SG Weekend: 30 parties, bazaars, drinking sessions and other events happening in Singapore (Jun 24-26 )

Friday, Jun 24

FOOD
Quayside Isle @ Sentosa Cove is having its F&B weekday promotion with 10% off food at selected restaurants. Just say “I Love Quayside Isle @ Sentosa Cove” (preferably with a straight face). Restaurant list here. Through Jul 29 

SHOPPING
Bored of Geylang Serai Bazaar? Right next door is Mega Raya Bazaar at City Plaza—expect lots of booths showcasing yummy goodies and an array of Eid outfits from local Javanese-inspired label Anteema, Malaysian fashion line Mieqa Collection, international brand Yushanna Creation and mores. Through Jul 5

SHOPPING
Laloolalang Bazaar is happening in Bedok with a range of fashionable Eid apparel from the likes of frocknflock, Ayeen Collections, and even canvas and craft products from ArtFlock Studio. Jun 24-26

MUSIC
Local and regional music festival Baybeats Festival kicks off at Esplanade, with 36 performances by veteran and new artists from Singapore and the region. Through Jun 26

THEATER
The O.P.E.N. kicked off this week with (the heavily censored) I Know Why the Rebel Sings, a collection by Iranian photojournalist Newsha Tavakolian. The fest also includes a performance by Uyghur singer Perhat Khaliq of Voice of China fame and Club Malam, a nostalgic rave at Old Kallang Airport. Through Jul 9

The Tribe. Photo credit: Speak Cryptic

ART
SI WOOF WOOF by Akulah Bimbo Sakti (I Am The Magic Bimbo) at the Substation by Noor Effendy Ibrahim is a visual and performance art piece about a childless couple and a mysterious dog set in a surreal landscape. Jun 24-25

EXHIBITION
NHB’s travelling exhibition 50 Years of National Day Parades, following the event from 1966 to the present through vintage photographs, is now on at Bedok Public Library before moving to Velocity Mall. Jun 20-Jul 3

DRINKS
Thirsty Craft Beer Shop is holding a Coronado Brewing Co at Thirsty Rooftop Pop-Up Bar at MyVillage featuring a selection of draft beers and even craft beer floats by Udders Ice Cream and delivery food menus for Chomp Chomp, iSTEAKS Diner, pizzas and more. Jun 24-25

Saturday, Jun 25

LITERARY
Math Paper Press Day is happening today, with book signings, talks and readings by local novelists and poets published by BooksActually’s inhouse imprint. Hear from authors like Pooja Nansi, Cyril Wong, Alfian Sa’at and many more. Jun 25

Hear amateurs tell touching stories about their fathers at this edition of Story Slam Singapore at Artistry. Jun 25

PARTY
This edition of the secret Under the Bridge party promises a pirate theme, an awesome location (announced only the day-of) and a lineup of DJs playing psytrance, tech house, dubstep, trap and more–complete with lasers and light projections. It’s free, but there’s only 400 spaces so sign up quick. Jun 25

PARTY
New superclub Baliza, by the people behind Attica, is having an opening party with local DJs Raw & Angelux as well as Baliza’s resident-at-large celebrity DJ Jade Rasif. Jun 25

PARTY
For a much cozier venue, head to Koi Izakaya at Haji Lane for Tiko Tekno II with featured DJs KiDG (Tiko Disko & Poptart) and Sound Forest (Cloud Of Silence Records). Jun 25

WELLNESS
Join a retro-themed Zumba dance fitness party at RETRO FEVER by Gardens By the Bay and stay for pyrotechnics on the OCBC Skyway. More info here. Jun 25

UTB Sounds of the Underground Micro Festival. Photo credit: AWsome Media

PARTY
Cuban Nights 4th Edition hosted by Havana Social Club is back at Blu Jaz Cafe with special guest DJ Fabio (Italy) and an eight-piece live band playing Cuban and Latin-American music. Tickets are $15. Jun 25

PARTY
WHET – Pool Party hosted by Eyes To The Front at SO Sofitel Singapore will feature a music collaboration between Jeck Hyde (ReHYDErate) and Oliver Osborne (Eyes To The Front) and Haan (Kyo) with drink specials. Cover is $10 and comes with a free drink if you go before 4pm. Jun 25

PARTY
Blow-Up Agogo Street Party at Koi Izakaya by social club GIMME SHELTER is an all-vinyl music event with DJs Andrew M (The Fever, AU), NuttyRudy (Moonstomp, SG) and others. Warm up for the limbo rock contest. Free entry. Jun 25

Potato Head Folk is hosting Juice Presents: Analog Assembly x Potato Head Folk ft. Yllis where vinyl collectors and lovers can shop at stalls by The Analog Vault, Barbershop Music, For the Record and Vinylicious Records. Electro-pop artist Yllis, Meow K and more will have sets. Jun 25

FESTIVAL
Japanese pop culture fans should check out D’J Party at Bugis as part of the annual Singapore Street Festival (SSF) , a weekend of performances and a dance concert by local J-Pop groups and J-Rock bands. Jun 25-26

Battle of the Year, Singapore Street Festival 2015

DANCE
The STREET ACT series is also part of the annual Singapore Street Festival (SSF) featuring the Battle of the Year Championship 2016, a breakdance face-off during the BIG BANG Supa Weekend. Jun 25-26

ART
The upcoming June edition of Gillman Barracks Art Day Out! is one for the family. There’s a big focus on kids for this edition, but nothing stopping you from having daytime beers at Red Baron. Jun 25

ART
The Common Grounds event celebrates National Gallery Singapore’s 1 million visitor milestone with art activities and performances like samba percussion by Baracuda Batucada, a cappella by SMU Voix, Malay dance by DIAN Dancers, art installations and more. Jun 25

EXPLORATION
Saturday Night Skate June 2016 hosted by Skateline is a monthly mass inline-skating event and this time, the route will begin from Jurong East to Dhoby Ghaut with skaters of various levels. Jun 25

WELLNESS
Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced yogi, all are welcome at the Flow Yoga at Open Farm Community happening every Saturday from. 8-9am at  $35 per session or $300 for 10 sessions. Jun 25

FILM
The Projector will be showing Purple Rain, the famous 1984 musical drama directed by Albert Magnoli starring Prince. You can get your tickets here. Jun 25

Sunday, Jun 26

PARTY
CAD Block Party 26th June by CAD Cafe is in collaboration with The Drinkery and Coronado Brewing Company. There’ll be craft beers on tap, a pop-up Indian-Mexican kitchen by Fetti G’s and music by DJs Gonzo, Chunk and more. Jun 26

EXPLORATION
Take part in a 4.7km route bike-ride around the Padang, Fullerton Road, Robinson Road and Shenton Way which will be closed to traffic from 7am-9am for Car-Free Sunday. Jun 26

Vintage Flea Market by Retro Factory

SHOPPING
The Breeze Bar Vintage Flea Market by The Retro Factory is back with a free-entry curated vintage flea market featuring DJs as well as a music and vinyl festival and a vintage print advertisement exhibition. Pets welcome. Jun 26

EXHIBITION
Check out Immigrant by Ali Esmaeilipour at Miaja Gallery, a mix-media exhibition comprising visual representations of the sentiment and struggle in balancing roots of belonging. Through July 8