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Dublin Event Guide 412: Canalphonic, People’s Art Exhibition, Fusion Sundays World Culture Market, Milk & Cookies Stories

DEG Dublin Event Guide (for free events)

No. 412 | 08 May 2015

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Hi all!

The Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events) keeps growing and we are now 56,000 people on Facebook and more than 10,000 use the Smartphone App at m.dublineventguide.com Great numbers in the approach to the 8th birthday of the Dublin Event Guide! :-)

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And the other good thing is that the number of free events is remaining steady, despite serious challenges for some organisations and organisers who have lost a LOT of funding and subsidies. Not a single event that is listed in this weekly online magazine is really free. Every event costs something, at least some time which the organisers could use for something else if they wanted to. So, please show your appreciation for the great work people in Dublin do. Go to the events and tell them if you enjoyed their events. And if you get a chance, it would also be great if you could tell them that you heard about it in the “Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events)”, so that they know how to reach you next time! :-)

And here are two areas the Dublin Event Guide needs your help with: Your donations help paying the bills for sending the Dublin Event Guide every week, so please help if you can. And without you spreading the word we would have never reached 23,000 subscribers and 56,000 Facebook Likes. But it is just the start!! The goal is 50,000 subscribers and 100,000 Facebook Likes! Big goals, I know, but I believe we can achieve it! Imagine if everyone just got ONE additional person to subscribe to the Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events). That would be an immediate increase by a few thousand subscribers. Would be super!!!! Can you help?

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And this is a great opportunity to help the Dublin Event Guide for absolutely no cost to you:

Without putting your hand in your pocket (for the Dublin Event Guide) at all you can help by ALWAYS using the ad links in the Dublin News Section and the ads in the Dublin Event Guides when you buy/order goods. If you buy goods immediately (in the same session) after clicking on a link/ad that you find in this e-zine/newsletter (Groupon, LivingSocial, Amazon, Book Depository, LastMinute etc), you help the Dublin Event Guide everytime. This is how it works: The company you buy from (Groupon, Amazon, LivingSocial, Book Depository etc) registers that you came to them via a link from the Dublin Event Guide and they show their appreciation by giving a small commission (5-8%) to the Dublin Event Guide. This might only be 30 cent a go, but if you did that for all online purchases and if lots of people used it, then it could make a big dent into the EUR 190 needed. Use these links as often as possible it doesn’t cost you a cent and you help big time!

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 a quote from Earl Nightingale (1921-1989), an American radio personality, writer and speaker. He said

“Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway.”

Have you ever heard someone saying that they would love to learn a language or learn how to play the piano or how to paint, but that it will take too long and therefore they won’t even start? And years later they still say the same, but nothing was done about it in the meantime? The time will pass, so you might as well use it to follow your dreams!!

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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 Claire D and Jenny H were so great to support the Dublin Event Guide with a donation. I 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.
Has the Dublin Event Guide helped you to find events that you otherwise wouldn’t have known about, or have you saved money by finding great free events? Then go to here and give something back!

I appreciate ANY help: EUR 12 would be great (that’s just 25 cent per week!), but even if it is just the price of 2 pints it will help.

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EventbriteThe main sponsor is Eventbrite and their support is hugely appreciated! Eventbrite enables people all over the world to plan, promote, and sell out any event, and has sold over 200 million tickets and registrations worldwide, totalling more than $3 billion in gross ticket sales. Eventbrite is free for free events. The online event registration service makes it easy for everyone to discover events, and to share the events they are attending with the people they know. In this way, Eventbrite brings communities together by encouraging people to connect through live experiences.

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.

The big event this weekend is on Saturday the new Canalphonics Festival in Portobello, but also go to the People’s Art Exhibition around St. Stephen’s Green (on Saturday and Sunday). It is the first of five exhibitions this year.

On Sunday the Fusion Sundays World Culture Market is back and there is a Climate Conversation on Sunday evening with some really interesting guests.

And on Tuesday the next Milk & Cookies Stories is taking place.

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Competitions

Missing the competitions?

Don’t worry, there will be more very very soon and one of the upcoming competitions is the most popular competition the Dublin Event Guide ever brought you, so watch out! ;-)

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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Do you enjoy free events? Does it help you to find out about all these free events simply in one e-mail magazine or on one website? Does the Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events) deliver all this for you and maybe even more? In that case, you probably also would want it to continue forever, right?

To achieve that some money is needed. Donations are a great help, but not everyone feels they can donate at the moment. So here is the solution: If you could help with a donation without having to pay a cent from your own money wouldn’t that be cool? You can!!

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Dublin 2020 – Europen Capital of Culture Application

In 2020, a city in Ireland and a city in Croatia will both (!) be the European Capital of Culture. With two cities being THE capital and with the cities not having to be a capital in the first place, you can see that the title is not as significant as it should/could be…or has been in the past.

Nevertheless, Dublin City Council has decided that Dublin should apply to be the chosen Irish city, which makes a lot of sense. But there will be competition from other Irish Cities. Dublin was European Capital of Culture in 1991 and Cork had the role in 2005 and it seems that no European city got the title twice yet, so the odds are against Dublin.

Because being the chosen European Capital of Culture will mean that there will be additional events (“with a European dimension”) taking place during the year, you won’t be surprised to hear that the Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events) is firmly supporting Dublin’s application.

If you want to know a bit more about the application and the events in the run up to the decision, check out www.dublin2020.ie/ and more about the history of the title is here en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Capital_of_Culture

Bealtaine Festival in May

The Bealtaine Festival celebrates “creativity as we age”, it is organise by Age & Opportunity and is a great yearly festival that comes with a large amount of events and many of them are free.

Unfortunately, though something major went wrong this year and the printed Bealtaine Festival Programme contains absolutely NO information about admission charges. The online programme at www.bealtaine.com/bealtaine-2015/programme/listing/Dublin does list the admission charges (hidden in the text) for some events and has no information for many other events. That’s a pity. It should have been clearer. The 11 (web) pages of Dublin Programme are also not searchable for event type or date, so you will have a job and a half planning your May if the Bealtaine Festival is for you. Dublin City is one of the biggest contributors to the Bealtaine Festival through a vast amount of events in Libraries and they have created a useful programme brochure that you can download here.

The celebration of creativity extends to events around arts, music, dance and literature and there are talks, workshops, performances etc but in times of inclusivity and fear of discrimination and exclusion, the festival finds it difficult to define who it is for. It was originally for old people, then a suggested starting age of 55 was mentioned and now all indications about the targe group have been removed. Since the “creativity as we age” description applies to all of us because we all age and because we tend to think about ourselves as “young” well into mature ages it would help to have somem ore guidance. Without that guidance, I would suggest to roughly use a 55-65 years mark as a starting point and there is no upper limit.

Find more information here: www.bealtaine.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. Many events listed here will be free, but there will be a non-free event in the list as well and they will be marked as non-free.

== EVENTBRITE PICKS ==

FUSION SUNDAY WORLD CULTURE MARKET – IRELAND’S ONLY CULTURE FAIR – Sun 10 May Fusion Sundays is a vibrant place of activity, offering you the chance to see, buy, eat different food and souvenirs from Poland to Mexico! It can be easily found in Dublin 8 at Newmarket. There’s something for everyone, from a Thai Chair massage to having authentic Moroccan mint tea. It’s a family friendly event with plenty to do for kids including dance classes in different styles of dance from around the world. Find out more here. You can register but it is not strictly necessary.

THACK DUBLIN – Sat 09 May
Developers in Dublin are getting a chance to participate in an open travel hackathon over the weekend. The latest stop on the Tnooz THack roadshow will take place at the NDRC in Dublin. THack @ Dublin is open to individual developers and teams of up to 5 members who will compete on-site for at least EUR 7000 in cash and other prizes. The event brings together up to 100 developers as well as leading travel and travel tech companies. This promises to be a creative competition that seeks solutions to travel challenges. Register here for free.

BREWCON 2015 – Sat 09 May
BrewCon 2015, Ireland’s first conference aimed solely at all levels of brewers & brewing, is being held on Saturday 09 May in Dublin, at the historic Smock Alley Theatre.
Education in brewing is core to the National Homebrew Club, and that was the impetus behind the launch of BrewCon 2015. Over 150 attendees are expected to pack into the conference centre in Smock Alley Theatre. Whilst there they will hear about the four cornerstones of brewing (grain, hops, yeast & water) from highly respected brewing industry speakers.
Keynote speaker will be Chris White, President and CEO of White Labs Inc. and co-author of “Yeast: The Practical Guide To Beer Fermentation”. He also is co-designer of “BrewMaster: The Craft Beer Game” and has published numerous articles on yeast, beer and fermentation. Get your tickets to BrewCon here (EUR 43.15)

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.

Peachy Dublin

14-16 May

Temple Bar Gallery + Studios, 5-9 Temple Bar, Dublin 2

Peachy Dublin is an art and documentary venture that has been running since January 2015. They now have curated an art exhibition made up of the public’s thoughts, hopes and dreams as interpreted by artists across the country. The sale of the artwork coupled with donations will all be going to the charity Aware Ireland.

Find out more here www.facebook.com/events/1565707720359431/ and have a look, maybe even buy some of the art.

Rethinking – Learning from Nature – Interactive Exhibition

05-15 May

Goethe Institut, 37 Merrion Square, Dublin 2

Water, fire, earth, air – the exhibition presents the four elements in an interactive way and encourages a greater awareness and a more sensitive attitude towards the environment, nature and natural resources. The visitors are encouraged to explore surprising facts and study positive and negative examples in order to engage with central topics of environmental protection.

The exhibition is suitable for secondary school classes (registration required) and is open to the general public. Admission is free.

www.goethe.de/ins/ie/en/dub/ver.cfm?fuseaction=events.detail&event_id=20495222

Paula Pohli: Lino and Egg

7-29 May (Opening on 07 May at 18:00)

darc space Gallery, 26 North Great Georges Street, Dublin 1

The exhibition includes new linocuts and egg tempera paintings by Paula Pohli. Egg tempera paintings are made with egg yolk, pigments and water.

The exhibition will display over 40 framed works and the themse are nature, trees, fields, birds, animals, light on moss, etc to be found in the Mayo Abbey area of South County Mayo.

Admission to opening and exhibition is free.

www.facebook.com/pages/darc-space/106075889415648

Love… Italian Style

14-22 May (Open: Mon-Fri 10:00-13:00 + 14:00-17:00)

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

“Love…Italian Style – Changing Customs and Ideas and Love and Marriage in Italy between 1945 and 1974” is an exhibition curated by Dr Niamh Cullen (University College Dublin) that will uncover the reality behind the stereotype of the “Latin Lover”.

The exhibition explores how ideas about courtship, love and marriage in Italy were changing in the 1950s and 1960s through the lens of popular magazines. The economic miracle of the late 1950s and 1960s also transformed Italian society, prompting widespread migration to the cities and the growth of a mass consumer society. The role of the family in Italian society, gender roles and relations were also changing, and as they did so, definitions of love and marriage themselves were being transformed.

The exhibition will be opened at 18:30 on 14 May with a talk by Prof. Emanuela Scarpellini (Università degli studi di Milano) entitled “A changing society: Family and consumer culture in Italy in the 1950s-1960s”.

www.loveitalianstyleexhibition.com
www.iicdublino.esteri.it/IIC_Dublino/webform/SchedaEvento.aspx?id=632&citta=Dublino

La Cote d’Azur – Photographic Exhibition

13 May – 16 June

Alliance Francaise, 1 Kildare Street, Dublin 2

La Cote d’Azur is a photographic exhibition by Fares Fares of mainly landscapes and architecture with the goal to present the places along the Cote d’Azur in a different perspective than the post card images do.

www.alliance-francaise.ie/culture/

“Photoworks” – Griffith College 2nd Year Photography Students Showcase

14-17 May

Chocolate Factory, 26 King’s Inn Street, Dublin 1

A showcase by the Griffith College 2nd Year Photography Students will be in the Chocolate Factory for one weekend only. The exhibition opens on Thursday at 19:00

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Car Boot Sales – Tallaght

08:00 – 12:00, Sat 09 May

Tallaght Stadium, Whitestown Way, Tallaght, Co. Dublin

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/

Malahide Car Boot Sale

09:00 – 13:00, Sat 09 May

Malahide Rugby Club, Estuary Road, Malahide, Co. Dublin

The Malahide Car Boot Sale is running every Saturday at the Malahide Rugby Club. Admission is free for buyers.

www.facebook.com/MalahideCarBoot

Honest2Goodness Food Market

09:30 – 16:00, Sat 09 May

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

Living Together Well in a Culturally Diverse Society – Conference

09:30 – 17:00, Sat 09 May

All Hallows College, Church Avenue, Drumcondra, Dublin 9

This is a weekend of events in celebration of 50 years of the Corrymeela Community, Northern Ireland’s oldest peace and reconciliation organisation. You are welcome to join the conversation as we engage with the realities of diversity, prejudice, upstanding and community across the island of Ireland and beyond. Space is limited and many of the events are booked out already, but some free tickets are still available here.

www.corrymeela.org/events/

Malahide Park Run (free)

09:30, Sat 09 May

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 09 May

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 09 May

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 09 May

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 09 May

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 09 May

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 09 May

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/

Saturday Market Dalkey

10:00 – 17:00, Sat 09 May

Tramyard, Dalkey, Co. Dublin

A new weekly Farmer’s Market is starting in Dalkey this week with over 20 vendors selling a wide variety of foods and an eclectic selection of arts and crafts. Admission is free.

Stables Market

10:00 – 18:00, Sat 09 May

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 09 May

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

Meet the Phoenix Park Gardeners

10:30 – 12:30, Sat 09 May

Phoenix Park, Dublin 8

Discover the beautiful restored Victorian Walled Kitchen Garden and learn about growing your own fruit and vegetables, herbs and lots more. Meet OPW professional gardeners Brian and Meeda at the Victorian Walled Kitchen Garden. They have lots of advice to plan your perfect garden for the Summer months ahead. Admission is free and car parking is available.

The Victorian Walled Kitchen Garden is located next to the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, and the Phoenix Café. The OPW professional gardeners are on site on the second Saturday of the month.

www.phoenixpark.ie/newsevents/title,13312,en.html

Blackrock Market

11:00 – 17:30, Sat 09 May

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/

Canal Bank Market – Canalphonic Festival

11:00 – 21:00, Sat 09 May

Portobello Harbour, Dublin 8

The Canal Bank Market is a new pop up market fair on the banks of the Grand Canal and there will be Vintage Clothing, Vinyl Records, Arts & Crafts, Jewellery, Live Music, Hot Chocolate/Coffee & Sweet Treats.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/events/420144851501021/

People’s Art Exhibition

11:00 – 17:00, Sat 09 May

St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2

Five times this year the “People’s Art 2015″ exhibition will take place. It is an art exhibition on the rails/fence of St. Stephen’s Green. If you want to exhibit at one of the events in the future, check the website for cost and conditions. Visiting the People’s Art Exhibition is free. Specific start and end times are not defined, but exhibition space has to be occupied by 11:00, so 11:00 is the latest start time. The event runs from Friday until Sunday, but Sat+Sun will most likely be the main days.

People’s Art Dublin is a voluntary, part time, non profit making group, brought together by Dublin City Council to promote the visual arts to the public of Dublin. A huge variety of art/paintings are displayed and if the weather is nice it is a great art-filled stroll around Stephen’s Green. Definitely recommended!

www.peoplesart.ie/

Terenure Village Market

11:00 – 16:00, Sat 09 May

Bushy Park, Tempelogue Road, Terenure, Dublin 6W

The Terenure Village Market has moved to Bushy Park and is from now on a weekly market.

The market has now grown to 40 stalls offering a whole variety of foods and crafts.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/terenurevillagemarket

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Sat 09 May

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

Ha’penny Flea Market

12:00 – 18:00, Sat 09 May

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/

HOME\SICK – Science Gallery Exhibition

12:00 – 18:00, Sat 09 May

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

The Science Gallery exhibition “HOME\SICK – Post-Domestic Bliss” looks at the Home and asks what “Home” really is and also how it could be improved. The word means something different to everyone, but how will the future of technology and design, communities, families, resources, and nations change the nature of what we define as ‘home’?

HOME\SICK is the summer exhibition of the Science Gallery, which usually is the exhibition that is the most accessible and understandable for all ages and that goal was achieved again. It is not the Science Gallery’s best exhibition, but it is still definitely worth a visit.

The exhibition will run from 01 May until 19 July and is open from Tuesday-Sunday (Tues-Fri: 12:00-20:00, Sat+Sun 12:00-18:00). Admission is free.

dublin.sciencegallery.com/

Irish Record Fairs – Market

12:00 – 18:00, Sat 09 May

Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2

Irish Record Fairs will be in Sweeney with DVDs CDs and Vinyl. All genres are covered.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/pages/Irish-Record-Fairs/1592331521038541

What is Sculpture…? – Sinead Hogan

12:00 – 13:00, Sat 09 May

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

In conjunction with the exhibitions, Karla Black and Gerda Frömel at IMMA, Sinead Hogan (Lecturer, IADT) presents “What is Sculpture…?”

“This talk considers new definitions of sculpture throughout art history and explores how contemporary forms of ‘expanded sculpture’ demands that the viewer question the very object-nature of art.”

A gallery talk follows from 14:00-15:00.

www.imma.ie/en/page_236965.htm

Anti Racism Network says YES

13:00 – 15:00, Sat 09 May

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

Anti Racism Network Ireland (ARN) is inviting to a Multicultural Picnic for YES in the Phoenix Park on Saturday to say YES to equality for all.

Meeting Point is at the bandstand.

As part of the ARN Multicultural Picnic, a “Yes for equality” group formation display will be collectively created, which will then be filmed from above, so feel free to dress to the theme “Love diversity” and contribute to this press photo shoot.

www.facebook.com/events/853239338088398/

Archive at Lunchtime – IFI

13:00, Sat 09 May

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/

Canalphonic Music & Culture Festival

13:00 – 21:30, Sat 09 May

Dublin (various locations)

Canalphonics is a free Music and Culture Festival that is sponsored and supported by Dublin City Council’s South East Area Office in partnership with Dave Judge of Abner Brown’s Barbershop. It will take place on Friday 08 and Saturday 09 May in Portobello and Rathmines.

On Saturday from 13:00-21:30, bands will play on the Making Waves Stage on a barge at Portobello Harbour, followed by a wide range of gigs and club nights in 22 venues in the area.

On Saturday barges participating in the Inland Waterways Association of Ireland’s Dublin Rally will arrive and there will be a boutique market at Portobello Harbour from 11:00-21:30 with barge trips and family fun activities.
A second stage at Rathmines Plaza (14:00-17:00) will feature Eleanor Shanley, Mike Hanrahan, Paul Kelly, Daoirí Farrell, The Dorians and the Ceoltóir Traditional Group BCFE. Childrens’ activities are taking place at St Marys College in Rathmines and Mart (the old Rathmines fire station) will feature a 20 piece jazz swing band at 19:00 on Saturday.

Over the two days there will be art/craft exhibitions, markets, pop up acoustic sets and guerrilla spoken word performances in Rathmines and Portobello and cafés and eateries offer some discounts.

www.canalaphonic.com

Qigong – Drop-in class – Chester Beatty Library

13:00, Sat 09 May

Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

Qigong is a traditional Chinese form of meditation coordinating slow flowing movement, deep rhythmic breathing, and a calm state of mind.

Come to this gentle Qigong practice outdoors on the Roof Top Garden of the Library (weather permitting) or indoors with a view of the roof garden. Suitable for all ages.

Admission is free and 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 09 May

Spire, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1

“These Are a Few of My Favourite Things” is the title of a Walking Tour that Emily Gallagher will run every Saturday. It will be an Alternative Arts and Culture Trail and she will bring you to “Dublin’s Best Cafes, Bars, Markets, Unusual Stores, Galleries, Theatres, Arts Spaces, and more! And hear some tales you’ve never heard before!”

Meeting point is at the Spire. The tours are free but donations are welcome and booking is required via myfavouritesdublincitywalktour@gmail.com or 085-2725095

www.dublincitywalkingtours.com/

Gallery Conversation and Tour of “Fragments”

14:00 – 15:00, Sat 09 May

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

Marguerite O Molloy (Collections, IMMA) and Alan Phelan (artist) discuss their recent collaboration on the exhibition “Fragments” between Modernisms and Fragments and Objects. Their conversation in the gallery will cover how the collaboration arose and explore some of the ways IMMAs Collection department works with artists.

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

www.imma.ie/en/page_236969.htm

James Connolly Lecture: Sister Teresa Forcades

14:00 – 17:00, Sat 09 May

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

This year’s guest speaker who will give the annual James Connolly Memorial Lecture is Sister Teresa Forcades from Catalunya. Sister Teresa, a Benedictine nun from Montserrat, is a leading campaigner in Catalunya and also throughout Spain against austerity and the massive corporate debt imposed by the European Union on the peoples of Spain. She is also an outspoken campaigner for women’s rights.

She will be speaking about “Building resistance to austerity and opposing the European Union.”

Admission is free.

jamesconnollyfestival.com/events/2015/5/9/annual-james-connolly-lecture-sister-teresa-forcades

Fast Falls the Eventide – Playreading

14:30, Sat 09 May

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

In the slot where the New Theatre supports New Writing, the playreading of “Fast Falls the Eventide” by Eoin McShane will take place.

Follow four ‘best friends’ as they meet in Dublin airport to embark on a J1 visa trip to San Diego.

Admission is free, but a donation of EUR 2 is suggested.

www.thenewtheatre.com/tnt_php/scripts/page/reading.php?reading_id=40

Family Workshop – National Gallery

15:00 – 16:00, Sat 09 May

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

“Art in the Shadows” with Louise Neiland is this Saturday’s Family Workshop. The workshops provide a fun opportunity for families to enjoy creating and learning together through storytelling, music, art, poetry and drama.

Numbers are limited to 40 people and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Admission is free. The workshop is suitable for children between ages 4 and 10

nationalgallery.ie/en/whatson/Families/Family_Programme/May_9_Family.aspx

Foo Fighters Documentary – Screening

19:00 – 20:30, Sat 09 May

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

From Sat 11 Apr until 29 May, the Grand Social will screen 8 episodes (one every Saturday) from the Foo Fighters Documentary “Sonic Highways”. Admission is free,

www.thegrandsocial.ie/events/foo-fighters-documentary/

Dublin Jam Session – Arthur’s

20:00, Sat 09 May

Arthur’s Pub, 28 Thomas Street, Dublin 8

An open jam of all genres of music for all levels of players. Full back line provided by DIT BIMM society drum, electric guitar, bass, piano.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/events/389618154575241/

Live in Sin É – Gigs

20:00, Sat 09 May

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: Cult Called Man, Elevation Falls, Daniel Vezoja

www.facebook.com/shftimes

Saturday Night Live

20:00 – 22:30, Sat 09 May

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

State Magazine Faces 2015 – Gigs

20:00, Sat 09 May

Mercantile, 28 Dame Street, Dublin 2

State.ie Magazine presents “Faces of The State”, a music showcase that features the best and underground live music in Ireland.

The May line-up is BeeMickSee (Belfast rapper with full band), Katie Laffan (Jazz, R&B, indie pop, disco and funk, all with a reggae influence), Starts First Kick (guitar and drums duo from Navan).

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/events/1567214656884275/

The Rockets – Gig

20:00, Sat 09 May

Harbour Bar, 1 Strand Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow

The Rockets are playing “a blistering and electrifying nostalgic romp through the best of 1950s Rock n Roll”.

Admission is free.

www.theharbourbar.ie/whats-on/event/the-rockets-event3

Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard

21:00, Sat 09 May

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 Guilty Party – Gig

22:00, Sat 09 May

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

The Guilty Party are a Rock’n’Roll band playing a mix of rock, funk and soul from The Beatles, Stones, Bowie, Roxy Music, Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield, Stevie Wonder, Deep Purple, ZZ Top and AC/DC etc.

Admission is free.

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/live-from-the-window-w-the-guilty-party-2/

Bionic Rats – Gig

23:55, Sat 09 May

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

The Bionic Rats are in The Mezz for a gig on Saturday. Ska at its finest!

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/mezzdublin

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Belgard Weekend Market

10:00 – 17:00, Sun 10 May

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

Garden Bird Safari – Botanic Gardens

10:00, Sun 10 May

National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

Author and Botanic Gardens guide Glynn Anderson will run a guided bird walk. Come and discover what birds live in the gardens. If you have binoculars, bring them along and see what you can spot.

Admission free, but booking is required via 01 8570909

www.botanicgardens.ie/news/events.htm

Irish Craft Festival – Market

10:00 – 17:00, Sun 10 May

Royal Marine Hotel, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

The Craft Festival will be in the Royal Marine Hotel with over 60 stands of: Jewellery, Slate, Clothing, Artworks, Photography, Cosmetics, Home Accessories, Decorations, Hats, Furniture, Candles, Cakes, Hair Accessories, Kitchenware, Glass, Felt, Cards, Fascinators, Original paintings, Wood, Silver Jewellery, Cushions.

Admission is free.

craftfestival.wordpress.com/

Jamestown Market

10:00 – 17:00, Sun 10 May

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 10 May

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 10 May

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 10 May

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.

Free Children’s Musical Experience

10:45 – 13:00, Sun 10 May

Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8

Come and enjoy this free musical experience with Tanya at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre on Sunday 10 May from 10:45-13:00. Suitable for 6 – 10 year olds. Booking is required via 01-6770095

www.phoenixpark.ie/newsevents/title,33922,en.html

Dun Laoghaire Market

11:00 – 16:00, Sun 10 May

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/

Fusion Sundays World Culture Market – Food Co-Op

11:00 – 17:00, Sun 10 May

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

The next Fusion Sundays Market will take place this Sunday in the Dublin Food Co-op.

It is a world culture market, an ethnic Bazaar, that focuses on the diverse ethnic culture present in Ireland today. The Market features a huge array of International stalls, ethnic food, live music and entertainment for kids. You can buy handmade goods, arts and crafts, recycled products, jewellery, clothes and food. The market is held every second Sunday of the month.

There is always a great atmosphere and I definitely recommend this monthly market.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/fusionsundaysmarket

Palestrina Choir

11:00, Sun 10 May

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

People’s Art Exhibition

11:00 – 17:00, Sun 10 May

St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2

Five times this year the “People’s Art 2015″ exhibition will take place. It is an art exhibition on the rails/fence of St. Stephen’s Green. If you want to exhibit at one of the events in the future, check the website for cost and conditions. Visiting the People’s Art Exhibition is free. Specific start and end times are not defined, but exhibition space has to be occupied by 11:00, so 11:00 is the latest start time. The event runs from Friday until Sunday, but Sat+Sun will most likely be the main days.

People’s Art Dublin is a voluntary, part time, non profit making group, brought together by Dublin City Council to promote the visual arts to the public of Dublin. A huge variety of art/paintings are displayed and if the weather is nice it is a great art-filled stroll around Stephen’s Green. Definitely recommended!

www.peoplesart.ie/

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Sun 10 May

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

The National Gallery has an extensive programme of free talks, public tours and Art Documentary screenings focusing on highlights of the European and Irish Collection every day of the week. Check their website for details.

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Blackrock Market

12:00 – 17:30, Sun 10 May

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/

Guided Summer Walks – Botanic Gardens

12:00 – 15:30, Sun 10 May

National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

According to official Met Eireann information, it is not summer yet, despite the general misinformation that people in Ireland were taught in school, but it doesn’t really matter what you call this time of the year, it is a busy and beautiful time in the National Botanic Gardens.

They want to share the beauty of the gardens with you and invite you for a free guided tour viewing the Herbaceous Borders, Annual Bedding displays, the Rose Garden and much more every Sunday at 12:00 and at 14:30.

www.botanicgardens.ie/news/events.htm

HOME\SICK – Science Gallery Exhibition

12:00 – 18:00, Sun 10 May

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

The Science Gallery exhibition “HOME\SICK – Post-Domestic Bliss” looks at the Home and asks what “Home” really is and also how it could be improved. The word means something different to everyone, but how will the future of technology and design, communities, families, resources, and nations change the nature of what we define as ‘home’?

HOME\SICK is the summer exhibition of the Science Gallery, which usually is the exhibition that is the most accessible and understandable for all ages and that goal was achieved again. It is not the Science Gallery’s best exhibition, but it is still definitely worth a visit.

The exhibition will run from 01 May until 19 July and is open from Tuesday-Sunday (Tues-Fri: 12:00-20:00, Sat+Sun 12:00-18:00). Admission is free.

dublin.sciencegallery.com/

RAW – Playreading

12:00, Sun 10 May

Mercantile, 28 Dame Street, Dublin 2

Please note: Spam Filters have a distinct dislike for certain words in the English language even if the context is totally harmless and the use of the words is justified. To circumvent the filters in this situation wrong spellings are one option. Here you need to replace “ks” a few times with the letter “x” to get the right spelling. I hope you don’t mind!
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RAW by Rob Salerno is a dark comic drama about seksual ethics and HIV in the 21st century. Two men become bound by seks, violence and fear after a seksual encounter. Stephen didn’t tell James that he is HIV-positive. An anonymous letter warns James to get tested. He confronts Stephen, the man he believes has killed him.

Admission to this playreading is free. Booking is not required.

culturefox.ie/en/Theatre/raw-%28free-play-reading%29/36063/

Sunday at Noon

12:00 – 13:00, Sun 10 May

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 Clementi Sonatas II with Fionnuala Moynihan, piano.

www.hughlane.ie/past-sunday-concerts/1328-sundaysnoon-the-clementi-sonatas-ii

Low priced books with free delivery!

13:00, Sun 10 May

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!

Dublin Sketchers – Sunday Meet-up

14:00, Sun 10 May

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/

Marriage Equality Protest

14:00, Sun 10 May

Merrion Square, Dublin 2

LGBT Noise are inviting you to show your solidarity with the Marraige Equality YES movement and to come to Merrion Square West for a community event on Sunday. There will be speakers talking about the cause and the campaign and LGBT Noise describes the events as “an afternoon of solidarity and positivity”.

www.facebook.com/events/413060395539501/

Moomin and Midsummer Madness – Film Screening

14:00, Sun 10 May

Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

The Film Screening “Moomin and Midsummer Madness” will take place.

When a volcanic eruption causes Moominvalley to flood, the Moomins take refuge in a floating theatre. This magical adventure is based on Tove Jansson’s well-loved books for young and big kids. 2008; General (88 min).

Admission is free and no booking required.

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

Stella Bass Jazz Trio

14:00 – 16:00, Sun 10 May

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 10 May

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

Living Together Well in a Culturally Diverse Society – Service

15:00, Sun 10 May

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

This is a weekend of events in celebration of 50 years of the Corrymeela Community, Northern Ireland’s oldest peace and reconciliation organisation. You are welcome to join the conversation as we engage with the realities of diversity, prejudice, upstanding and community across the island of Ireland and beyond. Space is limited and many of the events are booked out already, but some free tickets are still available here.

The culmination of the weekend will be a picnic (13:00) next to St. Patrick’s Cathedral followed by a service (15:15) on Sunday 10 May in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin. Pádraig O’Tuama (Corrymeela Community Leader) will speak on the theme of Our Shared Humanity and music will be from the Discovery Gospel Choir; all are very welcome.

www.corrymeela.org/events/

Museum Tour – National Print Museum

15:00 – 16:30, Sun 10 May

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

National Gallery Sunday Lecture

15:00 – 15:45, Sun 10 May

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

The Sunday Lecture this week is “People and places in the work of Una Sealy” by Una Sealy ARHA, Artist.

Admission is free.

nationalgallery.ie/whatson/Talks/Sunday_Talks/May-10.aspx

Public Tour of “Recovered Voices”

15:00 – 16:00, Sun 10 May

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

Join Lar Joye, curator of “Recovered Voices: Stories of the Irish at War 1914 – 1915” on a tour of this recently launched exhibition.

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

Suitable for adults and from Age 14.

www.museum.ie/en/list/calendar-of-events.aspx?eventID=4641

Brian Keary plays Classical Guitar

16:00 – 17:00, Sun 10 May

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

Jazz & Tapas Dinner

18:00 – 20:30, Sun 10 May

Zaragoza, 18 South William Street, Dublin 2

The next Jazz&Tapas Brunch/Dinner in Zaragoza is this Sunday with Linzi McKeon (vocals) and Shane Smith (piano) performing.

www.zaragozadublin.com/

LJJ Band – Cafe en Seine

18:00 – 20:00, Sun 10 May

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 10 May

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

Climate Conversations 2015

19:00, Sun 10 May

Abbey Theatre, 26 Lower Abbey Street, Dublin 1

“The Call To New Horizons – Climate Conversations 2015 Session V” will bring the series of Climat Conversations on ‘Bringing Ireland together for a New Understanding on Climate Change’ to an end.

And the description of this event:
“At this conversation we will hear diverse voices – artistic, comedic, spiritual and more besides. We will reflect on and harvest what we have heard over the course of the previous conversations – not just from the podium, but from the audiences who have engaged with the issue. We will explore what partner organisations and the audience feel called to commit to in response to the unique challenge and opportunity of this time. And we will look for the unexpected, what is emergent, what our collective experience over these recent months is revealing.”

Speakers will be Artist Dorothy Cross, Abbot of Glenstal Abbey Mark Patrick Hederman, Archaeologist and raconteur Michael Gibbons, Comedian, actor and writer Tommy Tiernan.

Admission is free, but booking is required via the Eventbrite link below.

www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-call-to-new-horizons-climate-conversations-2015-session-v-tickets-16655654511?ref=devg

Jawbone – Acoustic Folk & Blues Night

19:00 – 21:00, Sun 10 May

Arthur’s Pub, 28 Thomas Street, Dublin 8

At the Jawbone Gig night in Arthur’s Pub, Acoustic Folk & Blues will be performed every Sunday. Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/pages/Jawbone-Dublin-Acoustic-Folk-Blues-Commune/724102984268967

www.facebook.com/ArthursPub

Gardiner Street Gospel Choir Mass

19:30 – 20:30, Sun 10 May

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

Square Pegs – Blues Gig

20:00, Sun 10 May

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

The Square Pegs are playing a Blues/Jazz gig in The Mezz.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/mezzdublin

The Loafing Heroes – Gig

20:00, Sun 10 May

Harbour Bar, 1 Strand Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow

The Loafing Heroes, an international band from Lisbon are playing indie folk,

Admission is free.

www.theharbourbar.ie/whats-on/event/the-loafing-heroes-event

Apollo Sessions

20:30, Sun 10 May

Bleeding Horse, 24 Upper Camden St., Dublin 2

Every Sunday this singer-songwriter night takes place in the Bleeding Horse in Camden St. from 8.30pm. It is an Open mic night and performers can just turn up and put their name on the list for that night.

www.facebook.com/apollosessions

Comedy Crunch

21:00 – 00:00, Sun 10 May

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

Little Hoot – Gig

21:00 – 23:00, Sun 10 May

Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2

Little Hoot, a band composed of Felix Sonnyboy Wilson on vocals, piano, guitar & banjo, Nicholas Timothy on vocals, guitar & harmonica and Paul Canavan on drums & flute are in Ireland for a 3 week tour to promote their album.

Admission is free.

www.sweeneysdublin.ie/gigs.php

Rhythm Rocker

21:00, Sun 10 May

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 10 May

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 10 May

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

The Dublin Blues Cartel – Gig

22:30, Sun 10 May

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/

Monday 11 May

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National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Mon 11 May

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

The National Gallery has an extensive programme of free talks, public tours and Art Documentary screenings focusing on highlights of the European and Irish Collection every day of the week. Check their website for details.

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Archive at Lunchtime – IFI

13:00, Mon 11 May

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/

The Study of Religions in Ireland – Conference

14:00 – 19:30, Mon 11 May

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

“The Study of Religions in Ireland: Peoples, Projects, Prospects” is a one-day workshop-style conference organised by the Irish Society for the Academic Study of Religions in conjunction with the School of Religions, Peace Studies and Theology.

The programme is a .jpg picture and is in some browsers difficult to read, but try it out by following the link below.

Admission to the conference is free.

www.tcd.ie/trinitylongroomhub/assets/documents/2015-05-11%20isasr_small.jpg

Some of the Characters in James Joyce’s Ulysses – Lecture

18:30 – 19:30, Mon 11 May

James Joyce Centre, North Great George’s Street, Dublin 1

Lecturer and author Dr. Vivien Igoe will look at “Some of the Characters in James Joyce’s Ulysses”.

Admission is free, but booking is required via the website below (Bottom of the website).

jamesjoyce.ie/event/lecture-some-of-the-characters-in-james-joyces-ulysses/

Super Happy Fun Times – Open Mic

19:00, Mon 11 May

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

Back Door Sessions – Open Mic Night

20:00, Mon 11 May

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

Dublin Cycling Campaign: World Bicycle Forum

20:00, Mon 11 May

Central Hotel, Exchequer Street, Dublin 2

The next public meeting of the Dublin Cycling Campaign takes place on Monday and the talk this time is “World Cycling Forum” with David Smith.

David Smith, a writer and artist interested in ‘creative interventions in the city’ recently attended the World Bicycle Forum held in Medellin, Colombia, a city more renowned for its drug history than for citizens’ participation. But come along to his discursive presentation on his experiences and interaction with this wonderful city and event. Learn more about what is happening in other continents on city developments, on bike transport growth, and citizen participation! Find out more on the website below.

Admission is free and everyone is welcome.

www.dublincycling.ie/events/regular-monthly-public-meeting-medellin-colombia-world-bicycle-forum

Song Cycle

20:00, Mon 11 May

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

Al Porter’s Comedy Shed

20:30, Mon 11 May

Woolshed Bar & Grill, Parnell Street, Dublin 1

Every Monday the Woolshed Bad hosts “Al Porter’s Comedy Shed”. Admission is free.

www.woolshedbaa.com/dublin/

Comedy Crunch

21:00 – 23:00, Mon 11 May

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 11 May

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 11 May

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 11 May

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.

Tuesday 12 May

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“My Favourites” – Dublin City Walking Tour

11:00 – 13:00, Tue 12 May

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 is required via myfavouritesdublincitywalktour@gmail.com or 085-2725095

www.dublincitywalkingtours.com/

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Tue 12 May

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

Sean Scully – In Conversation – National Gallery

14:00 – 15:00, Tue 12 May

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

Sean Scully will be in conversation with Sean Rainbird, Director, NGI.

This talk is part of a free series in May on the theme of Sean Scully & Contemporary Art in conjunction with the exhibition of Sean Scully’s work at the NGI.

Admission is free.

nationalgallery.ie/whatson/Talks/Tuesday_Talks/May-12.aspx

The Boxer and Death – Film Screening

18:00, Tue 12 May

European Parliament Offices, 43 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2

To mark the 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Concentration Camps, the European Parliaments office is screening a number of films and on Tuesday, the film is “The Boxer and Death”, which is screened in cooperation with the Embassy of Slovakia.

The Boxer and Death is a 1962 Slovak film directed by Peter Solan, the film is based on the life of Polish boxer Tadeusz “Teddy” Pietrzykowski. – In a Nazi concentration camp, an escapee awaiting execution is spared when the commandant, a former prize-fighter, discovers the prisoner has amateur boxing ability and makes him his exercise partner. A story of human degradation, where the only chance of survival is to accept the rules of an unequal game.

Admission is free, but booking is required via 01-6057900 or events-epdublin@ep.europa.eu.

www.europarl.ie/en/at_your_service/events_activities/events_and_activities_2015/film_series_70th_anniversary.html

Milk and Cookies Stories – Storytelling Event

18:30 – 22:00, Tue 12 May

Culture Box, 12 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

Milk and Cookie Stories is a story telling event for for anyone who has a story to tell, or wants to hear a tale told well, in a relaxed, friendly environment – a place with tea, cookies and friends.

Admission is free, everyone is welcome and stories of all kinds are welcome. If you would like to tell a story, just come along and sign up on the night, or “if you feel inspired to share your own home-baked goods with Dublin’s friendliest audience, we’ll also be having our awesome Bake-Off.”

At the May event the theme is “If Walls Could Talk” and the featured story teller this month is Catherine Brophy. www.facebook.com/events/1570898283176158/

www.facebook.com/milkandcookiestories

XCake Meetup – for iOS App Developers

18:30 – 20:00, Tue 12 May

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

Xcake is a regular meetup for all who are interested in mobile app development for iOS. There will be talks on development of apps, new technology services and tools, the design considerations for making apps and interactive books and up-to-date opinion pieces on how to win at app development.

The talks this month will be about apps for the Apple Watch.

Admission is free, but registration is required via this link.

dublin.sciencegallery.com/events/2015/05/xcake

A Fortunate Woman – Talk

19:00, Tue 12 May

National Photographic Archive, Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

This illustrated lecture “A Fortunate Woman” by artist Pamela de Brí, will outline her journey taken as a mature artist following her passion for art after 30 years in teaching.

Admission is free.

Since Pamela de Bri’s exhibition “Midland- Lár Tíre: Cycling the MGWR from Past to Present” is in the National Photographic Archive, there is a high probability that this talk will take place there. The website doesn’t give any details and because the National Library is in charge of the National Photographic Archive, there is also the possibility that the talk will happen in the National Library. You might want to ring the NLI at 01-6030200 to check.

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

Camino Talk – The French Way

19:00, Tue 12 May

53 Degrees North, Retail Park 3, Blanchardstown Centre, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15

Roland Monsegu from CaminoWays.com will be in 53 Degrees North to talk about the French Way / Camino Frances of the Camino de Santiago. Starting in St Jean Pied de Port at the foot of the Pyrenees, the French Way crosses the North of Spain all the way to Santiago de Compostela. It will take you over a month to complete the whole route, but you can also start in other towns along the way.

This event is free but booking is required here.

www.facebook.com/events/370209306518721/

Ukulele Tuesday

19:45 – 22:00, Tue 12 May

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 12 May

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

Blue Moon Folk and Blues – Gig

20:30, Tue 12 May

The Beerhouse, 84.5 Capel Street, Dublin 1

Live sessions with the Blue Moon Folk and Blues Collective are taking place every Tuesday at the Beerhouse. Admission is free.

www.beerhousedublin.com/

The Folk Club

20:30, Tue 12 May

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 12 May

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 12 May

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

Wicked Wolf Comedy

21:00, Tue 12 May

Wicked Wolf, 2 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin

There will be free comedy upstairs in the Wicked Wolf in Blackrock on every second Tuesday. New acts and surprise guests will entertain you and the event is organised by Maxine Jones.

The dates are 14+28 Apr, 12+26 May, 19+23 Jun, 07+21 Jul, 04+18 Aug. Put the dates in your calender as I will probably not be able to include the event every week.

www.wickedwolfcomedy.com

Camden Sessions – Singer/Songwriter Night

21:30, Tue 12 May

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

International Bar Jazz Night

21:30, Tue 12 May

The International Bar, 23 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2

Every Tuesday and Thursday the International Bar invites to a Jazz night in the Lounge.

Groups led by Cote Calmet, Sean Maynard Smith, Dominic Mullan, Paddy Groenland, Georgia Cusack & Alex Mathias are performing regularly with occasional guest players, but there are also other bands from all over.

Admission is free, with a suggested donation of EUR 5. The website clearly says that there is no entry fee, but – and that makes a lot of sense – that your donations are very much appreciated (Musicians need to pay for rent and food too!) Be generous after the gig if you liked it, but if someone wants to charge an admission charge, please point out that the “rules” as described on their website are like I have explained.

www.international-bar.com/jazz/

Wednesday 13 May

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National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Wed 13 May

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

The National Gallery has an extensive programme of free talks, public tours and Art Documentary screenings focusing on highlights of the European and Irish Collection every day of the week. Check their website for details.

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Archive at Lunchtime – IFI

13:00, Wed 13 May

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/

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WWI Ireland: Exploring the Irish experience – Talk

13:00, Wed 13 May

National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2

In this series of four lunch time talks, the speakers will look at individuals and how World War I affected them. The series of talks is in connection with the exhibition on the Irish experience of World War 1:

+ Wed 06 May: “Norman Leslie and the Sword of Prince Arthur” by Mark Leslie
+ Wed 13 May: “Meeting Michael O’Leary” with Nikki Ralston, Curator of the WWI exhibition
+ Thurs 21 May: “Lady Augusta Dillon and the women’s war effort in Galway” with Dr Emma Lyons, School of History and Archives, University College, Dublin
+ Thurs 28 May: “Mary Martin: Legacy from Loss” with Isabelle Smyth, Writer in Residence with the Medical Missionaries of Mary

More detail about the topic of each talk can be found on the event page which you reach via the website below.

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

Creative Workshop 55+ – National Gallery

15:00 – 16:00, Wed 13 May

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

An Art Workshop for over 55s it is called “Exploring the Abstract” with Caomhán Mac Con Iomaire, artist.

The Creative Art 55+ programme is designed so that everyone aged 55+ can have fun and be creative in the NGI.

Admission is free and no booking or experience are required

nationalgallery.ie/whatson/Adult_Programmes/Creative_Art/May_13_Creative.aspx

Natural History in Art – Lecture

15:00, Wed 13 May

National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

Christy Dorgan will talk about the links natural history paintings has with the lives of the artists. 19th century works will include Auddubon’s ‘Birds of America’ and illustrations from The Naturalist’s Library. He will also discuss the production methods used in printing and painting.

Admission is free.

www.botanicgardens.ie/news/events.htm

Havana International Language Exchange

16:30 – 19:30, Wed 13 May

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

Hannah Arendt – Film Screening

18:00, Wed 13 May

European Parliament Offices, 43 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2

To mark the 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Concentration Camps the Goethe Institut is screening the film “Hannah Arendt” in European House.

In April 1961 the philosopher Hannah Arendt left her New York exile for Jerusalem to report on Nazi criminal Adolf Eichmann trial for “The New Yorker”, but her article created some outrage.

Admission is free, but booking is required via 01-6057900 or events-epdublin@ep.europa.eu

www.europarl.ie/en/at_your_service/events_activities/events_and_activities_2015/film_series_70th_anniversary.html

Into the Sea – Film Screening

18:00 – 20:00, Wed 13 May

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

The screening of “Into the Sea” in the IFI is part of Clean Coasts Week which is organised by An Taisce – The National Trust for Ireland.

The documentary follows the story of the first surfers in Iran, a story shaped by three young women – Irish pro surfer, co-founder of Waves of Freedom and Clean Coasts Ambassador Easkey Britton, Iranian pro snowboarder Mona Seraji and Iranian diver Shalha Yasini. Together they planted the seed for new opportunities and made history, becoming the first women to surf in Iran.

It is the recognition of the power of surfing to transcend social, cultural and gender barriers that inspired Easkey and director Marion Poizeau to found the non-profit organisation “Waves of Freedom” which uses the power of surfing as a creative medium for positive social change.

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

www.eventbrite.ie/e/into-the-sea-film-screening-tickets-16518809203

…to be a Writer in contemporary France – Discussion

18:30, Wed 13 May

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

“…to be a Writer in contemporary France” is a panel discussion with French writers Jacques Jouet, Hadrien Laroche and Christine Montalbetti, Moderated by Warren Motte

The three novelists will discuss the state of French fiction and their own experience in what it means to be a writer in contemporary France.

Admission is free and the discussion will be followed by a wine reception. No booking required.

www.ambafrance-ie.org/To-be-a-Writer-in-contemporary

Philip Martin & John O’Conor: Archives and Anecdotes – Talk

18:30 – 20:00, Wed 13 May

RDS (Concert Hall), Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

With the start of the Dublin International Piano Competition 2015 next weekend, two of Ireland’s best pianists will share and exchange anecdotes and musical recollections from their extensive careers. Philip Martin & John O’Conor will talk in the Concert Hall.

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

www.rds.ie/cat_event_detail.jsp?itemID=1103834

Print Industry Reminiscence Evening

18:30 – 20:30, Wed 13 May

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

The National Print Museum will host a Reminiscence Evening with volunteer active retired printers and compositors. Hear the captivating memories of their time in the printing industry shared in an informal and relaxed setting and pose any unanswered questions you may have about the traditional craft of letterpress, which they will answer with plenty of intelligence, wit and charm.

This event is in connection with the Bealtaine Festival.

Admission is free, but booking is required via 01-6603770

www.nationalprintmuseum.ie/visit-us/event-calendar/

Mindfulness for a Happy Life

19:00 – 20:30, Wed 13 May

Tara Kadampa Buddhist Centre, 47 Terenure Rd East, Rathgar, Dublin 6

The talk “Mindfulness for a Happy Life” will take place on Wednesday and everyone is welcome to this free talk, where Kadam Bridget Heyes will share methods and ideas everyone can use to make their daily lives more peaceful, happy and fulfilling.

Kadam Bridget is the New Kadampa Tradition National Spiritual Director for the UK & Ireland. She is known for her powerful teachings, compassionate heart, and deep understanding of Buddha’s wisdom advice. She has been practising for over 20 years and she teaches throughout the UK and Europe.

King Kong Club

20:00, Wed 13 May

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 13 May

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 13 May

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 13 May

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 13 May

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

Los Paradiso – Gig

21:00, Wed 13 May

Leeson Lounge, 148 Upper Leeson Street, Dublin 4

Los Paradiso are playing Rockabilly, Tex Mex, Western Swing, Surf in the Leeson Lounge. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.

www.facebook.com/pages/The-Leeson-Lounge/114810058553792

Jazz Pigs – Gig

21:30, Wed 13 May

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 13 May

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).

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The Green Door Market

09:30 – 16:00, Thu 14 May

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

Grangegorman Military Cemetery – Tour

11:00, Thu 14 May

Grangegorman Cemetery, Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin 7

Every first Thursday of the month, a free tour of Grangegorman Military Cemetery on Blackhorse Avenue takes place. Meet inside the Cemetery Gates. Admission is free and everybody is welcome.

www.phoenixpark.ie/newsevents/title,24861,en.html

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Thu 14 May

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

Lunchtime Recital: Bach, Brahms, Berio, de Falla

13:10, Thu 14 May

St Stephen’s Church (The Pepper Canister), 2 Mount St Crescent, Dublin 2

A Lunchtime Recital presented by the DIT Conservatory of Music and Drama will take place on Thursday.

Keith Scully oboe, Melissa Jennings piano, Mary Scarlett accompanist will perform music by Bach, Berio, Brahms and De Falla

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/lunchtimeatthepeppercanister

Lunchtime Recital: Niamh Fallon (violin)

13:15, Thu 14 May

St Ann’s Church, Dawson Street, Dublin 2

A lunchtime recital by Niamh Fallon (Violin) and Cormuin O’Raghallaigh (Piano) will take place in St. Ann’s Church.

Admission is free, donations are appreciated.

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

St Patrick’s Cathedral and Dublin – The unwanted Cathedral – Talk

13:15, Thu 14 May

Irish Architectural Archives, 45 Merrion Square, Dublin 2

The lecture “St Patrick’s Cathedral and Dublin. The unwanted Cathedral” by Professor Raymond Gillespie (NUI Maynooth) is part of the lectures that accompany the exhibition “St Patrick’s Cathedral: an architectural exhibition” in the Gallery of the Architectural Archive. The exhibition will run from Wed 13 May to Fri 4 September.

Admission is free and everybody is welcome. Booking is required via 01 6633040 or slincoln@iarc.ie

www.iarc.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/St-Patricks-Lecture-List.pdf

A Trip to the Frozen Continent – Wildlife Tour Guide Talk

18:00 – 20:00, Thu 14 May

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

Wildlife writer, international wildlife tour guide and broadcaster Jim Wilson gives a talk on his work as a wildlife tour guide on small cruise ships in polar regions. This talk will describe in words and pictures aspects of the wildlife, history and scenery from his most recent season in the Antarctic (Nov 2014 – Jan 2015).

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

The event is part of Clean Coast Week, which is organised by An Taisce – The National Trust for Ireland.

dublin.sciencegallery.com/events/2015/04/tripfrozencontinent

Brazilian Dance – Forró

18:00, Thu 14 May

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

Jazz Supper Club – Clery’s

18:00 – 20:30, Thu 14 May

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

A Piano Jazz session on a 150 year old ‘Cottage Grand Piano’ built in London will take place and James Mullen (piano/vocals) will perform on Thursday. The Jazz Supper Club is in Clery’y in Doran’s at the Tea Rooms on the 1st floor.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/doransatthetearooms

Little Museum of Dublin – Free Admission Thursday

18:00 – 20:00, Thu 14 May

Little Museum of Dublin, 15 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2

On Thursdays from 18:00-20:00, the Little Museum of Dublin waives all admission charges thanks to sponsor Guinness.

Visit the museum and find out lots more about Dublin. A new exhibition at the Little Museum is “Dear Christy: The Christy Brown Collection”. It is the first time that Christy’s personal archive will go on view. You can visit that exhibition as well when you are there on Thursday.

www.littlemuseum.ie/

Spanish Film Screening: 15 years + 1 day

18:00, Thu 14 May

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

The Spanish Film “15 years + 1 day” will be screened in the Pearse Street Library in connection with the Instituto Cervantes. Admission is free. The film will be in Spanish with English subtitles.

dublin.cervantes.es/FichasCultura/Ficha99576_16_2.htm

The Economic Importance of the Aviva Stadium to Dublin – Talk

18:00, Thu 14 May

RDS, Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

“The Business of Sport: The Economic Importance of the Aviva Stadium to Dublin” is a talk byMartin Murphy, Aviva Stadium Director, to discuss the success of the Aviva to date, and the increasingly important role the stadium can play in the future of the city.

The talk will be in the Merrion Room. Admission is free but booking is required via katy@rds.ie

www.rds.ie/cat_event_detail.jsp?itemID=1103862

CAM, An Irish Solution to a Global Question? – Book Launch

18:30, Thu 14 May

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

The book “CAM, An Irish Solution to a Global Question?” by Bernadette Ward will be launched.

CAM stands for Complementary and Alternative Medicine and the book is based on research that explores CAM communities across the globe, and uses Ireland as one example of the emergence of a vibrant CAM community. It explores the lack of government recognition and inclusion of CAM in healthcare choices in most countries of the world, despite public demand. And it discusses the growth of unsupported CAM private training and public service industries across the world, delivering lifelong learning and second chance education, creating employment to meet industry demand.

Admission is free.

irishwriterscentre.ie/collections/whats-on-at-the-centre

Car Boot Sale – Tallaght

18:30 – 22:00, Thu 14 May

Tallaght Stadium, Whitestown Way, Tallaght, Co. Dublin

In addition to the Saturday Car Boot Sale which starts so early (06:00!!) that you need to be an insomniac or a super early bird, there is now a Thursday evening Car Boot Sale in the same location. It starts at 18:30 and runs until 22:00. Late night car boot shopping. :-) Admission for buyers is free.

www.facebook.com/irishcarboot

The Embrace of Love: Being G ay in Ireland Now – Colm Toibin

18:30, Thu 14 May

JM Synge Theatre, Arts Building, Trinity College, Dublin 2

The talk “The Embrace of Love: Being G ay in Ireland Now” by Colm Tóibín is taking place in TCD.

Irish author Colm Tóibín will talk about same-s ex relationships in literature.

The lecture will be followed by a panel discussion with Dr Paul Delaney (TCD), Dr Heather Ingman (TCD) and Dr Danielle Clarke (UCD), chaired by Prof Nicholas Grene (TCD).

Admission is free.

www.tcd.ie/trinitylongroomhub/events/details/2015/2015-05-14colm_toibin.php

Urban Design & Natural Flows – Talk

18:30, Thu 14 May

Alliance Francaise, 1 Kildare Street, Dublin 2

“What does it mean to inhabit a place today? What relationship can we have with the environment?” These are some of the questions that guide the work of French designer Isabelle Daëron.

As part of the Irish Year of Design 2015, Isabelle Daëron will talk about her projects and her approach to design (objects, installations and spaces) from a reflection on the living environment and natural elements. The talk will be led by Barry Sheehan, Head of Design and Assistant Head of the School of Art, Design and Printing in DIT.

Admission is free, but booking is required via an e-mail to rsvp@alliance-francaise.ie with subject “Irish Design”.

alliance-francaise.ie/culture/

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

19:00 – 21:00, Thu 14 May

Spire, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1

“These Are a Few of My Favourite Things” is the title of a Walking Tour that Emily Gallagher will run next Thursday. It will be an Alternative Arts and Culture Trail and she will bring you to “Dublin’s Best Cafes, Bars, Markets, Unusual Stores, Galleries, Theatres, Arts Spaces, and more! And hear some tales you’ve never heard before!”

Meeting point is at the Spire. The tours are free but donations are welcome and booking is required via myfavouritesdublincitywalktour@gmail.com or 085-2725095

www.dublincitywalkingtours.com/

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

19:00, Thu 14 May

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

The Xchange – Language Exchange & Music

19:00, Thu 14 May

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

Alpines in the wild and cultivation – Talk

20:00, Thu 14 May

National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

“Alpines in the wild and cultivation” is the title of this talk by Diane Clement, who is Director of the Seed Exchange for the Alpine Garden Society, the largest seed exchange of its type in the world. She grows an extensive collection of alpine plants in her Wolverhampton garden.

Admission is free.

www.botanicgardens.ie/news/events.htm

Dimestore Recordings presents

20:00, Thu 14 May

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 14 May

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

A new weekly Table Quiz takes place in the Grand Social. Every Thursdayteams 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 Dublin City Rounders – Gig

20:00, Thu 14 May

Harbour Bar, 1 Strand Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow

The Dublin City Rounders are playing Americana, Ragtime, Swing and Blues in Bray.

Admission is free.

www.theharbourbar.ie/whats-on/event/the-dublin-city-rounders-event

Whitefriar Street Church Organ Recital

20:00, Thu 14 May

Whitefriar St. Church, Aungier Street, Dublin 2

Following the success of the Organ Recital Series in Whitefriar Street Church over the last two years, another series of four concerts will be happening in May. The recitals will take place each Thursday at 20:00 and admission is free.

The programme is:
07 May; John Dexter playing works by Bach, Couperin, Pachelbel, and Peeters.
14 May: Peter McBride playing works by Handel, Bach, Bédard, and Vierne.
21 May: Aleksandr Nisse playing works by Buxtehude, Bach, Saint-Saëns, Salvignol-Nisse, Nisse, Florentz and Messiaen.
28 May: Simon Nolan playing works by Marchand, Sweelinck, Bach, Dupré, Peeters and Vierne.

whitefriarstreetchurch.ie/organrecitals.html

Singer Songwriter Night – Mother Reilly’s

21:00, Thu 14 May

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

Every Thursday 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

Brady’s Fun Pub Quiz

21:30, Thu 14 May

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

International Bar Jazz Night

21:30, Thu 14 May

The International Bar, 23 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2

Every Tuesday and Thursday the International Bar invites to a Jazz night in the Lounge.

Groups led by Cote Calmet, Sean Maynard Smith, Dominic Mullan, Paddy Groenland, Georgia Cusack & Alex Mathias are performing regularly with occasional guest players, but there are also other bands from all over.

Admission is free, with a suggested donation of EUR 5. The website clearly says that there is no entry fee, but – and that makes a lot of sense – that your donations are very much appreciated (Musicians need to pay for rent and food too!) Be generous after the gig if you liked it, but if someone wants to charge an admission charge, please point out that the “rules” as described on their website are like I have explained.

www.international-bar.com/jazz/

Left, Right & Centre – Blues+Soul

21:30, Thu 14 May

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 14 May

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

Woolshed Karaoke

21:30, Thu 14 May

Woolshed Bar & Grill, Parnell Street, Dublin 1

The yearly Woolshed Karaoke Competition is running from 23 Apr-30 May. The semi finals are on 14+21 May, with the Grand Final being held on 30 May.

The overall winner will get to record a CD at Temple Lane Studios in Dublin.

If you don’t want to enter the competition you can still come along and sing for fun. Every singer will get a free drink.

Admission is free.

www.woolshedbaa.com/dublin/

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The Green Door Market

09:30 – 16:00, Fri 15 May

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

Broadway Musicals – Talk

10:00 – 11:00, Fri 15 May

Warrenmount CED Centre, Mill Street, Dublin 8

The Warrenmount Community Education & Development Centre is inviting to four Cultural Taks over the next four Fridays. The first one is on 08 May and looks at “Broadway Musicals” from the 1940s and 50s.

In his lectures on 08+15 May, John Allen will explore the history of this uniquely American theatrical phenomenon as it developed during the 1940s and 1950s. John’s lectures will be illustrated by many recorded excerpts from the shows featured.

The first two Music Talks are follwoed by Literature Talks:

Susan Knight will give a lecture on “Dublin in Poetry and Prose” on 22 May and on “Young Skins: the latest generation of Irish writers” on 29 May.

Admission is free to all talks and you can book your place for the Music Talks here and for the Literature Talks here.

www.warrenmountcentre.ie/

Artist’s Tour: A Journey with Emmet Kane

11:30 – 13:00, Fri 15 May

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

Join the maker, woodturner Emmet Kane on a tour of the new exhibition “A Journey: Twenty Seven Years of the work of Irish Woodturner Emmet Kane”.

Admission is free, but booking is required via 01 6777444. The tour runs from 11:30-12:00 and again from 12:30-13:00. It is suitable for adults and from Age 14.

www.museum.ie/en/list/calendar-of-events.aspx?eventID=4645

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Fri 15 May

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

Artists’ Response with Eilis O’Connell

13:15 – 14:00, Fri 15 May

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

Sculptor Eilis O Connell discusses ideas of scale, abstraction, minimalism and organic geometric forms in response to Gerda Frömel’s sculptural practice and commissions.

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

www.imma.ie/en/page_236983.htm

Lunchtime Recital: Berlin International Brass

13:15, Fri 15 May

St Ann’s Church, Dawson Street, Dublin 2

Berlin International Brass will play a concert in St. Ann’s on Thursday.

Admission is free, donations are appreciated..

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

Tiny Tot Workshop – National Gallery

14:00, Fri 15 May

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

The next Tiny Tot Workshop for Ages 3 and under and their grown ups will be in Friday. Kids will have fun exploring colours, shapes and sounds with storytelling and art. The title this time is “Noah’s Ark” with Elaine Leader.

Admission is free, but booking is required (only 15 spaces available). Booking opens on 11 May and you will have to book via education@ngi.ie (In your e-mail, state clearly your preferred day and your child’s name and age.

The programme is free and lasts 35 minutes.

www.nationalgallery.ie/en/whatson/Families/TinyTots/May_15_TinyTot.aspx

Alliance Francaise Life-size Cluedo

19:30, Fri 15 May

Alliance Francaise, 1 Kildare Street, Dublin 2

For the 5th time, the Alliance Francaise is inviting to a Life-size Cluedo game. Find out who was the murderer of Andre Jimix (hippie musician from the 70s) and proof that you are the best detective.

Sign up via rsvp@alliance-francaise.ie with subject “Cluedo” (maximum 5 members per team – over 18s only). Admission is free.

It will be a great night back to the 70s with complimentary glass of wine and snacks. Come dressed up and win prizes.

alliance-francaise.ie/culture/

Cornucopia – Live Music

19:30 – 21:30, Fri 15 May

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

Bal Folk – European Folk Dance Session

20:00, Fri 15 May

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

Live in Sin É – Gigs

20:00, Fri 15 May

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

Preacher’s Son – Gig

20:00, Fri 15 May

Harbour Bar, 1 Strand Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow

Blues Rock with “Preacher’s Son” is on the menu in the Harbour Bar.

Admission is free.

www.theharbourbar.ie/whats-on/event/preachers-son-event

Ben Prevo – Gig

21:00, Fri 15 May

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

Ben Prevo will be in Mother Reilly’s for a gig.

Admission is free.

dublinsessions.ie/mother-reillys/

Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard

21:00, Fri 15 May

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 15 May

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 Witch Trials – Gig

21:00, Fri 15 May

Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2

The Witch Trials are launching their single “Wonderland” with a gig in Sweeney’s. They will be supported by The Bagels and Free Sunshine Acid.

Admission is free.

www.sweeneysdublin.ie/gigs.php

Skerries Traditional Music Festival

21:30, Fri 15 May

Skerries Village, Co. Dublin

The 14th Skerries Traditional Music Festival will take place from Fri 15 – Sun 17 May. There are a number of non-free events, but in the evenings and during the day outdoors there are a whole range of Sessions in the pubs/venues of Skerries and they seem to be free.

have a look for all details on the website below or download the PDF brochure here.

skerriestraditionalmusic.com/

Mid-Term Break – Gig

22:00, Fri 15 May

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

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

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/live-from-the-window-w-mid-term-break-2/

The Dead Heavys – Gigs

22:00, Fri 15 May

Mercantile, 28 Dame Street, Dublin 2

The Dead Heavys are in the Mercantile for a free gig.

dublinsessions.ie/the-mercantile-hotel/

Events Coming Up

Dublin Mountains Partnership – Guided Walks

09+17 May

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 09+17 May.

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

Not free, but interesting nevertheless:

International Dublin Ga y Theatre Festival: 04-17 May

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This is odd

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

Hey kid, do you want to be president?

On 22 May a big an important referendum will take place in Ireland and virtually everyone knows about it. Without having to think, you will most likely know that this is the Marriage Equality referendum. But do you know that on the same day there will also be a second referendum that you can vote on?

And what is the important question in this second referendum? – Voters will be asked to decide if in future the President of Ireland has to be older than 35 as it is at the moment or if the age limit will be lowered to 21. The fact that you hardly hear anything about it and that there is not single poster reminding you of that second referendum tells you how relevant the question is. But let’s have a quick look at it:

If you want to be president at the moment, there first has to be a vacancy. Then you will have to find at least 20 members of the Oireachtas (Dail and Seanad) or at least four county or city councils to come together to nominate you. And after you are nominated, the opposition and the press will pick on you and will try to convince the public why you are unsuitable. And if you survive all that, then you will have to be voted by the majority of Irish citizens before you will put your foot in Aras an Uachterain.

Today you have to be 35 years of age before you can be nominated and many would say that a leader of a state should have a certain maturity and gravitas, which that age limit tries to ensure.

But oddly some seem to think that this age limit is a major issue, a stumbling block that stops Ireland from having the most suitable candidate and they want to lower the age to 21.

I am not aware that the age limit was ever an issue. Usually the candidates tend to be well above 35 years of age. and could you imagine a 21 year old to succeed in convincing the majority of voters in Ireland that he/she is the right person to be the president for the next 7 years?

So this limit is really a non-issue and it is surprising that there is a referendum about it. But because nomination and voting reality will build much bigger hurdles than the constitution does, I can see why removing the age limit won’t change anything. So it doesn’t matter at all what way you vote, it will not change a thing.

You wonder why there will be that referendum if it won’t achieve anything? It is the famous Constitutional Convention that was tasked with considering a reduction of the term of office for the president from 7 to 5 years that as the best and only result in this area came up with a completely different aspect, a total non issue: Their recommendation was that the term of office should not be changed but the age limit should be reduced from 35 to 21. So the Constitutional Convention is the reason for this (unnecessary!?) referendum.

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This Event Guide (the “Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events)”) is an Event Guide with a difference. It covers mostly free events based on the thinking that free events deserve additional support and that non-free events have the money to pay for advertisement. The Guide is a _Guide_ and not just a listing and is therefore at times quite extensive. It is sent for free to anybody who is interested and if you want to be added to the mailing list or know somebody who would like to receive this guide, just send them to www.dublineventguide.com, where they can subscribe. If you have feedback – good or bad – PLEASE tell me via dublineventguide@gmail.com.
BTW: I am not paid or otherwise rewarded for compiling and distributing this Event Guide it is purely a hobby so your donations are needed: www.perfectresults.info/donation.htm . Advertisement in or sponsorship of the Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events) is possible and very welcome, please contact me for more information.
Please note: The Dublin Event Guide (for Free Event) is not related or connected to the long gone fortnightly printed publication “the event guide” that you found until December 2008 in pubs and other venues.
Copyright 2015 by Joerg Steegmueller.
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