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.
Heal the cracks
When: 20 December 2024
Where: lyf Funan
Kintsugi is more than putting broken pieces together, but a symbol of adversity being turned around into something beautiful and resilient. Experience the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery in this three-hour programme (S$50) by ThisConnect, happening at lyf Funan from 7pm to 10pm. The workshop requires no prior experiences, only curiosity and a love of art and conversation. All bowls created will also be kept by ThisConnect.today to be displayed at an upcoming art exhibition. Register here.
Samba Christmas brunch
When: 25 December 2024
Where: SushiSamba
Celebrate Christmas with a free-flow party brunch at SushiSamba, accompanied by a stellar lineup of samba dancers, musicians and drinks (red and white wine, cocktails, spirits and beer). Enjoy an all-you-can-eat selection of SushiSamba’s signature dishes, including Sea Bream Seviche and Australian Grass-Fed Short Ribs, and for an additional S$788, all-you-can-drink Dom Pérignon, Jean-Michel Basquiat Special Edition Collection 2015. More here.
Gingle all the way
When: Now until 21 December 2024
Where: Brass Lion Distillery
Singapore’s very own gin distillery is feeling the Christmas spirit, with two festive experiences ready to roll. Happening every Friday and Saturday from 29 November to 21 December, Brass Lion Merry Makan is a 90-minute immersive gin tasting (S$148) paired with cocktails, mulled wine and hearty grub. There will also be a special edition of gin school (S$220), where guests will learn the art of balancing botanicals, distilling and making festive cocktails. They will leave with a personalised bottle of gin and hopefully, good memories to go with. Happening every weekend throughout December.
SushiSamba’s Christmas brunch
When: 25 December 2024
Where: SushiSamba
Celebrate Christmas with a free-flow party brunch at SushiSamba, accompanied by a stellar lineup of samba dancers, musicians and drinks (red and white wine, cocktails, spirits and beer). Enjoy an all-you-can-eat selection of SushiSamba’s signature dishes, including Sea Bream Seviche and Australian Grass-Fed Short Ribs, and for an additional S$788, all-you-can-drink Dom Pérignon, Jean-Michel Basquiat Special Edition Collection 2015. More here.
A Festive Manor Experience
When: Now until 31 December 2024
Where: Capella Singapore
Seeking a wellness escape of some sort? Sign up for the Manor Experience, a special and luxurious package, at one of Capella Singapore’s redesigned bungalows. For a starting price of S$25,000 a night, guests will enjoy a 24-hour personalised service by a dedicated Manor Culturist, fully stocked fridge (that includes champagne, premium wines, etc), family experiences and plenty more. Book directly with Capella Singapore for 10 per cent off.
The Macallan’s Time : Space Collection
When: Now until 12 January 2025
Where: Changi Airport Terminal 3 Departure Hall
The next time you leave the country (from Terminal 3, of course), be sure to drop by The Macallan’s Time : Space Collection pop-up. Designed in collaboration with Changi Airport Group and Lotte Duty Free Singapore, the event shines the spotlight on the Time : Space Mastery, The Macallan Colour Collection and a range of travel-exclusive age statement whiskies.
ORBar on A Great Street
When: Now until 31 January 2025
Where: Various bars along Orchard Road
For those who bar-hop frequently along Orchard Road, this drink passport is for you. Available at eight participating bars, passport holders will enjoy a selection of 16 cocktails at special rates, with eight signatures to enjoy. Different select cocktails include Atelier Lounge & Bar’s Smoky Negroni and Café Quenino’s Ondeh-Ondeh. More here.
Teo Eng Seng: We’re Happy. Are You Happy?
When: Now until 2 February 2025
Where: National Gallery Singapore
In the largest solo exhibition dedicated to Teo Eng Seng, one of Singapore’s pioneer sculptors and Cultural Medallion recipient, everyday items are transformed into brilliant works of art, embedded with humour and irony. One will find Teo’s creations rich in spontaneity and tongue-in-cheek commentary on local and global social events, bringing his honest negotiation between self and society into perspective. More here.
Behind the Canvas
When: Now till 6 March 2025
Where: Marina Bay Sands
This month, Singapore will be hosting the global debut of Behind the Canvas Series 1: Jean-Michel Basquiat, a celebration of the life and work of one of the most influential artists of our time. Presented by Covenant Art in partnership with New York collector and publisher Larry Warsh’s House of Inspiration, the three-month-long initiative aims to make art accessible to one and all, reimagining stories of iconic artists through innovative and experiential showcases. More here.
No Patents on Ideas
When: Now until 23 March 2025
Where: SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark
Through video, installation and objects, witness how ideas can transcend boundaries and redefine art at Pratchaya Phinthong’s first solo exhibition in Singapore. Phinthong, a Bangkok-based artist who uses art to examine the cultural and economic systems that define modern life, will also present Undrift, a new video installation that reflects on the implications between cultural circuits of vernacular knowledge and everyday material cultures. More here.
Coming up:
Of Dreams and Contemplation: I Am All but A Story – Collection of Richard Koh
When: 9 January to 9 March 2025
Where: The Private Museum
For the second time, Richard Koh’s personal art collection will be showcased at The Private Museum, offering viewers a fresh glimpse into his journey as a collector and gallerist. Collected with a focus on memory and emotion, the collection will reveal a rare insight into the mind of a veteran who has spent years promoting the works of others and championing contemporary artists from Southeast Asia and beyond. Admission is free. More here.
Crafted, by Hennessy
When: 13 to 26 January 2025
Where: Ion Orchard
After its debut in Malaysia, this travelling exhibit and celebration of Richard Hennessy’s 300-year legacy is set to take place at Ion Orchard this January. Visitors will be able to journey through key milestones and get up close with the cognac-making process, rarities like Dame-Jeanne (€1.2M), Paradis Unlimited (€60K) and more. The experience is free, but reservations are highly encouraged here.
Tea meets mixology
When: 16 January 2025
Where: The Bar at 15 Stamford
Take time out for this one-night-only guest shift at The Bar at 15 Stamford, a gorgeous bar located within the Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore. Featuring industry legend Gagan Gurung of Tell Camellia, Hong Kong, look forward to a showcase of four signature creations from his collection of tea-based cocktails, made with tea-infused spirits and gins redistilled with unique tea blends.
Art SG
When: 17 to 19 January 2024
Where: Marina Bay Sands
Southeast Asia’s leading international art fair is back once again for its third edition. Presented by UBS, Art SG will bring established and emerging contemporary art galleries, artists and collectors to Singapore, with an exceptional lineup of 106 galleries, remarkable talent from across the world, installations and activations. Highlights include the Talks programme, a diverse series of engaging discussions exploring various contemporary art themes and issues. More here.
