Our pick of exciting events from February 11

Sharon Salim 11 Feb 2016 mis à jour le 12 February 2016 à 10:01

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GV Gemini: Two to view with Marvel's Deadpool
When: Friday-Sunday; 12-14 February
Where: Gemini at GV City Square and GV Grand Great World City; City Square Mall, 180 Kitchener Road, #05-02/03 and Great World City, 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #03-09
Why: Wondering where to head to this Valentine's weekend? GV cinemas may have the answer for you. Snuggle in the cozy and spacious seats of GV Gemini with your favourite person, while chowing down on popcorn combo and matcha cookies.
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Valentine's Day @ the Bandstand
When: Saturday-Sunday, 13-14 February; 7-9.45pm
Where: Singapore Botanic Gardens Bandstand, Tanglin Gate, 1 Cluny Road
Why: Enjoy the garden's natural scenic setting with your partner this Valentine’s Day and expect to be serenaded by a line-up of incredible vocals and familiar tunes of live bands while relaxing under the stars. In addition to that, Ming Bridges will also be debuting songs from her new album for the first time ever. Indulge in amazing food as The Travelling COW food truck will also be selling food at the festivities this year.
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P.S I Love You Drive-in Movie
When: Saturday, 13 February; 5.30-11pm
Where: Open Field between Tanjong Rhu Road & Tanjong, Tanjong Rhu View
Why: Relax and unwind under the stars with a romance film, Priceless (Hors de prix) with your love one—while munching on snacks by the Mini Food Fair with stalls serving delectable food and desserts, and a classic popcorn machine. There will also be exciting games and activities—also a station to test drive Citroën’s multi-award winning cars.
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Straits Times World Press Photo Exhibition
When: 29 January-21 February; 10am-7pm daily
Where: National Museum of Singapore, 93 Stamford Road
Why: Chosen as the Oscars of photojournalism, World Press Photo 2015, celebrates the most provocative and poignant images from
around the world in this exciting event. From panel discussions and talks by veterans ST Photojournalist Kevin Lim and Neo Xiao Bin to workshops and lectures by Photographer Pete Muller, you won't want to miss the impressive photo exhibit.
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Diana Krall Wallflower World Tour
When: Tuesday-Wednesday, 16-17 February; 8.30pm
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall, 1 Esplanade Drive
Why: The multi Grammy award winning jazz pianist and vocalist has decided to being her latest album Wallflower to Singapore for an enchanting evening of popular classics from her recordings. Make sure you won't miss the chance!
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Valentine's Special Dinner
When: Saturday, 13 February; 7.30-10pm
Where: The GoDown, 44 Zion Road
Why: Reserve your spot for a sumptuous meal prepared by Chef Frazer as we continue to feast our way into the weekend! Mains and desserts include beef fillet, roast beef mignon and banana cream mousse.
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Valentine's Day Afternoon High Tea
When: Monday-Sunday, 8-14 February; 2-5pm
Where: Crowne Plaza Changi Airport,75 Airport Boulevard
Why: Capture romantic moments with your significant other over delicious English Cherry Trifle, Pink-tipped Strawberry Chocolate Tarts, Rose Macaron with Lychee, Sweetheart Pralines, Cranberry Scones with Lemon Curd served with Butter and Homemade Berry Jam and Red Velvet Cupcakes with Raspberry Cream Cheese. Then dig into the savoury delights like Mini Croissant Sandwiches stuffed with Smoked Salmon and Boursin Cheese and Deep-fried Corn Tortillas with Tomato Salsa and Guacamole—all for an affordable price of SGD48++ for two.
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Treasure The Splendor Of Spring
When: 11-21 February; 10am-10pm daily

Where: VivoCity, 1 Harbourfront Walk
Why: Celebrate over a slew of activities and cultural performances at your favourite lifestyle destination over the weekend while finding out your fortunes in the year of the Fire Monkey or pose for a photo with each of our 12 adorable zodiac figures at The Plaza.
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Everest by Ang Soo Koon
When:20 January-21 February; 12-4pm
Where: Objectifs, Chapel Gallery, 155 Middle Road
Why: If you're a lover of the hills and mountains, this is for you. Titled after the highest peak on earth, Everest is the latest installation by multidisciplinary artist Ang Sookoon, drawing on the subject of greatness and its manifestations in form, scale, feeling and desire. Catch the artist's reflection in film, literature, philosophy and drama, the art works evoke sublimity and timelessness through symbolism and the staging of the unreal. In addition to that, the feature piece of the show is a fabric construction representing a supernatural manifestation of a mountain range— in collaboration with British designer Sorcha O'Raghallaigh.
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Gong SEA Fa Cai
When: 23 January-22 February; 10am-7pm daily
Where: S.E.A Aquarium, Resorts World Sentosa, 8 Sentosa Gateway
Why: What better way there is than to celebrate Lunar New Year with aplenty of fish and water? With a curated line up of special activities, your family can enjoy and discover all the wonders that live in our oceans. From trail of fortune and monkey mission, to underwater dragon and manta photo op mission—your love for the underworld world will certainly grow.

GV Gemini: Two to view with Marvel's Deadpool

While you are still in the midst of steamboat gatherings and collecting angpows, take a gander on these festive events—including picks on celebrating this Sunday’s Valentine’s Day.

If you haven’t forgotten all about Valentine’s Day despite the endless slew of visitings, we’ve got some ideas on where you should spend the weekend. From a romantic movie date at the spacious Gemini GV to an afternoon high tea at Changi Airport’s Crowne Plaza, it will be a memorable one.

Besides, the geeky journalist in you would be too excited to know that Straits Times is holding a photo exhibition where you will get a chance to hear the marvelous experiences from veteran photo journalists including Kevin Lim and Pete Muller.

Head over to the gallery for more events you should go to, this (lovey) weekend.

Sharon Salim

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