Must Watch Musical, WICKED, Is Back In SG. Don’t Miss It!
Fans of the untold story of the witches of Oz, brace yourself! Award winning Broadway blockbuster WICKED is back to cast its spell on us again for a limited time after a whooping four years!
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Set to take stage from the 29 September to 16 October 2016 at the MasterCard Theatre of Marina Bay Sands, fans can expect an incredibly original production, performed by international casts, direct from UK, who will be flying in to Singapore specially for this limited engagement.
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Can’t wait to catch the elaborated costumes, astounding technical wizardry, and tunes composed by three-time Academy Award winner Stephen Schwartz?
There’s an early bird 15% discount right now that you definitely don’t want to miss. Until the 15th of May, early bird tickets are up for grabs for Tuesday and Thursday shows. This discount is applicable to all categories.
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Image source: Image source: )Emerald – $230,
A Reserve – $165,
B Reserve – S$145
C Reserve – S$125
D Reserve – S$95
E Reserve – S$55
VIP Box (For 4 seats) – $920
Online ticketing: Wicked The Musical Singapore
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The Heat Is On! Are You Game For Some Competitive Eating?
You’ve probably seen Takeru Kobayashi shovel down hot dogs after hot dogs, or heard about L.A Beast a.k.a skippy62able who posts videos of his eating challenges on YouTube. But do you know that the competitive eating scene in Singapore is also very…competitive?
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Earlier this year in January, competitive eater Zermatt Neo made headlines by chucking down a whopping 4kg of chicken rice under 30 minutes! (If you have no idea how much 4kg of chicken rice is, that’s basically 10 people‘s lunch) Then in February, he took on another challenge and wolfed down a 21-inch pizza in 10 minutes and 30 seconds.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6rOJxLR1Sc
It’s a chicken rice party in him tummy
If your face isn’t contorted in shock, Zermatt also boasts (in different occasions) The Beast Burger Challenge, 123 sticks of Lok Lok in 30 minutes, 150 sticks of satay, 100 gyozas, 100 chicken wings and….
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Image source: Beast? What beast?
JCube’s So Spicy Challenge
Not everyone has a huge tummy capacity but one thing for sure is that we Singaporeans sure love spicy food. If you’re one of those who is always going “more chilli, add sambal, extra spicy…”, how about putting your tongue’s spicy-o-meter to the test with JCube’s #SoSpicyChallenge?
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With the Qualifying Round taking place on the 14th, 15th and 21st of May, and the Grand Finale on the 22nd of May, this year’s edition of the #SoSpicyChallenge will definitely turn the heat on. How hot? It’s gonna be like winner gets to fly to Japan kind of hot.
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Image source: JCube. They will contact you with participation details. You can also head down to JCube’s Customer Service Counter at B1 at the mall to get your copy of J.Mag, which is loaded with information about the challenge.
Alternatively, you can earn your way for a direct entry to the quarter finals of the #SoSpicyChallenge by taking the spicy trail and collecting your ‘battle scars’. This challenge has already begun and all you have to do is challenge the dishes at the participating outlets (as above) and collect your stamps at B1 Customer Service Counter with your receipt. Once you’ve collected 120 points with at least 1 stamp from each spicy level, you’ve literally eaten your way to the quarter finals.
Think you have what it takes for the #SoSpicyChallenge? We highly recommend you to sign up with a group of friends and settle the “I have a higher spicy tolerance level than you” feud once and for all.
So Spicy Challenge
Address: JCube, 2 Jurong East Central 1, 609731
Dates:
14th May (Qualifying Round) – 2pm to 5pm
15th May (Qualifying Round) – 2pm to 5pm
21st May (Qualifying Round) – 2pm to 5pm
22nd May (Grand Finale) – 2pm to 5pm
Event page: JCube So Spicy Challenge
Facebook page: JCube
Brought to you by Discover SG x SoSpicyChallenge
Also read: Do You Love Oysters? Check Out The World Oyster Festival 2016
Keong Saik Carnival: The Event All Hipsters Shouldn’t Miss
Those who love the rustic charm of the shophouses and bars along Keong Saik Street won’t want to miss the first-ever Keong Saik Carnival. This all-day family-friendly affair is organised by the team behind Potato Head Folk, the popular hipster bar at Keong Saik.
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BCr7ZKQoTdO/[/embed]With the theme ‘Old Streets New Treats’, the carnival will celebrate the heritage of the historic neighbourhood – Tiong Bahru, “where past inspires present, traditions meets contemporaries”.
Street Bazaar
During the carnival, explore the street bazaar where you’ll find everything from antiques, to vinyl records, to a limited edition fashion collection by Fergadelic created for Three Buns.
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Three Buns X Fergadelic Capsule Collection. Credit: Three Buns[/caption]
Activities
That aside, expect art installations, heritage tours, pop-up food stalls, and cultural workshops as well. Plus, families with children will be glad to know that there will be a lion dance troupe putting on a show, a story telling session, balloon sculpting, along with an Uncle Ringo to keep the young ones occupied.
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The carnival will also see collaborations of traditional Chinese musicians with cutting-edge electronic DJs, as well as the freshest beatsmiths livening up the atmosphere with sounds of Hip-hop, Bass, House, Funk, Soul and Disco. From international names like Beijing’s Howie Lee to homegrown acts including Pushin’On and Syndicate, the live music stages are to be anticipated!
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Music: Darker Than Wax. Credit: Keong Saik Carnival[/caption]
Details
MUSIC:
HOWIE LEE + ZHANG YANG (LIVE)
CHACHA (LIVE) & HOWELL
AL ROCCO & BLOW FEVER
THE OBSERVATORY
SYNDICATE (KIAT, KOFLOW, INTRIGUANT)
ATTAGIRL!
PLEASURE (BERGAS, TARA)
SUN DOWN CIRCLE
MR. HAS
SA
PUSHIN’ON (MARVIN GOLD, TOM SHELLSUIT)
FAUXE
HOME (DJR, KNIVES, JERLS, REIKI)
DARKER THAN WAX (FUNK BSTRD, KAYE, DARYL C)
DONN
#VINYLOFTHEDAY (KURT, EDEN)
VISUALS:
EMPYREAL
HOODLAM
TELL YOUR CHILDREN
STREET BAZAAR:
A Juicery
Behave Behave X Oak & Bindi
Curious creatures
Custom Burner
Gallery & Co
get.give
Hounds of the Baskervilles
kapok singapore
Leica Store Singapore
Lime House
Luxe Singapore
Magpie
Sundays Sg
Sunday Market
Supplies & Co.
The Analog Vault
Three Buns
Underscore X Triceratops
Vinyl of The Day #vinyloftheday
SPONSORS:
Official Credit Card: UOB YOLO (UOB Cards)
Official Food on Wheels: Deliveroo
Official Projector Sponsor: Epson
Official Photography Partner: Leica
Official Ride: Uber
Official Hotel: Park 22 hotel Singapore
Official Beer: Heineken
Official TV: LI TV Asia
Official Bespoke Motorcycle: Custom Burner
Official Irish Whiskey: Jameson Ambassador Singapore
Official Rum: Mount Gay Rum
Official Gin: The Botanist
Official Soda: Fever Tree – Singapore
Official Music Partner: W Hotels Worldwide
Official Radio Station: Lush99.5
Official Magazine: JUICE Singapore
Official Production House: Blackvine Pte Ltd
Official Sound & Light: The Show Company
SUPPORTED BY:
The People’s Association
Urban Redevelopment Authority
BAR PARTNERS:
Ketel One
Tanqueray
Pimms
Hendrick’s Gin
Sailor Jerry
Schedule
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Map
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Keong Saik Carnival has also tied up with Uber for up to $20 off your first ride to or from the carnival with promo code “KSC2016”. Do note that this promotion is only valid for first time Uber riders. Download the Uber app for more details.
Excited for the carnival yet? Let your friends know about it and have a blast this Saturday!
Keong Saik Carnival
Date: Saturday, 28 May 2016
Time: 12:00NN to 10:30PM
Address: Keong Saik Road
(Header image credit: original image by Les Haines, edited by author.)
Also read: Everything For Free? Introducing SG’s Really Really Free Market!
Enjoy Oysters From All Over The World! You’ll Have A Shell Of A Time.
Oyster lovers, listen up! The World Oyster Festival by Greenwood Fish Market & Bistro is back for another year!
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Set to take place on the 1st of July 2016, this will be the fourth edition of the bistro’s very own festival. Like every other year, the festival boasts a good 20 varieties of oysters flown in from around the world for this special festival. Did we also mention that these juicy succulent oysters are fresh? They’re not frozen.
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It is safe to say that July is the best time for us to enjoy oysters. Cold water is where you can harvest great shellfishes and around that time of the year, the waters in the northern hemisphere is still chilly and the southern hemisphere has already entered winter. That is literally the best of both worlds.
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The World Oyster Festival is not only about eating fresh oysters but also a crash course in #oysters101. Like fine wine, the flavours of oysters differ according to region. Some can be a little more salty than others, while others are creamier, richer, metallic or even fruity like the Kumamoto Oysters (our personal favourite) that are famed for a honey dew finish.
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Greenwood has yet to announce the price for this festival. Looking at past festivals, this is going to be a shell of a time. So mark it down on your calendar, share the news with your friends (don’t be shellfish) and follow us for more updates!
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World Oyster Festival 2016
Date: 1st July – 31st July 2016*
Outlets: Greenwood Avenue Outlet
Add: 34/38 Greenwood Ave, S289236
Tel: 6467 4950
Opening Hours: Daily, 12PM – 10:30PM
Sentosa Outlet
Quayside Isle @ Sentosa Cove, 31 Ocean Way #01-04/05 S098375
Tel: 6262 0450
Opening Hours: Lunch: 12PM – 2:30PM, Dinner: 6:30PM – 10PM *Closed on Mondays
Website: Greenwood Fish Bistro
Facebook event page: World Oyster Festival 2016
(Header image credit: Greenwood Fish Market & Bistro, words by author)
这个5月份怎么玩？ 10个必去精彩活动GET!
在转眼间，一年的三分之一已经过去了，是时候迎接充满活动的五月份啦！不论是美食节的音乐还是文化活动，小编已经为你们搜罗好了5月必去的精彩活动，赶快往下看吧！
1. Singapore HeritageFest 2016
通过开放参观和表演等亲身体验的计划，呈现新加坡以及我们的生活方式中鲜为人知的故事，这个活动将让不同的社区分享珍贵的回忆和故事，借此庆祝我们充满活力的文化遗产。
日期: 2016年4月29日至5月15日
地点: 新加坡多个地区
入场: 免费
活动详情请浏览
2. Star Wars Day 2016
相信死忠的星战迷都知道，五月是一个值得庆祝的重要月份，因为我们即将迎来这个全球的年度庆典- 星球大战日！星球大战日是星战迷举办的庆祝活动，除了可以期待粉丝的换装，如第501军团、大型展览的星球大战玩具等，还有艺术家制作的星战迷艺术品以及其他更多的年度星球大战活动，而所有的收入最后也将捐给慈善机构。
日期: 2016年4月30日至5月1日
时间: 10:00am ~ 9:00pm
地点: OCBC Square, Kallang Wave Mall外面
入场: 免费
3. Getai Soul 2016
这个位于隐秘公园里所举行的活动不只是只有美食、艺术和音乐而已，在和Lepark这家屋顶咖啡厅和小吃酒吧的合作之下，Getai Group再次以2天的回归并献上你最喜欢的本地和国际艺术家，包括本土的音乐家 Charlie Lim,、Dru Chen以及The Steve Mcqueens等等。
日期: 2016年5月7日至8日
时间：1:00pm ~ 10:00pm
地点: Pearl’s Hill City Park
入门: 门票SGD $48++ （ Peatix ）
更多资料个浏览 getaisoul2016.peatix.com
4. SAVOUR Gourmet 2016
2016年SAVOUR第一弹！SAVOUR Gourmet是一个沿着Marina Bayfront举行的美食节，并邀请城市中拥有超过30个原创餐点的最好餐馆，让你度过一个享受美食、鸡尾酒和现场音乐又不需要荷包大出血的夜晚 – 独家菜肴只需$ 6到$12的价位。
日期: 12th to 15th May 2016
时间: 11:00am ~ 11:00pm (随着不同日期而有所更动)
地点: Bayfront Avenue, next to Marina Bay Sands Exhibition Centre
入场: 免费 (配套可预订)
更多资讯请浏览 www.savour.sg
5. Super Japan Matsuri
如果你是日本文化爱好者，那你或许会对这个有兴趣。Super Japan Matsuri就在海湾举行，现场设有日本传统游戏、美食和音乐，绝对让你度过好玩又令人兴奋的一晚。
日期: 20th to 22nd May 2016
时间: 5pm to 10pm
地点: Esplanade, Theatres on the Bay
入场: 免费
更多资讯可浏览活动详情
6. Open Deck Marketplace
采用集装箱的一种独立艺术空间组装，DECK将举办他们第一个集艺术、摄影、美食和娱乐为一体的市集。汇集了由工匠和设计师精心制作的作品，你可以期待在这里带回实惠的手工艺品，并且参与精彩的工作坊以及品尝位于DECK庭院的精致美食。
日期: 2016年5月21日至22日
时间: 12:00pm ~ 5:00pm (21日活动将延迟至8pm)
地点: DECK，Prinsep Street
入场: 免费
更多资讯可浏览活动详情
7. Pop Up Yoga at Fort Canning Park
新加坡第一个具主动性和韵律的pop-up yoga，Pop Up Yoga的目的是为了鼓励瑜伽修行者和非瑜伽师共同提倡健康的活动。你可以期待在福康宁公园这样的地方练习瑜伽，并且通过互动和激励彼此制造更快乐和健康的生活方式。每个瑜伽班的售价为$ 5，而收入将会捐给社区或当地的慈善机构。
日期: 2016年5月21日
时间:8:45am
地点: Fort Canning Park
入场: 门票SGD $5，可通过 Funzing购票
更多资讯请浏览 event page
8. Keong Saik Carnival
沿着标志性的Keong Saik Road所举办的首届Keong Saik Carnival，是一个由市集和现场音乐结合的文化活动，现场将展示装置艺术、视觉投影、快闪鸡尾酒酒吧等等。此外，这里也融合了60年代的音乐，以及来自亚洲的freshest soul、disco和house music！
日期 2016年5月28日
时间12:00pm ~ 10:30pm
地点: Keong Saik Road
入场: 免费
更多资讯请浏览 Facebook page
9. Bubble Glow 5K
想要运动但是又觉得懒惰吗？这个慢跑活动可是一个以Gardens By the Bay为背景的泡沫UV庆典！只要抵达终点线，你就可以在一个充满迷幻泡沫的音乐节上狂欢！
10. Sentosa FunFest 2016
这个学校假期，不妨来到位于Palawan Green的圣淘沙享受阳光的乐趣吧！圣淘沙将被改造成一个巨大的游乐区，并附有巨型滑梯、泡沫游泳池以及其他水上活动！无论是急跌下来的Fun Water Slide、滑越Slippery Horizontal Slide或是跳进泡沫四溢的游泳池，相信不管是大人或小孩都会玩的不亦乐乎！
Star Wars Day Singapore 2016 Set To Storm Kallang Wave Mall This Weekend
Star Wars fans, listen up! Whether you’re a Sith or a Jedi, Imperials or Rebels, Star Wars Day Singapore is set to take Kallang Wave Mall by storm from 30 April to 1 May, 2016! Now, isn’t that the perfect way to celebrate the long Labour Day weekend? *cues The Imperial March anthem*
May the 4th is an important day to all Star Wars fans and is celebrated worldwide. Although ‘Star Wars Day’ is not created by Lucasfilm, the film company that created this worldwide phenomenal has embraced the spirit of fandom that makes this day so special.
Partnering #MAYTHE4THSG, a Singaporean-based Star Wars fan collective, Kallang Wave Mall promises a fun-filled two-day celebration for all Star Wars fans, collectors, and families.
With their ‘base’ at the OCBC Square at Singapore Sports Hub, the festival will showcase all things Star Wars – from the original trilogy that began in 1977 to the latest Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Visitors can look forward to an eye-opening galactic experience and get up-close with screen-accurate Star Wars costumes, courtesy of the 501st Legion and Rebel Outpost.
If you think that sounds cool, we have even greater news for you. The Force Awakens’ panel by Lucasfilm will take place over both days of the event! Yes, you’ve heard people raving about it during Comic Con and now it’s your time to witness it with your own eyes.
For the juniors, check out FightSaber Kids Workshop and get into some ‘bdzzew bdzzew’ action. While they’re at it, sign them up for the Kids Fashion Parade too!
And the force doesn’t stop just right there. Spend $60 and above at any of Kallang Wave Mall’s tenants (or $100 at Fair Price Xtra Kallang Wave) to receive a free express pass to the Star Wars Day Singapore photobooth. If you spent over $120 (or $180 at Fair Price Xtra Kallang Wave), you’ll walk away with a BB-8 umbrella! This promotion is only valid from 30th April to 1st May.
For those who want to stock up on some collectibles, there will also be a pop-up concept store selling Star Wars merchandise at the atrium of the mall over the weekend.
Our next dose of galaxy battle, ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’, will only come by this December. While waiting for it to arrive, why not storm down to Kallang Wave Mall this weekend like a Trooper and celebrate the force! May the 4th be with you!
Star Wars Day Singapore
Kallang Wave Mall – OCBC Square at Singapore Sports Hub
Address: 1 Stadium Place, 397628
Event Date: 30 April – 1 May 2016
Time: 11:00am – 8:00pm
Admission: Free
Event schedule:
Everything For Free? Introducing SG’s Really Really Free Market!
Most people applaud those who have the bravery and heart to hoard as little as possible. That’s why there are books on minimalism, theories on only keeping things that matter, and documentary-slash-interventions on doing away with things you don’t need.
There’s also a certain joy and liberation you get from cleaning, not to mention, the extra space in the house, especially if you’re living in a small apartment.
At least that’s how my friends and I felt when we attended the 41st Singapore Really Really Free Market organised by local social enterprise Post-Museum. The event, which was hosted at art gallery DECK in central-Singapore, celebrates a more sustainable way of living, and sharing what we have.
This went beyond material goods like clothes, toys, and books. You could also get a tarot card reading for free if you were interested. You could learn to hoola-hoop with strangers if you were feeling a little sporty. Or listen to someone tell a story. For a minute, people forgot about their wallets, the malls, and the tiresome art of negotiating.
My loot from the free market included a book featuring the twenty arrondissements of Paris (pictured below), which is a charming find for any francophile, a golden bikini top that will go superbly with a trip to Siloso Beach, and a button-down shirt that looks as good as new. What a score!
Best of all, everyone is welcomed. From young children who grabbed secondhand plush toys to couples picking out roller blades and books to the older folks picking out designer clothing. Just don’t forget sunscreen and an open mind.
The next Singapore Really Really Free Market will take place on 19 June 2016. For more information, you can hit up their Facebook page!
*All photographs were taken by the author, unless otherwise stated.
Singapore Really Really Free Market
Next date: 19 June 2016
Facebook page
Also read: Under SGD500 – 5 Nearby Places For A Weekend Getaway
Exquisite Restaurant Dishes All Under $15 At Savour Gourmet Festival!
With CNNGo.com calling it “One of the world’s best food festivals”, live music to go along with your meal.
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BEigz8ukLl9/[/embed] [embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BEqLCQWkLgi/[/embed] [embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/12TWWvgcNV/[/embed]Love Miyazaki wagyu? Truffle cheese? Hokkaido ice cream? Or Russian caviar? As part of Savour Gourmet, Jasons Gourmet Market will bring all these and more with their range of products flown in from across the globe. Highlights include the Alaskan Seafood Bar, the Cheese Room, the Oyster Bar, as well as the biggest collection of chilis you’ll ever find in Singapore.
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Are you excited yet? Mark your calendars and head to Bayfront Avenue from 12 to 15 May to taste all the culinary creations at Savour Gourmet. You may also purchase an Experience Pack which comes with exclusive vouchers and a limited edition goodie bag.
[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BEQsjK4ELjM/[/embed]We’re also looking forward to two other events in the Savour 2016 series later this year – Savour Wines, and Savour Christmas! In the meantime, keep an eye out for updates on the Facebook!
Savour Gourmet Festival
Date: 12 to 15 May
Location: Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018971
Contact: 6736 1458, [email protected]
Savour, words by editor)
Also read: 10 Alfresco Bars With Live Band
7 Fun & Interesting Runs You Must Join In 2016
The first quarter of 2016 may have passed, but it’s still not too late to finish those New Year resolutions! From themed family-oriented jogs to challenging runs with obstacles, these fun and alternative runs will help get you off your couch. Do look out for Puma’s Night Run and don’t you forget the upcoming 23rd April’s Music Run by AIA & Spotify we mentioned before! Here is our consolidated list of the top 7 fun & interesting runs you must join in 2016!
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1. SNOOPY RUN
Probably the most adorable run of the year! Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy, and the gang are in town for an inaugural run! A giant Snoopy mascot will be featured for the first time in Singapore. Run with your friends, enjoy great photo opportunities and receive a runner pack of unique gifts. Visit Lucy’s iconic lemonade/ advice stand and do not miss the fantastic race prizes.
2. GARANG WARRIOR ULTRA
Run endlessly for 12 hours? To determine your Garang Warrior level, finish off as many 5km loops as possible from 7am to 7pm. This is a true test of strength and endurance on a difficult running terrain. 3. DIAMOND DASH
Run for a chance to win a 1.50 carat diamond! This vertical challenge is a virtual game in reality. Three diamonds are up for grabs and no one is taking it lightly! Celebrate love and take your love to the next level. We won’t be surprised to see many men and couples at this race in the hopes of scoring the diamond ring. 4. SPARTAN RACE
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Love to test your strength? Spartan Race is the world’s best obstacle course race, designed to push your limits and challenge your endurance. Racers who complete all 3 Spartan distances (Sprint, Super, and Beast) in one calendar year earn their Trifecta. Races anywhere in the world count towards this international honour.
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Food stall at a typical Matsuri. Credit: 
Shateki – Shooting at prizes with a rubber band gun. Credit: 
Ladies dressed in yukatas at a Matsuri. Credit: 
