Oh hi there, July! Kickstart the first weekend on the month with a bang. Don’t worry, we’ve done the homework and cherry-picked only the best events, parties and experiences.
Best things to do this weekend in Singapore: 5 – 7 July 2019
Party: Game On! At The Quay
4 – 6 July
Brace yourselves for a carnival at the Quay! We’re talking mini golf, arcade games, teas and tipples. Get ready to kick some putt ‘cos Holey Moley will be giving out golf passes and visors. Head to Pong Singapore for a game of digital beer pong that lets you compete with players across the globe in an immersive audio-visual gaming experience. In the mood for nostalgia? Throw it back to old school arcade games like Puzzle Fighter and Bishi Bashi at Level Up. And it doesn’t stop there – score complimentary tokens with HeyTea, win prizes at Chupitos Shots Bar and more. Get all the deets Clarke Quay’s Game On! At The Quay here.
Clarke Quay’s Game On! At The Quay, 4 to 6 July 2019, 6.30pm till late, Fountain Square, 3 River Valley Rd, Singapore 179024
Experience: Kurios – Cabinet of Curiosities
All weekend
You’ve not seen anything until you’ve witnessed Cirque du Soleil’s spellbinding shows. Not only does it set the bar really high, but you’re also immersed into a world of acrobatic acts. Cirque du Soleil drops by Singapore for its most acclaimed touring show, Kurios and you can be one of the firsts to catch it. Celebrating the greatest inventions of the 19th century, step into the works of an ambitious inventor and forget everything you know about the laws of time, space and dimensions. Rest assured, you will be #mindblown.
Kurios – Cabinet of Curiosities, various timings, 6 –21 July, Under The Big Top, Bayfront Avenue, Beside Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Experience: Guided tour of Kampong Gelam
All weekend
This one extra special. Monster Tour’s free guided walks have put a smile on many faces but this edition takes you beyond the prettiest sightseeing spots and into an outdoor art gallery. The Gelam Gallery, touted as Singapore’s first outdoor gallery, is home to works of 25 artists from various backgrounds and inspirations. Sign up before the spots fill up!
Guided tour of Kampong Gelam: GSS Experience Kampong Gelam & Gelam Gallery, Masjid Sultan Front Entrance (Gate 5) 3 Muscat Street Singapore, Singapore 198833
Music: Jazz up your July
All weekend
Jazz enthusiasts are in for a treat as the Esplanade transforms into a toe-tapping mecca for groovy jazz acts. Get ready to rediscover the roots of jazz and explore new horizons through exciting shows. We can’t think of a better way to spend the weekend. This weekend, catch up-and-coming jazz pianist Shai Maestro and his trio, a masterclass with Shai and Dixieland Youth – a new brass band inspired by 1920s music.
Jazz in July, Esplanade – Theatres on The Bay, 1 Esplanade Drive Singapore 038981
Party: Celebrate local at Tiger District Party
Saturday, 6 July
Wear your #localpride on your sleeve at Tiger beer’s first-ever Tiger District Party. Enjoy a night of local food, music and the nation’s freshest local beer. Fuel up with Nam Seng wanton mee, Ah Lock tofu and other signature local dishes that will, of course, pair perfectly with a cold bottle of Tiger. Groove to the beats of local R&B funk and soul band, Astronauts and songstress, Abby Simone.
Tiger District Party, 5pm-10pm, Bunkerbunker, 120A Prinsep Street, Bugis Singapore 187937
Concert: 5566: Live in Singapore
Saturday, 6 July
Now, this is a blast from the past. We fondly remember the craze over this Taiwanese boy band back in the 2000s. After 17 years, they’re back for another exciting concert, just like old times. Even though Sam Wang has to skip this due to conflicting schedules, we’re positive that Tony Sun, Jason Hsu and Zax Wang will rock it out like old times.
Since 5566: Live in Singapore, 7.30pm-10.30pm, doors open at 6pm, Singapore Indoor Stadium, Singapore 500038
Watch & feast: National Day Parade Rehearsals with Smoke & Mirrors
Saturday, 6 July
It’s our favourite time of the year: fireworks galore! Smoke & Mirrors is giving you a sweet treat. The rooftop bar is making the most out of its strategic location atop the National Gallery by offering a local dinner buffet while watching the fireworks display during the National Day Parade rehearsals. Tuck into dishes such as bak kut teh, signature peking duck, wok-fried prawns with Singapore style chilli with deep fried bun, crispy fried soft-shell crab with salted egg yolk, Hainan chicken rice, laksa noodles and cheng tng. Choose among the first and second rows of the outdoor terrace or relax indoors at the lounge.
National Day Parade Rehearsals with Smoke & Mirrors, dinner buffet from $90, 6pm-9.30pm, 1 St. Andrew’s Road, #06-01 National Gallery Singapore, 178957
Party: San Fermín Alley Party
Sunday, 7 July
Jiak Chuan Road transforms into a fully-fledged Spanish backstreet as Esquina channels the ‘Running of the Bulls’ festival as part of its Alley Party. Munch on tapas bites by Head Chef Carlos Montobbio and Esquina’s culinary team; along with guest chefs Aitor Orive of Basque Kitchen by Aitor and Sujatha Asokan from Botanico at The Garage. Guzzle down Estrella Galicia beer and Esquina’s modern and classic sangria, along with plenty of red wine. Now, that’s what you call a party!
San Fermín Alley Party, 3pm-10pm, Esquina, 16 Jiak Chuan Road, Singapore 089267
Ballet Under the Stars
All weekend
It’s back! Catch the opening weekend of the 24th edition of Ballet Under the Stars presented by Singapore Dance Theatre. Don’t forget to bring your picnic mat and basket filled with snacks for an evening of enchanting and contemporary performances.
Ballet Under the Stars, Fort Canning Green, Singapore
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