Watch the city light up with the annual Singapore Night Festival with exciting programs and installations waiting to be explored. Slow down and smell the flowers, some tasty and some rare; or embark on sonic explorations or gastronomical journeys.
Wholesome Brunch and Bakery
Celebrate the bounty of nature at Back to Eden (formerly Curious Palette) with a plant-focused menu at the heart of its all-day dining menu. The artisanal cafe and micro bakery crafts delicious house-made sauces — think smoked cashew sour cream and avocado crème fraiche, or homemade nut butter, to complement the vegan-friendly brunches and sides.
Snack on the Holy Chips ($11.90), moreish mala lotus root chips, and wash it down with a fresh brew from Strangers’ Reunion coffee or invigorating smoothies. Their take on the Mediterranean dish Shakshuka (S$18.90) sees a rich tomato vegetable stew – peperonata – accompanied by house-baked herbed focaccia.
Back to Eden is located at 64 Prinsep Street, Singapore 188667, p+65 6238 1068. Open daily, 9am -5pm.
Speak in Flowers
Inspired by floriography, the pastry team at Conrad Centennial Singapore crafts a set of delicate sweet and savoury snacks in the Language of Flowers Afternoon Tea (S$49++ per person) where 8 exquisite blooms take the centerstage. Rose speaks of love and passion through velvety rose cream mousseline in a strawberry tart shell and Hibiscus expressed through a beetroot deviled egg in a choux puff. Have an enjoyable afternoon with free-flowing Ronnefeldt Tea and Brazilian coffee. Add S$10++ for a glass of Lillet Rose Tonic and S$28++ for two hours of Prosecco.
Language of Flowers Afternoon Tea runs until 19th November 2023, at Lobby Lounge of Conrad Centennial Singapore, 2 Temasek Boulevard, Singapore 038982, p.+65 6432 7483. Available daily from 1 pm to 3 pm and 3.30 pm to 5.30 pm.
A Soft Sonic Rebellion
A night of eclectic sonic exploration has been forecasted, with local music collective Strange Weather embracing a Soft Rebellion with the future-facing sounds of Elena Colombi (UK) and the experimental soundscapes of Antarmuka headlining the eclectic night.
Alongside the immersive art installation “Soft Rebellion” by Strange Weather talents Genevive Yip, A’alely, and Sharon Shum, the party will be sustained by the usual resident suspects Aalely, Kindergarchy, Yadin Moha and Yet Pet. True to the collective’s extraordinary ways, relax in the good hands of local masseuse aunties who will knead your stress away, together with Boujee Botanicals’ kombucha to help you stay refreshed through the night.
Strange Weather w/ Elena Colombi (Osàre! Editions) & ANTARMUKA (Live) will run on 26th August 26, 2023, from 6 pm onwards at T:>Works – 72-13, 72 Mohamed Sultan Rd, Singapore 239007. Tickets from S$42; get them here.
Cheesy Day Out
Say Cheese with The fourth run of Cheese Shop’s Cheesy Day Out. Get ready for a party with gastronomic delights and crafts to fill your hearts, and shopping bags. Dig out your favourite cheeses from The Cheese Shop and tuck into hearty short ribs and brisket smoked by the female pitmaster from SGBrisketKitchen.
Nosh on handmade dim sum and dumplings from Quan Shui Wet Market while you pair your BBQ with a pint or two Smith Street Taps. Slurpy oysters, artisanal scented candles, upcycled goodies, and more await you on the bigger and better day out.
Cheesy Day Out runs Aug 27, 2023, from 11.30am -5pm at The Cheese Shop located at 50 Tagore Lane, #B1-03 Entrepreneur Centre, Singapore 787494 p.+65 8881 6806.
Illumination Nation
This year’s light-up pays homage to the port city history of Singapore at Bras Basah.Bugis precinct. Traverse 700 years of history with night light installations and enthralling projection mappings on cultural buildings around the precinct.
Make A Date with Tradition at Stamford Arts Centre, learn 700 years of cultural heritage with the slew of performances, programs, and experiential events such as the NightFest Photo Walk or. Immerse in history with the theatrical adventure Four Horse Road or have fun with food and art at PORT CITY 2.0 along Armenian Street. Not sure where to start?
Singapore Night Festival 2023 runs from 18th to 26th August, 2023 from 7.30 pm- 12 pm at Bras Basah. Bugis Precinct. Please refer to the website for programming details.
Smell the Orchids
Gardens by the Bay fills August with the wondrous scents of Orchids of the East Tropics. The new floral showcase will transport you from Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia and Indonesia to Singapore and Thailand with orchids native to these countries while paying homage to their culture and heritage.
Walk through recreated traditional houses and immerse yourself in the beauty of flowers while you appreciate cultural artefacts and handicrafts. An extra treat could be discovered in the Cloud Forest, where rare and exclusive Orchids of Machu Picchu offer a glimpse into the revered Inca Trail.
Orchid Extravaganza – Orchids of the East Tropics runs until 17th September 2023, at Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953. Open daily, 9am -9pm. Admission to Cloud Forest and Flower Dome applies. Please refer to the website for details.
Viva Fiesta
Grab your mats and find a place to sit as you enjoy an evening of heartful sounds. Immerse yourself in the rich vocals of Joanna Ampil, who performed the iconic “Memory” in Cats, and the crystal clear voices of Thai pop-opera group FIVERA. The free concert is organised by a non-profit charity organization – VIVA Foundation for Children Cancer, to raise hope, awareness and funds for the continued care of their beneficiaries.
Fivera Goes West End with Joanna Ampil runs Aug 27, 2023 from 5.30pm-7.15pm at Symphony Stage, Singapore Botanical Gardens. Admission is free.
