Our pick of exciting events in Singapore from 2 November

Our pick of exciting events from 2 November

Sarah Khan

02 Nov 2017

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Ce La Vi Sky High Brunch
When: 5 November, 12PM to 4PM

Where: Ce La Vi

Why: CE LA VI's highly-anticipated rooftop bar brunch party returns this weekend with an indulgent four hours of pure gastronomic delights and copious champagne. And if that doesn't hit the sweet spot for you, this might: The Cuban Brothers will be playing their unrivalled funk and soul music, along with their classic comedic stunts.

Photo: CE LA VI
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Tropic Like It’s Hot ft. Andrew Chow, Ya5th & Andrew T
When: 4 November, 3PM till late

Where: Mercure Singapore Bugis

Why: If you're looking for a boozy weekend with infectious hip hop beats, Mercure Singapore Bugis' Tropic Like It's Hot happening this weekend will be right up your alley. Featuring your hip hop favourites from the likes of Andrew T, Ya5th and Andrew Chow, finger food and unlimited draft beer at SGD58++ (between 3PM to 6PM), you can be guaranteed of a fun poolside session.
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Dia De Muertos
When: 4 November, 1PM

Where: 99 Beach Road Singapore 189701

Why: Have a taste of Mexican festival, the Day of the Dead right in Singapore at the Dia de Muertos 2017 this weekend! Held at the iconic colonial-style Beach Road Police Station, the event features musicians and artists from Mexico and Singapore honouring the lives of the dead, while commemorating it with traditional Mexican music, food and art. In conjunction with Frida Kahlo's 110th birth anniversary, an installation paying homage to the iconic Mexican painter will take centerstage in the event. The Red Cross Singapore will also be accepting donations at the event to help victims of the recent earthquake in Mexico. A weekend of mariachi, tacos, tequila and Frida - what's not to love?

Photo: Event Brite
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A Meditative Journey with Sound & Scent
When: 3 November, 7PM to 9PM

Where: Yoga Seeds, 1382 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1 Bishan Park 2 Singapore 569931

Why: Tibetan singing bowls have gained quite an enthusiastic following globally for its meditative properties and luckily for you, you can now experience it first-hand in Singapore. Immerse yourself in a meditative harmony of both sounds and scents - find out how scents and essential oils, combined with gentle stretching and breathwork, can balance your energy centers. If you're looking for a spiritual way to enrich your weekend, this one's definitely for you.

Photo: Sounds and Scent (Event Brite)
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Singapore River Festival 2017
When: 3 to 4 November 2017, 12AM

Where: Clarke Quay, Boat Quay and Robertson Quay

Why: This weekend, watch the Singapore River come to life and transform itself into an arresting display of art installations, performances, workshops, unforgettable dining experiences and more. Throughout the festival weekend, the quayside eateries will be offering an array of irresistible dining promotions as well, so be sure to bring along an appetite!

Photo: Singapore River Festival
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Singapore Writer’s Festival 2017
When: 3 to 12 November

Where: Refer to SWF 2017 website for individual programme venues.

Why: The much-loved literary festival, the Singapore Writer's Festival, returns for its 20th year running. The enriching 10-day programme features interesting panel discussions helmed by prominent authors, film screenings, literary workshops, live performances and more. This year's theme anchors on the idea of 'Aram' (Tamil for "doing good") and delves into various topics like women in Tamil literature, sexuality in Asian writing and more.

Photo: Singapore Writers Festival 2017 (Facebook)
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When: 2 to 11 November

Where: Refer to The German Film Festival's website for individual film screening venues.

Why: Back for its 21st edition, the German Film Festival (GFF) returns to our shores with a film lineup of over 30 films by esteemed German filmmakers spanning genres from comedy and documentaries to historical drama and art house. The curated selection of this year shines light on contemporary life in Germany, with the programme focusing specifically on the global migration issue and the current discourse over education systems. The film festival, which spreads over two weekends, kicks off with Western, a thrilling drama directed by Valeska Grisebach.

Photo: The German Film Festival

Your ultimate guide to a fun and unforgettable weekend!

Partake in the Mexican festival Day of the Dead, catch a critically-acclaimed German flick or two – these are just some of the things you can look forward to delving into this weekend! As always, there is something for everyone to get up to in our tiny island city.

For the culture vultures: make a date with the Singapore Writer’s Festival 2017 which returns for a 20th year with a stimulating literary programme, or immerse yourself in the fascinating world of German cinema at the German Film Festival. For the party enthusiasts: indulge yourself in a boozy, poolside affair with infectious hip hop beats at Tropic Like It’s Hot at Mercure Singapore Bugis. And lastly, for the spiritual seekers: if you’ve ever wanted to experience a Tibetan singing bowl session, here’s a spot of good news: now you can.

For more exciting things to get up to this weekend, browse the gallery above!

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