Dublin Event Guide 329: Open House, Nuit Blanche, Circustravaganza, Oktoberfest

October 4th, 2013
DEG Dublin Event Guide (for free events)

No. 329 | 04 October 2013

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Hi all!

Here we are again! Another new week ahead of us. Another Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events) in your virtual hands and again it is late. Maybe I will have to redefine “late” and definie a midnight arrival as “normal”, then I will be less stressed when I compile it. This week it looked as if hardly any events would be in it. But in the end I still accumulated more than 170 events! :-o

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Open House is the main event this week, but Open House is not what it once was. I am so glad that I saw the Busaras, the Department of Foreign Affairs, Liberty Hall and the Criminal Court of Justice at previous Open House events. They are all not on the list anymore. Pity! But I still found a whole list of buildings that I want to see. Busaras was the most interesting two years ago: Most people think it is an ugly building but when you look behind the scenes and hear why it was built like that and what the architects considered, it suddenly gives life to that building. Same for Liberty Hall! If you knew the idea and intention you couldn’t call the building ugly! But, hey, I am just teasing here. Go to a few buildings even if you are not normally into architecture!

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Feel good slot

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

This week’s Feel Good message is very short but – for some – it might be quite punchy:

There is always, always, always something to be thankful for!

What are you thankful for today?

If you can’t find something look for something smaller. And if you absolutely can’t find anything, feel free to ask for help, You can reach me via dublineventguide@gmail.com with the subject THANKFUL

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

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Joergs Picks

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

This week he main event is Open House. Unfortunately not as good as in previous years, but I guarantee you that you will discover new aspects of buildings/architecture/structure and purpose if you take part and visit some of the buildings.

On Saturday night, the Nuit Blanche (from 23:00) is a definitely something different and worth going. I went to the first one and ot was really great.

This weekend is the last opportunity to go to the Oktoberfest if that interests you. I went last week and had my once-yearly Schweinshaxen. Yummy! :-) I also went to Sculpture in Context last week and it is definitely worth a visit. The Botanic Garden is even without the sculptures, but the art in the park makes it even more interesting.

A really interesting lecture on Saturday evening (unusual!) about travelling to Mars on a one-way ticket. The Circus Workshop on Sunday sounds like fun. I won’t be able to go, but I really would like to try something like that. Another interesting lecture: On Tuesday about the Black Death in Medieval Dublin.

Lots more taking place. Have a browse!

Competitions

Private Singing Session – Competition

You have another chance to enter this competition if you didn’t get a chance last week:

Are you interested in booking a private singing lesson or a series of private singing lessons? Maybe to prepare for auditions etc in Musical Theatre, Ballads, Folk, Sean Nos, Disney, Pop, Jazz, Blues etc. Or maybe you want to learn a specific party pieces to gain confidence. Or maybe you like singing and want to get the very best out of your voice.

Niamh O’Brien is a Professional Vocal Coach with years of experience in the recording and professional singing world. She teaches one to one private lessons in Dublin, tailoring each lesson specifically to the student and what they wish to achieve. Each lesson lasts for 1 hour and costs EUR 40,

And one Dublin Event Guide won a 1 hour private singing session with Niamh: The lucky person is Stephanie Moe. Congratulations!

And if you want to book directly, contact Niamh, Professional Dublin Vocal Coach at: dublinvocalcoach@gmail.com or on 087 8137929. Gift vouchers are also available for that someone special. Niamh says “Let your spirit sing, Express yourself, Sing with Power, Confidence and Feeling. I will help you to get the very best out of your voice!” www.facebook.com/DublinVocalCoachSingingLessons

Home Computer Training – Competition

Are you trying to up skill for a new job? Need Excel or PowerPoint skills? Want to use Facebook or Twitter for your business or personal use? Or have you trouble syncing your new digital device to iTunes?

Aishling Monaghan is a professional Computer Tutor with many years of experience in Office Management and training. She teaches one-to-one private lessons in Dublin, tailoring each lesson specifically to the student and what they wish to achieve. Each lesson lasts for 1 hour and costs EUR 40.

And one lucky Dublin Event Guide reader will get a 1 hour Computer Training lesson in their own Home with Aishling Monaghan. She will work with you on your own computer, iPad, iPhone or laptop and work specifically to your training needs.

Dublin Computer Tutor also provide expert CV services if you are looking for a more professional looking CV and help with interview preparation.

The facebook page is at www.facebook.com/dublincomputertutor and you can follow Aishling on Twitter www.twitter.com/dublintutor If you want to book directly, contact Aishling, Dublin Computer Tutor at info@dublincomputertutor.com or on 087 936 2819. (Gift vouchers are also available.)

The lucky winner of the 1 hour Computer Training is Amy Lynam! Congratulations!

Jinjo Crew Break Dancing fused with Korean and Irish Music – Ticket Competition

Sat 05 Oct: 19:30
DIT, Gleeson Theatre, Kevin Street, Dublin 8

A unique, once-off and very interesting event will take place on Saturday and the organisers were very generous.

A funky fusion of b-boying world champion, Jinjo Crew, with Korean and Irish traditional music ensembles will be performed. and this music and dance from completely different origins (Korea+Ireland) and genres (street dance+traditional music) will come together in unexpected harmony and fun to celebrate the multicultural melting pot that Dublin is.

The Jinjo Crew are world champions of all five international break-dancing competitions: UK B-Boy Championship, R16Korea, FreeStyle Session, Battle of the Year, and BC One! The Korean music will be performed by Queen, the most popular Korean traditional music ensemble and the traditional Irish music will be performed by the DIT Irish Traditional Music Ensemble.

You can’t buy tickets for the event. Instead you have to take part in this competition. It was originally mainly intended for the Korean community, but Ju Yearn Sun, a very passionate Dublin Event Guide supporter, who is involved in organising and promoting this event wanted to make sure that some Dublin Event Guide readers also could come to it. Thanks Ju Yearn!

And if you want to get a taster of a Jinjo Crew performance, have a look here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MApRR38cZoY

The ticket winners are: Wendy Flynn, Mary Kennedy. Mary Flood. Emeline Jonet, Elizabeth Perry, Valentina Borovaya, Paul Norris

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Irish Museum of Modern Art will re-open

Many probably doubted that they would live long enough to see the re-opening of the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA). ;-) It closed on 01 November 2011 and next week, nearly two years later, it will re-open. That’s great news and to celebrate it, there is a weekend of events planned. Most events require advance booking, so check out the planned events here www.imma.ie/en/nav_42.htm There are artist talks, family events, even a tea dance on Sunday. However, I expect that nearly all events (the ones that require booking) will book out completely, do check the event programme soon.

Children’s Book Festival

For the whole month of October the 23rd CBI Children’s Book Festival will take place. Libraries, schools and bookshops across the country will host events with Irish and international children’s writers and illustrators. The 2012 festival reached more than 50,000 young readers across Ireland through more than 1,000.

This year’s international authors Conrad Mason (The Demon’s Watch), Joseph Delaney (the Spooks series) and Andrew Lane (Young Sherlock Holmes series) will come to Ireland and together with Irish authors and illustrators including Alan Early (Father of Lies Chronicles), Brian Gallagher (Across the Divide) and Claire Hennessy (Dear Diary) they will be meeting children at theatres, arts venues and libraries nationwide.

The list of events is much to long to include all events in the Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events), so if you have children make sure you check www.childrensbooksireland.ie/childrens-book-festival/ for all relevant information.

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Opportunities

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.

Ascensions Art Exhibition – Sergey Talichkin

09-11 Oct

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

The exhibition “Ascensions Art Exhibition” by Sergey Talichkin will take place for three days only. From Wed until Friday, you can see a mix from abstract works to vividly accurate and bold Irish landscapes. Ukrainian artist Sergey Talichkin has lived in Ireland for more than ten years and he works predominantly in oils, experimenting in a diverse range of styles.

The exhibition will be open on Wed: 09:30-17:00, Thurs 09:30-20:00 and Fri 09:30-14:00. Admission is free. www.sergeytalichkin.com

Pearse House: Village in the City – Photography Exhibition

08 Aug – 06 Oct
National Photographic Archive, Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 (Open: 10:00-17:00 daily)
Pearse House, Lower Erne Street, Dublin 2

“Pearse House: Village in the City” is an exhibition of photographs by Jeanette Lowe of the people and environment of Pearse House Flats. The flat is converted back to the 1930s. Jeanette’s exhibition in Pearse House won last year’s People’s Choice award at PhotoIreland and this year it is bigger and better and in two locations.

Admission is free. www.facebook.com/pearsehouse

Green City – Shane Johnson

03-24 October

The Doorway Gallery, 24 South Frederick St, Dublin 2

Sjane Johnson became known for capturing the distinct atmosphere of towns, villages and landmarks, paying attention to the smallest details and idiosyncracies which are special to a particular place. For this exhibition, Shane has taken inspiration from the green spaces in Dublin. Green City is Shane’s unique take on both the manicured parks and areas of wilderness of Dublin and the many incidental and small green spaces around the city. www.thedoorwaygallery.com

Luis Diaz – Colora Experimenta – Photography Exhibition

03-17 Oct – Opening on 03 Oct from 18:00-21:00

Centre for Creative Practices, 15 Pembroke Street, Dublin 2

Colora Experimenta provides an inside look into how (Venezuelan) Luis Diaz perceives his surroundings. European architecture and landscape hold a special allure for many, and this collection captures the essence of these locations in an eternal and timeless way. An extensive background in graphic design allows Diaz to be more connected to the creative process, yielding a product that is both personal and deliberate. Opening hours are 12:00-19:00 from Mon-Fri. www.cfcp.ie/

What We Saw – KCAT Studio Artists

02-11 Oct

Atrium, Dublin City Council Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 2

“What We Saw” is an exhibition of works by KCAT studio artists. The KCAT studio combines artists with learning disabilities and other disadvantages with professional arts practitioners. KCAT Studio Artists are supported by mentors and a facilitator in all aspects of their professional development.The exhibition will open on Wed 02 Oct at 18:30. wwwt.kcat.ie

@TheDrawingRoom Launch

04-06 Oct

12 Henrietta Street, Dublin 1

To launch @TheDrawingRoom an exhibition will take place in 12 Henrietta Street showcasing contemporary artworks in one of Dublin’s finest Georgian houses. Patrick Guinness, President of the Irish Georgian Society, will open the exhibition on 04 October at 19:30 and it will be open on the 05 and 06 October from 11:00-18:00. Admission is free. www.thedrawingroom.info?

Friday 04 Oct

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Dublin Tribal Spirit – Drumming Circle

20:00 – 22:00, Fri 04 Oct

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

Evolve Urban Art @ Dublin Ink

21:00 – 00:30, Fri 04 Oct

Dublin Ink, Cow’s Lane, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

Evolve is dropping into Dublin Ink for an evening of live painting, beats and byob. As well as a free evening of visual and audio entertainment, Sailor Jerry’s will be supplying rum.

Art will be created by Evolve artist Danleo and Dublin Ink’s Isnard Barbosa. Coming from two different places both artists colaborate to create positive art.

www.facebook.com/evolveurbanart

Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard

21:00, Fri 04 Oct

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

The North Sea – Gig

22:30, Fri 04 Oct

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

The North Sea will perform in The Midnight Hour slot. Admission is free if you arrive before 22:30.

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

Saturday 05 Oct

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Car Boot Sales – Tallaght

08:00 – 12:00, Sat 05 Oct

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/

Positive Ageing Week 2013

09:00, Sat 05 Oct

Dublin (various locations)

From Friday 27 September to Saturday 05 October Age Action is celebrating Positive Ageing in Ireland. Positive Ageing Week is a festival which highlights the positive aspects of ageing and celebrates the contribution older people have made and continue to make to their communities. This is the 11th year Age Action has marked UN International Day of Older Persons (01 October).

The calender of events can be downloaded here
www.ageaction.ie/sites/default/files/pdf/26-09%20Final%20PAW%20National%20Calendar.pdf The document is 200 pages long! the Dublin Section is from Page 49 until Page 81.

I will not be able to list the events here so please check the website below and the Event Calender above.

www.ageaction.ie/positive-ageing-week-2013

Scultpure in Context

09:00 – 18:00, Sat 05 Oct

National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

“Sculpture in Context” is a brilliant idea and concept: It is Ireland’s largest outdoor sculpture exhibition were beautiful sculptures from talented artists are perfectly integrated in the amazing Botanic Garden.

“The gardens are not only a botanical haven, and a quiet oasis on the outskirts of a modern European City; they also provide a challenging venue that gives the artist the rare opportunity of realising large-scale work. The sculptures will be displayed throughout the gardens, ponds, Great Palm House, and Curvilinear Range, with the smaller works exhibited in the gallery above the Visitor Centre. On Saturdays throughout the exhibition, you will have a rare opportunity to join the artists for a guided tour throughout the exhibition. “

Admission is free and th exhibition will run until 18 October. I was there last Sunday and really enjoyed it. You can do it Treasure Hunt-style: Don’t get the map but try to find all 150 (!) sculptures. It’s fun especially if you have some children with you (even that Inner Child will do!)

www.botanicgardens.ie/news/events.htm

Honest2Goodness Food Market

09:30 – 16:00, Sat 05 Oct

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 05 Oct

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 05 Oct

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

Jamestown Market

10:00 – 17:00, Sat 05 Oct

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 05 Oct

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 05 Oct

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

Open House – GPO Museum

10:00 – 17:00, Sat 05 Oct

GPO, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1

Mor ethan 100 buildings are open for your visit for Open House Dublin. THe GPO Museum is one of them and it does not require pre-booking but a queueing/access cotnrol system will be used if necessary.

www.facebook.com/events/458031780978502/

Open House Dublin

10:00 – 17:00, Sat 05 Oct

Dublin (various locations)

Open House Dublin is the biggest celebration of architecture in Ireland presented by the Irish Architecture Foundation. Open House Dublin 2013 will take place from 04-06 October. Over one weekend, almost 100 buildings of all types and periods will open up their doors to allow you to explore the architecture of our city. Special tours are provided by hundreds of professionals and enthusiasts and all is completely free. At popular locations the queues can be quite long and the REALLY popular locations used a lottery system already weeks ago to allocate tickets.

57 of the buildings are in the City Centre and the rest is outside the immediate City Centre. Unfortunately a whole range of very popular buildings from previous years has disappeared from the list: Liberty Hall, Busaras, Department of Foreign Affairs, Criminal Court of Justice, even Mansion House. They are all regrettably gone!

A few recommendations? City Hall, GPO, Chocolate Factory, Department of Jobs and Enterprise and Marsh’s Library are good locations and if you want to go a bit further, I can definitely recommend the Commissioners of Irish Lights in Dun Laoghaire.

In comparison to previous years, it seems that the event has suffered and is by far not as attractive anymore as it once was. However, there are still a good few interesting buildings. So give it a go!

Some buildings open on Sat, others on Sun and othes again on both days. Check the list of particiapting buildings at the website below and plan your tours in advance.

www.openhousedublin.com/

Temple Bar Food Market

10:00 – 16:30, Sat 05 Oct

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 05 Oct

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 05 Oct

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/

Let’s Walk & Talk: Crumlin & Drimnagh

11:00 – 12:30, Sat 05 Oct

St. Mary’s Road, Crumlin, Dublin 12

The next Let’s Walk & Talk event will take place on Saturday: Enjoy a walk through Crumlin & Drimnagh, the 20th century suburbs and encounter buildings and monuments whose origins in some cases go back thousands of years, before finishing the tour at the spectacular Drimnagh Castle. (Meet at the Green Area at the junction of St. Agnes Road/Bunting Road/St. Mary’s Road (opposite the old Church), Crumlin, Dublin 12). Admission is free. The talk will be lead by historian Pat Liddy.

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

The Ferocious Mingle Marcade

11:00 – 18:00, Sat 05 Oct

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, Sat 05 Oct

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 Festival of History

12:00, Sat 05 Oct

Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2

The Dublin Festival of Histtory takes place from 26 Sept – 09 Oct. There will be lectures, walks, film and panel debates on historical topics and the programme has been devised by Dublin City Public Libraries. All lectures are free but need pre-booking. The full programme is here www.dublinfestivalofhistory.ie/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Dublin-Festival-of-History-2013-Programme-web.pdf

www.dublinfestivalofhistory.ie

Ha’penny Flea Market

12:00 – 18:00, Sat 05 Oct

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/

Oktoberfest 2013

12:00 – 00:30, Sat 05 Oct

George’s Dock, IFSC, Dublin 1

Oktoberfest in Dublin takes place from 19 Sept – 06 Oct. It is a German Beer Festival with Erdinger Weissbräu Beer, lots of German Bavarian Food and authentic Bavarian music.

Opening hours are Sun-Wed 12:00-23:00 and Thurs-Sat: 12:00-00:30.

The Festival Tent is on the platform in George’s Dock and there are severe admission restrictions (quantity of people). With already huge but still growing popularity of the Oktoberfest, this means there will be long queues already from around 17:30. You can get beer and some food next to the CHQ building as well, so you don’t have to queue to get into the tent, but if that is what you want, you might need to pre-book.

Admission is free, but after 22:00 an somewhat strange wristband system kicks in whereby you have to buy a wristband for EUR 6 that gives you a EUR 5 food voucher. Allegedly licensing rules force them to do that.

www.oktoberfest-dublin.de/

Archive at Lunchtime – IFI

13:00, Sat 05 Oct

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

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

www.ifi.ie/

The Windings

13:30 – 15:00, Sat 05 Oct

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

As part of the hard Working Class Heroes festival, a free performance of “The Windings” is coming to the Exchange Dublin.

www.exchangedublin.ie/ai1ec_event/hard-working-class-heroes-the-windings-free-event?instance_id=1717549

Gay Byrne – Book Signing

14:00, Sat 05 Oct

Eason, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1

Gay Byrne will be in Eason’s for a book signing on Saturday.

www.easons.com/t-things_to_do_at_Eason.aspx#October

Nutgrove Arts Fest

14:00 – 17:00, Sat 05 Oct

Nutgrove Shopping Centre, Nutgrove Avenue, Dublin 14

The Nutgrove Arts Fest 2013 runs from 26 Sept – 06 Oct. It takes place in conjunction with the Doorway Gallery.

The programme on Saturday 05 Oct is:

+ Independent Theatre Workshop (Performance 14:00-15;00, Workshop 15:00-16:00)
+ RUGS – Ukelele Band 16:00-17:00
+ Face Painters, balloon Modelling – throughout the day.

The full programme with further details is here: www.nutgroveshoppingcentre.ie/_fileupload/ArtsFest13EventGuide.pdf

www.nutgroveshoppingcentre.ie/Nutgrove_Arts_Fest_2013/Default.3354.html

The Nature of the Beast – Playreading

14:00, Sat 05 Oct

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

“The Nature of the Beast” by Ted Gannon is a rehearsed reading of a new tragi comedy. The New Theatre supports New Writing via a free Playreading on the first Saturday of each month. Admission is free, but a donation or EUR 2 is very much welcome.

www.thenewtheatre.com/tnt_php/scripts/page/home.php

Sweet Jane – Acoustic Gig

16:00 – 16:30, Sat 05 Oct

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

The Hard Working Class Heroes Music Festival is taking place this week. It doesn’t provide many free events, one short (20min) event is an acoustic performance by Sweet Jane in the Gutter Bookshop. Admission is free.

gutterbookshop.com/events.html

Living on Mars – Alchemist Cafe

19:00, Sat 05 Oct

The Gingerman, 40 Fenian Street, Dublin 2

In 2023 the first batch of Mars inhabitants will tracel to the red planet with a one-way ticket (!). The Alchemist Café Dublin invites to an evening of informal discussion to explore the issues surrounding the ethics of visiting Mars…and never coming back. Dr. Joseph Roche, Research Projects Coordinator in the Science Gallery and astrophysicist at TCD, will explain his reasons for applying for the one-way mission to Mars and open an interactive discussion about whether we would apply and what living on Mars could be like.

Admission is free and everyone is invited. The event will take place upstairs in The Gingerman. Some complimentary finger food will be provided.

www.alchemistcafedublin.com/

The Static – Gig

19:00, Sat 05 Oct

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

The Static are performing in the Live from the Window slot. Admission is free.

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

Cornucopia – Live Music

19:30 – 21:30, Sat 05 Oct

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

KinoD Film Screening

19:30 – 21:30, Sat 05 Oct

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

KinoD, Dublin cell of the Kino film-movement, are invitating filmmakers to come and screen their films at this bi-monthly ‘open-mic’ night. Challenge of the month is to make a 1-shot film. Come along and get involved! www.facebook.com/kinodublin While not explicitly staated, it seems that this event is free.

www.exchangedublin.ie/ai1ec_event/kinod-film-screening?instance_id=1719157

Saturday Night Live Jazz

20:00 – 22:30, Sat 05 Oct

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 05 Oct

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

Brasserie 7 Jazz Club

21:30, Sat 05 Oct

1 Capel Street, Dublin 1

Brasserie 7 is a bright and spacious bar/restaurant on Capel Street, which now functions as a Jazz club every Saturday night. There will be piano jazz from 18:00 on their Grand piano, followed by a vocal jazz trio from 21:30. On Sat the Edel Meade Duo will perform. Admission is free.

www.brasserie7.com/

Keith Moss & The Tightrope Walkers

22:30, Sat 05 Oct

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

Keith Moss & The Tightrope Walkers will perform in Whelan’s Midnight Hour. Admission is free if you are there before 22:30.

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/the-midnight-hour-w-keith-moss-the-tightrope-walkers/

Nuit Blanche – Art Night & Night Market

23:00, Sat 05 Oct

Moxie Studios, Pembroke Row, Lad Lane, Dublin 2

The first Nuit Blanche was a massive success and strictly speaking nobody should tell anybody about the event anymore because Moxie Studios was packed and I am not sure how many more would fit in. BUT it was such a great event that I want to tell you and everyone else.

Admission is free, but a donation of EUR 2 is expected and the money will go to the performers.

For this second event, Moxie Studios will be transformed into a multi-sensory playground. From 23:00 until the early pre-dawn hours you can enjoy this most curious evening of night time exploration, contemporary art, music, design, fashion, live art, live performance, food and frolics. There will also be “The Great Exchange” indoor market, which will have works and wares of inspiring stylists, fashion designers, graphic designers, artists and small businesses.

The concept for the evening is “Neon” so expect UV light life drawing from Dr Sketchy’s anti art school and live performance, imaginative light installation pieces and phantom performance. Mr Whippy Sound system will provide the canned music.

Have a read through the full description on the Facebook Events Page below and you will find that you can even come in fancy dress if you wish.

www.facebook.com/events/163120457218807/

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Scultpure in Context

09:00 – 18:00, Sun 06 Oct

National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

“Sculpture in Context” is a brilliant idea and concept: It is Ireland’s largest outdoor sculpture exhibition were beautiful sculptures from talented artists are perfectly integrated in the amazing Botanic Garden.

“The gardens are not only a botanical haven, and a quiet oasis on the outskirts of a modern European City; they also provide a challenging venue that gives the artist the rare opportunity of realising large-scale work. The sculptures will be displayed throughout the gardens, ponds, Great Palm House, and Curvilinear Range, with the smaller works exhibited in the gallery above the Visitor Centre. On Saturdays throughout the exhibition, you will have a rare opportunity to join the artists for a guided tour throughout the exhibition. “

Admission is free and th exhibition will run until 18 October. I was there last Sunday and really enjoyed it. You can do it Treasure Hunt-style: Don’t get the map but try to find all 150 (!) sculptures. It’s fun especially if you have some children with you (even that Inner Child will do!)

www.botanicgardens.ie/news/events.htm

Jamestown Market

10:00 – 17:00, Sun 06 Oct

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, Sun 06 Oct

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 06 Oct

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/

Open House Dublin

10:00 – 17:00, Sun 06 Oct

Dublin (various locations)

Open House Dublin is the biggest celebration of architecture in Ireland presented by the Irish Architecture Foundation. Open House Dublin 2013 will take place from 04-06 October. Over one weekend, almost 100 buildings of all types and periods will open up their doors to allow you to explore the architecture of our city. Special tours are provided by hundreds of professionals and enthusiasts and all is completely free. At popular locations the queues can be quite long and the REALLY popular locations used a lottery system already weeks ago to allocate tickets.

57 of the buildings are in the City Centre and the rest is outside the immediate City Centre. Unfortunately a whole range of very popular buildings from previous years has disappeared from the list: Liberty Hall, Busaras, Department of Foreign Affairs, Criminal Court of Justice, even Mansion House. They are all regrettably gone!

A few recommendations? City Hall, GPO, Chocolate Factory, Department of Jobs and Enterprise and Marsh’s Library are good locations and if you want to go a bit further, I can definitely recommend the Commissioners of Irish Lights in Dun Laoghaire.

In comparison to previous years, it seems that the event has suffered and is by far not as attractive anymore as it once was. However, there are still a good few interesting buildings. So give it a go!

Some buildings open on Sat, others on Sun and othes again on both days. Check the list of particiapting buildings at the website below and plan your tours in advance.

www.openhousedublin.com/

Children’s Art Cart Workshop

10:30 – 12:30, Sun 06 Oct

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:
06 Oct: Deer in Phoenix Park
13 Oct: Birds and their habitats
20 Oct: Make a Surprise
27 Oct: Medieval Life – includes a visit to Ashtown Castle
03 Nov: Medieval Life – includes a visit to Ashtown Castle

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

I Believe … in Social Justice

10:45, Sun 06 Oct

Trinity College Chapel, Trinity College, Dublin 2

Dr. Gillian Wylie of the Irish School of Ecumenics TCD will speak in the College Chapel. as part of the “Credo: I Believe” series of talks in the Chapel. The title of her address will be “Credo: I Believe … in Social Justice.” The address follows the Sunday morning Choral Eucharist (Church of Ireland). All are welcome. Admission is free.

www.tcd.ie/Secretary/Communications/Noticeboard/data/27817.html

Circustravaganza – Circus Workshop

11:00 – 18:00, Sun 06 Oct

Greenside House, Cuffe Street, Dublin 2

The Dublin Circus Project is inviting to a day of workshops and fun. The first workshop is free (clever Circus people! :-) ) and is an “Introduction to Circus Skills”. The rest of the workshops (including ball juggling for beginners, physical theatre for children, introduction to clowning, balloon modelling, poi, diabolo, handstands, club passing and more) are EUR 5 each (or 5 for EUR 20).

Sounds really interesting! I have a little a nephew and a niece and I should learn how to ballon model! :-)

www.facebook.com/events/1375075009394953/

Dun Laoghaire Market

11:00 – 16:00, Sun 06 Oct

People’s Park, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

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

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

Longmile Road Markets

11:00 – 17:00, Sun 06 Oct

Long Mile Road, Dublin 12

There seem to be TWO weekly markets on Long Mile Road and both are very close to each other. One is behind Wigoders on Long Mile Road (across the road from Aldi). It hosts more than 50 stalls and there is also a Cafe on site. www.facebook.com/WigodersLongmileMarket And the other one is just on the other side of the road, next to Aldi. www.facebook.com/TheLongMileRdMarket

Palestrina Choir

11:00, Sun 06 Oct

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 06 Oct

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 music,

www.facebook.com/purevintagefair

The Ferocious Mingle Marcade

11:00 – 18:00, Sun 06 Oct

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, Sun 06 Oct

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 06 Oct

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/

Dublin Festival of History

12:00, Sun 06 Oct

Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2

The Dublin Festival of Histtory takes place from 26 Sept – 09 Oct. There will be lectures, walks, film and panel debates on historical topics and the programme has been devised by Dublin City Public Libraries. All lectures are free but need pre-booking. The full programme is here www.dublinfestivalofhistory.ie/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Dublin-Festival-of-History-2013-Programme-web.pdf

www.dublinfestivalofhistory.ie

Mother Redcap’s Indoor Market

12:00 – 17:30, Sun 06 Oct

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

Oktoberfest 2013

12:00 – 23:00, Sun 06 Oct

George’s Dock, IFSC, Dublin 1

Last day:

Oktoberfest in Dublin takes place from 19 Sept – 06 Oct. It is a German Beer Festival with Erdinger Weissbräu Beer, lots of German Bavarian Food and authentic Bavarian music.

Opening hours are Sun-Wed 12:00-23:00 and Thurs-Sat: 12:00-00:30.

The Festival Tent is on the platform in George’s Dock and there are severe admission restrictions (quantity of people). With already huge but still growing popularity of the Oktoberfest, this means there will be long queues already from around 17:30. You can get beer and some food next to the CHQ building as well, so you don’t have to queue to get into the tent, but if that is what you want, you might need to pre-book.

Admission is free, but after 22:00 an somewhat strange wristband system kicks in whereby you have to buy a wristband for EUR 6 that gives you a EUR 5 food voucher. Allegedly licensing rules force them to do that.

www.oktoberfest-dublin.de/

Sunday at Noon

12:00 – 13:00, Sun 06 Oct

Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1

The Sundays at Noon Concert Series continues in the Sculpture Gallery at the Hugh Lane Gallery. This series of free (mainly classical) concerts continues to present the best of Irish and International music and musicians. Concerts run from September to June. The next concert will feature classic music ensemble Concorde performing one of their “Up Close with Music” concerts, featuring commissioned works by Judith Ring, Ariel Hernandez, Jane O’Leary, Frank Lyons and Deirdre McKay.

www.hughlane.ie/past-sunday-concerts/990-sundaysnoon-concorde

Dublin Sketchers – Sunday Meet-up

14:00, Sun 06 Oct

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/

Stella Bass Jazz Trio

14:00 – 16:00, Sun 06 Oct

Café en Seine, Dawson Street, Dublin 2

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

www.stellabass.com

Family Drawing Sundays

14:30 – 16:30, Sun 06 Oct

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

Dublin Divided 1913 – Tour

15:00, Sun 06 Oct

Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1

A Curator’s Tour will take place in the museum, covering “Dublin Divided: September 1913” with Dr. Margarita Cappock, Deputy Director & Head of Collections. Admission is free.

www.hughlane.ie/lectures/lectures-past/1014-sundays-at-3pm-tour-of-dublin-divided

Museum Tour – National Print Museum

15:00 – 16:30, Sun 06 Oct

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

Nutgrove Arts Fest

15:00 – 20:30, Sun 06 Oct

Nutgrove Shopping Centre, Nutgrove Avenue, Dublin 14

The Nutgrove Arts Fest 2013 runs from 26 Sept – 06 Oct. It takes place in conjunction with the Doorway Gallery.

The programme on Sun 06 Oct is:

+ Bollywood Dance Dublin – Performance & workshop 15:00-16:00
+ The Bastable Warren School of Irish Dancing – Flash mob and workshop 16:00-17:00
+ Closing Night 18:30-20:30: Children of ‘The Good Shepherd’ School performing an Oz themed dance choreographed by Hannah Troy. Special performances from Rouge and Kicking Birds. Wine reception.

The full programme with further details is here: www.nutgroveshoppingcentre.ie/_fileupload/ArtsFest13EventGuide.pdf

www.nutgroveshoppingcentre.ie/Nutgrove_Arts_Fest_2013/Default.3354.html

Sunday Sketching – Hugh Lane

15:00 – 16:00, Sun 06 Oct

Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1

The next Sunday Sketching for 7+ Year olds has the title “Charlemont House”. No booking necessary. Admission is free and early arrival is recommended.

www.hughlane.ie/childrens-workshops/forthcoming

Guitar Heaven – Gigs

16:00, Sun 06 Oct

The Beerhouse, 84.5 Capel Street, Dublin 1

Three different guitar acts, including bluegrass and “The Aqualights” will perform all evening in the Beerhouse in Capel Street. Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/beerhousedublin

Saucy Sundays

16:00 – 22:00, Sun 06 Oct

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). In brief: Makings, Keith Moss & The Tightrope Walkers, Oak Hollow, Going 90, Tickly Teeth, Franko Franko, Jupiter and the Infinitive.

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

Stella Bass – Jazz & Popular

17:30 – 20:00, Sun 06 Oct

Searson’s, Baggot Street, Dublin 4

Stella Bass, classically-trained singer and pianist will perform Jazz and popular Music in Searson’s. Admission is free.

www.stellabass.com/

Long John Jump Band

18:00 – 20:00, Sun 06 Oct

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/

Rackhouse Pilfer – Gig

19:00, Sun 06 Oct

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

Rackhouse Pilfer, the six-piece bluegrass, folk, alt-country and Americana Band from Sligo, are performing. Admission is free.

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/live-from-the-window-w-rackhouse-pilfer-9/

Gardiner Street Gospel Choir Mass

19:30 – 20:30, Sun 06 Oct

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

The Gardiner Street Gospel Choir Mass invites to a Mass in St. Francis Xavier Church at the top of Gardiner Street near the junction with Dorset Street every Sunday at 19:30. The Gardiner Street Gospel Choir, one of the best known choirs in Ireland will sing during the mass and everybody is welcome independent from your level of religiousness.

www.gardinerstreetgospelchoir.com

Apollo Sessions

20:30, Sun 06 Oct

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 06 Oct

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 – 23:00, Sun 06 Oct

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 06 Oct

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

Sunday Roast

21:00, Sun 06 Oct

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). in brief: Robb Murphy, Will Varley, Created by Comets, Future Phantoms, The Statics, Loop Culture, Candy Thief.

www.facebook.com/thesundayroast

Billy Treacy & The Ha’Penny Heads

21:30, Sun 06 Oct

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

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

www.billytreacy.com/

Cool Hand Dukes

22:00, Sun 06 Oct

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 07 Oct

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National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Mon 07 Oct

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 Festival of History

12:00, Mon 07 Oct

Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2

The Dublin Festival of Histtory takes place from 26 Sept – 09 Oct. There will be lectures, walks, film and panel debates on historical topics and the programme has been devised by Dublin City Public Libraries. All lectures are free but need pre-booking. The full programme is here www.dublinfestivalofhistory.ie/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Dublin-Festival-of-History-2013-Programme-web.pdf

www.dublinfestivalofhistory.ie

Archive at Lunchtime – IFI

13:00, Mon 07 Oct

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

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

www.ifi.ie/

First Monday Literary Reading / Poetry Session

16:00 – 18:00, Mon 07 Oct

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

This regular open-mic literary event is held on the first Monday of every month and anyone can come along to read aloud one or more of your favourite pieces from literature at the event or you can even request that someone else reads your favourite piece, if you don’t want to. The literary pieces don’t have to be in English or in Irish. Recently an extract from Dante’s ‘Inferno’ was read in the original Italian and some piece from Lorca was first read in Spanish and then translated into English. Admission is free.

For further information contact Howard, who organises the event, on 085 2350530.

www.facebook.com/CINECAFE.PictureShow

Enough Austerity – There are other choices

18:00 – 20:00, Mon 07 Oct

National Women’s Council, 2/3 Parnell Square East, Dublin 1

The public meeting “Enough Austerity – There are other choices for the Budget” is taking place and speakers will be Michael Taft (UNITE Trade Union), Mary Murphy (COF) and Siobhán O’Donoghue (Migrants Rights Centre Ireland).

All details about this event can be found on the website below. Admission is free, but registration is required and there is a link on the website.

www.claimingourfuture.ie/events/2013/10/07/dublin-enough-austerity-there-are-other-choices-fo/

Kilmainham Arts Club

20:00, Mon 07 Oct

Patriot’s Inn, 760 South Circular Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8

The Kilmainham Arts Club will have their monthly variety of arts presentation, this month poet Pat Boran is one of the contributors. Admission is free.

kilmainhamartsclub.wordpress.com/about/

Song Cycle

20:00, Mon 07 Oct

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

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

www.whelanslive.com

The Monday Echo

20:00 – 22:30, Mon 07 Oct

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 07 Oct

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 07 Oct

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 07 Oct

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

Monday Midnight Club

23:00 – 02:30, Mon 07 Oct

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

A new Monday night event is taking place in Whelan’s “The Monday Midnight Club” will present a Breakthrough Band at 23:00, The Midnight Act at 12:00 and Funk/Rock/Soul DJs at 01:00. Admission is free and the line-up for the next few weeks is:

09 Sept: The Viking Project / Pet Fox / DJ Meow Cat + Guests
16 Sept: White Trash and The Spear Headed Sparrow Hawks / Half Past Dead (Folk Show) / DJ Meow Cat + Guests
23 Sept: Color//Sound / Marcus Karcus and The Street Wise / DJ Meow Cat
30 Sept: Cold Comfort / Those Creeps / DJ Meow Cat+ Guests

www.whelanslive.com/

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“My Favourites” – Walking Tour

11:00 – 13:00, Tue 08 Oct

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 08 Oct

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 Festival of History

12:00, Tue 08 Oct

Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2

The Dublin Festival of Histtory takes place from 26 Sept – 09 Oct. There will be lectures, walks, film and panel debates on historical topics and the programme has been devised by Dublin City Public Libraries. All lectures are free but need pre-booking. The full programme is here www.dublinfestivalofhistory.ie/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Dublin-Festival-of-History-2013-Programme-web.pdf

www.dublinfestivalofhistory.ie

Medieval Dublin – The Black Death

13:00 – 14:00, Tue 08 Oct

Wood Quay Venue, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8

Dublin City Council and Friends of Medieval Dublin are inviting to Milestones of Medieval Dublin, a series of seven free lunchtime lectures held monthly between June and December 2013. The next lecture is on Tuesday and is entitled “1349: The Black Death” with Gillian Kenny. Admission is free.

www.fmd.ie

Children’s books website launch

18:30 – 20:00, Tue 08 Oct

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

“Gobblefunked”, the website and blog dedicated to sharing the joy of children’s books will be launched. Several children’s book writers will be talking on the night and you are invited to celebrate this new children’s books resource. Admission is free.

gutterbookshop.com/events.html

Milk & Cookies Stories

18:30 – 22:00, Tue 08 Oct

Steambox, School Street, Dublin 8

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 and there is the Bake-off: “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.”

This month the stories will be on the theme of two facedness: on lies, spies and disguise.

Steambox is a research centre for Studies in Technological and Experimental Arts and Media, developed by the Irish Museum of Contemporary Art. It is located in Dublin 8, not far from the Guinness Storehouse.

www.facebook.com/events/238418729645136/

Maths and the Céide Fields – Alchemist Cafe

19:30, Tue 08 Oct

Mercantile, 28 Dame Street, Dublin 2

After Saturday’s event, a second Alchemist Cafe takes place in the first half of this month.

“Maths and the Céide Field” with Seamus Caulfield, Retired Associate Professor of Archaeology (UCD)

The neolithic site at Céide Fields in County Mayo, Ireland, contains the oldest known stone-walled fields in the world, dating back more than 5000 years (older than the Egyptian pyramids and Stonehenge). The Céide Fields is a network of parallel stone enclosures with many of the walls running as far as two kilometers in length. Ten square kilometres of the site have been mapped. Patrick Caul?eld, a local schoolteacher, ?rst discovered the site during the 1930s. Patrick’s son, Seamus, grew up to be an archaeologist, and it was he who began the first true excavation of the Céide Fields in 1970. He will discuss the mathematics associated with the Céide Fields and open up a discussion about what it can teach us.

Admission is free and all are welcome.

www.alchemistcafedublin.com/

Rocky Horror Picture Show – Screening

19:30, Tue 08 Oct

Workman’s Club, 10 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2

The Workman’s Den Cinema Club invites to a film screening of the “Rocky Horror Picture Show”. Admission is free.

theworkmansclub.com/index.php/events/the-rocky-horror-picture-show/

Ukulele Tuesday

19:45 – 22:00, Tue 08 Oct

Stag’s Head, Dame Lane, Dublin 2

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

www.facebook.com/UkuleleTuesday

Ben Prevos Blue Tuesdays

20:00 – 23:30, Tue 08 Oct

Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2

Ben Prevo & friends play saucy Blues & soul every Tuesday

www.sweeneysdublin.ie

Goddess Group

20:00 – 22:00, Tue 08 Oct

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/

Exchange Words – Scriptwriting Workshop

21:00 – 23:00, Tue 08 Oct

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.

www.exchangedublin.ie/ai1ec_event/exchange-words-is-back-free-event-2?instance_id=1718290

The Grand Folk Club

21:00, Tue 08 Oct

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: Admission is free.

www.thegrandsocial.ie/event/grand-folk-club-0

Wednesday 09 Oct

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gradireland Autumn Fair

11:00 – 17:00, Wed 09 Oct

RDS, Simmonscourt Complex, Simmonscourt Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

The gradireland Graduate Careers Fair is Ireland’s biggest careers fair for students and graduates. Attendees can meet over 120 employers, course providers, careers advisers and more to find out about the opportunities they have. There will be over 3,000 live graduate jobs on offer from employers, both in Ireland and overseas, as well as internships, graduate training programmes and the chance to explore your further study options.

Admission is free if you register at gradireland.com/events/52468

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Wed 09 Oct

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 Festival of History

12:00, Wed 09 Oct

Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2

The Dublin Festival of Histtory takes place from 26 Sept – 09 Oct. There will be lectures, walks, film and panel debates on historical topics and the programme has been devised by Dublin City Public Libraries. All lectures are free but need pre-booking. The full programme is here www.dublinfestivalofhistory.ie/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Dublin-Festival-of-History-2013-Programme-web.pdf

www.dublinfestivalofhistory.ie

Archive at Lunchtime – IFI

13:00, Wed 09 Oct

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

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

www.ifi.ie/

Play Live – Music and Performance Workshop

13:00 – 15:00, Wed 09 Oct

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

A two-hour workshop for music artists who play any instrument. The first part of the workshop is a music lesson with an emphasis on the guitar, for beginning and intermediate levels. Practice and theory will be covered. The second part of the workshop is an open jam and a time dedicated to developing group dynamics and performance skills. The suggested donation is Eur 3 (a third of all donations goes to the Exchange Dublin). With Gabriel Caetano. www.facebook.com/doitwithyourf.kingheart

www.exchangedublin.ie/ai1ec_event/play-live-music-and-performance-workshop?instance_id=1717931

How birds and plants live together – Talk

15:00, Wed 09 Oct

National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

A talk in the birds and the bees lecture series will take place “Flora & Fauna: How birds and plants live together” with Glynn Anderson.

An introduction to the cooperation and interaction of birds and plants in their daily lives. Find out about how the lives of birds and plants, both exotic and the native, are intertwined. Learn how plants provide shelter and food to birds and birds return the favour with pollination and seed dispersal. Admission is free. Meet at the visitor centre

www.botanicgardens.ie/news/events.htm

Improv Workshop

15:30 – 17:30, Wed 09 Oct

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

Weekly improv-comedy workshop with Emma. Experience life on the flip side. Embrace the absurdity that afflicts us all. Exercises and scenes will be explored. All experience levels are more than welcome. 3 Euro recommended donation.

www.exchangedublin.ie/ai1ec_event/improv-workshop-with-emma?instance_id=1717923

Havana International Language Exchange

16:30 – 19:30, Wed 09 Oct

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

Seven Deadly Skills – National College Events

18:00 – 20:00, Wed 09 Oct

National College of Ireland, IFSC, Mayor Street, Dublin 1

A new free event series at the National College of Ireland is starting and will cover the “Seven Deadly Skills” over the coming weeks. This event series will teach you to survive and thrive in the modern business environment and the very first event is about “How to Work the Room, and Leave Them Wanting More. “

Speakers are Eoghan McDermott (Communications Consultant), Deception Artist Rua (Escape Artist) and Caitriona Moran (Voice Confidence Coach).

Admission is free, but booking is absolutely required at the website below.

www.ncirl.ie/NewsEvents/Events/tabid/493/eventid/28/Default.aspx

Swift and Economic Development – RDS Speaker Series

18:00 – 20:00, Wed 09 Oct

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

In the RDS Speaker Series, Brendan Twomey talks about “Swift and Economic Development at the Time of the Founding of the Dublin Society”.

“In the 1720s and 1730s, Dean Swift proffered numerous recommendations for the economic development, or improvement, of Ireland’s economy. His favourite was an eighteenth century version of ‘buy Irish’ or as Swift termed it ‘a Disposition of the People of a Country to wear their own Manufactures’. Swift also believed in personal and local action and from 1718 he established a loan fund to make loans of £5 and £10, without interest, to industrious Dublin tradesmen and women.”

Brendan Twomey is an independent historical research scholar and will talk about ideas and concepts.

Admission is free, but advance booking via the website below is necessary.

www.rds.ie/cat_event_detail.jsp?itemID=1100498

TCD Composition Centre – Roger Doyle

18:30, Wed 09 Oct

National Concert Hall, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2

The Music Composition Centre is inviting to the next free talk in their Agora Series of free public lectures. If you wish to reserve a seat, email compcent@tcd.ie

This week a Lecture-Recital of ‘The Death By Fire Of Giordano Bruno- an Electronic Chamber Opera’ with Roger Doyle will take place in th National Concert Hall (Kevin Barry Room).

“Following his presentation of The Death By Fire Of Giordano Bruno in the Samuel Beckett Theatre during the Dublin Theatre Festival on 05 Oct, Roger Doyle of META presents a talk on his opera and discusses the opera’s processes and progress. This public event will be accompanied by Doyle playing some music examples from the production.”

www.tcd.ie/music-composition/events/

Giuseppe Verdi – Opera Recital

19:00, Wed 09 Oct

Royal Irish Academy of Music, 38 Westland Row, Dublin 2

To celebrate the 200th anniversary of Verdi’s birthday, the opera recital “The Golden age of Italian Opera between the 19th and the 20th Centuries” with Angela Papale (Soprano) and Fabio Marra (Piano) will take place. Admission is free. Italian refreshments will be provided.

www.iicdublino.esteri.it/IIC_Dublino/Menu/Gli_Eventi/Calendario/

Holocaust Survivor Philip Bialowitz – Talk

20:00, Wed 09 Oct

Mater Dei Institute, Clonliffe Road, Drumcondra

Holocaust Survivor Philip Bialowitz will talk about “70 Years Later: Surviving Sobibór and Witnessing to the World” in the Mater Dei Institute. Philip Bialowitz is one of only eight living survivors of the infamous Nazi death camp Sobibór, where 250,000 men, women, and children were murdered.

The event is free and open to everybody but seating is very limited and it is easily possible that it is already booked out. Eitehr way, register or find out by contacting peter.admirand@dcu.ie.

www.materdei.ie/index.cfm/page/currentnews/id/240

King Kong Club

20:00, Wed 09 Oct

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

New Natives – Gig Night

20:00 – 23:00, Wed 09 Oct

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

The New Natives Gig Night features Ana Gog, Women’s Murder Club, Smacker’s Symphony and admission is free.

www.thegrandsocial.ie/event/new-natives-7/

The Song Room (open mic)

20:30, Wed 09 Oct

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.

Could somebody please let me know if this event is still taking place or if it has finished?

www.theglobe.ie/events

The Zodiac Sessions (open mic)

20:30, Wed 09 Oct

Bruxelles, Harry Street, Dublin 2

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

www.facebook.com/zodiacsessions

Bad Boy Jake

21:00, Wed 09 Oct

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 09 Oct

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

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

Thursday 10 Oct

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Corn flakes and Commerce with Louise Phelan

07:30 – 08:45, Thu 10 Oct

National College of Ireland, IFSC, Mayor Street, Dublin 1

The National College of Ireland invites you to start your day with the next series of business breakfasts “Corn flakes and Commerce: NCI’s Executive Breakfast Serial” in association with Metro Herald and Kellogg’s Ireland.

The first event of the series takes place at the NCI on Thurs with guest speaker Louise Phelan, Vice President of Global Operations Europe Middle East and Africa for PayPal leading 1,800 people in Dublin, Dundalk and Berlin.

Admission is free, but registration is essential at the website below.

www.ncirl.ie/NewsEvents/Events/tabid/493/eventid/27/Default.aspx

Grangegorman Military Cemetery – Tour

11:00, Thu 10 Oct

Grangegorman Cemetery, Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin 7

Every Thursday, free tours of Grangegorman Military Cemetery on Blackhorse Avenue take place. Meet inside the Cemetery Gates. Admission is free and everybody is welcome.

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

The Ferocious Mingle Marcade

11:00 – 18:00, Thu 10 Oct

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 10 Oct

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

Crime in the City; Crime and History

13:00 – 14:00, Thu 10 Oct

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

‘Crime in the City: Crime and History’ is a series of talks and readings looking at the broad issue of crime in Dublin through the ages.
This series of events brings together writers from fiction with historians, researchers and bloggers to inform, entertain and promote discussion. Events take place every Thursday in October and will be lunchtime readings, talks and discussions.

10 Oct: Donal Fallon: Donal is co-author of ‘Come Here To Me: Dublin’s Other History’ and a regular contributor to the ‘Come here to Me’ blog. He will speak on ‘The Animal Gangs’ and youth gang violence in 1930’s Dublin.

Admission is free, but booking is required via centrallibrary@dublincity.ie or 01-8734333

http//www.dublincity.ie/RecreationandCulture/libraries/library_events/Pages/autumn_2013_city_crime.aspx

Journey to the East – The Jesuit Missions to China

13:10, Thu 10 Oct

Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

The In Focus Tour “Journey to the East – The Jesuit Missions to China” with Joan Barnwell takes place. Admission is free, but there are only 15 places (first come first served)

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

Guided Walk: Tall tree tales

15:00, Thu 10 Oct

National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

In celebration of National Tree Day we will be exploring many of the majestic and interesting old trees of the National Botanic Gardens. Meet at the visitor centre.

www.botanicgardens.ie/news/events.htm

Archaeology Lecture – Token Interpretations

17:30, Thu 10 Oct

Newman Building, UCD Campus, Belfield, Dublin 4

“Token Interpretations: The interpretation of cremation burial in Later Prehistoric Ireland” is the next lecture in the research seminar series of the UCD School of Archaeology. It takes place in Room A109 in the Newman Bldg and admission is free.

From Shakespeares Globe to Global Shakespeare

18:00 – 19:30, Thu 10 Oct

Robert Emmet Lecture Theatre, Room 2037, Arts Block, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2

The talk will address how and why Shakespeares plays have become a subject of global reach and importance.

More details on the website. Admission is free.

www.tcd.ie/Secretary/Communications/Noticeboard/data/27412.html

Poet Brendan Kennelly – Talk

18:30, Thu 10 Oct

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

Dr Sandrine Brisset will give a talk entitled ‘Whatever You Say, Say Something’, about her biography of poet Brendan Kennelly, “Brendan Kennelly: Behind the Smile”. The talk will be followed by questions and answers. Admission is free.

Start Your Own Business Programme 2013

18:30, Thu 10 Oct

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

A series of six free lectures for aspiring small business owners and managers will take place from 26 Sept until 31 Oct. The lecture series is organised by Dublin City Public Libraries and the Dublin City Enterprise Board. All lectures are free, but booking is essential via 01-8733996 or businesslibrary@dublincity.ie.

The lectures all take place on Thursdays from 18:30-20:00:

26 Sept: An Introduction to Self Employment with Brendan Moran
03 Oct: Ideas Generation & Market Research with Brendan Moran
10 Oct: Ethnic Entrepreneurship with Peter Smith
17 Oct: Digital Marketing and Social Media with TBA
24 Oct: Financing your Business with Paul Neary
31 Oct: Business Planning Structure with Brendan Moran

www.dceb.ie/starting-a-business/library-talks

“My Favourites” – Walking Tour – Night Walk

19:00 – 21:00, Thu 10 Oct

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 10 Oct

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

Booka Brass are performing New Orleans style. Admission is free.

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/live-from-the-window-w-booka-brass-band-3/

Science and Religion: Genes, Determinism and God’

19:30, Thu 10 Oct

Joly Lecture Theatre, Hamilton Building, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2

Dr. Denis Alexander will give the “2013 E.T.S. Walton Lecture on Science and Religion, on Genes, Determinism and God”. Dr. Denis Alexander is from the The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion at the St. Edmund’s College, Cambridge University.

Details about the lecture can be found on the website below.

www.tcd.ie/Secretary/Communications/Noticeboard/data/27885.html

Dimestore Recordings presents

20:00, Thu 10 Oct

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

Bad Boy Jake

21:00, Thu 10 Oct

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.

Max Zaska / Patrick Groenland

21:00, Thu 10 Oct

The International Bar, 23 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2

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

www.international-bar.com/music.html

Left, Right & Centre – Blues+Soul

21:30, Thu 10 Oct

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 10 Oct

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 )

www.facebook.com/McNeillsPubSessions

Zebra Club: The Disconnected Bliss

22:30, Thu 10 Oct

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

The Disconnected Bliss are performing in the Zebra Club slot. Admission free if you arrive before 22:30

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/zebra-w-amidships-the-disconnected-bliss/

Friday 11 Oct

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Blackrock Animation Film Festival

09:00, Fri 11 Oct

Institute of Art, Design, & Technology (IADT), Kill Avenue, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

The 3rd Blackrock Animation Film Festival (BAFFA 2013) will take place on 11+12 Oct with screenings, workshops and the presentation of the Blackrock Animation Film Festival Awards (BAFFAs). On Friday the lectures, workshops and screenings will take place in the IADT in Dun Laoghaire before the festival moves to Blackrock on Saturday. The fill programme is here iloveblackrock.ie/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Programme-BAFF2013.pdf All events are free. Pre-registration is required for workshops!

iloveblackrock.ie/animation-film-festival/

Scultpure in Context

09:00 – 18:00, Fri 11 Oct

National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

“Sculpture in Context” is a brilliant idea and concept: It is Ireland’s largest outdoor sculpture exhibition were beautiful sculptures from talented artists are perfectly integrated in the amazing Botanic Garden.

“The gardens are not only a botanical haven, and a quiet oasis on the outskirts of a modern European City; they also provide a challenging venue that gives the artist the rare opportunity of realising large-scale work. The sculptures will be displayed throughout the gardens, ponds, Great Palm House, and Curvilinear Range, with the smaller works exhibited in the gallery above the Visitor Centre. On Saturdays throughout the exhibition, you will have a rare opportunity to join the artists for a guided tour throughout the exhibition. “

Admission is free and the exhibition will run until 18 October. I was there last Sunday and really enjoyed it. You can do it Treasure Hunt-style: Don’t get the map but try to find all 150 (!) sculptures. It’s fun especially if you have some children with you (even that Inner Child will do!)

www.botanicgardens.ie/news/events.htm

Irish Franchising & Start-Up Expo

11:00 – 18:00, Fri 11 Oct

RDS, Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

The Irish Franchising & Start-up Expo will take place on Fri and Sat (11+12 Oct). Admission is free if you pre-register, however there is an admission fee of EUR 10 on the door if you don’t pre-register.

www.franchisingstartups.ie/

The Ferocious Mingle Marcade

11:00 – 18:00, Fri 11 Oct

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 11 Oct

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

Costumes from the Ulster Museum

13:10, Fri 11 Oct

Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

The In Focus Tour “Costumes from the Ulster Museum” with Elise Taylor, Curator of Applied Arts, Ulster Museum, Belfast will take place. Admission is free, but places are limited to 15. (first come first served)

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

IFI Afternoon Talk

16:30, Fri 11 Oct

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

At this Afternoon Talk event in the IFI Dr. Zélie Asava (Programme Director of Video and Film at Dundalk Institute of Technology) will discuss aspects of the research in her recently published book “The Black Irish Onscreen: Representing Black and Mixed-Race Irish Identities on Film and TV” (Peter Lang, 2013).

Admission is free, but booking is required via the IFI Box Office on 01 679 3477 or boxoffice@irishfilm.ie (Your emailed booking requests must be confirmed by reply email from the Box Office in order to be valid).

www.ifi.ie/film/afternoon-talk-dr-zelie-asava-free-event/

Ciara O’Toole – Book Launch

18:30 – 20:00, Fri 11 Oct

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

The book launch for “Going Solo on Lake Como” by Ciara O’Toole will take place. It is a story of an Irishwoman’s attempt to start a new life in Italy and to learn how to fly a seaplane. Admission is free to the launch of this inspirational and humorous autobiography by Ciara O’Toole.

gutterbookshop.com/events.html

D-Riculous All Stars – Gig

19:00, Fri 11 Oct

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

D-Riculous All Stars are performing in the 19:00 slot. Admission is free.

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/live-from-the-window-w-d-riculous-all-stars-4/

Greek and European Folk Dance

19:00 – 20:30, Fri 11 Oct

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 11 Oct

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 Sidewalk Astronomers

20:00, Fri 11 Oct

Martello Tower Car Park, Sandymount, Dublin 4

The Dublin Sidewalk Astronomers meet at the car park just south of the Sandymount Martello Tower, Dublin 4 for a public star gazing. Admission is free and all are welcome. Members bring along their telescopes and share the wonders of the night-sky with the public.

irishastrosoc.org/wp/

Dublin Tribal Spirit – Drumming Circle

20:00 – 22:00, Fri 11 Oct

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 11 Oct

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 11 Oct

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

Leo Kelly – Acoustic Rock

21:30, Fri 11 Oct

Patriot’s Inn, 760 South Circular Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8

Leo O’Kelly, songwriter/vocalist/guitarist of TirNaN’Og plays acoustic rock with Garvan Gallagher. Admission is free.

www.patriotsinn.com

Events Coming Up

New Voices: A Night of Poetry and Song

Fri 25 Oct: 20:00

Farmleigh House, Phoenix Park

“New Voices: A Night of Poetry and Song” will take place on 25 Oct and you need to apply for tickets.

Hollie McNish, the performance poet from Cambridge, England, will make her debut Dublin appearance at Farmleigh. Appearing with Hollie will be Erin Fornoff from North Carolina and Hozier, the band led by singer/songwriter Andrew Byrne. This evening is hosted by Farmleigh writer-in-residence, Peter Sheridan.

Tickets are free, but allocated on a lottery basis. The closing date to apply for tickets is Friday 11 October at 10:00. Send a mail to farmleighinfo@opw.ie with subject NEW VOICES to apply for tickets.
www.farmleigh.ie/Events/Title,25003,en.html

Dublin Mountains Partnership – Guided Walks

13+20 Oct – 11:00

The next guided free walks by the Dublin Mountain Partnership are taking place on 13+20 Oct. The walks are easy to moderate and have different requirements. Check the website and also check the pre-registration requirement. www.dublinmountains.ie/news/upcoming_events/?no_cache=1 The walk on 13 Oct is particularly interesting for everyone who needs to use public transport to get to the starting point as it starts at Marley Park. The walk on 20 Oct is a Photography Walk.

Not free, but worth checking out:

Dublin Theatre Festival from 26 Sept – 13 Oct
Hard Working Class Heroes from 03-05 Oct
OneTwoOneTwo Music Film Festival 04-06 Oct

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Smoke-Free Ireland – and what about alcohol-free?

Minister for Health James Reilly has announced that he plans to make Ireland a tobacco-free country by 2025. www.rte.ie/news/2013/1003/478051-smoking/ That’s only 12 years away and a LOT has to happen until then.

Yes, Ireland was the first European country to make indoor smoking in public places illegal and that could just happen over night with the right laws, but what since? Interestingly, the smoking ban in Ireland did NOT have a significant impact on the number of smokers in Ireland. www.thejournal.ie/workplace-smoking-ban-1054096-Aug2013/ People still smoke nearly as much as before.

So what is the magic formula that will change all that in 12 years? Well, a long document was written and outlines about 60 measures to make Ireland tobacco-free. They all make sense, but nothing is earth shattering. The plan is to “denormalise” the use of tobacco but not to make it illegal. So that’s a different approach than the none for other illegal substances and that is good, but will the softer approach really do the job?

I think it is a step in the right direction and I’d say (apart from cigarette companies) everybody benefits from it. But the odd thing is that seemingly there are absolutely no plans for an alcohol-free Ireland. Isn’t the effect of alcohol on our health system even more severe? I propose – in line with the smoking ban – a first step of making alcohol illegal in all work places. ;-) Imagine: an alcohol-free pub!

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