Spring Blossoms at Gardens by the Bay

If you haven’t made it down to Gardens by the Bay to check out their Chinese New Year floral display yet, don’t miss your chance! On until 18 February, the gardens usher in the Year of the Snake with a display inspired by Legend of the White Snake – one of China’s four great folktales.

Set in the Gardens’ Flower Dome and taking centre stage amidst a vibrant landscape of festive blooms is a breathtaking 4.5m-tall floral rendition of the protagonist, Madam White Snake, meticulously crafted through mosaiculture. The floral display also features over 1,000 dahlias, with five new varieties this year. Symbolising prosperity and new beginnings, dahlias are a perennial favourite during Chinese New Year and a signature of Gardens by the Bay’s festive floral displays during this period.

18 Marina Gardens Drive, 018953. Click here for further details

The Brand New Heavies hit Singapore

Funk legends and Acid Jazz pioneers, The Brand New Heavies arrive in Singapore with their  ‘Brother Sister 30’ tour this week on 6 February 2025. Celebrating the 30th anniversary of their groundbreaking album Brother Sister, which includes bangers such as ‘Dream On Dreamer’, ‘Midnight At The Oasis’, and ‘Back To Love’, catch them at The Theatre at Mediacorp.

1 Stars Ave, 138507. Tickets are available here 

The ANZA Black Tie Ball 2025 – Tickets on sale now!

The best night of Singapore’s social calendar has been announced! The ANZA Black Tie Ball 2025 – A Night In The Tropics promises an unforgettable night of glamour, gourmet delights, and non-stop fun! Join us for a 4-course, 5-star dinner crafted by the award-winning chefs of The Ritz-Carlton, complemented by free-flowing drinks. 

There’ll also be buzzing foyer fun with our photo booth, tasting bars, silent and live auctions, and live music from Singapore’s premier event band, The Countdown Band. PS.Cafe will be providing exquisite petit fours, and don’t miss delicious meat pies come midnight.

The best bit? Not only is ANZA’s Night in the Tropics one of the hottest tickets in town for 2025, but it’s also a chance to raise funds for Children’s Aid Society. Make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and youths by entering our Charity Prize Draw, featuring over $30,000 worth of fantastic vacation stay prizes.

Get your tickets here today! 

The culture continues with Chingay. Image: Chingay Parade Facebook

Ch-Ch-Ch-Chingay!

Keep the CNY vibes coming this weekend as Chingay returns for 2025 with the theme of JOY. Taking place on 7 – 8 February, be mesmerised by the performance of 60 lion dancers, and larger than life performances by over 4,000 performers from 150 organisations.

F1 Pit Building, Republic Blvd, 038975. chingay.gov.sg 

Waitangi Day Family Celebrations 2025

Join the Waitangi Day Family Celebrations 2025, hosted by the New Zealand Chamber Singapore and the Australian International School on Sunday 16 February, 1pm – 4pm. Expect a day packed with fun for all ages, including ANZA’s very own face painting booth, a bouncy castle, arts & crafts, games, and a Slip-and-Slide. There’ll be sausage sizzles, craft beers, fine wines, bubbles, and premium NZ Gin. Live Kiwi music will set the mood, and you can explore market stalls offering Kiwi-inspired goods.  This event celebrates the bond uniting Kiwis and the wider community, where individuals can connect and share in the spirit of manaakitanga. Admission is free, but be sure to RSVP at the link below to secure your spot!

Australian International School- Via Gate 3, Lorong Chuan 1, 556818.
Sign up here

CNY celebrations continue throughout Feb. Image: Resorts World Sentosa

Family Fun at the Aquarium

CNY festivities continue until 16 February with Spring in the SEA at S.E.A. Aquarium, where there’s a veritable barrage of family fun! You’ll find Singapore’s only underwater dragon dance in the Open Ocean Habitat, ART:DIS’s marine-themed upcycling lantern workshops on select dates and the chance to snap family photos with the adorable manta ray mascot, all dressed up in its festive finest.

SEA Aquarium at Resorts World Sentosa, Sentosa Island, 8 Sentosa Gateway, 098269. Click here for details 

Ring it in

The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale will makes its Asia stage premiere in Singapore this August 2025, telling the epic story of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings from the Hobbits’ perspective. Performed by a stellar cast of multi-skilled actor-musicians, there’ll be a strictly limited season at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands. Join the waitlist now for exclusive early access to tickets.

10 Bayfront Ave, B1-69/70 The Shoppes, Marina bay sands, 018971. Head here for tickets

Per°Form Open Academy of Arts and Activations 2025 (POA 2025)

Australian curator and researcher Vivian Ziherl and acclaimed international dance artist and choreographer Marc Brew will be visiting Singapore part of Per°Form Open Academy of Arts and Activations 2025, a live gathering of thought leaders and cultural innovators across diverse fields of contemporary indigeneity, curation, research, education, visual culture, disability-access happening 7–28 February 2025. Expect a range of activities including The Mentor Series keynote presentations, as well as a Public Workshop by Marc Brew on developing inclusive dance pedagogy in a supportive environment for disabled and non-disabled artists. The presentations and workshop are offered on a pay-by-donation starting at $5

Register here for more or contact jeffrey@tworksasia.org.

B.I and Ivy Lee. Photos: B.I and Universal Music Singapore

Music fans unite!

Teens in town? They won’t want to miss Cloud 9, a way cool music festival on 15 February put together by Mediacorp. Following the theme “Feel the Beat and Catch the High”, South Korean rapper B.I will be bringing his blend of hip-hop and R&B, Ivy Lee brings her signature catchy Mandopop, and girl group Dolla will be showing off their contemporary dance-pop routines. There’ll also be local talents like Shazza, Alyph, and DJ Kiara (as a young person!).

Cloud 9, Expo Hall 7, 1 Expo Drive, 486150

Experience Thaipusam in Little India. Photo: Visit Singapore

Time for Thaipusam 

Signifying the triumph of good over evil, Thaipusam is a Hindu festival taking place on 11 February 2025. It involves Kavadi Aattam, a ritualistic practice that sees devotees embark on a journey by foot from Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple (along SG’s Serangoon Road) to Sri Thendayuthapani Temple (on Tank Road). Participants also pierce their skin, tongue or cheeks with skewers as an act of religious self-mortification. Join ANZA Tours on their The Unique Festival of Thaipusam tour to witness these fascinating visual spectable and cultural event as a community.