A quick digest of the coolest weekend happenings in Singapore.
Friday, Dec 23
It’s the last weekend to catch this theatrical show, so strap on for mind-boggling theatrical acts, seat-gripping motorbike stunts, trapeze artists flying in the air and tons of exciting stuff.
Until Dec 25; various times at Grand Theatre, MasterCard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands. $55-$155.
Local experimental outfit L.A.B is playing its last two gigs (for now, at least), so head over to show some support at Montreux Jazz Cafe this week and the Esplanade Outdoor Theatre next week.
Dec 23, 10pm at Montreux Jazz Cafe; Dec 30, 7pm at Esplanade Outdoor Theatre. Free.
Part of ‘Meet me in the City — Journeys through Singapore in film classics’, this screening of local film Eating Air brings you back to 1999, when the title was released. Filmmakers Kelvin Tong and Jasmine Ng will also be in attendance.
7.30pm-10pm at NTU Centre for Contemporary Art Singapore, Gillman Barracks, 43 Malan Rd.
At the final Makers’ event of 2016, snag last minute Christmas goodies for all your gift exchanges so you can tell your family and friends their presents were handmade with love.
Until Dec 24; Fri 3pm-9pm, Sat noon-9pm at School of the Arts, 1 Zubir Said Dr. Free.
The Local People x CHIJMES Xmas in the Tropics Art Market
Spend the weekend at CHIJMES and shop your heart out (after all, ’tis the season to spend) with good food and good music.
Until Dec 24; 7pm-10pm at CHIJMES, 30 Victoria St. Free.
Saturday, Dec 24
Throw back a candy cane jello shot, sip on festive cocktail Snowfields and dance to Yuletide tunes to get into the Christmas mood.
9pm-2am at Privé Clarke Quay, #01-09A, 3C River Valley Rd. Free.
At this sky high brunch on Christmas Eve and Day, clink your free flow champagne glasses as you nosh on bites like roasted turkey, mushroom pie and charcoal grilled black angus striploin. When dinner rolls around, things take on a posh atmosphere with dishes like lobster capellini and Hokkaido scallop carpaccio.
Until Dec 25 at CÉ LA VI. Christmas brunch: Noon-3pm, $188/person (champagne or wine at an additional $128), Christmas dinner: 6pm-11pm, $128-$188.
Soak in the Christmas vibes at this rooftop space where you’ll croon carols alongside strangers and listen to tunes by musicians Maricelle and Shak’tiya with a cocktail in hand.
8pm-midnight at Lepark, L6 People’s Park Complex, 1 Park Rd. Free.
Indulge in a six-course Japanese-French dinner that includes abalone, caviar, lobster, sea urchin, roast beef and more.
Until Dec 25; 6pm-11pm at Lewin Terrace, 21 Lewin Terrace. $218/person.
Chill out at the swanky celeb chef space for a classy night of festive melodies and holiday martinis ($18) with your loved ones.
6pm-late at Adrift by David Myers, 10 Bayfront Ave.
Groove to familiar Christmas tunes and the beats of house, urban and R&B at this new club lounge right by the Clarke Quay fountain square. You won’t get a winter wonderland in the tropics, but you can always play pretend and still have a grand time.
9pm-5am at VLV, #01-02 Clarke Quay, 3A River Valley Rd. $30, includes one drink.
Sunday, Dec 25
Christmas at Tanjong Pagar Railway Station
It’s the national monument’s final open house, so pop by for a Christmas market, live jazz performances and rides on Santa’s sleigh. Not only is it your last chance for selfies on the iconic tracks, it’s also an opportunity to donate toys and books to the underprivileged at the Community Chest booth.
9pm-9pm at the former Tanjong Pagar Railway Station, 30 Keppel Rd. Free.
Munch on turkey, sausages, chicken wings, chipotle lime hummus and more to pad your stomach before you go for boozy drinks like margaritas, beers and wines. Little ones get to stuff their faces with free flow popcorn and run wild at the bouncy castle and mini playground.
1pm-4pm at Coyote Singapore, 320 Tanglin Rd. Adults $103.58, children $51.79.
