fun things to do in Singapore this weekend

singapore is small enough that one good saturday can cross three neighborhoods without anybody getting in a car.

hawker centres set the rhythm. old airport road, tiong bahru and chinatown complex are destinations on their own, and most plans here either start or end at one. marina bay does the postcard version with gardens by the bay, the promenade and the light shows, while kampong glam, tiong bahru and joo chiat carry the indie cafes, record shops and small bars.

everything is on the mrt, so an evening that opens on a cbd rooftop can close at a supper spot in geylang with no parking involved. we rank the free things right beside the ticketed ones, because plenty of the best nights here cost about the price of a plate.