Great job buddy, you’re halfway into the year and still alive (but barely breathing). Give yourself a pat on the back, and take the mid-year break you truly deserve after slogging away for six months straight.
Clear up your schedule and brace yourself for the whole slew of festivals and carnivals coming your way this June. It doesn’t matter if you have school holidays or not – the biggest and bestest events this month fall on the weekends!
Ditch the work, soak in the sun – don’t miss out on all this fun this June!
I’m no daredevil but I do get a thrill from watching people do crazy and dangerous stunts. Held at the Singapore Sports Hub, this adrenaline fuelled competition will feature bikers racing against time on a track that’s packed with obstacles.
Watch experienced mountain bikers from all over the world execute near-impossible stunts that’s guaranteed to keep the crowd at the edge of their seats. Admission to the event is completely free, so join in the hype and soak in the energy all night long!
Date: 4 June 2016
Time: 9am – 1030pm
Venue: Singapore Sports Hub
Admission Fee: Free
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An event that’s been steadily gaining popularity among Singaporeans, Pink Dot is the result of Singaporeans recognising the importance of everyone to love, especially the LGBTQ community. You don’t have to be gay to attend Pink Dot 2016; all are welcome to join in the festivities. In fact, Pink Dot’s organisers are expecting more people than ever this year!
Don your pinkest clothes, lay out your picnic mat, and soak in the good vibes of this feel-good event.. More than just a bunch of people gathering to form a pink dot, guests can look forward to an exciting lineup of live performances by local artistes such as ShiGGa Shay, Hirzi and also acapella group MICapella.
Date: 4 June 2016
Time: From 3pm
Venue: Hong Lim Park
Admission Fee: Free
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Take your kids out for a well deserved mid-year break at Aviva Superfundae! At a flat fee of $19.90, you’ll get to enjoy free games, free entry to all activities, a free beer or juice for the adults, a Superfundae pack for the kids and – here’s the best part – free ice cream all day long.
Work your creativity at the mosaic workshop and explore the five different zones they’ve set up for you and your tots. Pasarbella will also be making an appearance so don’t worry about bringing food – yummy dishes will be available for purchase all day.
Date: 4 June 2016
Time: 10am (movie screening starts at 730pm)
Venue: The Meadow @ Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Drive, 018953
Admission Fee: $19.90. Free for kids below 3 years-old.
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Free concerts are few and hard to come by, much less a free concert for a good cause. But that is exactly what Music For A Cause is all about.
For two days, ten local bands will take the stage to raise funds for various community groups in Singapore, including Causes for Animals Singapore and the Migrant Workers Centre. Acts to keep an eye out for include Elle Magazine’s Musician’s of the Year Jack & Raj, as well as Juz-B, an alumni of Channel U’s Superband Competition. You can also pig out to local F&B brands such as ISEE ISEE with their adorable popsicles, Sushi Burrito, and Fairy Floss (Thai iced tea!!).
A concert with great music and food; I’m sold.
Date: 3 – 4 June 2016
Time: 3 June 730pm – 1030pm | 4 June 1pm – 1030pm
Venue: Playspace @ Scape
Admission Fee: Free
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Unleash the daredevil in you by tackling the tallest inflatable slide in SEA this June at the DBS Marina Regatta! This event is hands down the highlight of my month, thanks to the many fun activities available on their pop-up beach – zorbing, stand-up yoga, sailing, cycling around the bay – all FREE, mind you!
If you’re a fan of all things hipster, missing this event is not an option. Back again with their local brands and products almost impossible to not fall in love with, The Local People will be holding their art market at the Regatta, this time in shipping containers. Social enterprises will also be selling products such as slippers and lotion, so it’s alright to unleash the shopaholic in you. It’s all for a good cause anyway!
Click here to find out what to expect at the Regatta!
Date: 4 – 5 June 2016
Time: 11am – 10pm
Venue: Promontory @ Marina Bay
Admission Fee: Free
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The only thing better than listening to Gentle Bones is hearing him live! For those who are crestfallen because tickets for his first show were all sold out within ten days, turn that frown upside down! Gentle Bones is coming back for a second performance on the 11th of June, so grab your tickets before they’re gone as well.
One of Singapore’s most talented artists, his mellow voice and soulful tunes have topped the iTune charts numerous times. And if the showcase of his dreamy voice isn’t enough, both Gentle Bones concerts will also feature incredible opening acts by electronic duo [.gif] on the 10th, and indie singer Linying on the 11th.
Date: 10 – 11 June 2016
Time: From 830pm
Venue: Esplanade Concert Hall, 1 Esplanade Drive, 038981
Admission Fee: $25 – $45 | Door tickets $35 – $55
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Regardless of whether you’re a coffee connoisseur, coffee addict, or basic coffee-in-the-morning kinda guy, the SIngapore Coffee Festival is THE ultimate gathering for all caffeine lovers out there. Packed with activities, workshops and entertainment, this coffee festival has a little something for everyone
Step into the shoes of a barista by attending the Fundamental Barista Skills workshop.. Alternatively, level up your coffee making skills by learning the tricks of latte art from the 2015 World Latte Art Champion! When you’ve filled yourself up with caffeine, you can even catch a local film as they’ll be screening local flicks such as 881 and 7 Letters from 9pm, on 10 and 11 June!
Click here to read our full article on the Coffee Festival!
Date: 9 – 12 June 2016
Time: From 11am
Venue: Singapore F1 Pit Building, Republic Boulevard, 038975
Admission Fee: $13 – $38 / day
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Don’t feel left out if you’re not much of a caffeine fanatic – Beerfest Asia will also be held this month for all you beer enthusiasts to unleash the alcoholic in you! Feed your burgeoning beer belly with 500 varieties of cold brews. There’s even free flow beer if you purchase the VIP package!
It’s hard to go wrong when there’s alcohol in the picture – this year’s Beer Fest is no exception. With a slew of activities on offer such as a Beer Pong Tournament, dart throwing, stand-up comedy acts, and live music by international tribute bands, you’ll be spoilt for choice at this year’s Beer Fest.
Check out our full article about Beer Fest Asia and what else it has to offer here!
Date: 16 – 19 June 2016
Time: 16th: 6pm to 1am | 17th: 6pm to 2am | 18th: 3pm to 2am | 19th: 2pm to 10pm
Venue: Marina Promenade
Admission Fee: check here
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Instead of being basic and watching blockbuster plays like Les Miserables, change things up a bit and catch Cafe, a play by talented local playwright Joel Tan (not to be confused with the other Joel Tan aka Gentle Bones).
The play is part of the inaugural Twenty-Something Theatre Festival, a platform that allows young artists full creative control over their art. Cafe will touch on subject matters that hit close to home, presenting our oh-so-Singaporean #firstworldproblems in an artistic manner. Apart from uncovering the talents of Singapore’s twenty-somethings, there’ll even be a Carousell flea market!
Date: 16 – 19 June 2016
Time: 16, 17, 19 June 8 pm | 18 June 3pm & 8pm
Venue: 90 Goodman Road, Singapore 439053
Admission Fee: Online booking $37 | Email $35
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Skip the freezing cold air-conditioned cinemas by catching an outdoor movie screening courtesy of MovieMob.
The next event is a screening of Minions that will be held on the 4th of June as part of a family event at Enabling Village. But if watching the adorable stars of Minions isn’t much of a draw for you, there are other activities on offer too such as food decorating and even a costume contest – come with your family dressed as minions, and you might even stand a chance to win NTUC vouchers!
So if you’re not in the mood to blow twenty bucks on a movie date with your bae, come for MovieMob’s free outdoor movie screenings under the stars instead!
MovieMob is also known for their drive-in movie screenings, so follow their Facebook page to get updates!
Date: 4 June 2016
Time: 3pm – 9pm
Venue: 20 Lengkok Bahru, #02-06, Enabling Village, 159053
Admission Fee: Free, register here
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The next time you’re in Orchard, skip the shopping trip at ION – something more fun just popped up in town.
For those who have watched Ninja Warrior on Channel 5, here’s your chance to see if you have what it takes to be a ninja. Challenge yourself at the X-Park obstacle course in BOUNCE where your speed, strength and stamina will be put to the test.
This won’t be any ordinary trampoline park. Besides the adrenaline filled obstacle course, BOUNCE will also offer 45 minute high-intensity low-impact workout sessions. Exercise and fun were two words I’d never put together, but this might change my mind.
Opening date: 3 June 2016
Venue: Cathay Cineleisure #09-01, 8 Grange Rd, 239695
Contact: 6816 2879
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Foodies, there’s no need to break the bank to indulge in your favourite guilty pleasure. Despite the rising costs of everything, cheap eats are still aplenty on our sunny island.
Throw away your worries about splurging by stuffing yourself silly with 23 crazy cheap eats, all for less than a dollar each! From sweet treats such as Tau Sar Piah – the best in town, to savoury snacks like Liu Sha Croissant don’t be surprised if you grow a dress size or two after conquering all 23 cheap eats around Singapore.
Take a break from the cold walls of an air-conditioned gym by coming down to Armour@TheBay for a free workout every Tuesday! As part of a collaboration with Pure Yoga, you can be assured that this workout won’t consist of your usual static routines – you’ll be exercising to the beat of dance music and modern pop songs in the great outdoors that’ll keep those pesky calories off.
Armour@TheBay have two sessions; 630pm and 730pm. So come down after work to destress and get fit!
Click here to find out more.
If you haven’t heard of the ION Foodie Travels yet, I suggest you download the ION Orchard App right now and catch up on everything you’ve been missing out on!
The app offers a whole lot of discounts under “Holideals” for you to take advantage of, such as 1-for-1 F&B promotions at selected food outlets at ION! After claiming a deal, you’ll be awarded a “stamp” on your ION Orchard App, and 5 users with the most “stamps” after 31st July will receive a $20 dining voucher each.
Don’t forget to share your food on Instagram – not just to make your friends jealous, but also stand a chance to win $50 dining vouchers with the hastag #IONFoodie! Enjoy the promotions, indulge in yummy food, and get rewarded for it; this is nothing but a win-win-win situation!
Surprise, surprise – the ArtScience Museum isn’t the only place that can give your eyes an aesthetically pleasing treat. Nor is the Trick Eye Museum. In fact, there are many public places that can be visually stunning when taken from the perfect angle.
This June, up your Instagram game with photos that’ll make your followers go ???. We’ve hunted down 10 spots around Singapore for you to snap some super cool photos that are guaranteed to stand out on a boring feed.
Brace yourself for the flood of likes that will come your way when you upload those optical illusions.
Check out our other amazing photos here!
They said the place doesn’t matter when you’ve got the company, but why not have both?
Spice up your date by dining on a Mississippi steam boat replica. Hidden in the far end of the MRT line, Stewords Riverboat floats peacefully on the waters at Marina South Pier – a perfect mealtime getaway from the busy city. They serve yummy western cuisine like beef burgers, ribeye steaks and truffle fries so make sure your stomach is ready for a hearty meal!
There are many other fun and affordable activities to do at Marina Bay, such as the free water and light show! Click here to check out the rest.
Address: 31 Marina Coastal Drive, Berth 1, Marina South Pier, 018988
Opening Hours: 12 pm – 3 pm, 6 pm – 10 pm
Contact: 62785775
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Forget about Journey to the West. Take a trip down to the East instead. The East has many fun activities to offer, and it’s a great destination to escape the crowd as not many are aware of their undiscovered gems (yet).
Revisit the days of your childhood when every carnival had the longkang fishing game. Throw on your tank tops and shorts, and get ready for some serious squatting as you try to net the sneaky guppies. The Mainland Tropical Fish Farm also offers prawning and fish therapy! Other activities you can indulge in include riding a horse and thrift shopping.
Westsiders, you lot picked the wrong place to stay in. Read our full article on 20 unknown things to do in the East here.
When it’s time to pamper yourself, there’s no holding back. Get all your girlfriends out for afternoon tea at a classy restaurant, and relish your moment as taitais – even if it only lasts for a few hours.
Think dainty porcelain tableware, fancy bite-sized tarts and posh British accents. Maybe not the last one, but you get the idea. Sometimes, us ladies have big appetites that can’t possibly be satisfied by a few sad pieces of dessert. But be glad to know that L’Espresso offers afternoon tea buffet! If the craving for a non-stop flow of luxurious treats ever arises, you know where to go.
Click here to find out the best places for your afternoon tea!
If you have no clue what to get the old man for Father’s Day, here’s one he’ll like. Exclusively on 19 June, fathers will get to enjoy a free meat buffet at Carne and Caipirinha with a paying adult and child. That comes down to about $29 nett each – a steal!
Specialising in slow-roasted Brazilian meats using charcoal fire to give it an authentic smoky flavour, Carne and Caipirinha will ensure that only the finest meats will be served to your finest dad. Chicken, beef, lamb, pork and fish will be served, so don’t worry about feeling too jelat after one type! Limited seats are available so call now to reserve your tables. Best Father’s Day present ever, or what?
Address: Blk 106, Sunset Way, Clementi Street 12, #01-50 Singapore 120106
Opening Hours: 12pm – 3pm | Dinner: 5pm – 11pm
Price: $49.90++ per adult; $24++ for children aged 5 to 12 years old
Contact: 6464 0478
Website
If alcohol’s what you need after a long day at work, alcohol is what you shall get. But wait, don’t go blowing all your hard earned pay on expensive booze! There are many incredible happy hour deals you can find in town – with stylish interiors if I may add.
Hop over to Hopscotch Bar at Red Dot Traffic Building and take advantage of their happy hour deals – 50% off all beers, house pours and 1-for-1 offers on all cocktails! I’m no alcohol fan, but this just caught my eye.
Served by the Mixes from Mars, you can expect unique booze flavours such as Horlicks, Atap Chee and Chendol. Don’t forget to try their super adorable and Insta-worthy Kachang Booze ($23) too! They also serve interesting flavoured tequila shots which will get you high on memories of the past.
Check out the other 10 best happy hour spots in town here!
USS, the beach, museums, Marina Bay – been there done that. Impress your squad by organising the next outing at Yishun’s best kept secret: ORTO.
Offering a variety of fun activities such as longkang fishing, prawning and paintballing, this underrated place might just be your crew’s new crib. Take your pick between the adrenaline-pumping games or more lepak activities – all within a single compound.
There are several dining options at ORTO too – including a Mookata Buffet at a shockingly low price from $25.90. And if you’re a child between 1m – 1.3m, buffet price starts from $8.50 – what even?!
6 down, 6 to go. Now it’s time to take it slow. Make a change, do something new – attend a festival or two! You’re free to play and eat and drink, free to love, free to wear pink. On top of that, you know what else’s free? Many of the events here you see.
Caffeine addicts and alcoholics unite, this June you’ll have the most delight. Coffee Fest first, then comes Beerfest, this is drinking at its best.
Explore the hood, indulge in food, there’s no way June won’t be good.
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