Dublin Event Guide 772: They have done it again!! — Funtropolis, India Day, People’s Art Exhibition, Outdoor Movies in Dun Laoghaire, Dandelion Market

August 20th, 2022

Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events)

They have done it again!!

Funtropolis, India Day, People’s Art Exhibition, Outdoor Movies in Dun Laoghaire, Dandelion Market

Good Morning!

They have done it again! It is either clever marketing because everyone (including me!) writes about it and many get annoyed about it, which gets more people to talk about it and is therefore more clever marketing. ;-)

OR they just have not enough products to sell in their shops and therefore need to fill the shop floor with stuff that makes no sense yet. ;-)

What happened, you ask? This: On 16 August 2022, Brown Thomas have opened their Christmas shop again!

I love Christmas, but – like most of you – I think and agree that opening a Christmas shop in summer is madness, but Brown Thomas just got free advertisement in the Dublin Event Guide, so it seemingly is working out well for them. :-D

And what SHOULD we do? Ignore it! Do not tell anyone about it, don’t go there, don’t get annoyed, upset or outraged, just ignore it. That’ll teach them! ….or probably not! :-) But it will make us feel better.

Join me instead in enjoying the last 1.5 weeks of the epic Summer 2022! (Meteorologically autumn starts on 01 September in Ireland.)

And what else is happening in that corner at this time of the year? Mariah Carey is trying to trademark the name “Queen of Christmas” as the UK Times reported yesterday. (twitter.com/i/events/1560294211647422465) But 81-year old Californian Singer Darlene Love and the self-declared “Official Queen of Christmas”, singer Elizabeth Chan are fighting the trademark application.

And you thought it is not time yet for Christmas stuff???? ;-)

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“EPIC – The Irish Emigration Museum” (www.epicchq.com) are currently sponsoring the Dublin Event Guide and this section of the weekly newsletter will contain relevant information about events in general or about EPIC-related news and happenings.

+++ Marine Mysteries Museum Trail – Family Event (for all ages)
Daily until 31 Aug – EPIC, chq Building, Custom House Quay, Dublin 1 – Adm: Included in general admission
Have you ever heard the tales of Irish pirates? Join Cork-born Anne Bonny, one of the infamous pirates of the Caribbean, on this adventure through EPIC’s vaults. Pick up your trail and try earning your sea legs by completing the quest. Can you complete the pirate song, discover submarines and evade the navy? Available as part of general ticket entry to EPIC, the only thing you will need to take part is your own pen or pencil! Bring your own from home or purchase an EPIC pencil on arrival. epicchq.com/event/marine-mysteries-museum-trail/

Free events in Dublin this weekend…

Saturday 20 August

+++ Heritage Week with a HUGE amount of events from Sat 13 Aug – Sun 21 Aug www.heritageweek.ie/event-listings

+ Car Boot Sales Tallaght 06:00-12:00 Tallaght Stadium, Whitestown Way, Tallaght, Dublin 24 www.facebook.com/irishcarboot
+ Supernatural Food Market – Food & Farmer’s Market 09:00-15:00 St Andrew’s Resource Centre, 114-116 Pearse St., Dublin 2 www.facebook.com/thesupernaturalfoodmarket
+ Airfield Estate Farmers’ Market 09:00-14:30 Airfield Estate, Overend Ave, Dundrum, Dublin 14 (lower car park) www.airfield.ie/farmers-market-at-airfield-estate
+ Howth Market – Food stalls, organic produce, freshly baked goods, jewelry, clothing, antiques and more (Sat+Sun) 09:00-18:00 Howth Market, 3A Harbour Road, Howth, Co Dublin www.facebook.com/howthmarket/
+ Honest2Goodness Market – Food & Farmers’ Market – 09:30-15:00 – 136a Slaney Close, Dublin Industrial Estate, Glasnevin, Dublin 11 www.facebook.com/GlasnevinMarket/
+ St Anne’s Park Market – Food, Arts, Crafts 10:00-16:00 St. Anne’s Park, Raheny, Dublin 5 www.facebook.com/RedStablesMarket
+ Guild of Irish LaceMakers – Lace Making Demo – Heritage Week – Rathfarnham Castle 10:00-16:00 Rathfarnham Castle, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 6w www.facebook.com/rathfarnhamcastle
+ Rock, Paper, Scissors: Summer Holidays Programme for kids – Exhibition & Response Area for Age 5-12 – 10:00-12:30 & 14:00-16:30 The Ark, 11a Eustace St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 ark.ie/events/view/rock-paper-scissors-public-programme
+ Glasnevin Indoor Market 10:00-14:00 Brooks Timber & Building Supplies Ltd, Ballyboggan Rd, Dublin 11 www.facebook.com/Glasnevin-Indoor-Market-107579840635438
+ Bushy Park Market – 30 stalls with hot food, artisan produce, crafters and makers 10:00-16:00 Bushy Park, Rathdown Avenue, Terenure, Dublin 6W www.facebook.com/bushyparkmarket
+ Highlights of the National Museum – Archaeology – Family Tour (Age 8+) 10:30+12:00 National Museum, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2022/07-092022/Highlight-Tour-of-the-National-Museum-of-Irel-(11)
+ Recycled Koinobori -Traditional Japanese Paper Fish – Silk Worm Event for Families (6-11 years old & guardians) 10:30 chesterbeatty.ie/whats-on/recycled-koinobori-traditional-japanese-paper-fish/ (Booking required)
+ Curator’s Talks for Down to Earth Exhibition – National Museum 10:30–11:15 National Museum, Collins Barracks, Benburb St, Dublin 7 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Decorative-Arts-History/Events/2022/082022/Heritage-Week-Curators-Talks-for-Down-to-Eart-(10)
++ People’s Art – Painting Exhibition and Sale on the Railings of St. Stephen’s Green 11:00-18:00 Around St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 www.facebook.com/peoples.art.1
+ Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again – Exhibition Tour 11:00 Bank of Ireland Cultural and Heritage Centre, College Green, Dublin 2 (entrance via Westmoreland Street) www.nli.ie/en/list/current-events.aspx
+ Urban Picnic in Corkagh Park – Farmer’s Market 11:00-17:00 Corkagh Park, Naas Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 www.facebook.com/UrbanPicnic.ie/
+ Temple Bar Food Market 11:00-16:00 Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 www.templebarmarkets.com/foodmarket
+ Blackrock Market 11:00-17:30 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin www.facebook.com/BlackrockMarket/
+ Knot Bind Gesture Bend: Taking Shape – Creative Workshop – National Gallery 11:30-15:30 National Gallery, Merrion Square, Dublin 2 www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on/knot-bind-gesture-bend-taking-shape-1
+ Qigong at the Rooftop Garden – Chester Beatty Museum 12:00 Chester Beatty Museum, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2 chesterbeatty.ie/whats-on/qigong-at-the-rooftop-garden-3/
+ Curator’s Talks for Down to Earth Exhibition – National Museum 12:00–12:45 National Museum, Collins Barracks, Benburb St, Dublin 7 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Decorative-Arts-History/Events/2022/082022/Heritage-Week-Curators-Talks-for-Down-to-Eart-(10)
+ Artfully Craft Arts Market – Lucky’s 12:30-18:00 Lucky’s Bar, 78 Meath Street, Liberties, Dublin 8 (No link! These guys are bad at online marketing!!)
+ Indian Independence Day Celebration – with Bollywood DJ & Indian Cultural Dance performances 12:30-14:00 The Spire, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1 www.eventbrite.ie/e/397948052337
+ Gallery Tour: National Gallery 12:30-13:15 National Gallery, Merrion Square, Dublin 2 www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on

+ Dublin Gallery Crawl – Alternative Dublin City 13:00-15:00 Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1 www.eventbrite.ie/e/399067761417 (Booking required)
+ National Museum – Decorative Arts & History Summer Tour: “From Barracks to Museum: An Introduction to Collins Barracks” 13:00 National Museum, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 9 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Decorative-Arts-History/Events/2022/082022/HERITAGE-WEEK-Summer-Family-Tours-at-the-Natio-(3)
+ Architecture -. Themed Tour – National Gallery 13:30-14:15 National Gallery, Merrion Square, Dublin 2 www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on/themed-tour-architecture
++ Outdoor Movies on the Green – Dun Laoghaire – 14:00 Finding Nemo / 16:15 Shark Tale / 19:00 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl 14:00-22:00 Green beside the Commissioners of Irish Lights Headquarters, Harbour Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin (Coordinates: 53.296333, -6.137806) events.dlrcoco.ie/event/outdoor-movies-green (No booking required, but limited capacity, arrive 30 min in advance)
+ The National Library’s History & Heritage – Guided Tour 14:00 National Library, 7 Kildare Street, Dublin 2 www.nli.ie/en/list/current-events.aspx
+ Biodiversity Walking Tour – with the Herpetological Society of Ireland – Phoenix Park 14:00-15:00 Phoenix Park Biodiversity Centre, Knockmaroon Gate, Phoenix Park, Dublin 20 (D20 A402) phoenixpark.ie/event/free-biodiversity-walking-tours-of-phoenix-park/?instance_id=4203
+ Public Tour – Chester Beatty Museum 14:00 Chester Beatty Museum, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2 chesterbeatty.ie/whats-on/free-public-tours/ (Booking required)
+ National Museum – Decorative Arts & History Summer Tour: “Recovered Voices: Stories of the Irish at War: 1914-1915” 14:00 National Museum, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 9 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Decorative-Arts-History/Events/2022/082022/HERITAGE-WEEK-Summer-Family-Tours-at-the-Natio-(3)
+ Highlights of the National Museum – Archaeology – Family Tour (Age 8+) 14:00+15:30 National Museum, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2022/07-092022/Highlight-Tour-of-the-National-Museum-of-Irel-(11)
+ Gallery Tour: National Gallery 14:30-15:15 National Gallery, Merrion Square, Dublin 2 www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on
+ International Folk Session at Hartigan’s 18:00-23:00 Hartigan’s, 100 Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2 www.facebook.com/InternationalBalladGroup
+ Thinner Lizzy (Thin Lizzy Tribute) – support by Luna Motif, Indigo Lights  – Gigs – Fibber Magees 20:00-02:00 Fibber Magees, 80-81 Parnell St, Dublin 1 www.facebook.com/events/772726013902069/
+ Pretty Happy – Gig – Workman’s Club 20:00-23:00 Workman’s Cellar, 8 Essex Street East, Dublin 2 www.eventbrite.com/e/387416181227 (Booking required)
+ Latin Fever – Dublin’s Latin Club with reggaeton, merengue, funk, electrolatino, pachangueo, dembow & more 21:00-02:30 River Bar, 1 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2 (adm free from 21:00-23:00) www.facebook.com/LatinFeverDublin
+ Later Years – Gig 22:30 Tolka House Pub, 9a Glasnevin Hill, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 www.facebook.com/TolkaHousePubOfficial

Sunday 21 August

+++ Heritage Week with a HUGE amount of events from Sat 13 Aug – Sun 21 Aug www.heritageweek.ie/event-listings

+ Car Boot Sale Ballymun 08:00-13:00 Ballymun Comprehensive School, Ballymun Road, Ballymun, Dublin 9 www.facebook.com/irishcarboot
+ Howth Market – Food stalls, organic produce, freshly baked goods, jewelry, clothing, antiques and more (Sat+Sun) 09:00-18:00 Howth Market, 3A Harbour Road, Howth, Co Dublin www.facebook.com/howthmarket/
+ Food and Craft Market – Farmleigh Estate 10:00-17:00 Farmleigh House and Estate, Castleknock end of Phoenix Park, Dublin 15 farmleigh.ie/calendar-of-events/
+ parkHIIT Phoenix Park – Resistance Training 10:00-10:30 DASH Container Cafe, Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin 7, D07 V663 Dublin 7 www.eventbrite.ie/e/402328183427 (Booking required)
+ Glasnevin Indoor Market 10:00-16:00 Brooks Timber & Building Supplies Ltd, Ballyboggan Rd, Dublin 11 www.facebook.com/Glasnevin-Indoor-Market-107579840635438
++ India Day Festival – Irish-Indian celebration with music, arts & crafts, meditation, Indian & continental cuisine and other entertainment – Farmleigh House 11:00-17:00 Farmleigh Estate, Castleknock end of Phoenix Park, Dublin 15 www.eventbrite.ie/e/369165452807 (Unfortunately for an event of that type: Booking required)
++ People’s Art – Painting Exhibition and Sale on the Railings of St. Stephen’s Green 11:00-18:00 Around St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 www.facebook.com/peoples.art.1
+ Water Water Everywhere – Walking Tour focusing on the sources, features and value of water in Farmleigh Estate 11:00-12:15 Farmleigh Estate, Castleknock end of Phoenix Park, Dublin 15 farmleigh.ie/calendar-of-events/ (Booking via 01-8155914 required)
+ Kids’ Drop by Activities @ National Botanic Gardens – Heritage Week – Seed Saving – for kids aged 4 and older 11:00-12:00 + 15:30-16:30 National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 botanicgardens.ie/calendar/
+ Herbert Park Market – Food & Farmers’ Market 11:00-16:00 Herbert Park, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 www.facebook.com/Herbert-Park-Market-405930226496273
+ Blackrock Market 11:00-17:30 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin www.facebook.com/BlackrockMarket/
+ St. Catherine’s Park Urban Market 11:00-17:00 St. Catherine’s Park, Lucan, Co. Dublin www.facebook.com/St.CatherinesParkUrbanMarket
++ Funtropolis – Live Summer Event – with live performances, street theatre, science shows, immersive storytelling, food and drink 12:00-18:00 Mountjoy Square, Dublin 1 www.dublincity.ie/news/dublin-city-council-launches-funtropolis-family-fun-days
++ Dandelion Market – Flea Market – Arts, crafts, fashion, vintage and more 12:00-17:00 The Well, 130 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 www.facebook.com/dandelionmarketdublin
+ Family Tour – National Gallery 12:30-13:15 National Gallery, Merrion Square, Dublin 2 www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on/family-tour

+ Curator’s Talks for Down to Earth Exhibition – National Museum 13:30–14:15 National Museum, Collins Barracks, Benburb St, Dublin 7 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Decorative-Arts-History/Events/2022/082022/Heritage-Week-Curators-Talks-for-Down-to-Eart-(11)
+ Gallery Tour: National Gallery 13:30-14:15 + 14:30-15:15 National Gallery, Merrion Square, Dublin 2 www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on
++ Outdoor Movies on the Green – Dun Laoghaire – 14:00 Finding Dory / 16:15 Free Willy / 19:00 Cast Away 14:00-22:00 Green beside the Commissioners of Irish Lights Headquarters, Harbour Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin (Coordinates: 53.296333, -6.137806) events.dlrcoco.ie/event/outdoor-movies-green (No booking required, but limited capacity, arrive 30 min in advance)
+ Furry Glen Pond Walk – with the Herpetological Society of Ireland – Phoenix Park 14:00-15:00 Phoenix Park Biodiversity Centre, Knockmaroon Gate, Phoenix Park, Dublin 20 (D20 A402) phoenixpark.ie/event/free-furry-glen-pond-walk/?instance_id=4204
++ National Print Museum Heritage Week Family Fun Day – witness the historic collection come to life with a series of print demonstrations plus workshops – for all ages 14:00-16:00 National Print Museum, Beggars Bush, Haddington Road, Dublin 2 www.nationalprintmuseum.ie/heritage-week-family-fun-day/
+ The Wedding Feast at Rathfarnham Castle – Historical Talk 14:00-15:00 Rathfarnham Castle, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 6w www.facebook.com/events/762250421591699
+ National Museum – Decorative Arts & History Summer Tour: “Eileen Gray” 14:00 National Museum, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 9 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Decorative-Arts-History/Events/2022/082022/HERITAGE-WEEK-Summer-Family-Tours-at-the-Natio-(4)
+ Public Tour – Chester Beatty Museum 14:00 Chester Beatty Museum, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2 chesterbeatty.ie/whats-on/free-public-tours/ (Booking required)
+ Hugh Lane Gallery Public Tour 14:15 Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1 www.hughlane.ie/lectures/forthcoming-lectures/3525-sunday-tour-29-may-2022
+ Monkstown Tree Trail – Monkstown Village Tidy District 15:00-16:00 St Patrick’s Church, Carrickbrennan Road, Monkstown, Co. Dublin www.eventbrite.ie/e/380449403407 (Booking required)
+ The Storms – Launch – Journal of poetry, prose and visual art – The Casino 15:00-16:30 Casino of Marino, Cherrymount Crescent, Malahide Road, Marino, Dublin 3 www.eventbrite.ie/e/395742696057 (Booking required)
+ National Museum – Decorative Arts & History Summer Tour: “From Barracks to Museum: An Introduction to Collins Barracks” 15:00 National Museum, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 9 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Decorative-Arts-History/Events/2022/082022/HERITAGE-WEEK-Summer-Family-Tours-at-the-Natio-(4)
+ The Undercovers – Gig – 70s & 80s Rock n Roll with some country, Elvis, Beatles and Rolling Stones 21:00 Birchall_s, 127-129 Ranelagh Village, Ranelagh, Dublin 6 www.facebook.com/birchallsofranelagh/
+ The Comedy Crunch – Comedy with Edwin Sammon, Kevin McGahern & more 21:00-22:45 Stag’s Head, 1 Dame Court, Dublin 2 www.facebook.com/thecomedycrunch
+ Dublin Blues Cartel – Gig – Whelan’s Front Bar 22:30 Whelan’s, 25 Wexford St, Dublin 2 www.whelanslive.com/event/the-dublin-blues-cartel-2/ (Adm free before 22:30)

And the free events for next week….

Monday 22 August

+ Bar Rua Comedy Night – Launch Night – with Jim Elliott, Ailish McCarthy, Sinead Walsh and many more 19:30-22:30 Bar Rua (Ground Floor) 32 Clarendon Street, Dublin 2 www.eventbrite.ie/e/388087318617
+ The Comedy Crunch – Comedy with Ger Staunton, Emily Ashmore and others 21:00-22:45 Stag’s Head, 1 Dame Court, Dublin 2 www.facebook.com/thecomedycrunch

Tuesday 23 August

+ Kids’ Drop by Activities @ National Botanic Gardens – Seed Saving for kids aged 4 and older 11:00-12:00 + 15:30-16:30 National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 botanicgardens.ie/calendar/
+ Knot Bind Gesture Bend: Playful Explorations 12:00-16:00 National Gallery, Merrion Square, Dublin 2 www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on/knot-bind-gesture-bend-playful-explorations-0
+ Dance Delights Workshops for adults – Richmond Barracks (2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Aug) 18:00 Richmond Barracks (Gymnasium), Off Bulfin Rd, Inchicore, Dublin 8 richmondbarracks.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173627789
+ Ukulele Tuesday – Weekly Ukulele Meetup 20:00 Stag’s Head, 1 Dame Court, Dublin 2 www.facebook.com/UkuleleTuesday/

Wednesday 24 August

+ Highlights of the National Museum – Archaeology – Family Tour (Age 8+) 10:30+12:00+14:00+15:30 National Museum, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2022/07-092022/Highlight-Tour-of-the-National-Museum-of-Irel-(12)
+ Guided Tour at Irish National War Memorial Gardens, Islandbridge 14:30 National War Memorial Gardens, off South Circular Road, Dublin 8 (Meeting point is inside the main gates) phoenixpark.ie/event/irish-national-war-memorial-gardens-islandbridge-free-wednesday-guided-tours/?instance_id=4189
+ Public Tour – Chester Beatty Museum 17:30 Chester Beatty Museum, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2 chesterbeatty.ie/whats-on/free-public-tours/ (Booking required)
+ Immortal Tales from Persian Poetry – Storytelling & Music – Chester Beatty Museum 18:00 Chester Beatty Museum, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2 chesterbeatty.ie/whats-on/immortal-tales-from-persian-poetry/
+ Bluegrass in the Batter with the Dangerfield Bluegrass Duo – Gig 20:00-22:00 Kavanagh’s Pub, 1 Aughrim Street, Stoneybatter, Dublin 7 www.facebook.com/DangerfieldBluegrass

Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events)

Thursday 25 August

+ Highlights of the National Museum – Archaeology – Family Tour (Age 8+) 10:30+12:00+14:00+15:30 National Museum, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2022/07-092022/Highlight-Tour-of-the-National-Museum-of-Irel-(13)
+ Sing for Fun – Weekly Drop-in Workshop (18 Aug-29 Sep) – Culture Connects 11:00-12:00 Richmond Barracks, Off Bulfin Rd, Inchicore, Dublin 8 richmondbarracks.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173630636 (Booking required)
+ Guided Tour of Grangegorman Military Cemetery 11:00 Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin 7 (Meeting point is inside the cemetery gates) phoenixpark.ie/event/arbour-hill-cemetery-free-friday-guided-tours/?instance_id=4188
+ Irish Abroad: Diaspora Links with Registry of Deeds Memorials – explore some of the memorials relating to property transactions in Ireland made by people emigrating or already living abroad 11:30 Online cultureclubdublin.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873631988 (Booking required)
+ Conversations on Art: Dementia-friendly tour 12:00 Chester Beatty Museum, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2 chesterbeatty.ie/whats-on/conversation-on-art-dementia-friendly-tour/ (Booking required)
+ Yeats and Theatre: Exhibition Tour – with Irish Sign Language and Live Captioning – National Library 13:00-13:45 Online www.eventbrite.ie/e/366911902377 (Booking required)
++ Opera in the Open: Tosca by Giacomo Puccini – Outdoor Performance 13:00-14:00 Amphitheatre at Dublin City Council Civic Office, Wood Quay, Dublin 8 mailchi.mp/arts/operaintheopen2022
++ Zampas Summer Fiesta – DJs, Latin American & Brazilian musicians & more – Sabor Cubano / Coisa d’Preto / Fire Angels – Hard Rock Hotel 18:00 Zampas Bar, Hard Rock Hotel, 16 Lord Edward Street, Dublin 2 www.facebook.com/zampasdublin/
+ Knot Bind Gesture Bend: Conversations and Texture – Talks & Chats & Experiences – National Gallery 18:00-19:00 National Gallery, Merrion Square, Dublin 2 www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on/knot-bind-gesture-bend-conversations-and-texture-1
+ Ma Thursdays Open Mic – Mother Reilly’s Bar 21:00-23:30 Mother Reilly’s Bar & Restaurant, 26 Upper Rathmines Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6 www.facebook.com/mathursdaysopenmi

Friday 26 August

+ Highlights of the National Museum – Archaeology – Family Tour (Age 8+) 10:30+12:00+14:00+15:30 National Museum, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Events/2022/07-092022/Highlight-Tour-of-the-National-Museum-of-Irel-(14)
+ Seamus Heaney Book Club: “North” Poetry Collection – National Library 13:00-14:00 Online www.eventbrite.ie/e/361698849997 (Booking required)
+ Guided Tour of Arbour Hill Cemetery 14:30 Arbour Hill Cemetery, Arbour Hill, Stoneybatter, Dublin 7 (Meeting point is inside the cemetery gates) phoenixpark.ie/event/arbour-hill-cemetery-free-friday-guided-tours/?instance_id=4188
+ Colm Lynch + Special Guests – Gig – Soft Rock Classics 19:00-21:00 Hard Rock Hotel, 18 Exchange Street Upper, Dublin 8 www.facebook.com/events/1086498125259577
+ Dalkey Lobster Festival – Festival with good food and lots of live music – Gigs on Friday 20:00-00:00 various venues in Dalkey, Co. Dublin dalkeylobsterfestival.com/event/dalkey-lobster-festival/
+ Lowkick, Fizzy Orange, Curtisy – Gigs – Workman’s Club 20:00-23:00 The Workman’s Club, 10 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2 theworkmansclub.com/events/workmans-102-lowkick-fizzy-orange-curtisy/ (Booking required)

And there is more…

+++ HERITAGE WEEK
On the last two days of Heritage Week 2022, there are still over 60 events in the Greater Dublin area.
You can use the search function at www.heritageweek.ie/event-listings and select the filters you want, or you can have a look at all 60+ free events in the Greater Dublin area via this direct link (with filters applied): www.getthislink.com/HeritageWkendDub2022

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+++ Funtropolis – Summer Festival in Mountjoy Square
In July, the first edition of Funtropolis took place in Merrion Square and this weekend the event is coming to Mountjoy Square from 12:00-18:00 on Sunday 21 August.

The event will bring live performances, street theatre, science shows, immersive storytelling, food and drink and more. Funtropolis is the name for both festivals, but the Mountjoy Square version will be somewhat different than the Merrion Square version.

The storytelling will come from EPIC – The Irish Emigration Museum with writer Sarah Webb. East Wall Folk Singer Macdara Yeates will sing sons and tell stories. The Big Dig will provide hands-on learning for young people through a simulated archaeological dig.
Live music will be performed by the “Rathfarnham Ukulele Performance Group” (RUGS), Cork based Irish Brass Band “Code of Behaviour”, “Grooveline”, an Irish language, teenage funk rock band and a DJ will get you to dance this his beat.
Live performers at Funtropolis this Sunday will be Smiley & Veneer with comedy, live music and song, Bee-ology with circus, storytelling and ecology education about bees, Cryptozoologist Mick Minogue and “Strong Women Science” with a circus and science show.
Admission is free and the event is suitable for all ages. www.dublincity.ie/events/funtropolis

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+++ Natural History Museum partially re-opened!
After two long long years, the Natural History Museum, also known as the “Dead Zoo” has re-opened its doors on Tuesday 02 August. The museum was closed for renovation and the works is still not completed, but the ground floor has been re-opened and at least some part will therefore be accessible again.
Admission will remain free, but different to before, you will now need to book a timed ticket to access the museum. A visit is expected to take approx. 45 minutes.
All details are here www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Natural-History/Visitor-Information/Reopening-FAQs Since large parts of the museum will stay closed, it will take another good while until events will return, but it is great that the museum is open again.

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

Take care,

–Joerg (dublineventguide@gmail.com)

 

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