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Event Guide for free Events in Greater Dublin
The "Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events)" is Dublin's most popular event magazine that focuses on the vast amount of cultural events for no admission charges. For more than 800 editions over 16 years it is a weekly e-mail magazine that lists and recommends up to 200 free cultural events in Dublin City and in the Greater Dublin area week after week. Gigs, Festivals, Markets, Talks, Lectures, Exhibitions and much more for all age groups are included.
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This site contains the newest edition below and is updated as soon as it is completed (check the date!). You will also find some event information on the Dublin Event Guide Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/DublinEventGuide!
The newest Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events) below was posted on 02 December 2023:
Dublin Event Guide 839: Markets everywhere – Christmas Flea Market, Richmond Barracks Christmas Fair, Christmas at the Castle and many more
Markets everywhere
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Christmas Flea Market, Richmond Barracks Christmas Fair, Christmas at the Castle and many more
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Hi!!
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This is the time in the year, when Christmas markets take over. Now, when I say “Christmas markets”, I don’t mean “Christmas Markets” in the way they are on the continent. Germany, Austria have some outstanding specimens of proper Christmas Markets. In Ireland, or should I say more specifically in Dublin we have more “Markets at Christmas” than Christmas Markets.
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Only shiny example of a Christmas Market is the “Christmas at the Castle” market in the upper courtyard of Dublin Castle. It is really close and the best attempt ever. This year the OPW also gave up on the silly idea of asking people to register for (free) tickets. It is not necessary for a market and it doesn’t work at all.
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So enjoy the (only) Christmas Market in Dublin at Dublin Castle, but also give the seller at the “Markets at Christmas” a chance to show you their great products.
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You are wondering where to find out about all the markets? Well, luck has it that I know the BEST website for all the bigger (and some smaller) markets that happen around this time of the year.
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Go to www.DublinChristmasMarkets.com and you will find all markets listed. Right now there are still some gaps for markets after this weekend, but by the end of the weekend, the list should be complete. Feel free to tell your friends about it, if you think the website is helpful.
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Donations in December:
EUR 205
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(By the end of the month, this number has to reach or exceed EUR 200 to guarantee the continuation of the Dublin Event Guide.)
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If the Dublin Event Guide helps you to find out about free events in Dublin, please help with a donation.
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The counter here shows the current donation status. By the end of the month EUR 200 will be subtracted to pay the bills. If more money has been donated, the rest will be carried forward. If donations have stopped below the EUR 200, the missing amount will be carried over.
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Last week, I didn’t receive any donations, but with your tremendous help in the week before, that was absolutely no problem. Your help is much appreciated and is making a difference. Because of you, the Dublin Event Guide continues spreading the word about free events!
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With the above counter you know at all times where we stand and when donating is needed. Donations keep the Dublin Event Guide alive and all donors will also get some additional bonuses.
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Here are some more details about donations:
Any amount is appreciated, but if you are looking for a recommendation, then I suggest a donation of 12 Euro per year. – That’s just one Euro per month and you get FOUR Dublin Event Guides for that Euro! If your funds are limited, but you still want to help, you can buy a virtual coffee for just EUR 4. All donations will be used in full for the Dublin Event Guide.
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And there is one other way to help and it is even free: If you come to www.DublinEventGuide.com and check out some of the ads and click on the ones that you find interesting, that also helps with a few cent! ?
Thank you!!
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“EPIC – The Irish Emigration Museum” (www.epicchq.com) are supporting the Dublin Event Guide and this section of the weekly newsletter will contain relevant information about events in general or about EPIC-related news and happenings.
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+++ Entangled Islands – Ireland & the Caribbean
05 Sept-29 Feb – 10:00-17:00 – EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, chq Building, Customs House Quay, Dublin 1 – Adm: included in normal admission
Discover 400 years of Irish links to the Caribbean in this temporary exhibition (until February 2024) that tells the stories of a wide range of Irish people who traversed and settled in the Caribbean. It all started in the 17th century, when Irish indentured labourers were among the many thousands transported to work on islands acquired by the English. The Irish in time found their way into positions of power and privilege across the region, whether as plantation owners or colonial governors.
Entangled Islands traces this long and multifaceted history of connection through 19 key figures on either side of the Atlantic, from merchants and enslavers to poets and journalists.
Admission is included in the normal ticket price. Find out more here epicchq.com/entangled-islands/
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Free events in Dublin this weekend…
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Saturday 02 December
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+ National Gallery Events: www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on
+ National Museum Events: www.museum.ie/en-IE/EventCalendar
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+ Airfield Estate Farmers’ Market 09:00-14:30 Airfield Estate, Overend Ave, Dundrum, Dublin 14 www.airfield.ie/farmers-market-at-airfield-estate
+ Supernatural Food Market – Food & Farmer’s Market 09:00-15:00 St Andrew’s Resource Centre, 114-116 Pearse St., Dublin 2 www.facebook.com/thesupernaturalfoodmarket
+ Honest2Goodness Market – Food & Farmers’ Market – 09:30-15:00 – 136a Slaney Close, Dublin Industrial Estate, Glasnevin, Dublin 11 www.facebook.com/GlasnevinMarket/
++ Christmas at Farmleigh – Puppet SHow, Storytelling, Music, Farmers & Craft Market 10:00-17:00 Farmleigh House, northern end of Phoenix Park, Castleknock, Dublin 15 www.farmleigh.ie/events/christmas-at-farmleigh/
+ St. Anne’s City Farm – Visit this community farm, run by volunteers 10:00-15:00 St. Anne’s Park, Raheny, Dublin 5 www.facebook.com/Stannescityfarm/
+ Sustainable Christmas Fair, 11:00-16:00, The Rediscovery Centre The Boilerhouse, Main Street, Ballymun, Dublin 9 www.eventbrite.ie/e/733825480767
+ Temple Bar Food Market 11:00-16:00 Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 www.templebarmarkets.com/foodmarket
+ Blackrock Market 11:00-17:30 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin www.facebook.com/BlackrockMarket/
++ Richmond Barracks Christmas Fair 11:00-17:00 Richmond Barracks, off Bulfin Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8 www.richmondbarracks.ie/whats-on/christmas-fair/
++ Swords Castle Christmas Market Sat+Sun 11:00-18:00 Swords Castle, Bridge Street, Swords, Co. Dublin www.fingal.ie/events/christmas-markets
+ The Moving Crib 11:00-17:30 St Martin Apostolate, 42 Parnell Square West, Dublin 1 www.stmartin.ie/crib/
+ Christmas Ornaments – Drop-in workshop for families 12:00-14:00 Chester Beatty Museum, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2 chesterbeatty.ie/whats-on/drop-in-for-families-christmas-ornaments/
+ Qigong at the Rooftop Garden 12:00 Chester Beatty Museum, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2 chesterbeatty.ie/whats-on/qigong-at-the-rooftop-garden-3/
+ The Rainbow Umbrella Market Divine Edition 12:00-17:00 Street 66, 33-34 Parliament Street, Dublin 2 www.eventbrite.ie/e/764123673477
++ Enchanted Christmas Market 12:00-18:00 Shackleton Gardens, Beech Park, Clonsilla, Co. Dublin www.facebook.com/welovemarketsdublin
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+ MART Gallery & Studios Christmas Market 13:00-19:00 The MART Gallery, 190 Rathmines Road Lower, Rathmines, Dublin 6 mart.ie/market/
+ Storytellers of Ireland present STORY CIRCLE 14:00-15:00 National Museum, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Decorative-Arts-History/Events/2023/1223/Storytellers-of-Ireland-present-STORY-CIRCLE
+ Andy Warhol Three Times Out: Sound Workshop (Age 11-13) 14:00-16:00 Charleville Mall Library, North Strand, Dublin 1 www.dublincity.ie/events/andy-warhol-three-times-out-sound-workshop-0 (Booking required)
+ The Enchanted Gardens Festive Light Show 16:00-20:00 Shackleton Gardens, Beech Park., Clonsilla, Co. Dublin www.facebook.com/EventsinFingal
+ A Lethal Black Ooze, Rhinos, Scapegoat, Eskimo – Gigs 21:00 Fibber Magees, 79 Parnell Street, Dublin 1 www.facebook.com/events/774799864232916/
+ Latin Fever – Dublin’s Latin Club with reggaeton, merengue, funk, electrolatino, pachangueo, dembow & more 21:00-02:30 River Bar, 1 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2 (Adm free before midnight) www.facebook.com/LatinFeverDublin
+ Elvis Tribute – Gig 22:30 Tolka House Pub, 9a Glasnevin Hill, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 www.facebook.com/TolkaHousePubOfficial
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Sunday 03 December
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+ National Gallery Events: www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on
+ National Museum Events: www.museum.ie/en-IE/EventCalendar
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+ Car Boot Sale Ballymun 07:00-12:00 Ballymun Comprehensive School, Ballymun Road, Ballymun, Dublin 9 irishcarboot.ie
++ Christmas Flea Market 10:00-16:00 Digital Hub, Digital Depot, Thomas Street, Liberties, Dublin 8 www.facebook.com/welovemarketsdublin
++ Christmas at Farmleigh – Puppet SHow, Storytelling, Music, Farmers & Craft Market 10:00-17:00 Farmleigh House, northern end of Phoenix Park, Castleknock, Dublin 15 www.farmleigh.ie/events/christmas-at-farmleigh-2/
++ Festive Flea Market Pub Crawl 10:00-17:00 Liberties, Dublin 8 www.eventbrite.ie/e/708611585327 (NO booking required!)
+ St. Anne’s City Farm – Visit this community farm, run by volunteers 10:00-15:00 St. Anne’s Park, Raheny, Dublin 5 www.facebook.com/Stannescityfarm/
+ Christmas Craft & Food Fair 10:30-16:00 Séamus Ennis Arts Centre, Main Street, Naul, Co Dublin www.tseac.ie/christmasfoodandcraftfair
+ Run Talk Run – Phoenix Park Run of Mental Health Peer Support Group for adults 10:50 Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8 bit.ly/RTRDublin (Booking required)
++ Richmond Barracks Christmas Fair 11:00-17:00 Richmond Barracks, off Bulfin Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8 www.richmondbarracks.ie/whats-on/christmas-fair/
+ Castleknock Choir 11:00-13:00 Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8 www.phoenixpark.ie/events/castleknock-choir/
+ St. Patrick’s Park Market – Books, gifts and crafts 11:00-17:30 St. Patrick’s Park, next to St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin 8 www.facebook.com/stpatricksparkmarket/
+ Blackrock Market 11:00-17:30 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin www.facebook.com/BlackrockMarket/
++ Swords Castle Christmas Market Sat+Sun 11:00-18:00 Swords Castle, Bridge Street, Swords, Co. Dublin www.fingal.ie/events/christmas-markets
+ The Moving Crib 11:00-17:30 St Martin Apostolate, 42 Parnell Square West, Dublin 1 www.stmartin.ie/crib/
++ Enchanted Christmas Market 12:00-18:00 Shackleton Gardens, Beech Park., Clonsilla, Co. Dublin www.facebook.com/welovemarketsdublin
+ Christmas Market at the Racecourse Inn 12:00-18:00 The Racecourse Inn, Racecourse Shopping Centre, Baldoyle, Dublin www.facebook.com/events/313323891595522/
+ Christmas Craft Fair 10:00 Save St. Columbanus Hall Howth, Thormanby Road, Howth, Dublin 13 www.facebook.com/events/1375419246712632
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+ Christmas Family Fun Day at Collins Barracks – Talks, tours, christmas carols 13:00-16:15 National Museum, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Decorative-Arts-History/Events/2023/1223/Christmas-Family-Fun-Day-at-Collins-Barracks
+ Tinsel & Tiaras Christmas Party – festive shows featuring real life princesses 13:00-16:15 The Square, Tallaght, Dublin 24 www.facebook.com/TheSqTallaght/
+ MART Gallery & Studios Christmas Market 13:00-19:00 The MART Gallery, 190 Rathmines Road Lower, Rathmines, Dublin 6 mart.ie/market/
+ Hugh Lane Gallery Public Tour 14:15 Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1 hughlane.ie/explore_learn/sunday-public-tours-2/ (No booking required, but limited places)
+ Sunday Sketching – Family Workshop (Age 6-12) – Hugh Lane Gallery 15:00-16:00 Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1 hughlane.ie/explore_learn/sunday-sketching/
+ The Enchanted Gardens Festive Light Show 16:00-20:00 Shackleton Gardens, Beech Park., Clonsilla, Co. Dublin www.facebook.com/EventsinFingal
+ The Comedy Crunch – Comedy 21:00-22:45 Stag’s Head, 1 Dame Court, Dublin 2 www.facebook.com/thecomedycrunch
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And the free events for next week….
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Please note: To speed up the creation of the weekday section of the Dublin Event Guide, I am experimenting with a few minor changes. One is that I am not adding the full address of the venue to all events anymore (for now). If you don’t know where the venue is, you will find it by checking the event link.
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Monday 04 December
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+ Heart Healthy Diet – Talk 13:00 Central Library, ILAC Centre, Henry Street, Dublin 1 www.dublincity.ie/events/heart-healthy-diet (Booking required)
+ Introduction to Programming and Electronics: Raspberry Pi and Arduino – Workshop 18:00-20:00 Coolock Library www.dublincity.ie/events/introduction-programming-and-electronics-raspberry-pi-and-arduino (Booking required)
+ Little Lámh workshop – Manual Sign system for children and adults 18:15 Rathmines Library www.dublincity.ie/events/little-lamh-workshop (Booking required)
+ German World War II Intelligence Gathering and Templeogue Road Connection – History Talk 18:30 www.dublincity.ie/events/german-world-war-ii-intelligence-gathering-and-templeogue-road-connection
+ Cross Guns Ukulele Club 20:00 Bernard Shaw Pub, Cross Guns Bridge, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 thebernardshaw.com/whats-on/
+ The Comedy Crunch – Comedy 21:00-22:45 Stag’s Head, 1 Dame Court, Dublin 2 www.facebook.com/thecomedycrunch
+ Song Cycle – Singer Songwriter Night – Open Night with special guests Little Whelan’s 21:00 Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2 www.whelanslive.com/event/song-cycle/
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Tuesday 05 December
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+ Andy Warhol Three Times Out: Early Years Workshop, Colours of Pop Art – Arts and storytelling workshop for young children (Age 1-3) 10:00-11:00 Ringsend Library www.dublincity.ie/events/andy-warhol-three-times-out-early-years-workshop-colours-pop-art-2 (Booking required)
+ Creative Hubs: Let’s go to the Stars – visual arts and storytelling for kids (Age 3-5) 10:30 / 12:00 Central Library, ILAC Centre, Henry Street, Dublin 1 www.dublincity.ie/events/creative-hubs-lets-go-stars (Booking required)
+ Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again – Exhibition Tour – National Library 11:00 Bank Of Ireland Cultural and Heritage Centre, Westmoreland Street entrance, Dublin 2 www.nli.ie/exhibitions-events/september-person-tours-seamus-heaney-listen-now-again
+ Andy Warhol Three Times Out – Audio description of exhibition for People with a Visual Impairment – Part 3 – Hugh Lane Gallery 12:00 Online hughlane.ie/explore_learn/visual-impairment-programme-part-3/ (Booking required)
+ How to Raise Money for your Business Outside of Ireland 18:00-20:00 TCD Portal, Trinity Enterprise Centre, Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/765148669267(Booking required)
+ Dance Delights – different styles of dance every week – Dublin City Culture Club 18:00 Richmond Barracks, off Bulfin Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8 cultureclubdublin.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873651682
+ Discoveries from the St Anne’s Park Community Archaeology Excavation – Talk 18:30 Raheny Library www.dublincity.ie/events/discoveries-st-annes-park-community-archaeology-excavation (Booking required)
+ Darkey Kelly’s Tuesday Singer Songwriter Night 19:15-22:30 Darkey Kelly’s, Harding Hotel, Fishamble Street, Dublin 8 www.facebook.com/groups/915434861959818
+ Ukulele Tuesday – Weekly Ukulele Meetup 20:00 Stag’s Head, 1 Dame Court, Dublin 2 www.facebook.com/UkuleleTuesday/
+ Bits & Pints – Stand-Up Comedy Open Mic Night 20:00-23:00 The Black Sheep, 61 Capel Street, Dublin 1 www.n2ocomedyclubdublin.com/event-details-registration/bits-pints-stand-up-comedy-open-mic-night-2023-11-28-19-00
+ The Comedy Crunch – Comedy 21:00-22:45 Stag’s Head, 1 Dame Court, Dublin 2 www.facebook.com/thecomedycrunch
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Wednesday 06 December
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+ Little Museum of Dublin – Free Tour 10:00 Little Museum of Dublin, 15 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 littlemuseum.ticketsolve.com/shows/1173601013
+ Sillibilly Classes for kids 0-4 with their parents/minders – Music, Singing, Bubbles, Stories, Drama, Balloons and Magic 10:00+11:00 Blanchardstown Shopping Centre, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 sillybillyparties.ie/#price
++ Christmas at the Castle – Christmas Market (06-19 Dec) 12:00-21:00 Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2 www.dublincastle.ie/christmas-at-the-castle-2023/
+ Conversations on Art: The Art of Gift-Giving – Dementia-friendly online tour – Chester Beatty Museum 17:30 chesterbeatty.ie/whats-on/live-online-conversations-on-art-the-art-of-gift-giving/ (Booking required)
+ Mental Health and Development in Low Income Countries – Talk 18:§0 Trinity Long Room Hub, TCD Campus, Dublin 2 www.tcd.ie/trinitylongroomhub/whats-on/details/event.php?eventid=171166182 (Booking required)
+ Bardic poets and the early modern world – Lecture 18:30-19:30 National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 www.nli.ie/exhibitions-events/online-lecture-bardic-poets-and-early-modern-world (Booking required)
+ Stitches Comedy Club – Free Comedy every Wednesday 19:30-22:00 Cassidy’s Bar, 27 Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2 www.eventbrite.ie/e/501104385707
+ Danado De Bom Forró – Dance Social 19:30-22:30 Hill 16 Pub, 30 Gardiner Street, Dublin 1 www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085927031035
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Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events)
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Thursday 07 December
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+ Building Better Business – navigate the green journey and boost your business performance through digital transformation – Department of Enterprise 08:30-13:30 Convention Centre Dublin, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1 www.eventbrite.com/e/694644579637 (Booking required)
+ Sillibilly Classes for kids 0-4 with their parents/minders – Music, Singing, Bubbles, Stories, Drama, Balloons and Magic 10:00+11:00 The Square Tallaght, Tallaght, Dublin 24 sillybillyparties.ie/
+ Eating Well for Bone Health – Talk 10:30 Phibsborough Library www.dublincity.ie/events/eating-well-bone-health (Booking required)
++ Christmas at the Castle – Christmas Market (06-19 Dec) 12:00-21:00 Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2 www.dublincastle.ie/christmas-at-the-castle-2023/
+ A Christmas Miscellany from the Registry of Deeds – Talk – Dublin City Culture Club 12:00 Registry of Deeds, Henrietta Street, Dublin 1 cultureclubdublin.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873653605 (Booking required)
+ The Stories Behind Our Favourite Christmas Carols – Music Talk 13:00 Central Library, ILAC Centre, Henry Street, Dublin 1 www.dublincity.ie/events/stories-behind-our-favourite-christmas-carols (Booking required)
+ Making Strange: Warhol Refracting Film Screening: “Boom for Real: The Late Teenage Years of Jean Michel Basquiat” (2017) 13:00-15:00 hughlane.ie/explore_learn/hugh-lane-warhol-refracting-7-dec/ (Booking required)
+ Link & Learn webinar: 2023: The AI Tipping Point? – TCD 13:00-14:00 Online www.tcd.ie/news_events/events/event/link–learn-webinar-2023-the-ai-tipping-point.php
+ Tour of Miniature Masterpieces Exhibition and Print Demo Dublin City Culture Club 14:00 National Print Museum, Beggars Bush, Haddington Road, Dublin 4 cultureclubdublin.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873653606 (Booking required)
+ Thursday Lates Tour: Christmas in the collection 16:30-17:15 National Gallery, Merrion Square, Dublin 2 www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on/thursday-lates-tour-christmas-collection
+ Thursday Lates: Festive cheer with Friends – Talks, Tours, Songs – National Gallery 17:00-20:00 National Gallery, Merrion Square, Dublin 2 www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on/thursday-lates-festive-cheer-friends
+ Crash & Burn Comedy – Stand-up Comedy – Hysteria Comedy Club 19:30-22:30 Sin E, 15 Ormond Quay Upper, Dublin 7 www.eventbrite.ie/e/269577001067
+ Ma Thursdays Open Mic – Mother Reilly’s Bar 21:00-23:30 Mother Reilly’s Bar & Restaurant, 26 Upper Rathmines Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6 www.facebook.com/events/762459318527294
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+++ Gardiner Street Gospel Choir Christmas Concert – Ticket Competition
“Christmas Spirit: An Evening of Christmas Joy” is the title of the Christmas event with the Gardiner Street Gospel Choir, supported by Gardiner Street Primary School Choir & Xavier Music Ministry. The event will take place on Wednesday 13 December from 19:30-21:00 (Door: 19:00). And it will happen in St. Francis Xavier Church in Upper Gardiner Street.
Tickets are EUR 15 for adults and just EUR 5 for children and you can buy tickets via www.getthislink.com/christmasjoy
I am part of the choir and heavily involved in the concert (if the sound is bad, you can blame me! ;-) ) and we are making two pairs of tickets available for a competition.
If you want to win one of the two pairs, send a mail to dublineventguide@gmail.com with your name and phone number in the body of the mail and with GARDINER as the subject line. Your mail has to be with me by 18:00 on Thursday 14 December
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+++ Live Animal Crib at Mansion House
The Live Animal Crib is back! After last year’s mayor saw some non-existent animal welfare issue with the crib, this year the crib is back and it is open from 06-24 December. You would think that the opening hours will be mentioned somewhere, but unfortunately that is not the case. But if we assume 11:00-17:00, we are probably very close. www.ifa.ie/resources/ifa-live-animal-crib-returns-to-mansion-house-for-christmas-2023/
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+++ LEARN A NEW SKILL WITH ONLINE COURSES
Is there ever a wrong time for learning a new skill or enhancing what you are already interested in? Maybe it is a language or an instrument or some technical skills? Or something completely different? Nearly every subject is there! Check out Udemy via the link below, they have thousands of courses and there is good chance that what you are looking for is available. Nearly all the courses are REALLY affordable!
The lowest price most of the time is EUR 12.99. Sometimes it even goes down further to EUR 9.99 and when that happens (about once or twice a year), I will tell you. But even 12.99 is definitely a good price for what you get! – Check out the website at www.getthislink.com/Udemy22 And if you buy through that link, you also help the Dublin Event Guide! :-)
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+++ Christmas FM
Christmas FM is back and will play Christmas songs right up to Christmas. You can listen to it online on christmasfm.com/ or on FM on frequency 105.2. The charities this year are Barnardos, Barretstown, Make-A-Wish Ireland and Community Foundation Ireland and the goal is to collect over 1 million for children in the next 2 years.
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+++ Dublin Winter Lights in Merrion Square
The “Winter Light” installation at Merron Square is back and while it is not free (EUR 2 per adult with 2 free kids included), it is low-priced enough to mention it here. This is not a Christmas light installation, but nice and entertaining lights that could mesmerise your children. You can buy tickets and see some pictures at dublinwinterlights.ie/dublin-winter-lights-merrion-square/
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+++ Exhibition: Women of Sheriff Street
An interesting exhibition of local artists who have painted the Women of Sheriff Street is on show in the Central Bank on North Wall Quay until Fri 15 December. The exhibition opens at 10:00 and seems to be open during business hours. www.centralbank.ie/events/event-detail/2023/11/29/default-calendar/exhibition–women-of-sheriff-street
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+++ The Moving Crib is moving again
The Moving Crib is a crib that stretches across the whole basement of the St Martin Apostolate at Parnell Square and in which the figures move in a endearing way. So it is particularly suited for kids, but also adults will get something out of it. The Moving Crib is open from 11:00-17:30 every day (with a small number of exceptions) from 27 Nov until 07 Jan. Admission is free. The address is St Martin Apostolate, 42 Parnell Square West, Dublin 1 www.stmartin.ie/crib/
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+++ THE DOCKERS OF DUBLIN PORT – EXHIBITION
From Thursday 23 Nov Dublin Port Company presents the exhibition “Solidarity – The Dockers of Dublin Port”. It will be on show in the newly refurbished Substation building on Alexandra Road and will describe the story of the dockers in Dublin Port, a story of hardship but also one of humour and resilience. The exhibition is open every Thursday until Sunday from 11:30-15:30. Admission is free. www.dublinportarchive.com/news_event/solidarity-the-dockers-of-dublin-port
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+++ IKEA Crafting / Music / Cooking Workshops
Ikea in Ballymun runs a variety of crafting, music and cooking workshops and there are still some places available. The workshops are free and go for 45 minutes and are for children. Check them out on www.ikea.com/ie/en/stores/events/ikea-ballymun/
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+++ Some more events:
Find Library events here www.dublincity.ie/events
and Trinity College Events here www.tcd.ie/news_events/events/?day=13&month=11&year=2023&search=week
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+++ Storytelling and Toddler Groups at Dublin City Libraries
The Dublin City Libraries have published a list of Storytelling and Toddler groups for age 0-4 across the Dublin City Libraries. You can find it here www.dublincity.ie/library/blog/storytelling-and-toddler-groups-dublin-city-libraries
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And this is it for another week! Have a great weekend and good new week.
Take care,
–Joerg (dublineventguide@gmail.com)
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