The buzz: Celebrity skin doctor Georgia Lee’s new concept spa boasts the same kind of luxury as her aesthetics clinic TLC Lifestyle, which is located a mere stone’s throw away.

The vibe: There’s none of your elaborate, earthy décor that’s typical of spas here; the minimalist white space absorbs you the moment you step in. Dr. Lee is partial to pampering her clients so it’s only natural that there’s a relaxation lounge here, as well as a vanity corner for her guests to doll themselves up.

The goods: You’re spoiled for choice. Cleansing, polishing, whitening, rejuvenating and lifting treatment options abound for you to customize your facial experience with. There are also aromatherapy treatments for the body that use only organic essential oils, as well as body slimming and anti hair loss procedures. The only anti-ageing device missing is a time machine.

Why you’ll be back: Being treated like royalty (so long as it doesn’t involve being hounded by paparazzi) is a pretty addictive experience.

27 Lorong Liput, 6465-8880. Open Mon-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm.

Had a forgettable Valentine's Day? Recuperate with Japanese-American beauty Rachael Yamagata's soothing acoustics as she swings by for an intimate showcase.

Round up a couple of your mat rocker friends and revisit "Hotel California" with the legendary Eagles.

If you can only afford to see one knockout rock concert this month, let it be the Deftones—Diamond Eyes Tour Singapore 2011.

The Comedy Pimp has rounded up some eye candy for its regular standup show, this time held at live music venue TAB.

Take your slickest moves to the streets at CityAlive!, Singapore's biggest street dance party featuring DJs from around the region.

Catch local singer Kit Chan as she recalls some the biggest moments throughout her illustrious career in concert.

The Huayi Chinese Festival of the Arts returns to Singapore, this time featuring a lauded Mandarin play based on Lust, Caution author Eileen Zhang's famous novel.

Spend some time with crooner Eric Clapton this Valentine's Day as he belts out hits from his latest namesake album.

Make sure you make British dance collective Faithless's only stop in Asia memorable by catching their joint gig with Friendly Fires.

Adrian Pang leads a talented cast for our city's very own version of Patrick Marber's dark and modern classic Closer.

The beach became a huge part of my life growing up. A lot of my influences and philosophies of life came from the ocean. It was a place where I could share everything freely. When I swim in the ocean, it does something very therapeutic to me.
I’ve experienced a lot of emotional extremes in my life. I almost lost my father. In fact, he was dead for 55 minutes until they revived him during the last defibrillation. There were also those times when my parents were going through their separation. The ocean was there for me then.

I had a very specific place. There was a reef I knew very well where I could fish. There were crayfish underneath. I knew everything about this spot. It was a place where I could go and just be. I would go there, reflect and let go. I would sometimes cry and be angry.

In Singapore, I do find places like the Botanic Gardens very soothing. There are little green areas that I like. When I was staying with a friend in Braddell, I’d go to MacRitchie Reservoir to run. It’s so tranquil and beautiful. You won’t feel like you’re in Singapore anymore. There’s so much silence. That’s a really beautiful place; it’s a place you can really let go.

Even in your own room, you can find your own space. You shut everything out. You create the space for yourself. If you can’t find it, you create it.

I flew to LA in 2009 to go for casting auditions. The housemate that I was living with works as a lighting guy on the set of the Desperate Housewives. He took me to the back lot where they were filming. I went and suddenly I was on Wisteria Lane. I was making genuine friends with all these people and they were telling me all their stories. It was magical. I thought to myself, “Wow, this whole process is no different from anything else that I’ve done except the scale.”

I have this affiliation to music that I can’t comprehend. I didn’t know how to play the piano but I learned how to play it four years ago just by sitting there. Something just called me. It’s the same with the guitar. It was never something that I went to school for. It was something that just happened. To me, music is a very personal thing.

Acting is a very giving craft because it involves respect and consideration for the other actor. It’s not just about what you’re trying to achieve. Even when the camera’s not on me during filming, I would still be there.

Once, I was on a shoot and we had to wait an hour and a half because the make-up artist fell asleep. That irritated the f*** out of me.

One time I had no money. None. I had to invent a job so I decided to wash windows. I was having dim sum and I noticed that the windows of this restaurant in Australia were dirty so I went up to the counter and said, “Hey, your windows need washing. I gave her my number and she called me two minutes later and said, “Come on Monday.”

My very first serious relationship was in high school. I was in my English class, looked out the door, saw this girl and fell in love with her. I didn’t even know her name. I just saw her and fell in love with her. I was with her for three months until she went on holiday with her family. We met again 12 years later and we’ve been together for four years now. Everything came back. Nothing changed. Hey, magic happens.

You’ll need high heels, hot pants, and not be afraid of embarassing yourself. No, we’re not talking about a job interview at Hooter’s. We’re talking about sexy dance classes. Yet with so many new options now available, it can be hard to tell which ones make your ass look good and which ones make you look like an ass. If you’re inspired by the recent dance flick Burlesque and want to try a class now, here are a few great options.

Acro Polates
Using silk, Lycra, trails of tissue and even hoops to maintain creative aerial balance, Acro Polates dancers swing around and slide up and down a pole to produce awe-inspiring, sometimes jaw-dropping poses. Studio owner Ming Leong claims Acro Polates is a fabulous way to tone up muscles and increase your fitness level. “There is a lot of isolated usage of the arms, hips, thighs and ankles—parts of a woman’s body that are commonly considered sensual,” says Ming.
Behind closed doors: The studio offers various levels of static and spinning pole classes. In the spinning courses, you’ll learn how to incorporate pole tricks into a routine. Participants commonly wear hot pants, a sports bra or a tank top, and a pair of chunky high heels, but you’re encouraged to wear what’s most comfortable for you.
How much: $23 for a single aerial introductory workshop.
Where: Polefessional Polates, #02-29 Waterloo Centre, Blk 261 Waterloo St., 6334-2382.
Fit factor: 4/5
Sex factor: 2/5 It kind of makes you look like a performing monkey in heels—not sexy.

Burlesque
This famous blend of dance, striptease and dark humor was one of the most sought after forms of entertainment from the 1930s to the 1950s, and made a comeback in recent years through, among others, performer Dita Von Teese. It’s aboout far more than just fishnet stockings, high-cut bottoms, red lipstick and suggestive props.
Behind closed doors: If you want to unleash the vintage tease in you, this is the class to take. It’s a liberating experience, being able to sashay about a room waving feathers. You will learn how to handle a boa (not the snake, the accessory), take off a glove (it really is an art, this one) and connect with the music. Naturally, you’ll feel like a dumbass for the first 15 minutes of the class. This is perfectly normal.
How much: $15-20 per class.
Where: Jitterbugs Swingapore, #B1-08 The Cathay, 2 Handy Rd.,
6887-0383.
Fit factor: 2/5 But you could pump up your workout by including a chair in your routine.
Sex factor: 5/5 Keeping things under wraps only amps up the allure.

Salsa
This dance form has drawn millions of fans from across the world with its saucy Cuban, European and American dance elements. Today, many see the dance as very “ghetto,” having been performed on the streets and in underground night clubs. The flow of the dance accentuates all the right curves in women and provides cues for appropriately sultry stares.
Behind closed doors: The beginners’ module doesn’t require a dance background or a partner (which makes it awesome for singles). You will be introduced to the origins of Salsa as well as core dance moves like the cross body lead, cross body lead left turn and other simple turns.
How much: Beginner’s class costs $70 for five sessions.
Where: Attitude Dance Studio, #02-01, 70 Palmer Rd., 6226-2381.
Fit factor: 3/5
Sex factor: 4/5 Have you seen Dirty Dancing?

S.L.A.P (Strip/Lap dance)
We don’t need to tell you what a striptease or a lap dance is, do we? Well now they’re moving from the seedy bars of New York to a dance studio in Singapore.
Behind closed doors: Shaking your butt in someone’s face while taking off your top (all while maintaining a come-hither look on your face) is as difficult as it sounds. If you can master that, honey, you can master anything (or anyone). Learn how to maximize the floor space as well as roll and twist your body seductively in the “Striptease and Chairwork” bit of the course before taking on a more complex routine.
How much: $220 for eight weeks.
Where: Bobbi’s Pole Studio, #02-01, 222 Queen St., 6333-4308.
Fit factor: 1/5 It’s mainly done for fun.
Sex factor: 3.5 It’s a little too in-your-face, so to speak.

Dare to dress differently?
Pick up costumes, props and outrageous outfits here

• Costume City #09-03 Henderson Industrial Park, 203A Henderson Rd., 6270-1722.
• No 1 Costume Costume 7 Jalan Lembah Kallang, 6333-9440.
• Talent House Studio38A Mayo St., 6299-4240.
• The Wearhouse People’s Association, 9 King George’s Ave., 6340-5220.