The Ryan Higa Asian Tour meet and greet session in Singapore (the YouTube star's first official visit here) will feature a buffet dinner and an intimate Q&A session hosted by Sixx's Aarika Lee.

This year's Singapore Toy, Games, Comic Convention (STGCC), will see guests like Kaiju toy creator Mark Nagata (pictured in slideshow) and street artist Tristan Eaton gracing a program filled with cosplay, meet and greet sessions with famous illustrators, and even music performances. 

Whether you love or hate the Harry Potter series, the spoof production Potted Potter helps make sense of it all.

One of the best things about Singapore is its abundance of cultural festivals and a big happening is just around the corner—the Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival. See lanterns in all shapes and sizes hanging from the tent rafters as you browse kitschy knick knacks and sample new mooncake flavors at the fair.

Home spa concierge Sole Service officially launches at the Tanjong Beach Club with The Beach Rubdown, where you can sip cocktails in between free foot, back, neck and full-body massages.

The final Smack My Beach Up party in Evian’s Live Young series will feature a Daytona Simulator right on the beach. Time to get your drink on.

Join in the merriment as Velvet Underground's lounge and dance rooms transform into whimsically verdant playgrounds for the Midnight Garden: Velvet Underground's 18th Anniversary party. 

The key event in September is the F1 Singapore Grand Prix 2012, but that can get a little tricky to navigate around. Here's a quick guide on what's happening during the three-day high-octane season.

If you're a fan of American indie pop songstress Ingrid Michaelson, definitely be there for her concert—we look forward to hearing the melodious "The Way I Am" (see music video below) from her debut album Girls and Boys, live!

Robyn fans—go on an electropop power trip as the pixie cut blonde performs songs like "Dancing on My Own" (see music video below) live, for the first time in Singapore.

When I’m drunk, I… try not to puke

The last time I danced… I stepped on someone's toes.

Girls to me are… romance.

Guys to me are… bromance.

You get excited when… when a new idea or inspiration comes to fruition.

Music to me is… life!

When night comes, I…. will rock Night Festival 2012!

Catch DJ KoFlow at the Night Festival 2012, happening August 31 to September 1.

Eclipse Punch

They aren’t kidding around with this baby. Load up on this concoction of dark Mount Gay Eclipse rum, Luxardo Maraschino liqueur, tawny Port and Aperol. The notes of orange and lemon serve to distract from the boozy flavor, but you know you’re going to have a wicked hangover the next day.
$190 for 15-20 servings from Jigger & Pony.

Luke Mangan Sangria

This is as traditional as they come. Just a whole lot of brandy, Cointreau, 2010 Miguel Torres Tempranillo from Spain, lemon, lime and orange wedges and juice, tempered with sugar syrup and lemonade, make this the perfect summer refreshment on a balmy day; enjoy with a healthy dose of people watching.
$95 for 10-15 servings from Salt tapas & bar.

The Maison Ikkoku Punch

Only fresh ingredients (aside from the booze) including an assortment of berries and herbs like basil, rosemary and thyme go into this seemingly innocent number. But don’t let its fruity and herbaceous nature fool you, lashings of Grey Goose, Bombay Sapphire, Giffard Ginger and Cassis liqueur, as well as a full bottle of Bottega Gold Prosecco give it oomph.
$298 for 12-16 servings from Maison Ikkoku.

Toast the festivities with The Straits Cup, a cocktail created just for I-S readers by Beam Global Asia’s brand educator and mixologist Jamey Merkel. It’s a refreshing number inspired by Brit summer classic, the Pimm’s Cup, and featuring local flavors and ingredients.

What you need:
• 30ml EFFEN vodka
• 15ml BOLS Lychee liqueur
• 45ml fresh apple juice
• Dash of fresh lime juice
• Dash of simple sugar syrup
• Two kaffir lime leaves
• Soda water
• Handful of ice cubes
• Crushed ice
• For garnish: cucumber slices, apple slices, kaffir lime, curry leaf

Method:
1. Shake first six ingredients with ice.
2. Strain into highball glass filled with crushed ice and apple and cucumber slices.
3. Top up with soda water.
4. Garnish with kaffir lime and curry leaf.

1-Altitude
Cover charge is $47 per person (between 6-9pm) and includes two drinks at this open air gallery and bar. Entry after 9pm costs $30, with one drink included.

KU DÉ TA
Indulge in a 14-course set dinner that includes a glass of Louis Roederer Champagne at $228 per person (minimum two to dine), while enjoying the F15 Flypass at 7pm and the fireworks display at 8pm.

Lantern
Soak in the festive atmosphere at $80 per person. Group packages are available at $650 for a group of six—includes a bottle of Magnum Champagne or house pour spirit. Toast to the celebrations with a special National Day cocktail, Sing by the Bay ($18)—infused with a tropical mix of pineapple and strawberry.

Prel.ude
Enjoy a four-course set dinner at $188 per person, including a free flow of house pour wines and beers from 5-9pm. There’s also a special dessert buffet spread featuring chocolates, black sesame tartlet with passion fruit mousse, and Grand Marnier mascarpone cake.