EAT | Italian Champange brunch | Fiamma
Spend leisurely Sunday afternoons with family and friends at Italian restaurant Fiamma, located in the idyllic Capella Singapore, surrounded by 30 acres of lush greenery. Exchange heartfelt conversations over brunch, complete with unlimited pours of Champagne. Culinary highlights include half-charred lobster, traditional Italian meatballs, beef tomahawk and lamb leg from the grill, a curated selection of Italy’s finest cheeses, and unlimited servings of Fiamma’s signature desserts.
Champagne brunch is served only on Sundays from 12pm to 3pm from $158++ per person (without alcohol), or $218++ per adult (includes Roger Coulon 1er Cru Champagne, white and red wines, Italian spritzes, Menabrea draught beer). For more information, visit capellahotels.com/singapore
DO | Dance it out | Legacy Glowhard Festival
Supposedly the first and only festival dedicated to the “hard dance” genre, Legacy Glowhard Festival makes its return to Suntec Convention Centre on June 1.
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Headliners include renowned international DJs Wildstylez and Gammer who will be making their Singapore debut. With over a decade of musical innovation, Wildstylez is highly regarded as a creative mastermind, technical genius, and one of the all-time greats of the hardstyle genre. With nearly two decades of experience behind the turntables, Gammer is a household name renowned for his exceptional musical versatility and high-energy DJ sets. He is a regular fixture at some of the world’s largest and most prestigious music festivals, including Tomorrowland, EDC, and Ultra Music Festival.
With its ongoing commitment to promoting local artists and providing a world-class platform for international acts, this year’s theme – A New Realm – promises to transport festival-goers on a dynamic musical journey featuring a diverse range of hard-hitting electronic dance music and unforgettable vibes, all in one electrifying venue.
Advance Two Passes are available at $60 per person and include two complimentary Akalo hangover patches, via CardsPal and CrowdServe. For the VIP experience, email [email protected] or call 6890 6352.
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SEE | Celebrating animated GIFs | DesignSingapore Council
Giffest, Asia’s largest celebration of gifs, returns for its third and most spectacular edition yet at the National Design Centre. Supported by DesignSingapore Council, Giffest III runs from May 18 to Aug 26 and will feature new fringe programming and activities every two weeks, such as talks and workshops suitable for all ages.
The festival promises a blockbuster experience showcasing the richness of GIFs as an artistic medium that merges the worlds of animation, graphic design, film, and photography. This year’s showcase features radical and trailblazing work by 40 local and international creatives, ranging from acclaimed artists known for their unique approach to GIF art to up-and-coming talent to provide diverse perspectives on this year’s theme: Imperfect.
Beyond its reputation for creating spectacular showcases, Giffest, together with its culture and educational platform, Eyeyah! is committed to driving social change by sparking conversations and expanding perspectives through shared experiences. This year’s theme explores an important social issue: the impact of perfectionism in our society. The exhibition theme highlights the beauty and value of imperfection, encouraging us to question our assumptions about what is considered perfect, and challenging us to reconsider our expectations and attitudes towards design, beauty, and society as a whole.
For full programme lineup and ticketing details, visit www.giffest.com
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Feel the love | Cé La Vie
The Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) brings love and artistic flair to Cé La Vie Singapore with a three-hour boundary-defying party-meets-art spectacle on May 26 and 27 at 7pm in the Club Lounge.
As part of SIFA 2023 organised by Arts House Limited, the riotous evening called “Love Divine” kicks off with a stunning performance, Still Lives (Marina Bay), by rope artists Daniel Kok and Luke George. That’s followed by Children of Venus, a sassy performance directed by the Queen of Burlesque, Sukki, which speaks of feminist power. It stars burlesque trio The Glamourettes, renowned drag artist Becca D’Bus, contemporary sensual performer Francesca Harriman, aerial artist Adelene Chua, and burlesque aficionado Lychee Bye.
Tickets at $58 nett per person include specially-made Parmesan Custard & Jam Brioche created by Executive Chef Maksym Chukanov. Visit celavie.com
Mandopop crooner | Resorts World Sentosa
The King of Stage, Aaron Kwok will bring his undeniable charm and unique showmanship to Resorts World Ballroom for a magnificent two-night live showcase of his Mandopop chart favourites on June 3 and 4.
Brought to you by Resorts World Sentosa, in collaboration with Unusual Entertainment, and official partner viu, the showcase is part of the Aaron Kwok Amazing Kode World Tour 2023. For his stop in Singapore, Kwok will belt out a series of signature popular classics such as Crazy City (狂野之城), Generation Next (唱这歌), Love’s Calling’ (爱的呼唤), and I Love You Forever (对你爱不完), set against a new stage design and dance choreography.
Tickets range between $188 and $398 from www.sistic.com.sg. For enquiries, call 6348 5555.
