Hi all!
14,000 Dublin Event Guide subscribers!! After 13,000 Facebook Likes last week, this is another big milestone that we have reached all together and we are firmly on the way to 20,000. ;-) It is great to have you all in our ever growing Dublin Event Guide Community and I appreciate your support, e-mails and you telling all your friends, colleagues and family members about the Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events). For the last 309 weeks, that’s nearly 6 years, this newsletter/e-zine has found its way to you to tell you all about the super free events that Dublin has to offer and many of you tell me regularly that they found a huge amount of free events only because the Dublin Event Guide highlighted them. I am glad I can help and it is great that you enjoy the weekly e-mail magazine (subscribe on the website), the website ( www.dublineventguide.com ) or the smart phone version/app ( m.dublineventguide.com ) or just want to be part of if by LIKING the Facebook Page
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When you think about it, we are really THREE in this relationship ;-): You – the appreciative audience; the event organisers that work hard to organise and run free events for you to enjoy; and me who does the matchmaking. ;-) Everybody has their part to play and only together we are strong. Many event organisers tell me that their events are largely visited by Dublin Event Guide readers, so maybe you should nudge the person next to you at an event and ask them if they also are part of the Dublin Event Guide Community. …and if not, tell them about it!
Lots of interesting events are listed in this week’s edition and with the sun making an appearance these days, the outdoor events this weekend (Docklands Festival, Family Play Day, etc.) should provide a lot of good entertainment.
The following weekend (Sat 25+ Sun 26 May) the great Dublin City Soul Festival will take place in Merrion Square and I hope to see every single one of you there. If it is a beautiful day, there is nothing nicer than sitting in Merrion Square and listening to food music. It is not this weekend, but the following weekend, but I want to make sure that you put it in your calendar and definitely come to the Dublin City Soul Festival.
When you tell friends and colleagues about all the free events, please tell them also about the Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events) so that they can find about the events when you are not around helping them. :-) Your friends, family and colleagues can sign up on www.DublinEventGuide.com And when your out going to events, check the smart phone site at m.dublineventguide.com for event information “on the go”. Also join the 13,000 others on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DublinEventGuide
The donations took an unexpected drop to NOTHING last week! Not one single donation arrived with me. :-/ I hope that was just because you all wanted to shout SURPRISE!!!! when you help with this crucial support this week! ;-) All the help I get is used to cover the cost of EUR 170 per month. Apart from searching for events and writing about them, every month I have to find EUR 170. We just make it in most months, but it is always a struggle. You can help taking that worry off my shoulder: I suggest just EUR 1 per month, which amounts to EUR 12 per year. Come to www.perfectresults.info/donate.htm
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Have an event-full week,
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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.
Today I have even two Feel Good Slot pieces for you. The first one is a reminder that doesn’t need much explanation!
Guess what? Today is the best day ever!
Because it is the ONLY day ever.
Yes, I have heard of tomorrow and yesterday,
but they are just rumours.
The second one is a video clip of the Gardiner Street Gospel Choir singing “Hard Road to Travel” at a concert in the Helix: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGjG_LMPRq4 I mentioned elsewhere in this week’s edition of the Dublin Event Guide that the Gardiner Street Gospel Choir will perform a concert in the O’Reilly Hall at the Belvedere College on Fri 24 May and if you want to get inspired, uplifted and motivated, then you have to come to it. Tickets can be bought here. They are not free, but I am involved with the Gardiner Street Gospel Choir, that’s why you read about a non-free event here. ;-)
The words of the songs go like this:
I’ve got a hard road to travel and a rough rough way to go
I’ve got a hard road to travel and a rough rough way to go
But I can’t turn back, my heart is fixed
My mind’s made up, I’ll never stop
My faith will see me through
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This part is important to “keep the show on the road”:
Last week not a single person helped with a crucial donation. All the support is much needed, though!
Have you helped? Your help is absolutely needed too to ensure that you and everyone else will continue to get the Dublin Event Guide every week. The cost for sending the weekly newsletter is approx. EUR 170 per month and I need your help!
Has the Dublin Event Guide helped you to find events that you otherwise wouldn’t have known about, or have you saved money by finding great free events? Then go to www.perfectresults.info/donate.htm and give something back!
I appreciate ANY help: EUR 12 would be great (that’s only 25 cent per week!), but even if it is just the price of 2 pints it will help.
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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
The Dockland’s Summer Fest and the Family Day (on Sunday) are the events I am looking forward to this weekend. If you are a Rugby Fan, check out the European Champions Village in Merrion Square. Great idea to have a big outdoors screen. On Saturday evening the Discovery Gospel Choir is inviting to an interesting event. Have a look!
Other events to check out: Muro, the street art expo; “Spill” the playground dance event!
On Monday check out the Digital Technology showcase at the Round Room if you get a chance. You will find me there at some stage.
Next Friday the Gardiner Street Gospel Choir Concert takes place (see the competition section for details) and the Dublin City soul Festival starts witha non-free event in the Sugar Club. Find all details about the Soul Festival here www.dublincitysoulfestival.ie
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Gardiner Street Gospel Choir – Lift your Voice – Ticket Competition
Fri 24 May – 20:00
O’Reilly Theatre, Belvedere College, 6 Great Denmark Street, Dublin 1
The Gardiner Street Gospel Choir is one of the best Gospel Choirs in Ireland and it is in existence for more than 13 years now. I am for the last 8 years with the choir and usually look after the technical side. After a lot of work, the choir recorded a great CD, which you can buy online and very soon also in shops.
We sing every week from Sept to June at the Gardiner Street Gospel Choir Mass in St. Francis Xavier Church, but to launch this super CD we will have a concert with all the frills ;-) in the O’Reilly Theatre in Belvedere College. Tickets are EUR 15 and all proceeds will go to the Temple Street Children’s Hospital and to Headway, a support service for people with brain injuries.
It would be great to have all of you come to the concert ;-) and for two of you I managed to get a pair of tickets each. This concert will be epic and you won’t want to miss it! So, you should buy your ticket here to make sure that you still get one. If you live life a little more on the risky side, you could hope for winning a pair of tickets, but imagine you don’t win and all tickets are sold out then? You know what I am trying to say! ;-)
Anyway, so if you want to win a pair of tickets, you have to send a mail to dublineventguide@gmail.com with LIFT YOUR VOICE in the subject line and with your name and mobile phone number in the body of the mail. Your mail has to be with me by Wed 22 May at 12:00. Check our website where you find links to the ticket site and to the places where you can buy our new CD online: www.gardinerstreetgospelchoir.com
If you want to buy the CD directly, you can do so on iTunes or on Google Play right here.
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BLOOM IN THE PARK – TICKET COMPETITION
30 May-03 June
Phoenix Park
Bord Bia’s Bloom Festival is taking place again in Phoenix Park and this year it will run from Thurs 30 May – Mon 03 June. Bloom is Ireland’s largest gardening, food and family event and in previous years 90,000 people visited the event. Tickets for the Festival cost from EUR 20 for adults and kids go free, there are various concession and early bird prices if you book on line and they can be bought on www.ticketmaster.ie/bloomdiscount
For the Dublin Event Guide Readers, Bord Bia is making 5 pairs of tickets available for a competition. And even if you are not one of the ticket winners, you will get something from Bord Bia. I have a discount code for you to get a reduced admission charge: Book online before the event and use the promotional code DEG13 to get an extra EUR 2 discount off the advance ticket price. (This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.)
If you want to have a chance to win one of the 5 sets of Bloom tickets brought to you by Bord Bia send an e-mail to dublineventguide@gmail.com with BLOOM13 in the subject and your name and mobile phone number in the body of the mail. Your mail has to be with me by 12:00 on Mon 20 May. If you already have entered, and I got already hundreds of competition entries, please do not send me another mail. More entries will not increase your chances!
Bloom is a great day out with something planned for all ages; it is a truly unique show, showcasing the finest Irish food, drink and of course horticulture. For any budding gardeners it will provide lots of inspiration and opportunities to pick up some beautiful plants, flowers, seeds and shrubs. Or if you want to explore growing your own fruit and vegetables then you’ll get lots of tips on how to start growing at the show. But if gardening isn’t your thing then you’ll still have plenty to keep you busy including the Superb Food Village with plenty of artisan producers; the Best in Season marquees featuring growers of seasonal fruit and vegetables; the Chef’s Summer Kitchen will host live cooking demonstrations from some of Ireland’s much loved chefs including Neven Maguire, Catherine Fulvio, Donal Skehan and Rozanne Stevens. The demonstrations will be hosted by TV presenter and foodie, Ella McSweeney who will also interview Irish food producers throughout the weekend.
With an outdoor music stage, picnic area, engaging spaces, kids playground and lots more besides, the Bloom festival really is the place to be this June bank holiday weekend. So, be at Bloom between 30 May and 03 June. The website www.bloominthepark.com is your place to buy the tickets and to find more information. Another great help for people without car: A courtesy shuttle bus from Heuston station will bring you to the Bloom site.
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Get Rhythm – A Tribute to Johnny Cash – Ticket Competition
Sun 26 May: 20:30
Button Factory, Curved Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
Fresh from their tour of Ireland’s Prisons including shows at Dublin’s Mountjoy & Wheatfield Prisons ‘Get Rhythm – A Tribute to Johnny Cash’ will feature songs from throughout Cash’s career. With an 8 piece band replicating the classic Cash, Tennessee Three, Carter Family and Carl Perkins line up. Paul McCann will be recreating the role of Johnny Cash and June Carter’s vocal duties will be performed by Louise O’Reilly.
Tickets are EUR 15 (plus booking fee) and can be bought here. This gig will most likely sell out, so don’t wait!
It sounds like a really cool event and even better is that they made THREE (!) pairs of tickets available for a competition in the Dublin Event Guide. If you want to win a pair of tickets, send a mail to dublineventguide@gmail.com with JOHNNY in the subject line and your name and mobile phone number in the body of the mail. YOur mail has to be with me by 12:00 on Wed 22 May.
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Tell me about your competitions!
Whenever I can organise a competition for you, I do, but I obviously need your help to bring competitions to you and the other 14,000 Dublin Event Guide readers. If you know somebody who would benefit from running a competition to get the word out about either their cool non-free event OR about their deadly product (!!), just contact me on dublineventguide@gmail.com and we can discuss the details. It is all very simple! ;-)
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Dublinbikes extension – with some surprises
The succesful Dublinbikes Scheme is to be expanded significantly from October and by July 2014 there will be a total of 1500 bikes (950 more than now) at 102 bike stations (58 more than now). That is a BIG step forward for this brilliant service. The new stations will stretch to Kilmainham in the West and to the Point Depot / O2 in the East. So, really really good news.
However, there are a number of surprises as well and some are bad surprises: 1) The bike scheme does even after the extension not go North or South of the canals. Understandable – for now – but still a bit disappointing. 2) The yearly rental will DOUBLE. It will be increased from EUR 10 to EUR 20. Yes, EUR 20 is still a good price for that service, but a 100% increase? I would have expected that signing up new users combined with maybe a 50% increase would have been a better approach. 3) There will still be odd pockets in the City that are not very well served. Imagine you are in Grafton Street, where is the nearest bike stand? Why is there no stand at the top of Grafton Street near Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre or at the bottom near Molly Malone?
But there is one big whopping and amazing surprise that left me speechless. Looking after 1500 bikes at 102 stations requires some vans and a number of people on the street and in some sort of bike “garage”. And then you need some admin people doing the billing and solving the problems that might occur if you have 40,000 or so subscribers. But you don’t have to find customers, sell to them or produce anything. It all boils down to maintenance and administration. Now I am asking you, how much do you think that should cost? Do you have a figure in mind? What if I told you that Dublin City will pay 1.925 million per year for it? Are you speechless too? Unfortuantely, it is a 10 year contract, otherwise I definitely would offer my services for a LOT less! :-) www.irishtimes.com/news/councillors-approve-35m-plan-for-dublin-bikes-expansion-1.1392187
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Netflix kills the DVD Shops
There once was a song called “Video killed the Radio Star“. The song is from 1979 and now in 2013 someone could write a song “Netflix killed the DVD Shops” or something similar. During the week Laser DVD Rental in Rathmines announced that they will close and they currently have a DVD sale of EUR 5 per DVD. It seems that the other Laser DVD shop, in George’s Street, will not be affected.
Xtravision just managed to turn a corner. On 29 April receivers were appointed as the company had run out of credit when a credit insurance was cancelled. Xtravision was in receivership in 2011 and got sorted back then and is now making EUR 1.5m per year with most shops being profitable. Doesn’t sound too bad, right? Well the good news was that the company didn’t close down and the 1023 employees didn’t lose their jobs. Some (9 in the Republic of Ireland) of the 152 stores will be closed, however, which means that some employees will be without a job, but the majority was saved.
But what is the future? The DVD rental market is collapsing and with faster Internet, Google Play will follow Netflix and others will offer similar services. So I wouldn’t buy shares in Xtravision if they were available. And if I had any, I would use up all my vouchers as soon as possible too.
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Festival Volunteers Wanted! – 10 Days in Dublin
10 Days in Dublin runs from 04 July to 13 July. Covering arts, comedy, film, music, theatre and spoken word it is the city’s fastest growing Festival and needs volunteers to help make it a sucess.
Heading the volunteers is Declan, a long term Dublin Event Guide reader and someone who really used it to the max. Declan asked if I could help him get the word out to you about his search for volunteers and I am happy to help.
If you are interested in taking part in roles as varied as Front of House, Technical, Box Office and PR, send an e-mail to volunteers@10daysindublin.ie or visit the website at www.10daysindublin.ie to find out more.
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Clean Clothes Campaign – Support from most clothes brands
The Clean Clothes Campaign, who lobbied all major clothes brands and clothes retailers after the collapse of a factory building in Bangladesh, which killed more than 100 people and injured more than 1000, achieved a big success when Primark/Penneys signed the “Accord on Fire & Building Safety in Bangladesh”. A majority of clothes suppliers/brands/retailers who have shops in Ireland have signed the accord now and the full list is here.
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Africa Centre in need of office & meeting space
Did you know that Ireland is home to 58,000 Africans? It is great that Ireland is so multi-cultural and we get to experience bits of all the cultures here.
The Africa Centre (currently or formerly at 18 Stephen’s Lane, Dublin 2) is an organisation which works for the integration of Africans in Ireland and the promotion of African culture and Tiziana S., an enthusiastic Dublin Event Guide reader, now told me that the Africa Centre is at risk of closing down. They are without office or meeting space at the moment and if you can help, get in contact with them. More information and contact details can be found here.
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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.
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Women and War – Photo Exhibition – Powerscourt Gallery
22 May – 30 June
Powerscourt Gallery, Powerscourt Centre, Dublin 2
On Wed 22 May, the Irish Red Cross will launch the Women and War photo exhibition at Powerscourt Gallery and admission is free.
This moving and challenging collection brings together more than forty photographic images from countries around the world affected by conflict. It portrays the many ways in which women have experienced war over the last two decades. It also comprises a vivid expression of the Red Cross’ continued commitment to care for those who have been affected by armed conflict.
For more information see www.redcross.ie
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Shady Ladies & Glow Men – Frank O’Dea – Balla Bán Art Gallery
23 May – 08 June – Tues-Sat 11:00-17:30
Balla Ban Art Gallery, Westbury Mall, Dublin 2
Entitled “Shady Ladies & Glow Men”, Dublin artist, Frank O’Dea, introduces his new collection of junk art which comprises mainly of old/broken/disused mannequins and musical instruments that he has painted in his unique colourful abstracts as well as other themes. To compliment the junk art, O’Dea will also be displaying some of his latest signature style oil on canvas paintings featuring musicans, lovers and abstracts.
The Official Opening with Wine Reception takes place on Thurs 23 May 17:30-19:00
www.ballaban.net
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Die Welt von Morgen / Tomorrow’s World – Gillian Fitzpatrick
08 May – 21 June
Goethe-Institut Irland, 37 Merrion Square, Dublin 2
The Goethe-Institut presents a solo exhibition of Irish artist Gillian Fitzpatrick, with an accompanying performance at the preview on Wed 08 May (18:00-19:30) in the Goethe-Institut.
The title of the exhibition Die Welt von Morgen, (‘Tomorrow’s World’) is taken from the BBC Television show (1965 – 2003) featuring the latest discoveries and innovations in science and technology. At the height of its popularity in the 1970’s it was drawing audiences of around 10 million each week. In 1975 ‘Tomorrow’s World’ ran a feature on the German band Kraftwerk. The exhibition Die Welt von Morgen presents a distorted imaginary archive of technological nostalgia inspired by Kraftwerk. The gallery space at the Goethe-Institut seems to be taken over by an obsessive fan of the band trying to create a version of Kraftwerk’s Kling Klang studios in Düsseldorf. There is also an element of trying to re-create things from memories that have been half forgotten: a neon-sign, a drum machine, a record sleeve and vinyl LPs.
Admission is free. Opening hours in May: Tue-Thu 10:00-20:00, Fri & Sat 10:00-13:30
www.goethe.de/ins/ie/dub/ver/en10893048v.htm
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Photoworks – Avenue Road Gallery
23-26 May – Opening 23 May at 19:00
Avenue Road Gallery, 30 Avenue Road, Portobello, Dublin 8
A collective show of independent photographic work by the 2nd year BA Photography Students of Griffith College is taking place.
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Drimnagh Festival
18:00, Fri 17 May
Drimnagh, Dublin 12
The Drimnagh Festival is taking place from 17 May. But before I tell you what is happening, maybe I should tell you where Drimnagh is because many might have difficulty pinpointing it. Drimnagh is in Dublin 12, which is surrounded by Dublin 6w, 8, 10 and 24. In Dublin 12 there are also Crumlin, Terenure and Walkinstown.
The festival will run from Friday until Sunday and the events on Friday are:
18:00: Drimnagh Parade with Crumlin Community Youth Band, Street Performers, Majorettes, Vintage Cars and Local Groups (Route: From Dromard Road to Keeper Road boxing club via Mourne Road.)
19:00: Launch of Festival in Keeper Road boxing Club by Michael Carruth & special guests and Boxing Exhibition
21:00: “The Voice of Drimnagh” Grand Final, Good Counsel GAA Club
It is not clear if all the events are free, but the parade definitely is!
On Saturday at Drimnagh Castle, this will entertain you:
10:00-11:30: Children’s creative art workshop (Young kids 4-12 yrs old)
13:00-15:00: Intergenerational Storytelling
11:00 Historical/photographic walk of Drimnagh (Meet at Suir Bridge)
15:00-17:00: Historical Re-enactment
There are also a number of events taking place at the Bosco Youth Centre and you can find the list by following the link below.
On Sunday 19 May a Family Fun Day will take place:
14:00-17:00 Fun Day at Good Cousel GAA Club
www.dublin.ie/calendar_details.aspx?eventid=4119
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Greek and European Folk Dance
 19:00 – 20:30, Fri 17 May
Exchange Dublin, Upper Exchange Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
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Palestinian Nakba
19:00, Fri 17 May
Cassidys Hotel, 6 – 8 Cavendish Row, Parnell Square East, Dublin 1
“The Palestinian Nakba – An Ongoing Catastrophe” with Mousa Abu Maria is a talk
Mousa Abu Maria is a Palestinian activist and farmer from the town of Beit Ommar, in the West Bank between Bethlehem and Hebron, which is currently surrounded by six Israeli settlements. He has spent spent several years in Israeli prison and he is the co-founder of a Palestinian-run grassroots organisation committed to non-violent resistance to the Israeli Occupation.
www.ipsc.ie/event/dublin-the-palestinian-nakba-an-ongoing-catastrophe-mousa-abu-maria-speaks
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Tabitha Magazine – Issue 4 Launch
19:00, Fri 17 May
Workman’s Club, 10 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2
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Sahaja Yoga Meditation
19:30, Fri 17 May
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
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Cornucopia – Live Music
19:30 – 21:30, Fri 17 May
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
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Dublin Tribal Spirit – Drumming Circle
20:00 – 22:00, Fri 17 May
Lantern Centre, 17 Synge Street, Dublin 8
“Dublin Tribal Spirit” is a weekly event that gives you the great experience of a drumming circle with african drums and authentic tribal rhythms. Tom and Sinead, who run that event are providing lots of drums for it and teach you the rhythms.
There is no formal admission charge for this event, but donations are expected. The organisers bring their own 20-30 drums to it every week, so they are looking for donations to keep the event going.
www.facebook.com/pages/Dublin-Tribal-Spirit/201639663203598
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Addison Lodge Open Mic Night
21:00 – 00:30, Fri 17 May
Addison Lodge, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9
The Addison Lodge are inviting local bands, musicians, poets, comedians and performers to share their talents at the new Addison Lodge Open Mic Nights in Glasnevin (opposite the Botanic Gardens). The event will take place every week. Admission is free.
www.addisonlodge.com/archives/276
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Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard
21:00, Fri 17 May
Stillorgan Orchard, The Hill, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin
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Car Boot Sales – Tallaght
08:00 – 12:00, Sat 18 May
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/
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Biodiversity Week events
09:00, Sat 18 May
Dublin (various locations)
Explore the wonders of Ireland’s unique nature & wildlife! From beaches & bogs to forests & mountains, there are over 70 free events across the country to choose from. National Biodiversity Week is an opportunity to celebrate and enjoy the nature around us. Have fun, discover something new and share the experience with friends, family or other event participants. Events include family open days, garden tours, guided beach walks to explore your local marine biodiversity, night-time bat surveys, a stroll along an urban canal to look at canal wildlife, dawn choruses and talks. To find an event near you, visit www.ien.ie/bw13/events/ Events are organised by members groups of the Irish Environmental Network as well as the National Parks and Wildlife Service, the National Biodiversity Data Centre, many county councils and other groups.
I trawled through the list of events to find a few of the free events in Dublin for you:
18 May – 09:00: Bird Watching in Killiney (Killiney Hill)
18 May – 14:30: An afternoon by the Dodder (Milltown Co. Dublin)
19 May – 12:00: Wicklow Wetland Safari – Family Fun (Bray, Co. Wicklow)
20 May – 12:00: Biodiversity Walk (Booterstown Nature Reserve)
22 May – 10:00: BiodiverTeens (Mansion House, Dawson Street)
22 May – 11:00: Better Composting (Coultry Gardens, Ballymun)
22 May – 18:00: Biodiversity Walk along Santry River (Swords Road, Dublin 9)
25 May – 21:15: Night-time bat walk (Marlay Park, Co. Dublin)
26 May – ??:??: Biodiversity Beach Walk (Skerries, Co. Dublin)
There are also some information stands in Dublin Zoo.
This list is not complete but covers most free events in Dublin. Have a look at the long list ien.ie/bw13/events/ if yu have the time, otherwise you might find something in my summary.
ien.ie/bw13
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Dublin Food Co-op
09:30 – 16:30, Sat 18 May
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
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Honest2Goodness Food Market
09:30 – 16:00, Sat 18 May
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
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Malahide Park Run (free)
09:30, Sat 18 May
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/
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SuperNatural Food Market
09:30 – 15:30, Sat 18 May
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
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Drimnagh Festival
10:00, Sat 18 May
Drimnagh, Dublin 12
The Drimnagh Festival is taking place from 17 May. But before I tell you what is happening, maybe I should tell you where Drimnagh is because many might have difficulty pinpointing it. Drimnagh is in Dublin 12, which is surrounded by Dublin 6w, 8, 10 and 24. In Dublin 12 there are also Crumlin, Terenure and Walkinstown.
The festival will run from Friday until Sunday and the events on Saturday at at Drimnagh Castle are:
10:00-11:30: Children’s creative art workshop (Young kids 4-12 yrs old)
13:00-15:00: Intergenerational Storytelling
11:00 Historical/photographic walk of Drimnagh (Meet at Suir Bridge)
15:00-17:00: Historical Re-enactment
There are also a number of events taking place at the Bosco Youth Centre and you can find the list by following the link below.
On Sunday 19 May a Family Fun Day will take place:
14:00-17:00 Fun Day at Good Cousel GAA Club
www.dublin.ie/calendar_details.aspx?eventid=4119
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Jamestown Market
10:00 – 17:00, Sat 18 May
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/
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Merchants Market
10:00 – 16:00, Sat 18 May
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/
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Mother Redcap’s Indoor Market
10:00 – 17:30, Sat 18 May
Unit 95, Malahide Road Industrial Park, Malahide Road, Coolock, Dublin 17
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National Drawing Day – Central Library
10:00 – 16:30, Sat 18 May
Central Library, Ilac Shopping Centre, Henry Street, Dublin 1
This event is a free intergenerational self-guided art trail for National Drawing Day. The Central Library (ILAC Centre), the Hugh Lane Gallery and Dublin City Council Arts Office have joined forces. Pick up a worksheet from any of the three venues and wander with family, young and old, through the streets of Dublin to the next venue, taking in the buildings and history. There will be drawing stations in each of venues for you to draw what you have seen or even the building you are in!
Worksheets available from the Central Library, ILAC Centre on Saturday 18th May from 10:00-16:30.
www.dublincity.ie/RecreationandCulture/libraries/Events/Pages/bealtaine_2013_drawing.aspx
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Temple Bar Food Market
10:00 – 16:30, Sat 18 May
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
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“My Favourites” – Walking Tour
11:00 – 13:30, Sat 18 May
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 required via egaldog@gmail.com or 085-2725095
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Blackrock Market
11:00 – 17:30, Sat 18 May
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/
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Budding Botanists Flower Pressing Workshop
11:00, Sat 18 May
National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9
In Celebration of Fascination of Plants Day: Budding Botanists Flower Pressing Workshop
Kids, get great tips from the experts and you too can be a plant collector. Join this expedition through the gardens identifying and collecting suitable plants for pressing before constructing your own flower press, and starting your very own dried plant collection.
Admission is free, but you have to book using this form: www.botanicgardens.ie/news/bookings2013.pdf
www.botanicgardens.ie/news/events.htm
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Docklands Summer Festival
11:00 – 23:30, Sat 18 May
Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2
The Dockland’s Summer Festival will take place on Sat 18 and Sun 19 May. Organised by Waterways Ireland and The Docklands Business Forum, expect a full programme of entertainment and family fun on the land and water. A huge array of activities are planned over the course of the weekend. There will be an assortment of water based activities for you to take part or to watch. Including kayaking, paddle boarding, barge rides, dragon boat displays and more. If you prefer to stay dry, you can enjoy the street performers, music, face painting, can take part in King’s of Concrete workshops (Skateboard, Urban Sports & Creative) or you can sponsor a duck in the Docklands Rubber Duck Race or play some water golf off the jettie.
There will also be a Farmer’s Market and food stalls.
The full programme is here: www.docklandssummerfestival.com/festival-programme-3/
The main events programme runs from 11:00-17:00, but later in the evening, at 22:00, a movie will be screened at the Grand Canal. The movie is Disney’s “Lion King” and admission is free.
www.docklandssummerfestival.com/
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Eason Story Time
11:00, Sat 18 May
Every Eason store in Ireland
Eason Story Time is back. As part of Eason’s “Get Into Reading” campaign, a specially selected children’s book will be read at 11:00 each Saturday in every Eason store in the country. On the website below are the dates and book titles from now until mid-June and for the next two months I have them included here:
18 May: Squash & A Squeeze 20th Anniversary Edition by Julia Donaldson
25 May: Hugless Douglas & The Big Sleep by David Melling
01 Jun: I Am Not Sleepy & I Will Not Go To Bed by Lauren Child
08 Jun: This Moose Belongs to Me by Oliver Jeffers
15 Jun: Come On, Daisy by Jane Simmons
blog.easons.com/eason-story-time-2013/
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National Drawing Day – Hugh Lane Gallery
11:00 – 16:00, Sat 18 May
Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1
On the National Drawinf Day, the Hugh Lane Gallery is inviting to
11:00-13:00 Drop-in Drawing Worksop with artists Joe Coveney and Mary Noonan
15:00-16:00 Tape Drawing with artist Aoife Flynn
Both events are free.
They also run a “Culture Trail” together with the Central Library and the LAB:
“We have joined forces with the Central Library (Ilac Centre) and Dublin City Council Arts Office the LAB (Foley Street), to create this trail. Pick up a worksheet from any of the three venues and wander through the streets of Dublin to the next venue, taking in the buildings, street art and history. There will be drawing stations in each of the venues for you to get creative.”
www.hughlane.ie/childrens-workshops/forthcoming/871-national-drawing-day-may-2013
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The Ferocious Mingle Marcade
11:00 – 18:00, Sat 18 May
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
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National Gallery Talks
11:30 – 16:50, Sat 18 May
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
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Art for Art’s Sake – Walking Tour
12:00 – 15:00, Sat 18 May
Dublin (various locations)
The next Walking Tour of Art for Art’s Sake will take place on Saturday. The tours introduce you to galleries, studios, exhibitions and artists in Dublin. They are informal and a freat opportunity to meet other people interested in art and the people who make it happen.
Meeting point this week is the The Lab, Foley St, Dublin 1. From there the tour will visit exhibitions at Unit 4, FLOOD, Dance Ireland, Talbot Gallery and the CHQ.
Participation is free, but donations are welcome. To book your place contact artforartsake.gallery@gmail.com or go to the website below to register.
www.artforartsake.org
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European Club Rugby Champions Village
12:00 – 22:00, Sat 18 May
Merrion Square, Dublin 2
ERC’s European club rugby finals are back in Dublin and more than 70,000 fans will be in Dublin for it. For supporters of all rugby colour and creed who want to enjoy the unique atmosphere of a major European rugby occasion, ERC has created a European Champions Village which will be situated in Merrion Square. A big screen will broadcast the Heineken Cup Final live, and there will be the opportunity for supporters to have their photo taken with the trophy and to buy official merchandise.
Merrion Square will also be the HQ for the official Supporters Clubs of both ASM Clermont Auvergne and RC Toulon and will be the starting point of their march to the Aviva Stadium.
The schedule at the European Champions Village is:
12:00 Gates Open
12:15 Heineken Cup Trophy arrives with special guests on open top bus
12:30 Heineken Cup Trophy photo opportunities in ERC activity zone
12:30 Keywest play live on stage
14:30 The LOLS play live on stage
17:00 Heineken Cup Final live on big screen
19:00 DJ until late.
Admission is free and open to fans of all ages.
www.ercrugby.com/eng/erc_european_champions_village.php
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Ha’penny Flea Market
12:00 – 18:00, Sat 18 May
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/
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Fallen Rule – In-store Event
13:00, Sat 18 May
Tower Records Ireland, 6-8 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2
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Sun Show
13:00, Sat 18 May
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
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Archive at Lunchtime – May – IFI
13:10, Sat 18 May
Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
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SPILL – A playground of dance
13:30 – 16:00, Sat 18 May
Dublin (various locations)
As part of the Dublin Dance Festival, playgrounds will come alive with the unique high energy performances of Spill, combining quirky dance with street gymnastics.There will be two performances each day at 13:30 and 15:30 and admission is free.
The playgrounds where this event takes place are:
Sat: 18 May; Ringsend Park Playground, entry via Bridge Street, Ringsend, Dublin 4
Sun 19 May: Fairview Playground, opp. Marino College, Clontarf Road, Fairview, Dublin 3
Combining quirky dance with high energy street gymnastics, the dancers blaze a colourful trail across the structures and landscapes of the playground.
Event times and locations are subject to change in case of adverse weather. Please check www.dublindancefestival.ie in advance of attendance.
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Bealtaine Festival: Ancient Amber Workshop
14:00 – 16:00, Sat 18 May
National Museum, Kildare Street (Archaeology), Dublin 2
Amber, or fossilized tree resin, has been treasured by people for thousands of years. Join Matthew Parkes, Museum Geologist, for a bead-making workshop using real amber and learn more about how people used this amazing material in the past. Limited to 15 people, so booking is essential via 01 6486 332 or email mjfitzsimons@museum.ie.
www.museum.ie/en/homepage.aspx
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National Drawing Day – National Print Museum
14:00 – 17:00, Sat 18 May
National Print Museum, Beggars Bush, Haddington Road, Dublin 4
An exciting range of self-guided and fun
Drawing materials and exercises will be provided for all families who visit the National Print Museum’s Education Area to celebrate National Drawing Day. If you’re an adult and wish to take part, there will be a number of sketching stations set up throughout the Museum with paper, pencils and some inspirational sketches of the collection to get the creative juices flowing. Admission is free, but be aware that this is a self-guided activity.
www.nationalprintmuseum.ie/
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Guided Walk: Fascinating Plants
14:30, Sat 18 May
National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9
Plants have always supported a huge part of the world’s economy. From the humble potato to the exotic vanilla pod. Find out the intriguing history of tea and why we have goats to thank for our morning coffee. Learn about the world’s largest herb and discover which tropical plant makes cheddar cheese orange and lipstick red.- Sounds really interesting!
Admission is free.
www.botanicgardens.ie/news/events.htm
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Family Tour: Horrible Zoology
15:00 – 16:00, Sat 18 May
National Museum, Merrion Street (Natural History), Dublin 2
To start off International Biodiversity Week join us on this tour to find out more about the horrible side of nature. Admission is free and no booking required. Suitable for Families.
www.museum.ie/en/homepage.aspx
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Discovery Choir – Community Cafe
17:00 – 21:00, Sat 18 May
St. George & St. Thomas Church, Cathal Brugha Street, Dublin 1
A Discovery Choir Community Event is taking place. And for it, St Thomas’s Church will be transforemd into a Cafe. Come from 17:00 with your friends, kids, families for some tea, coffee, and treats and from 19:00 you will treated to some soulful music, story telling and lots of upbeat Discovery Choir classics.
Admission is free and no booking required, but it would be great if you could indicate on the facebook page if you are coming.
www.facebook.com/events/454459924628419/
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MURO – Street Art Expo
17:00 – 18:30, Sat 18 May
Exchange Dublin, Upper Exchange Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
The launch of the exhibition and mural installation, a short talk on street art and the screening of a MURO video, including timeplapse of work in process and interviews with the artists will take place.
MURO is an expo of the work of some very talented street artists based in Dublin from Ireland, Italy and Mexico. This innovative and free street art event involves a series of commissioned murals on public view in the heart of Dublin city (painted from the 3rd of May) with the main event on 18-19 May, which includes mural installations, an exhibition, a talk and workshop in Exchange Dublin. www.facebook.com/murostreetartdublin
www.facebook.com/events/529367417128029/
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The Eskies
19:00, Sat 18 May
Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2
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Cornucopia – Live Music
19:30 – 21:30, Sat 18 May
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
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Saturday Night Live Jazz
20:00 – 22:30, Sat 18 May
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/KCPeachesWineCave
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Eurovision Song Contest
21:00, Sat 18 May
Dublin (various locations)
I wasn’t able to find a free Eurovision Song Contest party anywhere, but you can easily have your own party. :-) But another option would be to just ignore the spectacle. I remember sitting in front of the TV every year watching the song contest with my parents when I was much younger. Thankfully I grew out of that! :-)
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Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard
21:00, Sat 18 May
Stillorgan Orchard, The Hill, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin
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Ten-Past-Seven & Family Planning
22:30, Sat 18 May
Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2
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National Dawn Chorus
04:00, Sun 19 May
Dublin (various locations)
Birdwatch Ireland’s National Dawn Chorus Day is traditionally the day when wildlife enthusiasts the length and breadth of Ireland set their alarm clocks much earlier than usual and go out to enjoy a morning of beautiful birdsong.
Now you have to get up with the birds for that OR not go to bed the night before. That latter solution might be the better option for people like me who like to sleep long in the morning. :-)
There are a number of events taking place in Dublin:
Dublin Fingal:
(1) Skerries Mills. Meet at the main car park at 5:15am.
(2) Newbridge Demesne. Meet at the main car park at 5:15am
Dublin South:
Meet at the car park beside Cabinteely House at 4.00am
Dublin Tolka:
Meet at the front gate of the Botanic Gardens at 4:30am. Please note: gate will close at 4:30am, so no admission thereafter.
The times for Dublin Tolka seem to be a little wrong (or do you really only have 59 seconds to get into the park?) I suggest you be at the gate a bit before 04:30.
www.birdwatchireland.ie/Events/NationalDawnChorusDay2013/tabid/1255/Default.aspx
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Biodiversity Week events
09:00, Sun 19 May
Dublin (various locations)
Explore the wonders of Ireland’s unique nature & wildlife! From beaches & bogs to forests & mountains, there are over 70 free events across the country to choose from. National Biodiversity Week is an opportunity to celebrate and enjoy the nature around us. Have fun, discover something new and share the experience with friends, family or other event participants. Events include family open days, garden tours, guided beach walks to explore your local marine biodiversity, night-time bat surveys, a stroll along an urban canal to look at canal wildlife, dawn choruses and talks. To find an event near you, visit www.ien.ie/bw13/events/ Events are organised by members groups of the Irish Environmental Network as well as the National Parks and Wildlife Service, the National Biodiversity Data Centre, many county councils and other groups.
I trawled through the list of events to find a few of the free events in Dublin for you:
18 May – 09:00: Bird Watching in Killiney (Killiney Hill)
18 May – 14:30: An afternoon by the Dodder (Milltown Co. Dublin)
19 May – 12:00: Wicklow Wetland Safari – Family Fun (Bray, Co. Wicklow)
20 May – 12:00: Biodiversity Walk (Booterstown Nature Reserve)
22 May – 10:00: BiodiverTeens (Mansion House, Dawson Street)
22 May – 11:00: Better Composting (Coultry Gardens, Ballymun)
22 May – 18:00: Biodiversity Walk along Santry River (Swords Road, Dublin 9)
25 May – 21:15: Night-time bat walk (Marlay Park, Co. Dublin)
26 May – ??:??: Biodiversity Beach Walk (Skerries, Co. Dublin)
There are also some information stands in Dublin Zoo.
This list is not complete but covers most free events in Dublin. Have a look at the long list ien.ie/bw13/events/ if yu have the time, otherwise you might find something in my summary.
ien.ie/bw13
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Jamestown Market
10:00 – 17:00, Sun 19 May
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
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Longmile Road Market
10:00 – 17:00, Sun 19 May
Wigoders, Long Mile Road, Dublin 12
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Merchants Market
10:00 – 16:00, Sun 19 May
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/
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Merrion Square Open Air Gallery
10:00 – 18:30, Sun 19 May
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/
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MURO – Street Art Expo
10:00 – 17:00, Sun 19 May
Exchange Dublin, Upper Exchange Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
A workshop hosted by DMC (Dermot McConaghy) will take place in connection with MURO. There are, however, still a lot of detail missing about this event…at least on the Facebook event page. E.g. the start time, if there is a cost, if you have to register. Not sure how you will be able to find out! Maybe try Anna Tosatto somehow or leave a message on the Facebook event page?
MURO is an expo of the work of some very talented street artists based in Dublin from Ireland, Italy and Mexico. This innovative and free street art event involves a series of commissioned murals on public view in the heart of Dublin city (painted from the 3rd of May) with the main event on 18-19 May, which includes mural installations, an exhibition, a talk and workshop in Exchange Dublin. www.facebook.com/murostreetartdublin
www.facebook.com/events/529367417128029/
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Children’s Art Cart Workshop
10:30 – 12:30, Sun 19 May
Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8
The Children’s Art Cart Workshops will be held again in the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre (01-6770095) every Sunday from 24 March to 22 December 2013. Currently the workshop is still free, but there is a possibility that a fee will be introduced at some point. Children must be over 6 years of age and must be supervised by an adult.
You can’t pre-book, so early arrival is required because there are only 20 places per session.
The themes are:
05 May: Creepy Crawlies in the Park
12 May: Animal Masks
19 May: Trees: What would we do without them
26 May: Make a surprise.
www.phoenixpark.ie/newsevents/title,23664,en.html
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Brocante Furniture & Vintage Market
11:00 – 17:00, Sun 19 May
Dublin Food Co-op, 12 Newmarket Square, Dublin 8
The Brocante Market will take place on Sun. It is a collection of antiques, furniture, vintage jewellery, collectables and curiosities from the past and present, second-hand, refurbished, antique and hand-crafted stuff for your house and garden. If you are an interior designer or just have and eye for style and are looking for a special piece or maybe a bargain then this is the market for you. The market is held every 3rd Sunday of the month.
www.facebook.com/thebrocantemarket
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Docklands Summer Festival
11:00 – 23:30, Sun 19 May
Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2
The Dockland’s Summer Festival will take place on Sat 18 and Sun 19 May. Organised by Waterways Ireland and The Docklands Business Forum, expect a full programme of entertainment and family fun on the land and water. A huge array of activities are planned over the course of the weekend. There will be an assortment of water based activities for you to take part or to watch. Including kayaking, paddle boarding, barge rides, dragon boat displays and more. If you prefer to stay dry, you can enjoy the street performers, music, face painting, can take part in King’s of Concrete workshops (Skateboard, Urban Sports & Creative) or you can sponsor a duck in the Docklands Rubber Duck Race or play some water golf off the jettie.
There will also be a Farmer’s Market and food stalls.
The full programme is here: www.docklandssummerfestival.com/festival-programme-3/
The main events programme runs from 11:00-17:00, but later in the evening, at 22:00, a movie will be screened at the Grand Canal. The movie is Disney’s “Lion King” and admission is free.
www.docklandssummerfestival.com/
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Family Day – Iveagh Gardens
11:00 – 17:00, Sun 19 May
Iveagh Gardens, Harcourt Street, Dublin 2
Family Day is a day-long festival in the beautiful Iveagh Gardens. There will be a huge amount of entertainment, fun activities and useful information for all types of families and for the young and old. Family Day is organised by “One Family”, who stress that all types and “configurations” of families are invited. Admission is free. You can bring your own picnic or buy food from the food vendors in the gardens on Sunday. To get an idea about the wide spectrum of entertainment and activities, check out www.familyday.ie/wp-content/uploads/Family-Day_Brochure-for-Site.pdf
There will be games, sports demonstrations, acting classes, magic, dance performances, comedy, music and information boots about a variety of topics. Bring your family and enjoy the day out in the lovely Iveagh Gardens.
familyday.ie/
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Palestrina Choir
11:00, Sun 19 May
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
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The Ferocious Mingle Marcade
11:00 – 18:00, Sun 19 May
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
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National Gallery Talks
11:30 – 16:50, Sun 19 May
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
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Blackrock Market
12:00 – 17:30, Sun 19 May
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/
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Fitness Class
12:00 – 14:00, Sun 19 May
Exchange Dublin, Upper Exchange Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
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Mother Redcap’s Indoor Market
12:00 – 17:30, Sun 19 May
Unit 95, Malahide Road Industrial Park, Malahide Road, Coolock, Dublin 17
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Sunday at Noon
12:00 – 13:00, Sun 19 May
Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1
The Sundays at Noon Concert Series continues 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 feature Camerata Kilkenny & Calmus Ensemble (Leipzig). They will play pieces from Johann Sebastian Bach.
www.hughlane.ie/past-sunday-concerts/889-sundaysnooncamerata-kilkenny-a-calmus-ensemble-leipzig
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SPILL – A playground of dance
13:30 – 16:00, Sun 19 May
Dublin (various locations)
As part of the Dublin Dance Festival, playgrounds will come alive with the unique high energy performances of Spill, combining quirky dance with street gymnastics.There will be two performances each day at 13:30 and 15:30 and admission is free.
The playgrounds where this event takes place are:
Sat: 18 May; Ringsend Park Playground, entry via Bridge Street, Ringsend, Dublin 4
Sun 19 May: Fairview Playground, opp. Marino College, Clontarf Road, Fairview, Dublin 3
Combining quirky dance with high energy street gymnastics, the dancers blaze a colourful trail across the structures and landscapes of the playground.
Event times and locations are subject to change in case of adverse weather. Please check www.dublindancefestival.ie in advance of attendance.
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Bluebell Garden Launch – Friends of St Luke’s
14:00 – 16:00, Sun 19 May
The Lodge & Garden, St Luke’s Hospital, Highfield Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6
The Bluebell is the symbol of The Friends of St Luke’s, who will now be supporting the needs of cancer patients attending the St Luke’s Radiation Oncology network at St Luke’s, St James and Beaumont hospitals, as they go through their cancer journey. The supporters of St Luke’s are invited to “help create the Bluebell Garden” by donating and purchasing a bluebell through the website www.bluebellgarden.ie The Bluebell Garden will be located near Oakland Lodge, a home from home for patients travelling some distance for Radiotherapy. A complete refurbishment of the Lodge is nearing completion, providing the best in patient support and surroundings for all those who stay there for short and long term care.
Guests at the launch event will be Eoin O’Malley, Leinster Rugby, Face painters and a Brass Band. In addition to that Aideen Goggin (Chairperson), Deirdre Hughes (Appeals Director) and fundraisers from across the country.
www.bluebellgarden.ie/
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Drimnagh Festival
14:00 – 17:00, Sun 19 May
Drimnagh, Dublin 12
The Drimnagh Festival is taking place from 17 May. But before I tell you what is happening, maybe I should tell you where Drimnagh is because many might have difficulty pinpointing it. Drimnagh is in Dublin 12, which is surrounded by Dublin 6w, 8, 10 and 24. In Dublin 12 there are also Crumlin, Terenure and Walkinstown.
The festival will run from Friday until Sunday and the event on Sunday 19 May is:
14:00-17:00 Fun Day at Good Cousel GAA Club
www.dublin.ie/calendar_details.aspx?eventid=4119
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Dublin Sketchers – Sunday Meet-up
14:00, Sun 19 May
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/
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Pegbar: Animation Show of Shows
14:00 – 16:30, Sun 19 May
Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2
The Pegbar team are back have teamed up with Acme Filmworks and AWN.com to bring the Animation Show of Shows to the Science Gallery. Founded in 1998 by Ron Diamond, the Animation Show of Shows is a traveling selection of some of the best animation short films of the year. This Sunday you can watch some of the best short animations films of 2012 such as: Paperman, Daffy’s Rhapsody, Here and the Great Elsewhere and many, many more. Curated and presented by Ron Diamond.
Admission is free but booking on the website below is required.
sciencegallery.com/events/2013/05/pegbar-animation-show-shows
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Stella Bass Jazz Trio
14:00 – 16:00, Sun 19 May
Café en Seine, Dawson Street, Dublin 2
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Family Drawing Sundays
14:30 – 16:30, Sun 19 May
Royal Hibernian Academy, 15 Ely Place, Dublin 2
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Geology Walk in Killiney
14:30, Sun 19 May
Killiney Beach (meet at Killiney Dart Station), Killiney, Co. Dublin
The Irish Wildlife Trust is running a Geology Walk this weekend:
“Come and join us this weekend as we go back in time on Killiney beach with a geological investigation of Whiterock.
Travel back in time over 500 million years with the IWT Dublin Branch, in the footsteps of Robert Mallet, the Dubliner known as the Father of Seismology. A leisurely walk, led by Muireann McDonnell and Kieran Craven of TCD Department of Geology, we will look at the different rocks forming the surrounding landscape, examine the pebbles underfoot and the glacial deposits of the cliffs above, and see the dramatic contact between two contrasting rock types at Whiterock.
We’re meeting at Killiney Dart station and if you’d like to join us, just send a message to dublinbranch@iwt.ie with the number of places you’d like to reserve. The event is free of charge but you are welcome to make a donation on the day. “
www.facebook.com/DublinBranchIrishWildlifeTrust
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Guided Walk: Blossoms from the Orient
14:30, Sun 19 May
National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9
“Many of our common garden plants are Chinese in origin. May is the best time of the year to see Peonies, the Handkerchief Tree, Wisteria and many others in full bloom. Come and see the Chinese plants at their best.” Admission is free.
www.botanicgardens.ie/news/events.htm
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Historic sites & images of the west of Ireland – Talk
15:00, Sun 19 May
National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2
“Historic sites & images of the west of Ireland” with Michael Gibbons, Historian & Archaeologist is a talk in the National Gallery. Admission is free and no booking necessary.
www.nationalgallery.ie/whatson
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Museum Tour – National Print Museum
15:00 – 16:30, Sun 19 May
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 for the next few weeks. 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
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Sunday Sessions – Dublin G ay Theatre Festival
15:00 – 16:30, Sun 19 May
Exchange Dublin, Upper Exchange Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
Director Michael Scott hosts a discussion with writer/director Gerry Stembridge and Film and TV Producer Bill Hughes on the presence of the g ay identity on stage and screen. Audience involvement is encouraged in this final event of explorations of g ay identity in Irish life. This is a free event – no pre-booking necessary and all are welcome.
www.facebook.com/events/357265171042067/
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Sunday Sketching – Hugh Lane
15:00 – 16:00, Sun 19 May
Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1
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Saucy Sundays
16:00 – 22:00, Sun 19 May
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. The line-up and links to all bands/performers are available via the Saucy Sundays Facebook Page (see link below). The performers this week are Race the Flux, WOB, Able Archer, Juhn Echo, Grace Wilde, Jon Doran plus special guests.
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001494016795&v=wall
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Trinity Bar & Venue – Live Music
17:00, Sun 19 May
Trinity Bar, 46-49 Dame Street, Dublin 2
The Trinity Bar, nect to the Cetntral Bank on Dame Street, has live music four nights/afternoons every week and admission is free:
Tues – 20:00: Theo Red (Alternative Rock)
Wed – 20:00: Tara Hill (Folk Rock, Celtic and Traditional)
Thurs – 20:00: Pachino Brothers (cover versions, oldies and own material)
Sun – 17:00: Traditional LIve Music
www.dublincitihotel.com/Bar-Dublin-City-Centre/
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Long John Jump Band
18:00 – 20:00, Sun 19 May
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/
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Rackhouse Pilfer – Gig
19:00, Sun 19 May
Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2
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Gardiner Street Gospel Choir Mass
19:30 – 20:30, Sun 19 May
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
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Latin Ireland
20:00 – 02:00, Sun 19 May
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/
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Apollo Sessions
20:30, Sun 19 May
Bleeding Horse, 24 Upper Camden St., Dublin 2
Every Sunday this singer-songwriter night takes place in the Bleeding Horse in Camden St. from 8.30pm. It is an Open mic night and performers can just turn up and put their name on the list for that night.
www.facebook.com/apollosessions
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Comedy Crunch
21:00 – 00:00, Sun 19 May
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. The line-up can be found via the Comedy Crunch Facebook Page (see link below).
www.facebook.com/pages/The-Comedy-Crunch/83791357330
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Forro de Lampiao – Brazilian Dance
21:00 – 02:30, Sun 19 May
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/
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Rhythm Rocker
21:00, Sun 19 May
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
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Sunday Roast
21:00, Sun 19 May
Mercantile, 28 Dame Street, Dublin 2
The weekly Sunday Roast is a free event in the Mercantile where live music is combined with free roast potatoes. The line-up for the upcoming Sunday Roast is available via the Sunday Roast Facebook Page (see link below): Punch Face Champions, Robert Grace, The Last Monroes, Greg Clifford, Cash is King.
www.facebook.com/thesundayroast
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Billy Treacy & The Ha’Penny Heads
21:30, Sun 19 May
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/
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Cool Hand Dukes
22:00, Sun 19 May
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
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Meditation at The Living Room
08:00, Mon 20 May
The Living Room, Corner of Clarendon Street and Coppinger Row, Dublin 2
The Living Room describes itself as a Centre for Silence and Contemplative Arts (and has nothing to do with the pub with the same name!). The Centre is open to all with a contemplative attitude coming from any spiritual tradition or background. There are lots of free events and also other workshops (check the website). The daily free events are taking place Mondays -Fridays
+ 08:00-08:45: Common Early Morning Meditation
+ 13:00-14:00 Lunchtime Guided Meditation (Mon: John Main, Tue: Carmelite Wisdom, Wed: Centering in Love, Thurs: Tibetan Singing Bowls, Fri: Insight Meditation for Beginners)
+ 15:00-15:30: Accompanied Silence (also Mon+Wed+Thurs from 11:00-11:30)
thelivingroomsilence.org/
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Biodiversity Week events
09:00, Mon 20 May
Dublin (various locations)
Explore the wonders of Ireland’s unique nature & wildlife! From beaches & bogs to forests & mountains, there are over 70 free events across the country to choose from. National Biodiversity Week is an opportunity to celebrate and enjoy the nature around us. Have fun, discover something new and share the experience with friends, family or other event participants. Events include family open days, garden tours, guided beach walks to explore your local marine biodiversity, night-time bat surveys, a stroll along an urban canal to look at canal wildlife, dawn choruses and talks. To find an event near you, visit www.ien.ie/bw13/events/ Events are organised by members groups of the Irish Environmental Network as well as the National Parks and Wildlife Service, the National Biodiversity Data Centre, many county councils and other groups.
I trawled through the list of events to find a few of the free events in Dublin for you:
18 May – 09:00: Bird Watching in Killiney (Killiney Hill)
18 May – 14:30: An afternoon by the Dodder (Milltown Co. Dublin)
19 May – 12:00: Wicklow Wetland Safari – Family Fun (Bray, Co. Wicklow)
20 May – 12:00: Biodiversity Walk (Booterstown Nature Reserve)
22 May – 10:00: BiodiverTeens (Mansion House, Dawson Street)
22 May – 11:00: Better Composting (Coultry Gardens, Ballymun)
22 May – 18:00: Biodiversity Walk along Santry River (Swords Road, Dublin 9)
25 May – 21:15: Night-time bat walk (Marlay Park, Co. Dublin)
26 May – ??:??: Biodiversity Beach Walk (Skerries, Co. Dublin)
There are also some information stands in Dublin Zoo.
This list is not complete but covers most free events in Dublin. Have a look at the long list ien.ie/bw13/events/ if yu have the time, otherwise you might find something in my summary.
ien.ie/bw13
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Dublin Writers’ Festival
09:00, Mon 20 May
Dublin (various locations)
The Dublin Writers’ Festival is taking place again and consists of readings, discussions, debates, workshops, performance and screenings, A good few very interesting events (example: Dan Brown, the author of The Da Vinci Code, will be in Dublin), but the majority of events are not free. There are a few free events though, and I have listed the ones below that are not yet booked out. The full programme can be found at www.dublinwritersfestival.com/programme/programme-2013
Tues 21 May – 13:05: Eurovisions: Drawing Inspiration from the Continent
Thurs 23 May – 21:15: Festival Club with Three Men Talking
Fri 24 May – 11:00: Drawing Children In: Approaches to Programming Literature Events
Fri 24 May – 21:15: Festival Club with Lisa O’Neill
Sat 25 May – 10:30: Graphic Fiction Workshop
Sat 25 May – 12:00: Drop-In Book Clinic
Sat 25 May – 12:00: Writers on Writers: Harry Clifton on Louis MacNeice’s Autumn Journal
Sat 25 May – 12:00: Story Pod Decoration
Sat 25 May – 15:00: A Festival of Reading with Christine Dwyer Hickey & Naomi Alderman
Sun 26 May – 12:00: Writers on Writers with Thomas Keneally
A number of events require pre-booking, so if you se something in that list, check out the event programme to find out the details.
www.dublinwritersfestival.com
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Your Future City – Showcase of Technology in Action
11:00 – 17:00, Mon 20 May
Round Room, Mansion House, Dawson Street, Dublin 2
The Round Room of Mansion House will be the venue for the 2-day event “Your Future City – A Showcase of Technology in Action”, where Dublin City will offer you a window to the future, “demonstrating how technological innovation is affecting every aspect of our lives from our homes and gardens to our work, our schools and our city.”
The showcase will be broken into zones (i.e. home, work, school, city, environment and garden) and each zone will include demonstrations displaying innovation. A workshop by Lego under a roof on the forecourt of the Mansion House will involve people of all ages using Lego to build their vision of the Dublin of the future. A giant interactive social media wall will allow you to view and interact with up-to-the-minute social media commentary on the event and ideas on how Dublin can engage more with digital technology. Naoise O Muiri, the current Lord Mayor of Dublin, is a strong driving force behind Digital Dublin and his office is inviting to this event.
The event will take place on Mon 20 May and Tues 21 May and admission is free.
digitaldublin.ie/openinnovation/
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National Gallery Talks
11:30 – 16:50, Mon 20 May
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
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Archive at Lunchtime – May – IFI
13:10, Mon 20 May
Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
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Song Cycle
19:00, Mon 20 May
Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2
Whelans Singer songwriter night ‘Song Cycle’ continues to offer a platform for local and non local acts to experiment, sing and share in the friendly informal setting of Whelans front window. The line-up is Kevin Ryan, Rufus Coates, Woodlark, Lucky Bones.
Admission is free.
www.whelanslive.com/index.php/live-from-the-window-w-song-cycle/
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Claudio Magris in conversation with John Banville
19:15, Mon 20 May
Trinity Long Room Hub, Fellows’ Square, Trinity College, Dublin 2
The Italian Institute of Culture – Dublin in collaboration with Trinity College Dublin Department of Italian, Trinity Long Room Hub Arts, Humanities Research Institute and the Irish Writers’ Centre invite to a conversation between Claudio Magris, author of the book “Blindly” and John Banville.The event will be in English.
Admission is free and you are asked to register on iicdublino@esteri.it – Italian Refreshments will be served.
www.iicdublino.esteri.it/IIC_Dublino/Menu/Gli_Eventi/Calendario/
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Reading with Christodoulos Makris and Rocío Cerón
19:30, Mon 20 May
Irish Writers’ Centre, 19 Parnell Square North, Dublin 1
Christodoulos Makrisfrom Nicosia and Rocio Ceron from Mexico are two of the poets who participated in last summer’s Poetry Parnassus festival at London’s Southbank Centre. They are in the Writers’ Centre for readings.
www.writerscentre.ie/html/events/atthecentre.html
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Minding the Mind public lecture series
20:00, Mon 20 May
St. John of God Hospital, Stillorgan Road, Stillorgan Co. Dublin
The public talk “Bullying in Adolescents” with Dr Keith Holmes Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist will take place and admission is free.
(On Mon 27 May the talk “Mental Health and Spirituality – The Mind, Life’s Meaning and Me” with Ms Maureen McCabe with Br Hugh Gillan OH Pastoral Care Department will take place)
www.greenribbon.ie/news-and-events/?county=Dublin&event_date=2013-05-20
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The Monday Echo
20:00 – 22:30, Mon 20 May
The International Bar, 23 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2
The Monday Echo is a weekly songwriter and poetry live showcase held on Mondays in the basement of The International Bar. Usually, the show has 3 songwriters and 3 poets who perform for roughly 20 minutes each. Admission is free.
The weekly line-up can be found via the Facebook Page below.
www.facebook.com/themondayecho
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Exchange Focus – Photography Workshop
20:30 – 23:00, Mon 20 May
Exchange Dublin, Upper Exchange Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
Exchange Focus is a collective photography group. They act as a forum and meeting point for Dublin photographers to share techniques and collaborate on projects and they regularly exhibit their work and run free workshops in all aspects of photography. The group meets every second week on Monday nights and is open to everyone. All levels of experience are catered for.
www.exchangedublin.ie/calendar
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Comedy Crunch
21:00 – 23:00, Mon 20 May
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. The line-up can be found via the Comedy Crunch Facebook Page (see link below).
www.facebook.com/pages/The-Comedy-Crunch/83791357330
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Loose – Trad Sessions
21:00 – 23:30, Mon 20 May
Mother Reillys, 26/28 Upper Rathmines Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6
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Rock & Reggae Night – Hangover Club
21:45 – 02:30, Mon 20 May
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
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Meditation at The Living Room
08:00, Tue 21 May
The Living Room, Corner of Clarendon Street and Coppinger Row, Dublin 2
The Living Room describes itself as a Centre for Silence and Contemplative Arts (and has nothing to do with the pub with the same name!). The Centre is open to all with a contemplative attitude coming from any spiritual tradition or background. There are lots of free events and also other workshops (check the website). The daily free events are taking place Mondays -Fridays
+ 08:00-08:45: Common Early Morning Meditation
+ 13:00-14:00 Lunchtime Guided Meditation (Mon: John Main, Tue: Carmelite Wisdom, Wed: Centering in Love, Thurs: Tibetan Singing Bowls, Fri: Insight Meditation for Beginners)
+ 15:00-15:30: Accompanied Silence (also Mon+Wed+Thurs from 11:00-11:30)
thelivingroomsilence.org/
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Dublin Writers’ Festival
09:00, Tue 21 May
Dublin (various locations)
The Dublin Writers’ Festival is taking place again and consists of readings, discussions, debates, workshops, performance and screenings, A good few very interesting events (example: Dan Brown, the author of The Da Vinci Code, will be in Dublin), but the majority of events are not free. There are a few free events though, and I have listed the ones below that are not yet booked out. The full programme can be found at www.dublinwritersfestival.com/programme/programme-2013
Tues 21 May – 13:05: Eurovisions: Drawing Inspiration from the Continent
Thurs 23 May – 21:15: Festival Club with Three Men Talking
Fri 24 May – 11:00: Drawing Children In: Approaches to Programming Literature Events
Fri 24 May – 21:15: Festival Club with Lisa O’Neill
Sat 25 May – 10:30: Graphic Fiction Workshop
Sat 25 May – 12:00: Drop-In Book Clinic
Sat 25 May – 12:00: Writers on Writers: Harry Clifton on Louis MacNeice’s Autumn Journal
Sat 25 May – 12:00: Story Pod Decoration
Sat 25 May – 15:00: A Festival of Reading with Christine Dwyer Hickey & Naomi Alderman
Sun 26 May – 12:00: Writers on Writers with Thomas Keneally
A number of events require pre-booking, so if you se something in that list, check out the event programme to find out the details.
www.dublinwritersfestival.com
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Engaging Women: Taking the Next Step into Politics
09:30 – 13:00, Tue 21 May
European Parliament Offices, 43 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2
“Engaging Women: Taking the Next Step into Politics” is the title of a seminar hosted by One Family & Women for Election.
It features keynote speaker Jessica N Grounds, Executive Director of Running Start and Training Lead for Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign for the Iowa Caucuses. This free seminar will be chaired by Mary Wilson (RTÉ), and will hear inputs from Ciara Conway T.D.; Rita Fagan, Community Activist; Karen Kiernan, One Family; and Niamh Gallagher, Women for Election, who will share their personal experiences in the areas of activism, lobbying and politics.
The seminar is designed to inform and stimulate women who may already be making a difference in their communities or who would like to become more politically active in some way. There will be plenty of opportunities for questions and discussion too, and a light lunch will be followed after the event.
You have to register for this event (admission is free) via the website below.
www.onefamily.ie/events/engaging-women-taking-the-next-step-into-politics/
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Your Future City – Showcase of Technology in Action
11:00 – 17:00, Tue 21 May
Round Room, Mansion House, Dawson Street, Dublin 2
The Round Room of Mansion House will be the venue for the 2-day event “Your Future City – A Showcase of Technology in Action”, where Dublin City will offer you a window to the future, “demonstrating how technological innovation is affecting every aspect of our lives from our homes and gardens to our work, our schools and our city.”
The showcase will be broken into zones (i.e. home, work, school, city, environment and garden) and each zone will include demonstrations displaying innovation. A workshop by Lego under a roof on the forecourt of the Mansion House will involve people of all ages using Lego to build their vision of the Dublin of the future. A giant interactive social media wall will allow you to view and interact with up-to-the-minute social media commentary on the event and ideas on how Dublin can engage more with digital technology. Naoise O Muiri, the current Lord Mayor of Dublin, is a strong driving force behind Digital Dublin and his office is inviting to this event.
The event will take place on Mon 20 May and Tues 21 May and admission is free.
digitaldublin.ie/openinnovation/
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National Gallery Talks
11:30 – 16:50, Tue 21 May
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
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The Magic of Hervé Tullet – Workshop
12:30, Tue 21 May
Alliance Francaise, 1 Kildare Street, Dublin 2
Bring your toddler along to meet the “Prince of Pre-school” Hervé Tullet and find out more about his picture books. Hervé will be reading to the children and helping them create their own masterpieces. I am not 100% certain, but I is possible that the event will be in French. You better check before hand if that makes a difference to you!
Admission is free, but registration via info@alliance-francaise.ie with the subject “RSVP Herve Tullet” is required.
alliance-francaise.ie/culture/
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Winton’s Children – Holocaust Saviour
16:00, Tue 21 May
Rathmines Library, 157 Lower Rathmines Road, Dublin 6
“Winton’s Children; How one man saved hundreds of children from death in the Holocaust” is the title of an event to commemorate Nicholas Winton. Rathmines Library in association with The Jewish Historical Society of Ireland (a division of the Irish Jewish Museum,) and the Czech Embassy screen a film and a documentary about Winton:
Tues 16:00: “All My Loved Ones” – fictionalised movie about the Winton Children
Tues 18:00: “Nicky Winton” – a documentary on Nicolas Winton
Admission is free and booking is not required, but advised.
www.dublincity.ie/RecreationandCulture/libraries/Events/Pages/Wintons_children.aspx
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Ruuts & Shuuts – Vegan Drop-in Cafe
17:00 – 21:00, Tue 21 May
Exchange Dublin, Upper Exchange Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
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Landscapes of Galicia
18:30, Tue 21 May
Instituto Cervantes, Lincoln House, Lincoln Place (near National Gallery), Dublin 2
The Instituto Cervantes celebrates the 25th anniversary of the wine region Rias Baixas with the presentation of the book of photography “Rias Baixas – The wine of the sea”. Ramón Huidobro, Secretary-General of DO Rias Baixas will take you on this (photo) trip to Galicia, the green, wind-swept north-western region with ancient Celtic ties. Sommelier Lisa O’Doherty talk about her last trip to Rias Baixas and love for this Celtic area in Spain.
A wine from Rias Baixas will be served. Admission is free.
dublin.cervantes.es/FichasCultura/Ficha88479_16_2.htm
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Café Scientifique: Life-Long Learning
18:45, Tue 21 May
Alliance Francaise, 1 Kildare Street, Dublin 2
The Science Gallery has teamed up with the Alliance Française Dublin for a series of events where scientists will speak to a café audience about some of the latest research and findings from their field. The theme of the debate is: Life-long Learning: The New Science of Memory and Decision-Making.
So much of our learning happens outside of school: From learning how to speak to learning how to avoid danger, we are constantly adding to our skill-set. Join a panel of neuroscientists and psychologists as they talk us through how the brain learns, and why we need never stop learning new things.
I assume that this event is NOT in French, but you can never be certain. ;-)
Admission is free and there will be refreshments, but you will have to register at info@alliance-francaise.ie with the subject “RSVP Risk Lab”
alliance-francaise.ie/culture/
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Romping through Ulysses
19:00, Tue 21 May
Isaac Hostel, 2-5 Frenchmans Lane, Dublin 1
“The Bloomsday Survival Kit crew are romping around Dublin reading Ulysses by James Joyce in the places it was set. Join them on Tuesday at Isaacs Hostel. Enjoy coffee and buns while listening to an old sailor weave tall tales. The second half of Chapter 16 – Eumaeus will be read. ….The one with the seaman!” More readings will take place on 28 May and 04 June and then on Blooms Day (11 June).
www.facebook.com/BloomsdaySurvivalKit
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Back Door Sessions
20:00, Tue 21 May
Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2
This is an open mic night with Special Guests. Arrive, sign in (from 19:00) and play and if you are a performer you get a free beer. Admission is free.
www.facebook.com/sweeneysbar
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Rewind & Fast Forward
20:00, Tue 21 May
Odessa Club, 12-13 Dame Court, Dublin 2
The graduates of this year’s Hot Press ‘MIX’ course have created “Rewind & Fast Forward”, a mini-series of music showcase nights where Irish talent can be discovered upstairs in Odessa Club, Dame Court.
Running over two dates, 21 May & 11 June, some of Ireland’s emerging talents will play, including Hot Press ‘big break’ candidates Third Smoke, ska/alternative sensation Dem Fools, melodic blessing Gill Ryder, Greg Clifford, indie-rockers Jones Apollo and many more.
Admission is free.
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The Last Tycoons (open mic)
20:00, Tue 21 May
O’Donoghue’s, Suffolk Street, Dublin 2
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Trinity Bar & Venue – Live Music
20:00, Tue 21 May
Trinity Bar, 46-49 Dame Street, Dublin 2
The Trinity Bar, nect to the Cetntral Bank on Dame Street, has live music four nights/afternoons every week and admission is free:
Tues – 20:00: Theo Red (Alternative Rock)
Wed – 20:00: Tara Hill (Folk Rock, Celtic and Traditional)
Thurs – 20:00: Pachino Brothers (cover versions, oldies and own material)
Sun – 17:00: Traditional LIve Music
www.dublincitihotel.com/Bar-Dublin-City-Centre/
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Longshot Comedy Night
21:00, Tue 21 May
Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2
Produced by Jake Bourke, Longshot Comedy is a free monthly showcase of New and Alternative Irish comedy. This month sees a a selection of Southern and Northern Irish comedians doing new or different acts. The Comedy line-up is Neil Hickey, Alan Irwin, Christian Talbot, Ronan Linskey, , Graeme Watson, Ruairi Woods with MC: Sean Semple
The Playlist is provided by: The Hot Sprockets, The Fibbs, Pet Fox, Tic Till Friday
Admission is free.
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The Grand Folk Club
21:00, Tue 21 May
Grand Social, Lower Liffey Street (near Ha’Penny Bridge), Dublin 1
The weekly “Grand Folk Club” will feature Trad, Ballads, Americana, Folk, World Music & More. This Tuesday, the line-up is: The Trad of Dylan, featuring Niamh Parsons, Pete Cummins, Alison O’Donnell, Radie Peat + more. Admission is free and you can bring your guitar!
www.thegrandsocial.ie/event/grand-folk-club-0
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White Chocolate
23:30, Tue 21 May
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.
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Meditation at The Living Room
08:00, Wed 22 May
The Living Room, Corner of Clarendon Street and Coppinger Row, Dublin 2
The Living Room describes itself as a Centre for Silence and Contemplative Arts (and has nothing to do with the pub with the same name!). The Centre is open to all with a contemplative attitude coming from any spiritual tradition or background. There are lots of free events and also other workshops (check the website). The daily free events are taking place Mondays -Fridays
+ 08:00-08:45: Common Early Morning Meditation
+ 13:00-14:00 Lunchtime Guided Meditation (Mon: John Main, Tue: Carmelite Wisdom, Wed: Centering in Love, Thurs: Tibetan Singing Bowls, Fri: Insight Meditation for Beginners)
+ 15:00-15:30: Accompanied Silence (also Mon+Wed+Thurs from 11:00-11:30)
thelivingroomsilence.org/
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New EU Data Protection Laws – Seminar
08:45 – 11:45, Wed 22 May
Aviva Stadium, Lansdowne Road, Dublin 4
IT solutions provider, Zinopy along with technology partners, Citrix Systems, Check Point Software Technologies and Boldon James will hold a seminar, on Wed to examine the proposed changes to the data protection laws and outline how they will affect businesses operating in Ireland.
Admission is free, but booking is required.
www.zinopy.ie/portal/Default.aspx?tabid=378
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Biodiversity Week events
09:00, Wed 22 May
Dublin (various locations)
Explore the wonders of Ireland’s unique nature & wildlife! From beaches & bogs to forests & mountains, there are over 70 free events across the country to choose from. National Biodiversity Week is an opportunity to celebrate and enjoy the nature around us. Have fun, discover something new and share the experience with friends, family or other event participants. Events include family open days, garden tours, guided beach walks to explore your local marine biodiversity, night-time bat surveys, a stroll along an urban canal to look at canal wildlife, dawn choruses and talks. To find an event near you, visit www.ien.ie/bw13/events/ Events are organised by members groups of the Irish Environmental Network as well as the National Parks and Wildlife Service, the National Biodiversity Data Centre, many county councils and other groups.
I trawled through the list of events to find a few of the free events in Dublin for you:
18 May – 09:00: Bird Watching in Killiney (Killiney Hill)
18 May – 14:30: An afternoon by the Dodder (Milltown Co. Dublin)
19 May – 12:00: Wicklow Wetland Safari – Family Fun (Bray, Co. Wicklow)
20 May – 12:00: Biodiversity Walk (Booterstown Nature Reserve)
22 May – 10:00: BiodiverTeens (Mansion House, Dawson Street)
22 May – 11:00: Better Composting (Coultry Gardens, Ballymun)
22 May – 18:00: Biodiversity Walk along Santry River (Swords Road, Dublin 9)
25 May – 21:15: Night-time bat walk (Marlay Park, Co. Dublin)
26 May – ??:??: Biodiversity Beach Walk (Skerries, Co. Dublin)
There are also some information stands in Dublin Zoo.
This list is not complete but covers most free events in Dublin. Have a look at the long list ien.ie/bw13/events/ if yu have the time, otherwise you might find something in my summary.
ien.ie/bw13
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Phoenix Park – Guided Walks
11:00 – 12:30, Wed 22 May
Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8
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National Gallery Talks
11:30 – 16:50, Wed 22 May
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
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Archive at Lunchtime – May – IFI
13:10, Wed 22 May
Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
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Havana International Language Exchange
16:30 – 19:30, Wed 22 May
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
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Winton’s Children – Holocaust Saviour
17:00, Wed 22 May
Terenure Synagogue, Rathfarnham Road, Dublin 6
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Bealtaine Festival: Lantern Slide Shows
18:00, Wed 22 May
Dublin City Library & Archive, 138-144 Pearse Street, Dublin 2
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The EU and the Peace Process in Northern Ireland
18:15, Wed 22 May
Trinity Long Room Hub, Fellows’ Square, Trinity College, Dublin 2
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Spanish Film Screening
18:30, Wed 22 May
Instituto Cervantes, Lincoln House, Lincoln Place (near National Gallery), Dublin 2
The Instituto Cervantes pays homage to Chilean Director Miguel Littin with a screening of one of his greatest films. Actas de Marusia (Letters from Marusia) was filmed in Mexico but tells the fascinating story of the life and death of the Chilean saltpetre workers of the early 20th century.Admission is free. The film will be in Spanish with English subtitles.
dublin.cervantes.es/FichasCultura/Ficha88706_16_2.htm
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Laydeez do Comics
19:00 – 21:30, Wed 22 May
Odessa Club, 12-13 Dame Court, Dublin 2
Laydeez do Comics is an international network of meetings celebrating the diverse expressions of the comic book medium. Started in 2009 in London, it now has groups across the UK, America, and now Ireland. The group is women-led but not women-only, and all are welcome. Guests for the first meeting will be Sarah McIntyre, Alan Nolan, and Maeve Clancy.
Thanks for Lynda R for letting me know!
The event is free, but a donation of EUR 3-5 is suggested to cover the cost. It will take place in the Rooftop Bar in Odessa.
www.facebook.com/events/410235932416688
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King Kong Club
20:00, Wed 22 May
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
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Trinity Bar & Venue – Live Music
20:00, Wed 22 May
Trinity Bar, 46-49 Dame Street, Dublin 2
The Trinity Bar, nect to the Cetntral Bank on Dame Street, has live music four nights/afternoons every week and admission is free:
Tues – 20:00: Theo Red (Alternative Rock)
Wed – 20:00: Tara Hill (Folk Rock, Celtic and Traditional)
Thurs – 20:00: Pachino Brothers (cover versions, oldies and own material)
Sun – 17:00: Traditional LIve Music
www.dublincitihotel.com/Bar-Dublin-City-Centre/
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The Song Room (open mic)
20:30, Wed 22 May
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/
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The Zodiac Sessions (open mic)
20:30, Wed 22 May
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/
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Bad Boy Jake
21:00, Wed 22 May
Gypsy Rose Blues & Rock Bar, 5 Aston Quay, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
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Trad Session
21:30, Wed 22 May
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).
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Meditation at The Living Room
08:00, Thu 23 May
The Living Room, Corner of Clarendon Street and Coppinger Row, Dublin 2
The Living Room describes itself as a Centre for Silence and Contemplative Arts (and has nothing to do with the pub with the same name!). The Centre is open to all with a contemplative attitude coming from any spiritual tradition or background. There are lots of free events and also other workshops (check the website). The daily free events are taking place Mondays -Fridays
+ 08:00-08:45: Common Early Morning Meditation
+ 13:00-14:00 Lunchtime Guided Meditation (Mon: John Main, Tue: Carmelite Wisdom, Wed: Centering in Love, Thurs: Tibetan Singing Bowls, Fri: Insight Meditation for Beginners)
+ 15:00-15:30: Accompanied Silence (also Mon+Wed+Thurs from 11:00-11:30)
thelivingroomsilence.org/
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Dublin Writers’ Festival
09:00, Thu 23 May
Dublin (various locations)
The Dublin Writers’ Festival is taking place again and consists of readings, discussions, debates, workshops, performance and screenings, A good few very interesting events (example: Dan Brown, the author of The Da Vinci Code, will be in Dublin), but the majority of events are not free. There are a few free events though, and I have listed the ones below that are not yet booked out. The full programme can be found at www.dublinwritersfestival.com/programme/programme-2013
Tues 21 May – 13:05: Eurovisions: Drawing Inspiration from the Continent
Thurs 23 May – 21:15: Festival Club with Three Men Talking
Fri 24 May – 11:00: Drawing Children In: Approaches to Programming Literature Events
Fri 24 May – 21:15: Festival Club with Lisa O’Neill
Sat 25 May – 10:30: Graphic Fiction Workshop
Sat 25 May – 12:00: Drop-In Book Clinic
Sat 25 May – 12:00: Writers on Writers: Harry Clifton on Louis MacNeice’s Autumn Journal
Sat 25 May – 12:00: Story Pod Decoration
Sat 25 May – 15:00: A Festival of Reading with Christine Dwyer Hickey & Naomi Alderman
Sun 26 May – 12:00: Writers on Writers with Thomas Keneally
A number of events require pre-booking, so if you se something in that list, check out the event programme to find out the details.
www.dublinwritersfestival.com
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Bealtaine Festival: Caring for your Collection
11:00 – 13:00, Thu 23 May
National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2
“Caring for your Collection: Conservation workshop” is an event in the programme of the Bealtaine Festival 2013.
Join one of the library’s conservators for this workshop on caring for your paper-based collections. Aimed at the amateur collector/family historian, this is an opportunity to share and discuss issues around conservation and to learn how best to look after your own collection. Free but booking required via learning@nli.ie or call 01 603 0259.
www.nli.ie/en/list/current-events.aspx
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The Ferocious Mingle Marcade
11:00 – 18:00, Thu 23 May
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
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National Gallery Talks
11:30 – 16:50, Thu 23 May
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
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Dublin Food Co-op
12:00 – 20:00, Thu 23 May
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
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Figures as Flowers: Aniconism and Islam
13:10, Thu 23 May
Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2
The Lunchtime Talk “Figures as Flowers: Aniconism, Islam and a Unique Chester Beatty Library Manuscript” with Finbarr Barry Flood, William R. Kenan Jr, Professor of Humanities, New York University
www.cbl.ie/Programme—Events/Events-Schedule.aspx
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Building Career Resilience – Building Employability
13:30 – 14:30, Thu 23 May
Central Library, Ilac Shopping Centre, Henry Street, Dublin 1
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Bealtaine Festival – Reminiscence Evening
18:30 – 20:30, Thu 23 May
National Print Museum, Beggars Bush, Haddington Road, Dublin 4
To celebrate the Bealtaine Festival 2013, the National Print Museum will host a reminiscence evening with the Museum’s valued volunteer active retired printers and typesetters and any letterpress, printing, oral history or Bealtaine enthusiast who wishes to attend.
Hear the captivating memories of the volunteers’ time in the printing industry shared in an informal and relaxed setting and pose any unanswered questions you may have about the traditional craft of letterpress which the volunteers will endeavour to answer with plenty of intelligence, wit and charm.
Admission is free, but booking is required because capacity is limited. (Ring 01-6603770)
www.nationalprintmuseum.ie/
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Data 57.0
18:30 – 21:30, Thu 23 May
Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2
The Dublin Art and Technology Association (DATA) has the intention of promoting, exploring, discussing, and exhibiting art and technology in Ireland and the world. D.A.T.A is dedicated to both showcasing the work of technologists, musicians, and artists using technology as well as providing a meeting point for the intersection of these disciplines.
Their next event will take place on Thursday with speakers RYBN.
RYBN.ORG is an extra-disciplinary artistic research platform, funded in 2000 as a web entity, disseminated into several servers all over the internet and physically present in Paris, Montréal, Berlin and Bruxelles. RYBN.ORG operates through interactive & networked installations, digital/analog visual cross-performances and pervasive computing. …and for more information, check the website below.
www.data.ie/
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Fionnuala Brennan – Book Launch
18:30, Thu 23 May
Irish Writers’ Centre, 19 Parnell Square North, Dublin 1
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Start Your Own Business Programme 2013
18:30 – 20:00, Thu 23 May
Central Library, Ilac Shopping Centre, Henry Street, Dublin 1
The Start Your Own Business Programme 2013, in association with Dublin City Enterprise Board, is a biannual (Spring & Autumn) series of 12 free lectures for you if you are contemplating self employment or have started recently and are in need of advice and expertise in all aspects of starting and/or developing a business in Ireland. This year the theme is Innovation for Business.
The lectures are:
18 April: An Introduction to Self Employment
25 April: Ideas Generation & Market Research
02 May: Financing your Business
09 May: Digital Marketing and Social Media
16 May: Ethnic Entrepreneurship
23 May: Business Planning Structure
More details are here www.dublincity.ie/RecreationandCulture/libraries/Events/Pages/syob_2013.aspx The training programme is free, but booking is required via 01-8733996 or businesslibrary@dublincity.ie
www.dublincity.ie/RecreationandCulture/libraries/Events/Pages/syob_2013.aspx
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Dublin Writers’ Forum
19:30, Thu 23 May
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.
www.facebook.com/DublinWritersForum
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Dimestore Recordings presents
20:00, Thu 23 May
Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2
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Trinity Bar & Venue – Live Music
20:00, Thu 23 May
Trinity Bar, 46-49 Dame Street, Dublin 2
The Trinity Bar, nect to the Cetntral Bank on Dame Street, has live music four nights/afternoons every week and admission is free:
Tues – 20:00: Theo Red (Alternative Rock)
Wed – 20:00: Tara Hill (Folk Rock, Celtic and Traditional)
Thurs – 20:00: Pachino Brothers (cover versions, oldies and own material)
Sun – 17:00: Traditional LIve Music
www.dublincitihotel.com/Bar-Dublin-City-Centre/
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Bad Boy Jake
21:00, Thu 23 May
Rathmines Inn, 82 Lower Rathmines Road Dublin 6
Bad Boy Jake are every Thursday until the end of February in the newly re-opened Rathmines Inn, playing their rock, blues and Americana.
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Jaime Nanci & The Blue Boys
21:00, Thu 23 May
Mercantile, 28 Dame Street, Dublin 2
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Max Zaska / Patrick Groenland
21:00, Thu 23 May
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.
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Thirsty Thursday (open mic)
21:00, Thu 23 May
The Bridge Inn, 22 Temple Hill, Chapelizod, Dublin 20
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Left, Right & Centre – Blues+Soul
21:30, Thu 23 May
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
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Catfish & The Bottlemen + Leaders of Men – Gig
22:30, Thu 23 May
Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2
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Meditation at The Living Room
08:00, Fri 24 May
The Living Room, Corner of Clarendon Street and Coppinger Row, Dublin 2
The Living Room describes itself as a Centre for Silence and Contemplative Arts (and has nothing to do with the pub with the same name!). The Centre is open to all with a contemplative attitude coming from any spiritual tradition or background. There are lots of free events and also other workshops (check the website). The daily free events are taking place Mondays -Fridays
+ 08:00-08:45: Common Early Morning Meditation
+ 13:00-14:00 Lunchtime Guided Meditation (Mon: John Main, Tue: Carmelite Wisdom, Wed: Centering in Love, Thurs: Tibetan Singing Bowls, Fri: Insight Meditation for Beginners)
+ 15:00-15:30: Accompanied Silence (also Mon+Wed+Thurs from 11:00-11:30)
thelivingroomsilence.org/
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Dublin Writers’ Festival
09:00, Fri 24 May
Dublin (various locations)
The Dublin Writers’ Festival is taking place again and consists of readings, discussions, debates, workshops, performance and screenings, A good few very interesting events (example: Dan Brown, the author of The Da Vinci Code, will be in Dublin), but the majority of events are not free. There are a few free events though, and I have listed the ones below that are not yet booked out. The full programme can be found at www.dublinwritersfestival.com/programme/programme-2013
Tues 21 May – 13:05: Eurovisions: Drawing Inspiration from the Continent
Thurs 23 May – 21:15: Festival Club with Three Men Talking
Fri 24 May – 11:00: Drawing Children In: Approaches to Programming Literature Events
Fri 24 May – 21:15: Festival Club with Lisa O’Neill
Sat 25 May – 10:30: Graphic Fiction Workshop
Sat 25 May – 12:00: Drop-In Book Clinic
Sat 25 May – 12:00: Writers on Writers: Harry Clifton on Louis MacNeice’s Autumn Journal
Sat 25 May – 12:00: Story Pod Decoration
Sat 25 May – 15:00: A Festival of Reading with Christine Dwyer Hickey & Naomi Alderman
Sun 26 May – 12:00: Writers on Writers with Thomas Keneally
A number of events require pre-booking, so if you se something in that list, check out the event programme to find out the details.
www.dublinwritersfestival.com
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The Ferocious Mingle Marcade
11:00 – 18:00, Fri 24 May
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
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National Gallery Talks
11:30 – 16:50, Fri 24 May
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
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Ben Reel – In-Store Event
13:00, Fri 24 May
Tower Records Ireland, 6-8 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2
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Lunchtime Recital – Flute & Guitar
13:00 – 14:00, Fri 24 May
St Ann’s Church, Dawson Street, Dublin 2
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Dawn Porter – Book Signing
16:00, Fri 24 May
Eason, Dundrum Town Centre, Dundrum, Co, Dublin
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Flea Friday
17:00 – 22:00, Fri 24 May
Dark Horse Inn, 1-2 George’s Quay, Dublin 2
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Greek and European Folk Dance
19:00 – 20:30, Fri 24 May
Exchange Dublin, Upper Exchange Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
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Sahaja Yoga Meditation
19:30, Fri 24 May
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). This is a srop in class and newcomers are welcome.
www.sahajayoga.ie
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Cornucopia – Live Music
19:30 – 21:30, Fri 24 May
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
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Dublin Tribal Spirit – Drumming Circle
20:00 – 22:00, Fri 24 May
Lantern Centre, 17 Synge Street, Dublin 8
“Dublin Tribal Spirit” is a weekly event that gives you the great experience of a drumming circle with african drums and authentic tribal rhythms. Tom and Sinead, who run that event are providing lots of drums for it and teach you the rhythms.
There is no formal admission charge for this event, but donations are expected. The organisers bring their own 20-30 drums to it every week, so they are looking for donations to keep the event going.
www.facebook.com/pages/Dublin-Tribal-Spirit/201639663203598
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Addison Lodge Open Mic Night
21:00 – 00:30, Fri 24 May
Addison Lodge, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9
The Addison Lodge are inviting local bands, musicians, poets, comedians and performers to share their talents at the new Addison Lodge Open Mic Nights in Glasnevin (opposite the Botanic Gardens). The event takes place every week. Admission is free.
www.addisonlodge.com/archives/276
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Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard
21:00, Fri 24 May
Stillorgan Orchard, The Hill, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin
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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. ;-)
Anonymous Event Announcements
Yes, today’s This is Odd! is a little closer to home than many other topics I mention here. But I just received another one of these Anonymous Event Announcements and it has pushed me over the edge. ;-) I can imagine that you wonder what I mean with “Anonymous” because if it is sent from an e-amil address it is not really anonymous. …and you are right. What I am talking about is an e-mail from a company e-mail address or a non-name related Gmail or Hotmail address that is not signed with a name.
So let me give you an (invented) example. I receive an e-mail from info@cooleventcompany.ie that tells me about their next super cool free event and asks me to put the information in the Dublin Event Guide. The e-mail is signed with “Regards” or maybe with “Thanks”. No name, no phone number no nothing.
Now you could say that if all information is in the mail it is not necessary to sign with a name or to give a phone number or anything else. And again you are right. But think about who you deal with, A human being asking another human being for help/favour or anything like that is typically a LOT more successful than an “anonymous” e-mail arriving in some Inbox. If John or Mary asks you to help them, would you feel a little more enclined to help than if “Thanks” asks you?
EVERY mail is written by a human being, so why do people hide behind a neutral e-mail address. Does that indicate that you are not really backing the mail that you just sent? Lack of integrity and congruency? Maybe? Either way, I find it ODD!!
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