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Bohemia Flea Market, Pirates of Parliament Street, Howth Roots and Blues Festival, Summer in Dublin

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Free events in Dublin this weekend…

Saturday 10 August

+ 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/

+ Highlights of the National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology – Tour 10:30 National Museum – Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2024/July-September/Public-Tour-of-the-National-Museum-of-Ireland-(1)

+ 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 dublin.ie/live/things-to-do/markets/

+ Blackrock Market 11:00-17:30 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin www.facebook.com/BlackrockMarket/

+ Saturday Looking at Art Club – Art Discussion 12:00 Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1 hughlane.ie/explore_learn/visual-thinking-strategies-vts-2-3-2/ (Booking required)
+ Dolphin’s Barn Library Lego Club (Age:6-12) 12:00-14:00 Dolphin’s Barn www.dublincity.ie/events/dolphins-barn-library-lego-club (Booking required)
+ Jungle Reptile Show (13:30, 14:30, 15:30) – Jervis Shopping Centre Summer programme 12:00-16:00 Jervis Shopping Centre, Henry Street, Dublin 1 www.facebook.com/events/1173382080566770
+ Donabate-Portrane Summer Festival with Live Music, performances and workshops 12:00-22:00 Portrane, Co. Dublin www.facebook.com/p/Donabate-Portrane-Summer-Festival-100064281296258/

+ Mini Games – Olympic Fun for kids – The Square 13:00-17:00 Belgard Sq, Tallaght, Dublin 24 www.facebook.com/events/1152814825798647
++ Pirates of Parliament Street – Family event – with pirate themed games, face painting, sword workshop 14:00-18:00 Parliament Street, Dublin 2 www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=943603111144050
+ Viking Ireland Family Tour 14:00 National Museum – Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2024/July-September/Tour-Viking-Ireland-Family-Tour-(2)
++ Howth Roots and Blues Festival – 36 free gigs over the weekend 14:00-late Various venues www.howthrootsandblues.com/gig-finder
+ Highlights of the National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology – Tour 15:30 National Museum – Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2024/July-September/Public-Tour-of-the-National-Museum-of-Ireland-(1)
+ Bachata Dance Meetup 19:00-21:00 Father Collins Park, Park Avenue, Clongriffin www.facebook.com/events/1538293443426673
+ It Might Get Loud – support from Arcadian Shadows, Nasty Jams – Rock Gigs 20:00 Fibber Magees, 80-81 Parnell Street, Dublin 1  www.facebook.com/events/796079412480576

+ 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

+ Eclipse – Gig 22:00 Tolka House Pub, 9a Glasnevin Hill, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 www.facebook.com/TolkaHousePubOfficial

+ 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/

+ Tabhair Aire Community Yoga event – Fundraiser for Palestine 10:00-11:00 Dun Laoghaire Baths, Windsor Terrace, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin www.eventbrite.ie/e/967977315207 (Booking required)

+ 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 – 100+ Stalls, indoors and outdoors 11:00-17:00 Keely’s Yard/Bohemia Pub, Phibsborough, Dublin 7 www.facebook.com/lezeitgeistfleamarket/

+ 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/

+ Donabate-Portrane Summer Festival with Live Music, performances and workshops and also Fireworks 12:00-22:00 Portrane, Co. Dublin www.facebook.com/p/Donabate-Portrane-Summer-Festival-100064281296258/ (Fireworks will take place at the end of all events.)

+ Mini Games – Olympic Fun for kids – The Square 13:00-17:00 Belgard Sq, Tallaght, Dublin 24 www.facebook.com/events/1152814825798647

++ Pirates of Parliament Street – Family event – with pirate themed games, face painting, sword workshop 14:00-18:00 Parliament Street, Dublin 2 www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=943603111144050

++ Howth Roots and Blues Festival – 36 free gigs over the weekend 13:30-late Various venues www.howthrootsandblues.com/gig-finder
+ 1913 – 1923: A Decade of Military Conflict – Guided Tour 14:00 National Museum, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Decorative-Arts-History/Events/2024/082024/August-Tours-at-NMI-Decorative-Arts-History
+ Music in the Bandstand with Joe Monks 14:00-16:00 Garden of Farmleigh House, Castleknock end of Phoenix Park, Dublin 15 www.farmleigh.ie/events/music-in-the-bandstand-with-airport-police-fire-service-band/

+ 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)

+ From Barracks to Museum: An Introduction to Collins Barracks – Guided Tour 15:00 National Museum, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Decorative-Arts-History/Events/2024/082024/August-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/

++ Summer in Dublin – Discover Music, Arts and Dance 16:00-20:00 Unfortunately no specific location or line up provided www.dublintown.ie/stories-guides/summer-in-dublin/

+ Above the City: Danzi, Ahmed with Love, Curtisy, D*MP, Cian Bolger – Gigs 16:00-20:00 Workman’s Club, 10 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2 theworkmansclub.com/events/above-the-city-vol-2/
+ Bachata Dance Meetup 19:00-21:00 Father Collins Park, Park Avenue, Clongriffin www.facebook.com/events/1538293443426673
+ Shrini Kalwad – Sausage Factory Work in Progress – Comedy 19:30-20:30 Sin E, 15 Ormond Quay Upper, Dublin 7 www.eventbrite.ie/e/934946228337 (Booking required)
+ Icarus Comedy 19:30-22:00 Bruxelles, 8 Harry Street, Dublin 2 www.eventbrite.ie/e/976091143887 (Booking required)

+ The Comedy Crunch – Comedy 21:00-22:45 Stag’s Head, 1 Dame Court, Dublin 2 www.facebook.com/thecomedycrunch

And the free events for next week….

Monday 12 August

Tuesday 13 August

Wednesday 14 August

Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events)

Thursday 15 August

+ 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

+ Drop-In Workshop: At Home with the Vikings 10:30-12:30 National Museum – Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2024/July-September/Relaxed-Drop-In-Workshop-At-Home-with-the-Viki-(1)
+ Creative Hubs: Music Concert for Families with Shane McGrath (Age:5-12) 10:30 & 12:00 Central Library www.dublincity.ie/events/creative-hubs-music-concert-families-shane-mcgrath-2 (Booking required)
+ Book Adventures’ Storytelling, Music and Drama (Age 3-6) 11:00 Terenure Library www.dublincity.ie/events/book-adventures-storytelling-music-and-drama
+ Highlights of the National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology – Tour 12:00 National Museum – Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2024/July-September/Public-Tour-of-the-National-Museum-of-Ireland-(1)
++ Opera in the Open: Hansel and Gretel (Engelbert Humperdinck) 13:00-14:00 Wood Quay Amphitheatre, Wood Quay, Dublin 8 www.dublincityartsoffice.ie/supporting-the-arts-in-the-city/festivals/opera-in-the-open
+ Napoleon Bonaparte and his Inchicore Legacy – Walk – Goldenbridge Cemetery 13:00 Richmond Barracks, off Bulfin Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8 richmondbarracks.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173657151 (Booking required)
+ Prehistoric Ireland Family Tour 14:00 National Museum – Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2024/July-September/Tour-Viking-Ireland-Family-Tour-(4)
+ The Revival Night Market – Art, Vintage & Hand Craft – Temple Bar 14:00-20:00 Temple Bar Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 www.lovetemplebar.com/markets-events
+ Bróga Nua: Having Fun with Irish Rhymes (Age:4-7) 14:30 Ballymun Library h (Booking required)
+ Highlights of the National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology – Tour 15:30 National Museum – Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2024/July-September/Public-Tour-of-the-National-Museum-of-Ireland-(1)
+ Recovered Voices: Stories and Experiences of the Irish during World War One – Guided Tour 17:30 National Museum, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Decorative-Arts-History/Events/2024/082024/Late-Night-Openings-Guided-Tour-Recovered-Voices
+ Hugh Lane Gallery After Hours – Gallery Late opening 18:00-20:30 Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1 hughlane.ie/whats_on/afterhours-aug-2024/
+ Prehistoric Ireland Family Tour 14:00 National Museum – Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2024/July-September/Tour-Viking-Ireland-Family-Tour-(4)
+ What’s Next for the Dead Zoo? Q&A 18:00-18:45 Natural History Museum, Merrion Street, Dublin 2 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Natural-History/Events/2024/202408/QA-Whats-next-for-the-Dead-Zoo
+ Expert Art Tour – More Power to you: Sarah Purser – A Force for Irish Art 18:30-19:30 Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1 www.eventbrite.ie/e/978142429337 (Booking required)

Friday 16 August

 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

+ Creative Hubs: Music Concert for Families with Shane McGrath (Age:5-12) 10:30 & 12:00 Coolock Library www.dublincity.ie/events/creative-hubs-music-concert-families-shane-mcgrath-0 (Booking required)
+ The Saints and Scholars of Ireland – Guided Tour 12:00 National Museum – Archaeology, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2024/July-September/Guided-Tour-The-Saints-and-Scholars-of-Ireland-(1)

+ Looking Closer: Finding Fine Detail in Persian Painting: Curatorial Tour with Dr Moya Carey 16:00 Chester Beatty Museum, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2 chesterbeatty.ie/whats-on/finding-detail-in-persian-painting-curatorial-tour/
+ Sinsaol – Whelan’s Trad & Folk Festival – Gig 20:00 Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2 www.whelanslive.com/event/sinsaol/

And there is more…

+++ Homecoming for Ireland’s Olympians
The success of the Irish Team at the Olympic Games in France will be celebrated with a huge civic reception outside the GPO on O’Connell Street on Monday at 12:30. www.dublincity.ie/news/public-homecoming-team-ireland-paris-olympics Access to the site will be from O’Connell Bridge only. The Irish Olympic Team will be at the event. Admission is free and no tickets are required.
(Both Green and Red LUAS will be affected by a long suspensions of parts of their route. From 09:30-22:00 the effects will be felt. Buses will be diverted away from O’Connell Street.)

+++ NATIONAL HERITAGE WEEK
From Sat 17 August until Sunday 25 August the National Heritage Week will take place in Ireland. There will be more than 300 events in Dublin and you will be able to find them all via this link www.getthislink.com/HeritageWeekDublin2024 Out of the 304 events, 282 are free, so you should find something interesting among them. I will list a few in next week’s Dublin Event Guide, but since there are sooo many events, this will be a tiny fraction of all events. So I recommend that you have a look at the events list via the link above and plan your Heritage Week events already- Because many events require booking, this makes a lot of sense. ;-)

+++ LEARN A NEW SKILL WITH ONLINE COURSES
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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! :-)

+++ SUMMER IN DUBLIN
Dublintown, the business organisation that represents shops and businesses in Dublin City, has announced a summer event programme called “Summer in Dublin”. It will run from 07 July to 25 August with street performances, dance and music every Sunday from 16:00-20:00.
A list of performers is mentioned and a list of locations, but unfortunately Dublin Town seems to want to surprise people in Dublin with pop-up performances, instead giving us a chance to plan attending the “Summer in Dublin” events.
Locations are from South Ann Street to Drury Street on the southside and Liffey Street, Capel Street, North Earl Street and Wolfe Tone Park on the northside.
Musical attractions are a New Orleans Jazz band New Brass Kings, three-piece trad band Sin Deri Si and Latin group Havana Club Trio.
There will also be dance and art and HOPEFULLY Dublintown will tell us over the next few weeks where the events will take place.
www.dublintown.ie/stories-guides/summer-in-dublin/

+++ 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/

+++ 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

+++ 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

And this is it for another week! Have a great weekend and good new week.

Take care,

–Joerg (dublineventguide@gmail.com)