Aspiring street dancers, listen up… KOD S.E.A Dance Cup 2017 or ‘Keep On Dancing South East Asia’ will take place on 5 & 6 August 2017 at Club Refuge. Compete in the four different categories, including Hip Hop, Bboy, Locking and Popping, and winners of each category will score a FREE trip to Korea to compete in the KOD Asia Cup 2017 from 25 to 27 August 2017. While there are no restrictions on the participants’ gender and age, you will have to be citizens or permanent residents of South East Asian countries. If you think you have what it takes to represent your country in…
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Phoebe Kwan
A Singaporean millennial that's obsessed with quirky stuffed toys and her pet cats. If you're into kitties, feel free to stalk those furballs at @fattyragdolls!
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Coming from someone who has helped a mummy cat give birth, and has had seven cats under the same roof, I totally understand that having a new kitty at home is not an easy task. If you feel like adopting a new cat soon, make sure to prepare yourself with Neko no Niwa’s Cat Care Workshops – bite-sized courses that run on a monthly basis. The upcoming dates will be 19 July 2017 for a Basic Class, and 20 July 2017 for the Intermediate Class, where you will learn from the experts about cat nutrition, grooming, vaccinations, sterilisation and more. If you can’t…
While you are patiently waiting to jump off Singapore’s first ever bungee platform, give yourself a mental prep by trying an activity that has taken the world by storm – Bungee Workout pop-up classes, available from 8 – 21 July at Dancevault Studios. This form of resistance exercise involves a lot of suspension in the air and jumping off the walls, making you feel a lot like Spiderman and professional acrobats. Although it is pretty similar to aerial yoga, adrenaline junkies will prefer the Bungee Workout due to its faster momentum and accompanying upbeat music. If you want to relive your childhood dreams of doing some…
If you ever feel irrationally upset or unwell, it is possible that your chakras are misaligned and the Floral Art Meditation workshop on 22 July 2017 is probably your best antidote. Sometimes, you just want to disconnect from the world and sleep your troubles away, but the problems will haunt you again the very moment you wake up — that’s when meditation steps in to help you. Hosted by Kathy Gabriel from Urban Yogis, this guided workshop will introduce the students to the art of meditation and unveil the mysteries of the seven energy centre (chakras), while also integrating flowers and their healing powers…
Japan is hands down my favourite country and I often find myself stuck in the mini-marts far longer than expected. This coming 26 & 27 August 2017, we can expect to find products from the Land Of The Rising Sun at Japan Beautiful Life. It is an exhibition that aims to reveal the “secrets” of Japanese minimalist and zen lifestyle, which will focus on four different aspects: Cosmetics and Anti-Aging; Health and Lifestyle; Hair, Nail and Fashion; Food and Diet. Jointly sponsored by Hitachi, Japan Tourism Board and Japan Airlines, the exhibition includes traditional Japanese activities such as the Tea Ceremony and trying on the Yukata. If you…
Calling all hardcore runners and fitness gurus! Singapore’s first full-fledged Ekiden relay race, Mizuno Ekiden 2017 will be happening on 19 August 2017 and it is definitely not for the faint-hearted. Unlike Instagram-worthy running events with cool music and other fancy props, Mizuno Ekiden is a relay race that requires four members per team. It’s a race that tests the endurance, stamina, and most importantly, the team spirit of each group. The distance ranges from 21.1 km to 42.195 km for the Open Category, which breaks down to about 5 km – 10 km per runner. Race aside, the Matsuri (祭り) Festival race village serves…
Organised by Blackwhite Productions and Attica Singapore, the Eden Music Festival (Garden Of Sins) that’s happening on 15 July 2017 at Wavehouse Sentosa promises a night of craziness and wild fun. I love to unwind at beach parties but most of the time, my wallet won’t allow me to because the tickets are often overpriced. Lucky for us ladies though – get on the guestlist by registering before 14 July 2017 and party for FREE! Too bad guys, you’ll have to pay S$35, but it’s definitely a bang for your buck because the ticket includes two hours of free-flow drinks. Sounds like a perfect time to get…
Admit it, we’ve all heard of our friends talking about dodgy dates from dating apps like Tinder and OK Cupid (or you’re the one who kena before). Story Party Singapore is happening on 13 July 2017 and is a stand-up comedy talk show where you will hear from professionals about their quote-worthy dating stories. Learn how those nightmare stories turned into self-realisations and viral tinder memes, and you may probably realise that your dating life isn’t that bad after all. You will also get to chill out over drinks at Kilo Lounge with new friends and maybe find a potential date while you’re at it. If…
Featuring a special School Holidays Edition, Art Day Out! makes a comeback on 24 June 2017 at Gillman Barracks. An ideal event for the arty-farty (or artsy-fartsy) folks, you can look forward to the new exhibitions at the respective galleries and participate in a slew of the special programmes. Immerse yourself in the interactive art tour by The Finger Players that was inspired by Gillman Barracks’ public art showcase, LOCK ROUTE. For art film fanatics, try attending the screening and tours by the NTU Centre for Contemporary Art. Bring along your favourite niece/nephew or younger cousin for some hands-on activities organised by Art…
The Phuture DJ Battle 2017 is back, and is set to pit the top five contestants to a head-to-head competition on 14 June 2017. Apart from connecting fellow music-loving folks in Singapore, this competition allows aspiring DJs to flaunt their skills in disc scratching, beat mixing and track blending in front of a crowd of party-goers. It’s a really good initiative to discover new local talents, and the winner will walk away with the prized opportunity to spin at Phuture’s Escapade Overdrive in Phuture & Zouk x W Singapore’s Endless Summer pool party. Who knows, the lucky winner of this event might be the…
To commemorate the 20th Anniversary since her debut, A-Mei <Utopia 2.0 Carnival> World Tour will definitely be a sensory treat to her loyal fans. Known as the “Beyonce of Asia”, this is one concert not to be missed! Get ready to belt out to your favourite songs that have carried you through the different eras of Mandopop. Jointly organised by MediaCorp VizPro International and JP Live, this long-awaited concert is set to happen on 9 & 10 June 2017, and Tickets are already on sale. Dates & Time: 9 & 10 June 2017, 8pm (doors open at 7pm) Prices: From S$98 – S$288 A-Mei <2.0 Utopia Carnival> World Tour: Singapore Indoor Stadium,…
A sea of neon pink lights forming the word “LOVE”. Pink Dot is an annual non-profit event that takes place every 1 July, which celebrates the freedom to love and is mainly an initiative to garner support for the LGBT community in Singapore. This year, Pink Dot 2017 is back for its eighth year, since its start in 2009. While it has attracted a lot of counter-campaigns in the past years, the event remains constant throughout the years. Enjoy a relaxing evening with inspiring speeches and entertaining performances by local celebrities and influencers at Hong Lim Park. Due to changes in the Public…
Fans of competitive races, where y’all at? The upcoming TRI-Factor Run & RunSwim Challenge falls on 2 July 2017 and registrations for both individual or team relays are still available. Staying true to traditional old school fitness races, the TRI-factor series will not involve any fun gimmicks like funky music, colourful decorations or cutesy race packs, making this event ideal for the legitimate fitness enthusiasts (and not for an Instagram “#fitspo” wannabe like myself). With a maximum distance of 21 km — just 3km shy of the Singapore Army Force’s Basic Military Training route march — this Run and RunSwim race is clearly not for the fainthearted. It’s…
Urban Ventures Vol. 6 is organised by LOPELAB, whose vision is to stimulate human interaction through sustainable and innovative design spaces. This three-day event happening from 19 – 21 May 2017 is specially curated in every aspect to provide the most immersive experience for the community. Get ready for an Artisans Market with vendors including Hummingbird Ceramics, Bake & Bake and 1degreec Cold Brew Coffee. You’ll also get groovin’ to Live Music and a Dance Party feat. Darker Than Wax. Look forward to Live Art Installations and Urban Furnitures designed by LOPELAB, as well as Ground-Up Initiative (GUI). Did I mention the FREE workshops where you can make T-shirts and learn to salsa dance under the stars? Count…
It has been two years since my last K-Pop concert and I simply can’t contain my excitement for the upcoming KBS Music Bank World Tour on 4 August 2017 at Suntec Convention Centre. For Music Bank fans out there, you should definitely be very excited for this K-Pop Festival, which is coming to Singapore for the very first time. The concert will showcase familiar and popular Korean groups including, SHINee, CNBLUE, BTS, Mamamoo and Red Velvet. According to the local organiser Launch Group, details for the concert tickets will be announced pretty soon. Keep your eyes peeled for the release of the sales of tickets…