Home to 3 pristine beaches, Universal Studios Singapore theme park, 120 F&B dining options and more, Sentosa is the biggest must-visit tourist destination in Singapore.
Bearing the title of the “State of Fun”, Sentosa also offers a whole bunch of unique sports experiences that can only be found within the island.
Break your routine and head to Sentosa for mega fun ways to exercise!
Only In Sentosa
1. Watch The Singapore MX Beach Race For Free!
The Singapore MX Beach Race is back for another round of high adrenaline action on the beaches of Sentosa!
The Motocross beach race has riders racing their dirt bikes in the sand, a challenging terrain even for the most experienced racers.
From now till 30 June 2018, experience the Bungy Jump for just $139 NETT (U.P: $199), or bring 2 friends and try the Giant Swing together (good for 3 pax) for just $99 NETT (U.P: $237).
AJ Hackett Sentosa
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 1pm – 7pm, Sat – Sun: 12pm – 8pm Website
3. JetPack/JetBlade At Ola Beach Club
Ola Beach Club is a watersports centre, beach club, family playground, as well as a wedding and party venue rolled into one.
The most unique watersport activity here? The JetPack and JetBlade.
These are water-propelled jetpacks that can elevate you up to 30 feet in the air. Basically, you’re flying thanks to controlled water pressure blasting you into the air.
Head over to Ola Beach Club on a Tuesday and you’ll get to enjoy the ‘Twos-Day 1-For-1’ deal where you and your friend will get to enjoy 2 watersport activities for the price of 1.
That’s not all. On weekends, Ola Beach Club is offering a ‘Hangout Weekend’ package where you can experience 4 different watersport activities (Standup Paddleboard, Donut Ride, Banana Boat, Kayaking) for just $85 NETT (U.P: $110).
These 2 promotions are available till 30 June 2018.
Ola Beach Club Opening Hours: Sun – Fri: 10am – 10pm, Sat & PH Eve: 10am – 12am Image Credit: Sentosa[/caption]
The Wave House Sentosa Flow Jam 2018 happening on 5 May is a flowboarding competition featuring a sunset BBQ, DJ sets, and high-performance surf shredding action!
Wave House Sentosa isn’t just for the adults. Kids can try their hand at surfing at the Flow Camp on 22 June 2018!
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Suitable for kids aged between 5 and 13, the Flow Camp will include a 2-hour Flow Riding session, a ride on the Singapore Cable Car, educational tours at the Butterfly Park and Insect Kingdom, Beach Games and Safety Talk, as well as DIY Snack making.
iFly Singapore is the world’s largest themed wind tunnel for indoor skydiving.
As part of the iFly Singapore indoor skydiving experience, you will receive professional training and guidance from their certified instructors, complimentary gear rental, as well as the actual skydiving experience.
If you’ve always wanted to try skydiving but you’re still unable to conquer your fear of jumping out of a plane, then iFly Singapore is the place to go.
They have multiple packages for different audiences and occasions.
Currently there’s an ongoing ‘First Timer Challenge Package’ promotion where you get the 2nd package at 30% discount when you buy the first package ($119).
This is the perfect opportunity for you and a friend to experience indoor skydiving!
Mega Adventure Park at Sentosa is home to the MegaZip, MegaClimb, MegaBounce, and MegaJump.
At 75m high and 450m long, the MegaZip is the first 3-wire zipline that takes you from the jungle canopy of Imbiah Hill to Siloso Beach at speeds of 60kph.
The MegaJump lets you replicate the experience of a free fall parachute jump with a 15m drop with a stunning view of ocean, jungle and white sandy beaches.
For the young ones, test your acrobatics on MegaBounce, the dynamic bungee assisted trampolines! bounce up to 8m high on any of the 4 trampolines on the beach with instructors and harnesses ensuring safety throughout.
Mega Adventure Park Opening Hours: Daily: 11am – 7pm Last entry for Conquerer package: 5pm Last entry for High Flyer package: 5.30pm Last entry for Thrill Seeker package: 6pm Website
7. Segway Through Sentosa With Gogreen Segway
While not necessarily a sport, we argue that controlling a Segway is tougher than it looks.
The Gogreen Segway offers a fun and unique experience of exploring Sentosa.
The Segway Fun Ride is an introductory riding experience along Siloso Beach that will allow you to master the Segway and explore Sentosa. Buy 2 Fun Rides (800m) at $25 each from now till 30 June 2018, and get 1 free!
There is also the Eco Adventure which takes you on a scenic ride along the beaches of Sentosa. The 30 minutes Eco Adventure brings you to either Siloso or Palawan Beach.
If you’re not looking for any intense unique sports experiences and just want to do your ‘own thing’, Sentosa has plenty of cycling, jogging and walking trails, as well as 3 beaches for beach games such as volleyball, soccer, and even frisbee!
Sentosa is the one-stop spot for adrenaline junkies, athletes, sports enthusiasts and even families looking for a fun day out!
USS has collaborated with Netflix and the creators of Stranger Things to bring life to the iconic scenes from Season 1 (because we all love this season better).
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Fans can expect to wander through mazes and end up in the menacing Hawkins National Library, the iconic Byers Home adorned with flashing Christmas Lights and the eerie Upside Down woods.
Here’s to hoping USS does a great job in ‘transporting’ fans into the story where we can fight demogorgons alongside Eleven.
This year marks the eighth edition of the Halloween Horror Nights but we’re for sure extra pumped for this year’s fright fest!
Halloween Horror Nights begins September 28 in Singapore. Limited time special tickets from $50 are available for sale now. So hurry and get your tickets GIF Credit: giphy.com[/caption]
Grab your eggos, christmas lights and your 80s perm. It’s time to brave The Upside Down.
If you find running without music to be an arduous task, you’re not alone.
But why contend with an earpiece when you can have music blasting all along your running route?
Happening on 21 April 2018, The Music Run is back again!
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That’s not all, this will be the first year that The Music Run will include timed runs.
The Ultimate Running Event
There are 3 different categories in The Music Run that participants can choose from, with 2 timed courses and 1 for the casual runners.
The 5K Fun Run is best suited for those who prefer to run at their own pace and soak in the electric atmosphere of The Music Run.
If you’re looking for a bit of a challenge, go for the 5K or 10K courses. But with music blasting from speakers every metres to keep you going and the adrenaline pumping, you’ll finish the course before you know it!
So ditch those headphones and let the music fuel your beat!
Of course, that’s not all that The Music Run has to offer. After the run, head to the Main Stage where there will be a music festival for all participants to party through the night!
Last year’s Main Stage featured DJ Sam Withers and Nathan Hartono, rocking the crowd with their music.
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Finally, what’s a run without the race pack? This year’s race pack includes The Music Run race t-shirt, a drawstring bag, stickers and temporary tattoos.
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Whether you’re a first-timer, a casual runner, a fitness or competitive runner, The Music Run has something for everyone.
Ticket prices are $65, $70 and $75 for the 5K Fun Run, 5K Timed Run and 10K Timed Run respectively. Children under 5 years of age get to run for free!
2017 is heading out and the new year is upon us very very soon.
We have less than a week till 2018 knocks on the door and barges in without waiting for you to answer the door.
So, we’ve a list of activities and food that will help you start the year right.
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1. Comedy At Canvas With Kumar – January 2018 Edition
Singapore’s favourite drag comedian, Kumar, has spent over 20 years in the entertainment industry. From television, to film and stage, Kumar has conquered all.
Now, he will be bringing his wit, politically incorrect humour, racial and sexual observations, and lip-syncing skills to Canvas Club every Tuesday for the month of January.
Love him or hate him, Kumar will always be a prominent voice for Singaporeans, regardless of race, language and religion. And not forgetting sexual orientation.
Don’t miss Kumar as he takes a jab at Singaporean culture every Tuesday, live at Canvas Club!
Comedy At Canvas With Kumar: January 2018 Edition Venue: Canvas Club, 20 Upper Circular Road, The Riverwalk, #B1-01/06, Singapore, 058416 Date: 2 Jan, 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan 2018 Price: $26.88 – $40.20 Website
2. Transformers Run Singapore 2018
Calling all Transformers fans in Singapore!
Happening on 6 January 2018, there will be a Transformers Run at Sentosa Island, Palawan Green.
This 5km fun run will also feature a family carnival with a NERF Arena, Inflatables, Transformers merchandise, food and beverage, as well as Transformers showcases.
Register for the run and you will receive a race pack which includes a Transformers drawstring bag, a Transformers water bottle, a wristband, tee shirt, and a finisher medal.
The carnival opens from 12pm to 8pm, with the run starting at 4pm.
Tickets go from $85 to $140. Purchase your tickets here.
Transformers Run Singapore 2018 Venue: Sentosa Island, Palawan Green, Singapore, 099981 Date: 6 Jan 2018 Price: $85 – $140 Website
3. Chimichanga’s Lobster Brunch Saturdays
This is the event for all seafood lovers. Chimichanga proudly presents Lobster brunch every Saturday that features grilled Boston lobsters and freshly-shucked Hyogo oysters.
But that’s not all. If seafood isn’t really your thing, Chimichanga has got you covered with their signature all-time favourite, Carne Asada steak and grilled New Zealand Lamb Cutlets.
Available from 23 December 2017 to 20 January 2018, don’t miss this Surf and Turf brunch special, only at Chimichanga!
Fans of Imagine Dragons, brace yourselves. The Grammy Award-winning band is returning to Singapore on 7 January 2018 for a ONE NIGHT ONLY concert at the Singapore Indoor Stadium!
Since their full-length debut in 2012 with their multi-platinum album, “Night Visions”, Imagine Dragons has captured fans worldwide with their anthemic alt-rock music.
With multiple Billboard-topping hits under their belt, the Grammy Award-winning band will be bringing their music to Singapore once again, following the debut of their 3rd studio album, “Evolve”.
Ticket prices start at $98 for Cat 7 tickets to $228 for Cat 1 tickets.
Imagine Dragons World Tour 2018 Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium Date: 7 Jan 2018 Price: $98 – $228 (Excluding booking fee) Image Credit: Late Night Fridays – SAM At 8Q[/caption]
What’s more, every second friday of the month from January to March is extra special. There will be live music, meet-the-curator sessions, as well as al fresco food and drinks!
From 6pm to 10.30pm on 12 January, 9 February, and 9 March 2018, Singapore Art Museum is the place to be.
Late Night Fridays: SAM At 8Q Venue: 8 Queen Street, Singapore Art Museum, Singapore, 188535 Date: 12 Jan, 9 Feb, 9 Mar 2018 Website
6. A Pole Story: Adventures In Wonderland
A Pole Story: Adventures In Wonderland might sound like a Christmas event that found itself a little late, but it’s definitely not Christmas-related.
It’s a pole dance extravaganza that features students and instructors of The Brass Barre, International Pole Stars as well as The Rose Diamonds, a team of cancer survivors and seniors.
The 2 groups will come together to put on a spectacular display that showcases the strength, grace and beauty of the art of pole dancing.
Expect elaborate costumes and acrobatic displays as they take you on a journey through Wonderland!
There will be something for everyone at the EarthFest 2018.
Visitors can try delicious and healthy international food at the Food fair, shop at the Farmer’s Market of local businesses with sustainable products, and have fun at the Eco-Carnival where there will be engaging low carbon games.
The EarthFest 2018 will be bigger and better, with a bigger event space and longer operating hours from 11am to 4.30pm, so that visitors can enjoy themselves as much as possible!
Tickets are free, though you have to get them from here.
So grab your friends and family and head down to EarthFest 2018 on 14 January!
If you’re not feeling like cream puffs, how about trying Kazo’s Cheese Tarts ($3.20 each)? Yes, we know that there are already multiple cheese tart brands in Singapore but we love cheese tarts and new stuff, so we’ll still eat it anyway.
For those of you who like the Walls ice cream sold by the uncles along the streets of Orchard Road, then you’ll want to try Kazo’s Danish Polo ($2.50 – $5.50).
These delicious-looking buns of goodness come with a generous serving of Hokkaido Milk, Royal Chocolate or Matcha ice cream. Too bad they don’t have Raspberry Ripple.
Kazo seems to be a promising bakery and we cannot wait to be an auntie and queue up for these delectable desserts on 5 January 2018.
They are famous for their Osaka-style fried cutlet skewers and signature dipping sauces. Their skewers are coated in panko breadcrumbs before being deep-fried to perfection in a blend of oils that includes beef fats.
Their signature is the Oyster, Shrimp, and Asparagus Kushikatsu ($2.50 each). If you’re with your friends, consider getting the Chiritori Hotpan Beef ($18/small or $34/large), which is a sizzling pan of beansprouts and beef slices and wagyu beef intestines in a spicy broth.
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You can even add Curry Cheese Risotto ($7) into the hotpan if you have any remaining broth.
Kushikatsu Tanaka is a must-try for those who love their Japanese food.
IZA is a new izakaya concept by the guys who started The Skewer Bar.
IZA is unique in the sense that they serve affordable Japanese with a Singaporean twist. For example, Otah Tamago ($6.90) which combines our favourite spicy mackerel with traditional Japanese tamagoyaki.
A signature dish is their Special Yaki Onigiri ($5 for two). The onigiri rice is evenly mixed with spicy hae bee hiam (dried shrimp) before being grilled, imparting a smoky flavour. This is one shiok onigiri.
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Other must-try dishes include the Grilled Eggplant With Housemade Chilli Sauce ($5) and fresh Oysters ($12 for three). If you’re queasy about raw seafood, IZA offers a grilling option for the oysters.
If you like your comfort Japanese and local food, IZA is the place for you.
IZA Address: 695 East Coast Road, Singapore, 459059 Opening Hours: Daily: 6pm – 1am Contact no.: 6385 2883 Website
As we prepare to dive into 2018, these exciting events and food will help you kickstart your new year in style.
2017 seems to have whizzed by. It feels as though we just celebrated Chinese New Year a while ago and yet, Christmas is upon us in a few day’s time.
And right after that, it’s the New Year. Don’t you just love the holidays?
Here, we’ve compiled a list of events and foods to take you through December and on to the New Year.
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1. ArtScience On Screen: High Adventure
If you’re a fan of documentaries like us, then you’ll love this. ArtScience On Screen: High Adventure is a programme of family-friendly films that appeals to our curiosity for the unknown and undiscovered.
The ArtScience Museum will be airing BBC’s Natural History Unit Presents Planet Earth 1 on loop from 20 December to 31 December 2017.
Narrated by the iconic Sir David Attenborough, Planet Earth 1 explores wildlife and habitats on our planet, as well as showcase behind-the-scenes challenges, all in high definition.
This is an event perfect for the whole family, and it will be a great opportunity for children to learn more about our natural environment and wildlife. What’s more, admission is free.
Gather the family and head down to the ArtScience Museum!
ArtScience On Screen: High Adventure
Venue: ArtScience Museum Date: 20 Dec – 31 Dec 2017 Website
2. Moonbeats X’mas Party With Ryan Hemsworth And Friends In Singapore
This December, Moonbeats will be celebrating the festive season with the Moonbeats X’mas Party on 22 December 2017, together with Canadian producer, Ryan Hemsworth.
Ryan Hemsworth is an award-winning producer specialising in electronic music. He has produced music for Tinashe and Tory Lanez, among others. He has also remixed music by Frank Ocean, Beyoncé and Kanye West, to name a few.
The party will also feature local musicians Cherie Ko, Jorud, and buds.
Early bird tickets are priced at $25 while standard tickets go for $35.
Each ticket also comes with a complimentary drink!
Moonbeats X’mas Party With Ryan Hemsworth And Friends In Singapore Venue: MAO Singapore, 133 Cecil Street, Singapore, 069535 Date: 22 December 2017 Price: $25 – $100 Website
3. Kojiki And The Universe
The Grammy and Golden Globe Award-winning Kitaro is back with a new unique visual experience, Kojiki And The Universe.
Aside from the 20 vendors who will be selling their goods and crafts, you can also try your hands at any of the 3 workshops available on both event days.
What’s more, local influencers Mongchin Yeoh and Sebelle Sharmine will be at the event selling their pre-loves.
Don’t miss this Christmas event happening on 23 and 24 December 2017!
Christmas Pop-up Market & Workshop Venue: Studio Three Sixteen, 219 Henderson Road, #06-04, Singapore, 159556 Date: 23 – 24 Dec 2017 Website
5. Yoga & Movie Under The Stars
Yes, you read that correctly. Yoga AND a movie. 60 minutes of gentle yoga in the evening, followed by a 3D movie after dark.
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The best part? You get a complimentary glass of wine, free flow of snacks and hot green tea.
The next screening is on Christmas Eve, where there will be a screening of Polar Express. What’s more, you’ll receive a complimentary 750 ml bottle of Moscato for every group of 5.
You are allowed to bring your own snacks. Yoga mats will not be provided though, so do remember to bring your own.
Yoga & Movie Under The Stars Venue: Suntec City, 3 Temasek Boulevard, Singapore, 038983 Date: 24 Dec 2017 Price: $29 Website
6. Twilight: Flea & Feast
Organised by RoseValley, the first ever Twilight: Flea & Feast will be held from 29 to 31 December 2017.
Inspired by Australian street food markets, this market brings the best street food from around the world, to our shores Eat and shop to your heart’s content on the last weekend of the year at Twilight: Flea & Feast.
There will also be live performances so head down and soak in the festivities!
Twilight: Flea & Feast Venue: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, 1 Raffles Boulevard, Suntec City, 039593 Date: 29 – 31 Dec 2017 Website
7. Siloso Beach Party
Celebrate and live it up at Singapore’s only beach countdown party! Gear up for 12 hours of non-stop music and partying with your friends, as you usher in and party your way into 2018.
Headlined by international and local DJs, this iconic beach countdown party is THE place to be this New Year’s Eve.
There’s also complimentary drinks and a huge foam pool!
Ticket prices go from $48 to $98 and can be purchased here.
Siloso Beach Party Venue: Siloso Beach Walk, Sentosa, Singapore, 098999 Date: 31 Dec 2017 Price: $48* – $98* Website
*Discounted prices available only on Hapz.
Food
8. Hans Im Glück German Burgergrill
Burger joints are dime a dozen in Singapore. However, finding a good burger is a challenge. If you think that piling on expensive ingredients onto a burger is the way to go, then you’re missing out.
Hans Im Glück, the newest burger joint in Orchard, proves that sometimes less is more.
They serve up an extensive menu of burgers made with a wide variety of fresh ingredients. You can choose from beef, chicken breast, vegetable or vegan burgers.
That’s not all, you can also choose your type of bread, from Sourdough, Multigrain and Naked.
A must-try is the Wilder Westen ($16), a beef burger with aged cheddar cheese, BBQ sauce, and crispy fried onions. And definitely remember to order the 1 Pfund Süsskartoffel Fritten ($6++). Literally a pound of sweet potato fries. It’s crispy, not soggy and highly addictive.
Give this burgergrill a try. You can thank us later.
Hans Im Glück German Burgergrill Address: 362 Orchard Road, Singapore, 238887 Opening Hours: Sun – Thu: 11am – 12am, Fri – Sat: 11am – 1am Website
9. District Sushi
Chirashi Don fans should prepare themselves. The newly opened District Sushi serves up a mean Bara Chirashi Don at an affordable price.
For just $10, the Bara Chirashi Don comes with fresh prawns, tuna and salmon. The sashimi cubes are chunky, lightly marinated, and fresh.
If you’re more of a cooked food person, try their Salmon Mentaiyaki Donburi ($10) which comes with a perfectly cooked salmon fillet and generous servings of mentaiko.
Do expect to queue for a bit if you’re here for your Chirashi Don fix.
If you’re a fan of superfoods and clean eating, then you’ll love Carrotsticks & Cravings.
Armed with a compact menu and wholesome food, this place is our new favourite brunch spot. You can expect to see sourdough sandwiches and salads on the menu, as well as dairy and gluten-free food options.
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A must-try is their Smashed Avo ($18), an open-face sourdough sandwich piled with mashed avocado, feta crumbs, and dukkah.
Another must-try is the Meredith’s Goat Cheese With Thyme Roasted Mushrooms ($18). Goat’s cheese and herb oil is smeared on an open sourdough sandwich and topped with thyme roasted portobello chunks, sprouts and herbs.
If you’re a fan of Disney’s Frozen, then we have news for you. Disney In Concert: Frozen will be coming to the Esplanade on 2 December 2017!
Now you can relive the movie experience with a live orchestra and choir performing the music while you enjoy the film on a giant screen!
More than 70 live orchestra musicians and choir singers will be performing to bring the iconic ‘Frozen’ soundtrack to live. The combination of the orchestra, choir and the acoustics of the venue will elevate your ‘Frozen’ movie experience to the next level.
Ticket prices range from $75 to $149 and can be purchased here.
Fans of ‘Frozen’ cannot miss this!
Disney In Concert: Frozen Venue: Esplanade Concert Hall Date: 2 Dec 2017 Price: $75, $99, $149 Website
WKND FOLKS is launching a Christmas pop-up market at Buzz In The Woods on 2 December 2017. The pop-up market will feature curated retail booths from 24 exclusive vendors.
Visitors can also try their hands at jewelry-making, flower arrangement, Christmas card-making, and earring-making at any one of the 3 Christmas workshops that are available at the market.
There’s also a bouncy castle for the kids while the adults can have their hands painted at the Henna booth or enjoy some artisanal ice cream from KOOKS Creamery.
There will also be a Best Dressed Dogs Contest held at the market, so bring your best dressed puppers!
WKND FOLKS Christmas Pop Up Market Venue: Buzz In The Woods, 320 Tanglin Road, Singapore, 247980 Date: 2 – 3 Dec 2017 Website
3. The Nutcracker By Singapore Dance Theatre
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This December, be enchanted by Singapore Dance Theatre’s performance of the ballet classic, The Nutcracker at the Esplanade Theatre.
Join young Clara on her adventures as her Nutcracker doll comes alive and transforms into a Prince.
The Nutcracker is based on a story by E.T.A Hoffmann and features additional choreography by the Singapore Dance Theatre.
With intricate costumes and stunning sets by local designer Aaron Yap, be sure to catch this ballet classic performed by the Singapore Dance Theatre, set to the iconic tunes of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
Ticket prices range from $35 to $75 and can be purchased here.
The Nutcracker by Singapore Dance Theatre
Venue: Esplanade Theatre Date: 6 – 10 Dec 2017 Price: $35, $55, $75 Website
4. ZoukOut Singapore 2017
[caption id="attachment_32072" align="aligncenter" width="930"] Image Credit: ZoukOut’s website. Phase 3 tickets are still available, and are going at $228 for a 2-day pass, and $138 and $148 for a 1-day pass for day one and day two respectively.
VIP tickets for both days are still available, with day one and day two tickets going at $228 and $238 respectively.
Open from 15 December 2017- 1 April 2018, the Prudential Marina Bay Carnival is slated to be Singapore’s biggest carnival, occupying a sprawling 25,000 sq metre area.
It’ll feature thrill rides, carnival games, and delicious fairground food, among other tantalizing treats.
To add to all the good fun going around, there will also be an eclectic collective of youth bands and DJ performances, ventriloquism acts, and carolling groups!
With music from home-grown musicians Falling Feathers, Kexin Tay, TheLionCityBoy, and Jasmine Sokko, there won’t be a dull moment while you’re at the fair.
Open daily from 4pm to 11pm (except Christmas and New Year’s Eve, when it will start from 3pm), admission to the carnival is completely free! To get yourself credit for rides and games, you can purchase them online beforehand or while you’re on-site.
With so many things to do – and plush toys to be won! – you’re in for a hell of a good time at this fair!
Prudential Marina Bay Carnival Address: The Promontory, 11 Marina Blvd, Singapore 018940 Date: 15 December 2017 – 1 April 2018 Admission: Free Image Credit: Flashbang Singapore[/caption]
From 9 – 30 December, the open-air carpark at Grange Road will be host to Singapore’s first and largest creative retail playground, Flashbang Singapore!
Flashbang Singapore will feature well-curated food and beverages, a retail market, neon light art installations, interactive exhibitions, live music performances, creative workshops, games and more!
The event will have 2 different sets of programmes.
The activities in the day will be more family-friendly. Activities will include local crafts workshops, gift-making stations, photobooths, interactive installations, 120 F&B and retail stores and even virtual reality installations!
For those going at night, you can expect light tunnels, walkways and sculptures designed by local artists, classic vintage arcade games, and even a Christmas Eve countdown!
The best part? Admission is free!
Flashbang Singapore Venue: 96 Somerset Road Date: 9 Dec – 30 Dec 2017 Admission: Free Website
The 80s are back again! Culture Club is touring once again and they’re bringing their classic hits to The Star Theatre at Star Vista on 11 December 2017 for one-night only!
With their hit singles such as “Do You Really Want To Hurt Me“, “Karma Chameleon“, and “I’ll Tumble 4 Ya“, Culture Club has sold over 50 million records worldwide since 1981.
Led by their iconic frontman Boy George, the current lineup includes Roy Hay, Mikey Craig and Jon Moss.
Ticket prices range from $138 to $248, only on Hapz!
Don’t miss this iconic 80s band and grab your tickets now!
Culture Club Live In Singapore Venue: The Star Theatre, 1 Vista Exchange Green, Singapore, 138617 Date: 11 Dec 2017 Price: $138, $158, $188, $228, $248* Website
*Discounted prices available only on Hapz.
8. Do You Remember The First Time? 12 Years Of Eatmepoptart
This birthday party is an homage to the music collective founded and run by local DJs weelikeme and KiDG.
The event will be hosted by viral Youtube star Preetipls and headliners will include Supersect and Sobs. Other DJs at the event will include Thievves, Tom Shellsuit, and Zhan.
From pop to rock, and indie disco to trap, these DJs will be expressing their music range and curious selections before wrapping up the night with a frenzy of anthems and guilty pleasure classics.
Do You Remember The First Time? 12 Years of Eatmepoptart Venue: Esplanade Annexe Studio Date: 16 Dec 2017 Price: $35 Website
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9. Roji Chaseki
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Roji Chaseki is a new tea kiosk at Raffles XChange. This tea outlet serves up artisanal Japanese tea that’s brewed upon order so you know that each cup of tea is fresh.
Try the Purple Sweet Potato Iced Lattero ($6.40) if you’re feeling adventurous. The drink is not too sweet and has a distinct sweet potato flavour. You can choose to add on cheese foam for free for a new flavour combination.
The teas that they use as their base drinks are pretty unique too. From Ume Ume tea to Momotaro, Milky Popcorn and Melona Manpuku. These are all Roji’s own signature teas.
If you’re in the Raffles Place area, this is the tea shop to visit.
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Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory, Japan’s number one cheese cookie brand is here and they’ve opened their first outlet at Raffles City Shopping Centre!
At first glance, it looks like a shop that’s just selling cookies but you’d be glad to know that they sell soft serve ice cream too.
There are 2 flavours, Milk and Cheese. The Milk ice cream tastes pretty normal but the Cheese ice cream is a salty-sweet combination that’s surprisingly light and is the one that you should go for.
You can choose to have your soft serve in a waffle cheese cone, or opt for the Cow Cow Sundae ($8.50) which comes with a mixture of Milk and Cheese Ice cream, a Salt and Camembert cookie, and a slice of their signature Milk Cheesecake.
It sounds like a lot of dairy but it is not cloying and the different textures make this sundae an absolute delight to eat.
If you’re not feeling dessert, you can check out their selection of cheese cookies. Choose from Salt and Camembert, Honey and Gorgonzola, and Porcini and Gouda flavours.
The quality of the cookies are the same as the ones you buy in Japan. It’s no wonder that they are Japan’s number one cheese cookie confectionery.
Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory Address: 252 North Bridge Road, Raffles City #B1-73, Singapore, 179103 Opening Hours: Daily: 11am – 9.30pm Contact no.: 9248 8476 Website
With so many events happening this December, there’s something for everyone!
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!
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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
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 Image Credit: Dia De Muertos Singapore 2017 Facebook[/caption]
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
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).
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
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
If you’ve been counting down the days to Halloween like we have, the wait will soon be over!
It’s that time of the year where we dress up in costume, scare ourselves silly, and hopefully score ourselves some candy. What’s not to love?
This month, we’ve rounded up a list of Halloween parties you can attend, and some Halloween-themed food you can look forward to chowing down on!
Brace yourselves, you won’t see these scares coming.
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1. Halloween Horror Nights 7
First on the list is a Halloween house that requires no introduction.
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Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights is back for its seventh edition, and this year’s scare-fest is themed after the seven dead-lier sins: cruelty, deception, malice, manipulation, narcissism, perversion and obsession.
Come face to face with your worst nightmares when you enter the 5 haunted houses, which include a mall filled with ghosts (‘Death Mall’), an eerie hut haunted by the Midnight Man (‘Hex’), and see what evils lurk within the minds of the malevolent (‘Inside The Mind’).
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Wander through 2 scare zones, one of which is a sanctuary for the 7 sins (‘Pilgrimage of Sin’), and another of which is a macabre twist on your favourite holidays (‘Happy Horror Days‘).
Another highlight at Halloween Horror Nights this year is also a HHN first – Zombie laser tag. For the first time in Halloween Horror Nights history, you get the chance to defend yourself against the horrors you will meet. So grab your weapon; you’ll need it to fend off the rabid flesh-eating zombies.
Abused and murdered by her mother, her restless spirit has returned to haunt her mother’s new family. Possessing her mother, she kills off every single member of the family before forcing her mother to hang herself.
Pay a visit to the grave-filled backyard, step into the master bedroom, and brace yourself for what you may find in the attic and the children’s room! A house full of horrors, you’ll want to take a deep breath when you arrive at the front porch.
Museum Of Horrors VII: Vengeance
Where: *SCAPE When: 18 – 22 Oct, 26 – 31 Oct
Admission: $15 for General Admission Website
3. Carnival of the Absurd at Lulu’s Lounge
If horror houses and being scared isn’t what you had in mind for Halloween, maybe this is.
[caption id="attachment_30858" align="aligncenter" width="707"] Image Credit: Lulu’s Lounge will be hosting its first Halloween party.
Called ‘Carnival of the Absurd‘, this party is themed around a Coney Island freak show, which is famed for its performers who bear bodily abnormalities (e.g dwarves, four legged humans) or who can perform amazing inhuman feats like swallowing swords and contorting their own bodies.
While we don’t know yet what characters we’ll find at this carnival, you can be sure you’ll be thoroughly entertained by their roving characters and wacky stage performers.
This Halloween, Zouk will transform into a Laboratorium of Horror with jars containing brains, icky intestines, old examination tables, and syringes. The laboratory of one mad Dr Gore, watch out for the diabolical doctor – you don’t want to be the next subject in his line of sinister experiments.
You’ll want to bring your A game – costume-wise – to this party because those in the most terrifying costumes stand a chance to win a pair of flight tickets to Athens via Scoot (worth $1680), Jimmy Choo and Kenzo fragrance hampers, a staycay at Lloyd’s Inn, and more.
The party goes on through the night till 4am, with Zouk’s resident DJs Hong, Lincey, and Jeremy Boon helming the decks.
The first 100 party-goers that arrive decked out in full costume get to enter for free!
Zouk’s Laboratorium Of Horror
When: Where: Blk 3C River Valley Road Admission: $55 (non-member price; includes one drink)
6. Noise Invasion Festival at Haw Par Villa
There are few places in Singapore that are quite as creepy as Haw Par Villa after dark.
On 28 October, the spooky Haw Par Villa grounds will be taken over by Noise Invasion Festival, a celebration of individuality and creativity. The event’s hashtag is #GetWeird, so you know what to do! Embrace the theme and dress your weirdest.
Expect killer music at this festival, with a line-up including Sam Rui, Wicked Aura, M1LDL1FE, Axel Brizzy, Amateur Takes Control, and more. The festival’s got art, dance, and food, and teases that it’ll deviate from the usual arts festival format.
Not sure what to expect? Think unconventional and strange.
Admission to this festival is completely free, so if you’re too broke to party this Halloween, this is a great alternative for the Halloween weekend!
Noise Invasion Festival
When: Where: Haw Par Villa, 262 Pasir Panjang Road, Singapore 118628 Admission: Free
7. Singapore Halloween Festival
The Singapore Halloween Festival is back, and this year, it will take place in a water park!
An annual event that combines fun, horror, dressing up and all things Halloween, this year’s haunting will happen slightly past Halloween on 4 – 5 November. And the site they’ve chosen this year is none other than Wild Wild Wet.
There will be a Zombie Maze, a Monster Ball, a Giant Picnic Lawn with delicious gourmet F&B options, carnival games and pop-up stalls for everyone in the family! Dress your best because the person wearing the best costume will win a special prize!
Adult tickets are tagged at $45 for a regular 1-day pass, $70 for a regular 2-day pass and $388 for VIP Tier tickets (2-day pass) for 3 adults. Child tickets are $30 for a 1-day pass and $50 for a 2-day pass.
For 2 weekends from 27 October – 5 November, the KidZania compound will take on a brand new look. The airport, restaurants, petrol kiosk and more will transform into a landscape including a candy forest, volcanoes, and the depths of the sea!
Immerse yourself in the beautifully designed rooms that will transport you and your family to a whole other dimension. Watch the professional actors as they take you through an immersive storytelling experience!
What’s Halloween without a bit of candy? Collect trick or treat goodie bags on the trees of Vampi’s candy forest and be sure to steer clear of Vampi the vampire if you plan on holding on to your loot!
For more candy, enter the neon forest and find 4 doors. Knock on the doors and if you and your family come in costume, you’ll receive a treat. Otherwise, you just may get tricked.
With carnival games, spooky snack-bites, magic shows and mysterious bubble shows taking place through the night, the kids are in for a night of fun at this Halloween fiesta!
Entry is $45 each for adult and child, and is inclusive of a limited edition Trick or Treat popcorn candy bucket, a Halloween Family Night Out Cape and The Secret Treasure Map of Magic Mummy (worth $45)!
Halloween Family Night Out
Where: KidZania @ Sentosa When: 27 – 28 Oct, 3 – 5 Nov Time: 7pm – 11pm Admission: $45 (adult/child) Website
9. Halloween At Sephora
This Halloween, why stop at putting on a Halloween costume?
Their Halloween exclusive, Cookies ‘n’ Screammm, consists of a scoop of pumpkin ice cream mixed with a gummy worms, bloody berries, and of course, Oreo cookies. Priced at $6 – $10.50, have your dessert in a plain waffle bowl (+$1.20) or in a dipped waffle bowl (+$1.90).
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.
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
After announcing Flume and Marshmello as the first two headliners for ZoukOut 2017 in Singapore, the festival has added another 3 heavy hitters to its lineup: German EDM sensation Robin Schulz, techno and house artist Claptone, and electronic legend Gui Boratto.
[caption id="attachment_29847" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Image Credit: Image Credit: ZoukOut’s website. Phase 3 tickets are still available, and are going at $228 for a 2-day pass, and $138 and $148 for a 1-day pass for day one and day two respectively. VIP tickets for both days are still available, with day one and day two tickets going at $228 and $238 respectively.
Purchase your tickets here, and check back for more updates!
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