Dublin Event Guide 316: National Play Day, 10 Days in Dublin, Milk & Cookie Stories, Summer in Dublin

July 5th, 2013

 

DEG Dublin Event Guide (for free events)

No. 316 | 05 July 2013

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Hi all!

What happened!? We have wonderful weather for quite some while and the forecast is extremely good for the weekend too? It seems too good to be true! But the great thing is that it IS true and you should make the most of it! Get out this weekend, go to the parks. Enjoy the weather and just behave as if we lived in a Mediterranean country. ;-) I am looking forward to the weekend.

This weekend is full of events and at the same time quiet because there is no big single must-go event, but the following weekend will make up for it. If you want and have time, you can watch outstanding street performances for 8 hours on Friday, 8 hrs on Sat and 8 hrs on Sunday. I won’t be able to do Friday, but can’t wait to go to the Street Performance World Championship on Sat and Sun. No, not this weekend! The next weekend! This is just a big, juicy carrot dangling in front of your nose. First make the most out of the good weather this weekend, then work for another few days and THEN the best festival of the year will take place.

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Feel good slot

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

This week’s quote is partially borrowed from Keri Murphy at www.inspiredliving.tv and I have extended it a little bit with a quote that allegedly came from Albert Einstein:

Focus on Problems and you will have more problems. Focus on possibilities and you will find more opportunities. Problems can not be solved by the same way of thinking that created them. 

So to find solutions for problems you need to shift your consciousness, you need to think differently and re-focus. This can be difficult at times because we are sometimes trapped in a certain way of thinking. How can you break out? How can you rediscover your resourcefulness? Reading a motiviational and inspirational book or listening to a talk or going to a seminar that challenges your way of thinking can do the job. If you feel stuck, drop me a mail (dublineventguide@gmail.com) with a brief description of your problem and I will suggest some book or something similar to you.

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

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Joergs Picks

This section is intended to provide some help in picking and choosing from the huge number of events by sharing with you what I will/might or would do. This is not a “best of…” list and if an event is not listed here, it by no means implies that the event is not interesting. Instead my “picks” are just based on my personal preferences. All events mentioned here are described in detail further down.

Hmmm, this is a first: I am getting desensitised or is it just an odd week? There are more than 190 events in the Dublin Event Guide this week and I find it really difficult to fill this Joerg’s Picks section where I normally describe what events I will go to or would like to go to if I had the time. There are lots of good events, but nothing grabs me, makes me go WOW, so maybe it is desensitisation. ;-)

Well, what did I like. I like some of the 10 Days in Dublin events, I like the National Play Day (I am just a tiny bit too old for it, I guess!) and the Milk & Cookies Stories event is always worth mentioning and I STILL want to go to it, but never made it yet. Oh, let me add the Trampolin Market as well and then you have an ok selection for the next few days.

I am just biting my time before I can go to the Street Performance World Championship the following weekend. ;-) This is my most favourite event in the year and I really am looking forward to it! ;-)

Competitions

“Head in A Book” – 10 Days in Dublin – Ticket Competition

“Head in A Book” is part of the 10 Days in Dublin Festival. It takes place at 18:00 from 11-13 June in the Pearse Centre, 27 Pearse Street, Dublin 2. The event is a quirky comedy set in a library in 1980s Ireland written by Hugh Cardiff, directed by Steven Masterson, starring Geraldine Crowley, Ericka Roe, Billy Hutchinson & Adam Tyrrell. Tickets are EUR 8/6 and you can find out more and buy tickets via www.10daysindublin.com/programme/head-in-a-book-by-clover-bee-productions/

Hugh Cardiff and his crew made a pair of tickets available for the performance on Sat 13 July and if you want to win that pair, you will have to send a mail to dublineventguide@gmail.com with HEAD in the subject line and your name and mobile phone number in the mail. Your mail has to be with me by 12 on Tues 09 July! Good luck!

www.theatreireland.com/headinabook.htm

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EU Presidency finally over! Hurray!

 After 6 months and with absolutely no detectable benefit for us normal people in Dublin, the EU Presidency is over and the Irish politician hopefully can re-focus their work on domestic challenges. It didn’t really impact most of us that Ireland had the presidency, but if Tourism is sooooo crucial to Ireland as we are told all the time, then it was high time to re-open Dublin Castle and Farmleigh House on 02 July. Farmleigh House has started their summer evens programme now and Dublin Castle can welcome visitors again.

However, a few things will stay. Unfortunately the ugly and unnecessary concrete street barricade next to City Hall (now disguised as a flag holder) is one of them.

Many changes in Dublin

 During the last two weeks a good few changes for Dublin were announced. I already forgot most fo them, but three I remember:

1) The O2 will be renamed. After Three will have completed the take over of O2 (expected in autumn), The concert venue “The O2” will have to be renamed as well. I still call it Point or Point Theatre, which was its original name and which possibly will survive all name-sponsoring companies. Maybe they will call the venue “The Three”? As awkward as “The O2”. But some other suggestions were made as well: Maybe it should be called The .3 (Point Three! Getit!?) Or a compromise would be appropriate? The O2.5 maybe (between 2 and Three?). :-P

2) The CHQ Building at the IFSC has been sold. It was meant to be a successful shopping mall, but it failed miserably. The renovation cost was EUR 45 mio and after years of under- or non-performance it was now sold for EUR 10 mio. Interestingly the new owner says that he doesn’t know yet what to use it for!

3) We will get postcodes by end of 2014. Ireland is one of the few or maybe even the only remaining country in Europe that has no postcode system at all. But that is coming to an end now. What the postcodes will be or how they will be constructed is not yet clear, but without a doubt the system will be as complicated as in the UK or worse. The Department of Communications is involved, so “complicated” is guaranteed.

“New” Restaurants in Wexford Street / Camden Street + Tiesan Closure

Last week I wrote about a number of closures and possible new cafe openings in and around South Great George’s Street. This week I want to continue along this extremely long street from Dame Street to Rathmines and look at the section Wexford Street and Camden Street because a few “new” restaurants are there. I put “new” in ” ” because, the three places I will mention are all there for some while already, but I never mentioned them before and they seem to be the new in-places.

The new restaurants in that section of the street are “Las Tapas de Lola”,”Sr Frango” and “Neon”.

“Las Tapas de Lola” seems to be a very popular tapas restaurant already, it is owned by Vanessa Murphy from Ireland and Anna Cabrera from Barcelona and I can’t wait to try it out. I love Tapas and “Las Tapas de Lola” make it very clear what you can expect there – apart from Lola, that is! Reviews seem to be very positive throughout and since its opening at the end of April the place seems to be buzzing. The Restaurant is opposite The Village and booking is absolutely required due to its popularity.

“Sr. Frango” is a restaurant that sounds and looks like a Spanish restaurant, which could be a winning formula. But surprisingly they call themselves a “Modern European Restaurant”. That appeals less to me than if it was Spanish, but maybe that is just me or maybe the vicinity to Las Tapas de Lola forced them to take a slightly less Spanish route? Sr. Frango opened in May and the website is in the makin, they are in the building where Stein Travel was, not far from the Camden Deluxe Hotel and the Palace nightclub.

“Neon” is quite old already. It opened in early 2012, but I have never been there and only saw it recently when I heard that it is always full. Neon offers “Asian Street Food” and is next to Green 19, another outstanding restaurant on Camden Street. Ohh, and Neon offers free ice-cream! Coolest incentive ever!

And finally some sad news, still in the same general area. If you move another bit South and closer to Rathmines, you come to the junction with Harcourt Road and Harrington Road and if you take a right there, you will soon arrive at the Garda Club. Directly opposite the Garda Club was a brilliant Cafe with super tasty food and a nice outside area. It was called “Tiesan” and suddenly without any warning, Tiesan closed last week. What a pity!

Host Families Urgently Needed – Inco me Opportunity

An established Irish Language School is urgently looking for Host Families for language students from Europe (Age 15+) who will come to Ireland for 2-6 weeks in July and August. If you are interested, call 01-6975525 from Monday or send an e-mail to info@malvernhouse.ie with subject HOST FAMILY.

If this is not something you are interested yourself, please pass it on to neighbours and friends.

Opportunities

Go4IT Summer Camp

Go4IT is a small business set up this March and planning to run their first set of technology based summer camps this month. The summer camps are for 9-13 year olds, take place at Merrion Square from 15 July and offer kids the chance to learn stop motion animation, design elements and programming. Great idea! All these things are soo easy to learn for kids in a very playful way and the learning becomes so much harder when we grow older, so having some Summer Camp fun and learning useful stuff at the same time sounds like a great idea.Oh, and don’t worry, there will be outdoors activites too!

To find out more about Go4IT, go to www.Go4IT.ie and if you are talking to the founders Claire & Deirdre, tell them that you heard about their company in the Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events).

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

Exhibitions

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

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

Funkytown / Face It

04-07 July / 07-09 July (12:00-18:00)

Avenue Road Gallery, 30 Avenue Road, Portobello, Dublin 8

Funkytown: Catherine Ryan exhibits her painting-collages about urban life and other art forms that she uses at her Funkytown exhibition in the Avenue Road Gallery.

Face It: The series “Face it” by Susanne Wawra shows abstracted portraits of patients in a Dublin mental health institution. The works on canvas and paper reach from ornamental structures and patterns to extensively coloured masks and reflect the struggle of the individual with its identity.

The exhibitions are part of the 10 Days in Dublin Festival and admission is free. www.10daysindublin.com/genre/visual-art/

PhotoIreland Festival

01-31 July

Dublin (various locations)

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

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

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

“Monidlo” PERFECT PORTRAIT Exhibition – Karol Jó?wiak

09-21 July (Weekdays: 12:00-19:00, Sa: 13:00-18:00, Su: closed)

Centre for Creative Practices (CFCP), 15 Pembroke Street, Dublin 2

“Monidlo”, “mamidlo”, “photo-portrait” – these are only some names coined for this specific type of portraits. The high-point of their popularity dates back to the 1960s, but their history extends as far back as the 2nd half of the 19th century to late 1980s. Embellished, colourized photographs modified with hand-drawn images, plastic arts techniques and darkroom tricks. Mixed techniques, in many cases developed or enhanced by the authors. A great number of these works were created anonymously. The portraits appear photographically realistic, but at the same time plastically unreal and idealized.

The Opening takes place from 18:00-21:00 on Tues 09 July. Admission to opening and exhibition is free.
www.cfcp.ie

10 Days in Dublin Exhibitions

04-13 July

Various locations

The 10 Days in Dublin Festival is a multidisciplinary, open-format, arts festival that features a large number of exhibitions. Unfortuantely I can’t list them all individually, so allow me to include a list of SOME of the links here and please check them and the rest out on the 10 Days in Dublin website:

www.10daysindublin.com/programme/joe-ryan-dublin-views/
www.10daysindublin.com/programme/catherine-ryan-funkytown/
www.10daysindublin.com/programme/lisa-reburn-to-the-audion/
www.10daysindublin.com/programme/little-room-productions-little-room-of-comics/
www.10daysindublin.com/programme/anthony-cullen-leave-it-on/
www.10daysindublin.com/programme/danny-wynne-aerosol-delight/
www.10daysindublin.com/programme/denise-mcshannon-proliferation/
www.10daysindublin.com/programme/eoin-oconnor-the-journey/
www.10daysindublin.com/programme/ethna-obrien-invisible-scars/
www.10daysindublin.com/programme/fine-print-students-ncad-between-two-rooms/
www.10daysindublin.com/programme/frances-brosnan-hidden-beauty/


NCAD CEAD Art Exhibition

Fri 05 – Thurs 11 July

NCAD, Thomas Street, Dublin 8

The yearly NCAD CEAD Art Exhibition runs from 05-11 July and is the closing event of the NCAD Season of ‘See the Future’ Art Exhibitions. Admission is free and it is a great opportunity to view (for free) and buy fantastic contemporary art at very affordable prices created by students of NCAD’s evening classes. The exhibition contains Painting, Sculpture, Jewellery, Prints, Photography, Ceramics, Textiles, Stained Glass, Multimedia and much more, including work by amateur, professional and award winning artists.

The exhibition will be open from 10:00-17:00 every day except Sunday (14:00-16:00) and on the last day when it will close at 14:00.
www.facebook.com/ncadesu



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SCOOP Foundation – Art Auction – Viewing

10:00, Fri 05 Jul

Bewley’s Hotel, Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

The SCOOP Foundation, a charity that supports poor children in the poorest regions of the world, are running an art auction to sell 45 artworks from 45 extraordinary artists. The list of artists include Ronan Goti, Sean Hillen, Marty Cullen, Henry McGrane, Jordi Fornies and many more.
The entire collection will be on view in the Thomas Prior Hall in Bewley’s Ballsbridge in Dublin on 04 and 05 July and the sale will take place on Saturday 06 July at 15:00 at the same place.
This sale price will be split between the Scoop Foundation and the artists and the charity will use the money to build schools and homes for over 500 street children in India.

Unfortuantely none of the websites (there are many) that the Scoop Foundation uses and none of the Facebook Pages or Event Pages for this event tell us when the exhibition is open. Did nobody realise that this might be helpful information?

www.facebook.com/events/424675504306065/

Four Men and a Baby – 10 Days in Dublin – Comedy

18:30, Fri 05 Jul

Ha’Penny Bridge Inn, Fownes Street Lower, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

10 Days in Dublin is an arts festival that includes all types of art or performance: music, comedy, theatre, film, painting, sculpture, etc. There is no particular theme or idea, all the organisers want to provide is a festival to which people can come and that they will enjoy. The festival starts on Thurs 04 July and runs until Sat 13 July.

As part of the festival; Connor, Gary, Aaron and Sean present you “4 Men and a Baby” a stand-up comedy piece about 4 young men and their struggles in young adulthood. This show runs from 04-13 July every evening.

Admission to this event is on a ‘Pay What You Like’ basis.

www.10daysindublin.com/programme/four-men-a-baby/

Poetry – 10 Days in Dublin

18:30, Fri 05 Jul

Filmbase, Curved Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

10 Days in Dublin is an arts festival that includes all types of art or performance: music, comedy, theatre, film, painting, sculpture, etc. There is no particular theme or idea, all the organisers want is something that people can come and enjoy. The festival starts on Thurs 04 July and runs until Sat 13 July.

On Fri 05 July a free event is:

“And You Expect Me To?” presented by poet Laura Clear, who presents a woman’s journey through marriage, motherhood and old age.

www.10daysindublin.com/

Butoh Dance Workshop – Butoh Dublin Festival

19:00 – 21:30, Fri 05 Jul

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

A Butoh Dance Workshop with performance by Ambra G. Bergamasco will take place on Friday. The workshop will last approx. 1.5 hours and will be followed by the performance. Everybody is welcome. Admission is free and no previous experience is required.

“Butoh dance is a non-representational dance of which movements stem out from visualization and internal movements.
The night will offer a Butoh dance workshop of 1.5 hrs followed by a performance. The workshop will explore the themes of the performance and provides the necessary codes to understand the process that a Butoh piece is involved with, this in order to facilitate and develop the understanding of the dance form. The themes related to this event are those of mud, fire water and springing of newness.”

butohfestivaldublin.com/

Greek and European Folk Dance

 19:00 – 20:30, Fri 05 Jul

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

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

www.exchangedublin.ie/calendar

Cornucopia – Live Music

 19:30 – 21:30, Fri 05 Jul

Cornucopia Café & Restaurant, 19/20 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2

Cornucopia Café & Restaurant host live music three evenings a week (Thurs, Fri and Sat). The restaurant is a Wholefood & Vegetarian Restaurant and is open until 22:15.
+ Every second Thursday N.C Lawlor, a songwriter, session player and troubadour plays a mix of country, bluegrass & blues from 19:30-21:30.
+ Every Friday (19:30-21:30) Junshi Murakami plays Irish Harp.
+ Every Saturday (19:30-21:30) Nollaig Mann plays a collection of popular and jazz classics.

www.cornucopia.ie

Dublin Tribal Spirit – Drumming Circle

 20:00 – 22:00, Fri 05 Jul

Lantern Centre, 17 Synge Street, Dublin 8

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

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

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

Otis – Gig

20:00, Fri 05 Jul

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

Otis are performing in the Front Bar in Whelan’s and admission is free.

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/live-from-the-window-w-otis/

Addison Lodge Open Mic Night

 21:00 – 00:30, Fri 05 Jul

Addison Lodge, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

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

www.addisonlodge.com/archives/276

Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard

 21:00, Fri 05 Jul

Stillorgan Orchard, The Hill, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin

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

www.stillorganorchard.com/live_music.html

Nova Collective – EP Launch

21:00, Fri 05 Jul

Boteco Brazil, 6 Ormond Quay Upper, Dublin 1

Nova Collective are a new Irish Band, formed in October 2012. Their style mixes strains of Latin Jazz and Irish Traditional music. The EP Launch on Friday is part of the 10 Days in Dublin Festival. Admission is free.

www.10daysindublin.com/programme/nova-collective/

Rock ‘n’ Roll Hootchie Koos

22:30, Fri 05 Jul

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

Rock ‘n’ Roll Hootchie Koos are performing in the “Midnight Hour” slot at Whelan’s and admission is free before 22:30. The gig starts at midnight.

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/the-midnight-hour-w-rock-n-roll-hootchie-koos/

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Car Boot Sales – Tallaght

 08:00 – 12:00, Sat 06 Jul

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/

Skerries 100 – Motorbike Race

09:00, Sat 06 Jul

Skerries Village, Co. Dublin

Skerries is the venue for the Skerries 100 Motorcycle Race this weekend. The main race willt ake place on Saturday, but information is sparse. The website is near useless and the Facebook Page has not yet been updated with the Saturday times at the time of writing this. Admission? Unclear! Since it doesn’t mention and admission charges we could assume that watching the race is free, but you can not be certain! The website is www.loughshinnymotorcycleclub.com and the facebook page is www.facebook.com/loughshinnymcsc

www.facebook.com/loughshinnymcsc

Dublin Food Co-op

 09:30 – 16:30, Sat 06 Jul

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

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

www.dublinfood.coop

Honest2Goodness Food Market

 09:30 – 16:00, Sat 06 Jul

Honest2goodness, 136 Slaney Close, Dublin Industrial Estate, Glasnevin, Dublin 11

The weekly Honest2goodness food market in Glasnevin has fresh meat, vegetables, fish, baked goods, and wines. It is open from 09:30-16:00. It is behind Lidl in the Industrial Estate just after the Glasnevin Cemetary coming from the City Centre.

www.honest2goodness.ie

Malahide Park Run (free)

 09:30, Sat 06 Jul

Malahide Park, Dublin Road, Malahide, Co. Dublin

Parkrun Ireland is organising free weekly runs in parks. It is a timed run over 5km and participation is completely free, but registration before your first parkrun is required.

www.parkrun.ie/malahide/

SuperNatural Food Market

 09:30 – 15:30, Sat 06 Jul

St. Andrews Resource Centre, 114 Pearse Street, Dublin 2

The SuperNatural Food Market is taking place every Saturday from 09:30-15:30 in St. Andrews Resource Centre in Pearse Street, Dublin 2.

www.supernatural.ie

Chapelizod Festival

10:00, Sat 06 Jul

Chapelizod (various locations)

The Chapelizod Community Festival will take place from Mon 01 – Sun 07 July. The full programme is here and if you live in that area, you should definitely check it out. There are no real WOW-events, but it is a decent effort by a community to celebrate together.

www.chapelizodfestival.com

Fitness Class

10:00 – 11:00, Sat 06 Jul

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

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

www.exchangedublin.ie/calendar

Jamestown Market

 10:00 – 17:00, Sat 06 Jul

Jamestown Market, 90 Jamestown Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8

Jamestown Flea Market + Car Boot Sale takes place every Sat+Sun from 10:00-17:00. You can reach it from Tyrconnell Road and from Kylemore Road and it is within 3 min from Black Horse stop on the red Luas line. There is free parking.

www.jamestownmarket.com/

Merchants Market

 10:00 – 16:00, Sat 06 Jul

Merchants Yard, East Wall Road, Dublin 3

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

www.merchantsmarket.ie/

Mother Redcap’s Indoor Market

 10:00 – 17:30, Sat 06 Jul

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

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

www.facebook.com/MotherRedcaps.Market

Temple Bar Food Market

 10:00 – 16:30, Sat 06 Jul

Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

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

www.templebar.ie

“My Favourites” – Walking Tour

 11:00 – 13:30, Sat 06 Jul

Spire, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1

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

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

Blackrock Market

 11:00 – 17:30, Sat 06 Jul

Blackrock Market, 19 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin

At the Blackrock Market in the centre of Blackrock, you’ll find 50 stalls selling collectibles, antiques, handmade goods, books, food & there’s free popcorn, ballons & facepainting for the kids.
Open on Saturdays and Bank Holidays: 11:00-17:30, and Sundays: 12:00-17:30.

www.blackrockmarket.com/

Eason Story Time

11:00, Sat 06 Jul

Every Eason store in Ireland

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

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

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

The Ferocious Mingle Marcade

 11:00 – 18:00, Sat 06 Jul

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

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

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

Trampoline Market

11:00 – 18:00, Sat 06 Jul

Ranelagh Arts Centre, 26 Ranelagh Road, Dublin 6

The Trampoline Market, an Independent Design Fair with 12 designers, talks, cakes, workshops, magic and some surprises takes place on Sat and Sun in the Ranelagh Arts Centre.

The schedule is:

Saturday 06 June:
11:00-18:00: Independent Design Fair
15:30-16:30: Show by the magician German Mata
17:00-18:00: Conor Barry, Film Producer, Talk on the Production of Feature Films in Ireland

Sunday 07 July:
11:00-18:00: Independent Design Fair
12:00-13:00: A brief journey in the flamenco guitar by Gonzalo Caro
15:30-17:30: Card Making Workshop by the Trampoline Market Team

All events are free.

www.facebook.com/trampolinemarket

Yoga in Phoenix Park

 11:00 – 12:00, Sat 06 Jul

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

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

All proceeds go to the Dublin Simon Community, a charity that does invaluable work for the homeless people in Dublin. Just bring a mat or a towel, some water and (hopefully) even some sun protection to the class. Should the weather be bad, the bandstand will be shelter or even training location. The training is suitable for all levels, so even total beginners are very welcome.

www.facebook.com/pages/Two-Palms-Yoga/129726813245

National Gallery Talks

 11:30 – 16:50, Sat 06 Jul

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

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

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Art for Art’s Sake – Walking Tour

12:00 – 15:00, Sat 06 Jul

Dublin (various locations)

The next Walking Tour of Art for Art’s Sake will take place on Saturday. The tours introduce you to galleries, studios, exhibitions and artists in Dublin. They are informal and a freat opportunity to meet other people interested in art and the people who make it happen.

Meeting point this week is the Douglas Hyde Gallery and the tour will visit the Alliance Francaise, Eight Gallery, Tamp and Stitch, and Temple Bar Gallery.

Participation is free, but donations are welcome. To book your place contact artforartsake.gallery@gmail.com or go to the website below to register.

www.artforartsake.org

Boys and Girls come out to play!

12:00 – 14:30, Sat 06 Jul

Barnardos Square, Dame Street, Dublin 2

Dublin’s City Hall & Barnardo Square next to City Hall will be the venues for children playing early 20th century traditional games and enjoying performances of street games and rhymes.

There will be two sessions (12:00-13:00 and 13:30-14:30) and while the event is free, booking is required (via cityofliterature@dublincity.ie or 01-6744862 or 01-6744877). Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

www.dublincity.ie/Community/childrensservicesunit/Pages/ChildrensPlayandRecreation.aspx

Draiocht Family Day: Make a Snake

12:00 – 15:00, Sat 06 Jul

Draiocht, Blanchardstown Centre, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15

Learn how to make a wriggling, worming snake with the Draiocht artists. Using cardboard, string, paper and pasta shapes. You can make a friendly or fierce one.

No booking necessary, just drop in at any stage. Dress for Mess. Suitable for children from 5-10 years, though younger and older siblings are welcome to take part. All children must be accompanied by an adult and all adults must be accompanied by a child.

www.draiocht.ie/events/family_day_make_a_snake/

Ha’penny Flea Market

 12:00 – 18:00, Sat 06 Jul

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

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

www.thegrandsocial.ie/

Summer in Dublin – BID

12:00 – 16:00, Sat 06 Jul

Chatham Street, Dublin 2

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

Dates and locations for the Summer in Dublin events are:
+ 06 July: Chatham Street
+ 13 July: North Earl Street
+ 20 July: South Anne Street
+ 27 July: Wolfe Tone Square
+ 03 Aug: South William Street
+ 10 Aug: Talbot Street

Art + Craft Market – Exchange Dublin

13:00 – 19:00, Sat 06 Jul

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

An Art and Craft Market that was planned for last Saturday had to be postponed and is now taking place this Saturday. Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/pages/CRAFT-MART-at-the-Exchange-Dublin/433356146756481

Halves – In-Store Gig

13:00, Sat 06 Jul

Tower Records Ireland, 6-8 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2

“Halves” are in Tower Records for an In-Store gig on Saturday, Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/TowerRecordsDublin

Summer Talks at the National Gallery

13:00 – 16:30, Sat 06 Jul

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

For July and August, the National Gallery is inviting to near daily summer talks (two talks of 30 min, Mon-Sat) on aspects of Irish & European art. All talks take place in the National Gallery Lecture Theatre and admission is free. No booking is required.

The themes are:

+ Monday & Thursday: 13:00: Early 20th century Irish art / 15:00: Highlights of the Gallery’s Collection
+ Tuesday & Friday: 13:00: The World of Jack B. Yeats / 15:00: Masterpieces of the European Collection
+ Wednesday: 13:00: Exploring a Picture / 15:00: Aspects of Irish Art
+ Saturday: 15:00: Masterpieces of the European Collection

www.nationalgallery.ie/whatson

TallaFest

13:00 – 18:00, Sat 06 Jul

Tallaght (various)

TallaFest is a free and fun-filled community festival for the whole family. It will take place in Tallaght Village on 06 July and in Bohernabreena on 07 July. There will be Street Entertainment, Games, Walks & Talks, Face Painting & a BBQ.

On Day 1 in Tallaght Village there will be a Natural & History Zone, a Kids Zone, a Sports Zone and the main events in the Main Street. Historical Walks & Talks, Nature Walks, a Tower Climb of St Maelruains and a Historical Photo Exhibition are some of the events in the Natural & History Zone. A mobile farm, story telling, puppet show, a scouts demonstration and more will take place in the Kids Zone. Martial Arts Demos, Penalty Shoot Out and Rugby Fun are some of the Sports Zone events.

The Main Street will host the min events and definitely a highlight is the Live Music (14:00-18:30) with well known and popular bands and performers: Bipolar Empire, Eskies, Stoney Brokes, Ray Skully & Band, Level Heads, Pull The Wool & The Quicksand Band. An impressive line-up!

Admission is free for all events and the detailed schedule can be found here.

Also check out the events for Day 2 in Bohernabreena in the event listings for Sunday.

www.tallafest.com

Archive at Lunchtime – July – IFI

 13:10, Sat 06 Jul

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

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

www.ifi.ie/

Anti-Abortion Protest

14:00, Sat 06 Jul

Garden of Remembrance, Parnell Square, Dublin 1

An Anti-Abortion Protest is taking place at Parnell Square. The organisers don’t give any indication if that is a static protest or if it is a protest march.

(Disclaimer: I am not in favour of abortion, but I do think that under certain circumstances abortion should be absolutely legal and available in Ireland. With this in mind, I totally disagree with the Irish anti-abortion lobby. However both sides have a right to express their opinions and this is the reason why I include the events of both sides in the Dublin Event Guide – if I find out about the events.)

www.facebook.com/Allirelandrallyforlife

Pro-Abortion Protest

14:00, Sat 06 Jul

Spire, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1

A Pro-Abortion protest to counter the Anti-Abortion protest (march) on Saturday is planned at the Spire.

www.facebook.com/events/206970776120113/

Tibetan Buddhist Meditation

14:00 – 15:30, Sat 06 Jul

Hilton Kilmainham, Inchicore Road, Dublin 8

Tibetan Buddhist master Ringu Tulku Rinpoche is visiting Dublin to give a free talk on the scientific and health benefits of meditation.  Ringu Tulku Rinpoche will discuss the relevance of meditation to everyday life and the links between science and Buddhism. Audience involvement and interaction will be encouraged and all are welcome to attend.

www.facebook.com/events/490765314330243

The Fouga Magister in Irish Air Corps service 1975-1999

14:30 – 16:00, Sat 06 Jul

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

The Fouga Magister jet aircraft, in service with the Irish Air Corps for almost 25 years, became famous as the plane for the Silver Swallows Aerobatic Display team that performed for many years.
A series of talks to celebrate the aircraft will be given by Brigadier General Paul Fry, General Officer Commanding the Irish Air Corps, Commandant John Mulvanny retired, former team leader of the Silver Swallows and Joe Maxwell, author.

Admission is free but booking is essential via 01-6777444. The talk is suitable for adults.

www.museum.ie/en/homepage.aspx

SCOOP Foundation – Art Auction

15:00, Sat 06 Jul

Bewley’s Hotel, Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

The SCOOP Foundation, a charity that supports poor children in the poorest regions of the world, are running an art auction to sell 45 artworks from 45 extraordinary artists. The list of artists include Ronan Goti, Sean Hillen, Marty Cullen, Henry McGrane, Jordi Fornies and many more.
The collection was on view in the Thomas Prior Hall in Bewley’s Ballsbridge in Dublin on Thurs + Fri and the auction will take place on Saturday 06 July at 15:00 at the same place. Admission to the auction is free, but if you want to bid, make sure you read the rules on the website.
This sale price will be split between the Scoop Foundation and the artists and the charity will use the money to build schools and homes for over 500 street children in India.

www.facebook.com/events/424675504306065/

Draiocht Community Clown Choir – Concert

18:00, Sat 06 Jul

Draiocht, Blanchardstown Centre, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15

The Draíocht’s own Community Clown Choir will have its next performance, a special version of the brandnew “M50 Symphony” on Sat. Admission is free. (Thanks Petra, for telling me!)

www.facebook.com/DraiochtBlanch

Jon Conover – Gig

18:00 – 20:00, Sat 06 Jul

Porterhouse Temple Bar, 16-18 Parliament Street, Dublin 2

Singer/Songwriter Jon Conover, from Illinois in the USA, is on an Irish Tour and will stop in the Porter House on Sat. His music is a blend of rock, blues and soul that reflects his training in gospel singing. The lyrics to each of his songs are meant to inspire hope and provoke thought. Admission to events in the Porterhouse is usually free and the same can be expected for this event.

www.jonconover.com/

Four Men and a Baby – 10 Days in Dublin – Comedy

18:30, Sat 06 Jul

Ha’Penny Bridge Inn, Fownes Street Lower, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

10 Days in Dublin is an arts festival that includes all types of art or performance: music, comedy, theatre, film, painting, sculpture, etc. There is no particular theme or idea, all the organisers want to provide is a festival to which people can come and that they will enjoy. The festival starts on Thurs 04 July and runs until Sat 13 July.

As part of the festival; Connor, Gary, Aaron and Sean present you “4 Men and a Baby” a stand-up comedy piece about 4 young men and their struggles in young adulthood. This show runs from 04-13 July every evening.

Admission to this event is on a ‘Pay What You Like’ basis.

www.10daysindublin.com/programme/four-men-a-baby/

Cornucopia – Live Music

 19:30 – 21:30, Sat 06 Jul

Cornucopia Café & Restaurant, 19/20 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2

Cornucopia Café & Restaurant host live music three evenings a week (Thurs, Fri and Sat). The restaurant is a Wholefood & Vegetarian Restaurant and is open until 22:15.
+ Every second Thursday N.C Lawlor, a songwriter, session player and troubadour plays a mix of country, bluegrass & blues from 19:30-21:30.
+ Every Friday (19:30-21:30) Junshi Murakami plays Irish Harp.
+ Every Saturday (19:30-21:30) Nollaig Mann plays a collection of popular and jazz classics.

www.cornucopia.ie

‘Dancing At The Crossroads’ – Ceili Mor

20:00 – 23:45, Sat 06 Jul

Queens Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

A big Irish dance event for everyone is planned for Sat night. DAnce the night away at Queens Raod in Dun Laoghaire. It is a traditional Irish Ceili with two Ceili Bands on Queens Road. Bring your family and friends and renew your dancing skills.

www.dunlaoghaire.ie/the-ceili-mor-to-the-seafront/

Saturday Night Live Jazz

 20:00 – 22:30, Sat 06 Jul

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

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

www.facebook.com/KCPeachesWineCave

Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard

 21:00, Sat 06 Jul

Stillorgan Orchard, The Hill, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin

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

www.stillorganorchard.com/live_music.html

Pacifics – Gig

22:30, Sat 06 Jul

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

The Pacifics are playing in the “Midnight Hour” slot at Whelan’s. Admission is free before 22:30 and the gig starts at midnight.

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

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TallaFest – Bohernabreena Field Day

09:30 – 17:00, Sun 07 Jul

Bohernabreena, Co. Dublin

TallaFest is a free and fun-filled community festival for the whole family. It will take place in Tallaght Village on 06 July and in Bohernabreena on 07 July. There will be Street Entertainment, Games, Walks & Talks, Face Painting & a BBQ.

On Day 2 in Bohernabreena, which is next to Tallaght, there will be a Fun Cycle (Registration required), a Mountain Walk (Registration Required), the Tallaght Youth Band will play and at 13:00 a Tractor & Vintage Cars Run will take place. Other events are: Guess Larry the lamb’s weight, Sheep racing,Tractor Dismantling, Monster Auction, food stalls, bouncy castles and more.…

Admission is free for all events and the detailed schedule can be found here.

www.tallafest.com

Chapelizod Festival

10:00, Sun 07 Jul

Chapelizod (various locations)

The Chapelizod Community Festival will take place from Mon 01 – Sun 07 July. The full programme is here and if you live in that area, you should definitely check it out. There are no real WOW-events, but it is a decent effort by a community to celebrate together.

www.chapelizodfestival.com

Farmleigh House Food Market

10:00 – 17:00, Sun 07 Jul

Farmleigh House, Castleknock end of Phoenix Park, Dublin 15

The next Farmleigh House Food Market takes place this Sunday. Now that Farmleigh House has re-opened after the EU Presidency is over, the normal operation will continue and the Farmleigh House Summer Programme will start.

In addition to the Food Market, there will be music on the bandstand: The Stedfast Brass band will perform from 14:00-16:00.

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

Jamestown Market

 10:00 – 17:00, Sun 07 Jul

Jamestown Market, 90 Jamestown Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8

Jamestown Flea Market + Car Boot Sale takes place every Sat+Sun from 10:00-17:00. You can reach it from Tyrconnell Road and from Kylemore Road and it is within 3 min from Black Horse stop on the red Luas line. There is free parking.

www.jamestownmarket.com

Longmile Road Market

 10:00 – 17:00, Sun 07 Jul

Wigoders, Long Mile Road, Dublin 12

The Long Mile Road Market behind Wigoders on Long MIle Road (across the road from Aldi) hosts more than 50 stalls and there is also a Cafe on site.

www.gumtree.ie/cp-events-gigs-nightlife-in-dublin/longmile-road-market-433320933

Merchants Market

 10:00 – 16:00, Sun 07 Jul

Merchants Yard, East Wall Road, Dublin 3

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

www.merchantsmarket.ie/

Merrion Square Open Air Gallery

 10:00 – 18:30, Sun 07 Jul

Merrion Square, Dublin 2

Every Sunday, the Merrion Square Open Air Art Gallery takes place. Up to 200 artists exhibit their paintings on the railings on three sides (West, North and East) of Merrion Square and you can just enjoy the exhibition or even buy.

www.merrionsquareart.com/

Children’s Art Cart Workshop

 10:30 – 12:30, Sun 07 Jul

Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8

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

The themes are:
07 July: Summer flowers of the Park
14 July: Badges to wear

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

Palestrina Choir

 11:00, Sun 07 Jul

St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, 83 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1

The well known Palestrina Choir sing every Sunday at the mass in St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral. They sing complete masterworks by Mozart, Haydn, Dvorak, Palestrina, de Victoria, usually accompanied by Prof. Gerard Gillen on the organ, who often also plays a solo piece.

www.procathedral.ie/music/this-week

Pure Vintage Fair

11:00 – 17:30, Sun 07 Jul

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

The next Pure Vintage Fair will take place this week and it is what it says on the tin. A market/flea market for vintage items, which will take place on the first Sunday of every month. There will be vintage clothes, furniture, collectibles, jewellery and many more vintage items. Sounds interesting and with 30 stalls, it is well worth a visit. There will also be food, hot drinks and a DJ. Admission is free. www.facebook.com/purevintagefair/events/396041883838402/

www.facebook.com/purevintagefair

The Ferocious Mingle Marcade

 11:00 – 18:00, Sun 07 Jul

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

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

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

Trampoline Market

11:00 – 18:00, Sun 07 Jul

Ranelagh Arts Centre, 26 Ranelagh Road, Dublin 6

The Trampoline Market, an Independent Design Fair with 12 designers, talks, cakes, workshops, magic and some surprises takes place on Sat and Sun in the Ranelagh Arts Centre.

The schedule is:

Saturday 06 June:
11:00-18:00: Independent Design Fair
15:30-16:30: Show by the magician German Mata
17:00-18:00: Conor Barry, Film Producer, Talk on the Production of Feature Films in Ireland

Sunday 07 July:
11:00-18:00: Independent Design Fair
12:00-13:00: A brief journey in the flamenco guitar by Gonzalo Caro
15:30-17:30: Card Making Workshop by the Trampoline Market Team

All events are free.

www.facebook.com/trampolinemarket

National Gallery Talks

 11:30 – 16:50, Sun 07 Jul

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

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

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Blackrock Market

 12:00 – 17:30, Sun 07 Jul

Blackrock Market, 19 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin

At the Blackrock Market in the centre of Blackrock, you’ll find 50 stalls selling collectibles, antiques, handmade goods, books, food & there’s free popcorn, ballons & facepainting for the kids.
Open on Sundays: 12:00-17:30. Open on Saturdays and Bank Holidays: 11:00-17:30.

www.blackrockmarket.com/

Let’s Walk & Talk: Crumlin

12:00 – 13:30, Sun 07 Jul

St. Agnes Road, Crumlin, Dublin 12

“Crumlin – The Crooked Glen” is the title of this Let’s Walk and Talk event. (Meet outside the Dublin City Council Area Office, St. Agnes Road, Crumlin Village, Dublin 12.)

Connect with Crumlin’s rich past and uncover its historic associations which go back thousands of years at this walk with historian Pat Liddy. Admission is free.

www.dublincity.ie/Community/LetsWalkandTalk/Pages/WalkandTalk.aspx

Mother Redcap’s Indoor Market

 12:00 – 17:30, Sun 07 Jul

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

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

www.facebook.com/MotherRedcaps.Market

Sunday at Noon on Summer Holidays

 12:00 – 13:00, Sun 07 Jul

Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1

This event is not taking place until September and from next week I will remove it from this listing until September:

The Sundays at Noon Concert Series continues in the Sculpture Gallery at the Hugh Lane Gallery. Now in its 36th year, 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.

www.hughlane.ie

DanceWalking – Dun Laoghaire

12:30 – 14:30, Sun 07 Jul

Dun Laoghaire (various locations)

DanceWalking is an event in support of Peace One Day ( www.peaceoneday.org ). The organisers describe that the Meeting Point is in the “large space between the Dun Laoghaire Dart station and the sea (by Purple Ocean restaurant)”, I’d say that is the Harbour Plaza or at least very near to it. You will then DanceWalk towards Peoples Park. Participation is free.

www.facebook.com/events/144003792464067/?ref=22

Archive at Lunchtime – July – IFI

 13:10, Sun 07 Jul

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

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

www.ifi.ie/

Artefact Detective

14:00 – 16:00, Sun 07 Jul

National Museum, Kildare Street (Archaeology), Dublin 2

Think like an archaeologist for an afternoon and try to solve the puzzle of some mystery objects. Suited for Ages 6+. Admission is free and no booking required.

www.museum.ie/en/list/calendar-of-events.aspx

Bull Island Wildflower Walk

14:00, Sun 07 Jul

Bull Island, Dublin 3

For the Bull Island Wildflower Walk with the Irish Wildlife Trust, the meeting point will be the “Causeway on the Bull Island”. During the walk you will look at some of the wildflowers that make Bull Island a recognised biosphere, including orchids, violets, trefoils and more.

For bookings send an email to dublinbranch@iwt.ie Admission is free as far as I can see.

www.iwt.ie/events/

Dublin Sketchers – Sunday Meet-up

 14:00, Sun 07 Jul

Dublin (various locations)

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

www.dublinsketchers.blogspot.com/

National Play Day

14:00 – 17:00, Sun 07 Jul

Merrion Square, Dublin 2

‘National Playday’ is an annual event to promote play and encourage communities throughout the country to organise energetic and health-focused play activities in their own cities, neighbourhoods, streets, parks and open spaces.

The theme for this year’s event is ‘Street Games’ and National Play Day in Dublin takes place on 07 July in Merrion Square, where Dublin City will organise plenty of activites.

Everyone is welcome and admission is free. The games available are low-cost games such as skipping, marbles, penalty shoot-outs, relays and obstacle courses alongside imaginative and creative elements of play lile messy play, art, dress up and den building.

www.dublincity.ie/Community/childrensservicesunit/Pages/NationalPlayDay2013.aspx

Stella Bass Jazz Trio

 14:00 – 16:00, Sun 07 Jul

Café en Seine, Dawson Street, Dublin 2

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

www.stellabass.com

Storytelling at the National Print Museum

14:00 – 15:00, Sun 07 Jul

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

A storytelling session for 4-7 year olds, featuring books from the National Print Museum’s Junior Library is taking place on Sunday. Admissionis free, but places are limited.

www.nationalprintmuseum.ie/

Velvet Market

14:00 – 19:00, Sun 07 Jul

Front Lounge, 33 Parliament Street, Dublin 2

The Velvet Market takes place in the Front Lounge and you can get handmade, unique items, from cupcakes to photo prints and button art to jewellery. The market is organised by the LGBT community and many vendors are from that community, but it is explicitly open to all. For more information (or to book a stall) call 083 1542334 or e-mail info@velvetmarket.org.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/events/154685358052437

Family Drawing Sundays

 14:30 – 16:30, Sun 07 Jul

Royal Hibernian Academy, 15 Ely Place, Dublin 2

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

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

Julian Opie – Film Screening

15:00, Sun 07 Jul

Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1

The Film Screening of “Julian Opie” will take place. Julian Opie is the artist that created the “walking” light people that were in O’Connell Street a few years ago. Now only one remains and she is outside the Hugh Lane Gallery.

The Film Screening is free and no booking is required. but there are limited seats available.

www.hughlane.ie/lectures/lectures-past/936-july-film-screening-julian-opie

Museum Tour – National Print Museum

 15:00 – 16:30, Sun 07 Jul

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

Unlike the three branches of the National Museum, the National Print Museum is normally not free, but every Sunday there is a free public tour for the next few weeks. Every visit begins with a short audio-visual presentation where the audience can observe active retired printers providing practical demonstrations of machines from the Museum’s collection.

www.nationalprintmuseum.ie/guided-tours.html

Summer Sunday Workshop

15:00 – 16:00, Sun 07 Jul

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

A free Family Workshop will take in the National Gallery and has the theme “A Day at the Races” with Sarah Edmondson. Suitable for ages 4-10. It will take place in Room 17 and admission is free, but places are limited.

www.nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Saucy Sundays

 17:00 – 22:00, Sun 07 Jul

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

Saucy Sundays is a weekly free live music afternoon and evening in the Grand Social. The line-up and links to all bands/performers are available via the Saucy Sundays Facebook Page (see link below) and – in brief – here: Fox.E & the Good Hands, Ana Gog, Laura Ann Brady, River City Public, Mark Maxwell Music, Karen Alice Dunbar & Night Blind

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

Trinity Bar & Venue – Live Music

 17:00, Sun 07 Jul

Trinity Bar, 46-49 Dame Street, Dublin 2

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

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

Diosco na Mbo [Live], Louis Scully [DJ], Eoin Cody [DJ]

18:00, Sun 07 Jul

The Bernard Shaw, 12 Richmond Street South, Dublin 8

Dioscó na Mbó are three guys from Sligo who use synths, samples, sequences, guitars and drums to create modern day music for people to dance to. With a wide range of influences, their performances never stray too far away from the context of a live band, with solid guitar, keys and bass riffs of the disco and funk era. Fans of Metro Area, Daft Punk or Add N to (X) will delight.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/events/257986641006791/

Long John Jump Band

 18:00 – 20:00, Sun 07 Jul

Café en Seine, Dawson Street, Dublin 2

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

www.longjohnjumpband.com/

Four Men and a Baby – 10 Days in Dublin – Comedy

18:30, Sun 07 Jul

Ha’Penny Bridge Inn, Fownes Street Lower, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

10 Days in Dublin is an arts festival that includes all types of art or performance: music, comedy, theatre, film, painting, sculpture, etc. There is no particular theme or idea, all the organisers want to provide is a festival to which people can come and that they will enjoy. The festival starts on Thurs 04 July and runs until Sat 13 July.

As part of the festival; Connor, Gary, Aaron and Sean present you “4 Men and a Baby” a stand-up comedy piece about 4 young men and their struggles in young adulthood. This show runs from 04-13 July every evening.

Admission to this event is on a ‘Pay What You Like’ basis.

www.10daysindublin.com/programme/four-men-a-baby/

Rackhouse Pilfer – Gig

19:00, Sun 07 Jul

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

Rackhouse Pilfer, the six-piece bluegrass, folk, alt-country and Americana Band from Sligo, will perform in the “Live from the Window” slot in Whelan’s. Admission is free.

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/live-from-the-window-w-rackhouse-pilfer-7/

Latin Ireland

 20:00 – 02:00, Sun 07 Jul

4 Dame Lane, Dame Lane, Dublin 2

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

www.4damelane.ie/

Apollo Sessions

 20:30, Sun 07 Jul

Bleeding Horse, 24 Upper Camden St., Dublin 2

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

www.facebook.com/apollosessions

Comedy Crunch

 21:00 – 00:00, Sun 07 Jul

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

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

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

Forro de Lampiao – Brazilian Dance

 21:00 – 02:30, Sun 07 Jul

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

Rogério from the Brazilian dance project “Forró de Lampião” in Dublin tells me: Forró de Lampião is Brazilian music that has the same roots as Samba and there is a whole culture that has developed around “forro”. Every Sunday, free dance classes take place in the Grand Social (new loation!) and if you are interested, just turn up one Sunday.

www.facebook.com/groups/forrodelampiaodublin/

Rhythm Rocker

 21:00, Sun 07 Jul

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

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

www.globe.ie/events.php

Billy Treacy & The Ha’Penny Heads

 21:30, Sun 07 Jul

Ha’Penny Bridge Inn, 42 Wellington Quay Temple Bar, Dublin 2

Billy Treacy & The Ha’Penny Heads are playing Ballads, Folk, Trad and Classic Country every Sunday. Featuring Guitar, Mandolin, Fiddle and Banjo.

www.billytreacy.com/

Sunday Roast

 21:30, Sun 07 Jul

Mercantile, 28 Dame Street, Dublin 2

The weekly Sunday Roast is a free event in the Mercantile where live music is combined with free roast potatoes. The line-up for the upcoming Sunday Roast is available via the Sunday Roast Facebook Page (see link below) and here in brief: Rachael McCormack, 2Minutes2Midnight, The Hot Soul Psychos.

www.facebook.com/thesundayroast

Cool Hand Dukes

 22:00, Sun 07 Jul

Porterhouse Central, 45-47 Nassau Street, Dublin 2

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

www.facebook.com/coolhand.dukes.1

Monday   08 Jul

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Meditation at The Living Room

 08:00, Mon 08 Jul

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

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

thelivingroomsilence.org/

National Gallery Talks

 11:30 – 16:50, Mon 08 Jul

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

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

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Summer Talks at the National Gallery

13:00 – 16:30, Mon 08 Jul

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

For July and August, the National Gallery is inviting to near daily summer talks (two talks of 30 min, Mon-Sat) on aspects of Irish & European art. All talks take place in the National Gallery Lecture Theatre and admission is free. No booking is required.

The themes are:

+ Monday & Thursday: 13:00: Early 20th century Irish art / 15:00: Highlights of the Gallery’s Collection
+ Tuesday & Friday: 13:00: The World of Jack B. Yeats / 15:00: Masterpieces of the European Collection
+ Wednesday: 13:00: Exploring a Picture / 15:00: Aspects of Irish Art
+ Saturday: 15:00: Masterpieces of the European Collection

www.nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Yoga & Relaxation at Exchange

13:00 – 14:00, Mon 08 Jul

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

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

www.exchangedublin.ie/

Archive at Lunchtime – July – IFI

 13:10, Mon 08 Jul

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

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

www.ifi.ie/

Poetry Reading – JFK Home Coming Exhibition

13:10 – 14:00, Mon 08 Jul

National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2

A Poetry Reading at the JKF Homecoming Exhibition will take place on Mondays 08, 15 and 29 July with Poet and Lecturer Mark Granier. He will read from ‘Poems to Learn by Heart’ edited by Caroline Kennedy.

Admission is free and all are welcome, no booking required. Please note: The reading will take place in the JFK: Homecoming exhibition space in 2 Kildare Street.

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

“Louis MacNeice” – Theatre

15:30 – 16:45, Mon 08 Jul

Bleeding Horse, 24 Upper Camden St., Dublin 2

As part of the 10 Days in Dublin Festival, Howard Linnane will perform “From Freddie to Louis”, a play about Belfast-born literary figure Louise Mac Neice. MacNeice is portrayed mulling over his life in 1963 – the year of his untimely death (aged only 55). This one-man stage show is based on MacNeice’s own writings and the memories of his friends. More details are here

Admission is free.

www.10daysindublin.com/

Four Men and a Baby – 10 Days in Dublin – Comedy

18:30, Mon 08 Jul

Ha’Penny Bridge Inn, Fownes Street Lower, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

10 Days in Dublin is an arts festival that includes all types of art or performance: music, comedy, theatre, film, painting, sculpture, etc. There is no particular theme or idea, all the organisers want to provide is a festival to which people can come and that they will enjoy. The festival starts on Thurs 04 July and runs until Sat 13 July.

As part of the festival; Connor, Gary, Aaron and Sean present you “4 Men and a Baby” a stand-up comedy piece about 4 young men and their struggles in young adulthood. This show runs from 04-13 July every evening.

Admission to this event is on a ‘Pay What You Like’ basis.

www.10daysindublin.com/programme/four-men-a-baby/

Dublin Cycling Campaign Annual General Meeting

19:30, Mon 08 Jul

Central Hotel, Exchequer Street, Dublin 2

Dublin Cycling Campaign Annual General Meeting takes palce on Monday and is over for everyone. The Dublin Cycling Campaign even says “If you attend just one cycling campaign meeting this year make it the AGM! Find out what we have been up to over the last year, what we plan for the next year, and consider taking on a bigger roles yourself in 2013-14. And join us in a mini-celebration of our 20th anniversary with cake, raffle and prizes!”

Admission is free.

www.dublincycling.ie/next-meeting

Artist Talk – Tino Sehgal

20:00, Mon 08 Jul

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

Tino Sehgal will present a talk about his work in conversation with Rachael Thomas (Senior Curator: Head of Exhibitions, IMMA). This follows the presentation of “This Situation” by the artist at IMMA earlier this year.

Admission is free, but booking is essential as places are limited. Book via the website below.

www.imma.ie/en/page_236745.htm

Tales of Jam and Freedom

20:00, Mon 08 Jul

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

Jona Xhepa is performing a free event as part of the 10 Days in Dublin festival: The event is called “Tales of Jam and Freedom” and it is a mixed bag of surrealist stand-up comedy, Balkan folk tales, and folk songs from different countries.

www.10daysindublin.com/

The Monday Echo

 20:00 – 22:30, Mon 08 Jul

The International Bar, 23 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2

The Monday Echo is a weekly songwriter and poetry live showcase held on Mondays in the basement of The International Bar. Usually, the show has 3 songwriters and 3 poets who perform for roughly 20 minutes each. Admission is free.
The weekly line-up can be found via the Facebook Page below.

www.facebook.com/themondayecho

Comedy Crunch

 21:00 – 23:00, Mon 08 Jul

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

The Comedy Crunch is a free Stand Up comedy event every Sunday and Monday. Every week different comedians entertain and on top of good comedy you will get free ice cream. Admission is free. The line-up can be found via the Comedy Crunch Facebook Page (see link below).

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

Loose – Trad Sessions

 21:00 – 23:30, Mon 08 Jul

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

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

www.facebook.com/motherreillysADMIN

Rock & Reggae Night – Hangover Club

 21:45 – 02:30, Mon 08 Jul

Fibber Magee’s, Parnell Street, Dublin 1

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

www.facebook.com/TheHangoverClub

Oldskool – Gig

23:30, Mon 08 Jul

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

Live seven-piece hip-hop group “,oldskool” play classic to modern rap & hip-hop by artists such as Grandmaster Flash, DJ Kool Herc, Sugarhill Gang, Run DMC, N.W.A., Missy Elliot, Kanye West, Eve and Jay-Z. Admission is free.

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/old-skool/

Tuesday   09 Jul

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Meditation at The Living Room

 08:00, Tue 09 Jul

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

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

thelivingroomsilence.org/

“My Favourites” – Walking Tour

11:00 – 13:00, Tue 09 Jul

Spire, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1

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

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

National Gallery Talks

 11:30 – 16:50, Tue 09 Jul

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

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

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Ireland’s Quakers and their records

13:00 – 13:30, Tue 09 Jul

National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2

A series of lunchtime lectures on different aspects of Irish family history research will take place in July and August 2013. Lectures will take place in the Seminar Room. Attendance is free and no booking required.

The lecture on Tuesday is “Ireland’s Quakers and their records” with Christopher Moriarty, who is the Curator of the Dublin Quaker Library, one of eight volunteers who take care of its collections. For more information on the history of Irish Quakers see www.quakers-in-ireland.ie

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

Summer Talks at the National Gallery

13:00 – 16:30, Tue 09 Jul

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

For July and August, the National Gallery is inviting to near daily summer talks (two talks of 30 min, Mon-Sat) on aspects of Irish & European art. All talks take place in the National Gallery Lecture Theatre and admission is free. No booking is required.

The themes are:

+ Monday & Thursday: 13:00: Early 20th century Irish art / 15:00: Highlights of the Gallery’s Collection
+ Tuesday & Friday: 13:00: The World of Jack B. Yeats / 15:00: Masterpieces of the European Collection
+ Wednesday: 13:00: Exploring a Picture / 15:00: Aspects of Irish Art
+ Saturday: 15:00: Masterpieces of the European Collection

www.nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Archive at Lunchtime – July – IFI

 13:10, Tue 09 Jul

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

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

www.ifi.ie/

Hangout for Orangutans

15:30, Tue 09 Jul

National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

“Hangout for Orangutans” is a world tour aiming to raise awareness, making us more informed about the dire situation orangutans are facing and what we as consumers can do about it. With Leif Cocks.

Admission is free.

Artists Discussion – My Cinematic Impulse

17:30, Tue 09 Jul

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

“This discussion explores the cinematic impulses of Irish film artists and makers to address a new generation’s nostalgic view of a vanishing medium of the cinema canon. Exploring the complex and ever evolving relationship of art and film, practitioners recall first memories and experiences of film and discuss the gradual absorption of the cinematic language in their own work. Speakers include artists Ronan McCrea, Jaki Irvine, Clare Langan, and curator Cliodhna Shaffrey.” This discussion is chaired by Daniel Fitzpatrick, Previously Festival Director with Killruddery Film Festival.

This event is followed by the reception and launch of a new publication titled “Days of Surrender” by artist Jaki Irvine.

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

www.imma.ie/en/page_236737.htm

President Kennedy in Ireland: RTÉ’s role

18:00 – 20:00, Tue 09 Jul

National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2

The event “President Kennedy in Ireland: RTÉ’s role in this historic visit – An RTÉ Archives discussion” will take place on Tuesday.

Ryan Tubridy, broadcaster and author of “JFK in Ireland : Four Days that changed a President” will moderate a discussion on RTÉ’s role in this historic visit. The panel will include John O’Reagan, Executive Producer at RTÉ, Liam Wylie, Curator of RTÉ’s JFK exhibition, and Godfrey Graham, renowned RTÉ cameraman, integral to covering JFK’s 1963 visit to Ireland. The talk will be illustrated by film and audio from RTÉ’s Archives.

Admission is free but booking is required via learning@nli.ie or 01-603 0340.

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

Spanish Film Screening

18:00, Tue 09 Jul

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

“Seven Billiard Tables / Siete mesas de billar francés” is the next film screening in the Instituto Cervantes. The film from 2007 and by director Gracia Querejeta is part of the film series “Feminine Space”.

dublin.cervantes.es/FichasCultura/Ficha88587_16_2.htm

Four Men and a Baby – 10 Days in Dublin – Comedy

18:30, Tue 09 Jul

Ha’Penny Bridge Inn, Fownes Street Lower, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

10 Days in Dublin is an arts festival that includes all types of art or performance: music, comedy, theatre, film, painting, sculpture, etc. There is no particular theme or idea, all the organisers want to provide is a festival to which people can come and that they will enjoy. The festival starts on Thurs 04 July and runs until Sat 13 July.

As part of the festival; Connor, Gary, Aaron and Sean present you “4 Men and a Baby” a stand-up comedy piece about 4 young men and their struggles in young adulthood. This show runs from 04-13 July every evening.

Admission to this event is on a ‘Pay What You Like’ basis.

www.10daysindublin.com/programme/four-men-a-baby/

Milk and Cookies Stories

18:30 – 22:00, Tue 09 Jul

Teachers Club, 36 Parnell Square West, Dublin 1

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, cushions, 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.”

The July event takes place as part of the 10 Days in Dublin Festival and the theme this month will be “Dublin”. www.facebook.com/events/1381898138695491

Admission is free and everyone is welcome.

The great Milk and Cookies Stories team is also planning a “Secret Garden Festival on 16-18 August in Martinstown House, The Curragh, Co. Kildare. This Festival is not free, but if you are a Milk and Cookies Stories fan, you will know that the Early Bird price of EUR 30 is a bargain. You can get tickets on Tuesday at the next event.

www.facebook.com/milkandcookiestories

A MUSING – Comedy and Poetry

19:00, Tue 09 Jul

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

“A MUSING” is the stand-up comedy and original poetry performance by Dave Hynes and special guests. It takes place as part of the 10 Days in Dublin Festival on Tuesday 09 July and admission is free. Doors at 18:30 and the performance at 19:00. A

Accents Coffee & Tea Lounge is an alcohol free cafe, open until 23:00 on 7 days a week.

 Dave Hynes the performer of the event above also exhibits in Accents “Wall of Words” from 04-13 July.

www.accents-lounge.com/

City Intersections – The City Sensorium

19:00, Tue 09 Jul

Twisted Pepper, 54 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1

The next City Intersections event is “City Intersections #12 – The City Sensorium”. It will be a different event than usually: “The City Sensorium will take the pulse of Dublin city. Twelve volunteer Dubliners will share snapshots of their relationship with the city, building a picture of the chaotic, messy glory of urban life in Ireland. “Sensorium” is an old word that means the totality of our sensory world – all the things that you see, feel, smell, hear, and intuit. Dublin is our sensorium, and together we’ll explore it!”

Admission is free and all are welcome.

www.cityintersections.ie/

Jaki Irvine – Book Launch

19:00, Tue 09 Jul

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

The reception and launch of the book “Days of Surrender” by the artist Jaki Irvine will take place. Fiach Mac Conghail (Director and CEO of the Abbey Theatre, Dublin) and Jaki Irvine will present short introductions about the book. In 1916, when Padraic Pearse, Irish Republican and leader of the ‘Easter Rising’, decided to surrender, he asked midwife Elizabeth O’Farrell to make the perilous walk to deliver his message to the British army. This is the story of those days.

Admission is free and no booking is required.

www.imma.ie/en/page_236743.htm

Back Door Sessions

 20:00, Tue 09 Jul

Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2

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

www.facebook.com/sweeneysbar

Goddess Group

20:00 – 22:00, Tue 09 Jul

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

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

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

www.exchangedublin.ie/

Tales of Jam and Freedom

20:00, Tue 09 Jul

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

Jona Xhepa is performing a free event as part of the 10 Days in Dublin festival: The event is called “Tales of Jam and Freedom” and it is a mixed bag of surrealist stand-up comedy, Balkan folk tales, and folk songs from different countries.

www.10daysindublin.com/

The Last Tycoons (open mic)

 20:00, Tue 09 Jul

O’Donoghue’s, Suffolk Street, Dublin 2

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

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

Trinity Bar & Venue – Live Music

 20:00, Tue 09 Jul

Trinity Bar, 46-49 Dame Street, Dublin 2

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

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

Exchange Words – Scriptwriting Workshop

21:00 – 23:00, Tue 09 Jul

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

Exchange Words, a new scriptwriting (film and theatre) group is starting up again. It is a safe space where writers, artists and actors can come together to collaborate, create and have fun. The workshop is free and open to all.

More detail is here

www.exchangedublin.ie/ai1ec_event/exchange-words-is-back?instance_id=1296118

www.exchangedublin.ie/calendar

The Grand Folk Club

 21:00, Tue 09 Jul

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

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

www.thegrandsocial.ie/event/the-grand-folk-club/2013-07-09/

White Chocolate

 23:30, Tue 09 Jul

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

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

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Meditation at The Living Room

 08:00, Wed 10 Jul

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

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

thelivingroomsilence.org/

Phoenix Park – Guided Walks

11:00 – 12:30, Wed 10 Jul

Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8

A guided walk “Fawn Tagging” with Margaret Mc Guirk will take place in Phoenix Park. Meet at the Visitor Centre. Participation is free.

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

National Gallery Talks

 11:30 – 16:50, Wed 10 Jul

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

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

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Birdwatch Ireland: Birds of Prey

12:00 – 13:00, Wed 10 Jul

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

A team from Birdwatch Ireland will teach you more about Ireland’s most spectacular birds and how to recognise them. The event is for families with children 4-8 years. Admission is free and no booking required.

www.museum.ie/en/homepage.aspx

Summer Talks at the National Gallery

13:00 – 16:30, Wed 10 Jul

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

For July and August, the National Gallery is inviting to near daily summer talks (two talks of 30 min, Mon-Sat) on aspects of Irish & European art. All talks take place in the National Gallery Lecture Theatre and admission is free. No booking is required.

The themes are:

+ Monday & Thursday: 13:00: Early 20th century Irish art / 15:00: Highlights of the Gallery’s Collection
+ Tuesday & Friday: 13:00: The World of Jack B. Yeats / 15:00: Masterpieces of the European Collection
+ Wednesday: 13:00: Exploring a Picture / 15:00: Aspects of Irish Art
+ Saturday: 15:00: Masterpieces of the European Collection

www.nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Archive at Lunchtime – July – IFI

 13:10, Wed 10 Jul

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

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

www.ifi.ie/

Family Workshop: Haiku Hijinks

14:30 – 15:30, Wed 10 Jul

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

Discover how to write your own haiku poetry inspired by artefacts on display in the Museum, then try your hand at printing out your own poem in the Learning Resource Room. Activities are free and materials are provided. No booking required.

www.museum.ie/en/homepage.aspx

Rapid Rockets and Wicked Robots

14:30 – 15:30, Wed 10 Jul

National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2

The event “Rapid Rockets and Wicked Robots” on Wed is suitable for Ages 7-12.

Going to the moon was a priority for the JFK Presidency. In this workshop you will look at a selection of space vehicles such as Sputnik, Apollo, Mars Rovers, Hubble, Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, and the Space Shuttle. You will then choose the space vehicle you want to draw. With Deirdre Kelleghan.

Admission is free, but booking is required via learning@nli.ie or tel 01-603 0340

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

Havana International Language Exchange

 16:30 – 19:30, Wed 10 Jul

Havana Tapas Bar, Georges St, Dublin 2

The “Havana International Language Exchange” is taking place every Wed from 16:30-19:30 in Havana Tapas Bar in George’s Street. There are many Spanish speakers and English-speakers are explicitly invited, but everyone else is certainly very welcome too, to meet for a chat to improve your Spanish or English.

www.facebook.com/pages/Havana-Tapas-Bar/10503361821

Four Men and a Baby – 10 Days in Dublin – Comedy

18:30, Wed 10 Jul

Ha’Penny Bridge Inn, Fownes Street Lower, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

10 Days in Dublin is an arts festival that includes all types of art or performance: music, comedy, theatre, film, painting, sculpture, etc. There is no particular theme or idea, all the organisers want to provide is a festival to which people can come and that they will enjoy. The festival starts on Thurs 04 July and runs until Sat 13 July.

As part of the festival; Connor, Gary, Aaron and Sean present you “4 Men and a Baby” a stand-up comedy piece about 4 young men and their struggles in young adulthood. This show runs from 04-13 July every evening.

Admission to this event is on a ‘Pay What You Like’ basis.

www.10daysindublin.com/programme/four-men-a-baby/

King Kong Club

 20:00, Wed 10 Jul

Mercantile, 28 Dame Street, Dublin 2

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

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

www.facebook.com/TheKingKongClubDublin

Trinity Bar & Venue – Live Music

 20:00, Wed 10 Jul

Trinity Bar, 46-49 Dame Street, Dublin 2

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

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

The Song Room (open mic)

 20:30, Wed 10 Jul

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

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

www.hamletsweeney.com/events/

The Zodiac Sessions (open mic)

 20:30, Wed 10 Jul

Bruxelles, Harry Street, Dublin 2

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

www.thezodiacsessions.com/

Bad Boy Jake

 21:00, Wed 10 Jul

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

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

www.dublinsessions.ie/gypsy.html

Trad Session

 21:30, Wed 10 Jul

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

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

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Meditation at The Living Room

 08:00, Thu 11 Jul

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

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

thelivingroomsilence.org/

Storytime – Central Library

10:30 – 12:45, Thu 11 Jul

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

“Help My Kids Learn” is the title of the Storytime in the Central Library on 11 July. In two sessions (10:30-11:30 and 11:45-12:45) parents/carers and children from 0-4 years will listen to stories, enjoy fun games and much more. Kids can bring their favourite Teddy or Cuddly Toy.

Admission is free, but booking is required via 01-8734333

www.dublincity.ie/RecreationandCulture/libraries/Events/Pages/help_my_kids_july.aspx

The Ferocious Mingle Marcade

 11:00 – 18:00, Thu 11 Jul

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

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

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

National Gallery Talks

 11:30 – 16:50, Thu 11 Jul

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

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

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Dublin Food Co-op

 12:00 – 20:00, Thu 11 Jul

Dublin Food Co-op, Newmarket, Dublin 8

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

www.dublinfood.coop

Family records in the Royal College of Physicians

13:00 – 13:30, Thu 11 Jul

National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2

“Is there a doctor in your house? Family history records in the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland” is the title of a lunchtime talk in the National Library. With Harriet Wheelock, RCPI’s archivist since 2010,

Admission is free and no booking required.

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

Summer Talks at the National Gallery

13:00 – 16:30, Thu 11 Jul

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

For July and August, the National Gallery is inviting to near daily summer talks (two talks of 30 min, Mon-Sat) on aspects of Irish & European art. All talks take place in the National Gallery Lecture Theatre and admission is free. No booking is required.

The themes are:

+ Monday & Thursday: 13:00: Early 20th century Irish art / 15:00: Highlights of the Gallery’s Collection
+ Tuesday & Friday: 13:00: The World of Jack B. Yeats / 15:00: Masterpieces of the European Collection
+ Wednesday: 13:00: Exploring a Picture / 15:00: Aspects of Irish Art
+ Saturday: 15:00: Masterpieces of the European Collection

www.nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Archive at Lunchtime – July – IFI

 13:10, Thu 11 Jul

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

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

www.ifi.ie/

Highlights of the Japanese Collection

13:10, Thu 11 Jul

Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

The In Focus Tour “Highlights of the Japanese Collection” with Mary O’Riordan will take place. Admission is free, but there are only 15 places avilable (on first come first served basis).

Free, limited to 15

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

The Role of the Public Intellectual

17:30, Thu 11 Jul

IMMA at National Concert Hall, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2

This talk investigates the role of the arts and the public intellectual in a time of social, economic and political crisis. Presented by Mary Corcoran (Professor of Sociology, NUI Maynooth and co-editor of Reflections on Crisis: The Role of the Public Intellectual, 2012)

www.imma.ie/en/page_236742.htm

David Sedaris – Book Signing

18:30 – 20:00, Thu 11 Jul

Eason, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1

David Sedaris, author of “Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls” will read from his book for about 30 min and will then be available for a book signing. Admission is free and booking is recommended via 01-8583800.

blog.easons.com/david-sedaris-author-event-in-eason-oconnell-st/

Four Men and a Baby – 10 Days in Dublin – Comedy

18:30, Thu 11 Jul

Ha’Penny Bridge Inn, Fownes Street Lower, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

10 Days in Dublin is an arts festival that includes all types of art or performance: music, comedy, theatre, film, painting, sculpture, etc. There is no particular theme or idea, all the organisers want to provide is a festival to which people can come and that they will enjoy. The festival starts on Thurs 04 July and runs until Sat 13 July.

As part of the festival; Connor, Gary, Aaron and Sean present you “4 Men and a Baby” a stand-up comedy piece about 4 young men and their struggles in young adulthood. This show runs from 04-13 July every evening.

Admission to this event is on a ‘Pay What You Like’ basis.

www.10daysindublin.com/programme/four-men-a-baby/

Super-Heroes and Anti-Heroes – Poetry and Prose

18:30, Thu 11 Jul

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

The Seven Towers Agency presents poetry and prose readings on the theme of ‘Super-Heroes and Anti-Heroes’. Admission is free and all are welcome. More detail is on www.seventowers. ie

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

“My Favourites” – Walking Tour – Night Walk

19:00 – 21:00, Thu 11 Jul

Spire, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1

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

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

Booka Brass – Gig

19:00, Thu 11 Jul

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

Booka Brass, a 6 piece New Orleans Style Brass Band from Dublin, will perform in Whelan’s and admission is free.

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/booka-brass-5/

Dimestore Recordings presents

 20:00, Thu 11 Jul

Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2

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

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

Trinity Bar & Venue – Live Music

 20:00, Thu 11 Jul

Trinity Bar, 46-49 Dame Street, Dublin 2

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

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

Bad Boy Jake

 21:00, Thu 11 Jul

Rathmines Inn, 82 Lower Rathmines Road Dublin 6

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

Jaime Nanci & The Blue Boys

 21:00, Thu 11 Jul

Mercantile, 28 Dame Street, Dublin 2

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

www.facebook.com/jaimenanciandtheblueboys

Max Zaska / Patrick Groenland

 21:00, Thu 11 Jul

The International Bar, 23 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2

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

Thirsty Thursday (open mic)

 21:00, Thu 11 Jul

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

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

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

Left, Right & Centre – Blues+Soul

 21:30, Thu 11 Jul

Frank Ryan’s Bar, Queen Street, Smithfield, Dublin 7

Every Thursday “Left Right & Centre” play a mix of blues & soul with a bit of rock&roll.

www.frankryans.com

McNeills Trad Music Pub Sessions

21:30, Thu 11 Jul

J. McNeills, 140 Capel Street, Dublin 7

Every Thursday a free Trad Session takes place in McNeills and often there are high profile Trad musicians performing. Until the end of August, that Thursday Session is part of the Steeple Sessions programme (www.steeplesessions.com ) but McNeills doesn’t need the Steeple Sessions to provide good entertainment.

www.facebook.com/McNeillsPubSessions

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Meditation at The Living Room

 08:00, Fri 12 Jul

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

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

thelivingroomsilence.org/

The Ferocious Mingle Marcade

 11:00 – 18:00, Fri 12 Jul

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

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

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

National Gallery Talks

 11:30 – 16:50, Fri 12 Jul

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

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

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Street Performance World Championship

12:30 – 19:00, Fri 12 Jul

Merrion Square, Dublin 2

In my opinion the Street Performance World Championship is the absolute highlight of the events every year. Sponsored by Laya Healthcare, this 3 day festival brings some of the best street performers to Merrion Square in Dublin. The main event days are Saturday and Sunday and I will tell you more about the event in next week’s Dublin Event Guide, but just in case you are not around on Saturday or Sunday, you already have a chance to see performances on Friday.

16 shows will take place (on 2 stages in Merrion Square) on Friday and 93 (!!) more shows will take place on Sat+Sun. The full time table is here www.spwc.ie/sites/default/files/Dublin_Timetable_2013.pdf

It is an event that you HAVE to go to. You will soo miss out if you don’t. ;-)

Admission is free, but performers are not paid and are therefore reliant on your donations after their performance.

www.spwc.ie

Summer Talks at the National Gallery

13:00 – 16:30, Fri 12 Jul

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

For July and August, the National Gallery is inviting to near daily summer talks (two talks of 30 min, Mon-Sat) on aspects of Irish & European art. All talks take place in the National Gallery Lecture Theatre and admission is free. No booking is required.

The themes are:

+ Monday & Thursday: 13:00: Early 20th century Irish art / 15:00: Highlights of the Gallery’s Collection
+ Tuesday & Friday: 13:00: The World of Jack B. Yeats / 15:00: Masterpieces of the European Collection
+ Wednesday: 13:00: Exploring a Picture / 15:00: Aspects of Irish Art
+ Saturday: 15:00: Masterpieces of the European Collection

www.nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Archive at Lunchtime – July – IFI

 13:10, Fri 12 Jul

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

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

www.ifi.ie/

Flea Friday

 17:00 – 22:00, Fri 12 Jul

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

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

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

Four Men and a Baby – 10 Days in Dublin – Comedy

18:30, Fri 12 Jul

Ha’Penny Bridge Inn, Fownes Street Lower, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

10 Days in Dublin is an arts festival that includes all types of art or performance: music, comedy, theatre, film, painting, sculpture, etc. There is no particular theme or idea, all the organisers want to provide is a festival to which people can come and that they will enjoy. The festival starts on Thurs 04 July and runs until Sat 13 July.

As part of the festival; Connor, Gary, Aaron and Sean present you “4 Men and a Baby” a stand-up comedy piece about 4 young men and their struggles in young adulthood. This show runs from 04-13 July every evening.

Admission to this event is on a ‘Pay What You Like’ basis.

www.10daysindublin.com/programme/four-men-a-baby/

Greek and European Folk Dance

 19:00 – 20:30, Fri 12 Jul

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

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

www.exchangedublin.ie/calendar

Cornucopia – Live Music

 19:30 – 21:30, Fri 12 Jul

Cornucopia Café & Restaurant, 19/20 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2

Cornucopia Café & Restaurant host live music three evenings a week (Thurs, Fri and Sat). The restaurant is a Wholefood & Vegetarian Restaurant and is open until 22:15.
+ Every second Thursday N.C Lawlor, a songwriter, session player and troubadour plays a mix of country, bluegrass & blues from 19:30-21:30.
+ Every Friday (19:30-21:30) Junshi Murakami plays Irish Harp.
+ Every Saturday (19:30-21:30) Nollaig Mann plays a collection of popular and jazz classics.

www.cornucopia.ie

Dublin Tribal Spirit – Drumming Circle

 20:00 – 22:00, Fri 12 Jul

Lantern Centre, 17 Synge Street, Dublin 8

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

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

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

Addison Lodge Open Mic Night

 21:00 – 00:30, Fri 12 Jul

Addison Lodge, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

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

www.addisonlodge.com/archives/276

Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard

 21:00, Fri 12 Jul

Stillorgan Orchard, The Hill, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin

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

www.stillorganorchard.com/live_music.html

Millenium – Gig

22:30, Fri 12 Jul

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

Millenium will perform in the “Midnight Hour” slot in Whelan’s. Admission is free ebfore 22:30 and the gig will start at midnight.

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

Events Coming Up

Dublin Mountains Partnership – Guided Walks

27 July – 11:00

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



 

 

Not free, but interesting nevertheless:

 

 

10 Days in Dublin (04-13 July): In addition to a range of free events, there are lots more non-free events.

 

 

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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. ;-)

“Irish History Lesson Urgently Needed” OR “Stupidity is my birthright”

 

Protest is not something that is happening too much in Ireland. But when people finally get involved then they usually get very enraged. And when you are enraged, you might forget all the facts… or maybe you never bothered with facts in the first place?

On Thursday an auction of re-possesed and other properties was meant to take place in the Shelbourne Hotel. It wasn’t the first of these auctions, which are carried out by the company “Allsop” and won’t be the last. But the auction on Thursday did not go ahead because protesters interfered with it. A lot could be said about the auction and about the rightfulness (or not) of the protest, but I will leave that for now and will just have a brief look at the very informed leaders of the protest.

Well, in all honesty, I don’t know if the person that was interviewed by RTE was one of the leaders, but he acted like he was one. And he was outraged and was spitting with fury when he said in this video: “97 years ago people lost their lives in that park over there. [St. Stephen’s Green] Constant Markovicz gave up HIS life to enable us to eradicate suppression, taxation, eviction, criminality.

The small little problem is just that there was never a man (“HIS life”) called Constant Markovicz. There was a Constance Markievicz though, who was a WOMAN, as can CLEARLY be seen by her bust in St. Stephen’s Green. And SHE did not give up HER life 97 years ago (i.e. 1916) as a consequence of the Irish fight for freedom, but she died in 1927 (11 years after the Easter Rising) possibly due to Tuberculosis. Ohh, and she was Minister for Labour from 1919-1922 and it certainly is not reported that she was ever against taxation.

 

So in summary, I think we can say that the guy interviewed by RTE, who is names as Tom Darcy, just got EVERYTHING wrong. Maybe not the sharpest knife in the drawer, this Mr Darcy?

Is this Tom Darcy maybe the same guy that is mentioned here, a former Taxi Driver, then union official, then property developer who owes more than EUR 17 mio to the AIB?

I came across the story and the context here www.broadsheet.ie/2013/07/04/constance-craving/#comments

 

 



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