This Week (July 1–6): Bold Bites & Summer Beats

Hey you,

It’s the first week of July — and if you’re hungry for more than just food, you’re in for a treat. Here's what's cooking (literally and figuratively) across Singapore:

🔥 This Week’s Summary:

• 🍜 Three must-try eats: Sri Lankan soul food, Peranakan classics & “almost Chinese” fusion

• 🎷 Live jazz with a New York legend at Esplanade

• 🎧 Indie, Afro-Hop & K-pop parties to dance your way into the weekend

• 🎤 Skechers Sundown Festival — 3 days of beachside grooves at Haw Par Vil

• 🧘 Glow Festival kicks off — because your chakras deserve attention too

🍴 SG Bites: Where & What to Eat This Week

🍸 Maggie’s – Keong Saik

New kid on the block with a cheeky “almost Chinese” identity. From golden prawn Croque Madame (a sexy spin on menbosha) to Southern Dirty Rice with duck liver and aged wine, every plate hits hard. And don’t skip the cocktails — like their rum-and-red-date concoction served in a Chinese teacup. Your Instagram’s gonna love it.

🌶 Station by Kotuwa – Telok Ayer

If you’ve been craving bold Sri Lankan flavours, Station’s here to serve. Sister spot to the beloved Kotuwa, this one’s more compact and more vibey. Don’t miss the chilled rasam, chicken liver roti, or their fiery take on the espresso martini. Small menu, big memories.

🌿 Violet Oon Singapore – Dempsey

Peranakan done proper. This lush new Dempsey outlet has its own edible garden and exclusive dishes like crab-stuffed fu yong hai and hati babi bungkus (spiced pork liver balls you never knew you needed). It’s heritage with heart.

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🎶 5 Cool Events

1. 🎷 The Legendary Johnny O’Neal Quartet

Wed & Thu, July 3–4 @ Esplanade (8 PM)
Jazz doesn’t get more legit than this. Johnny O’Neal’s resume includes playing with Ray Brown, Sarah Vaughan, and opening for Oscar Peterson at Carnegie Hall. Expect piano magic, bluesy vocals, and more soul than your Spotify playlist can handle.
🎟️ Tickets & info here

2. 🎤 Behind the Green Door presents: K.O.B.A [FR]

Fri, July 4 @ Behind The Green Door
France meets funk. K.O.B.A brings sultry vocals and dreamy indie-pop grooves to one of SG’s coolest hidden music spots. Think date night energy with cocktails and cultured beats.
🎟️ Buy tickets here

3.🕺 AfroHop ft. K FAITH – Afrobeats × Hip-Hop

Sat, July 5 @ Blu Jaz, Clarke Quay Central
Afrobeats meets hip hop in this vibrant fusion party. Expect DJ K FAITH to light up the floor with genre-crossing energy and feel-good tracks. Bring the crew and your best footwork.
🎟️ Get tickets here

4.💜 BTS ARMY DAY: Forever Bulletproof

Sat, July 5 @ Cafe Bombom
Calling all ARMY! Celebrate everything BTS with music, themed games, community moments, and fan-made magic. This isn’t just a party, it’s a promise renewed.
🎟️ Book here

5.🎧 Skechers Sundown Festival 2025

Fri–Sun, July 4–6 @ Haw Par Villa
Three days of live music, DJs, street fashion, and chill under the stars. Sundown Festival brings bold energy to one of SG’s quirkiest venues. Haw Par Villa has never looked cooler.
🎟️ Buy passes here

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✌️ Until Next Time

If this newsletter saved you 2 hours of Googling, send it to a friend who owes you weekend plans.
From red-date cocktails to rooftop beats and jazz legends—this week is serving vibes. Don’t let it go to waste.

See you out there,
Out & About Singapore
Because life’s too short for boring weekends.

—Henry