A quick digest of the coolest weekend happenings in Singapore.
Friday, July 1
For the 21st edition of the outdoor dance performance, the Singapore Dance Theatre presents a medley of contemporary and classical ballets, featuring works by choreographers such as Toru Shimazaki, Val Caniparoli and more. Order a picnic basket put together by Creative Eateries so you don’t have to worry about dinner.
Until Jul 10; 7.30pm at Fort Canning Park. $30.
Beats From Beneath X The Great Escape
Kick off the weekend with lush beats by Mr Assin and Bhayology at this free party in the cafe/rooftop bar of The Projector.
9pm-2am at Golden X The Great Escape, #05-00 Golden Mile Tower, 6001 Beach Rd. Free.
Good Times and Darker Than Wax team up to present another edition of Beats N Beyond, featuring a blend of hip hop, house, juke and grime from DJs William J, Rah and Daryl C, as well as special guest Yadin.
9pm at BluJaz Cafe, 12 Bali Ln. $5.
International Reggae Day Singapore 2016
If you love your reggae, celebrate this day with Singapura Dub Club and party to a mix of reggae, dub, dancehall and ska.
8pm-2am at Mariko’s, 4 Jiak Chuan Rd. Entry by contribution.
Just completed a particularly sweltering hot day at USS and want nothing more than to jump in the pool? Here’s your second best option: A water party. Held daily after the festive parade that ends at the Lagoon Stage, the fun includes characters like the Minions and Sesame Street friends blasting the public with water guns. Of course, there’ll be ‘safe zones’ if you don’t fancy getting wet.
Until Aug 10; Daily 3pm, except Sat 5.30pm at Universal Studios Singapore. Entrance fee to park: Adults $74, children aged 4-12 $56; after 5pm pass $55.
The oyster fest returns for the fourth time, featuring over 20 different varieties of oysters for you to choose from.
Until Jul 31 at Greenwood Fish Market & Bistro, 2 outlets including 34 Greenwood Ave. Prices start from $4/oyster.
Saturday, July 2
The ‘Old World Wine’ Mini Fair
Sip on more than 30 hard-to-find, new-to-Singapore wines from all across Europe at this classy Saturday afternoon affair.
Noon-4pm at CATO, 237 South Bridge Rd. $35/person, $60/two people; includes $10 voucher and $5 full pour token per person.
Harken back to the 1950s at Timbre’s swing party, where there’ll be old school snacks, accessories, makeovers, a fashion runway, live music performances and more.
8pm-1am at Barber Shop by Timbre, #01-03, 1 Old Parliament Ln.
Sunday, July 3
Yoga at the least relaxing attraction in Singapore? Sure, why not. The session by Urban Yogis concentrates on Hatha Yoga, and bookings must be made in advance.
8am-9am at Haw Par Villa, Tanglin Halt Rd, Pasir Panjang. $5.
