February is the month of romance. Whether you are attached or happily single, there are plenty of fun things to do right here in Singapore, with old friends or to meet new people.
Pick up a new skill that will be sure to wow others. Learn how to embroider beautiful stitches with coloured thread and collate them in a book. Once you master the techniques, you can use them to create any type of illustrations, however intricate you’d like them to be.
Date: 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 February
Time: 10.30am to 1.30pm (Saturdays) | 2.30pm to 5.30pm (Sundays)
Address: 59 New Bridge Road, Level 4, HIVE New Bridge Road, Singapore 059405
Admission: $240 for 4 lessons, register by messaging PeriwinkleSu Crafts on Facebook
If being single on Valentine’s Day gives you the jitters, laugh it out with comedian Shaun Tupaz, who will be your “self-professed wingman.” You might even walk away with some dining vouchers after watching the routine.
Date: 13 February
Time: 8pm to 9pm
Address: Privé Clarke Quay, 3 River Valley Road, Block C, #01-09A, Singapore 179019
Admission: Free, register on Wufoo
Watch comedians take the risque card game, Cards Against Humanity, to a whole new level. They will have to improvise on stage as they draw random cards to create a funny routine based on the cards’ topics. The spontaneity and potential awkward moments will surely deliver some laughter.
Date: 14 February
Time: 10pm to 11.30pm
Address: 126 Telok Ayer Street, Shake Farm, Singapore 068595
Admission: $25.50, tickets available on Peatix
Celebrate Valentine’s Day in an old-school fashion by watching a movie under the stars. Enjoy the calming sounds of nature and be touched by a romantic comedy, The Proposal, starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds. Please be aware that the screening will be cancelled if it rains.
Date: 14 February
Time: 10.30pm till late
Address: Wheeler’s Estate, 2 Park Lane, Seletar Aerospace Park, Singapore 798386
Admission: Free
Catch a glimpse of exquisite vintage street signs from yesteryear at this marketplace. You will also be able to find retro toys and antiques, which will give your home a nostalgic flavour.
Date: 16 February
Time: 9am to 4pm
Address: 150 South Bridge Road, Fook Hai Building, Singapore 058727
Admission: Free
If you have ever been set up by a friend or relative on a date, you will be able to relate to the humour at this open mic session. Laugh at the unpredictable nature of love and dating in Singapore, with jokes tailored to the local community.
Date: 18 February
Time: 8pm to 9.30pm
Address: The Hive Carpenter, 30 Carpenter Street, #02-01, Carpenter Haus, Singapore 059915
Admission: $20, tickets available on Peatix
This is a market where everything is free. Sounds too good to be true? The initiative was set up to encourage community bonding and reduce consumption. So come hither to share your pre-loved items and skills like tarot reading, music or dancing, and you can be blessed by others at the same time.
Date: 22 February
Time: 3pm to 6pm
Address: 9 Lock Road, Gillman Barracks, Singapore 108937
Admission: Free
Here is an alternative to Tinder, meeting people IRL via a social mixer. Host Shaun Tupaz will be your wingman as he uses his wit to encourage the crowd to mingle. This will happen on a rooftop bar, so you will get a great view and taste some yummy cocktails as well.
Date: 8 February
Time: 7pm to 10pm
Address: 11 North Canal Road, Attic Level, The Offshore Building, Singapore 048824
Admission: $32 at the door including 2 drinks
You’re invited to this exclusive party happening at one of the highest clubs in Singapore. Enjoy the stunning view of the Marina Bay area as you savour an exquisite dinner, followed by sunset cocktails and a party atmosphere all night long.
Date: 15 February
Time: 6pm to 3am
Address: Stellar at 1-Altitude,1 Raffles Place, Level 62, Singapore 048616
Admission: $110, email FOMO@TheLittleBlackBOOK.IT to purchase tickets
Party it up at the top of Marina Bay Sands at CÉ LA VI’s Sky High Brunch. You can enjoy 4 hours of free-flow Veuve Clicquot champagne as well as a delicious contemporary Asian buffet. A DJ will be spinning House beats to put you in a good mood while you enjoy the spread of food and drinks.
Date: 15 February
Time: 12pm to 4pm
Address: CÉ LA VI, 1 Bayfront Avenue, Marina Bay Sands, Tower 3, Singapore 018971
Admission: $198, tickets available on iGo
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DJ Peppup will be spinning party and carnival hits while you enjoy a wide range of beers, wines and cocktails at this much anticipated party.
Date: 15 February
Time: 8pm to 2am
Address: Brotzeit Raffles City, 252 North Bridge Road, #01-17, Raffles City Shopping Centre, Singapore 179103
Admission: $18 with special bundles available, buy tickets on Peatix
Sip on refreshing martinis as you take in the sights and sounds of Tanjong Beach. Enjoy seafood-based cuisine at this party which will bring you on an enchanted tiki night as the sun sets to the tunes of Djs Rushmo, MoOs and JNR.
Date: 22 February
Time: 6pm to 12am
Address: Tanjong Beach Club, 120 Tanjong Beach Walk, Sentosa, Singapore 098942
Admission: Free, RSVP on Tanjong Beach Club’s website for daybed reservations
Learn quirky details about Singapore’s history and nature with acclaimed artist Robert Zhao Renhui. Robert is a Singapore Biennale artist whose works have been exhibited in London and Shanghai. He will be your tour guide on this walk as he has spent significant amounts of time researching Singapore’s natural environment.
Date: 8 February
Time: 2pm to 3pm, 4pm to 5pm
Address: Gillman Barracks, 9 Lock Road, Block 22, Singapore 108937
Admission: Free, register on Singapore Biennale’s website
Hosted by Migrant Writers of Singapore, see Singapore in a new light at one of our most scenic destinations. This walk will show you spots at the Southern Ridges that you might have missed. Have fun taking photos and writing poetry of the flora and fauna you encounter along the way.
Date: 9 February
Time: 9am to 1pm
Address: Harbourfront MRT station, exit D
Admission: Free
Make a difference by participating in this beach clean-up at Sembawang Park. It will be a good way to get some sunshine, exercise and meet like-minded friends who care about Singapore’s environment.
Date: 15 February
Time: 9am to 11am
Address: Sembawang Park, Singapore 759837
Admission: Free, register on Google forms
With items as low as $1, you are bound to find some good stuff at this jumble sale. There will be some brand new goods still in their original packaging so just show up and hunt for toys, kitchen goods, books, beauty items, gifts and more.
Date: 5 February
Time: 10.30am to 3pm
Address: 315 Outram Road, #08-06A, Tan Boon Liat Building, Singapore 169074
Admission: Free
Taste unique craft beers and shop for sustainable fashion accessories designed by LupaHoopa. If you are a fan of the ‘80s, disco music will be played all night long by Bar Bandits. Party the night away with margaritas, craft beer, oysters, shopping and disco music at this flea extravaganza.
Date: 8 February
Time: 7pm to 11pm
Address: 36 Dunlop Street, Chimichanga, Singapore 209364
Admission: Free
Bring your writing skills to the next level with this descriptive writing workshop. The class will be conducted by Benedict Lim, a dedicated writer who also explores storytelling through dance and theatre.
Date: 8 February
Time: 2pm to 4pm
Address: Toa Payoh Public Library, 6 Toa Payoh Central, Singapore 319191
Admission: Free, register on Eventbrite
Train your hand to write beautiful script at this beginner’s class. Engage your artistic side and make new friends while you learn to create calligraphy that can be used for letters, cards and decoration.
Date: 9 February
Time: 12pm to 4pm
Address: 193 Jalan Besar, Mutual Works, Singapore 208883
Admission: $39, tickets available on Beginnershand’s website
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This collaborative workshop will educate participants about the cause and effect of human actions on the environment and provide some actionable solutions.
Date: 13 February
Time: 7.30pm to 9pm
Address: 59 New Bridge Road, Rooftop, The Hive New Bridge Road, Singapore 059405
Admission: Free
Enjoy some delicious coffee and ice cream while you learn the basics of brush pen calligraphy at this workshop.
Date: 15 February
Time: 1pm to 4pm
Address: 155 Thomson Road, Udders Ice Cream Novena, Singapore 307608
Admission: Inquire and register by dropping a message to Coffee + Calligraphy with Jinkee G
Listen to real stories of people who struggle with depression. The knowledge can come in helpful for a loved one or even yourself. You will be able to ask questions during the Q&A session to clarify doubts.
Date: 15 February
Time: 4pm to 6pm
Address: 39 Ann Siang Road, Tribe Theory, Singapore 069716
Admission: Free, RSVP on Facebook
This list of events for February 2020 will ensure you will have plenty of things to do in Singapore.
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