Busiest Weekend?
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Culture Date with Dublin 8, Pedalpalooza, Phizzfest, Ranelagh Arts Festival, National Bike Week, Pint of Science Festival
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“Darkness into Light” is a yearly event, organised by Pieta, it is an early-morning fundraising walk for the organisation who provides free, accessible support to people affected by suicide and self-harm. Because it is a fundraiser, it is understandably not a free event and when you get this Dublin Event Guide it is too late to take part. The “Darkness into Light” walks this Saturday start already at 04:15. But maybe you can still help. Either with a donation (www.darknessintolight.ie/) or by being there for a friend, colleague or family member who seems stressed or troubled or is asking for help and where the time you can give will hopefully avoid the need for Pieta’s help alltogether!
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Never underestimate the impact you can have, by being there for someone who needs you, when they need someone to listen or to talk to. Too many of us have been affected directly or indirectly by suicide and often help in the right moment could have changed the outcome dramatically.
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I tried to get this Dublin Event Guide to you earlier than usually so that you can use it when you go out to explore Dublin on this wonderful weekend. But there are sooooo many events and so many festivals taking place. Uff! This could be the busiest weekend of the year!
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I know that many of you would love to get the Dublin Event Guide early every week and preferably even on Friday. If I can find someone who will pay me for creating the Dublin Event Guide, I will deliver on that wish. Until then, unfortunately, the work on it will have to be done from around 21:00 on a Friday evening for approx. 14 hours through the night until I am finished the next morning. I don’t have any other time for it. I know this is not ideal, but it is the best I can do at the moment.
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It is expected that on Monday ChatGPT will announce a competitor to Google’s Search Engine. This has the potential to be revolutionary and if you have lived with Google for the last 26 years (since 1998) you could get blown away by the new way to search. AI is here to stay and will get into ALL areas of our lives.
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You HAVE to know about it and a free I will explain to you in very simple terms what is coming our way in my next “Introduction to AI and ChatGPT” class. This is a free and completely non-technical overview for everyone of the good and bad sides of Artificial Intelligence. The class is 2 hours long via Zoom and will happen on a weekday in the near future (no date set yet).
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If you are interested in finding out more so that you can form an informed opinion, join me at this class. To do that send a mail to AIClass AT inspiringleadershipacademy.com and I will tell you about the next class or alternatively sign up for information via joerg.ourpage.link/AICourse
If you have signed up of have sent a mail and have not heard from me yet. don’t worry! You will soon!
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Donations in May:
EUR 173
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(By the end of the month, this number has to reach or exceed EUR 200 to guarantee the continuation of the Dublin Event Guide.)
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If the Dublin Event Guide helps you to find out about free events in Dublin, please help with a donation.
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The counter here shows the current donation status. By the end of the month EUR 200 will be subtracted to pay the bills. If more money has been donated, the rest will be carried forward. If donations have stopped below the EUR 200, the missing amount will be carried over.
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Last week Sheila, Colette and Angie helped with a donation. WOW! Thank you so much!! Your help and support is much appreciated by me and (hopefully) by all other readers of the Dublin Event Guide, because without you, the Dublin Event Guide couldn’t continue!
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With the above counter you know at all times where we stand and when donating is needed. Donations keep the Dublin Event Guide alive and all donors will also get some additional bonuses.
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Here are some more details about donations:
Any amount is appreciated, but if you are looking for a recommendation, then I suggest a donation of 12 Euro per year. – That’s just one Euro per month and you get FOUR Dublin Event Guides for that Euro! If your funds are limited, but you still want to help, you can buy a virtual coffee for just EUR 4. All donations will be used in full for the Dublin Event Guide.
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To donate, use the Dublin Event Guide Donation Page here: gturl.eu/DEGdonate. It is really easy to use and uses Stripe’s trustworthy payment processing. You can even sign up for a yearly subscription on the donation page! Yearly subscriptions will give some important financial stability and reliability to the Dublin Event Guide and are therefore very much appreciated! (Look for the RED subscription buttons at the bottom of the Donation Page.)
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In case the donation page doesn’t work for you, the old links are here: You can donate via www.paypal.me/DublinEventGuide or for Revolut users among you, just use @joergbrb or now also revolut.me/joergbrb
(If possible, please send your full name and e-mail address as a message with the payment via PayPal or Revolut so that I can tell you about bonuses for donors when available.)
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To buy one or two or even three virtual coffees for the Dublin Event Guide, come to the “Buy Me a Coffee” page here www.buymeacoffee.com/DublinEventG
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And there is one other way to help and it is even free: If you come to www.DublinEventGuide.com and check out some of the ads and click on the ones that you find interesting, that also helps with a few cent! ?
Thank you!!
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Great news in this category. The void that was left here will be filled soon by a very popular company that is visited by people in Ireland more than 21 million times per year!
Who could that be? Send an e-mail with subject “21M” to dublineventguide@gmail.com with your guess and if you get it right you will win a prize. If I get more than one correct entry, I will do a draw for two prizes. What prizes? I haven’t decided yet. (To run a competition was a spontaneous idea. ;-) ) Make sure the mail is with me by next Friday 18:00.
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Free events in Dublin this weekend…
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Saturday 11 May
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+++ Culture Date with Dublin 8 (08-12 May) www.culturedatewithdublin8.ie/
+++ Phizzfest (10-12 May) www.phizzfest.ie/
+++ National Bike Week (11-18 May) www.transportforireland.ie/getting-around/by-bicycle/bikeweek/dublin/
+++ Ranelagh Arts Festival (09-13 May) www.ranelagharts.ie/
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+ Variety of Public Tours at the National Gallery www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on
+ Variety of Tours and talks at the National Museums in Kildare Street and at Collins Barracks www.museum.ie/en-ie/eventcalendar
+ Airfield Estate Farmers’ Market 09:00-14:30 Airfield Estate, Overend Ave, Dundrum, Dublin 14 www.airfield.ie/farmers-market-at-airfield-estate
+ Supernatural Food Market – Food & Farmer’s Market 09:00-15:00 St Andrew’s Resource Centre, 114-116 Pearse St., Dublin 2 www.facebook.com/thesupernaturalfoodmarket
+ Honest2Goodness Market – Food & Farmers’ Market – 09:30-15:00 – 136a Slaney Close, Dublin Industrial Estate, Glasnevin, Dublin 11 www.facebook.com/GlasnevinMarket/
+ St. Anne’s City Farm – Visit this community farm, run by volunteers 10:00-15:00 St. Anne’s Park, Raheny, Dublin 5 www.facebook.com/Stannescityfarm/
+ Cargo Bike Championships – Bike Week 10:30-15:00 Dun Laoghaire Harbour, Old Ferry Terminal Car Park, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin www.eventbrite.ie/e/893485999677 (Booking required)
+ Marine life – Pop Up Chats at the Wonder Cabinet 10:30-11:15 + 11:45-12:30 Natural History Museum, Merrion Street, Dublin 2 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Natural-History/Events/2024/202405/Pop-Up-Chats-at-the-Wonder-Cabinet
+ Cycling Training Workshops 10:30-15:00 Dun Laoghaire Harbour, Old Ferry Terminal Car Park, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin www.transportforireland.ie/news/partners/dun-laoghaire-rathdown/
++ Bohemia Flea Market 11:00-17:00 Kelly’s Yard, N Circular Road, Dublin 7 www.phizzfest.ie/event/bohemian-flea-market
+ Dublin Cycling Campaign Family Cycle 11:00 Blackrock DART Station, Blackrock, Co. Dublin www.dublincycling.com/cycling/bike-week-2024
+ Bike Week Family Fun Day Dublin 15 – Pop Up Street Velodrome, Bike Repair, Cycling Without Age, Bike Orienteering 11:00-16:00 Millennium Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 www.fingal.ie/activetravel/bikeweek
+ The Masonry – History and Art Tour 11:00-16:00 (every hour) The Masonry, 151 Thomas St, Liberties, Dublin 8 www.culturedatewithdublin8.ie/whats-on/the-masonry-history-and-art-tour
+ The History of Art in Ireland Tour – Guided Tour 11:00 National Museum – Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2024/April-June/Guided-Tour-The-History-of-Art-in-Ireland-Tour-(2)
+ Chester Beatty Museum Tour 11:00 Chester Beatty Museum, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2 chesterbeatty.ie/whats-on/free-public-tours/
+ Temple Bar Food Market 11:00-16:00 Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 www.templebarmarkets.com/foodmarket
+ Blackrock Market 11:00-17:30 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin www.facebook.com/BlackrockMarket/
+ Saturday Looking at Art Club 12:00 Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1 www.eventbrite.ie/e/837374257947 (Booking required)
+ Children’s History Workshop: Tell us more about Inchicore – Age 9-12 – 12:00 Richmond Barracks, off Bulfin Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8 richmondbarracks.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173655094 (Booking required)
+ Picnic at the Barracks – Culture Date with Dublin 8 12:00-14:00 Richmond Barracks, off Bulfin Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8 www.culturedatewithdublin8.ie/whats-on/picnic-at-the-barracks
+ Meet the Artist: We make our own histories – Public Talk 12:00-13:00 National Museum, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Decorative-Arts-History/Events/2024/052024/Public-Talk-Meet-the-Artist-we-make-our-own-histor
+ Libertine Market Pop Up 12:00-17:00 Lucky’s, 78 Meath Street, Liberties, Dublin 8 www.culturedatewithdublin8.ie/whats-on/libertine-market-pop-up-saturday-at-luckys
+ Highlights of the National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology Tours 12:30 National Museum – Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2024/April-June/Public-Tour-of-the-National-Museum-of-Ireland-(1)
+ Lego Hunt and Free Entry at Marsh’s Library – Culture Date with Dublin 8 12:30-17:00 Marsh’s Library, St Patrick’s Close, Dublin 8 www.culturedatewithdublin8.ie/whats-on/lego-hunt
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+ Phizzfest Fun Cycle – Bike Week 13:00-14:00 Meeting Point: Dalymount Park, entrance at St. Peters Road / opposite Norfork Road junction www.transportforireland.ie/news/partners/dublin-city/
+ Damned If You Don’t (1987) – Film Screening 13:00 Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1 hughlane.ie/explore_learn/damned-if-you-dont/
+ Sporting Pride – LGBTQ+ community cycling event – Bike Week 14:00 Bike Hub, Sundrive Pavillion, Eamonn Ceannt Park, Crumlin, Dublin 12 www.transportforireland.ie/news/partners/dublin-city/
+ Bealtaine: Historian Elizabeth Kehoe’s talk about the festival’s origin 14:30 Charleville Mall Library, North Strand, Dublin 1 www.dublincity.ie/events/bealtaine-historian-elizabeth-kehoes-talk-about-festivals-origin-0 (Booking required)
+ Charro Dublin – Traditional Mexican Songs – Phizzfest 16:00-18:00 Casa Mexico, 35 Phibsborough Road, Phibsborough, Dublin 7 www.phizzfest.ie/event/charro-dublin
+ Dublin Mountains Active Family Night at the GAP – BBQ, mountain bike lessons, nature trail walks – Bike Week 18:00-21:00 Glencullen Adventure Park, Dublin Mountains thegap.ie/the-dublin-mountains-active-family-night-at-the-gap/ (Booking required)
+ Metal to the Masses – Grand Final – Gigs – with Finalists Black Hole Divers, Motion Sickness, Ritual Effect, Saint Slaughter, Too Far Fetched, Uragh 18:30 Fibber Magees, 79 Parnell Street, Dublin 1 www.facebook.com/events/328901606446969/
+ Chant and Dance – Candlelight Kirtan – BhaktiMarga 19:00-21:00 The Elbow Room, 60/61 Manor Street, Stoneybatter, Dublin 7 bhaktimarga.ie/event/chant-dance-dublin-may/ (Donations appreciated)
+ Eurovision 2024 19:00 Rascal Brewing Company, Goldenbridge Estate, Inchicore, Dublin 8 www.facebook.com/events/1133298194577838
+ Latin Fever – Dublin’s Latin Club with reggaeton, merengue, funk, electrolatino, pachangueo, dembow & more 21:00-02:30 River Bar, 1 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2 (Adm free before midnight) www.facebook.com/LatinFeverDublin
+ Donal KIrk Band – Gig 22:30 Tolka House Pub, 9a Glasnevin Hill, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 www.facebook.com/TolkaHousePubOfficial
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Sunday 12 May
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+++ Culture Date with Dublin 8 (08-12 May) www.culturedatewithdublin8.ie/
+++ Phizzfest (10-12 May) www.phizzfest.ie/
+++ National Bike Week (11-18 May) www.transportforireland.ie/getting-around/by-bicycle/bikeweek/dublin/
+++ Ranelagh Arts Festival (09-13 May) www.ranelagharts.ie/
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+ Variety of Public Tours at the National Gallery www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on
+ Variety of Tours and talks at the National Museums in Kildare Street and at Collins Barracks www.museum.ie/en-ie/eventcalendar
+ Car Boot Sale Ballymun 08:00-13:00 Ballymun Comprehensive School, Ballymun Road, Ballymun, Dublin 9 irishcarboot.ie
+ St. Anne’s City Farm – Visit this community farm, run by volunteers 10:00-15:00 St. Anne’s Park, Raheny, Dublin 5 www.facebook.com/Stannescityfarm/
+ Run Talk Run – Phoenix Park Run of Mental Health Peer Support Group for adults 10:50 Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8 bit.ly/RTRDublin (Booking required)
++ Bohemia Flea Market 11:00-17:00 Kelly’s Yard, N Circular Road, Dublin 7 www.phizzfest.ie/event/bohemian-flea-market
+ Pedalpalooza Cycle Parade – from Capel Street to Fairview Park 11:00-12:00 Meet in Capel Street, Dublin 1 www.dublincity.ie/events/pedalpalooza-cycle-parade (It is not fully clear if registration is required here: www.eventbrite.ie/e/884020217267)
+ Kids’ Drop By Activities: Children’s Erasmus Education Garden (Age 4+) 11:00/11:30/15:30/16:00 (20min) National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 www.botanicgardens.ie/event/kids-drop-by-activities-5/2024-03-24/
+ St. Patrick’s Park Market – Books, gifts and crafts 11:00-17:30 St. Patrick’s Park, next to St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin 8 www.facebook.com/stpatricksparkmarket/
+ Blackrock Market 11:00-17:30 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin www.facebook.com/BlackrockMarket/
+ Sunday Family Drop-in – National Gallery – Workshop for families with children of all ages 11:30-13:30 National Gallery, Merrion Square, Dublin 2 www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on
++ Pedalpalooza Bike Festival – Bike obstacle course, Try out a new bike, Music, Magic, Comedy, Bike-related arts & crafts – Family-friendly 12:00-16:00 Fairview Park, Dublin 3 www.dublincity.ie/events/pedalpalooza-bike-festival
+ PhizzFest Classic Car Parade 12:00-13:00 Car Park at The King’s Inn, Dublin 7 then at 13:00 drive to Des Kelly store at Cross Guns Bridge, Dublin 7 www.facebook.com/events/1452415312044489
+ Casa Mexico Food Workshop – Phizzfest 12:00-14:00 Casa Mexico, 35 Phibsborough Road, Phibsborough, Dublin 7 www.phizzfest.ie/event/casa-mexico-workshop
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+ Inclusive Cycling Event – Bike Week 13:00-15:00 Chesterfield Avenue, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8 www.fingal.ie/activetravel/bikeweek
+ Canal-side Family Events – Music, Performances, Magic – Phizzfest 14:00-18:00 Shandon Gardnes and Canal, Phibsborough, Dublin 7 www.phizzfest.ie/event/canal-side-family-events
+ Ireland, Then and Now: Irish Symbolism in the Museum’s Collections – National Museum Tour 14:00 National Museum, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Decorative-Arts-History/Events/2024/052024/May-Tours-at-NMI-Decorative-Arts-History
+ Hugh Lane Gallery Public Tour 14:15 Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1 hughlane.ie/explore_learn/sunday-public-tours-2/ (No booking required, but limited spaces)
+ Revolutionary Women: Representations through Soldiers and Chiefs – National Museum Tour 15:00 National Museum, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Decorative-Arts-History/Events/2024/052024/May-Tours-at-NMI-Decorative-Arts-History
+ Chester Beatty Museum Tour 15:00 Chester Beatty Museum, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2 chesterbeatty.ie/whats-on/free-public-tours/
+ Sunday Sketching – Family Workshop (Age 6-12) – Hugh Lane Gallery 15:00-16:00 Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1 hughlane.ie/explore_learn/sunday-sketching/
+ Duck Race – Phizzfest 17:00-18:00 Shandon Gardens and Canal, Phibsborough, Dublin 7 www.phizzfest.ie/event/duck-race
+ Salsa and Bachata Workshops – Level: Beginners Plus and Improvers 17:00-19:00 St Andrews Resource Centre, 114-116 Pearse Street, Dublin 4 www.facebook.com/events/1338665886800476 (Adm is free)
+ The Bionic Rats & Dj Del Bionic – Ska, Reggae & Rocksteady – Gig & DJ 18:00-late (Gig 18:00-21:00, followed by DJ) Grand Social, 35 Liffey Street Lower, Dublin 1 www.thegrandsocial.ie/events/sunday-skank-w-the-bionic-rats-dj-del-bionic-free-entry
+ Black Hills State University Concert Choir – Choral Performance 19:00-21:00 Dublin Unitarian Church, 112 Saint Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 www.eventbrite.ie/e/899037012907 (Booking required)
+ The Comedy Crunch – Comedy 21:00-22:45 Stag’s Head, 1 Dame Court, Dublin 2 www.facebook.com/thecomedycrunch
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And the free events for next week….
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Please note: To speed up the creation of the weekday section of the Dublin Event Guide, I am experimenting with a few minor changes. One is that I am not adding the full address of the venue to all events anymore (for now). If you don’t know where the venue is, you will find it by checking the event link.
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Monday 13 May
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+++ National Bike Week (11-18 May) www.transportforireland.ie/getting-around/by-bicycle/bikeweek/dublin/
+++ Pint of Science Festival (13-15 May) www.pintofscience.ie/events/Dublin
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+ Variety of Tours and talks at the National Museums in Kildare Street and at Collins Barracks www.museum.ie/en-ie/eventcalendar
+ Free Bike Maintenance – Cycle Clinic – Bike Week 09:30-16:30 Guild Street, Dublin 1 www.transportforireland.ie/news/partners/dublin-city/
+ Maker Monday: Laser cutting for adults 18:00-20:00 Coolock Library www.dublincity.ie/events/maker-monday-laser-cutting-adults (Booking required)
+ Stand up Comedy Night – Raiders Comedy 20:30 Pillar Bar, 22-25 Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2 (Booking link not working, so just go there) www.facebook.com/events/1449616022565112/
+ Downtown Blues Dancing – Social Dancing with DJs 21:00-23:00 Mind the Step Cafe, 24 Strand Street Great, Dublin 1 www.facebook.com/events/1281472632925726
+ Song Cycle – Singer Songwriter Night – Open Night with special guests Little Whelan’s 21:00 Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2 www.whelanslive.com/event/song-cycle/
+ The Comedy Crunch – Comedy 21:00-22:45 Stag’s Head, 1 Dame Court, Dublin 2 www.facebook.com/thecomedycrunch
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Tuesday 14 May
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+++ National Bike Week (11-18 May) www.transportforireland.ie/getting-around/by-bicycle/bikeweek/dublin/
+++ Pint of Science Festival (13-15 May) www.pintofscience.ie/events/Dublin
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+ Variety of Tours and talks at the National Museums in Kildare Street and at Collins Barracks www.museum.ie/en-ie/eventcalendar
+ Variety of Public Tours at the National Gallery www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on+ Lunchtime Bike Safety Check 11:00-16:00 Dundrum Town Centre Courtyard (near the fountains), Dundrum, Dublin 14 www.transportforireland.ie/news/partners/dun-laoghaire-rathdown/
+ Grow Your Own Organic Summer Salad – Talk 14:00 Central Library, ILAC Centre www.dublincity.ie/events/grow-your-own-organic-summer-salad (Booking required)
+ Dance Delights – Dance Workshop (16 Apr-14 May) 18:00 Richmond Barracks, off Bulfin Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8 richmondbarracks.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173637299 (Booking required)
+ Darkey Kelly’s Tuesday Singer Songwriter Night 19:00-22:30 Darkey Kelly’s, Harding Hotel, Fishamble Street, Dublin 8 www.facebook.com/groups/915434861959818
+ Making Cycling Fun Again Webinar with Dutch expert Fred Van Shoonhoven – Bike Week 19:00-20:00 Online www.eventbrite.ie/e/900148808317 (Booking required)
+ Ukulele Tuesday – Weekly Ukulele Meetup 20:00 Stag’s Head, 1 Dame Court, Dublin 2 www.facebook.com/UkuleleTuesday/
+ The Comedy Crunch – Comedy 21:00-22:45 Stag’s Head, 1 Dame Court, Dublin 2 www.facebook.com/thecomedycrunch
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Wednesday 15 May
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+++ National Bike Week (11-18 May) www.transportforireland.ie/getting-around/by-bicycle/bikeweek/dublin/
+++ Pint of Science Festival (13-15 May) www.pintofscience.ie/events/Dublin
+++ Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown dlr Festival of Inclusion (15-26 May) dlrcoco.ie/dlr-events
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+ Variety of Tours and talks at the National Museums in Kildare Street and at Collins Barracks www.museum.ie/en-ie/eventcalendar
+ Variety of Public Tours at the National Gallery www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on
+ Little Museum of Dublin – Free Tour 10:00 Little Museum of Dublin, 15 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 littlemuseum.ticketsolve.com/shows/1173601013
+ Bike Safety Checks & Bike Tattoos 15:00-19:00 Dundrum Library, Churchtown Rd Upper, Dundrum, Dublin 14 www.transportforireland.ie/news/partners/dun-laoghaire-rathdown/
+ Bealtaine Audio-Descriptive Tour – for vision impaired people and others 16:00 Chester Beatty Museum, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2 chesterbeatty.ie/whats-on/audio-descriptive-tour/
+ Dublin-Monaghan Bombings – 50 Years On – History Talk 18:30 Ratmines Library www.dublincity.ie/events/dublin-monaghan-bombings-50-years
+ Sunset Cycle – 5km cycle with summer tunes – Bike Week 20:00-21:00 Meeting Point: Phoenix Monument Roundabout, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8 www.transportforireland.ie/news/partners/fingal/
+ Stitches Comedy Club – Free Comedy every Wednesday 19:30-22:00 Cassidy’s Bar, 27 Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2 www.eventbrite.ie/e/501104385707
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Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events)
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+++ Spirit & Soul – Gardiner Street Gospel Choir + Mayo Concert Orchestra – TICKET COMPETITION
The award-winning Gardiner Street Gospel Choir and its band will bring their high-energy ‘Spirit & Soul’ concert to The Helix and in a unique set-up, they will be accompanied by 19-person strong Mayo Concert Orchestra. The mix of wonderfully uplifting, energetic and spirit-filled songs, with the vibrant sounds of orchestral arrangements, will be something you have never heard before and definitely have to experience.
The concert will take place on 18 May at 20:00 in the Helix at DCU, Glasnevin and tickets for EUR 25/15 + fees are available from the Helix via this link www.getthislink.com/spiritsoul
I will be on stage with the Gardiner Street Gospel Choir, but I won’t tell you yet what I will do on stage. ;-) But what I can tell you is that the Gardiner Street Gospel Choir made a pair of tickets available for a Dublin Event Guide reader. If you want to win the tickets, you will have to send a mail to dublineventguide@gmail.com with the subject line “THE GSGC” and in the body of the mail you have to tell me your full name and your mobile phone number. Your entry has to be with me by 14 May at 18:00 and the winner will be notified on 15 May.
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+++ Festivals, Festivals, Festivals
This is a mad week. There are sooooo many festivals. Dublin is buzzing with culture and cultural events. make the most of it!
* Culture Date with Dublin 8 (08-12 May) www.culturedatewithdublin8.ie/
* Phizzfest (10-12 May) www.phizzfest.ie/
* Ranelagh Arts Festival (09-13 May) www.ranelagharts.ie/
* National Bike Week (11-18 May) www.transportforireland.ie/getting-around/by-bicycle/bikeweek/dublin/
* Pint of Science Festival (13-15 May) www.pintofscience.ie/events/Dublin
* Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown dlr Festival of Inclusion (15-26 May) dlrcoco.ie/dlr-events
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In addition to all the events that have plenty of free events, there are also a few more that don’t have free events:
WellFest (Sat+Sun), Dublin Dance Festival (14-25 May), International Literature Festival Dublin (17-26 May)
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+++ National Bike Week
National Bike Week 2024 takes place from 11-18 May and all events can be found via www.transportforireland.ie/getting-around/by-bicycle/bikeweek/dublin/ There will be family cycles/fun rides, workshops, a Bike Festival in Fairview Park, bike safety checks and on Wednesday 15 May will be the “Bike to Work Day”. I have a number of events sprinkled in the events list above, but if you are a bike enthusiast you should check the full list via the link in this paragraph.
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+++ PINT OF SCIENCE FESTIVAL
The Pint of Science Festival (13-15 May) brings some of the most brilliant scientists to your local pubs and cafes to discuss their latest research and findings with you. There will be 17 talks in Dublin and all are free. The hugely interesting topics range from Nature via Health, Brain, Climate, Gender Gap to the Cosmos. All events are free, but booking is required. www.pintofscience.ie/events/Dublin
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+++ Culture Date with Dublin 8
This cultural event until Sunday in a huge Dublin 8 area of Dublin is a relatively new event, organised by Dublin City. Dublin 8 has a LOT to offer culturally and therefore there are a huge amount of events and many are free. I attempted to list all of them and had to give up. The list ist toooo long. A lot of events are added above for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, but there are more. Check out www.culturedatewithdublin8.ie/whats-on
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++ Bealtine Festival
Bealtaine is a celebration of the arts and creativity as we age, it is a festival that takes place every year in the month of May in Ireland and there will be lots of events (and many of them are free) throughout the month for everybody in the more mature age category. There are too many events to list them individually, for that reason please check out the following link: bealtaine.ie/events-2/
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+++ LEARN A NEW SKILL WITH ONLINE COURSES
Is there ever a wrong time for learning a new skill or enhancing what you are already interested in? Maybe it is a language or an instrument or some technical skills? Or something completely different? Nearly every subject is there! Check out Udemy via the link below, they have thousands of courses and there is good chance that what you are looking for is available. Nearly all the courses are REALLY affordable!
The lowest price most of the time is EUR 12.99. Sometimes it even goes down further to EUR 9.99 and when that happens (about once or twice a year), I will tell you. But even 12.99 is definitely a good price for what you get! – Check out the website at www.getthislink.com/Udemy22 And if you buy through that link, you also help the Dublin Event Guide! :-)
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+++ IKEA Crafting / Music / Cooking Workshops
Ikea in Ballymun runs a variety of crafting, music and cooking workshops it is always worh checking out. The workshops are free and usually go for 45 minutes. They are always for children, but the age is often not fixed. There are specific Toddler and baby workshops at times as well. Check them out on www.ikea.com/ie/en/stores/events/ikea-ballymun/
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+++ Some more events:
Find Library events here www.dublincity.ie/events
and Trinity College Events here www.tcd.ie/news_events/events/?day=18&month=03&year=2024&search=week
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+++ Storytelling and Toddler Groups at Dublin City Libraries
The Dublin City Libraries have published a list of Storytelling and Toddler groups for age 0-4 across the Dublin City Libraries. You can find it here www.dublincity.ie/library/blog/storytelling-and-toddler-groups-dublin-city-libraries
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And this is it for another week! Have a great weekend and good new week.
Take care,
–Joerg (dublineventguide@gmail.com) |
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