Beats, Buns & Free Booze: Your SG Hit List For This Week (June 16-22)

Hey you,

This weekend must be filled with fun — from rooftop parties to burger comebacks and, yes, trading cucumbers for cocktails (no, seriously), we’ve got a little something for every mood.

Here are 5 cool things to do in Singapore this week June 16-22 (plus some extra tasty bites and quirky happenings):

🎤 Yung Raja headlines the first-ever PAKKA LOCAL club night
🎶 Andy Chunes live – dreamy French indie grooves at Behind the Green Door
🔊 Old School Trance & EDM – throwback rave energy at El Pico Social
💃 RITMO SALVAJE – dance to Afrobeats, Amapiano, Latin + Baile Funk
🪩 HONEY – a safe, sexy, body-positive dancefloor to let loose

SG Bites:

🍕 Tokyo-Neapolitan pizza at Pizza Studio Tamaki
🍨 40 gelato flavours at Gelato Messina (incl. Kaya Toast + Salted Egg)
🍔 Burgs is back! Halal burgers + brioche buns done right

Other Cool Happenings:

🍸 Trade a cucumber for a gin cocktail (yes, seriously)
🥐 TBB’s Eng Hoon branch closing party – go grab that French brekkie
💘 Singles Mixer @ Erwin’s – meet someone new (the old-school way

Alright, let’s break it down …

TOP 5 events in SG

1. 🎤 PAKKA LOCAL Chapter 1 ft. Yung Raja

Friday, June 20 @ Hard Rock Cafe
The vibes are dialled all the way up with this massive South Indian club night featuring none other than Yung Raja, Singapore’s own Tamil-English rap star. Expect high-octane energy, desi beats, and a crowd that came to dance. This is Chapter 1 of what’s shaping up to be an iconic series, so consider this your head start.

🎟 Grab your tickets here

2. 🎶 Behind the Green Door: Andy Chunes (Live)

Saturday, June 21 @ Behind the Green Door
French indie-disco-pop vibes? Yes please. Andy Chunes brings a laid-back groove with enough synth and soul to make your heart sway. If you’re into dreamy soundscapes and want something cooler than the club scene, this one’s for you.

🎟 Get tickets here

3. 🔊 Old School Trance & EDM Party

Saturday, June 21 @ El Pico Social
DJs DATSOKAY & DIXX are dusting off the classics and taking you back to a simpler time — think early 2000s club bangers, glowsticks optional (but encouraged). Whether you're reliving your party era or just curious what the hype was about, this night is gonna be loud, nostalgic, and wildly fun.

🎟 More info here

4. 💃 RITMO SALVAJE – Afrobeats x Amapiano x Latin x Baile Funk

Saturday, June 21 @ Blue Jazz Bali Lane
This is where the world’s rhythms collide — African, Brazilian, Latin and house all mashed into one high-energy dance floor. Expect contagious beats, zero pretension, and a sweaty, joyful crowd. If you like to dance until your feet hate you, this is the move.

🎟 Tickets available here

5. 🪩 HONEY

Saturday, June 21 @ Phuture Clarke Quay
You’re gonna want to dress cute and show up early — this one's a community-centred, body-positive dance party celebrating self-expression and good vibes. Expect slick tunes, safe spaces, and a seriously fun night out.

🎟 Get the deets here

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🍔 SG Bites: What To Eat This Weekend

🍕 Pizza Studio Tamaki (details here)

Tokyo’s famous Tokyo-Neapolitan pizza has landed. With 30-hour fermented dough and bold toppings like runny eggs, truffle, and prosciutto, this spot blends the precision of Japanese craftsmanship with the comfort of a great slice. Try the Bismarck or Tamaki — it’s pizza, but smarter.

📍 38 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088461

🍨 Gelato Messina (details here)

Australia’s cult-fave gelato brand has opened shop on Club Street and brought along 40 flavours (yes, forty). Try the Singapore-exclusive Kaya Toast, Yolk’s On You (salted egg yolk!), or just fall back on the ridiculously good Dulce de Leche.

📍 1 Club Street, Singapore 069400
🕒 Open daily, til 10:30pm on weekends

🍔 Burgs (details here)

They’re back. After a 2-year hiatus, the halal burger legends have returned to Arab Street with a sleek new look and even better buns. Grab the Big Bird if you like your chicken crispy and your sauce game strong, or stick with their OG classic cheeseburger, The Original.

📍 16 Bussorah Street, Singapore 199437
🍔 Everything is made in-house — from brioche to beef patties.

🎉 Other Fun Stuff

❤️‍🔥 Singles Mixer @ Erwin’s Gastrobar

Friday, June 20
If you’re single and tired of dating apps, this is your excuse to dress up, sip a cocktail, and meet actual humans.

🎟 RSVP here

🥒 Hendrick’s Great Cucumber Exchange

June 16–19
You heard right: bring a cucumber, get a free gin drink. This cheeky annual event is back — just trade your cucumber at select bars around town (Raffles Place, Amoy St, etc.), flash your e-voucher, and sip away. One cucumber = one drink.

🥐 Tiong Bahru Bakery: Renovation Party

Now till June 30
The iconic Eng Hoon Street branch is closing temporarily for a glow-up — and before it does, you’re invited to celebrate with a Petit Dejeuner set: viennoiserie, coffee, juice, and the charm of pre-reno nostalgia. Available across all outlets too, so no FOMO.

📍 56 Eng Hoon Street, #01-70, Singapore 160056
💰 Sets from $12

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✌️ Until Next Time

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Whether you’re vibing at a rave club, sipping gin in exchange for a cucumber, or tracking down your new favourite pizza — you’re doing it right.

Catch you next week,
Out & About Singapore
Because life’s too short for boring weekends.

— Henry