After October’s indulgence and fun, from spooky Halloween celebrations or the beer-filled Oktoberfest, I bet many of us are feeling a little hungover from a month of excess. No more beer pong or costume parties. Instead, the month of November is filled with exciting events awaiting for you to discover, explore and attend!
For the Art Critic: The Opening of National Gallery Singapore
Be it online or offline articles, the hype for the opening of the National Gallery Singapore is definitely there. Known for its history and outstanding architecture, prepare to be amazed by the exquisite historical architecture of the City Hall Chamber and the Rotunda Dome. With 400 local masterpieces on exhibit at the DBS Singapore Gallery, our island nation’s multi-culturalism can be said to be in its full glory.
From the 27th to 29th November 2015, activities will be held at the Padang as part of the opening celebration of the National Gallery Singapore and SG50 itself. A day savouring rich history, admiring provoking masterpieces, taking Insta snapshots of historical architecture. For all you artistic souls, this is definitely your place of the month.
When: Opens on the 24th November 2015
Where: 1 St Andrew’s Road, Singapore 178957
Tickets: Free from the 24th November 2015 to 6th December 2015.
Credits: Power of Pop
For the music- lover: Neon Lights Festival 2015
If soul-stirring music amongst the flora and fauna sounds wonderful to you, you can’t miss Neon Lights Festival 2015 ! Immerse yourself in music acts from local musicians like Yeun Chee Wai and Friends to international musicians like Bennet Bay. There’s a genre for everyone- from Mercury Rev’s rock music to Shugo Tokumaru’s lo-fi indie pop music!
Think this festival is only about music? No way! Reputable poetry Slam artiste- Arianna Pozzuoli, award-winning street performers- The Lords of Strut and street artistes like ClogTwo and so on will be there to showcase their talents as well. Outstanding artistes, attention- grabbing performances, romantic location – No questions about where I’m gonna be on the last weekend of November!
When: 28th to 29th November 2015
Where: Fort Canning National Park
Tickets: http://www.neonlights.sg/event-info/ticketing-information
Family Friendly Entertainment – Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival
Entertaining your kids to during the school holidays is an uphill task. Psst, bring them to Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival. Whether it’s The Little Mermaid, Toy Story or Mickey Mouse, there’s something for every child. With more than 25 Disney stars for this festival, your kids will be delighted to dance and sing along to their favourite Disney and Pixar characters. Mummies and Daddies, you’ll have a blast too! Enjoy different genres of music ranging from reggae to swing and buay paiseh a bit, relive your childhood!
When: 21st to 29th November 2015
Where: Mastercard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands
Tickets: http://sistic.com.sg/events/disney1115
Credits: SiTEX 2015
For the Tech Junkie- SiTEX 2015
Well- known as the “infocomm event of the year”, SITEX 2015 boast only the best infocomm and consumer electronic products and a wide range of products at attractive prices. From gaming consoles to computer hardware, SITEX 2015 offers over 500 brands for you to choose from. With its new experiential thematic zones this year (4 of them!), SITEX 2015 gives you innovative and affordable solutions to your daily lives. Step right here, welcome to digital paradise!
When: 26th to 29th November 2015
Where: Singapore Expo Hall 5 and 6
Tickets: Free
And finally, if you can’t wait for Christmas…
Christmas Pop up Market
With the stunning Christmas decorations up in Orchard Road, the Christmas atmosphere is in the air! One can never be too early to prep for Christmas- be it getting lovely gifts for your loved ones, decorating your house with Christmas decorations or even pampering yourself with some sweet treats. At Christmas Pop Up Market, indulge in your sweet tooth with artisanal pastries and score some unique, handmade items for your loved ones! If you are lucky enough, you will get to enjoy a session of Christmas caroling as well.
When: 13th November to 24th December 2015
Where: CHIJMES, The Lawn
Tickets: Free
Already feeling excited for November? Feel free to comment below on other awesome events that will be happening in November. Good things must be shared!
