Dublin Event Guide 401: Chinese New Year Carnival, Napoleonic War Re-enactment, Dublin Flea Market, AONTAS Adult Learners’ Festival

February 21st, 2015
DEG Dublin Event Guide (for free events)

No. 401 | 20 February 2015

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Hi all!

Great news! On Monday morning, I am invited to Dublin City FM (at 10:45) once again to talk about the “Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events)”. It will be only a relatively short interview and I am not sure what the reach of the station is at the moment, but it is the first opportunity this year again to spread the word about the Dublin Event Guide and I really appreciate these opportunities. The goal is to reach 50,000 subscribers and I better get going. :-)

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If you know anybody in the media world, in radio, TV or newspapers, that would be interested mentioning or featuring the Dublin Event Guide, please let me know (dublineventguide@gmail.com). And maybe you have some interesting ideas how I could spread the word better? I definitely need some suggestions to jumpstart the 2015 growth of our community.

And remember, the Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events) only exists because you told other people about it and because a few generous people support it with donations. Keep doing exactly that, please! Tell all your friends and family and colleagues about it and – if you can – please also help with a donation.

The Sponsorship I was able to get from some companies helps hugely to take a certain amount of financial pressure off me, but it is not enough. The cost are still above that AND I need some money to make some changes to the system that I use and need someone who is good at CakePHP programming and SQL databases. That will cost! So please continue your financial support. You can help here: www.perfectresults.info/donate.htm I am also looking for some additional corporate sponsors as well, if you know someone, send them my way. :-)
Regarding your donation, I am suggesting the super low amount of just EUR 1 per month. These EUR 12 is just 2 pints and for the equivalent of 2 pints you get 52 issues full of information about free cultural events. That’s DEFINITELY worth 2 pints, isn’t it!? Please…and Thanks! :-)

And finally – I can’t say it often enough: Please help spreading the word about the Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events). Your friends can easily subscribe at www.dublineventguide.com and they will get a weekly e-mail magazine with all the free events in Dublin if they subscribe. They don’t have to pay a cent for that and their e-mail address is completely safe with me! More than 23,000 people receive the Dublin Event Guide every week and we are more than 55,000 people at the Dublin Event Guide Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/DublinEventGuide Check it out and click on LIKE when you are there.

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Have an event-full weekend and 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-mail magazine? If your week was great, you might not need it, but most of us had some challenging moments in the last week and there could be more in the coming week and this section is for the people that want to overcome the hurdles, achieve more and remember that despite all, life is great!

Today’s feel good slot is once again just a quote, but sometimes there is so much depth in these quotes that – if you take the time to think about it – the power only reveals itself bit by bit. Today’s quote is:

Every single thing that has ever happened in your life is preparing you for a moment that is yet to come.

Good or bad or neutral, all that has happened has formed and influenced you, and you have grown with every single event…to prepare for even bigger events. Have a great week!

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This part is important to “keep the show on the road”:

To cover the cost for the Dublin Event Guide I need your help and every week generous and nice Dublin Event Guide readers help with a donation.

Last week Ivan S. and Donald M were so great to support the Dublin Event Guide with a donation. I really really really appreciate all the help and keep in mind that without donations there won’t be a Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events): Your donation will ensure that the Dublin Event Guide will continue arriving in your Inbox every week and every donation will benefit EVERY Dublin Event Guide reader!

The cost for sending the weekly newsletter is approx. EUR 190 per month and a donation from you of just EUR 12 per year will ensure that I will be able to pay the bills.
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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.

This weekend I will choose the re-enactment of the Napoleonic War scenes in the National Museum as my pick for Saturday and for Sunday I have selected the Chinese New Years Festival Carnival on Meeting House Square and the Dublin Flea Market.

During the week, keep an eye out for AONTAS Adult Learners’ Festival events if you like learning (and trying) new things.

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Competitions

Release Your Voice – 7-week Singing Course – Competition

from 23 February for 7 weeks (19:30-21:00) – excl Easter Monday 06 Apr
Lantern Centre, 15 Synge Street, Dublin 8

Discover new and exciting possibilities for your voice while having fun and join these Group Singing Classes with Professional Singer and Vocal Coach Joan Shields.

You will learn how to develop and gain control over your voice; extend your pitch-range, improve your timbre, intonation and power; sing in a healthy way for your voice; communicate/interpret a song and perform with confidence.

The class is suitable for all levels of singer from the beginner/non-singer to the professional and for all styles e.g: Contemporary/ Pop/Rock/Jazz/ Classical/Traditional etc.

Joan is a very popular and experienced professional singer herself, has a Masters in Music Performance and will definitely be the right person to bring you to the next level of singing.

The course fee is EUR 80 and there are only limited places available. To book your place, contact freeyourvoice@outlook.com or ring 086 3844527

For one super-lucky Dublin Event Guide reader, Joan has made a ticket available and the winner will be notified today (Saturday) and will be announced here next week.

Promote your product or event through a competition!

If you want to reach more than 23,000 people with a product promotion or an event promotion for a non-free event, contact me on dublineventguide@gmail.com and we can discuss the options. You provide the prize for the competition and the Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events) runs the competition for you. It couldn’t be simpler.

And if you want me to use/test a product you are selling and then share my assessment here in the Dublin Event Guide, we can talk about that too. I like testing out gear. ;-) [Currently I am looking to buy a high spec Android mobile phone and an action camera and would happily “test drive” some candidates.]

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Dine In Dublin

“Dine In Dublin” a week long food festival in Dublin’s City Centre returns again from 23 Feb – 01 March. A whole range of restaurants have specials on the menu and also run special offers and there are some additional events like cooking demos and classes, tastings and food with music. As long as they are free, they are listed in this Dublin Event Guide, for all the rest and the list of participating restaurants, check dineindublin.ie/food-festival/overview/

AONTAS Adult Learners’ Festival

The yearly AONTAS Adult Learners’ Festival takes place from 23-28 February and the theme this year is “Learning: A Lifetime’s Work”. There will be lots of free events across the whole country, promoting learning opportunities for adults.

During the festival there are 38 events in Dublin City, 9 in North Dublin, 5 in South Dublin and 3 in West Dublin and you can find the events here. A selection is also included as separate listings in this Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events). From tours of St. Patrick’s Cathedral and March Library via Genealogy lectures at the National Library to an introduction to photography or social media, there are a good amount of classes available.

The topics could maybe be a little wider spread, I couldn’t find anything for people that are interested in sports or music or science or business or literature or languages in the list of free events, but I’d say AONTAS would be very happy if they could increase the variety for next year and maybe you can offer your help teaching/lecturing, if you have the skills.

www.adultlearnersfestival.com/

Opportunities

The former “Opportunities” section is now Eventbrite’s section to highlight some of the events they – as the main sponsor of the Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events) would particularly like to bring to your attention. The vast majority of the events listed here will be free, but if it is a really good event, there might sometimes be a non-free event in the list as well.

== EVENTBRITE PICKS ==

There are some Eventbrite Picks sprinled in the normal listings this week and this special list here will return next week.

And you can find more events at www.eventbrite.ie or download the Eventbrite app to find events around you.

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 www.visualartists.ie/category/listings/dublin/

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

Plant Places by Roisin Murphy

from Thurs 12 Feb

National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin

This exhibition is featuring watercolours and sketches by Roisin Murphy of the glasshouses of the National Botanic Gardens with particular attention to the work of the master iron founder Richard Turner (1798-1881).
Turner was highly sought after for his works with wrought and cast iron and glass. He is responsible for the iconic Curvilinear Range of glasshouses in Glasnevin as well as the glasshouses in the Winter Gardens in Regent’s Park, London and the Palm Houses in Belfast and The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
A series of walks will also take place telling the story of the rich architectural legacy that is in the Botanic Gardens and will highlight the extraordinary story of the Irish man Richard Turner who was part of the flourish of botanical architecture in Europe at that time. www.botanicgardens.ie/news/events.htm

Ukraine – Inspiring Dignity

15-22 Feb

Filmbase, Curved Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

The Ukrainian Connection Society is inviting to a phot exhibition entitled “Ukraine – Inspiring Dignity” is about the events (revolution) that happened in Ukraine a year ago.

Admission is free and more details are here: ukrainianconnection.org/ukraine-inspiring-dignity-photo-exhibition/

A Voodoo free Phenomenon – Garrett Phelan

30 January – 09 April

Project Arts Centre, 39 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

In his solo exhibition “A Voodoo free Phenomenon” for the Project Arts Centre, Garrett Phelan explores the power and influence that cultural traditions and artefacts have on the contemporary psyche.

Through the recollection of his own experience witnessing the winter solstice at Newgrange, and numerous visits to ancient sites throughout his life and travels, he questions the power such antiquated relics hold over us today.

Admission to the exhibition is free.

The exhibition will normally open from 11:00-20:00.

projectartscentre.ie/event/voodoo-free-phenomenon/

Welcome Disturbances – Group Exhibition

29 January – 11 April (Mon-Fri: 10:00-17:00, Sat: 10:00-18:00)

The Lab, Foley Street, Dublin 1

“Welcome Disturbances” is a group exhibition of new work by Cindy Cummings, David Stalling, Sofie Loscher, Maeve O’ Connor, Emma Finucan, Siobhan McDonald, Mark Cullen. It is curated by Sheena Barrett and Emer O’Boyle.

“The group exhibition shows the diverse practices of recipients of the UCD Science Artist in Residence Award. UCD Art in Science is a dynamic practice based programme that brings artists and scientists from undergraduate to professional levels, together in collaborative work. Since the pilot residency in 2012, the artists in residence have engaged with scientists in neuroscience, cognitive science, marine biology, plant biology, geophysics, paleobotany, advanced optical imaging, spectroscopy and astronomy. Their conversations have led to an inspiring body of work, through a mutual openness to communicating across the traditional boundaries of the disciplines. The diversity of the work reflects the open and dynamic nature of the project and includes, sculpture, installation, painting, drawing, video and performances. We will also launch our programme of public events and publication to accompany the exhibition.”

Admission is free.

Saturday 21 Feb

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CANCELLED: Car Boot Sales – Tallaght

08:00 – 12:00, Sat 21 Feb

Tallaght Stadium, Whitestown Way, Tallaght, Co. Dublin

PLEASE NOTE: The Car Boot Sales in Tallaght will not place take this week due to a football match in the stadium. All will be back again next Saturday.

A weekly car boot sale, one of less than a handful that is still reliably taking place, has up to 200 cars/sellers. The stadium is just a few minutes walk from the Red LUAS line stop and numerous bus stops. For traders the Car Boot Sale opens at 06:30 for buyers from 08:00. If you are interested in selling, check the details and register on their website.

www.irishcarboot.ie/

Honest2Goodness Food Market

09:30 – 16:00, Sat 21 Feb

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 21 Feb

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 21 Feb

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

The Green Door Market

09:30 – 16:00, Sat 21 Feb

18 Newmarket, Dublin 8

The Green Door Market is a new indoor food/Farmer’s Market that takes place just a few doors down from the Dublin Food Co-op at Newmarket in Dublin 8. Admission is free.

Opening hours are Thu-Fri 12:00-19:00 and Sat 09:30-16:00.

www.facebook.com/thegreendoordublin

Belgard Weekend Market

10:00 – 17:00, Sat 21 Feb

Belgard Road, Dublin 24

The Belgard Weekend Market is an indoor market with stalls with handcraft (incl. designer jewellery, aran jumpers and wool, christening robes and shawls, cards and cross stitch), household items, bric and brac, furniture, flowers, make-up, clothes, shoes, showers, upholstery, toys, kitchens, cafe, army memorabilia, collectors items, sweets, handbags books, blinds, party shop, tools and more.

It is open every Saturday and Sunday and is located in the Glen Abbey complex (opposite Jacobs) on Belgard Road.

www.facebook.com/belgardmarket

Drumcondra Village Market

10:00 – 17:00, Sat 21 Feb

Arts and Business Campus, 40 Drumcondra Road Lower

The Drumcondra Village Market is an arts and crafts fair in the centre of Drumcondra. Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/DrumcondraVillageMarket

Jamestown Market

10:00 – 17:00, Sat 21 Feb

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 – 16:30, Sat 21 Feb

Merchants Yard, East Wall Road, Dublin 3

The Merchants Market on East Wall Road is a weekly indoors flea market on Saturdays and Sundays with more than 80 stalls in a big industrial hall. There is everything from furniture and antiques to paintings and mirrors, electronics and hot food to bicycles and buns. It is just a few minutes walk away from the Point Theatre/O2 (walk in the direction of the Port Tunnel).

www.merchantsmarket.ie/

Operation Transformation Fun Run

10:00, Sat 21 Feb

Phoenix Park, Dublin 8

Approx. 5000 Operation Transformation participants will come for a 5km Fun Run to Phoenix Park on Saturday. Unfortunately the event is booked out and if you are not registered, there won’t be any space for you this time.

www.rte.ie/ot/events/5k-fun-runs-cork-and-dublin/

Stables Market

10:00 – 18:00, Sat 21 Feb

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

A new market (flea/vintage/etc) with two cafés has opened in the same location in Thomas Street where the Ferocious Mingle Market was before their move to Camden Street.

The new market in 72 Thomas Street is called Stable Market and it is open from Thursday until Sunday from 10:00-18:00 every day. It seems there is neither a website nor a Facebook Page yet.

Temple Bar Markets

10:00 – 16:30, Sat 21 Feb

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

Blackrock Market

11:00 – 17:30, Sat 21 Feb

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/

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Sat 21 Feb

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

Asian Cooking Demo

12:00 – 17:00, Sat 21 Feb

Asia Market, 18 Dury Street, Dublin 2

Learn how to make authentic Chinese stir fried noodles with Amoy sauces at this cooking demo in the Asian Market. The event is part of the Chinese New Year Festival. Admission is free and no booking required.

cny.ie/?event=cooking-demo

Ha’penny Flea Market

12:00 – 18:00, Sat 21 Feb

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

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

www.thegrandsocial.ie/

Lifelogging – Science Gallery Exhibition

12:00 – 18:00, Sat 21 Feb

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

“Lifelogging – Do you count?” is the title of the newest Science Gallery exhibition, which started on Friday 13 Feb and will run until 12 April.

Lifelogging is part exhibition, part Science Gallery Lab where you can take part in research projects and it deals with us tracking ourselves, measuring things we do and logging everything from heartbeat to heartbreak.

Get a taste for tracking as you play games with your emotions, use your brainwaves to sort files, generate music wearing sensors, and explore a virtual world filled with real dreams and memories.

The exhibits at this exhibition are fascinating: There is George Reynolds who recorded his health on paper since 2003. A sensible and understandable version of lifelogging. On the other end of the spectrum is Alberto Frigo who takes a picture every times he holds an object with his right hand. He started in 2003 and plans to continue until 2040. On the surface it doesn’t make sense AT ALL. But when you talk to him, you find out that there is a surprising sense to what he does.

The exhibition contains 16 exhibits some so odd that you should get the super helpful and knowledgeable Science Gallery mediators to help you understand what is behind it.

In one area, every week another group/organisation will involve you in their work (the Lab part) and I will explain their project in a separate event posting in the weekly Dublin Event Guide.

Admission to the Science Gallery is free. Opening hours are Tues-Fri 12:00-20:00 and Sat+Sun 12:00-18:00.

dublin.sciencegallery.com/lifelogging

Your Social Media Self – Lab in the Science Gallery – Lifeblogging

12:00 – 20:00, Sat 21 Feb

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

From Tuesday, the Lab in the Science Gallery that accompanies the Lifeblogging exhibition will look at “Your Social Media Self”.

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube, Skype….we have them and we (mostly) love them, but what do they say about you?

Researchers at the ADAPT Centre, Trinity College Dublin have teamed up with AYLIEN, experts in Text and Sentiment Analysis, to create Bigfoot – a system that captures your online persona and determines how much of your data is out there. Take part in psychometric testing and contribute to real research on social media, online personalities, and data exhaust.

ADAPT and AYLIEN will also run some workshops and events:
+ Keeping Data to Yourself (Tues 17 Feb at 15:00)
+ How to Supercharge Your Start-Up’s Social Media, with Angie Lee (Wed 18 Feb at 15:00)
+ Superintelligence: Hacking Human Genius (Fri 20 Feb at 15:45)
+ A.I. Workshop on Thurs 05 March at 18:00

Admission to the Lab in the Science Gallery and to the workshops and events listed above is free, but booking via the website below is required.

dublin.sciencegallery.com/events/2015/01/labweekbigfootandaylienfeb1722

Archive at Lunchtime – IFI

13:00, Sat 21 Feb

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

Archive at Lunchtime screenings take place Saturdays (Double Bill), Mondays and Wednesdays. The programme is changing weekly now (instead of monthly as in the past). To find out what film(s) will be screened go to www.ifi.ie/whatson/now-showing-coming-soon/ and look for “Archive at Lunchtime” on the right. Admission is free.

www.ifi.ie/

Qigong on the Roof Top Garden

13:15, Sat 21 Feb

Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

Qigong on the Roof Top Garden of ther Chester Beatty Library with Ching Xu takes place again this Saturday. Qigong is a traditional Chinese form of meditation coordinating slow flowing movement, deep rhythmic breathing, and a calm state of mind.

In bad weather the Qigong practice will move indoors. Suitable for all ages. Admission is free, no booking required, but numbers are limited.

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

“My Favourites” – Dublin City Walking Tour

14:00 – 16:00, Sat 21 Feb

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 at least 1 day in advance is required via myfavouritesdublincitywalktour@gmail.com or 085-2725095

Knot again! Take a closer look at the Ardagh Chalice

14:00 – 15:00, Sat 21 Feb

National Museum, Kildare Street (Archaeology), Dublin 2

Have you ever taken a really close look at the Ardagh Chalice, or wondered how it was made?

Join Jennifer O’Mahony, Museum Educator, to find out more about the beautiful interlaced knot designs on the Ardagh Chalice and have a go a making your own design to take home. Suitable for Ages 6+.

Admission is free, but booking is required on 01 6486339. Meet at Reception.

www.museum.ie/en/list/calendar-of-events.aspx?eventID=4582

Magical Sheep Chinese Puppets – Workshop

14:00 – 15:00, Sat 21 Feb

Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1

Help celebrate Chinese New Year and make magical sheep puppets. This workshop is open to all ages. Admission is free and to book call 01-222 5553.

www.hughlane.ie/childrens-workshops/forthcoming/1288-chinese-puppets

Re-enactment: Napoleonic Wars 1803 – 1815

14:00 – 16:00, Sat 21 Feb

National Museum, Collins Barracks (Decorative Arts & History), 7 Benburb Street, Dublin 7

At this Historical Re-enactment of events around the Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815), “Regiment Irlanda”, one of three Irish regiments in the Spanish Army during the Napoleonic Wars, will display foot and arms drill of 200 years ago. Re-enactment group “Lord Edward’s Own” will to the performance.

There will also be allies and enemies there as British Redcoats and French Grenadiers demonstrate their own drills, weapons and uniforms.

The event takes place on Clarke Square. Admission is free and no booking required.

www.museum.ie/en/list/calendar-of-events.aspx?eventID=4581

Andrew Rudd – Cookery Demonstration – Dine in Dublin

14:30, Sat 21 Feb

Arnott’s, Henry Street, Dublin 2

Andrew Rudd will do a four course cooking demonstration from his cookbook “Entertaining with Andrew Rudd”.

Admission is free.

dineindublin.ie/whats-on-events/arnotts-live-cookery-show-with-andrew-rudd/

Intercultural Tour in Mandarin – Chester Beatty Library

14:30, Sat 21 Feb

Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

An Intercultural Tour in Mandarin and Family Friendly Activities with Community Ambassador Tiedong Yang will take place. Admission is free.

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

Life and Works of Alexander Pushkin – Talk

15:00, Sat 21 Feb

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

Learn more about the life and literary career of Alexander Pushkin, the greatest Russian poet and the founder of modern Russian literature, at this talk. Admission is free, but registration is required on 01-674 4888

www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-culture-dublin-city-public-libraries-and-archive-events/life-and-works-alexander

The Yellow Peril: Dr. Fu Manchu and the Rise of Chinaphobia

15:00 – 16:30, Sat 21 Feb

Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

Popular culture expert Sir Christopher Frayling will discuss his recently published book “The Yellow Peril: Dr. Fu Manchu and the Rise of Chinaphobia”.

“In the book he draws on an impressive range of cultural references – fiction, film, theatre, music-hall, TV and playground doggerel – to plot the emergence of sinophobia in Britain, and to argue for its ongoing resilience today.”

Admission is free, but booking is required on the Eventbrite website here.

cny.ie/?event=lord-mayors-lecture-sir-christopher-frayling-on-the-yellow-peril

Kicking Bird – Gig

20:00, Sat 21 Feb

Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2

Kicking Bird, a 4-piece acoustic band from Dublin are playing a free gig in Sweeney’s.

Unfortunateley I can’t tell you when, because in their wisdom Sweeney’s specified a time from 19:00-02:00 on their website, which is clearly nonsense. Pity!

www.sweeneysdublin.ie/gigs.php

Live in Sin É – Gigs

20:00, Sat 21 Feb

Sin É, 14 Ormond Quay, Dublin 1

Live in Sin É will feature a variety of bands and musicians at this weekly gig night on Saturdays. The event is presented by Super Happy Funtimes. Admission is free and the line-up is can be found on the Facebook Page below.

In short, the line-up is: Charlie Bronson, Nix Moon, Joyce & The Sonic Gypsies

www.facebook.com/shftimes

Robert Coyle’s is feeling Numinous

20:00 – 21:30, Sat 21 Feb

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

Every Saturday Robert Coyle will bring his One-man Comedy show “Robert Coyle’s is feeling Numinous; Comedy Attempting Transcendence – probably NOT a cult.” to Accents Cafe.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/events/710082692442341

Saturday Night Live

20:00 – 22:30, Sat 21 Feb

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

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

www.facebook.com/KCPeachesWineCave

Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard

21:00, Sat 21 Feb

Stillorgan Orchard, The Hill, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin

The Stillorgan Orchard has live music every Friday and Saturday. Many of the performers are established and very good bands. The upcoming gigs are detailed on the website below. Admission is always free.

www.stillorganorchard.com/live_music.html

The Green Onions – Gig

22:00, Sat 21 Feb

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

The Green Onions are a 4 piece Hammond Organ driven funk and groove band from Dublin and they will perform a free gig in Whelan’s on Saturday.

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/the-green-onions/

Fallen Rule / This Other Kingdom – Gig

22:30, Sat 21 Feb

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

Fallen Rule and This Other Kingdom are performing in Whelan’s. Admission is free if you arrive before 22:30 or if you sign up for the guest list.

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/midnight-hour-w-fallen-rule/

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Belgard Weekend Market

10:00 – 17:00, Sun 22 Feb

Belgard Road, Dublin 24

The Belgard Weekend Market is an indoor market with stalls with handcraft (incl. designer jewellery, aran jumpers and wool, christening robes and shawls, cards and cross stitch), household items, bric and brac, furniture, flowers, make-up, clothes, shoes, showers, upholstery, toys, kitchens, cafe, army memorabilia, collectors items, sweets, handbags books, blinds, party shop, tools and more.

It is open every Saturday and Sunday and is located in the Glen Abbey complex (opposite Jacobs) on Belgard Road.

www.facebook.com/belgardmarket

Jamestown Market

10:00 – 17:00, Sun 22 Feb

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 – 16:30, Sun 22 Feb

Merchants Yard, East Wall Road, Dublin 3

The Merchants Market on East Wall Road is a weekly indoors flea market on Saturdays and Sundays with more than 80 stalls in a big industrial hall. There is everything from furniture and antiques to paintings and mirrors, electronics and hot food to bicycles and buns. It is just a few minutes walk away from the Point Theatre/O2 (walk in the direction of the Port Tunnel).

www.merchantsmarket.ie/

Merrion Square Open Air Gallery

10:00 – 18:30, Sun 22 Feb

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/

Stables Market

10:00 – 18:00, Sun 22 Feb

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

A new market (flea/vintage/etc) with two cafés has opened in the same location in Thomas Street where the Ferocious Mingle Market was before their move to Camden Street.

The new market in 72 Thomas Street is called Stable Market and it is open from Thursday until Sunday from 10:00-18:00 every day. It seems there is neither a website nor a Facebook Page yet.

Dublin Flea Market

11:00 – 17:00, Sun 22 Feb

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

The next Dublin Flea Market is taking place in the Food Co-op, 12 Newmarket, just off Cork Street, Dublin 8 on Sun from 11:00-17:00. The flea market takes place every last Sunday of the month and admission is free. For more information or if you want to sell your own stuff, check out www.dublinflea.ie

“A bizarre bazaar of vintage clothing, bric-a-brac and what nots, old and new. Stalls include hand-made goods, art, jewelry, furniture, records and lots more unwanted items that may just be your treasure!”
The Co-op Hall is wheelchair accessible and lots of free parking spaces are right outside the door.

www.facebook.com/pages/The-Dublin-Flea-Market/144081015625205

Dun Laoghaire Market

11:00 – 16:00, Sun 22 Feb

People’s Park, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

A weekly market with lots of food, but also many other products (art & crafts, books, etc) takes place every Sunday in the beautiful People’s Park in Dun Laoghaire. It is a very popular market and with around 50 vendors also one of the bigger markets.

www.dlrcoco.ie/aboutus/councildepartments/environment/findit/markets/

Palestrina Choir

11:00, Sun 22 Feb

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

Storytime – Chinese Folktales

11:00 – 12:00, Sun 22 Feb

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

This storytime for 5-10 year olds will tell the kids Chinese Folktales at this Chinese New Year event. Admission is free.

gutterbookshop.com/events.html

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Sun 22 Feb

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

Asian Cooking Demo

12:00 – 17:00, Sun 22 Feb

Asia Market, 18 Dury Street, Dublin 2

Learn how to make authentic Chinese stir fried noodles with Amoy sauces at this cooking demo in the Asian Market. The event is part of the Chinese New Year Festival. Admission is free and no booking required.

cny.ie/?event=cooking-demo

Blackrock Market

12:00 – 17:30, Sun 22 Feb

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/

Chinese New Year Carnival Experience

12:00 – 17:00, Sun 22 Feb

Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

Every year the Dublin Chinese New Year Festival is celebrated at a family day with authentic Chinese performances with Dragon and Lion Dances, Tai Chi and Martial Arts displays, special traditional music and dance entertainment along with karaoke singing. The New Years has started already on Wednesday, but the Family Day is now on this Sunday.

There will also be a cookery demonstration hosted by Asia Market and a number of Food and Asia Craft stalls on Meeting House Square and Curved St.

This year the Carnival extends out to Barnardo Square to include a display of an authentic Irish Dragon Boat from the Irish Dragon Boat Association and further dance and martial arts demonstration.

cny.ie/

Lifelogging – Science Gallery Exhibition

12:00 – 18:00, Sun 22 Feb

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

“Lifelogging – Do you count?” is the title of the newest Science Gallery exhibition, which started on Friday 13 Feb and will run until 12 April.

Lifelogging is part exhibition, part Science Gallery Lab where you can take part in research projects and it deals with us tracking ourselves, measuring things we do and logging everything from heartbeat to heartbreak.

Get a taste for tracking as you play games with your emotions, use your brainwaves to sort files, generate music wearing sensors, and explore a virtual world filled with real dreams and memories.

The exhibits at this exhibition are fascinating: There is George Reynolds who recorded his health on paper since 2003. A sensible and understandable version of lifelogging. On the other end of the spectrum is Alberto Frigo who takes a picture every times he holds an object with his right hand. He started in 2003 and plans to continue until 2040. On the surface it doesn’t make sense AT ALL. But when you talk to him, you find out that there is a surprising sense to what he does.

The exhibition contains 16 exhibits some so odd that you should get the super helpful and knowledgeable Science Gallery mediators to help you understand what is behind it.

In one area, every week another group/organisation will involve you in their work (the Lab part) and I will explain their project in a separate event posting in the weekly Dublin Event Guide.

Admission to the Science Gallery is free. Opening hours are Tues-Fri 12:00-20:00 and Sat+Sun 12:00-18:00.

dublin.sciencegallery.com/lifelogging

Sunday at Noon – Classical Music Concert

12:00 – 13:00, Sun 22 Feb

Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1

The Sundays at Noon Concert Series continues in the Sculpture Gallery at the Hugh Lane Gallery. This series of free (mainly classical) concerts continues to present the best of Irish and International music and musicians. Concerts run from September to June.

The next concert will feature the RTÉ Contempo Quartet with Hugh Tinney, piano

www.hughlane.ie/past-sunday-concerts/1289-sundaysnoon-rte-contempo-quartet-4

Your Social Media Self – Lab in the Science Gallery – Lifeblogging

12:00 – 20:00, Sun 22 Feb

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

From Tuesday, the Lab in the Science Gallery that accompanies the Lifeblogging exhibition will look at “Your Social Media Self”.

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube, Skype….we have them and we (mostly) love them, but what do they say about you?

Researchers at the ADAPT Centre, Trinity College Dublin have teamed up with AYLIEN, experts in Text and Sentiment Analysis, to create Bigfoot – a system that captures your online persona and determines how much of your data is out there. Take part in psychometric testing and contribute to real research on social media, online personalities, and data exhaust.

ADAPT and AYLIEN will also run some workshops and events:
+ Keeping Data to Yourself (Tues 17 Feb at 15:00)
+ How to Supercharge Your Start-Up’s Social Media, with Angie Lee (Wed 18 Feb at 15:00)
+ Superintelligence: Hacking Human Genius (Fri 20 Feb at 15:45)
+ A.I. Workshop on Thurs 05 March at 18:00

Admission to the Lab in the Science Gallery and to the workshops and events listed above is free, but booking via the website below is required.

dublin.sciencegallery.com/events/2015/01/labweekbigfootandaylienfeb1722

Low priced books with free delivery!

13:00, Sun 22 Feb

Dublin (various locations)

Free Delivery on all Books at the Book Depository

If you regularly or occasionally buy books online, you can help the Dublin Event Guide hugely even without having to pay cent directly. In fact you even save money this way:

Buy your books from The Book Depository and get better prices and free (!!) delivery for all orders independent from the volume and when you click on the picture here before you buy, then 5% of what normally The Book Depository would get, they give back to the Dublin Event Guide. Everybody wins!

www.bookdepository.com?a_aid=dubevg

If you prefer Amazon to buy your books (for free postage you need to order a minimum of GBP 25), then use this Amazon link to help the Dublin Event Guide. Thanks!

The History of Dragon Boat Racing – Talk

13:15 – 14:00, Sun 22 Feb

Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

Learn about the traditions and culture of Dragon Boat Racing from the Chairman of the Irish Dragon Boat Association, Julie Doyle.

Dragon boating is an ancient Chinese sport which dates back over 2000 years to a time of rivalry, intrigue and corruption.

A Dragon Boat will be on display on Barnardo Square (next to City Hall) for you to view on Sunday 22 Feb from 12:00-17:00.

Admission is free, no booking required.

cny.ie/?event=the-history-of-dragon-boat-racing

Dublin Sketchers – Sunday Meet-up

14:00, Sun 22 Feb

Dublin (various locations)

The “Dublin Sketchers” is an informal group of (hobby) artists who go somewhere different in Dublin every Sunday (e.g. National Museum, Maritime Museum, Dublin Flea Market, Farmleigh, Botanic Gardens, Dublin Castle, Science Gallery, …), sketch for one to two hours and then meet up for coffee afterwards and discuss their sketches.

There are some hugely talented people among them and it is a great idea to meet up with others who have the same hobby. Find out on their website below or on their Facebook Page where they will meet and join them if you do some sketching/drawing yourself. I know that the Dublin Sketchers often use the Dublin Event Guide to find interesting free events and I am delighted to be able to help!

www.dublinsketchers.blogspot.com/

Stella Bass Jazz Trio

14:00 – 16:00, Sun 22 Feb

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 22 Feb

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

Up Close with Music – Irish Music in an Internatinal Context

14:30, Sun 22 Feb

Royal Hibernian Academy, 15 Ely Place, Dublin 2

“Up Close with Music” is a performance by contemporary music ensemble Concorde at the RHA Gallery.

Performances feature new “Irish music in an International context” and take place from 14:30-15:15 and 15:45-16:30. Music from Ireland, USA, Finland and UK will be performed by Concorde with guest artists RTE ConTempo Quartet.

Admission is free.

www.rhagallery.ie/events/up-close-with-music-2014/

Breton Afternoon

15:00 – 18:00, Sun 22 Feb

The Cobblestone, 77 North King Street, Smithfield, Dublin 7

BreizhEire is inviting to another Breton Afternoon with Dances and Music from Brittany in France.

And for the dances, you don’t need to have any experience, and don’t need to be fit or have a partner. Just come along and enjoy. Musicians who are interested in learning Breton tunes are very welcome.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/BreizhEire

DIT Soap Opera Series – The Rise of Poppea

15:00, Sun 22 Feb

Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1

Featuring vocal students from DIT’s Conservatory of Music and Drama, the gripping story of Poppea, one of the greatest social climbers in ancient Rome is played out in scenes from Monteverdi’s operatic masterpiece ‘L’incoronazione di Poppea’.

Admission is free, but booking is required via conservatory@dit.ie and because it is highly likely that nobody will get your e-mail before it is too late, you might want to risk going to the Hugh Lane Gallery on Sunday with the hope that you will be allowed in. But be prepared that the event might be booked out and you will be sent away.

www.hughlane.ie/past-sunday-concerts/1299-dit-soap-opera-series-the-rise-of-poppea-1

Gallery Tour: Highlights of the Irish History exhibitions – National Museum

15:00 – 16:00, Sun 22 Feb

National Museum, Collins Barracks (Decorative Arts & History), 7 Benburb Street, Dublin 7

Discover some of the key artefacts from the museum’s Irish History exhibition with Museum educator Edith Andrees.

Admission is free and no booking required, places allocated on a first-come basis 15 minutes before the tour starts.

www.museum.ie/en/list/calendar-of-events.aspx?eventID=4583

Museum Tour – National Print Museum

15:00 – 16:30, Sun 22 Feb

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

Brian Keary plays Classical Guitar

16:00 – 17:00, Sun 22 Feb

Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2

Brian Keary is a classically trained guitar player who also has experience of different styles / genres of music ranging from ragtime and folk to baroque and contemporary. He will perform in Sweeney’s (Ground Floor) on Sunday afternoon.

www.sweeneysdublin.ie/gigs.php

LJJ Band – Cafe en Seine

18:00 – 20:00, Sun 22 Feb

Café en Seine, Dawson Street, Dublin 2

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

www.longjohnjumpband.com/

Sweeney’s Dixieland Jazzmen

18:30 – 20:30, Sun 22 Feb

Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2

The Sweeney’s Dixeland Jazzmen play their weekly gig on the ground floor in Sweeney’s. Admission is free.

www.dublinsessions.ie/sweeneys.html

CANCELLED: Saucy Sundays

19:00 – 23:00, Sun 22 Feb

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

PLEASE NOTE: This week’s Suacy Sundays is not taking place because another event is taking place in the venue. All will be back next week!

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).

www.facebook.com/saucy.sundays

The Dublin Blues Cartel – Gig

19:00, Sun 22 Feb

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

The Dublin Blues Cartel will be in Whelan’s again and will perform mostly a version of New Orleans R’n’B with a classic rock twist, sandwiched with swing, Rock’n’Roll, Soul, Funk, Blues and rap of all eras. Admission is free.

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/live-from-the-window-w-the-dublin-blues-cartel-14/

Gardiner Street Gospel Choir Mass

19:30 – 20:30, Sun 22 Feb

St. Francis Xavier Church at the top of Gardiner Street, Dublin 1

The Gardiner Street Gospel Choir Mass is back after the summer break and invites you to a Mass in St. Francis Xavier Church at the top of Gardiner Street near the junction with Dorset Street every Sunday at 19:30.

The Gardiner Street Gospel Choir, one of the best known gospel choirs in Ireland will give you a chance to experience a mass with a difference. It is uplifting and inspiring and everybody is welcome independent from your level of religiousness.

Disclaimer: I am involved with the Gardiner Street Gospel Choir, so the description above MIGHT not be totally unbiased. But just take it from me, they are brilliant! ;-)

www.gardinerstreetgospelchoir.com

Apollo Sessions

20:30, Sun 22 Feb

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

Jawbone – Accoustic Folk & Blues Night

20:30, Sun 22 Feb

Sin É, 14 Ormond Quay, Dublin 1

At the Jawbone Gig night in Sin É, Acoustic Folk & Blues will be performed every Sunday. Admission is free. For the line-up check here www.facebook.com/pages/Jawbone-Dublin-Acoustic-Folk-Blues-Commune/724102984268967

www.facebook.com/Sin.E.Pub

Comedy Crunch

21:00 – 00:00, Sun 22 Feb

Stag’s Head (downstairs), Dame Lane, Dublin 2

The Comedy Crunch is a free Stand Up comedy downstairs in Stag’s Head, Dame Lane from 21:00 every week on Sun+Mon. Every week different comedians entertain and on top of that there is some free ice cream. The line-up can be found via the Comedy Crunch Facebook Page (see link below).

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

Rhythm Rocker

21:00, Sun 22 Feb

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

“Rhythm Rocker at The Globe” is a weekly event on Sunday night in The Globe. Admission is free.

The Pavement Kings play Rockabilly from 21:00 and
DJs Popocorn Peete and Little Dakota follow from 23:00-01:30 with a white variety of styles (Rockabilly, Calypso, Soul, Rock ‘n’ Roll, etc).

www.facebook.com/rhythmrocker

Billy Treacy & The Ha’Penny Heads

21:30, Sun 22 Feb

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/

Cool Hand Dukes

22:00, Sun 22 Feb

Porterhouse Central, 45-47 Nassau Street, Dublin 2

Every Sunday (except at Bank Holiday weekends), the Ragtime, Roots and Country Blues Band “Cool Hand Dukes” play in the Porterhouse near Grafton Street.

www.facebook.com/coolhand.dukes.1

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Marsh’s Library Treasure Trail – AONTAS Festival

09:30 – 17:00, Mon 23 Feb

Marsh’s Library, St. Patrick’s Close, Dublin 8

One of the AONTAS Adult Learner Festival events is a free visit to the Marsh’s Library next to St. Patrick’s Cathedral. You can take part in a treasure trail there and have a look at the exhibition and the library. To get in for free (any day of the week apart from Tuesday when they are closed) you will have to mention that your visit is because of the AONTAS festival!

www.adultlearnersfestival.com/yourarea/listing/2015/02/23/marshs-treasure-trail/

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Mon 23 Feb

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

Dine Pavilion – On Street Live Cookery Demonstration

12:00 – 18:00, Mon 23 Feb

Clery’s Department Store, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1

The “Dine Pavilion” is a 3-day long On Street Live Cookery Demonstration in front of Clery’s in O’Connell Street. The restaurants Pichet, Opium, Whitefriar Grill, Mao, Marcel’s and Saba are taking part and showing you how their best dishes are made.

Admission is free.

dineindublin.ie/whats-on-events/dine-pavilion-street-live-cookery-demostration/

Archive at Lunchtime – IFI

13:00, Mon 23 Feb

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

Archive at Lunchtime screenings take place Saturdays (Double Bill), Mondays and Wednesdays. The programme is changing weekly now (instead of monthly as in the past). To find out what film(s) will be screened go to www.ifi.ie/whatson/now-showing-coming-soon/ and look for “Archive at Lunchtime” on the right. Admission is free.

www.ifi.ie/

DIT Irish Traditional Music Ensemble – Lunchtime Concerts

13:00 – 14:00, Mon 23 Feb

Rathmines Library, 157 Lower Rathmines Road, Dublin 6

The DIT Irish Traditional Music Ensemble perform a lunchtime concert in the Rathmines Library every Monday in February (02, 09, 16, 23 February).

Admission is free, but booking is required via conservatory@dit.ie

www.dit.ie/conservatory/whatson/newsitemtitle,106636,en.html

Genealogy Talks – AONTAS Festival

13:00 – 14:00, Mon 23 Feb

National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2

For the Aontas Adult Learners’ Festival, the National Library and the Association of Professional Genealogists in Ireland are running five free lunchtime lectures, introducing the world of family history research. There will also be one evening talk as part of the series.

+ Mon 23 Feb: Civil Registration in Ireland – How to access and interpret records of the General Register Office.
+ Tues 24 Feb: Irish Census Returns
+ Wed 25 Feb: Using Church records for genealogy research.
+ Thurs 26 Feb: Using land records in researching your family history – Learn about the Tithe Applotment Books, Griffith’s Valuation and the records of the Valuation office.
+ Fri 27 Feb: Using the internet for genealogical research.
The final lecture on Friday will be followed by an open forum discussion with a panel of professional genealogists and members of the APGI.
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The Evening lecture is on Wed 25 Feb at 18:30:
+ Tracing your 20th Century Military Ancestors
Join Nicola Morris for this talk on how to find your World War ancestors, as well as the military records for the 1916 Rising and the War of Independence.

No booking is necessary and all are welcome.

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

St, Patrick’s Cathedral – Guided Tour – AONTAS Festival

14:30 – 15:30, Mon 23 Feb

St. Patrick’s Cathedral, St. Patrick’s Close, Dublin 8

A free guided tour of St. Patrick’s Cathedral is available for anyone who quotes “Adult Learners Festival” at the door. It’s a really interesting tour, so use your “Golden Ticket” in the form of this password. ;-)

www.adultlearnersfestival.com/yourarea/listing/2015/02/23/free-guided-tour-of-st-patricks-cathedral-4/

Comparing China and the West – Talk

18:30, Mon 23 Feb

Trinity Long Room Hub, Fellows’ Square, Trinity College, Dublin 2

The lecture “Comparing China and the West: How and Why” with Prof John G. Blair & Prof Jerusha McCormack will take plac and is organised by the Trinity Centre for Asian Studies. Admission seems to be free.Find more details on the website below.

www.tcd.ie/trinitylongroomhub/events/details/2015/2014-15asian_studies_series.php

La Grande Guerra nella storia d’Italia

18:30, Mon 23 Feb

Italian Institute of Culture, 11 Fitzwilliam Square East, Dublin 2

The Italian Institute of Culture and Trinity College Dublin invite you to the lecture

“La Grande Guerra nella storia d’Italia”

with historian Professor Mario Isnenghi (retired Head of the History Department and chair professor in Contemporary History of the University of Venice). He will talk about Italy’s involvement in the Great War.

Admission is free. The talk will be in Italian. For more information check the website below.

www.iicdublino.esteri.it/IIC_Dublino/webform/SchedaEvento.aspx?id=621&citta=Dublino

Smyth & Daly – Poetry Book Launch

19:00, Mon 23 Feb

Teachers Club, 36 Parnell Square West, Dublin 1

Dedalus Press invites you to come to the launch of two new collections of poems: God in Winter by Padraig J Daly & A Song of Elsewhere by Gerard Smyth. Refreshments will be served. Admission is free.

www.poetryireland.ie/whats-on/index.php

Super Happy Fun Times – Open Mic

19:00, Mon 23 Feb

Sin É, 14 Ormond Quay, Dublin 1

Super Happy Fun Times are running an Open Mic night for Music and Spoken Word every Monday in Sin É.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/shftimes

Blackboard Bistro – Jazz & Shiraz – Dine in Dublin

19:30 – 22:00, Mon 23 Feb

The Blackboard Bistro, 4 Clare Street, Dublin 2

The Blue Brass Jazz Quintet will perform in The Blackboard Bistro on the first evening of Dine in Dublin. Enjoy your dinner with free jazz entertainment from 19:30-22:00.

dineindublin.ie/whats-on-events/blackboard-bistro-jazz-night/

Back Door Sessions – Open Mic Night

20:00, Mon 23 Feb

Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2

This is an open mic night with Special Guests every Monday. Arrive, sign in (from 19:00) and play. Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/sweeneysbar

Light Pollution – Astronomy Talk

20:00, Mon 23 Feb

Ely House, 8 Ely Place, Dublin 2

“Light Pollution” by Dr Brian Espey (TCD) is the next talk of the Irish Astronomical Society (IAS) and unlike with some other astronomy organisations in Ireland, the IAS talks are always free.

Brian Espey will explain: Astronomers are aware of the sky, but over two-thirds of the Ireland’s population live in urban areas and are unable to see natural sky. Cutting back on light waste now makes environmental, health and economic sense, and is something that we should all take action on, both individually and collectively.

www.irishastrosoc.org/

Song Cycle

20:00, Mon 23 Feb

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

Song Cycle is a weekly Singer/Songriter showcase. The line-up is not always easily findable on the Whelan’s website, but admission is always free.

www.whelanslive.com

Comedy Crunch

21:00 – 23:00, Mon 23 Feb

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

Jazz Jam Session – Grand Social

21:00, Mon 23 Feb

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

Every Monday a Jazz Jam Session will take place in the Grand Social and you are invited to listen or even to participate. Admission is free for musicians and audience.

Instruments are supplied (drums (no cymbals), double bass, guitar amp, bass amp, PA system) and ideas and themes will be proposed prior to the session to the musicians who join the event on Facebook (see Facebook Page below).

www.facebook.com/pages/Jazz-Jam-Session-at-The-Grand-Social/224553674385198

Loose – Trad Sessions

21:00 – 23:30, Mon 23 Feb

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

Patrick Mahony sings Nostalgia

21:00 – 23:00, Mon 23 Feb

Café en Seine, Dawson Street, Dublin 2

Patrick Mahony sings songs from Nat King Cole, Dean Martin, Matt Monro and many more every Monday in the Cafe en Seine. Admission is free.

Sarah Red and Friends – Gig

21:00 – 23:30, Mon 23 Feb

Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2

In the “One Man & His Guitar” slot, this week’s performer is a woman: Sarah Red and Friends will perform. Admission is free.

www.sweeneysdublin.ie/gigs.php

Tuesday 24 Feb

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Child’s Play – Games and your child’s learning – Workshop

10:00 – 13:00, Tue 24 Feb

Dublin Adult Learning Centre, 3 Mountjoy Square, Dublin 1

Learn how games and rhymes impact on your child’s learning at this event in the Adult Learning Centre. The event is part of the Adult Learners’ Festival.

Admission seems to be free, but better check via 01-8364301

www.adultlearnersfestival.com/yourarea/listing/2015/02/24/childs-play/

“My Favourites” – Dublin City Walking Tour

11:00 – 13:00, Tue 24 Feb

Spire, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1

“These Are a Few of My Favourite Things” is the title of a Walking Tour that Emily Gallagher runs on Tuesdays 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 at least 1 days in advance is required via myfavouritesdublincitywalktour@gmail.com or 085-2725095

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Tue 24 Feb

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

Dine Pavilion – On Street Live Cookery Demonstration

12:00 – 18:00, Tue 24 Feb

Clery’s Department Store, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1

The “Dine Pavilion” is a 3-day long On Street Live Cookery Demonstration in front of Clery’s in O’Connell Street. The restaurants Pichet, Opium, Whitefriar Grill, Mao, Marcel’s and Saba are taking part and showing you how their best dishes are made.

Admission is free.

dineindublin.ie/whats-on-events/dine-pavilion-street-live-cookery-demostration/

Your Digital Memory Self – Lab in the Science Gallery – Lifeblogging

12:00 – 20:00, Tue 24 Feb

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

From Tuesday until Sunday, the Lab in the Science Gallery that accompanies the Lifeblogging exhibition will look at “Your Digital Memory Self”.

Learn about the work of the INSIGHT Centre in DCU, creating digital and external memories from sensors and images, and how they are teaching technology to recognise objects. Visitors will get the opportunity to test and explore a variety of devices and data visualisation.

Admission to the Lab in the Science Gallery and to the workshops and events listed above is free, but booking via the website below is required.

dublin.sciencegallery.com/events/2015/01/labweekdcuinsightcathalgurrinandramialbatal

Genealogy Talks – AONTAS Festival

13:00 – 14:00, Tue 24 Feb

National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2

For the Aontas Adult Learners’ Festival, the National Library and the Association of Professional Genealogists in Ireland are running five free lunchtime lectures, introducing the world of family history research. There will also be one evening talk as part of the series.

+ Mon 23 Feb: Civil Registration in Ireland – How to access and interpret records of the General Register Office.
+ Tues 24 Feb: Irish Census Returns
+ Wed 25 Feb: Using Church records for genealogy research.
+ Thurs 26 Feb: Using land records in researching your family history – Learn about the Tithe Applotment Books, Griffith’s Valuation and the records of the Valuation office.
+ Fri 27 Feb: Using the internet for genealogical research.
The final lecture on Friday will be followed by an open forum discussion with a panel of professional genealogists and members of the APGI.
——————

The Evening lecture is on Wed 25 Feb at 18:30:
+ Tracing your 20th Century Military Ancestors
Join Nicola Morris for this talk on how to find your World War ancestors, as well as the military records for the 1916 Rising and the War of Independence.

No booking is necessary and all are welcome.

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

Introduction to Meditation

13:00 – 14:00, Tue 24 Feb

Dublin Buddhist Centre, Liberty Corner (Unit 5), James Joyce Street, Dublin 1

The Dublin Buddhist Centre invites to an introductory meditation session, which will give you a taste of the principles and practice of meditation within the Buddhist tradition, with an emphasis on mindfulness meditation.

Admission is free, but booking is required via 01-8178933. The event is part of the AONTAS Adult Learners’ Festival.

www.adultlearnersfestival.com/yourarea/listing/2015/02/24/introduction-to-meditation-1/

World Dance Music Performance

13:00, Tue 24 Feb

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

Luke Tobin and Gerard Boyle (two guitars) will perform World Dance Music. Admission is free, but booking is required on 01-6744888

www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-culture-dublin-city-public-libraries-and-archive-events/world-dance-music

Dine on line – Food Sampling on a Luas – Dine in Dublin

13:30, Tue 24 Feb

St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2

A Luas tram will be parked at the Stephen’s Green stop and will serve you with food samples from the three restaurants: TGI Fridays, Mao and The Church.

dineindublin.ie/whats-on-events/dine-on-line/

St, Patrick’s Cathedral – Guided Tour – AONTAS Festival

14:30 – 15:30, Tue 24 Feb

St. Patrick’s Cathedral, St. Patrick’s Close, Dublin 8

A free guided tour of St. Patrick’s Cathedral is available for anyone who quotes “Adult Learners Festival” at the door. It’s a really interesting tour, so use your “Golden Ticket” in the form of this password. ;-)

www.adultlearnersfestival.com/yourarea/listing/2015/02/23/free-guided-tour-of-st-patricks-cathedral-4/

Art & Architecture of Ireland – Talk

18:30, Tue 24 Feb

UCD William Jefferson Clinton Auditorium, UCD, Belfield Campus, Dublin 4

Art & Architecture of Ireland is a five-volume publication which spans the period from medieval times through to the end of the twentieth century.

At this event, the focus is on three of the volumes: Volume II: Painting 1600-1900 Volume III: Sculpture 1600-2000 Volume IV: Architecture 1600-2000.

UCD alumni Dr Nicola Figgis & Prof Paula Murphy, UCD School of Art History and Cultural Policy & Prof Hugh Campbell, UCD School of Architecture are authors of the volumes and will dsicuss them with John Kelly (Arts & Music Broadcaster RTE).

Admission is free, but booking is required via 01-7161447. The event is organised by UCD Alumni Relations and is for UCD Alumin, staff, students and friends.

secure.www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/CDB/event/showEventForm.jsp?form_id=187126

Towards a positive agenda for climate change

18:30, Tue 24 Feb

Alliance Francaise, 1 Kildare Street, Dublin 2

In context with the United Nations Climate Change Conference that will take place in Paris in December 2015, you are invited to this special roundtable meeting, jointly organised by the Alliance Française and the French Embassy.

Jean-Pierre Thébault, the French Ambassador to Ireland and Former Ambassador in charge of the Environment, will be joined by two representatives from Trocaire (Eamonn Meehan, Executive Director, and Dr Lorna Gold, Head of Policy and Advocacy) to discuss the topic of climate change.

The discussion will be led by Paul Melia, journalist at the Irish Independent, and followed by an audience Q&A.

Admission is free, but you need to register by sending a mail to rsvp@alliance-francaise.ie with the subject “RSVP: Climate Change”.

alliance-francaise.ie/culture/

Sangria Tasting – Dine in Dublin

19:00, Tue 24 Feb

Salamanca, 1 St Andrews Street, Dublin 2

The Salamanca Restaurant is hosting a Sangria Tasting on Tuesday. Diners will be given the opportunity to sample 4 different types of Sangria, along with an explanation of each one.

Admission is free but I expect that this is not an independent event but you have to book for dinner at Salamanca and then you can taste the Sangria while you are having your dinner. But then, maybe I got that completely wrong. Find out more and book here: 01 6774799 or info@salamanca.ie

dineindublin.ie/whats-on-events/sangria-tasting-salamanca/

Ukulele Tuesday

19:45 – 22:00, Tue 24 Feb

Stag’s Head, Dame Lane, Dublin 2

Every Tuesday an informal sing along with Ukulele and Toy Musical Instruments takes place in the Stag’s Head. Just bring your instrument and come along. Beginners are welcome. Admission is free and further details (and a big book of songs) are available on the Facebook Page below. The get-together meets in the “snug” in Stag’s Head.

www.facebook.com/UkuleleTuesday

Dublin Bluegrass Collective – Gig

20:00, Tue 24 Feb

Sin É, 14 Ormond Quay, Dublin 1

Rumours have it that the Bluegrass Collective will perform in Sin É on Tuesday and there might even be an open Bluegrass Jam! Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/Sin.E.Pub

The Folk Club

20:30, Tue 24 Feb

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

The Folk Club in Whelan’s will bring you the best in Trad, Ballads, Americana & World Music every Tuesday. The line-up this week is on the Facebook Page below. Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/TheGrandFolkClub

Comedy Crunch

21:00 – 23:00, Tue 24 Feb

Stag’s Head (downstairs), Dame Lane, Dublin 2

The Comedy Crunch is a free Stand Up comedy event every Sunday and Monday AND Tuesday. 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

Phoenix Big Band

21:00 – 23:00, Tue 24 Feb

Tara Towers Hotel, Merrion Road, Dublin 4

The Phoenix Big Band is a 16 piece band playing songs of the 1930s, 1940s and other big band arrangements and they are playing every Tuesday in the Tara Tower Hotel (since 2012!) for adult dancing. If you like to waltz, cha cha or foxtrot, come and enjoy their performance.

Admission is free.

The band plays in the main function room which is occasionally booked, so to confirm that they are playing, please ring the hotel on the day: Phone 01-2694666

Camden Sessions – Singer/Songwriter Night

21:30, Tue 24 Feb

Anseo, 18 Camden Street Lower, Dublin 2

A totally unplugged Singer/Songwriter night (no PA, no microphones) with original music is taking place upstairs in Anseo every Tuesday from 21:30.

Please check on the Facebook Page below if the event is going ahead as it seems to get cancelled every now and then and if you want to play a 15-30 min set or just want to play one song make yourself heard via the same Facebook Page.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/TheCamdenSessions

Wednesday 25 Feb

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Marsh’s Library Treasure Trail – AONTAS Festival

09:30 – 17:00, Wed 25 Feb

Marsh’s Library, St. Patrick’s Close, Dublin 8

One of the AONTAS Adult Learner Festival events is a free visit to the Marsh’s Library next to St. Patrick’s Cathedral. You can take part in a treasure trail there and have a look at the exhibition and the library. To get in for free (any day of the week apart from Tuesday when they are closed) you will have to mention that your visit is because of the AONTAS festival!

www.adultlearnersfestival.com/yourarea/listing/2015/02/23/marshs-treasure-trail/

Cook it! – Cookery Workshop – AONTAS Festival

10:00 – 13:00, Wed 25 Feb

Dublin Adult Learning Centre, 3 Mountjoy Square, Dublin 1

At this Cookery workshop you will cook two soup starters and a delicious main course and the dessert will happen through a cook off with two teams. Recipes for all dishes will be provided.

I am not 100% sure if admission is free or if a contribution to the food has to be paid, but considering that it is part of the AONTAS Adult Learner’s Festival, there is a chance that it is free or at least very low priced.

Booking is required via 01-8364301.

www.adultlearnersfestival.com/yourarea/listing/2015/02/25/cook-it/

Relaxation & Yoga – AONTAS Festival

10:00 – 13:00, Wed 25 Feb

Dublin Adult Learning Centre, 3 Mountjoy Square, Dublin 1

At this Relaxation & Yoga event, learn useful methods of relaxation. (Bbring along your own towel or yoga mat.)

Admission seems to be free, but you can confirm via 01-8364301

www.adultlearnersfestival.com/yourarea/listing/2015/02/25/relaxation-yoga/

Green Living Programme Workshops

10:30 – 12:30, Wed 25 Feb

Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8

A series of free Green Living Programme Workshops with Global Action Plan (GAP) Ireland will take place at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre. The workshops will run on Wednesdays (04+11+25 Feb) in February and will help you to reduce your impact on the environment and save money.

The programme is built on the principle “Think Globally – Act Locally” and will lead to improvements in the local and global environment.

The course is free, but booking is required and it is expected that it will be very popular, so book on 01 677 0095 as soon as possible. More information is on the website below.

www.phoenixpark.ie/newsevents/title,33008,en.html

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Wed 25 Feb

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

Dine Pavilion – On Street Live Cookery Demonstration

12:00 – 18:00, Wed 25 Feb

Clery’s Department Store, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1

The “Dine Pavilion” is a 3-day long On Street Live Cookery Demonstration in front of Clery’s in O’Connell Street. The restaurants Pichet, Opium, Whitefriar Grill, Mao, Marcel’s and Saba are taking part and showing you how their best dishes are made.

Admission is free.

dineindublin.ie/whats-on-events/dine-pavilion-street-live-cookery-demostration/

300 years of Irish Music – Talk

13:00, Wed 25 Feb

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

In a series of three talks (25 Feb, 04 March, 11 March), Michael Grant will explain the contribution of Irish composers to the Music scene in Europe over the last 300 years.

Admission is free but booking is required via 01 8734333

www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-culture-dublin-city-public-libraries-and-archive-events/300-years-irish-music

Archive at Lunchtime – IFI

13:00, Wed 25 Feb

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

Archive at Lunchtime screenings take place Saturdays (Double Bill), Mondays and Wednesdays. The programme is changing weekly now (instead of monthly as in the past). To find out what film(s) will be screened go to www.ifi.ie/whatson/now-showing-coming-soon/ and look for “Archive at Lunchtime” on the right. Admission is free.

www.ifi.ie/

Clodagh McKenna – Cookery Demo – Dine in Dublin

13:00, Wed 25 Feb

Eason, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1

Irish chef Clodagh McKenna will do a cooking/ccokery demonstration outside Eason’s of dishes from her new book ‘Clodagh’s Irish Kitchen’ and there will be free samples of everything she makes. After the 50 minute cookery demonstration, she will sign her new book will take place inside the book shop.

Admission is free.

dineindublin.ie/whats-on-events/clodagh-mckenna-live-cookery-demonstration/

Genealogy Talks – AONTAS Festival

13:00 – 14:00, Wed 25 Feb

National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2

For the Aontas Adult Learners’ Festival, the National Library and the Association of Professional Genealogists in Ireland are running five free lunchtime lectures, introducing the world of family history research. There will also be one evening talk as part of the series.

+ Mon 23 Feb: Civil Registration in Ireland – How to access and interpret records of the General Register Office.
+ Tues 24 Feb: Irish Census Returns
+ Wed 25 Feb: Using Church records for genealogy research.
+ Thurs 26 Feb: Using land records in researching your family history – Learn about the Tithe Applotment Books, Griffith’s Valuation and the records of the Valuation office.
+ Fri 27 Feb: Using the internet for genealogical research.
The final lecture on Friday will be followed by an open forum discussion with a panel of professional genealogists and members of the APGI.
——————

The Evening lecture is on Wed 25 Feb at 18:30:
+ Tracing your 20th Century Military Ancestors
Join Nicola Morris for this talk on how to find your World War ancestors, as well as the military records for the 1916 Rising and the War of Independence.

No booking is necessary and all are welcome.

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

’Trove’ Talk Series: Ogham Stones: Context, Language, Dating and Function

13:00 – 14:00, Wed 25 Feb

National Museum, Kildare Street (Archaeology), Dublin 2

Ogham stones with inscriptions, mainly dating to between the 5th and 7th centuries AD, are found in a variety of contexts and many have been taken into museum collections over the last two hundred years. Fionnbarr Moore,

Senior Archaeologist at the National Monuments Service will explain their function and significance against the backdrop of a country undergoing great social and political change in the years following the end of the Roman Empire. Part of a series of talks to mark the ’Trove’ exhibition by artist Dorothy Cross at IMMA.

Admission is free, but booking is necessary via 01-6486339

www.museum.ie/en/list/calendar-of-events.aspx?eventID=4584

St, Patrick’s Cathedral – Guided Tour – AONTAS Festival

14:30 – 15:30, Wed 25 Feb

St. Patrick’s Cathedral, St. Patrick’s Close, Dublin 8

A free guided tour of St. Patrick’s Cathedral is available for anyone who quotes “Adult Learners Festival” at the door. It’s a really interesting tour, so use your “Golden Ticket” in the form of this password. ;-)

www.adultlearnersfestival.com/yourarea/listing/2015/02/23/free-guided-tour-of-st-patricks-cathedral-4/

Foreign Policy, Diplomacy and the Law: Some Personal Reflections – Talk

16:00, Wed 25 Feb

Trinity Long Room Hub, Fellows’ Square, Trinity College, Dublin 2

“Foreign Policy, Diplomacy and the Law: Some Personal Reflections” by Charles Lysaght (Former legal adviser, Department of Foreign Affairs) is the next talk in the Centre for Contemporary Irish History Seminar Series 2014-15.

Admission is free.

www.tcd.ie/trinitylongroomhub/events/details/2015/centreforcontemporaryirishhist2014_15.php

Havana International Language Exchange

16:30 – 19:30, Wed 25 Feb

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

Paper Chase to Japan – Richard Gorman

18:30 – 20:00, Wed 25 Feb

RDS, Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

At his talk “Paper Chase to Japan”, Irish artist Richard Gorman will talk about his life, work and pursuit of traditional paper making skills in Japan.

The talk takes place in the RDS Library. Admission is free, but booking via the website below is required.

www.rds.ie/cat_event_detail.jsp?itemID=1103791

Tracing your 20th Century Military Ancestors – Genealogy Talks – AONTAS Festival

18:30, Wed 25 Feb

National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2

For the Aontas Adult Learners’ Festival, the National Library and the Association of Professional Genealogists in Ireland are running five free lunchtime lectures and one evening talk.

The Evening lecture is
+ Tracing your 20th Century Military Ancestors

Join Nicola Morris for this talk on how to find your World War ancestors, as well as the military records for the 1916 Rising and the War of Independence.

No booking is necessary and all are welcome.

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

The Real Price of Oil – LASC Discussion

19:00, Wed 25 Feb

LASC, 5 Merrion Row, Dublin 2

“Crude: The Real Price of Oil – The impact of oil extraction in the Amazon” is documentary screening and discussion at the Latin American Solidarity Centre. Admission is free and more details about the event are on the website below.

lasc.ie/content/lastweds

Fidelio Trio & Composer Judith Weir

19:30, Wed 25 Feb

St. Patrick’s College, Drumcondra Road Upper, Drumcondra, Dublin 9

St Patrick’s College will host a very special visit from Judith Weir (British composer and Master of the Queen’s Music), with a concert by the internationally acclaimed Fidelio Trio (St Patrick’s 2012-2015 Artists-in-Residence) in the Main Auditorium at 19:30 and a pre-concert talk at 18:45.

Admission will be free, but you need to register via musicresidency.events@dcu.ie .

The Trio will perform the Irish premiere of Weir’s Piano Trio Two, alongside their recent commission for the medium by Irish composer John Buckley, in addition to music by Gabriel Faure? and the piano trio transcription of Schoenberg’s haunting Verkla?rte Nacht.

The pre-concert talk will be an in-depth discussions with Judith Weir about her extensive musical output, and will be chaired by John Buckley.

www.facebook.com/events/451053398381292

King Kong Club

20:00, Wed 25 Feb

Mercantile, 28 Dame Street, Dublin 2

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

Check the Facebook Page below for the line-up.

www.facebook.com/TheKingKongClubDublin

Anseo Comedy Club

20:30, Wed 25 Feb

Anseo, 18 Camden Street Lower, Dublin 2

The Anseo Comedy Club, run by comedian Aidan Killian, takes place every Wednesday in Anseo (upstairs).

Admission is free, donations are welcome.

www.facebook.com/StandUpComedyClub

The Song Room (open mic)

20:30, Wed 25 Feb

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

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

www.theglobe.ie/events

The Zodiac Sessions (open mic)

20:30, Wed 25 Feb

Bruxelles, Harry Street, Dublin 2

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

www.facebook.com/zodiacsessions

Bad Boy Jake

21:00, Wed 25 Feb

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

Singer Songwriter Night – Mother Reilly’s

21:00, Wed 25 Feb

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

Every Wednesday a Singer Songwriter Night will take place in Mother Reilly’s in Rathmines. This is YOUR chance to show everyone what you can do, alternatively you can just listen to the talented Singer/Songwriters. Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/motherreillysADMIN

Jazz Pigs – Gig

21:30, Wed 25 Feb

4 Dame Lane, Dame Lane, Dublin 2

The Jazz Pigs with a classic multi-brass front line play a mix of Lounge, lively sixties Jazz and driving Funk. Every Wednesday downstairs in 4 Dame Lane. Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/dublinjazzpigs

Trad Session

21:30, Wed 25 Feb

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 26 Feb

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Marsh’s Library Treasure Trail – AONTAS Festival

09:30 – 17:00, Thu 26 Feb

Marsh’s Library, St. Patrick’s Close, Dublin 8

One of the AONTAS Adult Learner Festival events is a free visit to the Marsh’s Library next to St. Patrick’s Cathedral. You can take part in a treasure trail there and have a look at the exhibition and the library. To get in for free (any day of the week apart from Tuesday when they are closed) you will have to mention that your visit is because of the AONTAS festival!

www.adultlearnersfestival.com/yourarea/listing/2015/02/23/marshs-treasure-trail/

The Green Door Market

09:30 – 16:00, Thu 26 Feb

18 Newmarket, Dublin 8

The Green Door Market is a new indoor food/Farmer’s Market that takes place just a few doors down from the Dublin Food Co-op at Newmarket in Dublin 8. Admission is free.

Opening hours are Thu-Fri 12:00-19:00 and Sat 09:30-16:00.

www.facebook.com/thegreendoordublin

How We Learn, Why We Learn – Workshop

10:00 – 13:00, Thu 26 Feb

Dublin Adult Learning Centre, 3 Mountjoy Square, Dublin 1

Leo Casey from the NCI will present this workshop based on two themes: learning as a lifelong quest for everyone and how to think about yourself as a learner. The workshop will involve discussion and activities for participants. Admission seems to be free, and no booking is required.

www.adultlearnersfestival.com/yourarea/listing/2015/02/26/how-we-learn-why-we-learn/

How to Increase Your Happiness Ratio – Workshop

11:00, Thu 26 Feb

Donaghmede Shopping Centre, Donaghmede Rd, Dublin 13

“How to Increase Your Happiness Ratio” is a workshop at Charleville Mall Library on 26 Feb.

Happiness and positive emotions enhance our resilience in difficult times, build better health and allow us to be creative and open to others. They are essential in how we are to face and come through the challenges in front of us and to thrive. Facilitator Patricia Allen-Garratt will provide guidance on how to build more lasting happiness into our lives so we can live authentically, wholeheartedly and genuinely.

Admission is free, but booking is required:
+ Charleville Mall Library: Thurs 26 Feb at 11:00. Phone 01-874 9619 or charlevillemalllibrary@dublincity.ie

www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-culture-dublin-city-public-libraries-and-archive-events/how-increase-your

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Thu 26 Feb

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

Acupuncture for women’s health – AONTAS Festival

12:30 – 14:30, Thu 26 Feb

Lucan Library, Superquinn Shopping Centre, Newcastle Road, Lucan, Co. Dublin

“Acupuncture for women’s health” will tell you how to create physical and emotional health through the typical phases of women’s life. Topics covered are puberty to midlife and menopause. Admission is free. Booking is not required.

www.adultlearnersfestival.com/yourarea/listing/2015/02/26/acupuncture-for-womens-health/

Genealogy Talks – AONTAS Festival

13:00 – 14:00, Thu 26 Feb

National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2

For the Aontas Adult Learners’ Festival, the National Library and the Association of Professional Genealogists in Ireland are running five free lunchtime lectures, introducing the world of family history research. There will also be one evening talk as part of the series.

+ Mon 23 Feb: Civil Registration in Ireland – How to access and interpret records of the General Register Office.
+ Tues 24 Feb: Irish Census Returns
+ Wed 25 Feb: Using Church records for genealogy research.
+ Thurs 26 Feb: Using land records in researching your family history – Learn about the Tithe Applotment Books, Griffith’s Valuation and the records of the Valuation office.
+ Fri 27 Feb: Using the internet for genealogical research.
The final lecture on Friday will be followed by an open forum discussion with a panel of professional genealogists and members of the APGI.
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The Evening lecture is on Wed 25 Feb at 18:30:
+ Tracing your 20th Century Military Ancestors
Join Nicola Morris for this talk on how to find your World War ancestors, as well as the military records for the 1916 Rising and the War of Independence.

No booking is necessary and all are welcome.

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

Autumn in Shanghai – Talk

13:10 – 14:00, Thu 26 Feb

Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

In 2013, novelist Denyse Woods was invited to take part in a two-month Writers’ Residency in Shanghai, organized by the Munster Literature Centre and the Shanghai Writers’ Association.

In her talk “Autumn in Shanghai”, she will tell you about her time in China, during which she also worked with a number of local writers and academics – including Prof Dai Cong Rong, who is translating Finnegan’s Wake into Chinese and Shanghai novelist Wang Anyi.

Admission is free.

cny.ie/?event=autumn-in-shanghai-with-author-denyse-woods

Jobseeker’s toolkit to managing stress – Talk

13:30, Thu 26 Feb

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

“Minding Your Mind – a jobseekers toolkit to managing stress while looking for work” with Shane Stanley (Life Coach, accredited psychotherapist and counsellor) is a free talk to help jobseekers develop skills to help them cope with unemployment, stress and rejection when looking for work. The talk might also be suitable for anyone interested in stress management.

Admission is free, but booking is recommended via 01 873 3996

www.adultlearnersfestival.com/yourarea/listing/2015/02/26/minding-your-mind-a-jobseekers-toolkit-to-managing/

Print Museum – Interactive Guided Tour

14:30 – 16:00, Thu 26 Feb

National Print Museum, Beggars Bush, Haddington Road, Dublin 4

Come to this special interactive guided tour of the Museum’s permanent collection, delivered by learners from the Culture and Heritage Studies programme at the National Print Museum. The tour is part of the Adult Learner’s Festival.

As part of a combined training and work experience programme, all participants in the Culture and Heritage Studies programme train in tour guiding at the museum and are demonstrating their newly accomplished tour-guiding skills during the festival.

During the tour, you will be brought on a journey of discovery through the Museum’s three-part print-shop style exhibition: the composing, printing and finishing areas. You will also have the opportunity to try your hand at typesetting and printing.

Admission is free.

www.adultlearnersfestival.com/yourarea/listing/2015/02/26/free-interactive-guided-tour-of-the-national-print-1/

St, Patrick’s Cathedral – Guided Tour – AONTAS Festival

14:30 – 15:30, Thu 26 Feb

St. Patrick’s Cathedral, St. Patrick’s Close, Dublin 8

A free guided tour of St. Patrick’s Cathedral is available for anyone who quotes “Adult Learners Festival” at the door. It’s a really interesting tour, so use your “Golden Ticket” in the form of this password. ;-)

www.adultlearnersfestival.com/yourarea/listing/2015/02/23/free-guided-tour-of-st-patricks-cathedral-4/

Tour of the Conservation Studios

14:30 – 16:00, Thu 26 Feb

National Museum, Collins Barracks (Decorative Arts & History), 7 Benburb Street, Dublin 7

Come behind the scenes at the Museum to meet Museum conservators and look at some of their current conservation projects. Admission is free, but booking is required via 01-6777444

www.museum.ie/en/list/calendar-of-events.aspx?eventID=4585

The Big Girl – Playreading

16:00, Thu 26 Feb

New Theatre, 43 East Essex St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

The New Theatre gives new writing a platform with a regular feature of playreadings. The next playreading is “The Big Girl” by Hugh Travers on Thursday. Admission is free, but a suggested donation of EUR 2 is appreciated.

www.thenewtheatre.com/tnt_php/scripts/page/reading.php?reading_id=39

Brazilian Dance – Forró

18:00, Thu 26 Feb

D-One Bar, 89 Capel Street, Dublin 1

A weekly Forro Night (Brazilian Dance) with a Forro Live Band takes place in the D-One Bar & Brazilian Grill every Thursday.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/donebardublin

Iggy McGovern – Poetry Reading

18:00, Thu 26 Feb

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

Iggy McGovern is presenting a reading with four readers of his series of sonnets “A Mystic Dream of Four” in Pearse Street Library. The life of 19th century mathematician and poet William Rowan Hamilton is told through a sequence of sonnets in the voice of relations, friends, colleagues and lovers.

Admission is free and no booking required. Light refreshments will be served.

www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-culture-dublin-city-public-libraries-and-archive-events/poetry-reading-iggy

Media Archives in Transition – Talk

18:00 – 19:00, Thu 26 Feb

Irish Museum of Modern Art, Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin 8

“Media Archives in Transition” is a lecture by Dr Maeve Connolly, in which she explores the changing form and function of broadcast and film archives, focusing on issues of access, dissemination, archive oriented art practice and the role of the artist as mediator of the archive.

Admission is free, but booking is required via the website below.

www.imma.ie/en/page_236919.htm

Spanish Film Screening: Sueno y silencio

18:00, Thu 26 Feb

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

The Spanish film “Sueno y silencio” (Dream and Silence) from 2012 and by Jaime Rosales will be screened in Spanish with English subtitles. Admission is free.

dublin.cervantes.es/FichasCultura/Ficha98635_16_2.htm

The Vintage Night Market

18:00 – 22:30, Thu 26 Feb

MARTcade, 46 Rathmines Road Lower, Rathmines, Dublin 6

The Vintage Night Market runs every last Thursday of the month from 18:00-22:30 in the Martcade in Rathmines and features a variety of shops selling Vintage clothes, furniture, bric a brac, Music, and Food (you can bring your own beer/bottle).

The following shops will be represented on Thursday: Lolly and Dot, Moody Blue Vintage/Ruth Dempsey, Lucy’s Lounge, Om Diva, Dannys Curiosity Shop, Dublin Vintage Factory, Cake Face//Olga Criado Monleon Alteration Service.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/events/534666733339838

Darling & Nova Collective – Tower Records Live Showcase

18:30, Thu 26 Feb

Tower Records Ireland, 7 Dawson Street, Dublin 2

Tower Records invite to their next Live Showcase featuring Darling and the Nova Collective.

Darling is a duo that plays garage rock, mid 90s alternative & 70s new wave. And the Nova Collective is a Bossa Nova band with up to 8 members.

Admission seems to be free.

www.facebook.com/TowerRecordsDublin

Dominique Le Meur – Irlande, nuit celtique – Book Launch

18:30, Thu 26 Feb

Alliance Francaise, 1 Kildare Street, Dublin 2

Dominque Le Meur’s book “Irlande, nuit celtique” deals with the post Celtic Tiger Ireland: Relocation of multinationals away from Ireland, rising unemployment, ghost housing estates and tells the story of Morris, a man in his 50s.

Admission to this launch is free, but booking is required. To book send an e-mail to rsvp@alliance-francaise.ie with the subject “RSVP: Dominique Le Meur”. The website asks for a different subject at the time of writing this, which clearly was copied from another event, but it doesn’t make sense to use the wrong subject, so with the one I am suggesting, you should be just fine.

alliance-francaise.ie/culture/

“My Favourites” – Dublin City Walking Tour – Night Walk

19:00 – 21:00, Thu 26 Feb

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 at least 1 day in advance is required via myfavouritesdublincitywalktour@gmail.com or 085-2725095

Acts of Rebellion: Shakespeare and the 1916 Rising – Talk

19:00, Thu 26 Feb

UCD William Jefferson Clinton Auditorium, UCD, Belfield Campus, Dublin 4

“Acts of Rebellion: Shakespeare and the 1916 Rising” is a talk by Prof. Andrew Murphy (University of St Andrews).

It is organised by UCD Alumni Relations and is open to UCD Alumni, Staff, Students and friends. Admission is free, but booking is essential via 01-7161447

secure.www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/CDB/event/showEventForm.jsp?form_id=185397

Blues/Roots/Rock/Soul – Thursdays at Arthurs – Gig

19:00, Thu 26 Feb

Arthur’s Pub, 28 Thomas Street, Dublin 8

A weekly live music gig of the genres Blues/Roots/Rock/Soul will take place in Arthur’s Pub with weekly changing performers:

+ 1st Thursday: Ben Prevo
+ 2nd Thursday: Declan Kennedy
+ 3rd Thursday: Dermot Byrne
+ 4th Thursday: Mick Pyro

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/ArthursPub

Ireland Professor of Poetry – Poetry Reading

19:00, Thu 26 Feb

Newman Building, UCD Campus, Belfield, Dublin 4

Paula Meehan, Ireland Professor of Poetry, will give a reading in Theatre M of UCD’s Newman Building. Admission is free, and to reserve a place email Niamh McCabe at irelandchairofpoetry@gmail.com

www.poetryireland.ie/whats-on/index.php

The Xchange – Language Exchange & Music

19:00, Thu 26 Feb

Slattery’s Bar, 129 Capel Street, Dublin 1

Every Thursday, the Xchange invites to a Language Exchange (19:00-20:30), followed by live music (21:00-23:30) by up and coming local and international artists.

Admission is free before 20:00 and free finger food is provided.

www.facebook.com/pages/The-Xchange/1472043553072435

Dimestore Recordings presents

20:00, Thu 26 Feb

Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2

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

www.facebook.com/DimeStoreRecords

Table Quiz Thursday – Grand Social

20:00 – 23:00, Thu 26 Feb

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

A new weekly Table Quiz takes place in the Grand Social. Every Thursday teams of 4 people (or at least 2 people) will compete against each other over questions from the areas of General Knowledge, Music, Film, Sports & Entertainment.

Admission is free.

www.thegrandsocial.ie/event/table-quiz-thursdays/2015-02-12/

The Dead Heavys / Frankenstein Bolts / Wild Promises – Gigs

20:00, Thu 26 Feb

Mercantile, 28 Dame Street, Dublin 2

Guinness Ampilify with the bands “The Dead Heavys”, “Frankenstein Bolts” and “Wild Promises” is a gig night in the Mercantile and admission is free.

www.dublinsessions.ie/mercantile.html

Dive Bar Open Mic

21:00, Thu 26 Feb

Turks Head, 27 Parliament St, Dublin 2

The Dive Bar Open Mic Night is a weekly Open Mic night where no performers are prearranged. Just arrive between 20:30 and 21:00 and ask for Conor or Alan to get your name down. The first performance is at 21:00.

Singer songwriters, poets, instrumentalists and comedy and sometimes even bands are invited to perform. All levels of experience welcome.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/divebaropenmic

Max Zaska / Patrick Groenland

21:00, Thu 26 Feb

The International Bar, 23 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2

The Max Zaska group and the Patrick Groenland group will perform on alternating Thursdays from 21:00 in the International Bar on 23 Wicklow Street.

www.international-bar.com/music.html

Skeleton Sessions- Gig Night

21:00, Thu 26 Feb

Sin É, 14 Ormond Quay, Dublin 1

This is a new Battle of the Bands event: On the last Thursday of every month, a 100 Eur voucher for Music Minds will be given to the best band. The winners of each round will also be in with a chance to compete for even bigger, more fabulous prizes. Winners will be decided by 3 judges.

To enter send an email to shftireland@gmail.com with your details and a recording. Bands must not be signed and members must all be over 18.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/shftimes#!/events/708246315962392/

Brady’s Fun Pub Quiz

21:30, Thu 26 Feb

Brady’s Pub, 5 Terenure Place, Terenure, Dublin 6

A Fun Pub Quiz takes place in Brady’s in Terenure on Thurs. The quiz will be on every Thursday night in the Lounge at Brady’s. Keith McLoughlin is the Quiz Master.

There will be six rounds of the quiz with picture questions, audio questions and general knowledge questions. Admission to the quiz is free and therr will be free drink vouchers for the winning and runner up teams. (No phones to get answers allowed.)

www.gumtree.ie/a-events-gigs-nightlife/dublin/brady-s-fun-pub-quiz-back-thursday-8th-jan-2015/1001225919300910319322809

Cabin Sessions – Dundrum – Gig

21:30, Thu 26 Feb

Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Rosemount, Dundrum Road, Dublin 14

The next Cabin Sessions with the Cabin Crew (Spats Davenport(guitar), Con Butler (bass), Gerry Fitzpatrick (dobro), Cathy McEvoy (fiddle), Christian Volkmann (harmonica), Dave Hardy (clarinet) will take place on Thursday and special guests are Tom Horan, Davie Furey & Damien Browning.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/pages/The-Cabin-Sessions-Acoustic-Music-at-its-Finest/172602396180287

Left, Right & Centre – Blues+Soul

21:30, Thu 26 Feb

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 26 Feb

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.

www.facebook.com/McNeillsPubSessions

Mid-Term Break – Gig

22:00, Thu 26 Feb

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

6-piece party band Mid-Term Break will perform a free gig in Whelan’s.

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/live-from-the-window-w-mid-term-break/

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Marsh’s Library Treasure Trail – AONTAS Festival

09:30 – 17:00, Fri 27 Feb

Marsh’s Library, St. Patrick’s Close, Dublin 8

One of the AONTAS Adult Learner Festival events is a free visit to the Marsh’s Library next to St. Patrick’s Cathedral. You can take part in a treasure trail there and have a look at the exhibition and the library. To get in for free (any day of the week apart from Tuesday when they are closed) you will have to mention that your visit is because of the AONTAS festival!

www.adultlearnersfestival.com/yourarea/listing/2015/02/23/marshs-treasure-trail/

The Green Door Market

09:30 – 16:00, Fri 27 Feb

18 Newmarket, Dublin 8

The Green Door Market is a new indoor food/Farmer’s Market that takes place just a few doors down from the Dublin Food Co-op at Newmarket in Dublin 8. Admission is free.

Opening hours are Thu-Fri 12:00-19:00 and Sat 09:30-16:00.

www.facebook.com/thegreendoordublin

Social Media Talks – AONTAS Festival

10:00, Fri 27 Feb

Warrenmount CED Centre, Mill Street, Dublin 8

A Social Media Taster Class for total beginners in connection with the AONTAS Adult Learners’ Festival is taking place in the Warrenmount Community Education & Development Centre. Learn about Facebook and Twitter etc.

Admission seems to be free.

www.adultlearnersfestival.com/yourarea/listing/2015/02/27/social-media-talks/

Introduction to Photography – AONTAS Festival

11:00 – 13:00, Fri 27 Feb

Swords Library, Rathbeale Road, Swords

This is a basic introduction to photography. The topics covered include: exposure (aperture, shutter speed, iso), shooting modes, focusing, focal length and composition as well as general tips on taking better photographs. There won’t be time to do any practical work but attendees should still bring their cameras. Admission is free, but booking is required via 01-8905582

www.adultlearnersfestival.com/yourarea/listing/2015/02/27/an-introduction-to-photography/

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Fri 27 Feb

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

Lollipop Day – Dublin Gospel Choir

12:30 – 14:00, Fri 27 Feb

Arnott’s, Henry Street, Dublin 2

On Friday 27 Feb and Sat 28 Feb the Oesophageal Cancer Fund is celebrating Lollipop, their main fundraising day.

The Dublin Gospel Choir helps the Fund to collect money by entertaining you at lunchtime on Friday in Henry Street and after lunch from 13:45-15:00 on Saturday in Grafton Street (outside Dunnes).

Lollipop Day involves thousands of volunteers selling lollipops and pins nationwide to raise funds, awareness and support for oesophageal cancer.

www.facebook.com/lollipopday

Genealogy Talks – AONTAS Festival

13:00 – 14:00, Fri 27 Feb

National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2

For the Aontas Adult Learners’ Festival, the National Library and the Association of Professional Genealogists in Ireland are running five free lunchtime lectures, introducing the world of family history research. There will also be one evening talk as part of the series.

+ Mon 23 Feb: Civil Registration in Ireland – How to access and interpret records of the General Register Office.
+ Tues 24 Feb: Irish Census Returns
+ Wed 25 Feb: Using Church records for genealogy research.
+ Thurs 26 Feb: Using land records in researching your family history – Learn about the Tithe Applotment Books, Griffith’s Valuation and the records of the Valuation office.
+ Fri 27 Feb: Using the internet for genealogical research.
The final lecture on Friday will be followed by an open forum discussion with a panel of professional genealogists and members of the APGI.
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The Evening lecture is on Wed 25 Feb at 18:30:
+ Tracing your 20th Century Military Ancestors
Join Nicola Morris for this talk on how to find your World War ancestors, as well as the military records for the 1916 Rising and the War of Independence.

No booking is necessary and all are welcome.

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

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13:00, Fri 27 Feb

Dublin (various locations)

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If you regularly or occasionally buy books online, you can help the Dublin Event Guide hugely even without having to pay cent directly. In fact you even save money this way:

Buy your books from The Book Depository and get better prices and free (!!) delivery for all orders independent from the volume and when you click on the picture here before you buy, then 5% of what normally The Book Depository would get, they give back to the Dublin Event Guide. Everybody wins!

www.bookdepository.com?a_aid=dubevg

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St, Patrick’s Cathedral – Guided Tour – AONTAS Festival

14:30 – 15:30, Fri 27 Feb

St. Patrick’s Cathedral, St. Patrick’s Close, Dublin 8

A free guided tour of St. Patrick’s Cathedral is available for anyone who quotes “Adult Learners Festival” at the door. It’s a really interesting tour, so use your “Golden Ticket” in the form of this password. ;-)

www.adultlearnersfestival.com/yourarea/listing/2015/02/23/free-guided-tour-of-st-patricks-cathedral-4/

Cornucopia – Live Music

19:30 – 21:30, Fri 27 Feb

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

TTIP: What is it and should we be worried? – Discussion

19:30, Fri 27 Feb

Wynn’s Hotel, 35-39 Lower Abbey Street, Dublin 1

This is a debate on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) with Constantin Gurdjiev, Economist and Frank Keoghan, General President, TEEU. It is hosted by Joan Collins TD.

Unfortuantely I was not able to find out who is organising this event and since the website didn’t explain if it is free or not, I am not too sure on that either. However I would expect that the event is free.

www.indymedia.ie/article/105260

Bal Folk – European Folk Dance Session

20:00, Fri 27 Feb

Tap Bar, 44 North King Street, Dublin 7

The weekly European Folk Dance Workshop/Session takes place in the Tap Bar every Friday.

The dances are French, Greek, Italian, Hungarian, Polish, Portuguese folk and traditional dances and everybody interested to join in or to learn is welcome. Admission is free, but donations (suggested: EUR 3) are very welcome

www.facebook.com/pages/Njoy-Dancing-Dublin/251213698276941

Dublin Sidewalk Astronomers

20:00, Fri 27 Feb

Martello Tower Car Park, Sandymount

The Dublin Sidewalk Astronomers meet at the Martello Tower car park in Sandymount for a public star-gazing. Members bring along their telescopes and share the wonders of the night-sky with you. Admission is free.

The event is weather dependent, so check www.irishastrosoc.org/events/events.htm after 18:00 on the night in the case of poor weather, to see if it is going ahead.

www.irishastrosoc.org/events/events.htm

Live in Sin É – Gigs

20:00, Fri 27 Feb

Sin É, 14 Ormond Quay, Dublin 1

A weekly Gig Night in Sin É, organised and presented by Super Happy Fun Times takes place every Friday and admission is free. The line-up can be found on the Facebook Page below.

www.facebook.com/shftimes

Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard

21:00, Fri 27 Feb

Stillorgan Orchard, The Hill, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin

The Stillorgan Orchard has live music every Friday and Saturday. Many of the performers are established and very good bands. The upcoming gigs are detailed on the website below. Admission is always free.

www.stillorganorchard.com/live_music.html

Ska ‘n’ Reggae with The Bionic Rats

21:00 – 02:30, Fri 27 Feb

Turks Head, 27 Parliament St, Dublin 2

“Ska ‘n’ Reggae” is the theme in the Dive Bar (downstairs in Turks Head) every Friday. The Bionic Rats play live. followed by DJs until late. Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/TURKSHEADDUBLIN

The Mojo Witnesses – Gig

21:00, Fri 27 Feb

Mother Reilly’s, 26/28 Upper Rathmines Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6

The Mojo Witnesses are playing blues and classic rock in Mother Reilly’s. Admission is free.

www.dublinsessions.ie/motherreillys.html

Vantastival Launch Party – Gigs

21:00, Fri 27 Feb

Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2

Come to celebrate the launch of Vantastival 2015 with some of this year’s festival line up. Playing on the night are We Raise Bears, Plutonic Dust, Travis Oaks, Naoise Roo and The Blood Red Mountain Band.

Admission is free.

www.sweeneysdublin.ie/gigs.php

The Green Onions – Gig

22:00, Fri 27 Feb

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

The Green Onions are a 4 piece Hammond Organ driven funk and groove band from Dublin and they will perform a free gig in Whelan’s on Saturday.

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/the-green-onions/

Events Coming Up

Periodicals & Journalism in Twentieth-Century Ireland – Seminar

Sat 28 Feb – 10:00-13:00

National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2

This half-day seminar by the Newspaper and Periodical History Forum of Ireland and the National Library of Ireland will feature a number of contributors to the recently published book “Periodicals and Journalism in Twentieth Century Ireland” (Mark O’Brien and Felix M Larkin, editors). They will discuss the Irish periodicals of the period, with a focus on their journalistic aspects.

The full list of speakers and topics together with a schedule can be found via the website below. Admission is free to the seminar and no booking required.

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

Family Workshop – Irish Design 2015

14 + 28 Feb + 14 Mar

Coach House, Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2

Irish Design 2015 is inviting to a series of Family Day Design Workshops in their Design Hub @ Dublin Castle.

The workshops encourage creative thinking, help to build dexterity and introduce children to new design/craft skills through playful experimentation with materials, techniques and ideas.

On alternate Saturdays of every month young makers and their families are invited to the ID2015 Design Hub in Dublin Castle, to take part in hands-on design and crafting workshops which begin with a tour of the gallery, specially designed to get you in the mood for creating.

The 60 minute hand-on workshops are designed for 5+ children with parents / guardians. The 10:30 session is suitable for 5-8 years and the 12:00 session is more advanced for 9-13 years.

Admission is free, but places are limited, to book email DesignHub@IrishDesign2015.ie For info on upcoming FAMILY DAYS see here: www.irishdesign2015.ie/programme/single/family-days

The next themes are:
14 Feb: CUTOUT PRINTS with Caroline Ryan
28 Feb: BUILDING BRICKS with Kate Murtagh
14 Mar: STITCHED SLIOTARS with Gabi McGrath

Dublin Mountains Partnership – Guided Walks

14 + 15 + 22 February

Every month the Dublin Mountain Partnership runs free guided walks in the Dublin Mountains on some Saturdays or Sundays during the month. The walks have varying difficulty and duration and the details can be found on the Dublin Mountain Partnership website: www.dublinmountains.ie/news/upcoming_events/?no_cache=1

The next walks take place on 14 + 15 + 22 February.

All walks are free, but pre-registration is required.

Not free, but interesting nevertheless:

TBA

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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 and I am VERY serious about that!

MY event is the best event the world has ever seen!

I love enthusiasm and passion and people that are enthusiastic or passionate about what they do are sooo much easier to work with than people that constantly feel bored or depressed at work. In the event world, you expect that Press Releases are at least moderately enthusiastic, but often there is too much navel gazing going on. Which means that people involved in an event/organisation start believing their own bs a little too much and forget that not every stone they touch can turn into gold.

I regularly get Press Releases that sound like the headline: “My event is the best event the world has ever seen!”. In cases like that the enthusiasm is noted and fully appreciated, but don’t be surprised when I am softening the boisterousness a little in the Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events).

This week it was a “Dine in Dublin” listing (run by dublintown.ie ) that made me giggle: On Tuesday an nice event takes place in the context of Dine in Dublin, when a Luas tram will be at the St. Stephen’s Green Luas stop and food samples from three restaurants will be served to everybody in the area. Great idea nd great event, but the enthusiasm of the author of the listing made it a little bigger than you would have expected and called it a “a once in a life time dining experience”. ;-)

Sure, STRICTLY speaking, this could be true. If next year OTHER restaurants do something like that again or if a Dublin Bus instead of Luas will be the stall that serves the food, then the event this year will be a once-off event forever. Or if a participant won’t survive tomorrow. :-O
But we usually connect a different meaning with “a once in a life time dining experience” and – while the three restaurants will most likely serve really nice tasting food – eating a little food sample on the street of Dublin might not be seen by everyone as a “once in a life time dining experience”.

Maybe tooooo much enthusiasm!? …but it was of the well meaning sort! :-)

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Have an event-full weekend and week,

–Joerg

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