Things to do in Singapore this weekend: 8 to 10 March

Celebrate International Women's Day

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As International Women's Day approaches on 8 March, get ready for a week filled with empowering events tailored for you and your girlfriends. For instance, Wallich Manor will be hosting a lineup of award-winning female bartenders from Asia’s 50 Best Bars from 5 March to 8 March, of which you can expect specially curated libations by talented mixologists. Meanwhile, homegrown label XVXII Jewellery will be hosting its annual Violet Fair, to celebrate women in business. The flea market will see the presence of 13 local businesses where you can get your hands on a unique selection of fashion, beauty as well as art and lifestyle products.

Hotels like Shangri-La Singapore will also be rolling out a high tea promotion for the month of March to support the efforts of United Women Singapore (UWS) in advancing women’s empowerment and fostering gender equality. With each Inspire Inclusion high tea set or a Royal Lavender Earl Delight cake ($48 nett) sold, Shangri-La Singapore will donate $5 to UWS and the proceeds will support its UWS Girls Empowered Programme Programme through a combination of talks and hands-on workshops to equip young women from 12 to 25 years old with the skills, knowledge and confidence to overcome challenges and achieve their fullest potential in all spheres of their lives.

For more ideas on what to do this International Women's Day, check out our article here. 

Lau Pa Sat Enchanted (8 March)

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Taylor Swift fever is at an all-time high this week and if you've missed last week's singalong session at Jewel Changi Airport, fret not, because Lau Pa Sat will be hosting a similar session on 8 March, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Led by local band On The Rox, you can expect an open-mic-style performance by the group where you can sing and jam along to your favourite Taylor Swift tracks. Not to mention, embracing the popular friendship bracelet trend, Lau Pa Sat's on-site retail store, Food Folks, will also offer custom, handmade Taylor-themed bracelets and Taylor-inspired fedora hats from now till 9 March. All you need to do is spend a minimum of $19.89 (Taylor’s birth year) in a single receipt. Additionally, those with concert tickets can enjoy a 50% discount on the exclusive Lau Pa Sat fedora hat.

Lau Pa Sat Enchanted is located at Lau Pa Sat, 18 Raffles Quay, Singapore 048582

boCHINche

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Pamper yourself this weekend and indulge in a sumptuous steak affair at boCHINche. While it's best known for its Argentinian beef, the steakhouse also offers high-quality cuts from around the world, that are expertly grilled to perfection. If you're dining with your friends or family, we recommend going for the 'Ultimate Beef Meat Board,' featuring Ribeye, Tenderloin, NY Strip, Hanging Tender Beef, Inside Skirt, and 2 Chorizos, that’s great for a table of four to five.

Alternatively, those with a bigger appetite can opt for the weekend free-flow steak feast that's going for $65++. Think – an all-you-can-eat steak buffet for 90 minutes that's sure to keep you filled for the rest of the day.

boCHINche is located at 27 Club St, Singapore 069413 

LE BAL de PARIS de Blanca Li (2 March to 17 March)

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Filmmaker and choreographer Blanca Li is elevating VR to new heights with an immersive experience that incorporates sensory and tactile interactions. From 2 March to 17 March at Infinite Studios, you can indulge in a unique blend of music, dance, and narrative seamlessly integrated with virtual reality in the live theatrical performance of the award-winning Le Bal de Paris de Blanca Li. This 50-minute experience, featuring 35 minutes in VR and 15 minutes for setup and dismantling, follows the enchanting love story of Adèle and Pierre at a lavish Parisian ball. Transported to the heart of Paris, you'll have the freedom to choose your virtual costumes exclusively designed by CHANEL in the VR experience itself. From the ballroom to the garden, maze, and river, you'll have the opportunity to freely explore and interact with the different surroundings and characters throughout the VR show.

LE BAL de PARIS de Blanca Li is located at Infinite Studios, 23 Media Cir., #02-15, Singapore 138563

"Into The Invisible" Immersive Art Exhibition (4 March to 10 March)

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Immerse yourself in the captivating world of art and music at the 'Into the Invisible' art exhibition. Presented by SJArt+ and acclaimed artist Lindsey Nobel, the exhibition, happening from 4 March to 10 March, at the Visual Arts Centre, will see Nobel's mesmerising "Liquid Line" series alongside an original musical composition by composer Daniel Grace, performed live by Singapore's renowned virtuoso violinist Jocelyn Ng. Led by visionary media producer Julliet Pan, SJArt+ breaks new ground with this groundbreaking exhibition, seamlessly blending bespoke music with Nobel's captivating visuals to transport audiences on a sensory adventure beyond sight and sound. Experience Nobel's dynamic artworks, characterised by her innovative use of mediums like oils, acrylics, and signature syringe pieces, as she breathes life into the invisible and defines the human experience.

The "Into The Invisible" Immersive Art Exhibition is located at Visual Arts Centre, 10 Penang Rd, #01-02 Dhoby Ghaut Green, Singapore 238469