5 Things To Do In Singapore This Week: 30th April to 6th May 2018
PUBLISHED April 29th, 2018 06:00 am | UPDATED May 14th, 2018 01:06 pm
Work hard but party harder this week with the start of Singapore Cocktail Festival 2018 and Cinco De Mayo! Get your culture fix with Shakespeare in Park or a healthy dose of creativity at the Lasalle’s Graduate Fashion Show.
Singapore Cocktail Festival 2018
The Singapore Cocktail Festival 2018 kicks off to a roaring start from 4-6 May at the Festival Village. This year over 30 best bars and guest bartenders are hosted right in the heart of Singapore’s Civic District on the Empress Lawn but that’s not all. Go cocktail crazy with $12 festival cocktails, sign up for a boozy Bar Tour or educate yourself on the higher art of cocktail making with a Cocktail Workshop. You’ll be happy to know that highlights like the Artisanal Spirits Tasting Room and the exhilarating Asia Bar Battle will also be returning.
Singapore Cocktail Festival 2018 is happening 4-13 May 2018; the Festival Village will run 4-6 May 2018 at Empress Lawn, in front of Victoria Concert Hall. Tickets for the Festival Village are priced from $28 for a one-day pass and are available here. The Cocktail Passport is priced at S$15 or complimentary with Festival Village entry. For more information, follow Singapore Cocktail Festival on Facebook and Instagram.
CÉ LA VI Sky High Brunch Returns Celebrating Cinco De Mayo
CÉ LA VI’s Sky High Brunch sees the space transformed into a Mexican-inspired tropical oasis for a Cinco De Mayo edition. Executive Chef Joey Sergentakis has curated a menu with an exciting selection of Mexican favourites like Smoked BBQ Pork Ribs and Grilled Shrimp Tacos accompanied by a bottomless flow of Veuve Clicquot, cocktails, and tequila. The spread includes 8 dedicated stations with a Live Roast Station featuring Chef Joey’s Carne Asada alongside fresh Salsa Verde, a raw bar well stocked with fresh seafood like King Crab Legs and New Zealand Mussels and the grand finale of a dessert bar showcasing all time Mexican favourites.
CÉ LA VI Sky High Brunch is happening on 5 May 2018 from 12pm-4pm at Marina Bay Sands, Tower 3, 1 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018971. Pre-sale tickets are now available here.
Shakespeare In The Park: Julius Ceasar
Shakespeare in the Park is back with a modern retelling of the thriller Julius Caesar. This riveting production at Fort Canning Park, featuring acclaimed actress Jo Kukathas as Julius Caesar and directed by Guy Unsworth will leave you mesmerised. Power, greed and ambition are the perfect ingredients for a compelling theatre experience so bring your picnic blankets, kick back and enjoy. With a stellar supporting cast and beautiful sets, this year’s production will be one to remember.
Shakespeare In The Park will be staged at Fort Canning Green from 2-27 May 2017 at 7.30pm. Tickets priced from $45 are available from sistic.
The Fold: Lasalle Graduate Fashion Show
On 3 May 2018, get ready to witness the daring fashion show featuring 12 shortlisted collections put together by the graduating students of Lasalle’s Ba(Hons) Fashion Design and Textiles programme. This year’s theme brings forward an understanding of a continuous process in fashion; where each season emerges from the previous one through a process of folding and unfolding. By collaborating with Swarovski, Converse and Takasago, the Lasalle students gain access to sponsorships as well as future opportunities in the industry. The big names in local and regional fashion will be in attendance so come on down if you want a taste of the pomp and pageantry of the fashion industry.
The Fold: Lasalle Graduate Fashion Show will be taking place on 3 May 2018 at 7pm.
Gorgon City Presented By Kilo Lounge x Collective Minds
The Labour Day holiday might be over but you’re still in for an epic Wednesday night at Kilo Lounge. Playing to enormous crowds of dedicated fans around the world, Gorgon City is among the biggest names in UK clubbing at the moment. The UK duo, consisting of Kye Gibbon and Matt Robson-Scott, have enjoyed outstanding success thanks to their unique blend of bass-driven house music and addictive vocals. ‘Go All Night’ with one of the most in-demand acts in the industry.
Catch Gorgon City on Wednesday, 2 May 2018 at 9.30pm-2.30am at Kilo Lounge. Advanced tickets priced at $45 and tickets at the door priced at $55.
Top Image Courtesy of Singapore Cocktail Festival 2018
