A quick digest of the coolest weekend happenings in Singapore.
Friday, Aug 12
Loads to do at this year’s Epicurean Market – including meeting celeb chefs and trying their signature dishes, participating in masterclasses, going grocery shopping at the farmer’s market, and sipping on cocktails at the after-parties.
Until Aug 14; Fri & Sat noon-2am, Sun noon-9pm at Halls A-C, Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands. Three-day pass $34.
Singapore International Festival of Arts 2016
Whoo hoo, SIFA has begun! That means a whole lot of programmes and activities for you to check out. Some must-sees include ‘Time Between Us’ by Fernando Rubio, ‘The Last Bull: A Life in Flamenco’ by Checkpoint Theatre, and ‘720º’ by Ron Arad.
Until Sept 17; various timings and locations, free and ticketed.
Saturday, Aug 13
15th Harajuku Fashion Walk Singapore
Pop by the sure-to-be-colourful event dressed in your best cheery Harajuku threads to join in the fun.
4pm-7pm at Merlion Park Singapore. Free.
Hey, cat lovers. Check out this pop-up adoption drive to learn more about rescued cats and play with the furry felines.
1pm-5pm at The Star Vista, 1 Vista Exchange Green. Free.
The August edition of this series brings you free flow burgers and booze for $90 per person, with beats by DJ Oliver Osborne. On the menu are treats like shambal wings, bacon cheese burgers, grilled prawns and more.
1pm-4pm at MEATliquor SIN, 99 Duxton Rd. $90++/person.
Chill out by the beach with DJs spinning house beats at this all-day party.
Noon-midnight at Mambo Beach Club, 40 Siloso Beach Walk. Free.
Sunday, Aug 14
The dine-in-the-dark restaurant is turning three, and it’s celebrating with a cocktail party starring 18 bartenders from across the country. All cocktails and food are priced at $20 each, or you can try out the full eating-without-seeing experience with the set dinner at 6pm and 6.30pm for $88 per person.
8pm-2am at Nox – Dine in the Dark, 269 Beach Rd. Free.
Grab your girlfriends and head over to Sentosa to try out Strala yoga, watch a private fashion showcase, take a dip in the pool at W Singapore and munch on healthy bites by the likes of Guac & Go, Made Real and more.
4pm-8pm at W Singapore Sentosa Cove, 21 Ocean Way. $60-$65.
The Yard is a cool new multi-concept space offering activities like gymnastics, parkour, trampolining, yoga, Pilates, Zumba and more. There’s also a nail salon and a café lounge in the space for you to relax and get pampered. This opening party features free trials, free express mani-pedis, performances by The Yard’s gymnasts and parkour performers, tours of the place, Ninja Warrior-style obstacle courses, and lots of stuff you can win.
10am-4pm at The Yard, #01-03, 10 Science Centre Rd. Free.
