Oktoberfest Asia Is Back And Our Livers Are Ready For Free Flow German Beers
We hope you’re thirsty because Singapore’s largest and most authentic Oktoberfest event, Oktoberfest Asia, is back for its 5th iteration. It’s time for a liquid buffet!
[caption id="attachment_30841" align="aligncenter" width="1026"] Image Credit: Oktoberfest Asia Facebook[/caption]Located at the city centre on Tan Quee Lan Street from 19 – 21 October, Oktoberfest Asia 2017 will be held in a specially erected, fully air-conditioned marquee in Bugis.
In addition to being accessible for all, the marquee has decorations and an atmosphere just like any Oktoberfest in Munich!
Authentic German Food And Free Flow Beer
Now, for the good part!
Beers from Bavaria and other well-known German breweries will be served, giving festival-goers a chance to enjoy an endless flow of beers from Paulaner Bräuhaus and Weihenstephaner.
There will also be festival beers brewed specially for Oktoberfest.
[caption id="attachment_30857" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Image Credit: @oktoberfestasia[/caption]And what German festival is complete without German food?
Festival-goers get to indulge in class German delicacies such as Pork Knuckles, Crispy Pork Porchetta, Grilled German Sausage Medley, Homemade Sauerkraut and more!
[caption id="attachment_30842" align="aligncenter" width="1080"] Image Credit: @ilolloli[/caption]Psst, we heard Irvin’s Salted Egg will be at Oktoberfest Asia 2017 too!
Be entertained throughout the night by the Original Hofbrauhaus Band, straight from the beer halls of Munich as you chug beer and stuff yourselves with sinful German food.
[caption id="attachment_30861" align="aligncenter" width="1388"] Image Credit: Oktoberfest Asia Facebook[/caption]They’re back once again, bringing traditional festival folk music and a fresh take on hits that are trending on the charts.
Regular tickets go for $100 per person and includes free flow beers and a free serving of the Oktoberfest Asia dinner platter.
VIP tickets go for $160 per person and includes free flow beers, a VIP goodie bag, access to the VIP area and bar, and unlimited access to the Oktoberfest Asia Gourmet Buffet.
You do not want to miss out on this 3-day liquid buffet festival!
Save $10 per person when you purchase your tickets here!
Oktoberfest Asia 2017
Venue: Tan Quee Lan Street (nearest MRT: Bugis)
Date: 19 – 21 Oct 2017
Tickets: Regular Ticket: $100, VIP Ticket: $160
Website
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You Can Jalan Jalan Down Memory Lane At This Nostalgic Festival Of Eats And Treats
Singapore has changed so much within a short amount of time.
We’ve grown Smarter, our food (and palate) has grown fancier, and we’ve had international acts grace our shores and give us some amazing performances. But every now and then, it’s good to take a moment to remember the past, to reminisce simpler times, and to delight in the simple things that make us who we are.
“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.
[caption id="attachment_30676" align="alignnone" width="3000"] Image Credit: Let’s Go Jalan Jalan Facebook[/caption]The best part? Entry to this festival is free!
Made In Singapore
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!
[caption id="attachment_30711" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Image Credit: Let’s Go Jalan Jalan[/caption]There will also be sand art, rubber water colour art, and glitter art – a fun throwback to back when we were kids!
Harking back to simpler times, there will be henna stalls, stalls selling handcrafted ware, and a creative heritage trail!
[caption id="attachment_30691" align="alignnone" width="1080"] Image Credit: @letsgojalanjalan.sg[/caption]The soundtrack to this festival will be provided by buskers and up-and-coming singers. Look out for performances by Alan Fong, Nick Shen and his Teochew Opera Crew!
[caption id="attachment_30692" align="alignnone" width="1080"] Image Credit: @letsgojalanjalan.sg[/caption]Leave Your Wallets At Home
At this festival, only old-school Festival Coupons and Ezi Wallet payments can be used to purchase food, beverage and merchandise.
Food coupons can be purchased online at Image Credit: Let’s Go Jalan Jalan Facebook[/caption]
Only one bag may be claimed per customer and only while stocks lasts, so act quickly!
With free shuttle buses available at Labrador Park MRT and at Seah Im Carpark open space (nearby Harbourfront MRT), getting there will be a cinch.
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
Time: 17 Nov: 5pm – 12.30am | 18 Nov: 10am – 12.30am | 19 Nov: 10am – 12.30am
Admission: Free
Website
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Laneway Festival Singapore 2018 Reveals Lineup Including The War On Drugs, Wolf Alice, And More
The St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival is back for its 8th iteration and the highly anticipated indie festival has just revealed a stunning lineup.
Happening on 27 January 2018, the festival promises to be a total sensory experience, bringing the best live acts – both new and established – onto the Laneway stage for music fans.
Here are all the acts who will be taking the stage at the festival:
[caption id="attachment_30494" align="aligncenter" width="685"] Image Source: Laneway Festival Singapore Facebook[/caption]The 2018 festival will take place at The Meadow at Gardens By The Bay.
October Sales tickets are tagged at $125 for 5 or more tickets, $135 for 2 to 4 tickets, and $145 per ticket. You may purchase October Sales Tickets from 5 October at 10am at apactix.com.
Otherwise, the standard price will be $150 for Group Bundle for 5 or more tickets, $158 for Standard Tickets and $200 for Door Sales.
St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival 2018
Venue: The Meadow, Gardens By The Bay
Date: 27 Jan 2018
Tickets: $125 – $145 for October Sales
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The Smell Of Burning Rubber Is Still In The Air But You Can Already Buy GP 2018 Tickets
Rev your engines and prepare your wallets.
The Singapore Grand Prix has released “Super Early Bird” tickets for the 2018 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, provisionally scheduled to be held on 14 to 16 September 2018.
[caption id="attachment_30350" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Image Credit: formula1.com[/caption]A Race To Grab Tickets
There will be a total of 10 three-day grandstand ticket categories sold in the “Super Early Bird” phase.
Other ticket categories available are the Zone 1 Walkout Combination Package and the three-day Premier Walkabout tickets.
Priced from $258 to $1788, racing fans will enjoy savings of up to 33% off regular ticket prices.
The Super Early Bird tickets are available from 27 September until 31 October via the SISTIC outlets in Singapore and all authorised ticketing agents worldwide.
For those of you who are looking forward to the 2018 Formula 1 Grand Prix, grab your tickets now for great savings!
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10 Exciting Events And Eats That Will Wake You Up Before September Ends [16-30 Sep]
Okay, so F1 is overrated, and there isn’t an election happening anymore. So what else can you get up to on the later half of this month?
We picked out 10 events and new places to check out while waiting for September to end. Psst, there’s free cake at one of those new places too!
Play & Discover
1. Local Motion by 4Fingers x Eatmepoptart
https://www.facebook.com/4FingersxLocalMotion/videos/128116097828494/
Munch on chicken wings and listen to good local music!
Eatmepoptart is doing their part on encouraging local music, and 4 Fingers, well, we never really expected a fried chicken chain to support local music, but what would you know. You can expect the likes of Lost Weekend, Jasmine Sokko, Bakers in Space, Jojo (not the Jojo that sang Too Little Too Late) and – of course – Eatmepoptart. #4Fgoeslocal indeed.
The best part about this music festival is that there’s no entry fee! All you have to do is sign up at this Fort Canning Park
When: 23 Sep
Website
2. The Color Run Night 2017
[caption id="attachment_29328" align="alignnone" width="960"] This, but at night. And glowing in the dark! (Image Credit: The Color Run)[/caption]
For the first time ever, The Color Run Night will be hitting our shores. This is a run like you’ve never experienced.
GLOW UP in the dark by turning yourself into the most colorful, neon mess with The Color Run. It’s time to update your Facebook DP and show the whole world that you were part of The Color Run Night!
Psst, see a cute guy or gal you want to hit up? Well, here are some (corny) pick up lines that you can use to start the conversation.
The Color Run Night 2017
Venue: Suntec City Convention Hall 401-402
When: 23 Sep
Tickets
3. Canon Photomarathon Singapore XV 2017
How good are you at photography? No matter how new or how experienced you are, you stand a chance to win a prize with various categories to cater to different experience levels.
As usual, the competition’s three themes will only be revealed on the day itself, and each person can only submit one entry per theme. Here’s the challenge: the photo must be shot on the day of the competition! Also, you only get three hours to shoot each theme.
Some of the prizes up for grabs are Adobe subscriptions, photo printers, memory cards and even a EOS 5D MK IV. Sign ups are still Suntec City Convention Hall 401-402
When: 23 Sep
Sign Up Here
4. Asian Fighting Championship 2017
[caption id="attachment_30101" align="alignnone" width="1080"] Image Credit: @wynnneo[/caption]The Inaugural Asian Fighting Championship will be introducing the high-octane fights of Muay Thai! Being a fighter is not simply a matter of knocking out your opponent in the ring. It is a matter of putting in the work, putting in the time, and putting on a fight, even if the odds are stacked against you. Watch local and regional fighters come together and battle it out to be known as the top Muay Thai Fighter round here.
Asian Fighting Championship 2017
Venue: Hall A, Sands Expo And Convention Centre at Marina Bay Sands
When: 23 Sep, 6pm
Price: VIP: $117.05** (U.P. $133) | Advance Tier: $81.35** (U.P. $91) | Advance Tier (Corner): $58
Tickets
5. Halloween Horror Nights 7
The annual scare fest is back again, and this year you be facing 7 Deadlier Sins. Themed after seven new incarnations of sins present in modern day life – Cruelty, Deception, Malice, Manipulation, Narcissism, Perversion and Obsession – the seven manifestations will come alive to haunt you.
With five terrifying haunted houses, two scare zones, and two killer shows will have you quaking as you leave all screamed out.
Halloween Horror Nights 7
Address: Universal Studios Singapore
When: 29 Sep – 29 Oct
Tickets
6. CIA Crisis By Xcape Singapore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVZfgraXBo4
Location-based games are the new escape rooms! There are no limits when you are out in the real world. Pretend you are a detective for the day in the heart of the city with Xscape Singapore. Real-time missions will be sent through your smart phone as you try to find the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Chief who has AWOL.
It’s time to activate your inner James Bond! Do your part in helping prevent a national security crisis from happening.
CIA Crisis By Xcape Singapore
Venue: Bugis Village, 158B Rochor Road, S188435
When: 23 – 24 Sep
Image Credit: Banana Leaf Pork Briyani Facebook[/caption]
Colorful foods always brightens up our lives, and now we can have our pratas in all colors of the rainbow too!
Head to Banana Leaf Pork Briyani in Woodlands to have colorful prata. Yes, your green prata is completely safe to eat! It’s worth the trip all the way to the north, I promise.
Besides the usual chicken briyani, they also do a kicking pork briyani that will have you coming back for more. It’s that good.
Banana Leaf Pork Briyani
Address: 71 Woodlands Industrial Estate Park E9 Wave 9 #01-04, Singapore 757881
Opening Hours: Daily, 7am – 10.30pm
Contact no.: 9321 8081
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8. The Apothecary
[caption id="attachment_30097" align="alignnone" width="930"] Image Credit: The Apothecary[/caption]This bar might be called The Apothecary, but the only remedies they serve up are the age-old boozy elixirs that will be sure to cure all that ails you. With tonics like Sailor Painkiller and Croak And Wheeze Relief, you’ll be heading to The Apothecary whenever you are feeling a little under the weather!
The Apothecary at Oxwell And Co. Eat straight off the pan – you won’t get judged here! Fry Pan Shokudo has just joined the Isetan Scotts Food Republic, which means more Japanese food at affordable prices. Their signature dish is their katsudon, which guests can choose to have pork or chicken drizzled in Namban Sauce ro Wafu-Oroshi sauce. Chicken Karaage, another Japanese staple, will satisfy any fried chicken cravings you might have. If you really really love katsudon, then attack their Katsu-Tower, which comes stacked sky high with katsun which tastes as good as it looks. Fry Pan Shokudo https://www.facebook.com/originalcakesingapore/videos/pcb.241600466361450/241600223028141/?type=3&theater FREE CAKE. Move over Ah Ma, the Original Cake from Taiwan is here! Original Cake will be giving out 800 FREE castella cakes when they open in a week’s time on 23 September, 10am. And you don’t have to make a purchase to get your hands on the freebies. Other than the original flavor, it’s still not known which other flavors like chocolate and cheese will make it to Singapore. Fluffy and jiggly, it looks like the castella cake trend ain’t gonna end anytime soon! Original Cake From food to gigs and things to do, you don’t have to worry about not having anything to do when all the F1 excitement dissipates. So many things, so little time… Also read Gifs Are A Legit Art Form, And This Festival Dedicated To Them Proves It (Header Image Source: )
Address: 5 Ann Siang Road, 069688
Opening Hours: Wed – Sat, 6pm till late
Contact: 6438 7036
There’s no such thing as too much katsudon (Image Credit: Fry Pan Shokudo)[/caption]
Address: Isetan Scotts Food Republic @ Shaw House #B1-02 350 Orchard Road, Singapore 238868
Opening Hours: Daily, 10am – 10pm
Contact: 6235 0995 (Food Republic)
10. Original Cake
Address: 3 Gateway Dr, #02-24 Westgate, Singapore 608532
Opening hours: Daily, 10am – 10pm
Tel: 9688 7012
Website
Gifs Are A Legit Art Form, And This Festival Dedicated To Them Proves It
If you’re a millennial, chances are GIFs are a part of your everyday communications.
You pepper your conversations with them, whether on WhatsApp or on Facebook Messenger. Reaction GIFs, cute animal GIFs… Whichever is appropriate for the conversation, you’ll drop a GIF for good measure – sometimes, even in place of actual words.
That’s millennials for you.
Whether you’re someone who drops the occasional GIF, or have been told that you’re your group’s resident GIF king/queen, there’s an art festival you’ll want to attend that features – no prizes for guessing – the GIF.
Noise Singapore will be bringing us a festival entirely dedicated to GIFs.: SPELLBOUND.GIF.
Happening from 4 – 11 October, this GIF-fest will take place at Gillman Barracks.
Put together by Noise Singapore and Kult Studios, you won’t find your typical meme GIFs here, but GIFs created by local artists.
While there is currently limited information on what will be going down at this festival, if GIF fest’s Instagram account is anything to go by, we’ll be seeing plenty of hypnotic, trippy GIFs.
These GIFs will be presented in an immersive multi-media exhibition. If you’re expecting this to take place in a traditional art gallery or space, think again. The experience will be more akin to visiting a “night club or space museum”.
https://giphy.com/gifs/eklYH7DYrVIru
A Call For GIFs
The festival is currently calling for GIF submissions.
If you’re lucky, your masterpiece just may be selected to be showcased at the festival, alongside some of the festival’s best GIFs.
Here are some GIFs that caught our eye.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BY0YG55n-VR/?tagged=giffestsg
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYqeNKll58w/?tagged=giffestsg
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYf7LAbggss/?tagged=giffestsg
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYkAyIJFxiF/?tagged=giffestsg
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYahkgYBONX/?tagged=giffestsg
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYp2kJ-DAcy/?tagged=giffestsg
There’s even one inspired by Monty Python (watch it with the sound on)!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYpF95Jjhjf/?taken-by=giffestsg
The founder of Kult, who is part of the organising team, shared a little peek on what to expect, and it looks set to be pretty mind-blowing.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BYgjHf9jvgR/?tagged=giffestsg
Whether you’re a casual GIF user, or have the tendency to overuse GIFs on the daily, mark these dates down in your calendar. A totally different kind of art exhibition, we have a feeling plenty of awesome ‘gram shots (or boomerangs) will come out of this!
Noise x GIF Fest 2017 – SPELLBOUND.GIF
Address: Gillman Barracks, 9 Lock Road, Singapore 108937
Dates: 4 – 11 Oct
Website
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Creep On Cute Doggos At Camp Canine, A Furry Fiesta In Honour Of Man’s Best Friend
Overly attached to your pet pooch and wish there was more you could do together in Singapore?
On 24 September, there’s an event happening that both you and your furry friend can enjoy – Camp Canine.
Happening from 12pm – 6pm, Camp Canine is the brainchild of the people behind pet thug-wear label FOURS and the events team behind Camp Kilo.
Born out of a love for pets, the dog-fest will take place at Camp Kilo Charcoal Club, a restaurant near the serene Kallang riverside that’s well-known for its tasty, hearty roast and chill, laidback atmosphere.
[caption id="attachment_29872" align="alignnone" width="2048"] Camp Kido at Camp Kilo Charcoal Club (Image Credit: Camp Kilo Charcoal Club Facebook)[/caption]With an interactive dog fashion show, a friendly dog race, a pet market and more, you and your furry pal are sure to have a ball at Camp Canine. And the best part? Admission is free!
For The Dogs
Stylish Owner, Stylish Pet
First off, there will be a Dog Fashion Showcase where human and dog models decked in matching FOURS outfits will walk around, interacting and mingling with guests. An interactive fashion runway, watch these outfits in action – not just on the runway.
[caption id="attachment_29864" align="aligncenter" width="637"] Image Credit: FOURS Facebook[/caption]In the same vein of fashion, there will also be a Best Dressed Contest, where both Man and dog (mostly dog) will compete! The 3 categories are: ‘Twinning’ (best human-pooch pair), ‘Fresh AF’ (pooch with best street style), and ‘Squad Goals’ (best pooch group).
[caption id="attachment_29865" align="alignnone" width="2048"] Image Credit: FOURS Facebook[/caption]The judges will be moving around, seeking out humans and dogs who are dressed according to the various categories.
So, deck yourself and your furry children in your Sunday’s best. Who knows? You and your dogs may just walk away proud winners of one of these titles!
Pooch Race
If fashion ain’t you and your dog’s thing, maybe racing is.
Another highlight at Camp Canine is a friendly Dog Race you can sign your furry little guy up for. All in good fun, dogs of all breeds, ages and sizes are welcome – as long as they can play well with others.
[caption id="attachment_29866" align="aligncenter" width="858"] Image Credit: Image Credit: Exclusively Mongrels Facebook[/caption]If you’ve been thinking about getting a pet, Camp Kilo Charcoal Club has also partnered with Exclusively Mongrels to set up an Adoption Drive. Get to know the adorable dogs and if you have the means to care for them, give these animals a home!
For The Humans
While being surrounded by dogs in all kinds of crazy costumes and watching them scurry around will already fill your heart with joy, there’s more in store for us humans.
[caption id="attachment_29871" align="alignnone" width="2048"] Image Credit: Camp Kilo Charcoal Club[/caption]Enjoy the wide BBQ selection Camp Kilo Charcoal Club has to offer, from a whole roasted pig to pork ribs. There will also be seafood like a whole Snapper, Stingray and more! Chow down on a hearty meal of meat with your friends and/or family, and let the good times roll!
Finally, pamper your pooch with goodies from the Pet Market. With a host of vendors from various pet brands, there’s no better way to end the day than with a small gift for man’s best friend.
[caption id="attachment_29869" align="alignnone" width="2048"] Camp Kido at Camp Kilo Charcoal Club (Image Credit: Camp Kilo Charcoal Club Facebook)[/caption]Whether you’re a pet owner or just someone who loves to creep on cute dogs, join in the fun at Camp Canine! If you’re an animal lover – and especially a dog lover – there’s no way you don’t melt from all the cuteness going around at this adorable-fest.
Camp Canine
Address: Camp Kilo Charcoal Club, 66 Kampong Bugis #01-01, Singapore
Date: 24 Sep
Time: 12pm – 6pm
Admission: Free
Contact no.: 9830 6252
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(Header Image Source: Camp Kilo Charcoal Club Facebook)
After You’s Thai Thai Must Try Shibuya Toasts Are Coming To S’pore For One Weekend
As part of The Finest Thai Festival organized by the Royal Thai Embassy, After You will be bringing their sweet desserts to Singapore so that you don’t have to step one foot off the island to feast on their legnedary Shibuya Toasts.
This weekend, from 8 to 10 September, stop by the Thai Embassy in Orchard to explore the best of Thailand.
There’s always room for dessert
This is the first time ever that After You will be coming to Singapore, even if its just for one weekend. This is your chance to eat all the Shibuya toasts!
[caption id="attachment_29827" align="alignnone" width="1030"] We just can’t get enough of durian? (Image Credit: After You)[/caption]Their most popular item is the Shibuya Honey Toast, that comes in all sorts of flavors like sticky toffee, cheese, strawberry cream and nutella. There’s even a durian sticky rice shibuya toast!
[caption id="attachment_29826" align="alignnone" width="1080"] Ferrero Toast that comes with a side of ice cream (Image Credit: After You)[/caption]The Shibuya Special Black Toast is for those wondering how charcoal toast would taste like.
If that’s too much bread for you, After You also has other desserts like buttermilk pancakes, brownies, and an absolutely delicious chocolate lava cake.
[caption id="attachment_29828" align="alignnone" width="1118"] Look at all that gooey chocolate (Image Credit: After You)[/caption]Eat, shop, try the lucky draw. Repeat!
Besides After You, there are plenty of other Thai food stalls, local brands and fashion designers that will be at the festival.
Aromatherapy label HARNN is one to look out for if you love natural, soothing skin care. They carry everything from essential oils to body scrubs, so that you can recreate the spa experience in the privacy of your own home. April’s Bakery will also be bringing their trademark pork pies that currently aren’t available at the Singapore outlets – be sure to grab one while they’re hot!
Another reason to stop by the festival is the Thai traditional lucky draw at the Soi-Dao Tree by the Sansiri Family, where you stand a chance daily to win a round-trip to Bangkok from Singapore.
If you are planning on stopping by The Finest Thai Festival, remember to bring loads of cash as NETS or credit cards are not accepted.
It’s going to be an exciting weekend, so be sure to go early so that you won’t miss out anything.
The Finest Thai
Address: Royal Thai Embassy, 370 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238870
Date: 8-10 September, 12pm – 9pm
Website
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(Header Image Source: beterinaryo/ After You)
ZoukOut 2017’s Phase One Lineup Is Out – Here Are All The Acts So Far
After announcing Flume and Marshmello as the first two headliners for ZoukOut 2017 in Singapore, the festival has added another 3 heavy hitters to its lineup: German EDM sensation Robin Schulz, techno and house artist Claptone, and electronic legend Gui Boratto.
[caption id="attachment_29847" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Image Credit: Image Credit: ZoukOut’s website. Phase 3 tickets are still available, and are going at $228 for a 2-day pass, and $138 and $148 for a 1-day pass for day one and day two respectively. VIP tickets for both days are still available, with day one and day two tickets going at $228 and $238 respectively.Purchase your tickets here, and check back for more updates!
ZoukOut 2017
Venue: Siloso Beach
Date: 8 – 9 Dec
Admission: Ticketing details The F1 Side Events This Year Are As Lit As The Main Event – Here Are 5 Free Ones To Check Out
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The F1 Side Events This Year Are As Lit As The Main Event – Here Are 5 Free Ones To Check Out
We are less than two weeks away from the 2017 Singapore Grand Prix, and the entire city is already gearing up for the weekend with an influx of off-track activities. Hello, exclusive F1 party that I cannot afford.
Maybe you didn’t want to spend hundreds of dollars on a grandstand to watch your money flash by in barely a second, or maybe you just aren’t that into racing.
Here are 5 things that your broke ass butt can do to make fully make use of all the exciting events and promotions happening during the Singapore Grand Prix weekend. You deserve to enjoy the weekends!
1. Dance the night away in Haji Lane
Here’s one for those who cannot afford the ridiculous prices at all those F1 parties (nobody has $900 to spare for Amber Lounge). Blu Jaz Cafe will be hosting a street party in Haji Lane, and hip-hop, reggaeton, and 90s R&B will be your soundtrack for the night.
[caption id="attachment_29747" align="alignnone" width="960"] Blu Jaz is famous for their street parties! (Image Credit: Blu Jaz Cafe)[/caption]Not only is there be free admission and lucky draw prizes to be won, there will also be FREE SHOTS for the first 200 people! You don’t need to say no more, I’m so there.
Haji Lane F1 Street Party (Open Air Hip Hop X Rnb X Reggaeton)
Address: 241 Beach Road & Haji Lane, Singapore 189753
Date: 9 September 2017
FREE ADMISSION
More info
2. Watch Lau Pa Sat transform into a fashion runway
Lau Pa Sat, our favourite CBD makan spot, will turn the heat up during the F1 weekend (and not because of excessive orders for satay and chicken wings).
[caption id="attachment_29748" align="alignnone" width="749"] How will Lau Pa Sat fare as a backdrop for a fashion runway? (Image Credit: Sarah Reid/ Lonely Planet)[/caption]Heineken will be presenting their own fashion collection on a catwalk for the first time in Asia! Expect to see models like Sheila Sim, Angie Watkins and Jason Godrey. Former F1 racer David Coulthard will also be making an appearance at the show which features the latest pieces from the collections of local designers Sabrina Goh and Amos Ananda.
Even if you don’t have front row tickets, you’ll be able to catch a bit of the action from the sidewalk. There will be a live mannequin performance and roving iPad magic show nearby, which you might bump into if you’re lucky.
Heineken F1 Fashion Party
Address: Lao Pa Sat, along Satay Street
Date: 13 September, 9pm – 10.15pm
Website
3. Get free supper delivery from foodpanda
Okay, it’s actually $5 credit off your order. But its pretty much the same as free delivery, plus a couple more dollars off your meal.
foodpanda wants to extend thanks to all those workers and volunteers who worked hard in order to ensure the smooth success of the Singapore Grand Prix, but no one is stopping you from using the code.
The code ‘VOLUNTEER’ will get you $5 credit, and is only redeemable from 16 to 18 September, between 1-3am.
4. Try out the race car simulator onboard the Grand Prix’s roving truck
[caption id="attachment_29743" align="alignnone" width="680"] Spot the truck! (Image Credit: Singapore Grand Prix)[/caption]Maybe it’s too late for you to realize your full potential as a F1 race car driver. But you can always indulge a little by hopping aboard the GP roving truck for a chance at taking on the Marina Bay Street Circuit.
If you didn’t catch the race car simulator at its various pop-ups, your last chance to try it out will be this weekend at Ang Mo Kio Hub. Time to get your a
GP Roving Truck
Address: Ang Mo Kio Hub
Date: 9 – 10 September
Website
5. Make use of the extended MRT times to have a couple more drinks
If you are one of those who don’t really care for racing or partying, this one’s for you. All weekend from 15 to 17 September, bus and train services will be extended by about half an hour.
Four bus services – 222, 222G, 181 and 243G – will also be extended. You can finally say yes to one more round!
There you have it. Just because you are too poor to afford concert tickets to go watch OneRepublic or Calvin Harris, there are still plenty of ways for you to enjoy the F1 weekend. You don’t have to empty your wallet to have a good time!
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