Dublin Event Guide 387: Dublin Christmas Market, Printfest, Dublin Book Festival, Repair Cafe, Pop-Up Library for Children

November 15th, 2014
DEG Dublin Event Guide (for free events)

No. 387 | 14 November 2014

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Hi all!

This week I experienced a big problem! I had a busy and exhausting week and you might know that to compile the Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events) I sacrifice two nights of sleep (Thursday and Friday) and work through the night. But this week I was just not able. I constantly fell asleep at my computer and wasn’t able to get on with the work. As a result this Dublin Event Guide is so late that it is really a joke. I mean, what use is an event guide if it is sent after lunchtime on Saturday?

After checking in with approx. 3500 of you (via the Facebook Page), I decided to update the mobile version (which also works in all other browsers) of the Dublin Event Guide immediately and to continue working on it until all is finsihed and THEN you will get the full mail. It is a compromise and I hope it works for you. Thanks for your understanding!!

Over the next few days and weeks I will have to do a lot of deep thinking because the way things are going at the way is not the best way. If you have help or advise let me know via dublineventguide@gmail.com. (By the way, it is unfortunately not possible do do a weekend version of the Dublin Event Guide and to send that first and then send the rest.)

And here are my pleas to you, which are getting a little more urgent week after week:

The Sponsorship I was able to get helps hugely to take a certain amount of financial pressure off me, but it is not enough! I need to make some urgent changes to the system that I use and need someone who is good at CakePHP programming and SQL databases. That will cost! So please continue your financial support. You can help here: www.perfectresults.info/donate.htm I am also looking for some additional corporate sponsors. Maybe two or three companies that are prepared to help with a little more than the individual donations of around 12 Euro. If you know anybody, send them my way. :-) Regarding your donation, I am suggesting the super low amount of just EUR 1 per month. These EUR 12 is just 2 pints and for the equivalent of 2 pints you get 52 issues full of information about free cultural events. That’s DEFINITELY worth 2 pints, isn’t it!? Please…and Thanks! :-)

And finally – I can’t say it often enough: Please help spreading the word about the Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events). Your friends can easily subscribe at www.dublineventguide.com and they will get a weekly e-mail magazine with all the free events in Dublin if they subscribe. They don’t have to pay a cent for that and their e-mail address is completely safe with me! More than 22,000 people receive the Dublin Event Guide every week and we are more than 53,000 people at the Dublin Event Guide Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/DublinEventGuide Check it out and click on LIKE when you are there.

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

Without putting your hand in your pocket (for the Dublin Event Guide) at all you can help by ALWAYS using the ad links in the Dublin News Section and the ads in the Dublin Event Guides when you buy/order goods. If you buy goods immediately (in the same session) after clicking on a link/ad that you find in this e-zine/newsletter (Groupon, LivingSocial, Amazon, Book Depository, LastMinute etc), you help the Dublin Event Guide everytime. This is how it works: The company you buy from (Groupon, Amazon, Living Social, Book Depository etc) registers that you came to them via a link from the Dublin Event Guide and they show their appreciation by giving a small commission (5-8%) to the Dublin Event Guide. This might only be 30 cent a go, but if you did that for all online purchases and if lots of people used it, then it could make a big dent into the EUR 170 needed. Use these links as often as possible it doesn’t cost you a cent and you help big time!

Have an event-full weekend and week,

–Joerg

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Feel good slot

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

This week the Feel Good slot comes with mixed feelings!

Last night I found out that a friend of mine has died. Her family and close friends knew that she was ill since late last year and that there was no hope anymore, I didn’t know that she was ill and I really am shocked. I met Lisa, who also was a Dublin Event Guide subscriber, a few years ago on my personal development path and worked with her during some courses in the past and we had a good few chats and discussions about life and work, but in recent years we were just “Facebook Friends”. I wish she had told me about her illness, but most of us are not very good at sharing the dark sides of our lives.

Lisa was just 39 years old, had a son and a daughter and had only in the last few years found a really good and calm place in her life. It is sooo sad that she is gone.

But she loved life and expressed that to the end on her Facebook Page, so today the Feel Good Slot is one of her last postings, a quote by speaker and author Anita Moorjani:

The present moment is very powerful.
Each moment holds promise and each moment can be a turning point for the rest of your life.

Make use of that moment and don’t waste it, there is only a limited number of moments available to us all.

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Support

This part is important to “keep the show on the road”:

To cover the cost for the Dublin Event Guide I need your help and every week generous and nice Dublin Event Guide readers help with a donation.

Last week Brian H.P., Mélanie B and Gwen M supported the Dublin Event Guide with a donation. I really really really appreciate all the help! Without donations there won’t be a Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events): Your donation will ensure that the Dublin Event Guide will continue arriving in your Inbox every week and every donation will benefit EVERY Dublin Event Guide reader!

The cost for sending the weekly newsletter is approx. EUR 170 per month and a donation from you of just EUR 12 per year will ensure that I will be able to pay the bills.
Has the Dublin Event Guide helped you to find events that you otherwise wouldn’t have known about, or have you saved money by finding great free events? Then go to here and give something back!

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

You can donate online by following this link to the PayPal&CreditCard donation page. If you want to transfer your donation directly to my account, just send a mail to dublineventguide@gmail.com and I will send you the details.

In the last 12 months the following wonderful people have sponsored this Dublin Event Guide:
Donna M, Kathleen S, Arthur D, Stephen H, Karen H, Nikki D, Mark G, Margaret W, Serena F, Mark R, Zelie McG, Sean S, Caroline S, Patrick O’C, Christian K, Magdalena S, Fidelma M, Tania Z, Louise Q, Barbara Q-B, Catherine G, Tony B, Yvonne C, Mark G, Bridget W, Catherine E, Michelle M, Eoin O’S, Adeline P, Kay G, Claire F, Anto K, Sebastian B, Justin McC, Sophie P-L, David M, Mark G, Eamonn H, Sharon K, Michele M, Joseph F, Siobhann Q, Clodagh O’C, Susan B, Bill G, Joe R, Catherine O’S, Tom McM, Donald M, Martina D, Pascale N, Carol McN, Meret C, Linda T, Mark G, Cathal F, Brendan M, Mary F, Dermot N, Emma S, Fiona D, Joan S, Ana RT, Janice M, Emma L, Claudia S, Sarah H, Tobias A, Conor H, Sarah M, Barry P, Aishling B, Pietro S, Ruth G, Kate D, Joe O’D, Ivelina D, Orla P, Yasmin WK, Adrian P, Sinead D, Padraig K, Nicola R, Susan H, Erinna B, Roisin R, Clodagh H, Linda C, Laura B, Marie-Claire G, Siobhan M, David S, Eoin P, Mary B, Ann McP, Caitriona NiL, Sheryl McG, Patrick O’C, Fillippo G, Amanda L, Mark C, Richard H, David H, Ryan M, Richard A, Arthur D, Feargal O’R, Scott P, Jackie C, David F, Belinda B, Sibylle D, Caroline D, Erinna B, Vicky L, Caoimhe A, Frank W, Ciara B, Isidro G, Rita B, Johan S, Clodagh O’C, Lorraine F, Irene C, Erzsebet H, George K, Bernadette B, Nicola S, Cathal L, Regina O’C, Justin M, Jaime M, Jef B,Susan F, Aine G, Deirdre G, John F, Mark G, Deborah B, Jane O’H, Fiona W, Pauline R, Stephen G, Morgan R, Genadil N, Esme E, Tim O’N, Natalie B, Eamonn U, Natalija B, Gerard P, Anabel PM, Fiona F, Eric C, Timothy McA, Gabriel K, Aoife M, Tara R, Aislinn T, Jennifer G, Claire D, Patricia O’D, Barry M, Sharon C, Sillybilly.ie, Emma G, Gerry T, Rebecca T, Comet Records, John F, Brian L, Joan S, Michael C, Aine Ni L, Fiona O’R, Noelle H, Paul M, Sarah S, Meav Ni M, Sinéad J, GiveAffirmations.com, Sandra McD, Jutta B-S, Melanie B, Gwen M, Brian H.P. and the Birdcage Bakery & Cafe (www.facebook.com/BirdcageBakery An independent cafe and bakery in 23 Harcourt Road, Dublin 2), Cycling Campaign (www.dublincycling.ie), www.GravitationalFX.ie (An Irish Web Design, SEO and Internet Marketing who offer affordable web design), www.FlamencoIndalo.com (A group that supports and promotes the art of Flamenco in Ireland.), www.oliviercornetgallery.com (An Art Gallery in 5 Cavendish Row), www.Festivals.ie (Ireland’s festivals website, with key information on festivals in Ireland, UK and Europe), www.thepaulkanegallery.com (A great Art Gallery, on the search for a new venue), www.cfcp.ie (The Centre for Creative Practices is the the only arts centre in Ireland dedicated to connecting, integrating and promoting immigrant, experimental and emerging artists among the local arts scene and audiences) and www.KravMagaIreland.com, the self-defence training centre for everyone, which provides regular 12-week or 2-day self-defence training courses for beginners.

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

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

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Joergs Picks

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

This week, I am so late that I embarrassed crawl into a corner and let you find the best events yourself OR alternatively, have a look every day on the Dublin Event Guide Facebook Page.

Back again here next week!

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If you want to reach more than 23,000 people with a product promotion or an event promotion for a non-free event, contact me on dublineventguide@gmail.com and we can discuss the options. You provide the prize for the competition and the Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events) runs the competition for you. It couldn’t be simpler.

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

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

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Giving money for free! That’s how easy it is. ;-) THANK YOU!!!

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Dublin Docklands Christmas Market CANCELLED

With the new Christmas Market for Dublin around St. Stephen’s Green, the location of the market for the last 8 years got a raw deal and the Christmas Market at George’s Dock (next to the CHQ Building) was cancelled.

It doesn’t help for event diversity in Dublin that both the Temple Bar Cultural Trust and the Dublin Docklands Authority have/will be closed down and all responsibilities will be handed back to Dublin City. Consequently Dublin City is not overly interested in competing Christmas Markets.

Street Performing / Busking rules to be modified and your input is needed

Dublin City is modifying the rules and regulations for Street Performers and Buskers and your have an opportunity to voice your opinion until 19 December. Check it out and reply if you have an opinion: www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-culture/control-street-performers-bye-laws

Opportunities

The former “Opportunities” section is now Eventbrite’s section to highlight some of the events they – as the main sponsor of the Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events) would particularly like to bring to your attention. The vast majority of the events listed here will be free, but if it is a really good event, there might sometimes be a non-free event in the list as well. (It will be properly tagged!)

BRITE SPACE IS KICKING OFF ON MONDAY – HURRY BEFORE ALL EVENTS ARE FULL!

Starting on Monday 17 November, Eventbrite will take over 42 Dawson Street in Dublin for seven days, transforming it from an empty space into a pop-up called Brite Space Dublin. 21 events in seven days will highlight and explore the future of live experiences in Ireland.

All events are free and include complementary food and/or drink, pre-registration is essential, as spaces are limited. Voluntary donations are appreciated and will be passed on to The Simon Community.

One of the events to look out for in particular is the panel “How events can change our world“, with free coffee from McCabes and a healthy breakfast by Staple Foods.

View the full program and register for free at www.britespacedublin.com/

The eclectic mix of events includes indoor bike racing with the Bike Institute, a variety of panel discussions, a raw foods workshop with Lovin’ Dublin editor Emma Kennealy, a Dublin history talk and whiskey tasting with Ingenious Ireland, a workshop on how to create your own Madonna 90s style bra with Zaria Design, as well as movie, music and Playstation nights. Everybody is welcome!

Event organisers – and aspiring ones – are invited to join inspirational panel discussions on a wide variety of topics, like new digital marketing techniques, self promotion for bands, fundraising trends, inbound marketing, how to design impressive events and many more.

View the full program and register for free at www.britespacedublin.com/

Join the conversation at #britedub14 and @EventbriteIE

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.

Solus – Born 2 Win – Culture Box

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

Street Artist Solus is inviting to his second Irish solo Exhibition entitled “Born To Win”.

It is a tale of “Triumph over Tragedy”, overcoming adversities and a coming of age suggesting a new found confidence and growing up and growing into those once seemingly enormous gloves as depicted in some of his works and street pieces.

Having returned home to Dublin after a successful summer in New York and Toronto, Solus has returned with a fresh perspective and a new desire to get back into the studio painting.

There are 20 paintings in the new exhibition and it will be on show in the Culture Box from 20 Nov for just one week.

The launch will take place on Thursday from 18:00-20:00 and the first 25 people in the door will get a signed mini-print.

www.facebook.com/events/366699256818746/

A Visual Odyssey Into Invisible Worlds

09 – 30 November

National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

This exhibition by Karl Gaff takes you on a visual odyssey to explore the richness, complexity and the sheer beauty of places far beyond the limits of human vision. A scanning electron microscope (SEM) was used to enter the micro to nanoscopic realms of nature and conduct a type of photography called ‘micrography’.

Explore treacherous mountain ranges on a single grain of pollen, probe the steep valleys, ridges and rolling hills on the petal of a flower, venture through jungles of high rising spikes emerging from the surface of a leaf and much more.

The exhibition is open daily in the visitor centre.

www.botanicgardens.ie/news/events.htm

Shaped by History

01 Aug – 05 Jan (Mon-Sat: 10:00-17:00, Sun: 12:00-17:00)

National Photographic Archive, Meeting House Square, Dublin 2

Shaped by History features 95 black and white photographs of Limerick Milk Market taken between 1971 and 1978 by Limerick social documentary photographer Gerry Andrews.

Limerick Milk Market was founded in 1852, as the west of Ireland was emerging from the famines of the 1840s. In the 1970s, Limerick Milk Market was at a crossroads in its long history, as the Shannon/Limerick region began transforming into a national and international model for development.

www.nli.ie/en/national-photographic-archive.aspx

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Car Boot Sales – Tallaght

08:00 – 12:00, Sat 15 Nov

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/

Dublin Book Festival

09:00, Sat 15 Nov

Smock Alley Theatre, 7 Exchange Street Lwr, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

The Dublin Book Festival is in its 9th year and will run from Thursday 13 – Sunday 16 November. A whole range of events are taking place and there are a few free ones as well on Friday and more on Saturday and Sunday. In addition there are a good few free events for children. You can download the programme brochure at www.dublinbookfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Final-DBF2014-Programme-web.pdf or check the programme via the website at www.dublinbookfestival.com

“The Festival showcases, supports and develops Irish Publishing by programming, publicising and selling Irish published books, their authors, editors and contributors all in an entertaining, festive, friendly and accessible environment that reflects the creativity and personality of the Irish Publishing sector and its authors.”

www.dublinbookfestival.com

Science Week 2014

09:00, Sat 15 Nov

Dublin (various locations)

Science Week 2014 takes place from 09-16 November. There are about 460 events all over Ireland and the main target group are children and teenagers. Approx. 160 events are in Dublin, 80 of them are free events and 30 are free events in Dublin for adults and families. A good few of the events require pre-booking (and some are booked out already).

The website provides an event search facility with good filtering, so you can select the type of event, the target audience, the location etc.

I strongly recommend that you check the programme here www.science.ie/events/find-events.html
There will be some free events included in this Dublin Event Guide, but they will only be a small propoertion of all the ones that you might want to know about.

www.science.ie/

Honest2Goodness Food Market

09:30 – 16:00, Sat 15 Nov

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 15 Nov

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/

Science Hack Day

09:30 – 00:00, Sat 15 Nov

University College Dublin, Innovation Academy Room – Science Centre East, Belfield Campus, Dublin 4

The Science Hack Day on 15+16 November is a unique 36-hour-all-nighter that brings the weird, silly and serious of science together to see what hackers can prototype in just one day. The event is open to designers, developers, scientists and just about anyone who is excited about making things with science – no scientific experience or hacking knowledge is necessary, just an insatiable curiosity.

And what is a hack? A hack is a quick solution to a problem, maybe not the most elegant solution, but often the cleverest. Hacks can be software or hardware (or both).

The event is free but registration via the website below is required, meals and coffee will also be provided. The Science Hack Day begins at 09:30 on Sat 15 Nov and ends at 18:00 on Sun 16 Nov.

www.sciencehackdaydublin.com/

SuperNatural Food Market

09:30 – 15:30, Sat 15 Nov

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

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

www.supernatural.ie

The Green Door Market

09:30 – 16:00, Sat 15 Nov

18 Newmarket, Dublin 8

The Green Door Market is a new indoor food/Farmer’s Market that takes place just a few doors down from the Dublin Food Co-op at Newmarket in Dublin 8. Admission is free.

Opening hours are Thu-Fri 12:00-19:00 and Sat 09:30-16:00.

www.facebook.com/thegreendoordublin

Belgard Weekend Market

10:00 – 17:00, Sat 15 Nov

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 15 Nov

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 15 Nov

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/

Stables Market

10:00 – 18:00, Sat 15 Nov

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

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

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

Temple Bar Markets

10:00 – 16:30, Sat 15 Nov

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

Christmas Art and Craft Fair – Killester

10:30 – 16:30, Sat 15 Nov

St. Brigid’s Resource Centre, Howth Road, Killester

A Christmas Art and Craft Fair is taking place in St. Brigid’s Resource Centre in Killester on Saturday and Sunday.

Gifts, crafts, paintings, jewellery, wood-turning, enamelling and lots more can be found there.

Admission is free

Irish Record Fairs – Market

10:30 – 18:30, Sat 15 Nov

The MART, 190a Rathmines Road Lower, Rathmines, Dublin 6

The Irish Record Fair is in Rathmines on Saturday in the former Fire Station in Rathmines Road, which is now a gallery space (The MART).

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/irishrecordfairs

Blackrock Market

11:00 – 17:30, Sat 15 Nov

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/

Finding North with the Norsemen

11:00 – 15:00, Sat 15 Nov

National Museum, Kildare Street (Archaeology), Dublin 2

With no access to modern navigational instruments, how did the Vikings find their way to Ireland? Drop-in activity to discover the science behind Viking Sea navigation, where you can create your own mini sundial compass to take home.

Admission is free and no booking required. (Times: 11:00-12:00 + 14:00-15:00)

www.museum.ie/en/list/calendar-of-events.aspx?eventID=4505

The Ferocious Mingle Marcade

11:00 – 18:00, Sat 15 Nov

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, Sat 15 Nov

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

Blood – Science Gallery Exhibition

12:00 – 18:00, Sat 15 Nov

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

BLOOD is the title of the new Science Gallery exhibition that will run from 24 Oct – 25 Jan.

25 exhibits explore the symbolic, scientific and strange nature of blood and there are certainly some “out there” contributions. For example the video and relics from a bio-art performance where an artist had a blood transfusion form a horse. Or a spoof brand that uses bloodstain-formed fashion accessories addressing the stigma about men strual blood.

But there are quirky things as well, like the Jukebox that will guess your age by taking your pulse rate and playing a song from your teenage years. And there are some practical aspects: You can take a test that will determine your blood type and you can find out what happens to to donated blood in Ireland.

An interesting exhibition, but different than what you have seen before in the Science Gallery and that is reflected by the recommendation that the exhibition is only suitable for over 15 year olds.

If you are ok with the focus on this red substance that makes some of us a bit queasy when we think about it, you should definitely go to the exhibition (and bring an open mind ;-) ). But if blood makes your knees wobbly, then it might not be for you.

Admission to the exhibition is free

dublin.sciencegallery.com/blood

Ha’penny Flea Market

12:00 – 18:00, Sat 15 Nov

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/

Pop-Up Library for Children – Old City Temple Bar

12:00 – 17:00, Sat 15 Nov

Cow’s Lane, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

“Pop-Up Library” is the second of a series of free family-friendly mini festivals and events entitled New In The Old City in Temple Bar’s Old City. On Saturday and Sunday, it will feature a specially-created magical book nook, tales of an Irish dragon travelling to the other side of the moon – and coffee.

A fairytale castle crammed full of books exclusively for younger readers is being created by designer Ger Clancy for the weekend, to offer children a space to snuggle in and explore a world of stories.

Derek Mulveen will host two storytime sessions with Oisín the Brave – Moon Adventure (Sat 12:30 + Sun 15:00). This story (Age 2-7) tells the thrilling tale of Oisín and his dragon who travel through the Dolmen of Time to sort out a mystery.

There will also be Irish language showcases, making it easy for children and adults to pick up ‘a cúpla focal’ in a relaxed environment through a fun and illustrated way. The weekend will also offer the chance to swap pre-loved books for new favourites at Pop Up Library’s “Children’s Book Exchange” (Saturday 15:00-17:00).

www.facebook.com/NewintheOldCity

Printfest – Science Week event

12:00 – 16:00, Sat 15 Nov

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

Printfest is a really interesting event because the National Print Museum suddenly comes to life and is transfered from a museum to a buzzing hub of information, facts and stories about printing, typesetting and other nearly forgotten crafts. Volunteer printers and typesetters demonstrate highlights from the Museums’ collection and tell you about their jobs and challenges many years ago.

The Printing Press was one one of the most important inventions for education and science and without it, today’s world would be dramatically different.

There will also be plenty of family friendly activities.

Admission is free.

www.nationalprintmuseum.ie/

Repair Cafe Chocolate Factory

12:00 – 15:00, Sat 15 Nov

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

The Repair Cafe is a free fixing clinic, where anyone can bring broken stuff like lamps, pants, bikes, chairs, blenders, stereos and more and the volunteers there will attempt to fix them.

You will be shown how to take things apart, and stitch, tape, glue and cajoule them back together again in a working state.

The event is part of a growing movement in Ireland with five events being held in November across the country tying in with European waste prevention week.

Admission and the provided help is free.

www.facebook.com/repaircafeireland

St Stephen’s Green Christmas Market

12:00 – 20:00, Sat 15 Nov

St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2

This year the first ever City Centre Christmas Market takes place in Dublin and it was overdue. Because we don’t have a proper square in the centre for a market like that, it had to become a long row of wooden huts and it remains to be seen if the market atmosphere works in that configuration. Approx. 60 traders will be at the market selling handcrafted items, art, Christmas presents, food products etc. and there will also be food and drinks stands. The Christmas Market will run until the 23 December.

(I wonder how they will manage to overcome the fact that it is illegal in Ireland to consume alcohol in a public street. Non-alcoholic Gluehwein?)

Archive at Lunchtime – IFI

13:00, Sat 15 Nov

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/

Metaperceptual Helmets – Talk

13:00 – 13:30, Sat 15 Nov

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

Meet artist Denis Connolly, who is one of the artistic team that created the amazing set of Metaperceptual Helmets which are on display for one week only at the Museum and discover what inspired the creation of these unique, engaging and thought-provoking pieces.

Admission is free, but places are limited, book by emailing educationarch@museum.ie or calling 01 648 6339.

www.museum.ie/en/list/calendar-of-events.aspx?eventID=4504

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13:00, Sat 15 Nov

Dublin (various locations)

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“My Favourites” – Walking Tour

14:00 – 16:00, Sat 15 Nov

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

Qigong on the Roof Top Garden

14:30 – 15:00, Sat 15 Nov

Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

A Drop-in Qigong session on the Roof Top Garden of Chester Beatty Library with Ching Xu will take place.

Qigong is a traditional Chinese form of meditation coordinating slow flowing movement, deep rhythmic breathing, and a calm state of mind. If the weather doesn’t allow doing the class outside, it will move indoors to the third floor lobby.

Admission is free and no booking required. Suitable for all ages. Limited to 15, first-come, first-served.

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

The Anti-Room – Dublin Book Festival

14:30 – 16:00, Sat 15 Nov

Smock Alley Theatre, 7 Exchange Street Lwr, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

What are some of the issues surrounding women’s writing in 2014? How do campaigns like #ReadWomen2014 affect women writers?

A panel of editors and contributors to Irish feminist blog, The Anti-Room, will attempt to answer these questions and more. Arts journalist and broadcaster Sinead Gleeson, journalist and author Anna Carey, novelist and scriptwriter Anna McPartlin, and authors Mary Costello and Léan Cullinan will discuss what it’s like to be a woman writing in 2014.

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

www.dublinbookfestival.com/category/news/the-anti-room-dbf-anna-carey-mary-costello-lean-cullinan-sinead-gleeson-anna-mcpartlin/

Francis Brennan – Book Signing

15:00, Sat 15 Nov

Dubray Books, 36 Grafton Street, Dublin 2

The Irish hotelier and TV personality Francis Brennan is signing his new book “It’s the Little Things”. Admission is free.

www.dubraybooks.ie/news-and-events

The Day of the Imprisoned Writer – Dublin Book Festival Reading

18:00 – 19:00, Sat 15 Nov

Smock Alley Theatre, 7 Exchange Street Lwr, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

This event recognises the courage of individuals who have stood up to repressive attacks on their right to impart information and who have paid a very high price for their bravery.

“Irish author and columnist, Martina Devlin, Irish broadcaster and presenter of Arena, RTE Radio 1, Seán Rocks, Irish author, Anne Enright and Belrusian journalist and Pen Writer of Courage, Iryna Khalip, will read from the works of writers who have been targeted because they have spoken out. These writers and human rights defenders have challenged injustice, exposed corruption and confronted oppressive regimes who see every critical word as a threat to their power. Freedom of expression is key to challenging the abuse of power and defending human rights around the world.”

This free event will be co-hosted by Front Line Defenders and Irish PEN and to reserve a a place ring the Smock Alley Theater at 01- 6770014.

www.facebook.com/events/1479249645696438

A Struggle for Fame by Charlotte Riddell (1883) – Book Launch

18:30 – 19:30, Sat 15 Nov

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

Tramp Press launches the first title of their Recovered Voices series. “A Struggle for Fame” by Charlotte Riddell, one of the most successful novelists of the Victorian period the Recovered Voices series is rescuing forgotten literature.

Special guest Tara Flynn – actor, comedian and author of You’re Grand: The Irishwoman’s Secret Guide to Life – will launch the book.

Admission is free.

www.dublinbookfestival.com/category/news/book-launch-tramp-press-a-struggle-for-fame-by-charlotte-riddell-1883/

O’Brien Press 40th Anniversary Celebration

19:00, Sat 15 Nov

Smock Alley Theatre, 7 Exchange Street Lwr, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

O’Brien Press invite you to join them for the launch of “Surge – New Writing from Ireland” with an introduction by Frank McGuinness. The book is an anthology of sixteen stories from a new wave of Irish writers and the established and acclaimed authors who have mentored them.

Admission is free, but places are limited so booking is essential, to book email geraldine@obrien.ie

www.dublinbookfestival.com/category/news/obrien-press-40th-anniversary-celebration/

Cornucopia – Live Music

19:30 – 21:30, Sat 15 Nov

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

Changing Gears – EP Launch

20:00, Sat 15 Nov

Mercantile, 28 Dame Street, Dublin 2

Changing Gears are launching their EP in the Mercantile. Admission seems to be free.

Special guests are Barry Finnimore & Hazel O’Toole and Michael Evans.

www.dublinsessions.ie/mercantile.html

Live & In Person – Gig Night

20:00, Sat 15 Nov

Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2

Live & In Person has a great line-up: Those Responsible (Blues, Rock, Soul, Funk), Platonic S.. Act (Blues, Rock, Soul, Spnk), Davina Brady & The Messengers, Dr.Vallejo (Hot Jazz, Skiffle), Chris Maxey (Heavy Blues, Alt Folk), Taylor’s Lane (Indie, Folk), Monsoon Season (Alternative Surf & Soul).

Admission is free.

www.sweeneysdublin.ie/gigs.php

Saturday Night Live

20:00 – 22:30, Sat 15 Nov

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

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

www.facebook.com/KCPeachesWineCave

The Devils Jukebox – Gigs + DJs

20:00, Sat 15 Nov

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

Deja Boo – Gig

20:30, Sat 15 Nov

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

Deja Boo will play in Whelan’s.

Admission is free.

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/live-from-the-window-w-deja-boo-2/

Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard

21:00, Sat 15 Nov

Stillorgan Orchard, The Hill, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin

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

www.stillorganorchard.com/live_music.html

The Lightning Kids – Gig

21:00, Sat 15 Nov

Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2

The Lightning Kids, a 4-piece cover band, will play on the Ground Floor in Sweeney’s. Admission is free.

www.sweeneysdublin.ie/gigs.php

M.Sord // No Monster Club – Gigs

22:30, Sat 15 Nov

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

At Whelan’s Midnight Hour, M.Sord from the USA (Synth Pop) and No Monster Club will perform. Admission is free if you arrive before 22:30 or if you sign up to the guest list.

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/midnight-hour-w-m-sord-u-s-a/

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Dublin Book Festival

09:00, Sun 16 Nov

Smock Alley Theatre, 7 Exchange Street Lwr, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

The Dublin Book Festival is in its 9th year and will run from Thursday 13 – Sunday 16 November. A whole range of events are taking place and there are a few free ones as well on Friday and more on Saturday and Sunday. In addition there are a good few free events for children. You can download the programme brochure at www.dublinbookfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Final-DBF2014-Programme-web.pdf or check the programme via the website at www.dublinbookfestival.com

“The Festival showcases, supports and develops Irish Publishing by programming, publicising and selling Irish published books, their authors, editors and contributors all in an entertaining, festive, friendly and accessible environment that reflects the creativity and personality of the Irish Publishing sector and its authors.”

www.dublinbookfestival.com

Belgard Weekend Market

10:00 – 17:00, Sun 16 Nov

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, Sun 16 Nov

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 16 Nov

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 16 Nov

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 16 Nov

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.

Christmas Art and Craft Fair – Killester

10:30 – 16:30, Sun 16 Nov

St. Brigid’s Resource Centre, Howth Road, Killester

A Christmas Art and Craft Fair is taking place in St. Brigid’s Resource Centre in Killester on Saturday and Sunday.

Gifts, crafts, paintings, jewellery, wood-turning, enamelling and lots more can be found there.

Admission is free.

Brocante Furniture & Vintage Market

11:00 – 17:00, Sun 16 Nov

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

The Brocante Market will take place on Sun. It is a collection of antiques, furniture, vintage jewellery, collectables and curiosities from the past and present, second-hand, refurbished, antique and hand-crafted stuff for your house and garden. If you are an interior designer or just have and eye for style and are looking for a special piece or maybe a bargain then this is the market for you. The market is held every 3rd Sunday of the month.

www.facebook.com/thebrocantemarket

Crogaillín – Bilingual Storytime With Liam Prút

11:00 – 11:45, Sun 16 Nov

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

Crogaillín is a hungry little crocodile. But before he eats he must first brush his big white teeth, and his mother will make sure he does it – every last one!

Come hear Liam Prút read from his charming book, Crogaillín (An Gúm) in both English and as Gaeilge. Ideal for children aged 3-7, Admission is free, all welcome and no booking required.

gutterbookshop.com/events.html

Dun Laoghaire Market

11:00 – 16:00, Sun 16 Nov

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/

Martcade’s Thrift Market

11:00 – 17:00, Sun 16 Nov

MARTcade, 46 Rathmines Road Lower, Rathmines, Dublin 6

Thrift, Vintage, Art, Crafts & Collectibles will be sold at the Martcade’s Thrift Market, every 1st + 3rd Sunday of the month.

Around 15 stalls will sell their wares. Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/events/729584603778068/

www.facebook.com/themartcade

Palestrina Choir

11:00, Sun 16 Nov

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

Terenure Village Market

11:00 – 16:00, Sun 16 Nov

Caffrey Motors, Terenure Road North, Terenure, Dublin 6

The Terenure Village Market will take place again on Sunday. There will be live music, irish dancing, and kids entertainment (e.g. face painters, balloon makers or magician) and food and craft stalls. The market takes place every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/terenurevillagemarket

The Ferocious Mingle Marcade

11:00 – 18:00, Sun 16 Nov

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, Sun 16 Nov

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 16 Nov

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/

Blood – Science Gallery Exhibition

12:00 – 18:00, Sun 16 Nov

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

BLOOD is the title of the new Science Gallery exhibition that will run from 24 Oct – 25 Jan.

25 exhibits explore the symbolic, scientific and strange nature of blood and there are certainly some “out there” contributions. For example the video and relics from a bio-art performance where an artist had a blood transfusion form a horse. Or a spoof brand that uses bloodstain-formed fashion accessories addressing the stigma about men strual blood.

But there are quirky things as well, like the Jukebox that will guess your age by taking your pulse rate and playing a song from your teenage years. And there are some practical aspects: You can take a test that will determine your blood type and you can find out what happens to to donated blood in Ireland.

An interesting exhibition, but different than what you have seen before in the Science Gallery and that is reflected by the recommendation that the exhibition is only suitable for over 15 year olds.

If you are ok with the focus on this red substance that makes some of us a bit queasy when we think about it, you should definitely go to the exhibition (and bring an open mind ;-) ). But if blood makes your knees wobbly, then it might not be for you.

Admission to the exhibition is free

dublin.sciencegallery.com/blood

Christmas Craft & Gift Fair – Glasnevin

12:00 – 16:00, Sun 16 Nov

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

Honest2 Goodness, the weekly Farmers and Crafts Market in Glasnevin is inviting to a special once-off Christmas Craft & Gift Fair on Sunday in the Honest 2 Goodness location in Glasnevin.

Admission is free and you will find lots of craftsm gifts, face-painting etc.

www.facebook.com/GlasnevinMarket

Made by Hand – Market

12:00 – 17:00, Sun 16 Nov

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 16 Nov

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

Pop-Up Library for Children – Old City Temple Bar

12:00 – 17:00, Sun 16 Nov

Cow’s Lane, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

“Pop-Up Library” is the second of a series of free family-friendly mini festivals and events entitled New In The Old City in Temple Bar’s Old City. On Saturday and Sunday, it will feature a specially-created magical book nook, tales of an Irish dragon travelling to the other side of the moon – and coffee.

A fairytale castle crammed full of books exclusively for younger readers is being created by designer Ger Clancy for the weekend, to offer children a space to snuggle in and explore a world of stories.

Derek Mulveen will host two storytime sessions with Oisín the Brave – Moon Adventure (Sat 12:30 + Sun 15:00). This story (Age 2-7) tells the thrilling tale of Oisín and his dragon who travel through the Dolmen of Time to sort out a mystery.

There will also be Irish language showcases, making it easy for children and adults to pick up ‘a cúpla focal’ in a relaxed environment through a fun and illustrated way. The weekend will also offer the chance to swap pre-loved books for new favourites at Pop Up Library’s “Children’s Book Exchange” (Saturday 15:00-17:00).

www.facebook.com/NewintheOldCity

Science Busking – Eason’s (???)

12:00, Sun 16 Nov

Eason, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1

Entertainment.ie claims that a science show with Science Busker Steve Allman will take place at Eason’s, but I couldn’t find any other reference tot hat event. The Scienceweek programme doesn’t seem to list it. So I suggest you check with Eason’s before you go!

entertainment.ie/festival/Dublin/Science-Week-2014/5261.htm

St Stephen’s Green Christmas Market

12:00 – 20:00, Sun 16 Nov

St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2

This year the first ever City Centre Christmas Market takes place in Dublin and it was overdue. Because we don’t have a proper square in the centre for a market like that, it had to become a long row of wooden huts and it remains to be seen if the market atmosphere works in that configuration. Approx. 60 traders will be at the market selling handcrafted items, art, Christmas presents, food products etc. and there will also be food and drinks stands. The Christmas Market will run until the 23 December.

(I wonder how they will manage to overcome the fact that it is illegal in Ireland to consume alcohol in a public street. Non-alcoholic Gluehwein?)

Sunday at Noon – Classical Music Concert

12:00 – 13:00, Sun 16 Nov

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 be “Changing Perspectives No 7” from the event series “The 27 Mozart & Beethoven Sonatas For Piano & Violin” with Brian MacNamara Piano and Keith Pascoe Violin. They will perform

Beethoven Sonata opus 12 no 2 in A major
and
Mozart Sonata K377 in F major

www.hughlane.ie/past-sunday-concerts/1215-sundaysnoon-mozartbeethoven-7

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13:00, Sun 16 Nov

Dublin (various locations)

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Chester Beatty Library – Japanese Tour

14:00, Sun 16 Nov

Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

An Intercultural Tour in Japanese with Community Ambassador Hiromi Anzai will take place.

Meeting point is in the atrium of the Library. Admission is free, no booking required.

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

Dublin Sketchers – Sunday Meet-up

14:00, Sun 16 Nov

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/

Stella Bass Jazz Trio

14:00 – 16:00, Sun 16 Nov

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

Sunday Family Sketching – Hugh Lane Gallery

14:00 – 15:00, Sun 16 Nov

Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1

At the time of writing this, the Hugh Lane Gallery didn’t show this event in their What’s On list. It is intended as a regular event, but I would strongly suggest that you check with the Gallery if the “weekly” event is on this week, before you go to this Sunday Family Sketching:

Sunday Sketching for the whole family takes place every Sunday and admission is free.

During these workshops we explore paintings, sculpture and some of the architectural features of Charlemont House through discussion and drawing.

No booking is required although numbers may be limited.

www.hughlane.ie/all/1227-sunday-sketching

The Irish Who Went to War

14:00 – 15:00, Sun 16 Nov

Smock Alley Theatre, 7 Exchange Street Lwr, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

“The Irish Who Went to War – WW1 Turtle Bunbury In Conversation with Myles Dungan” is the full title of this event.

Turtle Bunbury, co-presenter of RTÉ’s Genealogy Roadshow, is a historian and co-founder of the History Festival of Ireland. His latest book “The Glorious Madness – Tales of the Irish & the Great War” tells the story of the Irish who served in World War One and how their lives were affected by the war.

He will be speaking with Myles Dungan, presenter of The History Show on RTÉ Radio. and author of numerous books on Irish and American history including the recently revised Irish Voices from the Great War.

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

www.dublinbookfestival.com/category/news/the-irish-who-went-to-war-ww1-turtle-bunbury-in-conversation-with-myles-dungan/

Family Drawing Sundays

14:30 – 16:30, Sun 16 Nov

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

Irish Roots – Walking through the Gardens’ Past

14:30, Sun 16 Nov

National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

The guided walk “Irish Roots – Walking through the Gardens’ Past” is a history themed tour showcasing the rich heritage that is the National Botanic Gardens.

Plant-hunters, poets, and philosophers have all been associated with the Gardens. Over a 219-year history the landscape and the scope of the Gardens have developed.

Admission is free.

www.botanicgardens.ie/news/events.htm

A young Irish soldier in WWI – Fiddle and Stories

15:00, Sun 16 Nov

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

Fiddle player Ciaran Mulholland and storyteller Liz Weir will perform “All for the Dead Mans Penny”, the story of a young Irish solider in World War 1 which is inter-cut with an Irish wonder tale.

Admission is free and the event is suitable for adults and teens. To book tickets you can ring 01 6777444.

www.museum.ie

Author Jennifer Johnston In Conversation

15:00, Sun 16 Nov

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

Author Jennifer Johnston will be in conversation in th National Gallery. The event is connected to the “Lines of Vision: Irish Writers at the National Gallery” exhibtion.

The lecture is entitled “Reading Between the Lines” and RTE broadcaster Evelyn O’Rourke will speak to Jennifer Johnston, who wrote “Shadows on Our Skin”, “The Old Jest”, “How Many Miles to Babylon?” and more.

Admission is free and no booking required.

www.nationalgallery.ie

Henry Street Christmas Lights

15:00, Sun 16 Nov

Henry Street, Dublin 1

The second Christmas Tree Lighting event in Dublin is on Sunday at 15:00 in Henry Street. It must have been a 2-for-1 deal that secured The Original Rudeboys again for another performance after their Grafton Street event on Thursday. In addition there will be family entertainment, face painters, the Halleluia Gospel Choir and the Arnott’s Santa.

www.dublinatchristmas.ie/whats-on-events/henry-street-christmas-lights-switch-2014/

Museum Tour – National Print Museum

15:00 – 16:30, Sun 16 Nov

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

Placenames of the Phoenix Park – Talk

15:00, Sun 16 Nov

Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8

“By the Butt of the Magazine Wall – Placenames in the Phoenix Park and its surrounding areas. Their origins, meanings and history” is a talk by Brian McCurtain on behalf of the Chapelizod Heritage Society. Admission is free.

www.phoenixpark.ie/newsevents/title,32524,en.html

Sister Caravaggio

15:30 – 16:30, Sun 16 Nov

Smock Alley Theatre, 7 Exchange Street Lwr, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

“Sister Caravaggio” is a mystery novel and each of its seven sections was written by a different author, with the reader unsure which author penned which section.

Join Tony Clayton-Lea, journalist, broadcaster and author, as he talks to five of the contributors: Peter Cunningham, novelist and columnist; Éilís Ní Dhuibhne, novelist, short-story writer and playwright; Cormac Millar, crime writer, literary translator and academic writer; Mary O’Donnell, author of eleven books, both poetry and fiction and Peter Sheridan, novelist, playwright, screenwriter and director.

Admission is free and you can book via the website below.

www.dublinbookfestival.com/category/news/sister-caravaggio-peter-cunningham-eilis-ni-dhuibhne-cormac-millar-mary-odonnell-peter-sheridan-in-conversation-with-tony-clayton-lea/

Brian Keary plays Classical Guitar

16:00 – 17:00, Sun 16 Nov

Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2

Brian Keary is a classically trained guitar player who also has experience of different styles / genres of music ranging from ragtime and folk to baroque and contemporary. He will perform in Sweeney’s (Ground Floor) on Sunday afternoon.

www.sweeneysdublin.ie/gigs.php

Lingo – Performance Poetry and Open Mic

16:00 – 17:00, Sun 16 Nov

Smock Alley Theatre, 7 Exchange Street Lwr, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

Lingo, Ireland’s first spoken word festival, offers a showcase of live literature at Dublin Book Festival. Lingo will showcase the cream of the crop of Irish spoken word poets, including the winners of the Inaugural Lingo Poetry Slam, All-Ireland Poetry Slam Champions, and artists who have performed at the Electric Picnic, on RTE and elsewhere. There will be a mix of dynamic verse, hip-hop rhythms, and stories told through spoken word.

Admission is free and booking can be done via the website below.

www.dublinbookfestival.com/category/news/lingo-dublin-book-festival-performance-poetry-and-open-mic/

Nova Collective – Gig – House Dublin

17:00 – 19:00, Sun 16 Nov

House Dublin, 27 Lower Leeson Street, Dublin 2

House Dublin is a restaurant and bar in Leeson Street. On Sundays the Nova Collective is playing in their Glass House from 17:00-19:00. Expect Jazz and Latin Bossa Nova. Admission is free.

housedublin.ie/

LJJ Band – Cafe en Seine

18:00 – 20:00, Sun 16 Nov

Café en Seine, Dawson Street, Dublin 2

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

www.longjohnjumpband.com/

Sweeney’s Dixieland Jazzmen

18:30 – 20:30, Sun 16 Nov

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

Saucy Sundays

19:00 – 23:00, Sun 16 Nov

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

Saucy Sundays is a weekly free live music afternoon and evening in the Grand Social. The line-up and links to all bands/performers are available via the Saucy Sundays Facebook Page (see link below).

In short the line-up is: Wicker Bones, One of Many, Oceanographers, Dave Griffin, Meanders, M.Sord.

www.facebook.com/saucy.sundays

Trinity Latino Party

19:00, Sun 16 Nov

Trinity Bar, 46-49 Dame Street, Dublin 2

This weekly Latin Music event will take place every Sunday. You will be able to dance salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia and reggeaton. Live music, food tasting and free admission, what more could you want?

www.facebook.com/TrinityLatino

Gardiner Street Gospel Choir Mass

19:30 – 20:30, Sun 16 Nov

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

The Gardiner Street Gospel Choir Mass is back after the summer break and invites you to a Mass in St. Francis Xavier Church at the top of Gardiner Street near the junction with Dorset Street every Sunday at 19:30.

The Gardiner Street Gospel Choir, one of the best known gospel choirs in Ireland will give you a chance to experience a mass with a difference. It is uplifting and inspiring and everybody is welcome independent from your level of religiousness.

Disclaimer: I am involved with the Gardiner Street Gospel Choir, so the description above MIGHT not be totally unbiased. But just take it from me, they are brilliant! ;-)

www.gardinerstreetgospelchoir.com

Robert Coyle’s is feeling Numinous

20:00 – 21:30, Sun 16 Nov

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

Every Saturday until 22 Nov Rober Coyle will bring his One-man Comedy show to Accents Cafe. Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/events/682042308558554/

Sunday Roast

20:00, Sun 16 Nov

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 the line-up is: The Dodgy Few, One of Many, Ropemaker, Tamden Shy, Colm Gavin, Mark O’Callaghan

www.facebook.com/thesundayroast

Apollo Sessions

20:30, Sun 16 Nov

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 16 Nov

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 16 Nov

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 16 Nov

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 16 Nov

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

“Rhythm Rocker at The Globe” is a weekly event on Sunday night in The Globe. Admission is free.

The Pavement Kings play Rockabilly from 21:00 and
DJs Popocorn Peete and Little Dakota follow from 23:00-01:30 with a white variety of styles (Rockabilly, Calypso, Soul, Rock ‘n’ Roll, etc).

www.facebook.com/rhythmrocker

Billy Treacy & The Ha’Penny Heads

21:30, Sun 16 Nov

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 16 Nov

Porterhouse Central, 45-47 Nassau Street, Dublin 2

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

www.facebook.com/coolhand.dukes.1

The Dublin Blues Cartel – Gig

22:30, Sun 16 Nov

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

The Dublin Blues Cartel will be in Whelan’s again and will perform mostly a version of New Orleans R’n’B with a classic rock twist, sandwiched with swing, Rock’n’Roll, Soul, Funk, Blues and rap of all eras. Admission is free.

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/live-from-the-window-w-the-dublin-blues-cartel-32/

Monday 17 Nov

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National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Mon 17 Nov

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

St Stephen’s Green Christmas Market

12:00 – 20:00, Mon 17 Nov

St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2

From 13 November until 23 December Dublin’s first ever City Centre Christmas Market takes place on one side of St. Stephen’s Green in the form of a lon row of wooden huts. Approx. 60 traders will be at the market selling handcrafted items, art, Christmas presents, food products etc. and there will also be food and drinks stands.

Admission is free.

Archive at Lunchtime – IFI

13:00, Mon 17 Nov

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/

DIT Irish Traditional Music Ensemble – Lunchtime Concerts

13:00, Mon 17 Nov

Rathmines Library, 157 Lower Rathmines Road, Dublin 6

The DIT Irish Traditional Music Ensemble is inviting to four lunchtime concerts on the four Mondays in November (03+10+17+24 November). Admission is free, but booking is required via conservatory@dit.ie

“Enjoy some of Ireland’s finest young musical talent studying on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at DIT Conservatory of Music and Drama.”

www.dit.ie/conservatory

Gordon Brewster and his Cartoons

13:00, Mon 17 Nov

National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2

As part of Library Ireland Week, photographer and family history researcher Pól Ó Duibhir, explores the life and work of Gordon Brewster, artist and cartoonist for Independent Newspapers, through the NLI’s collection of Brewster cartoons.

Admission is free.

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

Nino Manfredi – A tribute to the Italian actor & director

13:15, Mon 17 Nov

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

As a tribute to the Italian actor and director Nino Manfredi, his films will be shown at 13:15 and 18:30 on Thursdays between 02 Oct and 04 Dec. The next screening is on Thursday: “Le avventure di Pinocchio (part I )” by Luigi Comencini (1972). (In Italian with English subtitles.)

Admission is free,

www.iicdublino.esteri.it/IIC_Dublino/webform/SchedaEvento.aspx?id=589&citta=Dublino

Brite Space Dublin

18:00, Mon 17 Nov

42 Dawson Street, Dublin 2

From Monday 17 November until Sun 23 November, the self service ticketing and event discovery service Eventbrite will take over 42 Dawson Street, transforming it from an empty space into a pop-up called Brite Space Dublin. 21 events in seven days will highlight and explore the future of live experiences in Ireland. Brite Space events are mainly free and donations will go to the Simon Community.

A whole range of panel discussions will take place during the week, and there will also be indoor bike racing, a raw foods workshop, a Dublin history talk, a movie, music and Playstation nights.

Event organisers – and aspiring ones – are invited to join inspirational panel discussions on a wide variety of topics, like new digital marketing techniques, self promotion for bands, the future of fundraising trends, inbound marketing, how to design impressive events and many more.

www.britespacedublin.com/

Cyphers Literary Magazine Launch – Spain and Latin America

18:00 – 20:00, Mon 17 Nov

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

The Irish literary magazine Cyphers was founded in 1975, edited by four poets: Leland Bardwell, Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin, Macdara Woods and the late Pearse Hutchinson. Pearse Hutchinson was an enthusiastic reader and translator of poetry from the Iberian languages, and after his death in 2012 his colleagues determined to carry on his work of exploring and celebrating the literatures of the Hispanic world.

The 78th edition of Cyphers is called “Cyphers on translation: Spain and Latin America poets” and will be launched with a reading of poems in Spanish and in English…and a glass of wine.

dublin.cervantes.es/FichasCultura/Ficha98086_16_2.htm

Intellectual Property – Lecture

18:30 – 20:00, Mon 17 Nov

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

The Business Linrary in the Central Library is inviting you to a lecture about “Intellectual Property For Your Business” with David Hyde (Patents Office).

Get an insight into all aspects of Intellectectual Property, Patents, Trademarks and Industrial Designs. Learn how they help to build business opportunities and assist with planning new business projects.

Admission is free, booking is recommended via 01-8733996.

dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-culture-dublin-city-public-libraries-and-archive-events/patent-trade-marks

Buddhism: not so much a religion as a way of life – Meditation event

19:00 – 21:00, Mon 17 Nov

Dublin Shambhala Center, 23 Upper Mount Street, Dublin 2

The Irish Sangha Trust invites to a Dhamma evening with meditation and a Dhamma talk “Buddhism: not so much a religion as a way of life”.

“Now with 40 vassa (years as a monk), Ajahn Tiradhammo is one of the most senior monks in the tradition of Ajahn Chah. This evening Ajahn will give a Dhamma talk, there will be discussion and meditation.”

Admission is free, with donations being very welcome

Discussion with US trade union activist

19:00, Mon 17 Nov

Thomas Davis Theatre, Arts Building, Trinitiy College Dublin, Dublin 2

“Raising expectations and raising hell” is a discussion with US trade union activist and author, Jane McAlevey

Join Siobhán ODonoghue of the Migrants Rights Centre of Ireland in a discussion with Jane McAlevey about her book Raising Expectations (and Raising Hell). In her book, McAlevey describes her experiences in the labour movement organising bold, large scale campaigns in Nevada and elsewhere in the U.S., rebuilding the labour movement into a winning movement.

Admission is free.

The event is organised by the Departement of Sociology in association with Mandate Trade Union, Communication Workers Union and IBOA The Finance Union.

www.tcd.ie/Secretary/Communications/Noticeboard/data/31752.html

Candlelit Tales – Storytelling of Myths and Legends

19:30, Mon 17 Nov

Stag’s Head, Dame Lane, Dublin 2

Candlelit Tales, a small group of storytellers, are running a weekly event until 15 December in The Stag’s Head (upstairs) to retell Irish myths and legends.

Admission is free and donations are welcome.

www.facebook.com/candlelittales

Back Door Sessions – Open Mic Night

20:00, Mon 17 Nov

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

Song Cycle

20:00, Mon 17 Nov

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 17 Nov

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 17 Nov

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 17 Nov

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

Jazz Jam Session – Grand Social

21:00, Mon 17 Nov

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

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

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

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

Loose – Trad Sessions

21:00 – 23:30, Mon 17 Nov

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

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

www.facebook.com/motherreillysADMIN

Patrick Mahony sings Nostalgia

21:00 – 23:00, Mon 17 Nov

Café en Seine, Dawson Street, Dublin 2

Patrick Mahony sings songs from Nat King Cole, Dean Martin, Matt Monro and many more every Monday in the Cafe en Seine. Admission is free.

The Pyro Blues Executive – Gig

21:00, Mon 17 Nov

Leeson Lounge, 148 Upper Leeson Street, Dublin 4

The Pyro Blues Executive play in the Leeson Lounge every Monday and admission is free.

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

Tuesday 18 Nov

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National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Tue 18 Nov

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

St Stephen’s Green Christmas Market

12:00 – 20:00, Tue 18 Nov

St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2

From 13 November until 23 December Dublin’s first ever City Centre Christmas Market takes place on one side of St. Stephen’s Green in the form of a lon row of wooden huts. Approx. 60 traders will be at the market selling handcrafted items, art, Christmas presents, food products etc. and there will also be food and drinks stands.

Admission is free.

Platero y yo – Multi-lingual Reading

18:00, Tue 18 Nov

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

The importance and relevance of Juan Ramón Jiménez’s book “Platero y yo / Platero and I” about a little donkey, can be measured by the amount of existing editions and translations of this work of literature, which is only surpassed by Don Quixote.

This event is a public reading of selected chapters in different languages to celebrate the little donkey, his author and his homeland. The texts will be projected in English to help attendees to follow the reading at all times.

Admission is free.

dublin.cervantes.es/FichasCultura/Ficha97515_16_2.htm

1916: A Story of Ordinary Folk Caught up in the Rising – Book Launch

18:30, Tue 18 Nov

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

“1916: A Story of Ordinary Folk Caught up in the Rising” is a novel by Fran O’Brien and the launch will be on Tuesday. All proceeds from the sales of the book will be donated to the LauraLynn Children’s Hospice in Leopardstown.

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

Ukulele Tuesday

19:45 – 22:00, Tue 18 Nov

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 18 Nov

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 18 Nov

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 18 Nov

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

The Folk Club in Whelan’s will bring you the best in Trad, Ballads, Americana & World Music every Tuesday. The line-up this week is on the Facebook Page below. Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/TheGrandFolkClub

Phoenix Big Band

21:00 – 23:00, Tue 18 Nov

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

Camden Sessions – Singer/Songwriter Night

21:30, Tue 18 Nov

Anseo, 18 Camden Street Lower, Dublin 2

A totally unplugged Singer/Songwriter night (no PA, no microphones) with original music is taking place upstairs in Anseo every Tuesday from 21:30.

Please check on the Facebook Page below if the event is going ahead as it seems to get cancelled every now and then and if you want to play a 15-30 min set or just want to play one song make yourself heard via the same Facebook Page.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/TheCamdenSessions

Wednesday 19 Nov

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National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Wed 19 Nov

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

St Stephen’s Green Christmas Market

12:00 – 20:00, Wed 19 Nov

St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2

From 13 November until 23 December Dublin’s first ever City Centre Christmas Market takes place on one side of St. Stephen’s Green in the form of a lon row of wooden huts. Approx. 60 traders will be at the market selling handcrafted items, art, Christmas presents, food products etc. and there will also be food and drinks stands.

Admission is free.

Archive at Lunchtime – IFI

13:00, Wed 19 Nov

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/

Mapping City, Town and Country – Lecture

13:00, Wed 19 Nov

Royal Irish Academy, 19 Dawson Street, Dublin 2

The RIA Library’s exhibition (2 July – 30 Jan) is “Mapping city, town and country since 1824: the Ordnance Survey in Ireland”. In connection with this exhibition, there will be series of lunchtime lectures covering all aspects of the OS project. Admission is free and booking is not required.

The next lecture is:

Colin Bray, Director, OSI talking about “Ordnance Survey Ireland: mapping our future”

www.ria.ie/Events/Events-Listing/Mapping-City–Town-and-Country-Lecture-Series-%281%29

Havana International Language Exchange

16:30 – 19:30, Wed 19 Nov

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

Taste of Mexico – Lecture

18:00, Wed 19 Nov

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

Every year the Mexican Embassy invites to some free events about Mexican food and drink the Instituto Cervantes and it is that time again:

The lecture “Taste of Mexico. Mexican Cuisine: unique variety, colour and richness. Mexican Spirits: Tequila” will be on Wednesday at 18:00.

Admission is free, but places are limited (Admission until full)

dublin.cervantes.es/FichasCultura/Ficha96451_16_2.htm

Zombies, Clones and Replacement Body P Zombies, clones and replacement body parts

18:30, Wed 19 Nov

Stanley Quek Theatre, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Pearse Street, Dublin 2

“Zombies, clones and replacement body parts” is a public lecture by Dr Vincent Kelly. Admission is free.

www.tcd.ie/Secretary/Communications/Noticeboard/data/31807.html

King Kong Club

20:00, Wed 19 Nov

Mercantile, 28 Dame Street, Dublin 2

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

Check the Facebook Page below for the line-up.

www.facebook.com/TheKingKongClubDublin

Napulìa – Neapolitan song

20:00, Wed 19 Nov

Sugar Club, 8 Lower Leeson Street, Dublin 2

Anna Maria Castelli and guitarist Adriàn Fioramonti will bring you on a journey through Neapolitan song, performing renowned songs, as well as a selection of timeless 17th century ballads made famous by the Nuova Compagnia di Canto Popolare and contemporary songs from Carlo Faiello, Teresa De Sio, Roberto Murolo and Pino Daniele.

Admission is free. The event is organised by the Istituto Italiano di Cultura.

www.iicdublino.esteri.it/IIC_Dublino/webform/SchedaEvento.aspx?id=605&citta=Dublino

The Song Room (open mic)

20:30, Wed 19 Nov

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 19 Nov

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 19 Nov

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 19 Nov

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 19 Nov

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

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

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Christmas Fair for Barnardos – Stillorgan Park Hotel

09:30 – 17:00, Thu 20 Nov

Stillorgan Park Hotel, Stillorgan Road, Blackrock, Co. Dublin

The Crafters for Barnardos are running a Christmas Fair on Thursday in the Stillorgan Park Hotel Admission is free and the event will raise funds for the charity Barnardos.

www.facebook.com/events/545639145537277/

The Green Door Market

09:30 – 16:00, Thu 20 Nov

18 Newmarket, Dublin 8

The Green Door Market is a new indoor food/Farmer’s Market that takes place just a few doors down from the Dublin Food Co-op at Newmarket in Dublin 8. Admission is free.

Opening hours are Thu-Fri 12:00-19:00 and Sat 09:30-16:00.

www.facebook.com/thegreendoordublin

The Ferocious Mingle Marcade

11:00 – 18:00, Thu 20 Nov

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 20 Nov

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

St Stephen’s Green Christmas Market

12:00 – 20:00, Thu 20 Nov

St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2

From 13 November until 23 December Dublin’s first ever City Centre Christmas Market takes place on one side of St. Stephen’s Green in the form of a lon row of wooden huts. Approx. 60 traders will be at the market selling handcrafted items, art, Christmas presents, food products etc. and there will also be food and drinks stands.

Admission is free.

Spanish Guitar – Lunchtime Recital

13:00, Thu 20 Nov

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

The Lunchtime Recital “Spanish Guitar Performance” with Chien Buggle will take place on Thursday. Admission is free. You can book a place at 01-8734333.

dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-culture-dublin-city-public-libraries-and-archive-events/lunchtime-recital-spanish

Treasures from South Asia – In Focus Tour

13:10, Thu 20 Nov

Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

The In Focus Tour “Treasures from South Asia: Chester Beatty’s Indian Collection” wirh Mary O’Riordan will take place.

Meeting point in the atrium of the Library. Limited to the first 15 places. Admission is free, no booking required.

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

Cool Jobs – Info event for Secondary School students

14:00 – 16:30, Thu 20 Nov

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

Are you a secondary school student who wants to know what an engineer or a nano scientist really does every day in their job? Want an opportunity to meet potential future employers?

Come to this afternoon of seed dating, talks and club sessions, where you will have the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of the opportunities for creative and lateral thinking in science, engineering and technology careers, and meet real people working in some of the most exciting careers in Ireland.

Admission is free, but booking is required.

dublin.sciencegallery.com/cooljobs

Income Inequality and Societal Impacts

18:00 – 21:00, Thu 20 Nov

Royal College of Physicians, 6 Kildare Street, Dublin 2

This year’s TASC (Think-tank for Action on Social Change) Annual Lecture will be about Income Inequality and its Societal Impacts by Professor Brian Nolan.

Admission seems to be free, but you need to register via sbyrne@tasc.ie

www.tasc.ie/events/2014/11/20/date-for-your-diary-tasc-annual-lecture/

Mexican Spirits: Mezcal – Tasting

18:00, Thu 20 Nov

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

The second event this week about Mexican Food and Drink is a Mezcal Tasting. Mezcal is the Mexican Spirit with the worm in it and is one of the purest forms of drinkable alcohol.

Admission is free but places are limited. (Admission until full.)

dublin.cervantes.es/FichasCultura/Ficha96446_16_2.htm

“My Favourites” – Walking Tour – Night Walk

19:00 – 21:00, Thu 20 Nov

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

Scandinavian and Irish crime fiction – Panel Discussion

19:00, Thu 20 Nov

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

“Nordic Noir/Celtic Crime: Scandinavian & Irish crime fiction writers unite: Thomas Enger, Sinéad Crowley & Declan Hughes” is the headline of this event.

It is a panel discussion with Scandinavian and Irish crime fiction writers for what’s likely to be the final Battle of Clontarf millennial celebrations. The line-up includesThomas Enger (Norway) and Arts and Media Correspondent with RTÉ news Sinéad Crowley (Ireland) and Leif Ekle, culture expert, freelance journalist and broadcaster with Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation, NRK.

Declan Hughes (Ireland) will chair the panel and up for discussion are the different processes in writing crime fiction and exploring how culture, geographical location and gender influence the process.

Admission is free, but a donation of EUR 5 is suggested.

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

Cape Clear Island – Birds, Cetaceans, and People – Lecture

19:30, Thu 20 Nov

National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

“Cape Clear Island – Birds, Cetaceans, and People” by Dick Coombes (BirdWatch Ireland) is an illustrated look at Ireland’s migration hotspot.

www.botanicgardens.ie/news/events.htm

Dimestore Recordings presents

20:00, Thu 20 Nov

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

Sean McGowan – Gig

20:00, Thu 20 Nov

Workman’s Club, 10 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2

Sean McGowan will perform in the Workman’s Club. Admission is free.

theworkmansclub.com/index.php/events/sean-mcgowan/

Max Zaska / Patrick Groenland

21:00, Thu 20 Nov

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

Walsh, Farrell and Garvey – Gig

21:00, Thu 20 Nov

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

Wlahs, Farrell and Garvey are three Irish traditional musicians who will perform in Mother Reilly’s. Admission is free.

www.dublinsessions.ie/motherreillys.html

Left, Right & Centre – Blues+Soul

21:30, Thu 20 Nov

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 20 Nov

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

Mid-Term Break – Gig

22:00, Thu 20 Nov

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

6-piece band Mid-Term Break are performing in Whelan’s. Admission is free.

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

Blades Club – Gig

22:30, Thu 20 Nov

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

Blades Club are playing in Whelan’s Midnight Club and admission is free if you arrive before 22:30 or sigm up for the guest list.

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/midnight-hour-w-blades-club/

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The Green Door Market

09:30 – 16:00, Fri 21 Nov

18 Newmarket, Dublin 8

The Green Door Market is a new indoor food/Farmer’s Market that takes place just a few doors down from the Dublin Food Co-op at Newmarket in Dublin 8. Admission is free.

Opening hours are Thu-Fri 12:00-19:00 and Sat 09:30-16:00.

www.facebook.com/thegreendoordublin

Where is Art History Today? Art and Architecture of Ireland –

09:30 – 17:30, Fri 21 Nov

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

“Where is Art History Today? The Art and Architecture of Ireland in Context” is a full-day symposium in the Lecture Theatre of the National Gallery.

It is held in conjunction with the publication for the Royal Irish Academy by Yale University Press of The Art and Architecture of Ireland. The publication is the result of a research project sponsored by the Royal Irish Academy. It is a five-volume reference work, which is described as a landmark in the writing of the history of the art and architecture of the island since 400.

Penelope Curtis, the director of Tate Britain, will deliver the keynote address and other speakers will be Editors of the five individual volumes, who include Rachel Moss of Trinity College Dublin and Nicola Figgis and Paula Murphy of University College Dublin.

The international panel of experts includes Professor Barry Bergdoll of Columbia University and formerly Chief Curator of Architecture and Design at the Museum of Modern Art in New York; Professor Lawrence Nees from the University of Delaware, and Professor Gregor Stemmrich from the Free University in Berlin who will comment on what they understand to be the new and distinctive hallmarks of art history today. Ample time will also be given for discussion.

Admission to this day-long seminar is free, but booking is required via the website below.

www.ria.ie/Events/Events-Listing/Where-is-Art-History-Today—The-Art-and-Architect

The Ferocious Mingle Marcade

11:00 – 18:00, Fri 21 Nov

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 21 Nov

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

St Stephen’s Green Christmas Market

12:00 – 20:00, Fri 21 Nov

St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2

From 13 November until 23 December Dublin’s first ever City Centre Christmas Market takes place on one side of St. Stephen’s Green in the form of a lon row of wooden huts. Approx. 60 traders will be at the market selling handcrafted items, art, Christmas presents, food products etc. and there will also be food and drinks stands.

Admission is free.

Life: Memory – IMMA Lunch Bytes

13:00 – 14:30, Fri 21 Nov

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

For this final edition of Lunch Bytes, artists and experts question how technologies affect individual and collective forms of recollection, memory, commemoration and museum practice.

Speakers are Gareth Kennedy and Sarah Browne (Kennedy Browne- artist duo, Ireland), Christina Kennedy, (Senior Curator: Head of Collection IMMA, Dublin), Erica Scourti (artist- London) and others.

More information about the theme on the website below. Admission is free, but booking is required.

www.imma.ie/en/page_236922.htm

Dylan Thomas at 100

18:00, Fri 21 Nov

Unitarian Church, 112 St. Stephen’s Green West, Dublin 2

Dylan Thomas at 100 is a celebration of the centenary of the Welsh poet and writer’s birth. Enjoy an evening of all things Dylan Thomas at Dublin’s Unitarian Church.

+ 18:00 Public lecture about Thomas’ poetry by Professor John Goodby of the University of Swansea.

+ 20:00 Readings and music with New Dublin Press – featuring Maurice Scully, Twin Headed Wolf, John Goodby and Nerys Williams and Jonathan Creasy with Sadhbh Burt Fitzgerald aka Carry On Troubadours.

Words from Dylan Thomas himself will also be heard at intervals throughout the course of this evening.

Admission is free, and places will be filled on first come first served basis.

www.dublinunitarianchurch.org/

Journalist Silvia Calamati – Talk

18:30, Fri 21 Nov

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

Italian journalist, translator and writer Silvia Calamati will be in the Italian Institute of Culture for a talk. She has reported on Irish matters since 1982 and she will be introduced by Pádraig Ó Snodaigh. The Italian Ambassador Giovanni Adorni Braccesi will say a few words as well.

After the event there will be Italian wines and delicacies.

Admission is free.

www.iicdublino.esteri.it/IIC_Dublino/webform/SchedaEvento.aspx?id=606&citta=Dublino

Cornucopia – Live Music

19:30 – 21:30, Fri 21 Nov

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 21 Nov

Tap Bar, 44 North King Street, Dublin 7

The weekly European Folk Dance Workshop/Session takes place in the Tap Bar every Friday.

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

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

Electric Fridays – Open Mic

21:00, Fri 21 Nov

The International Bar, 23 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2

“Electric Fridays with DUB” is a weekly gig/open mic night in the basement of The International Bar. Admission is free.

Musicians, artists, bands who want to play a 25 min set should contact the organisers via the Facebook page below. A PA and some equipment is available.

www.facebook.com/dubgoeselectric

Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard

21:00, Fri 21 Nov

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 21 Nov

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 Cravingz – Gig

21:00, Fri 21 Nov

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

The Rockabilly Band “The Cravingz” are performing in Mother Reilly’s. Admission is free.

www.dublinsessions.ie/motherreillys.html

Travis Oaks – EP Launch

21:00, Fri 21 Nov

Mercantile, 28 Dame Street, Dublin 2

Travis Oaks, a 4-piece band playing Blues and Rock, are launching their Debut EP and admission seems to be free.

www.dublinsessions.ie/mercantile.html

Otis – Gig

22:00, Fri 21 Nov

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

Otis are playing in Whelan’s. Admission is free.

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/live-from-the-window-w-otis-8/

Events Coming Up

“If you want peace, prepare for war” – Poland and Ireland World War I – Conference

22 November – 10:00-16:00

Wynn’s Hotel, Abbey Street, Dublin 1

A series of four lectures, presented by Dr. Gabriel Doherty, Dr. Bo?ena Cierlik, David McCallion and Jakub Kacprzak, will showcase political and military situation of Poland and Ireland during the first armed conflict that spread on three continents, and its casualties are counted in millions.

Presented materials will highlight the differences and similarities between Poland and Ireland, which both stepped into this war as parts of mighty empires, and at the end of it marched towards their independence and a chance of reappearance on the maps of the world.

The lectures will be accompanied by an exhibition of memorabilia from that period, coming from the collection of a private museum ‘War Years Remembered’ in Ballyclare, Northern Ireland.

The lectures will last 45 minutes each and they are followed by questions & answer sessions. At 12:30 there will be half-hour break for lunch with a traditional polish dish.

Admission is free.

Christmas Songs & Stories – A Christmas Evening for Grown Ups’

Wed 17 Dec – Time: TBA

Farmleigh House, Castleknock end of Phoenix Park, Dublin 15

For this Christmas Evening for Grown-Ups, storyteller Jack Lynch and traditional singer and song collector Len Graham create a show with great and unusual songs, seasonal Tall Tales and wickedly wise words.

Free tickets will be given out through a random lottery and to enter the lottery you have to send an e-mail to farmleighinfo@opw.ie with the subject line CHRISTMAS SONGS EVENT 17 DECEMBER. (Only winners will be notified.)

www.farmleigh.ie/events/Title,32537,en.html

Dublin Mountains Partnership – Guided Walks

08+16+22+23 November

Every month the Dublin Mountain Partnership runs free guided walks in the Dublin Mountains on some Saturdays or Sundays during the month. In November there are 4 walks. The walks have varying difficulty and duration and the details can be found on the Dublin Mountain Partnership website: www.dublinmountains.ie/news/upcoming_events/?no_cache=1

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

Not free, but interesting nevertheless:

Improv Fest Ireland: 09-16 November

Dublin Book Festival: 13-16 November

Art Source: 14-16 November

International Charity Bazaar: 16 November

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This is odd

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

Dublin Christmas Light Proceedings – Odd from start to finish!

I don’t know where to start! There are so many weird and outright odd things about the Dublin Christmas Light Proceedings that I could write pages and pages.

But let’s start with the barriers in our city first. No, I am not talking about physical walls, they would be easy to take down. Instead I am talking about political, commercial and social walls! And they are here to stay!

Dublin City has THREE not one Christmas Lights event. Why? Because Northsiders can’t with Southsiders and vice versa and the traders organisation “Dublin Town” can’t do it with Dublin City and vice versa. So as a result there was a Switching on of Christmas Lights in Grafton Street on Thursday 13 November, one in Henry Street on Sunday 16 November and then there is the Christmas Tree in O’Connell Street, which will be switched on two weeks later on 30 November.
Doesn’t make sense in the slightest, but, hey, it is three mini festivals for people to go on the street, so I guess we shouldn’t complain.
Apart from that, the Christmas Tree Lighting is the main job of the year for the Lord Mayor and why would we need a powerless Lord Mayor if it wasn’t for switching on the Christmas Tree!?

They could press ONE button in the middle of O’Connell Bridge, but it seems that we are happy with the walls we have. – Oh, and I better shut up about the SEPARATE Christmas Lighting event just a stone-throw from the City Centre, at Smithfield, right?

The next odd thing is the timing and I am not growing tired from pointing this out year after year:
Bringing the Christmas Lights so much forward to mid-November can only be driven by the wish or hope to extend the Christmas buying period through this “trick.” The thinking must be that if people start buying two weeks earlier, they will spend more money throughout the 6 weeks up to Christmas. But is that really the case? I don’t know about you, but I still buy the initially intended number and type of presents for the people I need to get presents for. As it all culminates in that one event, there is no “buying more”. Even if the Christmas Shopping period (as defined by the lights) ran for 4 months, I would still buy the same number of presents. So a longer Shopping Period makes absolutely no sense from a commercial point of view with regards to present buying.

Where it might make sense is for people who come to the City and who normally wouldn’t come. No, this is not the country folk, this is tourists…in a few years time! Until last year Dublin City was void of a good Christmas Market. This year a new approach is taken and the Christmas Stall Row (It is one long row along St. Stephen’s Green, not a market in the usual sense.) still has to prove itself, but it could work and if it does, that’s a great thing. Mind you, though, visitors won’t know about it for a while because traditionally Dublin is void of good Christmas market and that is the reputation we have.

Will 600,000 additional visitors come to Dublin because of the Christmas market as Dublin Town claims? And will these 600k people leave EUR 20mio behind in shops, restaurants and hotels? Maybe in a few years time if the Dublin Christmas Market manages to become as good as the Nürnberg or Vienna Christmas Market, but until then, these figures are total nonsense.

BUT…Christmas is a great time of the year, so let’s enjoy it and let’s hope that the Christmas Market will be a big success!


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