Author: Aricia Yee

We all miss the pre-Covid-19 days when we can still visit clubs and bars till the wee hours of the morning.

Nightlife may seem boring now, but here are some fun places that you can go to relive your nightlife!

Nineteen80

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As the name of this bar highlights that it is retro and old-school, it is a place where you can enjoy old school arcade games like Pac Man, Street Fighter and Puzzle Bobble.

That’s not all. The drinks are pretty nostalgic as well.

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Address:  21 Tanjong Pagar Road, #01-05, Singapore 088444
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday 5.30 pm to 10.30 pm, Sunday 3.30 pm to 10 pm

K Bowling Club

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Enjoy a one-of-a-kind bowling experience at K Bowling Club.

With the neon lights, music, food, drinks, and plenty of activities, you surely wouldn’t feel bored. It is a perfect gathering venue for families, friends and colleagues.

Address: 313 Orchard Road, #03-27, 313@Somerset, Singapore 238895
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 10 am to 1 am, Friday to Sunday 10 am to 3 am

Holey Moley

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A good game of golf is just what you need to re-energise yourself.

Apart from golf, there are drinks and cocktails available at The Caddyshack bar.

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What’s more incredible is that every day, there are special promotions available! Find out more here. 

Address: 3B River Valley Rd, Singapore 179024
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 1-11 pm, Friday to Sunday 12-11 pm

T-Art Studio

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Whether art is your passion or something that you would like to try out, this is the place for you! T-Art Studio is open past midnight and is a good place for you to hangout.

There are also guided sessions available, in which you would be taught the basics.

Address: 61 Bukit Batok Cres, #05-03 Heng Loong Building, Singapore 658078
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 1 pm to 3 am 

Wan Wan Thai Cafe

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After a long day, it’s time to reward yourself with some desserts! Wan Wan Thai Cafe is just a 5-minute walk from Rochor MRT station and has a range of waffles, toast and ice cream.

With the beautiful floral decoration and good lighting, it is definitely a place for you to snap some Instagram photos too!

Address: 127A Bencoolen St, Singapore 189637
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 12.30 pm to 3 am

To all the night owls out there, this is the time for you to have more fun nights ahead!

If you are looking for somewhere to take your next Instagram photos, it’s time to steer away from the usual spots.

Tourist attractions like Marina Bay Sands, Sentosa or museums are gorgeous locations, but here are some unique photo spots that you can explore!

Berlayer Beacon

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Located along Labrador Park, this is a historical structure you wouldn’t want to miss!

With just a 15-minute walk away from Labrador Park MRT, you can catch this iconic 7-metre tall structure.

Marina Square Maze

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If you’ve seen mazes in movies and read about them in books, it is time to visit one in real life too!

The Marina Square Maze located in Marina Square is not only a good spot for you to play hide and seek, but also snap some candid photos as well!

Address: 6 Raffles Blvd, Marina Square, Singapore 039594

Peranakan Shop Houses

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Located along Koon Seng Road, these vibrant shophouses will light up your Instagram feed!

Regardless of the colour of the outfit that you are wearing, there will definitely be a backdrop that compliments your outfit and let you shine.

Raffles Marina Lighthouse

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If you are someone who catches the sunset along Sentosa, it is time to find a new spot!

Raffles Marina Lighthouse not only has pretty sunsets but also a 15-metre tall lighthouse that adds to the beauty of the scenery.

Address: 10 Tuas West Dr, 638404

Coca Cola 7 Eleven Store

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Who knew that convenience stores can be Insta-worthy as well? If you are a fan of Coca Cola, be sure to check this out!

There are games and claw machines available as well.

Address: 4 Robinson Road, Singapore 048543

Wild Wild Wet will be having its Songkran Water Fest from April 1 to April 30. The attraction will be transformed into a Thai-themed attraction as the Songkran festival is during the Thai new year, which falls on 13 April.

Here is the poster for the festival:

The main highlights of the festival include the Daily Water Gun battle, where you can have a friendly water fight with your friends as water gun backpacks would be distributed to you.

There is also the Kids R Us activities as the festival is child-friendly. Water guns are also available for kids and there are Thai-themed figurines in the Professors’ Playground.

Of course, after a fun and long day at Wild Wild Wet, you wouldn’t want to miss the Thai cuisines in Downtown East. From a refreshing glass of Thai Iced Tea to a plate of scrumptious Thai Seafood Green Curry, your taste buds are spoilt for choice!

Weekday passes are available at only $20 each in April. Passes are available on Wild Wild Wet’s website. SingapoRediscover Vouchers are applicable for the attractions as well.

Why travel all the way to Thailand when you can experience the Songkran Water Festival at Wild Wild Wet?

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Holidays are always the perfect time to travel. This is the season of Spring, which is also the cherry blossom season in Japan.

Despite not being able to travel to Japan, you can have a good “Japan” holiday experience in Singapore too.

Here are 5 places in Singapore which teleports you right to the Sakura season!

Gardens by The Bay: Sakura Matsuri (ft. Hello Kitty)

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Gardens By The Bay has brought back its annual Sakura Matsuri, featuring a rich display of cherry and peach blossoms. This year, Sanrio Character, Hello Kitty dressed in the Kimono, will be there to greet you as well.

Click here to read more details on Sakura Matsuri.

Sakura Afternoon Tea

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Enjoy the beauty of Japan’s cherry blossom season with the Sakura-themed Afternoon Tea at Raffles Hotel. Indulge in sweet treats like the Sakura Strawberry Éclair,  and other delights of the spring season.

Guests can also enjoy a lavish spread of Beef Sando Katsu Bechamel, Japanese Omelette with Ikura and more, paired with a selection of cocktails.

Limited time only, from S$88/pax.

Brown Butter Cafe

The Brown Butter Cafe at Forum Galleria Orchard Road has recently gotten a sakura makeover, perfect for the season!

Here’s how the cafe looks like now:

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Also, the cafe serves Kawaii food. Just take a look at this cheesecake– yes, it is literally a cheese-shaped cheesecake.

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Rent Your Very Own Kimono

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What’s a Sakura holiday without the complete look? Rent a kimono and take your gorgeous shots at the Sakura themed places or simply at an outdoor garden.

Kimonos can be rented at Miio Store Costumes from only $8.90 per day! Click here to find out more details on how you can rent a kimono!

Serangoon Park Connector

This is perhaps the most unlikely place to find Sakura. However, many Serangoon residents have been uploading beautiful ‘Sakura’ pictures along the park connector.

The ‘Sakura’ in question is actually cratoxylum formosum, or Pink Mempat. According to NParks, it has a crown of light-pink flowers nestled among its reddish foliage.

Here’s how it looks like:

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Community project, JalanJalan.me, is having a heartland foodie hunt with prizes worth S$2,000 to be won!

Taking place from 15 March to 30 April 2021, participants has to visit #JalanHuat locations. These are locations where the fortune cat is appearing on the JalanJalan.me website.

Here’s how the fortune cats looks like on the map:

The participants then has to scan the QR code which is displayed prominently at the shop front. They will then be brought to a landing page on the website, then directed to a google form to answer some questions about the Jalan Jalan campaign.

Multiple entries are allowed, which increases your chance in the Grand Draw. However, each individual has only one chance in the weekly lucky draw.

Weekly draw prizes include S$150 Tuck shop app credits that you can use at Yishun Hawker Centre, S$30 voucher from Chong Pang Nasi Lemak and Unpackt.

The second and third prize winners for the grand draw walks away with an Apple Watch Series 3 and $188 Grab Food vouchers respectively.

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The Grand prize winner wins a staycation at Wanderlust Hotel for two. A gastronomic itinerary for two is also inclusive in this package.

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The long-awaited March school holiday is about to be here. This holidays, the Singapore Sports Hub has a range of fun-filled activities for families and children.

5-Days Multi Activity Sports Camp

The five-day sports camp run from 15-19 March. Children aged between 3-12 years old gets to bond with one another over a variety of sports.

Here’s the camp schedule:

• Monday: Soccer, Frisbee, Athletics, Fun Games
• Tuesday: Rugby, Tennis, Floor-ball, Arts n Crafts
• Wednesday: Basketball, Dodge-ball, Martial Arts, Team Games
• Thursday: Cricket, Baseball, Kickball, Dance
• Friday: Sports Day and Fun Games

The camp starts at 9am and ends at 3pm daily.

The 5-days standard camp pass retails for S$465. A standard one day pass is selling at S$110.

Book Now Online here!

Kids Dance Classes

The March holiday is also a time for kids to pick up a new hobby.

This school holidays, the Sports Hub Kids Dance Classes is also offering BollyJAZZ and Bollywood dance classes.

The classes are conducted by Ms Divya, a national-level dancer trained in various dance forms.

The price for 8-sessions is S$225. BollyJAZZ classes are taught every Friday from 6pm – 7pm. The Bollywood classes happens every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 5pm to 6pm.

Sports Hub Museum Exhibition

The Sports Hub Singapore used to be the arena to go to for big concerts before Covid-19. From now till 15 August 2021, the Sports Hub Museum is holding a “POSTERity” exhibition.

This exhibition aims to provide a glimpse of some of the events held at the stadium.

There will also be posters autographed by international artistes like Blackpink, Jay Chou and Michael Chang.

Kallang Wave Mall March Holidays Activities

In addition, the Kallang Wave Mall has also stepped up its game so the fun does not stop at Singapore Sports Hub.

This March holidays, the Mall will also introduce a segway or hoverboard obstacle course for the kids. In addition, children can also participate in an Interactive 3D Maze Quest.

These activities run from 13-28 March 2021, 10am – 10pm.

Images from Singapore Sports Hub’s website