A quick digest of the coolest weekend happenings in Singapore.
Friday, Oct 19
In collaboration with Philippines-based premium chocolate Malagos, Porta Fine Food & Import Company is presenting a four-course chocolate-centric menu. On the line-up, you’ll find the likes of milkfish with 85% dark chocolate, foie gras terrine with 65% dark chocolate, and braised beef cheek with 72% dark chocolate.
6:30pm-10:30pm at Porta, Park Hotel Clarke Quay. $68, additional $36 for wine pairing.
This limited edition four-course menu highlights dishes like jumbo scallops with fondant potato, maple leaf duck breast, and A5 Miyazaki wagyu beef rib cap, complemented with wine pairings.
Until Oct 25 at Skirt, W Singapore – Sentosa Cove. $138 (food only), $188 (wine pairing).
The inaugural DIY donburi event by WAttention allows you to create your own bowl with your favorite toppings. Other highlights include live cooking demonstrations and onigiri workshops.
Until Oct 21, 11am-9pm at Marina Square Central Atrium. Free, registration required.
Gardens by the Bay’s Supertree Grove gets transformed into a neon jungle this month with neon light installations in the form of endangered animals. Other highlights include a neon-lit night market hawking handmade goods and eco-friendly items, a moonlight cinema, a glow-in-the-dark party, and circus street performances.
Until Oct 28; Oct 19-21 4:30pm-11pm, Oct 22-28 6pm-11pm at Supertree Grove, Gardens by the Bay.
Surprise, surprise. Online marketplace and on-demand delivery service honestbee has unveiled a high-tech grocery and dining space called Habitat, which gives Amazon’s own Amazon Go no-checkout supermarket a run for its money. To celebrate the launch of the cashless, automated retail space, they’re inviting everyone to enjoy free pasta-making, food-styling and coffee-tasting workshops alongside live music by Joei Tan, New Stream Brass Band, and more.
Until Oct 21, Fri 6:30pm-8:30pm, Sat 11pm-7:30pm, Sun 11am-7pm at habitat by honestbee. Free.
The bi-annual event returns with discounts of up to 60 percent off Philips products, as well as programmes like a pop-up kitchen helmed by restaurateur Angela May, food carts, health talks, and free wet or dry shaves and style consultations by Sultans of Shave.
Until Oct 21, Fri 3pm-9pm, Sat-Sun 9am-6pm at Philips APAC Center. Free, pre-registration recommended for activities.
Sip on light, medium, and full-bodied wines, from pinot noir to shiraz, at this year’s Wine Fiesta, which is going indoors for the first time. It’ll kick off with the four-course Winemakers’ Table Dinner by Dutch chef Tim Meijers at Clifford Pier in The Fullerton Bay Hotel.
Until Oct 21; various timings and locations. $45-$188.
Cuca Restaurant from Jimbaran, Bali, pops up at Pan Pacific Singapore this weekend as part of its Gastro Tours. Expect sweet and savory canapes paired with curated tipples and a backdrop of techno swing beats.
Until Oct 20, 7pm at L4 poolside bar on Friday and at L1 atrium bar on Saturday. From $125.
Take on the infamous Amityville House, brought to life in Singapore for Halloween, with terrifying creatures lurking in the depths of the maze. You can present a ticket stub from Cathay Cineplexes or a $5 same-day receipt from Cathay Malls to enter, or just buy your way in for $10. The first 80 people who survive this freak out each day will get gift vouchers.
Until Oct 28; Thurs & Fri 6pm-10pm, Sat & Sun 2pm-10pm. First weekend at L3 Cineleisure, second weekend at the external atrium of The Cathay.
The Inventions of Ancient Greece: Origins of Our Modern Technology
Uncover ancient Greek technology at this exhibition, where you’ll walk through replicas of inventions from over 2,000 years, including the likes of the first humanoid robot servant invented by Philon of Byzantium.
Until Mar 17, 2019, daily 10am-6pm at The Annexe, Science Centre Singapore. $9; Singaporeans and PRs free entry on weekdays.
Berlin-based DJ/producer Thomas Gold helms the decks at CE LA VI for a night, bringing his beats of progressive house to the rooftop club lounge.
10pm-late at CE LA VI. $28, includes a premium pour.
Saturday, Oct 20
All Possible Paths: Richard Feynman’s Curious Life
ArtScience Museum’s new exhibition focuses on the life of Nobel Prize-winning physicist Richard Feynman and his extraordinary achievements, exploring his contributions to physics and his pioneering work on quantum mechanics.
Until Mar 3, 2019 at ArtScience Museum. Adults $12-$15, seniors/students/children $8-$10.
Eat your way through the seafood buffet and meats grilled on a charcoal barbecue, with everything from tiger prawns and Fine de Claire oysters to sticky pork ribs and Australian angus beef short ribs.
Every Friday and Saturday, 6pm-10pm at Alley on 25, Andaz Singapore. $48, additional $40 for free flow wine, draught beer, and prosecco.
Check out social enterprises at the pop-up market and attend talks and discussions with social entrepreneurs at this festival.
Until Oct 21, 11am-7pm at Marina One. Free.
CITY65 Music takes over KC Arts Centre for a night to put on an acoustic showcase of two local indie bands: pop-rock quartet Shirly Temple and alt indie-rock band Cadence.
7pm-10pm at KC Arts Centre. $10-$15.
Singapore’s first Universe of Sound festival is a non-profit event focused on empowering the mind, body, and soul through music and frequencies. Look forward to talks and workshops, live performances, and a holistic wellness exhibition.
10am-7pm at Virgo Ballroom, Resorts World Sentosa.
Sunday, Oct 21
It Takes a Village to Protect a Child
The family festival celebrates Children’s Day with carnival games, live performances, storytelling shows, and more.
9:30am-5pm at Our Tampines Hub. Free.
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