23 awesome things to eat, see, do and buy in January
From staying in bed to watch The Golden Globes to taking a picnic blanket to Laneway to live storytelling at Artistry, there's a lot going on this month.
LITERARY
Migrant workers from Bangladesh and India will read their original poems, with local poets like Tania de Rozario and Cyril Wong translating at Speakeasy #17. Jan 4
Migrant workers from Bangladesh and India will read their original poems, with local poets like Tania de Rozario and Cyril Wong translating at Speakeasy #17. Jan 4
TV
Halle Berry plays a hot astronaut who returns from a solo mission mysteriously pregnant. Yup, we’re making a date with our couch for the premier of Extant on Ch 318 (SingTel) and Ch 509 (StarHub). Jan 6, 9:55pm
Halle Berry plays a hot astronaut who returns from a solo mission mysteriously pregnant. Yup, we’re making a date with our couch for the premier of Extant on Ch 318 (SingTel) and Ch 509 (StarHub). Jan 6, 9:55pm
THEATER
Musical fans are probably eagerly awaiting the arrival of Cats. It is after all one of West End’s most iconic musicals with a cast flown in straight from the UK. Jan 9-Feb 1
Musical fans are probably eagerly awaiting the arrival of Cats. It is after all one of West End’s most iconic musicals with a cast flown in straight from the UK. Jan 9-Feb 1
PARTY
Everyone’s always saying that vinyl’s making a comeback, but this time it’s got a vintage Asian focus: don’t miss Tiko Disco at The Sultan Hotel and Outer Limits at good ol’ Artistry. Jan 9 & Jan 23
PARTY
There are a lot of big name DJs coming in January but our top pick has to be indie king Jamie xx at Velvet Underground. Jan 10
There are a lot of big name DJs coming in January but our top pick has to be indie king Jamie xx at Velvet Underground. Jan 10
POTLUCK
Crafty types, cook up a cauldron of your signature dish and head over to the third anniversary party of Thistle Bindery for a paper marbling session and a potluck afterwards. Jan 11
Crafty types, cook up a cauldron of your signature dish and head over to the third anniversary party of Thistle Bindery for a paper marbling session and a potluck afterwards. Jan 11
TV
Take an MC and stay home to watch The Golden Globe Awards on Ch 318 on SingTel and Ch 509 on StarHub. We’re rooting for Orange is the New Black, of course. Jan 12, 9am
Take an MC and stay home to watch The Golden Globe Awards on Ch 318 on SingTel and Ch 509 on StarHub. We’re rooting for Orange is the New Black, of course. Jan 12, 9am
DATING
Scoping out a make-out buddy or two is a whole lot easier when you’ve had a drink or two. The next Lovestruck event thankfully takes place at a bar. Jan 14
Scoping out a make-out buddy or two is a whole lot easier when you’ve had a drink or two. The next Lovestruck event thankfully takes place at a bar. Jan 14
CONCERTS
Japanese sax man Katsura Yamauchi is joined by experimental artists Szkieve and Balbalab for the indiest of gigs. Jan 14
Japanese sax man Katsura Yamauchi is joined by experimental artists Szkieve and Balbalab for the indiest of gigs. Jan 14
THEATER
For theater and art lovers, there’s plenty going on at M1 Fringe Festival. We’re really excited about Loo Zihan’s live performance With/Out from Jan 14-18
For theater and art lovers, there’s plenty going on at M1 Fringe Festival. We’re really excited about Loo Zihan’s live performance With/Out from Jan 14-18
LIVE GIG
A dreamy, nostalgic electro performance at the dreamy, nostalgic Victoria Theatre. Get ready for the live synth sounds of San Francisco producer Tycho. Jan 15
LITERARY
Story Slam Singapore is back with real-life stories told by people forbidden to use notes. You can also sign up to be a storyteller. Jan 17
Story Slam Singapore is back with real-life stories told by people forbidden to use notes. You can also sign up to be a storyteller. Jan 17
FESTIVALS
The brand-new, remotely located, all-day Super 0 pop-up festival comes with music from Scharre, The Field and Ben Pearce, interactive theater from Pangdemonium, vinyl from Curated Records and much more. Jan 17
The brand-new, remotely located, all-day Super 0 pop-up festival comes with music from Scharre, The Field and Ben Pearce, interactive theater from Pangdemonium, vinyl from Curated Records and much more. Jan 17
SCREENING
Binge on surreal, arty short films by visual artists such as Joo Choon Lin and Ho Tzu Nyen at Collective Form, curated by the folks at Objectifs. Jan 21
Binge on surreal, arty short films by visual artists such as Joo Choon Lin and Ho Tzu Nyen at Collective Form, curated by the folks at Objectifs. Jan 21
ART
Apart from Art Stage, it looks like Gillman Barracks is where the party is at this Art Week. Standout artists include Chinese filmmaker/artist Yang Fudong, Filipino iconoclast Manuel Ocampo and London duo Gilbert & George who make their Singapore debut. Jan 23
Apart from Art Stage, it looks like Gillman Barracks is where the party is at this Art Week. Standout artists include Chinese filmmaker/artist Yang Fudong, Filipino iconoclast Manuel Ocampo and London duo Gilbert & George who make their Singapore debut. Jan 23
CONCERTS
Grab a blanket, head to Gardens by the Bay and pay your respects to Little Dragon, mesdames FKA Twigs, Lykke Li, St Vincent and the rest of the gang at Laneway 2015. Jan 24
FILM
Rare and never-before-screened films explore Singapore’s evolution from mangroves to metropolis in Singapore by Singapore: from myth to neon realism. Jan 24
Rare and never-before-screened films explore Singapore’s evolution from mangroves to metropolis in Singapore by Singapore: from myth to neon realism. Jan 24
MEETUP
Bring your favorite titles to a drinking and swapping session of Books & Beer. Jan 24
Bring your favorite titles to a drinking and swapping session of Books & Beer. Jan 24
DRINK
Korean drinks isn’t all about the soju at Joo. This makgeolli-centric bar is all about rice wine and fun plates of food like the slow-roasted Mangalitsa pork belly and kimchi mac n' cheese.
Korean drinks isn’t all about the soju at Joo. This makgeolli-centric bar is all about rice wine and fun plates of food like the slow-roasted Mangalitsa pork belly and kimchi mac n' cheese.
EAT
Hal Yamashita’s modern Japanese restaurant Syun has tons of super fresh produce and takes inspiration from Kobe cuisine.
Hal Yamashita’s modern Japanese restaurant Syun has tons of super fresh produce and takes inspiration from Kobe cuisine.
SHOP
Nothing says unthinking indulgence like $35 North American birch toothpicks from the new Monocle flagship that come with mint essential oils for super fresh breath. Or you could buy something equally reasonable, like a gold-plated paperweight.
Nothing says unthinking indulgence like $35 North American birch toothpicks from the new Monocle flagship that come with mint essential oils for super fresh breath. Or you could buy something equally reasonable, like a gold-plated paperweight.
CONFERENCE
Convene with your fellow nerds at Singapore’s first Inside Bitcoins trade show and conference. Jan 29-30
Convene with your fellow nerds at Singapore’s first Inside Bitcoins trade show and conference. Jan 29-30
PARTY
The Mill is being demolished! But not before a series of ultra-hip, food-and-dancing parties over three weekends. Jan 31-Feb 14
The Mill is being demolished! But not before a series of ultra-hip, food-and-dancing parties over three weekends. Jan 31-Feb 14
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