A quick digest of the coolest weekend happenings in Singapore.
Friday, May 5
Cinco de Mayo Free Tacos Fiesta
Ya can’t say no to free tacos, although you do have to buy your first drink to sink your teeth into one. Also on the menu are quesadillas, guac, ceviche and more.
Noon-late at Adrift by David Myers.
Cheers to Cinco de Mayo at the Mexican restaurant/bar, where there’ll be beer pong tables, two-for-one margaritas and $2 tequila shots.
5pm-midnight at Chimichanga. Free.
Cinco Loco & Lucha Loco’s 5th Anniversary
This fiesta starts with a tequila trolley… and the rest is pretty much history. Okay, if you must known, there’ll also be margaritas, snazzy beats, mariachis and other wacky party shenanigans.
9.30pm-late at Lucha Loco.
Delve into the techy romance tale of one woman’s adventure in Hong Kong’s notorious dating scene. Is it possible to find real love in the age of text messaging, Facebook, email, Skype and phone calls?
Until May 6; 7pm-10.30pm at The Hive rooftop. $45.
May the 4th Be With You Festival
May the 4th was yesterday, but the celebrations continue with a Star Wars edition of Garden Rhapsody, a Star Wars-themed Silent Disco and the Star Wars Run.
Until May 6, 3pm-11pm at Supertree Grove, Gardens by the Bay. Free; registration required for Star Wars Run.
Everyone’s been claiming this to be the authentic Thai market that won’t be anywhere near as sticky and crowded as Artbox Singapore, so head over to Orchard Road for Thai food, fashion, and cultural performances.
Until May 7; 10am-9pm at the Royal Thai Embassy. Free.
Saturday, May 6
A Lighter Side of History: Sav(our)ing Singapore’s Hawker Heritage
Let chef Willin Low, the founder of Wild Rocket, take you through the inspiration behind his dishes and the part he’s playing in saving Singapore’s hawker heritage at this cosy afternoon session.
2.30pm-4pm at L1, The Salon, National Museum of Singapore. $20/one person, $30/two people.
Celebrating 10 Years of KittyWu
Indie music label KittyWu Records is turning a decade old, and you’re invited to the party, which features performances by the likes of Subsonic Eye, Amateur Takes Control and Paris In The Making — as well as an art and merch market.
5pm-11pm at Esplanade Annexe Studio. Pre-sale $25, at the door $40.
The ‘Best Mentalist in The World’ arrives on our shores for the first time to perform jaw-dropping stunts like changing the shape of physical objects, reading minds and controlling thoughts. Watch him on stage to see for yourself if he really can break the laws of nature.
7pm at Esplanade Theatre. $38-$118.
Rock up to the Dempsey spot for a bottomless rosé brunch with BBQ dishes like pink brioche corn dog, red grouper on banana leaf and grilled semi-dried tomato financier. Then laze the day away on giant pink airbags as you nibble on cotton candy.
11am-4pm at Open Farm Community. $55 for 90 minutes free flow of Rosé, Frosé, and specialty Rosé cocktails; $75 for all day free flow.
Embark on a journey through a couple of hawker stalls that made it to Singapore’s inaugural Michelin Guide. The menu includes dishes from Hoover Rojak, Liang Zhao Ji Roast Duck Rice and Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodles.
Noon-3pm at Farrer Park MRT Station. $60.
Run to the beat of your own drum with music zones featuring rock, pop, old school, hip hop and dance tunes all over the race route. Then at the after party, go crazy with fireworks, laser lights, live bands, DJs and dancers.
3.30pm-9pm at Sentosa.
Tipsy Tea Party with The Minute List
Knock down tea-infused drinks like Brew On the Roof and The Chamomile High Club served by the Hendrick’s gin pop-up bar on the Ann Siang Hill space at this adults-only tea party.
7pm-10pm at Oxwell & Co.
Sunday, May 7
Ice Cream Sundays collaborates with Bespoke Fitness to throw a party filled with music performances, bites and free flow booze — 100 percent of the proceeds will go to Trailblazers Cambodia, a social enterprise that helps provide jobs to underprivileged young people in Cambodia.
2pm-10pm at Infinite Studios. $45, includes free flow beer and spirits.
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