Author: Deanna Lim

Lover of books, avid fan of Game of Thrones, and all-round glutton - my wallet can hardly keep up.

It can be tough going to the gym, especially if you’re not super fit or buff. For guys, there’s always this pressure to bench more, when the ripped dude next to you is benching 100kg. And for us girls, we just want to work out in peace, but it’s hard when there are creepy guys leering at you. Enter The Gym Pod, located at JTC Launchpad @ one-north. This air-conditioned gym is actually housed within a container block, with 24-hour access. The best part? There’ll only be a maximum of three people in the gym at any time, so you’ll get an…

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Get your sweat on at FitnessFest 2018, with 12 hours of exciting workouts, healthy living talks and workshops, and healthy bites. This 19 May 2018, gather your fitness friends and head down to Marina Bay Sands Expo Halls for the ultimate fitness escapade! The Fitness Concert will feature Kayla Itsines from Sweat with Kayla, and numerous other fitness celebs from areas like yoga, pole dancing, bouldering and so on. You’ll get to experience live workouts with them; how cool is that? If you want to find out more about fitness programmes, head over to the Fitness Discovery Arena. Try out…

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It’s time to #supportlocal at M Social Singapore! If you’ve always found it hard to find Singaporean artists and creative talents, M Social Singapore is bringing them to you at M Social Communities. You’ll get to try out crafts in workshops, admire exhibitions of exquisite art pieces and find out more about the personalities behind the works at talks. Drop by M Social from 2 – 13 April 2018 to check out the selection of natural soy wax candles from Houghton & Gough Lifestyles. Made from all-natural ingredients, these candles and essential oils are great for a relaxing night in,…

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Singapore’s largest pet fair is back from 6 – 8 April 2018, for a paw-sitively fun-filled weekend. Pick up your fur-kids and head over to Singapore Expo Hall 7 to take a look at the goodies that PetExpo 2018 has to offer! You’ll get to check out goods from local vendors at the Made in SG Square – don’t forget to #supportlocal, and snap up pet fashion, baked goods and treats for your fur-kids, as well as fresh pet-friendly meals. For all the ­paw­-rents of fur-shionista pets, don’t miss out the Good Dogs & People fashion show. The Good Dog People…

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It’s going to be a real #throwback Thursday, as Zouk Singapore once again brings us Mambo Jambo! This 29 March 2018, groove to the tunes of the good ol’ days with djB and Jeremy Boon. In the lead-up to the Good Friday weekend, why not let your hair down and give a little shimmy? You can count on djB (a.k.a. Formative) to bring the rockin’ tunes, throwing out electronic dance music that’ll have you cutting shapes on the dance floor! Veteran Jeremy Boon will make sure your night out doesn’t stop till the sun comes up, with his definitive range…

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Don’t think you can take part in a run? I find your lack of faith disturbing. The Star Wars Run 2018 is back, and there’s something for everyone! Flagging off from the F1 Pit Building on 5 May 2018, this run will have you and your running buddies taking sides. Do you pick the Light side of the force, or will you be seduced by the power of the Dark side? The race pack is pretty impressive too; depending on the side you choose, you’ll get differently-designed shirts, a Star Wars Run 2018 tote bag, a Star Wars Run picnic…

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If repetitive running isn’t your idea of fun, what about running through missions in a post-zombie apocalypse world? From 19 – 30 April 2018, you get to join thousands of runners worldwide in the Zombies, Run! Virtual Race. Taking on the role of a runner from a survival camp, you’ve been tasked with retrieving the Crown Jewels. Not only do you need to catch the thieves, you need to avoid becoming zombie chow. With the Zombies, Run! app, you’ll get audio-driven stories for every run. The story progresses with every kilometre you run in the virtual race, so once you’re hooked…

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Feeling down because you can’t catch the cherry blossoms in Japan? Don’t worry, on 17 and 18 March 2018, they’re coming to you. On top of that, you can look forward to celebrity cosplayers, an Anisong concert and even Pikachu parades! Head down to Sakura Matsuri: Anime Garden at Gardens By The Bay for a weekend of anime-inspired activities. Pokemon fans will love the Pikachu Meet & Greet, and the Pikachu Parade & Dance. Who doesn’t love the popular electric mouse? There will even be Pokemon Game Booths for those who want to relive their childhood nostalgia. You even get…

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Who run the world? You know the answer, it’s GIRLS! This March 2018, celebrate International Women’s Month at The Projector with a series of women in films kicking ass. Fire up some gurrrl power, with Mad Max: Fury Road. Watch Charlize Theron in her full black-and-chrome glory, as she fights back against the tyrant. Don’t forget to catch Certain Women, a film about three women in Northwestern America whose lives meet in the most powerful and moving ways. Corporate struggles and family drama play out in strangely familiar ways — many of us have probably experienced one or the other…

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If you’re a ‘90s kid, you probably remember taking care of your virtual pet. Yes, I’m talking about Tamagotchi, that addictive handheld game where we first learnt to be responsible for a pet. Missing the game? Keep an eye out for My Tamagotchi Forever, a new-and-improved version that will be released on Google Play and the Apple App store on 15 March 2018. No longer the pixelated blobs of yesteryears, these virtual pets look a bit like the cheery avatars from Animal Crossing. These cute little critters need your TLC! Remember to feed and clean up after them, and of…

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It’s a three-in-one experience at the Singapore Festival of Fun this coming 8 – 18 March 2018! Get ready for a barrel of laughs and carnival fun, with the Magners International Comedy Festival, Nickelodeon Fiesta and Clarke Quay StreetFest. From 8 – 11 March 2018, catch award-winning comedians from around the world at Magners International Comedy Festival! Laugh until your sides hurt with famous comedians, such as Doug Stanhope from the US, Brian Aylward from Canada and more. Watch Singaporean comedians Samuel See and Fakkah Fuzz take on their Malaysian counterparts Kavin Jay and Sulaimon Azmil in a rip-roaring contest…

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If your usual Friday night entertainment involves knocking back a couple of drinks and getting down on the dance floor at Zouk Singapore, then listen up! From 9 February 2018, Zouk Singapore is rolling out its new membership programme as well as the Friends of Zouk card. If you’re not a Zouk member, don’t worry. You can sign up for the Friends of Zouk card (S$20 annual fee), which comes with quarterly refreshed promotions, partner promotions and priority pre-purchase for special nights. Keep presenting your card every time you head to Zouk, and you just might get invited to apply…

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Mark your calendars for 23 March, because British Twitter star and singer of hit single “You’re Beautiful” is coming back to Singapore. That’s right, James Blunt is bringing The Afterlove Asia Tour 2018 to our sunny shores! We’re actually the first stop on his Asia tour, where he will also be dropping by Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan and China. That means we’ll be getting a first-hand glimpse of his new single “Love Me Better”. Having worked with other brilliant musical talents like Ed Sheeran, James Blunt creates poignant pieces that are also catchy and relatable. (I mean, who doesn’t…

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Hold on to your seats, everyone! Sing! China runner-up Nathan Hartono (向洋) is set to blow us away with his first Chinese single《爱超给电》this 9 February 2018. Venturing into Mandopop is a first for this heart-throb singer-songwriter. After Jay Chou’s mentorship in Sing! China, this is a whole new direction for Nathan Hartono. Fans will remember his 2016 single Electricity, a feel-good pop song that’ll have you bobbing your head to the beat. Loosely translated as ‘Electric Love’, 《爱超给电》is the refreshed Mandarin version of his catchy single. This single will be one of five tracks on his new, fully Mandarin EP…

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If you’re sick of lovey-dovey Valentine’s Day movies, head over to indie film house The Projector on 14 & 16 February 2018 for some Anti-Valentines films. On 14 February 2018, as couples express their love in the most clichéd ways with over-priced bouquets and expensive dinners, treat yourself to Let It Go! (An Anti-V’day Variety Show). Grab a drink at the bar, and toast to the Valentine’s Day roasts. 16 February 2018 brings post-Valentines blues, so hang out at The Projector for three films you can watch to make yourself feel better about singlehood. Kramer Vs. Kramer and Closer show…

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