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Dublin Event Guide 446: Trauma – Science Gallery, Green Drinks Dublin, First Wednesday


		No. 446 \| 01 January 2016	Subscribers: 24,015

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Hi all!

I hope you had a great start of 2016. It will be a very busy year and it will start racing away underneath your feet. How do I know that? Because once you have reached adulthood, EVERY year does that and the years are passing faster and faster the older you get.

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This year will also bring the 100th anniversary of the Easter Rising, which is an event that will be politicised by some as much as possible and will leave others completely cold. Because the main event is at Easter on 27/28 March (even if that date is historically totally incorrect), there will be a mad rush to squeeze the main Easter Rising events in the first few months of this new year. Let’s see how that works out! …and let’s hope that the Easter Rising is celebrated for its positive results on the Irish society and not as a military event or as a long line of funerals.

Have a great 2016!!!

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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 HAS to be about goal setting!! ;-) “Goal Setting” is the New Year’s Resolutions of the successful people! New Year’s Resolutions don’t work in more than 90% of cases because they either create a conflict that our brain struggles with and ultimately fights against or they describe an outcome that is not clearly enough defined.

“In 2016 I will become fit.” There is no definition of what “fit” is and therefore we can’t work towards it in manageable steps. So you have to be clearer, which is done when you use Goal Setting. (Similar: “I will go to the gym more often”. “I will lose weight.” “I will learn a language.” All too woolly!)

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Happy New Year! May 2016 be full of free events and may you have the time to go to loads of them. ;-)

This week, I recommend the Science Gallery’s TRAUMA exhibition if you haven’t been yet and especially if the weather continues to be dodgy. Then during the week there is First Wednesday and Green Drinks Dublin and there are some good gigs.

First Fortnight, the Mental Health Arts Festival is on as well, but here are only very few free events.

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College Green and the traffic

Whoever thinks that Dublin City a) has a clue what they are doing regarding traffic measures or b) thinks they are doing a good job, really needs to wake up. The public transport in our beloved Dublin is horrendously poor and the prices are much too high. The attempts to ban cars from the city are in principal not a bad idea, but because it all happens totally disjointed while ignoring some of Dublin’s geographical particularities and without improving the poor Public Transport, things are not looking good. The LUAS improved things a little, but plan to build two isolated lines should have appeared odd many many years ago. Now the cross-city LUAS is being added and it just points out the incapabilities of the people running the city.

Last week then, the current Dublin City “Manager” Owen Keegan, who was the Director of Traffic (!!) for many years in Dublin, said that he has no clue what to do with the buses that used the route along College Green once the LUAS tracks are installed. Dublin Bus wants to use the route again (that’s where the passengers are), Dublin City Management wants to ban all cars from College Green and if you ban cars, then I think ALL traffic (including buses and taxis) should be banned from an area. Either pedestrianise it or not!! Imagine they had allowed taxis and buses to continue driving in Grafton Street and Henry Street when they pedestrianised these streets!?

And you wonder what will happen to the buses on College Green? Who knows! If the Dublin City Manager and former Director of Traffic has no clue – as he has shown over the years – things are looking bad!

www.newstalk.com/Some-bus-routes-may-be-banned-from-Dublins-College-Green-due-to-new-Luas-line

Some weekly events still on holidays

THis time of the year is a little unpredicatble as far as the regular/weekly events are concerned. Nearly all markets, for example, are taking some time out and won’t be back until the 09/10 January and also some of the other weekly gigs etc are takijg the opportunity to recover from the Christmas and New Year’s celebrations and won’t be back until next week.

Where I had a clear indication that an event was not taking place, I removed it from the listings, but in a lot of cases there is no clear “we are off” message on the website or Facebook Page. So there might be some events listed that are not happening, but all should come back again next week.

First Fortnight – Mental Health Arts Festival

Since 2009, “First Fortnight”, a Mental Health Arts Festival takes place every year in the first two weeks of the new year. It is a great event with some charitable background and that’s why I mention it here separately. at some stage most events were free, but that has changed. There are still some free events and they will be listed in this and the next Dublin Event Guide, but there are many many more non-free events, which unfortunately don’t fit in the “Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events)”. So, check them out at www.firstfortnight.ie/

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The Eventbrite Picks will be back next week and in the meantime you can find lots of events at www.eventbrite.ie or download the Eventbrite app to find events around you.

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.

JMW Turner – The Vaughan Bequest

01-31 January

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

Every year, for the whole month of January, the National Gallery shows 31 watercolours and drawings by JMW Turner (1775-1851). The collection covers all periods of the artist’s career, including topographical scenes and expressive images from his later European tours.

Henry Vaughan, an English collector of art died in 1899 aged 90 and he gave instructions to distribute his art collection among major public museums. The bulk of his Turner watercolours was divided between the National Gallery of Scotland (38) and the National Gallery of Ireland (31) with the condition that they have to be shown every January.

Admission is free.

nationalgallery.ie/en/whatson/Exhibitions/Turner.aspx

“Stoneymollan Trail” by Charlotte Prodger

04 Dec – 06 Feb

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

Charlotte Prodger will present her recent Margaret Tait award winning work, Stoneymollan Trail. This feature length single-screen video revolves around the idea of screens and how they measure and mediate subjectivity. Comprising material from multiple formats that includes an archive of miniDV tapes that Prodger shot between 1999 and 2004, recent footage shot on her iPhone and HD camera, recorded voiceover and screenprinted graphic forms, Stoneymollan Trailtraces a history of recent video formats as well as the artist’s personal history.

Admission is free.

www.templebargallery.com/

A lonely impulse of delight

until 30 Jan (Mon-Fri 10:00-17:30, Sat 11:00-17:00)

SO Fine Art Editions, 10 South Anne Street, Dublin 2

SO Fine Art Editions marks the 150th anniversary of Yeats’ birth with a prestigious exhibition entitled ‘A lonely impulse of delight’ featuring works from Ireland’s top writers and artists.
This exhibition is part of the official ‘Yeats 2015’ celebrations and incorporates the works of 32 visual artists, writers and sculptors.

Admission is free.

www.sofinearteditions.com/

Saturday 02 Jan

Park Runs: Malahide, Cabinteely, Shanganah, Marlay

09:30 – 13:00, Sat 02 Jan

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.

A whole range of Parkruns take place every week (and if you know some more, please tell me):
+ Malahide Park, Dublin Road, Malahide, Co. Dublin
+ Cabinteely Park, Old Bray Road, Cabinteely, Dublin 18
+ Shanganagh Park, Shankill, Co. Dublin
+ Marlay Park, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin, Co. Dublin

www.parkrun.ie/

Design It – Exhibition

10:00 – 17:00, Sat 02 Jan

The Ark, 11a Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

“Design it” is an exhibition exploring design in a child’s world and it is part of Irish Design 2015.

The exhibition and a range of (non-free) events will introduce children to the process of design, illustrating how designers take an idea and then make it a reality.

The Ark have challenged five Irish designers to create new products for children, taking inspiration from iconic children’s toys, furniture and textiles.The Design It exhibition recreates each designer’s individual studio giving us a glimpse at their working practices, using their sketches, photographs and working prototypes, to reveal how they get from an initial idea to the final product.

Admission is free and no booking is required.

The exhibition will be open every Saturday from 7 Nov – 16 Jan (closed Sat 26 Dec) from 10:00-17:00.

ark.ie/events/view/design-it-exhibition

Temple Bar Markets

10:00 – 16:30, Sat 02 Jan

Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

The Temple Bar Markets (Food Market on Meeting House Square, Book Market on Temple Bar Square and the Designer Mart near Cow’s Lane) are taking place every Saturday from 10:00-16:30.

www.templebar.ie

Blackrock Market

11:00 – 17:30, Sat 02 Jan

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/

Terenure Village Market

11:00 – 16:00, Sat 02 Jan

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

Yoga Union – Yoga in Dublin 8

11:00 – 14:00, Sat 02 Jan

MVP, 29 Clanbrassil Street, Dublin 2

Three free Yoga sessions take place in MVP in Dublin 8 every Saturday and every Sunday. The times are 12:00, 13:00 and 14:00 and the duration is 1 hour. At every session only 8 places are available, so get your bookings in early (you can book weeks in advance).

The sessions can be booked following these links:

+ 11:00-12:00
+ 12:00-13:00
+ 13:00-14:00

Classes are open level, so everyone is welcome. The Yoga Union is run by Love8.

www.facebook.com/theyogaunion

Moving Crib

11:30 – 18:00, Sat 02 Jan

St. Martin Apostolate, 42 Parnell Square West, Dublin 1

The Moving Crib of the St. Martin Apostolate is a whole basement full of handcrafted figures in front of painted backgrounds of nativity related scenes. There are 14 scenes, beginning with Adam and Eve and finishing with Christmas. Nearly all figures are moving and this historic crib, which was created in 1956, still fascinates children (and some adults!)

Admission is free, but for the upkeep of the crib, a donation of EUR 1.50 per person is suggested.

The opening times are 23 Nov-10 January: Mon-Fri 14:00-18:00 and Sat+Sun: 11:30-18:00.

www.stmartin.ie/visiting-crib/

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Sat 02 Jan

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 02 Jan

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/

TRAUMA – Science Gallery Exhibition

12:00 – 18:00, Sat 02 Jan

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

How does trauma affect the brain, the body, the national psyche or all three? How do buildings, bodies, artworks and stories record the traumas of our past? How do we bounce back after a trauma?

The exhibition “Trauma – Built to Break” (20 Nov – 21 Feb) in the Science Gallery is exploring the biological, psychological and societal aspects of trauma. As a sudden, violent, stressful event, trauma can be short-lived or long-lasting with impacts that range from deeply personal to universal.

Like all Science Gallery exhibitions, TRAUMA is suitable for all ages and while younger children might need some further explanation, there are lots of exhibits that can easily explained.

The Science Gallery mediators are helpers (usually students or graduates) that know the whole exhibition inside out and are very happy to help with a lot more information than the little labels at the exhibits can provide. Use their excellent service!

The Science Gallery has very visitor friendly opening hours of Tue-Fri 12:00-20:00 and Sat+Sun 12:00-18:00.
Admission is free.

dublin.sciencegallery.com/trauma/

Archive at Lunchtime – IFI

13:00, Sat 02 Jan

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/

“My Favourites” – Dublin City Walking Tour

14:00 – 16:00, Sat 02 Jan

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/

Furry Important Friends – Tour

14:00, Sat 02 Jan

National Museum, Merrion Street (Natural History), Dublin 2

Fur keeps animals warm, hidden and can help them to swim. Meet some furry important friends of the Natural History Museum on this tour to find out more. Suitable from Age 7+

Admission is free and no booking required. The first tour will be at 14:15 and the second one ist a 15:30.

www.museum.ie/Visit-Us/Events?id=2830

Treasures of the National Museum – Tour

14:00, Sat 02 Jan

National Museum, Kildare Street (Archaeology), Dublin 2

Join Jennifer O’Mahony, Museum educator, for a look at some of Ireland’s greatest archaeological treasures including the Broighter Hoard, the Tara Brooch and the Ardagh Chalice.

Admission is free and no booking required. Meet at Reception. Limited places will be allocated on a first come basis. The tour is suitable for adults.

www.museum.ie/Visit-Us/Events?id=2848

Family Workshop – National Gallery

15:00 – 16:00, Sat 02 Jan

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

‘Pantomime Time!’ with Beth O’Halloran is the free Saturday Family Workshops for children aged 4-10.

Admission is free and all materials are provided. Find further details on the website below.

nationalgallery.ie/en/whatson/Families/Family_Programme/Family_2Jan.aspx

Bunoscionn – Trad & Folk Gig

20:00, Sat 02 Jan

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

With banjo, whistles, flutes, bodhrán, mandolin, guitars, djembe, drums, bass and blended vocals, Bunoscionn perform Trad&Fold with a twist.

Admission is free.

www.theharbourbar.ie/whats-on/event/bunoscionn-event3

Saturday Night Live – The Wine Cave

20:00 – 22:30, Sat 02 Jan

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

This is a weekly Saturday night live music event event downstairs in the Wine Cave of KC Peaches Cafe. Food will be served until 21:30 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

The Jazz Cafe – Live Jazz, Blues and Soul

20:00 – 22:30, Sat 02 Jan

The Jazz Cafe, 17b Asdills Row, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

The Jazz Cafe has live Jazz, Blues and Soul music performances every Saturday from 20:00-22:30.

This weekend Miss Phoenix (vocals) and Dario Rodigherio (piano) will perform.

Admission is free.

www.thejazzcafedublin.ie/

Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard

21:00, Sat 02 Jan

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/specials/

Santoria – Soul Gig

22:00, Sat 02 Jan

The Glenside Pub, 20 Landscape Road, Churchtown, Dublin 14

Popular Soul and Party band “Santoria” will play a gig in the Glenside Pub in Churchtown.

Admission seems to be free.

www.santoria.ie/

Chirps / Horse – Gigs

22:30, Sat 02 Jan

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

Rock band “Chirps” with support from “Horse” are playing a gig in the Midnight Hour at Whelan’s.

Admission is free if you arrive before 22:30 or if you sign up for the guestlist.

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/midnight-hour-w-chirps-horse/

Sunday 03 Jan

Merrion Square Open Air Gallery

10:00 – 18:30, Sun 03 Jan

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/

Palestrina Choir

11:00, Sun 03 Jan

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

Yoga Union – Yoga in Dublin 8

11:00 – 14:00, Sun 03 Jan

MVP, 29 Clanbrassil Street, Dublin 2

The sessions can be booked following these links:

+ 11:00-12:00
+ 12:00-13:00
+ 13:00-14:00

Classes are open level, so everyone is welcome. The Yoga Union is run by Love8.

www.facebook.com/theyogaunion

Moving Crib

11:30 – 18:00, Sun 03 Jan

St. Martin Apostolate, 42 Parnell Square West, Dublin 1

Admission is free, but for the upkeep of the crib, a donation of EUR 1.50 per person is suggested.

The opening times are 23 Nov-10 January: Mon-Fri 14:00-18:00 and Sat+Sun: 11:30-18:00.

www.stmartin.ie/visiting-crib/

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Sun 03 Jan

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Blackrock Market

12:00 – 17:30, Sun 03 Jan

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 Walks – Botanic Gardens

12:00 – 15:30, Sun 03 Jan

National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

Every Sunday, the National Botanic Gardens invite to two guided walks. The first one is at 12:00 and the second one at 14:30.

Admission is free.

www.botanicgardens.ie/educ/info.htm

Sunday at Noon – Classical Concerts

12:00 – 13:00, Sun 03 Jan

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 Michael McHale on piano.

www.hughlane.ie/past-sunday-concerts/1427-sundaysnoon-michaelmchale

TRAUMA – Science Gallery Exhibition

12:00 – 18:00, Sun 03 Jan

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

How does trauma affect the brain, the body, the national psyche or all three? How do buildings, bodies, artworks and stories record the traumas of our past? How do we bounce back after a trauma?

Like all Science Gallery exhibitions, TRAUMA is suitable for all ages and while younger children might need some further explanation, there are lots of exhibits that can easily explained.

The Science Gallery has very visitor friendly opening hours of Tue-Fri 12:00-20:00 and Sat+Sun 12:00-18:00.
Admission is free.

dublin.sciencegallery.com/trauma/

Support the Dublin Event Guide – Buy your books here!

13:00, Sun 03 Jan

Dublin (various locations)

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!

CoMotion – Share your uplifting songs – First Fortnight

14:00, Sun 03 Jan

National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

Everyone has those songs that get us up when we’re feeling down. CoMotion creates a unique opportunity to share those personal songs with a stranger. Each participant will be asked to make a short playlist of the songs they turn to when in need of a pick-up. They’ll then be assigned a walking partner and a pair of headphone splitters before being sent off on a stroll. This is a chance to share a moving musical experience. So bring an inquisitive mind, some headphones and the songs that get you through.

Admission is free, but booking is required. Meet at the Visitor Centre.

Another CoMotion event takes place on 10 Jan in St. Stephen’s Green (from 14:00).

firstfortnight.ticketsolve.com/#/shows/873543832/events/127614693

Dublin Sketchers – Sunday Meet-up

14:00, Sun 03 Jan

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/

Runic Riddles – Family Drop-in Activity

14:00 – 15:30, Sun 03 Jan

National Museum, Kildare Street (Archaeology), Dublin 2

Come to the Learning Resource Room where you can learn about how Vikings used their own Runic alphabet. Discover the stories that Vikings were writing in their sagas and learn how to write your own Runic message.

Admission is free and no booking is required.

www.museum.ie/Visit-Us/Events?id=2843

Stella Bass Jazz Trio

14:00 – 16:00, Sun 03 Jan

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 03 Jan

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

Museum Tour – National Print Museum

15:00 – 16:30, Sun 03 Jan

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

Turner: Romantic Landscape Painter and Watercolorist – Talk

15:00, Sun 03 Jan

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

The free talk “Turner: Romantic Landscape Painter and Watercolorist” with Jessica Fahy, Freelance Art Historian will take place on Sunday.

nationalgallery.ie/en/whatson/Exhibitions/Turner.aspx

Brian Keary plays Classical Guitar

16:00 – 17:00, Sun 03 Jan

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

Wiley Fox Trad Session

18:00 – 20:00, Sun 03 Jan

Wiley Fox, 28 Eden Quay, Dublin 1

Every Sunday evening from 18:00-20:00, the Wiley Fox is hosting a trad session, where Ireland’s finest traditional musicians will play for you.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/thewileyfox

Sweeney’s Dixieland Jazzmen

18:30 – 20:30, Sun 03 Jan

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

Jawbone – Acoustic Folk & Blues Night

19:00 – 21:00, Sun 03 Jan

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

The Song Room – Gig Night

20:00, Sun 03 Jan

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

“The Song Room” is bringing some of Ireland’s finest unsigned acoustic artists to the Harbour Bar.

Admission is free.

www.theharbourbar.ie/whats-on/event/the-song-room-presents-event5

Apollo Sessions

20:30, Sun 03 Jan

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 03 Jan

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

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

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

Rhythm Rocker

21:00, Sun 03 Jan

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 03 Jan

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 03 Jan

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

Phil Lynnott Tribute Night – Southbound

22:00, Sun 03 Jan

Stillorgan Orchard, The Hill, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin

The Stillorgan Orchard is hosting a Phil Lynnott tribute night on Sunday with a range of live musicians.

Admission seems to be free.

www.facebook.com/thestillorganorchard

Monday 04 Jan

‘Choose Your Own Tracks’ – Photo Trail

11:00 – 13:00, Mon 04 Jan

Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

Emily Gallagher will run a weekly “just for fun” photo trail where you get instructions to hunt for specific snaps around the city centre. Afterwards the symbolic significance to the snaps will be shared. The overall theme is “Get a glimpse of directions you may wish your life to take and discover decisions you may desire to make.”

Meeting point is the Meeting House Square.

Participation in the photo trails is free but donations are welcome and booking is required via egaldog@gmail.com or 0852725095

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Mon 04 Jan

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Archive at Lunchtime – IFI

13:00, Mon 04 Jan

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

www.ifi.ie/

Moving Crib

14:00 – 18:00, Mon 04 Jan

St. Martin Apostolate, 42 Parnell Square West, Dublin 1

Admission is free, but for the upkeep of the crib, a donation of EUR 1.50 per person is suggested.

The opening times are 23 Nov-10 January: Mon-Fri 14:00-18:00 and Sat+Sun: 11:30-18:00.

www.stmartin.ie/visiting-crib/

Song Cycle

20:00, Mon 04 Jan

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 04 Jan

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 04 Jan

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 04 Jan

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

Trad Sessions

21:00 – 23:30, Mon 04 Jan

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

An Open Trad Music Session is taking place every Monday in Mother Reilly’s. Admission is free.

dublinsessions.ie/mother-reillys/

Donal Kirk & Anto Drennan – Gig

21:30, Mon 04 Jan

JJ Smith’s Jazz & Blues Club, 12 Aungier Street, Dublin 2

Donal Kirk and Anto Drennan are playing music from Lowell George Little Feat, Bonnie Raitt, Free, Bad Company, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Beatles, Bobby Bland, Vince Gill, Ray Charles, Etta James, Elvis, Ry Cooder, Dobie Gray, Guy Clarke, early ZZ Top, Dave Edmunds, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Willie Nelson.

Admission is free.

www.jjsmyths.com/gigs/mondays/767-donal-kirk-and-anto-drennan-11.html

Tuesday 05 Jan

“My Favourites” – Dublin City Walking Tour

11:00 – 13:00, Tue 05 Jan

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/

Inspectorium: I’m only sleeping – Drop-in activity

11:00 – 13:00, Tue 05 Jan

National Museum, Merrion Street (Natural History), Dublin 2

True hibernators sleep all winter and never wake up. Drop into the Discovery Zone to find out more and get face to face with a real bear.

Admission is free and no booking required.

www.museum.ie/Visit-Us/Events?id=2831

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Tue 05 Jan

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Moving Crib

14:00 – 18:00, Tue 05 Jan

St. Martin Apostolate, 42 Parnell Square West, Dublin 1

Admission is free, but for the upkeep of the crib, a donation of EUR 1.50 per person is suggested.

The opening times are 23 Nov-10 January: Mon-Fri 14:00-18:00 and Sat+Sun: 11:30-18:00.

www.stmartin.ie/visiting-crib/

Conversation Salon – First Fortnight

19:00, Tue 05 Jan

Dalymount Park, Phibsboro, Dublin 7

Are you tired of superficial chitchat and long for deep & meaningful conversation? Be brave enough to start a conversation that matters! In a relaxed café-style setting over tea & coffee in small groups, choose from an enticing conversation menu of thought-provoking questions. Be intrigued by the different ideas and opinions you hear.

This event is part of the Mental Health Arts Festival “First Fortnight” and it is hosted by Life Coach Heather Bourke.

Admission is free but places are limited and booking is required via the link below.

Two other Conversation Salons take place on
+ 07 Jan – 14:00: Visitor Centre, National Botanics Gardens
+ 14 Jan – 14:00: Room 7, Centre of Education, Beaumount Hospital

firstfortnight.ticketsolve.com/#/shows/873543871/events/127614836

Green Drinks Dublin – Impact of agriculture on wildlife

19:00, Tue 05 Jan

J.W. Sweetman, 2 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2

The Irish Wildlife Trust (IWT) continues to bring you Dublin Green Drinks on the first Tuesday of every month in J.W. Sweetman’s. Green Drinks is a monthly event in 711 cities around the world to bring people with an interest in green issues together.

The topic this month is “Our grass has always been this green – the impact of agriculture on our wildlife”. “IWT’s Padraic Fogarty will talk about how agriculture has shaped our landscape for centuries but in its modern form just how environmentally friendly is it?

This talk will look at the on-going changes to our countryside, what is driving them, and what effect they are having on our wildlife. What’s in store for nature as government plans for ever-increasing production are rolled out, and are there ways we can accommodate the needs of farming and nature conservation?”

Meet up on the top floor of J.W. Sweetman’s. Doors open at 18:30 and the talk is at 19:00. Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/pages/Green-Drinks-Dublin/73308564711

Dublin Bluegrass Collective – Gig

20:00, Tue 05 Jan

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

Ukulele Tuesday

20:00 – 22:00, Tue 05 Jan

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

Blue Moon Folk and Blues – Gig

20:30, Tue 05 Jan

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 05 Jan

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 05 Jan

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

Pete Cummins – Gig

21:00, Tue 05 Jan

Leeson Lounge, 148 Upper Leeson Street, Dublin 4

Pete Cummins, Grammy award winning songwriter will play songs from his album “Crooked Highways”. Every Monday he and his band will be in the Leeson Lounge. Admission is free, donations are welcome.

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

Phoenix Big Band

21:00 – 23:00, Tue 05 Jan

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

Sober Lane Pub Quiz

21:00, Tue 05 Jan

Sober Lane D4, 82 Irishtown Road, Dublin 4

Every week there is a free pub quiz in Sober Lane, the new-ish pub in Irishtown. There are lots of other weekly events happening there too, check them out here.

www.soberlane.com/

The Lounge Quintet – Jazz Gig

21:00, Tue 05 Jan

Leeson Lounge, 148 Upper Leeson Street, Dublin 4

The Lounge Quintet plays this gig every Tuesday: Jazz Standards, Latin and Bebop. Often guest musicians and singers join them. Admission is free, donations are welcome.

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

Camden Sessions – Singer/Songwriter Night

21:30, Tue 05 Jan

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 05 Jan

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 06 Jan

First Wednesday – Free Entrance to OPW Heritage Sites

09:00, Wed 06 Jan

Various OPW locations in Dublin

Entry charges at nearly all OPW sites are waived once a month. The Office of Public Works (OPW) wants to encourage people to visit the historic sites that it manages and has therfore started this initiative in 2011.

Most OPW owned sites can already be visited for free, but the sites that normally charge a fee will be free every first Wednesday as well. In the (extended) Greater Dublin Area this means you can visit the following sites for free:
+ The Casino, Marino (closed from 01 Nov-13 March)
+ Dublin Castle, State Apartments
+ Kilmainham Gaol
+ Rathfarnham Castle
+ Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre at Newgrange
+ Glendalough Visitor Centre in Wicklow

As you can imagine, this event is very popular and therfore it is strongly recommended to arrive early at the venues. Once the day’s tickets are given out, you will not get access anymore.

www.heritageireland.ie/en/media/Free%20Wednesdays.pdf

Cafe Drawing Session – Rua Red

11:00, Wed 06 Jan

Rua Red, South Dublin Arts Centre, Tallaght, D24

Did you ever want to give drawing a go? Or maybe you are a budding artist looking for like-minded people to draw with? The Creative Den in Rua Red runs free weekly drawing sessions on Wednesdays at 11:00

ruared.ie/

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Wed 06 Jan

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Archive at Lunchtime – IFI

13:00, Wed 06 Jan

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

www.ifi.ie/

Low priced books with free delivery!

13:00, Wed 06 Jan

Dublin (various locations)

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:

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!

Moving Crib

14:00 – 18:00, Wed 06 Jan

St. Martin Apostolate, 42 Parnell Square West, Dublin 1

Admission is free, but for the upkeep of the crib, a donation of EUR 1.50 per person is suggested.

The opening times are 23 Nov-10 January: Mon-Fri 14:00-18:00 and Sat+Sun: 11:30-18:00.

www.stmartin.ie/visiting-crib/

Havana International Language Exchange

16:30 – 19:30, Wed 06 Jan

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

Dance Ireland – Taster Classes for Dance and Workout

18:00 – 21:00, Wed 06 Jan

DanceHouse, 1 Foley Street, Dublin 1

Free Dance and Workout Taster Classes will be made available at the Dance House in Foley Street. The normal classes begin in January and at these taster classes you can try out different styles to see what you like and if you like it.

The classes are
18:00-19:00: Ballet, Nia, Tai Chi, Pilates & Flow Yoga
19:00-20:00: Animal Flow, Hip Hop, Contemporary Dance, Kangoo Power, Sean Nós Dance
20:00-21:00: Burlesque, Aikido, Displacement Parkour, Pilates & Barre Workout, Embodiment

Admission is free and booking is not required, but places are limited.

www.danceireland.ie/events/free-taster-classes

Reframed – Discussion – First Fortnight

18:00, Wed 06 Jan

St. Laurence Church, Grangegorman Campus, Grangegorman Lower, Dublin 11

In February 2013, First Fortnight began its work as a creative therapy provider to individuals affected by mental ill health and homelessness. The First Fortnight Centre for Creative Therapies has since delivered art psychotherapy to individuals in homeless services.

This event will launch an evaluation report by Anne Eustace and discuss the work of the centre. Guest speakers will be Dr. Peter Cockersell of St. Mungo’s London & the University of Surrey.

Admission is free, but tickets are required via the link below.

firstfortnight.ticketsolve.com/#/shows/873543864

Back Door Sessions – Open Mic Night

19:00, Wed 06 Jan

Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2

This is an open mic night every Wednesday. Arrive, sign up and play. Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/sweeneysbar

Brand New Switcheroo – Roots Gig

20:00, Wed 06 Jan

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

The Roots Band “Brand New Switcharoo” will perform in the Harbour Bar. Admission is free.

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

King Kong Club

20:00, Wed 06 Jan

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 06 Jan

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 06 Jan

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 06 Jan

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 06 Jan

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 06 Jan

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 06 Jan

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 06 Jan

Hedigan’s (The Brian Boru), 4 Prospect Road, Phibsborough, Dublin 11

Traditional Irish Music Session in Hedigan’s (The Brian Boru) in Phibsborough from 21:30 every Wednesday. If you play an instrument you are especially welcome (all levels are welcome).

Thursday 07 Jan

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Thu 07 Jan

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

The Green Door Market

12:00 – 16:00, Thu 07 Jan

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

Brahms & Mozart – Lunchtime Recital

13:15, Thu 07 Jan

St Ann’s Church, Dawson Street, Dublin 2

Aileen Cahill, Aoise O’Dwyer and Siun Milne will perform a lunchtime recital in St. Ann’s Church. It will be a celebration of the music of Brahms, Rebecca Clarke and Mozart. (Brahms’ Third Sonata for violin and piano, Rebecca Clarke’s Sonata for viola and piano and Mozart’s ‘Kegelstatt’ Trio for violin, viola and piano).

Admission to these lunchtime recitals is usually free and donations are appreciated.

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

Conversation Salon – First Fortnight

14:00, Thu 07 Jan

National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

This event is part of the Mental Health Arts Festival “First Fortnight” and it is hosted by Life Coach Heather Bourke.

Admission is free but places are limited and booking is required via the link below.

One other Conversation Salons takes place on
+ 14 Jan – 14:00: Room 7, Centre of Education, Beaumount Hospital

firstfortnight.ticketsolve.com/#/shows/873543871/events/127614836

Moving Crib

14:00 – 18:00, Thu 07 Jan

St. Martin Apostolate, 42 Parnell Square West, Dublin 1

Admission is free, but for the upkeep of the crib, a donation of EUR 1.50 per person is suggested.

The opening times are 23 Nov-10 January: Mon-Fri 14:00-18:00 and Sat+Sun: 11:30-18:00.

www.stmartin.ie/visiting-crib/

Yeats 2016: Public Tour of the Yeats Exhibition

14:00, Thu 07 Jan

National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2

A public tour of the exhibition “Yeats: The Life and Works of William Butler Yeats” takes place on the first Thursday of each month during 2016

The tour will introduce the life and work of the poet and following the tour you can listen to a selection of voices speaking some of his best loved poems, including Easter 1916.

Admission is free and booking is not required, but places are limited

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

Change of Address – Theatre Workshop for Refugees

17:30 – 19:30, Thu 07 Jan

Abbey Theatre Rehearsal Space, Marlborough Place, Dublin 1

“Change of Address” is a free, four-week (07, 14, 21 + 28 Jan) theatre course for young and creative refugees (Age 16-28) living in Dublin.

A weekly two-hour workshop of theatre games, acting skills and ensemble training led by theatre practitioners Oonagh Murphy, Maeve Stone and Moira Brady Averill will take place and is open to both beginners and further advanced actors/performers. those who’ll enjoy a new opportunity to hone their talents.

To register contact changeofaddress@gmail.com and call 0863530325 if you have difficulties finding the place.

www.facebook.com/events/1631930367070867/

Brazilian Dance – Forró

18:00, Thu 07 Jan

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

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

19:00 – 21:00, Thu 07 Jan

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/

The Xchange – Language Exchange

19:00, Thu 07 Jan

Czech Inn, Essex Gate, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

Every Thursday, the Xchange invites to a Language Exchange (19:00-20:30). Admission is free.

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

Dimestore Recordings presents

20:00, Thu 07 Jan

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

Road to the Rising: Gun Deliveries Talk

20:00, Thu 07 Jan

Mount Merrion Community Centre, The Rise, Mount Merrion, Dublin 4

“Road to the Rising: The Parts Played by the Arms Landings from the Asgard and the Kelpie” is a talk by Pat Murphy, organised by the Mount Merrion Historical Society.

The illustrated talk presents the life of the Asgard’s 23 day voyage, accompanied by the Kelpie, to collect guns and ammunition for the Irish Volunteers and the landing of them in Howth in July 1914.

Admission is free.

events.dlrcoco.ie/event/road-rising

The Felonies – Indie Rock Gig

20:00, Thu 07 Jan

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

5-piece Indie Rock Band “The Felonies” from Wicklow will perform in the Harbour Bar.

Admission is free.

www.theharbourbar.ie/whats-on/event/the-felonies-event

Singer Songwriter Night – Mother Reilly’s

21:00, Thu 07 Jan

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 07 Jan

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.facebook.com/pages/Bradys-Pub-Terenure/138965189474826

International Bar Jazz Night

21:30, Thu 07 Jan

The International Bar, 23 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2

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

www.international-bar.com/jazz/

Left, Right & Centre – Blues+Soul

21:30, Thu 07 Jan

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

McLoughlin’s Trad Night

21:30, Thu 07 Jan

McLoughlin’s Bar, 73 Upper George’s Street, Dun Laoghaire

A weekly Trad Music Night is taking place in McLoughlin’s in Dun Laoghaire. It is an acoustic night and all musicians are welcome. Admission is free.

www.mcloughlinsbar.ie

McNeills Trad Music Pub Sessions

21:30, Thu 07 Jan

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 07 Jan

Woolshed Bar & Grill, Parnell Street, Dublin 1

The Woolshed Karaoke is happening every Thursday from 21:30. Anyone can participate! Admission is free.

www.woolshedbaa.com/dublin/

Friday 08 Jan

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Fri 08 Jan

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

The Green Door Market

12:00 – 19:00, Fri 08 Jan

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

Moving Crib

14:00 – 18:00, Fri 08 Jan

St. Martin Apostolate, 42 Parnell Square West, Dublin 1

Admission is free, but for the upkeep of the crib, a donation of EUR 1.50 per person is suggested.

The opening times are 23 Nov-10 January: Mon-Fri 14:00-18:00 and Sat+Sun: 11:30-18:00.

www.stmartin.ie/visiting-crib/

Cornucopia – Live Music

19:30 – 21:30, Fri 08 Jan

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

The Fever – Gig

20:00, Fri 08 Jan

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

“The Fever” are playing Heavy Soul and Blues Rock in the Harbour Bar.

Admission is free.

www.theharbourbar.ie/whats-on/event/the-fever-event1

Gavin Povey and the Fabulous Oke She Moke She Pops

21:00, Fri 08 Jan

Leeson Lounge, 148 Upper Leeson Street, Dublin 4

“Gavin Povey and The Fabulous Oke She Moke She Pops” will play New Orleans style Piano Rhythm & Blues, Boogie Woogie and Rock’n’ Roll.

Gavin Povey has played piano with Van Morrison, Finbar Wright, Kirsty MacColl, Steve Cropper, Shakin’ Stevens and many more.

This gig will take place on 08+15+22+29 January and 05 February.

Admission is free.

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

Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard

21:00, Fri 08 Jan

Stillorgan Orchard, The Hill, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin

www.stillorganorchard.com/specials/

Ska ‘n’ Reggae with The Bionic Rats

21:00 – 02:30, Fri 08 Jan

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

Santoria – Soul Gig

22:00, Fri 08 Jan

The Inn, 7 Main Street, Raheny, Dublin 5

Popular Soul and party band “Santoria” will play a gig in the Raheny Inn.

Admission seems to be free.

www.santoria.ie/

Temple Bar Trad Fest

At the end of January, the Temple Bar Trad Fest takes place and there is a whole range of free gigs, but you need to get tickets for them and the free ticket “sales” has been launched already. Hurry, if you are interested in Trad or Folk! The important link is here:

frontrowsessions.tickets.ie/

Dun Laoghaire Library – Family Fun Day

Sat 09 January – 10:30-17:00

dlr LexIcon – Library and Cultural Centre, Haigh Terrace, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

A Family Day with music & art workshops, yoga storytime, minecraft, magic shows, ballon modelling, animal crackers and much more will happen at the LexIcon library in Dun Laoghaire.

Admission is free and more information can be found here www.facebook.com/events/1719030291660192/

#FEMPOWER – Feminist Conference & Activist Fair

Sat 16 January – 13:00-15:00

Tallaght Stadium Conference Centre, Whitestown Way, Dublin 24

“The purpose of #FEMPOWER is to inspire real, positive change for women in our communities. At the conference, guests will hear from some of Ireland’s most prominent female speakers on topics ranging from education, leadership and childcare, to body image, consent and the eighth amendment. It will also act as a space for discussion and engagement with the panellists and with one another.

Speakers are Una Mullally (journalist at The Irish Times), Lynn Ruane (president of Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union), Sinéad Burke (academic and writer), Dil Wickremasinghe (broadcaster at Newstalk and co-founder of Insight Matters), Rosaleen McDonagh (writer, performer and disability activist), Moninne Griffith (executive director of BeLonGTo and Chairperson of the NWCI), Maria Walsh (Business Woman and 2014 Rose of Tralee), Senator Katherine Zappone (Independent general election candidate in Dublin South West, feminist theologian, co-founder of An Cosán and former CEO of the National Women’s Council)

Following the discussion will be a feminist fair, where local and national organisations will have the chance to present their latest work, publications and sign up volunteers. A light lunch will be provided.

Admission to this event is free, but places are limited and ticke reservation here is required.

Dublin Mountains Partnership – Guided Walks

03+10 January

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

In January there will be at least 2 walks/hikes on 03+10 January, maybe more will be announced later.

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

Not free, but interesting nevertheless:

NYF 2016: 31 Dec – 01 Jan

First Fortnight: 01-17 Jan

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Am I a terrorist? – Civil rights, Authorities and Terrorist Plots

On Tuesday, media outlets reported that Belgium successfully stopped terrorists from attacking Brussels during the New Year’s celebrations there: “Belgium arrests 2 men in New Year’s terror plot” or – a little less excitable – on RTE: “Belgium arrests two people over suspected New Year attack plot“

Sounds like a near miss, right? Now, we don’t really know what happened in Belgian, but if you read the sparse information that is available, maybe the whole story is a good bit less sensational. Six people were arrested, four were released again, seemingly without charges. Not explosives and no weapons were found, but what was found is “military-style uniforms”, computer hardware (!!!) and IS propaganda material.

Going by that find, I could be a terrorist as well: I have some military-style uniform pieces and – shock! – I have computer hardware in my possession. I don’t have any IS propaganda material, but I know that I went to a website of some dodgy organisation a few months ago and I wonder if that will make me automatically dodgy as well?

We don’t really know what was found and how apparent the IS link was, but when authorities start getting hot headed, I always get worried because even in the most democratic and least-panicking countries, it seems that police organisations have a tendency to over-exaggerate the danger and their amazing successes and the consequence is that civil rights and liberties are gradually eroded.

Maybe the Belgian police has very clear indications/proof that some attacks were planned, then we should all be glad that they stopped the potential terrorists and we should thank the police. But how can we ensure that the evidence found was more than computer hardware, some uniform trousers and a few leaflets?

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