Things to do in Singapore this weekend: 13 to 16 May

Miss grooving to your favourite ’90s music? Why not walk down memory lane at Projector X this Friday for its very first live band set up. Starting from 10pm, there will be live band performances by Sunny Far Sons and rock band, RACO, of which they will be jamming out to nostalgic tunes ranging from angsty grunge, to soulful R&B, as well as your favourite boy bands and girl groups that will trigger forgotten memories and nostalgia in all of us. In fact, after the live acoustic sessions, you can also belt out your favourite songs during their Open Mic session as well.

For more information and bookings, visit the website here. Projector X is located at Riverside Point, 30 Merchant Road, #04-13, Singapore 058282. 

Chivas has just launched its latest pop-up over at Chye Seng Huat Hardware in celebration of the bold, new Chivas 12. Happening from 6 May to 18 May, the pop-up will see a new ‘Proof of Art’ NFT Art Showcase which features the works of five renowned artists and their NFTs. They will also be hosting talks by these creators over at the NFT space during the course of the event, focusing on topics like how to launch an NFT and how to get noticed in the NFT space.

In the evenings, you can look forward to a lineup of up-and-rising DJs and spin collectives from NPDJ, brought together by Singapore-based gamified shopping app, KaiKai. Upon registering for the event, you’ll also be treated to a complimentary Chivas HiBall too, or you can try the other exclusive cocktails created by Desiree Jane from Sago House, Hazel Long from Junior the Pocket Bar and Yijun from No Sleep Club, over at the Chivas cocktail bar.

Chivas Cocktail Bar is located at Chye Seng Huat Hardware, 150 Tyrwhitt Rd, Singapore 207563. 

In celebration of the latest issue of Le Monde d’Hermès, the French luxury brand’s bi-annual magazine, Hermes has just unveiled a new pop-up at Marina Bay Sands Event Plaza from May 12 to May 16. Aside from grabbing your very own copy of the magazine, the event will also see a lineup of quirky characters including the pop-up’s host, Mr Kiosk, who will share everything you need to know about the magazine, as well as other personalities like The Portraitist who will do quick sketches of attendees, and The Poet, of which a personalized haiku will be customised for you on the spot.

For those with a green thumb, you’ll be glad to know that at the pop-up, you’ll also get to meet The Gardener, who will be onsite to share more gardening tips and you can even bring home a potted plant for yourself too. Last but not least, visitors will also be treated to a surprise by The Sculptor, where you’ll receive a unique balloon sculpture of your own.

Monde d’Hermès Kiosk is located at Marina Bay Event Square, 12A Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018970. 

There’s a swanky new bar to check out in the heart of the Robertson Quay neighbourhood and it is none other than Revival. The laidback, mid-century modern style bar has finally opened its doors this month and it will be serving up a wide array of art-inspired cocktails with up to 16 house drinks for you to choose from. Some of the popular cocktails include the Pathway in Monet’s Garden, a unique blend of Beefeater and Hendricks Gin, St Germain elderflower liqueur, honeysuckle, jasmine, lemon & egg white; Portrait of Pablo Picasso which boasts a mix of Beefeater Gin, Campari, Fernet, Suze liqueur, sweet vermouth, neroli & cassia; and not to mention, the Jardin Et Poulailler Chez Octave Mirbeau which sees a medley of Lake Bartezek Vodka, linden leaf, chlorophyll, peach, lemon, and Champagne.

For more serious tipplers, the bar also houses a retail space with over 1,300 rare and unique spirits for you to get your hands on.

Revival Bar is located at 205 River Valley Rd, #01-76, Singapore 238274.

Why fly to Japan when you can bring Japan to you at this new pop-up over at Isetan Scotts. Happening from Friday, May 13, Kinokuniya otherwise known as the first self-service style supermarket in Japan, will be offering an extensive range of produce air-flown directly from Japan.

To satisfy your tastebuds, there will also be delectable goodies like the Strawberry Butter Jam and Premium Truffle Soy Sauce that have proven to be a popular favourite, as well as the all-new Cheesecake Flavored Ruskooks for you to try. Attendees can also look forward to a host of promotions and events, of which you will also receive a free foldable eco-bag with any purchase of Kinokuniya products.

KINOKUNIYA Pop-Up Series in Singapore is located at Isetan Scotts, basement supermarket (back of the produce section), from May 13 to August 4, 2022.

Can’t get enough of Uniqlo’s high quality, universal, and basic pieces? Well, you’re in for a real treat this weekend especially if you’re in town. Happening from 13 to 15 May at Uniqlo’s Orchard Central Flagship store, customers will be treated to a scoop of Apiary’s signature ice cream, with every purchase of Uniqlo’s U Crew Neck Short Sleeve T-Shirt in a single receipt ⁠— and that also includes the Men, Women and Kid U Crew Neck Short Sleeve T-Shirts. Corresponding to Uniqlo’s Summer palette, the ice cream flavours that will be served at the store include Apiary’s highly raved Pistachio ice cream, the bestselling Blue Milk ice cream, as well as other refreshing fruity sorbets!

Uniqlo Orchard Flagship store is located at 181 Orchard Rd, #01-01 to 04/23-25, Singapore 238896. 

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