A quick digest of the coolest weekend happenings in Singapore.
Friday, Dec 9
Get into the Christmas mood with this tale of adventure, mischief and enchantment performed in complete darkness.
Until Dec 11; Fri 7.30pm; Sat 10.30am, 3pm & 7.30pm; Sun 11am, 3.30pm at Victoria Theatre. $55-$95.
Epigram Books Christmas Pop-Up Store
Stop by this annual pop-up for festive discounts, Christmas nibbles and free glasses of prosecco.
Until Dec 11; Fri noon-10pm, Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 11am-8pm at Epigram Books, #03-08, 1008 Toa Payoh North. Free.
Fri-nally Fete Street Art Market
The year-end flea market brings together more than 20 vendors selling handmade goods, artworks and accessories.
Until Dec 11; 7pm-11pm at Baghdad St. Free.
Presented by the Singapore Dance Theatre, this essential Christmas classic tells the story of familiar characters such as Clara, the Snow Queen, and the Sugar Plum fairy.
Until Dec 11; Fri 8pm; Sat 1pm & 8pm, Sun 1pm & 7pm at Esplanade Theatre. $30-$70.
Hit the beach and dance the wee hours of the morning away to beats by names like Hardwell, Martin Garrix, Zedd, Alan Walker and loads more. There’ll also be a food village with bites from Park Bench Deli, Three Buns and Decker Barbeque to pad your stomach before you fill it with booze.
Until Dec 10; Fri 8pm-4am, Sat 8pm-7am at Siloso Beach, Sentosa. At the door tickets $148-$158.
Saturday, Dec 10
Prep your stomach for 2kg worth of rice, beans, pork, beef and chicken all stuffed into the Mounstro Burrito — if you finish it first, you’ll walk away with a 365-day Burrito Pass.
7pm-9pm at Hombre Cantina. $30 to participate.
Marvel at the tinsel, ribbons and garlands adorning the halls of Raffles Hotel and browse through stalls displaying home ware, accessories and apparel. Ten percent of sales proceeds will go towards CRIB Gives Back, the organisation’s charity arm that supports women in need.
Until Dec 11; 11am-9pm at Raffles Hotel Singapore. Free.
Join the Vocal Associates Choruses for an evening of Christmas jazz tunes and crowd faves.
7.30pm at Esplanade Concert Hall. $15-$55.
Music Managers sharing session
Sit down with a group of music managers and hear them share insights on how artists can build their own brand, the role a manager plays in today’s industry, and issues that challenge managers and their artists. The sesh is open to anyone interested to learn more about the local music industry.
5pm-7.30pm at Hood Bar & Cafe. Free.
Here’s where you can stock up on all your Christmas gifts — there’ll be lots of handmade crafts, leather goods, bites to eat and all kinds of knick knacks that you can get for everyone from your loved ones to your office’s Secret Santa.
Dec 10 & 11, 17 & 18; 1pm-7pm at #03-04 F1 Pit Building. Free.
Sunday, Dec 11
Soak in festive vibes with local music group The Teng Essemble at the Grand Stairs of the hotel as they perform beautiful pieces that blend traditional and contemporary sounds.
2.30pm-3.15pm at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore. Free.
