Author: Esther Chan

Love paintball, or have an interest in trying it out? Then head down to The Camp Singapore at Red Dynasty Paintball Park from 3 – 4 February 2018 to attend a training camp where you can learn more about the sport. New players with no experience are welcome, and it’s a great opportunity to get to know people in the local paintball community! The price for the camp is inclusive of two bags of paintballs and an exclusive event tee from Kixture. If you don’t have your own set of equipment, you can rent them when you’re there. Lunch and drinks will also be…

With rock climbing gaining popularity as a sport in Singapore, several climbing gyms have been popping up in recent years. Here’s why the newest kid on the block, Gorilla Climbing Gym at Bedok, is my favourite. Getting to the gym was pretty easy, since it’s conveniently located just two bus stops away from Bedok MRT Station, next to Decathlon. Take note that all shoes must be left outside the gym, so that the interior stays clean and smelling fresh! Fully Air-Conditioned I was also pleasantly surprised by the rush of cool air the moment I opened the door – definitely a plus…

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of wildlife photography, or what it takes to be a wildlife photographer? Come 27 January 2018, National Geographic fellow Joel Sartore will be sharing his experience as a wildlife photographer during his show Nat Geo LIVE! with Joel Sartore: Building the Photo Ark, which will be held at the Mastercard Grand Theatre at Marina Bay Sands. Joel Sartore is not just an award-winning National Geographic photographer, he is also: an author, speaker, teacher, and conservationist (so you know he’s legit). The Photo Ark is his initiative to document endangered species of wildlife before they disappear. Needless…

This 27 January 2018, 1 Altitude is bringing you the Highest Pool Party! Whether you choose to get wet and wild (literally) partying to music from DJ Nicole Chen and other international DJs, or chill on a float while enjoying the spectacular 360-degree view of the city, 1 Altitude promises you a good and high time (geddit). The party will be a day party with a ‘Beachwear & All-White’ dress code, so be sure to pack your sunblock and sunglasses! (Sunglasses are highly recommended for checking out cuties at the pool.) The first 200 ladies to register will enjoy complimentary…

Invoke the femme fatale in you at Bar Rouge on 18 January 2018 as the club celebrates the official launch of its ladies night – Girls Night Out: The Wild Side. Dubbed as Shanghai’s hottest club, Bar Rouge opened its doors in Singapore last September at the top level of Swissotel The Stamford.  From 6.30pm onwards, party under the scarlet lights, shop at TheWLDYshop.com pop-up store, and enjoy the runway show! The first 50 ladies to grace the event will also enjoy a complimentary welcome drink to kickstart the night. Make-up game getting a little off after office hours? Vaniday will…

If you’ve watched the viral video of Hyojoo Ko twirling gracefully on a longboard, you’ll know that longboard dancing was the popular sport to pick up in 2017 and will continue to rise in 2018. A post shared by Ko Hyojoo (@hyo_joo) on Jun 1, 2017 at 3:18am PDT Not A Skateboard While longboarding is essentially skateboarding, the build of the deck is different – longboards are typically longer (duh) and wider, with larger wheels for speed and acceleration. There are also different types of longboards for different purposes, like downhill, cruising, and freestyle. The penny board that every cool hipster owns…

Hear ye, hear ye! This 21 January 2018, a Mass Fashion Show aiming to create a Guinness World Record will be happening right here in Singapore at Marina Bay Sands – and you can be a part of it! First of all, the fashion show is open to people of all ages, gender, race, size, height, weight, physical ability, blood type, horoscope, PSLE score… you get the gist. It’s open to everyone. (Yes, including your grandparents.) The record they’re trying to set is for “Most People In A Fashion Show”, so get your crew together and get ready to strut your…

In conjunction with the annual Singapore Art Week, the Aliwal Urban Art Festival is back on 20 January 2018 at Aliwal Street. This time, the entire street will be closed to vehicles, so you and your friends can have a better festival experience. Other than flashy shows of skating tricks and dance performances, you can also try out skating at the Skate Clinic, which will give you a kick start in the sport with tips from the professionals! For the more laid-back chillers who just wanna have a good time, head down for some good music from local bands and musicians…

Didn’t manage to catch the Coney Island cow while it was still alive? This coming 12 – 20 January 2018, you can get up close with cows, bulls, and even goats during the Pongal Heritage Carnival taking place in Little India. Although Pongal is a festival typically celebrated by Indians to give thanks for a great harvest, the carnival will be open to the public to allow people to learn more about the rich culture of one of the four major races in Singapore. Bring your kids along with you to the mini animal farm located along Hastings Road where…

This 11 – 13 January 2018, Story Party will be making a return to Singapore at Kilo Lounge in Tanjong Pagar, so grab your early bird tickets at S$40 now! If you haven’t already heard of Story Party, it’s a stand-up comedy that focuses on the horrifying side of dating, which can be really funny and also 100% relatable. If you have a few memorable experiences of your own, Story Party also encourages you to pen down your dating stories (anonymously, of course), and hope that the story about that one shitty date you had will be heard far and wide. Pro…

A library for migrant workers will be opening its doors in Farrer Park this January 2018. Started by Mr Rubel Anarb and friends, the group aims to encourage reading within the local migrant community. Migrant Library Singapore will allow its visitors to read and borrow books freely, and is currently calling for donations for books so here’s your chance to give back to our nation’s builders! The library would greatly appreciate books across all genres, as long as they are in good condition. Any languages other than English would be preferred, as the library has already received overwhelming donations for English books. If you’ve…