There’s something for everyone this weekend. Start off strong with underground parties like Juicy and Tuff Club, or drink your fill with the return of World Cucumber Day and the launch of a new beer at Heart of Darkness Brewery Singapore. For the introspective, check out National Gallery’s new exhibit that’s bound to get you thinking.
PARTY
An low-key underground party filled with hummus? Yes please. Sleek party people Habouji is back for another round of unadulterated fun with Juicy, a summertime revelry six months in the making. Details and kept secret and only revealed if you snagged an invite by emailing to their founder at [email protected]. See you there. Jun 14
PARTY
Next on the Tuff Club roster is Berlin’s DJ/producer Answer Code Request, bringing his experimental hybrid sounds to the regular pop-up dance party, and setting the stage for a booming night you won’t soon forget. Jun 14
DRINK
Every June 14 marks World Cucumber Day. So put your thinking caps aside and bring a whole cucumber of your own to one of 42 participating bars—like Anti:Dote, Southbridge or Redtail—islandwide, where you can barter one for a refreshing Hendrick’s Gin cocktail. Jun 14
PARTY
It’s time to get intoxicated. Electronic dance music duo from Miami GTA will be in control of the sound waves at Marquee Singapore on Friday, so expect to be delivered festival favourites that will keep you bouncing all night long. Jun 14
EXHIBITION
The National Gallery’s next big exhibition, Awakenings: Art in Society in Asia 1960s-1990s, is a comprehensive, bold and provocative one. Comprising 142 art pieces by more than 100 artists from 12 countries in Asia, the artworks confront social, economical, cultural and political issues that plagued Asia during those three decades. Come and set yourself thinking. Jun 14-Sep 15
PARTY/ART
Artist Cassandra Koh’s solo exhibition Unicorn Tears is coming to an end, and what better way to unite one last time than with a potluck party and more unicorn-related shindigs. While you’re there, check out the exhibit at Your Mother Gallery if you haven’t. Jun 15
DRINK
Haven’t checked out the new Heart of Darkness Brewery Singapore? Here’s the perfect excuse. In collab with That Singapore Beer Project, they’re launching a new beer, the quaffable Great Spirit Asian Keller Pilsner, that’s floral on the nose and fruity and malty on the tongue. Try it for yourself. Jun 15
PARTY
Calling all weirdos, homos and queers. Strut your stuff and werk the stage at Miss Super Freak 2019, where only the freakiest and fiercest will turn heads. With Drag Race Thailand star Genie as host and DJ Larry Tee on deck duty, only one thing’s for sure: you’re bound to have a freaky good time at this judgement-free revelry. Jun 15
CARNIVAL
After the big bonanza that is the Pokemon Go! Safari Zone organised by Sentosa last month, the resort island will be playing host to a massive Pokemon Carnival next, just in case you didn’t manage to catch ’em all. Happening at the Sentosa Cove Village this time, there’ll be regular Pikachu parades, themed games, movie screenings and more. Jun 15-30
EXHIBITION
See pieces of China’s modern haute couture juxtaposed against art from Asian Civilisations Museum’s own art collection at Guo Pei: Chinese Art and Couture, an exhibit inviting guest to contemplate the reimagining of the Chinese aesthetic. Jun 15-Sep 15
DRINK
In observation of Philippines Independence Day, Little India bar Rogue Trader is throwing a Pinoys Gone Rogue drink fest, where an all-Filipino guest bartender line-up will be offering $18 cocktails all night long. You won’t leave sober. Jun 16
FOOD/DRINK
A special Father’s Day edition of Lavo’s Sunday Funday Champagne Brunch is happening to celebrate the most important man in our lives. On top of the usual free-flows, expect also limitless Makers Manhattans and Bloody Bulleits—Bloody Mary cocktails shaked up with Bulleit Bourbon. Jun 16
MARKET
A Summer Fest has arrived at Cluny Court to welcome the new season, and there’s no better time to shop for fresh farm produce, feast on home bakes and take part in various activities, all while a live DJ keeps things upbeat. Through Jun 16
FOOD
Gemmill Lane’s secret supper series, the Jeremmy & Friends Supper Special at Le Binchotan, is back to satiate your late-night munchies, starting with a bang thanks to a collab with microbrewery Level33. Fill up on elevated comfort favourites and mark your calendars for more guest chef collabs happening on certain weekends. Through Jun 29
PARTY
Beat the heat at a wet and wild extravaganza unlike any other. From Fri-Sun for the whole month of June, the Adventure Cove Waterpark will play host to Splash Bash, where team watergun fights, Zorb ball water races, and lager-than-life ice cream props arrive to take your theme park experience up several notches. Plus, live DJ sets to amp up the fun. Through Jun 30
DRINK/TRAVEL
The Whisky Festival at DFS is back, this time, with their first-ever pop-up bar (till Jun 10) at Changi Airport Terminal 3. Learn more about the aged spirit while sniffing on vaporizers and sipping on samples of your choice—pick from brands like Bruichladdich, Compass Box and Glenmorangie—all while vibing to live jazz hits on certain dates. Through Jun 30
FESTIVAL
Why go to the beach when the beach is coming to you? At Life’s a Beach Party, the iconic fountain at Bugis Junction will be transformed into a sandy summer lounge, decked with sunbeds, party food vendors, an outdoor cinema and even a bazaar, all to be enjoyed while homegrown musicians Benny and Allie seranade you every weekend. Through Jun 30
ART
Next on Telok Ayer Arts Club’s programming is Topographies, a solo exhibition, publication and performance art piece by Jason Lim. He brings his body of work first produced for Kjerringoy Land Art Biennale last year, and mashes it into something new and thought provoking for audiences here. Through Jul 11
FOOD
There never needs to be a reason to gorge on durian, but Goodwood Park Hotel gives a mighty good one every year regardless. Come celebrate their annual Durian Fiesta, this time with six new exquisite D24 durian desserts, four perennial favourites, and a majestic appearance from the Mao Shan Wang in a mousse and a jumbo-sized puff. Through Jul 14
FILM/FESTIVAL
State of Motion 2019: A Fear of Monsters, a follow-up to January’s film fest of the same name, will once again bring together a collection of classic Asian horror flicks like 1954’s original Godzilla, OG Malay scare fest Sumpah Orang Minyak, and even newer ones like HBO’s anthology Folklore. Through Jul 21
FESTIVAL
Immerse yourself in all-things Peranakan at The Peranakan Festival, where cultural talks, a literary showcase and, of course, plenty of Nyonya dishes entice you to learn and indulge in the amazing culture of the Straits Chinese community. Through Jul 31
EXHIBITION
Food packaging—beautifully crafted plastic wraps, carton boxes, tin cans and more that inform, entice and make you wanna fork out dough you don’t have. But is that all there is to it? Journey through the history of modern day food packaging in Singapore at the National Museum’s Packaging Matters exhibit, and you just might find a renewed appreciation for all them compelling coverings. Through Sep 15
EXHIBITION
The ArtScience Museum’s next big showcase is a whimsical one sure to be a hit with all audiences. Leading us all through the rabbit hole is Wonderland, which celebrates all the intrigue of Lewis Carroll’s timeless universe, and invites you to step through the looking glass for an immersive museum experience. Our guide to the exhibition here. Through Sep 22
EXHIBITION
Another massive exhibit over at the ArtScience Museum is Floating Utopias, an exploration of the hot-air balloon and how its (literal) ascension has impacted our world. Come discover its storied history through over 40 artworks, including eight large-scale air-filled sculptures. Through Sep 29
EXHIBITION
The glittery Ion Orchard is celebrating its 10th birthday, and everyone’s invited to partake in a celebration of awesome food deals and plenty of Insta-worthy moments at their pop-up Kaleidoscopic Playhouse. Expect a mirror room built using almost 300 reflective surfaces, free for all to enter and snap away. Through Sep 30
