Hi all!
The Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events) is growing and growing! Every week a minimum of 70 new subscribers join us and sometimes the figure is up to 150. And with that steady growth, the Dublin Event Guide now has more than 22,000 subscribers! I am happy and proud to help you week after week with a looong list of free events.
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And some more stats: On Facebook we are more than 48,500 and there are more than 7,200 users of the Dublin Event Guide smartphone service at m.dublineventguide.com I started only at the end of July to use the new Twitter account at www.twitter.com/DublinEventG so there is still a bit of catching up to do, but – with your help – that will happen. ;-)
Thanks for your support! Growing numbers spur me on and motivate me to send this weekly e-mail magazine now in the 373rd week and I haven’t missed a week in the last 7 years. What started as a little hobby is now nearly a full time job (35 hours per week) in my spare time.
Your support and help is needed and MUCH appreciated and here are my weekly appeals:
The sending of the weekly e-mail newsletter costs EUR 170 per month and for this I need your help. If four wonderful people can be found per week, then we usually make it exactly to that amount. You can help here: www.perfectresults.info/donate.htm I am also looking for some corporate sponsors. Maybe two or three companies that are prepared to help with a little more than the individual donations of around 12 Euro. If you know anybody, send them my way. :-) Recently the donations dropped significantly. Maybe it is the bad times, but EUR 12 is just 2 pints and for the equivalent of 2 pints you get 52 issues full of information about free cultural events. That’s DEFINITELY worth 2 pints! Please…and Thanks! :-)
And finally – I can’t say it often enough: Please help spreading the word about the Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events). Your friends can easily subscribe at www.dublineventguide.com and they will get a weekly e-mail magazine with all the free events in Dublin if they subscribe. They don’t have to pay a cent for that and their e-mail address is completely safe with me! More than 22,000 people receive the Dublin Event Guide every week and we are more than 48,000 people at the Dublin Event Guide Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/DublinEventGuide Check it out and click on LIKE when you are there.
And this is a great opportunity to help the Dublin Event Guide for absolutely no cost to you:
Without putting your hand in your pocket (for the Dublin Event Guide) at all you can help by ALWAYS using the ad links in the Dublin News Section and the ads in the Dublin Event Guides when you buy/order goods. If you buy goods immediately (in the same session) after clicking on a link/ad that you find in this e-zine/newsletter (Groupon, LivingSocial, Amazon, Book Depository, LastMinute etc), you help the Dublin Event Guide everytime. This is how it works: The company you buy from (Groupon, Amazon, Living Social, Book Depository etc) registers that you came to them via a link from the Dublin Event Guide and they show their appreciation by giving a small commission (5-8%) to the Dublin Event Guide. This might only be 30 cent a go, but if you did that for all online purchases and if lots of people used it, then it could make a big dent into the EUR 170 needed. Use these links as often as possible it doesn’t cost you a cent and you help big time!
Have an event-full weekend and week,
–Joerg
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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-mail magazine? If your week was great, you might not need it, but most of us had some challenging moments in the last week and there could be more in the coming week and this section is for the people that want to overcome the hurdles, achieve more and remember that despite all, life is great!
This week the Feel Good Slot has a video clip that won’t do anything else than make you laugh or at least giggle a little:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAG39jKi0lI
It is the “The One Ronnie” sketch about “My Blackberry is not Working!” from 2010. I only came across it recently and it is just brilliant. So smart!
Oh and in case it makes you laugh or giggle, then check how you feel afterwards to see if the goal of this section in the Dublin Event Guide has been achieved. …just feel good for no particular reason…! :-)
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This part is important to “keep the show on the road”:
To cover the cost for the Dublin Event Guide I need your help and every week generous and nice Dublin Event Guide readers help with a donation.
Last week Susan F, Aine G, Deirdre G and John F were so wonderful to support the Dublin Event Guide with a donation. And I really appreciate the help! Thanks! Without donations there won’t be a Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events): Your donation will ensure that the Dublin Event Guide will continue arriving in your Inbox every week and every donation will benefit EVERY Dublin Event Guide reader!
The cost for sending the weekly newsletter is approx. EUR 170 per month and a donation from you of just EUR 12 per year will ensure that I will be able to pay the bills.
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 just 25 cent per week!), but even if it is just the price of 2 pints it will help.
You can donate online by following this link to the PayPal&CreditCard donation page www.perfectresults.info/donation.htm If you want to transfer your donation directly to my account, just send a mail to dublineventguide@gmail.com and I will send you the details.
In the last 12 months the following wonderful people have sponsored this Dublin Event Guide: Mark G, Orlagh O’F, Méabh C, Meav NiM, Anna P, Vera G, John R, Nicole W, Margo C, Eamonn U, Pamela McH, Joel B, Gerard Ph, Fiona F, Yvonne O’S, Gabriel K, Luis F, Claire D, Nicola F, Eimear MacH and Barry M, Kirsten D, Roisin K, Sharon C, Thomas S, Cyril M, Patricia O’N, Ju Yearn S, Clodagh C, Caitriona L, Brian O’C, Geraldine R, Aiden B, Jacinta O’B, Sophie P-L, Mairin M, Wendy C, Seamus C, Mary K, Carla B, Fiona O’R, Karen O’G, Emeline J, Noelle H, Sean N, Marta T, Aine C, Sabrina L, Brian H P, Fiona M, Bridget W, Paul M, Sarah S, Pam C, Colette C, Paul A, Brian C, Anne R, Deirdre B, Oliver M, Kostas R, Elaine K, Mark C, James E, Sarah H, Karl C, Melanie B, Donna M, Kathleen S, Arthur D, Stephen H, Karen H, Nikki D, Mark G, Margaret W, Serena F, Mark R, Zelie McG, Sean S, Caroline S, Patrick O’C, Christian K, Magdalena S, Fidelma M, Tania Z, Louise Q, Barbara Q-B, Catherine G, Tony B, Yvonne C, Mark G, Bridget W, Catherine E, Michelle M, Eoin O’S, Adeline P, Kay G, Claire F, Anto K, Sebastian B, Justin McC, Sophie P-L, David M, Mark G, Eamonn H, Sharon K, Michele M, Joseph F, Siobhann Q, Clodagh O’C, Susan B, Bill G, Joe R, Catherine O’S, Tom McM, Donald M, Martina D, Pascale N, Carol McN and Meret C, Linda T, Mark G, Cathal F, Brendan M, Mary F, Dermot N, Emma S, Fiona D, Joan S, Ana RT, Janice M, Emma L, Claudia S, Sarah H, Tobias A, Conor H, Sarah M, Barry P, Aishling B, Pietro S, Ruth G, Kate D, Joe O’D, Ivelina D, Orla P, Yasmin WK, Adrian P, Sinead D, Padraig K, Nicola R, Susan H, Erinna B, Roisin R, Clodagh H, Linda C, Laura B, Marie-Claire G, Siobhan M, David S, Eoin P, Mary B, Ann McP, Caitriona NiL, Sheryl McG, Patrick O’C, Fillippo G, Amanda L, Mark C, Richard H, David H, Ryan M, Richard A, Arthur D, Feargal O’R, Scott P, Jackie C, David F, Belinda B, Sibylle D, Caroline D, Erinna B, Vicky L, Caoimhe A, Frank W, Ciara B, Isidro G, Rita B, Johan S, Clodagh O’C, Lorraine F, Irene C, Erzsebet H, George K, Bernadette B, Nicola S, Cathal L, Regina O’C, Justin M, Jaime M, Jef B,Susan F, Aine G, Deirdre G, John F and the Birdcage Bakery & Cafe (www.facebook.com/BirdcageBakery An independent cafe and bakery in 23 Harcourt Road, Dublin 2), Cycling Campaign (www.dublincycling.ie), www.GravitationalFX.ie (An Irish Web Design, SEO and Internet Marketing who offer affordable web design), www.FlamencoIndalo.com (A group that supports and promotes the art of Flamenco in Ireland.), www.oliviercornetgallery.com (An Art Gallery in 5 Cavendish Row), www.Festivals.ie (Ireland’s festivals website, with key information on festivals in Ireland, UK and Europe), www.thepaulkanegallery.com (A great Art Gallery, on the search for a new venue), www.cfcp.ie (The Centre for Creative Practices is the the only arts centre in Ireland dedicated to connecting, integrating and promoting immigrant, experimental and emerging artists among the local arts scene and audiences). The main sponsor is www.KravMagaIreland.com, the self-defence training centre for everyone, which provides regular 12-week or 2-day self-defence training courses for beginners.
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.
This is an odd weekend! In the middle of the year, it is summer and many people have time because the kids are on holidays, but there is no big event happening. No festival, no special gigs.
BUT, if you are prepared to make it a little further south to Marlay Park and if you like some of the movies they screen, you can come to a cool free cinema screening in a park. Not too bad!
And then there is the great Sunday Fusion Market on again. I like that monthly market. It is inside in the Food Co-op, but it is a nice atmosphere.
The Sand Sculptures Exhibition continues and there are more Shakespeare in the Garden performances, so you will find something to do, I am sure. :-)
And if not, just go for a walk or take a Dublin Bike for a ride.
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SHIFT – 80s Tribute Gig – Ticket Competition
Sat 23 Aug – 21:00
Sugar Club, 8 Lower Leeson Street, Dublin 2
The 80s hair metal Tribute Band SHIFT, will celebrate a successful first half of 2014 with a gig in the Sugar Club on 23 Aug. The night will open with a screening of “Wayne’s World 2”, followed by an extended performance by SHIFT, with an 80s DJ until late. Tickets can be bought online here for EUR 10. On the night, tickets are EUR 12, or EUR 10 if you are wearing an awesome 80s rock outfit.
SHIFT will definitely bring you back to a proper stadium gig in the 80s and you can find out more about them on www.gettheshift.com They are a are a group of accomplished musicians and true performers, bringing the stadium show feel of 80s rock giants to the local stage; from costumes and accents to their stage presence and merchandise, the entire act is an authentic homage to 80s legends like Kiss, Whitesnake and Def Leppard.
SHIFT would like to have lots of Dublin Event Guide readers at their gig and they generously made 10 pairs of tickets available for a competition. If you want to win a pair of tickets and get transported back to the 80s or experience the 80s for the first time, send a mail to dublineventguide@gmail.com with the subject SHIFT14. Make sure that you put your full name and mobile phone number in the body of the mail and your mail has to be with me by 13:00 on Monday 18 August.
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Promote your product or (non-free) event through a competition!
If you want to reach more than 20,000 people with a product promotion or an event promotion for a non-free event, contact me on dublineventguide@gmail.com and we can discuss the options. In most cases there are no charges to you (apart from making some tickets or some of your products available for free).
And if you want me to do use your product and write an assessment here in the Dublin Event Guide, we can talk about that too. I like testing out gear. ;-)
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Help the Dublin Event Guide! It won’t cost you a cent!
Do you enjoy free events? Does it help you to find out about all these free events simply in one e-mail magazine or on one website? Does the Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events) deliver all this for you and maybe even more? In that case, you probably also would want it to continue forever, right?
To achieve that some money is needed. Donations are a great help, but not everyone feels they can donate at the moment. So here is the solution: If you could help with a donation without having to pay a cent from your own money wouldn’t that be cool? You can!!
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When you click on the link and then buy, your books/products/holidays etc cost exactly the same as if you went to the website directly. But if you go via the links above, the Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events) will get 5-8% of what you spend as a commission. That’s not a lot, but if you and lots of other people used that link every time, it would amount to a fair amount of crucially important money. Use the links often, actually EVERY time you buy from the relevant site, not just once!
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Birdcage Bakery – Your destination for Breakfast and Lunch – in Dublin 2 joins Dublin Event Guide sponsors
The Birdcage Bakery in 21 Harcourt Road in Dublin 2 is a brand new Dublin Event Guide sponsor and their help and support is much appreciated. Let them know when you try out their food:
The Birdcage Bakery is an independent cafe, run by baker Maurizio Bruno and his business partner Diego Negrisolo. Everything is made from scratch, from croissants and scones for breakfast, to sandwiches, soups, salads, tarts and calzoni (their signature folded pizza) for lunch. – A flavoursome Italian influence runs alongside their love for Continental and Irish baking.
For that extra something special, they also bake over fifty different types of little cakes and chocolates Try one of their artisan macaroons or a beetroot and white chocolate bar. They also serve the award winning Silverskin coffee and loose leaf teas from Clement and Pekoe.
www.facebook.com/BirdcageBakery
twitter.com/birdcagebakery
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8mio to restore Mountjoy Square
Dublin City plans to return Mountjoy Square to its original Georgian glory – for a whopping 8mio.
Currently the park is home of a creche, some sports courts, a community centre and a parks works depot. All these facilities will be relocated, which is a good decision. At least the sports grounds are used quite a lot and hopefully they can stay nearby (I don’t know much about the other facilities, but assume they are also intensively used.) So half the money is for the relocation, but more than 4.5mio for restoring the park sounds quite high.
Nevertheless, it will be great to have a park as nice as Merrion Square at Mountjoy Square. Work is due to begin in the coming months.
www.irishtimes.com/news/environment/8-million-plan-for-restoration-of-mountjoy-square-park-1.1888517
Thanks Lindsay R for the heads-up!
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Visit TV3 studios and be an audience Member at a TV3 show!
TV3 asked me to invite you to be an audience member at one of their new shows “Th Algorithm” or “The Lie”. There will be a complimentary pre-show reception and an opportunity to see the studio and be involved in the making of a TV Show. If you or your family/friends are interested and would like to be part of the TV3 audience, Simply register at www.tv3.ie/takepart or e-mail audience@tv3.ie for further details.
Available dates for The Algorithm are between 23 and 28th August and for The Lie from 08-25 September.
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New Facebook Messenger? – No thanks!!
Facebook announced it long time ago that they will separate the Messenger App from the main Facebook app and in the last few days the forced switch over has started, which means that Facebook tells you that to use their messaging system you have to download the Messenger app now and can’t continue using the Facebook app anymore for it.
First problem is that this needs another app and many phones are already creaking under the load of the currently installed apps. But the problem gets so much bigger when you read the app permissions the new Messenger demands. The Huffington Post posted an article that everyone should read who considers installing the Facebook Messenger. The article is here.
Some think the Facebook Messenger app is not demanding more permissions than other similar apps, like Skype or Whatsapp and that might even be correct. (see here.) But the discussion about the Messenger app does raise awareness to the over-the-top permissions some apps demand and to what we are prepared to accept.
I will definitely not rush to install the Facebook Messenger app and my problem is more the memory space (both RAM and ROM) and speed/responsiveness of my phone. I was perfectly happy with the Facebook Messegner functionality in the Facebook app and I won’t install another Facebook application. So if you want to send any information to me for the Dublin Event Guide, send a mail to dublineventguide@gmail.com and don’t waste your time on Facebook.
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This section is intended to feature new startup companies and projects. Opportunities that people saw and that they chose not to ignore. I am, however, experiencing a little technical problem with this section, so for now I won’t be able to use it. I will keep you posted.
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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 www.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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Ulysses Cylinders by Dale Chihuly and Seaver Leslie
19 June – 23 August
Coach House, Dublin Castle Gardens, Dame Street, Dublin 2
Ulysses Cylinders by Dale Chihuly and Seaver Leslie with Flora C. Mace and Joey Kirkpatrick
Dale Chihuly’s vibrant coloured glass installations and opulent Chandeliers hang in many of the world’s most prestigious museums and public spaces including the Victoria and Albert museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Louvre in Paris.
A world premier of “Ulysses Cylinders” inspired by James Joyces’s Ulysses will come to the Coach House of Dublin Castle. This collaborative exhibition combines the alchemic artistry of Dale Chihuly with painter Seaver Leslie’s pen and ink drawings to create a unique collection of golden glass Cylinders.
Working with Leslie’s drawings on paper, artists Mace and Kirkpatrick constructed fragile glass drawings, which Chihuly’s team studio amalgamated into individual Cylinders of glass wrapped in gold leaf. Each drawing offers a visual trigger into selected narratives of Ulysses as recounted by Joyce.
Admission is free. www.dublincastle.ie/NewsEvents/Title,31395,en.htm
Chihuly will also exhibit his signature work at Solomon Fine Art (Balfe Street, Dublin 2) from 19 June – 31 July. Admission is free.
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Chester Beatty’s A-Z: from Amulet to Zodiac
11 July – 01 Feb 2015
Chester Beatty Library, Garden of Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2
One A is for Amulet, B is for Beatty, C is for Calligraphy…. Chester Beatty’s A to Z will take you on a journey through a selection of highlights, showcasing the breadth and quality of this collection.
This curators’ choice show is a visual treat with universal appeal. Each letter of the alphabet is matched to a word that is representative of something characteristically associated with the collection. Featuring many works seldom or never before seen in public, the exhibition will explore the threads that link cultures across the Western, Islamic and East Asian worlds.
Opening hours: From 10:00-17:00 on Mon to Fri (closed Mondays from 1 Oct), 11:00-17:00 on Sat, 13:00-17:00 on Sun
www.cbl.ie
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Fight for Freedom: The Warsaw Uprising of 1944
02-04 + 09-10 Aug (12:00-20:00)
St Audoen’s Church, Cornmarket, High Street, Dublin 8
“Fight for Freedom: The Warsaw Uprising of 1944” is an exhibition that commemorating the 63-day struggle of the Polish army, Polish resistance movement and civilians to liberate Warsaw during World War II. Discover the story of the uprising, the vital role that churches and chaplains played in it, as well as the involvement of a number of Irish individuals.
www.visitdublin.com/event/Warsaw_Uprising_Exhibition
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Forgotten Zine Archice
07-17 August (12:00-19:00) (Opening: 07 Aug 18:00-19:00)
Centre for Creative Practices, 15 Pembroke Street Lower, Dublin 2
Zines are most commonly described using some or all of the following words: non-commercial, non-professional, small-circulation magazines whose creators also manage their production, publishing and distribution themselves. They are often treated as ephemera by readers and authors alike, and their chances of surviving long past their creation date are slim as a result. Initially created in 2004 out of the personal collections of just four Irish artists,
The Forgotten Zine Archive now exists as a curated collection of over two thousand zines donated by collectors and creators from all over the world. Its purpose is to protect its zines while also making them available as a resource to the wider public. Its items range in date from 1976 to 2014, and in topic from anarcho-feminism to science fiction to bus drivers.
www.cfcp.ie
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Citizens Wallpaper – Film & Photography Exhibition
15-24 August
Fumbally Exchange Gallery, 5 Dame Lane, Dublin 2
Participants in the Citizens Wallpaper project produce visual sections of a wallpaper that reflect their view of their world by highlighting topics which interest and define them. The Citizens Wallpaper reflects serious contemporary issues such as ecology, politics, identity and memory. It explores modern cultural connections by sharing extracts from personal stories, giving a powerful voice to communal experiences.
A Citizens Wallpaper exhibition is on show in the Fumbally Exchange Gallery and it comes in form of a film and photography exhibition. The themes covered are described here: www.citizenswallpaper.com/?p=128 The images and films are based on themes around citizenship and identity and the exhibition is a view on new society at home and other parts of Europe.
The organisation behind the exhibition is “Associated Photojournalists for Art & Culture” lead by international photojournalist Martin Nangle.
Admission to the exhibition is free.
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Car Boot Sales – Tallaght
 08:00 – 12:00, Sat 09 Aug
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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Honest2Goodness Food Market
09:30 – 16:00, Sat 09 Aug
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 09 Aug
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 09 Aug
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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The Green Door Market
09:30 – 16:00, Sat 09 Aug
18 Newmarket, Dublin 8
The Green Door Market is a new indoor food/Farmer’s Market that takes place just a few doors down from the Dublin Food Co-op at Newmarket in Dublin 8. Admission is free.
Opening hours are Thu-Fri 12:00-19:00 and Sat 09:30-16:00.
www.facebook.com/thegreendoordublin
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Belgard Weekend Market
10:00 – 17:00, Sat 09 Aug
Belgard Road, Dublin 24
The Belgard Weekend Market is an indoor market with stalls with handcraft (incl. designer jewellery, aran jumpers and wool, christening robes and shawls, cards and cross stitch), household items, bric and brac, furniture, flowers, make-up, clothes, shoes, showers, upholstery, toys, kitchens, cafe, army memorabilia, collectors items, sweets, handbags books, blinds, party shop, tools and more.
It is open every Saturday and Sunday and is located in the Glen Abbey complex (opposite Jacobs) on Belgard Road.
www.facebook.com/belgardmarket
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Jamestown Market
10:00 – 17:00, Sat 09 Aug
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 – 16:30, Sat 09 Aug
Merchants Yard, East Wall Road, Dublin 3
The Merchants Market on East Wall Road is a weekly indoors flea market on Saturdays and Sundays with more than 80 stalls in a big industrial hall. There is everything from furniture and antiques to paintings and mirrors, electronics and hot food to bicycles and buns. It is just a few minutes walk away from the Point Theatre/O2 (walk in the direction of the Port Tunnel).
www.merchantsmarket.ie/
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Sand Sculptures in Dublin Castle
10:00 – 17:00, Sat 09 Aug
Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2
The display of massive Sand Sculptures in the Upper Courtyard is back for the 15th year. This year the theme is “Black, White & Grey”. The live carving took place from 22-29 July and the finished sculptures will now be on display until 21 August.
Supported by the OPW, the Sand Sculptures are created by Duthain Dealbh (meaning: Fleeting Sculpture) (www.duthain-dealbh.com/)
I am fascinated by the Sculptures year after year and strongly recommend a visit! Admission is free.
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Stables Market
10:00 – 18:00, Sat 09 Aug
72 Thomas Street (between the Vicar St venue & Cafe Notto), Dublin 8
A new market (flea/vintage/etc) with two cafés has opened in the same location in Thomas Street where the Ferocious Mingle Market was before their move to Camden Street.
The new market in 72 Thomas Street is called Stable Market and it is open from Thursday until Sunday from 10:00-18:00 every day. It seems there is neither a website nor a Facebook Page yet.
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Temple Bar Markets
10:00 – 16:30, Sat 09 Aug
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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Summer Natural His-stories – Tour
10:15 – 12:30, Sat 09 Aug
National Museum, Merrion Street (Natural History), Dublin 2
At “Summer Natural His-stories” Zoologist Geraldine Breen brings you on an exploration of all the wonders of the natural world on display at the Museum. Themes for these family friendly (Ages 7+) tours will change as the weeks go by to ensure you see something new each week.Two tours will take place, the first at 10:15 and the second at 11:30.
Admission is free and no booking required. Places limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis.
www.museum.ie/en/list/calendar-of-events.aspx?eventID=4402
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Meet the Phoenix Park Gardeners
10:30 – 12:00, Sat 09 Aug
Phoenix Park, Dublin 8
Discover the beautiful restored Victorian Walled Kitchen Garden and learn about growing your own fruit and vegetables, herbs and lots more. Meet OPW professional gardeners Brian and Meeda at the Victorian Walled Kitchen Garden. They have lots of advice to plan your perfect garden this summer. Admission is free and car parking is available.
The Victorian Walled Kitchen Garden is located next to the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, and the Phoenix Café. The OPW professional gardeners are on site on the second Saturday of the month, (February to November).
www.phoenixpark.ie/newsevents/title,13312,en.html
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Blackrock Market
11:00 – 17:30, Sat 09 Aug
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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Friends of Breastfeeding – Summer Picnic
11:00 – 14:00, Sat 09 Aug
Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8
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Make a Battle Banner – Kids Drop-in Activity
11:00 – 15:00, Sat 09 Aug
National Museum, Kildare Street (Archaeology), Dublin 2
Banners and flags were often used by both the native Irish and the Vikings at battles such as the Battle of Clontarf 1014. Drop-in and recreate your own banner based on the symbols and shapes of the Vikings or the Gaels.
This drop-in activity takes place in the Learning Resource Room (first floor). Admission is free and no booking required. Suitable for ages 6+. The activity runs from 11:00-12:00 and from 14:00-15:00.
www.museum.ie/en/list/calendar-of-events.aspx?eventID=4403
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The Ferocious Mingle Marcade
11:00 – 18:00, Sat 09 Aug
60 Camden Street, Dublin 2
The Ferocious Mingle Marcade (Market and Arcade) is back in a new location. The Marcade is now in Camden Street next to Daintree Paper and opposite the Centra and off-license there. It takes place every Thurs-Sun and is a flea-market-type permanent market with stalls and “chalets” for traders.
www.facebook.com/pages/The-Ferocious-Mingle-Marcade/232446616822953
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Yoga in Phoenix Park
11:00 – 12:00, Sat 09 Aug
Bandstand (behind the Tea Room, near the Zoo), Phoenix Park, Dublin 8
This is the fifth year for “Yoga in the Park”, a brilliant initiative for a very worthy cause: From May until September, Tine from www.aditiyoga.org/ and her team of teachers invite to an hour of Yoga in Phoenix Park every Saturday. No booking is required.
The class is donation based, but all proceeds go to the Dublin Simon Community, a charity that does invaluable work for the homeless people in Dublin and the suggested donation for this very good cause is EUR 5.
Just bring a mat or a towel, some water and (hopefully) even some sun protection to the class. Should the weather be bad, the bandstand will be shelter or even training location. The training is suitable for all levels, so even total beginners are very welcome.
www.facebook.com/AditiYogaDublin
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National Gallery Talks
11:30 – 16:50, Sat 09 Aug
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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Ha’penny Flea Market
12:00 – 18:00, Sat 09 Aug
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. Grand Social’s Bar and Gourmet Coffee options are available.
www.thegrandsocial.ie/
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Strange Weather – Science Gallery
12:00 – 18:00, Sat 09 Aug
Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2
The Science Gallery Summer Exhibition “Strange Weather: Forecasts from te Future” has opened on 18 July and will run until 05 October.
The exhibition explores how we understand, adapt to and control the changing weather and shows also a lot educational and even quirky bits around weather: A Raindrop hovering in mid-air, a Tornado Diverter, a Cloud Collector, Weather Models, a machine making house shaped clouds and an archive of old events from around the world that were (or are) impacted by weather and of new events emerging because of weather.
There are 26 exhibits and – like all Science Gallery exhibitions -, it is a really interesting exhibition. Well worth a visit with the whole family.
You can even be a TV weather man/woman in a professional studio set-up! An interesting experience!
Here is me giving it a go: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYQjHHfRdco …I know, I better not give up the day job. ;-)
The Science Gallery is open Tue-Fri 12:00-20:00 and on Sat+Sun 12:00-18:00. Admission is free.
www.dublin.sciencegallery.com/strangeweather
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Warsaw Uprising – Exhibition
12:00 – 20:00, Sat 09 Aug
St. Audeon’s Church, 14 High Street, Dublin 8
“The 70th Anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising” is an exhibition, organised by “Discover Poland” and the Polish Chaplaincy in Ireland, that tells the story of the Uprising and the roles of chaplains and churches involved.
The exhibition opened 01 Aug and will be on view for the last two days on 09+10 August from 12:00-20:00.
Admission is free.
www.facebook.com/Discovering.Poland
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Archive at Lunchtime – IFI
13:00, Sat 09 Aug
Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
Archive at Lunchtime screenings take place Saturdays (Double Bill), Mondays and Wednesdays. The programme is changing weekly now (instead of monthly as in the past). To find out what film(s) will be screened go to www.ifi.ie/whatson/now-showing-coming-soon/ and look for “Archive at Lunchtime” on the right. Admission is free.
www.ifi.ie/
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Life in the Undergrowth – Family Event
13:00 – 14:30, Sat 09 Aug
Marlay Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16
“Life in the Undergrowth” with Andrew Fleming is a Family Biodiversity Event in Dun Laoghaire- Rathdown.
If you fancy searching under logs and wet leaves for interesting life, then join this event. You won’t leave a stone unturned in search of insects under the trees and logs.
Admission is free, but booking is required. Contact Andrew Fleming on 087 3299936. Meeting point is the main car park of Marlay Park.
www.dlrevents.ie/bio214.html
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“My Favourites” – Walking Tour
14:00 – 16:30, Sat 09 Aug
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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Eason Story Time for children
14:00, Sat 09 Aug
Eason, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1
“Marshmallows for Martians” by Adam & Charlotte Guillain, Lee Wildish will be read in 27 Eason’s stores all over Ireland. In O’Connell Street the reading takes place at 14:00. In the other Eason Stores, the times vary between 11:00 and 15:00 (see website below).
Admission is free.
www.easonedition.com/eason-story-time/
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Freedom & Justice for Palestine – Protest March
14:00 – 16:00, Sat 09 Aug
Spire, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1
A march in solidarity with the people of Palestine will take place. Assemble at 14:00 at The Spire in O’Connell Street to get ready for the march to the Israeli Embassy in Ballsbridge.
You are asked to bring friends, flags, banners, noise, but leave the party-political flags at home.
The event is organised by the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign.
More details about the protest and the attacks on Palestine are on the Facebook Page below.
And if you have heard about the attacks and killings, but are not sure about the background, then use 5 minutes and watch this very interesting and educational video clip: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y58njT2oXfE
www.facebook.com/events/1476809205900716/
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Much Ado About Nothing – Free Shakespeare
15:00, Sat 09 Aug
Iveagh Gardens, Harcourt Street, Dublin 2
The fantastic Fortune Fool’s Productions who brought free Shakespeare plays to Ranelagh and Iveagh Gardens are back and will perform “Much Ado About Nothing in Iveagh Gardens from 07-17 August.
The performances take place at 19:00 on 07, 08, 12, 13, 14, 15 August and at 15:00 on 09, 10, 16, 17 August. (No show on 11 August). Doors will open 30 minutes before the show.
Admission is free (donations are welcome) and no tickets are required. Entry to Iveagh Gardens is through the entrance at Clonmel Street, which is off Harcourt Street. Dress weather-appropriately and bring a blanket or even a chair to sit on
I have been at all previous Shakespeare performances by Fortune’s Fool Productions and in previous year, the “Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events)” also helped as a media partner and I am a big fan of their performances. It’s a MUST GO and you have 10 performances to choose from! If you don’t know much about the play check out what it is about here, especially if Shakespearian English challenges you.
www.facebook.com/events/542880742489546
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Outdoor Movies in the Park – Marlay Park
15:00 – 22:00, Sat 09 Aug
Marlay Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16
The popular “Outdoor Movies in the Park” takes place again in Marlay Park. Organised by Dun Laoghaire-Events it is a free events for the whole family.
Childrens’ classics, “recent” blockbusters, indie gems and marvellous musicals will be screened on a big screen. Bring your picnic blanket (and picnic) and enjoy this outdoor cinema.
The CoCo Market will be open from 10:00-16:00 on Saturday and 11:00-16:00 on Sunday and afterwards some market vendors will stay longer for the movie screenings.
The films are:
Saturday 09 August:
15:00 Frozen (108 mins, G)
17:00 Ghostbusters (107 mins, PG)
20:00 Dirty Dancing (100 mins, 12A)
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Sunday 10 August
15:00 Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs (90 mins, G)
17:00 Night At The Museum (108 mins, PG)
20:00 Grease (110 mins, PG)
www.dlrevents.ie/movies14.html
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White Sands Hotel Open Air Family Festival
15:00 – 22:00, Sat 09 Aug
White Sands Hotel, Coast Road, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin
The White Sands Hotel in Portmarnock is inviting to an Open Air Family Festival this coming weekend (Sat + Sun). It will take place on the Beach Side Car park.
From 15:00-18:00 there will be a kids disco, face painting, carnival and Peppa Pig.
From 18:00-22:00 Live Music will entertain: On Sat The Pacino Brothers and Shane Butler and on Sun Off the Rails and Joe Petit will perform.
Admission is free and the poster for this event is here.
www.facebook.com/events/321462958014246
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Cornucopia – Live Music
19:30 – 21:30, Sat 09 Aug
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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Piano Jazz in Candlelight Bar
20:00, Sat 09 Aug
Candlelight Bar, Siam Thai, Dundrum Town Centre, Dundrum, Co. Dublin
The Candlelight Bar, which is part of Siam Thai in Dundrum, invites to their new Jazz evenings on Friday and Saturday. This Saturday, Robert Deering will play piano and sing. Admission is free.
siamthai.ie/candlelight-bar/
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Saturday Night Live
20:00 – 22:30, Sat 09 Aug
KC Peaches (Wine Cave), 28/29 Nassau St., Dublin 2
This is a weekly Saturday night live music event 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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The Devils Jukebox – Gigs + DJs
20:00, Sat 09 Aug
Sin É, 14 Ormond Quay, Dublin 1
The Devils Jukebox is live music from 20:00-23:00 and DJs with Alternative, Punk, Rock, Metal & Garage after that. Every Saturday! Admission is free.
www.facebook.com/Sin.E.Pub
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One Horse Pony – Gig
20:30, Sat 09 Aug
Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2
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Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard
21:00, Sat 09 Aug
Stillorgan Orchard, The Hill, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin
The Stillorgan Orchard has live music every Friday and Saturday. Many of the performers are established and very good bands. The upcoming gigs are detailed on the website below. Admission is always free.
www.stillorganorchard.com/live_music.html
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Jazz at Fire Cocktail Bar
22:00 – 00:30, Sat 09 Aug
Round Room, Mansion House, Dawson Street, Dublin 2
Olesya Zdorovetska (Ukraine) is a pianist and singer and she will entertain you in the Cocktail Bar of the Fire Restaurant in Mansion House. Admission is free.
www.mansionhouse.ie/
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State Magazine Faces 2014 – Gigs
23:00, Sat 09 Aug
Mercantile, 28 Dame Street, Dublin 2
The State Magazine brings their monthly Faces 2014 gig night to the Mercantile again and the line-up is The Wonder Villians, Handsome Handsome, The Statics.
Admission is free.
www.dublinsessions.ie/mercantile.html
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The Lightning Kids – Gig
23:55, Sat 09 Aug
Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2
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Belgard Weekend Market
10:00 – 17:00, Sun 10 Aug
Belgard Road, Dublin 24
The Belgard Weekend Market is an indoor market with stalls with handcraft (incl. designer jewellery, aran jumpers and wool, christening robes and shawls, cards and cross stitch), household items, bric and brac, furniture, flowers, make-up, clothes, shoes, showers, upholstery, toys, kitchens, cafe, army memorabilia, collectors items, sweets, handbags books, blinds, party shop, tools and more.
It is open every Saturday and Sunday and is located in the Glen Abbey complex (opposite Jacobs) on Belgard Road.
www.facebook.com/belgardmarket
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Jamestown Market
10:00 – 17:00, Sun 10 Aug
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 – 16:30, Sun 10 Aug
Merchants Yard, East Wall Road, Dublin 3
The Merchants Market on East Wall Road is a weekly indoors flea market on Saturdays and Sundays with more than 80 stalls in a big industrial hall. There is everything from furniture and antiques to paintings and mirrors, electronics and hot food to bicycles and buns. It is just a few minutes walk away from the Point Theatre/O2 (walk in the direction of the Port Tunnel).
www.merchantsmarket.ie/
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Merrion Square Open Air Gallery
10:00 – 18:30, Sun 10 Aug
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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Sand Sculptures in Dublin Castle
10:00 – 17:00, Sun 10 Aug
Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2
The display of massive Sand Sculptures in the Upper Courtyard is back for the 15th year. This year the theme is “Black, White & Grey”. The live carving took place from 22-29 July and the finished sculptures will now be on display until 21 August.
Supported by the OPW, the Sand Sculptures are created by Duthain Dealbh (meaning: Fleeting Sculpture) (www.duthain-dealbh.com/)
I am fascinated by the Sculptures year after year and strongly recommend a visit! Admission is free.
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Stables Market
10:00 – 18:00, Sun 10 Aug
72 Thomas Street (between the Vicar St venue & Cafe Notto), Dublin 8
A new market (flea/vintage/etc) with two cafés has opened in the same location in Thomas Street where the Ferocious Mingle Market was before their move to Camden Street.
The new market in 72 Thomas Street is called Stable Market and it is open from Thursday until Sunday from 10:00-18:00 every day. It seems there is neither a website nor a Facebook Page yet.
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Dun Laoghaire Market
11:00 – 16:00, Sun 10 Aug
People’s Park, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
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Fusion Sunday World Culture Market – Food Co-Op
11:00 – 17:00, Sun 10 Aug
Dublin Food Co-op, 12 Newmarket Square, Dublin 8
The next Fusion Sundays Market will take place this Sunday in the Dublin Food Co-op.
It is a world culture market, an ethnic Bazaar, that focuses on the diverse ethnic culture present in Ireland today. The Market features a huge array of International stalls, ethnic food, live music and entertainment for kids. You can buy handmade goods, arts and crafts, recycled products, jewellery, clothes and food. The market is held every second Sunday of the month.
There is always a great atmosphere and I definitely recommend this monthly market.
Admission is free.
www.facebook.com/fusionsundaysmarket
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Palestrina Choir
11:00, Sun 10 Aug
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 10 Aug
60 Camden Street, Dublin 2
The Ferocious Mingle Marcade (Market and Arcade) is back in a new location. The Marcade is now in Camden Street next to Daintree Paper and opposite the Centra and off-license there. It takes place every Thurs-Sun and is a flea-market-type permanent market with stalls and “chalets” for traders.
www.facebook.com/pages/The-Ferocious-Mingle-Marcade/232446616822953
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National Gallery Talks
11:30 – 16:50, Sun 10 Aug
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 10 Aug
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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Made by Hand – Market
12:00 – 17:00, Sun 10 Aug
Viva, 27 South Richmond Street, Portobello
“Made by Hand” or “Hecho a manos” is a new Sunday weekly market in Viva, Portobello with most things made by hand and some vintage clothing and curiosities too. Admission is free.
www.facebook.com/events/623874574328582
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Mother Redcap’s Indoor Market
12:00 – 17:30, Sun 10 Aug
Unit 95, Malahide Road Industrial Park, Malahide Road, Coolock, Dublin 17
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Strange Weather – Science Gallery
12:00 – 18:00, Sun 10 Aug
Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2
The Science Gallery Summer Exhibition “Strange Weather: Forecasts from te Future” has opened on 18 July and will run until 05 October.
The exhibition explores how we understand, adapt to and control the changing weather and shows also a lot educational and even quirky bits around weather: A Raindrop hovering in mid-air, a Tornado Diverter, a Cloud Collector, Weather Models, a machine making house shaped clouds and an archive of old events from around the world that were (or are) impacted by weather and of new events emerging because of weather.
There are 26 exhibits and – like all Science Gallery exhibitions -, it is a really interesting exhibition. Well worth a visit with the whole family.
You can even be a TV weather man/woman in a professional studio set-up! An interesting experience!
Here is me giving it a go: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYQjHHfRdco …I know, I better not give up the day job. ;-)
The Science Gallery is open Tue-Fri 12:00-20:00 and on Sat+Sun 12:00-18:00. Admission is free.
www.dublin.sciencegallery.com/strangeweather
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Warsaw Uprising – Exhibition
12:00 – 20:00, Sun 10 Aug
St. Audeon’s Church, 14 High Street, Dublin 8
“The 70th Anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising” is an exhibition, organised by “Discover Poland” and the Polish Chaplaincy in Ireland, that tells the story of the Uprising and the roles of chaplains and churches involved.
The exhibition opened 01 Aug and will be on view for the last two days on 09+10 August from 12:00-20:00.
Admission is free.
www.facebook.com/Discovering.Poland
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DIY Art Class
13:00 – 15:00, Sun 10 Aug
White Lady Art, 14 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2
Free DIY Art Classes take place twice a month in White Lady Art. Holly McGowan will teach activities that range from DIY Super Hero Heels and Tie Dye Tee Shirts, to scary Halloween decorations and Decorate Your Own Picture Frames.
You can email to book your place in advance (info[at]whiteladyart.com), or just arrive on the day, there will always be a limited number of 15-20 places, so it could be full if you don’t pre-book, keep that in mind.
This Sunday, the class will be a “Tie-dye your tees” class. Bring a (white) T-shirt and tie-dye it. Gloves and dye will be provided and for all other details check the Facebook Event Page below.
If you are interested in the other upcoming free art classes, check the full list here: www.whiteladyart.com/index.php/news/114-free-art-classes
www.facebook.com/events/697564700292447/
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Smithfield Market Fair
13:00, Sun 10 Aug
Generator Hostel, Smithfield Square, Dublin 7
A new flea market-like fair will take place at Smithfield Plaza this Sunday. The Generator Hostel are hosting the next “Smithfield Market Fair” with over 30 stalls selling vintage clothing, vinyl records, curiosities, contemporary art &craft and lots more. There is also a Farmer’s Market, an outdoor picnic area and kids entertainment.
Live music from 12:00 with Kicking Bird and The Dublin City Rounders and DJs until late will entertain you.
Admission is free.
www.facebook.com/pages/Smithfield-Market-Fair/717370318301878
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Support the Dublin Event Guide – Buy your books here!
13:00, Sun 10 Aug
Dublin (various locations)
 
If you regularly or occasionally buy books online, you can help the Dublin Event Guide hugely even without having to pay cent directly. In fact you even save money this way:
Buy your books from The Book Depository and get better prices and free (!!) delivery for all orders independent from the volume and when you click on the picture here before you buy, then 5% of what normally The Book Depository would get, they give back to the Dublin Event Guide. Everybody wins!
www.bookdepository.com?a_aid=dubevg
If you prefer Amazon to buy your books (for free postage you need to order a minimum of GBP 25), then use this Amazon link to help the Dublin Event Guide. Thanks!
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Ardee Concert Band – Farmleigh House
14:00 – 16:00, Sun 10 Aug
Farmleigh House, Castleknock end of Phoenix Park, Dublin 15
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Dublin Sketchers – Sunday Meet-up
14:00, Sun 10 Aug
Dublin (various locations)
The “Dublin Sketchers” is an informal group of (hobby) artists who go somewhere different in Dublin every Sunday (e.g. National Museum, Maritime Museum, Dublin Flea Market, Farmleigh, Botanic Gardens, Dublin Castle, Science Gallery, …), 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 below or on their Facebook Page 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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Hugh Lane Gallery – Public Tour
14:00, Sun 10 Aug
Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1
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Stella Bass Jazz Trio
14:00 – 16:00, Sun 10 Aug
Café en Seine, Dawson Street, Dublin 2
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Storytelling at the Print Museum
14:00 – 15:00, Sun 10 Aug
National Print Museum, Beggars Bush, Haddington Road, Dublin 4
A Storytelling Session for 3-7 year olds will take place at 14:15 in the Print Museum featuring books from the National Print Museum’s Junior Library. This session will feature “Lost in the Toy Museum” by David Lucas. Children are welcome to bring along one of their own toys, which they think would like to live in a Toy Museum.
Admission is free, but spaces are limited.
www.nationalprintmuseum.ie/
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Family Drawing Sundays
14:30 – 16:30, Sun 10 Aug
Royal Hibernian Academy, 15 Ely Place, Dublin 2
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Hands on History
15:00 – 16:00, Sun 10 Aug
National Museum, Collins Barracks (Decorative Arts & History), 7 Benburb Street, Dublin 7
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Much Ado About Nothing – Free Shakespeare
15:00, Sun 10 Aug
Iveagh Gardens, Harcourt Street, Dublin 2
The fantastic Fortune Fool’s Productions who brought free Shakespeare plays to Ranelagh and Iveagh Gardens are back and will perform “Much Ado About Nothing in Iveagh Gardens from 07-17 August.
The performances take place at 19:00 on 07, 08, 12, 13, 14, 15 August and at 15:00 on 09, 10, 16, 17 August. (No show on 11 August). Doors will open 30 minutes before the show.
Admission is free (donations are welcome) and no tickets are required. Entry to Iveagh Gardens is through the entrance at Clonmel Street, which is off Harcourt Street. Dress weather-appropriately and bring a blanket or even a chair to sit on
I have been at all previous Shakespeare performances by Fortune’s Fool Productions and in previous year, the “Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events)” also helped as a media partner and I am a big fan of their performances. It’s a MUST GO and you have 10 performances to choose from! If you don’t know much about the play check out what it is about here, especially if Shakespearian English challenges you.
www.facebook.com/events/542880742489546
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Museum Tour – National Print Museum
15:00 – 16:30, Sun 10 Aug
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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White Sands Hotel Open Air Family Festival
15:00 – 22:00, Sun 10 Aug
White Sands Hotel, Coast Road, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin
The White Sands Hotel in Portmarnock is inviting to an Open Air Family Festival this coming weekend (Sat + Sun). It will take place on the Beach Side Car park.
From 15:00-18:00 there will be a kids disco, face painting, carnival and Peppa Pig.
From 18:00-22:00 Live Music will entertain: On Sat The Pacino Brothers and Shane Butler and on Sun Off the Rails and Joe Petit will perform.
Admission is free and the poster for this event is here.
www.facebook.com/events/321462958014246
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Brian Keary plays Classical Guitar
16:00 – 17:00, Sun 10 Aug
Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2
Brian Keary is a classically trained guitar player who also has experience of different styles / genres of music ranging from ragtime and folk to baroque and contemporary. He will perform in Sweeney’s (Ground Floor) on Sunday afternoon.
www.sweeneysdublin.ie/gigs.php
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Camembert Quartet – House Dublin
17:00 – 19:00, Sun 10 Aug
House Dublin, 27 Lower Leeson Street, Dublin 2
House Dublin is a restaurant and bar in Leeson Street. On Sundays the Camembert Quartet is playing in their garden from 17:00-19:00. Admission is free.
housedublin.ie/
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LJJ Band – Cafe en Seine
18:00 – 20:00, Sun 10 Aug
Café en Seine, Dawson Street, Dublin 2
The wedding and party band The LJJ Band play every Sunday evening in Café en Seine. Admission is free.
www.longjohnjumpband.com/
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Saucy Sundays
18:00 – 23:00, Sun 10 Aug
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).
In short it is: Punch Face Champions, My Tribe Your Tribe, Ger Kelly, Btch Falcon, Christian Collins, Franko Franko.
www.facebook.com/saucy.sundays
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Sweeney’s Dixieland Jazzmen
18:30 – 20:30, Sun 10 Aug
Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2
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Trinity Latino Party
19:00, Sun 10 Aug
Trinity Bar, 46-49 Dame Street, Dublin 2
This weekly Latin Music event will take place every Sunday. You will be able to dance salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia and reggeaton. Live music, food tasting and free admission, what more could you want?
www.facebook.com/TrinityLatino
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The Actual Mafia – Gig
20:00, Sun 10 Aug
Workman’s Club, 10 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2
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Apollo Sessions
20:30, Sun 10 Aug
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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Jawbone – Accoustic Folk & Blues Night
20:30, Sun 10 Aug
Sin É, 14 Ormond Quay, Dublin 1
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Comedy Crunch
21:00 – 00:00, Sun 10 Aug
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 – 23:00, Sun 10 Aug
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 10 Aug
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. Admission is free.
The Pavement Kings play Rockabilly from 21:00 and
DJs Popocorn Peete and Little Dakota follow from 23:00-01:30 with a white variety of styles (Rockabilly, Calypso, Soul, Rock ‘n’ Roll, etc).
www.facebook.com/rhythmrocker
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Sunday Roast
21:00, Sun 10 Aug
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).
In short it is: Preachers Son (Album Launch Party), The Ground Will Shake, Marie Teresa, Daniel Vezoja, Boom Child, The Sex Beasts, Permanent Deja Vu
www.facebook.com/thesundayroast
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Billy Treacy & The Ha’Penny Heads
21:30, Sun 10 Aug
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 10 Aug
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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The Dublin Blues Cartel – Gig
22:30, Sun 10 Aug
Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2
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Sand Sculptures in Dublin Castle
10:00 – 17:00, Mon 11 Aug
Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2
The display of massive Sand Sculptures in the Upper Courtyard is back for the 15th year. This year the theme is “Black, White & Grey”. The live carving took place from 22-29 July and the finished sculptures will now be on display until 21 August.
Supported by the OPW, the Sand Sculptures are created by Duthain Dealbh (meaning: Fleeting Sculpture) (www.duthain-dealbh.com/)
I am fascinated by the Sculptures year after year and strongly recommend a visit! Admission is free.
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National Gallery Talks
11:30 – 16:50, Mon 11 Aug
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 – IFI
13:00, Mon 11 Aug
Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
Archive at Lunchtime screenings take place Saturdays (Double Bill), Mondays and Wednesdays. The programme is changing weekly now (instead of monthly as in the past). To find out what film(s) will be screened go to www.ifi.ie/whatson/now-showing-coming-soon/ and look for “Archive at Lunchtime” on the right. Admission is free.
www.ifi.ie/
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Genealogy at Lunchtime – Talks
13:00, Mon 11 Aug
National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2
A series of Geanealogy talks are taking place in the National Library this week. All talks start at 13:05 and will go on for about 20 minutes followed by a Q&A. The talks are free and no booking required.
The topics for the week are:
Mon 11 Aug: “Irish surnames & genealogy” with Paul McCotter (UCC)
Tues 12 Aug: “The Exile of Erin. Researching the Poor Irish in Victorian London” with Else Churchill (Society of Genealogists)
Wed 13 Aug: “Under-used Irish records in the UK National Archives” with Audrey Collins (The National Archives, UK)
Thur 14 Aug: “Genealogy + Sporting Records – from Sporting Laurels to Family Trees” with Hilary McDonagh (Ancestor Network)
Fri 15 Aug: “Understanding Dublin city through maps” with Jacinta Prunty (NUI Maynooth)
www.nli.ie/en/list/current-events.aspx
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Back Door Sessions – Open Mic Night
20:00, Mon 11 Aug
Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2
This is an open mic night with Special Guests every Monday. Arrive, sign in (from 19:00) and play. Admission is free.
www.facebook.com/sweeneysbar
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Dublin Cycling Campaign Monthly Public Meeting
20:00, Mon 11 Aug
Central Hotel, Exchequer Street, Dublin 2
The next monthly meeting of the Dublin Cycling Campaign is on Monday.
At the meeting Kirsten Doherty, Jonivar Skullerud and Will Andrews will give a talk on their experiences at Velo-City Adelaide 2014, the largest international cycling planning conference with over 1000 attendees. All three are members of Dublin Cycling Campaign and they gave presentations at Velo-City on topics ranging from ‘Barriers and incentives to cycling among staff in an Irish academic hospital’, to “Cycling in Ireland 2005-2015”, to a comparison of policies in Ireland and New Zealand. They will give an overview of their own presentations and what they learnt about best practices for creating and sustaining cycling-friendly cities.
Admission is free and all are welcome.
www.dublincycling.ie/events
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The Monday Echo
20:00 – 22:30, Mon 11 Aug
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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Song Cycle
20:30, Mon 11 Aug
Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2
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Comedy Crunch
21:00 – 23:00, Mon 11 Aug
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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Crafty Mondays – Open Mic
21:00, Mon 11 Aug
Sin É, 14 Ormond Quay, Dublin 1
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Loose – Trad Sessions
21:00 – 23:30, Mon 11 Aug
Mother Reillys, 26/28 Upper Rathmines Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6
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Patrick Mahony sings Nostalgia
21:00 – 23:00, Mon 11 Aug
Café en Seine, Dawson Street, Dublin 2
Patrick Mahony sings songs from Nat King Cole, Dean Martin, Matt Monro and many more every Monday in the Cafe en Seine. Admission is free.
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Early Morning Yoga
07:30, Tue 12 Aug
Berlin Cafe, Clarendon Street, Dublin 2
A group of trainee Yoga instructors got together and they are running free Yoga classes every Tuesday morning at 07:30 in Berlin Cafe (yes, it is in the Cafe!).
You just need to bring a Yoga mat and wear suitable clothing and then enjoy the Yoga to get you ready for the day.
A Thursday morning beginners class at the same time in the same place has been added to the schedule now. Don’t forget your mat!
www.facebook.com/events/580236135424743
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Sand Sculptures in Dublin Castle
10:00 – 17:00, Tue 12 Aug
Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2
The display of massive Sand Sculptures in the Upper Courtyard is back for the 15th year. This year the theme is “Black, White & Grey”. The live carving took place from 22-29 July and the finished sculptures will now be on display until 21 August.
Supported by the OPW, the Sand Sculptures are created by Duthain Dealbh (meaning: Fleeting Sculpture) (www.duthain-dealbh.com/)
I am fascinated by the Sculptures year after year and strongly recommend a visit! Admission is free.
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Fur, Feathers and Fossils – Summer Inspectorium
11:00 – 13:00, Tue 12 Aug
National Museum, Merrion Street (Natural History), Dublin 2
“Fur, Feathers and Fossils” is a summer inspectorium: Drop in to the Discovery Zone and inspect everything from bears, to brachiopods at this hands-on sessions. You can stay five minutes or fifteen or more, see the specimens up close and chat to a zoologist to find out some fun facts. Drop-in activity. Admission is free.
http//www.museum.ie/en/list/calendar-of-events.aspx?eventID=4407
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Make a Battle Banner – Kids Drop-in Activity
11:00 – 15:00, Tue 12 Aug
National Museum, Kildare Street (Archaeology), Dublin 2
Banners and flags were often used by both the native Irish and the Vikings at battles such as the Battle of Clontarf 1014. Drop-in and recreate your own banner based on the symbols and shapes of the Vikings or the Gaels.
This drop-in activity takes place in the Learning Resource Room (first floor). Admission is free and no booking required. Suitable for ages 6+. The activity runs from 11:00-12:00 and from 14:00-15:00.
www.museum.ie/en/list/calendar-of-events.aspx?eventID=4408
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National Gallery Talks
11:30 – 16:50, Tue 12 Aug
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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Genealogy at Lunchtime – Talks
13:00, Tue 12 Aug
National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2
A series of Geanealogy talks are taking place in the National Library this week. All talks start at 13:05 and will go on for about 20 minutes followed by a Q&A. The talks are free and no booking required.
The topics for the week are:
Mon 11 Aug: “Irish surnames & genealogy” with Paul McCotter (UCC)
Tues 12 Aug: “The Exile of Erin. Researching the Poor Irish in Victorian London” with Else Churchill (Society of Genealogists)
Wed 13 Aug: “Under-used Irish records in the UK National Archives” with Audrey Collins (The National Archives, UK)
Thur 14 Aug: “Genealogy + Sporting Records – from Sporting Laurels to Family Trees” with Hilary McDonagh (Ancestor Network)
Fri 15 Aug: “Understanding Dublin city through maps” with Jacinta Prunty (NUI Maynooth)
www.nli.ie/en/list/current-events.aspx
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Milk and Cookies Stories
18:30 – 22:00, Tue 12 Aug
Irish Writers’ Centre, 19 Parnell Square North, Dublin 1
Milk and Cookie Stories is a story telling event for for anyone who has a story to tell, or wants to hear a tale told well, in a relaxed, friendly environment.
Admission is free, everyone is welcome and stories of all kinds are welcome. If you would like to tell a story, just come along and sign up on the night, or “if you feel inspired to share your own home-baked goods with Dublin’s friendliest audience, we’ll also be having our awesome Bake-Off.”
At the August event the theme is “If at first you don’t succeed….”. www.facebook.com/events/1457346034515524
www.facebook.com/milkandcookiestories
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Much Ado About Nothing – Free Shakespeare
19:00, Tue 12 Aug
Iveagh Gardens, Harcourt Street, Dublin 2
The fantastic Fortune Fool’s Productions who brought free Shakespeare plays to Ranelagh and Iveagh Gardens are back and will perform “Much Ado About Nothing in Iveagh Gardens from 07-17 August.
The performances take place at 19:00 on 07, 08, 12, 13, 14, 15 August and at 15:00 on 09, 10, 16, 17 August. (No show on 11 August). Doors will open 30 minutes before the show.
Admission is free (donations are welcome) and no tickets are required. Entry to Iveagh Gardens is through the entrance at Clonmel Street, which is off Harcourt Street. Dress weather-appropriately and bring a blanket or even a chair to sit on
I have been at all previous Shakespeare performances by Fortune’s Fool Productions and in previous year, the “Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events)” also helped as a media partner and I am a big fan of their performances. It’s a MUST GO and you have 10 performances to choose from! If you don’t know much about the play check out what it is about here, especially if Shakespearian English challenges you.
www.facebook.com/events/542880742489546
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Ukulele Tuesday
19:45 – 22:00, Tue 12 Aug
Stag’s Head, Dame Lane, Dublin 2
Every Tuesday an informal sing along with Ukulele and Toy Musical Instruments takes place in the Stag’s Head. Just bring your instrument and come along. Beginners are welcome. Admission is free and further details (and a big book of songs) are available on the Facebook Page below. The get-together meets in the “snug” in Stag’s Head.
www.facebook.com/UkuleleTuesday
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Ben Prevos Blue Tuesdays
20:00 – 23:30, Tue 12 Aug
Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2
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Dublin Bluegrass Collective – Gig
20:00, Tue 12 Aug
Sin É, 14 Ormond Quay, Dublin 1
Rumours have it that the Bluegrass Collective will perform in Sin É on Tuesday and there might even be an open Bluegrass Jam! Admission is free.
www.facebook.com/Sin.E.Pub
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The Eastern – Gig
20:00, Tue 12 Aug
Mercantile, 28 Dame Street, Dublin 2
The Eastern are a 6-piece string band that “roars like a punk band, that swings like a gospel band, that drinks like a country band, that works like a bar band, that hopes like folk singers, and sings love songs like union songs, and writes union songs like love songs, and wants to slow dance and stand on tables, all at the same time.”
There style is Americana/Roots and if you like that type of music, I strongly recommend this gig!
www.dublinsessions.ie/mercantile.html
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The Folk Club
20:30, Tue 12 Aug
Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2
The Folk Club in Whelan’s will bring you the best in Trad, Ballads, Americana & World Music every Tuesday. The line-up this week is on the Facebook Page below. Admission is free.
www.facebook.com/TheGrandFolkClub
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Illuminate the Sky for Gaza – Protest
21:00 – 22:00, Tue 12 Aug
Spire, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1
On the 65th anniversary of the Geneva Convention, a set of rules accepted internationally governing war and conflict, you are invited to show your solidarity with Palestine by releasing a Chinese Lantern in the sky at 21:30 and by posting/tweeting/sharing your picture.
Admission is free and you have to bring your own chinese lantern. I would expect that the event might not go ahead as planned because the Irish Aviation Authority and Chinese Lanterns seemingly don’t get on well, but you could light the lantern on the ground and NOT release it.
www.facebook.com/events/1536907059865395
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Jazz Jam Session – Grand Social
21:00, Tue 12 Aug
Grand Social, 35 Lower Liffey Street (near Ha’Penny Bridge), Dublin 1
Every Tuesday a Jazz Jam Session will take place in the Grand Social and you are invited to listen or even to participate. Admission is free for musicians and audience.
Instruments are supplied (drums (no cymbals), double bass, guitar amp, bass amp, PA system) and ideas and themes will be proposed prior to the session to the musicians who join the event on Facebook (see Facebook Page below).
www.facebook.com/pages/Jazz-Jam-Session-at-The-Grand-Social/224553674385198
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Phoenix Big Band
21:00 – 23:00, Tue 12 Aug
Tara Towers Hotel, Merrion Road, Dublin 4
The Phoenix Big Band is a 16 piece band playing songs of the 1930s, 1940s and other big band arrangements and they are playing every Tuesday in the Tara Tower Hotel (since 2012!) for adult dancing. If you like to waltz, cha cha or foxtrot, come and enjoy their performance.
Admission is free.
The band plays in the main function room which is occasionally booked, so to confirm that they are playing, please ring the hotel on the day: Phone 01-2694666
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Camden Sessions – Singer/Songwriter Night
21:30, Tue 12 Aug
Anseo, 18 Camden Street Lower, Dublin 2
A totally unplugged Singer/Songwriter night (no PA, no microphones) with original music is taking place upstairs in Anseo every Tuesday from 21:30.
Please check on the Facebook Page below if the event is going ahead as it seems to get cancelled every now and then and if you want to play a 15-30 min set or just want to play one song make yourself heard via the same Facebook Page.
Admission is free.
www.facebook.com/TheCamdenSessions
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Irish National Astronomy Meeting
10:00 – 18:00, Wed 13 Aug
Joly Lecture Theatre, Hamilton Building, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2
Organised by ASGI (Astronomical Science Group of Ireland), the Irish National Astronomy Meeting takes place from 13-15 August.
Talks about Exoplanets, The Solar System, Cosmology and Astrophysics will be given and there is no registration fee. Over 100 attendees will come to Trinity College for the meeting and you can still register until midnight on Sunday 10 Aug.
There will also be a public lecture on Thurs 14 Aug and I will list this lecture separately in this Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events).
www.inam2014.com/
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Sand Sculptures in Dublin Castle
10:00 – 17:00, Wed 13 Aug
Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2
The display of massive Sand Sculptures in the Upper Courtyard is back for the 15th year. This year the theme is “Black, White & Grey”. The live carving took place from 22-29 July and the finished sculptures will now be on display until 21 August.
Supported by the OPW, the Sand Sculptures are created by Duthain Dealbh (meaning: Fleeting Sculpture) (www.duthain-dealbh.com/)
I am fascinated by the Sculptures year after year and strongly recommend a visit! Admission is free.
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Phoenix Park Wednesday Walks
11:00 – 12:30, Wed 13 Aug
Farmleigh House, Castleknock end of Phoenix Park, Dublin 15
Wednesday Walks will take place in and around Phoenix Park from every Wednesday from June to December. Weather permitting, walkers will meet at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre (VC) or Farmleigh House (F) at 11:00. Each walk takes about 90 minutes.
Please check the website below for updates or ring the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre (01 677 0095) or Farmleigh House (01 815 5914) for further information. Admission is free,
The upcoming walks are:
30 July: Sports in Phoenix Park (VC)
06 Aug: Monuments of Phoenix Park (VC)
13 Aug: Walk to Rose Cottage via Knockmaroon Gate (F)
20 Aug: Guided Tour of Arbour Hill Cemetery (A)
27 Aug Gate Lodges of Phoenix Park from Ashtown Castle to Castleknock (VC)
www.farmleigh.ie/events/Title,31298,en.html
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National Gallery Talks
11:30 – 16:50, Wed 13 Aug
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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Little Museum – Big J Wednesday
12:00 – 17:00, Wed 13 Aug
Little Museum of Dublin, 15 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2
The Little Museum of Dublin secured sponsorship from Johnston, Mooney & O’Brien until October 2014 and will therefore be able to continue the Big J Wednesday: Every Wednesday from 12:00-17:00 admission into the museum is free thanks to the bread company. There are free guided tours every hour.
www.littlemuseum.ie/
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Archive at Lunchtime – IFI
13:00, Wed 13 Aug
Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
Archive at Lunchtime screenings take place Saturdays (Double Bill), Mondays and Wednesdays. The programme is changing weekly now (instead of monthly as in the past). To find out what film(s) will be screened go to www.ifi.ie/whatson/now-showing-coming-soon/ and look for “Archive at Lunchtime” on the right. Admission is free.
www.ifi.ie/
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Genealogy at Lunchtime – Talks
13:00, Wed 13 Aug
National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2
A series of Geanealogy talks are taking place in the National Library this week. All talks start at 13:05 and will go on for about 20 minutes followed by a Q&A. The talks are free and no booking required.
The topics for the week are:
Mon 11 Aug: “Irish surnames & genealogy” with Paul McCotter (UCC)
Tues 12 Aug: “The Exile of Erin. Researching the Poor Irish in Victorian London” with Else Churchill (Society of Genealogists)
Wed 13 Aug: “Under-used Irish records in the UK National Archives” with Audrey Collins (The National Archives, UK)
Thur 14 Aug: “Genealogy + Sporting Records – from Sporting Laurels to Family Trees” with Hilary McDonagh (Ancestor Network)
Fri 15 Aug: “Understanding Dublin city through maps” with Jacinta Prunty (NUI Maynooth)
www.nli.ie/en/list/current-events.aspx
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Havana International Language Exchange
16:30 – 19:30, Wed 13 Aug
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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Much Ado About Nothing – Free Shakespeare
19:00, Wed 13 Aug
Iveagh Gardens, Harcourt Street, Dublin 2
The fantastic Fortune Fool’s Productions who brought free Shakespeare plays to Ranelagh and Iveagh Gardens are back and will perform “Much Ado About Nothing in Iveagh Gardens from 07-17 August.
The performances take place at 19:00 on 07, 08, 12, 13, 14, 15 August and at 15:00 on 09, 10, 16, 17 August. (No show on 11 August). Doors will open 30 minutes before the show.
Admission is free (donations are welcome) and no tickets are required. Entry to Iveagh Gardens is through the entrance at Clonmel Street, which is off Harcourt Street. Dress weather-appropriately and bring a blanket or even a chair to sit on
I have been at all previous Shakespeare performances by Fortune’s Fool Productions and in previous year, the “Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events)” also helped as a media partner and I am a big fan of their performances. It’s a MUST GO and you have 10 performances to choose from! If you don’t know much about the play check out what it is about here, especially if Shakespearian English challenges you.
www.facebook.com/events/542880742489546
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King Kong Club / Home of Enthusiasm – Semi Final
20:00, Wed 13 Aug
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.
Check the Facebook Page below for the line-up.
This week the Semi Final takes place and it is allso Live recorded for the radio station RTE2XM. Admission is free.
www.facebook.com/TheKingKongClubDublin
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The Song Room (open mic)
20:30, Wed 13 Aug
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.theglobe.ie/events
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The Zodiac Sessions (open mic)
20:30, Wed 13 Aug
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.facebook.com/zodiacsessions
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Bad Boy Jake
21:00, Wed 13 Aug
Gypsy Rose Blues & Rock Bar, 5 Aston Quay, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
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Singer Songwriter Night – Mother Reilly’s
21:00, Wed 13 Aug
Mother Reillys, 26/28 Upper Rathmines Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6
Every Wednesday a Singer Songwriter Night will take place in Mother Reilly’s in Rathmines. This is YOUR chance to show everyone what you can do, alternatively you can just listen to the talented Singer/Songwriters. Admission is free.
www.facebook.com/motherreillysADMIN
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Inn Jokes – Comedy Club
21:15, Wed 13 Aug
Patriot’s Inn, 760 South Circular Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8
The next Inn Jokes will take place on Wednesday. The line-up will be John Colleary, Paul Tylak and Ruairi Campbell. MC and organiser is Colm O’Regan. Admission is free, donations are welcome.
www.innjokes.com/
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Trad Session
21:30, Wed 13 Aug
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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Early Morning Yoga
07:30, Thu 14 Aug
Berlin Cafe, Clarendon Street, Dublin 2
A group of trainee Yoga instructors got together and they are running free Yoga classes every Tuesday morning at 07:30 in Berlin Cafe (yes, it is in the Cafe!).
You just need to bring a Yoga mat and wear suitable clothing and then enjoy the Yoga to get you ready for the day.
A Thursday morning beginners class at the same time in the same place has been added to the schedule now. Don’t forget your mat!
www.facebook.com/events/580236135424743
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The Green Door Market
09:30 – 16:00, Thu 14 Aug
18 Newmarket, Dublin 8
The Green Door Market is a new indoor food/Farmer’s Market that takes place just a few doors down from the Dublin Food Co-op at Newmarket in Dublin 8. Admission is free.
Opening hours are Thu-Fri 12:00-19:00 and Sat 09:30-16:00.
www.facebook.com/thegreendoordublin
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Sand Sculptures in Dublin Castle
10:00 – 17:00, Thu 14 Aug
Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2
The display of massive Sand Sculptures in the Upper Courtyard is back for the 15th year. This year the theme is “Black, White & Grey”. The live carving took place from 22-29 July and the finished sculptures will now be on display until 21 August.
Supported by the OPW, the Sand Sculptures are created by Duthain Dealbh (meaning: Fleeting Sculpture) (www.duthain-dealbh.com/)
I am fascinated by the Sculptures year after year and strongly recommend a visit! Admission is free.
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Fur, Feathers and Fossils – Summer Inspectorium
11:00 – 13:00, Thu 14 Aug
National Museum, Merrion Street (Natural History), Dublin 2
“Fur, Feathers and Fossils” is a summer inspectorium: Drop in to the Discovery Zone and inspect everything from bears, to brachiopods at this hands-on sessions. You can stay five minutes or fifteen or more, see the specimens up close and chat to a zoologist to find out some fun facts. Drop-in activity. Admission is free.
http//www.museum.ie/en/list/calendar-of-events.aspx?eventID=4407
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The Ferocious Mingle Marcade
11:00 – 18:00, Thu 14 Aug
60 Camden Street, Dublin 2
The Ferocious Mingle Marcade (Market and Arcade) is back in a new location. The Marcade is now in Camden Street next to Daintree Paper and opposite the Centra and off-license there. It takes place every Thurs-Sun and is a flea-market-type permanent market with stalls and “chalets” for traders.
www.facebook.com/pages/The-Ferocious-Mingle-Marcade/232446616822953
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National Gallery Talks
11:30 – 16:50, Thu 14 Aug
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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Genealogy at Lunchtime – Talks
13:00, Thu 14 Aug
National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2
A series of Geanealogy talks are taking place in the National Library this week. All talks start at 13:05 and will go on for about 20 minutes followed by a Q&A. The talks are free and no booking required.
The topics for the week are:
Mon 11 Aug: “Irish surnames & genealogy” with Paul McCotter (UCC)
Tues 12 Aug: “The Exile of Erin. Researching the Poor Irish in Victorian London” with Else Churchill (Society of Genealogists)
Wed 13 Aug: “Under-used Irish records in the UK National Archives” with Audrey Collins (The National Archives, UK)
Thur 14 Aug: “Genealogy + Sporting Records – from Sporting Laurels to Family Trees” with Hilary McDonagh (Ancestor Network)
Fri 15 Aug: “Understanding Dublin city through maps” with Jacinta Prunty (NUI Maynooth)
www.nli.ie/en/list/current-events.aspx
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Opera in the Open – Amphitheatre
13:00 – 14:30, Thu 14 Aug
Amphitheatre, Dublin City Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8
Opera in the Open is back during August. Every Thursday at 13:00 a free opera performance will take place at the Amphitheatre at the back of Christ Church Cathedral near the Civic Offices. Ther performances are:
14 Aug: The Magic Flute (Mozart)
21 Aug: La Rondine (Puccini)
28 Aug: Il Barbiere di Silviglia (Rossini)
This is an outdoor event and it is weather dependent. If there is heavy rainfall it might be cancelled. Otherwise you should dress appropriately. Limited seathing is available.
www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-recreation-culture-arts-office-programmes/current-programmes
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Marie Antoinette – Film Screening
14:00, Thu 14 Aug
Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2
“Marie Antoinette”, Sofia Coppola’s 2006 Oscar-winning film depicting France’s iconic but ill-fated queen played by Kirsten Dunst, will be screened in the Chester Beatty Library. It is a lavish historical drama fusing contemporary sensibility with the 18th century. 12A (123mins) Admission is free, no booking required.
www.cbl.ie/Programme—Events/Events-Schedule.aspx
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Temple Bar Night Market
18:00 – 22:00, Thu 14 Aug
Temple Bar, Dublin 2
After a successful first year, the Temple Bar Night Market is back this year and thist time there will not just be a few sporadic events, but it will take place every Thursday from 05 June until 28 August.
It is an Arts & Craft Market (and not more – see below!) that will will feature the work of artists & craft makers and street entertainment from music to painting & from dance to workshops.
Last year many people criticised that they missed food stalls at the market and I expect that this won’t change: The market is organised by the Temple Bar Company, an association of the traders in Temple Bar, so it is not in their interest to have competing traders at this market. If you know what to expect, you will hopefully not be disappointed.
www.templebarnightmarket.com/
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“My Favourites” – Walking Tour – Night Walk
19:00 – 21:00, Thu 14 Aug
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 next Thursday. 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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Much Ado About Nothing – Free Shakespeare
19:00, Thu 14 Aug
Iveagh Gardens, Harcourt Street, Dublin 2
The fantastic Fortune Fool’s Productions who brought free Shakespeare plays to Ranelagh and Iveagh Gardens are back and will perform “Much Ado About Nothing in Iveagh Gardens from 07-17 August.
The performances take place at 19:00 on 07, 08, 12, 13, 14, 15 August and at 15:00 on 09, 10, 16, 17 August. (No show on 11 August). Doors will open 30 minutes before the show.
Admission is free (donations are welcome) and no tickets are required. Entry to Iveagh Gardens is through the entrance at Clonmel Street, which is off Harcourt Street. Dress weather-appropriately and bring a blanket or even a chair to sit on
I have been at all previous Shakespeare performances by Fortune’s Fool Productions and in previous year, the “Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events)” also helped as a media partner and I am a big fan of their performances. It’s a MUST GO and you have 10 performances to choose from! If you don’t know much about the play check out what it is about here, especially if Shakespearian English challenges you.
www.facebook.com/events/542880742489546
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Seeing Stars with Big Telescopes – Talk
19:30, Thu 14 Aug
Joly Lecture Theatre, Hamilton Building, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2
“Seeing Stars: Science and Education with Big Telescopes” with Prof. Paul Roche (University of South Wales) is a public lecture, organised by the Astronomical Science Group of Ireland, in connection with the Irish National Astronomy Meeting.
Admission is free and everyone is invited, but registration is required. Doors open at 19:00
For more information about the lecture and to register, go to the website below,
www.inam2014.com/public-lecture/
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Select Sessions: Youth Mass / No Bread / JJ Jupiter
19:30, Thu 14 Aug
4 Dame Lane, Dame Lane, Dublin 2
Select Sessions is a new live music project / gig night and it will take place every two weeks in 4 Dame Lane. The launch is on Thursday with the three bands Youth Mass, No Bread and JJ Jupiter.
All Select Sessions will be recorded and the recordings will be made available afterwards and it is not “just” a gig night, but there will also be interviews or Q&As with the performing bands. Sounds interesting!
Admission is free and on the launch night, the first 30 people in will even get a free beer or cocktail
www.selectsessions.com
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Bal Folk – European Folk Dance Session
20:00, Thu 14 Aug
Tap Bar, 44 North King Street, Dublin 7
The weekly European Folk Dance Workshop/Session takes place in the Tap Bar every Thursday.
The dances are French, Greek, Italian, Hungarian, Polish, Portuguese folk and traditional dances and everybody interested to join in or to learn is welcome. Admission is free, but donations (suggested: EUR 3) are very welcome
www.facebook.com/pages/Njoy-Dancing-Dublin/251213698276941
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Dimestore Recordings presents
20:00, Thu 14 Aug
Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2
Dimestore Recordings run a weekly event in Sweeney Mongrel’s with a variety of bands and performers. It starts at 20:00, follow the link for the line up.
www.facebook.com/DimeStoreRecords
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Mid Term – Gig
20:30, Thu 14 Aug
Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2
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Max Zaska / Patrick Groenland
21:00, Thu 14 Aug
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.
www.international-bar.com/music.html
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Left, Right & Centre – Blues+Soul
21:30, Thu 14 Aug
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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McNeills Trad Music Pub Sessions
21:30, Thu 14 Aug
J. McNeills, 140 Capel Street, Dublin 7
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The Green Door Market
09:30 – 16:00, Fri 15 Aug
18 Newmarket, Dublin 8
The Green Door Market is a new indoor food/Farmer’s Market that takes place just a few doors down from the Dublin Food Co-op at Newmarket in Dublin 8. Admission is free.
Opening hours are Thu-Fri 12:00-19:00 and Sat 09:30-16:00.
www.facebook.com/thegreendoordublin
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Sand Sculptures in Dublin Castle
10:00 – 17:00, Fri 15 Aug
Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2
The display of massive Sand Sculptures in the Upper Courtyard is back for the 15th year. This year the theme is “Black, White & Grey”. The live carving took place from 22-29 July and the finished sculptures will now be on display until 21 August.
Supported by the OPW, the Sand Sculptures are created by Duthain Dealbh (meaning: Fleeting Sculpture) (www.duthain-dealbh.com/)
I am fascinated by the Sculptures year after year and strongly recommend a visit! Admission is free.
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The Ferocious Mingle Marcade
11:00 – 18:00, Fri 15 Aug
60 Camden Street, Dublin 2
The Ferocious Mingle Marcade (Market and Arcade) is back in a new location. The Marcade is now in Camden Street next to Daintree Paper and opposite the Centra and off-license there. It takes place every Thurs-Sun and is a flea-market-type permanent market with stalls and “chalets” for traders.
www.facebook.com/pages/The-Ferocious-Mingle-Marcade/232446616822953
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National Gallery Talks
11:30 – 16:50, Fri 15 Aug
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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Genealogy at Lunchtime – Talks
13:00, Fri 15 Aug
National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2
A series of Geanealogy talks are taking place in the National Library this week. All talks start at 13:05 and will go on for about 20 minutes followed by a Q&A. The talks are free and no booking required.
The topics for the week are:
Mon 11 Aug: “Irish surnames & genealogy” with Paul McCotter (UCC)
Tues 12 Aug: “The Exile of Erin. Researching the Poor Irish in Victorian London” with Else Churchill (Society of Genealogists)
Wed 13 Aug: “Under-used Irish records in the UK National Archives” with Audrey Collins (The National Archives, UK)
Thur 14 Aug: “Genealogy + Sporting Records – from Sporting Laurels to Family Trees” with Hilary McDonagh (Ancestor Network)
Fri 15 Aug: “Understanding Dublin city through maps” with Jacinta Prunty (NUI Maynooth)
www.nli.ie/en/list/current-events.aspx
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Groom – In-Store gig
13:00, Fri 15 Aug
HMV Grafton Street, 65 Grafton Street, Dublin 2
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13:00, Fri 15 Aug
Dublin (various locations)
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Classical Summer Music at Sandford
13:10, Fri 15 Aug
Sandford Parish Church, Ranelagh, Dublin 6
Sandford Parish Church in Ranelagh is inviting to Classical Music Summer Concerts from every Friday from June to September.
The next concert is Damien Kelly (classical guitar) – music by Bach, Piazzola and Ciarán Farrell
Admission is free.
www.sandford.dublin.anglican.org/
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Garden Walking Tour – Farmleigh House
14:00, Fri 15 Aug
Farmleigh House, Castleknock end of Phoenix Park, Dublin 15
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The Rock ‘n’ Roll Conference
17:00, Fri 15 Aug
Dame District, Dublin 2
The Dame District is an area and an organisation that represents this area (mainly Dame Street, Dame Lane and Dame Court) and they regularly run organised music and other events that have become a great addition to Dublin’s cultural life.
Just recently they ran a Country/Americana/Roots weekend to entertain all the Garth Brooks fans that were in twon but had no concert to go to. And from Fri until Sun the Dame District invites to “The Rock ‘n’ Roll Conference”, an event that happens in conjunction with the Jack of Diamonds Rhythm And Roots festival on the same weekend.
The line up at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Conference is here:
FRIDAY
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Radio Nova Live Outside Broadcast (17:00-19:00)
Rock ‘n’ Roll Bands outdoors (19:00-22:00) with The Full Moon Boogie Band and Minny & The Lilly Whackers
The Mercantile (20:00-23:00): American Bandstand- Couple Dancing Competition / Swing-Jitterbug with The Shades
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Vintage Car Show (14:00-17:00) with Classic American Motors V8, Hot Rods, Muscle, Racers, Cruisers from USA 1950s-1960s
Live music outdoors from 16:00 with Old Moon and The Shades
Elvis singing competition from 18:00-19:00
The Mercantile (20:00-23:00): Rock ‘n’ Roll Fashion Show, Live music with The Full Moon Boogie Band, Slim Jim and the Bone Breakers
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Barber convention: 20 of Irelands best Rock ‘n’ Roll barbers will be trimming and pomping for charity. Hosted By Sam’s Barbers
Live Music outdoors (16:00-22:00) with Dublin City Rounders, Dublin Blue Grass Collective, Lightning Kids, Mick Heslin
www.facebook.com/events/1580733602153996
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Dark & Stormy – Science Gallery Party
19:00 – 22:00, Fri 15 Aug
Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2
The Science Gallery is inviting to a weather themed party. There will be live music from “This Club”, experiments, workshops, theatre, and cocktails against a backdrop of extreme weather and bizarre climate.
“Expect everything from virtual storms to DIY projects that will get you through power-cuts and torrential rains. We’ll have comedy and performance so that you can laugh and be entertained through monsoons or droughts.”
Admission is free, but booking is required. (Please note: The event is not suitable for children.)
dublin.sciencegallery.com/events/2014/07/darkstormy
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Much Ado About Nothing – Free Shakespeare
19:00, Fri 15 Aug
Iveagh Gardens, Harcourt Street, Dublin 2
The fantastic Fortune Fool’s Productions who brought free Shakespeare plays to Ranelagh and Iveagh Gardens are back and will perform “Much Ado About Nothing in Iveagh Gardens from 07-17 August.
The performances take place at 19:00 on 07, 08, 12, 13, 14, 15 August and at 15:00 on 09, 10, 16, 17 August. (No show on 11 August). Doors will open 30 minutes before the show.
Admission is free (donations are welcome) and no tickets are required. Entry to Iveagh Gardens is through the entrance at Clonmel Street, which is off Harcourt Street. Dress weather-appropriately and bring a blanket or even a chair to sit on
I have been at all previous Shakespeare performances by Fortune’s Fool Productions and in previous year, the “Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events)” also helped as a media partner and I am a big fan of their performances. It’s a MUST GO and you have 10 performances to choose from! If you don’t know much about the play check out what it is about here, especially if Shakespearian English challenges you.
www.facebook.com/events/542880742489546
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Cornucopia – Live Music
19:30 – 21:30, Fri 15 Aug
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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Guilty Party – Gig
20:30, Fri 15 Aug
Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2
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Electric Fridays – Open Mic
21:00, Fri 15 Aug
The International Bar, 23 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2
“Electric Fridays with DUB” is a weekly gig/open mic night in the basement of The International Bar. Admission is free.
Musicians, artists, bands who want to play a 25 min set should contact the organisers via the Facebook page below. A PA and some equipment is available.
www.facebook.com/dubgoeselectric
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Jack of Diamonds Rhythm & Roots Festival
21:00, Fri 15 Aug
Dublin (various locations)
The Jack of Diamonds Rhythm & Roots Festival takes place from Fri 15 – Sun 17 August. The festival has grown massively over the last few years and will mainly take place indoors in Button Factory, Mercantile, Sweeney Mongrels and Grand Social and outdoors through the “Rock ‘n’ Roll Conference” in the Dame District.
The headline gigs in the Button Factory are not free (EUR 10), but the other gigs in the pubs are all free. The full ine-up is here www.jackofdiamonds.ie/2014-lineup/
www.jackofdiamonds.ie
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Left, Right & Centre – Blues+Soul
21:00, Fri 15 Aug
Arthur’s Pub, 28 Thomas Street, Dublin 8
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Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard
21:00, Fri 15 Aug
Stillorgan Orchard, The Hill, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin
The Stillorgan Orchard has live music every Friday and Saturday. Many of the performers are established and very good bands. The upcoming gigs are detailed on the website below. Admission is always free.
www.stillorganorchard.com/live_music.html
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Ska ‘n’ Reggae with The Bionic Rats
21:00 – 02:30, Fri 15 Aug
Turks Head, 27 Parliament St, Dublin 2
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The Mojo Witnesses – Gig
21:00, Fri 15 Aug
Mother Reilly’s, 26/28 Upper Rathmines Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6
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Dublin Mountains Partnership – Guided Walks
10+17+23+31 July
Every month the Dublin Mountain Partnership runs free guided walks in the Dublin Mountains on some Saturdays or Sundays during the month. In August there will be 4 walks. The walks have varying difficulty and duration and the details can be found on the Dublin Mountain Partnership website: www.dublinmountains.ie/news/upcoming_events/?no_cache=1
All walks are free, but pre-registration is required.
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Not free, but interesting nevertheless:
Leonard Cohen Festival: 07-10 Aug
Dublin Horse Show: 06-10 Aug
FunnyFest – Children’s Comedy Festival: 05 July – 24 Aug
Bulmers Live at Leopardstown: 12 June – 14 Aug
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N-plates for Novice drivers since 01 August! “N” for nonsense?
I haven’t seen any on the streets of Dublin yet, but you might have heard that novice drivers, i.e. drivers in the first two years after they got their full license, now need to have an N-Plate attached to their car. If they don’t they can be fined with up to EUR 1000 and with 2 or even 4 penalty points. The Road Safety Authority claims that “these changes are important road safety measures”.
In my opinion this new plate is total nonsense and the penalties are outrageously high. If you drive in the wrong direction on a motorway, you will get 2 or 4 points, so not having a plastic sign on your windscreen is as bad as driving in the wrong direction on a motorway?
And you can imagine what will come next!? If they are consequent, they will have to introduce a O-Sign for old people! And then, we should have a B-sign for mothers with “Babies on Board” and a S-Sign for people in stressful jobs. A T-sign for guys with too much Testosterone and maybe a P-sign for women during that precarious phase of the month? A H-sign for people with Heart conditions and an A-sign for people that ever were addicted to any illegal substances or to alcohol. And what about a sign for when you are tired or after a bereavement? Or after a fight with your spouse?
All conditions that influence your driving!!
No, the right thing would be to get rid of ALL plates, including the L-Plate! What? The L-Plate too? Yes, absolutely. Get rid of the L-Plate and with that remove all drivers that have not passed their test yet immediately from the roads. If changes are needed that are “important road safety measures”, then surely it has to be a change to the stupid system that allows people to drive home from their failed driving test or that allows them to drive at all without having been tested.
By the way, I agree that a novice driver is not yet experienced enough and therefore some limitations could be in place (specific speed limits, for example), but I am driving in Dublin long enough to know that age or years of driving often has often no positive impact on driving skills.
N-Plates are total nonsense!
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This Event Guide (the “Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events)”) is an Event Guide with a difference. It covers mostly free events based on the thinking that free events deserve additional support and that non-free events have the money to pay for advertisement. The Guide is a _Guide_ and not just a listing and is therefore at times quite extensive. It is sent for free to anybody who is interested and if you want to be added to the mailing list or know somebody who would like to receive this guide, just send them to www.dublineventguide.com, where they can subscribe. If you have feedback – good or bad – PLEASE tell me via dublineventguide@gmail.com.
BTW: I am not paid or otherwise rewarded for compiling and distributing this Event Guide it is purely a hobby so your donations are needed: www.perfectresults.info/donation.htm . Advertisement in or sponsorship of the Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events) is possible and very welcome, please contact me for more information.
Please note: The Dublin Event Guide (for Free Event) is not related or connected to the long gone fortnightly printed publication “the event guide” that you found until December 2008 in pubs and other venues.
Copyright 2014 by Joerg Steegmueller.
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