Former Japanese Idol-Turned-Solo Artist Estelle Fly Debuts Her First English Single “Blue”
Singapore has had rather prominent home-grown musicians. From JJ Lin and Stefanie Sun to The Sam Willows and Sam Rui, the local music scene has improved by leaps and bounds.
An up-and-coming musician is Estelle Fly, a Singapore-based artist who used to be part of the Japanese pop idol scene. In 2010, she was part of girl group MYnT and Japanese anime song idol group Sea*A for 3 years, from 2011 to 2013.
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Since the disbandment of Sea*A, Estelle Fly has gone solo as a Youtuber and musician, creating and building her own sound – one that she describes as a mix between R&B and Pop.
Her Solo English Debut
On 31 January 2018, Estelle Fly debuted her first English single, “Blue“.
The single, produced by Osaka-based producer Soleil Soleil and Jason Gelchen of Singapore’s Homeground Studios, is a groovy R&B pop track about a girl’s first encounter with unrequited love.
While the song isn’t immediately catchy, it grows on you. We found ourselves humming to the tune of “Blue” in the most random moments and now it’s on loop.
The song is now available on Spotify.
Watch the music video for “Blue” below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmL97GoQz8w
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(Header Image Source: Estelle Fly)
Have A Fab February With These 10 Food And Events To Check Out With Bae
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 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. If you’re looking for something more substantial, there’s the Cheer-Up Chicken Katsu ($21.90). 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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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. If you’re a fan of French cuisine, or just appreciate comfort food, then you need to drop by Summer Hill next. Summer Hill 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). 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. 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. 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 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. 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 From 8 to 10 February 2018, FUEGO is bringing their farmer’s market to Changi City Point. 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 These events and food will keep you busy till Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year arrives. Which event are you most excited for? Also read 10 Places To Get Affordable Blooms For Bae This Valentine’s Day – Starting From $18 (Header Image Source: NParks Facebook)
Venue: The Float@Marina Bay, 20 Raffles Ave, Singapore, 039805
Date: 14 Feb – 24 Feb 2018
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Kumoya’s Star Attraction ($18.90)[/caption]
Cheer-Up Chicken Katsu ($21.90)[/caption]
Rainbow Garden Strawberry Parfait ($18.90)[/caption]
Cute Cuddly Calpis & Magic Mango Strawberry ($11.90 each)[/caption]
Address: Kumoya, 8 Jalan Klapa, Singapore 199320
Date: 1 Feb – 31 Mar 2018
Website7. Summer Hill
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Address: 106 Clementi Street 12, #01-62, Singapore, 120106
Opening Hours: Daily: 11.30am – 9pm
Contact no.: 6251 5337
Website8. OH MY MANGO Dessert Bar
Image Credit: OH MY MANGO Dessert Bar Facebook[/caption]
Image Credit: OH MY MANGO Dessert Bar Facebook[/caption]
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Address: Block 762 Jurong West Street 75, #01-334, Gek Poh Shopping Centre, Singapore, 640762
Opening Hours: Daily: 11am – 10pm
Contact no.: 9066 0426
WebsiteShop
9. W Market Presents: CNY Pop-up Market
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Venue: Capitol Piazza, 13 Stamford Road, Singapore, 178905
Date: 3 – 4 Feb 2018
Website10. CNY Market By FUEGO
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Venue: Changi City Point, 5 Changi Business Park Central 1, Singapore, 486038
Date: 8 – 10 Feb 2018
Website
A Care Bear-Themed Cafe Is Springing Up In S’pore And It Will Awaken Your Inner Child
Singapore has seen so many character cafes pop up in the recent years, it’s almost as if it’s an elaborate scheme to get us to keep throwing money in pursuit of that perfect Instagram shot.
Of course, we all know this. But that doesn’t stop us from visiting these character cafes when they pop up in succession.
Once again, Kumoya has partnered with Little Miss Bento and American Greeting to bring us Care Bears x Kumoya, a Care Bears-themed cafe.
Step Into Care-a-lot, Home Of The Care Bears
From 1 February to 31 March 2018, Kumoya will be transformed into Care-a-lot, the home of the Care Bears.
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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.
Food Prepared With Care
First up, we have The Seafood Chowder you’ll Love-a-lot ($28.90).
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This seafood-loaded chunky stew comes with a generous amount of shrimp and squid, as well as chunks of carrot and broccoli, served with a bed of beetroot-stained rice shaped like Love-a-lot bear.
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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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.
While the mains look adorable and Instagram-worthy, the sides don’t disappoint either.
Served in a limited-edition snack holder, choose from the Truffle Fries ($11.90), Salted Egg Yolk Fries ($11.90), Chicken And Corn Sticks With Nacho Cheese ($12.90) and Karaage Chicken With Shoyu Glaze ($12.90).
Salted egg lovers will love the Salted Egg Yolk Fries, which comes sprinkled with salted egg cereal crunch and salted egg mayo dip. There’s no such thing as too much salted egg.
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Salted Egg Yolk Fries ($11.90)[/caption]
Kumoya’s signature crispy karaage chicken also gets a makeover, with a homemade sweet shoyu glaze.
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Karaage Chicken With Shoyu Glaze ($12.90)[/caption]
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.
[caption id="attachment_32979" align="aligncenter" width="1772"] Rainbow Garden Strawberry Parfait ($18.90)[/caption]
Not a fan of vanilla pudding? How about waffles? The Spread-The-Cheer Waffles ($19.90) combines Kumoya’s signature waffles with the strawberry Hokkaido soft serve, mixed berries sauce, meringue drops, wafer sticks, and Care Bear cookies.
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Spread-The-Cheer Waffles ($19.90)[/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.
[caption id="attachment_32982" align="aligncenter" width="1772"] 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
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(Header Image Source: Kumoya)
OneRepublic Returns To Singapore This April For A One Night Only Concert
January seems to be the month of concert announcements. And OneRepublic just joined the bandwagon.
That’s right, OneRepublic will be returning to Singapore on 23 April 2018 for a one night only concert at The Star Theatre @ The Star Performing Arts Centre!
OneRepublic Live In Singapore
Following the release of their latest album, “Oh My My”, OneRepublic is finally bringing their music back to Singapore.
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Fans can expect to hear OneRepublic’s classic songs such as “Counting Stars”, “I Lived”, “Secrets” as well as their more recent hits such as “Wherever I Go” and “No Vacancy”.
Live Nation members will be able to purchase their tickets ahead of the general public during the pre-sale on 25 January 2018.
General ticket sales will go live on 26 January 2018 at 10am on Website
Also read JJ Lin Announces His ‘Sanctuary’ World Tour, And We Hope He’s Making A Pitstop Here
(Header Image Source: Peter Gabriel)
It’s Official: JJ Lin Will Be Performing In S’pore As Part Of His ‘Sanctuary’ World Tour
Fans of JJ Lin, brace yourselves. It is here, it is time. We’ve been camping at LAN shops and hawker centres, hoping to catch a glimpse of our nation’s pride and joy.
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Then, 11 hours ago, Singapore’s favourite Mandopop singer, JJ Lin, announced his ‘Sanctuary’ World Tour on Instagram and we are SHOOK.
Welcome To The Sanctuary
https://www.instagram.com/p/BeNv0oyDe-D/?taken-by=jj_lin
The highly anticipated world tour is named after his latest single of the same name.
While ticketing details have not been released, the Instagram post has already garnered the attention of fans hoping that the singer will perform in their city.
Fans have been waiting for JJ Lin to announce a new world tour since his ‘Timeline’ World Tour, which began in 2013 and ended in 2015.
Following last night’s Facebook Live announcement of the cities that he will be performing in, Singapore has been confirmed as one of the stops in his world tour.
The world tour is slated to begin in Shanghai on 17 March, and will make its way around parts of China, before coming to Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. The singer also added that there is a possibility for more cities to be added along the way.
https://www.facebook.com/JJLin/videos/10155237868096485/
UPDATE:
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Performing dates for Singapore have officially been released! That’s right, JJ Lin will be performing at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on 18 and 19 August 2018!
Ticket prices go from $148 to $348 and can be purchased here from 16 June 2018, 10am onwards.
See you at the Singapore Indoor Stadium!
JJ Lin ‘Sanctuary’ World Tour
Website
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(Header Image Source: Sohu)
The Definitive Guide To Not Appearing ‘Suaku’ At An Art Festival
If you’re clueless as to how you should behave appropriately at an Art festival or exhibition, you’re certainly not alone.
It’s absolutely fine if you do not know how to act or what to say at certain art installations because we’ve come up with some fool proof steps that you can apply at any art festival or exhibition.
1. Nod (But Not Too Fervently) At Every Installation
Sometimes, the artist statements can be too cheem for the layman, and you’re just not able to fully comprehend what the artist is trying to convey.
But you don’t want people to know that you don’t know. So you pretend and you nod.
One of the most stunning installations is the Flowers And People – Dark interactive installation at National Gallery Singapore. The installation changes with every movement that visitors make. Each visual you see can never be replicated and is completely unique
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2. Do The “Steve Jobs”
No, not invent the iPhone. You know that thing he does where he rubs his thumb and index finger in an inquisitive fashion?
Lai we show you.
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This technique will be applicable in The House Is Crumbling sculptural installation, where visitors can interact and create different structures using the moveable pillows.
3. Use Words Like “Nuance” A Lot
To look like you know your stuff, you have to speak in their language.
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For optimal effect, do this in an art exhibition where everything is quieter, like the Colours Of Impressionism: Masterpieces from the Musée d’Orsay exhibition at the Gallery.
This weekend and next, National Gallery Singapore’s opening hours will be extended and admission is FREE for all exhibitions including Century of Light which features Colours of Impressionism: Masterpieces from the Musée d’Orsay, and Between Worlds: Raden Saleh and Juan Luna.
4. Bring Up And Mention Any Art Experience You’ve Had
The good thing about receiving your education in Singapore, is that Arts & Crafts is a subject in Primary school. And for most people, that is probably the only time they did anything remotely “artsy”.
So use it. “Wah I remember when I was doing my graduation project and I had to create something similar to this. It was damn tough. Legit.”
If any of your friends decide to call your bluff, ignore them and move on. Life’s too short.
An interesting installation is the A Stitch In Time exhibit at the National Gallery Singapore, where members of the public stitched and sewed their names, pictures, poems, and personal keepsakes on to a large piece of white cloth.
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5. Bring A Friend Who Can “Art” And Let Them Do The Talking
If you don’t know what to say, say nothing. Let your friend do the talking. If you don’t understand something, get them to explain.
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But then again, you’re at an art festival, why are you “studying” the pieces?
Go enjoy yourself!
Disconnect and immerse yourself in Walk, Walk, Walk: Search, Deviate, Reunite exhibit.
It’s a labyrinth with virtual projections of different landscapes such as a bamboo forest, wheat field and cherry blossom forest, as well as strangely catchy music that we cannot get enough of.
Light To Night Festival 2018: Colour Sensations is on from 19 January to 28 January 2018 at National Gallery Singapore and around the Civic District.
Mai tu liao, bring your friends and family down to the Light To Night Festival for a blinding good time!
https://www.facebook.com/discover.sg.official/videos/2423084237917264/
Light To Night Festival 2018: Colour Sensations
Venue: Civic District
Date: 19 – 28 Jan 2018
Website: Hidden Hawker Fare In The CBD, So Lunch Doesn’t Have To Cost Over $5
(Header Image Source: DiscoverSG)
Johor Is Building Its Own Queen Victoria Market And It’ll Feature Street Food And A Retail Bazaar
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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11 Artsy Events And Tantalising Eats For An Exciting End To January
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.
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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
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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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