If you liked Gastrobeats last year, then we have good news for you.
From 9 March to 1 April 2018, Singapore’s largest carnival, the Prudential Marina Bay Carnival is collaborating with Gastrobeats, in conjunction with i Light Marina Bay 2018.
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Gastrobeats previously debuted in i Light Marina Bay 2017 and will find its new home at the Promontory, providing a colourful neon glowing playground for everyone.
A Spectacular Neon Playground
This year, Gastrobeats will feature new activities such as LED-lit hula hoop stations as well as glow-in-the-dark versions of our childhood games such as hopscotch, Twister, Jenga, floor pong, chess, and even Paintball!
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That’s not all, for 3 consecutive Sundays from 18 March, there will be a retail market and eco-craft workshops hosted by Terra SG to educate and encourage the public to care for the environment.
Visitors can also participate in the complimentary weekly mass workouts organised as a part of the Fitness By The Bay programme, in collaboration with Pure Fitness and Pure Yoga.
There will also be musical performances from Friday to Sunday, with acts including indie-pop band M1LDL1FE, alternative rock band Cadence, and hip hop collective Mediocre Haircut Crew.
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Lastly, on 31 March, Gastrobeats will host the ILLUMI FEST RUN where participants will be splashed with glow-in-the-dark water while they traverse various activity zones that includes a giant ILLUMI slide and ILLUMI splash box.
Open daily from 4pm to 11pm (except Christmas and New Year’s Eve, when it will start from 3pm), admission to the Prudential Marina Bay Carnival is completely free!
To get yourself credit for rides and games, you can purchase them online beforehand or while you’re on-site.
Gastrobeats @ i Light Marina Bay
Venue: The Promontory, 11 Marina Boulevard, Singapore, 018940
Date: 9 Mar – 1 Apr 2018
Website
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It’s about time January came to an end. It felt like we’ve lived through 5 Mondays but February is finally here.
The month of Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year. As usual, we’ve got you covered with exciting events and great food for the month of February.
Without further ado, let’s dive in!
Play & Discover
1. Gina Yashere Live In Singapore
Gina Yashere is coming to Singapore on 3 February 2018, for a one night only live comedy performance at the Esplanade!
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For those who are unfamiliar with the brilliant work of Gina Yashere, she is a stand-up comedian and TV star in the UK who has had appearances on iconic TV shows such as Mock The Week and Live At The Apollo. You might have also seen her recently on the Daily Show with Trevor Noah, as a correspondent.
She is also well known in the US for being the only UK comedian to appear on the iconic Def Comedy Jam, as well as her character as Madam Yashere, The Surly Psychic on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
Standard tickets go for $40 and can be purchased here.
Don’t miss this hilarious comic live in Singapore!
Gina Yashere Live In Singapore
Venue: Esplanade Annexe Studio, 1 Esplanade Drive, Singapore, 038981
Date: 3 Feb 2018
Price: $40
Website
2. NParks Concert Series In The Park: Rockestra
The first NParks Concert for 2018 will be held on 3 February 2018 at the Fort Canning Park.
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Concert-goers can expect retro hits from the ’60s to the ’90s, performed by local musicians such as Jack & Rai, JAWN X M1LDL1FE, Shagies, Umar X Dru Chen, O.K Ready, and ShiLi & Adi.
What’s more, you will be able to add songs to the set list by leaving a comment on the NParks Facebook post, with a song from the ’60s to the ’90s!
Admission is free.
Do check the NParks Facebook page for more updates!
NParks Concert Series In The Park: Rockestra
Venue: Fort Canning Park, Fort Canning Green, Singapore, 179618
Date: 3 Feb 2018
Website
3. Glowbeat x Scape
From 9 to 11 February 2018, Scape Playspace will be host to Glowbeat, the hottest destination for great food, live music and games!
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There will be over 20 food and beverage booths and retail booths, live music and dance performances, claw machines, carnival games, an Overwatch exhibition match and even an exclusive illuminated ball pit!
Expect performances from local musicians such as Jasmine Sokko, Inch Chua, TheLionCityBoy, and M1LDL1FE!
That’s not all, if you’re feeling hungry, fill up with street food from Katoshka, Ah Lock Tofu, Be Frank, and many more!
Cancel your weekend plans because Glowbeat x Scape will be the hottest spot in town.
Glowbeat x Scape
Venue: Scape Playspace, 2 Orchard Link, Singapore, 237978
Date: 9 – 11 Feb 2018
Time: 11am – 11pm
Image Credit: Website
5. River Hongbao 2018
Usher in the Year of the Dog with the River Hongbao 2018 from 14 February to 24 February 2018!
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The River Hongbao is an annual Chinese New Year event held at The Float@Marina Bay and is the biggest Chinese New Year event in Singapore.
Visitors can expect bright and colourful lantern and light displays, impressive firework displays every night, dance and musical performances, an exhibition on the history and tradition of Chinese New Year, street food stalls, and over 30 amusement rides for the whole family!
You can even try your hand at calligraphy, paper-cutting, stamping, and many other traditional handicrafts!
Admission is free.
River Hongbao 2018
Venue: The Float@Marina Bay, 20 Raffles Ave, Singapore, 039805
Date: 14 Feb – 24 Feb 2018
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The cafe will be completely redecorated with the Care Bears. While it doesn’t exactly resemble Care-a-lot, this will do.
As with all past iterations of character cafes, what everyone is looking forward to is the themed food, and the Care Bears don’t intend to lose out to the Sanrio characters.
For the pasta lovers, there’s the Kumoya’s Star Attraction ($18.90) which is a classic Pomodoro spaghetti with shitake mushrooms, cherry tomato confit, and parmesan cheese.
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Kumoya’s Star Attraction ($18.90)[/caption]
If you’re looking for something more substantial, there’s the Cheer-Up Chicken Katsu ($21.90).
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Were you expecting a chicken cutlet? Because we were. But it’s actually a burger!
A juicy Japanese katsu chicken slathered generously with teriyaki sauce is sandwiched between soft burger buns, topped with a sunny-side up and cheddar cheese, served with a garden salad, crisp fries and mushroom soup.
Every past character cafe has had their own version of Kumoya’s desserts and drinks and this is no exception.
Go for the Rainbow Garden Strawberry Parfait ($18.90) – Strawberry Hokkaido soft serve is served with vanilla pudding, meringue drops, fresh fruits, chocolate sable, a rainbow candy strip and mixed berries sauce.
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Rainbow Garden Strawberry Parfait ($18.90)[/caption]
That’s not all. End off your meal with their Calpis drinks or special Care Bears teas.
The Cute Cuddly Calpis ($11.90) combines Berry flavoured Calpis with a mountain of fresh cream, while the Magic Mango Strawberry ($11.90) uses Mango Strawberry Calpis with a mountain of fresh cream.
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Cute Cuddly Calpis & Magic Mango Strawberry ($11.90 each)[/caption]
If you grew up with Care Bears like us, this is one character pop-up cafe that you shouldn’t miss!
Available from 1 February 2018 till 31 March 2018, don’t miss out on a chance to dine in Care-a-lot!
Care Bears x Kumoya
Address: Kumoya, 8 Jalan Klapa, Singapore 199320
Date: 1 Feb – 31 Mar 2018
Website
7. Summer Hill
Summer Hill is the newest restaurant to pop up in Sunset Way, serving up affordable French cuisine without GST and service charge.
This cosy bistro serves up simple French fare that is oh-so-simple, yet oh-so-good. Dishes on their Special board as well as sides are rotated weekly so your meal there is always different and exciting.
Must-tries include their Poulet Roti ($23 for half, $45 for whole), the Mustard & Sage Pork Collar ($25), Croque Monsieur ($17.50), and the Orange & Rosemary-Scented Olive Oil Cake With Cream ($3).
The Poulet Roti uses hormone and antibiotic-free chicken that has been marinated with herb butter before it’s roasted to perfection. The result is roast chicken that is juicy yet still retains its skin’s crispiness.
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If you’re not a fan of chicken, then the Mustard & Sage Pork Collar is the main dish for you. Tangy, tender, and satisfying. The mustard and sage sauce provides a contrast of flavours, cutting through the heaviness of the tender pork so that you won’t feel jelak.
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The Croque Monsieur is basically a levelled-up ham and cheese sandwich. Ham, Swiss cheese, bechamel sauce, and dijon mustard sandwiched between 2 thick slices of grilled sourdough bread.
Sounds like heaven to us. That’s not all, more Swiss cheese is garnished on the top of the sandwich for more cheesy goodness.
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If you’re a fan of French cuisine, or just appreciate comfort food, then you need to drop by Summer Hill next.
Summer Hill
Address: 106 Clementi Street 12, #01-62, Singapore, 120106
Opening Hours: Daily: 11.30am – 9pm
Contact no.: 6251 5337
Website
8. OH MY MANGO Dessert Bar
Hidden away in the suburbs of Jurong West, is OH MY MANGO dessert bar.
This unassuming dessert bar serves up various mango-flavoured food, and one of those is a mean Mango Shibuya Toast ($10.90).
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Soft and fluffy on the inside, while toasted and crispy on the outside, the shibuya toast is topped with mango ice cream, diced mango, almond flakes, drizzled generously with mango sauce, and served with a dollop of whipped cream.
This is basically a mango overload but not in a bad way. If you’re a big fan of mango, you have to try this.
OH MY MANGO dessert bar also has a rather extensive menu of mango-flavoured drinks.
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A hot favourite among customers is the Matcha Mango Latte ($5.90). A bottom layer of mango bits, followed by a layer of milk, topped off with a layer of matcha.
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This tri-coloured creation might seem like a weird flavour combination, but the slight bitterness of matcha cuts through the sweetness and sometimes too jelak taste of the mango and milk, resulting in a rather interesting flavour.
OH MY MANGO dessert bar is constantly adding new desserts and drinks to their menu, so keep checking their Facebook page to stay up to date!
OH MY MANGO Dessert Bar
Address: Block 762 Jurong West Street 75, #01-334, Gek Poh Shopping Centre, Singapore, 640762
Opening Hours: Daily: 11am – 10pm
Contact no.: 9066 0426
Website
Shop
9. W Market Presents: CNY Pop-up Market
W Market is back again with their CNY Pop-up Market!
From 3 to 4 February 2018, this CNY Pop-up market at Capitol Piazza will feature retail, crafts, and food and beverage vendors.
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Patrons can expect to see craft and retail vendors such as Operation Overhaul, Aromamaymay, That Pretty Fairy, Our Bralette Club, BottlesXO, Wild Knots, Sunday Peach, and many more!
If you’re hungry, there will also be food from Curbside Cafe & Wine Bar and many others.
For $35 per person, try your hand at the Paint A Doll workshop by LeArty.Sg.
Gather your friends and family and head down to this CNY pop-up market this weekend!
W Market Presents: CNY Pop-up Market
Venue: Capitol Piazza, 13 Stamford Road, Singapore, 178905
Date: 3 – 4 Feb 2018
Website
10. CNY Market By FUEGO
From 8 to 10 February 2018, FUEGO is bringing their farmer’s market to Changi City Point.
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There will be various food vendors, selling food made by artisans from all over the world, using fresh produce.
That’s not all, there will also be retail vendors selling their handicrafts and wares.
Head down to CNY Market by FUEGO for some pre-CNY festive shopping and food tasting!
CNY Market By FUEGO
Venue: Changi City Point, 5 Changi Business Park Central 1, Singapore, 486038
Date: 8 – 10 Feb 2018
Website
These events and food will keep you busy till Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year arrives.
Which event are you most excited for?
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If you’ve ever been to Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market, then you’d know the struggle of having to contend with the limited options we have in our supermarkets.
The famous Australian market, spanning 2 city blocks in Melbourne, is a vibrant inner-city market that has everything from fresh gourmet food and produce, souvenirs, cosmetics and even clothing.
Soon, Singaporeans won’t have to travel all the way to Australia for the farmers market experience. That’s right, Johor will be getting their own version of the Queen Victoria Market.
A Farmers Market Experience Right Next Door
Spanning 2.34 hectares (that’s slightly bigger than 2 football fields), the B5 Johor Street Market will house 168 retail spaces and bring job opportunities for 1000 local residents.
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Image Credit: 11 Artsy Events And Tantalising Eats For An Exciting End To January
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It’s finally 2018!
We’re back in January, the “Monday” of the year. We’re all feeling sian but no worries, we’ve got some artsy AF events and great food for you to make it through the rest of this huge “Monday”.
Let DiscoverSG be your lobang. Let’s go!
Play & Discover
1. Art From The Streets
From 13 January 2018 to 3 June 2018, the world’s most iconic street artists will be showcasing their most provocative works for the first time in Singapore.
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Titled Art from the Streets, this ground-breaking exhibition will trace the 40 years of street art, from its beginnings to the urban art form that it is today.
The exhibition will feature a series of live paintings that are created on-site by some of the most iconic street artists as well as new and upcoming names such as Spain’s Felipe Pantone, Singapore’s Speak Cryptic and Yok & Sheryo.
The new artworks are specially created for the exhibition, to showcase the diversity of the street art movement and how it is relevant to society in present times.
That’s not all, there will also be large-scale mural paintings, videos, prints, installations, archival material, drawings, and sketches from 50 of the biggest names in street art.
The ArtScience Museum will also be shining a spotlight on artworks from upcoming SouthEast Asian street artists.
Art from the Streets
Venue: ArtScience Museum, 6 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore, 018974
Date: 13 Jan 2018 – 3 Jun 2018
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Held at the Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre, the World Snack Fair gathers hundred over brands of snacks from all over the world.
Expect to find snacks from Japan, Korea, Europe, Australia, and SouthEast Asia. There’ll also be a Character cafe and a Cosplay Competition!
This is a fair for the serious snackers and anime fans.
World Snack Fair
Venue: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre
Date: 19 – 21 Jan 2018
Website
3. Light To Night Festival 2018
The Light To Night Festival is back from 19 to 28 January 2018, once again painting the Civic District in a shower of stunningly vibrant light displays, installations, and creative works of art.
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As one of the marquee events of Singapore Art Week, the festival is set to expand from an anniversary celebration by the National Gallery Singapore, to a district-wide arts festival, in collaboration with The Art House, Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall, Asian Civilisations Museum, and The Esplanade.
The theme for this year is “Colour Sensations”. Visitors will be taken on a captivating multi-sensory experience, from the stunning kaleidoscope of public art and installations from local artists to interactive light projections and immersive colourscapes.
There will also be a Festival Food Street at the Padang. So gather your friends and family and head down to the Light To Night festival for a night of artsy fun!
Light To Night Festival 2018
Venue: Civic District and Marina Bay (National Gallery Singapore, Padang, The Arts House, Victoria Theatre and Victoria Concert Hall, Asian Civilisations Museum, Empress Lawn, Esplanade Park, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay)
Date: 19 – 28 Jan 2018
Website
4. Clean Bandit Live In Singapore
Grammy Award-winning musical sensation Clean Bandit will be here in Singapore on 22 Jan 2018, performing at the Suntec City Convention & Exhibition Centre Halls 601 – 604.
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5. Munah & Hirzi Live: Curtain Call
For one night only, Munah Bagharib and Hirzi Zulkiflie, better known as MunahHirziOfficial, will be celebrating the end of an era, as they hold the final curtain call for their Youtube channel.
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Sadly, they will be closing their Youtube channel after a decade of hilarious antics, parodies and a whole roster of familiar and crazy characters.
Don’t miss this final opportunity to catch them live at the Capitol Theatre on 24 January 2018.
Ticket prices go from $45 to $105 and can be purchased here.
Hurry and grab your tickets before they’re sold out!
Munah & Hirzi Live: Curtain Call
Venue: Capitol Theatre, 17 Stamford Road, Singapore, 178907
Date: 24 Jan 2018
Price: $45 – $105
Website
6. St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival 2018
The annual St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival is back!
This year’s event features a smashing lineup including Aldous Harding, Amy Shark, Anderson, Paak & The Free Nationals, Billie Eilish, Bonobo, Father John Misty, Loyle Carner, Mac DeMarco, Moses Sumney, Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, Slowdive, Sylvan Esso, The Internet, The War On Drugs, and Wolf Alice.
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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.
St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival
Venue: The Meadow, Gardens By The Bay
Date: 27 January 2018
Tickets: Standard Tickets: $158 | Door Sales: $200. Get your tickets 
Image Credit: here.
Eat
8. Pizza Maru
Can’t decide between pizza and Korean food for dinner? How about both?
Pizza Maru is the latest franchise to hit our shores, serving up Chicago-style deep dish pizzas with a Korean twist. That’s right, we’re talking about deep dish pizzas with Korean flavours.
Known for their patented pizza dough made with green tea, chlorella and 12 kinds of cereals, this hefty pizza dough is made to support a multitude of ingredients in their deep dish pizzas.
One of the pizzas to look out for is the Real BBQ Chicago ($26.80) which comes stuffed with double mozzarella cheese, cream cheese mousse, string cheese, roasted onion, tomatoes, potatoes, chicken chunks, mushrooms, BBQ sauce, honey, almonds and icing sugar.
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Sounds like a weird combination but it makes sense given the Korean influence on the dish.
Another must-try is the Mango Ocean ($19.80/regular, $23.80/large) which is a seafood pizza with shrimps, squid, scallops, mushrooms, broccoli, onions, black olives, mango, pilaf sauce, mozzarella sauce, spicy buldak sauce, and sweet potato-stuffed crust.
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A great side dish to order is the SPAM Tower ($12.80). Layers of chicken SPAM, bell peppers, fried kimchi, cabbage, mushrooms, onions, seaweed, and a fried egg sitting on a bed of rice and garnished with potato crisps, parmesan cheese and sriracha sauce.
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If you’re a fan of Korean food, or deep dish pizza, this is a place you have to check out.
Pizza Maru
Address: 930 Yishun Avenue 2, #B1-192/193 Northpoint City South Wing, Singapore 769098
Opening Hours: Daily: 11am – 10.30pm
Contact no.: 6280 6196
Website
9. Mak Hong Kee HK Kitchen
Newly opened along Keong Saik Road is Mak Hong Kee HK Kitchen, serving up classic Hong Kong fare that you normally find in a high end Chinese restaurant, albeit at a more reasonable price.
A must-try is their roasted meats. Mak Hong Kee HK Kitchen serves up roast pork which is slightly fattier with a thin crisp layer of crackling that is oh-so-satisfying.
Another roast meat to look out for is the BBQ Pork with Honey sauce, better known as Char Siew. The char siew served here is tender and not as sweet.
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If you need your carbs, then we suggest getting the Beef Hor Fun ($10). The hor fun (rice noodles) used in the dish is narrower, and is stir fried with bell peppers and tender beef slices in a rich black bean sauce. This is a dish that you must order.
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Mak Hong Kee HK Kitchen also has other selections of rice, noodle and congee dishes if you’re looking for other options.
If you’re looking for a place for a fuss-free family dinner, this is it.
Mak Hong Kee HK Kitchen
Address: 2/4 Keong Siak Road, Singapore, 089110
Opening Hours: Sun – Fri: 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Contact no.: 6909 0414
10. SayChiizu Singapore
Singapore has seen its fair share of cheese-flavoured food. Four cheese pizzas, grilled cheese sandwiches, cheese sundaes, cheesecakes, cheese cookies, and even cheese foam bubble teas.
This time round, SayChiizu, a popular Hokkaido Grilled Cheese Toast brand from Bangkok is opening its first store in Singapore at VivoCity on 15 January 2018.
SayChiizu will be serving up their signature grilled cheese toasts in several flavours such as Charcoal, Chocolate, Strawberry Cheese and Matcha Cheese.
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The cheese is made from a secret blend of 3 different cheeses, which results in an incredibly stretchy consistency when melted.
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That’s not all, the menu will also include cheese teas and cheese fries.
We cannot wait for SayChiizu to open!
SayChiizu Singapore
Address: VivoCity, #B2-K16, 1 Harbourfront Walk, Singapore, 098585
Website
Shop
11. MAAD, Market Of Artists And Designers
Since 2006, the Red Dot Design Museum has been organising MAAD, Market Of Artists And Designers as a platform to promote local artists and designers, for them to showcase and sell their original works.
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The Aliwal Urban Art Festival is back for its fifth iteration on 20 January 2018, and you know it’s serious when they close off the road on Aliwal Street.
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This time, Aliwal Urban Art Festival has leveled up their programmes to include skateboarding, glamping, dancing, freestyle football and many more!
Art At Aliwal
For those of you who love to bust a move, there’s The Get UP to Get DOWN featuring ScRach MarcS. Held at the Aliwal carpark, this all-out block party will feature music from the 60s all the way to 2009. There might even be a soul train.
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What’s an urban art festival without urban art? Presented by RSCLS and The Blackbook, there will be a RSCLS Detour, which takes you around Kampong Glam to learn more about the history of urban art in Singapore.
That’s not all, there’s also Spin Cycle, where 3 artists use a puzzle canvas to create interactive artwork that visitors can play with. There will also be a Terrainware Tent Challenge where you get to pit your skills against outdoor gurus to glamp at the Aliwal Urban Art Festival.
Music At Aliwal
No urban art festival is complete without music and Aliwal Urban Art Festival does not disappoint.
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Festival-goers can expect live performances from Bakers In Space, Mean, Sobs, Vandetta, and Eatmepoptart. That’s not all, other musical highlights include FFIN from Slugwife, Ras Irie, and Koflow.
Skate And Play At Aliwal
Skaters can also test their skill and flex their creativity at the Best Line and Best Trick contest at the Firing Line. There’s even prize money to be won!
There’s even a Skate Drop-In Clinic where newbie skaters get to learn from the best coaches in Singapore, in a safe and supervised environment.
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Soccer buffs can also test their skills at the Street Football Challenge and pick up some freestyle skills from the pros.
Eat And Shop At Aliwal
Of course, you don’t have to go hungry at the Aliwal Urban Art Festival. There will be a bunch of food trucks available at the Aliwal carpark.
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For those who are there for the shopping, there’s the Brilliant Corners Artist Market where you can expect to find limited edition art prints, custom tees, magazines, and 12″ records.
Aliwal Urban Art Festival 2018 is the must-go art event that’s part of the Singapore Art Week. Bring your friends and family down to Aliwal Street on 20 January 2018 for a night of crazy fun!
Aliwal Urban Art Festival
Venue: Aliwal Arts Centre, 28 Aliwal Street, Singapore, 199918
Date: 20 January 2018
Website
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Weddings are a joyous occasion.
But before it can be a joyous occasion, it is a very chaotic one; one with many decisions to be made, many back-and-forths with wedding vendors, and many nitty gritties to be dealt with. That’s why every bride needs her own squad of trusty bridesmaids.
Not only are bridesmaids very helpful in the lead up to the wedding, if you’re forgoing a wedding planner, your bridesmaids are the ones who will make sure everything goes perfectly on your big day.
If you’re on the hunt for dresses for your best girls, here’s a list of sites/shops you can visit to get your bridesmaid dresses. We have them ranked from the most affordable to the least, so whether you’re on a budget or want to splurge on your bridal party, you’ll have plenty of options.
1. 
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Based in the UK, Boohoo sells on-trend clothing at affordable prices. A quick search for “bridesmaid” on their search bar will throw up a random mish-mash of styles – lace dresses, printed dresses, short dresses, long dresses – so you’ll have to pick through the lot to find one (or some) you like.
Boohoo also sells bridesmaid robes and pajamas, so you and your girls can look cute while getting ready for your special day.
Price: £12.00 – £50.00
Ohvola
If you like a more modern silhouette for your bridesmaids, you’ll find it at Ohvola.
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Here, you won’t find your typical bridesmaid styles, but more interesting silhouettes, with asymmetrical hems, unique cutout details and colour blocked styles; basically, outfits that are cool, chic, and that your bridesmaids are sure to feel stylish in.
The one downside, however, is that most styles come in one or two fixed colours, so if it doesn’t fit your wedding colour theme, you may have to look elsewhere.
Price: SGD$29.00 – $86.00
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3. is another popular online shopping destination for Singaporean ladies, and occasionally, you’ll find something here that’s bridesmaid-appropriate.
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While The Closet Lover does not have a dedicated page for bridesmaid dresses, some casual browsing through the dress section will lead you to a couple of options that just may work for a wedding.
We’re talking midi dresses with pastel hues and romantic florals. Hey, who says you can’t bend the rules a little when it comes to your own wedding?
Price: SGD$31.90 – $52.90
Love Bonito
Love Bonito is a brand that probably requires no introduction.
A local brand with a loyal following among Singaporean women, Love Bonito has a clothing line just for bridesmaids – the ‘LYLAS’ collection.
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They’ve got dresses, jumpsuits, and separates. The best part? Your bridesmaids will have no problem incorporating these items into their everyday wardrobes after the wedding.
With pieces in romantic, pastel hues of pink, purple and blue, as well as in darker, more dramatic blues and reds, whatever colour scheme you’re going for, Love Bonito will have just what you need.
Also, if you’re looking to get bridesmaid robes for that fun shot with your bridal squad, you’ll be able to find them here.
Price: SGD$32 – $59.90
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5. also has quite a range of styles.
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If your wedding is going to lean more casual, Love & Bravery carries some cute short dresses that your bridesmaids can use even after the wedding. They also do some nice sheer hemmed dresses that strike a nice balance between formal and casual – perfect for the hot Singapore weather!
Price: SGD$36.00 – $49.00
Thread Theory
Not to be confused with Style Theory, Thread Theory is another online women’s boutique that sells bridesmaid dresses.
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If you want something with more details and embellishments, Thread Theory will probably have what you’re looking for. With styles that feature embroidered flowers, beaded panels and sequins, Thread Theory adds interest to your bridesmaid dresses without going too over the top.
On the other end of the spectrum, they also have more dressy bridesmaid styles, with tulle and illusion necklines so your bridesmaids too can feel like princesses on your big day.
Price: SGD$36.00 – $89.90
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7. them all, in pretty pastel hues.
Stocking several A-line styles, these dresses will flatter bridesmaids of all body shapes.
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Price: SGD$39.90 – $55.90
Dressabelle
Dressabelle is yet another site that has great options for your bridesmaid needs.
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They’ve got layered dresses and wrap dresses. Light, airy and easy, these dresses are perfect if your bridesmaids are going to have plenty of running around to do.
Price: SGD$39.90 – $69.90
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Double Woot is one of the lesser known brands on this list, but it’s one you should definitely check out, simply because of the extensive variety of styles they sell.
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Whether you’re looking for dresses with a more flowy silhouette, or ones that are more form-fitting, you’ll be able to find them at this Malaysia-based e-store.
If you want to mix up the styles your bridesmaids are wearing, this is a good place to look as they have off-the-shoulder styles, high neck styles, toga styles… Basically, every style you can think of.
Take note that shipping can take a while, so this isn’t somewhere you want to order from just a week before the wedding.
Price: SGD$43.68 – $70.98
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Did you know Zalora has its own line of bridesmaid dresses? And the selection is actually pretty extensive.
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Aside from your typical bridesmaid styles, they also have plenty of printed offerings. They also have satin dresses, which you won’t find in many of the sites listed here.
Zalora also stocks dresses from many different brands, so you can shop all of them conveniently at one place.
Price: SGD$49.90 – $299.99
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With brands like TFNC Wedding, Maya, Jarlo, John Zack, and of course, ASOS’ home brand, you can easily shop multiple brands at one location.
If your colour scheme falls out of the pastel pink, peach, blue and purple spectrum, ASOS is a good place to start looking. Here, you’ll find dresses in less common hues like sage, green and purple.
Do take note that ASOS’ styles tend to be less conservative, with bare backs and lower necklines.
Price: SGD$64.65 – $808.13
SOIGNÉ The Label
Another site that sells dresses with a more modern silhouette is SOIGNÉ The Label.
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While they don’t have a dedicated section for bridesmaid dresses, it’s easy to picture some of these styles walking down the aisle with you.
Here, they stray from bridesmaid cliches with unique necklines and quirky touches, making for interesting details in all those wedding photos you’ll surely be taking.
Price: SGD$65 – $199
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Lulus has a beautiful range of bridesmaid dresses, but there is one downside – the price.
But hey, if you’re willing to shell out in the region of $100 per dress (shipping included), you’ll find some very nice designs here, and with very nice quality.
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What’s great about Lulu’s is that each style comes in a variety of colours, so you won’t have to rule out dresses because they don’t come in your desired colour.
Do take note that since Lulus is based in the US, some of the maxi dresses may run a little long on more petite Singaporean girls. That said, the sizing guide and review section are very handy when it comes to figuring out if the length or fit of a dress will be an issue.
As with ASOS, Lulus’ styles are also more revealing, so be sure your bridesmaids dare to bare before you place your order!
Price: USD$44 – $284
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For sexier styles, give London-based Lipsy a look-see.
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A go-to for party and occasion-wear, the site stocks a variety of brands, some of which you’ll recognize (Forever New, Bardot, Little Mistress) and some of which you may find less familiar (Scarlett & Jo, Sistaglam, Jessica Wright).
With side slits, applique details, and uber flattering ruching, the dresses here are for the bridal squad that’s got it and ain’t afraid to flaunt it.
Price: £62 – £170
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Whatever style and/or colour you envision your bridal squad wearing, we’re sure you’ll find it at one of these shops. With that, happy shopping!
*All prices stated are accurate at the time of publication. Prices are all before discount.
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We are now just 10 days away from Christmas!
Amidst all the Christmas cheer, here’s one more reason to celebrate. If you’ve been an avid Grab user, Grab has a present (or many presents) for you.
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From 11 – 23 December, the Grab Christmas Store is popping up at Plaza Singapura – and you won’t have to spend a single cent. The first and only store of its kind, you can shop over 88 gifts, ranging from accessories and beauty products to homeware and books, using the GrabRewards points you’ve accumulated.
For 2,000 points, you can choose from a selection of cups, bowls, and jewellery. For 4,000 points, you can get a jar of premium jam by Straits Preserves. And for 6,000 points, you can choose from body scrubs and fragrant candles.
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And if you manage to rack up 40,000 points – that’s A LOT of Grab rides – you get to choose from what we think are the best items of the lot: a JBL portable bluetooth speaker and a XiaoYi Action Cam, just to name a few.
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And that’s not all.
For even more Christmas rewards, check out the GrabRewards Catalogue inside your Grab app. If you see something you like, redeem it via the app, and pop by the Grab Christmas Store to collect it.
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Grab users, be sure to check how many GrabRewards points you’ve accumulated and redeem them ASAP! All items are only available while stocks last so don’t be afraid to be kiasu!
Grab Christmas Store
Address: Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard Road, Singapore 238839
Opening Hours: 11am – 9pm
Date: 11 – 23 December 2017
Website
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LAN gaming in Singapore is an unofficial rite of passage that most teens go through.
With games such as CounterStrike and Dota offering multiplayer options, LAN gaming shops were prevalent in the mid 2000s.
Even though LAN gaming is very popular, more people are getting their own gaming desktops set up at home which allows them to play in the comfort of their own homes.
However, there are still LAN gaming shops that have stood the test of time.
We found the best and cheapest ones for those of you who are looking to get your PUBG game faces on.
Gaming For The Masses
1. Khakabo
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Khakabo is one of the local gaming community’s favourite spots. When you ask gamers where they’d go for LAN gaming, Khakabo always comes up.
With individual sofa seats and a clean, cosy environment and a low rate of $2 per hour, it is no wonder gamers love to come to Khakabo.
What’s more, this place never closes. That’s right, it’s open 24 hours! Khakabo is the closest thing we have to a perfect LAN shop.
Khakabo
Address: 175 Bencoolen Street, #01-58, Burlington Square, Singapore, 189649
Opening Hours: Daily: 24 Hours
Contact No.: 8128 0922
Price: $2 per hour
Website
2. GG Cybercafe
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GG Cybercafe is a cosy LAN shop that offers individual sofa seats, latest equipments and hardware, food and drinks, and even printing services!
They also regularly host tournaments for games such as AuditionSEA and PUBG. Visiting gamers can expect to find a wide variety of games available, such as League Of Legends, DOTA 2, World Of Warcraft, Diablo 3, and MapleStory.
Their hourly rate is low, at $2 per hour, and they have packages for those who are planning to game for up to 12 hours.
$5 for 3 hours, $9 for 6 hours, and $12 for 12 hours. Can you game for 12 hours?
They do have festive promotions as well so do follow them on social media for updates on new game additions or promotional packages!
GG Entertainment
Address: Golden Wall Centre, 89 Short Street, #B1-14, Singapore, 188216
Opening Hours: 10am – 2am daily
Contact no.: 6254 5004
Price: $2 per hour
Website
3. Clique Gaming
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Clique Gaming is the swankiest LAN shop we’ve seen.
That’s not all. This LAN shop is really a level up from the other LAN shops around.
They have HoN Legacy on all computers, which grants access to every hero in the game, in any account you play.
They also have premium Garena accounts that allows players to access gold member rooms for DOTA, double IP boost for League Of Legends players, and 5% experience boost for Blackshot players.
Besides the usual computer gaming, they also offer console gaming at $4 per hour.
Open for 24 hours, sofa seats, PC and Console gaming options and premium gaming accounts, Clique Gaming is one of the best in the business currently.
Clique Gaming
Address: 35 Selegie Road Parklane Shopping Mall #B1-17, Singapore 188307
Opening Hours: 24 Hours daily
Contact no.: 9009 3707
Price: $2 per hour
Website
4. Big-O Gaming
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5. Colosseum
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Colosseum began in 2008 and has been a household name in the LAN gaming community.
They may have just closed their flagship store at Bugis+, but there are still 3 other outlets available in the North, East and West.
Their hourly rate is $3 for non-members, and $2 for members. Visitors only need to pay $8 for membership, which comes with 4 hours of free gaming, and discounted hourly rates for a year.
Membership renewal is not automatic so you will have to go to any outlet to renew your membership. It’s a little troublesome, but thankfully they have outlets in the different areas of Singapore.
Low hourly rates, clean and spacious interiors, and multiple outlets, Colosseum is a LAN shop that really caters to their customers.
Colosseum
Address: E!Avenue 1 Pasir Ris Cl, #02-341/342, Singapore 519599
Opening Hours: Sun – Thu: 11am – 11pm, Fri – Sat: 11am – 1pm
Contact no.: 6581 0126
Price: $3 per hour (non-members), $2 per hour (members)
Website
Address: Blk 120, #01-02 Woodlands Avenue 1, Singapore, 739069
Opening Hours: Sun – Thu: 11am – 11pm, Fri – Sat: 11am – 1pm
Contact no.: 6219 5954
Address: Blk 399 #01-44, Yung Sheng Road, Singapore, 610399
Opening Hours: Sun – Thu: 11am – 11pm, Fri – Sat: 11am – 1pm
Contact no.: 6264 2668
LAN gaming may be dwindling in popularity but these LAN shops are still standing strong because of their low prices, wide variety of games, and comfortable environments.
Have you been to any of these LAN shops? Which is your favourite?
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Japanese discount store, Don Quijote, better known as Don Don Donki, will be opening its store in Orchard Central on 1 December 2017.
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This is the Japanese brand’s first store in Asia. The new 2-storey retail space spans 1397 square metres and will be operating for 24 hours daily.
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If you’re hungry, Don Don Donki will also be partnering with Hokkaido Marche to offer a dining experience that we are all familiar with. Just imagine Marche serving up Japanese food.
Another highlight of the Singapore outlet is the takeaway delicatessen section in the supermarket which will offer sushi, sashimi and tons of Japanese goodies.
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The cheapest item that you can find at Singapore’s Don Don Donki is the Calbee Jagatico Salad ($0.50). The most expensive item is the 35-year-old Hibiki Suntory Whisky which costs a whopping $80,000.
There’s also the exclusive Don Don Donki bar. There are only 2 outlets in the world. One here in Singapore, and the other in Tachikawa, Tokyo.
The Japanese bar serves a variety of sake, whisky and beer. Unlike the 24-hour outlet, it operates from 4pm – 2am on Sunday to Thursday and 4pm – 3am on Friday and Saturday.
Shoppers will also be thrilled to know that the alcohol section of the supermarket offers alcoholic drinks that are not available at other Don Don Donki branches.
With this opening, we know where we’ll be shopping and buying groceries from now on.
Don Don Donki Singapore
Address: Orchard Central, B1 & B2
Opening Hours: Daily: 24 hours
Website
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As a kid, toys were the biggest “wants” in our lives and we would beg our parents to buy that car that “is different from the one I have at home” or the Barbie doll that “wears a different dress”. Most of us didn’t get that car or Barbie doll.
We’d go home feeling dejected and disappointed. But a good night’s sleep later, we’d move on with our lives, completely forgetting about the toy.
However, some of us never moved on. And that is how a market for hobby collectors came about. They are mainly older men and they’re surprisingly caught up on the latest and most anticipated toys in the market.
Prepare yourselves, we’ve gathered up the ultimate list of Singapore’s hobby stores.
Toys Aren’t Just For Kids
1. Dollz Inc
Dollz Inc has been around since 1999 and is quite well-known among hobby collectors.
They specialise in selling collectibles and figures from Transformers, Power Rangers, Kamen Rider (Masked Rider), Blythe dolls, and Barbie dolls.
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Collectors can find the latest collectible imports from Japan, as well as the collectibles from the older Transformer, Power Rangers and Kamen Rider series.
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However, the best thing about Dollz Inc is that they sell loose pieces of toys, perfect for collectors that are missing a certain piece of a set.
Dollz Inc
Address: 3 Temasek Boulevard, #03-358 Suntec City Mall Tower 3, Singapore, 038983
Opening Hours: Mon – Sat: 11.30am – 9pm, Sun: 11.30am – 8.30pm
Contact no.: 6733 7377
Website
2. La Tendo And Ani-Nation
La Tendo and Ani-Nation, previously from Funan the IT Mall, can now be found in the same place at Suntec City.
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Just directly opposite Dollz Inc, La Tendo and Ani-Nation occupies 2 units together in one massive collector’s playground.
La Tendo sells loose Gachapon items, a wide variety of anime-related products, as well as expensive figures from Marvel, Transformers, Power Rangers, Kamen Rider, and many more.
If there’s any particular figure you’re searching for, the friendly shop staff are always ready to help.
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If you’re looking for a photo op, don’t miss their famous lighted display alley of figurines and the huge Gundam display in the window.
La Tendo
Address: 3 Temasek Boulevard, #03-354 Suntec City Mall Tower 3, Singapore, 038983
Opening Hours: Sun – Thu: 11.30am – 9pm, Fri – Sat: 11.30am – 9.30pm
Contact no.: 6336 6615
Website
3. Forty42
Forty42 is a hobby shop at China Square Central that sells 1:6 scale figures. From military figures to the different Iron Man suits and even the display cases and loose accessories for the figures.
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Forty42 also does customisation for the figures, paint restoration, custom repainting, small volume productions, and even prototype making of collectible toys.
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Forty42
Address: 18 Cross Street, China Square Central, #02-10, Singapore, 048423
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 11am – 7pm, Sat – Sun: 11am – 5pm
Contact no.: 6536 3155
Website
4. ToyStar
ToyStar is a shop at China Square Central that sells old toys.
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Stepping into ToyStar feels like stepping into your childhood toy chest. They sell past collections of Hot Wheels cars, wrestling figures, LEGO sets and figures, Disney products and even past Mcdonald’s happy meal toys!
We will always enjoy visiting ToyStar because we never know what surprises we’re going to find.
Note that their opening hours are irregular, but the owner has mentioned to come after 1pm.
ToyStar
Address: 18 Cross Street, China Square Central, #02-31, Singapore, 048423
Opening Hours: Daily: Irregular – 6pm
Contact no.: 9748 1103
Website
5. TOYZ CRAZI
TOYZ CRAZI sells detailed 1:6 scale figures ranging from Marvel to G.I.Joe characters.
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It originally started as a small store but has now expanded to a bigger store at China Square Central.
TOYZ CRAZI is one of the few “old timer” stores at China Square Central that has stood the test of time amidst closing toy stores all around them.
If you’re in China Square Central, do drop by!
TOYZ CRAZI
Address: 18 Cross Street, China Square Central, #02-19, Singapore, 048423
Opening Hours: Tue – Sat: 1pm – 8pm, Sun: 11am – 6.30pm, Mon: Closed
Contact no.: 9839 9927
Website
6. Hobby Atelier
Hobby Atelier is one of the long-standing shops in China Square Central.
They sell Gachapon sets, candy toys, Power Rangers and Kamen Rider merchandise, hobby magazines and posters, Sanrio merchandise, and also anime-related items.
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Hobby Atelier is one of those shops where you can just spend a long time perusing each item in detail and still not be bored.
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If you’re looking for something specific, there’s a good chance that Hobby Atelier can help.
Hobby Atelier
Address: 18 Cross Street, China Square Central, #02-24, Singapore, 048423
Opening Hours: Mon – Sat: 12pm – 7.30pm, Sun: 12pm – 6pm
Contact no.: 8612 7866
Website
7. Robo Robo
Previously hidden in the basement of Excelsior Hotel, we only found out about Robo Robo through a colleague’s friend’s recommendation.
However, they’ve moved to The adelphi on Coleman Street, so that’s more accessible.
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The service is great and the prices are reasonable. You can also call to enquire if they have stocks for a specific product.
Robo Robo
Address: 1 Coleman Street, The Adelphi, #03-09, Singapore, 179803
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 1pm – 7.30pm, Sat: 1pm – 7pm, Sun: 1pm – 5.30pm
Contact no.: 8288 3515
Website
8. The Falcon’s Hangar
The Falcon’s Hangar was started by toy collectors, for toy collectors, and has had 19 years of experience in the hobby collector’s industry.
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They have a shop at Waterloo Street as well as an online store that ships internationally.
They sell a huge range of merchandise from anime to movie characters, Pokemon and even Disney products! The list just goes on and on.
You can view their whole list of products Also read 6 Places You Can Go When You’re Done With Dinner But You Still Want To Lepak
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