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15 Things To Do In August 2020 For Dates With Bae & Outings With Your Friend Squad

15 Things To Do In August 2020 For Dates With Bae & Outings With Your Friend Squad

Lifestyle
By Rachel Yohannan on 03 Aug 2020
Senior Digital Editor
Crazy cat lady who loves afternoon tea, kawaii Japanese fashion, and all things Sanrio.

After being cooped up at home for months on end, we’re all craving a little recreation that doesn’t involve staying in. Well, fret not, ‘cause here are some fresh new ideas for dates and outings with your boyfriend or squad this August 2020. Just remember to observe safe distancing rules - and keep your group gatherings to a maximum of 5 people!

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#1: Enjoy an old-school drive-in movie date at Downtown East

Drive in movie theatre Singapore 2020 Photo from Downtown East

Go back to the good ol’ days with a date night with your partner at a drive-in movie screening of The Greatest Showman at Downtown East. There’s no need to worry about being amidst the crowd, as you’ll be experiencing the whole thing from the safety of your car.

Your $18-per-car ticket will include 2 burgers and 2 drinks from Ministry of Burgers - brought over to you by waiters on retro-style roller skates! If there are more in your crew, you can top up $5 for each extra set. Tickets are selling fast, so don’t wait!

Find out more here.

Date and time: 8 August 2020, 7.30PM to 10PM
Location: Begonia carpark at Downtown East
Price: $18 per car
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#2: Visit the new Gudetama x Bad Badtz-Maru pop-up cafe

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Gudetama x Bad Badtz-Maru cafe Singapore 2020Photo from Kumoya Singapore

Sanrio lovers who don’t really enjoy a heavy dose of pink and pastel will like the new Gudetama x Bad Badtz-Maru cafe at Kumoya. As with their previous pop-ups, this one will have themed mains, drinks, and desserts, all expertly styled and perfect for the ‘gram.

Gudetama x Bad Badtz-Maru cafe Singapore 2020Photo from Kumoya Singapore

Read our full article on the Gudetama x Bad Badtz-Maru pop-up cafe here.

#3: Play tourist with discounted tix to GBTB, Wild Wild Wet, Jewel Changi & more

Discounted attractions Singapore August 2020Photo from Sentosa

It’s unfortunate that all our travel plans have been put on hold indefinitely, but the upside to this is that we can play tourist in our own little red dot - sans tourist crowds. Many popular attractions like Wild Wild Wet, Gardens by the Bay, and Jewel Changi’s play areas are having massively discounted tickets, so take this chance to explore what our island has to offer!

Read our article on the 11 best deals in August 2020 to find out more about these discounted attractions and more. 

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#4: Visit a new cat cafe and play with adorable kitties

The cafe cafe The Rail Mall SingaporePhoto from The Cat Cafe

If you love being around furry friends but don’t have any of your own, make a date at The Cat Cafe at The Rail Mall, Singapore’s newest cat cafe. This is The Cat Cafe’s second branch, with the first one at Bugis. There are 11 adorable resident cats for you to interact with, and all are rescues or adopted strays.

Read our full article on The Cat Cafe at The Rail Mall here.

#5: Go crazy over cute merch at Singapore’s first PLAY LINE FRIENDS store

PLAY LINE FRIENDS store SingaporePhoto from PLAY LINE FRIENDS

While we previously had to get our LINE FRIENDS and BT21 merchandise shipped in from Korea, this is no longer the case with the opening of Singapore’s first-ever PLAY LINE FRIENDS store! Expect giant plushies as well as small trinkets and stationery that will make you want to empty your wallet.

PLAY LINE FRIENDS store SingaporePhoto from PLAY LINE FRIENDS

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The store is located at Funan, which is an easy walk from City Hall MRT.

Read our article on the PLAY LINE FRIENDS store here.

#6: Enjoy an affordable staycation from just $100/night

Cheap staycation discounts Singapore August 2020Photo from The Warehouse Hotel

You probably have a lot of annual leave saved up, given that holiday plans abroad have been thrown out of the window. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take a break, though. Since more and more hotels are now being approved by the government for staycations, you can still enjoy a mini getaway in a home away from home.

We’ve put together a list of affordable boutique hotels with staycations from just $100/night. Read our article here to find out more.

#7: Admire the National Day 2020 fireworks

National Day fireworks Singapore 2020Photo from NDP

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This year’s National Day Parade will be a scaled down affair, but that doesn’t mean it should dampen our spirits. In fact, the fireworks display will still be happening at 10 locations across Singapore - some spots with a good view include the Helix Bridge, Waterfront Promenade at Esplanade, and Merlion Park.

If you’d rather not head out, there’s always the live telecast which you can watch from home.

Date and time: 9 August 2020, evening
Location: Marina Bay area
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#8: Visit Ma Ma Spin Pot, a garden-themed conveyor belt hot pot restaurant

Ma Ma Spin Pot garden conveyor belt hot pot SingaporePhoto from Ma Ma Spin Pot

Conveyor belt hot pot is a fairly new concept in Singapore, but wait till you check out Ma Ma Spin Pot - Singapore’s only garden-themed conveyor belt hot pot restaurant - ‘cause it’s a complete game changer.

Ma Ma Spin Pot garden conveyor belt hot pot SingaporePhoto from @kklim_zhan_fu via Instagram

Apart from the gorgeous decor, they have very reasonable prices, with dishes starting from just $1, as well as a good range of soup bases including Collagen, Tomato, and Mala.

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Read our full article on Ma Ma Spin Pot here.

#9: Watch “A Choo”, a new movie by “Apple of My Eye” scripwriter

A Choo Da Pen Ti movie SingaporePhoto from MM2 Entertainment

From the scriptwriter behind the tear-jerking Taiwanese movie “You Are the Apple of my Eye” comes a new film titled A Choo, aka Da Pen Ti. 

A Choo Da Pen Ti movie SingaporePhoto from @taluwang via Instagram

This Fantasy-Romance is a star-studded one, with popular names like Ko Chen Tung, Wang Ta Lu, Vanness Wu and Ariel Lin as part of the cast.

Read our full article on A Choo here. While you’re at it, check out our article on more new movie releases in 2020 here.

#10: Share a 1.5L bubble tea tower with your friends

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JLD Dragon bubble tea tower SingaporePhoto from JLD Dragon

It’s time for beer towers to move over, because bubble tea towers are where it’s at. New Taiwanese bubble tea chain in Singapore, JLD Dragon, has a crazy 1.5-litre bubble tea tower which you can share with your friends, with a generous bowl of pearls served at the side.

Read our full article on JLD Dragon’s 1.5L bubble tea tower here.

#11: Up your Instagram game with simple home photoshoot hacks

selfie photoshoot hacksPhoto from GirlStyle Singapore

Just because you’re staying home, doesn’t mean you’ll have to let your Instagram feed go stagnant. Get creative with some simple home selfie hacks and breathe new life into your photos - we took the above photo against a TV, while the one below was snapped through a washing machine.

selfie photoshoot hacksPhoto from GirlStyle Singapore

Read our article on these easy home selfie hacks here.

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#12: Join a Sanrio-themed baking class to make your own Hello Kitty cakes

My Melody chiffon cake baking class Singapore Photo from Susanne Ng

If you’re a fan of Sanrio as well as desserts, why not try making your own character-themed cakes? Local home baker Susanne Ng, founder of Deco Chiffon Cakes, is holding online classes for My Melody chiffon cakes and Hello Kitty cake popsicles, and there are even kits with all materials included up for purchase.

Hello Kitty chiffon cake popsicle baking class Singapore Photo from Susanne Ng

Read our articles to find out more about these baking classes for My Melody chiffon cakes and Hello Kitty cake pops.

#13: Create a DIY floral wall for your bedroom

DIY floral wall singaporePhoto from @sweets_nano via Instagram

Floral walls are the new bedroom wall trend popularised by influencer Tara Milk Tea, and it’s surprisingly easy to make them. We’ve put together step-by-step instructions on how to do so - read our article here to find out more.

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#14: Watch Singapore’s landmarks light up in red and white

National Day light up Singapore August 2020Photo from National Gallery

For our nation’s birthday this month, 10 buildings in the Civic District will be illuminated in red and white light projections. These include heritage landmarks like CHIJMES, The Arts House, Victoria Theatre and more - they’re all located in each others’ vicinity, so you can go on a trail to admire them all!

National Day light up Singapore August 2020Photo from Bras Basah.Bugis

Find the full list of locations here.

Date and time: 7.30PM to 12AM, until 30 August 2020
Location: Bras Basah, Bugis, Civic District
Price: FREE
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#15: Get a flatter tummy with a quick 5-minute ab workout

5 minute ab workoutPhoto from @joannasohofficial via Instagram

If you say you “don’t have time” to exercise, here’s news for ya: That’s just an excuse. It’s just a matter of prioritisation - and there’s no reason not to do so when there are easy 5-minute ab workouts that can help you tone up and show results in 1 week.

We’ve put together a list of 7 of such 5-minute ab workouts - read our article here

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