Happenings this week
We highlight the best our city has to offer and what’s keeping it abuzz. Here are the best things you can do in Singapore this week.
Esquina turns 12
When: 8 May 2024
Where: Esquina
Esquina, known for its contemporary Spanish and Catalan cuisine, turns 12 this year—a big number in restaurant years. Which is why executive chef Carlos Montobbio has plans to celebrate all year long, with monthly menu collaborations (S$120) featuring his close circle of chef friends. This 8 May 2024, Montobbio will be cooking with Kenjiro ‘Hatch’ Hashida (Hashida) and others to follow. Book here.
Jigger & Pony Group celebrates a milestone
When: Now until 15 May 2024
Where: Various venues
The Jigger & Pony Group turns 12 this May, and to celebrate, the Singapore-based hospitality company has some of the world’s best bartenders and chefs invited to the party. 13 events will take place over two weeks across the group’s four cocktail bars, with the lineup featuring guest shifts by Bar Nouveau (Paris), Zest X Bar Cham (Seoul), The Bellwood (Tokyo) and others more.
Longest in the world
When: Now until 18 May 2024
Where: Gardens by the Bay
Building upon a five-year mission to save the world’s most endangered species, internationally renowned public artists Gille and Marc share the stories of animals on the brink of extinction through global project Love The Last. Each individual sculpture is based on real animals that the pair have photographed and sketched, which then come to life in augmented reality. Discover more here.
Hamilton
When: Now until 26 May 2024
Where: Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands
Hamilton, a multi-award-winning musical including The Tony, Grammy, Olivier & Pulitzer Prize, narrates America’s history through the lens of Alexander Hamilton. The New York Times hails it as a transformative theatrical landmark, using a groundbreaking blend of hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, influencing culture, politics, and education. Created by Lin-Manuel Miranda, directed by Thomas Kail, and based on Ron Chernow’s biography, Hamilton continues to influence and captivate audiences worldwide. Get your tickets here.
Taste the World
When: 4 to 26 May 2024
Where: Various restaurants
If you’re in Singapore this May and aching to taste the world, there is a way to do just that. Private travel specialist, Gourmet Trails, just launched the inaugural Taste The World dining series, a month-long food festival happening from 4 to 26 May 2024. Featuring restaurants known for their commitment to cultural stewardship and culinary excellence, the festival is the food lover’s gateway to discovering the many cuisines of the world. More details here.
A Trail to Chase
When: Now until 31 May 2024
Where: LOY Gallery
Presented by LOY Gallery on Tanglin Road, A Trail to Chase is a special exhibition curated by Ansha Jin. Featuring 29 multi-disciplinary works by artists from across the world (J McDonald and REM Atelier, to name a couple), it invites visitors to embrace the spirit of adventure and uncover the narratives in collectible design and functional art, bridging distances between perspectives and the world.
Fukusa: Japanese Gift Covers from the Chris Hall Collection
When: Now until 25 August 2024
Where: Peranakan Museum
Who here knows about fukusa? These silk covers that drape over gifts are a popular practice in Japan that began during the Edo period (1603 to 1868). Embroidered, woven, painted and dyed, they are some of the finest examples of Japan’s textile artistry, and are used for a variety of formal occasions, from seasonal festivities to important personal milestones. At the Peranakan Museum, take a look at over 80 different fukusa and related Japanese textiles from the renowned Chris Hall collection, and dive deep into the craft and trade. Visitors are also invited to draw connections between gift customs of the past and present, and to partake in hands-on workshops, performances and tours. More details here.
Coming up:
Niall Horan performs The Show
When: 9 May 2024
Where: Singapore Indoor Stadium
Niall Horan, originally a member of One Direction, will be holding his first headline run since the Flicker World Tour in 2018. The Irish singer-songwriter, who has topped charts since going solo, is currently hosting his biggest tour yet. Starting in Sydney (1 May) and ending in Bogotá (9 October), he will stop by Singapore this 9 May 2024 with songs from all three of his solo albums, including The Show (2023). Book you tickets here.
Pamper your mom
When: 12 May 2024
Where: Away Spa at W Singapore
The newly revamped Away Spa is back and ready. The rainforest-inspired retreat, packed with new treatment suites, experiential showers, a vitality pool, steam room and infrared sauce, will leave guests glowing with confidence. This Mother’s Day, treat your mom to any of the spa packages at half off. We recommend the Runway Ready package, which features a massage, facial, foot bath and body scrub. Book here.
Other ways to treat your mother include the Illuminate and Lift Facial at The St. Regis Singapore or Tribute to Mom package at Heavenly Spa by Westin.
Singapore International Piano Festival
When: 6 to 9 June 2024
Where: Victoria Concert Hall
The Singapore International Piano Festival, an annual showcase of international musical excellence, is coming back. Led by artistic director and Singaporean pianist, Lim Yan, the 30th edition will feature masterclasses and solo recitals by South Korean Yeol Eun Son, Chinese Jin Ju, UK-based Malaysian Mei Yi Foo, and Briton Ashley Wass, a former BBC New Generation Artist. There will also be the launch of two digital recitals, which will release works by the award-winning American pianist Jonathan Biss, and Malaysian pianist, composer and conductor, Tengku Irfan. Tickets here.
LANY’s A Beautiful Blur: The World Tour
When: 20 September 2024
Where: Singapore Indoor Stadium
LANY’s newly released studio album, A Beautiful Blur, has propelled the multi-platinum pop rock band to tour the world, starting its Asia leg in Singapore this September. Look forward to smash singles, such as Love at First Fight, XXL and Alonica, a fan favourite that has garnered over 20 million streams on Spotify. Tickets include the Star Club Premium VIP Package (S$548), which includes one pit standing ticket, a group photo with LANY, access to an intimate performance by LANY and other privileges.