The best things to do in Singapore this January

You don't have to wait until May the Fourth to be the ultimate Fanboy. This January, get to know the characters of Star Wars on a whole new level as The Star Wars Identities: The Exhibition finally lands on our shores, making Singapore the final stop of its global tour. The Force is strong with close to 200 original props, costumes, models and artwork from the film franchise occupying the ArtScience Museum. It's not your typical movie exhibition either – it takes you on a customised, interactive identity quest to gain new insights into how the characters were developed, and gives you the opportunity to discover your own personal identities in the Star Wars galaxy.

Accelerate for the very first drive-through art exhibition in Asia. Say what? The Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre is ushering in the Year of the Ox with an immersive outdoor experience that brings together art and technology to spotlight the Chinese culture in Singapore as well as the importance of sustainability. At the comfort of your four-wheeler, you can learn about the ox's cultural significance through the digital masterpieces of eight local artists including Almostasthma, André Wee, Antz, Puffingmuffin, and Mithra which have been transformed into 3D installation art, selfie filters, and augmented reality murals. Don't have a car? Walk-throughs are also allowed.

Gather the fam and usher in the Year of the Ox at Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall with lion dance and festive drum workshops, heritage walking trails, and craft activities for the kids. Capture this memorable day out with a family photo by the memorial hall's outdoor installation Double Prosperity which features two large 'Foo Dou' Guardian Lions. The celebrations continue online where you can learn the ways on how to huat your home to usher in the new year, the dos and don’ts when watching a lion dance performance, and the recipe for fried nian gao, a sweet rice cake. The little ones can also cosy up for the story of the Ox and the characteristics of the Chinese zodiac.

Sing Kit Chan's Home all you want but do you really know what makes Singapore home? Showcased across five key themes, the National Museum of Singapore's latest exhibition features artefacts and photographs from the National Collection and members of the public, as well as audio-visual footage, sounds, scents and special digital features that reveal the personal stories of over 100 Singaporeans. Like a time capsule, Home, Truly chronicles the past and present, expressing our identity and collective memory as Singaporeans. You can also check out the digital companion @ Home, Truly from your humble abode too. Just get ready for a heavy dose of nostalgia.

Once reigned by Malay Sultans, Kampong Glam is a historical precinct rich with vibrant sights, scents and sounds. And with Aliwal Tracks, you can rediscover this cultural enclave through the lens of some of the city's leading street, urban and traditional artists and creatives. The 13-part web series features digital performances, behind-the-scenes footage and virtual exhibitions centered around the everyday sounds of the neighbourhood. Get ready to explore hidden street art, age-old stories from residents as well as sounds and beats of Kampong Glam from the comfort of your couch.

Calling all witches and wizards – grab your wand as Australia's unique wizard-themed pop-up bar experience is landing on our sunny shores. It's one of the few places in the Muggle World (ie. earth) where you can channel the powers of your favourite coven icon, from Harry Potter to Sabrina, and create 'riddikulus' cocktail concoctions with a twist. Participants have to take part in challenges – think tricky riddles and mind-boggling puzzles – to unlock the ingredients for their concoctions. With the help of a trusty potion master, things get boozier with a swish and a flick from there.