The Asian Civilisation Museum and students from the School of Fashion at Lasalle College of the Arts present #SGFASHIONNOW 2022. This year’s theme is Architecture of Drapes and aims to explore various facets of Singapore’s fashion talent and scene. Designers from Ashley Isham and Jon Max Goh to Max Tan and Thomas Wee will present their works.

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Happening daily between 7.30pm to midnight, cultural monuments around Singapore will be lit up in red and white to celebrate National Day from now till August 27. Perfect for the ‘gram, the light-up features artworks by local artists will happen at the National Museum of Singapore, Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, Central Fire Station, The Cathay, National Design Centre and Stamford Arts Centre.

Plant-based ice cream shop Kind Kones has released the new Ondeh Ondeh flavour inspired by the beloved local dessert. As part of the launch, Kind Kones will also be selling scoops of the flavour at $0.57 for 57 minutes on August 9. The promotion will start at 3pm and occur at its three branches.

Titled OFF/ON: Everyday Technology that Changed our Lives, 1970s-2000s, the latest exhibition at the National Museum of Singapore rewinds the clock by documenting the changes Singaporeans have been through the decades. The indelible effect of technology on how we live, play and work will also be showcased, such as the evolution of telecommunications like use of payphone and pagers.

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Mama Diam is speakeasy bar that pays homage to the traditional convenience stores that dot our neighbourhoods. Here, enjoy iconic local food and beverages have been giving a modern twist ranging from Curry Chicken Kueh Pie Tee and Soft Shell Crab Bao to Kaya Martini and Milo Old Fashioned. 

Gardens by the Bay is commemorating the national flower Vanda Miss Joaquim and the vibrant family of orchids with Orchid Stories of Singapore. The themed display takes a look into the journey that made our nation famous in the global orchid industry and the people, plants and events that led us there.

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Singapore has many nature spots to bask in the local flora and fauna. If you want to work up a sweat, try the Coast-to-Coast (C2C) Trail or MacRitchie Reservoir. Greenthumbs can head to the Singapore Botanic Gardens while animal-lovers can consider Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve and Kranji Marshes. Finally, culture and history buffs can explore The Rail Corrider and Fort Canning Park. 

Prefer to stay home and avoid the crowds and the heat? Netflix has a library of local productions ranging from movies to television series across multiple genres. These include Anthony Chen’s Ilo Ilo that won the Caméra d’Or at the 2013 Cannes film Festival and the acclaimed drama Last Madame starring Joanne Peh.