Ease yourselves into the festive season with plenty of new events and activities to add on your radar this week. From an ice sculpture gallery to an exciting cocktail festival to a celebrity chef pop-up event, there’s no shortage of fun inspo for your weekly outings.
Ice Hotel Gallery
Step into an icy wonderland at Snow City’s newest attraction, the Ice Hotel Gallery, featuring five thematic ice and snow art installation zones by renowned Singaporean ice sculptor, Jeffrey Ng. Visitors will get to sip on craft beers at a bar (*subject to COVID-19 restrictions) made entirely out of ice, and view an ice-sculpted hotel room.
Guests can also pose with ice sculptures of popular Singapore landmarks which are sure to glam up your social feeds. Admission to the Ice Hotel Gallery is included with the purchase of a regular snow play ticket, allowing visitors to get the full Snow City experience.
Address: 21 Jurong Town Hall Road, Snow City Building, Singapore 609433
Opening Hours: Tuesdays to Fridays from 10am to 5 pm, last entry at 4pm
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Gaggan Anand Pop-Up at Mandala Club
Renowned Indian Chef Gaggan Anand makes his Singapore debut for a limited time only at Mandala Club. With his former restaurant topping the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list and several prestigious culinary awards under his belt, diners are in for a gastronomic treat. Seeking to redefine Indian cuisine with his innovative and unconventional dishes, Gaggan Anand pushes the boundaries of Indian dining at this local pop-up. As part of the experience, the menu remains a surprise, but a dining experience like no other is guaranteed.
Date: Now through 31 March 2022
Address: 1st Floor, 31 Bukit Pasoh Road, Singapore
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Singapore Cocktail Festival
Singapore Cocktail Festival brings the fun back with bar crawl experiences, cocktail brunches, and more cocktail-themed events. This year’s edition of the tipple-filled extravaganza presents even more unforgettable cocktail experiences, while shining a light on lesser-known local bars.
Sample event-exclusive cocktails by Tanglin Gin and Brass Lion Distillery, and explore bars across the island. Take part in a Dia Los Muertos-themed cocktail dinner, or dine under the stars at Swisshotel’s rooftop bar. It’s the perfect way to unwind from your busy schedule at this highly anticipated event, where you can enjoy a boozy evening or two.
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JJ Lin “After the Rain” - A Charity Live Special
If you’ve been eagerly anticipating the return of live concerts, JJ Lin’s “After the Rain” charity live special is sure to delight ardent fans. This show will be JJ Lin’s first live concert in two years since the pandemic, undoubtedly making it one of the most highly anticipated November events.
The charity live special proceeds will go to vulnerable communities served by Community Chest, with tickets starting from $288. Concert-goers can also upgrade their experience with a special concert staycation package, which entitles concert-goers to front-view concert tickets, a 3-day-2-night stay at a Marina Bay Sands suite, an exclusive welcome gift, and other goodies. Unlike previous concerts, JJ Lin’s charity special tickets are available by ballot only, which opens for an hour on 16 November.
Date: 16 November 2021 (Ticket ballot), 27-28 November (Concert)
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Pokemon Staycation at Fairmont Singapore
As we get closer and closer to the festive season, embark on a Pokemon-themed journey at Fairmont Singapore, which transforms itself into every Pokemon fan’s dream getaway. Pose with popular characters from the franchise at the hotel’s photo wall, and fall asleep in a specially decorated Pokemon-themed room. Guests will also get limited-edition merchandise, including a special Pikachu plush, an eco-bag, and more goodies. Staycation guests can also loan a Nintendo Switch to play the latest Pokemon games and complete activities for a special gift.
Date: Now through 27 January 2021
Address: 80 Bras Basah Road, Singapore, 189560
