linying will grace the stage with their stellar voices alongside Australia’s Alice Ivy and more.

Location: Singapore Management University Campus Green and University Square
Dates: 19, 20, 26, 27 August, 6pm-1am

Own the Night

It is evident that this event gets progressively better each year. From what we’ve seen so far, the 9th edition promises to be more electrifying than ever before. Grab a bunch of friends this weekend, head down to the Night Fest and own the night!

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Singapore Night Festival 2016 will take place over two weekends on 19 and 20th August, and 26 and 27 August from 7:30pm-2am around the Bras Basah precinct.

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