We dug up our history textbooks and found out some Queenstown ‘firsts’. 10 Sep 2013: First HDB blocks Built in 1956, Block 39 of the Princess Estate – also known as Forfar House – featured 106 units across 14 floors. It was the tallest public housing block at the time (until a 20-storey block was … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: History of Queenstown
As Queenstown district turns 60 this September, Gwen Pew recounts the area’s vibrant history and checks out what you can learn from the My Queenstown Festival. 10 Sep 2013: Once an idyllic village called Boh Beh Kang – meaning ‘the endless river’ because locals couldn’t determine its source – the area that became modern day Queenstown lay in … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘My Queenstown Festival’ Preview
The Mid-Autumn Festival falls on the 19th of September this year. From Chinatown to Gardens by the Bay, Gwen Pew and Chen Ting round up the best places to soak in the lunar celebrations. 4 Sep 2013: City Square Mall 24 Aug-22 Sep Get your fill of the traditional Mid-Autumn pastry – and some contemporary spin-offs – from renowned … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Mid-Autumn Festival 2013 Guide
Home to endless supper spots, hip bars and plenty of late-night activities (some less savoury than others), the streets of Singapore remains a hive of activity long after the sun goes down. Here’s our guide to neighbourhoods around town that truly come alive after dark. 30 Aug 2013: Famous for housing Singapore’s official (and legal) … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Geylang After Dark
From mastering tofu to rolling sushi, Natasha Hong and Gwen Pew round up the best cooking schools around town. 16 Aug 2013: Best for group cooking Cookyn Inc Billing itself as an events company with cooking classes as its main mode of business, as opposed to a full-on cooking school, Cookyn Inc near Farrer Park MRT is all about … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Five Best Cooking Schools
Gwen Pew checks out what’s on offer at Singapore’s two main water parks – plus a third opening soon nearby. 1 Aug 2013: Adventure Cove Waterpark The newest waterpark on the island, Adventure Cove opened in Resorts World Sentosa at the end of 2012. It is home to six slides – including the notorious Riptide Rocket, … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Three Best Waterparks
As geeks around town gear up for the annual Singapore Toy, Game and Comic Convention, Gwen Pew and Roop Gill chat with some of the most dedicated cosplayers on the scene. 29 Jul 2013: Founded in 2007, the Singapore Toy, Game and Comic Convention (STGCC) is now a hugely popular annual event that draws crowds of around 35,000 over a … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘Singapore Toy, Game and Comic Convention 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
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
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
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