It is the halfway point of the year, but it is also the start of some exciting happenings around Singapore. For a look at what you can experience during June 2021. See our Quick Beats round-up for the month!
Mr. Holmes Bakehouse Opening
The famous ‘Cruffin’ — a croissant/muffin hybrid that features a flaky croissant filled with cream shaped like a muffin — has been making waves online, and now you’ll be able to taste the treat from the creators themselves come June.
Mr. Holmes Bakehouse will be setting up shop in the Orchard area as a bakery-cafe and offering other baked goods like croissants and donuts, alongside the cruffin. Customers will be able to have them alongside a cup of coffee or tea at dine-in or try them back home through takeaway.
Date: Sometime in June
Location: 9 Scotts Road, #01-01/02/03 Pacific Plaza, Singapore 228210
More details to be announced closer to its launch date. See their official website or follow their Instagram to keep up to date.
Asia Japan Art Biennale 2021
Returning to Singapore for the second time, the Asia Japan Art Biennale 2021 features collaboration of works between artists from Japan and other Asian countries. The exhibition will feature diverse artworks, including paintings, crafts, sculptures, calligraphy, and literacy arts.
Date: 4 to 6 June 2021
Location: The Arts House, 1 Old Parliament Lane, Singapore 179429
Opening hours: 11am to 6pm (4 and 5 June), 11am to 3pm (6 June)
Pricing: Free admission
More details can be found on their Facebook Event Page.
The LASALLE Show Exhibition 2021
To mark the grand finale of creative education for over 800 graduands, LASALLE will be showcasing the best works and brightest stars in contemporary arts, design and performance from their students, and it is available both physically and online.
Date: 21 May – 2 June 2021
Location: Physical showcase at 1 McNally Street, Singapore 187940. Digital showcase on the official website
Opening hours: 12pm 8pm
Pricing: Free admission
The visitor’s guide to the exhibition can be found here.
7-Eleven presents all-new Korean offerings
7-Eleven is bringing Korea to you with the introduction of their range of new Korean menu! Amongst their offerings are Korean Army Stew (U.P. $4.50) as well as Bibimbap (U.P. $4.50), and you can also enjoy $0.50 off their 7-SELECT Korean Spicy Rice Cakes (U.P $3.50) with the purchase of any other 7-SELECT Korean food items.
Date: Promo available till 22 Jun 2021. Bibimbap and Chicken Bulgogi Wrap food items launch on 2 June 2021
Location: All 7-Eleven outlets
The full menu can be found on the 7-Eleven Facebook Page.
#PetExpoConnect
If you’re familiar with PetExpo, you’ll be glad to know that it is back virtually as #PetExpoConnect!
The event has big shopping deals for your pet needs and includes webinars headed by experts in the industry, where you can learn more about taking care of your beloved fur fam.
Date: 1 to 30 June 2021
The complete list of events for #PetExpoConnect can be found here. You can see our previous coverage on the last PetExpo here as well.
Liked any of the selections we have for you this month, or have others you think we should include in this list or the next? Let us know @ [email protected], or slide into our DMs on Facebook and Instagram. See you next month!
Photo of PetExpo 2019 by Goh Jing Wen of the DANAMIC Team. Additional visuals courtesy of Mr. Holmes Bakehouse, Japan-Europe Palace Art Association, LASALLE College of the Arts and 7-Eleven.
*Article updated due to revised pricing for the 7-Eleven Bibimbap