BOOK LAUNCH • A Singapore Girl Cooks Abroad Tagore Society will launch a cookbook by Pauline Davenport Howard that highlights the universality of Rabindranath Tagore’s ethos and his engagement with food. The book celebrates Pauline’s lifelong passion for cooking and pays tribute to Singapore’s 60th anniversary. When: Dec 12, Fri, 5pm Where: The Pod, National Library Building RSVP: dollysinhadavenport@gmail.com
EVENT • Chinatown Singapore Winter Solstice 2025 Celebrate Winter Solstice with special durian and gula melaka tangyuan at a special event organised by the Chinatown Business Association. Known as “Dongzhi” in Chinese culture, the Winter Solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year. Tangyuan, glutinous rice balls symbolising family unity and harmony, is the quintessential dish served. When: Dec 21, Sun, 1pm Where: Smith Street, Chinatown Tickets: eventbrite.sg
• Republic of Singapore Yacht Club Christmas Boat Light-up Parade Enjoy a spectacle of illuminated yachts, Christmas trees, twinkling fairy lights, and imaginative nautical decorations at the Republic of Singapore Yacht Club (RSYC). The marina will also come alive with a festive market featuring artisanal crafts, seasonal treats, and interactive activities for families. When: Dec 13 (Sat), 6pm Where: 52 West Coast Ferry Road Tickets: Free entry for public
• Interfaith Prayer for Religious Harmony Organised by Abdul Kalam Vision Society Singapore, the event includes a special lecture on “Abdul Kalam’s Vision” in Tamil by special guest Sheikh Saleem, grand nephew of the former President of India APJ Abdul Kalam. When: Dec 21, Sun, 10.30am Where: Kalam Restaurant, 2 Veerasamy Road RSVP: John Ramamoorthy at 97559653.
MUSIC • Legends of India: A Celebration of the Patiala Gharana and the Music of Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan Ustaad Jawaad Ali Khan in concert, accompanied by Tarun Joshi on harmonium, Vimal Venkatram on tabla and Vinayak Sahai on sarangi. The concert, led by Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan’s nephew Ustaad Jawaad Ali Khan, will take the audience inside the mind, journey, and music of Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, whose music remains unmatched in its emotional depth, artistic brilliance, and nuanced mastery. When: Dec 14, Sun, 7pm Where: Esplanade Recital Studio Tickets: From S$65 to S$100 at sistic.com.sg
• Sufi Sama - A Soulful Bollywood Affair Musketeers Entertainment’s premium clubbing experience involves an evening of soulful Sufi music and Bollywood hits. The artistes include Nizami Brothers, who specialise in performing Arijit Singh’s and Atif Aslam’s greatest hits, and local DJ sensation Aryan, who is known for his dynamic sets. When: Dec 26, Fri, 10pm Where: Hard Rock Cafe, 50 Cuscaden Road Tickets: From $27.32 at eventbrite.sg
• Behind The Green Door presents Shahan & Chichi As the first Bangladeshi-Indian DJ in Singapore, Shahan specialises in crafting seamless blends of various music genres, such as afrohouse, melodic house, afrobeats, amapiano, hip hop, Top 40s, and urban desi. Chichi’s signature sound spans afrohouse, indohouse, and arabichouse. When: Dec 12, Fri, 9pm Where: Behind The Green Door SG, 97 Duxton Road Tickets S$25 (online), S$35 (door); e-mail: ardini@kilo-collective.com or Whatsapp: 91007626.
