Fun Things & Cool People – Page 5

August 2, 2013November 21, 2014

Time Out Singapore: ‘Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow 2013’ Preview

Laugh yourself silly with these highlights from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. This year’s roadshow – coming to Singapore for the ninth time – features award-winning comics Frank Woodley, Nazeem Hussain, Tommy Dean, Kate McLennan and host Daniel Townes. Gwen Pew picks their brains. 19 Jun 2013: Tommy Dean What’s your favourite joke? Knock knock, who’s there? … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow 2013’ Preview

July 14, 2013November 21, 2014

Time Out Singapore: ‘Lit Up Singapore 2013’ Preview

One of the hippest events on the indie literary arts calendar is back. Gwen Pew speaks to Marc Nair, local spoken word poet and one of the main guys driving the whole event. 19 Jun 2013: How did Lit Up begin? Lit Up was started in 2009 by Word Forward. Chris Mooney-Singh and Savinder Kaur, the directors, … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘Lit Up Singapore 2013’ Preview

May 18, 2013November 21, 2014

Time Out Singapore: Buddha Tooth Relic Temple Rooftop Garden

It’s a nice leafy refuge to get away from the bustle of Chinatown. 8 May 2013: History: If you look closely at the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum located on the corner of South Bridge Road and Sago Lane in Chinatown, you’d be right in suspecting that it’s not as ancient-looking as you might expect … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Buddha Tooth Relic Temple Rooftop Garden

April 8, 2013November 20, 2014

Time Out Singapore: Sarah Kay and Phil Kaye

Phil Kaye and Sarah Kay, both in their mid-20s, are established spoken word poets in America for years. As the power duo hit our shores this April, Gwen Pew catches up with them to find out what slam poetry is really all about. 26 Mar 2013: How did the two of you meet? Sarah Kay: We met … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Sarah Kay and Phil Kaye

April 8, 2013November 20, 2014

Time Out Singapore: Car Park Rooftop Gardens

While many of the rooftop gardens at malls are relatively well-known, there are less flashy ones at the top of HDB multi-story car parks. 7 Mar 2013: As part of an initiative to realise Singapore’s ‘city in a garden’ idea, the National Parks Board (NParks) and Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) launched a project titled ‘Skyrise Greenery’ … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Car Park Rooftop Gardens

April 8, 2013November 20, 2014

Time Out Singapore: Top KTV Joints

There’s no better time for KTV than Chinese New Year. Gwen Pew and Ma Xiangyu test out five of the best karaoke venues in town where you can get a private room for your party. 1 Feb 2013: Cash Studio BEST FOR J-POP LOVERS Cash Studio has been around for quite some time now – and it shows. The décor wears thin … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Top KTV Joints

December 18, 2012November 20, 2014

Time Out Singapore: Things To Do In Singapore After Dark

GoGreen After Dark Segway Tour. Photo courtesy of GoGreen Segway Eco Adventure. 17 Dec 2012: Come the small hours, there’s more to do in Singapore than just clubbing and drinking. Gwen Pew and Lee Min Kok test out some fun activities in the dark of the night. Night Safari Yes, this is certainly one of the more mainstream tourist attractions … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Things To Do In Singapore After Dark