5 things to do this week: 19th -25th January 2015

If boredom is your worst enemy, we at City Nomads are your best friend. We believe that with our pick of this week’s Top 5 events, you’ll definitely find it hard to get bored. From a high-end Kimono fair to Singapore’s largest Indie festival, let your hair down and start planning for this week’s happenings!

Kimono Kollab

Kimono Kollab is a creative project that showcases the beauty of Kimonos. Aghast that these culturally significant clothings were being tossed away in her native Japan, Noriko Collins decided that enough was enough. Gathering a team of high-end designers, she created a showcase for these forgotten garments to be re-designed and remade. Back in its second edition, this savvy exhibition will be selling reborn editions of vintage and pre-worn Kimonos designed by the likes of Thomas Wee, Vik Lim and many more!

Kimono Kollab is happening from Wednesday, 21st January to Tuesday, 3rd February from 10am to 9.30pm at Takashimaya Level 3.

For more information, please click here.

db Bistro Moderne: Hugel & Fils Wine Dinner

With its reputation as the second driest city in France, the Alsace region is perfect for brewing vin d’Alsace, an exquisite brand of French wine. To experience this gastronomical delight, head down to db Bistro Moderne for a session of Alsace based wines and seasonal French delights. Prepared by Chefs Jonathan Kinsella and Benjamin Siwek, each dish will be meticulously paired with beautiful wine flown in from the historical French town.

This dinner is happening on Thursday, 22 January at 7.30pm at db Bistro Moderne, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands.

For reservations, please call 6688 8525 or email dbreservations@marinabaysands.com.

Art Stage

Kicking off the international visual art calendar this year will be Art Stage, the flagship art fair of South East Asia. Back in its fifth edition, the inventive exhibition will be home to the best of Asian and Contemporary Art. Feast your eyes on the brilliant works of art on display and get inspiration from the various expressions put forward. For a place to challenge your perspectives, this creative fair is good as any other.

Art Stage is happening from Thursday, 22 January to Sunday, 25 January at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, Hall D, E & F.

For ticket details and timings, please click here.

DJ Sven Väth

When he first started spinning at his parents’ club at the tender age of 17, little did young Sven know what the future would bring. 33 years later and this DJ/Producer from Germany has become one of the icons of Electronic Dance Music. Sven will be making a stop in Singapore as part of his 15th year anniversary of the Ibiza season and fireworks can only be expected. Get ready for a night of pulsating beats from the undisputed king of the German club scene.

Sven Väth is spinning at Zouk on Friday, 23 January.

For more information, pleas click here.

Laneway Festival

From its humble beginnings in the back-alleys of the Melbourne Central Business District, Laneway Festival has progressed to become one of the highlights in Singapore’s music schedule. Returning to the green surroundings of Garden’s by the Bay, the 2015 edition of this Indie festival promises to captivate. Expect exciting acts like Pond, Jungle and Banks to enchant your eardrums, while local artists like .GIF will be making their festival debut as well!

Laneway is happening on Saturday, 24 January at The Meadow at Gardens By The Bay from 11am onwards.

For ticket details, please click here.


When Joel’s not partaking in one of his shameless eating sessions, he likes to think of himself as a sponge – absorbing the mysteries and beauty of our world – be it through a good book or a wacky jaunt in a foreign country.