Looking to give your events calendar a boost, mama? Check out our roundup of the most fun for you and the kiddos over the next 7 days; it’s all here in Your Weekly Calendar!
National Geographic Live: Wild Seas, Secret Shores
Following his lifelong obsession, Thomas Peschak has found himself paddling kayaks alongside great white sharks in South Africa, swimming among one-ton manta rays in the Maldives, and keeping pace with massive whale sharks in the Arabian Sea. In this talk, the marine biologist-turned-National Geographic Photographer takes audiences around the world with his award-winning images and his engaging take on the ocean’s charismatic creatures.
When: Sunday, 22 January 2017, 2pm
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall, 1 Esplanade Drive, Singapore 038981
How much: Tickets start at $39 excluding booking fee
Chinatown Walking Trail
With “Rise to Good Fortune and Prosperity” as the festival’s theme in conjunction with the Year of the Rooster, embrace the bountiful photo opportunities along this walking trail as the streets of Chinatown will be decorated for the Festive Street Light-Up. Check out our guide to all the Chinese New Year happenings in Singapore, mama!
When: 8, 14, 15, 21 & 22 January 2017, 3:30pm – 5pm
Where: Meeting point is at the Information Booth in front of the stage at Kreta Ayer Square
How much: Free! Register here.
Goodman Ceramic Studio Open House 2017
Join this once-a-year affair to get acquainted with Clay and Glass Art! Adults and kiddos alike will get the chance to try their hands at clay and glass art techniques such as throwing, pottery and glass pendant making.
When: 8, 14, 15, 21 & 22 January 2017, 3:30pm – 5pm
Where: Meeting point is at the Information Booth in front of the stage at Kreta Ayer Square
How much: Mix of free and ticketed events.
Music for a Cause
MFAC2017 is a first-of-its-kind social cause music festival that features a lineup of the best local music acts performing on one stage to raise awareness and funds for beneficiary charities. The festival is not just an opportunity for local bands to give back to society but also for the public to support the spirit of local entrepreneurship as well as provide a platform to engage and contribute to a variety of social causes in Singapore.
When: Saturday, 21 Jan 2017, 3:30pm – 10:30pm & Sunday, 22 Jan 2017, 4pm – 10:30pm
Where: Singapore Management University, Basement Concourse, 70 Stamford Road, Singapore 178901
How much: Free!
The PickJunction Jamboree
Newly launched online shopping platform PickJunction celebrates the opening of their new physical brand showcase area with free booze, food, treats, workshops, a chance to win up to $500 in PickJunction vouchers, and more! The event also aims to raise funds to purchase new mattresses for the Ju Eng Home for Senior Citizens at absolutely no cost to participants.
When: Saturday, 21 Jan 2017, 11am – 5pm
Where: PickJunction, 72 Eunos Ave 7, Singapore 409570
How much: Free!
Lunch & Learn – Digital Marketing and Social Media Workshop: Content Marketing & Planning
Want to keep your digital marketing skills on the cutting edge, mama? Join the Lunch & Learn – Digital Marketing and Social Media Series at Trehaus to master basic knowledge that’s required to navigate today’s complex social media ecosystems and thrive in the modern day’s digital market. Highly recommended for entrepreneurs and founders of startups, freelancers who want to be competent in digital marketing, and those with small teams that range typically from 1-3 people. Bonus: you can even bring your kiddos along and drop them off to play!
When: Tuesday, 24 Jan 2017, 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Where: Trehaus, 442 Orchard Rd, #03-01 Claymore Connect, Singapore 238879
How much: $15 for Non Members, $10 for CRIB Member