Five things to do over the weekend of Dec 14-16

This weekend, there are plenty of activities for the family. From a migrant worker poetry competition, to a bustling Christmas market tucked away at Loewen Gardens, the sunny island of Singapore is winding down with cheery vibes to end off the year. 

Take your pick from our curated list of events below: 

1. Migrant Worker Poetry Competition 2018

Photo courtesy: Migrant Worker Poetry Competition Singapore
Photo courtesy: Migrant Worker Poetry Competition Singapore

The migrant worker poetry competition seeks to celebrate and showcase the literary talents of migrant workers in Singapore.

The finals for the 5th edition of the Migrant Worker Poetry Competition Singapore will feature 21 shortlisted poets from 120 contestants; as well as a play written, directed, and acted by the migrant workers.

When: December 16
Where: National Gallery Auditorium
Entry: Free

2. Lenovo YOGA x Pure YOGA: Boost in YOGA Style

Photo courtesy: Lenovo YOGA, Pure YOGA
Photo courtesy: Lenovo YOGA, Pure YOGA

Lenovo YOGA and Pure YOGA are working together to create a fun, fitness party that combines 3 cities x Yoga x Light Painting.

Lenovo Singapore, in celebration of the Lenovo Yoga x Pure Yoga Charity / GWR Event, will be pledging a donation to the Singapore Heart Foundation (SHF), to promote heart wellness in the battle against cardiovascular disease, and to raise funds for heart patients in need. 100% of ticket sales proceeds will be donated to the SHF for their important life-saving programmes.

When: December 16
Where: National Gallery of Singapore
Entry: SGD30 

3. Loewen Garden Christmas Market

Photo courtesy: Loewen Gardens
Photo courtesy: Loewen Gardens

There is no winter in Singapore, but the Christmas spirit is in full swing at Loewen Garden's last market of the year!

When: December 15
Where: Loewen Gardens 
Entry: Free

4. Hirzi & M Social Singapore Presents: Pink and Brown

Photo courtesy: M Social Singapore
Photo courtesy: M Social Singapore

Hirzi started his career as an online personality producing parodies, skits and satires on YouTube. His brand of humour are often observational commentaries, juxtaposed with his perspective as a millennial growing up in Singapore with all of its diverse points of view.

This December, come join him as he puts on his last comedy set of the year, "Pink and Brown".

When: December 15
Where: M Social Singapore
Entry: SGD30

5. LLO Weekends: Pop Up Adventure!

Photo courtesy: Loop Singapore
Photo courtesy: Loop Singapore

Let's Learn Outside! (LLO) will be bringing learning adventures to Esplanade Park this Saturday. 

Be immersed in the outdoors – with hands-on activities and outdoor play that are perfect for 4 to 10-year-olds to sharpen their skills and use all their senses away from screens and the confinement of walls. 

When: December 15
Where: Loop Singapore at Esplanade Park
Entry: Free