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If you’re wondering what’s happening in Singapore this week, we’ve got you covered. Life moves so fast it’s impossible to stay updated, so we’re bringing you the latest and greatest in food and drinks, entertainment, and viral trends – all in easy-to-read, bite-sized doses! Bookmark this page for your weekly dose, and check out our guide on things to do this weekend in Singapore.
The buzz on what’s happening in Singapore this week
1. Paris Baguette joins the halal-friendly list
And just in time for the Ramadan season! Paris Baguette, Korea’s leading bakery cafe brand, begins a new chapter of inclusivity with the official MUIS halal certification for all stores across Singapore. To mark this milestone, the brand is introducing the K-Lava tteokbokki pastry tart, a fun twist inspired by its Korean roots and signature tart. This new creation debuts on 19 February 2026 and features chewy rice cake, smoky cheese, white cheddar, Gochujang majo, and buttery pastry crumble.
2. A movie-lous open-air experience returns
Hendrick’s Sunset Cinema makes its comeback to Sentosa from 30 April to 10 May 2026, just in time for “summer”! Watch Tanjong Beach come alive with cinema, cocktails, and music, all part of a refined golden hour experience. This year’s film programme comprises award-winning international films and contemporary classics, including Song Sung Blue (starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson), Sentimental Value (Cannes Grand Prix family drama), and Into the Wild.
Tickets go for $48 (or $43 for early bird sales) and come with a Hendrick’s Gin cocktail, beach deck chair seating, wireless silent cinema headphones, and complimentary shuttle service to Harbourfront MRT. Cinephiles, you know what you gotta do…
3. 2026 is the year of intentional dating
If you’re single and ready to give up on mingling, this is your sign to have another round at dating. Coffee Meets Bagel is collaborating with SG Culture Pass on a year-long initiative, encouraging singles to go on dates and build deeper connections through arts and cultural experiences. Pressure? Quite the opposite, actually – think of it as meaningful, low-pressure dates that go beyond the typical dinner or cafe meet-ups.
How this works: use your $100 credits to go on date-ready cultural ideas, specially curated activities featured across the SG Culture Pass platforms, as well as the Coffee Meets Bagel app and newsletters. These include a fun murder mystery at the National Gallery and an immersive escape adventure through Chinatown. More events will be announced in the coming months.
4. CNY snacks, but make them gelato
How about some unique Chinese New Year snacks to celebrate the Year of the Horse? Gelato Messina (aka one of our favourite ice cream spots in Singapore) is launching five limited-edition CNY gelato flavours and a CNY-exclusive cake on 16 February 2026. Brave the queue to get your hands on the Pineapple Cookies (fior di latte gelato with pineapple jam), P.S I Love You (brown butter gelato and love letter cookies), and Pearl Blossom (pear sorbet with osmanthus jelly).
If you’re on the hunt for something fun, this goodie deserves a spot on your dining table. Presenting Orange You Lucky?, Messina’s playful take that looks like a Mandarin orange. The CNY-inspired cake consists of Mandarin sorbet, yuzu jam, orange-infused white chocolate mousse, caramelised white chocolate, and orange zest.
5. A total (lunar) eclipse of the heart…
Mark your calendars: on 3 March 2026, look up to the sky and witness a total lunar eclipse coinciding with the 15th day of the Chinese New Year! If you wanna get a clearer view, the Science Centre is hosting a complimentary, expert-guided public viewing session from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Peep through the high-powered telescope, listen to live commentary by astronomy educators, and take part in family-friendly activities. The event is open to all on a first-come, first-served basis – register via the centre’s website from 20 February 2026.
6. No need to chaise down this furniture brand overseas
Scandinavian design is more than just Ikea! BoConcept, the award-winning Danish furniture brand, will open its flagship store along Orchard Road in early March 2026. The upcoming retail store will feature a bespoke interior decoration service, where customers can customise every detail of their furniture, including colour, material, and finish.
Ahead of the store’s opening, BoConcept invites the public to participate in an exclusive pre-opening initiative. All you gotta do is sign up for the brand’s newsletter by 31 March 2026 and stand a chance to win a fully customisable Imola chair (worth up to $10,000).
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7. A major revamp within the National Gallery
National Gallery Singapore will be undertaking a major revamp of its UOB Southeast Asia Gallery. From 1 April 2026, all galleries on Levels 3, 4, and 5 of the Supreme Court Wing, as well as the UOB Discovery Space on Level 4 and the UOB Theatrette on Level 5, will be closed to the public.
The renewed gallery, set to open sometime in 2027, will feature a reconfigured layout and exhibition approach. This new structure allows multiple entry points, so visitors can encounter artworks from different starting points and perspectives.
The revamped Southeast Asian art exhibition will present contemporary works through a refreshed approach, bringing together familiar works and new artist commissions. Some of them will take over entire gallery spaces, too! Let’s time the clock and count down to this…
8. Too hot to handle?
If you love all things spice, let us point you in the direction of Crackle, a new small-batch chilli oil-based condiment by Singaporean restaurant and marketing consultant, Audrey Yeong.
At $13 a bottle, Crackle is made by extracting flavour from chopped shallots fried in oil and layered with a three-spice blend of hot chilli pepper flakes, Korean chilli pepper, and Szechuan peppercorns. Throw into the mix fermented soy beans, soy sauce, and a sprinkle of sugar, and you’ve got the perfect savoury partner for dishes like aglio olio, focaccia, wanton noodles, and more.
P.S. Keep tabs on Crackle’s upcoming collaboration with gelato bar Mondo at Amoy Street in March, featuring a new limited edition flavour with swirls of the condiment for a lick of heat.
9. Cinema isn’t dead in Singapore!
While we’re all excited about Filmhouse’s launch at Golden Mile Tower, Golden Village is quietly opening its latest outlet in the East. Century Square is home to the brand’s 18th cinema location, welcoming moviegoers since 10 February 2026.
GV Century Square is more than a movie theatre – it will be a curated, boutique-style destination for film lovers. Here, you’ll get a mix of mainstream releases alongside alternative films and selected events.
10. A limited-time drink inspired by the camellia flower
All rise, Chagee fans! On top of the Garden of Senses exhibition happening at the Asian Civilisations Museum, the tea beverage brand has also introduced a new seasonal brew, in time for the Chinese New Year season. Get ready to throw your money at the camellia oolong milk tea (from $5.20), a blend of three premium oolong teas and fresh milk. Floral-forward, aromatic, and light – just the way we like our Chagee teas.
Accompanying this limited-time launch is a series of collectables inspired by the drink. Get your hands on camellia-inspired red packets and knit orange bags, available while stocks last. Or, go for the prosperity tea plant plushies, which are exclusively stocked at the Pagoda House and Orchard Gateway outlets. You can get them a la carte or as part of a bundle with a large camellia oolong milk tea at $32.80.
11. Love at first bite for these adorable V-Day cakes
For the upcoming season of love, say je t’aime to the sweetest treats from Paris Baguette. The bakery brings two adorable Sweetheart Bear creations, exclusively available till 14 February 2026. For an intimate celebration with you and your beau, get the short cake set ($30) that includes a pair of petite cakes.
Celebrating Galentine’s? Snag the mini whole cake ($45) for you and your girlfriends. Every bite features indulgent layers of chocolate sponge, raspberry jelly, and fragrant lychee rose cream, alongside silky mascarpone mousse and fresh strawberries. Psst: place your pre-orders online from now till 11 February to enjoy a sweet 10% discount!
12. More cool than creepy crawly
You may not be a fan of bugs, but their takeover of the ArtScience Museum makes for a fascinating experience. Morbidly curious, we stopped by to get a peek at the new Insects: Microsculptures Magnified exhibition. It’s a small space, but the large-scale, high-magnification portraits of insects are mesmerising.
Captured by award-winning British photographer Levon Biss, the 37 portraits from the Oxford University Museum of Natural History’s collection feature microscopic details and are created from over 8,000 individual images. Plus, there’s a captivating section on scientific research and discoveries made in Singapore, as well as specimens from local institutions.
The exhibition runs till 19 April 2026, so get your tickets now!
And that’s a wrap on what’s happening in Singapore this week (and beyond).
