Singapore Events: Our pick of exciting events to look forward to this week starting December 11

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Zouk Out 2014
What: Zouk Out 2014

When: Friday, 12th December - Sunday, 14th December; 10pm - 3am

Where: Siloso Beach Resort, 51 Imbiah Walk Sentosa

Why: The annual dance music festival returns with a fantastic lineup. Among the 10 first wave of acts announced for the two-day annual event are trance trio Above & Beyond, Swedish EDM staple Steve Angello, Dutchman Nicky Romero as well as superstar DJ Steve Aoki. Other acts include Dannic, W&W, Showtek, Nina Kraviz, LocoDice and Mano Le Tough.
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Earlier Mona Lisa
What: Earlier Mona Lisa

When: Tuesday, 16th December - Wednesday, 11th February; 11am-5pm

Where: The Arts House, The Old Parliament, 1 Old Parliament Lane

Why: Having spent four decades cooped up in a Swiss bank, Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece is finally getting the breathe of fresh air it deserves. Get a peek at this version of the Mona Lisa that was painted 10 years before the popular Mona Lisa (located at the Louvre) was done.
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ONE°15 Christmas Boat Light Parade
What:ONE°15 Christmas Boat Light Parade

When: Saturday, 13th December; from 7.45pm

Where: ONE°15 Marina Club, 11 Cove Drive, #01-01, Sentosa Cove

Why: Be part of a flotilla to form an impressive holiday display of both lights and boats that will sail from ONEº15 Marina Club to Sentosa Boardwalk and back. Deck your boats in festive lights and decorations to the theme of A Tropical Christmas on Water and stand a chance to win SGD3,000.
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30 Days of Z
What: 30 Days of Z

Where: The Refinery Singapore, 115 King George's Avenue

When: Wednesday, 17th December; 6pm

Why: 30 Days of Z is a visual documentation of photographer, Zhi Wei's first summer in New York City featuring thirty photoshoots in New York, from June to August of 2014.

30 Days of Z is about finding beauty through fresh eyes in one of the most photographed cities in the world.
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Carrie K Christmas Lunch Treat
What: Carrie K Christmas Lunch Treat

Where: Carrie K, 136 Bukit Timah Road

When: Thursday, 11th December - Friday, 19th December; 12-2pm

Why: Christmas is just around the corner and they appreciate how busy you must be. If you’re like us and don’t like battling the crowds, join Carrie K for a “Light Bites and Heavy Shopping” lunch. In addition, gift-wrapping will be provided for the little loves that you are getting for your dear ones.

Carrie K. gift vouchers will also be available for those who might prefer to pick their favourite pieces.
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Totally Out Of Control
What: Totally Out Of Control

Where: Cloud Singapore, 9 Scotts Road

When: Saturday, 13 December; 10pm

Why: Dj Doze and DJ Julian [SODJ] will be hitting out totally out of control tunes all night long. Perfect way to end the week.
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CAD Block Party
What: CAD Block Party

Where: CAD cafe, 23 Haji Lane

When: Sunday, 14th December; 3pm

Why: Celebrate the year end with a block party by taking over the outside space at Blu Jaz. Come for some hot beats with DJ's RAH, Gonzo, JNR and Shellsuit.

The bar will be serving up cold draught craft beer and tasty eats on the BBQ.
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Pops of the Top
What: Pops of the Top

Where: Loof, 331 North Bridge Road, #03-07, Odeon Towers
When: Thursday, 11th December; 8pm-12am

Why: One last stab at 2014! Come on up and leave your failed resolutions at the door as Ginette & Jinmart take you through the best of old school classics, no brainers and guilty pleasures.

Fresh from their residencies at the hottest indie club nights in town, the duo has collectively held their own alongside your favourite bands such as Two Door Cinema Club, Bloc Party, Kaiser Chiefs, Foals, The Smashing Pumpkins, Ash, The Naked & Famous and Bombay Bicycle Club.
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Dim Sum Dollies - The History of Singapore Part 2
What: Dim Sum Dollies - The History of Singapore Part 2

Where: Esplande, Theatres On The Bay

When: Thursday, 11th December - Tuesday, 23rd December; 8pm

Why: The mischievously funny Dim Sum Dollies are back with more delicious satire and a wickedly candid take on part 2 of The History of Singapore.

Singapore is almost 50 and it’s time to take stock: Who did what, when, how and to whom? Goodbye pre-1965 B.C. years (‘Before Crying’)! The Dollies are doing a new song and dance about our A.D. years (‘After Drying’… the tears of separation, that is).
To keep up with the LIGHTNING quick changes on our little island, the Dollies will make lightning quick costume changes, switching from icon to icon and completely redrawing the boundaries of comedy on the Esplanade stage!
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Paul Oakenfold IMS Asia After Party
What: Paul Oakenfold IMS Asia After Party

Where: Attica Singapore, 3A River Valley, #01-03, Clarke Quay

When: Thursday, 11th December; 10pm-5am

Why: Paul Oakenfold, the 3x Grammy award-nominated and former DJ Mag #1, is to set to perform at Attica for the ‘International Music Summit’ After-Party

The official after-party, supported by Heineken, follows the IMS Asia Pacific daytime event at the W Singapore - Sentosa Cove. The International Music Summit is the world’s premier platform for thought leadership in electronic dance music and it is the first time it will take place in Asia.

Paul Oakenfold will play at Attica as part of his Planet Perfecto world tour.

This weekend is all about giving 2014 another chance at going out with a bang. From dance music festivals to scavenging for Christmas gifts, artistic exhibitions and comical plays, get ready to pop the year-end champagne bottles!

Tarandip Kaur

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