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Dublin Event Guide 290: DanceHouse Taster Classes, Alchemist Cafe, First Fortnight Mental Health Arts Festival


		No. 290 \| 04 January 2013	Subscribers: 13,021

Dublin News – Competitions – Support the Guide – Joerg’s Picks – Feel Good – This is Odd
Fri – Sat – Sun – Mon – Tue – Wed – Thu – Fri – Exhibitions

Hi all!

Happy New Year everybody!! I hope you started 2013 well and are – like me – looking forward to what this year will bring.

I expect and look forward to lots of events, new challenges, new opportunities and new achievements. I also expect lots of fun, good times and smiles. Sure there will be more serious moments too and we all have to (and will) deal with them when they happen, but we don’t have to focus on them in advance unless we want to. And with the NLP/Personal Development rule “You get more of what you focus on!” in mind, I will leave it to you to decide what you prefer to focus on. Do you really want to focus on your worries and concerns? Or maybe more on the good sides of life?

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The first great news of 2013 is, that we start the new year with the lucky number 13 (for me it is indeed a lucky number!) with the impressive number of 13,000 Dublin Event Guide Subscribers and our Dublin Event Guide Community keeps growing on a daily basis. It grew by 3000 people in 2012 and in 2013 it will be a LOT more!

Thanks to you if you told friends and family about the Dublin Event Guide For Free Events! If you haven’t done it yet, please help and ask them to subscribe to the weekly e-zine/newsletter on www.dublineventguide.com

In this week’s edition you will find out about all the free events in Dublin for the coming weekend and week, but you will also read about the nonsense (or maybe not) that The Gathering is (in This is Odd!), you will find out some interesting and surprising facts of Ireland’s EU Presidency (in Dublin News) and I will tell you why New Year’s Resolutions don’t work and how to achieve your goals nevertheless.

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The “Feel Good Slot” at this place in the Dublin Event Guide is to share some inspirational, motivational or thought provoking quotes, stories or video clips. You wonder why I added this section to this e-zine? If your week was great, you might not need it, but most of us had some challenging moments in the last week and this section is for the people that want to remind that despite all, life is great and it is important to be alive.

Have you made New Year’s Resolutions on New Year’s Eve? Did you write them down? I have to admit that I don’t beleive in the effectiveness of these Resolutions. It is good to use the start of the new year to take stock and to make an effort to improve the aspects of your life that could do with improvements. But the problem with the typical New Year’s Resolutions is that they are broken faster than they are made. Why is that?

TThe reason why they are broken so easily and so fast is because they are badly formulated. Most people don’t write them in positive language. Don’t set clear deadlines and don’t make them measurable. A New Year’s Resolution of “I should get fitter.” or “I want to eat/drink less.” is no help. Instead you need to define them clearer.

Have a look at this video clip if you want to achieve your GOALS www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHMJhXWNrIA and if you are very serious about it, send me a mail (dublineventguide@gmail.com with Subject GOALS) and I will give you some more hints and tips.

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All events listed in this Event Guide are free of any admission charges (or at least appear to be free) unless otherwise stated. I try to find confirmation in all cases and do my best to double-check the information. However errors can happen and therefore no promise for correctness can be given.

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This section is intended to provide some help in picking and choosing from the huge number of events by sharing with you what I will/might or would do. This is not a “best of…” list and if an event is not listed here, it by no means implies that the event is not interesting. Instead my “picks” are just based on my personal preferences. All events mentioned here are described in detail further down

We are still in the post-Christmas event lull. So close to the return to the offices, desks and computers, the 2013 events are not organised yet it seems. Most regular events are back and some other events take place but proper normaility will only return over the next 1-2 weeks.

I will probably take it easy this weekend and will have a look at the Moving Crib (last weekend) and at the Games exhibition in the Science Gallery which will come to an end on 20 Jan (www.sciencegallery.com ). In addition I will be at the Gardiner Street Gospel Choir Mass on Sunday evening and in the coming week I will – if possible – check out the Polish Charity Art Exhibition, which launches on Wednesday.

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Dublin Castle and Farmleigh House closed until July 2013

Because of the Irish EU Presidency in the first half of 2013, both Dublin Castle and Farmleigh House will be closed from January until June 2013. Dublin Castle is one of the main tourist attractions and Farmleigh House always has an impressive event schedule especially around Christmas and Easter. Both venues being unavailable will definitely reduce the attractiveness of Dublin as a tourist destination. So it is lucky that there is no big tourism initiative happening at the same time. Imagine if the Gathering took place during that time….Oh wait!!!!! Ooops!

Dublin Castle is closed for all tours and there will be limited access to the courtyard at times. www.dublincastle.ie/NewsEvents/Title,22941,en.htm The Chester Beatty Library in the gardens of Dublin Castle will remain open, but when there is no access through Castle Gates, visitors will have to use alternative routes (www.cbl.ie/Programme—Events/Events-Schedule.aspx). Farmleigh House is also closed for all tours in the house, but the grounds of Farmleigh Estate, the gardens, gallery and Boathouse Cafe will be open as normal for most of the time. (Checking is recommended on website or via 01-8155900). www.farmleigh.ie/Events/Title,22972,en.html

Irish EU Presidency

Last time it was Ireland’s turn to take over the EU presidency, it was a much bigger deal than now. Since the EU has now a full-tim president of the European Council and the equivalent to a Minister of Foreign Affairs and because the headquarter in Bruxelles got a more important status, the Irish EU Presidency will be less impactful than previously. The impact on us in and the visitors to Dublin will however be sizeable.

Dublin Castle is closed. Farmleigh House is closed. The area around Dublin Castle will at times be a high-security zone and the street to the right of City Hall (Castle Street) has been blocked. All officials coming to Dublin will get Dublin Bike Passes and it remains to be seen what impact that will have on the availavility of bikes for the paying users.

There will be other effects and the coming weeks will reveal them. One thing is certain, to have the Gathering and the EU Presidency at the same time definitley complicates things.

Let me know if you come across a few issues on dublineventguide@gmail.com

Wanted: Historians/Storytellers in Glasnevin/Finglas/Cabra

The Glasnevin Museum is looking for budding historians who can tell stories about their local area in Glasnevin/Finglas/Cabra. The event programme in January is for seniors in these areas and you can find out more details on www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=483682438342177 Participation is free.

Hot summer in Ireland? To nice to be true!

Considering that weather forecasts in Ireland for a longer period than the next two HOURS seem to challenge the local experts, it is interesting that a a weather forecaster from New Zealand dares a prediction of a hot summer for Ireland. www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/weather-forecaster-predicts-hot-summer-for-ireland-579697.html I would love it if he was right, but as expected the local experts rain on his parade and tell us that Ken Ring’s good weather forecast is ridiculous. www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2013/0102/breaking19.html?via=mr Ah well, the Vorfreude (pleasent anticipation) was nice for the few minutes it lasted. ;-)

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I have some small technical problems with this section, so there will be a bit of a further delay, but the next company introductions will be here soon!

Based on your feedback, I have decided to do the following with the Exhibition section in this newsletter from now on: I will provide you with a link to a near-comprehensive listing of exhibitions provided by www.visualartists.ie . For me to list all exhibitions would only be doubling their good work and would be an inefficient use of my resources. The link is visualartists.ie/category/listings/dublin/

On top of that I will every now and then include here a small selection of exhibitions that either are not mentioned in the Visual Artist listing or are note-worthy to be mentioned separately.

JMW Turner at the National Gallery

01-31 January

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

For only one month every year you can see the JMW Turner exhibition in the National Gallery.

Henry Vaughan, a wealthy English art collector, died in 1899 and left 31 watercolours and drawings by JMW Turner RA (1775-1851) to the National Gallery with the stipulation that the works should only be shown during the month of January.

Admission is free.
www.nationalgallery.ie/Home/Exhibitions/Turner.aspx

Sigmar Polke and Gerhard Richter – Works on Paper

10 Jan – 24 Mar

Royal Hibernian Academy, 15 Ely Place, Dublin 2

An exhibition of works from two of the most important german artists from the 20th century, Gerhard Richter and Sigmar Polke, will take plce on the Royal Hibernian Academy. Approx 30 prints, watercolours and gouaches from the collection of the Kunstmuseum Krefeld will be on show in the Dr. Tony Ryan Gallery of the RHA. The opening takes place on Thurs 10 Jan from 18:00. Admission to the exhibition and the opening is free. www.goethe.de/ins/ie/dub/ver/en10275101v.htm

Friday 04 Jan

The Ferocious Mingle Marcade

11:00 – 18:00, Fri 04 Jan

72 Thomas Street (between the Vicar St venue & Cafe Notto), Dublin 8

The Ferocious Mingle Marcade (Market and Arcade) place every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. On Sunday it is a fancy dress market. It’s a flea-market type permanent market with stalls and “chalets” for traders. The Oscar Verne Café on site and (at least at the weekends) live music adds even more character.

www.facebook.com/pages/The-Ferocious-Mingle-Marcade/232446616822953

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Fri 04 Jan

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

The National Gallery has an extensive programme of free talks, public tours and Art Documentary screenings focusing on highlights of the European and Irish Collection every day of the week. Check their website for details.

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

First Fortnight – Exhibition Launch

18:30, Fri 04 Jan

Filmbase, Curved Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

First Fortnight, the Mental Health Arts Festival, is using live music, spoken-word, theatre, film and visual art to create open discussion and understanding of mental health problems and challenge stigma. 21 events will take place between 02 and 12 Jan. Most of them are not free and many are already booked out. But I found a few free ones for which tickets are still available:

+ Visual Arts Launch. On Fri 04 Jan at 18:30 the De-Tox exhibition in the Filmbase will be launched. The event is free and no pre-booking is required. entertainment.ticketsolve.com/shows/873488169/events

+ Lunchtime Lift is a screening of a series of short films to give you a lift in the post-Christmas period. Lunchtime Lift will take place on 08, 09, 10 and 11 Jan at 13:15 and you need to book (free) tickets here entertainment.ticketsolve.com/shows/873488174/events The event will take place in Filmbase.

firstfortnight.ie

Alan Phelan – Shortfilm Screening

19:00, Fri 04 Jan

Kevin Kavanagh Gallery, 3a Chancery Lane, Dublin 8

The Screening of “Include Me Out of the Partisans Manifesto” by Alan Phelan will take place all day on Sat (05 Jan) and the launch of the event with a Friday evening screening and a reception will take place on Friday.

This a short film about a couple having an argument over the destruction and recycling of their DVD collection. Find more details via the website below.

Admission is free.

visualartists.ie/listings/dublin/alan-phelan-screening-of-include-me-out-of-the-partisans-manifesto-kevin-kavanagh-gallery/

Sahaja Yoga Meditation

19:30, Fri 04 Jan

4/5 Eustace Street, Temple Bar (next to IFI, ring bell no. 3)

Need to wind down after a tiring week? Free Sahaja Yoga Meditation (not physical yoga, but “yoga meditation”!) classes every Friday at 19:30 at 4/5 Eustace Street, Temple Bar (next to IFI, ring bell no. 3)

A drop in class, with newcomers welcome.

www.sahajayoga.ie

Cornucopia – Live Music

19:30 – 21:30, Fri 04 Jan

Cornucopia Café & Restaurant, 19/20 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2

Cornucopia Café & Restaurant host live music three evenings a week (Thurs, Fri and Sat). The restaurant is a Wholefood & Vegetarian Restaurant and is open until 22:15.
+ Every second Thursday N.C Lawlor, a songwriter, session player and troubadour plays a mix of country, bluegrass & blues from 19:30-21:30.
+ Every Friday (19:30-21:30) Junshi Murakami plays Irish Harp.
+ Every Saturday (19:30-21:30) Nollaig Mann plays a collection of popular and jazz classics.

www.cornucopia.ie

Astronomy Ireland Telescope Nights

20:00, Fri 04 Jan

Astronomy Ireland, Unit A8 Airside Enterprise Park, Swords, Co Dublin

Astronomy Ireland’s weekly free telescope nights are beginning again, and will take place each Friday night at 20:00 if the weather permits. Check the website below for a weather forecast and to find out what you will be able to see at the telescope night. The focus will be on Jupiter and Moon.

astronomy.ie/scopenight.php

Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard

21:00, Fri 04 Jan

Stillorgan Orchard, The Hill, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin

The Stillorgan Orchard provides regular live music. The upcoming gigs are: Fri 04 Jan: Donal Kirk Band and Sat 05 Jan: Dead Ringer

www.stillorganorchard.com/live_music.html

The Bionic Rats

21:00, Fri 04 Jan

Sin É, 14 Ormond Quay, Dublin 1

The Bionic Rats play live Reggae and Ska every Friday in Sin É. Admission is free.

thebionicrats.bandcamp.com/

Saturday 05 Jan

Car Boot Sales – Tallaght

08:00 – 12:00, Sat 05 Jan

Tallaght Stadium, Whitestown Way, Tallaght, Co. Dublin

A weekly car boot sale, one of less than a handful that is still reliably taking place, has up to 200 cars/sellers. The stadium is just a few minutes walk from the Red LUAS line stop and numerous bus stops. For traders the Car Boot Sale opens at 06:30 for buyers from 08:00. If you are interested in selling, check the details and register on their website.

www.irishcarboot.ie/

Dublin Food Co-op

09:30 – 16:30, Sat 05 Jan

Dublin Food Co-op, 12 Newmarket Square, Dublin 8

The Dublin Food Co-op is open every Saturday at Newmarket for organic wholefoods and sustainable household products, plus over a dozen producer stalls offering organic fruit and veg., baked goods, dairy produce, wines, hot and cold food, etc. The Co-op is also open on Thursdays 12:00-20:00.

www.dublinfood.coop

Honest2Goodness Food Market

09:30 – 16:00, Sat 05 Jan

Honest2goodness, 136 Slaney Close, Dublin Industrial Estate, Glasnevin, Dublin 11

The weekly Honest2goodness food market in Glasnevin has fresh meat, vegetables, fish, baked goods, and wines. It is open from 09:30-16:00. It is behind Lidl in the Industrial Estate just after the Glasnevin Cemetary coming from the City Centre.

www.honest2goodness.ie

Malahide Park Run (free)

09:30, Sat 05 Jan

Malahide Park, Dublin Road, Malahide, Co. Dublin

Parkrun Ireland is organising free weekly runs in parks. It is a timed run over 5km and participation is completely free, but registration before your first parkrun is required.

www.parkrun.ie/malahide/

SuperNatural Food Market

09:30 – 15:30, Sat 05 Jan

St. Andrews Resource Centre, 114 Pearse Street, Dublin 2

The SuperNatural Food Market is taking place every Saturday from 09:30-15:30 in St. Andrews Resource Centre in Pearse Street, Dublin 2.

www.supernatural.ie

Jamestown Market

10:00 – 17:00, Sat 05 Jan

Jamestown Market, 90 Jamestown Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8

Jamestown Flea Market + Car Boot Sale takes place every Sat+Sun from 10:00-17:00. You can reach it from Tyrconnell Road and from Kylemore Road and it is within 3 min from Black Horse stop on the red Luas line. There is free parking.

www.jamestownmarket.com/

Merchants Market

10:00 – 16:00, Sat 05 Jan

Merchants Yard, East Wall Road, Dublin 3

The Merchants Market on East Wall Road is a relatively new weekly market on Saturdays and Sundays with more than 80 stalls. There is everything from furniture and antiques to paintings and mirrors, electronics and hot food to bicycles and buns. Sounds interesting and I will check it out over the coming weeks. It is just a few minutes walk away from the Point Theatre/O2 (walk in the direction of the Port Tunnel). www.facebook.com/merchantsindoormarket

www.merchantsmarket.ie/

Mother Redcap’s Indoor Market

10:00 – 17:30, Sat 05 Jan

Unit 95, Malahide Road Industrial Park, Malahide Road, Coolock, Dublin 17

An indoor market in Coolock with over 40 traders with a wide range of goods and a café on site as well.

www.facebook.com/MotherRedcaps.Market

Temple Bar Food Market

10:00 – 16:30, Sat 05 Jan

Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

The Temple Bar Markets (Food Market on Meeting House Square, Book Market on Temple Bar Square and the Designer Mart near Cow’s Lane) are taking place every Saturday from 10:00-16:30.

www.templebar.ie

“My Favourites” – Walking Tour

11:00 – 13:00, Sat 05 Jan

Spire, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1

“These Are a Few of My Favourite Things” is the title of a Walking Tour that Emily Gallagher will run every Saturday. It will be an Alternative Arts and Culture Trail and she will bring you to “Dublin’s Best Cafes, Bars, Markets, Unusual Stores, Galleries, Theatres, Arts Spaces, and more! And hear some tales you’ve never heard before!”

Meeting point is at the Spire. The tours are free but donations are welcome and booking is recommended via egaldog@gmail.com or 085-2725095

A Knight’s Tale – Workshop

11:00 – 15:00, Sat 05 Jan

National Museum, Kildare Street (Archaeology), Dublin 2

Explore life as a medieval knight and create your own knight-inspired collage to take home. Thie free event is for ages 6+ and will take place in the Learning Resource Room, first floor. Admission is free and no booking required. Places limited, first come basis.

There are two workshops. The first one from 11:00-12:00 and the second one from 14:00-15:00.

www.museum.ie/en/list/calendar-of-events.aspx?eventID=3602

Blackrock Market

11:00 – 17:30, Sat 05 Jan

Blackrock Market, 19 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin

At the Blackrock Market in the centre of Blackrock, you’ll find 50 stalls selling collectibles, antiques, handmade goods, books, food & there’s free popcorn, ballons & facepainting for the kids.
Open on Saturdays and Bank Holidays: 11:00-17:30, and Sundays: 12:00-17:30.

www.blackrockmarket.com/

The Ferocious Mingle Marcade

11:00 – 18:00, Sat 05 Jan

72 Thomas Street (between the Vicar St venue & Cafe Notto), Dublin 8

www.facebook.com/pages/The-Ferocious-Mingle-Marcade/232446616822953

Moving Crib

11:30 – 18:00, Sat 05 Jan

Saint Martin’s Apostolate, 42 Parnell Square, Dublin 1

The Moving Crib in St. Martin Apostolate has fascinated generations of children from Dublin and all over Ireland and 50 years after it first began, it still draws the crowds. The Moving Crib is like an expanded Nativity Play going back to Adam and Eve and finishing after the crib scene with the young Jesus teaching the Doctors in the Temple. There are over 100 figures in the Crib arranged in 14 different tableaux. They cover various episodes of the Old and New Testament. The figures are about a metre high, moulded in papier-mache and dressed in miniature clothes. Concealed motors control the movements of the arms, head and legs. All figures, motors, clothing etc. come from a firm in Germany.

Four events take place each day, running for 30 minutes. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to find out yet when these four events take place. The opening hours are Weekdays: 14:00-18:00 and Weekends: 11:30-18:00 from 26 Nov-06 Jan. Admission is free.

www.stmartin.ie

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Sat 05 Jan

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Ha’penny Flea Market

12:00 – 18:00, Sat 05 Jan

Grand Social, 35 Lower Liffey Street (near Ha’Penny Bridge), Dublin 1

The weekly Ha’penny Flea Market is an indoor market in the Grand Social Pub, which offers vintage Men and Women’s clothing, contemporary crafts, books, DVDs, vinyl records, vintage and handmade jewellery, vintage hair styles, art, photography and much more. Dux & Co will offer food and the Grand Social’s Bar and Gourmet Coffee options are available.

www.thegrandsocial.ie/

Sun Show

13:00, Sat 05 Jan

Astronomy Ireland, Unit A8 Airside Enterprise Park, Swords, Co Dublin

Astronomy Ireland are continuing their weekly Sun Shows at the Astronomy Ireland Shop in Swords. Each Saturday, the staff of the Astronomy Ireland Shop will be showing you amazing views of our nearest star. Using special filters and some of the largest telescopes in Ireland you will get to see sunspots bigger than Earth and huge solar flare bursting from our nearest star. If it’s cloudy, there will be a telescope demonstration and you will find out how you can safely observe the Sun and undertake some daytime astronomy using your own telescope.

astronomy.ie/sunwatch2011.php

Archive at Lunchtime – January – IFI

13:10, Sat 05 Jan

Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

The IFI continues with its free Archive at Lunchtime screenings on three days every week in January.

The Double Bill on Saturdays is described here: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-double-bill-jan-2013/
The Monday/Wednesday programme is here www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-1-jan-2013/ and here www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-2-jan-2013/

www.ifi.ie/

The Gallery as Subject

15:00, Sat 05 Jan

Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1

The Public Lecture “The Gallery as Subject: Institutional Critique and Contemporary Practices” with lecturer Michelle Browne will take place and will look at the change in use and function galleries and museums have experienced in the last 200 years. Admission is free, but places are limited.

www.hughlane.ie/lectures/lectures-past/597-the-gallery-as-subject

Alan Phelan – Shortfilm Screening

19:30 – 17:30, Sat 05 Jan

Kevin Kavanagh Gallery, 3a Chancery Lane, Dublin 8

This a short film about a couple having an argument over the destruction and recycling of their DVD collection. Find more details via the website below.

Admission is free.

visualartists.ie/listings/dublin/alan-phelan-screening-of-include-me-out-of-the-partisans-manifesto-kevin-kavanagh-gallery/

Cornucopia – Live Music

19:30 – 21:30, Sat 05 Jan

Cornucopia Café & Restaurant, 19/20 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2

www.cornucopia.ie

Saturday Night Live Jazz

20:00 – 22:30, Sat 05 Jan

KC Peaches (Wine Cave), 28/29 Nassau St., Dublin 2

This is a weekly Saturday night jazz event in the basement Wine Cave of KC Peaches wholefood restaurant/café. Food will be served until 22:00 and wine, minerals & music will be available until later. Admission is free and a donation into a hat at the end of the evening is appreciated.

www.facebook.com/KCPeaches

Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard

21:00, Sat 05 Jan

Stillorgan Orchard, The Hill, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin

The Stillorgan Orchard provides regular live music. The upcoming gigs are: Fri 04 Jan: Donal Kirk Band and Sat 05 Jan: Dead Ringer

www.stillorganorchard.com/live_music.html

Sunday 06 Jan

Jamestown Market

10:00 – 17:00, Sun 06 Jan

Jamestown Market, 90 Jamestown Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8

www.jamestownmarket.com

Longmile Road Market

10:00 – 17:00, Sun 06 Jan

Wigoders, Long Mile Road, Dublin 12

The Long Mile Road Market behind Wigoders on Long MIle Road (across the road from Aldi) hosts more than 50 stalls and there is also a Cafe on site.

www.gumtree.ie/cp-events-gigs-nightlife-in-dublin/longmile-road-market-433320933

Merchants Market

10:00 – 16:00, Sun 06 Jan

Merchants Yard, East Wall Road, Dublin 3

www.merchantsmarket.ie/

Merrion Square Open Air Gallery

10:00 – 18:30, Sun 06 Jan

Merrion Square, Dublin 2

Every Sunday, the Merrion Square Open Air Art Gallery takes place. Up to 200 artists exhibit their paintings on the railings on three sides (West, North and East) of Merrion Square and you can just enjoy the exhibition or even buy.

www.merrionsquareart.com/

Palestrina Choir

11:00, Sun 06 Jan

St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, 83 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1

The well known Palestrina Choir sing every Sunday at the mass in St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral. They sing complete masterworks by Mozart, Haydn, Dvorak, Palestrina, de Victoria, usually accompanied by Prof. Gerard Gillen on the organ, who often also plays a solo piece.

www.procathedral.ie/music/this-week

The Ferocious Mingle Marcade

11:00 – 18:00, Sun 06 Jan

72 Thomas Street (between the Vicar St venue & Cafe Notto), Dublin 8

www.facebook.com/pages/The-Ferocious-Mingle-Marcade/232446616822953

Moving Crib

11:30 – 18:00, Sun 06 Jan

Saint Martin’s Apostolate, 42 Parnell Square, Dublin 1

www.stmartin.ie

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Sun 06 Jan

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Blackrock Market

12:00 – 17:30, Sun 06 Jan

Blackrock Market, 19 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin

At the Blackrock Market in the centre of Blackrock, you’ll find 50 stalls selling collectibles, antiques, handmade goods, books, food & there’s free popcorn, ballons & facepainting for the kids.
Open on Sundays: 12:00-17:30. Open on Saturdays and Bank Holidays: 11:00-17:30.

www.blackrockmarket.com/

Mother Redcap’s Indoor Market

12:00 – 17:30, Sun 06 Jan

Unit 95, Malahide Road Industrial Park, Malahide Road, Coolock, Dublin 17

An indoor market in Coolock with over 40 traders with a wide range of goods and a café on site as well.

www.facebook.com/MotherRedcaps.Market

Sunday at Noon – …on a break

12:00 – 13:00, Sun 06 Jan

Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1

The Sundays at Noon Concert Series is back after the summer break and takes place again in the Sculpture Gallery at the Hugh Lane Gallery. Now in its 36th year, this series of free (mainly classical) concerts continues to present the best of Irish and International music and musicians. Concerts run from September to June. The next concert will take place on 20 January.

www.hughlane.ie/past-sunday-concerts/798-christmas-break

The Garden Group – Hedgerow Walk

12:45, Sun 06 Jan

Ballyboughal Village, Co. Dublin

Peter Donegan, Landscape Gardener and Horticulturist and all around a sound guy, is running a Garden Group for the last four years, which is a meeting place for people interested in gardening and in learning more about that topic and sharing their hobby with others. Peter organises a number of visits to interesting gardens and other locations every year and all events are free.

The first event in 2013 will take place on Sun and everybody is invited to come along. It will be a hedgrow walk in Ballyboughal, a small village north of Dublin airport on the R108 and all details can be found on the website below.

blog.doneganlandscaping.com/2013/01/01/welcome-the-garden-group-returns-for-2013/

Dublin Sketchers – Sunday Meet-up

14:00, Sun 06 Jan

Dublin (various locations)

The “Dublin Sketchers” is an informal group of typically hobby artists who go somewhere different in Dublin every Sunday (e.g. National Museum, Maritime Museum, Dublin Flea Market, Farmleigh, Botanic Gardens, Dublin Castle), sketch for one to two hours and then meet up for coffee afterwards and discuss their sketches. There are some hugely talented people among them and it is a great idea to meet up with others who have the same hobby. Find out on their website where they will meet and join them if you do some sketching/drawing yourself. I know that the Dublin Sketchers often use the Dublin Event Guide to find interesting free events and I am delighted to be able to help!

www.dublinsketchers.blogspot.com/

Stella Bass Jazz Trio

14:00 – 16:00, Sun 06 Jan

Café en Seine, Dawson Street, Dublin 2

Afternoon Jazz in Café en Seine. The Stella Bass Jazz Trio play every Sunday from 14:00-16:00 in Café en Seine in Dawson Street. Admission is free. A video is here www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8aKqtOB5S8

www.stellabass.com

Family Drawing Sundays

14:30 – 16:30, Sun 06 Jan

Royal Hibernian Academy, 15 Ely Place, Dublin 2

Come to the Family Drawing Sundays in the RHA. All children are welcome to use the RHA Art Cart, in the RHA Atrium. Admission is free. For further information, contact Ruth Carroll on 01 6612558 or via ruth@rhagallery.ie

www.rhagallery.ie/html/educate/educate_family.html

Armagh Rhymers – Folk Theatre

15:00 – 16:00, Sun 06 Jan

National Museum, Collins Barracks (Decorative Arts & History), 7 Benburb Street, Dublin 7

The Armagh Rhymers are a folk theatre ensembles and they will perform in Collins Barracks, re-creating a tradition that dates back 2,500 years. Through music and slapstick comedy the Rhymers bring St Patrick, Dick Darby, Slick Slack and others outlandishly to life.

Admission is free, the event is suitable for all ages and no booking required, places will be allocated on a first come basis one hour before event begins.

www.museum.ie/en/list/calendar-of-events.aspx?eventID=3603

Museum Tour – National Print Museum

15:00 – 16:30, Sun 06 Jan

National Print Museum, Beggars Bush, Haddington Road, Dublin 4

Unlike the three branches of the National Museum, the National Print Museum is normally not free, but every Sunday there is a free public tour. Every visit begins with a short audio-visual presentation where the audience can observe active retired printers providing practical demonstrations of machines from the Museum’s collection.

www.nationalprintmuseum.ie/guided-tours.html

Sunday Sketching – Hugh Lane

15:00 – 16:00, Sun 06 Jan

Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1

The next Sunday Sketching for 7+ Year olds has the title “Shadows and Shades”. No booking necessary. Admission is free and early arrival is recommended.

www.hughlane.ie/childrens-workshops/forthcoming

La Nativité – Organ Concert

16:30, Sun 06 Jan

St. Patrick’s Cathedral, St. Patrick’s Close, Dublin 8

A Performance of Messiaen’s La Nativité Du Seigneur given by Cathedral Assistant Organist David Leigh will take place. This will be immediately following the Epiphany Carol Service. Free admission.

www.stpatrickscathedral.ie/Evening_Concerts_and_Events.aspx

Saucy Sundays

17:00 – 23:00, Sun 06 Jan

Grand Social, Lower Liffey Street (near Ha’Penny Bridge), Dublin 1

Saucy Sundays is a weekly free live music afternoon and evening in the Grand Social. This week’s line up is Verona Riots, Myles Manley & The Little People, Robin James Hurt, Enda Reilly, Milk & Honey, Aaron De La Rocher, Garret Moore & Band, Laura Elizabeth Hughes.

www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001494016795&v=wall

Long John Jump Band

18:00 – 20:00, Sun 06 Jan

Café en Seine, Dawson Street, Dublin 2

The wedding and party band The Long John Jump Band play every Sunday evening in Café en Seine. Admission is free.

www.longjohnjumpband.com/

Gardiner Street Gospel Choir Mass

19:30 – 20:30, Sun 06 Jan

St. Francis Xavier Church at the top of Gardiner Street, Dublin 1

The Gardiner Street Gospel Choir Mass invites to a Mass in St. Francis Xavier Church at the top of Gardiner Street near the junction with Dorset Street every Sunday at 19:30. The Gardiner Street Gospel Choir, one of the best known choirs in Ireland will sing during the mass and everybody is welcome independent from your level of religiousness.

www.gardinerstreetgospelchoir.com

Latin Ireland

20:00 – 02:00, Sun 06 Jan

4 Dame Lane, Dame Lane, Dublin 2

Every Sunday a band will play from 21:00-22:30, a Latin Beat Club, Brazilian DJs and Salsa Classes (from 18:00) are additional features. Admission is free.

www.4damelane.ie/

Comedy Crunch

21:00 – 23:00, Sun 06 Jan

Stag’s Head (downstairs), Dame Lane, Dublin 2

The Comedy Crunch is a free Stand Up comedy downstairs in Stag’s Head, Dame Lane from 21:00 every week on Sun+Mon. Every week different comedians entertain and on top of that there is some free ice cream. This Sunday’s line up is Edwin Sammon & Matt Sadlier with support from Conor O’Toole & Michael Porter.

www.facebook.com/pages/The-Comedy-Crunch/83791357330

Forro de Lampiao – Brazilian Dance

21:00 – 02:30, Sun 06 Jan

Grand Social, 35 Lower Liffey Street (near Ha’Penny Bridge), Dublin 1

Rogério from the Brazilian dance project “Forró de Lampião” in Dublin tells me: Forró de Lampião is Brazilian music that has the same roots as Samba and there is a whole culture that has developed around “forro”. Every Sunday, free dance classes take place in the Grand Social (new loation!) and if you are interested, just turn up one Sunday.

www.facebook.com/groups/forrodelampiaodublin/

Rhythm Rocker

21:00, Sun 06 Jan

The Globe, 11 South Great George’s Street, Dublin 2

“Rhythm Rocker at The Globe” is a weekly event on Sunday night in The Globe in Sth Great Georges Street, Dublin 2. It is a Rockabilly, R’n’R, Roots night with alternating (week by week) live bands Pavement Kings, Donna & The Sazzy Catz, The Mosquitoes and The Pacifics from 21:00 and with DJs from 23:00-01:30. Admission is free.

www.globe.ie/events.php

Billy Treacy & The Ha’Penny Heads

21:30, Sun 06 Jan

Ha’Penny Bridge Inn, 42 Wellington Quay Temple Bar, Dublin 2

Billy Treacy & The Ha’Penny Heads are playing Ballads, Folk, Trad and Classic Country every Sunday. Featuring Guitar, Mandolin, Fiddle and Banjo.

www.billytreacy.com/

Sunday Roast

21:45, Sun 06 Jan

Mercantile, 28 Dame Street, Dublin 2

The weekly Sunday Roast is an event in the Mercantile where live music is combined with free roast potatoes. The next Sunday Roast line up is The Confusion, I Am Niamh, Diablo DC, The Quick Kicks.

www.facebook.com/thesundayroast

Cool Hand Dukes

22:00, Sun 06 Jan

Porterhouse Central, 45-47 Nassau Street, Dublin 2

Every Sunday (except at Bank Holiday weekends), the Ragtime, Roots and Country Blues Band “Cool Hand Dukes” play in the Porterhouse near Grafton Street.

www.facebook.com/coolhand.dukes.1

Sonntags – Disco/House/Techno

23:00, Sun 06 Jan

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

I don’t normally include DJ events because there are just too many and because I don’t have the knowledge to differentiate between DJ Billy with his MP3 player and an outstanding DJ, but for a change and because it is a new event, I will include this:

“Sonntags” is a new weekly Disco/House/Techno event upstairs in Whelan’s playing a “mix of underground electronic music with some throwback classics and future favourites”. Different DJs will be featured and it all is curated by the two DJs breevil and Basic Tone.

Admission is free.

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/archives/17252

Monday 07 Jan

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Mon 07 Jan

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Archive at Lunchtime – January – IFI

13:10, Mon 07 Jan

Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

The IFI continues with its free Archive at Lunchtime screenings on three days every week in January.

www.ifi.ie/

DanceHouse – Taster Classes

18:30 – 20:30, Mon 07 Jan

DanceHouse, 1 Foley Street, Dublin 1

The DanceHouse, Ireland’s only purpose built dance venue, is inviting to two nights of free dance taster classes. On 07 and 08 Jan from 18:30, you can choose from a total of 19 classes. All levels are catered for and the dance styles and other trainings include zumba, burlesque, hip hop, ballet, contemporary dance, jazz, Irish dance, Latin American & ballroom, flamenco, bokwa, nia, aerodance, and reggaeton. There is also pilates, yoga and tai chi.

Check the schedule on www.danceireland.ie/news/story.php?id=190 You do not need to pre-register, so just drop in and enjoy.

www.danceireland.ie/

Sahaja Yoga Meditation

19:00, Mon 07 Jan

Blakestown Community Resource Centre (next to Lidl), Blakestown Way, Dublin 15

Need to wind down after a tiring week? Free Sahaja Yoga Meditation (not physical yoga, but “yoga meditation”!) classes every Monday from 19:00 in Blakestown Community Resource Centre (next to Lidl).

This is a drop in class, with newcomers are welcome.

www.sahajayoga.ie

Comedy Crunch

21:00 – 23:00, Mon 07 Jan

Stag’s Head (downstairs), Dame Lane, Dublin 2

The Comedy Crunch is a free Stand Up comedy event every Sunday and Monday. Every week different comedians entertain and on top of good comedy you will get free ice cream. Admission is free. This Monday’s line up is Colm O’Regan with support from Christian Talbot, Ken Rogan, Padraic Coffey, Andrea Farrell & Danny O’Brien (MC)

www.facebook.com/pages/The-Comedy-Crunch/83791357330

Rock & Reggae Night – Hangover Club

21:45 – 02:30, Mon 07 Jan

Fibber Magee’s, Parnell Street, Dublin 1

Every Monday, a mix of musicians from bands like The Seven Deadly Skins / Animal Cracker / Upbeat Generation / Crete Boom & more come together to play a free night of Rock & Reggae.

www.facebook.com/TheHangoverClub

Tuesday 08 Jan

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Tue 08 Jan

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

First Fortnight – Lunchtime Lift

13:15, Tue 08 Jan

Filmbase, Curved Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

+ Visual Arts Launch. On Fri 04 Jan at 18:30 the De-Tox exhibition in the Filmbase will be launched. The event is free and no pre-booking is required.

firstfortnight.ie

Alchemist Café: Young Scientist Exhibition

18:30, Tue 08 Jan

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

The Alchemist Cafe is a forum for the discussion of important and interesting scientific issues that is much more informal and accessible than a public lecture.

This month the Alchemist Cafe focuses on the Young Scientist Exhibition. The Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition has been running since 1965. On Tuesday one of the founders Dr Tony Scott and a selection of past winners are at the Alchemist Cafe to talk about the yearly event in the RDS. Admission is free.

www.alchemistcafedublin.com/

DanceHouse – Taster Classes

18:30 – 20:30, Tue 08 Jan

DanceHouse, 1 Foley Street, Dublin 1

Check the schedule on www.danceireland.ie/news/story.php?id=190 You do not need to pre-register, so just drop in and enjoy.

www.danceireland.ie/

Milk and Cookies Stories

18:30, Tue 08 Jan

Exchange Dublin, Upper Exchange Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

Milk and Cookie Stories is a story telling event for for anyone who has a story to tell, or wants to hear a tale told well, in a relaxed, friendly environment – a place with tea, cushions, cookies and friends. Admission is free, everyone is welcome and stories of all kinds are welcome. If you would like to tell a story, just come along and sign up on the night, or “if you feel inspired to share your own home-baked goods with Dublin’s friendliest audience, we’ll also be having our awesome Bake-Off.”

The Milk & Cookie Stories evening takes place on the second Tuesday of every month and for that reason it SHOULD take place on 08 Jan. However at the time of writing this, the Facebook Page or website of Milk & Cookie Stories doesn’t mention a January event (yet?). So before you go, check the Facebook Page!

www.facebook.com/milkandcookiestories

Casablanca – Movie Screening

19:30, Tue 08 Jan

Workman’s Club, 10 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2

The ultimate classic movie “Casablanca” will be screened in the Workman’s Club. Admission is free and no booking required.

www.theworkmansclub.com/2012/12/11/the-workmans-den-cinema-club-present-casablanca-080113/

The Last Tycoons (open mic)

20:00, Tue 08 Jan

O’Donoghue’s, Suffolk Street, Dublin 2

Open Mic Night with The Last Tycoons in O’Donoghue’s on Suffolk Street every Tues from 20:00. It’s free and anyone can get up, sing a song or do whatever they like.

www.facebook.com/pages/ODonoghues-Open-Mic/71834618844

The Grand Folk Club

21:00, Tue 08 Jan

Grand Social, Lower Liffey Street (near Ha’Penny Bridge), Dublin 1

The weekly “Grand Folk Club” featured Trad, Ballads, Americana, Folk, World Music & More. It took place every Tuesday, but at the moment I am not clear on what its status is. The Grand Social website still listst the event, but the posters with the line-up have not been updated for a while. The Grand Folk Club Facebook Page has not seen an update either. If anybody could let me know if the Grand Folk Club is still a weekly event, I would appreciate it.

www.thegrandsocial.ie/event/the-grand-folk-club/2013-01-08/

White Chocolate

23:30, Tue 08 Jan

The Mezz, 24/25 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

White Chocolate is playing Rock Covers from 23:30 in The Mezz in Temple Bar.

Wednesday 09 Jan

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Wed 09 Jan

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Archive at Lunchtime – January – IFI

13:10, Wed 09 Jan

Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

The IFI continues with its free Archive at Lunchtime screenings on three days every week in January.

www.ifi.ie/

First Fortnight – Lunchtime Lift

13:15, Wed 09 Jan

Filmbase, Curved Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

+ Visual Arts Launch. On Fri 04 Jan at 18:30 the De-Tox exhibition in the Filmbase will be launched. The event is free and no pre-booking is required.

firstfortnight.ie

Havana International Language Exchange

16:30 – 19:30, Wed 09 Jan

Havana Tapas Bar, Georges St, Dublin 2

The “Havana International Language Exchange” is taking place every Wed from 16:30-19:30 in Havana Tapas Bar in George’s Street. There are many Spanish speakers and English-speakers are explicitly invited, but everyone else is certainly very welcome too, to meet for a chat to improve your Spanish or English.

www.facebook.com/pages/Havana-Tapas-Bar/10503361821

Polish Art Exhibition – WOSP – Launch

18:00 – 21:00, Wed 09 Jan

In-Spire Galerie, 56 Lower Gardiner Street, Dublin 1

The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (WOSP – Wielka Orkiestra Swiatecznej Pomocy – en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Orchestra_of_Christmas_Charity) is a yearly charity event that takes place in Poland and in places where Polish people live outside of Poland. This year is the 21th anniversary of the event and for the 8th time WOSP will take place in Dublin as well. This year’s cause is to raise funds to safe the lives of children and providing adequate health care for the elderly.

The Irish-Polish contribution will be through an art exhibition: The exhibition will take place from Wed 09 Jan until Sat 12 Jan in the In-Spire Galerie (formerly Mad-Art Gallery). Admission to the exhibition is free but donation boxes are available. From 20:00 the duo “el grey” will perform.The exhibition will be open on Thurs, Fri and Sat from 11:00-17:00.

On Sunday 13 Jan, the Grand Finale will take place and during this there will be an art auction of the art pieces from the exhibition in the Living Room in Cathal Brugha Street (just off Upper O’Connell Street). All the profits from the auction will go to the charity. At the Grand Finale, there will also be lots of music entertainment and you can get an overview here www.facebook.com/events/309887975795936

www.facebook.com/events/134364976721430

King Kong Club

20:00, Wed 09 Jan

Mercantile, 28 Dame Street, Dublin 2

The King Kong Club is a weekly music game-show in the Mercantile. Each week 6-7 bands/solo artists play three songs each. At the end of all the performances a clap-off with the King Kong Club Clap-o-Meter takes place and the winner goes through to a semi-final and it all culminates after six months of competition with The Grand Final, held in front of a panel of celebrity judges.

The list of performers is not yet announced on their Facebook Page and I am not sure if it will be put up there, but check it anyway.

www.facebook.com/TheKingKongClubDublin

The Song Room (open mic)

20:30, Wed 09 Jan

The Globe, 11 South Great George’s Street, Dublin 2

“The Song Room” is another open mic event. It takes place in The Globe in George’s Street at 20:30 every Wednesday.

www.hamletsweeney.com/events/

The Zodiac Sessions (open mic)

20:30, Wed 09 Jan

Bruxelles, Harry Street, Dublin 2

“The Zodiac Sessions” is a regular open mic event from 20:30 in Bruxelles (between Grafton Street and Westbury Hotel) for unsigned musicians. Admission is free and there is a different line-up every week.

www.thezodiacsessions.com/

Bad Boy Jake

21:00, Wed 09 Jan

Gypsy Rose Blues & Rock Bar, 5 Aston Quay, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

Bad Boy Jake are every Wednesday in the Gypsy Rose Rock & Blues Bar playing their rock, blues and American.

www.dublinsessions.ie/gypsy.html

Trad Session

21:30, Wed 09 Jan

Hedigan’s (The Brian Boru), 4 Prospect Road, Phibsborough, Dublin 11

Traditional Irish Music Session in Hedigan’s (The Brian Boru) in Phibsborough from 21:30 every Wednesday. If you play an instrument you are especially welcome (all levels are welcome).

Thursday 10 Jan

Polish Art Exhibition – WOSP

11:00 – 17:00, Thu 10 Jan

In-Spire Galerie, 56 Lower Gardiner Street, Dublin 1

The Irish-Polish contribution will be through an art exhibition: The exhibition will take place from Wed 09 Jan until Sat 12 Jan in the In-Spire Galerie (formerly Mad-Art Gallery). Admission to the exhibition is free but donation boxes are available. The exhibition will be open on Thurs, Fri and Sat from 11:00-17:00.

www.facebook.com/events/134364976721430

The Ferocious Mingle Marcade

11:00 – 18:00, Thu 10 Jan

72 Thomas Street (between the Vicar St venue & Cafe Notto), Dublin 8

www.facebook.com/pages/The-Ferocious-Mingle-Marcade/232446616822953

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Thu 10 Jan

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Dublin Food Co-op

12:00 – 20:00, Thu 10 Jan

Dublin Food Co-op, Newmarket, Dublin 8

The Dublin Food Co-op is open every Thursday at Newmarket for organic wholefoods and sustainable household products, plus over a dozen producer stalls offering organic fruit and veg., baked goods, dairy produce, wines, hot and cold food, etc.
The Co-op is also opened on Saturdays 09:30 – 16:30. 12:00-20:00.

www.dublinfood.coop

Lunchtime Market

12:00 – 15:00, Thu 10 Jan

Christ Church Cathedral, Christchurch Place, Dublin 8

Lunchtime Market at Christ Church Cathedral from 12:00-15:00.

www.irishvillagemarkets.ie/christchurch.php

Satirical Cartoons of the French Revolution

13:10, Thu 10 Jan

Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

The Public Lecture “Wit as a weapon – satirical cartoons of the French Revolution from the Chester Beatty Library” with Joan Barnwell, Volunteer Guide, Chester Beatty Library will take place. Admission is free.

www.cbl.ie/Programme—Events/Events-Schedule.aspx

First Fortnight – Lunchtime Lift

13:15, Thu 10 Jan

Filmbase, Curved Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

+ Visual Arts Launch. On Fri 04 Jan at 18:30 the De-Tox exhibition in the Filmbase will be launched. The event is free and no pre-booking is required.

firstfortnight.ie

Dublin Writers’ Forum

19:30, Thu 10 Jan

Workman’s Club, 10 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2

The Dublin Writers’ Forum welcomes writers of all genres, of all ages and all levels of experience. DWF is an open group of writers who share a common passion for all things literary. It is a safe ‘working space’ where on a weekly basis writers can bring their work to be critiqued by other writers.

For 2013, the DWF found a new home. It will now take place in the Workman’s Club and will restart on 10 Jan after a Christmas Break (that I didn’t know about! ;-) ).

www.facebook.com/DublinWritersForum

Toastmasters Meeting

19:30, Thu 10 Jan

Freemason’s Hall, 17 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2

The Eblana Toastmasters are holding their next meeting in the Freemasons Hall. Everyone is welcome in particular anyone interested in developing public speaking skills.

www.toastmaster.ie/

Dimestore Recordings presents

20:00, Thu 10 Jan

Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2

Dimestore Recordings run a weekly event in Sweeney Mongrel’s, Dame Street (formerly Le Cirk) with a variety of bands and performers. It starts at 20:00, follow the link for the line up.

www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000163463304&sk=wall

Jaime Nanci & The Blue Boys

21:00, Thu 10 Jan

Mercantile, 28 Dame Street, Dublin 2

Jaime Nanci & The Blue Boys are playing a weekly gig in the Mercantile Hotel on Thursdays. Their music is swing, blues, bebop and doo wop. Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/jaimenanciandtheblueboys

Max Zaska / Patrick Groenland

21:00, Thu 10 Jan

The International Bar, 23 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2

The Max Zaska group and the Patrick Groenland group will perform on alternating Thursdays from 21:00 in the International Bar on 23 Wicklow Street.

Thirsty Thursday (open mic)

21:00, Thu 10 Jan

The Bridge Inn, 22 Temple Hill, Chapelizod, Dublin 20

“Thirsty Thursday” Open Mic Night from 21:00 in the Bridge Inn in Chapelizod Village.

www.facebook.com/pages/The-Bridge-Inn-Chapelizod/350005960758

Left, Right & Centre – Blues+Soul

21:30, Thu 10 Jan

Frank Ryan’s Bar, Queen Street, Smithfield, Dublin 7

Every Thursday “Left Right & Centre” play a mix of blues & soul with a bit of rock&roll.

www.frankryans.com

Banda Baque Sol

22:00, Thu 10 Jan

Sin É, 14 Ormond Quay, Dublin 1

Banda Baque Sol play every Thursday funl, soul and samba.

www.facebook.com/BaqueSoul

Friday 11 Jan

Polish Art Exhibition – WOSP

11:00 – 17:00, Fri 11 Jan

In-Spire Galerie, 56 Lower Gardiner Street, Dublin 1

The Irish-Polish contribution will be through an art exhibition: The exhibition will take place from Wed 09 Jan until Sat 12 Jan in the In-Spire Galerie (formerly Mad-Art Gallery). Admission to the exhibition is free but donation boxes are available. The exhibition will be open on Thurs, Fri and Sat from 11:00-17:00.

www.facebook.com/events/134364976721430

First Fortnight – Lunchtime Lift

13:15, Fri 11 Jan

Filmbase, Curved Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

+ Visual Arts Launch. On Fri 04 Jan at 18:30 the De-Tox exhibition in the Filmbase will be launched. The event is free and no pre-booking is required.

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Friday Night Game Social: Analogue & Roleplaying Games

18:00 – 20:00, Fri 11 Jan

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

Come to this “Friday Night Game Social: Roleplaying Games” and and join in for an evening of tabletop and roleplaying games of exploration and discovery. Games for a wide variety of tastes and ages will be available to play, whether you want to spend two hours developing strategy or see how many quick games you can fit into one evening.

Expect games like: Dungeons and Dragons, Settlers of Catan, Bannanagrams, Pandemic, Carcassonne, Ticket to Ride, Dominion, Star wars Xwing miniature game, Mage Knight, Super Dungeon Explore, Infiltration, Risk Legacy, Rogue Trader

The games are curated by Owen Harris of bitSmith Games.
Admission is free, but booking is required.

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Jazz at the Radisson

19:30 – 21:30, Fri 11 Jan

Radisson Hotel, Golden Lane, Dublin 2

A Jazz Session will take place in the in the Radisson Hotel.

Please note: This section contains observations taken from the world I live in that strike me as odd. I express my personal opinion and you might not share it. If you are easily offended by opinions that are not identical with your own, please don’t read this section. ;-)

The Gathering! Scam or nonsense or good thing?

The Gathering is upon us! It started with a “Procession of Light” called “The Journey” and you can expect LOTS of big words this year in connection with it. The Journey will probably be followed by The Arrival and then there has to be The Welcome and before The Departure you could fit in things like The Reunion and The Meal and The Culture Trail and it all will have to lead to The Bill because that is what The Gahtering is all about.

The only purpose of the Gathering is to get as many people to come back to Ireland that have made a good bit of money aborad and to get them to leave lots of their money behind. There is no other and certainly no deeper meaning behind the cult-like sounding “The Gathering”. And to that extent I have to agree with actor Gabriel Byrne who called it a scam www.thejournal.ie/gabriel-byrne-slams-the-gathering-calls-it-a-scam-662823-Nov2012/ The appearance of ‘we want to bring our people home to spend time with them and enrich their lives’ is purely a facade.

But wait! This is not different than what Bord Failte/Tourism Ireland does day in / day out! Their purpose in life is to get people to come to Ireland to drop money and then to go again to make room for others. So either all Tourism is a scam or this is just a smarter/bigger scam? Well, in fact, it is a bit of a smarter and bigger scam. Because with some subliminal tricks (the name “The Gathering” is one of the tricks) the whopping number of 350,000 additional visitors is targetted.

I had a big issue with the whole idea in the beginning when it was introduced at one of the Think Tank meetings in Farmleigh House because the idea that was presented initially was to just claim that all the normal events like St. Patrick’s Day will be added to the programme of the Gathering and that no additional events are needed. This is as honest as calling a clapped out Toyota Starlet a “luxury limousine”. But luckily the people in Ireland adopted the idea of the Gathering and created (with some financial help from the Government) lots and lots of events that will be in addition to the usual events. So as it looks at the moment 2013 could really be different than previous years and might offer definite additional value to visitors. And this is what turns a tourism advertisement trick into a real value-add event.

Yes, some of the events are big jokes and you can see a list of some of them here www.broadsheet.ie/2012/12/04/the-you-have-got-to-be-joking-ing/ but others will have more substance and are a good thing.It is also a joke that the tourist attractions that Dublin Castle is and also Farmleigh House will be closed for half of the Gathering, but that is a completely different issue.

So my initial agreement with Gabriel Byrne has been replaced by a careful and still slightly reluctant endorsement with an open mind so that I could even become a fan? Maybe! Well…. Hmmmm. Doubtful! :-P

There is one big problem remaining, though! The Gathering is meant to bring 350,000 people to Ireland and that is expected to generate an extra EUR 170 million in revenue and create up to 3000 new jobs across Ireland www.corkcoco.ie/co/pdf/52353512.doc . But what then? On 01 Jan 2014 the 3000 might be out of work again and the 170m is nothing, a drop in the ocean, if you compare it to the Budget 2013 savings of EUR 3.5 billion and further similar savings in the region of billions being required in the years to come.

Would it not have made more sense to look for sustainable job and revenue opportunities? So, maybe the Gathering is not so much a scam, but just a bad joke? What do you think? dublineventguide@gmail.com

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–Joerg

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