We might not be able to watch the summer flowers bloom at the gateway of June. But to celebrate the mid-year mark in our year-round Singapore heat, be surprised by the string of activities you can do this month.
More than just Ultra, Singapore Ink Show and Artbox 2018 to look forward to, there’d be plenty of other theatre performances, art workshops, and free fitness activities to keep yourself occupied.
So get into your holiday mood, and scroll through the line-up we’ve curated for you to spend quality time with your girlfriends from day to night.
Spend the afternoon feasting on Cuban-themed snacks and sipping on Bacardi cocktails as you groove to DJs spinning pan-Latin American upbeat tracks.
All food and drinks are S$10 nett, but if you want to skip the queue, get a pre-event ticket which will entitle you to 1 baby mojito + 1 cocktail + 2 dishes for S$30.
Date: 10 June
Event Time: 3.00pm to 10.30pm
Admission: Free
Address: ESQUINA, 16 Jiak Chuan Road, S(089267)
Vibe to London-based saxophonist and composer, Nubya Garcia, as she presents the result of her unique jazz-electronic experimentation.
Date: 5 June
Event Time: 9.00pm to 12.00am
Admission: S$35, tickets available here
Address: Kilo Lounge, 21 Tanjong Pagar Road, S(088444)
Call your girls and dress in your best tiki/tropical-themed outfits to Barefoot Tiki Nights: Flochella. Start off with a seafood dinner while watching the sunset, before jumping into the pool and grooving to the tunes of DJ Orio Lesham.
Date: 23 June
Event Time: 7.00pm till late
Admission: Free, but if you want to book a daybed, tickets available here
Address: Tanjong Beach Club, 120 Tanjong Beach Walk, Sentosa, S(098942)
If you love musicals and singing, catch the Musical Theatre Open Mic Night by Sing’theatre Academy. Even if you choose not to get up on stage, you’ll still have a blast with the group sing-along session and performances by local artists.
Date: 4 June
Event Time: 7.30pm to 11.00pm
Admission: S$10, tickets available here or purchase at the front of house (cash only)
Address: Blu Jaz Cafe, Level 3, 11 Bali Lane, S(189848)
Boogie the night away at this rooftop carpark discotheque overlooking a partial view of the cityscape. Expect funk, soul, groove, disco and house music to get your feet moving till the sun comes up.
Date: 1 June
Event Time: 9.00pm to 3.00am
Admission: Free before 10.00pm, S$15 after 10.00pm, tickets available at the door
Address: The Great Escape, 6001 Beach Road, Golden Mile Tower, #05-00, S(199589)
After former One Direction member Harry Styles performed last month, ex-bandmate Irish singer-songwriter Niall Horan decided to drop by as well. Hear the heartthrob croon his hit singles ‘This Town’ and ‘Slow Hands’ with his velvety smooth vocals.
Date: 12 June
Event Time: 8.00pm to 10.00pm
Admission: Starting from S$88, tickets available here
Address: The Star Performing Arts Centre, 1 Vista Exchange Green, S(138617)
Step into Harajuku, right in the heart of Singapore city where the night is all about Japanese youth culture and fashion. Dress according to the theme and stand a chance to win a three-night stay at Swissotel Nankai Osaka for two!
Date: 30 June
Event Time: 5.30pm till late
Admission: Free for ladies, cover charge of S$25 after 10.30pm (1 standard house pour included)
Address: Bar Rouge, 2 Stamford Road, Floor 71, S(178882)
Join contemporary Christian music/Christian rock bands, Hillsong United and Hillsong Young and Free for a night of worship at their one-night only performance in Singapore.
Date: 19 June
Event Time: 8.00pm to 10.00pm, doors open at 6.30pm
Admission: Starting from S$58, tickets available here
Address: Singapore Indoor Stadium, 2 Stadium Walk, S(397691)
If you love K-pop, sing long to the 9-piece South Korean girl’s hits such as ‘What is Love?’ and ‘Likey’ at the upcoming TWICE concert.
Date: 17 June
Event Time: 5.00pm to 8.00pm, doors open at 3.30pm for standing, 4.00pm for seated
Admission: Starting from S$168, tickets available here
Address: Singapore Indoor Stadium, 2 Stadium Walk, S(397691)
Inspired by James Cameron’s sci-fi fantasy Avatar, let the performers from the Cirque du Soleil wow you with the visually spectacular Toruk. Featuring death-defying acrobatics and stunning choreography, the performance will have you gripping your seat.
Date: 24 May to 3 June
Event Time: Varies according to showtime
Admission: Starting from S$98, tickets available here
Address: Singapore Indoor Stadium, 2 Stadium Walk, S(397691)
At Story Party, let professional storytellers regale you with true dating horror stories. Whether you’ve been played by an F-boy or got too drunk on a first date, you’ll find their stories relatable and hilarious AF.
Date: 28 June to 30 June
Event Time: 7.00pm to 11.00pm
Admission: S$40, tickets available here
Address: Kilo Lounge, 21 Tanjong Pagar Road, #01-02/04, S(088444)
This June, set a movie date with your girlfriends and unwind after work by watching Japanese animated classics with a complimentary glass of wine or beer in hand. Note: tickets will not be sold at the door.
Date: 11 June
Event Time: 7.30pm to 9.45pm, doors open at 6.45pm
Admission: S$19, tickets available here
Address: Canvas, 20 Upper Circular Road, #B1-01 The Riverwalk, S(058416)
Date: 12 June
Event Time: 7.30pm to 9.30pm, doors open at 7.00pm
Admission: S$16, tickets available here
Address: The Armoury Craft Beer Bar, 36 Beach Road, S(189677)
Date: 12 June
Event Time: 7.30pm to 9.45pm, doors open at 6.45pm
Admission: S$16, tickets available here
Address: Picnic Urban Food Park, 435 Orchard Road, S(238877)
Date: 20 June
Event Time: 7.30pm to 9.30pm, doors open at 7.00pm
Admission: S$9, tickets available here
Address: JustCo, 120 Robinson Road, #15-01, S(068913)
With 10 films ranging from romance-comedy Aqui Etnre Nos (Between Us) to the drama April’s Daughter, a tale of maternal devotion gone wrong, explore one of the world’s most culturally colourful nations through the movies at the Mexican Film Festival 2018.
Date: 7 June to 13 June
Event Time: Varies according to programme, see full schedule here
Admission: Varies according to programme
Address: Varies according to programme
Get your weekly dose of laughter every Tuesday at Comedy Masala. Featuring a line up of international and regional stand-up comedy acts this June, you’re bound to leave with six-pack abs from laughing too hard.
Date: 5 June
Event Time: 8.00pm to 9.45pm
Admission: S$25 (Single adult ticket), tickets available here
Address: Hero’s, 69 Circular Road, S(049423)
Date: 12 June
Event Time: 8.00pm to 9.45pm
Admission: S$25 (Single adult ticket), tickets available here
Address: Hero’s, 69 Circular Road, S(049423)
Date: 19 June
Event Time: 8.00pm to 9.45pm
Admission: S$25 (Single adult ticket), tickets available here
Address: Hero’s, 69 Circular Road, S(049423)
Date: 26 June
Event Time: 8.00pm to 9.45pm
Admission: S$25 (Single adult ticket), tickets available here
Address: Hero’s, 69 Circular Road, S(049423)
Returning for its third edition, party it up at Ultra Singapore 2018 with big names in the EDM dance scene including Steve Angello, Afrojack, DJ Snake, Nicky Romero, and Above & Beyond. See the full line up here.
Date: 15 June and 16 June
Event Time: 3.00pm to 12.00pm
Admission: Starting from S$120 (Single Day ticket), tickets available here
Address: Ultra Park, 1 Bayfront Avenue, S(018971)
With music provided by Post Bar’s three-piece band, twirl the night away at Singapore’s famed Latino bar. When you get hot from all the dancing, enjoy a complimentary drink at the bar before hitting the floor again.
Date: 2 June
Event Time: 8.00pm to 1.00am
Admission: S$20 (entry comes with a complimentary drink), make a reservation here
Address: Post Bar, 1 Fullerton Square, The Fullerton Hotel, S(049178)
Celebrate International Yoga Day with a complimentary class with Freedom Yoga’s Block Party and treat yourself to the wholesome food and drink at the In-Studio Boutique Fair after.
Bring your own mat, towel and water bottle for the class.
Date: 23 June
Event Time: 5.00pm to 6.30pm and 7.00pm to 8.00pm
Admission: Free, email hello@freedomyoga.sg to reserve a slot
Address: 25E Lorong Liput, Holland Village, S(277736)
A healthy body is said to be 30% exercise and 70% diet. Participate in educational talks, health workshops, and cooking demos at the Health Fiesta 2018 to learn about eating better.
Date: 29 June to 1 July
Event Time: 11.00am to 9.00pm (2 June and 30 June), 11.00am to 8.00pm (1 July)
Admission: Free
Address: Singapore EXPO Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, S(486150)
Spend a day relaxing by the beach and practising yoga and yoga-related exercises. Try dance yoga by celebrity instructor, Bill Calhoun or ‘Doga’ (yoga with dogs). Either way, Yoga Fiesta promises to be a blast.
Date: 23 June
Event Time: 1.30pm to 8.30pm
Admission: S$38, tickets available here
Address: Palawan Beach, Sentosa (Exact address will be provided after booking)
Before this year’s DBS Marina Regatta comes to a close, try your hand at sailing or take part in a range of complimentary yoga and fitness sessions.
Date: 2 June
Event Time: Varies by class, view full schedule here
Admission: Free, register at the on-site information counter, arrive 10 minutes before your session
Address: The Promontory @ Marina Bay
Date: 2 June
Event Time: Varies by class, view full schedule here
Admission: Free, register here
Address: The Promontory @ Marina Bay
With over 150 F&B manufacturers and suppliers at the Yummy Food Expo 2018, stock up on organic grains and vitamins and supplements for your clean eating needs. There will also be cooked food, desserts, chocolates and pastries available as well.
Date: 21 June to 24 June
Event Time: 11.00am to 10.00pm
Admission: Free
Address: Singapore EXPO Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, S(486150)
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At the Singapore Ink Show 2018, come meet fellow body art enthusiasts at the largest local gathering of international and local tattoo artists.
Date: 14 June to 17 June
Event Time: Varies according to day, see full schedule here
Admission: Starting from S$30, tickets available here
Address: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hall 404, 1 Raffles Boulevard Suntec City, S(039593)
Led by Unmi For U SG, get handsy and make your own jewelled soap bar for your sink. The soap is made of essential oils and you’ll get to bring home five pretty pieces.
Date: Varies according to programme, see full schedule here
Event Time: Varies according to programme
Admission: S$58, tickets available here
Address: Block 119D Kimtian Road, #22-202, S(164119)
With almost 400 vendors selling everything from handmade goods to eye-boggling street food like a giant Milo-covered crepe, spend an evening strolling through Singapore’s biggest creative market.
Date: 1 June to 3 June
Event Time: 3.00pm to 11.00pm
Admission: Free
Address: Bayfront Event Space, 12A Bayfront Avenue, S(018970)
Express your creativity and paint a handmade clay trinket dish to hold your jewellery or your keys. All materials and tools will be provided.
Date: 16 June
Event Time: 2.30pm to 3.30pm, 4.00pm to 5.00pm
Admission: S$45, register here
Address: TANGS at Tang Plaza, Level 4
Learn about plant care and terrarium-making when you put together your own miniature ‘garden’ in a bottle. At the end of the workshop, you’ll have a low-maintenance desk decor. All materials provided.
Date: 9 June
Event Time: Varies according to class, see full schedule here
Admission: S$38, register here
Address: Sarah and Schooling, 157A Jalan Besar, S(208874)
At the 8th edition of the Singapore Art Museum’s family-friendly exhibit Imaginarium: Into the Space of Time, discover what the fourth dimension means to different people and cultures and explore the relationships between time and space.
Date: 6 May to 26 August
Event Time: 10.00am to 7.00pm, Monday to Sunday. 10.00am to 9.00pm, Friday.
Admission: Free (for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents)
Address: Singapore Art Museum, 8 Queen Street, S(189555)
At this workshop by Fat Anvil Studios, gain a basic understanding on metalsmithing to produce your own jewellery made of 925 sterling silver.
All materials included, with the option of purchasing additional cabochon gemstones.
Date: Varies according to programme, see full schedule here
Event Time: Varies according to programme
Admission: Starting from S$200, tickets available here
Address: 51 Jalan Pemimpin, Mayfair Building, #06-02, S(577206)
At a time where there is fierce debate on the internet sphere of is poetry, this panel discussion is timely. Come chill over pizza and beer as professionals discuss how texts are presented today.
Date: 2 June
Event Time: 3.00pm to 5.00pm
Admission: Free (but requires a refundable S$5 deposit), tickets available here
Address: White House Level 1, Emily Hill, 11 Upper Wilkie Road, S(228120)
Create unique abstract art pieces when you learn pouring techniques at this fluid art class. At the end of the session, you’ll get to bring home a set of two coasters.
Complimentary light refreshments, materials and tools, colour mixes, coasters with special coating, and an art canvas panel will be provided.
Date: 17 June
Event Time: 2.00pm to 5.00pm
Admission: Starting from S$80, tickets available here
Address: 531 Upper Cross Street, #03-57, S(050531)
With this list, we hope you’ll treat yourself to a memorable mid-year break, and gear yourself up to soldier on through the second half of 2018.
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