Go-getter women of the world (or Singapore) unite at TEDxSingaporeWomen 2012, which will feature speakers like one of the 2010 winners for the L'oreal for Women in Science Fellowship Dr. Low Hong Yee, singer-songwriter Natalie Hiong, Eco WALK the TALK.com founder Bhavani Prakash, and media personality Anita Kapoor. December 1

The Public Garden Flea Market: Christmas Edition will feature over 50 vendors hawking everything from food to fashion, including Swirls Bake Shop and favorite vintage purveyor Be My Old School. Dec 1-2. For more shopping fairs and Christmas markets, check out our complete list here.

Check out Vue Privee's latest Artist of the Month Paritwat Anantachina, a young Thai artist who portrays the city's colorful cityscape through a series of quirky, eye-catching collages. Through December 31

Brit label Fred Perry's 60th Anniversary Celebrations at the Tanjong Pagar Railway Station will feature UK band Citizens! in their Asian debut, favorite local acts MUON and The Great Spy Experiment, as well as a street market. December 2

Get down on the floor with the queen of bootay at the J LO Dance Again World Tour concert, featuring top Billboard hits "Dance Again" and "Goin'". December 4

Taste over 20 kinds of beer from all over the world including Denmark and Nepal at Sapphire's Beer Buffet & Music Festival. December 6-7. For more Christmas-related dining deals, check out our complete list here.

The lovely mademoiselle Sophie Marceau is expected to make an appearance at the screening of Un Bonheur n’arrive jammais seul, one of the films showing at the 2nd Rendezvous with French Cinema. December 5-9

There ain't no party like a ZoukOut party, and this year's promises to outshine the rest with a lineup that includes Above & Beyond, Calvin Harris, Kaskade and Major Lazer. December 6-8

Sting may be the most high-profile activist around now but the man wants to prove he's still got it, with the Sting Back to Bass Tour, which hits Singapore this year. December 13

Anyone who's still missing Michael Jackson (and don't we all?) should definitely mark their calendars for The Jacksons Unity Tour, the legendary group's first concert tour together in three decades, happening in Europe and Asia. December 15

Avalon transforms into Santa's workshop with dancing ballerinas, giant teddy bears and tin soldiers for A Toy Story christmas party. December 24. For more Christmas parties, check out our list here.

This year's Siloso Beach Party features five distinct party zones where you can dance the night away to trance, house and electro tunes spun by the best DJs from around the world. December 31. For more New Year's Eve parties, check out our list here.

More things to do in Singapore in December 2012

Bring your party to the party—bring your group of friends to the Festive Season Party at Mambo Beach Club, where everyone can celebrate the festive season in unison. DJ Styluxtakut will be helming the decks at this much-hyped event. December 7

Enjoy an evening of good, clean, festive entertainment at Blu Jaz Cafe as The Improv Company presents a night of comedic improvisational performances. December 12

You don't have to be that tipsy to see Santa show off his moves. Dance the night away with the man himself at J Bar's Boogie with Santa party and enjoy great beats by guest DJs and live bands. December 24

Lose yourself in Zouk's Mystifying Wonderland on Christmas Eve with cool beats from Dutch House DJ R3hab and Hong. December 24

Up the hip quotient this festive season at Home Club's Yeah Yeah Yuletide! event, which promises a night of glamorous indie rock and roll. December 24 

Be seen at Kyō's Stay Gold Xmas! party and revel in melodic house, techno and tech house beats. December 24

Get jiggy with it at Loof and go Lancing Lancing all the Way to the sounds of DJ Tyler Made this Christmas Eve. December 24

Celebrate the musical genius of John Lennon at The Vault's Happy Xmas! War is Over! Christmas Eve party. December 24

Enjoy a jazzy Christmas Eve at The Sultan Jazz Club with The Funkimunkees, who will serenade you with their signature sound of funk, blues, latin and jazz. $35-$40

Unwind to live music on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at the various Timbre venues, where local acts such as Goodfellas, Reverie and Enigma will perform live. December 24 and 25

Shine bright like a diamond this Christmas at Zouk with their Metallics Christmas Party inspired by all things shiny. December 25

Ladies, celebrate Christmas with your girlfriends at KU DÉ TA's Diamond Life Ladies Night, where you will stand a chance to win a salon package from Franz De Paris worth $2500. December 25

Plan your New Year's Eve 2013 with our roundup of fabulous parties.

What was the aim of the fair?
We wanted to be able to offer space to up and coming designers as well as offer free space for charities. We started off with 16 vendors. Today we have an average of 65 vendors and seven charities. The charities participate free of charge.

What was the most challenging part of getting this started up?

As with all startups, the biggest challenge was to get independent businesses to participate. Today we have an extensive waiting list.

What’s special about this fair?

It is carefully curated and provides strong support to charities. We also wish to encourage an independent business community in which everybody is involved in networking with one another. Chin Hui Wen

Boutiques at House on Dempsey is on November 19-20, 10pm.

Since the old KTM railway line was handed back to Singapore last year, the sliver of land that cuts across the island from Tanjong Pagar to Woodlands has become a popular place for weekend walkers; and some more intrepid bikers and runners. It’s peaceful, it’s better for your knees than running on the roads and, come January 27 of next year, 10km of it will play host to the first ever Green Corridor Run. We spoke to organizer Ben Williams about what’s in store.

What’s different about the Run?
The course is very unique. It is beautiful, green and of ecological and historical significance to Singapore. It is incredible to think that in a city as large as Singapore, it is still possible to run along a 10.5km stretch of greenery that is uninterrupted by roads. By running in the GCR, participants are showing their support to keep this area as natural as possible for future generations to come.

Why now (or rather, why January)?
We wanted the Green Corridor Run to be early on the running season calendar for 2013. Getting fit will be high on many people’s New Year resolutions list and so this event will be a great place to start on that. It is also just before CNY, so people can enjoy their CNY celebrations without having to worry about an upcoming race. Also, a 10.5km trail run is the perfect distance to warm up the legs for some of the longer races that occur in the following months.

Anything people need to watch out for when they’re running?
The course itself is a mixture of trail, grass, gravel and clay, so runners need to be more alert than when running in a road race. Many people enjoy running on a trail because the variety distracts them from getting tired. Other things to watch out for are the many interesting bird and plant species that surround the course, particularly towards the finish. Also, the historical rail stations at Tanjong Pagar and Bukit Timah are an interesting glimpse into Singapore’s past.

How are people going to overtake when it’s mostly singletrack?
The course varies in width at different stages, but the race will have multiple starting waves to reduce the amount of people on the track at any given time.

If you had to guess, what do you think the winning time will be?
Every course is different, but there are many excellent runners in Singapore, so I would expect the winning time to be very competitive indeed. It will be really interesting to see what the winning time is in this inaugural year and will set the mark for future years.

Any plans for a run along the entire length of the Corridor?
Yes, the full length of the rail corridor from Tanjong Pagar to Woodlands is a half marathon distance. We are considering extending the course to the full distance in the years to come and it is quite an exciting prospect to think that you could run the entire length of the island in one half marathon. n

Registration for the Green Corridor Run is open now. Sign up before the end of November and it’s $48; from December 1 onward it’s $55. Find out more at their official website.