This X’mas Market Is Full Of Artsy Knick Knacks And Activities That’ll Put Christmas Cheer In Your Hearts

If you love Christmas markets as much as we do, then we’ve got some news for you.

The Local People (TLP) is throwing a Christmas party at South Beach Avenue from 15 to 17 December with a Christmas Art Market aptly named ‘Santa’s Workshop @ The South Pole‘!

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Watch South Beach Avenue transform into an art, design, food and music destination as local communities and visitors come together and celebrate this festive season in one of the largest Christmas Art Markets in Singapore.

Santa’s Workshop @ The South Pole

Spanning over 32,000 square feet across the basement, street level and conserved buildings, South Beach Avenue is the entertainment centre of the Civic District.

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Starting from the basement plaza, you can be part of the longest communal dining experience, savouring mouth-watering treats.

Up on the street level, browse and shop at the various tents selling locally-made and designed products such as homemade organic baked goods, handmade accessories, and specially curated ranges of tea from various vendors.

Also keep a look out for pop-up stores by South Beach’s tenants. You can find whisky gifts from Quaich Bar, organic products from Real Food, and Christmas hampers from JW Marriott Singapore South Beach and Caffe Vergnano 1882, just to name a few!

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What party is complete without music? Visitors can expect performances from local talents such as music duo Rene & Stef, singer songwriter Marian Carmel, Jean Goh, Desiree Orien Tay, and music band Nisha and Syaf!

There will also be Christmas carollers on 17 December to get everyone into the festive mood!

There will also be a screening of Michelle Chong’s award-winning ‘Lulu The Movie’ at 7pm daily, in the film’s first public screening since its theatrical release.

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For the younger visitors, they can get their faces painted, play at the fundraising carnival games by The Social Co., take pictures at the photo booth, or get their craft on at any of the 3 Christmas workshops daily from 11AM to 10PM!

There’s something for everyone at Santa’s Workshop @ The South Pole so gather your friends and family and head down from 15 to 17 December!

Santa’s Workshop @ The South Pole
Venue: South Beach Avenue, 26 Beach Road, Singapore, 189768
Date: 15 – 17 Dec 2017
Website

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It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like X’mas At Gardens By The Bay, With Its Pretty Lights And Outdoor Rink

Tis’ the season to be jolly! Actually, not really. Not yet. Not till December. However, this doesn’t stop shopping malls from blasting Christmas music and hanging up the Christmas decorations.

But we digress. This December, Singapore’s biggest Christmas event, Christmas Wonderland, is back for its fourth iteration, this time with new highlights to get everyone immersed in the festive mood!

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Occupying the 57,000 sqm are new attractions such as an outdoor skating rink, Ethiopian circus acts, Santa’s Grotto, and a food market lined with food from acclaimed restaurants.

Visitors can also expect the usual attractions like the stunning light installations, carnival rides, and caroling choirs.

It’s The Most Wonderful Fair Of The Year

Look forward to skating in the festival’s first ever outdoor skating rink at The Meadow. You’ll get to skate past the intricate and stunning light sculptures that line the fairground!

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For those of you who haven’t experience falling snow like us, Blizzard Time@the Spalliera is the closest thing that Singapore has to falling snow (Snow City doesn’t count).

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For the adults, the organisers have brought in a circus performance, specifically Ethiopian Dreams by Circus Abyssinia. Expect gravity-defying stunts and captivating performances and a lot of “oohs” and “aahs” from the audience.

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For those of you looking forward to the food, prepare your tastebuds for the Michelin treatment. SAVOUR: Christmas Wonderland will feature dishes from Michelin-starred restaurants such as Saint Pierre and Shoukouwa with prices as low as $6!

Other vendors include The Raclette Factory and Propupstore.

You can also shop for unique gifts such as Luminarie souvenirs and boutique goods at the Festive Market@SuperTree Grove. There will also be specialty food ranging from traditional Christmas dinners to European and Mediterranean fare.

Ticket prices start from $4 and can be purchased Also read The ArtScience Museum Is Bringing Fossils Of Extinct Animals To S’pore And Our Inner Nerds Are Screaming

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11 Electrifying Events And Delectable Foods To Turn Your November Into Yes-vember

October has come to a close and we have an ENTIRE month, or two if you count most of December, before Christmas hits our shores in full force.

November is a relatively lull month, so we’ve compiled a list of events and food for you to eat and party your way through to make it to December.

Time to power through to Christmas! Ready, set, party!

Play & Discover

1. Escape 56 Feat. Roman Flugel (Dial/DE) + Colossal Exhibition

[caption id="attachment_31143" align="aligncenter" width="1050"] Image Credit: Escape 56 Facebook[/caption]Escape 56 returns for its 4th edition and proudly presents one of the biggest name in the German electronic music scene, Roman Flügel!

Roman Flügel has been active since the 1990s and has visited many styles of music, from ambient/idm to house, techno, electro and leftfield.

Escape 56 is also featuring the Colossal Photos exhibition in the second room of the warehouse.

Colossal Photos is a big name in the dance music scene in Singapore, having covered events from club nights to large scale events such as Ultra Singapore, ZoukOut, and Laneway Festival Singapore.

Tickets are almost sold out but you can still grab the last release tickets here at $55!

Escape 56 Feat. Roman Flugel (Dial/DE) + Colossal Exhibition
Venue: The Henderson Project, Blk 203 Henderson Road, #02-01, Lift Lobby A
Date: 3 Nov – 4 Nov 2017
Price: $55
Website

2. Singapore River Festival

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The Singapore River Festival 2017 is back on 3 and 4 November!

Spread out across the 3 different quays: Boat, Clarke and Robertson Quay, each quay hosts different activities and exudes a different vibe so guests can pick what they like.

The Boat Quay waterfront will be the battleground for the first dragon boat night race at the Singapore River. Spectators can also catch a dazzling light show during intermissions!

The Clarke Quay Fountain Square will host the LIT UP Party, a rave where YOU are the spectacle. Early bird tickets go for $8 while ticket sales at the door will be $10. Preorder your tickets here!

The Clarke Quay Waterfront will see Singapore’s biggest LED kite display by GoFlyKite, filling the skyline with wondrous and enthralling light effects as the LED kites dip and dive.

These are just a few of the activities that will be at the Singapore River Festival. We also heard that there will be a Quayside Cinema!

Singapore River Festival
Venue: Boat Quay, Clarke Quay and Robertson Quay
Date: 3 Nov – 4 Nov 2017
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What do Frida Kahlo, Mariachi bands, Tacos, and Tequila have in common? Mexico!

Experience one of Mexico’s cultural festivals, Dia De Muertos (Day Of The Dead) in Singapore this November!

Held at the Beach Road Police Station, musicians and artists from Mexico and Singapore will come together to honour the lives of the dead, and celebrating with traditional music, food and art.

In conjunction with Frida Kahlo’s 110th birthday, the event’s installation will be a homage to the Mexican painter. All pieces are inspired by Frida Kahlo and exclusive to Dia De Muertos Singapore 2017.

The event will have fun-filled activities for the whole family. From the augmented reality installation of Disney’s Pixar’s upcoming movie, Coco, to the Mexican craft-making workshops, there’s something for everyone!

For the foodies, Señor Taco will be serving their signature tacos, quesadillas, Margaritas’ tamales, elotes and more!

Dia De Muertos Singapore 2017
Venue: Beach Road Police Station, 99 Beach Road, Singapore 189701
Date: 4 Nov 2017
Website

4. Ed Sheeran Live In Singapore 2017

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Pretty much the most anticipated concert in 2017, Ed Sheeran gave us all a scare after his cycling accident which fractured his right wrist and elbow.

However, he has confirmed that he will be performing in Singapore as scheduled on 11 and 12 November!

He will be performing at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on 11 and 12 November and fans can expect hits such as “Shape Of You”, “Castle On The Hill” and “Galway Girl” off of his chart-topping third album, ÷ (Divide).

Ed Sheeran Live In Singapore 2017
Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium
Date: 11 & 12 Nov 2017
Image Credit: 6. Big Bad Wolf Halloween Music Festival

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If you like EDM and Halloween, you’re in for a treat because this music festival combines both.

Big Bad Wolf, the biggest Halloween Music Festival, features some of the biggest regional and international DJ acts in a medieval setting that has never been done before.

Held at Siloso Beach, attendees can expect EDM, Trap, House, Techno, D&B, and Hip Hop music played by international and regional DJs.

There’s even a Halloween Best Dressed Competition and Halloween activities such as Wolf’s Dare, Dagger’s Wheel and more!

Check their website for the release of the next tier of tickets!

Big Bad Wolf Music Festival
Venue: Siloso Beach, 51 Imbiah Walk, Sentosa, 099538
Date: 11 – 12 Nov 2017
Website

7. Block Party: The Freedom Way

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Looking for something fun to do without breaking the bank?

Come to Holland Village on 11 November for the Block Party hosted by Freedom Yoga for a great yoga session. Held at the open area outside Freedom Yoga, the yoga class is free for all though spots are limited.

Do email [email protected] to book your mats!

Block Party: The Freedom Way
Venue: Holland Village, 25E Lorong Liput, Singapore 277736
Date: 11 Nov 2017
Website

Eat

8. Beriwell

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Acai bowls are a dime a dozen in Singapore, but an Acai soft serve is the newest creation on the block.

Beriwell has 2 soft serve flavours, Acai (‘Acai‘) and Coconut (‘Coco Majik‘) and there’s even an option to mix the 2 flavours into 1!

Dairy free, gluten free, and vegan-friendly, the Superswirl is tagged at $6.90 for a small cup, where you can pick 2 toppings out of the day’s selection of fruits and crunch. A large serving at $9.90 allows you to choose 4 toppings.

If you’re not feeling up for a soft serve, you can give their smoothies a try. From the tropical fruits-based Vitamin Sea ($5.90/small, $7.90/large) to the PB&J made with organic peanut butter, the smoothie options are fun and delightfully satisfying.

This super cute hangout is Instagrammable, chill, and serves up some healthy AND delicious stuff. If you live in the East, make sure to pop by for a refreshing treat in this little tropical retreat.

Beriwell
Address: 19 East Coast Road #01-01, Singapore 428746
Opening Hours: Daily: 9am – 11pm
Website

9. Ramen Nagi Singapore

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Tokyo’s three-time Ramen Of The Year Champion, Ramen Nagi, has finally opened its doors here in Singapore.

There are 4 ramen dishes you can choose from the menu and each can be customised. Choose from the Original Butao King ($13.90), Black King ($15.90), Green King ($15.90), or the Red King ($15.90).

You get to select the richness of the broth and special sauce, level of spiciness, type of meat and vegetable, amount of garlic, and even the firmness of the ramen noodles.

Expect queues to be long though the quality of the food more than makes up for it.

Definitely a meal to ramen-ber.

Ramen Nagi Singapore
Address: Suntec City Tower II, #01-512/513, Singapore 038989
Opening hours: Daily: 11am – 3pm, 5pm – 10pm
Contact no.: 6821 1601
Website

10. Cafe De Paris

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If you’re a fan of sweets, specifically Korean desserts, then you’ll want to try Cafe De Paris.

With a few franchises in Canada, Hong Kong and China, the cafe is finally opening its doors in Singapore on 5 November.

They will be serving up photogenic selections of elegant cakes, fresh fruit bonbons (pictured above), cold brew coffee, healthy pressed juices, and premium teas.

The fresh fruit bonbons are only available for certain periods in a year as the cafe uses seasonal fruits specially imported from Korea.

You get to choose from the chocolate brownie, mango, strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, and grape bonbons. Each one is hand-crafted and loaded with your selected fruit, non-dairy whipped cream, and slushie.

It takes a while to create each bonbon so expect to wait for a bit.

The cafe officially opens on 5 November so bring a friend and a camera!

Cafe De Paris Singapore
Address: 313 Orchard Road, #B1-37, Singapore 238895
Opening Hours: Mon – Thu: 10am – 10pm, Fri – Sun: 10am – 11pm

11. B Burger

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Newly opened, B Burger has already been compared to the likes of In-N-Out burger in USA.

B Burger combines the traditional American burger with Japanese flavours. Expect stuff like the Karate Burger ($7.90) which uses karaage chicken and daikon pickles, and the Osaka Corn Dog ($6.90) which comes with tobiko, nori, teriyaki sauce and mayo.

Their ice cream creations are pretty interesting as well, with flavours such as Mount Fuji ($6/$8) which features a nata de coco and coconut flakes atop matcha ice cream.

Located at Orchard Cathay Cineleisure, this burger joint is going to be the next big thing. Eat your heart out, Shakeshack.

B Burger
Address: Orchard Cathay Cineleisure, 8 Grange Road, #01-01/01A, Singapore 239695
Opening Hours: Daily: 12pm – 10pm
Website

Sounds like a pretty packed November to us! Time to eat your way through November while partying your hearts out.

Now, which will you start with?

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Oktoberfest Asia Is Back And Our Livers Are Ready For Free Flow German Beers

We hope you’re thirsty because Singapore’s largest and most authentic Oktoberfest event, Oktoberfest Asia, is back for its 5th iteration. It’s time for a liquid buffet!

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Located at the city centre on Tan Quee Lan Street from 19 – 21 October, Oktoberfest Asia 2017 will be held in a specially erected, fully air-conditioned marquee in Bugis.

In addition to being accessible for all, the marquee has decorations and an atmosphere just like any Oktoberfest in Munich!

Authentic German Food And Free Flow Beer

Now, for the good part!

Beers from Bavaria and other well-known German breweries will be served, giving festival-goers a chance to enjoy an endless flow of beers from Paulaner Bräuhaus and Weihenstephaner.

There will also be festival beers brewed specially for Oktoberfest.

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And what German festival is complete without German food?

Festival-goers get to indulge in class German delicacies such as Pork Knuckles, Crispy Pork Porchetta, Grilled German Sausage Medley, Homemade Sauerkraut and more!

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Psst, we heard Irvin’s Salted Egg will be at Oktoberfest Asia 2017 too!

Be entertained throughout the night by the Original Hofbrauhaus Band, straight from the beer halls of Munich as you chug beer and stuff yourselves with sinful German food.

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They’re back once again, bringing traditional festival folk music and a fresh take on hits that are trending on the charts.

Regular tickets go for $100 per person and includes free flow beers and a free serving of the Oktoberfest Asia dinner platter.

VIP tickets go for $160 per person and includes free flow beers, a VIP goodie bag, access to the VIP area and bar, and unlimited access to the Oktoberfest Asia Gourmet Buffet.

You do not want to miss out on this 3-day liquid buffet festival!

Save $10 per person when you purchase your tickets here!

Oktoberfest Asia 2017
Venue: 
Tan Quee Lan Street (nearest MRT: Bugis)
Date: 19 – 21 Oct 2017
Tickets: Regular Ticket: $100, VIP Ticket: $160
Website

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You Can Jalan Jalan Down Memory Lane At This Nostalgic Festival Of Eats And Treats

Singapore has changed so much within a short amount of time.

We’ve grown Smarter, our food (and palate) has grown fancier, and we’ve had international acts grace our shores and give us some amazing performances. But every now and then, it’s good to take a moment to remember the past, to reminisce simpler times, and to delight in the simple things that make us who we are.

Let’s Go Jalan Jalan” is a food and music festival that brings all the most iconic things about Singapore – both new and old – to one place.

Happening from 17 – 19 Nov, this three-day event will take place at the nostalgic The Three Peacocks @ Labrador Park and will feature over 100 varieties of food and merchandise stalls.

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The best part? Entry to this festival is free!

Made In Singapore

Expect popular local cuisines such as Ice Blended Rainbow Dash, Rickshaw Noodles, traditional “You Tiao” with soya bean drink, the old school ice cream uncle, and more!

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There will also be sand art, rubber water colour art, and glitter art – a fun throwback to back when we were kids!

Harking back to simpler times, there will be henna stalls, stalls selling handcrafted ware, and a creative heritage trail!

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The soundtrack to this festival will be provided by buskers and up-and-coming singers. Look out for performances by Alan Fong, Nick Shen and his Teochew Opera Crew!

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Leave Your Wallets At Home

At this festival, only old-school Festival Coupons and Ezi Wallet payments can be used to purchase food, beverage and merchandise.

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Only one bag may be claimed per customer and only while stocks lasts, so act quickly!

With free shuttle buses available at Labrador Park MRT and at Seah Im Carpark open space (nearby Harbourfront MRT), getting there will be a cinch.

The event is pet-friendly and wheelchair-friendly, so bring your ah ma, ah gong, and even your furry ones to this festival come November! You’re sure to have a good ol’ time at this chill, hyper-local extravaganza!

Let’s Go Jalan Jalan
Address:
The Three Peacocks @ Labrador Park, 8 Port Road, Singapore 117540
Date:
17 – 19 Nov
Time: 
17 Nov: 5pm – 12.30am | 18 Nov: 10am – 12.30am | 19 Nov: 10am – 12.30am
Admission: Free
Website

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Magic! Set To Perform In S’pore For One Night Only In January 2018

Ladies and gentlemen, please do not panic.

MAGIC!, the singers of the 2014 summer earworm, “Rude” will be performing in Singapore on 26 January 2018, at The Coliseum, Hard Rock Hotel.

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The Toronto-bred, LA-based band is made up of lead vocalist, guitarist and producer Nasri Atweh, guitarist Mark Pellizzer, bass guitarist Ben Spivak, and percussionist Alex Tanas.

The reggae-pop quartet took the no. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for six weeks back in 2014 with their hit song, “Rude”. The upbeat reggae-pop song sold more than 10 million singles and charted in 41 countries.

Watch MAGIC! perform “Rude” along with other hits such as “Don’t Kill The Magic”, “Let Your Hair Down”, and their upcoming single “Darts In the Dark”.

Early bird tickets go on sale on all SISTIC channels at $118 from 5 to 8 October 2017. Public sales will start on 9 October 2017.

Grab your tickets here.

Magic! Live in Singapore
Venue: 
The Coliseum, Hard Rock Hotel Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa
Date: 26 Jan 2018
Price: Early Bird Tickets: $118; Standard Tickets: $128 (excluding Booking fee)
Website

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The Smell Of Burning Rubber Is Still In The Air But You Can Already Buy GP 2018 Tickets

Rev your engines and prepare your wallets.

The Singapore Grand Prix has released “Super Early Bird” tickets for the 2018 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, provisionally scheduled to be held on 14 to 16 September 2018.

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A Race To Grab Tickets

There will be a total of 10 three-day grandstand ticket categories sold in the “Super Early Bird” phase.

Other ticket categories available are the Zone 1 Walkout Combination Package and the three-day Premier Walkabout tickets.

Priced from $258 to $1788, racing fans will enjoy savings of up to 33% off regular ticket prices.

The Super Early Bird tickets are available from 27 September until 31 October via the SISTIC outlets in Singapore and all authorised ticketing agents worldwide.

For those of you who are looking forward to the 2018 Formula 1 Grand Prix, grab your tickets now for great savings!

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10 Exciting Events And Eats That Will Wake You Up Before September Ends [16-30 Sep]

Okay, so F1 is overrated, and there isn’t an election happening anymore. So what else can you get up to on the later half of this month?

We picked out 10 events and new places to check out while waiting for September to end. Psst, there’s free cake at one of those new places too!

Play & Discover

1. Local Motion by 4Fingers x Eatmepoptart

https://www.facebook.com/4FingersxLocalMotion/videos/128116097828494/

Munch on chicken wings and listen to good local music!

Eatmepoptart is doing their part on encouraging local music, and 4 Fingers, well, we never really expected a fried chicken chain to support local music, but what would you know. You can expect the likes of Lost Weekend, Jasmine Sokko, Bakers in Space, Jojo (not the Jojo that sang Too Little Too Late) and – of course – Eatmepoptart. #4Fgoeslocal indeed.

The best part about this music festival is that there’s no entry fee! All you have to do is sign up at this Fort Canning Park
When: 23 Sep
Website

2. The Color Run Night 2017

 

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For the first time ever, The Color Run Night will be hitting our shores. This is a run like you’ve never experienced.

GLOW UP in the dark by turning yourself into the most colorful, neon mess with The Color Run. It’s time to update your Facebook DP and show the whole world that you were part of The Color Run Night!

Psst, see a cute guy or gal you want to hit up? Well, here are some (corny) pick up lines that you can use to start the conversation.

The Color Run Night 2017
Venue: Suntec City Convention Hall 401-402
When: 23 Sep
Tickets

3. Canon Photomarathon Singapore XV 2017

How good are you at photography? No matter how new or how experienced you are, you stand a chance to win a prize with various categories to cater to different experience levels.

As usual, the competition’s three themes will only be revealed on the day itself, and each person can only submit one entry per theme. Here’s the challenge: the photo must be shot on the day of the competition! Also, you only get three hours to shoot each theme.

Some of the prizes up for grabs are Adobe subscriptions, photo printers, memory cards and even a EOS 5D MK IV. Sign ups are still Suntec City Convention Hall 401-402
When: 23 Sep
Sign Up Here

4. Asian Fighting Championship 2017

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The Inaugural Asian Fighting Championship will be introducing the high-octane fights of Muay Thai! Being a fighter is not simply a matter of knocking out your opponent in the ring. It is a matter of putting in the work, putting in the time, and putting on a fight, even if the odds are stacked against you. Watch local and regional fighters come together and battle it out to be known as the top Muay Thai Fighter round here.

Asian Fighting Championship 2017
Venue: Hall A, Sands Expo And Convention Centre at Marina Bay Sands
When: 23 Sep, 6pm
Price: VIP: $117.05** (U.P. $133) | Advance Tier: $81.35** (U.P. $91) | Advance Tier (Corner): $58

Tickets

5. Halloween Horror Nights 7

The annual scare fest is back again, and this year you be facing 7 Deadlier Sins. Themed after seven new incarnations of sins present in modern day life – Cruelty, Deception, Malice, Manipulation, Narcissism, Perversion and Obsession – the seven manifestations will come alive to haunt you.

With five terrifying haunted houses, two scare zones, and two killer shows will have you quaking as you leave all screamed out.

Halloween Horror Nights 7
Address: Universal Studios Singapore
When: 29 Sep – 29 Oct
Tickets

6. CIA Crisis By Xcape Singapore

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVZfgraXBo4

Location-based games are the new escape rooms! There are no limits when you are out in the real world. Pretend you are a detective for the day in the heart of the city with Xscape Singapore. Real-time missions will be sent through your smart phone as you try to find the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Chief who has AWOL.

It’s time to activate your inner James Bond! Do your part in helping prevent a national security crisis from happening.

CIA Crisis By Xcape Singapore
Venue: Bugis Village, 158B Rochor Road, S188435
When: 23 – 24 Sep
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Colorful foods always brightens up our lives, and now we can have our pratas in all colors of the rainbow too!

Head to Banana Leaf Pork Briyani in Woodlands to have colorful prata. Yes, your green prata is completely safe to eat! It’s worth the trip all the way to the north, I promise.

Besides the usual chicken briyani, they also do a kicking pork briyani that will have you coming back for more. It’s that good.

Banana Leaf Pork Briyani
Address: 71 Woodlands Industrial Estate Park E9 Wave 9 #01-04, Singapore 757881
Opening Hours: Daily, 7am – 10.30pm
Contact no.: 9321 8081
Facebook

8. The Apothecary

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This bar might be called The Apothecary, but the only remedies they serve up are the age-old boozy elixirs that will be sure to cure all that ails you. With tonics like Sailor Painkiller and Croak And Wheeze Relief, you’ll be heading to The Apothecary whenever you are feeling a little under the weather!

The Apothecary at Oxwell And Co.
Address: 5 Ann Siang Road, 069688
Opening Hours: Wed – Sat, 6pm till late
Contact: 6438 7036
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Eat straight off the pan – you won’t get judged here! Fry Pan Shokudo has just joined the Isetan Scotts Food Republic, which means more Japanese food at affordable prices.

Their signature dish is their katsudon, which guests can choose to have pork or chicken drizzled in Namban Sauce ro Wafu-Oroshi sauce. Chicken Karaage, another Japanese staple, will satisfy any fried chicken cravings you might have.

If you really really love katsudon, then attack their Katsu-Tower, which comes stacked sky high with katsun which tastes as good as it looks.

Fry Pan Shokudo
Address: Isetan Scotts Food Republic @ Shaw House #B1-02 350 Orchard Road, Singapore 238868
Opening Hours: Daily, 10am – 10pm
Contact: 6235 0995 (Food Republic)

10. Original Cake

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FREE CAKE.

Move over Ah Ma, the Original Cake from Taiwan is here! Original Cake will be giving out 800 FREE castella cakes when they open in a week’s time on 23 September, 10am. And you don’t have to make a purchase to get your hands on the freebies.

Other than the original flavor, it’s still not known which other flavors like chocolate and cheese will make it to Singapore.

Fluffy and jiggly, it looks like the castella cake trend ain’t gonna end anytime soon!

Original Cake
Address: 3 Gateway Dr, #02-24 Westgate, Singapore 608532
Opening hours: Daily, 10am – 10pm
Tel: 9688 7012
Website

From food to gigs and things to do, you don’t have to worry about not having anything to do when all the F1 excitement dissipates. So many things, so little time…

Also read Gifs Are A Legit Art Form, And This Festival Dedicated To Them Proves It

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Gifs Are A Legit Art Form, And This Festival Dedicated To Them Proves It

If you’re a millennial, chances are GIFs are a part of your everyday communications.

You pepper your conversations with them, whether on WhatsApp or on Facebook Messenger. Reaction GIFs, cute animal GIFs… Whichever is appropriate for the conversation, you’ll drop a GIF for good measure – sometimes, even in place of actual words.

That’s millennials for you.

Whether you’re someone who drops the occasional GIF, or have been told that you’re your group’s resident GIF king/queen, there’s an art festival you’ll want to attend that features – no prizes for guessing – the GIF.

Noise Singapore will be bringing us a festival entirely dedicated to GIFs.: SPELLBOUND.GIF.

Happening from 4 – 11 October, this GIF-fest will take place at Gillman Barracks.

Put together by Noise Singapore and Kult Studios, you won’t find your typical meme GIFs here, but GIFs created by local artists.

While there is currently limited information on what will be going down at this festival, if GIF fest’s Instagram account is anything to go by, we’ll be seeing plenty of hypnotic, trippy GIFs.

These GIFs will be presented in an immersive multi-media exhibition. If you’re expecting this to take place in a traditional art gallery or space, think again. The experience will be more akin to visiting a “night club or space museum”.

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A Call For GIFs

The festival is currently calling for GIF submissions.

If you’re lucky, your masterpiece just may be selected to be showcased at the festival, alongside some of the festival’s best GIFs.

Here are some GIFs that caught our eye.

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There’s even one inspired by Monty Python (watch it with the sound on)!

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The founder of Kult, who is part of the organising team, shared a little peek on what to expect, and it looks set to be pretty mind-blowing.

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Whether you’re a casual GIF user, or have the tendency to overuse GIFs on the daily, mark these dates down in your calendar. A totally different kind of art exhibition, we have a feeling plenty of awesome ‘gram shots (or boomerangs) will come out of this!

Noise x GIF Fest 2017 – SPELLBOUND.GIF
Address: Gillman Barracks, 9 Lock Road, Singapore 108937
Dates: 4 – 11 Oct
Website

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After You’s Thai Thai Must Try Shibuya Toasts Are Coming To S’pore For One Weekend

As part of The Finest Thai Festival organized by the Royal Thai Embassy, After You will be bringing their sweet desserts to Singapore so that you don’t have to step one foot off the island to feast on their legnedary Shibuya Toasts.

This weekend, from 8 to 10 September, stop by the Thai Embassy in Orchard to explore the best of Thailand.

There’s always room for dessert

This is the first time ever that After You will be coming to Singapore, even if its just for one weekend. This is your chance to eat all the Shibuya toasts!

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Their most popular item is the Shibuya Honey Toast, that comes in all sorts of flavors like sticky toffee, cheese, strawberry cream and nutella. There’s even a durian sticky rice shibuya toast!

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The Shibuya Special Black Toast is for those wondering how charcoal toast would taste like.

If that’s too much bread for you, After You also has other desserts like buttermilk pancakes, brownies, and an absolutely delicious chocolate lava cake.

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Eat, shop, try the lucky draw. Repeat!

Besides After You, there are plenty of other Thai food stalls, local brands and fashion designers that will be at the festival.

Aromatherapy label HARNN is one to look out for if you love natural, soothing skin care. They carry everything from essential oils to body scrubs, so that you can recreate the spa experience in the privacy of your own home. April’s Bakery will also be bringing their trademark pork pies that currently aren’t available at the Singapore outlets – be sure to grab one while they’re hot!

Another reason to stop by the festival is the Thai traditional lucky draw at the Soi-Dao Tree by the Sansiri Family, where you stand a chance daily to win a round-trip to Bangkok from Singapore.

If you are planning on stopping by The Finest Thai Festival, remember to bring loads of cash as NETS or credit cards are not accepted.

It’s going to be an exciting weekend, so be sure to go early so that you won’t miss out anything.

The Finest Thai
Address: Royal Thai Embassy, 370 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238870
Date: 8-10 September, 12pm – 9pm
Website

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