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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!

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!

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).

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.

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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The ArtScience Museum Is Bringing Fossils Of Extinct Animals To S’pore And Our Inner Nerds Are Screaming

Come 25 November 2017, the ArtScience Museum will host the ‘Treasures Of The Natural World‘ exhibition, which showcases the most significant treasures of the natural world.

Carefully selected from over 80 million specimens, over 200 treasures from London’s prestigious Natural History Museum will travel to Southeast Asia for the first time.

A Glimpse At Our Natural History

Chosen for their historical and scientific importance, each prized treasure reveals a story of adventure and exploration.

Featured in this exhibition are scientific specimens and animals, works of art, minerals and gems, and even the manuscript and collection belonging to some of the world’s greatest scientists such as Charles Darwin and Alfred Russell Wallace!

There are 5 sections in the exhibition, spanning 5 galleries in total, each showcasing a different aspect of natural history.

Section 1: Building Nature’s Treasure House

The first section of the exhibition tells the story of the formation of the National History Museum in London. Visitors can expect to see a 2000-year-old mummified cat, a cursed amethyst, and fossilised giant trilobites!

Section 2: Treasures Of The Mind

The second section of the exhibition showcases the works of scientific visionaries who pushed boundaries and asked questions, changing the way scientists defined and understood our planet.

Visitors get to see the a page of the actual manuscript of Charles Darwin’s book, On the Origin of Species, and also a collection of beetles by Alfred Russel Wallace.

Section 3: Treasures Of Exploration

This next section of the exhibition showcases the treasures recovered from various historical expeditions to Australia, New Zealand, the South Pole, and even the deep oceans.

Section 4: Treasures Of Life Are Everywhere

The fourth gallery showcases the various skeletons and specimens of the creatures that used to roam our planet. From the Dodo bird to the Sabre-toothed cat, this section of the exhibition is guaranteed to intrigue and awe.

Section 5: A Museum For A Modern World

The final section of the exhibition showcases the unique specimens that are cared for by the National History Museum and actively studied by researchers around the world.

These specimens help researchers to tackle and formulate solutions to the current issues that Earth faces today.

There will also be a treasure hunt, specially designed for children, families and schools, for the younger visitors to embark on a series of adventures, learning about nature and searching for wildlife.

Opening on 25 November 2017 through till 29 April 2018, do not miss out on this wondrous exhibition!

Tickets can be purchased here.

Treasures Of The Natural World
Venue: ArtScience Museum
Date: 25 Nov 2017 – 29 Apr 2018
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Singapore Streets Are Re-Imagined As Cult Films In Kult’s ‘Sin City’ Tee And Tote Collection

The creative folks at Kult have a ‘Sin City‘ merchandise collection and double takes are necessary because you probably won’t see the little change in the iconic designs at first glance.

Familiar yet different, we are loving these designs already. But wait, there’s more.

Foreign But Familiar

Here are some of our favourite picks from the ‘Sin City’ collection.

1. Mighty Morphin Punggol Rangers

If Singapore had its own Power Rangers, it would make sense for them to reside in Punggol. Ample space to park the Megazords. IT’S MORPHIN’ TIME!

2. Teenage Newton Ninja Turtles

Is Newton the place where people are releasing their terrapins? Is that what’s happening now?

3. A Nightmare On Oxley Road

Well… we all know the nightmare that went down with regards to Oxley Road this year. Ahem.

4. Big Trouble In Little India

Big Trouble In Little China, but different. To be fair, we had our own big trouble in Little India previously.

5. Serangoonies

No, this is not an allusion to garang gunis. This is a reference to The Goonies movie back in 1985.

6. The Desker Chainsaw Massacre

Desker Road is one of Singapore’s oldest red light district. Did Leatherface pass by?

7. Balestier Galactica

We missed the “Balestier” in this one the first time we saw it and it was a confusing 5 seconds trying to figure out the local place in the print.

8. The Good, The Bad And The Ubi

We need to see Clint Eastwood carry this bag just for the lawls. Anyone know his agent’s number?

9. Straight Outta Commonwealth

A local film starring Sheikh Haikel, Shigga Shay, and Tosh Zhang. We’re kidding.

10. The Wolf Of Waterloo Street

Did you notice “Martini Scorsese”? Bet you didn’t.

11. Brokeback Mountbatten

We were thinking “Brokeback Mount Faber” but Mountbatten works too.

12. The Phantom Of The Opera Estate

This is our absolute favourite. Broadway classics are the best! Anyone who says otherwise is entitled to their wrong opinion.

All tees go for $38 each while tote bags are $28 each. You may purchase them here.

We absolutely love the collection. Our only gripe is that there are only selected designs that are printed on both tote bags and tees.

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Bianca Del Rio Is Bringing Her Wit, Wigs And Savagery To Singapore For Her Hilarious 2017 Tour

YAS GAWD, the Queen of Mean herself, Bianca Del Rio is bringing her ‘Blame It On Bianca Del Rio‘ tour to Singapore for the first time on 26 November 2017!

And this time, the RuPaul’s Drag Race winner promises to be more tongue-lashingly hilarious than ever.

Shantay She Stays

Bianca Del Rio is the alter ego of seasoned comic Roy Haylock, and the season 6 winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race.

A self-professed ‘clown In a gown’, this hilarious comic is known for her foul mouth and unapologetic humour.

Don’t worry, audiences will hardly have time to feel the sting before she moves on to the next topic. Besides, Bianca is always quick to point out that she’s the biggest joke of all.

So hurry, purchase your tickets here and get ready for a night of side-splitting humour with Bianca as she makes her debut in Singapore!

Blame It On Bianca Del Rio Comedy Tour
Venue: Shine Auditorium
Date: 26 Nov 2017
Price: Name your price*
Website

*Discounted prices available only on Hapz.

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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

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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