F1 on the cheap: 6 parties under $20

Surprise, surprise—the Podium Lounge isn’t the only place to be at this F1 weekend. Here’s where to party without over-the-top splurging.

Grand Prikx

The Sultan’s cool new bar, Fresh!, has roped in two restaurants for a two-night screening of the F1 qualifer and finals rounds. Local gastrobar Pluck will be serving a special menu during the qualifer showcase on Sep 19, 8:30pm and for the finals on Sep 20, 7:00pm, Mexican eatery Afterwit is dishing out classics such as tacos—all with the bar’s signature ’90s cocktails. No cover

F*ck Yo Couch

More retro sounds at Kilo Lounges F*ck Yo Couch, featuring U.K dance music duo Bodhi, comprising Olly Howells and Luke Welsby. They will be spinning mashed-up sounds of Motown, funk, blues and ’90s R&B with house and garage influences on Sep 19 from 10:00pm. $20

Circular Road Block Party

Boat Quay is hosting yet another block party by Sunshine Nation on Sep 19 from 8:00pm-4:00am and this time, top international DJ Max Chipchase will be providing the tunes. The Los Angeleno boasts an impressive star-powered resume, having performed with Elton John, Prince, Lenny Kravitz and Aretha Franklin (among others) on top of spinning for Tina Turner and Britney Spears. But it’s not just about the music—there are also drinks and dining deals from O Comptoir and Marco Marco. No cover

Wav(y) x ETVD Ft G-Preme, Nack, Frizzay & Sweetch

It’s a hip-hop extravaganza at KOI Bangers + Izakaya along Haji lane tomorrow (Sep 19) from 11:00pm and the set comprises performances by local emerging rappers and artists G PREME, NACK, Hafriz Genesis and Sweetch, all championing a modern mix of bass, soul and 808s (technical speak for beats by the Roland TR-808 drum machine, featured prominently on Kanye West’s 808s & Heartbreak album). No cover

PLAYBACK #3

This one’s for those who are solely for the music. Bradley Zero, of international underground music club Boiler Room, is jazzing up ’50s, ’60s and ’70s classics at LongPlay Bar & Lounge on Sep 20 from 4:00pm, with all remixes spun on vinyl. No cover

Smack My Beach Up: F1 x Poptart edition

Get away from the track for an evening on the surf at Tanjong Beach Club. This time, the Smack My Beach Up party series features an F1 x Poptart edition on Sep 20 from 4:00pm, set against an indie-disco and electro sountrack. No cover