Happenings this week
We highlight the best our city has to offer and what’s keeping it abuzz. Here are the best things you can do in Singapore this week.
Animal Spotlight: Manta Rays
When: Now until 20 September 2025
Where: Singapore Oceanarium
For the manta ray curious, the Singapore Oceanarium is currently featuring two weeks worth of programmes, highlighting the ecological importance of this sea creature and the challenges faced in the wild. Enjoy a wide range of activities, including an exclusive guided session about manta ray care and conservation, and a sharing session by renowned marine conservationist Daniel Fernando. Tickets here.
Paradise Edition
When: 20 September 2025
Where: The Singapore Edition
At The Singapore Edition’s quarterly bash, the hotel’s Lower Ground will be transformed into four themed spaces, where there’s something for everyone. Enjoy dinner in The Garden; live performances and Hennessy cocktails at Wonder Room; disco and house in the Punch Room; and unlimited Dom Pérignon in the Pink Room. Book here.
Aesop and Other Matter
When: Now until 21 September 2025
Where: Aesop ION, Ngee Ann City and Raffles City
It’s been 27 years since Geranium Leaf Body Care range had been launched, and to celebrate that, Aesop is inviting you on a three-part expedition through three different stores. There will be hands-on explorations, bioplastic design installations by pioneering materials studio Other Matter, as well as a stamp to mark your visit. Collect all three stamps and a small token awaits at the end of it.
SG60 Cocktails by the Bay
When: Now until 30 September 2025
Where: Monti
Singapore’s turned 60, and what better way to celebrate than with a drink and a view of the river and cityscape? Until the end of September, Monti will be offering any three cocktails for s$60 from a lineup of locally inspired drinks, each a recollection of well-loved local flavours like pandan, laksa and gula melaka. Reserve here.
Sacred Echoes: A Celebration of First Nations Australian Artists
When: 18 September to 12 October 2025
Where: Art Works Gallery
Standing firmly at the centre of the global art conversation, a selection of world-class Australian Aboriginal art is being brought to Singapore. To be on display at Art Works Gallery at One Holland Village, the exhibition highlights the remarkable contributions of Aboriginal women and the works of highly acclaimed artists like George Tjungarrayi and Gloria Petyarre.
IWC. Engineered.
When: Now until 31 October 2025
Where: Ion Orchard, Level 1 Atrium
From now till 31 October 2025, IWC Schaffhausen has set up a pop-up boutique at Ion Orchard’s Level 1 Atrium, bringing its ingenious spirit to life. Those who drop by will find more than just displays of the brand’s latest collections. The real draw, available for the first time in Singapore, is the Maison’s individualisation service for the Portugieser Chronograph. A beloved cornerstone of the brand’s lineup, the Portugieser Chronograph has long charmed collectors with its clean Arabic numerals, feuille hands, and perfectly balanced subdials. Now, through the individualisation service—first introduced in 2023 at the brand’s flagship Dubai and Shanghai boutiques—ardent fans can mix and match several of the watch’s key design elements to build a version that best embodies their sensibilities.
The High Table
When: Now until 31 October 2025
Where: HighHouse
The High Table returns for a second edition with Michelin-starred chef Rishi Naleendra, who will bring nostalgia and reimagined South Asian flavours to the table. Look forward to seven exclusive dishes, including a few cult favourites from his now-defunct Fool wine bar. Make reservations for lunch or dinner here.
Future World by teamLab
When: Ongoing
Where: ArtScience Museum
Embark on a journey of discovery spanning two immersive realms—City in Nature and Exploring New Frontiers—and allow yourself to immerse yourself in a world of art, science and magic through interactive digital installations. Tickets here.
Coming up:
Pete Davidson
When: 26 September 2025
Where: The Star Theatre
Actor, writer and comedian Pete Davidson, who stars in the recently launched The Pick Up with Eddie Murphy, is making a stop in Singapore as part of his stand-up tour. Happening at The Star Theatre at 7.30pm, with tickets available on Ticketmaster.
Featured photo by Praxis Films/Painting with Light
