ALREADY the first quarter is ending – although New Year’s Eve feels like yesterday. Keep that momentum going by partying on with our list of soirees in March 2019.
The lack of public holidays in March doesn’t mean the fun stops, especially if you’re looking for a good time after the sun goes down. Here’s the lowdown on the high moments scheduled for the month.
1. Zouk : DJ Wuki
8th March, Friday
We know — Friday took forever to come, so come celebrate the start of the weekends with a bang.
Coming to town is LA-based DJ and producer Kris Barman, also known as his alias Wuki. Best known for his eclectic styles in music festivals and especially the track “dadadada”, Wuki has an impressive portfolio, one that includes household names like Spinnin’ and Steve Aoki’s Dim Mak. Surely you can look forward to a party delivering the sickest beats to your ears.
Presented by Crowd Control, 8th March, 10pm – 3am
Zouk, 3C River Valley Road, The Cannery, 179022, tickets are $35 for ladies and $45 for men (non-member)
2. Mr Stork: St. Patrick’s Day
16-17th March, Saturday and Sunday
Come commemorate St. Patrick’s Day at the award-winning rooftop bar, located at Andaz Singapore. Celebrate Irish patriotism with a feast of Irish grub specials like Jalapeno Poppers, Mini Shepherd’s Pie and St. Patrick’s Ice Cream Pop.
Nothing can beat a night out with friends and a stunning view of the cityscape. Drink promotions also last the entire weekend; if you enjoy yourself on day 1, come back to Mr Stork again for more of their booze.
Mr Stork, 5 Fraser Street Level 39 Andaz, 189354, +65 6408 1288
3. MO Bar: Paloma and Flamingo Party
18th March, Monday
If you’re aren’t ready to face the new week right after a weekend St. Patrick’s Day celebration, ease away the Monday blues with exquisite cocktails made by Jim Meehan, founder of acclaimed New York bar Please Don’t Tell.
Head on down to MO Bar’s Paloma and Flamingo Party after work to taste his specially created cocktails, featuring East Imperial’s newly launched Grapefruit Soda, alongside MO Bar’s signature menu.
Jim Meehan is here in town especially for this guest shift so you don’t want to miss this chance, else you’ll have to fly to New York to get a taste.
Paloma and Flamingo Party, 18th March, Monday, 6pm – 10pm
MO Bar, Mandarin Oriental, 5 Raffles Ave, Singapore 039797, +65 6885 3500
4. Nineteen80: Wax & Jam featuring DJ Anand
21st March, Thursday
When a retro discotheque bar is bringing back the classic vinyl, it’s hard to resist a ’70s throwback. In true retro fashion, the DJs at Nineteen80 are bringing you vinyl record fun — Wax & Jam, an evening cruise of soulful tunes.
We aren’t always crazy party heads; there is also great pleasure in laid-back tunes and a cosy, retro bar scene. If you want to drink and play some old-school arcade too, come chill at Nineteen80.
Wax & Jam, 21st March, Thursday, 7pm – 10pm, complimentary entry all night long
Nineteen80, 21 Tg Pagar Rd, #01-05, Singapore 044888, +65 9183 6073
5. Bar Rouge: DJ AkuAsh
22nd March, Friday
With so many clubs in the nightlife scene, it’s hard to satisfy everyone’s music tastes, but you can count on Bar Rouge to bring the best bops you won’t find anywhere else. Hitting the scene at the end of March is KL-based DJ AkuAsh, coming to the glitterati club at Swissotel The Stamford.
Mashing motown, hip-hop and RnB with his art of turntablism, AkuAsh has made a name for himself in the Malaysian club scene, and he’s here to show his skills at Singapore’s Bar Rouge.
Moreover, Bar Rouge’s club screams a sexy, dancing-in-the-dark vibe, perfect for a fun-filled, intoxicating euphoria. If you really want to go off and let your hair down, the Bar Rouge will be your mantra.
Bar Rouge, Swissotel The Stamford, 2 Stamford Road, Floor 71, 178882, +65 9177 7307, 10pm till 5am, cover charge is $25 with a complimentary drink
For our list of the best bars in the CBD area, check out part 1 and part 2 here.