Dose of SG | Kristie Dey

🎸 Free live music in the heart of Singapore This weekend SCAPE is hosting two evenings of street performances — open air, no tickets needed. 27 March 🕕 6:00 PM — Patrick Chng (Oddfellows) 🕢 7:30 PM — Wan Ting 28 March 🕕 6:00 PM — David Lim 🕢 7:30 PM — Smol Penguin Pals 📍 *SCAPE Plaza, Level 1 (Orchard) ————————— TG: Dose of SG | IG: @kristiedey

⚔️Singapore’s first Renaissance Fair Medieval fantasy is coming to Fort Canning — costumes, performances, artisan stalls, and Renaissance vibes. 📍 Fort Canning Park 📅 31 Jan – 1 Feb 🎟️ Tickets: $11 Inside the fair: • medieval & fantasy-themed market • live music performances • sword fight demonstrations • costumes welcome! 🧙 Volunteer Open Call You can also help them to bring the fair to life. ————————— TG: Dose of SG | IG: @kristiedey

🎭 Tamil Dance Performance (as part of LightNight Festival) • Oyilattam — traditional folk dance from Tamil Nadu: rhythmic steps, colourful handkerchiefs & ankle bells ✨ The performance is part of LightNight Fest, you can also: • see free light projections around the Gallery • explore interactive installations & exhibitions 📍 National Gallery Singapore 🗓 25 Jan (Sun), 4–6 PM 🎟 Free (registration required) ———————— TG: Dose of SG | IG: @kristiedey

🎨 Singapore Art Week @ SAM SAW takes over the city with exhibitions, installations, talks, and pop-up events. 📍 Location: SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark (TPD) 🗓 Dates: 22 Jan – 31 Jan 2026 Admission: FREE & ticketed You’ll see: • contemporary art exhibitions • site-specific installations • talks, performances & workshops Save this if you’re planning cultural weekends in Jan ✨ ————————— TG: Dose of SG | IG: @kristiedey

🎶 Bring Your Own Vinyl — a community party A relaxed vinyl party at TRIFECTA Riders’ Lounge. Bring your own records or dig through their crates, take a turn on the decks, and enjoy the music together. 🗓 18 Jan 2026 (Sun) ⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM 📍 TRIFECTA Riders’ Lounge, 10A Exeter Rd 🎧 Hosted by DJ Vinceshi 🍷 Drinks available 💸 Free entry | Event details ———————— TG: Dose of SG | IG: @kristiedey

🚶‍♂️FREE Neighbourhood Walks Ideal if want to understand the places you pass every day. • Tanglin Halt — 24 Jan, 8:30am • Clementi — 24 & 25 Jan, 14:00 • Boon Keng & Kallang River — 25 Jan, 8:30am These are slow, story-based walks: • how these areas were planned • old estates, everyday landmarks, hidden details • context behind places that look “ordinary” at first glance ⏱ ~3 hours 🎟 Free, registration required ————————— TG: Dose of SG | IG: @kristiedey

✨ Light to Night Singapore’26 National Gallery turns into a night playground — light projections, interactive installations, performances, talks, tours & more! When: 9–31 January Where: National Gallery Singapore + Civic District Price: FREE (some programmes need registration) What you’ll find: • large-scale light projections on the building • interactive art & installations • talks, tours, performances —————— TG: Dose of SG | IG: @kristiedey

🌾 Pongal @ Little India Pongal is Tamil harvest festival celebrating gratitude to the Sun God (Surya) and welcoming a new, abundant season. What’s on in Little India • 🐮 Arrival of the Cattle 🗓 9 Jan | 5–6 PM | Hastings Rd Decorated cows, trad. rituals. • 🎭 Pongal Light-Up + Cultural Show 🗓 10 Jan | 6:30 PM | Clive St Little India lights up, music, performances, festive mood! • 🎭 Mann Vasanai Cultural Shows 🗓 11 & 15 Jan, 7–9 PM, Clive St Traditional dance, folk performances, live music. • 🍚 Pongal Distribution 🗓 15–17 Jan | 5–7 PM | Serangoon Road Free Pongal (festive rice dish). • 🙏 Mattu Pongal Prayers 🗓 17 Jan | 4–6 PM | Clive St More traditional part of the festival with rituals and prayers. ✨ Events are FREE 🔗 Full programme: pongal.sg ————————- TG: Dose of SG | IG: @kristiedey

🏟 FREE National Stadium Experience Ever wondered what it feels like to be inside Singapore’s National Stadium — not for a concert, not for a match, but just to explore? 📅 5–18 Jan 2026 • Mon–Thu: 5–9 PM • Fri: 4–9 PM • Sat–Sun: 9 AM–9 PM 📍 Entry via Gate 3 What you can do: • walk the full running track • see the stadium from inside (great views + photos) • casual runs, strolls, family-friendly time No booking, no ticket — just show up. ————————— TG: Dose of SG | IG: @kristiedey

🚒 Fire Station Open House — January dates What to expect: • guided tour around the station • close-up look at fire engines & rescue equipment • live demos by firefighters • chances to interact & take pics Each station is a little different, but it’s always interactive, and fun for both kids and adults. 📍 Held across 18 fire stations 🎟️ Free (registration required) 🗓 January 2026 dates: • 10 Jan, 17 Jan • 24 Jan, 31 Jan ————————— TG: Dose of SG | IG: @kristiedey

🏠Did you know you can host international students in SG? What it usually looks like: • students from 100+ countries • stays from 2 weeks to 1 year • usually 1–2 students per home • hosts receive a weekly stipend to cover costs It’s about helping people discover Singapore and meeting the world along the way. Most of it happens between routines: chats, shared meals, and figuring things out together. Could be for you if you: • have a spare room • are okay sharing space • enjoy cultural exchange 🔗 Interested? Sign up via the link — the hosting team will share details.

🎄 ACM Ornament Mania 28 Dec | 11:00–15:00 📍 Asian Civilisations Museum FREE activities: • DIY Ornament Craft • Interactive Performance — 11:30 & 14:00 • Story Time in the Galleries — 13:30 • 🤩 Surprise Keychain Redemption (collect stamps) • Explore ACM with Binoculars 🔗 More info ————————— TG: Dose of SG | IG: @kristiedey

🎄Free Museum Days If you’re staying in SG over the holidays and want something slow and cultural: the National Museum is opening all galleries for free on: • 25 Dec (Christmas Day) • 1 Jan (New Year’s Day) • fyi: Singapore Odyssea is not included Save the dates! ————————— 👀 TG: Dose of SG | IG: @kristiedey

🌾 Pongal in Little India: Jan 2026 A traditional South Indian harvest festival. What to see & do: • Street light-up along Serangoon Road • Pongal Special Cultural Show — traditional dances & music • Mass Pongal — live cooking of Pongal on a traditional stove •Cattle Farm visit — decorated cows & rituals • Indian Heritage Centre Open House — workshops & performances 📍 Indian Heritage Centre 📅 10–11 & 17–18 Jan (Open House) ⏰ Detailed schedules will be shared soon — stay tuned. ————————— TG: Dose of SG | IG: @kristiedey

🐶Big Furry Festival: Holland V A pet-friendly festival with activities for both humans and furry friends. What’s happening (18-21 Dec): • BFF Market — pet treats, gifts • Wellness — yoga & pet health • Holland V Exploration Race — clue hunts & mini challenges • Christmas Xchange — swap pre-loved items with other pet parents • Style Icons of BFF — daily best-dressed pet & human duos 🎬 FREE Rooftop Movies🐶 • 19 Dec: Secret Life of Pets 2 • 20 Dec: The Art of Racing in the Rain 🎟️ Festival pass from SGD 8 ————————— TG: Dose of SG | IG: @kristiedey

🍡 FREE: Chinatown Winter Solstice Celebration A full afternoon of traditional Chinese culture! 🎭 What’s happening: • Lion Dance performance • Face-Changing show • Traditional Chinese dance • Guzheng live music • Lantern riddle solving 🍡 Special Winter Solstice treat - $2 tangyuan (limited edition) 🎟 Redeem on-site after online purchase 📍 Smith Street, Chinatown 🗓 21 December 2025 (Sun) ⏰ 1:00–5:00 PM —————— TG: Dose of SG | IG: @kristiedey

🎶Free SSO Concert at Raffles Hotel A lovely outdoor brass concert by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, set on the lawn of Raffles Hotel — completely free and open to everyone! 🗓 20 December 2025 (Sat), 6PM–7PM 📍 The Lawn, Raffles Arcade at Raffles Hotel 💸 Free 👀 Dose of SG — weekly hidden gems