A quick digest of the coolest weekend happenings in Singapore.
Friday, Jan 27
The bar/lounge is closing for good, so head on over to South Bridge Road for one last hurrah. It’ll be throwing parties every night over the weekend for you to say your proper goodbyes.
Until Jan 29 at CATO.
Marvel at the dazzling lights twinkling by Marina Bay as you walk through the festival, which features lantern showcases, carnival games, an outdoor food street, entertainment shows and fireworks displays.
Until Feb 4; daily 2pm-11pm (extended until 1am on Jan 27) at The Float @ Marina Bay. Free.
Kick off the long weekend at this pro wrestling match where local names like Mighty Arrow, The Statement and Rowdy Ranga take on talents from the likes of Russia, Hong Kong and Turkey.
8pm at UE Convention Centre. $30-$60.
Saturday, Jan 28
Escape from CNY visitations and chill on the lawn with an ice cold beer in hand at PS Cafe’s Harding Road outlet. Craft beers and ciders go for $10 a pop, and you’ll be relaxing to laidback tunes.
Until Jan 29; noon-6pm at PS Cafe. Free.
Hosted by Pizza Fabbrica and Flying Monkey, this low-key street party features music performances and drinks promos for those who want to unwind away from the CNY crowds.
6.30pm-1am at Bussorah St. Free.
Did you hear that? It’s the sound of people chanting ‘free flow alcohol!’. The second edition of Lockdown is as its name suggests — basically, you can’t leave, or the free flow liquor stops (and everyone boos you). Other rules include dressing to the theme (which is a vaguely-worded ‘Oriental’), arriving by 10pm sharp, no toilet or smoke breaks, and no puking. Good luck.
10pm-late at Skyline Club & Lounge. $35; free entry for those dressed in theme.
Soulfeed: Sven Väth with Ferng
Party the long weekend away (you’ll have two days to recover from your hangover) with beats by Sven Väth at the shiny new Zouk.
9pm-late at Zouk.
Sunday, Jan 29
Toast to a good year ahead with free-flow beers from 6.30pm to 8.30pm and special brews from 8.30pm till the end of the night.
6.30pm-midnight at Good Luck Beerhouse. Pre-sale $38, at the door $48.
Gone Down Under: Australia Day Celebration
Celebrate Australia Day at the beach with barbecued meats, burgers and chocolate lamingtons. Aussie DJs Dave Code, Dave Does and Adam Sky will provide the top 40s beats.
11am-10pm at Tanjong Beach Club.
Get a tour around the Istana’s grounds during its Chinese New Year open house and catch glimpses of the flora and fauna in the area.
10am-4pm, conducted hourly at Istana. $2-$10.
Migrant Tales is an anthology of poems written by Bengali workers in Singapore — listen as they tell you their stories and take your questions afterwards.
4pm-6pm at BooksActually. Free.
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