March marks the end of the first quarter of 2019! It’s not too late to try your hand at something new. Scroll down for a list of activities you can do to immerse yourself in novel experiences:
Music/ Dance
#1: 2 March – ST3P To the Beat
Bring your family and friends down with you to Changi Airport for an evening of entertainment, for you can look forward to free kachang puteh, balloon sculpting, caricature illustrations, and movie screening. Stand a chance to redeem a pair of Universal Studios Singapore tickets, and catch Joanna Dong and MIcapella live. Football fanatics are not excluded too – there’ll be a live telecast of EPL matches, making sure that there’s something for everyone!
When: 2 March 2019
Time: 7.00pm – 11.00pm
Venue: Changi Airport T3, Basement 2
Nearest station: Changi Airport
Admission: Free
For more information: Visit their website
#2: 11 to 12 March – Honne
Honne, a Japanese word connoting ‘true feelings’, is a British electro-R&B duo who racked up millions of streams on Spotify and sold-out concerts, including two in Singapore previously. Their latest album Love Me/ Love Me Not encapsulates the binary qualities of life, such as the euphoric moments of romance versus the trepidation of having to let go. It concedes that downfall follows after every peak, but in the same sense, there will be a peak after every trough.
Tickets are sold out on the official website, but you may seek for sellers online through Facebook etc.
When: 11 – 12 March 2019
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Capitol Theatre
Nearest station: City Hall
Admission: $78 – $98
For more information: Visit their website
#3: 14 to 17 March – Scape Radikal Forze Jam
For the dancing enthusiasts out there, this is your calling! Join their workshops to learn B-Boy and open-style from international dancers, and witness exciting battles of all age groups! Check out the website for a more detailed schedule plan.
When: 14 – 17 March 2019
Time: 5.00pm – 10.00pm
Venue: Scape (14 – 16 March); Wave House Sentosa (17 March)
Nearest station: Somerset; Harbourfront
Admission: TBC
For more information: Visit their website
Food/ Drinks
#4: 5 March – Freshness Recognition Challenge
RedMart and First Street Teochew Fish soup are partnering up to concoct the freshest fish soup possible, and they’re inviting you to try it! To redeem a free bowl, simply log onto RedMart’s Facebook or Instagram page and like the post. Hurry, while stocks last! Note that the redemption is only valid for dine-in, and there’ll be surcharge for upsizing and add-ons.
When: 5 March 2019
Time: 10.00am – 1.00pm
Venue: First Street TeoChew Fish Soup
Nearest station: Kovan
Admission: Free
For more information: Visit their website
#5: 23 March – Sake Matsuri: Spring Edition
This is as large as it can possibly get – the Craft Sake Festival is back, with a spring edition! Sip over 200 kinds of sakes in free flow, which would be available for sale in limited quantities, and attend masterclasses for a full experience on appreciating sake. Do note that while tickets would have to be purchased for the lessons, there would be more sake for you to savour too.
When: 23 March 2019
Time: 2.00pm – 8.00pm
Venue: Temple Cellars
Nearest station: Clarke Quay
Admission: $35 – 45
For more information: Visit their website
Market/Bazaars
#6: 2 March – The Ethical Beauty Marketplace
Recently hopped aboard the go-green wagon, or still wavering between making conscious purchases and keeping your cosmetic choices open? Chemicals and non-recyclables are found in most of our beauty products, yet many women are terrified to make the switch. Don’t be hindered by the seemingly lack of ethical options available – seize this opportunity to familiarise yourself with local beauty brands that empower women to care for both their skin and the environment.
When: 2 March 2019
Time: 12.00pm – 7.00pm
Venue: Visual Arts Centre
Nearest station: Dhoby Ghaut
Admission: Free
For more information: Visit their website.
#7: 16 March –GUI Farmer’s Market
There’s just a plethora of things to anticipate at this fair – from fresh produce to handicrafts to workshops and delectable food, there couldn’t be more to ask for. Seek for a respite from the city in the Kampung built by Ground-Up Initiative (GUI), a non-profit organisation. Be an environmentally-conscious consumer, and use your own bags/ containers/ utensils. GUI also has a farm which is nourished with organic fertiliser, so if you have any uncooked food waste, do bring them down as well!
When: 16 March 2019
Time: 10.00am – 5.00pm
Venue: Ground-Up Initative
Nearest station: Khatib
Admission: Free
For more information: Visit their website.
#8: 31 March – Wheeler’s Market
Wheeler’s Estate aims to be a one-stop lifestyle destination where you can enjoy food, music and shopping. Wheeler’s Market is created to bring more activities to our space as well as providing a platform for local talents to showcase their artisanal collections or collectibles. Get ready to pick up cool treasures while enjoying live music performances!
When: 31 March 2019
Time: 9.30am – 6.00pm
Venue: Wheeler’s Estate
Nearest station: Jalan Kayu
Admission: Free
For more information: Visit their website.
Lifestyle / Culture / Art
#9: 8 to 10 March – Street of Clans
Located along Bukit Pasoh Road where quaint shophouses stand firm before towering skyscrapers in the background, this fiesta is a fusion of Singapore’s past and present, and an icon in the metropolitan context. There, you’ll find yourself stumbling upon design installations and clan associations decked up for the affair in a quiet neighbourhood next to the hectic CBD. Herald in the new age, glorify history and cement traditions; experience community and celebrate diversity with narratives, music, workshops, food, and culture.
When: 8-10 March 2019
Time: 11.00am – 10.00pm on all three days except for 8 March (starts at 5.00 pm)
Venue: Bukit Pasoh Road
Nearest station: Outram Park
Admission: Free
For more information: Visit their website.
#10: 9 March – Colour Festival
When: 9 March 2019
Time: 11.00am
Venue: Wave House Sentosa
Nearest station: Harbourfront
Admission: $20 standard; $18 group (20 pax min.)
For more information: Visit their website.
#11: 9 and 17 March – We All Step On Snails
Mould a miniature ecosystem into life with your hands, and with your ears, assimilate spoken literature by poet Marc Nair on urban inhabitants and their tensed disposition in the natural and artificial terrains of the contemporary world. Limited to only 20 persons, this intimate workshop allows you to take home your very own terrarium, created under the guidance of Joy and Jason from J2 Terrarium, and kindled by poetry.
When: 9, 17 March 2019
Time: 1.00pm – 3.00pm
Venue: The Hive Carpenter Level 6 (9 March); Plain Vanilla Bakery (17 March)
Nearest station: Fort Canning; Tiong Bahru
Admission: $35, inclusive of $10 BuySingLit voucher
For more information: Visit their website.
#12: 15 to 17 March – Urban Design Festival
Going green isn’t just the latest fad; it has become a social movement towards sustainable living, and it’s gaining momentum in Singapore’s urban development. With a focus on more efficient usage of resources as well as encouraging deeper connections between members of the community, this fair opens doors to how you, as an entrepreneur, architect, developer etc., can play a part in a greener and better future. Get to meet outstanding individuals who are leading this change!
When: 15 – 17 March 2019
Time: 4.00pm – 10.00pm (15 March); 11.00am – 10.30pm (16 March); 2.00pm – 10.00pm (17 March)
Venue: Jalan Besar Sports Centre Multistorey Carpark
Nearest station: Farrer Park
Admission: $43 (3 day pass); $23 (weekend 1 day pass); $11 (weekday 1 day pass)
For more information: Visit their website.
#13: 16 March – Books & Beer x #BuySingLit 2.0
This is as Singaporean as it can get; come down for a wonderful time with written works and craft beer, all things local. Get to meet Singaporean authors, and partake in a chill book-exchange session – remember to bring along a maximum of 10 pre-loved books, all genres accepted! Sign up now if you’re keen to grow your literary knowledge and your appreciation for good alcohol.
When: 16 March 2019
Time: 2.00pm – 7.00pm
Venue: The 1925 Brewing Co., Joo Chiat
Nearest station: Katong
Admission: Free
For more information: Visit their website.
#14: 23 March – Cyanotype: The Art of Sun Printing
As one of the most traditional methods of printmaking, cyanotype can be traced back to more than 150 years in history, where it was first adopted by biologists to record botanical species. Come participate in the making of a product of science, artistry and nature.
When: 23 March 2019
Time: 12.00pm – 2.00pm
Venue: Deck
Nearest station: Rochor
Admission: $35
For more information: Visit their website.
#15: 23 March – Miniature Kueh Platter
Don’t be mistaken; these fun-sized kuehs are actually made of clay! If you think these are absolutely irresistible and should be added to your collection, sign up for this workshop where you will learn to mix, shape, texture and colour polymer clay before assembling it onto a bamboo tray. Take fake food to a whole new level of authenticity.
When: 23 March 2019
Time: 10.00am – 1.30pm
Venue: Itchy Fingers
Nearest station: Aljunied
Admission: $120
For more information: Visit their website.
#16: 29 to 31 March – Earth Hour
Celebrate the Festival of Nature with food and music, whilst learning more about living sustainably through workshops. Support environmentally-conscious retailers, and do not forget to experience the multi-sensory maze, or the fashion art piece while you’re there. Head down for an interactive and enriching experience about our environment!
When: 29 – 31 March 2019
Time: 5.00pm – 10.00pm
Venue: Marina Bay Sands Event Plaza
Nearest station: Bayfront
Admission: Free
For more information: Visit their website.
#17: 29 to 31 March – Wanderland
Ideal for families with kids – enjoy puppet shows and live music in galleries, and customise your own kite to display in public. What’s more, walk through the museum’s first fruit market, and get a cup of bubble tea for free!
When: 29 – 31 March 2019
Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pm (29 March); 1.00pm – 9.00 pm (30 March); 1.00pm – 5.00pm (31 March)
Venue: Asian Civilisations Museum
Nearest station: Raffles Place
Admission: Free
For more information: Visit their website.
#18: 30 March – Plant Swap
Bet you have heard of book exchanges, but not that of plants. Think of it as a networking session with like-minded fellows where you swap or share seedlings and seeds with others, whilst learning more about urban farming. Be sure to bring along a container for composts and coffee grinds!
When: 30 March 2019
Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Venue: The Green Collective
Nearest station: Paya Lebar
Admission: Free
For more information: Visit their website.
Entrepreneurship
#19: 2 March – Love, Bonito celebrates International Women’s Day
As a female-centered and female-founded startup, Love, Bonito is bringing to you a panel of four other amazing women who have taken the plunge and cemented a path of their own. Listen to their stories on how they capitalised on their interests, eventually turning them into a career, and inspired many other women to pursue what they yearn for.
When: 2 March 2019
Time: 10.00am – 1.00pm
Venue: Suntec Convention & Exhibition Centre (Summit 2)
Nearest station: Promenade
Admission: Free
For more information: Visit their website.
#20: 8 March – Fearless Females: Queens of their Craft
Grab your girlfriends! WeWork is holding a panel discussion, inviting some of the most exceptional ladies in their fields to share their entrepreneurial experiences and their enduring will to preserve their crafts, so that you too can become a fearless female. From fashion to music and pastry, expect everything in the artistry spectrum.
When: 8 March 2019
Time: 7.00pm – 10.00pm
Venue: WeWork (Suntec Tower 5)
Nearest station: Promenade
Admission: Free
For more information: Visit their website.
