FILMS
Miss Saigon: 25th Anniversary (NC16)
This filmed live version of the Prince Edward Theatre production features appearances by the original cast, including Jonathan Pryce and Lea Salonga.
WHERE: The Projector, Level 5 Golden Mile Tower, 6001 Beach Road MRT: Nicoll Highway WHEN: Today, 8pm ADMISSION: $26 (standard), $22 (concession) INFO: Tickets from theprojector.sg
Painting With Light: Southeast Asian Film Series
This month's edition of this film series features Cambodia. The documentaries The People Of Angkor and A River Changes Course chronicle the lives of ordinary Cambodians.
WHERE: Auditorium, National Gallery Singapore, 1 St Andrew's Road MRT: City Hall WHEN: Tomorrow, 7.30pm (The People Of Angkor) & Sun, 3pm (A River Changes Course) ADMISSION: $11 TEL: 6348-5555 INFO: Tickets from www.sistic.com.sg. Go to www.nationalgallery.sg
Behind The Scenes
Three films - Le Mepris (Contempt, 1963), Maestro (2014) and Ma Femme Est Une Actrice (My Wife Is An Actress, 2001) - take a look behind the screen.
WHERE: Alliance Francaise de Singapour, 1 Sarkies Road MRT: Newton WHEN: Tue (Le Mepris), Dec 13 (Maestro) & Dec 20 (Ma Femme Est Une Actrice), 8pm ADMISSION: $9 (standard), $7 (Alliance Francaise member, except for Le Mepris, which is free for members) INFO: alliancefrancaise.org.sg or www.institutfrancais.sg
NATURE
Christmas Special: Miniature Garden (A Gardening Workshop)
In this festive season-inspired miniature garden workshop, learn the basics of garden design and plant selection.
WHERE: Botany Centre, Classrooms 1 & 2 (Level 3), Singapore Botanic Gardens, 1 Cluny Road MRT: Botanic Gardens WHEN: Dec 10, 10am - 1pm ADMISSION: $50 (includes all materials) TEL: 6471-9961 INFO: Register at www.nparks.gov.sg/events. Registration closes on Wed or when full, whichever is earlier
CONTEST
100Plus Great Strides Begin With A Step
This contest is held in support of the National Steps Challenge, which encourages Singaporeans to be physically active. Stand to win prizes when you upload a photo or video of how you incorporate movement into your day. Go to www.movewith100plus.com or post it on Instagram with hashtag #MoveWith100PLUS. Open to all Singaporeans and permanent residents residing in Singapore. Contest ends on Sunday.
INFO:For more information, go to www.movewith100plus.com
Sota Primary 6 Creative Writing Competition 2017
Submit an original story of up to 600 words based on a prompt. The top three winners will receive vouchers and 50 finalists will get to attend a free short story writing workshop. Winners will also have their work published in Sota's Literary Arts Anthology Of Writing. Open to all students who will be in Primary 6 (or its equivalent) next year. The submission deadline is Feb 10, 5pm.
INFO: For more information, go to www.sota.edu.sg/creativewritingcompetition2017
TOURS
Hippo Christmas Light-up Tour
Take in the sights of the annual Orchard Road Christmas light-up on an open-top bus.
WHERE: Check in at Suntec Duck & Hippo Tourist Hub, 3 Temasek Boulevard MRT: Esplanade/ Promenade WHEN: Dec 9 - 24, 7.30 & 8.30pm (additional half-hourly departures available on Dec 24 from 7.30 - 11.30pm at Midpoint Orchard bus stop) ADMISSION: $15 INFO: Tickets from www.ducktours.com.sg/promos
KIDS
Amazing Stamps
Learn about the world of philately and discover stories about culture, heritage, William Shakespeare, magic, monkeys and more. Suitable for children aged seven to 12.
WHERE: Singapore Philatelic Museum, 23B Coleman Street MRT: Bras Basah/City Hall/Clarke Quay WHEN: Thu, 10am - noon ADMISSION: $15 INFO: To register, contact Lily at 6513-7347 or e-mail Lily_Samuel@nhb.gov.sg
OTHERS
Moments For Good - Celebrating International Day Of Persons With Disabilities @ Enabling Village
Activities at this event include musical performances and Christmas carolling as well as workout sessions and games.
WHERE: Enabling Village, 20 Lengkok Bahru MRT: Redhill WHEN: Today, 3.30 - 6pm ADMISSION: Free INFO: enablingvillage.sg or www.facebook.com/EnablingVillageSG
Christmas Farmers Market At Loewen Gardens
This market features a mix of organic condiments and gifts for Christmas such as homeware, jewellery and clothing.
WHERE: 75E Loewen Road MRT: Farrer Road WHEN: Tomorrow, 9am - 2pm ADMISSION: Free INFO: For inquiries, e-mail events@thepantry.com.sg
The Food Court Takeover: A Virtual Reality Showcase By SG Food Makers
This immersive showcase brings the food manufacturing experience outside of the factory, providing visitors a rare glimpse into Singapore's food manufacturing sector. The first 30 visitors to download the SG Food Makers app at the event will receive a free Virtual Reality cardboard viewer.
WHERE: Food Republic, Level 3 VivoCity, 1 Harbourfront Walk MRT: HarbourFront WHEN: Tomorrow, 11am - 3pm ADMISSION: Free INFO: www.instagram.com/sgfoodmakers
Twilight Encounters At Night Safari
This event, themed around the elephant Chawang, sees the park decked out in fairy lights and animal light sculptures, with parades, photo opportunities and performances.
WHERE: Night Safari, 80 Mandai Lake Road (activities at various locations around the park) MRT: Marsiling/Woodlands WHEN: Till Dec 10, 7.15pm - midnight (Fri & Sat) ADMISSION: Activities are free but normal admission rates of $45 (adult) & $30 (children aged three - 12) apply INFO: www.nightsafari.com.sg/twilightencounters
NSC Acne Awareness Day
Acne specialists will be on hand to share useful tips and advice on treating and managing this common skin condition.
WHERE: National Skin Centre, 1 Mandalay Road MRT: Novena WHEN: Tomorrow, 9am - 4pm ADMISSION: Free INFO: www.nsc.com.sg
Celebrating Singapore's 50 Years Of Sanitation Development
This non-commercial and educational exhibition aims to instil awareness and appreciation for the progress made by Singapore in sanitation development in the last 50 years.
WHERE: Tampines Central 5 (beside Tampines MRT station) MRT: Tampines WHEN: Till Sun, noon - 9pm ADMISSION: Free TEL: 6352-8921 INFO: worldtoilet.org
Candy King
Russian cotton candy vendor David Shtorm will rove around, sculpting different cotton candy while dancing to Michael Jackson's music hits.
WHERE: Parkway Parade, 80 Marine Parade Road MRT: Kembangan WHEN: Today - Dec 4 & Dec 6 - 11, 3, 5 & 7pm ADMISSION: Free TEL: 6344-1242 INFO: E-mail parkway.parade@lendlease.com. Go to www.parkwayparade.com.sg
The Body Shop Personalised Body Butter Roadshow
Create a personalised body butter label and shop for discounted body butters.
WHERE: Level 1 Chevron House, 30 Raffles Place MRT: Raffles Place WHEN: Mon - Wed, 11am - 7pm ADMISSION: Free INFO: tbs-wild-xmas.com
The Yard Christmas Festival
There will be performances, food trucks, wine tastings and a vendors' marketplace featuring more than 50 boutiques.
WHERE: The Yard, 01-03 Bestway Centre, 10 Science Centre Road MRT: Jurong East WHEN: Dec 11, 9.30am - 8pm ADMISSION: $15 INFO: Tickets from theyard.sg/product/christmas-show-tickets
Christmas Wonderland
This experiential fair features Italian luminarie light sculptures, shopping and dining, carnival games and curated festival performances.
WHERE: Gardens by the Bay (Supertree Grove & The Meadow), 18 Marina Gardens Drive MRT: Bayfront WHEN: Today - Jan 1, 3.30 - 11pm daily (luminaries will be lit from 7 - 11pm daily) ADMISSION: From $4 INFO: Tickets from www.christmaswonderland.sg
LAST CALL
Flamenco Recital Showcase
This annual recital will showcase flamenco performances by Flamenco Sin Fronteras students, as well as ongoing community projects with seniors and the Singapore Association for Mental Health. There will be new choreography by Flamenco Sin Fronteras dancers and a special guest artist, Spanish flamenco dancer Miguel Angel.
WHERE: Mrs Lee Choon Guan Theatre, Anglo-Chinese Junior College, 25 Dover Close East MRT: one-north WHEN: Sun, 7pm ADMISSION: Stalls: $35 & $120 (group of four); circle: $20 & $70 (group of four) TEL: 9742-0637 INFO: Tickets from fsfrecital2016.peatix.com. Go to www.flamencosinfronteras.com.sg
SNYO & SSCC: Colours Of S.E.A.
The Singapore National Youth Orchestra and Singapore Symphony Children's Choir will hold a preview concert before embarking on their first combined tour in Malaysia. The programme has South-east Asian influences and water-themed music.
WHERE: Victoria Concert Hall, 9 Empress Place MRT: City Hall/ Raffles Place WHEN: Dec 7, 7.30pm ADMISSION: $21 & $28 TEL: 6348-5555 INFO: www.sistic.com.sg
Compiled by Suneeta Devi & Ronald Kow
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