SINGAPORE - Savour Father's Day food deals, check out Children's Season at the National Museum or go on a food tour.

Celebrate Father's Day by treating dad to a buffet spread at Peppermint. The offerings include succulent cuts of Pot Roasted Black Angus Oyster Blade with Urban Farm Rosemary, Roasted Milk Fed Veal Leg Char Siew with Pickled Pumpkin and Grilled Chicken Meat Ball with Aged Cheese.

Where: Peppermint, Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay, 6 Raffles Boulevard MRT: Esplanade When: Till June 30. Lunch: noon to 2.30pm (Monday to Friday), noon to 3pm (Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday) and dinner: 6.30pm to 10pm (daily) Price: Lunch buffet: $65++ per adult, $32.50++ per child; dinner buffet: $88++ per adult, $44++ per child (child: six to 12 years old) Info: This website

Honour the special men in your lives with Da Paolo's Italian gourmet offerings. Treat dad to the bake of the month for June - pillowy Sourdough Milk Buns ($8 for four pieces; $2.50 for one piece), delicious on its own or paired with Italian cold cuts and cheeses in Da Paolo's Build-Your-Own Panino Platter ($110). Or head to Da Paolo Dempsey Restaurant & Bar and bond with dad over a drink with Father's Day cocktail specials such as Adam ($22), or the dessert-inspired mocktail, Abraham ($15).

Where: Da Paolo Gastronomia outlets; Da Paolo Dempsey Restaurant & Bar, 01-13, Block 8 Dempsey Road MRT: Orchard/Holland When: Till June 26, Mondays to Sundays, 8am to 10pm Info: This website 

Celebrate Father's Day at Sol & Luna, treat dad to single malt Scotch whiskies from the Auchentoshan Whisky Flight (choice of three glasses at $58 nett). Or opt for the Auchentoshan Whisky Flight Pairing with a Wood-Fired Sanchoku F1 Striploin Bone-In Steak (500g) for dinner at $203++.

Where: Sol & Luna, CapitaSpring 17-01, 88 Market Street MRT: Raffles Place/Tanjong Pagar When: Till June 30, 5 to 8pm Info: This website 

Ode to Art gallery has specially curated art pieces by Singaporean artists Choy Moo Kheong, Hong Zhu An, and Chinese artist, Wu Qiong. The artists, with their distinctive signature styles, come together in a common theme of contemplation and quietude - promoting reflection from viewers.

Where: Ode to Art, 01-36E F, Raffles City Shopping Centre, 252 North Bridge Road MRT: City Hall When: Till June 30, 11am to 9pm Admission: Free Info: This website

In this exhibition, learn more about some of the professions of Singapore's early settlers - a rickshaw puller, amah, rubber tapper, food peddler and dhobi. With a series of onsite and online programmes ranging from interactive installations and theatre experiences to storytelling and craft workshops such as Miniature Kueh Magnet and Rubber Stamp Carving workshops, young children can learn about values including perseverance, resilience and determination, through the trades, occupations and lives of our early settlers.

Where: National Museum of Singapore, 93 Stamford Road MRT: Dhoby Ghaut When: Till June 26, 10am to 6pm Admission: Free and ticketed programmes (from $15 per adult-child pair) Info: This website

Showko takes you on a hilarious ride from everyday life into her surreal world through rakugo (a 400-year-old traditional form of Japanese comedy storytelling) and ventriloquism with her quirky handmade puppets. Born and raised in Japan, Showko is a Melbourne-based comedian. She appeared on Australia's Got Talent and had a show on Amazon Prime.

Where: Play Den, The Arts House, 1 Old Parliament Lane MRT: Raffles City When: June 24 and 25, 7.30pm Admission: $65 Info: This website

After two years of hiatus, the Metro Philharmonic Society is back in Victoria Concert Hall to present Ocean of Songs. Joined by guest choirs Vox Camerata, National University of Singapore Society Choir and Chordinate Singers, this concert takes a nostalgic trip down the memory lane with a repertory of popular and folk melodies sung in Singapore, including familiar favourites heard on television and in films.

Where: Victoria Concert Hall, 01-02, 1 Empress Place MRT: City Hall When: June 25, 7.30 to 9pm Admission: Standard Ticket: $10 (10 per cent discount for group purchases of 10 tickets) Info: This website

The Glasshouse - offers interactive chamber music and arts programmes for young ones and families. Join musicians and children's theatre artistes for live music and interactive activities and join the Spanish dancers for a simple and fun movement workshop.

Where: Raffles City Level 3 Atrium, 252 North Bridge Road MRT: City Hall When: June 25, 10am and noon Admission: $38 Info: This website

The Richard Wagner Association presents arias and other excerpts from the operatic masterpiece, Lohengrin, in a Singapore premiere. Audience will be transported back to the 10th century and the Duchy of Brabant, corresponding to a region in modern-day Belgium. Elsa, a noblewoman, is falsely accused of murdering her brother Gottfried in order to become Duchess of Brabant. A shining knight appears on a mission to prove her innocence. But there is one condition: Elsa must never ask him his name.

Where: Esplanade Recital Studio, 1 Esplanade Drive MRT: Esplanade When: June 30, 7.30 to 9.30pm Admission: $48 Info: This website

Sachiyo will showcase her original compositions, which are filled with her unique experiences in Singapore from her Japanese perspective. Born in Tokyo and raised in Singapore, Sachiyo sings in four languages (English, Mandarin, Malay and Japanese) and creates and performs a diverse range of music from pop to jazz.

Where: Esplanade Recital Studio, 1 Esplanade Drive MRT: Esplanade When: June 29, 8 to 10.30pm Admission: $50 Info: This website

Catch your favourite comedic duo on the big screen at this month's drive-in movie screening at Downtown East. Pre-booked tickets include food, drinks, and an exclusive Cartoon Network goodie bag (worth $50).

Where: Downtown East's Begonia open-air carpark, along Pasir Ris Drive 3 MRT: Pasir Ris When:June 25, 7.30 to 9.30pm Admission: $32 per car Info: This website

ForestPlay Pop-Up is a three-hour unstructured, free play experience for children and includes activities such as wood working and outdoor nature painting. For ForestPlay, dress in long pants, long sleeved shirt, covered shoes and gloves. Suitable for children aged five to 12 years old.

Where: PAssion Wave @ Sembawang, 60 Jalan Mempurong MRT: Sembawang When: Till June 26, 9am to 5pm Admission: $29.90 (members), $35 (non-members) Info: This website

The cornea is the clear outer layer at the front of the eye that focuses incoming light so you can see clearly. Your vision can be affected by scars on the cornea as a result of disorders, infection or an injury. Organised by the Singapore National Eye Centre, join this webinar to learn more about common corneal disorders, the symptoms, causes and treatment options available.

Where: Zoom When: June 25, 9.30 to 11am Admission: Free, registration required Info: This website

Marine wildlife living in the intertidal zone faces different challenges when it is exposed during low tide. Yet this fragile ecosystem is home to many unique organisms. In this session, explore the sandy, seagrass and rocky coastlines to meet the sea creatures and learn how they survive. Videos taken at the Southern Islands are pre-recorded.

Where: Zoom When: June 30, noon to 1pm Admission: Free, registration required Info: This website

In this class, learn more about voice-overs, voice acting and jingles. Learn about modulation, articulation, pronunciation, inflection, techniques to disguise your voice, impersonating accents and improving cadence and resonance. This masterclass is conducted by voice actor Noella Menon.

Where: Changi Simei Community Centre, 10 Simei Street 2 MRT: Simei When: June 26, 10.30am to 6.30pm Admission: $299 (member), $309 (non-member) Info: This website

Brewing coffee from home is easier than you think. In this workshop, learn to achieve that perfect cuppa. Participants will get to pick a brew device of their choice and taste their brews.

Where: PAssion Wave @ Jurong Lake Gardens, 100 Yuan Ching Road MRT: Lakeside When: June 25, 10.30am to noon Admission: $55 (member), $60 (non-member) Info: This website

Within Singapore's largest historic district of Chinatown lies Kreta Ayer, which plays host to a famed food culture that spans generations. Join this walking tour to visit a selection of the precinct's notable food shops and stalls and learn about their gourmet heritage. This session is open to all ages. There will not be any food tasting during the tour.

Where: Kreta Ayer Heritage Gallery, Level 1 Kreta Ayer CC, 28 Kreta Ayer Road MRT: Outram Park When: June 25, 10.30am to noon (conducted in Cantonese) and 2.30 to 4pm (conducted in English) Admission: $5 Info: This website and this website

Geylang Serai is home to an abundant variety of food that tells of the heritage of the area. Come along on a walking tour to explore local dishes and ingredients both familiar and new. This session is open to all ages and will be conducted in English. There will not be any food tasting during the tour.

Where: Geylang Serai Heritage Gallery, 01-05 Wisma Geylang Serai, 1 Engku Aman Turn MRT: Paya Lebar When: June 26, 1 to 2.30pm and 1.30 to 3pm Admission: $5 Info: This website and this website

Organised by Arts House Limited, the annual Goodman Open House is back. Head down to Goodman Arts Centre for a day of family fun with activities such as mural painting, rubber-stamp printing, puppet-making activities, and outdoor sensory and water play. Get up close and personal with the centre's tenants as they open up their studios to showcase their unique talents in printmaking, live puppet theatre, and comic and manga art.

Where: Goodman Arts Centre, 90 Goodman Road MRT: Mountbatten When: June 25, 10am to 5pm Admission:Ticketed (from $10) and free programmes Info: This website

Presented in an ambience reminiscent of a Middle Eastern desert tent and accompanied by the strains of the Arabian oud, writer Kahlil Gibran's words are revealed in an intimate storytelling fashion. This selection is woven into an evening of entertainment narrated by Remesh Panicker with music performed by Azrin Abdullah.

Where: AVAI @ Apsaras Arts, Block D 01-24, Goodman Arts Centre, 90 Goodman road MRT: Mountbatten When: June 24 and 25, 7.30pm Admission: From $25 Info: This website

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