5 Things To Do This Week in Singapore: 28th November to 4th December 2016

As we head into December, relive Zouk of the yesteryears, check out Aik Beng Chia’s latest photography exhibition, sip on excellent wines over a barbecue, and more.

Final Mambo Jambo at Zouk Jiak Kim Street

Photo courtesy of Colossal Photos

Quite possibly the longest running party in Singapore’s nightlife history, Mambo Jambo will host its final edition at the old Zouk warehouse. Representing the essential clubbing experience for virgin partygoers, you can expect the same old extraordinary flamboyance and perpetually enthusiastic crowd dancing in synchrony to classic anthems like BananaRama, a-ha, and Belinda Carlisle. Plus, the folks will be collaborating with GOODSTUPH to release limited edition Mambo Jambo tees, so get them fast!

Final Mambo Jambo is happening on Wednesday, 30 November 2016 from 11pm till late at Zouk. Cover charge is priced at $28 (ladies) and $33 (gentlemen). For more details, check out the event page here.

香港 (HONG KONG) by Aik Beng Chia

Local street photography icon Aik Beng Chia is holding one last exhibition before the year ends. Titled 香港 (Hong Kong), the showcase also marks the launch of his first self-published zine of the same name, paying homage to the zeitgeist of everyday life in the vibrant and bustling city. The zine will retail at $30 and is limited to 500 copies at SPRMRKT (Mccallum Street) and Books Actually.

香港 (HONG KONG) by Aik Beng Chia is running from 1 December 2016 to 31 January 2017 at SPRMRKT Mccallum Street. Admission is free. For more details, check out the event page here

Interstellar ft. Ø [PHASE] – Token Records UK

Interstellar brings us another round of dystopian visions through the eyes of formidable London producer and DJ Ø [Phase], who’s been part of the UK Techno scene since the late 90s. His style ranges from gritty Minimal Techno to Detroit-influenced material and is best known along with the Token Records label. After producing his second album Alone In Time in 2015, he now performs all over the world with dates in Europe, Australia, the Americas, and now Singapore.

Interstellar ft. Ø [PHASE] – Token Records UK is happening on Saturday, 3 December 2016 at CATO from 10pm till late. For more details, check out the event page here.

Napa Valley Wine Fiesta

California’s Napa Valley is famous for being home to some of the world’s finest and most appreciated winemakers, including Beringer Vineyards, Stags’ Leap Winery, Sterling Vineyards, and Beaulieu Vineyard – the same brands (along with their chief winemakers) that will be present at the Napa Valley Wine Fiesta. Naturally, Camp Kilo will be dishing out hearty meat platters for those looking to pair their wines with some mouthwatering BBQ roasts.

Napa Valley Wine Fiesta is happening on Saturday, 3 December 2016 from 3pm to 11pm at Camp Kilo Charcoal Club. Tickets are priced from $30, available via Peatix. For more details, check out the event page here

OFC Social Market #7 – Festive Edition!

This month sees a very special edition of Open Farm Community’s Social Market: The Festive Edition, happening across two days. As usual, look forward to a lovingly-curated lineup of local food makers, artisans, and creatives as they present to you their own festive specials. Then, head inside to taste some fresh produce and grown right in the restaurant’s garden!

OFC Social Market #7 is happening on 3 & 4 December 2016 from 11am to 5pm at Open Farm Community. Admission is free. For more details, check out the event page here.


Top Image: Open Farm Community


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