Still watching the World Cup? Yup, so are we.
But there’s no time for time for tired faces and sleepyheads this month especially when there are loads going on around town. Mark your calendars for an onslaught of wacky parties, food festivals, live gigs and more.
1. Sentosa Grillfest 2018
Forget all you know about BBQs – especially the ones at your friend’s condo, where everything tasted either chao ta or uncooked and you went home before the chicken wings were done.
For three weekends in July, F&B operators and second-gen hawkers will be plying their trade at a 1km stretch along Siloso beach, with a massive array of food ranging from grilled meat platters to Jumbo Hokkien noodles.
In addition to the mouthwatering food and the inaugural gourmet market, revel in live musical performances from local acts as you soak in the gentle breeze with an ice-cold beer in hand.
13-15, 20-22 and 27-29 July
Siloso Beach Walk
2. Ramen Revolution
For anyone who enjoys noodles, Singapore’s only ramen festival, Ramen Revolution, returns to Resorts World Sentosa for a second run.
Have your pick from widely acclaimed ramen brands – the award-winning Men Men Tei’s one of them – as they go up against each other to win your tummies and votes.
For those with a bolder appetite, take part in exciting speed-eating competitions and spicy ramen challenges or you can just watch the professionals stuff their faces.
You’ll even have pop-up stalls from ramen franchises all the way from Japan – such as Junk Story and Men Dokoro Wakamusha Sendai’s Menya Masamune – so you’re guaranteed that this festival is ace in authenticity.
27 to 29 July
Resorts World Sentosa
3. Sunday Social Market
As part of PinkFest – the fringe activities segment leading up to Pink Dot – music, fashion and food come together at the pink edition of Camp Kilo Charcoal Club’s Sunday Social Market. The regular Sunday Social at Camp Kilo Charcoal Club usually means three things: shopping, food, and music – and this edition is no different.
Groove to music by Neo Nomad, Giuseppe Gitto, Nic RiffRaff Anastas and Eric Rogers, and munch on delicious grubs as you discover lifestyle brands such as Lilla Lane and Kikiko Organics.
Don’t forget to bring the little ones along for some free coloring activities while you chill out on this lazy Sunday afternoon.
15 July
Camp Kilo Charcoal Club
4. Beer Yoga and City Lights
For yogis with an affinity for beer, you’ll be glad to know that District 1 Yoga has married the recreational activities of yoga stretching and beer guzzling into one with its Beer Yoga and City Lights.
The euphoria you feel when you drink beer and the meditative energy from yoga combine to give you an energizing experience like no other. Whether you’re a hardcore yogi or the alcoholic in denial, this new exercise trend is in town to bring you to a new level of consciousness.
Website
13, 20 and 27 July
5. Happy Ever Laughter
Get this: twelve of Singapore’s biggest comics are getting together to give you a happy ever laughter like no other. Dream Academy’s fourth instalment of the biggest local stand up comedy event, Happy Ever Laughter takes things to a whole new level with THE BATTLE where you will witness a no-holds-barred showdown that’s bound to leave you with your sides delightfully split.
The all-star lineup of local comedians sees the likes of Suhaimi Yusof, Patricia Mok, Kumar, Sebastian Tan, Preetipls, Judee Tan, Rishi Budhrani, Fakkah Fuzz, Sharul Channa, Dee Kosh and Hossan Leong.
Directed by Leong, the comics performed are less than 10 minutes each, to the theme of “Laughter is the best medicine”.
11 to 19 July
Capitol Theatre
6. Chinatown Crossings
Drama lovers, strap in for a theatre performance that takes you back to the streets of Kreta Ayer.
Get acquainted with Kunalan – an Indian man who grew up in a Chinatown shophouse in the 1960s – as well as the feisty landlady’s daughter Ting Ting and his domestic helper cum surrogate mother Fong Cheh.
Through storytelling, you can experience the insides of a shophouse, and witness some of the lost and forgotten practices of this colourful community.
Now till 18 Aug
Outside Chinatown Heritage Centre
7. Singapore Food Festival
The biggest and most anticipated food-centric event of the year is back on its 25th edition!
Kickstart the festival with STREAT – SFF’s signature event that showcases Singapore’s brightest culinary talents and their take on local cuisine. Park Bench Deli, the go-to cafe for great sandwiches, is also joining the fun with Roast Paradise, Native, and Rumah Makan Minang to bring you a medley of flavours.
Think east-to-west dishes like the Roast Meat Banh Mi, a grilled cheese sandwich with curry and their version of a dream nasi padang platter.
If you’d like to be delighted in all senses, be sure to catch some of the artsy events that combine films or even a dance performance with a meal – definitely a feast for both the eyes and stomach.
Serious foodie or not, this is one event you wouldn’t wanna miss.
13 to 29 July
Various Locations
8. Pink Dot 2018
This year, Pink Dot organizers found a way to let everyone participate, no matter your citizenship. Spanning across two weekends prior to Pink Dot on July 21, PinkFest will see close to a dozen businesses, groups and individuals – from the LGBTQ community and straight allies – running various activities and events geared towards greater engagement with Singaporeans.
Highlights include the likes of Thailand’s premier drag queen Pangina Heals running a Drag Race-ish show at Hard Rock Café, a selection of LGBT-focused films at The Projector, and a special walking tour of Chinatown to learn about Singapore’s queer history and heritage.
Check out the rest of the impressive line-up on the Pink Dot website.
21 July
9. Cake Club by Marina Square
Who says that you can’t have your cake and eat it too?
Cake Club invites you to their premises of all things sweet – cakes, cookies, and all other goodies the sweet-toothed will love. The event features a plethora of delectable desserts from Singapore’s best patisseries over seven weekends, with interactive workshops that serve as great pit stops for your lil’ ones.
Activities are rotated on a weekly basis to ensure that there’ll be something fresh every week, so save a weekend for a fun-filled moment with your family.
14 July to 26 Aug
Marina Square
10. Drag Wars
There’s going to be sass, class, bougie realness, fishy queens, sequins, voguing, dips and twists, plus a whole lot of drama at Peaches’ inaugural amateur drag queen competition.
On the surface, it’s everything you think it’d be – 10 amateur queens, battling it out to become the coveted Drag champion as voted by the audience and a panel of judges consisting of renowned drag queens in Singapore, local icons, and LGBTQI opinion leaders.
Now till 9 Aug
Peaches Club
11. Singapore Garden Festival
Enter a magical world of exciting garden designs and exquisite floral creations as Singapore goes into full bloom this July at the Singapore Garden Festival 2018.
Whether you are a serious gardener, hobbyist or just looking for a wonderful day out with the family, you are in for delightful treats at the festival. Held at the picturesque Gardens by the Bay, this year’s festival promises to be more spectacular than ever before.
For those looking to give your balcony a beauty makeover, the balcony gardens exhibit is for you, where you can take in the dazzling displays and inspire yourself to transform your balcony into a vibrant enclave.
21 July to 3 Aug
Gardens by the Bay
12. Stars & Stripes feat. DJ Parrish James and Tyler Made
The 4th of July is just around the corner, and Tanjong Beach Club is throwing the biggest freedom-loving bash in town.
Expect a great deal of beer, champagne, and cocktails, as well as music takeovers by DJ Parrish James and DJ Tyler Made, spinning energetic hip-hop bangers and remixes to keep the party going.
Rain or shine, get ready to strut in stars and stripes, and make America drunk again.
1 July
Tanjong Beach Club
13. Urban Ventures x Street Party
Mark July 7th on your calendar because you don’t want to miss the next edition of Singapore’s favorite street party.
You may be familiar with Urban Ventures for their previous takeovers of Keong Saik Road, where they transformed the entire street into a pedestrian-only zone with wild, wonderful, and free celebrations of arts, music, and individuality.
For their 10th edition, they’re shaking things up with a move to Temple Street for what will be the first-ever carbon-neutral street party in Singapore.
It’s guaranteed to be an absolute spectacle – a medley of street performances, salsa under the stars, and a steady flow of beats from DJs and live performers.
If these extravagant celebrations aren’t to your liking, there’s also yoga on the streets, a free manicure and – get this– an underground market where local celebrities including Jade Seah and Venetia Sng will be selling their apparel at a steal.
And yes, there WILL be food. Renowned F&B names such as Brotzeit and HVRST will be there to complete your experience.
7 July
Temple Street
