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52 weeks of #ExcitingSG

We challenge you to get involved in at least one exciting activity happening around town each week

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Time Out Singapore editors
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This year, Time Out Singapore is challenging you to get more involved in your city. If there's one thing that we found out from the Time Out City Index Survey, it's that Singaporeans don't enjoy living here that much and find city life kinda bland.

But no fear – we're here to help you fall back in love with the Lion City one exciting event at a time. We're making a a year-long commitment to get you inspired by what Singapore has to offer every single week – all you have to do is make the time.

Each Monday, a special guest who's 'in' with the scene – think musicians, DJs, artists, chefs and designers – takes over this space to wax lyrical about what they love about Singapore and recommends something to eat, see, do or buy in the city. 

We also want YOU to tell us what's good in the city: share a favourite snapshot of your Singapore life – be it a music festival, foodporn, urban landscape, or even a cute stray cat – with the hashtag #ExcitingSG. Keep your eyes peeled for free treats, tickets and giveaways so you can live out your best Singapore life.

52 weeks of #ExcitingSG: the countdown

Week 1: The challenge begins

Week 1: The challenge begins

Now that the pineapple tart crumbs have settled, Time Out Singapore is launching its biggest editorial campaign to date. We're kicking off the Year of the Dog...

Week 3: Kenny Leck

Week 3: Kenny Leck

Owner of local independent bookstore BooksActually tells us what's cool this week 

Week 4: Mediocre Haircut Crew

Week 4: Mediocre Haircut Crew

Members of local rap heroes Mediocre Haircut Crew (aka MHC for short), Omar, Dani and Fahim, on what they're looking forward to this week

Week 5: Julien Royer

Week 5: Julien Royer

Chef Julien Royer of two-Michelin-starred Odette, on his favourite dining spots (besides his own restaurant, of course!)

Week 6: Jawn

Week 6: Jawn

Homegrown singer-songwriter Jawn on his favourite music store in town

Week 7: Pooja Nansi

Week 7: Pooja Nansi

Singaporean performance poet Pooja Nansi shares why old-school hip-hop inspires her and why Maggie Mee Goreng is the best

Week 8: Kirsten Tan

Week 8: Kirsten Tan

The homegrown filmmaker shares her favourite Singaporean films by female directors and the best film events to look out for

Week 9: Nathan Hartono

Week 9: Nathan Hartono

The local heartthrob talks about his favourite hawker dish and his go-to spot for coffee

Week 10: Willy Tan

Week 10: Willy Tan

Willy Tan of Aging Youth discusses the landscape of the current local music scene and his all-time fav homegrown heroes

Week 11: Vijay Mudaliar

Week 11: Vijay Mudaliar

This week, Asia's 50 Best Bars and Singapore Cocktail Festival roll into town – so who better to speak to that Native's resident bartender Vijay Mudaliar?

Week 12: Gaurav Kripalani

Week 12: Gaurav Kripalani

Gaurav Kripalani, Festival Director of Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA), shares what gets him excited about the arts scene in Singapore

Week 13: Bryan Tay

Week 13: Bryan Tay

Bryan Tay, ex-national and Olympic swimmer and now owner of boutique boxing gym boOm Singapore, on all things fitness-related

Week 14: Linying

Week 14: Linying

Homegrown singer-songwriter Linying talks about the upcoming music acts she's excited to see and her new single 

Week 15: Charlotte Goh

Week 15: Charlotte Goh

Charlotte Goh, Executive Director of Playeum – Children's Centre for Creativity on what to do with the kids this June school holiday

Week 17: Ivy Teo

Week 17: Ivy Teo

Ivy Teo, General Manager of Merchandising at Robinsons on the best deals as the Great Singapore Sale (GSS) sweeps into all the malls and shops across Singapore

Week 19: Joanna Dong

Week 19: Joanna Dong

We chat with Joanna Dong, a Singaporean jazz vocalist, actress and host that made us proud during last year's Sing! China

Week 20: Alan Oei

Week 20: Alan Oei

Alan Oei, the artistic director behind one of Singapore's coolest contemporary art spaces, The Substation, tells us what's up with the art scene in...