1. GIF FEST 2023
We love GIFs, whether as a mode of communication, or for entertainment, a GIF speaks probably more than a thousand words. Presented by EYEYAH!, GIF FEST is a free interactive and immersive exhibition that spotlights the animated GIF and experiments with various technologies surrounding the medium.
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With the theme of IMPERFECT, the festival features works from over 80 emerging and professional artists from both Singapore and overseas; presenting various unique, quirky and even psychedelic works of art!
GIF FEST 2023
Dates: Now till 26th August 2023
Address: National Design Centre 111 Middle Rd, Singapore 188969
Opening Hours: 9am-9pm daily
2. Edgar Plans Game On Global Tour
If you love art and basketball, this new NBA-inspired installation is just the thing for you! Renowned artist Edgar Plans brings his Game On Global Tour to Singapore, featuring his signature sculptures inspired by legendary NBA superstars like Michael Jordan, Lebron James, and Kobe Bryant.
The exhibition space itself is modelled after a basketball court, and there will even be Singapore-exclusive collectibles up for grabs. You’ll also be able to shop some exclusive merchandise from the retail shop, including accessories, apparel and even a specially designed Edgar Plans x Wilson basketball!
Edgar Plans Game On Global Tour
Dates: Now till 16th July 2023
Address: Funan, #01-03, 107 North Bridge Rd, Singapore 179097
Opening Hours: 10am-10pm daily
3. LINK Outlet Warehouse Sale
Why pay full price for your branded sportswear when you can enjoy up to 80% off at LINK Outlet’s mega Mid Year Warehouse Sale? Snag branded footwear, apparel, bags, accessories and more at massively discounted prices from now till 28th May 2023 only!
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Look forward to shopping for popular sports brands like Adidas, PUMA, Nike, Under Armour, Everlast, Saucony and Reebok, among others. Highlights from the sale include 2 for $100 deals on footwear, apparel from just $5 and much more.
LINK Outlet Warehouse Sale
Date: Now till 28th May 2023
Address: 9 Chang Charn Rd, Singapore 159638
Opening Hours: 11am-7pm
4. Now Boarding: Experiencing Singapore through Travel, 1800s-2000s
Now that travel is back in full swing, what better way to discover how travelling in Singapore was like in the good ol’ days than with an immersive travel-themed exhibition? Now Boarding is the latest installation at National Museum of Singapore, where you can see some of the most iconic and vintage things.
Highlights include the nostalgic analogue flipboard that used to be displayed at Changi Airport, vintage SIA suites cabin seats from the A380, a collection of past MRT cards, old school signages from some of Singapore’s iconic places and more! There are also interactive elements like a “discotheque”, games and even a free postal service!
Now Boarding: Experiencing Singapore through Travel, 1800s-2000s
Date: 27th May to 19th November 2023
Address: 93 Stamford Rd, Singapore 178897
Opening Hours: 10am-7pm daily
5. Around the World
Step into the world of Jules Verne with this Around the World in Eighty Days-inspired exhibition! Discover all the revolutionary French innovations and inventions that have shaped the way we travel by land, sea and air today.
This free exhibition features various installations showcasing the various modes of transport that have evolved over the years: trains, ships, planes and more. There’s even a free 360 degree VR experience where you can “take off” into outer space and even take a “spacewalk”! Register for the VR experience on Saturdays here.
Around the World
Date: Now till 15th July 2023
Address: 1 Sarkies Road, Singapore 258130
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 1pm-7.30pm; Saturday, 9am-5.30pm
6. Free Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream
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To celebrate the launch of their latest ice cream collaboration with famous French pastry chef, Pierre Hermé, Haagen-Dazs is giving away free scoops of the new Macaron Ice Cream at their Parisian-inspired store at VOCO Orchard! Free scoops of ice cream will be doled out till the end of May and all you have to do to redeem yours is snap a photo using their “Which Macaron Ice Cream Flavour Are You Filter” found on their Instagram and share it to your stories!
There are 3 Macaron Ice Cream Flavours available: Strawberry & Raspberry Macaron, Double Chocolate Ganache Macaron and Yuzu & Lemon Macaron. Aside from ice cream, you can also try other specially curated ice cream desserts and smoothies as well.
Free Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream
Date: Now till 31st May 2023
Address: 581 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238883
Opening Hours: 11am-11pm daily
7. Shakespeare in the Park
The popular Shakespeare in the Park returns this year at Fort Canning Park with a romantic comedy: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and this is the last weekend to catch it before it ends its run on 28th May 2023! The play tells the tale of an enchanted dreamworld filled with mischief and magic.
Enjoy the play with a picnic spread, courtesy of InterContinental Singapore, featuring gourmet bites, sandwiches and more. Ticket prices start at $60 per person, and you can get them here. Make sure to book fast, as only limited seats are left!
Shakespeare in the Park
Dates: Now till 28th May 2023
Address: Fort Canning Park, Fort Canning Road, Singapore 179618
8. SPCA Pawsome Party
Animal lovers and pawrents alike won’t want to miss out on the one-day only Pawsome Party hosted by SPCA happening on 27th May 2023! For a ticket price of $15, expect guided shelter tours, meet and greet sessions, live musical performances, educational workshops to learn more about animal welfare and more.
There will also be various fun and interactive activities to take part in, like shrink art making, scratch art making and even a drawing competition where you can stand to win attractive prizes! If you’re game, you can even stop by the face painting booth to get your face painted with your favourite animal for free. Book your tickets to the party here.
SPCA Pawsome Party
Date: 27th May 2023
Address: 50 Sungei Tengah Road, Singapore 690012
Opening Hours: 10.30am-4.30pm daily
9. Gashapon Bandai Official Store
Singapore’s first-ever official Gashapon Bandai store has just opened at NEX! Gashapon fans can look forward to over 300 gashapon machines to choose from, all brought in directly from Japan, and even a premium collection of collectibles too!
Capsules start from $4 each, with popular characters like One Piece, Pokémon, Doraemon, Shin Chan, Miffy, Tom & Jerry, Power Rangers, Spy x Family and more! There are even some machines for K-pop fans with BTS and NCT 127 collectibles as well. For more details, see our full article here.
Gashapon Bandai Official Store
Address: 23 Serangoon Central, #03-31, Singapore 556083
Opening Hours: 10am-10pm daily
10. Victoria’s Secret Bombshell Café Pop-Up
Want a free latte, perfume and shopping vouchers from Victoria’s Secret? Head to their new Bombshell Café Pop-Up at Mandarin Gallery and discover the iconic Bombshell fragrance, plus redeem complimentary freebies! To get a custom pink latte, make any purchase (no minimum spend) in-store and head to the floral café on Level 2 to enjoy it at their floral-themed café space.
Experience the Bombshell fragrance for yourself, and take home a free fragrance sample from the vending machine located at the entrance of the store, no spending required! You’ll also receive a free $15 Victoria’s Secret voucher to spend. For more information, see our full article here.
Bombshell Café Pop-Up
Date: Now till 4th June 2023
Address: Mandarin Gallery #01-01, 333A Orchard Rd, Singapore 238897
Opening Hours: 1pm-5pm daily
