Can’t wait to unwind during the weekend? We get you. But before you log off from your devices and retreat to your safe haven, check out our curated guide to this weekend’s (7 - 9 October) most buzz-worthy events and happenings in Singapore that are worth a spot on your calendar — from tucking into mouthwatering Oktoberfest-ready BBQ bites at Wildseed Bar to customising your kicks at adidas Brand Centre Orchard.
1-Group, which operates multiple F&B concepts including Wildseed Bar, has organised a series of Oktoberfest specials.
Looking for a mini ‘gastronomical getaway’? Kickstart Oktoberfest celebrations by making a trip to Wildseed Bar at The Summerhouse. Check out the restaurant’s bi-monthly outdoor barbecue specials, such as the newly added Steckerlfisch, a traditional Bavarian folk festival speciality of fish on a stick. You can also feast on classics, such as the Pork Knuckle and Meat & Sausage Platter.
The details: Oktoberfest Specials will be available till 23 October 2022. Wildseed Bar at The Summerhouse is open 5PM to 12AM on weekends. Located at 3 Park Lane, S 798387. Prices start from SGD12++ for a pin of Erdinger. Learn more here.
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Fan of the iconic three stripes? Global sportswear brand adidas will be hosting a two-day in-store event at its Brand Centre Orchard branch, where you can access exclusive MakerLab customisations, snap cool shots at the branded photo booth and customise your shoe soles at the hydro dipping booth.
Plus, the brand will also be organising a social media contest that invites fans to capture creative photos of themselves alongside the art installations in-store. Be sure to sign up for your adiClub membership to enjoy these perks.
The details: The adiCLUB: CELEBRATING YOU event will take place on 8 and 9 October, from 10AM to 10PM at the adidas Brand Centre Orchard. Located at 27 Orchard Rd, Knightsbridge, S 238857.
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Still craving croissants? We can relate. Bask in the love of all things baked and delicious at Tiong Bahru Bakery’s pop-up at TANGS, which celebrates the brand’s past decade as the home of the handmade croissant.
You can also try your luck at the pop-up’s cow-chapon (cow gachapon machine), which offers more than SGD20,000 worth of prizes to be won, including a year’s supply of croissants. Simply spend SGD15 on a single receipt to receive a token.
The details: The Tiong Bahru Bakery ‘A Decade of Gratitude’ pop-up at TANGS will be open till 15 October. Admission is free. Located at 310 Orchard Rd Tang Plaza, S 238864.
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#ICYDK, makeup brand Laura Mercier celebrates its 25th anniversary this year! To mark this milestone, the brand has introduced two limited-edition offerings of its Translucent Loose Setting Powder.
In addition to these exciting drops, the brand will also play host to a launch pop-up at Sephora ION Orchard for the next few weekends. There, shoppers will be able to peruse the new limited-edition items as well as enjoy customisation activities.
The details: The Laura Mercier launch pop-up at Sephora ION Orchard will be available from 6 to 9 October, 15 to 16 October, and 22 to 23 October. Sephora ION Orchard is located at 2 Orchard Turn, B2-09, S238801.
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Up for a gallery visit? Singapore’s Art Civilisations Museum has welcomed a selection of Chinese Christian art from the Vatican Museums in Rome. There, you’ll get to view up close how the Catholic Church has integrated traditional Asian elements into its art.
This showcase is part of the Ancient Civilisations Museum’s year-long series of programmes and gallery rotations in commemoration of its 25th anniversary.
The details: Available from 1 October 2022. Opens daily from 10AM to 7PM and on Fridays, till 9PM. Located at Christian Art Gallery, Level 2, Ancient Civilisations Museum, 1 Empress Place, S 179555.
Tablescape’s F1 cocktails and curated snacks.
Rev up for the Formula 1 weekend with delicious bites and thirst-quenching tipples at Tablescape. Kickstart your evening with Padang, a red cocktail that has a mix of gin, strawberry puree and cranberry juice and munch on Fast Track Chicken Loaded Truffles Fries that are perfect for sharing with your besties.
The details: The F1 cocktails and curated snacks will be available at Tablescape Bar & Lounge till 2 October. Prices start from SGD15++ for snacks and SGD18 onwards for cocktails. Tablescape is located at Level 3, 10 Coleman Street, Grand Park City Hall, S 179809. It opens for dinner from 6PM to 10PM on weekends. Learn more here.
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Catch even more F1 action with LAVO at its special brunch event. Soak in fantastic views of Singapore’s skyline at 57 floors high as you tuck into mouthwatering eats and assorted drinks. Get the party started too with Switzerland-based DJ Gil Glaze on the decks.
The details: LAVO’s Party Brunch is available for one day only on 1 October, from 12PM to 3PM. LAVO is located at Marina Bay Sands, Tower 1, Level 57, S 018956. The brunch is priced from SGD168 per pax. Reserve your spot here.
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Pop by the Sunday Social Market and pick up a few lifestyle goodies! Organised in partnership with Funan, you'll get to shop from over 30 curated local brands, including MellowOver, which stocks cool soy wax candle brands such as Boy Smells and Brooklyn Candle Studio. You can also cool off with guilt-free ice cream from Calli and even get a Jagua tattoo from Jynk Ink. Bring your fur buddies along too as it's a pet-friendly event.
The details: The Mellow Over pop-up takes place on 1 October from 4PM to 10PM. Located at Funan Rooftop Garden, Level 7, 107 North Bridge Rd, S 179105. More info here.
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Wish to hone your makeup skills? You’re in luck as Estēe Lauder has teamed up with celebrity makeup artist Clarence Lee to host a workshop at the brand’s Supercharged ANRcade Pop-up. The one-hour session will teach you how to create an “anti-fatigue” look using the best of Estēe Lauder’s makeup.
The details: The workshop will take place on 2 October, from 11AM to 12PM at the Estée Lauder Supercharged ANRcade pop-up at Paragon Atrium, Level 1, Paragon Shopping Mall, 290 Orchard Road, S 238859. The workshop costs SGD50 per pax and is redeemable for Estēe Lauder products. Register here.
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Ever wondered how Hermés products are carefully crafted? Get up close and personal with the house’s artisans at this limited-time exhibition to learn more. You will also get to participate in workshops, and events, as well as witness demonstrations of craftsmanship.
The details: The ‘Hermès In the Making’ exhibition takes place from 1 October to 9 October. It opens daily from 12PM to 8PM. It is located at the Marina Bay Sands Event Plaza, 10 Bayfront Avenue, S 018956. Admission is free. Register here.
Leading up to the Grand Prix season, the folks by One Kampong Gelam have put together GLAMboyant, a 10-day Formula 1 activation and street-side celebration that invites visitors to enjoy a variety of food, culture, music and sports activities.
The activations are located across five key areas of Kampong Glam. Feast on 15 grab-and-go food options in an open-air setting and enjoy live performances at Aliwal Street Carpark, catch traditional dance performances at Baghdad and Bussorah Street, and groove to street-side entertainment along Haji Lane. Head over to Sultan Gate for thrilling extreme sports BMX action, or pop over to Sultan Gate Park for an outdoor cinema and pop-up F1 track experience.
The details: GLAMboyant is held from 23 September to 2 October 2022. Admission to the FoodYard is priced at SGD5 per pax. Get your ticket here.
It’s Barbie’s world — we’re just living in it. More than just a trending ‘aesthetic’ at the moment, ‘Barbiecore’ is well and alive with ION Orchard’s latest ‘Barbie House of Dreams’ exhibition.
The exhibition features over 600 Barbie dolls, with the iconic doll character dressed in ensembles ranging from luxury design houses to homegrown labels. ION Orchard has also worked with various brands within the mall to present a variety of workshops and offerings that celebrate Barbie.
The details: The exhibition runs till 21 October and is situated at ION Art Gallery, L4, ION Orchard. It opens daily from 10AM to 10PM. Admission is free. See here for details.
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‘Art Encounters’ by local non-profit organisation Art Outreach is a travelling art installation that transforms shipping containers into art spaces. The exhibition’s current stop is at Plaza Singapura and will showcase Till the Last Blossom, a site-specific paper installation and wall mural, along with drawings and sculptural objects by local artist Ashley Yeo.
The details: The ninth edition of Art Encounters is held at the outdoor atrium of Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard Road, S 238839. It is open to the public from now till 24 October 2022 from 11AM to 9PM daily. Pop by on 24 September afternoon for a chance to speak to artist Ashley herself and witness her paper-cutting demonstrations. Admission is free. Learn more here.
Learn how to recycle food waste through different methods of composting.
On a mission to reduce food wastage? Join a passionate group of friends at Beauty World as they showcase how we can practise food segregation and put food waste to good use. Through this experience, you’ll also learn about the different methods of composting and discover how compost can be applied to farming and the production of edible plants.
The details: Located at Beauty World Centre, 144 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Level 5 Roof. (accessible from the car park of L4 foodcourt), S 588177. Multiple slots are available, held during the weekends between 9AM and 6PM. You are invited to bring your household food waste as well as egg crates, cardboard boxes and newspaper. Admission is free. Register and learn more here.
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Dempsey Hill will be home to even more exciting events this weekend, with the launch of the Jo Malone London ‘Enchanted World of English Pear & Freesia’ event taking place at SPRMKT and with Motoring Heritage Day being celebrated as well. Admire beautiful vintage cars, book a vintage car ride for SGD20 and enjoy delicious bites from Blu Kouzina restaurant. All proceeds from the vintage car ride experience will be donated to Breast Cancer Foundation.
The details: Vintage cars will be on display at the car park between Blocks 8 and 9, between 10AM and 4PM at Dempsey Hill. Vintage car rides will be available between 11:45AM and 12:45PM, and between 2PM and 3:30PM.
Singapore virtual fashion festival The Front Row returns for the third consecutive year with #Fashtag at Raffles City Singapore. The festival will feature a slew of exhibitions, cabin shows, talks and workshops that are open to the public.
Check out #FashionFutureFaces, which will showcase works created by fashion students from Raffles Design Institute, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts and LASALLE College of the Arts. There’s also #REDUCE #REUSE #RECYCLE, a collaboration with spatial designer Aaron Lim who will upcycle an existing Raffles City festival set.
The details: #Fashtag will run from 16 September to 25 September. Located at Raffles City Singapore, 252 North Bridge Rd, S 179103. Exhibitions will be on display across the mall, while the cabine shows, talks and workshops on selected dates will be held on Level 3 Atrium Space. Learn more here.
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Samsung fans and BTS Army, don’t miss out on the Galaxy Studio @ Orchard pop-up! The limited-time space will give you the chance to try out the latest Galaxy series devices, such as the Galaxy Z Flip4 5G Bespoke Edition and the Galaxy Z Fold4 5G.
Samsung has also joined hands with Huggs Coffee to launch an exclusive BTS x Huggs Hand Drip Coffee, which will be available only at this pop-up. Pick up an Iced Americano or Iced Watermelon Mint Tea at SGD5 each and stand to receive BTS x Huggs merchandise with every purchase, while stocks last.
The details: The Galaxy Studio @ Orchard pop-up will be open from 14 September to 2 November. It is located outside Mandarin Gallery and will open daily from 11AM to 9PM. Register your interest here.
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Next stop, sunny Sentosa. The hot tourist spot has opened a Central Beach Bazaar at Siloso Beach featuring a 24-storey-high Sentosa Skyjet fountain, an international food street and more. The Bazaar is also home to the 'new' Sentosa Musical Fountain with daily shows available. Come December, visitors will also be able to try out new games and experiences, including the Power Boat Racing Simulator and Beach Carnival Games.
The details: Admission to the Sentosa SkyJet and Sentosa Musical Fountain is free. The International Food Street opens daily from 10:15AM to 10PM. See here for show times.
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Someone said “ice cream”? Popular ice cream-themed attraction The Museum of Ice Cream Singapore will be throwing Singapore’s “biggest ice cream party” to celebrate its first anniversary. It will give away 3,000 complimentary scoops of ice cream and will host a dance party in the evening featuring throwback and alternative music by EMONIGHTSG.
The details: 17 September, from 5PM. Located at 100 Loewen Road, Dempsey, S 248837. Open from 10AM to 10PM. Tickets are priced from SGD42 each for the daytime museum experience, while the entry to the dance party is priced at SGD15. For more information, see here.
(Photo from: Mandai Wildlife Group)
In case you haven’t heard, iconic Singapore attraction Jurong Bird Park will be moving its new home — Bird Paradise at Mandai Wildlife Reserve — on 3 January 2023. Till then, visitors are invited to capture their last memories there as well as learn more about the park’s rich heritage through a series of trails and activities.
The details: Jurong Bird Park’s last day of operations will be on 3 January 2023. Located at 2 Jurong Hill, S 628925. Learn more here.
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Love starting your day with Nespresso? The coffee brand is currently hosting its special Vertuo Event Experience across three locations in Singapore to highlight the revamp of its Barista Creations for Milk Vertuo Coffee range.
The range now includes two new blends — Bianco Piccolo For Milk and Bianco Doppio For Milk — alongside Bianco Forte For Milk. Drop by the pop-up's first location at Paya Lebar Quarter to try your hand at creating your favourite café-style coffee recipes at the Vertuo Tasting Bar and win exclusive prizes. Don't forget to snap some shots at the 360-degree photo booth too, which will only be available on selected dates.
The details: The Nespresso Vertuo Event Experience will be held at the following locations: Paya Lebar Quarter, Plaza (outdoor area) from now till 25 September; VivoCity, Plaza 1 from 1 to 14 October, and NEX, B2 Event Plaza from 17 to 30 October. Open daily between 11:30AM and 9:30PM.
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Singapore Design Week has returned after a two-year hiatus. Organised by DesignSingapore Council, the creative event aims to showcase “the best of Singapore and beyond” through a myriad of activities and experiences. Expect over 50 events including hands-on workshops, furniture fairs, tours and more, involving over 200 creatives.
Don’t miss out on Re-Route, a creative placemaking festival by Plus Collaboratives that immerses visitors in an alternate storytelling of the Little India district as well as &Breathe, a retail concept that will highlight five new scents by local lifestyle brand, Scene Shang.
The details: Singapore Design Week takes place from 16 September to 25 September. For the full event schedule, see here.
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In celebration of UNIQLO.com’s 8th anniversary, UNIQLO has organised a limited-time pop-up for shoppers to learn more about the brand’s online services through a “fun and interactive” experience. You’ll have the chance to try on a full range of sizes ranging from XS to 3XL.
Between 16 September and 25 September, you will also get a sneak peek of the upcoming Uniqlo U 2022 Fall/Winter collection. There will be special gifts up for grabs too — participate in a game of Bingo and stand to win a gift by playing a game of claw machine. Prizes include UNIQLO APP coupons, customised Dough beverage and limited-edition UNIQLO gifts.
The details: The pop-up runs from 9 to 25 September. Located at Dough at CHIJMES, 30 Victoria St, #01-30, S 187996. Opening hours: Tuesday to Thursday, Sunday: 8:30AM to 6PM, Friday to Saturday, 8:30AM to 9:45PM, Closed on Mondays. Click here for more information.
Shop for coffee essentials at the Tangs Coffee Festival. (Photo from: @hario_asia_official)
Can’t do without your daily cuppa? Join in the fun on all things ‘brew-tiful’ at the Tangs Coffee Festival, which will take place for a month. Bring your own tumbler to receive a complimentary cup of coffee and enjoy delicious food pairings.
Shop for coffee accessories while you’re there too and participate in a series of engaging workshops hosted by popular coffee brands. Create your own coffee latte art with DeLonghi, brew your own coffee with a coffee syphon with Hario, and more. For one day only on 10 September between 2PM and 4PM, you’ll also get to redeem a complimentary serving of popcorn or cotton candy with any spend.
The details: The Tangs Coffee Festival runs from 5 September to 2 October. Located at TANGS at Tang Plaza basement, 310 Orchard Road, S238864. Opening hours: Daily from 11AM to 1PM, 2PM to 6PM. See here for more information.
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Chic neighbourhood grocer Little Farms will be hosting Aaron Carr, the Executive Chef and co-owner of Yarri Restaurant + Bar, to present curated menus that highlight Little Farms’ highly quality and consciously sourced produce.
On 10 September, tuck into an Australia-inspired 5-course dinner menu at Little Farms Table, Tanglin Mall. Each dish will also come with its recommended vino presented by winemakers Snake and Herring. Can’t make it on this date? You can also head to Little Farms Cafe, Valley Point to try out the ala carte ‘The BBQ Lunch’ menu as well as visit the pop-up bar by Snake and Herring.
The details: Little Farms Table is located at 163 Tanglin Rd, #02-138, S 247933. The Australian-inspired 5-course dinner is priced at SGD118++ per person and is inclusive of wine pairing.
The Maison Margiela REPLICA Fragrance pop-up will be open till 15 September.
Scent lovers, you won’t want to miss this: Maison Margiela is hosting a pop-up to highlight its popular REPLICA fragrance collection and more notably, its new scent When The Rain Stops.
Drop by the pop-up for a closer look at the brand’s bath and bodycare products too. Pick up a 100ML fragrance to enjoy personalisation services and bring home a polaroid photo from your photo album.
The details: The pop-up runs from 9 to 15 September. Located at Paragon Shopping Mall, Paragon O Lobby, Level 1, 290 Orchard Road, S238859. For more information, see here.
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Planning for brunch with the girls at Katong this weekend? Be sure to make a pit stop at An Acai Affair to check out Herbal Essences’ coconut-themed takeover. Organised in partnership with Watsons, the pop-up features a series of fun activities and promotions that’ll give you the chance to bring home Herbal Essences goodies.
Learn more about the all-new Herbal Essences bio:renew Coconut Hydrating Hair Mask, purchase the exclusive Yogurt 2 Love Coco acai bowl, and participate in the Photo Contest to win a prize (while stocks last).
The details: The pop-up will run till 26 September. Located at An Acai Affair Katong, 101 East Coast Road, S 428796. Opening hours: Monday to Thursday from 11AM to 10PM. Friday from 11AM to 11PM. Saturday from 10AM to 11PM. Sunday from 10AM to 10PM.
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