Not to alarm you but, as 2014 fast becomes history, the window for memory-making #yolo-worthy moments is rapidly shrinking. Heed these words in order to beat the clock and come out of this week looking like the fun-owning champ that you are. Dive deep!
WATCH THE HUNGER GAMES: THE MOCKINGJAY PART 1
In this penultimate edition of the franchise JLaw’s Katniss Everdeen has some straight-up world-saving ahead of her. It’s her call to greatness since the fate of the nation of Panem rests on her shoulders. Also, thanks to Lorde’s curatorial direction, there’ll be mythic sounds to go along with all the action.
PONDER THE ABSURDITY AT WAITING FOR GODOT @ SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, 19-22 NOVEMBER
If you’re struck by one of those Meaning of Life moments of contemplation, enrich it by attending this staging of the most significant play of the 20th century. It’ll give you both answers and questions alike to guide you onward. Or it’ll be the best mindf**k you ever had. Either way, save yourself a seat here.
ART UP AT THE AFFORDABLE ART FAIR @ F1 PIT BUILDING, 20 TO 23 NOVEMBER
Like it says on its big, bright banner, this is one art fair where you can take a piece for art home for a price that’s friendly to your wallet. Whether you’re an aficionado or novice, there’ll be 108 galleries to regale and of course, enlighten you. More than 950 artists will be selling their enchanting wares for between $100 – $10 000, so take a look at your finances and your blank walls and make your way down for this boon of culture. But first, pick up your passes here.
INDULGE YOURSELF AT PANTLER @ 198 TELOK AYER STREET
Times are hard and the daily grind is merciless – #preach! But rewards and respite can be found in the most delectable form at Pantler so turn that sigh into a cry of joy and strap on your feed bag. Right in the throbbing heart of the CBD, this bakery serves up a luscious range of cakes, pastries and breads that are sure to lift spirits and recharge your metaphysical batteries. With ingredients from Japan and France, chocolate croissants, fruit tarts and pound cakes are imbued with the palette-kissing oomph that we all need. Happiness beckons.
CELEBRATE ASIAN MUSIC AT SKECHERS SUNDOWN FESTIVAL 2014 @ MARINA PROMENADE, 22 NOVEMBER
When the biggest Asian music festival rolls into town, you know it’ll be packing a dazzling payload of multicultural sounds. With artists from every country in the continent, including Taiwanese crooner A-Yue, Indian chanteuse Kanika Kapoor, our very own ShiGGa Shay and Olivia Ong and many others, this is one shindig where loud and proud will take on a whole new meaning. Getcha tix now.
SAVOUR AN EXQUISITE TIPPLE WITH HAIG CLUB
This just in! Haig Club, Scotland’s premium single grain whisky is now available in Singapore! Made using a distinct process that combines grain whisky from three cask types, this libation invokes butterscotch and toffee for an ultra-ravishing taste. Pick up a bottle – or more – at Bacchanalia, kinki, Manhattan at Regent Singapore, Bang Bang and Fenix Room.
TAKE IN EPIC SOUNDS WITH CHVRCHES @ THE COLISEUM, HARD ROCK HOTEL, RWS, 21 NOVEMBER
You may or may not have caught the Glaswegian trio when they played here at Laneway 2014. No matter, back for a standalone showing, Lauren Mayberry, Iain Cook and Martin Doherty will recreate their magnificently ethereal synth-pop magic in world-consuming hits like “Recover” and “The Mother We Share”. That this is not to be missed is obvious, so be good to yourself and get your tix here.
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