Dublin Event Guide 351: Women Inspiring Change Workshops, Trade School, Muro Mini Fest, St Patrick’s Day Ceili

March 8th, 2014
DEG Dublin Event Guide (for free events)

No. 351 | 07 March 2014

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Hi all!

I got lots of mails from people that wanted to hear more about our great holidays with Northern Light Hunt and Dog Sledding. I have put a few (just 5) pictures on my Facebook Profile. 3 are of the dog and there are two of the best 16 of the Northern Lights and you should be able to see the pictures if you go to www.facebook.com/joerg.steegmueller Unfortunately I didn’t have time during the week to write this travel report so instead I will just send it to all the people that wanted to hear about it. If you also want to be added to the list, drop me a mail (dublineventguide@gmail.com) and I will send it to you later in the week.

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This weekend is quite busy and with the St Patrick’s Festival, next week will be even busier. Let’s hope that the weather will play ball and all will be great. In Germany, where around this time of the year there could easily still be snow, it will be +20 degrees this weekend. Mad weather! But when it comes to an outdoors festival next weekend, I will take 20 degrees any day.

Ohh, and if you talk to any American friends this week, make sure that they know that it is Paddy’s Day and NOT Patty’s Day! :-) I don’t know where they got “Patty” from!? Maybe from the same place where they got Aluminum instead of Aluminium? :-P

Have a great week!

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Have an event-full weekend and week,

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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!

Have you ever felt too old for something? Or maybe you have even said it? I love playing on a playground. Swings, climbing trees, zip-lines, bouncy castles. Soo much fun! :-) I know, some of you will shake their head and think that I am too old for that. But isn’t that a limiting belief? Where else do you limit yourself like that? What could you achieve if you did not have these limits in your head?

Johanna Quaas doesn’t have these limits! She is 86 years of age (born in 1925) and started doing gymnastics competitively 30 years ago. She always enjoyed sports when she was a child, then was a sports/PE teacher, but only started in her 50s to take part in competitions. Have a look: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NZ6C6wGpAE

And if you think she must be the only one being so fit at that age, have a look at this: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bho1JMfG8k

Get rid of your limiting believes and you will achieve outstanding things!

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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 my pick list is a little longer than in other weeks, there are lots of interesting events.

Let me start with Saturday. Here I recommend the Re-enactment of the Napoleonic Wars in Collins Barracks, the Trade School and also the Women Inspiring Change Workshops if you want to learn something and enhance skills. The market and also party element of the day is at the D-Light Studio Market Party and some more learning in the evening with the Sidewalk Astronomers. Busy day, but it all can be done! ;-)

On Sunday I might go to the monthly Fusion Sunday World Culture Market, if I were female, I would probably go to the Women Inspiring Change – Workshop and gender-independent, there is the Muro Mini Fest. If you have kids and want to teach them a bit more about nature and wetlands and sea, checkout the event that takes place on Bull Island.

During the week there is an interesting talk about the Bridges of Dublin on Wednesday, then there is the Science Gallery Mediator Talk on Thursday and on Friday St Patrick’s Festival will start with the Festival Ceili, with a Milk and Cookies Stories Storytelling event and with the Craft Beer and Food Market in the CHQ Building.

Busy week and it will get busier next weekend with the St. Patrick’s Festival!

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Software Usability Test – Paid testers needed

Are you reliable and know how to use a computer? YakPact (www.yakpact.com) needs you and pays for your time. YakPact is a company in Dun Laoghaire that helps other companies to improve the behaviour and skills of customer-facing staff and they are running usability tests for software they are developing.

Cognitive Psychologist Dr. Christof van Nimwegen from Holland is running the tests and you are needed for 3 hours (2 hours on the first day and another 1 hour a few days later) and you will get EUR 30 for your time and help. The tests are running in assigned time slots during the day between 24 March and 27 March, in Dun Laoghaire.

If you are interested in helping – and to earn the EUR 30 – you don’t need any particular skills, just contact Margaret at participate@yakpact.com and tell her your name and your phone number in an e-mail and she will contact you either by e-mail or by phone.

Margaret is a long-time friend and supporter of the Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events).

HMV moving back into Grafton Street

In an announcement that surprised some, HMV has announced that they will open a shop in Grafton Street again.

It won’t be their old shop, which has been taken over by Massimo Dutti. Instead it will be in the shop were A-Ware previously was. A-Ware was next to BT2 at the corner with the tiny street (Lemon Street) that brings you to the Royal Hibernian Way. A-Ware had to close before Christmas after going into receivership.

It is expected that the new store will open within 3 months.

Shocking revelation: Dublin City is paying clampers commission

For years Dublin City assured us that the purpose of clamping cars is to increase the availability of car park spaces not to make money and we were told that clampers were NOT incentivised to clamp cars.

When you read this article here www.irishtimes.com/news/consumer/dublin-city-council-sets-60-000-target-for-clampers-1.1715481 you will realise that with all the incentives the clampers are getting and with the targets set, they will now start behaving differently. They will be on the hunt for cars to clamp. Gone is the few minutes grace period they might give you. With a “clamp lots and go home early AND get a bonus” you can imagine how things will change.

And before you complain about the councillors agreeing to that, I Have to tell you that they weren’t even told. Dublin City Management decided that and didn’t tell or ask the elected councillors. I can’t wait until we have an elected Mayor in Dublin and get rid of the current City Management.

Donating to the Dublin Event Guide for free!?

Do you happily receive the Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events) every week? And do you make use of it at least sometimes? And would you like to help to keep it going? If you read this, then the answer is probably three times YES!

But I understand that giving a donation is not everybody’s thing. I can assure you that it will only be used to cover the cost for the Dublin Event Guide, but wouldn’t it be even neater if you could give money without having to use your own?

This is indeed possible! When you buy books online, buy them from Book Depository or from Amazon and use these links to go to the website:

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You can also copy these links and send them to your friends. When you click on the link you books cost exactly the same as if you went to the Amazon or Book Depository website directly. But if you go via my links above, the Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events) will get 5-8%. That’s not a lot, but if you and lots of other people used that link every time, it still would amount to a fair amount.

And if you want to buy from
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Giving money for free! That’s how easy it is. ;-) Thanks!

Opportunities

This section is intended to feature new startup companies and projects. Opportunities that people saw and that they chose not to ignore. I am, however, experiencing a little technical problem with this section, so for now I won’t be able to use it. I will keep you posted.

Exhibitions

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

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

Landscape Of The Soul: Adam Kos & Andrzej Mazur

06-27 March (11:00-16:00)

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

“Landscape Of The Soul” by Adam Kos & Andrzej Mazur is a collaborative show exploring the complexity and paradoxical nature of existence. Admission is free. The opening takes place on Thurs 06 March from 19:00.

www.templebar.ie/calendar/event/landscape-of-the-soul

Urban Perspectives – Lynda Cosgrave – Fine Art Photography Exhibition

13 Mar – 18 Apr

Bleeding Horse Creative Space, 24/25 Camden Street, Dublin 2. (Noon till late)

Lynda Cosgrave’s fine art photography in “Urban Perspectives” examines the inherent colour and light that permeate city streets through the eyes of the two places she called home, New York City and Dublin. Lynda is a category winner of the National Geographic Traveller 2014 Photo Competition. www.lyndacosgrave.com

Must Go On – Rua Red Exhibition

08 Mar – 19 April (Mon-Sat: 10:00-18:00, closed Sundays & bank holiday)

Rua Red, South Dublin Arts Centre, Tallaght, Dublin 24

Must Go On is an exhibition of moving images, painting and sculptural installations, animations and photography by eight artists: Peter Land, Ella de Burca, Clodagh Emoe, Anita Delaney, Sonia Shiel, Felicity Clear, Aideen Barry and Nicholas Keogh.

www.ruared.ie/

Drawing Inspiration – An Exhibition of Framed Drawings

01-27 March

White Lady Art Gallery, 14 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2

“Drawing Inspiration – An Exhibition of Framed Drawings” will take place throughout March and the opening event is on Sat 01 March from 18:00-22:00. There will be live music and refreshments and you are invited to BYOB. Over 18s only (ID required).

“This exhibition aims to highlight the drawing skills and imagination of artists whose work is usually done in paint and other mediums. Drawing is often the starting point for many aspiring artists, so we decided to try and inspire those who admire the work of these artists by showing what can be achieved with pencils, ink and pen.”

www.whiteladyart.com/

Saturday 08 Mar

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Car Boot Sales – Tallaght

08:00 – 12:00, Sat 08 Mar

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/

Honest2Goodness Food Market

09:30 – 16:00, Sat 08 Mar

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 08 Mar

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 08 Mar

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

Belgard Weekend Market

10:00 – 17:00, Sat 08 Mar

Belgard Road, Dublin 24

The Belgard Weekend Market is an indoor market with stalls with handcraft (incl. designer jewellery, aran jumpers and wool, christening robes and shawls, cards and cross stitch), household items, bric and brac, furniture, flowers, make-up, clothes, shoes, showers, upholstery, toys, kitchens, cafe, army memorabilia, collectors items, sweets, handbags books, blinds, party shop, tools and more.

It is open every Saturday and Sunday and is located in the Glen Abbey complex (opposite Jacobs) on Belgard Road.

www.facebook.com/belgardmarket

Jamestown Market

10:00 – 17:00, Sat 08 Mar

Jamestown Market, 90 Jamestown Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8

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

www.jamestownmarket.com/

Merchants Market

10:00 – 16:30, Sat 08 Mar

Merchants Yard, East Wall Road, Dublin 3

The Merchants Market on East Wall Road is a weekly indoors flea market on Saturdays and Sundays with more than 80 stalls in a big industrial hall. There is everything from furniture and antiques to paintings and mirrors, electronics and hot food to bicycles and buns. It is just a few minutes walk away from the Point Theatre/O2 (walk in the direction of the Port Tunnel).

www.merchantsmarket.ie/

Mother Redcap’s Indoor Market

10:00 – 17:30, Sat 08 Mar

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

Re-enactment: Napoleonic Wars 1803-1815

10:00 – 12:00, Sat 08 Mar

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

The Historical Re-enactment of the Napoleonic Wars is taking place in Collins Barracks.

Regiment Irlanda was one of three Irish regiments in the Spanish Army during the Napoleonic Wars. Witness a re-enactment of the regiment’s foot and arms drills in Clarke Square as these ’Irish Wild Geese’, dressed in the regiments distinctive blue uniforms and armed with traditional flintlock muskets, take commands in Spanish to wheel, march and fight in lines. Admission is free and no booking required.

www.museum.ie/en/list/calendar-of-events.aspx?eventID=4184

Stables Market

10:00 – 18:00, Sat 08 Mar

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

A new market (flea/vintage/etc) with two cafés has opened in the same location in Thomas Street where the Ferocious Mingle Market was before their move to Camden Street.

The new market in 72 Thomas Street is called Stable Market and it is open from Thursday until Sunday from 10:00-18:00 every day. It seems there is neither a website nor a Facebook Page yet.

Temple Bar Food Market

10:00 – 16:30, Sat 08 Mar

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

Trade School

10:30 – 18:00, Sat 08 Mar

Dominick Street Community Centre, Dublin 2

The next Tradde School takes place today. Seven subjects will be taught and some are already booked out. But you can still grab a place, just check the website below.

A Trade School is an adult workshop where people barter for knowledge (practical skills, talents, hobbies and experience). Anyone can teach, anyone can learn and teaching experience is not required. Everyone is welcome to attend classes and importantly no money exchanges hands. Instead the teachers specify what type of goods/items they would like to get in return for them teaching you.

So drop in in the morning and take part in a class. I like the idea of the Trade School and would like to take part (as teacher OR as student, depending on the subject).

www.tradeschool.coop/dublin/

Blackrock Market

11:00 – 17:30, Sat 08 Mar

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/

The Ferocious Mingle Marcade

11:00 – 18:00, Sat 08 Mar

60 Camden Street, Dublin 2

The Ferocious Mingle Marcade (Market and Arcade) is back in a new location. The Marcade is now in Camden Street next to Daintree Paper and opposite the Centra and off-license there. It takes place every Thurs-Sun and is a flea-market-type permanent market with stalls and “chalets” for traders.

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

Women Inspiring Change

11:00 – 21:00, Sat 08 Mar

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

This ACTION AID & Exchange Art Collective event is a weekend (Sat+Sun) of free workshops, exhibitions, performance, talks and documentary screenings to mark International Women’s Day on 08 March.

Join an inspiring group of Irish female artists and activists to celebrate the social, political and economic achievements of women both in Ireland and the developing world.

The workshops and performances are listed on this website www.inspirationsevent.org/ and you have to pre-register.

All workshops and performances are free, but donations are welcome and will be used to support the ActionAid Kamaiya Housing Project in Nepal.

www.inspirationsevent.org/

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Sat 08 Mar

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

Fail Better – Science Gallery Exhibition

12:00 – 18:00, Sat 08 Mar

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

The newest Science Gallery exhibition has the theme “Fail Better” and it will run from 07 Feb – 27 Apr. The title comes from Samuel Beckett’s “Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.” and the exhibition looks at beautiful and instructive failures. The purpose is to open up a debate on the essential role of failure in human creativity, in technology, science, design, business and sport.

20 unique exhibits, from a pair of explorer boots that caused Ranulph Fiennes to fail in an Everest attempt, via Christopher Reeve’s (Superman) original wheelchair, to a full-scale reconstruction of the the world’s worst or maddest invention: a big table that is meant to assist childbirth using centrifugal force.

I visited the exhibition and I definitely recommend it. Age-wise, I would think that it is suitable for children from Age 12/13 as long as the parents are prepared to read a good bit of explanatory text and then “translate” it for their children. There is no overly complicated stuff, but most of the exhibits are not self-explanatory. But there is a strong reason for bringing your kids: We have in general a negative attitude to Failure. This exhibition will help you to change that!

Admission is free and opening hours are Tues-Fri 12:00-20:00 and Sat+Sun 12:00-18:00.

www.sciencegallery.com/failbetter

Ha’penny Flea Market

12:00 – 18:00, Sat 08 Mar

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

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

www.thegrandsocial.ie/

Spanish Film Screening: El lince perdido

12:15, Sat 08 Mar

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

In the Instituto Cervantes’ Animated Film Series, the next film screening is “El lince perdido / The Missing Lynx” (2008, Spanish with English subtitles). Admission is free.

dublin.cervantes.es/FichasCultura/Ficha92652_16_2.htm

Archive at Lunchtime – IFI

13:00, Sat 08 Mar

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/

Chester Beatty – Mandarin Tour

13:00, Sat 08 Mar

Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

A Mandarin language tour and family-friendly activities with Tiedong Yang will take place in the Chester Beatty Library. Admission is free and booking is not required.

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

New Music Dublin Talks Programme

13:30, Sat 08 Mar

National Concert Hall, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2

Bernard Clarke (RTÉ lyric fm Nova) and Donnacha Dennehy (Artistic Director NMD 2014) in collaboration with the Contemporary Music Centre host a series of short talks and discussions with composers, performers, musicologists and commentators active in new music.

The remaining talks are:

+ Sat 08 March – 13:30
The medium is the message and the message is? – How emerging composers engage with their public – hear the views of Breiffni O Byrne, Laurence Mackin, Evonne Ferguson and Toner Quinn.

+ Sat 08 March – 18:30
An audience with Hans Abrahamsen. Meet the composer before the Irish premiere of his influencial work “Schnee”.

+ Sun 09 March – 14:00
Lonely Child – Musicologist and performer Bob Gilmore explores Claude Vivier’s Lonely Child in advance of the Irish premiere with the RTÉ NSO and Sylvia O’ Brien. His biography of Vivier will be available from June.

Admission to all above talks is free.

www.newmusicdublin.ie/special-events/

“My Favourites” – Walking Tour

14:00 – 16:30, Sat 08 Mar

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

Ireland’s First Market Party

14:00 – 22:00, Sat 08 Mar

D-light Studios, 46 North Great Clarence Street, Dublin 1

D-Light Studios is a massive creative hub, which is home to projects like BLOW Photo and Paperdolls acrobatic performance. Some new exciting events will take place there in the coming months and the first one is the D-light market.

This first D-light Market on Saturday will have a wide variety of vendors, along with movie screenings, beauty salon, pop up coffee shop, kids corner, live DJs Tom Lowe and Stace Gill. TThe people that run D-light tell me that this is Ireland’s first ever MARKET PARTY! Everyone is welcome along to buy, sell, party or simply relax with a movie and beverage. Admission is free.

d-lightstudios.com/news

A Rainbow of Colour – Family Programme

15:00 – 16:00, Sat 08 Mar

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

“A Rainbow of Colour” with Elizabeth Archbold is Saturdays Family Programme. Admission is free, but places are limited (first come, first served). Find all details on the website below.

www.nationalgallery.ie/en/whatson/Families/Saturday_Family_Programme/March8.aspx

Handprint – Piano Recital

15:00, Sat 08 Mar

National Concert Hall, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2

Handprint is a recital programme by Irish pianist Therese Fahy, bthat was created after she realised that contemporary piano music seems to be composed for pianists with large hands. Therese has commissioned six major Irish composers to write new works specifically designed for her smaller hands. The Handprint Collection is the result.

Admission is free.

www.newmusicdublin.ie/event/therese-fahy-piano/

The Female Gaze – Tour

15:00 – 15:45, Sat 08 Mar

National Museum, Kildare Street (Archaeology), Dublin 2

To celebrate International Women’s Day, this tour will focus on artefacts associated with women. Discover fascinating objects that can reveal some aspects of women’s lives and their role in the past in Ireland. Admission is free and no booking required. Meet at Reception.

www.museum.ie/en/list/calendar-of-events.aspx?eventID=4185

Cornucopia – Live Music

19:30 – 21:30, Sat 08 Mar

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, Sat 08 Mar

Martello Tower Car Park, Sandymount

The Dublin Sidewalk Astronomers meet at the Martello Tower car park in Sandymount for a public star-gazing. Members bring along their telescopes and share the wonders of the night-sky with you. Admission is free.

This event happens regularly on a Friday, but in March there are two nights of star gazing on Friday 07 March and Saturday 08 March. The Friday event is the normal monthly observing night. The Saturday event is the Irish Astronomical Society’s participation in ISAN 7, the Seventh International Sidewalk Astronomy Night. This year ISAN is specially dedicated to the memory of John Dobson (1915-2014) who started the idea of Sidewalk Astronomy in San Francisco. The idea spread to amateur astronomical societies around the world.

Both events are weather dependent, so check www.irishastrosoc.org/events/events.htm after 18:00 on the night in the case of poor weather, to check if it is going ahead.

www.irishastrosoc.org/events/events.htm

Faces of March – Gigs

20:00 – 23:00, Sat 08 Mar

Mercantile, 28 Dame Street, Dublin 2

State Magazine, an online entertainment magazine, is running Faces Live Stage gigs every month and the line-up for “Faces of March” is
+ Rocstrong
+ The Clameens
+ Carriages

Admission is free.

www.state.ie/features/faces-march-live-carriages-clameens-rocstrong

Hawk / Twenty Six Red

20:00, Sat 08 Mar

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

The bands Hawk (alt-pop to dark folk from London) and Twenty Six Red will be in Whelan’s for a free gig.

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/hawk-twenty-six-red-more/

Saturday Night Live Jazz

20:00 – 22:30, Sat 08 Mar

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

The Devils Jukebox – Gigs + DJs

20:00, Sat 08 Mar

Sin É, 14 Ormond Quay, Dublin 1

The Devils Jukebox is live music from 20:00-23:00 and DJs with Alternative, Punk, Rock, Metal & Garage after that. Every Saturday! Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/Sin.E.Pub

Filibusters Comedy Club

21:00, Sat 08 Mar

Twisted Pepper, 54 Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1

The Filibusters Comedy Club at the Twisted Pepper will feature some great standup comedian this Saturday:

Teresa Coyne
Conor Neville
Greg Marks
Kevin O’Connell
John Sheehan
And MC E2Funny

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/events/658443660883802/

Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard

21:00, Sat 08 Mar

Stillorgan Orchard, The Hill, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin

The Stillorgan Orchard has live music every Friday and Saturday. Many of the performers are established and very good bands. The upcoming gigs are detailed on the website below. Admission is always free.

www.stillorganorchard.com/live_music.html

Mick Heslin Band – Gig

21:00, Sat 08 Mar

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

The Mick Heslin Band will play in Mother Reilly’s. Admission is free.

www.dublinsessions.ie/motherreillys.html

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Irish Beauty Show

10:00 – 18:00, Sun 09 Mar

RDS, Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

The Irish Beauty Show is a show/exhibition for professional therapists, salon owners,nail techs and complementary therapists. If you work in this area, register for your free ticket on the website below.

www.irishbeauty.ie/

Jamestown Market

10:00 – 17:00, Sun 09 Mar

Jamestown Market, 90 Jamestown Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8

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

www.jamestownmarket.com

Merchants Market

10:00 – 16:30, Sun 09 Mar

Merchants Yard, East Wall Road, Dublin 3

The Merchants Market on East Wall Road is a weekly indoors flea market on Saturdays and Sundays with more than 80 stalls in a big industrial hall. There is everything from furniture and antiques to paintings and mirrors, electronics and hot food to bicycles and buns. It is just a few minutes walk away from the Point Theatre/O2 (walk in the direction of the Port Tunnel).

www.merchantsmarket.ie/

Merrion Square Open Air Gallery

10:00 – 18:30, Sun 09 Mar

Merrion Square, Dublin 2

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

www.merrionsquareart.com/

Stables Market

10:00 – 18:00, Sun 09 Mar

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

A new market (flea/vintage/etc) with two cafés has opened in the same location in Thomas Street where the Ferocious Mingle Market was before their move to Camden Street.

The new market in 72 Thomas Street is called Stable Market and it is open from Thursday until Sunday from 10:00-18:00 every day. It seems there is neither a website nor a Facebook Page yet.

Golden Rule in Inter Faith Dialogue – Chapel Address

10:45, Sun 09 Mar

Trinity College Chapel, Trinity College, Dublin 2

The series of events exploring how the Golden Rule (“Do to others as you would have them do to you”) is understood and applied across different faith traditions continues on Sunday. The speaker will be Dr Marcus Braybrooke, President of the World Congress of Faiths. He will talk about how the Golden Rule can provide both a foundation and an agenda for Inter Faith Dialogue.

The address is in the context of the Sunday morning Choral Eucharist (Church of Ireland) which begins at 10:45. All are welcome. Full details of the Golden Rule Project can be found on the Chaplaincy website.

www.tcd.ie/Secretary/Communications/Noticeboard/data/29201.html

Dun Laoghaire Market

11:00 – 16:00, Sun 09 Mar

People’s Park, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

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

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

Fusion Sunday World Culture Market – Food Co-Op

11:00 – 17:00, Sun 09 Mar

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

The next Fusion Sundays Market will take place this Sunday in the Dublin Food Co-op. It is a world culture market, an ethnic Bazaar, that focuses on the diverse ethnic culture present in Ireland today. The Market features a huge array of International stalls, ethnic food, live music and entertainment for kids. You can buy handmade goods, arts and crafts, recycled products, jewellery, clothes and food. The market is held every second Sunday of the month. Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/fusionsundaysmarket

Longmile Road Markets

11:00 – 17:00, Sun 09 Mar

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 09 Mar

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

The Ferocious Mingle Marcade

11:00 – 18:00, Sun 09 Mar

60 Camden Street, Dublin 2

The Ferocious Mingle Marcade (Market and Arcade) is back in a new location. The Marcade is now in Camden Street next to Daintree Paper and opposite the Centra and off-license there. It takes place every Thurs-Sun and is a flea-market-type permanent market with stalls and “chalets” for traders.

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

Women Inspiring Change

11:00 – 21:00, Sun 09 Mar

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

This ACTION AID & Exchange Art Collective event is a weekend (Sat+Sun) of free workshops, exhibitions, performance, talks and documentary screenings to mark International Women’s Day on 08 March.

Join an inspiring group of Irish female artists and activists to celebrate the social, political and economic achievements of women both in Ireland and the developing world.

The workshops and performances are listed on this website www.inspirationsevent.org/ and you have to pre-register.

All workshops and performances are free, but donations are welcome and will be used to support the ActionAid Kamaiya Housing Project in Nepal.

www.inspirationsevent.org/

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Sun 09 Mar

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 09 Mar

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/

Bull Island UNESCO Biosphere Sunday

12:00 – 15:00, Sun 09 Mar

Bull Island Interpretative Centre, Dollymount Strand, Dublin 3

Free Family Activities will take place at North Bull Island UNESCO Biosphere, Sandymount Strand, Poppintree Park, Tolka Valley Park on Saturday and Sunday. The events at Tolka Valley and Poppintree Park take place on Saturday and require pre-registration and there is unfortunately no time for it anymore, so I will leave them out here, but you can check all the details via the website below.

The activities on Bull Island take place on Sunday and don’t require pre-booking:

+ 12:00 Launch of the event
+ 12:00-15:00: Interactive demonstrations at the Bull Island Interpretative Centre. These are the drop-in activities:
BirdWatchIreland stand with interactive maps on birds of wetlands.
Marine Experience touch pool for kids and arts and crafts table.
Coastwatch Ireland demonstration on marine litter and how it effects marine biodiversity
Irish Wildlife Trust demonstration on sampling wetland water and creepy crawlies living in wetlands.
Dublin City Council parks demonstration on RAMSAR wetlands in Dublin Bay.
Ocean Initiatives Clean up of Marine Litter
+ 12:30-13:15: Birdwatch Ireland walk and talk along causeway using viewing telescopes
+ 14:00-15:00: Irish Wildlife Trust to do sampling in water filled areas of the the sand dunes to look for creepy crawlies. (Subject to weather conditions and water levels).

All activities are free.

www.dublincity.ie/RecreationandCulture/DublinCityParks/Biodiversity/Pages/WorldWetlandsDay.aspx

Fail Better – Science Gallery Exhibition

12:00 – 18:00, Sun 09 Mar

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

The newest Science Gallery exhibition has the theme “Fail Better” and it will run from 07 Feb – 27 Apr. The title comes from Samuel Beckett’s “Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.” and the exhibition looks at beautiful and instructive failures. The purpose is to open up a debate on the essential role of failure in human creativity, in technology, science, design, business and sport.

20 unique exhibits, from a pair of explorer boots that caused Ranulph Fiennes to fail in an Everest attempt, via Christopher Reeve’s (Superman) original wheelchair, to a full-scale reconstruction of the the world’s worst or maddest invention: a big table that is meant to assist childbirth using centrifugal force.

I visited the exhibition and I definitely recommend it. Age-wise, I would think that it is suitable for children from Age 12/13 as long as the parents are prepared to read a good bit of explanatory text and then “translate” it for their children. There is no overly complicated stuff, but most of the exhibits are not self-explanatory. But there is a strong reason for bringing your kids: We have in general a negative attitude to Failure. This exhibition will help you to change that!

Admission is free and opening hours are Tues-Fri 12:00-20:00 and Sat+Sun 12:00-18:00.

www.sciencegallery.com/failbetter

Made by Hand – Market

12:00 – 17:00, Sun 09 Mar

Viva, 27 South Richmond Street, Portobello

“Made by Hand” or “Hecho a manos” is a new Sunday weekly market in Viva, Portobello with most things made by hand and some vintage clothing and curiosities too. Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/events/623874574328582

Mother Redcap’s Indoor Market

12:00 – 17:30, Sun 09 Mar

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

Muro Mini Fest

12:00 – 00:00, Sun 09 Mar

Generator Hostel, Smithfield Square, Dublin 7

The Muro Arts Collective are inviting to the MURO Mini-Fest, a one day festival in the Generator Hostel. The whole day will be filled with exciting things to do:

+ Market stalls selling Irish craft goods, zines and more.
+ Swap shop: bring any clothes you don’t want and swap them for some you do at 15:00 (clothes drop off from 12:00).
+ Workshops: Screen printing with Ink Tonic, seed bombing with Paddy O’Kearney, art printing and stencilling with Kathrina Rupit, and Drawing with Kevin Bohan
+ Music by the Brand New Switcheroo, Funkin n Skankin DJs, Twin Headed Wolf, DJ Tommy Rash, T/A/S/T/E DJ’s, Peaks, Jet Setter and Sinead White performing folk, rock, acoustic pop, traditional, experimental, jazz and DJ sets
+ Spoken word by the Bluebottle Collective and Paul Timoney
+ Live painting performance by Ema Jones, Vadis and an installation space by Wonderfulgood with experimental jazz by Mondegreen.
+ Short Film Festival curated by Dublin filmmaker Conall Ó Duibhir

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/events/1441099302793019

Sunday at Noon

12:00 – 13:00, Sun 09 Mar

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 “Changing Perspectives” with “27 Mozart & Beethoven Sonatas For Piano & Violin”. Brian MacNamara (Piano) and Keith Pascoe (Violin) will perform Sonatas from Mozart and van Beethoven.

www.hughlane.ie/past-sunday-concerts/1084-sundaysnoon-mozartbeethoven-5

Dublin Sketchers – Sunday Meet-up

14:00, Sun 09 Mar

Dublin (various locations)

The “Dublin Sketchers” is an informal group of (hobby) artists who go somewhere different in Dublin every Sunday (e.g. National Museum, Maritime Museum, Dublin Flea Market, Farmleigh, Botanic Gardens, Dublin Castle, Science Gallery, …), sketch for one to two hours and then meet up for coffee afterwards and discuss their sketches.

There are some hugely talented people among them and it is a great idea to meet up with others who have the same hobby. Find out on their website below or on their Facebook Page where they will meet and join them if you do some sketching/drawing yourself. I know that the Dublin Sketchers often use the Dublin Event Guide to find interesting free events and I am delighted to be able to help!

www.dublinsketchers.blogspot.com/

New Music Dublin Talks Programme

14:00, Sun 09 Mar

National Concert Hall, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2

Bernard Clarke (RTÉ lyric fm Nova) and Donnacha Dennehy (Artistic Director NMD 2014) in collaboration with the Contemporary Music Centre host a series of short talks and discussions with composers, performers, musicologists and commentators active in new music.

The remaining talk is:

+ Sun 09 March – 14:00
Lonely Child – Musicologist and performer Bob Gilmore explores Claude Vivier’s Lonely Child in advance of the Irish premiere with the RTÉ NSO and Sylvia O’ Brien. His biography of Vivier will be available from June.

Admission to all above talks is free.

www.newmusicdublin.ie/special-events/

Stella Bass Jazz Trio

14:00 – 16:00, Sun 09 Mar

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 09 Mar

Royal Hibernian Academy, 15 Ely Place, Dublin 2

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

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

Museum Tour – National Print Museum

15:00 – 16:30, Sun 09 Mar

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

Sunshine Cafe – Sunday Jazz

15:00 – 18:00, Sun 09 Mar

Sunshine Cafe, 107 Lower George’s St, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

A weekly Jazz gig will take place in the Sunshine Cafe for your Sunday afternoon entertainment. The Jazzwise Duo (piano and double bass) play classic jazz including Broadway standards, Bossa Nova, Blues etc

The Ulster Museum: exploring conflict through collections

15:00 – 15:45, Sun 09 Mar

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

‘The Ulster Museum: exploring conflict through collections.’ with William Blair, National Museums Northern Ireland is this week’s Sunday Lecture.

The talk is part of March’s series of free talks looking at themes of war and conflict and takes place in conjunction with the events planned for the Gallery’s 150th anniversary. Admission is free and no booking is required.

www.nationalgallery.ie/whatson/Talks/Sunday_Talks/March9.aspx

LJJ Band – Cafe en Seine

18:00 – 20:00, Sun 09 Mar

Café en Seine, Dawson Street, Dublin 2

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

www.longjohnjumpband.com/

Saucy Sundays – NOT THIS SUNDAY

18:30 – 23:30, Sun 09 Mar

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, but it is not taking place this Sunday. Instead there seems to be a Saucy Sunday on Wednesday, but details are not available yet at the time of writing this. Check the Facebook page below closer to Wednesday for details.

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

Sweeney’s Dixieland Jazzmen

18:30 – 20:30, Sun 09 Mar

Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2

The Sweeney’s Dixeland Jazzmen play their weekly gig on the ground floor in Sweeney’s. Admission is free.

www.dublinsessions.ie/sweeneys.html

Gardiner Street Gospel Choir Mass

19:30 – 20:30, Sun 09 Mar

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

Sunday Roast

20:00, Sun 09 Mar

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 short it is Keepers of Doubt, Kate Sheehan, The Shades, The Phoenix Departure, Jasper Mook.

www.facebook.com/thesundayroast

Apollo Sessions

20:30, Sun 09 Mar

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

Jawbone – Accoustic Folk & Blues Night

20:30, Sun 09 Mar

Sin É, 14 Ormond Quay, Dublin 1

At the Jawbone Gig night in Sin É, Acoustic Folk & Blues will be performed every Sunday. Admission is free. For the line-up check here www.facebook.com/pages/Jawbone-Dublin-Acoustic-Folk-Blues-Commune/724102984268967

www.facebook.com/Sin.E.Pub

Comedy Crunch

21:00 – 00:00, Sun 09 Mar

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 09 Mar

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 09 Mar

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

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

www.globe.ie/events.php

Billy Treacy & The Ha’Penny Heads

21:30, Sun 09 Mar

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 09 Mar

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

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Irish Beauty Show

10:00 – 16:30, Mon 10 Mar

RDS, Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

The Irish Beauty Show is a show/exhibition for professional therapists, salon owners,nail techs and complementary therapists. If you work in this area, register for your free ticket on the website below.

www.irishbeauty.ie/

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Mon 10 Mar

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

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

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Archive at Lunchtime – IFI

13:00, Mon 10 Mar

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/

Liz Nugent Book Launch

18:30, Mon 10 Mar

Dubray Books, 36 Grafton Street, Dublin 2

The launch of Liz Nugent’s debut novel “Unravelling Oliver” will take place in Dubray Books. Admission is free.

www.dubraybooks.ie/news.asp?

Craft Beer Walking Tour

19:30, Mon 10 Mar

The Beerhouse, 84.5 Capel Street, Dublin 1

A weekly free Craft Beer Walking Tour started last Monday in Dublin. Meeting Point is in the Beerhouse and during the evening you will visit four Craft Beer Pubs. The tour is free and you pay for your own beer.

www.facebook.com/craftbeerdublin

Landscape and Kingship in early medieval Ireland

19:30, Mon 10 Mar

Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, 63 Merrion Square, Dublin 2

The RSAI runs a yearly programme of Monday talks. Talks are held in the Helen Roe theatre at 19:30. Admission is free and all are welcome.

The next talk is “Landscape and Kingship in early medieval Ireland: Cashel and the origins of Munster” with Patrick Gleeson, University College Cork.

rsai.ie/category/events/monday-talks/

Back Door Sessions – Open Mic Night

20:00, Mon 10 Mar

Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2

This is an open mic night with Special Guests every Monday. Arrive, sign in (from 19:00) and play. Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/sweeneysbar

Minding the Mind – Lecture Series

20:00 – 21:30, Mon 10 Mar

St. John of God Hospital, Stillorgan Road, Stillorgan Co. Dublin

Minding the Mind is the title of a public lecture series of the Saint John of God Hospital.

The topics are
* Positive Ageing: A Realistic View.
* What is it About Modern Life that makes us Depressed?
* Insights and Helpful Hints on Managing the Impact on Social Media on Relationships.
* Motivation and Change: What Happens when your Sweet Tooth says Yes and your Wisdom Tooth says No?
* Living Mindfully in a Material World.

The lectures take place on Mondays from 20:00-21:30.

The next one is “Positive Ageing: A Realistic View” on Monday 10 March with Prof Desmond O’Neill (Prof in Medical Gerontology, TCD and Tallaght Hospital).

Admission is free. Find the event poster via this link below:
www.stjohnofgodhospital.ie/images/documents/SJOG_MTM_Lectures_2014.pdf

stjohnofgodhospital.ie/index.php/news-events/73-minding-the-mind-public-lecture-series-2014

Smarter Travel for Employers – Dublin Cycling Campaign

20:00, Mon 10 Mar

Central Hotel, Exchequer Street, Dublin 2

The next Dublin Cycling Campaign Public Talk will be “Smarter Travel for Employers – A SMART Decision” with Arlene Finn.

Arlene Finn of the National Transport Authority’s Smarter Travel Workplaces and Smarter Travel Campus programmes will outline how the programmes operate, and the benefits workplace travel plans bring to employers and employees. Partners of the programme have achieved significant gains in cycling over the past number of years – Arlene will outline what they are doing to achieve this change, and insights into the behavioural change process.

Admission is free and everyone is welcome.

www.dublincycling.ie/next-meeting

Song Cycle

20:00, Mon 10 Mar

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 10 Mar

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 10 Mar

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

Crafty Mondays – Open Mic

21:00, Mon 10 Mar

Sin É, 14 Ormond Quay, Dublin 1

The Crafty Monday Sessions is an Open Mic night for acoustic singer/songwriters and original bands. Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/TheCraftyMondaySessions

Loose – Trad Sessions

21:00 – 23:30, Mon 10 Mar

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

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The echo of Irish voices from the Great War

10:30 – 11:15, Tue 11 Mar

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

The Tuesday Lecture in the NGI is “The echo of Irish voices from the Great War” with Dr Myles Dungan (Historian, Author, and Broadcaster). This talk is part of March’s series of free talks looking at themes of war and conflict in connection with the Gallery’s 150th anniversary.

Admission is free and no booking required.

www.nationalgallery.ie/whatson/Talks/Tuesday_Talks/March11.aspx

“My Favourites” – Walking Tour

11:00 – 13:00, Tue 11 Mar

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 11 Mar

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

Badge Making – Chester Beatty Library

13:00 – 15:00, Tue 11 Mar

Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

Join members of the Maker Faire Community and make your own badges based on patterns found in the “Costumes Parisiens” exhibition. Artist Niall de Buitlear will run this event from Monday 11 Mar until Friday 14 March and on Sunday 16 March. Admission is free and no booking is required.

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

Music at Christ Church Cathedral – Talk

13:00 – 14:00, Tue 11 Mar

Christ Church Cathedral, Christchurch Place, Dublin 8

A new series of lunchtime lectures entitled “Introducing Christ Church” takes place each Tuesday in March. Each session will feature a different speaker. The lectures last about half an hour and will be followed by a short break for tea and coffee and discussion.

The topics are

+ Tues 11 March: Ian Keatley, Director of Music: “Music at Christ Church Cathedral”
+ Tues 18 March: Professor Raymond Gillespie “Christ Church and its History”
+ Tues 25 March: Canon Roy Byrne: “The Silver of Christ Church”

Admission to the lectures is free and the series is supported by the Friends of Christ Church.

www.christchurchdublin.ie

The Battle of Clontarf in Irish history and legend

13:00 – 14:00, Tue 11 Mar

Royal Irish Academy, 19 Dawson Street, Dublin 2

The Library Lunch Time Lecture Series that accompanies the current “Battle of Clontarf” exhibition in the Library of the Royal Irish Academy continues with a talk by Colm Lennon, MRIA, NUI Maynooth. He will discuss “The Battle of Clontarf in Irish history and legend” on Tuesday. Admission is free and no booking is required.

www.ria.ie/Events/Events-Listing/Library-Lunch-Time-Lecture-Series-%282%29

Ukulele Tuesday

19:45 – 22:00, Tue 11 Mar

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 11 Mar

Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2

Ben Prevo & friends play saucy Blues & soul every Tuesday

www.sweeneysdublin.ie

Dublin Bluegrass Collective – Gig

20:00, Tue 11 Mar

Sin É, 14 Ormond Quay, Dublin 1

Rumours have it that the Bluegrass Collective will perform in Sin É on Tuesday and there might even be an open Bluegrass Jam! Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/Sin.E.Pub

The Folk Club

20:30, Tue 11 Mar

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

The Folk Club is back! Every Tuesday with the best in Trad, Ballads, Americana & World Music. The line-up this week is

+ Dublin City Rounders (americana/swing)
+ Eileen Gogan (folk/contemporary)

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/TheGrandFolkClub

Jazz Jam Session – Grand Social

21:00, Tue 11 Mar

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

Every Tuesday a Jazz Jam Session will take place in the Grand Social and you are invited to listen or even to participate. Admission is free for musicians and audience.

Instruments are supplied (drums (no cymbals), double bass, guitar amp, bass amp, PA system) and ideas and themes will be proposed prior to the session to the musicians who join the event on Facebook (see Facebook Page below).

www.facebook.com/pages/Jazz-Jam-Session-at-The-Grand-Social/224553674385198

Phoenix Big Band

21:00 – 23:00, Tue 11 Mar

Tara Towers Hotel, Merrion Road, Dublin 4

The Phoenix Big Band is a 16 piece band playing songs of the 1930s, 1940s and other big band arrangements and they are playing every Tuesday in the Tara Tower Hotel (since 2012!) for adult dancing. If you like to waltz, cha cha or foxtrot, come and enjoy their performance.

Admission is free.

The band plays in the main function room which is occasionally booked, so to confirm that they are playing, please ring the hotel on the day: Phone 01-2694666

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The Energy Show

10:00 – 18:00, Wed 12 Mar

RDS, Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

The Energy Show is a yearly business exhibition showcasing leading sustainable energy suppliers and their innovative products and services. This two-day event (12+13 Mar) at the RDS allows visitors to see and learn about the latest renewable energy technologies and energy efficient technologies and practices for industry and business. In addition to the two day trade exhibition, the Energy Show also incorporates a comprehensive seminar programme.

The event is for business only and admission is free.

www.seai.ie/News_Events/Energy_Show/

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Wed 12 Mar

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

Little Museum – Big J Wednesday

12:00 – 17:00, Wed 12 Mar

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

The Little Museum of Dublin secured sponsorship from Johnston, Mooney & O’Brien until October 2014 and will therefore be able to continue the Big J Wednesday: Every Wednesday from 12:00-17:00 admission into the museum is free thanks to the bread company. There are free guided tours every hour.

www.littlemuseum.ie/

Archive at Lunchtime – IFI

13:00, Wed 12 Mar

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/

Badge Making – Chester Beatty Library

13:00 – 15:00, Wed 12 Mar

Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

Join members of the Maker Faire Community and make your own badges based on patterns found in the “Costumes Parisiens” exhibition. Artist Niall de Buitlear will run this event from Monday 11 Mar until Friday 14 March and on Sunday 16 March. Admission is free and no booking is required.

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

Coiscéim Dance Theatre

13:30 – 14:00, Wed 12 Mar

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

Dance Talking: Portraits of a Dancer by David Bolger

Wednesdays from 13:30 from 05 February-12 March 2014

Taking inspiration from the Gallery’s collection and created specifically for the space itself, David Bolger has devised a unique movement language for six dancers to explore, develop and individualise over the course of this exciting six-week residency.

The audience is invited to experience the performances with or without sound. Each dancer will perform to a personalised soundtrack based on their interviews with David and with original compositions by Ivan Birthistle and Vincent Doherty. Headsets will be available on request to a maximum of six audience members per performance.

Admission is free.

www.nationalgallery.ie/whatson/Dance/March12.aspx

Kilmainham to Goldenbridge – Let’s Walk and Talk

14:00, Wed 12 Mar

Kilmainham Gaol, Inchicore Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8

“”Kilmainham to Goldenbridge: Making History for over 1,000 Years” is the title of the next Let’s Walk and Talk event. The Let’s Talk and Walk events are 90 minute walks guided by historian Pat Liddy.

From an ancient monastic settlement to the world’s second oldest military hospital and from grim prisons to ancient cemeteries, the area stretching from Kilmainham to Goldenbridge has shared in much of Dublin’s troubled history. Significant parts of this heritage are still standing which you will see and enjoy on this tour.

Meeting point is the Plaza opposite the entrance to Kilmainham Gaol. The tour is free of charge.

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

The life and love letters of William Orpen

15:00 – 16:00, Wed 12 Mar

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

“The Life and Letters of William Orpen” with with Donal Maguire, National Gallery of Ireland is a lecture in the 55+ Lifelong LEarning Programme in the National Gallery. Everyone is welcome. Events are free and no booking necessary.

www.nationalgallery.ie/whatson/Lifelong_Learning/Creative_Art/12-March.aspx

Havana International Language Exchange

16:30 – 19:30, Wed 12 Mar

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

Lunch Bytes- Thinking about Art and Digital Culture

18:00 – 20:00, Wed 12 Mar

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

“Lunch Bytes – Thinking about Art and Digital Culture” runs “Part 1 – Medium: Film and Video” on Wednesday.

How do digital technologies affect the process of artistic production and creativity, as well as art’s traditional mediatic forms of expression – such as painting, sculpture, photography, video and performance?

The first Lunch Bytes discussion in Dublin invites artists and experts who have worked with and written about the medium of film/video to present and discuss their work in relation to traditional art historical disciplines and media, as well as the current digitisation of artistic practice.

Admission is free, but booking via www.imma.ie/talksandlectures is required.

www.goethe.de/ins/ie/dub/ver/en12318148v.htm

Propaganda & Protest Graphics

18:00 – 19:30, Wed 12 Mar

DIT, 41-47 Mountjoy Square, Dublin 1

“Propaganda & Protest Graphics: A Selective View of Civic Empowerment and Resistance by Artists and Designers” with Elizabeth Resnick (Professor and currently Chair of Graphic Design at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Boston, Massachusetts USA.)

This lecture will explore a selective contemporary view of propaganda and protest through the graphic arts. Life-altering events such as recent political upheavals, health concerns, and natural disasters linked to climate change, stimulate artists and designers to increasingly use their visual work to comment on the world in which they live.

Admission is free and everybody is welcome. You can book your place via indiscussionadp@gmail.com

www.dit.ie/news/archive2014/in-discussion-public-lecture-series-2014/

Spanish Film Screening: 30 años en la oscuridad

18:00, Wed 12 Mar

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

In the Instituto Cervantes’ Animated Film Series, the film screening on Wednesday is “30 años en la oscuridad / 30 Years of Darkness” (2011, Spanish with English subtitles). Admission is free.

dublin.cervantes.es/FichasCultura/Ficha92654_16_2.htm

“Extremities” by C A Devine – Book Launch

18:30 – 20:00, Wed 12 Mar

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

The launch of the crime thriller “Extremities” by C.A. Devine will take place. Admission is free.

gutterbookshop.com/events.html

Biofuels and whiskey – one for the road

18:30, Wed 12 Mar

Royal Irish Academy, 19 Dawson Street, Dublin 2

The UCD Earth Institute is inviting to the public lecture series; “Biofuels and whiskey – one for the road” with Professor Martin Tangney, Director of the Biofuel Research Centre at Edinburgh Napier University and Founder and CSO of Celtic Renewables Ltd.

Martin Tangney, will discuss the development of biofuels and address the concept of sustainable biofuels, as well as the development of new alternative biofuels and his own internationally acclaimed process for producing biobutanol as an advanced biofuel from the residues of Scotland’s iconic GBP 4 billion malt whisky industry.

www.eventbrite.ie/e/professor-martin-tangney-biofuels-and-whiskey-one-for-the-road-tickets-9163328763?ref=devg

Refresh: Bridges of Dublin

18:30 – 20:00, Wed 12 Mar

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

At the next Refresh Dublin event, the topic is “BridgesOfDublin.ie” with Anthony McGuinness

The intent of Refresh Dublin is to provide a cross-discipline insight into all things design, interactive, creative and technical, so that different disciplines can learn from each other.

BridgesOfDublin.ie showcases the Liffey’s 24 bridges from Lucan in the west to East-Link at Dublin port. Through assembling a huge archive of material stretching back hundreds of years, designing a responsive interface for all devices and trying to pitch at hugely different personas, find out how this was achieved.

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

dublin.sciencegallery.com/events/2014/03/refreshbridgesdublinanthonymcguinness

King Kong Club

20:00, Wed 12 Mar

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

Laughter Lines Comedy Improv

20:30, Wed 12 Mar

The Duke, 8 Duke Street

Every Wednesday the Comedy Improv show “Laughter Lines” takes place in The Duke (between Grafton Street and Dawson Street). Normally admission is EUR 8, but for the next three Wednesdays admission is free.

www.facebook.com/LaughterLinesDublin

The Song Room (open mic)

20:30, Wed 12 Mar

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

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

www.theglobe.ie/events

The Zodiac Sessions (open mic)

20:30, Wed 12 Mar

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 12 Mar

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

Singer Songwriter Night – Mother Reilly’s

21:00, Wed 12 Mar

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

Every Wednesday a Singer Songwriter Night will take place in Mother Reilly’s in Rathmines. This is YOUR chance to show everyone what you can do, alternatively you can just listen to the talented Singer/Songwriters. Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/motherreillysADMIN

Trad Session

21:30, Wed 12 Mar

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 13 Mar

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Irish Craft Beer & Food Market

10:00 – 20:00, Thu 13 Mar

CHQ Building, Customs House Quay, Dublin 1

This market/event consists of two separate elements. The first one is the Irish Craft Beer Festival and the second is a Food Market. The both take place in the CHQ building. The reason why I separate them is because there are different opening hours and different admission arrangements.

Food Market: Daily 10:00-20:00 and Admission is free all day.

Craft Beer and Whiskey Bar:
+ Thurs 13 Mar: 17:00-22:00 – Admission free from 17:00-18:00, after 18:00 EUR 5
+ Fri 14 Mar: 12:30-22:00 – Admission free from 12:30-18:00, after 18:00 EUR 5
+ Sat 15 Mar – Mon 17 Mar: 12:30-22:00: Admission EUR 5 all day.

You will find 10 stalls selling artisan food at the food market and 16 companies providing Irish craft beer and Irish whiskey at the Craft Beer Festival. Last year there were also masterclasses and live music, but neither of the two are mentioned this year.

www.stpatricksfestival.ie/events/event/Irish_Craft_Beer_Food_Market3

The Energy Show

10:00 – 18:00, Thu 13 Mar

RDS, Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

The Energy Show is a yearly business exhibition showcasing leading sustainable energy suppliers and their innovative products and services. This two-day event (12+13 Mar) at the RDS allows visitors to see and learn about the latest renewable energy technologies and energy efficient technologies and practices for industry and business. In addition to the two day trade exhibition, the Energy Show also incorporates a comprehensive seminar programme.

The event is for business only and admission is free.

www.seai.ie/News_Events/Energy_Show/

The Ferocious Mingle Marcade

11:00 – 18:00, Thu 13 Mar

60 Camden Street, Dublin 2

The Ferocious Mingle Marcade (Market and Arcade) is back in a new location. The Marcade is now in Camden Street next to Daintree Paper and opposite the Centra and off-license there. It takes place every Thurs-Sun and is a flea-market-type permanent market with stalls and “chalets” for traders.

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

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Thu 13 Mar

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

Badge Making – Chester Beatty Library

13:00 – 15:00, Thu 13 Mar

Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

Join members of the Maker Faire Community and make your own badges based on patterns found in the “Costumes Parisiens” exhibition. Artist Niall de Buitlear will run this event from Monday 11 Mar until Friday 14 March and on Sunday 16 March. Admission is free and no booking is required.

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

Christian Manuscripts on Parchment – Chester Beatty Tour

13:10, Thu 13 Mar

Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

“Christian Manuscripts on Parchment” with Costanza Ficorella is a In-Focus Tour in the Chester Beatty Library. Admission is free.

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

Dublin Shops Lecture

13:15 – 14:00, Thu 13 Mar

Irish Architectural Archives, 45 Merrion Square, Dublin 2

In conjunction with the Dublin Shops photography exhibition by Paul Tierney, the Irish Architectural Archive is running a series of lunchtime lectures.

The first one will take place on Thurs 13 March: “Looking at Photographs of Shops” with Paul Tierney

www.iarc.ie/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Dublin-Shops-Lecture-Series1.pdf

www.iarc.ie/dublin-shops-exhibition-and-lecture-series/

Science Gallery Mediator Talks

18:00 – 19:00, Thu 13 Mar

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

If you’ve ever visited a Science Gallery exhibition, then you’ll probably have spoken to the wonderful Science Gallery mediators. They are a team of science fans and students who love patiently and expertly explain the Science Gallery exhibitions to you and are an invaluable asset of the Science Gallery.

A few months ago the first Mediator Talks took place and now they will provide you with another hour of intersting and fast-paced talks when eight mediators discuss their subjects of interest. Find the list of mediators and topics on the website below and don’t forget to register for this free event.

dublin.sciencegallery.com/events/2014/02/eightmoreeasypieceseveningshorttalkssciencegallerysmediators

“My Favourites” – Walking Tour – Night Walk

19:00 – 21:00, Thu 13 Mar

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

Square Pegs – Gig

19:00, Thu 13 Mar

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

The Square Pegs are playing Chicago blues, the sound of 1950s R&B and New Orleans big band. Admission is free.

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

Dimestore Recordings presents

20:00, Thu 13 Mar

Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2

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

www.facebook.com/DimeStoreRecords

Walking Stone Giants – Gigs

20:30, Thu 13 Mar

Fibber Magee’s, Parnell Street, Dublin 1

Walking Stone Giants are a four piece heavy rock band from Greece with influences ranging from Black Sabbath to Rage Against The Machine. They will be in Dublin for three days on a Mint Tour. Support will come from the bands on the Face Melter Records roster over the three nights. The gigs are:

+ Thurs 13 Mar: 20:30 – Fibber Magee’s
+ Fr 14 Mar: 20:30 The Voodooo Lounge
+ Sat 15 Mar: 20:30 – Gypsy Rose Rock and Blues Bar

Admission to all gigs is free.

www.facemelterrecords.com/

Max Zaska / Patrick Groenland

21:00, Thu 13 Mar

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 13 Mar

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 13 Mar

J. McNeills, 140 Capel Street, Dublin 7

Every Thursday a free Trad Session takes place in McNeills and often there are high profile Trad musicians performing.

www.facebook.com/McNeillsPubSessions

Zebra Club

23:55, Thu 13 Mar

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

Every Thursday at midnight, the Zebra Club takes place. Usually there is one International Band/Performer and one homegrown Band/Performer and in addition the Zebra DJs entertain you. This week the line-up is not yet announced, but you will find it closer to Thursday on the Facebook Page below.

Admission is free if you arrive before 22:30.

www.facebook.com/pages/Zebra/

Friday 14 Mar

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St. Patrick’s Weekend – I Love My City

10:00, Fri 14 Mar

Dublin (various locations)

The St. Patrick’s Festival takes place from 14-17 March and over the full four days the cultural programme “I Love My City” will run. There is a wide variety of events from music, via talks&discussions to performances and screenings. I am listing all the events here (even for Sat, Sun and Mon) because places are limited and you need to register for many of them.

The events are:

Fri-Mon
+ “Dublin Then & Now” – Exhibition of Dublin Painting & Sketching Club – City Assembly House from 10:00
+ “Street Feelings” – Documentary Screening about Donal Dineen’s 1986 move from Kerry to Dublin – Hugh Lane Gallery at 10:00
+ “i” – Exhibition of work from photographer Eamonn Doyle about Dublin – The Library Project at 11:00
(No booking required for these three events! “Street Feelings” will not take place on Monday.)

Friday 14 March
+ “One City, Many Cultures” – Milk & Cookie Stories storytelling evening – National Gallery at 19:00
+ “Jape at the RHA” – Performance by Irish electronic-rock band Jape – RHA Gallery at 19:30

Sat 15 March
+ “Remembering Luke Kelly” – Documentary Screening – O’Donoghues Bar at 10:00/12:00
+ “Past Times” – Tour about literary figures – Marsh’s Library at 11:00/12:00/13:30/15:00
+ “Dabledoo Music” – Multimedia experience for children – Little Museum of Dublin at 11:00/12:15/13:30
+ “I a Beckett Clown” – Workshop – The Warehouse at 11:00
+ “Banter: Irish Identity, Past, Present & Future” – Discussion – Freemason’s Hall at 16:00
+ “The Enchanted Banquet” – Food, Music and performances – National Concert Hall at 19:00
+ “Dhúisíos Ar Maidin / Woke Up This Morning” – Imram Blues Poetry Project – RHA Gallery at 20:30

Sun 16 Mar
+ “Document this…” – short documentaries, exploring the role of film as part of history – National Library at 18:00
+ “Waking Ned” – Film Screening – Grand Canal Dock at 19:30

Mon 17 Mar
+ Solo Space – Concert with voice, clarinet and fiddle – Chapel Royal at 17:00/19:00
+ Trad Trio – National Concert Hall at 19:30

Admission to all events (except the Enchanted Banquet) is free, but places are limited and for many booking is required via the website below.

www.stpatricksfestival.ie/events/love-my-city

Jobs Expo Dublin

11:00 – 16:00, Fri 14 Mar

Croke Park, Jones’ Road, Dublin 3

A Jobs Expo will take place in Croke Park (Hogan Suite) on 14+15 March. There will be Career and CV advice, seminars, immigration advice and a whole range of employers will be represented.

Only one week away from the event, the website still lacks some content it seems (e.g. no seminars for Dublin listed). Maybe the fact that the event will be first in Belfast on 12 March diverts the attention from the Dublin event a bit, but hopefully all will come together in the next few days.

Admission is free and you can preregister here:

+ Friday www.eventbrite.ie/e/jobs-expo-dublin-2014-friday-tickets-8650141807?ref=devg
+ Saturday: www.eventbrite.ie/e/jobs-expo-dublin-2014-saturday-tickets-8733164129?ref=devg

jobsexpo.ie/

The Ferocious Mingle Marcade

11:00 – 18:00, Fri 14 Mar

60 Camden Street, Dublin 2

The Ferocious Mingle Marcade (Market and Arcade) is back in a new location. The Marcade is now in Camden Street next to Daintree Paper and opposite the Centra and off-license there. It takes place every Thurs-Sun and is a flea-market-type permanent market with stalls and “chalets” for traders.

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

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Fri 14 Mar

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

Badge Making – Chester Beatty Library

13:00 – 15:00, Fri 14 Mar

Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

Join members of the Maker Faire Community and make your own badges based on patterns found in the “Costumes Parisiens” exhibition. Artist Niall de Buitlear will run this event from Monday 11 Mar until Friday 14 March and on Sunday 16 March. Admission is free and no booking is required.

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

St. Patrick’s Day at the Print Museum

14:30 – 16:30, Fri 14 Mar

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

A St.Patrick’s Festival Family Event takes place in the Print Museum. Celebrate the St. Patrick’s Festival weekend with some themed printing and paper craft fun suitable for all the family. Admission is free.

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

St. Patrick’s Festival Ceili

16:30 – 19:30, Fri 14 Mar

St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2

The St Patrick’s Festival Ceili takes place at St. Stephen’s Green North (that’s the side where Dawson Street and Kildare Street are). A Céilí is an Irish Dance Session and this one will be big and outdoors. There will be callers (who announce the moves), dancers and the Ceili Band “The Dartry” from Sligo. If the weather plays ball, this can be lots of fun, but it helps if you like Irish Music. ;-)

Admission is free and no booking required.

www.stpatricksfestival.ie/events/event/festival_ceili1

What Makes A Change Lab Successful?

18:00 – 19:15, Fri 14 Mar

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

What Makes A Change Lab Successful? A talk by John Thackara, hosted by TCD Computer Science

To effect system-level change in health, energy, food, or mobility, a first step is often to reframe the question. In health, for example, ninety-five percent of person-to-person care happens outside the bio-medical system – and how do you innovate there? In cities, too: smart systems are useful – but what makes cities truly smart are its citizens as they innovate new sharing platforms. Or think about mobility: the big changes under way concerns new social practices, not vehicles – and how do you innovate those?

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

dublin.sciencegallery.com/events/2014/03/whatmakeschangelabsuccessfultalkjohnthackarahostedtcdcomputerscience

Milk and Cookies Stories

19:00, Fri 14 Mar

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

The wonderful people from Milk and Cookie Stories are moving up in the world. This month Milk and Cookie Stories is part of the St. Patrick’s Festival and will take place in the National Gallery.

Milk and Cookie Stories is a story telling event for for anyone who has a story to tell, or wants to hear a tale told well, in a relaxed, friendly environment – a place with tea, cushions, cookies and friends. Admission is free, everyone is welcome and stories of all kinds are welcome. If you would like to tell a story, just come along and sign up on the night, or “if you feel inspired to share your own home-baked goods with Dublin’s friendliest audience, we’ll also be having our awesome Bake-Off.” At the March event the theme is “One City, Many Cultures”. www.facebook.com/events/220727361467951/

www.facebook.com/milkandcookiestories

Cornucopia – Live Music

19:30 – 21:30, Fri 14 Mar

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

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

www.cornucopia.ie

Bal Folk – European Folk Dance Session

20:00, Fri 14 Mar

Tap Bar, 44 North King Street, Dublin 7

The weekly European Folk Dance Workshop/Session is back and has moved to the Tap Bar.

The dances are French, Greek, Italian, Hungarian, Polish, Portuguese folk and traditional dances and everybody interested to join in or to learn is welcome. Admission is free, but donations (suggested: EUR 3) are very welcome

www.facebook.com/pages/Njoy-Dancing-Dublin/251213698276941

Walking Stone Giants – Gigs

20:30, Fri 14 Mar

Vodoo Lounge, Arran Quay, Dublin 1

Walking Stone Giants are a four piece heavy rock band from Greece with influences ranging from Black Sabbath to Rage Against The Machine. They will be in Dublin for three days on a Mint Tour. Support will come from the bands on the Face Melter Records roster over the three nights. The gigs are:

+ Thurs 13 Mar: 20:30 – Fibber Magee’s
+ Fr 14 Mar: 20:30 The Voodooo Lounge
+ Sat 15 Mar: 20:30 – Gypsy Rose Rock and Blues Bar

Admission to all gigs is free.

www.facemelterrecords.com/

Left, Right & Centre – Blues+Soul

21:00, Fri 14 Mar

Arthur’s Pub, 28 Thomas Street, Dublin 8

“Left, Right and Centre with Ed Deane (guitar/vocals), Noel Bridgeman (drums/vocals) and Tommy Moore (bass/vocals) play electic, rocked up, soulful, finger clicking, feet stomping songs from all the greats such as Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, Smiley Williams, Freddie King, Levon Helm, Big Bill Broonzy and many many more.”

www.facebook.com/ArthursPub

Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard

21:00, Fri 14 Mar

Stillorgan Orchard, The Hill, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin

The Stillorgan Orchard has live music every Friday and Saturday. Many of the performers are established and very good bands. The upcoming gigs are detailed on the website below. Admission is always free.

www.stillorganorchard.com/live_music.html

Ska ‘n’ Reggae with The Bionic Rats

21:00 – 02:30, Fri 14 Mar

Turks Head, 27 Parliament St, Dublin 2

“Ska ‘n’ Reggae” is the theme in the Dive Bar (downstairs in Turks Head) every Friday. The Bionic Rats play live and the DJs Tommy Rash and Fukszy are on the decks until late. Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152000572877753

The Ind ecent Cigar Emporium

21:00, Fri 14 Mar

Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2

The Inde cent Cigar Emporium, a 7-piece band, will play disco, house and funk. Admission is free.

www.sweeneysdublin.ie/gigs.php

The Viking Project Live

21:30, Fri 14 Mar

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

The Viking Project Live will play rock and roll and folk. Admission is free.

www.dublinsessions.ie/motherreillys.html

Jupiter Forest / Lights DC – Gig

23:55, Fri 14 Mar

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

Jupiter Forest and Lights DC will perform in Whelan’s Midnight Hour. The gig starts at 00:00 and admission is free if you arrive before 22:30.

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/midnight-hour-w-jupiter-forest-lights-dc/

Events Coming Up

Dublin Mountains Partnership – Guided Walks

15+23+30 March

There will be 3 guided walks in the Dublin Mountains in March. The walks are organised by the Dublin Mountain partnership and are all of moderate difficulty. Have a look at their webpage for all details and make sure you register in time if you want to take part.
All details can be found on the website www.dublinmountains.ie/news/upcoming_events/?no_cache=1 All walks are free, but pre-registration is required.

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This is odd

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

Reverse Marketing Logic!? Lidl and Pancake Tuesday.

On Tuesday was Pancake Tuesday. That odd day when people rush to the super market to buy Pancake Mix or flour, eggs, milk etc. and then you need Golden Syrup, Maple Syrup, Nutella, fresh cream etc etc. Sure, you might not have eaten a pancake the whole year (maybe you don’t even particularly like them) but on Pancake Tuesday, there is NO other option than to have lots of pancakes. It is a national compulsion and is VERY odd behaviour … but that is not the “This is Odd!” story this week.

The “This is Odd!” Story this week deals with Lidl and the Pancake Tuesday. You know in the run up to Christmas, we all expect that the popular items/presents will go up in price and will then be cheaper once Christmas is over. And when there is a big event in town (maybe a Rugby game), then you would expect that the Hotel Rooms are more expensive on the key dates and will be cheaper before and after the event.

I buy nearly all my food in Lidl and on Pancake Tuesday I needed to get something. Walking through the shop I saw that many ingredients for Pancake making where strategically arranged in the shop so that everybody would easily find them. But to my surprise, the prices had not been increased, instead for most items the prices were significantly lower than on other days. THIS is odd! …but it is a great idea! Next year people might remember that Lidl REDUCES prices on the key day.

Two Examples: Nutella was 1.99 on Tuesday instead of 2.69 and the Ready-made Pancake Mix was 0.69 instead of 0.99 on other days.

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Have an event-full weekend and week,

–Joerg

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