There’s an unofficial rule in life that if you go to IKEA, you buy their meatballs.
They might not be of the highest quality (there are other places for that), but at the affordable price of $6 for a plate of 8, they are hands-down the easiest to satisfy your meatball cravings.
And if you have been craving the nostalgia-inducing dish lately, this weekend might be the time to scratch that itch, because the Swedish furniture company will be selling their meatballs for less than a dollar.
Wait, How Much?!
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Yup, you heard us right — in celebration of their 75th anniversary, IKEA will be selling a plate of 8 meatballs for 75 cents on the 6th and 7th of October.
If the calculator on our phones are working correctly, that’s an unbelievable 9(.375) cents per meatball, which means that your meal will probably be cheaper than the transport costs to get there.
There are a few things to take note of though: this promotion will only be happening at IKEA Tampines (sorry, north/south/west siders), and you have to be IKEA FAMILY member to be eligible as well.
Only 750 plates will be sold at this price (limited to one plate per member, thankfully), and judging by how Kiasu Singaporeans can be you’ll most likely have to wake up reaaal early to take advantage of this offer.
More Than Just Meatballs
If you can’t be bothered with going up against what is sure to be a chaotic crowd, IKEA is having pretty massive discounts on their furniture as well (because they’re…y’know, a furniture company).
To save you a trip to the their website, Here’s a list what’s on offer:
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May the odds be ever in your favour, folks.
IKEA Tampines
Address: 60 Tampines North Drive 2, Singapore 528764
Opening Hours: 10am-10pm
Website I Facebook
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You’ve got the keys to your BTO, so what’s next?
When it comes to sprucing up your new home, IKEA is typically the first place that pops into mind. There’s no doubt that it offers cheap furniture at decent quality.
However, this option is sometimes not ideal, because you’ve got to put the furniture together yourself (which can go terrible). Also, when friends and family start spotting the same furniture as you, it gets a little too predictable.
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From online to brick-and-mortar (or both), these shops will be your new go-tos, serving up an array of stylish furnishings that won’t break the bank because who says you have to be rich for your home to look like a million bucks.
1. Second Charm
Going for a vintage or retro-style for your living space? Look no further with Second Charm!
Carrying vintage-retro furniture including antiques and collectibles, this is the perfect place to source for one-of-a-kind pieces that is bound to induce envy amongst your home visitors. Additionally, Second Charm also carries customised furniture and has even ventured into Scandinavian and Danish-inspired furniture.
With antique chairs looking like these, you will almost get a nod of approval from the old folks! These chairs will certainly create a tinge of nostalgia and homely feel to your living space – which is exactly how a home should be!
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Alternatively, incorporate some quirkiness into your bedrooms with these century bedside cabinets. Only available in this particular mixed blue and white colour, these bedside cabinets definitely scream quirky, eccentric, and retro!
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Do note that you will have to drop Second Charm an email on the specific measurements for your furniture in order to receive a quotation from them. Though it might seem troublesome, perhaps the thought of knowing that most of your furniture pieces are exclusively customised for YOUR home might make you think otherwise!
Second Charm
Address: Blk 21 Kallang Avenue, #05-165 Mapletree Industrial Building, Singapore 339412
Operating hours: Tue – Fri: 11:30am – 5.30pm; Sat: 11:00am – 5:30pm, Sun: 12pm – 5pm (Closed on Mondays)
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Browse through HipVan’s extensive range of designer-inspired furniture which comes in quirky colours and designs.
With sturdy dining tables starting at just S$59.90, gorgeous plush sofas from just S$39, as well as bean bags and many more, home products here are undoubtedly a steal!
Infuse some Scandinavian-inspired furniture designs to your living room with this Avery Coffee Table (SGD199).
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Avery’s stylish look is further enhanced with the natural oak varnish to give it a fresh and organic look. Furthermore, if black is not a colour you fancy, this coffee table comes in white as well.
If you envision an industrial modern-chic interior as your ideal dream house, HipVan is the place to consider.
HipVan
Address: The Cathay, 2 Handy Road, #02-06/07/08, S(229233)
Opening Hours: 12pm – 10 pm, daily
Website
3. Elements Concept
If you love laid back, wooden Balinese style kind of home decor and furniture, then Elements Concept is right up your alley.
Get that laid-back Jungalow vibe at home without making a soul trip to Bali. Hailing from Indonesia, you can find beautifully handcrafted furniture and home accessories made from only the very best materials, like rattan, teak, marble and brass.
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Each piece is handcrafted by local artisans in the brand’s workshop (or from home). The slight imperfections give each piece its human touch and is therefore, in our view, just perfect. Their prices starts from $125 for a stool and $104 for a side table.
You can choose to buy their products online, but you can also visit The Attaby Collective to see and feel their items before you purchase!
Elements Concept
Address: 420 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427641
Opening Hours: Tue – Sat: 10am-6pm | Sun: 12pm-5pm, Closed on all Public Holidays
Website
4. FortyTwo
FortyTwo is yet another online furniture retailer that sells appliances as well.
With an extensive range of furniture that boasts low starting places, FortyTwo also sells home decorations such as lightnings, mirrors and many more.
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You can get an entire dining table set with FortyTwo’s Vincente Medium Ash Veneer Dining at just SGD245.
This dining table comes with blue and yellow chairs – a replica of the popular Eames design.
FortyTwo holds regular clearance sales, offering jaw-dropping offers on their furniture. Do remember to check in regularly to snag superb deals for your home.
On top of the affordable furniture pieces, FortyTwo also provides great customer service. They offer lowest price matching – which means that if you find a merchant selling the exact item but at a lower price, FortyTwo will refund you the difference!
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5. 3LittlePicks
It is no surprise that children spend a lot of time in their bedroom. Used for sleeping, playing and crafting, it follows that their space should be a reflection of their little personalities.
The only time you can get away with cutesy stuff is when you’re decorating your baby/kid’s room. 3LittlePicks might just be the bane of your decorating fantasies – stocked with insta-worthy furniture, arts and picks for the little ones.
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The Ballerina Sheer Canopy ($192.80) is perfect over beds, cribs, and as a reading or play nook. Pair it with a play mat and a selection of cushions and pillows to complete the look.
3LittlePicks also offers adult-sized furniture so you can add in a bit of fun and cute into your home!
3LittlePicks
Address: 39a Jalan Pemimpin #07-07B, Singapore 577183
Website
6. Primero
If you love everything Scandinavian but don’t want your house to look like an IKEA showroom, then Primero is the best place to get all your furnishing needs.
From dining tables and chairs to bed frames and sofas, Primero offers an entire range of designer-inspired furnishings at an affordable price.
Looking for a sleek and clean coffee table? The Elsa Coffee Table ($139) is made with strong and durable materials that are coated with solid oak veneer that gives it a clean and elegant look. The coffee table also has a shelf that comes with a striking black frame that gives it a bold and modern look.
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Homeowners can also enjoy a peace of mind from their purchase thanks to Primero’s 30-day returns and 1-year warranty.
Primero
Website | Facebook
Sprucing up and decorating your home need not be an expensive affair! With these cheap furniture retailers offering a diverse range of designer and unique furniture pieces, you’ll have your home looking like a million bucks without breaking the bank!
Also read Secrets From Experts: Tips On Buying The Right Furniture & Personalising Your Home
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IKEA is a name that needs no introduction.
Whether you pronounce it ‘ee-kia’, ‘ee-kay-a’ or ‘eye-kay-a’, we can all agree that it’s great for two things: good, affordable furniture and meatballs.
This month, the Swedish company will be celebrating Ramadhan and Hari Raya alongside its Muslim friends by giving everyone a special treat between 26 May – 22 June.
IKEA Tampines Buffet Istimewa
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For two weeks in June (12 – 16 June & 19 – 22 June), IKEA Tampines will be holding its very own buffet feast.
Limited to 200 seats, this Buffet Istimewa is priced at $19.90 for adults and $9.90 for kids. The buffet starts at 7pm and with limited seats available, we recommend grabbing a spot early!
IKEA Tampines Buffet Istimewa
Date: 12 – 16 June, 19 – 22 June
Time: 7pm – 10pm
Price: Adult: $19.90, Child: $9.90
IKEA Family Midsummer Buffet Dinner
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For one day only, IKEA is set to hold a buffet dinner for IKEA Family members to indulge in IKEA Favourites.
For $20 per pax, an IKEA Family member and 3 guests will be able to feast on a never ending supply of IKEA’s famed meatballs! Tickets are only available for purchase at the IKEA restaurant, so you’ll have to head down early to secure a spot!
IKEA Family Midsummer Buffet Dinner
Date: 23 June
Time: 5.30pm – 7.30pm, 8pm – 10pm
Price: (Only applies to IKEA Family members & 3 guests) Early bird: $20/pax; Regular: $30/pax; Child: $10
Extended Hours & $2 Meal Deals
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For selected weekends in June, IKEA will be extending its shopping hours till midnight! That means you’ll be able to drop by IKEA to pick up that side table you’ve been eyeing, right after work.
IKEA knows that shopping can really work up an appetite, so they’re also offering an assortment of local eats at only $2 a bowl. From Curry Mee to Mee Rebus, dig into a comforting bowl of noodles after shopping the night away!
Extended Hours & $2 Meal Deals
Date: 26 May – 17 June
Time: 9pm – 11pm
Love yourself some IKEA food? Make sure you seize this opportunity to feast, and make sure to share the love with all your Muslim friends!
IKEA Alexandra
Address: 317 Alexander Road, S159965
IKEA Tampines
Address: 60 Tampines North Drive 2, S528764
Also read, Grab Your Foodie Friends And “Buka Puasa” At These 11 Halal Buffets
With Christmas around the corner, it is inevitable to overspend during this festive period. What’s more with Christmas shopping and scrumptious festive food. Hoping to save a few bucks while decorating your humble abode? Fret not, DiscoverSG has collated a list of 6 places where you can get cheap Christmas decorations without burning a hole in your pocket!
1. Juz My Party by Yeo GM Trading
Previously nestled in Rochor Centre, this decorations specialist has since shifted to Upper Cross Street 4 months ago, injecting the Christmas spirit to that row of shophouses.
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With baubles going as low as $3 per packet of 6 and tinsels retailing at $3.80 each, you could have your ideal Christmas set up without breaking the bank.
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In addition, a spending of $200 and above will entitle you to a free home delivery. You won’t have to worry about transporting that tall and heavy Christmas tree you’ve been eyeing!
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If you have any questions, the staff will be more than happy to share with you their knowledge. You’ll be a step close to injecting your home with that Christmassy spirit.
Juz My Party by Yeo GM Trading
Address: 46 Upper Cross Street, #01-02A, The Platinum, Singapore 058345
Operating hours: Monday – Saturday, 10am – 8pm; Sunday and Public holidays, 10am – 5pm
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If you ever want to experience the Christmas spirit in sunny Singapore, you should head here. This warehouse with good but cheap Christmas decorations is a cross between a shop and a Christmas Wonderland.
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With a history of 84 years, the shop has remained in its location at the edge of Geylang Road since the beginning. The classic red brick walls and the icy cold blast in the store carry the ambience of a traditionally decorated Christmas home.
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Packages of 6 baubles here range from 4 packages for $10 to $8 per package. Smaller ornaments can be found in the red baskets, going for as low as 5 pieces for $10.
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They also stock other Christmas goods such as Christmas crackers, which is priced at $15 per box.
As the shop is warehouse style, be prepared to purchase in bulk. So round up your friends and family before coming down!
Heng Yak Henry Christmas Wholesaler Jing Yuan (Sin & Cn) Trading
Address: 734 Geylang Road, Singapore 389645
Operating hours: Opens from October to December. Monday, Noon – 8pm; Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 8pm
3. Spotlight
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With only one store in Plaza Singapura, Spotlight from Australia is the go-to store for everything. It carries a diverse range of items, from crafts items to bedsheets, all at a bargain price.
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Not forgetting cheap Christmas decorations, Spotlight is now offering up to 50% off for them! Expect tinsels retailing at $3.50 each, and baubles (1 set contains 9 baubles) going at $1.99 per set.
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This adorable tray of gingerbreads is priced at $5 after the 50% discount!
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Also, you can find all their Christmas decorations at Snowy Splendour, an exhibition of Christmas goods by Plaza Singapura on level one. Expect to find Christmas cookies, toys, ornaments, toiletry sets and gifts by brands such as Marks & Spencer, Hamleys, and Cold Storage.
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Spotlight
Address: Plaza Singapura, Level 5, Unit number 05-11 to 19, Singapore 1 238839
Operating hours: Daily from 10am – 10pm
Website: Spotlight
Snowy Splendour
Address: Plaza Singapura, Front Plaza, Level 1
Operating hours: From 6 to 25 December 2016, 11am – 9pm
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For those staying in the west, you do not have to travel far to enjoy cheap Christmas decorations. Big Box, a megastore that opened in 2014, is home to a plethora of lifestyle products and services at affordable prices.
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Located at the Atrium, level 2, you can find an array of Christmas ornaments and gifts.
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The boxes surrounding the Christmas tree contain ornaments within the price range of $2 to $2.50. Sets of baubles are going for $9.90 each. Also, tinsels are retailing at $3.90 each!
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Big Box also stocks miniature Christmas trees going at $4.90 each. You can purchase the dark green one for a traditional feel, or opt for the light blue for a frosty Christmas.
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In addition, there is a buy 1 free 1 sale for some designs now, so pop by if you would like to buy some cheap Christmas decorations that feel and look luxe.
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Big Box
Address: 1 Venture Avenue, Singapore 608521 (Next to Jurong East MRT Station)
Operating hours: Monday – Friday, 11am – 10pm; Saturday – Sunday, 10am – 10pm
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Be prepared to find Giant’s own range of presentable and cheap Christmas decorations!
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24 pieces of Giant’s Christmas baubles are only going at $3.90 per set, while wreathes retail at $16.90 (small) and $19.90 (large).
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Items in lanes of ornaments are going at as low as $2.90 each.
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Display a snowflake globe ($4.90 each) on your desk for some festive spirit!
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Giant Hypermarkets
Click here for location information on the Giant Hypermarkets and their operating hours.
6. IKEA
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Oh who can forget the nation’s favourite furniture store? Hailing from Sweden, IKEA not only sells affordable furniture, but also pretty and cheap Christmas decorations.
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Expect baubles to be sold from $14.90 to $19.90, with an assortment of classic colours such as navy blue, maroon, gold, and silver.
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Fancy unconventional Christmas decorations? Take your pick amongst the artificial miniature plants, with white Christmas trees going at $19.90, and potted flowers at $4.90 each.
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Or if you would like to have your star dangling from the ceiling instead of being perched on your tree, this star shaped light is going at a mere $5.90!
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There is also a wide range of LED lightings, so you can express your creativity with your Christmas decorations.
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Forget the usual Christmas wreaths; unleash your creativity and use baubles instead!
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IKEA
Address: Alexandra – 317 Alexandra Road, Singapore 159965; Tampines – 60 Tampines North Drive 2, Singapore 528764
Operating hours: Daily 10am – 11pm
Don’t hold back from that fabulous outfit you have been eyeing for a Christmas party or the perfect present for your loved one. With tens of dollars saved here and there while shopping at these places selling beautiful but cheap Christmas decorations – you will be able to splurge on other desires!
Armed with this list, you will have an equally magical Christmas, with your wallets feeling only a tad lighter.
Header Image Source: There’s Nothing Like A Real Christmas Tree: Here’s Where To Buy Them & Care Tips!
December is finally here! If 2016 was an average year for you, here are 13 fun activities to help you wrap up the year with a bang!
Play & Discover
1. ZoukOut
Party people, it’s time for ZoukOut again!! Woohoo.
And the lineup for this year’s beach blowout is mega exciting, with more activities to keep you happy from dusk to dawn.
From headliners like Zedd and Hardwell to a food village fuelled by Park Bench Deli, Decker Barbecue and more, ZoukOut is going to be a weekend of non-stop partying.
We are heading to ZoukOut with our ambassadors, follow us on instagram for updates!
ZoukOut
Date: 9 & 10 December 2016
Time: 8pm- 4am (Day 1), 8pm – 7am (Day 2)
Venue: Siloso Beach, Sentosa
Website:ZoukOut Official
Instagram:@zoukoutofficial
Also, read ZoukOut 2016 Returns With Amazing Headliners Like Zedd, Hardwell And More!
2. Distant Worlds: Music From Final Fantasy
Remember the days where we thought Cloud Strife from Final Fantasy was super hot?
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We might have outgrown that phase but it’s never too old to relive those memories through a different format.
Watch newly produced Final Fantasy video footages as an orchestra perform pieces composed by Nobuo Uematsu for the much loved game.
Distant Worlds: Music From Final Fantasy
Date: 3 December 2016
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: The Star Performing Arts Centre #04-01, 1 Vista Exchange Green, 138617
Ticket Price: $75-$215
Event/ Ticketing Website: 
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For two weekends over the month, IKEA will be hosting a series of events to celebrate Christmas!
There will be a gift wrapping demonstration, tea light decoration workshop, origami workshop and even a Santa walkabout!
It’s definitely going to be about the Christmas spirit and festival cheers, not just the furniture!
IKEA Xmas
Date: 3-4 and 10-11 December 2016
Time: 1:30pm- 6:45pm
Venue:
IKEA Alexandra, 317 Alexandra Rd, 159965
IKEA Tampines, 60 Tampines North Drive 2, 528764
Website & Event Schedule: 4. Lang Leav Book Tour
Our favourite poet Lang Leav is coming to town! Mark your dates!
Come and get your 2016 bittersweet sentiments together and join Lang on a 3-day bookstore hop around Singapore.
Lang Leav SG Book Tour
Date: 9 December
Time and Venue: 10:30am (Popular Bookfest, Suntec Convention Hall), 4:00pm (Kinokuniya Bugis Junction)
Date: 10 December
Time and Venue: 10:30am (Times Bookstore, Tampines 1), 4:00pm (Kinokuniya Singapore Main Store, Level 4 Ngee Ann City)
Date: 11 December
Time and Venue: 3:00pm (Kinokuniya Jurong Store)
Event Page: Lang Leav Book Tour
5. Project Happy Feet Slipper Race 2016
Mums… they nag you for wearing flip flops all the time. But this time round, she won’t nag you because it’s flip flop for a good cause.
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A good pair of shoes will get you to places. But what’s it like to walk in the shoes of underprivileged children?
Head down to Safra for a 3.5km walk on 10 December. You’ll get to flip flop your way down the scenic waterway!
With the aim of inspiring Singaporeans to be part of a community-driven effort, The Slipper Race 2016 intends to raise SGD$100,000 in funds to empower educational programmes in Singapore and Cambodia.
Since it’s the season of giving, why not contribute a little to charity?
Project Happy Feet Slipper Race
Date: 10 December 2016
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Venue: SAFRA Punggol, 9 Sentul Crescent, Punggol, Singapore 828654
Price: $15 (4-12 years old), $30 (Students), $40 (Adults & SAFRA members), $144 (Group of 4 adults)
Ticketing Website: Project Happy Feet Slipper Race 2016
6. Doggie Retreat Xmas Fundraiser
Looking for something fun to do with your fur babies? This event lets you do something good at the same time!
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Join the Doggie Retreat, a Christmas fundraiser, for the less fortunate dogs on the streets and in the shelter.
All you need to do is to enrol your doggie as a participant of the walkathon, walk with them, and raise funds in their name to donate to the cause.
Proceeds of the fundraiser will be channelled to Causes for Animals (Singapore), a no-kill shelter that strives towards a stray free Singapore.
Registration is currently closed due to overwhelming response, but you can still donate to the cause or just head to the event to spend time with furry friends.
Doggie Retreat Christmas Fundraiser
Date: 10 December 2016
Time: 9:00am
Venue: Big Splash, 902 East Coast Parkway, Singapore 449874
Donation Page: giveasia
Event Page: Doggie Retreat
7. SCAPE Naughty or Nice Xmas Special – Art Jamming Experience
If shopping is not your kinda therapy, painting might just be it!
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Bring your family and friends down to SCAPE for a mass art jamming event this festive season.
It’s a no stress art jam session. All you need to do is to let your creative juices flow. Go wild on your own canvas – no one will judge you.
Art jamming slots are limited, so hurry up and sign up today!
SCAPE Naughty or Nice Art Jamming
Date: 10 December 2016
Time: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Venue: SCAPE 2 Orchard Link #04-01, Singapore 237978
Price: $30/ pax (free flow of acrylic paint is provided)
Ticketing Website: SCAPE Naughty or Nice Art Jamming
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8. Indie Wine Tasting
There’s indie music, indie films, and of course Indie Wine!
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This December, head to Kith Cafe at Millenia Walk for your one of a kind vino tasting.
At just $48 nett per person, you get to taste 5 very hard to pronounce yet exquisite French wine! On top of that, they will also be serving some grub to go with your wine.
Be it Chardonnay or Cabernet, we bet you’ll be extremely happy with your grape fix.
Indie Wine Tasting
Date: 9 December, 2016
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Venue: Kith Cafe Millenia Walk 9 Raffles Boulevard, #01-44/45, 039596
Ticket Price: $48
Ticketing Website: Indie Wine Tasting
9. A Taste Of Ishikawa At Keyaki
You’ve worked hard this year, so how about rewarding yourself with some Japanese Snow Crab and Premium Beef?
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For the second time, Keyaki at Pan Pacific is bringing back the Ishikawa taste for us to savour this December.
Known as the ‘Food Treasury’ of Japan, the Ishikawa Prefecture is all about the good stuff (read: high quality seafood)!
From the soft textured with high quality fat Noto Beef to the King of the Sea Kanougani (Snow Crab) that is famed for its delicately sweet meat, you are in for a treat!
A Taste Of Ishikawa At Keyaki
Date: 16 November – 16 December 2016
Time: 1.30am-2.30pm, 6.30-10.30pm
Venue: Keyaki 4/L Pan Pacific Singapore 7 Raffles Boulevard, 039595
Price: Sets at $180++, Ala carte at $15++
Reservation: +65 6826 8240 or email [email protected].
Website: Pan Pacific Singapore
10. Fundraising Supper Club for Oogachaga
Fancy the idea of a menu curated by celebrity chef Bill Ho while doing charity at the same time?
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Head to 8 Cafe & Bar for a 3-course dining experience while contributing to Oogachaga’s fundraiser.
Oogachaga is Singapore’s only community-based support and development organisation working exclusively with LGBTQ individuals and families since 1999.
As their main funders have cut back on their fundings, Oogachaga is organising a series of fundraisers, seeking the community’s support so that they can continue supporting the local LGBTQ’s community in the years to come.
Fundraising Supper Club
Date: 10 December 2016
Time: 7:00pm- 10:00pm
Venue: 8 Cafe & Bar, 8 Bukit Pasoh Rd, 089822
Price: $90, $160 (for 2 pax), $300 (for 4 pax)
Ticketing Website: Fundraising Supper Club
Shopping
11. MAAD Pyjamas Xmas Pop Up
Tis’ the season to be giving. Still struggling with your Xmas shopping?
Head to the Red Dot Design Museum for a different kind of flea market.
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Featuring 130 artists, designers, crafters and creators from the community, this will be one of the largest art and design marketplaces.
The best part of all, it only ends after 12AM!! Late night shopping, anyone?
MAAD Pyjamas Xmas Pop Up
Date: 2 December 2016
Time: 5:oopm – 12:00am
Venue: Red Dot Design Museum 28, Maxwell Road
Event Page: MAAD Pyjamas Xmas Pop Up
12. Sunset Pasar
If shopping is your thing and you’re sick of the same old malls, head over to Sunset Pasar for some alternative retail therapy!
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This pasar is not just about shopping. There will also be live open mic sessions, music, cocktails, art & craft workshops and it’s pet friendly!
That sure sounds like a good vibes Saturday!
Sunset Pasar
Date: 3 December 2016
Time: 12:00pm- 7:00pm
Venue: CANVAS 20 Upper Circular Road, B1-01, The Riverwalk, 058416
Event Page: Sunset Pasar
13. Christmas Farmers’ Market
Want to cook up a storm but don’t know where to look for super fresh ingredients?
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The Farmers’ Market at Loewen Garden is the perfect place to go to for some organic vegetables and fresh food.
If you’re too lazy to cook, there will also be vendors selling gourmet meals, wines, home-made baked goods, as well as handicraft.
Pretty sure you won’t go home empty handed… or in this case, with an empty stomach.
Christmas Farmers’ Market
Date: 3 December 2016
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Venue: Loewen Gardens 75E Loewen Road 248845
Event Page: Farmers Market
With so many fun activities and charity events going on, December is set to be a feel good month! Keep the good vibes going by dropping us a comment!
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