Things to do in Singapore this weekend: 21 to 23 July

Delight your taste buds with a culinary adventure at the annual Singapore Food Festival

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In celebration of its 30th anniversary, the annual Singapore Food Festival returns this July. Showcasing the best of Singapore’s food offerings, some of the highlights that you can expect to see include the SG Food Walk, a collective of Singapore's favourite heritage, bespoke and contemporary food stalls and restaurants; a Food Cartel, where you can enjoy a variety of delectable popup restaurants, sip on unique bar concepts, and rub shoulders with some of your favourite chefs and personalities; as well as a Gourmet Market, where foodies can relish the premium selection of meats & seafood, cheese & crafts, wines & spirits, artisanal produce, and culinary workshops & masterclasses. Held at Bayfront Event Space, here you can fill your tummies and enjoy food and beverages from over 100 food vendors – including familiar brands like Oatside, Le Matin, Creamier, and Syip – or attend masterclasses and workshops.

Tickets for the event are now on sale on the website.

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Indulge in your favourite grills at Sentosa GrillFest

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Sentosa Food Fest is back for its second edition from now till 17 September. As part of its 10-week food fiesta, this year, the event will see not one or two but three signature large-scale events. From 7 to 30 July at Siloso Beachfront, the event will kick off with the Sentosa GrillFest where you can sink your teeth into a wide variety of tasty flame-charred meats from over 35 vendors for you to choose from.

Sentosa GrillFest (7 to 30 July) is located at Siloso Beachfront

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Race into the weekend at Sprint Fest 2023

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Feel the rush of adrenaline as the top racers from Singapore compete in a first-ever Auto Gymkhana Round at Sentosa. Open to racers, petrolheads, families and anyone who wants to soak in the action, the two-day celebration, held at Palawan Green at Sentosa will see thrilling racing action from racers like Chase Lin, Johnny Wong, Felix Lim, as well as female racers like Janice Oo and Gladys Lam. Aside from that, the event will also feature gastronomic delights from Papi’s Tacos, The Swag Social and more, that you can indulge in while you bask in live performances by Reverie and Jack & Rai.

Sprint Fest 2023 (22 to 23 July) is located at Sentosa Palawan Green

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Anime Fest Asia, the ultimate celebration of all things anime, manga, and gaming, is an unmissable event that brings together fans, creators, and enthusiasts from around the globe. With its roots deeply embedded in the heart of Asia, this annual extravaganza has become a mecca for anime enthusiasts, a gathering place for cosplayers to showcase their craft, and a platform for talented artists and creators to showcase their work. This year, the event will be held at Singapore Expo, and will see over 350 Creators from 15 Countries, 38 top cosplayers in the biggest Cosplay Hub ever, over 20 local and international acts on Super Akiba Stage, and 16 Creators Lab segments with educational panels and workshops.

Anime Fest Asia Creators Super Fest Singapore 2023 (22 to 23 July) is located at Singapore Expo, Hall 5

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Sip on special sustainable cocktails

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Flor De Caña's annual Sustainable Cocktail Challenge returns this year. The initiative, which aims to promote sustainable practices within the bar industry and educate consumers for a greener future, invites bars from around the globe to create sustainable cocktails using the decadent Flor De Caña 12 from 1st to 31st July 2023.

You can take a peek (and taste) these cocktails in Singapore, where tropical contenders like Night Hawk, Kafe Utu, Gibson Bar and more will showcase their innovative creations as part of the challenge.

Gibson Bar's Summer’s Peak is a refreshing tipple made with pickling juice from pickling watermelon rinds and watermelon syrup in a cordial with Sakekasu, a by-product of sake production. Night Hawk's Sunrise Hereafter takes a spicier approach, infusing mango seeds in a green chilli liqueur for a mango-centric cocktail served with mango chips and dip.

The Ubuntu’s Harvest from Kafe Utu begins with a delightful plantain peel simple syrup, infused with a blend of sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom. A dash of homemade coffee tincture, crafted from discarded coffee grounds sourced from African producers and infused with FDC Extra Seco for 2 days, adds a refined caffeine kick to this tropical sipper.

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Start your Sunday morning right at the Lazada Run at Marina Barrage

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Happening on Sunday, 23 July, Lazada Run invites you and your family for an exciting weekend filled with activities. Sign up for any of the four categories ranging from 21km, 10km, 5km, and a kids’ 650m dash, or head over to the race village to participate in a heart-thumping Zumba dance workshop, as well as KpopX fitness activities and a Cart Dash where you can stand a chance at winning attractive prizes and vouchers.

Lazada Run (23 July) is located at Marina Barrage.

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