A quick digest of the coolest weekend happenings in Singapore.
Friday, June 30
Tickets are still available for Britney’s ridiculously overpriced debut on our shores, so if you’ve got no plans tonight and you’re in the mood to splurge, go for it.
8pm at Singapore Indoor Stadium. $188-$568.
Four Stars x Four Hands Weekend
Acclaimed Chicago chef Curtis Duffy (of three Michelin-starred Grace) teams up with chef Luke Armstrong of Singapore’s one-starred The Kitchen at Bacchanalia to create six-course dinner and four-course lunch menus.
Until Jul 2; various times at The Kitchen at Bacchanalia. $150-$298.
Local DJ KoFlow takes the stage with guest stars like rapper Shigga Shay, b-boy crew Radikal Forze and drummer Mohammed Noor for an evening of original tunes.
8.30pm at Esplanade Concert Hal. $40-$55.
Indulge in Indian flavors and exotic spices at this buffet, with highlights like deep-fried egg kebabs, slow cooked lamb stew curry, and chicken cooked with saffron and basmati rice.
Until Jul 9; noon-2pm & 7pm-10pm at Tiffin Room, Raffles Hotel Singapore. $60-$75.
The youth festival returns for its 12th edition, with performances by homegrown acts like Shigga Shay, The Sam Willows, Gentle Bones, Charlie Lim, Linying and Sam Rui, as well as dance competitions, workshops, and food trucks setting up shop along Orchard Road.
Until Jul 2; various times and places at Orchard Road.
Saturday, July 1
An All American Country Fair — Independence Day Party
Celebrate America’s independence day early at this Bugis eatery with country fried steak, a hot dog bar, star spangled cocktails and festivities like a 1-litre beer drinking challenge and a beer mug holding competition.
5pm-late at The Beast.
Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone in Concert
HP fans, check out this symphony orchestra performance of every note from the movie, with the film itself playing in high-definition on a 40-foot screen backdrop.
Until Jul 2; 7pm at Esplanade Concert Hall. $105-$255.
Ready your pink tee for the ninth edition of Pink Dot SG returns with ambassadors singer/actor Nathan Hartono, theatre/TV performer Ebi Shankara, and Paralympic swimmer Theresa Goh to support the freedom to love.
5pm at Hong Lim Park. Free.
The sandwich/salad spot celebrates its sixth birthday with a menu of $6 beers, wines, spirits and bar bites through the night. Plus, a beer pong table and a massive brownie cake to end on a sweet note.
7pm-11pm at Sarnies. Free.
Singapore Restaurant Festival 2017
The first edition of this new three-month-long festival offers dining deals with 200 restaurants offering a range of cuisines such as Italian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Middle-Eastern and Indian. Look forward to mod-Sin dishes such as chicken rice risotto at Joo Bar and chicken tikka pizza at Cali Cafe and Bar.
Until Sept 30 at various restaurants.
Get your family together for an evening of science experiments, old school games, movie screenings, picnic bites and stargazing sessions.
5pm-11pm at the open field behind KidsStop and Snow City. Free.
Sunday, July 2
W Singapore collaborates with the champ of the Phuture DJ Battle 2017 for this pool party, with Zouk residents LeNERD and Zushan.
2pm-8pm at WET Pool, W Singapore – Sentosa Cove. $20, includes a free drink; Zouk members enter for free.
The beach-side 4th of July shindig features beats by DJ Parrish James, beer pong tables, and plenty of good vibes.
2pm-11pm at Tanjong Beach Club.
Get all decked out in red, white and blue for this 4th of July party with Southern classics, Chinese soul food, bourbon cocktails, beer on tap, and snazzy beats.
2pm-11pm at Meatsmith.
