September Fever
The National Day celebrations are barely over but you can get into the Singapore spirit once again when election fever hits full swing this month. Regardless of which constituency you are in, you won’t be spared from the endless flooding of rally pictures or election articles circulating on Facebook. If you can’t beat them, join them by catching a glimpse of the action happening at their rallies!
And for those who are just looking to get out of the house – apart from attending rallies – here’re 19 other new and fun things you do before September ends.
– Things to do in September –
1. Watch Jurassic World under the stars
If there’s one thing Singapore is lacking, it’s a drive-in cinema. Fortunately, as part of the Outdoor Carnival Getaway @ White Sands, East-siders can watch drive-in movies like Jurassic World and X-Men: Days of Future Past at the fields next to White Sands.
Bargain hunters, if you need another reason to drop by, there’s a car boot sale and flea market selling pre-loved items during the day that you wouldn’t want to miss.
Venue: The Fields next to White Sands
Date: 19-20 September 2015
Time: 10am-11pm
For more information on booth rentals, visit www.whitesands.com.sg
2. Upgrade your gadgets at Comex 2015
Start off your September with an electronic gadget reboot at Comex 2015, the biggest IT exhibition of the year.You can trade in your old/faulty gadgets, consoles and starting from Comex 2015, even PCs and monitors for cash vouchers to spend at the show. Whether you’re looking to experience the latest tech products from Samsung or breaking highscores at Gamex, Level 6, there’s something for everyone here.
Venue: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre
Date: 3-6 September 2015
Time: 11am-9pm daily for Level 3, 12pm-9pm daily for Level 4 and 6
For more information on Comex 2015, visit www.comexshow.com.sg
3. Take part in the election fever
With General Elections just around the corner, all eyes are fixed on the new potential candidates from the various parties and what they will bring to the table. If you’re born in the early 90s like I am, you’ll be able to vote for the very first time this year. Hurray! Be an informed voter – make time to listen to their rallies before heading for the ballot box on September 11.
Stay updated via the official GE Facebook page here.
4. Have a yogi’s day out
If you are hooked onto yoga like me, this one is for you. Pack your mats and head down to Tanjong Beach at Sentosa for a full day of yoga (duh!), meditation, dance, and fitness at SOULSCAPE.
Start your day right by participating in Amber Sawyer’s sound meditation workshop before heading to Cristi Christensen’s soulfire flow workshop. Have a go at any of the 20 workshops offered throughout the day and just before sunset, gather with your fellow yogis to flow with Saumik Bera, Cristi Christensen. If you’re not tired yet, you can then dance the night away with DJ Doopz at the SoulVibes Music Festival.
Venue: Tanjong Beach, Sentosa
Date: 12 September 2015
Time: 8am-10pm
For more information on SOULSCAPE 2015, visit www.soulscape.sg
5. Geek Out at STGCC
Naked is not a costume, say the organizers of the Singapore Toy, Game and Comic Convention. For all avid cosplayers, this is one event you don’t want to miss. Whether you’re there to watch light saber fights or participate in the STGCC Championships of Cosplay and Kids Cosplay Parade, there’s so much to do, so little time!
Venue: Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, Level 1, Halls B & C
Date: 12-13 September 2015
Time: 10am-8pm
For more information on STGCC, visit www.singaporetgcc.com
6. Go on a 12 meter tall inflatable slide!
Unleash your inner kid at Sentosa FunFest 2015, a Mega Inflatable Beach Festival held at Siloso beach. The beachfront party is expected to have DJs spinning the latest tracks, a spread of beach friendly food and various photo points to perfect that selfie.
Be sure to catch the highlight of the beach festival – a 12 meter tall inflatable slide that is almost four storeys high! The adrenaline-pumping slide has three separate channels, so you and your two best friends can compete to see who reaches the bottom first.
Venue: Siloso Beach, Sentosa
Date: 5-13 September
Time: 10am-7pm daily
For more information on Sentosa FunFest 2015, visit Sentosa’s event page here.
7. Discover hidden treasures amongst second hand furniture
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Discover hidden bibs and bobs at second hand furniture shops that can transform your sparse house into a cosy home. When it comes to thrifting, patience is key so set aside a couple of hours to thoroughly go through every nook and cranny in the shop. If you’re keen on expanding your search radius but don’t know where to start, here’s a guide to the 12 undiscovered second hand furniture shops in Singapore.
8. Learn how to play the guitar or ukelele
Nothing melts a girls heart with the sweet crooning voice of her man. Better still, if he’s strumming along on a guitar to John Mayer. This September, take time off your busy schedule to pick up a new instrument and on your next date, impress the girl of your dreams with your new found talent.
If you are interested in learning a new instrument, check out how our writer Kimberly went from guitar hero expert to a legit musician here and be inspired to do the same!
9. Go MAAD shopping for local crafts
Have time to spare on a Friday night but nowhere to go? Head down to Red Dot Design Museum and go MAAD shopping! The Market of Artists And Designers (MAAD), held every one Friday of the month, is a platform for local designers to sell their works.
In conjunction with September’s edition MAAD Pyjamas, Yelp Singapore is turning three and they are throwing a party at Red Dot Design Museum. Enjoy complimentary food and drinks from local businesses such as Pong Gelato, On the Table and The Burger Bar.
Alternatively, pay $25 to have your portrait drawn by various illustrators from Organisation of Illustrators Council at #PortraitsAfterDark, and you get the choice of picking two of your favourite portraits to take home. After which, any additional portrait that you want to adopt comes at a nominal price of $10.
Venue: Red Dot Design Museum Singapore, 28 Maxwell Road, S069120
Date: 4 September 2015
Time: 5pm-midnight
For more information on MAAD Pyjamas, visit their Facebook page here.
10. Have a quirky themed dining experience
SourceSpice up your dinner dates by making the next reservation at this weirdly themed restaurant called Labyrinth. What you get here is wacky, gastronomical delights presented in the most unexpected way like this Chilli Crab. Alternatively, pop by Selfie Coffee, a coffee joint in Haji Lane that allows selfie kings and queens to print your own selfie onto coffee, drink from it and indulge in your narcissistic tendencies.
For more unprecedented dining experiences, try any of these weirdly themed food places as recommended by Eatbook.sg.
– Events in September –
1. Muse Live @ The Singapore Indoor Stadium
Unintended. Starlight. Uprising. Rock out to these songs and more at Muse Live @ The Singapore Indoor Stadium. Be prepared to be wowed by extravagant special effects and imagery throughout the one and a half hour concert. The English rock band will be playing in Singapore for one night only so don’t miss your chance to catch them live in action!
Date: 26 September 2015
Tickets: $108-228 from Singapore Sports Hub
Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium, 2 Stadium Walk, S397691
2. Road to Ultra Singapore FEAT. Skrillex, Alesso and Nicky Romero
Hailing from Miami, Road to Ultra will be bringing a heartstopping, world class electronic dance music experience to Singapore as part of its world tour. Prepare for a night of non-stop EDM with internationally known DJs like Skrillex, Alesso and Nicky Romero. Expect spectacular visuals, lighting and special effects. Supporting acts include American actor-turned-DJ Ansolo and American DJ Mija, who will be making her debut ULTRA performance.
For more information on Road to Ultra Singapore, visit their Facebook page here.
Date: 19 September 2015
Tickets: $168 onwards, only sold at Ultra Singapore
Venue: Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre
3. 2015 Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix
Race fever is back, hotter than ever. Yes, the annual 2015 Formula 1 Singapore Airlines SIngapore Grand Prix is happening this month. Catch live performances by Bon Jovi, Maroon 5 and Pharrell WIlliams alongside local band, The Sam Willows and Swedish pop rock band, Dirty Loops.
Date: 18-20 September 2015
Tickets: $298 onwards from Singapore Grand Prix
Venue: Marina Bay Street Circuit
4. Singaporelang: What the Singlish?
Singlish is what makes Singaporeans unique and it’s intriguing to foreigners. Singaporean photographer Zinkie Aw presents a series of photographs that viewers can attempt to ‘guess the Singlish’, give meaning to the picture, and in turn, create a visual Singlish dictionary. Maybe this will help foreigners get past the usual “lah, lor, leh” and make their Singlish more powderful.
Date: Till 23 September 2015
Tickets: Free admission
Venue: Objectifs/Sculpture Square, 155 Middle Road
11am-7pm; except Sat, noon-6pm; Sun noon-4pm. Closed PH
5. Special September holiday programme at Dreamworks Animation: The Exhibition
Spend your September holidays at the ArtScience Museum with your favourite childhood DreamWorks cartoon characters like Kung Fu Panda, Shrek, How to Train Your Dragon and Madagascar. Happening only during the September holidays, the young and the young at heart can take part in various activities like picking up ‘dumplings’ using a pair of giant chopsticks. You can also get your face painted – available only on weekends – and enjoy complimentary popcorn alongside screenings of your favorite movies.
Date: 4-13 September 2015
Tickets: $21
Venue: ArtScience Museum, 6 BayFront Avenue, S018974
6. Winpurpurla
That’s the name Imelda Yukenbarri Gugaman calls “home”, and is also the title of her first solo exhibition taking place in Singapore. The Western Australian artist is best known for her pointillism style – a painting technique that uses tiny dots to form an image like the one above. Imagine three dimensional looking topographical maps that showcase the landscape of indigenous Australia – all constructed out of dots!
Date: Till 12 September 2015
Tickets: Free admission
Venue: ReDot Fine Art Gallery, #01-08 Old Hill Street Police Station, 140 Hill Street.
Noon-7pm
7. The Diverse-City Trails
Take a walk down memory lane with The Thought Collective and Ben & Jerry’s through iconic neighbourhoods like Little India, Jalan Besar and Toa Payoh. These Diverse-City trails help to educate the public on current national issues all while having Ben & Jerry’s specially launched ice cream called Nice Kacang! It’s been ongoing since March and will end in September. Limited spaces are available so sign up before it’s too late.
Tip: If you’re a tourist, sign up under ‘tourist’ and you get to go on the trail for free!
Date: Till 27 September 2015
Tickets: $25 from The Thought Collective
Venue: Fri, 6.45pm-8.45pm at Little India; Sat 10am-12pm at Toa Payoh; Sun, 10.30am-12.30pm at Jalan Besar.
8. Globe to Globe Hamlet
Shakespeare Globe, one of the best theatre production companies in the world, is bringing the theatrical adventure of Hamlet to Singapore as part of its two-year global tour. Titled Globe to Globe Hamlet, the Shakespearean play tells of a tragic story where a young Danish prince is driven to avenge his father’s murder. The play is set to be the first international production to grace the stage of the Capitol Theatre, more fondly known to Singaporeans as the Grande Dame.
Date: 8-12 September 2015
Tickets: $68-$148 from Sistic
Venue: Capitol Theatre
9. The Imperial Ice Stars Sleeping Beauty on Ice
Catch your favourite Disney Princess on Ice this September! For three days only, The Sleeping Beauty on Ice performed by the Imperial Ice Stars will be set to dazzle the crowd with their heart stopping stunts. Set to the music of Tchaikovsky, expect to see high speed lifts, throws, as well as aerial gymnastics and fire effects executed flawlessly by the 18-strong cast of Olympic, World, European and National Championship level skaters.
Date: 24-27 September 2015
Tickets: $75-155 from Sistic
Venue: MasterCard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands
10. Hello Goodbye
Not to be confused with the Beatles song, this 90-minute comedy had a sell out run at the Hampstead Theatre in London and is the hottest romantic comedy in Singapore. Unwind after a day’s work with a good laugh presented by Singapore Repertory Theatre. The rom-com unfolds when Juliet arrives at her apartment thinking she’s renting it alone but Alex claims the apartment is his. The play stars Shane Mardjuki (Shakespeare at the Park – Twelfth Night, Unlucky Plaza) and Denise Tan (Dim Sum Dollies and Class 90.5FM).
Tip: Purchase a minimum of five tickets in a single transaction and receive one complimentary ticket.
Date: 2-26 September 2015
Tickets: $15-60 from Sistic
Venue: DBS Arts Centre, Home of Singapore Repertory Theatre, 20 Merbau Road, S239035
Wake Me Up When September Ends
Get in all the action this September, whether it’s keeping up with the general elections or letting off some steam at Sentosa’s FunFest. Enjoy your precious September holidays!
