Illustration Arts Fest 2025 returns in full force, buzzing with energy and colour. With over 120 artists crammed into two days of prints, panels, portraits and pure creative chaos, it’s the kind of event that feels less like a fair and more like a living sketchbook. This year’s edition is its most jam-packed yet, with risograph demos humming in the background, strangers queuing up for spontaneous tattoos, and zine tables spilling over with handmade gems. Whether you’re a collector, creator or just someone in need of a little inspiration, IAF is the place to be at.
When: 4 July, from 2pm to 9pm; 5 July, from 11am to 9pm and July 6, from 11am to 7pm
Where: 39 Keppel Road #01-05 Singapore, Singapore 089065
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Pullman Singapore Hill Street will crank up the sizzle your Saturday night. The hotel’s vibrant rooftop bar, El Chido, teams with taco cult favourite Papi’s Tacos for a one-night-only fiesta: Papi’s Grills & El Chido’s Thrills. Expect open-flame tacos, flowing tequila, and front-row seats to the Marina Bay fireworks.
From 5pm to 8:30pm, guests will enjoy a three-hour free-flow taco session hot off the grill (all-you-can-eat!), a welcome Paloma cocktail crafted with 1800 Tequila, and a live DJ set by Matty Wainwright of The DJ Dispensary. When the sun dips, the city skyline transforms into a sparkling backdrop, fireworks will brighten the bay between 7:30pm to 8:30pm. But the party isn't over yet as Papi’s Tacos à la carte menu rolls out and rooftop cocktails are served till late. Tickets go for SGD68++ per pax, whereas Papi's Tacos members and in-house guests pay only SGD58++ until the event day.
When: 5 July
Where: El Chido, Pullman Singapore Hill Street, 1 Hill Street, Singapore 179949
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This July, Haw Par Villa transforms into something far from the usual trip through hell. Skechers Sundown Festival is back for its 13th run, and it’s coming in hot with a full-blown collision of sustainability and pop-Asian energy. With acts like K-pop icon Hwasa, Korean rapper Dabin, Thai alt-rock trio Tilly Birds, and Chinese indie darling Young Captain, the lineup cuts across genres and regions with ease.
But this year’s festival isn’t just about chasing headliners or snapping sunset selfies. It’s proudly billed as Asia’s first carbon-negative music festival, and it takes that seriously. There’s a dedicated Gaia zone for eco talks and workshops, climate-themed art installations, plant-based bites, and even a Music Climate Action Summit featuring artists like Hila the Earth. In a time when festivals can often feel like endless consumption, Sundown feels like a breath of fresh air.
When: 4 July - 6 July, from 4pm to 10:30pm
Afterparty on 4 July - 5 July, from 10.30pm to 2am
Where: Haw Par Villa, 262 Pasir Panjang Road, Singapore 118628
Glow Festival by Prudential 2025 is shaping up to be more than just another wellness weekender. Now in its fourth year, the festival returns with a sharper focus on what it really means to live well. You’ll find everything from yoga flows and strength training to fertility talks, beauty workshops, and TCM nutrition, all across a line-up that’s as much about emotional resilience as it is physical health.
Whether you’re sprinting through a sunrise rave run or journaling after a panel on sleep, the festival offers moments that move both body and mind. This year, it also anchors Prudential’s new Every Body Club; a wellness platform supporting longer, healthier lives through expert advice, community, and small, meaningful habits. With experiences like scent-blending rituals, reflexology-inspired foot massages, and Gua Sha facials on offer, you wouldn't wanna miss it.
When: 5 July - 13 July, from 4pm to 10:30pm
Where: 10 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018956
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After months spent piecing together stories in thread and ink, Shian’s debut solo show, Harbinger, lands like a quiet spell. Drawing from Chinese folk imagery and dreamlike fragments, the exhibition slips between worlds. Tigers curl around lotus ponds, odd frogs linger in the corners, and each work hums with a sense of otherworldly presence.
Rooted in intuition and charged with quiet magic, Shian’s work meditates on what it means to move through thresholds. It’s a show best wandered through slowly, letting each piece pull at something unspoken. Opening night promises not just a glimpse into Shian’s world but a full immersion—textiles, tears, and maybe a strange sense of clarity in the chaos.
When: 28 June -20 July, from 1pm to 6pm (closed on Mondays and Sundays)
Special Opening night on 27 June, from 7pm to 11pm
Where: Chaos Gallery, Knuckles & Notch, 261 Waterloo Street, #02-25
At a time when art spaces can often feel intimidating or out of reach, Supper House is quietly inviting you to their space. Their latest initiative—a series of pop-up exhibitions nestled within the Journey East furniture store—blurs the lines between the everyday and the extraordinary. Ong Si Hui’s opening show, 開門見山, is a prime example as its serene sculptural works invite reflection, not spectacle, and carry the weight of time and travel in their quiet forms.
With new “micro-shows” appearing regularly and an upcoming satellite exhibition at Jurong West’s Blk 505 wet market, they’re proving that art doesn’t need a pristine gallery or polished crowd to make an impact. By meeting people where they are—whether browsing furniture or buying bok choy—they’re chipping away at the idea that art is something separate from life.
When: Now till 29 July, from 10am to 6pm
Where: Journey East Store, #03-02 Tan Boon Liat Building, 315 Outram Road
Having made its rounds in Paris, London, and Colombia, Jurassic World: The Experience is now stomping its way onto our sunny shores—more specifically, into the cool, lush foliage of the Cloud Forest at Gardens by the Bay. Expect to encounter towering, lifelike animatronic dinosaurs, such as a roaring Tyrannosaurus emerging from a wreath of mist, or a Stygimoloch attempting to free itself from a freight container. There’s even an 8.5-metre-tall Brachiosaurus ready to greet you, surrounded by 3D replicas of long-extinct plants dating back to the Jurassic period.
Do be warned that the effects are highly realistic, so it’s worth mentally preparing your child if you have one of those. But if they do end up in tears, there are petting stations where baby dinosaurs are ready to sniff their hands and be petted.
When: Now till 31 December 2025, from 9am to 9pm daily
Where: Cloud Forest, Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953
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When it comes to visionary design, one name that comes to mind is Dutch fashion designer, Iris van Herpen. From her iconic runway shows at Paris Fashion Week, she's known to consistently push the boundaries of fashion. Turning garments into sculptural works of art, she combines traditional craftsmanship with innovative techniques. The exhibition presents nine themes and over 140 looks and accessories, exploring the connections between fashion, art, design, sustainability and science, it's no exhibition to miss out on.
When: Until 30 August
Where: ArtScience Museum, Singapore 018974
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ArtScience Museum's latest exhibition, Mirror Mirror: Journey Into the Mind, created in collaboration with Moment Factory, explores the connection between the mind and body. Step into a forest of mirrors or interact with a cosmic art space where your touch shapes an evolving mural, featuring works by Singaporean artist Genevieve Chua.
When: 1 March onwards
Where: ArtScience Museum, Singapore 018974
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The Projector debuts Hot Supper Nights from 23 May. A new late-night food series at No Spoilers Bar, inspired by the team’s post-shift meals and after-hours cravings. A tribute to mamak culture and midnight movies, it’s made for messy mee goreng moments, Roti John-fuelled debates, and spontaneous heart-to-hearts.
Launching with live jazz, the menu features comfort-packed hits like Dino’s peppery Roti John, Nick’s marrow-rich Mamak Speshul fries, Burger Arif’s nostalgic egg burger, Mariam’s rainy-day Maggi Mee, and Hakim’s sambal-loaded seafood mee goreng and many more.
When: from 7pm to 12am weekly, every Friday and Saturday
Where: 8 Grange Rd, Level 5, Singapore 239695
Leica just dropped its largest Southeast Asia flagship at South Beach Quarter, marking 100 years of iconic craftsmanship. Spanning 2,200 square feet, the space offers the full range of Leica cameras, cine gear, watches, and sports optics. There's even an in-house café (Café Leitz) serving exclusives like Leitz Kopi Blend and Noctilux Tea Blend, paired with a sleek indoor-outdoor vibe.
When: 9.30am - 8pm daily
Where: South Beach Quarter #01-01, Singapore 189766
M&T (Monts & Terroirs) is a cheese bistro and boutique that brings the freshest French mountain cheeses straight to Singapore. Directly harvested from over 8,500 farms and 15,000 farmers, they pride themselves on championing sustainable rural farms and fair pay for producers.
Dive into their French Mountains sharing boards, featuring 3 or 5 cheese selections, cold cuts, or a mix of both—each served with a Bread & Butter Basket, Nuts & Jam. Or explore a curated menu where premium cheeses shine in dishes like the Angus Beef Burger, Comté Croque Monsieur, and Le Cordon Bleu Maison. C’est magnifique.
Pro tip: Close your eyes. Inhale the cheese’s aroma, then break it in half as you do so. Notice the shift in pungency before that first bite. It’ll enhance the experience.
When: Monday to Saturdays
Where: Guoco Tower #01 - 12, Singapore 078883
If you've done any sauntering around New Bahru since its inception, you might've noticed a clanedestine Korean restaurant tucked in the corner of the ground floor. Odem, Singapore’s first craft Makkoli bar and restaurant, has recently released a new lunch menu focused on hearty one-bowl meals—each paired with banchan (think house-made kimchi and marinated quail eggs), rice, and seaweed soup.
Before we get to the mains, do yourself the favour of ordering their Brioche, a ridiculously addictive bun glazed with sweet soy, served warm with a smear of gamtae butter. Yes, we're still raving about it.
Weekend brunch brings the Kalbi Sando—beef short rib, perilla pickles, and aged cheddar on milk bread—and the refreshing Duck Guksu, featuring BBQ duck on perfectly chewy buckwheat noodles with perilla seed sauce. Chef Yumi’s Abalone Boribap, a nostalgic nod to her childhood, is a must: tender abalone, pearl barley, and a silky makkoli-abalone jus. These dishes are exclusive only to the weekend, so you'll want to make your plans accordingly. And yes, their makkoli flights are there if you’re feeling bold at noon on a Saturday.
Sidenote: They also have a weekday lunch menu, which includes the Hwe-Dupbap, a Korean-style chirashi loaded with fresh seafood, spicy perilla, and cho-gochujang, or the Seoul-Style Beef Bulgogi, where tender grilled beef meets crunchy veggies and glass noodles.
When: 11:30am to 2:00pm weekends only
Where: 46 Kim Yam Rd #01-17, Singapore 239351
