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Restrictions continue, but life continues too! – Full list of great events plus National Heritage Week
Hi all!
The label “Hero”, in my mind, is reserved for people who save the world, the country, the city or – at a minimum – a person’s life while risking their own. The rest is just someone who does a good – sometimes even a great – job in their area of dedication.
When I got an “Please do not bend!” envelope during the week, I was a bit surprised. And when I opened it and found in it a Certificate signed by the Mayor of Dublin, saying “Presented to Joerg Steegmueller, who is recognised as a Covid Hero for his work for his community during the pandemic 2020.” I was even more surprised. (And just in case you are wondering, Joerg Steegmueller is me. :-D )
Now I quickly have to say that I am definitely no “hero”, but I also have to admit that it is nice to feel that the Dublin Event Guide is appreciated.
So whoever nominated me, I thank you very much and am happy that I could help to make a bit of a difference during these challenging times!
Unlike the “Freedom of the City”, the certificate I got does not come with the perk of allowing me to let my sheep graze in St. Stephen’s Green or any other perks, but it still motivates me to keep going week after week, especially as we now start realising more and more that the exceptional Covid circumstances will be MUCH longer with us than anyone had expected.
Some outdoor events are carefully starting again, as you can see in the last section of this week’s Dublin Event Guide. Dublin City is running their Opera in the Open again this month and there is even a (commercial) summer festival happening in Westmeath, but the restrictions are quite severe and maybe only dampened good news.
And here is the section again that needs you and that is possibly the least read. ;-) Before we get to the events, I will have to ask you for support again! The Dublin Event Guide is entirely funded by YOU, the readers. Without you, the bills won’t get paid and the Dublin Event Guide won’t continue. Your donations will go 100% to keep the Dublin Event Guide alive, so you will directly benefit from every cent you give.
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Thank you very very much!
The EPIC Zone
 “EPIC – The Irish Emigration Museum” (www.epicchq.com) are currently sponsoring the Dublin Event Guide and this section of the weekly newsletter will contain relevant information about events in general or about EPIC-related news and happenings.
++ Kids go FREE to EPIC for the month of August!
Stamp your souvenir passport, try out some Irish dancing moves, listen to our talking library and travel through 1500 years of history.
Keep your little ones busy, engaged and happy this summer! Kids go FREE to EPIC this August!
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Go back in time and experience life as an Irish emigrant passenger! Marvel at the Jeanie Johnston’s craftsmanship and see what you can spot across the Liffey.
What will you discover on deck? Kids go FREE throughout August.
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And here are lots of free events extra for you:
Saturday
+++ National Heritage Week 15-23 August Dublin Events: gturl.eu/NHeritageDublin
+ Cork Heritage Open Day – Over 40 videos from heritage sites and events around Cork 08:00-22:00 Online www.corkheritageopenday.ie
+ A Gentle Amble Through Some of Ireland’s Tree Heritage – Podcast 09:00-12:00 www.facebook.com/events/2689684361311381
+ Honest2Goodness Market – Food Market – 09:30-15:00 – 136a Slaney Close, Dublin Industrial Estate, Glasnevin, Dublin 11 www.facebook.com/GlasnevinMarket/
+ Bushy Park Market 10:00-16:00 Bushy Park, Terenure, Dublin 6W www.facebook.com/bushyparkmarket
+ Marlay Park Market 10:00-16:00 Marlay Park, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 www.dlrcoco.ie/en/markets/marlay-park-coco-market
+ Indian Independence Day – Online Celebration in Ireland 10:00-11:00 Online from Indian Embassy in Dublin www.facebook.com/events/301061007823342/
+ Ukulele Licence – Play Along – Rock Jam School 11:00-11:30 Online rockjam.ie
+ Silly Billy Magic Show hosted by ADHD Ireland 11:00-11:30 www.facebook.com/events/234356870939554/ (Booking required)
+ 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/
+ N’Faly Kouyaté – Live from Guinea – “The Rhythms of My Village” 12:00-13:00 Online www.facebook.com/events/981457705609784/
+ Musical weekend “Strings with Scully and Friends” – Hugh Lane Gallery 12:00-15:00 Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1 www.hughlane.ie/news/2980-strings-with-scully-and-friends
+ Italian Vegan Cooking Class (Pie with custard and chocolate and peaches in white wine) 12:00-13:30 Online www.facebook.com/events/422533272028438/ (Booking required, 8 free tickets still available at the time of writing this)
+ Indian Independence Day Celebration 12:00-13:30 The Spire, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1 www.facebook.com/events/990941361336207/+ Ballet Class 13:00-14:00 Online www.facebook.com/events/303918304189446/
+ Dance Fitness Class 14:00-15:00 Online www.facebook.com/events/866489417209241/
+ Peanut Butter Granola Bars – Workshop 14:00-15:00 Online www.facebook.com/events/1028467987602992/
+ Roman Fever in the Park – Bewley’s Cafe Theatre Play 15:00 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 (near the Yeats Memorial) Admission is free, but booking required. (Max 40 people). www.bewleyscafetheatre.com/events/roman-fever-in-the-park
+ DB Sound Collective – Cover Band – Live Gig 19:00-21:00 Torcaill, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin www.facebook.com/events/340961430402251/
+ What About Us Fundraiser Concert – Israel, Palestine, Ireland and Spain 20:00-21:00 Online www.facebook.com/events/3180655978686898/
+ Biffy Clyro – A Celebration of Endings: Unique Live Performance 20:00-23:00 Online www.facebook.com/events/339706640384228/
+ I Love 80s Night – DJ Lionel Vinyl 20:00-23:00 Online www.facebook.com/events/3244832865553095/
+ Jinty Mcgrath – Live Gig 22:00-00:00 Online www.facebook.com/events/213720083416892/
Sunday
+++ National Heritage Week 15-23 August Dublin Events: gturl.eu/NHeritageDublin
+ Ballymun Car Boot Sale – 08:00-13:00 Ballymun Comprehensive School, Ballymun, Dublin 9 www.facebook.com/irishcarboot
+ Dun Laoghaire People’s Park Market 10:00-17:30 People’s Park, Park Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin www.dlrcoco.ie/en/markets/d%C3%BAn-laoghaire-coco-market
+ The Cottage Market, St. Anne’s Park 10:00-17:00 Red Stables, St. Anne’s Park, Raheny, Dublin 5 www.facebook.com/cottagemarketredstables
+ Marlay Park Market 11:00-16:00 Marlay Park, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 www.dlrcoco.ie/en/markets/marlay-park-coco-market
+ Blackrock Market 11:00-17:30 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin www.facebook.com/BlackrockMarket/
+ Baseball: Ashbourne Giants A vs Dublin City Hurricanes A 11:30-14:00 Corkagh Park, Naas Rd, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 www.facebook.com/events/722320351943641/
+ Musical weekend “Strings with Scully and Friends” – Hugh Lane Gallery 12:00-15:00 Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1 www.hughlane.ie/news/2980-strings-with-scully-and-friends
+ Quidditch Open Practice 13:00-16:00 Fairview Park, Fairview, Dublin 3 www.facebook.com/events/303340461082154/
+ Vintage Boombox – Live Brunch Gig 14:00-17:00 Cafe en Seine, 40 Dawson Street, Dublin 2 www.facebook.com/events/580801219266631/
+ Roman Fever in the Park – Bewley’s Cafe Theatre Play 15:00 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 (near the Yeats Memorial) Admission is free, but booking required. (Max 40 people). www.bewleyscafetheatre.com/events/roman-fever-in-the-park
+ Back The Valley – Live Gig 20:00-21:00 Online www.facebook.com/events/3191481864305820/
Next Week
+++ National Heritage Week 15-23 August Dublin Events: gturl.eu/NHeritageDublin
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+ Seamus Heaney and Wicklow – National Library Talk Mon 17 Aug 13:00-14:00 Online www.eventbrite.ie/e/111653861706 (Registration required)
+ Templemore Apparitions of 1920 – History Lecture Mon 17 Aug 20:00-21:00 Online www.facebook.com/events/348421232815261/
+ Axis Summer Sessions: Peter O’Toole (Hothouse Flowers) – Live Music Mon 17 Aug 21:00 Online www.facebook.com/events/626525248068756/
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+ Dig It Kids Online History Club Workshop (Duration 3 Days!) (Age 6-12) Tue-Thur 18-20 Aug 10:00-12:30 www.eventbrite.ie/e/116103724365
+ Digitising Life – Live Talk with Natural History Museum Scientist – Nature Live Online Tue 18 Aug 12:00-13:00 Online www.facebook.com/events/327821141679752/
+ Dance in the Park with Mumba Dance (Parent + Child 0-6 years) – Activity Tue 18 Aug 12:00-13:00 www.facebook.com/events/1431627427037887/
+ Wild Ireland – Meet the Natives – Heritage Week Tour Fri 21 Aug 15:00-16:00 National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Avenue, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 www.eventbrite.ie/e/116719704779 (Booking required)
+ IMMA Summer School 2020: Art and Politics: Body Counts: Scenes from the Political Life of the Dead Tue 18 Aug 18:30-20:00 Online imma.ie/whats-on/imma-summer-school-2020-art-and-politics-2-statecraft
+ Ruby Sessions at Home Tue 18 Aug 20:30-23:00 Online www.facebook.com/events/2411359412411716/
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+ Online Coffee Conversation: Une Jeune Breton Wed 19 Aug 11:00 Online www.hughlane.ie/lectures/lectures-past/2951-coffee-conversation-19-august-2020
+ Crystal Making (Age 7-9) – Heritage Week Workshop Wed 19 Aug 11:00-12:00 www.eventbrite.ie/e/114311133678 (Booking required)
+ Pressure and Volume Experiments (Age: 9-12) – Remembering Robert Boyle – Heritage Week 13:00-15:00 Online www.eventbrite.ie/e/114313111594 (Booking required)
+ Rebellious women in the National Library – Lunchtime Talk Wed 19 Aug 13:00-14:00 Online www.facebook.com/NationalLibraryofIreland/
+ Songwriting Workshop for Teens (Age 12-16) Wed 19 Aug 14:00-15:00 www.facebook.com/events/1072556279831158/
+ The 1832 cholera epidemic in Sligo – History Lecture Wed 19 Aug 20:00-21:00 Online www.facebook.com/events/2715761842040697/
+ Indigo Sessions with Sick Nanley, Brick Nasty, Lullie and Rebecca Locke Wed 19 Aug 20:00 The Workman’s Club, 10 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2 – Admission is free – theworkmansclub.com/events/indigo-sessions/
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+ From Turmoil to Truce: Photographs of the War of Independence – Online tour Thu 20 Aug 11:00-12:00 www.eventbrite.ie/e/113768915890 (Registration required)
+ Ukulele Licence – Play Along – Rock Jam School Thu 20 Aug 11:00-11:30 Online rockjam.ie
+ Dance & Visual Art Performance: Yes, But Do You Care – IMMA Thu 20 Aug 12:00-16:00 imma.ie/whats-on/yes-but-do-you-care-peoples-pavilion/
+ Opera in the Open: The Marriage of Figaro – Mozart Thu 20 Aug 13:00-14:00 www.eventbrite.ie/o/dublin-city-council-arts-office-2700210080 (Booking required)
+ Learning from our Heritage – Hugh Lane Gallery Talk Thu 20 Aug 13:00-14:00 Online www.eventbrite.ie/e/112201557880 (Booking required)
+ Heritage Week Online Talk: Conservation in the National Gallery archives Thu 20 Aug 15:00-15:15 Online www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on/online-talk-conservation-gallery-archives
+ Protest in solidarity with the Polish LGBTQ community Thu 20 Aug 18:30-19:30 Polish Embassy, 12 Ailesbury Road, Dublin 4 www.facebook.com/events/575469613149031/
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+ National Heritage Week: Architectural Drawing Workshop and Tour – IMMA Fri 21 Aug 11:00-13:30 Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin 8 imma.ie/whats-on/architectural-drawing-workshop-and-tour-national-heritage-week-the-peoples-pavilion/ (Booking required)
+ The Impact of Covid-19 on Depression in Youth – UCD Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Lecture Fri 21 Aug 12:30-13:30 Online www.facebook.com/events/926887757737580/
+ Heritage Week: Watch conservators at work – Drop-in activity Fri 21 Aug 13:00-15:00 National Gallery, Merrion Square, Dublin 2 www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on/heritage-week-conservation-action
+ Wild Ireland – Meet the Natives – Heritage Week Tour Fri 21 Aug 15:30-16:30 National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 www.eventbrite.ie/e/116719704779 (Booking required)
You want for more events and suggestions?
I found a few more things to keep you going or that you might find interesting:
1) National Heritage Week
From 15-23 August the 2020 version of the National Heritage Week will take place. While normally this is a “go to heritage sites” event, this time, there are a lot of online events and nearly all or onsite events require pre-booking. Have a look at the events list here www.heritageweek.ie/projects and if you are just looking for events in Dublin then this is filtered via this link gturl.eu/NHeritageDublin
Some events are listed in the events listing above, but there are 120 events in Dublin, so the Heritage Week website is the better place to find them ALL.
2) Pubs are back open!? :-O For gigs and comedy!?
The Workman’s Club are promoting events again and it seems a little sooner than expected. But Eventbrite registration is still possible, so it seems the event is going ahead? OR was it forgotten to cancel it? The Workman’s Club is showing on their website at theworkmansclub.com/ that there will be a Comedy event on Saturday 15 Aug “Class Comedy: Return to the Workman’s”. (Admission is not free, but with limited numbers allowed in, free events will become even scarcer.)
The Purty Kitchen in Dun Laoghaire is promoting and selling tickets for an event with Made of Stone, a Stone Roses Tribute Band. www.facebook.com/events/598347284288810/ They do operate a restaurant as well, but if this gig will go ahead, they would be one of the VERY first live music venues that is back open again.
I found another gig announced somewhere, but when I checked the venue’s website, they clarified that this gig had been postponed to October. Interestingly, the website indicated that less than 90 people (Seated!) would be allowed into a venue that in the past accommodated more than 400 standing. You can imagine that that dramatic difference will drive ticket prices up significantly.
3) Opera in the Open
Dublin City is running a slimmed down Opera in the Open programme this year. There will be only two performances on the last two Thursdays in August and the numbers of attendees is severely restricted. Booking is required and there will be no access without a ticket.
The two performances are
Thurs 20 Aug – 13:00 Le Nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro) – Mozart
Thurs 27 Aug – 13:00: Turandot – Puccini
You can book tickets via www.eventbrite.ie/o/dublin-city-council-arts-office-2700210080
Opera in the Open always happens at the Amphitheatre behind the Dublin City Council building at Wood Quay.
You will need to fill in a health questionnaire before you are allowed to attend, which is total nonsense, because nobody can trust the information that is provided that way.
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Ohh and astonishingly, someone added (in different font!) a note to the invitation that was sent out by e-mail that said “Persons living and or working in Kildare, Laois or Offaly should not attend.” Really? Sure there are restrictions in these three counties, but explicitly permission was given for people from these counties to go to work outside of their county, which means they are allowed to come to Dublin. But when they are here for work, we will not let them come to the Opera in the Open event? Is that the newest form of discrimination?
4) Van Morrison Tribute
On 31 August, Van Morrison celebrates his 75th birthday and in August and September, 75 artists will perform Van Morrison songs.
Some ore details about Van Morrison and the celebration is here www.hotpress.com/music/rave-on-van-morrison-president-michael-d-higgins-joins-75-irish-musicians-in-remarkable-celebration-of-legendary-belfast-songwriter-curated-by-hot-press-22823834
Unfortunately the article leaves out the schedule for the celebration. But I found some more details:
The YouTube channel is www.youtube.com/hotpressmagazine and every day at 19:00 a new song will appear there.
The only two other song announcements I was able to find are
Sat Aug 15th: Wallis Bird – Listen to the Lion.
Sun Aug 16th: JC Stewart – Bright Side of the Road.
But the releases are continuing daily on the YouTube site above.
5) Online Courses – Special Offer
During the Covid lockdown, enrollments in Udemy courses increased by 425%! Wow! What did you learn during that time? In August most Udemy courses will cost between EUR 10.99 and 12.99 again, so it is not too late yet to learn something new. Use this link shor.by/GqCk because if you buy through that link, you help the Dublin Event Guide! ;-)
5) Books
A free Book summary per week can be found here: readitfor.me/91927
And to buy books I recommend Book Depository because they are usually cheaper than others and they always include delivery for free (and by using this link you help the Dublin Event Guide). But Book Depository played a trick on me and I lost a whole month of affiliate rewards: They changed ALL their links, so if you used an old link, please don’t use it anymore and ONLY use this new link if you want to help the Dublin Event Guide with your purchase: shor.by/BookDepository
And this is it for another week! Have a good weekend and new week.
Take care,–Joerg
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