February may be the shortest month of the year, but that doesn’t mean that there is any lack of activities out there to keep you entertained. With some pretty major holidays such as Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day creeping up on us, get ready for a never-ending list of events that will keep you on your toes.
Prepare your calendars and mark down these special dates, because while you may be busy with all the New Year festivities, gambling and feasting, you should take some time off to have a go at some of the other exciting things that February has in store for you.
From the annual Chingay Parade to seeing popular Kpop girl-group BLACKPINK perform live, buckle up because February is going to be one roller coaster of a good time!
ANTI-VALENTINE’S VALENTINE’S DAY @ HUSTLE CO
Valentine’s day is always so overly-hyped up every year — all the flowers, mushy photos of couples making out, overpriced dinners and expensive gifts. It can quite sickening, especially for singles.
If all you single ladies (and men) feel a little forgotten, fret not, as Hustle Co, a bar tucked away at Tanjong Pagar, will be having an event called Anti-Valentine’s Valentine’s Day where there will be cheap S$6.90 craft beers and affordable dinner items. Definitely sounds like our kind of Valentine’s Day!
When
14 February 2019
9am – 11.59pm
Where
Hustle Co.
BLACKPINK CONCERT
BLACKPINK is no doubt one of the hottest k-pop groups in the world right now and it is no surprise; it is pretty hard to resist these pretty yet sexy girls with their angelic voices and mesmerising dance moves.
If you’re a BLACKPINK fan, good news for you is that you get to catch them performing live this February at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. For all you fanboys out there, treat this as a little Valentine’s Day gift to yourself!
Ticket prices range from S$243 – S$769.
When
15 February 2019
Where
Singapore Indoor Stadium
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CHINGAY PARADE 2019
We all know that the Chingay Parade is the most important street performance every Chinese New Year and we always look forward to all those intricately decorated floats, stunning displays of lights, laser shows, pyrotechnics, fireworks and talented performers and dancers!
This year’s theme, Dreams Funtasia, features an impressive 270m-long painting depicting the past, present and future of Singapore as well as dancing dragons, stilt walkers, wushu masters and so much more. No wonder is one of the biggest events of the year!
Ticket prices range from S$28.50 – S$60.
When
15 – 16 February 2019
8pm – 9.30pm
Where
F1 Pit Building
DAHLIA DREAMS AT GARDENS BY THE BAY
Welcome in the Lunar New Year with a stroll through this floral odyssey that is sure to leave you in awe. With over 100 varieties of gorgeous dahlias in a Chinese garden setting, the entire experience is definitely a treat for the sight and senses.
This beautiful garden paradise is also a great place for you to snap some aesthetic Chinese New Year photos for the gram, so get your cameras ready!
When
18 January – 24 February 2019
Where
Flower Dome
FOOD TRAIL @ LITTLE INDIA
To all you foodies out there, this one is for you. At the Little India Food Trail, get to know more about all the different Indian foods that can be found at Little India and treat your senses to all the variety of flavours, textures and smells of authentic Indian food.
Ticket price is S$20 per pax.
When
2 February 2019
10.30am – 1pm
Where
Indian Heritage Centre
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GIN JOURNEY SINGAPORE
All our alcoholic friends out there, listen up, because The Gin Journey is finally here in Singapore and it is an event that you definitely do not want to miss out on!
Hop around Singapore and sip on delicious cocktails and glasses of refined gin from all over the country while learning about the rich history of how gin is made as well as how it is connected to Singapore. This is truly an enriching experience for both the mind and the tastebuds!
Tickets are S$140 with a S$7.70 booking fee.
When
9, 16 & 24 February 2019
Where
Meeting point will be given a week before the event.
I LIGHT SINGAPORE
Night owls, the artsy fartsy and people who are just looking for aesthetic places for photos for the gram would be able to appreciate this one! Previously known as iLight Marina Bay, i Light Singapore will be back again to provide us with another series of mesmerising light displays that will with no doubt leave you dazzled and in awe.
The event will feature a total of 32 gorgeous artworks that comprise of 32 alluring light art installations as well as an entertaining multimedia show. Apart from that, there will also be an artisanal market and bazaar that will be chock full of fun activities to do and delicious food to munch on.
When
28 January – 24 February 2019
Where
Marina Bay Waterfront, Civic District, Singapore River and Fort Canning Park
LIGHT TO NIGHT FESTIVAL
If you can’t get enough of pretty lights, fret not as there will also be the Light to Night Festival, which is an annual urban event that celebrates the Civic District of Singapore.
It comprises of 2 weeks: Art Week (18 Jan – 27 Jan) and Singapore’s Bicentennial (28 Jan – 24 Feb) and these aim to make art accessible to the public. Here, you get to appreciate the work of local artists, enjoy percussion performances as well as feast on some of the delicious food available. Sounds like a pretty chill night, sign us up!
When
18 January – 24 February 2019
Where
Civic District & Marina Bay
NICKELBACK CONCERT
Fans of old school rock band, Nickelback will be thrilled to know that they will be coming down to Singapore in February to perform at BIGBOX.
Get ready to belt your hearts out to all the songs that you loved from your Secondary school days whilst reminiscing the good times!
Ticket prices start from S$128, excluding booking fee.
When
20 February 2019
Where
Zepp @ BIGBOX
Photo Credit: Sistic
OFF CENTRE
Off Centre is a play that daringly confronts mental illness and the stigma associated with it. In this captivating performance that will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout, two patients meet at an event for recovering mental patients and form an interesting friendship that meets with a nasty ending.
Written by the renowned Singaporean playwriter Haresh Sharma, be prepared to go through a whole different range of emotions while watching this!
Ticket prices start from S$36.
When
7 – 17 February 2019
Where
Victoria Theatre
PETIT MARCHÉ
If you love French food, you’d want to note down this date on your calendar. PETIT MARCHÉ is a traditional French market that will be selling premium and unique French produce, food and beverages for you to indulge in. Everything here is shipped over directly from France and a number of other Mediterranean and European countries.
The entrance fee is a dollar and it will be donated to the Salvation Army.
When
23 February 2019
8.30am – 1pm
Where
The Salvation Army @ 356 Tanglin Road
RIVER HONGBAO
The popular annual Lunar New Year event that is held religiously at Marina Bay is back again to provide you with non-stop entertainment that is a treat for the senses. There is something there for everyone and there will be an array of exhilarating amusement rides, food booths and other carnival attractions.
Besides all the fun on the ground, don’t forget to watch the skies for the beautiful laser show and the grad fireworks that will light up Singapore’s skyline. We recommend taking boomerangs!
When
3 – 10 February 2019
2 – 11pm
Where
The Float @ Marina Bay
RUN FOR HOPE 2019
For our more active friends out there, read on. The annual Run For Hope is back again to let you run for a good cause. The event is by Four Seasons Hotel Singapore and they aim to raise some much-needed awareness and support for ongoing cancer research.
So this February, why not lace up your shoes and get into shape while doing something good for the community. You’ll feel both physically and mentally good!
Fee prices start from S$26.
When
17 February 2019
Where
Singapore Sports Hub, OCBC Square
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Photo Credit: Expat Living Singapore
“THIS IS DOPE” EXHIBITION
If you’re into extremely loud and creative artworks, “This is DOPE” is the exhibition that you need to go to this February. Featuring unique masterpieces by 18 artists, you’ll definitely find yourself being sucked in and wanting more even after you’ve seen everything they have to offer.
The energy here is absolutely electric, so if you’re looking for some positive vibes, this is the place to be at!
When
17 January – 17 March 2019
10am – 7pm
Where
TAKSU Gallery
VALENTINE VENDETTA 2019
If you’re feeling a little sad about being single this Valentine’s Day, don’t be and celebrate your singlehood instead by heading down to Valentine Vendetta!
Back for its 8th year running, Valentine Vendetta is here again to provide you with an array of fun games and activities to encourage all you single ladies and men out there to mingle and meet new people. Luckier singles will even get to win up to S$2,500 or a trip to The Farm at San Benito in Manila. Valentine’s Day sure is looking up!
Tickets are S$25 and are inclusive of one drink. There are also early bird tickets going for S$20 that come with 2 free drinks!
When
14 February 2019
6.30pm – late
Where
Clarke Quay Fountain Square