PUBLISHED June 2nd, 2016 12:01 pm
Let’s face it, fathers are very much unappreciated in Singapore (and everywhere else in the world, really), and that’s no way to treat the No. 1 man in your life. This Father’s Day – mark the date, 19 June! – show your dad or husband just how much you care by bringing him out for something special.
For the Foodie Dad
As the saying goes, the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. At $75++ per person, Marriott Cafe‘s The King’s Lunch Buffet is 1.5 times their usual buffet, laden with more than 90 flavourful treats from the finest crustaceans and seafood to charcuterie, rillettes, to luscious International cuisines and desserts.
Alternatively, if Dad loves his meats, how about a carnivorous meal at The Carvery? Serving up flawlessly-prepared quality roasts and meat buffet, the day’s highlight is a 48-day dry-aged Prime Rib yielding a robust meaty flavour unlike any other. Other perennial favourites include the juicy Rotisserie Chicken, New Zealand Roasted leg of lamb and crispy Pork Knuckle with crackling.
For the Beer Enthusiast Dad
Beerfest Asia, the largest beer festival in the region, is back for its 8th edition at the F1 Pit Building. Fathers who’re beer men will love the mind-boggling variety of over 500 beers from more than 35 exhibitors up for tasting – sampling platters at $6 to $8 for six 50ml portions are a smart way to chug your favourite brew.
On stage, a line-up of musicians and bands, including the top tribute band Killer Queen, will return by popular demand. Also making a comeback is the Comedy Lounge with an exciting repertoire of local and international stand-up comedians, Dartslive Singapore, and the classic beer pong tables, and table football! Tickets start at $25 for a one-day pass, available here.
For the Artsy Fartsy Dad
The Twenty-Something Theatre Festival is Goodman Arts Centre’s newest project to celebrate the creative spirit and voice of twenty-something theatre makers and creatives in Singapore. Featuring 8 brand new plays, check out shows such as David Khoo’s dystopian-themed Balek Kampong – set 100 years in the future, where Singapore is run by an artificial intelligence composed of the memories of its greatest leaders and citizens – and Café by Joel Tan – a play about the ambivalence of living in modern Singapore, about the way we live, and the things we hope for.
For the Music-Lover Dad
Returning 20 years after its last run in Singapore, Les Misérables will probably be familiar with our fathers. After all, the our iconic tale of heartbreak, passion, and the resilience of the human spirit has won over 125 awards – featuring beloved songs such as I Dream a Dream, On My Own, and One Day More. Only this time, the musical has been completely imagined with glorious new sets and staging, including real gunshots and pyrotechnics.
Not really a fan of musicals? Bring dad down to Serangoon Garden’s MyVillage for A Rooftop Affair on 18 June, where American singer-songwriter Greyson Chance is set to perform his new songs for fans in Singapore. Who says an old-er bird can’t learn new songs?
For the Family-Man Dad
Got kids involved? Put on your explorer’s boots and take the family for the ninth edition of Children’s Season, with is filled with exciting heritage, art, culture, and science programmes for everyone. At Singapore’s Art Museum’s Imaginarium, explore the seascapes of the world, as interpreted by seven contemporary artists into tactile and interactive installation works across four floors. A few minutes away, embark on another journey at National Museum of Singapore’s Masak Masak – make friends with Baby Block, hang out in the familiar outdoor playground, and immerse in interactive installations, activities, and performances for the family.
For more family fun, head over to Jurong Bird Park and join in the celebration of its 45th anniversary in a nostalgic rendition of the renowned High Flyers Show and a carnival filled with games and prizes.