After-Work Activities To Blow Off Steam
With growing awareness of mental health issues at the workplace, such as millennial burnout and work-from-home fatigue, taking care of our mental well-being is now more important than ever. For some, self-care means setting aside some me-time. For others, it means meeting your girlfriends to destress. Whatever your preferred way to let loose, we’ve curated a list of fun activities that will help you blow off some steam with your squad after work.
Whether you’re heading down from home or your office in the CBD, these activities can all be found in malls located right in the heart of town; specifically, those in the Somerset and City Hall areas. We’ve also arranged the list according to price point, from lowest to highest, to fit every budget. Time to jio your friends for a stress-relieving sesh, stat.
1. Book a lounge to play board games or PS5 from $2/pax
LAN Gaming Dream Room (left), Boardgame Lounge (right)
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82 Social House is a newly-opened multi-entertainment venue located at Orchard Gateway with 2 areas: Kommune and Tigeress. Jio your friends to Kommune after work and enjoy the activities available in designated rooms such as the Playstation 5 Suite, private LAN Gaming Dream Room, Boardgame Lounge and Retro Gaming Alley.
If your favourite Netflix show of 2020 was The Queen’s Gambit, pretend like you’re on the set as you engage in a round of chess in the Boardgame Lounge. Relive your childhood with Nerf Gun Target Shooting, where you’ll be able to play with different toy guns and multiple bullets. Flex your marksmanship and receive money back for every bullet that hits the target.
Tigress, which consists of a restaurant, cafe, bar and pool tables, is also recently opened, which means there is yet another place for you and the girls to let loose at.
Price: From $2/hour per pax for LAN gaming (Mondays to Thursdays) and $3/hour per pax (Fridays to Sundays and Public Holidays)
Address: 277 Orchard Road, #03-18, Orchard Gateway, Singapore 238858
Opening hours: 11am to 11pm (Mondays to Thursdays and Sundays) | 11am to 12am (Fridays and Saturdays)
Booking: Walk in to enjoy the facilities
Contact: Call 8112 0480 or email be@82soho.com
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2. Visit a 3-in-1 bowling, arcade and darts club
Whether you’re playing it socially or to feel the satisfaction of hitting a perfect strike, you’re guaranteed a good time with bowling on the agenda. K Bowling Club at 313@Somerset takes things to the next level with neon lights and catchy music, perfect for those who are missing their clubbing fix.
In addition to bowling, you can also release some of that stress at K Bowling Club’s arcade area, which has everything from basketball and shooting games to claw machines. Otherwise, channel your focus to striking a bullseye at the dart machines instead.
Price: $15 per game per person (Mondays to Thursdays, 4pm to 3am), $17 per game per person (Fridays to Sundays, 4pm to 3am)
Address: 313 Orchard Road, #03-27, 313@Somerset, Singapore 238895
Opening hours: 10am to 3am (Mondays to Sundays)
Booking: Call 6737 5313 to make a reservation, Whatsapp 9127 0313 or email booking@kbowlingclub.com for group reservations
Contact: Call 6737 5313 or email booking@kbowlingclub.com
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3. Take a $15 pole dancing class for newbies
Physically, pole dancing strengthens your core muscles and improves body coordination. Mentally, the sport is known for helping to release endorphins and increase self-esteem levels.
The Brass Barre at Orchard Gateway offers 3 different 1-hour trial classes for beginners: Polegraphy, which combines basic pole tricks and a short dance choreography; Chair, which comprises a chair dance routine and the possibility of role-playing; and Splits & Backends, which involves partner stretching and conditioning techniques.
After unleashing your inner diva at The Brass Barre, if you decide to sign up for more classes, you’ll also be able to channel the shopaholic within you by shopping for heels, knee pads and bikini sets from brands such as Pleaser Shoes and Poledancerka.
Price: $15 for a 1-hour introduction class
Address: 277 Orchard Road, #02-24, Orchard Gateway, Singapore 238858
Opening hours: 5.30pm to 10pm (Mondays) | 3.30pm to 10pm (Tuesdays to Fridays) | 11am to 8pm (Saturdays and Sundays)
Booking: Fill in the booking form for the trial class on its website
Contact: Call 6282 6962 or fill in the contact form on its website
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4. Battle villains in a group-friendly VR game
Escape the humdrum realities of everyday life for 30 minutes by taking down aliens, zombies and other supernatural creatures with your girlfriends. Sandbox VR has 5 different game experiences spanning a range of genres, including sci-fi and horror.
Amber Sky 2088, Star Trek: Discovery, Deadwood Mansion and Curse of Davy Jones can all be played by 2 to 6 guests, while UFL (Unbound Fighting League) combines physical sports and esports, where 4 to 6 guests will be split into teams to battle each other.
Although the VR experience itself lasts 30 minutes, there will be a 15-minute training session and to set up the equipment, so be sure to free up at least an hour on your schedule.
Price: $45/person
Address: 181 Orchard Road, #05-31, Orchard Central, Singapore 238896
Opening hours: 11.30am to 10.10pm (Mondays to Thursdays) | 11.30am to 12.10am (Fridays) | 10am to 12.10am (Saturdays) | 10am to 10.10pm (Sundays)
Booking: Fill in the booking form on its website
Contact: Call 9832 5988, email info@gsfh.co or fill in the contact form on its website
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5. Attend a rock climbing class for first-timers
Take your mind off any residual work woes by registering for a rock-climbing session at Climb Central. As you concentrate on strategising how to scale the walls, you’ll find that all your troubles have been left behind. Competitive types can also challenge their friends to see who reaches the top first.
Since it’s located within Funan, you won’t have to worry about the weather ruining your plans. Do note that before taking on the rock-climbing wall, all first-timers to Climb Central will need to undergo a compulsory safety briefing. Each time slot is for a maximum of 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Price: $32 for the Adult First Timer Set (including a one-time registration, 1 adult day pass and 1 equipment rental set)
Address: 107 North Bridge Road, #B2-19/21, Funan Mall, Singapore 179105
Opening hours: 11am to 11pm (Mondays to Fridays) | 9am to 9am (Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)
Booking: Fill in the booking form on its website
Contact: Call 6906 3918 or email info@climbcentral.sg
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6. Attend a free MMA trial class
There’s nothing like activities that let you release all your pent-up frustrations such as punching a sandbag or having a friendly spar with your friends after work. Evolve Mixed Martial Arts has a wide range of martial arts classes to let you channel your inner Captain Marvel or Wonder Woman, including Boxing, Self-defense, Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (BJJ).
There are programmes for all levels, so don’t worry if you’ve never punched anything in your life. The best part is, Evolve MMA offers a complimentary 30-minute trial class for first-timers at each of its 4 outlets. You can choose between Muay Thai and BJJ, so round up your fellow rookies for a fun and therapeutic new experience together. If you find yourself a convert after the session, you can even bring home some merch from Evolve MMA’s own line, including a cap and reusable face masks.
Price: Complimentary for a 30-minute trial class
Address: 181 Orchard Road, #06-01, Orchard Central, Singapore 238896
Opening hours: 6.30am to 11pm (Mondays to Fridays) | 7.30am to 10pm (Saturdays and Sundays)
Booking: Fill in the booking form for the trial class on its website
Contact: Call 6536 4556 or email info@evolve-mma.com
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7. Slam a medicine ball or jump on a trampoline
Sure, working up a sweat is sure to get the heart rate pumping and adrenaline flowing. But what about activities that put a smile on your face at the same time after work? Chimp Champ Fitness has a Trampoline class, which lets you jump to your heart’s content on your personal trampoline, burning calories and letting off steam simultaneously.
Alternatively, opt for the Powerslam class and you’ll soon be slamming medicine balls as hard as you can on the floor. All classes at the fitness studio are applicable for a one-time purchase. Of course, if you and your squad find yourselves hooked on the therapeutic effects of jumping on a trampoline or slamming a medicine ball, class bundles are available too.
Price: $29 for a one-time Trampoline or Powerslam class
Address: 277 Orchard Road, #02-11, Orchard Gateway, Singapore 238858
Opening hours: 10am to 10.30pm (Mondays to Saturdays) | 10am to 9.30pm (Sundays)
Booking: Fill in the booking form on its website
Contact: Email info@chimpchampfitness.com
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8. Stretch your sore muscles in a yoga class
Working from home from 9-6 has got most of us dealing with tense muscles and overall lethargy. Relieve the built-up tension in your body and find your zen over a yoga session at Hom Yoga.
The yoga studio has 3 locations in Singapore, including one at Orchard Central. You can opt for a single class on its class schedule for a fixed fee of $35, excluding Ashtanga yoga. Choose from a wide variety of yoga classes such as Yin Yang, which focuses on improving flexibility and restoring your mind. If you’re looking to work up a sweat, go for the Hot Flow Yoga Class, which takes place in a heated room as you follow a series of poses and movements.
Continue the good vibes post-workout with some retail therapy. Hom Yoga has its own line of body products, including bar soaps and a body cleanser, as well as yoga accessories such as a cork block and yoga bolsters.
Price: From $35 for a single class
Address: 181 Orchard Road, #06-12/13, Orchard Central, Singapore 238896
Opening hours: 7am to 9.30pm (Mondays to Fridays) | 6.30am to 6.30pm (Saturdays and Sundays)
Booking: Fill in the booking form on its website or download Hom Yoga’s app
Contact: Call 6238 0101 or email info.sg@homyoga.com
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Give Your Mind And Soul A Break With This List Of After-Work Activities
Be it boosting your self-confidence or releasing stress, look to this list to unwind in the year ahead. You won’t have to travel across the island to engage in these activities after work either. They can all be found at malls near the CBD that offer more than shopping; namely, 313@somerset, funan, Orchard Central and Orchard Gateway.
The cherry on top of the cake is that some of the places stock stylish merchandise too, so you can enjoy a mini shopping spree to further pamper yourselves after the activity if you wish. Instead of the usual dinner after work, work on becoming the best version of yourself while having a great time with your BFFs in 2021.
Find out more about activities to help you blow off steam after work at 313@somerset, funan, Orchard Central and Orchard Gateway!
This post was brought to you by Singapore Tourism Board.
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