Event Guide 318: Bray Summer Fest & Air Show, Rose Festival, Riverdance Events

July 19th, 2013
DEG Dublin Event Guide (for free events)

No. 318 | 19 July 2013

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Hi all!

Did you go to the Street Performance World Championship (SPWC) last weekend? If you did, I bet you had a great time. Unless someone is totally lifeless and/or hates any kind of laughter and fun, it is – in my opinion – virtually impossible to be bored at the SPWC. Sure, I am a little biased because I love the event, but I am certainly not alone. Merrion Square was packed again. The SPWC was – like every year – perfectly planned and organised and we should send our big thanks to the whole SPWC team and all performers.

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This weekend, the Bray Summerfest takes centre stage. On Sunday the yearly Air Show will take place and with the nice weather to continue for another while (We are sooo lucky this year!), this might just be the perfect event to go to.

And there are approx. 170 other events taking place over the weekend and the coming week, so have a look through this newsletter and select at least one or two events to go to. There are really good and interesting events taking place and even if something is not exactly what you normally would go to, I suggest that you try to go to ONE event per week that is outside your normal range of interests. It will widen your horizon and you will definitely learn something new, maybe even stretch your boundaries for good!

Remember that all events in the Dublin Event Guide For Free Events are free (unless otherwise clearly stated), and around 170 free cultural events per week in Dublin is definitely a good number.

This Event Guide is earlier than usual again because I am travelling this weekend and another thing I have to mention again: The spell-checker still doesn’t do its job, so you will find lots more spelling mistakes and typos than usually. Apologies!

The Dublin Event Guide is always completely free and is sent to nearly 15,000 people. I would be more than happy to send it to even more people and with a population of about 1 mio in Dublin, it shouldn’t be too difficult to find another 5,000 people that are interested in free events. To help them, I need your help. Please tell all the people you meet where you hear about all the free events and spread the word about the Dublin Event Guide for Free Events. Your friends (old and new), families and colleagues can subscribe (for free) at www.dublineventguide.com and LIKE the Facebook group at www.facebook.com/DublinEventGuide Click on LIKE yourself if you haven’t yet done so and get everyone to Subscribe.

I Keep stressing that the Dublin Event Guide is free and that is indeed the case. To pay for the bills for sending it every week, I need about EUR 170 and if you like the Dublin Event Guide, it would be great if you could help me with 25 cent per week (or EUR 12 per year). There is no obligation on you to help and you will still get the weekly newsletter even if you decide not to help with a small donation. But if you like getting a nice summary of all these free events every week and if this is valuable to you, I’d say a small donation is no struggle. Thanks a lot! Go to www.perfectresults.info/donate.htm either for a once-off donation of EUR 12 or more if you can, or choose the subscription option on that page to give EUR 12 per year without having to worry about it again. Thanks!!!

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Have an event-full week,

–Joerg

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Feel good slot

The “Feel Good Slot” at this place in the Dublin Event Guide is to share some inspirational, motivational or thought provoking quotes, stories or video clips. You wonder why I added this section to this e-zine? If your week was great, you might not need it, but most of us had some challenging moments in the last week and this section is for the people that want to remind that despite all, life is great and it is important to be alive.

You know how we often look forward to something? Often something far away?

When I will be fit, I will…. OR When I am retired, I will….. OR After I got that next promotion, I will…. OR Next year, I will…. OR When I found the right person, I will….. As children we were waiting for Christmas for nearly a whole year! …but even as adults we still do the same.

We constantly wish our life away by hoping that once that “milestone” will be reached, all will be better/get sorted or then and only then the GOOD life will begin. Have you ever done that? Now consider this:

Maybe it’s not about the Happy Ending,
Maybe it’s about the story!

Don’t just wait for that end goal / milestone to be reached, enjoy the journey to it!

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All events listed in this Event Guide are free of any admission charges (or at least appear to be free) unless otherwise stated. I try to find confirmation in all cases and do my best to double-check the information. However errors can happen and therefore no promise for correctness can be given.

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Joergs Picks

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.

Once again (and it doesn’t happen tooo often), I am away this weekend, that’s why you got the Dublin Event Guide this week so early. So, I will not be able to go to any events in Dublin this weekend, but I still had a look for you to see what I would suggest if you are undecided.

The Bray Air Show is definitely one of the biggest events this weekend, but it is quite busy with lots and lots of people and it is in Bray, which – for some – is just that bit too far to go. In that case, stay closer to home and go to the Rose Festival in Raheny. It is a nice relatively quaint festival and you can see wonderful roses, enjoy some music and just have a great day in a nice Dublin park.

And the third main event is the Riverdance events with a Family Fun Day in Merrion Square and the Riverdance World Record attempt at the Liffey. Looks interesting!

Competitions

Dublin’s Origami Gathering – Ticket Competition

27 July – 14:00-18:00
White Lady Gallery, 14 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2

The first National Origami Event takes place on Sat 27 July from 14:00-18:00. International Paper Artist and author of over 50 books on the subject, Sheffield’s Nick Robinson will be making an appearance at this Origami Open Day. Nick will be giving master classes for enthusiastic beginners, other experts will be available to help throughout the day. Tickets for the event are EUR 6 and can be bought at www.eventbrite.com/event/7079790845# of from the Gallery.

For the readers of the Dublin Event Guide I was able to get a pair of tickets for a competition and if you want to win, you have to send a mail to dublineventguide@gmail.com with the subject ORIGAMI and with your name and mobile phone number in the body of the mail. The mail has to be with my by 12:00 on Wed 24 July.

For the latest information, please visit www.irishorigami.eu or email Darren Fitzpatrick darrendajourney@gmail.com

Promote your product or non-free event with a competition in the Dublin Event Guide!

The Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events) focuses on free events, but we all fully understand that not everything can be free in life and if you run a non-free event (or sell a cool product), I am sure it would help you if you could let the 14,000+ Dublin Event Guide readers know about your event or product. If you can make a few tickets (product samples) available for the Dublin Event Guide readers, I can help you and promote your event (product) in the context of a competition. Cost to you? Minimal, often even completely free! Just contact me on dublineventguide@gmail.com and we can discuss the details. It is all very simple! ;-)

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Calling all singers in Dublin: Be part of the Dublin Fringe Festival!

“Songs in the Key of D” will take place during the Fringe Festival on 14 Sept in the Smock Alley Theatre. It is a Choral Exploration of Dublin City and the organisers are looking for singers of all abilities to join them in performing some of Dublin?s best known songs and connect the audience to our city through song.

Everybody who likes singing is invited to take part you don’t have to be from Dublin or Irish and you don’t have to a good singer. The choir is being set up set up to bring people living in all parts of Dublin together.

Auditions will take place on
– Mon 29 July in the UCD Student Centre, UCD Belfield from 18:00-20:00
– Tues 30 July in axis: Ballymun, Dublin 9 from 18:00-20:00
– Sat 03 August 3rd in the Fringe Lab, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 from 14:00-18:00
Rehearsals will take place on the Sunday afternoons during August, with some extra rehearsals in the run up to the performance.
For more information or to book an audition time please contact jean.hally@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/songsinthekeyofd

Dublin Libraries & National Museum – Summer Programme for children

The Dublin Libraries and – separately – the different branches of the National Museum run different programmes / events in the summer for children. With the National Museums, these events are usually drop in classes and with the libraries in Dublin nearly always booking is required. If you have to entertain children over the summer check out www.museum.ie and the super slow library site www.dublincity.ie/RecreationandCulture/libraries/Events/Pages/all_events.aspx There are too many events to include them here week after week.

Irish speaking Comedians needed

Good Company Productions presents “GIG” (An Gaeilgeoir is Greannmhairea), a new 8 part reality television series for TG4.

“GIG” is on the hunt to find Ireland’s funniest, quick witted and most entertaining Gaeilgeoir comic with the winner taking home a cash prize and a slot at a major comedy festival in 2014. If you speak fluently Irish, are over 18 and are a comedian or at least make people laugh a lot, contact John or Orla at 01 4973225 or 087 2387222 (gigtg4@gmail.com or check out www.goodcompany.ie) Make sure you tell them that you heard about it in the “Dublin Event Guide For Free Events”. Closing Date for applications: 17:00 on Wed 31st July. www.facebook.com/pages/GIG-TG4/268626213278380?fref=ts

Opportunities

If you took the opportunity and started a new business recently (not more than approx. 6 months ago) and need a bit of support to let Dublin know about your new venture, talk to me. In this section I will feature new companies every now and then. I had to give it a rest for a while due to some technical challenges, but I seem to have mastered them more or less by now. ;-)

Exhibitions

Based on your feedback, I have decided to do the following with the Exhibition section in this newsletter from now on: I will provide you with a link to a near-comprehensive listing of exhibitions provided by www.visualartists.ie . For me to list all exhibitions would only be doubling their good work and would be an inefficient use of my resources. The link is visualartists.ie/category/listings/dublin/

On top of that I will every now and then include here a small selection of exhibitions that either are not mentioned in the Visual Artist listing or are note-worthy to be mentioned separately.

The Unseen Lithuania

until 28 July

Farmleigh House, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8

To celebrate the Lithuanian presidency of the EU, Farmleigh House invites to “The Unseen Lithuania”, a photography exhibition by talented aerial photographer Marius Jovaisa. It’s the result of 19,500 shots, 7,500kms and 88 hours in the air. The exhibition will be on show at the Motorhouse at Farmleigh House.

PhotoIreland Festival

01-31 July

Dublin (various locations)

The PhotoIreland Festival takes place throughout July and there will be lots of exhibitions. The website www.photoireland.org/ lists all events, but a few of them, I will include here over the next few weeks;

+ “Where is your heart? Where is your head?” in the Picture Room, 12 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2 (05-19 July)
www.facebook.com/WhereIsYourHeartWhereIsYourHead

+ “We Make the Path by Walking” (Paul Gaffney) in the Instituto Cervantes, Lincoln Place, Dublin 2 (10-30 July)
dublin.cervantes.es/FichasCultura/Ficha86327_16_2.htm

Dublin on Video & Photo

14-24 July

Exchange Dublin, Exchange Street Upper, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

This exhibition by Matthieu Chardon will showcase a selection of his video and photographic works depicting Dublin. www.matthieuchardon.net/
www.facebook.com/events/361715013956078/

David Galjaard + Cristina De Middel – Photographic Exhibitions – Copper House Gallery

13 July – 02 Aug (09:30-17:30)

Copper House Gallery, Synge Street, Dublin 8

Part of the PhotoIreland Festival are two exhibitions in the Copper House Gallery:

Concresco by David Galjaard
and
The Afronauts by Cristina De Middel

www.thecopperhousegallery.com/

Creative Urban Culture – The CUBE

17-24 July (Weekdays: 12:00-17:00, Weekend 11:00-13:00)

The Cube, Donelly Centre, Cork Street, Dublin 8

Clyne Gallery is inviting to an exhibition of work created in the CUBE to celebrate and support the Liberties Festival.

The CUBE is home to several creative professionals. This includes visual artists, designers, sculptors, writers, script writers, craft makers photographers and more.

At the exhibition opening on Wed 17 July from 19:00, several of the participants will be presenting. This will include a reading by Aidan O’Reilly and feature fun animals forms by Katie Smyth, Laura Murray and their creative props for festivals team. This is a free event. www.thecubecreativehub.com/

Friday 19 Jul

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Liberties Festival 2013

09:00, Fri 19 Jul

Liberties area, Dublin 8

The 43rd Liberties Festival takes place from Wednesday 17 July to Sunday 21 July with a programme featuring music, film, photography, theatre, street art and community events across Dublin’s historic Liberties area.

There are a variety of events taking place every day and the website gives a daily overview. There is a nicely layouted complete programme available as well, but unfortunately the cumbersome issuu format is used, which makes that nice programme virtually unusable for many.

Some of the free programme highlights are:

Fri 19 July:
10:00: One Day in the Liberties – Photography Exhibition
11:00: Mipoint – Pop-up Exhibition by 24hr Community
www.libertiesfestivaldublin.com/events-2/fri-july-19/

www.libertiesfestivaldublin.com

Come Dance at Dundrum

19:00 – 20:00, Fri 19 Jul

Dundrum Town Centre, Dundrum, Co. Dublin

An hour long ballroom dancing class will take place on Pembroke Square at Dundrum Town Centre. Admission is free.

www.dundrum.ie/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/july-listings.jpg

Greek and European Folk Dance

19:00 – 20:30, Fri 19 Jul

Exchange Dublin, Upper Exchange Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

A free Greek and European Folk Dance class open to all. Contact Katerini Papathanasiou on papath.kat@gmail.com

www.exchangedublin.ie/calendar

The Stoney Brokes – Gig

19:00, Fri 19 Jul

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

The Stoney Brokes will play in the Live from the Window slot in Whelan’s. Admission is free.

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/live-from-the-window-w-the-stoney-brokes-2/

Cornucopia – Live Music

19:30 – 21:30, Fri 19 Jul

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

Bray Summer Fest 2013 – Gigs

20:00, Fri 19 Jul

Seafront, Bray, Co. Wicklow

During the Bray Summer Fest there are numerous gigs taking place on the Bandstand at the Seafront and all gigs are free. Two gigs take place per night. The first starts at 20:00 and the second at 21:30. The line-up is:

Fri 19 July: Hot Strings / Sharon Shannon
Sat 20 July: The Crayon Set / Big September
Sun 21 July: Route 66 at 17:00
Fri 26 July: The Drawing Room Opera Company (21:00-22:30)

Find all details on the website www.braysummerfest.com or download the programme brochure here www.braysummerfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/BSF-2013-Brochure.pdf

www.braysummerfest.com/events/categories/music/

Dublin Tribal Spirit – Drumming Circle

20:00 – 22:00, Fri 19 Jul

Lantern Centre, 17 Synge Street, Dublin 8

“Dublin Tribal Spirit” is a weekly event that gives you the great experience of a drumming circle with african drums and authentic tribal rhythms. Tom and Sinead, who run that event are providing lots of drums for it and teach you the rhythms.

There is no formal admission charge for this event, but donations are expected. The organisers bring their own 20-30 drums to it every week, so they are looking for donations to keep the event going.

www.facebook.com/pages/Dublin-Tribal-Spirit/201639663203598

Addison Lodge Open Mic Night

21:00 – 00:30, Fri 19 Jul

Addison Lodge, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

The Addison Lodge are inviting local bands, musicians, poets, comedians and performers to share their talents at the new Addison Lodge Open Mic Nights in Glasnevin (opposite the Botanic Gardens). The event will take place every week. Admission is free.

www.addisonlodge.com/archives/276

Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard

21:00, Fri 19 Jul

Stillorgan Orchard, The Hill, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin

The Stillorgan Orchard provides regular live music. The upcoming gigs are detailed on the website below.

www.stillorganorchard.com/live_music.html

Saturday 20 Jul

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Liberties Festival 2013

09:00, Sat 20 Jul

Liberties area, Dublin 8

The 43rd Liberties Festival takes place from Wednesday 17 July to Sunday 21 July with a programme featuring music, film, photography, theatre, street art and community events across Dublin’s historic Liberties area.

There are a variety of events taking place every day and the website gives an daily overview. There is a nicely layouted complete programme available as well, but unfortunately the cumbersome issuu format is used, which makes that nice programme virtually unusable for many.

Some of the free programme highlights are:

Sat 20 July:
10:00: One Day in the Liberties – Photography Exhibition
11:00: Mipoint – Pop-up Exhibition by 24hr Community
11:30 Historic Walking Tour
12:00: Adult Samba Drumming Workshop
www.libertiesfestivaldublin.com/events-2/say-july-20/

www.libertiesfestivaldublin.com

Dublin Food Co-op

09:30 – 16:30, Sat 20 Jul

Dublin Food Co-op, 12 Newmarket Square, Dublin 8

The Dublin Food Co-op is open every Saturday at Newmarket for organic wholefoods and sustainable household products, plus over a dozen producer stalls offering organic fruit and veg., baked goods, dairy produce, wines, hot and cold food, etc. The Co-op is also open on Thursdays 12:00-20:00.

www.dublinfood.coop

Honest2Goodness Food Market

09:30 – 16:00, Sat 20 Jul

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

Malahide Park Run (free)

09:30, Sat 20 Jul

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/

SuperNatural Food Market

09:30 – 15:30, Sat 20 Jul

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

Barnardos 5km Wedding Run

10:00, Sat 20 Jul

Phoenix Park, Dublin 8

The first Barnardos 5km Wedding Run takes place in the Phoenix Park on Saturday. The run is a fancy dress run where you are invited to come dressed as whichever member of the Wedding party you would like to be. Brides, grooms, hens, stags, flower girls, page boys, priests, guests are all invited to take part.

Participation is not free (EUR 25), but at a fancy dress run there is lots to see and being a spectator is free. In addition there is a post-race Wedding Reception with music, fun and entertainment.

The route is shown on this map www.barnardos.ie/assets/images/Events/weddingrun13-course-map-lg.jpg

www.barnardos.ie/getting-involved/fundraising/events/barnardos-wedding-run.html

Fitness Class

10:00 – 11:00, Sat 20 Jul

Exchange Dublin, Upper Exchange Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

A free Fitness Class will take in the Exchange, However, the event schedule/programme doesn’t say what type of fitness class it will be and if you have to bring something (e.g. a Yoga mat or similar).

www.exchangedublin.ie/calendar

Jamestown Market

10:00 – 17:00, Sat 20 Jul

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/

Merchants Market

10:00 – 16:00, Sat 20 Jul

Merchants Yard, East Wall Road, Dublin 3

The Merchants Market on East Wall Road is a relatively new weekly market on Saturdays and Sundays with more than 80 stalls. There is everything from furniture and antiques to paintings and mirrors, electronics and hot food to bicycles and buns. Sounds interesting and I will check it out over the coming weeks. It is just a few minutes walk away from the Point Theatre/O2 (walk in the direction of the Port Tunnel). www.facebook.com/merchantsindoormarket

www.merchantsmarket.ie/

Mother Redcap’s Indoor Market

10:00 – 17:30, Sat 20 Jul

Unit 95, Malahide Road Industrial Park, Malahide Road, Coolock, Dublin 17

An indoor market in Coolock with over 40 traders with a wide range of goods and a café on site as well.

www.facebook.com/MotherRedcaps.Market

Temple Bar Food Market

10:00 – 16:30, Sat 20 Jul

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

Rose Festival

10:30 – 17:00, Sat 20 Jul

St. Anne’s Park, Raheny, Dublin 5

The yearly Rose Festival in St. Anne’s Park is taking place this Saturday and Sunday. The 270 acre park has a beautiful Rose Garden in it. Last year the festival took place AFTER the roses had blossomed. This year, it could just be right.

But there are not only roses at this popular festival:
There will be music from Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann, from the Prairie Dawgs (15:00-17:00) and Young Ballet by Ballet Fusion. If you are interested in gardening, there will be Plant sellers, Nurseries, Garden Centres and Florists, Master composters, Bee keepers, recyclers and upcyclers. The Farmer’s market will provide you with food and lots of other stands outside and in tents invite you to stroll and shop and there are also art workshops.

Admission is free. I had to search for 20 minutes for some more details before I finally found a PDF brochure. Dublin City, your event marketing sucks! www.dublincity.ie/Press/Documents/RoseFlyer.pdf

“My Favourites” – Walking Tour

11:00 – 13:30, Sat 20 Jul

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

Blackrock Market

11:00 – 17:30, Sat 20 Jul

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/

Eason Story Time

11:00, Sat 20 Jul

Every Eason store in Ireland

As part of Eason’s Get Into Reading campaign, there will be a reading of a specially selected children’s book at 11:00 each Saturday in every Eason store in the country. The schedule of Story Time books, covering mid-June through mid-September, is on the website below.

And children attending the in-store kids’ book readings throughout the summer will receive their own Story Time Reward Card and they will get a special Story Time sticker on their card for each reading they attend. Children who collect three stickers will receive a free copy of Tyrannosaurus Drip by Julia Donaldson. For more information check the website below too.

blog.easons.com/category/get_into_reading/story-time/

Pond Dipping

11:00, Sat 20 Jul

National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

Explore the weird and wonderful diversity of insects and minibeasts living in and around the pond at the Botanic Gardens. Suitable for Age 8+. Admission is free. All workshops for children need to be booked in advance with the Visitor’s Centre at 01 8570909.

www.botanicgardens.ie/news/events.htm

The Ferocious Mingle Marcade

11:00 – 18:00, Sat 20 Jul

72 Thomas Street (between the Vicar St venue & Cafe Notto), Dublin 8

The Ferocious Mingle Marcade (Market and Arcade) place every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. On Sunday it is a fancy dress market. It’s a flea-market type permanent market with stalls and “chalets” for traders. The Oscar Verne Café on site and (at least at the weekends) live music adds even more character.

www.facebook.com/pages/The-Ferocious-Mingle-Marcade/232446616822953

Yoga in Phoenix Park

11:00 – 12:00, Sat 20 Jul

Bandstand (behind the Tea Room, near the Zoo), Phoenix Park, Dublin 8

This will be the fourth year for “Yoga in the Park” and I think it is a brilliant initiative for a very worthy cause. From May until September, Fiona from www.twopalmsyoga.com and her team of teachers invite to an hour of Yoga in Phoenix Park every Saturday. No booking is required and you decide how much you give, the class is donation based.

All proceeds go to the Dublin Simon Community, a charity that does invaluable work for the homeless people in Dublin. 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/pages/Two-Palms-Yoga/129726813245

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Sat 20 Jul

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

Bray Air Show – Practice Day

12:00 – 13:00, Sat 20 Jul

Seafront, Bray, Co. Wicklow

An hugely popular part of the yearly Bray Summer Fest is the Bray Air Display, one of the biggest air shows in Ireland. More than 80,000 visitors are expected to come to this free event on Sunday and on Saturday a practice run will take place from 12:00-13:00.

Nearly 20 show elements will take place on Sunday between 15:00 and 18:00.

And while the show takes place in the Sky, on land you can enjoy a Continental Food & Crafts Market (12:00-18:00) on both days. www.braysummerfest.com/events/categories/air-show/

www.brayairdisplay.com/

Ha’penny Flea Market

12:00 – 18:00, Sat 20 Jul

Grand Social, 35 Lower Liffey Street (near Ha’Penny Bridge), Dublin 1

The weekly Ha’penny Flea Market is an indoor market in the Grand Social Pub, which offers vintage Men and Women’s clothing, contemporary crafts, books, DVDs, vinyl records, vintage and handmade jewellery, vintage hair styles, art, photography and much more. Dux & Co will offer food and the Grand Social’s Bar and Gourmet Coffee options are available.

www.thegrandsocial.ie/

Military Guard Ceremony

12:00, Sat 20 Jul

Merrion Square, Dublin 2

As part of the Defence Forces activities in the lead in to the centenary of the foundation of ‘The Irish Volunteers, Óglaigh na hÉireann’ in November 2013, a Ceremonial Military Guard will parade at the site of the ‘National Memorial to Members of the Defence Forces who died in the Service of the State’ at the National Gallery-side of Merrion Square throughout the summer.

Ceremonies will take place every Saturday and units from throughout the Defence Forces and across the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service will participate. The memorial site is a pyramid at the side of Merrion Square. The ceremonies will take place: 13 July at 10:00; 20 & 27 July at 12:00; 3, 10 & 17 August at 12:0 and 24 & 31 August at both 10:00 and 12:00.

www.military.ie

Summer in Dublin – BID

12:00 – 16:00, Sat 20 Jul

South Anne Street, Dublin 2

Every Saturday for 6 weeks, Dublin City is inviting to “Summer in Dublin” events in different streets. There will be face painting, children’s entertainers, music, clowns, balloons, giant novelty games, ice cream courtesy of Murphy’s Ice Cream, performances coordinated by the Abbey Theatre and more. And all for free. On 27 July there will also be an outdoor cinema on Wolfe Tone Square, screening family films.

Dates and locations for the remaining Summer in Dublin events are:
+ 20 July: South Anne Street
+ 27 July: Wolfe Tone Square
+ 03 Aug: South William Street
+ 10 Aug: Talbot Street

Archive at Lunchtime – July – IFI

13:10, Sat 20 Jul

Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

The IFI continues with its free “Archive at Lunchtime” screenings and is increasing it to a daily screening.
In celebration of the Irish Jewish Gathering (21-28 July) and the contribution of Irish Jewry to the cultural life the IFI present a selection of short films made by Jewish-Irish filmmakers in July.
The daily programmes are here
01+05+09+13+17+22+26+30 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-1-july-2013/
02+06+10+14+18+23+27+31 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-2-july-2013/
03+07+11+15+19+24+28 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-3-july-2013/
04+08+12+16+20+25+29 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-4-july-2013/

www.ifi.ie/

Chester Beatty – Mandarin Tour

14:00, Sat 20 Jul

Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

A Mandarin language tour and family-friendly activities with Tiedong Yang takes place.

www.cbl.ie/Programme—Events/Events-Schedule.aspx

Circus Skills Workshop

14:00 – 17:00, Sat 20 Jul

Dundrum Town Centre, Dundrum, Co. Dublin

A Circus Skills Workshop is taking place at Pembroke Square at the Dundrum Town Centre: “An interactive circus skills workshop, perfect for budding circus folk of all ages!” Admission is free.

www.dundrum.ie/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/july-listings.jpg

Riverdance in Merrion Square – Family Day

14:00, Sat 20 Jul

Merrion Square, Dublin 2

On Saturday, Merrion Square will come alive for a day of music and dance with something for everyone in the family, no matter how old. At that Family Day from 14:00 Riverdancers providing some informal instruction for aspiring dancers of any ability.

For the kids there will be face-painting, bouncy castles, costume make and do, food and refreshments and more.

Outside the park on Merrion Square West, near the National Gallery a Riverdance Céilí (Irish Dancing) will take place from 15:00. The Céilí will be led by the best of Riverdance dancers and musicians and will be a chance for everyone to get involved and try their talent (or luck).

Admission is free.

In the evening from 20:00, “Riverdance: On Screen” will take place and admission is EUR 10. Riverdance on Screen is an 80min film about Riverdance, its 19 year history and highlights. A huge video screen will be set up in Merrion Square and a live band will play. Tickets can be bought via www.riverdance.com/the-gathering/riverdance-on-screen-2/

www.riverdance.com/show/at-the-park-merrion-square/

Cornucopia – Live Music

19:30 – 21:30, Sat 20 Jul

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

Bray Summer Fest 2013 – Gigs

20:00, Sat 20 Jul

Seafront, Bray, Co. Wicklow

During the Bray Summer Fest there are numerous gigs taking place on the Bandstand at the Seafront and all gigs are free. Two gigs take place per night. The first starts at 20:00 and the second at 21:30. The line-up is:

Fri 19 July: Hot Strings / Sharon Shannon
Sat 20 July: The Crayon Set / Big September
Sun 21 July: Route 66 at 17:00
Fri 26 July: The Drawing Room Opera Company (21:00-22:30)

Find all details on the website www.braysummerfest.com or download the programme brochure here www.braysummerfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/BSF-2013-Brochure.pdf

www.braysummerfest.com/events/categories/music/

Saturday Night Live Jazz

20:00 – 22:30, Sat 20 Jul

KC Peaches (Wine Cave), 28/29 Nassau St., Dublin 2

This is a weekly Saturday night jazz event in the basement Wine Cave of KC Peaches wholefood restaurant/café. Food will be served until 22:00 and wine, minerals & music will be available until later. Admission is free and a donation into a hat at the end of the evening is appreciated.

www.facebook.com/KCPeachesWineCave

Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard

21:00, Sat 20 Jul

Stillorgan Orchard, The Hill, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin

The Stillorgan Orchard provides regular live music. The upcoming gigs are listed on the website below.

www.stillorganorchard.com/live_music.html

The Yips

22:30, Sat 20 Jul

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

The Yips plus guests are playing in the Midnight Hour slot in Whelan’s. Admission is free before 22:30, the gig starts at midnight.

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/the-midnight-hour-w-the-yips/

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Dun Laoghaire Triathlon

09:00 – 12:30, Sun 21 Jul

Dun Laoghaire (various locations)

The Dun Laoghaire Triathlone takes place on Sunday. You could still register as there are at the time of writing still 27 places available, but that wouldn’t be free. The free aspect of this event is you being a visitor/supporter. The race starts with a 750m swim at the Seapoint Martello Tower. The transition area is near the Salthill Car Park at the West Pier. A 20km cycle (5 laps of the course) follows the swim and the 5km run will take place on the West Pier in Dun Laoghaire. All details are here.

www.dublintri.com/

Liberties Festival 2013

09:00, Sun 21 Jul

Liberties area, Dublin 8

The 43rd Liberties Festival takes place from Wednesday 17 July to Sunday 21 July with a programme featuring music, film, photography, theatre, street art and community events across Dublin’s historic Liberties area.

There are a variety of events taking place every day and the website gives a daily overview. There is a nicely layouted complete programme available as well, but unfortunately the cumbersome issuu format is used, which makes that nice programme virtually unusable for many.

Some of the free programme highlights are:

Sun 21 July:
10:00: One Day in the Liberties – Photography Exhibition
11:00: Mipoint – Pop-up Exhibition by 24hr Community
11:30: Historic Walking Tour
12:00 Family Fun Day
www.libertiesfestivaldublin.com/events-2/sun-july-21/

www.libertiesfestivaldublin.com

Jamestown Market

10:00 – 17:00, Sun 21 Jul

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

Merchants Market

10:00 – 16:00, Sun 21 Jul

Merchants Yard, East Wall Road, Dublin 3

The Merchants Market on East Wall Road is a relatively new weekly market on Saturdays and Sundays with more than 80 stalls. There is everything from furniture and antiques to paintings and mirrors, electronics and hot food to bicycles and buns. Sounds interesting and I will check it out over the coming weeks. It is just a few minutes walk away from the Point Theatre/O2 (walk in the direction of the Port Tunnel). www.facebook.com/merchantsindoormarket

www.merchantsmarket.ie/

Merrion Square Open Air Gallery

10:00 – 18:30, Sun 21 Jul

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/

Children’s Art Cart Workshop

10:30 – 12:30, Sun 21 Jul

Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8

The Children’s Art Cart Workshops will be held again in the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre (01-6770095) every Sunday from 24 March to 22 December 2013. Currently the workshop is still free, but there is a possibility that a fee will be introduced at some point. Children must be over 6 years of age and must be supervised by an adult.
You can’t pre-book, so early arrival is required because there are only 20 places per session.

The themes are:
21 July: Birds and their habitats
28 July: Medieval Life – includes a visit to Ashtown Castle.

www.phoenixpark.ie/newsevents/title,23664,en.html

Rose Festival

10:30 – 17:00, Sun 21 Jul

St. Anne’s Park, Raheny, Dublin 5

The yearly Rose Festival in St. Anne’s Park is taking place this Saturday and Sunday. The 270 acre park has a beautiful Rose Garden in it. Last year the festival took place AFTER the roses had blossomed. This year, it could just be right.

But there are not only roses at this popular festival:
There will be music from Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann, from the Prairie Dawgs (15:00-17:00) and Young Ballet by Ballet Fusion. If you are interested in gardening, there will be Plant sellers, Nurseries, Garden Centres and Florists, Master composters, Bee keepers, recyclers and upcyclers. The Farmer’s market will provide you with food and lots of other stands outside and in tents invite you to stroll and shop and there are also art workshops.

Admission is free. I had to search for 20 minutes for some more details before I finally found a PDF brochure. Dublin City, your event marketing sucks! www.dublincity.ie/Press/Documents/RoseFlyer.pdf

Brocante Furniture & Vintage Market

11:00 – 17:00, Sun 21 Jul

Dublin Food Co-op, 12 Newmarket Square, Dublin 8

The Brocante Market will take place on Sun. It is a collection of antiques, furniture, vintage jewellery, collectables and curiosities from the past and present, second-hand, refurbished, antique and hand-crafted stuff for your house and garden. If you are an interior designer or just have and eye for style and are looking for a special piece or maybe a bargain then this is the market for you. The market is held every 3rd Sunday of the month.

www.facebook.com/thebrocantemarket

Longmile Road Markets

11:00 – 17:00, Sun 21 Jul

Long Mile Road, Dublin 12

There seem to be TWO weekly markets on Long Mile Road and both are very close to each other. One is behind Wigoders on Long Mile Road (across the road from Aldi). It hosts more than 50 stalls and there is also a Cafe on site. www.facebook.com/WigodersLongmileMarket And the other one is just on the other side of the road, next to Aldi. www.facebook.com/TheLongMileRdMarket

Mind, Body & Soul Craft Fair

11:00 – 19:00, Sun 21 Jul

Bewley’s Hotel, Newland’s Cross, Naas Road, Dublin 22

There will be a Mind. Body and Soul Craft Fair with all types of healers and “readers”. Admission is free

www.facebook.com/rosemediumwhitelight

Palestrina Choir

11:00, Sun 21 Jul

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

Riverdance World Record Attempt

11:00, Sun 21 Jul

Sean O’Casey Bridge, Dublin 1

On Sunday, the Riverdance World Record attempt for the longest Riverdance line – currently standing at 652 dancers – will take place along Dublin’s Quays. 2000 dancers have registered and registration is closed now, but you can watch this unique event.

From Sean O’Casey Bridge (That’s the pedestrian bridge at the IFSC), down along City Quay and Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, crossing the Liffey at Samuel Beckett Bridge and returning back up along North Wall Quay and Custom House Quay before finishing up at Sean O’Casey Bridge, the whole distance will be covered by Riverdance dancers who will dance for 5 minutes at 12:00.

Some activities in the area will start at 11:00 to welcome you in time for the big World Record Attempt.

www.riverdance.com/the-gathering/world-record/

The Biggest Pinhole Camera in Europe

11:00 – 21:00, Sun 21 Jul

D-light Studios, 46 North Great Clarence Street, Dublin 1

Hidden Light Gallery and The Giant Pinhole Camera Experiment. D-light Studios will build the second biggest pinhole camera in the world during the Hidden Light Gallery one of the biggest photo exhibitions which is part of the PhotoIreland Festival.

The “The Giant Pinhole Camera Experiment” will be taking place during the Photography Art Show: “Hidden Light Gallery” at D-light. The Academy of Photography and camera club is going to transform one of the studios into a GIANT pinhole camera. This transformation will take place in the afternoon, following a short half hour lecture and workshop on the history and application of Pinhole photography and pinhole cameras.

www.facebook.com/events/1374729259414785/

The Ferocious Mingle Marcade

11:00 – 18:00, Sun 21 Jul

72 Thomas Street (between the Vicar St venue & Cafe Notto), Dublin 8

The Ferocious Mingle Marcade (Market and Arcade) place every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. On Sunday it is a fancy dress market. It’s a flea-market type permanent market with stalls and “chalets” for traders. The Oscar Verne Café on site and (at least at the weekends) live music adds even more character.

www.facebook.com/pages/The-Ferocious-Mingle-Marcade/232446616822953

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Sun 21 Jul

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

Blackrock Market

12:00 – 17:30, Sun 21 Jul

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/

Mother Redcap’s Indoor Market

12:00 – 17:30, Sun 21 Jul

Unit 95, Malahide Road Industrial Park, Malahide Road, Coolock, Dublin 17

An indoor market in Coolock with over 40 traders with a wide range of goods and a café on site as well.

www.facebook.com/MotherRedcaps.Market

Sillybilly Magic Shows

12:00, Sun 21 Jul

Dublin (various locations)

Sillybilly provides event entertainment and they have a whole range of events taking place in July and August. At events they usually provide Music & Magic Shows and Ballon modelling and often also Face Painting.

A few of the upcoming events are:

Sun 21 Jul: 13:00-15:00 Bewleys Hotel – Sillybilly.ie Face Painting and Balloon Modeling
Sun 21 Jul: 12:00-16:00 St Anne’s Park, Raheny at the Rose Festival: Sillybilly.ie Carnival with Magic Shows, Puppet Shows, Face Painting, Balloon Modelling, Juggling Shows, Sports Events and Bouncy Castles.
Tue 23 Jul: 10:30 Charlestown Shopping Center – Music & Magic Show with Balloon M.
Wed 24 Jul: 10:00 + 11:00 Blanchardstown Centre – Music & Magic Show with Balloon M.
Thur 25 Jul: 11:00 Blanchardstown Centre – Sillybilly.ie Wizard Club with Balloon Modelling for 4 to 8yrs

www.facebook.com/Sillybilly.ie

William de Ferrers School Soul Band & Choir

13:00 – 14:30, Sun 21 Jul

Bandstand (behind the Tea Room, near the Zoo), Phoenix Park, Dublin 8

The bandstand in Phoenix Park is rarely the venue for musical performances, but this Sunday the William de Ferrers School Soul Band & Choir will perform there. They are on a trip to Ireland from Essex and perform a free concert including popular music and songs from musicals on Sunday.

Admission is free.

Archive at Lunchtime – July – IFI

13:10, Sun 21 Jul

Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

The IFI continues with its free “Archive at Lunchtime” screenings and is increasing it to a daily screening.
In celebration of the Irish Jewish Gathering (21-28 July) and the contribution of Irish Jewry to the cultural life the IFI present a selection of short films made by Jewish-Irish filmmakers in July.
The daily programmes are here
01+05+09+13+17+22+26+30 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-1-july-2013/
02+06+10+14+18+23+27+31 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-2-july-2013/
03+07+11+15+19+24+28 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-3-july-2013/
04+08+12+16+20+25+29 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-4-july-2013/

www.ifi.ie/

Creative Workshop

14:00 – 17:00, Sun 21 Jul

Dundrum Town Centre, Dundrum, Co. Dublin

A Creative Workshop with Artzone will take placve at the Pembroke Square: “Join the team from Artzone and make your own amazing pencil topper.” Admission is free.

www.dundrum.ie/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/july-listings.jpg

Dublin Sketchers – Sunday Meet-up

14:00, Sun 21 Jul

Dublin (various locations)

The “Dublin Sketchers” is an informal group of typically hobby artists who go somewhere different in Dublin every Sunday (e.g. National Museum, Maritime Museum, Dublin Flea Market, Farmleigh, Botanic Gardens, Dublin Castle), sketch for one to two hours and then meet up for coffee afterwards and discuss their sketches. There are some hugely talented people among them and it is a great idea to meet up with others who have the same hobby. Find out on their website where they will meet and join them if you do some sketching/drawing yourself. I know that the Dublin Sketchers often use the Dublin Event Guide to find interesting free events and I am delighted to be able to help!

www.dublinsketchers.blogspot.com/

Music in the Bandstand – Farmleigh House

14:00 – 16:00, Sun 21 Jul

Farmleigh House, Castleknock end of Phoenix Park, Dublin 15

There will be music in the Bandstand with the St. James Brass and Reed Band

www.farmleigh.ie/Events/Title,24302,en.html

Stella Bass Jazz Trio

14:00 – 16:00, Sun 21 Jul

Café en Seine, Dawson Street, Dublin 2

Afternoon Jazz in Café en Seine. The Stella Bass Jazz Trio play every Sunday from 14:00-16:00 in Café en Seine in Dawson Street. Admission is free. A video is here www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8aKqtOB5S8

www.stellabass.com

Family Drawing Sundays

14:30 – 16:30, Sun 21 Jul

Royal Hibernian Academy, 15 Ely Place, Dublin 2

Come to the Family Drawing Sundays in the RHA. All children are welcome to use the RHA Art Cart, in the RHA Atrium. Admission is free. For further information, contact Ruth Carroll on 01 6612558 or via ruth@rhagallery.ie

www.rhagallery.ie/html/educate/educate_family.html

Jazz Brunch – Oscar’s Cafe Bar

14:30 – 17:00, Sun 21 Jul

Oscar’s Cafe Bar, Smithfield Square, Dublin 7

Oscar’s Cafe Bar invites to their Jazz Brunch every Sunday. The brunch starts at 11:30 and there will be Jazz Music from 14:30-17:00. Admission is free.

The line-up is 14 July: Jhil Quinn, 21 July: Anne Marie Williams, 28 July: Colette Cassidy

www.facebook.com/OscarsSmithfield

Bray Air Show

15:00 – 18:00, Sun 21 Jul

Seafront, Bray, Co. Wicklow

An hugely popular part of the yearly Bray Summer Fest is the Bray Air Display, one of the biggest air shows in Ireland. More than 80,000 visitors are expected to come to this free event on Sunday.

Nearly 20 show elements will take place on Sunday between 15:00 and 18:00.

And while the show takes place in the Sky, on land you can enjoy a Continental Food & Crafts Market (12:00-18:00). www.braysummerfest.com/events/categories/air-show/

www.brayairdisplay.com/

Masters of Modern Sculpture

15:00, Sun 21 Jul

Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1

The Film Screening of “Masters of Modern Sculpture II” will take place. Admission is free and no booking required.

www.hughlane.ie/lectures/lectures-past/937-july-film-screening-masters-modern-sculpture-one

Museum Tour – National Print Museum

15:00 – 16:30, Sun 21 Jul

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

Saucy Sundays

17:00 – 23:00, Sun 21 Jul

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) and in brief: The Eskies, The Stoney Brokes, Pyramid Hill, The Confusion, Shad Haired Villains, Edisons, Miriam Donohue.

www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001494016795&v=wall

Trinity Bar & Venue – Live Music

17:00, Sun 21 Jul

Trinity Bar, 46-49 Dame Street, Dublin 2

The Trinity Bar, nect to the Cetntral Bank on Dame Street, has live music four nights/afternoons every week and admission is free:
Tues – 20:00: Theo Red (Alternative Rock)
Wed – 20:00: Tara Hill (Folk Rock, Celtic and Traditional)
Thurs – 20:00: Pachino Brothers (cover versions, oldies and own material)
Sun – 17:00: Traditional LIve Music

www.dublincitihotel.com/Bar-Dublin-City-Centre/

Yoga at Exchange Dublin

17:00 – 18:00, Sun 21 Jul

Exchange Dublin, Upper Exchange Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

A four week Yoga course takes place from 14 July. All levels are welcome. Bring a yoga/excercise mat. Admission is free, donations are welcome. If you have any questions, please contact Jenny at murrayj1@tcd.ie

www.exchangedublin.ie/

Long John Jump Band

18:00 – 20:00, Sun 21 Jul

Café en Seine, Dawson Street, Dublin 2

The wedding and party band The Long John Jump Band play every Sunday evening in Café en Seine. Admission is free.

www.longjohnjumpband.com/

Jazz at Accents

19:00, Sun 21 Jul

Accents Coffee & Tea Lounge, 23 Stephen Street Lower, Dublin 2

Jazz with Etienne & band will entertain you at Accents Coffee & Tea Lounge. Admission is free.

www.accents-lounge.com/

Bray Summer Fest 2013 – Gigs

20:00, Sun 21 Jul

Seafront, Bray, Co. Wicklow

During the Bray Summer Fest there are numerous gigs taking place on the Bandstand at the Seafront and all gigs are free. Two gigs take place per night. The first starts at 20:00 and the second at 21:30. The line-up is:

Fri 19 July: Hot Strings / Sharon Shannon
Sat 20 July: The Crayon Set / Big September
Sun 21 July: Route 66 at 17:00
Fri 26 July: The Drawing Room Opera Company (21:00-22:30)

Find all details on the website www.braysummerfest.com or download the programme brochure here www.braysummerfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/BSF-2013-Brochure.pdf

www.braysummerfest.com/events/categories/music/

Latin Ireland

20:00 – 02:00, Sun 21 Jul

4 Dame Lane, Dame Lane, Dublin 2

Every Sunday a band will play from 21:00-22:30, a Latin Beat Club, Brazilian DJs and Salsa Classes (from 18:00) are additional features. Admission is free.

www.4damelane.ie/

Apollo Sessions

20:30, Sun 21 Jul

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

Comedy Crunch

21:00 – 00:00, Sun 21 Jul

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 impressive line-up this week is headliner PJ Gallagher, with support from Aidan Greene, Gar Murran, Danny O’Brien & more.

www.facebook.com/pages/The-Comedy-Crunch/83791357330

Forro de Lampiao – Brazilian Dance

21:00 – 02:30, Sun 21 Jul

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/

Rhythm Rocker

21:00, Sun 21 Jul

The Globe, 11 South Great George’s Street, Dublin 2

“Rhythm Rocker at The Globe” is a weekly event on Sunday night in The Globe in Sth Great Georges Street, Dublin 2. It is a Rockabilly, R’n’R, Roots night with alternating (week by week) live bands Pavement Kings, Donna & The Sazzy Catz, The Mosquitoes and The Pacifics from 21:00 and with DJs from 23:00-01:30. Admission is free.

www.globe.ie/events.php

Billy Treacy & The Ha’Penny Heads

21:30, Sun 21 Jul

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/

Sunday Roast

21:30, Sun 21 Jul

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) and in brief here: Pyramid Hill, Madra, Hugh Hick, Jupe.

www.facebook.com/thesundayroast

Cool Hand Dukes

22:00, Sun 21 Jul

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

Monday 22 Jul

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Meditation at The Living Room

08:00, Mon 22 Jul

The Living Room, Corner of Clarendon Street and Coppinger Row, Dublin 2

The Living Room describes itself as a Centre for Silence and Contemplative Arts (and has nothing to do with the pub with the same name!). The Centre is open to all with a contemplative attitude coming from any spiritual tradition or background. There are lots of free events and also other workshops (check the website). The daily free events are taking place Mondays -Fridays
+ 08:00-08:45: Common Early Morning Meditation
+ 13:00-14:00 Lunchtime Guided Meditation (Mon: John Main, Tue: Carmelite Wisdom, Wed: Centering in Love, Thurs: Tibetan Singing Bowls, Fri: Insight Meditation for Beginners)
+ 15:00-15:30: Accompanied Silence (also Mon+Wed+Thurs from 11:00-11:30)

thelivingroomsilence.org/

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Mon 22 Jul

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

The Biggest Pinhole Camera in Europe

12:00 – 19:00, Mon 22 Jul

D-light Studios, 46 North Great Clarence Street, Dublin 1

Hidden Light Gallery and The Giant Pinhole Camera Experiment. D-light Studios will build the second biggest pinhole camera in the world during the Hidden Light Gallery one of the biggest photo exhibitions which is part of the PhotoIreland Festival.

The “The Giant Pinhole Camera Experiment” will be taking place during the Photography Art Show: “Hidden Light Gallery” at D-light. The Academy of Photography and camera club is going to transform one of the studios into a GIANT pinhole camera.

www.facebook.com/events/1374729259414785/

Emigration Road – Play

13:00 – 14:00, Mon 22 Jul

National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2

Emigration Road is one of five “Plays for Voices” devised written and directed by Eamon Grennan from New York and performed by Curlew Theatre Company from Galway.

The performance is followed by audience discussion with the performers about the piece and feelings and memories of emigration.

Admission is free.

www.nli.ie/en/list/current-events.aspx

Yoga & Relaxation at Exchange

13:00 – 14:00, Mon 22 Jul

Exchange Dublin, Upper Exchange Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

You are invited to a yoga & relaxation class at Exchange Dublin on Mondays at lunchtime. All levels of experience are welcome. The class will focus on finding and creating space to breathe, relax and expand into the body as we move and practice yoga. Please wear comfortable, loose clothing and bring along a yoga mat if possible. The class is free of charge but donations are welcome. If you have any questions (or need a yoga mat) contact Alyson at alyson.mcevoy@hotmail.com

www.exchangedublin.ie/

Archive at Lunchtime – July – IFI

13:10, Mon 22 Jul

Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

The IFI continues with its free “Archive at Lunchtime” screenings and is increasing it to a daily screening.
In celebration of the Irish Jewish Gathering (21-28 July) and the contribution of Irish Jewry to the cultural life the IFI present a selection of short films made by Jewish-Irish filmmakers in July.
The daily programmes are here
01+05+09+13+17+22+26+30 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-1-july-2013/
02+06+10+14+18+23+27+31 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-2-july-2013/
03+07+11+15+19+24+28 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-3-july-2013/
04+08+12+16+20+25+29 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-4-july-2013/

www.ifi.ie/

Code for Dublin

18:00 – 20:00, Mon 22 Jul

George’s Hill Chapel, Halston Street, Smithfield, Dublin 7

“Code for Dublin – Hack the Lockout” is a Community Hack Night (organised by Curate Dublin). Expert mentors will facilitate helping you build mobile apps, augmented reality, navigation aids, and citizen journalism. The idea is to assist a soon-to-be launched “Dublin Tenement Experience” museum by inventing digital tools to support their summer events.

Code for Dublin will run weekly through the summer (24 June – 26 August) and will highlight events surrounding dublintenementexperience.com. By the end of the summer you will be a coder/hacker and will have helped tell the story of Dublin’s past and life in the tenements.

Participation is free, but a donation of EUR 5 is requested to cover the cost of renting the venue and food/snack. Bring your Laptop (or tablet with keyboard) so that you can participate fully. If you have trouble finding the place, ring Shannon on 086-2282551. Free tickets and more information can be obtained on www.eventbrite.com/event/7226421421/eorg

www.curatedublin.com/CodeforDublin/

The Monday Echo

20:00 – 22:30, Mon 22 Jul

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

Comedy Crunch

21:00 – 23:00, Mon 22 Jul

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

Loose – Trad Sessions

21:00 – 23:30, Mon 22 Jul

Mother Reillys, 26/28 Upper Rathmines Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6

The 4-piece band Loose Trad are performing every Monday in Mother Reilly’s. www.loosetrad.com/ Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/motherreillysADMIN

Rock & Reggae Night – Hangover Club

21:45 – 02:30, Mon 22 Jul

Fibber Magee’s, Parnell Street, Dublin 1

Every Monday, a mix of musicians from bands like The Seven Deadly Skins / Animal Cracker / Upbeat Generation / Crete Boom & more come together to play a free night of Rock & Reggae.

www.facebook.com/TheHangoverClub

Tuesday 23 Jul

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Meditation at The Living Room

08:00, Tue 23 Jul

The Living Room, Corner of Clarendon Street and Coppinger Row, Dublin 2

The Living Room describes itself as a Centre for Silence and Contemplative Arts (and has nothing to do with the pub with the same name!). The Centre is open to all with a contemplative attitude coming from any spiritual tradition or background. There are lots of free events and also other workshops (check the website). The daily free events are taking place Mondays -Fridays
+ 08:00-08:45: Common Early Morning Meditation
+ 13:00-14:00 Lunchtime Guided Meditation (Mon: John Main, Tue: Carmelite Wisdom, Wed: Centering in Love, Thurs: Tibetan Singing Bowls, Fri: Insight Meditation for Beginners)
+ 15:00-15:30: Accompanied Silence (also Mon+Wed+Thurs from 11:00-11:30)

thelivingroomsilence.org/

“My Favourites” – Walking Tour

11:00 – 13:00, Tue 23 Jul

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 on Tuesday now as well. 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

Patchwork for kids

11:00 – 13:00, Tue 23 Jul

National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

As part of the Irish Patchwork Exhibition, workshops for beginners will be led by members of the Irish Patchwork Society. Join the experts and get top-tips on how to get started at patchwork. For ages 8+.

Admission is free, but booking with the Visitor’s Centre at 01-8570909 is required.

www.botanicgardens.ie/news/events.htm

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Tue 23 Jul

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

Social Media helps with tracing ancestry

13:00 – 13:30, Tue 23 Jul

National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2

Claire Bradley, Genealogist will talk about “Crowd-sourcing your family tree: how social media can help with tracing ancestry”

Admission is free and no bookinbg required.

www.nli.ie/en/list/current-events.aspx

Archive at Lunchtime – July – IFI

13:10, Tue 23 Jul

Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

The IFI continues with its free “Archive at Lunchtime” screenings and is increasing it to a daily screening.
In celebration of the Irish Jewish Gathering (21-28 July) and the contribution of Irish Jewry to the cultural life the IFI present a selection of short films made by Jewish-Irish filmmakers in July.
The daily programmes are here
01+05+09+13+17+22+26+30 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-1-july-2013/
02+06+10+14+18+23+27+31 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-2-july-2013/
03+07+11+15+19+24+28 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-3-july-2013/
04+08+12+16+20+25+29 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-4-july-2013/

www.ifi.ie/

Alchemist Café: Weirdness of the world

19:30, Tue 23 Jul

Mercantile, 28 Dame Street, Dublin 2

The next Alchemist Cafe will take place and is entitled “Why isn’t the world more weird?”.

Quantum physics predicts some pretty amazing things, such as that objects can be in two different places at the same time, and that we can teleport matter. The most amazing aspect of this area of physics, though, is that it has all been tested and is all true! However, we struggle to see quantum effects in anything but the tiniest particles.

Dr. James Millen from The Quantum Workshop will talk you through why it’s difficult to see quantum effects, how we may get around these problems, and just how far we can push quantum physics into our everyday lives.

Admission is free.

www.alchemistcafedublin.com/

Back Door Sessions

20:00, Tue 23 Jul

Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2

This is an open mic night with Special Guests. Arrive, sign in (from 19:00) and play and if you are a performer you get a free beer. Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/sweeneysbar

Goddess Group

20:00 – 22:00, Tue 23 Jul

Exchange Dublin, Upper Exchange Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

A meeting group for women (age 18 and over) to learn to celebrate femininity, discuss themes ideas and philosophies, share, heal, drink tea, support each other, have some fun and make new friends. Discover and celebrate your inner Goddesses together.

Admission is free, but donations of up to EUR 5 to cover tea and for the use of the space are appreciated.

www.exchangedublin.ie/

The Last Tycoons (open mic)

20:00, Tue 23 Jul

O’Donoghue’s, Suffolk Street, Dublin 2

Open Mic Night with The Last Tycoons in O’Donoghue’s on Suffolk Street every Tues from 20:00. It’s free and anyone can get up, sing a song or do whatever they like.

www.facebook.com/pages/ODonoghues-Open-Mic/71834618844

Trinity Bar & Venue – Live Music

20:00, Tue 23 Jul

Trinity Bar, 46-49 Dame Street, Dublin 2

The Trinity Bar, nect to the Cetntral Bank on Dame Street, has live music four nights/afternoons every week and admission is free:
Tues – 20:00: Theo Red (Alternative Rock)
Wed – 20:00: Tara Hill (Folk Rock, Celtic and Traditional)
Thurs – 20:00: Pachino Brothers (cover versions, oldies and own material)
Sun – 17:00: Traditional LIve Music

www.dublincitihotel.com/Bar-Dublin-City-Centre/

The Grand Folk Club

21:00, Tue 23 Jul

Grand Social, Lower Liffey Street (near Ha’Penny Bridge), Dublin 1

The weekly “Grand Folk Club” will feature Trad, Ballads, Americana, Folk, World Music & More. This Tuesday, the line-up is: Larkin (Celtic / Folkrock). Admission is free.

www.thegrandsocial.ie/event/grand-folk-club-0

White Chocolate

23:30, Tue 23 Jul

The Mezz, 24/25 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

White Chocolate is playing Rock Covers from 23:30 in The Mezz in Temple Bar.

Wednesday 24 Jul

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Meditation at The Living Room

08:00, Wed 24 Jul

The Living Room, Corner of Clarendon Street and Coppinger Row, Dublin 2

The Living Room describes itself as a Centre for Silence and Contemplative Arts (and has nothing to do with the pub with the same name!). The Centre is open to all with a contemplative attitude coming from any spiritual tradition or background. There are lots of free events and also other workshops (check the website). The daily free events are taking place Mondays -Fridays
+ 08:00-08:45: Common Early Morning Meditation
+ 13:00-14:00 Lunchtime Guided Meditation (Mon: John Main, Tue: Carmelite Wisdom, Wed: Centering in Love, Thurs: Tibetan Singing Bowls, Fri: Insight Meditation for Beginners)
+ 15:00-15:30: Accompanied Silence (also Mon+Wed+Thurs from 11:00-11:30)

thelivingroomsilence.org/

Phoenix Park – Guided Walks

11:00 – 12:30, Wed 24 Jul

Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8

A guided walk “History of the Lodges from the main Aras gate to Parkgate Street” with Maeve Rice will take place in Phoenix Park. Participation is free.

www.phoenixpark.ie/newsevents/title,23880,en.html

Children’s Coat of Arms workshop

11:30 – 13:00, Wed 24 Jul

National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2

Learn about the ancient art of heraldry and look at the ways coats of arms are used today and then design your own imagined coat of arms at this fun workshop. The workshop is suitable for children aged 7-13. Free but booking required. Book at learning@nli.ie or tel 01 603 0340

www.nli.ie/en/list/current-events.aspx

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Wed 24 Jul

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

Emotional Intelligence – Talk

13:00, Wed 24 Jul

Central Library, Ilac Shopping Centre, Henry Street, Dublin 1

The next free lunchtime lecture in the Career Directions and Development series of the Central Library will take place on Wed.

Adrienne Davitt, Senior Corporate Psychologist, will give a lecture on Emotional Intelligence, what it is and why it can be more important than IQ for career development and job satisfaction.

Admission is free, booking is required: 01 8733996 or businesslibrary@dublincity.ie

www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie/

Archive at Lunchtime – July – IFI

13:10, Wed 24 Jul

Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

The IFI continues with its free “Archive at Lunchtime” screenings and is increasing it to a daily screening.
In celebration of the Irish Jewish Gathering (21-28 July) and the contribution of Irish Jewry to the cultural life the IFI present a selection of short films made by Jewish-Irish filmmakers in July.
The daily programmes are here
01+05+09+13+17+22+26+30 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-1-july-2013/
02+06+10+14+18+23+27+31 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-2-july-2013/
03+07+11+15+19+24+28 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-3-july-2013/
04+08+12+16+20+25+29 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-4-july-2013/

www.ifi.ie/

Havana International Language Exchange

16:30 – 19:30, Wed 24 Jul

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

Spanish Film Screening

18:00, Wed 24 Jul

Instituto Cervantes, Lincoln House, Lincoln Place (near National Gallery), Dublin 2

“El cielo gira / The sky turns” is the next film screening in the Feminine Space film series in the Instituto Cervantes. THe film is from 2004 and by Director Mercedes Álvarez. (In Spanish with English subtitles.) Admission is free.

dublin.cervantes.es/FichasCultura/Ficha88632_16_2.htm

The Price of Experience – Book Launch

18:30 – 20:00, Wed 24 Jul

Gutter Bookshop, Cow’s Lane, Temple Bar, Dublin 8

The Book Launch for ‘The Price of Experience’ by Irish acress and writer Stephanie O’Brien will take place.

The Price of Experience is a coming of age tale about love, survival and sacrifice set against the backdrop of war, it tells the story of three very different lives irrevocably altered by one very simple choice. Admission is free.

gutterbookshop.com/events.html

Acupuncture College – Talks

20:00 – 21:00, Wed 24 Jul

Central Hotel, Exchequer Street, Dublin 2

The College Of Five Element Acupuncture Ireland (COFEA Ireland) is running a series of free Public Talks on ‘Becoming a Classical Five Element Acupuncturist”. Hear first hand about the training and a career in acupuncture. The upcoming events are:

24 July (20:00-21:00): Central Hotel, Exchequer St, Dublin 2
27 July (10:00-23:15): Marine Hotel, Sutton, Dublin 13
31 July (20:00-21:00): Tara Towers Hotel, Merrion Road, Dublin 4.

Admission is free, but booking is required via 01 833 0865 or info@cofea.ie

www.cofea.ie/

King Kong Club

20:00, Wed 24 Jul

Mercantile, 28 Dame Street, Dublin 2

The King Kong Club is a weekly music game-show in the Mercantile. Each week 6-7 bands/solo artists play three songs each. At the end of all the performances a clap-off with the King Kong Club Clap-o-Meter takes place and the winner goes through to a semi-final and it all culminates after six months of competition with The Grand Final, held in front of a panel of celebrity judges.

The list of performers is not yet announced on their Facebook Page and I am not sure if it will be put up there, but check it anyway.

www.facebook.com/TheKingKongClubDublin

Trinity Bar & Venue – Live Music

20:00, Wed 24 Jul

Trinity Bar, 46-49 Dame Street, Dublin 2

The Trinity Bar, nect to the Cetntral Bank on Dame Street, has live music four nights/afternoons every week and admission is free:
Tues – 20:00: Theo Red (Alternative Rock)
Wed – 20:00: Tara Hill (Folk Rock, Celtic and Traditional)
Thurs – 20:00: Pachino Brothers (cover versions, oldies and own material)
Sun – 17:00: Traditional LIve Music

www.dublincitihotel.com/Bar-Dublin-City-Centre/

The Song Room (open mic)

20:30, Wed 24 Jul

The Globe, 11 South Great George’s Street, Dublin 2

“The Song Room” is another open mic event. It takes place in The Globe in George’s Street at 20:30 every Wednesday.

www.hamletsweeney.com/events/

The Zodiac Sessions (open mic)

20:30, Wed 24 Jul

Bruxelles, Harry Street, Dublin 2

“The Zodiac Sessions” is a regular open mic event from 20:30 in Bruxelles (between Grafton Street and Westbury Hotel) for unsigned musicians. Admission is free and there is a different line-up every week.

www.thezodiacsessions.com/

Bad Boy Jake

21:00, Wed 24 Jul

Gypsy Rose Blues & Rock Bar, 5 Aston Quay, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

Bad Boy Jake are every Wednesday in the Gypsy Rose Rock & Blues Bar playing their rock, blues and American.

www.dublinsessions.ie/gypsy.html

Trad Session

21:30, Wed 24 Jul

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).

Thursday 25 Jul

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Meditation at The Living Room

08:00, Thu 25 Jul

The Living Room, Corner of Clarendon Street and Coppinger Row, Dublin 2

The Living Room describes itself as a Centre for Silence and Contemplative Arts (and has nothing to do with the pub with the same name!). The Centre is open to all with a contemplative attitude coming from any spiritual tradition or background. There are lots of free events and also other workshops (check the website). The daily free events are taking place Mondays -Fridays
+ 08:00-08:45: Common Early Morning Meditation
+ 13:00-14:00 Lunchtime Guided Meditation (Mon: John Main, Tue: Carmelite Wisdom, Wed: Centering in Love, Thurs: Tibetan Singing Bowls, Fri: Insight Meditation for Beginners)
+ 15:00-15:30: Accompanied Silence (also Mon+Wed+Thurs from 11:00-11:30)

thelivingroomsilence.org/

The Ferocious Mingle Marcade

11:00 – 18:00, Thu 25 Jul

72 Thomas Street (between the Vicar St venue & Cafe Notto), Dublin 8

The Ferocious Mingle Marcade (Market and Arcade) place every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. On Sunday it is a fancy dress market. It’s a flea-market type permanent market with stalls and “chalets” for traders. The Oscar Verne Café on site and (at least at the weekends) live music adds even more character.

www.facebook.com/pages/The-Ferocious-Mingle-Marcade/232446616822953

Festival of Curiosity

11:30 – 16:30, Thu 25 Jul

Dublin (various locations)

The Festival of Curiosity is Dublin’s new yearly festival of science & culture and will take place from 25-28 July.
Enter the curious world of imagination and exploration where you will think, play and make. Throughout the festival there will be a unique series of hands-on activities, treasure hunts, workshops, robot building, a curiosity carnivall, interactive installations, street games, science busking, interactive theatre and science storytelling – for all the family.

The festival starts on Thursday and there are a number of free and non-free event. Check the website below for all events and find a list of free events here:

+ Thurs 25 July (11:30-16:30): Visit Dublin’s Curious Heart @ Monster Truck Gallery, 4 Temple Bar, Dublin 2
Take a visit to the live Curious Heart of Dublin and take a peek inside the wishing post – to see the dreams, wishes and future visions of Dublin as they light up Dublin’s Curious Heart. Get hands on with some simple electronics, magnets and LED’s as you create and add YOUR wishes, dreams and future visions for Dublin.

www.festivalofcuriosity.ie

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Thu 25 Jul

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

Dublin Food Co-op

12:00 – 20:00, Thu 25 Jul

Dublin Food Co-op, Newmarket, Dublin 8

The Dublin Food Co-op is open every Thursday at Newmarket for organic wholefoods and sustainable household products, plus over a dozen producer stalls offering organic fruit and veg., baked goods, dairy produce, wines, hot and cold food, etc.
The Co-op is also opened on Saturdays 09:30 – 16:30. 12:00-20:00.

www.dublinfood.coop

Archive at Lunchtime – July – IFI

13:10, Thu 25 Jul

Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

The IFI continues with its free “Archive at Lunchtime” screenings and is increasing it to a daily screening.
In celebration of the Irish Jewish Gathering (21-28 July) and the contribution of Irish Jewry to the cultural life the IFI present a selection of short films made by Jewish-Irish filmmakers in July.
The daily programmes are here
01+05+09+13+17+22+26+30 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-1-july-2013/
02+06+10+14+18+23+27+31 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-2-july-2013/
03+07+11+15+19+24+28 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-3-july-2013/
04+08+12+16+20+25+29 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-4-july-2013/

www.ifi.ie/

Lunchtime Recital – Rena Ammor

13:15, Thu 25 Jul

St Ann’s Church, Dawson Street, Dublin 2

Rena Ammor is performing J.S.Bach : Partita No.2 in C–minor BWV 826, and Schumann : Kinderszenen op. 15 (Scenes from Childhood). Admission is free, donations welcome.

stann.dublin.anglican.org/concerts/index.php

Ireland’s History carved in stone

13:30, Thu 25 Jul

Glasnevin Museum, Glasnevin Cemetery, Finglas Road, Dublin 11

Glasnevin Cemetery Museum is both the guardian and storyteller for more than 1.5 million people. Mervyn Colville is Deputy CEO and was responsible for overseeing the digital scanning of over 600,000 burial records which, added to the existing records, totals over 1.5 million records. These archive registers give invaluable genealogical information from 1828 to the present and include many records from (1828-1900) that were destroyed in the Civil War.

Mervyn Colville will talk about the records of Glasnevin Cemetry Museum.

www.nli.ie/en/list/current-events.aspx

Superhero Spree

15:00 – 16:30, Thu 25 Jul

National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2

Introduce the next generation to the National Library and take your children to one of the NLI family activities this month.

“Come hear Dublin City Public Library/UNESCO City of Literature Reader-in-residence Sarah Purcell tell tales of mythical Irish superheroes. Invent your own superhero or superbad villain! Make a cape! Make your escape! Ages 6-8 years.”

Admission is free, no booking required

www.nli.ie/en/list/current-events.aspx

Live Music at the Mill Pond

18:30 – 20:00, Thu 25 Jul

Dundrum Town Centre, Dundrum, Co. Dublin

A Live Music at the Mill Pond event will take place and the performer(s) will be announced on the website of Dundrum Town Centre (www.dundrum.ie) at some stage.

www.dundrum.ie/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/july-listings.jpg

Spotlight on the Reader – Workshop

18:30 – 20:30, Thu 25 Jul

County Hall, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

To prepare for the fifth dlr Mountains to Sea Book festival, the Dun Laoghaire Arts Office is hosting a series of workshops entitled “Spotlight on the Reader”, to examine the writings of some of the authors appearing at this year’s event. The first workshop will take place on Thurs 25 July and will cover “Ciaran Collins’ The Gamal and Kevin Maher’s The Fields – A Comparative Analysis”.

The session is hosted by Kate Bateman, a teacher, reviewer and seminar facilitator. She will focus on the fiction debuts of Kevin Maher and Ciarán Collins who both published their first novel to huge critical acclaim earlier this year.

Tickets for this event are free and bookings can be made by phoning 01-214 7970 or emailing mountainstosea@dlrcoco.ie

The subsequent workshops take place on 15, 22 and 24 August.

www.mountainstosea.ie/

“My Favourites” – Walking Tour – Night Walk

19:00 – 21:00, Thu 25 Jul

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

Booka Brass – Gig

19:00, Thu 25 Jul

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

Booka Brass, a 6-piece New Orleans style band from Dublin are performing Funk, Blues and Reggae in the Live from the Window slot in Whelan’s. Admission is free.

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/booka-brass-7/

Novel Fair Competition Launch

19:00, Thu 25 Jul

Irish Writers’ Centre, 19 Parnell Square North, Dublin 1

“The Irish Writers’ Centre is launching the 3rd Irish Writers’ Centre Novel Fair Competition. The evening will include talks by Patricia Deevy from Penguin Ireland and two past participants in the Novel Fair, Niamh Boyce author of The Herbalist and Janet Cameron author of Cinnamon Toast and the End of the World.” Admission is free.

www.writerscentre.ie/html/events/atthecentre.html

The rent is too damn high! – Public Talk

19:00 – 21:00, Thu 25 Jul

Exchange Dublin, Upper Exchange Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

Today we find ourselves at the end of a building boom and yet in a landlord’s market. With diminishing opportunities, jobs and wages, life is getting increasingly difficult if you rent in Dublin. Meanwhile, commercial rent rates strangle the vibrancy of the city centre and in turn drive up the cost of living for all. So why is the rent so high? Why are conditions so poor? And what can we do about it?

A panel of three speakers are going to attempt to answer these questions. Conor McCabe is the author of ‘Sins of the Father: Tracing the decisions that shaped the Irish economy’ and blogs for Irish Left Review and Dublin Opinion. Michael Taft is research officer at Unite trade union and James Heartfield has been writing about urban housing shortages in the UK for many years and has been an advocate for major new housing and development projects.

www.facebook.com/events/386152328151004/?fref=ts

Dimestore Recordings presents

20:00, Thu 25 Jul

Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2

Dimestore Recordings run a weekly event in Sweeney Mongrel’s, Dame Street (formerly Le Cirk) with a variety of bands and performers. It starts at 20:00, follow the link for the line up.

www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000163463304&sk=wall

Trinity Bar & Venue – Live Music

20:00, Thu 25 Jul

Trinity Bar, 46-49 Dame Street, Dublin 2

The Trinity Bar, nect to the Cetntral Bank on Dame Street, has live music four nights/afternoons every week and admission is free:
Tues – 20:00: Theo Red (Alternative Rock)
Wed – 20:00: Tara Hill (Folk Rock, Celtic and Traditional)
Thurs – 20:00: Pachino Brothers (cover versions, oldies and own material)
Sun – 17:00: Traditional LIve Music

www.dublincitihotel.com/Bar-Dublin-City-Centre/

Bad Boy Jake

21:00, Thu 25 Jul

Rathmines Inn, 82 Lower Rathmines Road Dublin 6

Bad Boy Jake are every Thursday until the end of February in the newly re-opened Rathmines Inn, playing their rock, blues and Americana.

Jaime Nanci & The Blue Boys

21:00, Thu 25 Jul

Mercantile, 28 Dame Street, Dublin 2

Jaime Nanci & The Blue Boys are playing a weekly gig in the Mercantile Hotel on Thursdays. Their music is swing, blues, bebop and doo wop. Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/jaimenanciandtheblueboys

Max Zaska / Patrick Groenland

21:00, Thu 25 Jul

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.

Thirsty Thursday (open mic)

21:00, Thu 25 Jul

The Bridge Inn, 22 Temple Hill, Chapelizod, Dublin 20

“Thirsty Thursday” Open Mic Night from 21:00 in the Bridge Inn in Chapelizod Village.

www.facebook.com/pages/The-Bridge-Inn-Chapelizod/350005960758

Left, Right & Centre – Blues+Soul

21:30, Thu 25 Jul

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

McNeills Trad Music Pub Sessions

21:30, Thu 25 Jul

J. McNeills, 140 Capel Street, Dublin 7

Every Thursday a free Trad Session takes place in McNeills and often there are high profile Trad musicians performing. Until the end of August, that Thursday Session is part of the Steeple Sessions programme (www.steeplesessions.com )

www.facebook.com/McNeillsPubSessions

Race The Flux & Val Normal

22:30, Thu 25 Jul

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

The Zebra Sessions in Whelan’s are featuring Race The Flux & Val Normal. Admission is free before 22:30.

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/zebra-w-race-the-flux-val-normal/

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Meditation at The Living Room

08:00, Fri 26 Jul

The Living Room, Corner of Clarendon Street and Coppinger Row, Dublin 2

The Living Room describes itself as a Centre for Silence and Contemplative Arts (and has nothing to do with the pub with the same name!). The Centre is open to all with a contemplative attitude coming from any spiritual tradition or background. There are lots of free events and also other workshops (check the website). The daily free events are taking place Mondays -Fridays
+ 08:00-08:45: Common Early Morning Meditation
+ 13:00-14:00 Lunchtime Guided Meditation (Mon: John Main, Tue: Carmelite Wisdom, Wed: Centering in Love, Thurs: Tibetan Singing Bowls, Fri: Insight Meditation for Beginners)
+ 15:00-15:30: Accompanied Silence (also Mon+Wed+Thurs from 11:00-11:30)

thelivingroomsilence.org/

Genealogy Open Day

10:30 – 16:30, Fri 26 Jul

Dublin City Library & Archive, 138-144 Pearse Street, Dublin 2

Trying to trace your family tree? Then come along to the free genealogy open days in the Dublin City Library and Archive where you can meet and get advice on your research from genealogists, including John Grenham (author of Tracing your Irish Ancestors), Mary Beglan and Joan Sharkey. Various Irish genealogy organisations including APGI, Irish Family History Society, the Genealogical Society of Ireland, Ancestor Network and the Irish Genealogical Research Society will have information stands. Dublin City Library and Archive will also showcase its array of family history resources. It is all free and a great opportunity for anyone – beginners, experts and tourists – to start exploring or to progress their family tree.

www.dublincitypubliclibraries.ie/

The Ferocious Mingle Marcade

11:00 – 18:00, Fri 26 Jul

72 Thomas Street (between the Vicar St venue & Cafe Notto), Dublin 8

The Ferocious Mingle Marcade (Market and Arcade) place every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. On Sunday it is a fancy dress market. It’s a flea-market type permanent market with stalls and “chalets” for traders. The Oscar Verne Café on site and (at least at the weekends) live music adds even more character.

www.facebook.com/pages/The-Ferocious-Mingle-Marcade/232446616822953

Festival of Curiosity

11:30 – 16:30, Fri 26 Jul

Dublin (various locations)

The Festival of Curiosity is Dublin’s new yearly festival of science & culture and will take place from 25-28 July.
Enter the curious world of imagination and exploration where you will think, play and make. Throughout the festival there will be a unique series of hands-on activities, treasure hunts, workshops, robot building, a curiosity carnivall, interactive installations, street games, science busking, interactive theatre and science storytelling – for all the family.

The festival starts on Thursday and there are a number of free and non-free event. Check the website below for all events and find a list of free events taking place on Friday here:

+ Curiosity Carnival in Smock Alley Theatre, Temple Bar (11:30-16:30) – Pre-Booking required and very limited tickets!
Hands on adventure in science, play & curious technology in Dublin’s first science playground at The Festival of Curiosity.

+ Visit Dublin’s Curious Heart @ Monster Truck Gallery, 4 Temple Bar, Dublin 2 Fri 26 July (11:30-16:30)
Take a visit to the live Curious Heart of Dublin and take a peek inside the wishing post – to see the dreams, wishes and future visions of Dublin as they light up Dublin’s Curious Heart. Get hands on with some simple electronics, magnets and LED’s as you create and add YOUR wishes, dreams and future visions for Dublin.

+ Lego Education Station at Filmbase, Curved Street, Temple Bar (11:30-16:30)

+ Physics Busking – Science on the Street in Temple Bar (12:00-16:00)
Be amazed by Science Demonstrations for everyone on the streets of Temple Bar

+ An Afternoon under the Stars at Smock Alley Theatre (13:00-14:00) – Pre-Booking required!
Join Professor Jocelyn Bell Burnell and hear curious tales of science and astronomy during your family trip to outer space.

+ Physical Game Design Workshop for adults in Filmbase, Curved Street, Temple Bar (17:30-19:00) – Booking required.

+ and more events as listed on the website below.

www.festivalofcuriosity.ie

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Fri 26 Jul

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

Archive at Lunchtime – July – IFI

13:10, Fri 26 Jul

Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

The IFI continues with its free “Archive at Lunchtime” screenings and is increasing it to a daily screening.
In celebration of the Irish Jewish Gathering (21-28 July) and the contribution of Irish Jewry to the cultural life the IFI present a selection of short films made by Jewish-Irish filmmakers in July.
The daily programmes are here
01+05+09+13+17+22+26+30 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-1-july-2013/
02+06+10+14+18+23+27+31 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-2-july-2013/
03+07+11+15+19+24+28 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-3-july-2013/
04+08+12+16+20+25+29 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-4-july-2013/

www.ifi.ie/

Flea Friday

17:00 – 22:00, Fri 26 Jul

Dark Horse Inn, 1-2 George’s Quay, Dublin 2

The new Flea Friday, a Flea Market in the Dark Hose Inn on Fridays will start from 19 April. You will find clothes, jewellery, cake, records, art, etc at the market. Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/events/546772148695939/?ref=22

Zumba Class

18:00 – 19:00, Fri 26 Jul

Dundrum Town Centre, Dundrum, Co. Dublin

A Zumba class at Dundrum Town Centre Town Square will take place. Admission is free.

www.dundrum.ie/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/july-listings.jpg

Greek and European Folk Dance

19:00 – 20:30, Fri 26 Jul

Exchange Dublin, Upper Exchange Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

A free Greek and European Folk Dance class open to all. Contact Katerini Papathanasiou on papath.kat@gmail.com

www.exchangedublin.ie/calendar

Cornucopia – Live Music

19:30 – 21:30, Fri 26 Jul

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

Bray Summer Fest 2013 – Gigs

20:00, Fri 26 Jul

Seafront, Bray, Co. Wicklow

During the Bray Summer Fest there are numerous gigs taking place on the Bandstand at the Seafront and all gigs are free. Two gigs take place per night. The first starts at 20:00 and the second at 21:30. The line-up is:

Fri 19 July: Hot Strings / Sharon Shannon
Sat 20 July: The Crayon Set / Big September
Sun 21 July: Route 66 at 17:00
Fri 26 July: The Drawing Room Opera Company (21:00-22:30)

Find all details on the website www.braysummerfest.com or download the programme brochure here www.braysummerfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/BSF-2013-Brochure.pdf

www.braysummerfest.com/events/categories/music/

Dublin Tribal Spirit – Drumming Circle

20:00 – 22:00, Fri 26 Jul

Lantern Centre, 17 Synge Street, Dublin 8

“Dublin Tribal Spirit” is a weekly event that gives you the great experience of a drumming circle with african drums and authentic tribal rhythms. Tom and Sinead, who run that event are providing lots of drums for it and teach you the rhythms.

There is no formal admission charge for this event, but donations are expected. The organisers bring their own 20-30 drums to it every week, so they are looking for donations to keep the event going.

www.facebook.com/pages/Dublin-Tribal-Spirit/201639663203598

Addison Lodge Open Mic Night

21:00 – 00:30, Fri 26 Jul

Addison Lodge, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

The Addison Lodge are inviting local bands, musicians, poets, comedians and performers to share their talents at the new Addison Lodge Open Mic Nights in Glasnevin (opposite the Botanic Gardens). The event takes place every week. Admission is free.

www.addisonlodge.com/archives/276

Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard

21:00, Fri 26 Jul

Stillorgan Orchard, The Hill, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin

The Stillorgan Orchard provides regular live music. The upcoming gigs are detailed on the website below.

www.stillorganorchard.com/live_music.html

Gangs – Gig

22:30, Fri 26 Jul

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

The Midnight Hour slot in Whelan’s features the independant band “Gangs” who play guitar-based pop songs. Admission is free before 22:30, the gig starts at midnight.

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/the-midnight-hour-w-gangs-2/

Events Coming Up

Festival of Curiosity – Science Festival

Thurs 25- Sun 28 July

Dublin (various)

The Festival of Curiosity takes place from Thursday until Sunday. A selection of events for Thursday and Friday I have listed in this Dublin Event Guide and the Saturday and Sunday events I will list next week. However, be aware that many events require pre-booking and where this is required, tickets are very limited.

The festival has events suitable for the whole family, but you should check what interests you already now because if you wait any longer. the few remianing tickets might be gone. Many events are free, but some are not, so check the details at www.festivalofcuriosity.ie/

EPIDEMIC: Going Viral Workshop for Age 14-16

Mon 22 – Fri 26 July (10:00-16:00)

Science Gallery

“EPIDEMIC: Going Viral” is a week long, summer workshop for 14 to 16 year-old students that equips participants with an insight into virology, immunity, infection and vaccination through interactive learning, group discussion, game building, challenges, as well as opportunities for research and laboratory experiments. Admission is free but you have to apply for the workshop and you find all details on www.sciencegallery.com/events/2013/07/epidemic-going-viral-workshop

Dublin Mountains Partnership – Guided Walks

27 July – 11:00

The next guided free walk by the Dublin Mountain Partnership is taking place on 27 July. It is a 10km walk with moderate difficulty and pre-registration is required. www.dublinmountains.ie/news/upcoming_events/?no_cache=1

Not free, but interesting nevertheless:

– Music in the Iveagh Gardens (Sat: Beach House, Sun: Glen Hansard)
– Longitude Music Festival in Marlay Park (19-21 July): Kraftwerk, Vampire Weekend, Phoenix, Villagers, Foals, Yeah Yeah Yeahs

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This is odd

Please note: This section contains observations taken from the world I live in that strike me as odd. I express my personal opinion and you might not share it. If you are easily offended by opinions that are not identical with your own, please don’t read this section. ;-)

Dublin Event Guide – Odd Goodbyes!

I hope I didn’t worry you with that headline for the This is Odd!! slot this week. ;) I am not saying Goodbye, but I want to tell you about some Goodbyes that I get from people because some are really odd.

With nearly 15,000 Dublin Event Guide subscribers, there is a certain fluctuation of subscribers every week. Between 70 and 120 join our Dublin Event Guide Community every week and around 5-15 leave it. When people leave (there is always an unsubscribe link at the bottom of the e-mail because it doesn’t make sense to hold on to people that don’t want to get free information about free events) the person unsubscribing is invited to leave a comment / reason why he/she unsubscribes.

Many do so because they are moving away or were only living in Dublin for a while and then I get the “Moving to Australia” or “I don’t live in Dublin anymore” reasons. But others have other reasons. It impossible to please everybody at all times and some are unhappy with the Dublin Event Guide. I take the critique on board, but don’t always fully understand it.

“The mail is too long” comes up every now and then. Someone, who we shall call “Brian W”…because that is his name ;-) said that recently. I know it is long, but 170 free events is a lot of stuff, and I wonder if the person complaining does make the same comment about a newspaper along the lines “Your newspaper is much too long. Can you please stop telling me about all these events in the world? It would be more than enough to tell me what happened in my neighbourhood and down the street.”

Recently I was told by someone “Please get control of your long and nonsensical at times dialogue in these e mails.” Hmmm, sorry? Can you say that again? “Long and nonsensical at times dialogue”? And they are out of control? Oh my? I better catch them before they cause any damage!

But the oddest (and most confusing) reason was from Dave C a few months ago, who said “Stupid Advertisement Wordings (YOUR PERFECT)”. Since there was never any advertisement with the words “Your Perfect” (he probably means “You’re perfect” anyway, but that was never in any advertisement either) he maybe refers to a “Feel Good Slot”. Now if someone gets upset about a Feel Good slot message, then maybe there are other challenges in that persons life. I wish him all the best! Ohh and if he is not referring to the Feel Good Slot (which is not advertisement), then I am lost even more.

I hope that you all enjoy the Dublin Event Guide and stay with me and with our big and growing Community for a long long time. But if you ever have to leave, or feel the Dublin Event Guide is not your thing anymore, then let’s part ways and stay friends at the same time.

I know that I won’t be able to please everybody and I have stopped trying! I am very much interested in critique and opinions and will always consider every reasonable suggestion, but in the end, the Dublin Event Guide will be the best publication _I_ can deliver based on my values and believes and on my skills. If you are part of any type of community (family, club, workplace) you know that it is difficult to please 3-5 people. But pleasing 15,000? Different story!

There are others too: “My Dublin experience was great with your weekend tips. It’s really useful. But I am emigrating to another country so I won’t need it anymore, It will only make me miss Dublin :(“.

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Have an event-full weekend and week,

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