Dublin Event Guide 396: Food Markets: Temple Bar / Super Natural / Honest2Goodness, Brocante Vintage & Furniture Market, Last weekend of “Blood”.

January 17th, 2015
DEG Dublin Event Guide (for free events)

No. 396 | 16 January 2015

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Hi all!

Interesting things happening in Dublin. Venues closing (Centre for Creative Practices), regular gigs terminating (Monday Echo and Crafty Monday at year end and now Sunday Roast has been announced to end), other venues not updating their events list (maybe because there is nothing happening!?). Is this the dooms day scenario that will bring all free events to an end?

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No, I don’t think so, BUT there is a re-alignment happening at the moment and new people need to enter the space and show their passion and ability.

Having said that, overall there might be a few less events this year (but it is too early to tell!), however as a reader of the Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events), you will always be the one who knows what is going on and where these free gigs are. Give your friends the same gift and tell them (and your families and colleagues) about the Dublin Event Guide! Ask them to subscribe at www.dublineventguide.com Thanks!

Also, please remember that the bills continue arriving and your help is needed there:

The Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events) only exists because you told other people about it and because a few generous people support it with donations. Keep doing exactly that, please! Tell all your friends and family and colleagues about it and – if you can – please also help with a donation.

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 as well, if you know someone, 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.

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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!

For today’s Feel Good Slot I chose something completely different than normally! Today I give you something to giggle about, after all laughing or smiling does make us feel better:

UTV interviewed a guy from Derry about the snowy weather on the street and the interview did spread across Facebook like wildfire. Frostbit Boy (in real live Ruairi McSorley) became known over night because of this interview:

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

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Joergs Picks

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

Unfortunately a number of venues are not so good at the moment with updating their websites. The Mercantile and Sweeney’s, two of the main free gig venues still seem to be in hibernation and Whelan’s, who usually also have a fair share of free gigs, currently only runs non-free gigs. Could there be a significant change? Because the Sunday Roast, a super weekly event that gives new and rstablished performers a great chance to get on stage is closing down. This is at least the fourth regular event that has come to an end since the beginning of the year.

You want to know where to go? Definitely the Science Gallery if you haven’t seen the “Blood” exhibition yet. It is closing next Friday. Apart from that? Well, there are a good few events, but not much that is outstanding. I will be in Ikea on Saturday and in the Science Gallery on Sunday. ;-)

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Competitions

Holiday World Show – Ticket Competition

23-25 Jan (Fri: 13:00-19:00, Sat+Sun 11:00-17:30)
Simmonscourt, RDS, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

This for all travel enthusiasts! The yearly Holiday World Show, Ireland’s premier holiday exhibition will take place again this month and I have got ten (!!) family passes (2 adults and up to 4 kids) to give away!

The Holiday World Show is Ireland’s biggest travel show with almost 1000 exhibitors representing over 50 countries. There will be thousands of amazing discounted holiday deals up for grabs as well as free travel advice and inspiration from the World’s top travel professionals. Loads of “Show only” offers will also be available.

For more information visit www.holidayworldshow.com. Tickets are EUR 7 for adults, EUR 14 for families and EUR 3 for students and they are available at the door or via the website.

If you want to have a chance to win one of the ten Family Passes, you have to send a mail to dublineventguide@gmail.com with the subject HOLIDAY2015 and your name in the body of the mail. Your mail already has to be with me by 14:00 on Tues 20 Jan, so hurry!

www.holidayworldshow.com/

Singing Workshop with Jasmin Martorell – Ticket Competition

Sat 31 Jan + Sun 01 Feb – 11:00-18:00
Sophia House, Conference Centre, 25 Cork Street, Dublin 8

A weekend singing workshop with international vocal coach Jasmin Martorell will take place in Sophia House. It is an intense and rewarding workshop suitable for non-singers to professionals.

“With emphasis on breathing and vocal exercises, Jasmin’s enthusiastic teaching and expert understanding of the vocal instrument give the participant the confidence and skill to develop their natural voice to its full potential. The work will be based on how to place your voice, how to breathe and how to reinforce the abdominal muscles, with development of the agility of vocal cords and awakening/developing of the resonators. Participants will have the opportunity to work individually with Jasmin on a song of their choice.”

“Jasmin Martorell comes from France and is a highly skilled and inspired teacher of singing technique. He is a charismatic, enthusiastic and patient teacher who delights with his pupils in finding new and exciting possibilities for their voice. Head of vocal studies at the Centre de Musique Medievale de Paris since 1991, he is regularly invited to conduct Workshops in Singing in France, Brazil, Iran, India, Morocco, the Island of Reunion and Ireland.”

The fee for the two full days of training is EUR 100 and you can register with Luke Nelson via 083 1309030 or lukenelsonmusic@gmail.com

And one reader of the Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events) will get the amazing opportunity to take part in this course for free: Luke has made one place available for a competition and if you want to be the winner, you will have to send a mail to dublineventguide@gmail.com with the subject MARTORELL2015 and with your name and mobile phone number in the body of the mail. The winner will be chosen randomly from all entries, but you COULD tell me why you would like to win the course, if you feel like it. I appreciate reading the stories! Your e-mail has to be with me by 13:00 on Tues 27 Jan. Please only enter the competition if you are available on the course dates.

www.facebook.com/events/1775419046016486

Speed Dating – Ticket Competition

Fri 16 Jan – 19:00
The Mercantile, Dame Street, Dublin 2

The guys behind the SpeedFriending MeetUp events are using their experience in creating links between people and are venturing in the area of Speed Dating. There will be approx 30 people in the room, half of them male and the other half of them female. You have 5 minutes to talk to someone and decide afterwards if you would like to see him/her again before you move to the next person. If the other person wants to see you too, you will be sent the contact details the next day. Start the new year with a chance of romance!

Admission is EUR 10 (includes a complimentary drink + Finger Food) and you can get your ticket at the door. The event is over now, but any future events will be listed on the website below.

The lucky winners of the ticket competition are: Val, Lisa, Roisin, Sarah and Peter. Congratulations!

More information about the event is here www.meetup.com/Speedfriending-Ireland/events/218613329/

Promote your product or event through a competition!

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.

And if you want me to use/test a product you are selling and then share my assessment here in the Dublin Event Guide, we can talk about that too. I like testing out gear. ;-) [Currently I am looking to buy a high spec Android mobile phone and an action camera and would happily “test drive” some candidates.]

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Help the Dublin Event Guide! It won’t cost you a cent!

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!!

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

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When you click on the link and then buy, your books/products/holidays etc cost exactly the same as if you went to the website directly. But if you go via the links above, the Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events) will get 5-8% of what you spend as a commission. That’s not a lot, but if you and lots of other people used that link every time, it would amount to a fair amount of crucially important money. Use the links often, actually EVERY time you buy from the relevant site, not just once!

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

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Centre for Creative Practices to close :-(

For the last 5 years, the Centre for Creative Practices in 15 Lower Pembroke Street was an important venue and supporter of art and music in Dublin. Exhibitions, Film Screenings, concerts and gigs were organised by the CFCP team and in addition the space was used by different organisations for their events. Due to the cost, many events couldn’t be free, but there were still plenty of free events and on top of that the CFCP was a very helpful sponsor of the “Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events)”.

Many art organisations and venues were hit by a declining economy in the last few years and by reduced grants and subsidies that resulted. At the CFCP a different reason forces them to close and ironically it might be the improving economy that forced the end. The building they are currently in will be sold (probably due to higher price in the improving economy) and all tenants need to move out. As a consequence the space at 15 Pembroke Street will go and the CFCP will become homeless.

On the positive side: Ian Oliver and Monika Sapielak are not running away and you can expect more interesting things from them in the future even if (for now) the CFCP will live under a bridge.

Migrant, experimental and emerging artists in Ireland will miss the CFCP, but hold back the sadness until the doors are finally closed on 29 Jan and for now let’s be appreciative for all the good work that was done over five years. Thanks!!

Here is the official announcement: www.facebook.com/cfcpie/posts/903293603027875

Wicklow you are pretty!

Skycam Ireland posted a mashup of video snippets from Wicklow on YouTube and it is turning heads. Glendalough, Bray Head, Sugar Loaf Mountain, Wicklow Beaches and Powerscourt are all in the video and it is looking good. Sometimes the jumps between locations could be a little more intuitive but it is still worth your time. Admire Wicklow here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJIHA9ZnAOY

Living Social Travel Deal (until Sun 18 Jan)

Only until Sun 18 January, Living Social is giving a New Year discount of 10% on all travel deals. To get this discount follow the link here and use the discount code JAN10ESCAPES

The terms and conditions for this deal are:
Use code JAN10ESCAPES for 10% off any escapes purchase on the LivingSocial IE website between 16/01/15 & 18/01/15. Max discount €20. Promo code only valid on escapes purchases. One code use per account. LivingSocial account required (free to create). LivingSocial terms and conditions (www.livingsocial.com/terms) plus specific deal terms apply. Promotion may not be combined with other offers. LivingSocial may cancel this promotion at any time.

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.

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MAKING GAMES
A 48 hour Game Jam in Pulse College will be the Irish leg of a Global Game Jam (GGJ). It is free to participate and you register here.

THE TASTE OF NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand Wine growers will be in Dublin on Thursday to let you taste their produce. The Wine Tasting is EUR 15 per person and you can book it here.

BLACK AND WHITE NIGHT OUT
Raising funds for the charities Barnardos and Blossom Ireland is the main goal of the student collective “100minds” and 100% of the money raised at this party on Thursday where you are asked to dress in black and/or white is going to the charities. Live Music, DJs, food and banter will make helping these charities entirely enjoyable. You can book your ticket for EUR 10 here.

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Find more events at www.eventbrite.ie or download the Eventbrite app to find events around you.

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.

J.M.W. Turner – The Vaughan Bequest – National Gallery

01-31 January

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

The “Vaughan Bequest” is a collection of 31 watercolours and drawings by Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775-1851). The collection spans Turner’s early topographical scenes and expressive images from his later European tours.

Henry Vaughan, the English collector who bequeathed these works, died unmarried in 1899, aged 90. He divided his Turner watercolours between the national galleries in London, Dublin and Edinburgh.

His bequest to the National Gallery of Ireland stipulated that the drawings should be exhibited to the public, free of charge, each January when the light is at its lowest level. The Gallery continues to adhere to the conditions of Vaughan’s bequest by showing these luminous watercolours for one month only. The exhibition this year will display the watercolours and drawings in their original frames.

nationalgallery.ie/en/Exhibitions/Turner.aspx

Alliance Française Photography Award Exhibition

until 06 February

Alliance Francaise, 1 Kildare Street, Dublin 2

A panel of judges has selected photographs from Sean Breithaupt, Tommy Burke, Ruth Le Gear and Jenny Lowe for the Alliance Francaise Dublin Photography Award. The theme is “Climate: State of Emergency”. Until 09 January you can still vote for the best picture/favourite artist and the winner will get a big prize (incl. a 2 week trip to Paris).

Admission to the exhibition is free.

alliance-francaise.ie/photo/

Growing Closer – NCAD Community Garden Farm Project Exhibition

15-23 Jan (Mon-Fri: 13:00-17:00)

NCAD Gallery, 100 Thomas St, Dublin 8

Fabian Strunden & Rian Coulter explain the NCAD Community Garden Farm project through an exhibition in the NCAD Gallery.

The NCAD Community Garden Farm was founded in January 2014 by the NCAD Students’ Union in partnership with community gardener Tony Lowth. Since its inception, it has provided the skills, tools and space to turn raw materials such as land, compost, metal and wood into the resources needed for intensive growing. Stretching from Thomas Street to Oliver Bond Street, the brown-field site next door to the National College of Art and Design has been transformed into the largest food-growing garden farm in Dublin City Centre, producing seasonal vegetables, salad ingredients and fruit. With an emphasis on sustainable farming and community building, this farm prototype is a prospective model for farming as art & design/activism.

www.facebook.com/events/1521477271447596/

The Amulet – Exhibition by Marie Brett

16 January – 28 March

The Lab, Foley Street, Dublin 1

The Amulet is a an exhibition exploring the hidden world of infant loss with artist Marie Brett. You’ll feel and think differently about loss after seeing this show. Admission is free. www.amulets.ie

Saturday 17 Jan

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Car Boot Sales – Tallaght

08:00 – 12:00, Sat 17 Jan

Tallaght Stadium, Whitestown Way, Tallaght, Co. Dublin

A weekly car boot sale, one of less than a handful that is still reliably taking place, has up to 200 cars/sellers. The stadium is just a few minutes walk from the Red LUAS line stop and numerous bus stops. For traders the Car Boot Sale opens at 06:30 for buyers from 08:00. If you are interested in selling, check the details and register on their website.

www.irishcarboot.ie/

Honest2Goodness Food Market

09:30 – 16:00, Sat 17 Jan

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 17 Jan

Malahide Park, Dublin Road, Malahide, Co. Dublin

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

www.parkrun.ie/malahide/

SuperNatural Food Market

09:30 – 15:30, Sat 17 Jan

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 17 Jan

18 Newmarket, Dublin 8

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

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

www.facebook.com/thegreendoordublin

Belgard Weekend Market

10:00 – 17:00, Sat 17 Jan

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

Drumcondra Village Market

10:00 – 17:00, Sat 17 Jan

Arts and Business Campus, 40 Drumcondra Road Lower

The Drumcondra Village Market is an arts and crafts fair in the centre of Drumcondra. Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/DrumcondraVillageMarket

Jamestown Market

10:00 – 17:00, Sat 17 Jan

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 17 Jan

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 17 Jan

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 17 Jan

Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

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

www.templebar.ie

Blackrock Market

11:00 – 17:30, Sat 17 Jan

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

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

www.blackrockmarket.com/

Master Craftsmen: Make a Medieval Tile – Drop-In Activity

11:00 – 15:00, Sat 17 Jan

National Museum, Kildare Street (Archaeology), Dublin 2

Medieval churches often had beautifully decorated tiled floors. Come to this Drop-In Activity between 11:00-12:00 & 14:00-15:00 and learn about the work of a Master Craftsmen and make your own clay tile to bring home. Located in the Learning Resource Room, First Floor. Suitable for Age 6+

Admission is free.

www.museum.ie/en/list/calendar-of-events.aspx?eventID=4553

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Sat 17 Jan

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

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

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Blood – Science Gallery Exhibition

12:00 – 18:00, Sat 17 Jan

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

This is your last chance to see the Science Gallery exhibition on a weekend:

BLOOD is the title of the Science Gallery exhibition that will run from 24 Oct – 23 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

Eat yourself leaner, happier and sharper – Talk

12:00 – 13:30, Sat 17 Jan

Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8

A series of fortnightly free Saturday lunchtime talks about food & wellbeing (with food tastings) will take place in the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre between 17 Jan and 25 April. The talks are by Anna Collins, who is a Nutritionist and the next few topics are

17 Jan: Look and feel your best in 2015 – eat yourself leaner, happier and sharper
31 Jan: Herbs and spices for health and vitality
14 Feb: Glorious Gluten free
28 Feb: Fats for brain health – the magical four
14 Mar: Foods for heart health – the good and the bad

This Saturday’s talk will cover:
“In this talk you will learn what a realistic, sustainable healthy eating plan looks like. This talk may turn everything you think you know about nutrition on its head. Is high carb low fat or low carb high fat better for weight management and increased wellbeing? How some fats actually help you lost weight, feel happier, control stress and slow ageing. We will cover a short session on how to read food labels too. ”

www.facebook.com/annacollinsnutrition

Ha’penny Flea Market

12:00 – 18:00, Sat 17 Jan

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

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

www.thegrandsocial.ie/

What is Performance Art? – Talk

12:00 – 13:00, Sat 17 Jan

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

Amanda Coogan (artist) presents “What is Performance Art?” and considers the role of the archive in relations to Irish performance art during the 70s and 80s.

(This talk is programmed in conjunction with the presentation – Mobile Encounters – Documenting the Early Years of Performance Art in Ireland in the IMMA Project Spaces.)

The talk will be followed by a Master Class/Talk about the history of Performance Art in Ireland from 14:00-15:00.

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

www.imma.ie/en/page_236920.htm

Archive at Lunchtime – IFI

13:00, Sat 17 Jan

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

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

www.ifi.ie/

Support the Dublin Event Guide – Buy your books here!

13:00, Sat 17 Jan

Dublin (various locations)

Free Delivery on all Books at the Book Depository

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Qigong – Drop-in class – Chester Beatty Library

13:15 – 14:00, Sat 17 Jan

Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

The Chester Beatty Library invites you to another Qigong class in the Rooftop Garden.

Qigong is a traditional Chinese form of meditation coordinating slow flowing movement, deep rhythmic breathing, and a calm state of mind. Taking place on the tranquil roof top, enjoy an oasis of peace and appreciate the time to rest and rejuvenate.

Admission is free and no booking required. (And if the weather is bad the class moves inside.) Spaces are limited.

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

“My Favourites” – Walking Tour

14:00 – 16:00, Sat 17 Jan

Spire, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1

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

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

Hudson Taylor – Performance & Signing

14:00, Sat 17 Jan

HMV Dundrum, Dundrum Town Centre, Dublin 16

Hudson Taylor are in Dundrum for a Performance and an Album Signing. Admission is free, but tickets are limited and might have all been distributed on Friday.

www.facebook.com/events/1570524336492705

Performance Art in Ireland – Master Class/Talk

14:00 – 15:00, Sat 17 Jan

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

Aine Phillips (writer, curator and multi-media performance artist) presents a talk on her research findings for the publication “Performance Art in Ireland: A History”.

This talk follows on from a talk by Amanda Coogan entitled “What is Performance Art..?” on the same day at 12:00-13:15.

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

www.imma.ie/en/page_236932.htm

Phoenix Rising – Film Screning

14:00 – 15:30, Sat 17 Jan

Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1

The film “The Dilapidated Dwelling” (2000) by Patrick Keiller will be screened in connection with the current Hugh Lane Gallery exhibition “Phoenix Rising: Art and Civic Imagination.

“The Dilapidated Dwelling is an examination of the predicament of domestic space in advanced economies, the UK in particular. A fictional researcher (with the voice of Tilda Swinton) returns from a 20-year absence in the Arctic to find that while the UK is still one of the world’s wealthiest economies, its houses, flats etc. are typically old, small, dilapidated, architecturally impoverished, energy-inefficient and, especially, extraordinarily expensive.”

Admission is free, but places are limited.

www.hughlane.ie/lectures/lectures-past/1235-film-screenings-phoenix-rising-jan-17

Re-enactment: Irish Free State Army Foot Drills

14:00 – 16:00, Sat 17 Jan

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

Drop in to see the history and battle re-enactment group “Lord Edward’s Own” practice military drills from 1922, when the Irish Free State Army began to train recruits in Collins Barracks. You can see authentic uniforms and equipment, including Lee Enfield SMLE Rifles. The reenactment will be on Clarke Square

Admission is free and no booking required.

www.museum.ie/en/list/calendar-of-events.aspx?eventID=4552

Intercultural Tour in Mandarin – Chester Beatty Library

14:30, Sat 17 Jan

Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

An Intercultural Tour and Family Friendly Activities in Mandarin Language will take place with Community Ambassador Tiedong Yang. Meeting point is in the atrium of the Library.

Admission is free and no booking required.

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

Live in Sin É – Gigs

20:00, Sat 17 Jan

Sin É, 14 Ormond Quay, Dublin 1

Live in Sin É will feature a variety of bands and musicians at this weekly gig night on Saturdays. The event is presented by Super Happy Funtimes. Admission is free and the line-up is can be found on the Facebook Page below.

In short, the line-up is Witch Trials, Dijon Babes, Raphaels, Wilbury.

www.facebook.com/shftimes

Robert Coyle’s is feeling Numinous

20:00 – 21:30, Sat 17 Jan

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

Every Saturday Robert Coyle will bring his One-man Comedy show “Robert Coyle’s is feeling Numinous; Comedy Attempting Transcendence – probably NOT a cult.” to Accents Cafe.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/events/922318004465850

Saturday Night Live

20:00 – 22:30, Sat 17 Jan

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

Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard

21:00, Sat 17 Jan

Stillorgan Orchard, The Hill, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin

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

www.stillorganorchard.com/live_music.html

Sunday 18 Jan

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Belgard Weekend Market

10:00 – 17:00, Sun 18 Jan

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 18 Jan

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 18 Jan

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 18 Jan

Merrion Square, Dublin 2

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

www.merrionsquareart.com/

Stables Market

10:00 – 18:00, Sun 18 Jan

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.

Brocante Furniture & Vintage Market

11:00 – 17:00, Sun 18 Jan

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.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/thebrocantemarket

Dun Laoghaire Market

11:00 – 16:00, Sun 18 Jan

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/

Palestrina Choir

11:00, Sun 18 Jan

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

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

www.procathedral.ie/music/this-week

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Sun 18 Jan

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

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

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Blackrock Market

12:00 – 17:30, Sun 18 Jan

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

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

www.blackrockmarket.com/

Blood – Science Gallery Exhibition

12:00 – 18:00, Sun 18 Jan

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

This is your last chance to see the Science Gallery exhibition on a weekend before it closes on Friday:

BLOOD is the title of the new Science Gallery exhibition that will run from 24 Oct – 23 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

Sunday at Noon

12:00 – 13:00, Sun 18 Jan

Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1

The Sundays at Noon Concert Series continues in the Sculpture Gallery at the Hugh Lane Gallery. This series of free (mainly classical) concerts continues to present the best of Irish and International music and musicians. Concerts run from September to June.

The next concert will be entitled “Changing Perspectives 9”. It is the 9th event in the series “27 Mozart & Beethoven Sonatas For Piano & Violin” with Brian MacNamara Piano and Keith Pascoe Violin

www.hughlane.ie

Drop-In Drawing Session – Chester Beatty Library

13:00 – 15:00, Sun 18 Jan

Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

Meet artist Roxana Manouchehri and learn drawing techniques, including line drawing, shading, perspective and decoration during these relaxed and informal sessions. Admission is free and no booking required. Suitable for ages 13+. Materials are provided but feel free to bring your own sketchbook; dry materials only.

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

Low priced books with free delivery!

13:00, Sun 18 Jan

Dublin (various locations)

Free Delivery on all Books at the Book Depository

If you regularly or occasionally buy books online, you can help the Dublin Event Guide hugely even without having to pay cent directly. In fact you even save money this way:

Buy your books from The Book Depository and get better prices and free (!!) delivery for all orders independent from the volume and when you click on the picture here before you buy, then 5% of what normally The Book Depository would get, they give back to the Dublin Event Guide. Everybody wins!

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Dublin Sketchers – Sunday Meet-up

14:00, Sun 18 Jan

Dublin (various locations)

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

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

www.dublinsketchers.blogspot.com/

Night Sky Photography – Talk

14:00, Sun 18 Jan

Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8

“Stars from the City: Getting started in night sky photography” is the title of a Sunday afternoon talk by John Dolan from the Irish Astronomical Society (IAS.

Admission is free.

www.irishastrosoc.org/

Stella Bass Jazz Trio

14:00 – 16:00, Sun 18 Jan

Café en Seine, Dawson Street, Dublin 2

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

www.stellabass.com

Family Drawing Sundays

14:30 – 16:30, Sun 18 Jan

Royal Hibernian Academy, 15 Ely Place, Dublin 2

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

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

Weird and Wonderful World of Plants – Guided Walk

14:30, Sun 18 Jan

National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

The guided walk “The Weird and Wonderful World of Plants” takes place in the National Botanic Gardens.

How were coconuts used in brain surgery? Which plant is known as the zombie cucumber and what was it used for? Which plant did Henry Ford use in his first motorcar trials and what did Irish women collect in the Wicklow hills to send our soldiers? Come along to this free guided tour and find out the answers.

www.botanicgardens.ie/news/events.htm

Museum Tour – National Print Museum

15:00 – 16:30, Sun 18 Jan

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

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

www.nationalprintmuseum.ie/guided-tours.html

Brian Keary plays Classical Guitar

16:00 – 17:00, Sun 18 Jan

Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2

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

www.sweeneysdublin.ie/gigs.php

LJJ Band – Cafe en Seine

18:00 – 20:00, Sun 18 Jan

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 18 Jan

Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2

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

www.dublinsessions.ie/sweeneys.html

Saucy Sundays

19:00 – 23:00, Sun 18 Jan

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).

Luckily the Saucy Sundays have (hopefully!!) no intentions to end their great event (see the end of Sunday Roast announced elsewhere) and this week’s line-up is Able Archer, Chris Maxey, Kicking Bird, Corrina Jaye, Joe Tomaino, Barry Kirwan.

www.facebook.com/saucy.sundays

Gardiner Street Gospel Choir Mass

19:30 – 20:30, Sun 18 Jan

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

The Green Onions – Gig

19:30, Sun 18 Jan

Workman’s Club, 10 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2

The Green Onions are a 4 piece Hammond driven funk and groove outfit from Dublin and they will perform in the Workman’s Club on Sunday. Admission is free.

“Expect to hear rude guitar riffs, greasy bass lines, stabbing Hammond Organ lines and thumping drums as The Green Onions deliver you a main meal of Booker T & the MG’s & The Meters, a side order of The Bees & Santana, featuring an amuse-bouche of Funkadelic, an extra portion of Billy Preston and to finish off, a desert of Neil Young.”

theworkmansclub.com/index.php/events/the-green-onions/

Sunday Roast – COMING TO AN END

20:00, Sun 18 Jan

Mercantile, 28 Dame Street, Dublin 2

The Sunday Roast was a brilliant free weekly event in the Mercantile where live music was combined with free roast potatoes. But it is with sadness that I have to tell you that the people around the Sunday Roast have decided to end it all. So there will be NO Sunday Roast this week and the very last one will take place on 01 Feb. :-(

www.facebook.com/thesundayroast

Apollo Sessions

20:30, Sun 18 Jan

Bleeding Horse, 24 Upper Camden St., Dublin 2

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

www.facebook.com/apollosessions

Jawbone – Accoustic Folk & Blues Night

20:30, Sun 18 Jan

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 18 Jan

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

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

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

Rhythm Rocker

21:00, Sun 18 Jan

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

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

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

www.facebook.com/rhythmrocker

Billy Treacy & The Ha’Penny Heads

21:30, Sun 18 Jan

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

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

www.billytreacy.com/

Cool Hand Dukes

22:00, Sun 18 Jan

Porterhouse Central, 45-47 Nassau Street, Dublin 2

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

www.facebook.com/coolhand.dukes.1

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National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Mon 19 Jan

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

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

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Archive at Lunchtime – IFI

13:00, Mon 19 Jan

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

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

www.ifi.ie/

The 18th century from a global perspective – Talk

16:00, Mon 19 Jan

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

The lecture “(More) connected worlds: the 18th century from a global perspective.” by Edoardo Tortarolo (Università degli Studi del Piemonte Orientale) will take place and is part of the Centre for Early Modern History Seminar Series 2014-15.

Admission is free.

www.tcd.ie/trinitylongroomhub/events/details/centreforearlymodernhistory2014_15.php

Hockey Stick and Climate Wars – Talk

17:00, Mon 19 Jan

Burke Lecture Theatre, Arts Building, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2

“The Hockey Stick and the Climate Wars: The Battle Continues” is a public talk by Michael E. Mann (Director, Earth System Science Center (ESSC) Pennsylvania State University).

It will start with a book signing at 17:00 and the talk will begin at 18:00.

Admission is free, but booking is required on the Eventbrite website at www.eventbrite.ie/e/michael-mann-director-earth-system-science-center-penn-state-university-tickets-14188950533

www.tcd.ie/trinitylongroomhub/events/details/2015/2015-01-19the_hockey_stick.php

Super Happy Fun Times – Open Mic

19:00, Mon 19 Jan

Sin É, 14 Ormond Quay, Dublin 1

Super Happy Fun Times are running an Open Mic night for Music and Spoken Word every Monday in Sin É.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/shftimes

Pleasing Features – Gig Night

19:30, Mon 19 Jan

Workman’s Club, 10 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2

The Pleasing Features host live music with innovative acts and a diverse line-up.

The line-up on Monday is Owen Vahey (20:00-20:30), The Sacreblues Band (20:45-21:15), i am niamh (21:30-22:00) and The Mariannes (22:15–23:00).

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/events/893639553982050/

Back Door Sessions – Open Mic Night

20:00, Mon 19 Jan

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 19 Jan

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

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

www.whelanslive.com

Comedy Crunch

21:00 – 23:00, Mon 19 Jan

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

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

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

Jazz Jam Session – Grand Social

21:00, Mon 19 Jan

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

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

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

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

Loose – Trad Sessions

21:00 – 23:30, Mon 19 Jan

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 19 Jan

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 19 Jan

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

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“My Favourites” – Walking Tour

11:00 – 13:00, Tue 20 Jan

Spire, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1

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

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

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Tue 20 Jan

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

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

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Horizons Contemporary Music Series – Concert

12:30, Tue 20 Jan

National Concert Hall, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2

The RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra are inviting to the Horizons Contemporary Music Series 2015, a yearly concert series that features contemporary composers. The composer on Tuesday is David Coonan and the concert will start at 13:00. There will be a conversation between the director of the Contemporary Music Centre (Evonne Ferguson) and David Coonan before the concert at 12:30.

Admission is free, but booking is required via the website below or directly with the National Concert Hall (01-4170000 or online).

www.rte.ie/orchestras/2015/0120/nso20jan.html

The British Embassy on Merrion Road – Talk

13:00, Tue 20 Jan

Irish Architectural Archives, 45 Merrion Square, Dublin 2

On Tuesday the lecture “The British Embassy on Merrion Road by Allies & Morrison” with Merlo Kelly, Architect, will take place. Admission is free, but booking is required via 01 6633040 or slincoln@iarc.ie

www.iarc.ie/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/US-Embassy-at-50-Lectures.pdf

Movie Test Screening @Dundrum

18:30, Tue 20 Jan

Movies @ Dundrum, Dundrum Town Centre,

On Tuesday a secret Test Screening of a new movie will take place in the cinema Movie @ Dundrum and you can be part of it.

An audience is needed for this test screning and you can request tickets by sending an e-mail to testscreening14@gmail.com with with your details and wait for the confirmation email. Attendees must be over 15 and two tickets will be given out per invite.

Everyone will be required to complete an anonymous questionnaire at the end of the film. The use of mobile phones or recording devices will NOT be permitted during the screening.

www.culturefox.ie/en/Free-Events/test-screening/34004/

Ukulele Tuesday

19:45 – 22:00, Tue 20 Jan

Stag’s Head, Dame Lane, Dublin 2

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

www.facebook.com/UkuleleTuesday

Ben Prevos Blue Tuesdays

20:00 – 23:30, Tue 20 Jan

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 20 Jan

Sin É, 14 Ormond Quay, Dublin 1

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

www.facebook.com/Sin.E.Pub

The Folk Club

20:30, Tue 20 Jan

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

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

www.facebook.com/TheGrandFolkClub

Phoenix Big Band

21:00 – 23:00, Tue 20 Jan

Tara Towers Hotel, Merrion Road, Dublin 4

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

Admission is free.

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

Wicked Wolf Comedy

21:00, Tue 20 Jan

Wicked Wolf, 2 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin

There will be free comedy upstairs in the Wicked Wolf in Blackrock on every second Tuesday. New acts and surprise guests will entertain you and the event is organised by Maxine Jones.

The dates are 06+20 Jan, 03+17 Feb, 03+17+31 Mar. Put the dates in your calender as I will probably not be able to include the event every week.

www.wickedwolfcomedy.com

Camden Sessions – Singer/Songwriter Night

21:30, Tue 20 Jan

Anseo, 18 Camden Street Lower, Dublin 2

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

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

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/TheCamdenSessions

Jazz at the International

21:30, Tue 20 Jan

The International Bar, 23 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2

Every Tuesday and every Thursday there is Jazz at the International Bar. Check the Facebook Page below for an update and to see if it is happening this week because occasionally the event is cancelled. Admission is free, but a EUR 5 donations is suggested.

www.facebook.com/internationaljazz

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National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Wed 21 Jan

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

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

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Archive at Lunchtime – IFI

13:00, Wed 21 Jan

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

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

www.ifi.ie/

Fidelio Trio Lunchtime Concert

13:15, Wed 21 Jan

St. Patrick’s College, Drumcondra Road Upper, Drumcondra, Dublin 9

The Fidelio Trio will be giving a free lunchtime concert as part of their residency and concert series at St. Patrick’s College Drumcondra. The Trio will present the first Irish performance of Ekstase II, written for them by Dublin composer and Ergodos co-founder Benedict Schlepper-Connolly. Also featured will be a piano trio arrangement of Percy Grainger’s Colonial Song, and the Irish premiere of Airs No Ocean Keep by British composer Mark Bowden.

Admission is free.

www.journalofmusic.com/listing/12-01-15/fidelio-trio-lunchtime-concert-21st-january-schlepper-connolly-grainger-and-bowden

French Storytelling for kids

15:00, Wed 21 Jan

Alliance Francaise, 1 Kildare Street, Dublin 2

The Alliance Francaise Library invites to a French Storytelling hour “Nos amis les ani’mots” for children. The event takes place at 15:00 and again 15:50.

Children are invited to come and listen to fables. After the story-telling, the children will be able to draw the portrait of the little heroes and the best drawing will be displayed in the Library for all to see.

Admission is free, but places are very limited, so booking is required by sending an e-mail to library@alliance-francaise.ie with the subject “RSVP: Storytelling Hour”

alliance-francaise.ie/culture/

Costello, Lemass and the nationality of new foreign industry in 1950s Ireland – Talk

16:00, Wed 21 Jan

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

The lecture “Unspoken accord? Costello, Lemass and the nationality of new foreign industry in 1950s Ireland” by Prof Frank Barry (TCD) will take place. It is part of the Centre for Contemporary Irish History Seminar Series 2014-15.

Admission is free.

www.tcd.ie/trinitylongroomhub/events/details/2015/centreforcontemporaryirishhist2014_15.php

Havana International Language Exchange

16:30 – 19:30, Wed 21 Jan

Havana Tapas Bar, Georges St, Dublin 2

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

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

Historical Enquires into Out of Home Care – Talk

19:00, Wed 21 Jan

Jonathan Swift Theatre, Arts Building, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2

The School of Social Work & Social Policy at TCD is inviting to a public lecture series and the first talk will be on 21 Jan:

Prof Eoin O’Sullivan will talk about “Historical Enquires into Out of Home Care: Ireland in comparative perspective”.

The complete list of lectures (until 08 April) is on the website below.

Admission seems to be free.

www.tcd.ie/Secretary/Communications/Noticeboard/data/32202.html

King Kong Club

20:00, Wed 21 Jan

Mercantile, 28 Dame Street, Dublin 2

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

Check the Facebook Page below for the line-up.

www.facebook.com/TheKingKongClubDublin

Anseo Comedy Club

20:30, Wed 21 Jan

Anseo, 18 Camden Street Lower, Dublin 2

The Anseo Comedy Club, run by comedian Aidan Killian, takes place every Wednesday in Anseo (upstairs).

Admission is free and donations are welcome.

www.facebook.com/StandUpComedyClub

The Song Room (open mic)

20:30, Wed 21 Jan

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

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

www.theglobe.ie/events

The Zodiac Sessions (open mic)

20:30, Wed 21 Jan

Bruxelles, Harry Street, Dublin 2

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

www.facebook.com/zodiacsessions

Bad Boy Jake

21:00, Wed 21 Jan

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

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

www.dublinsessions.ie/gypsy.html

Singer Songwriter Night – Mother Reilly’s

21:00, Wed 21 Jan

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

Inn Jokes – Comedy Club

21:15, Wed 21 Jan

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

Inn Jokes a monthly Comedy Night organised by comedian Colm O’Regan is back and the line-up is Aisling Bea, Colum McDonnell and Paul Marsh.

Admission is free, donations are appreciated.

www.facebook.com/events/414215615408311

Jazz Pigs – Gig

21:30, Wed 21 Jan

4 Dame Lane, Dame Lane, Dublin 2

The Jazz Pigs with a classic multi-brass front line play a mix of Lounge, lively sixties Jazz and driving Funk. Every Wednesday downstairs in 4 Dame Lane. Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/dublinjazzpigs

Trad Session

21:30, Wed 21 Jan

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

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

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The Green Door Market

09:30 – 16:00, Thu 22 Jan

18 Newmarket, Dublin 8

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

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

www.facebook.com/thegreendoordublin

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Thu 22 Jan

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

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

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Public Sector reponse to Crisis and Look to Future – Talk

12:45 – 14:15, Thu 22 Jan

European Parliament Offices, 43 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2

TASC, the Think-tank for Action on Social Change, is inviting to a lunchtime talk:

Robert Watt, Secretary General, Department of Public Expenditure and Reform will talk about

“How the Public Sector Responded to the Crisis and a Look to the Future”.

Admission is free, but places are limited and booking is required via sbyrne@tasc.ie The event takes place in the European Parliament Conference Room, 43 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2 and not in TASC’s offices. You are invited to bring your own ‘brown bag’ lunch to eat during the seminar. Tea and Coffee will be available.

www.tasc.ie/events/2015/01/22/tasc-lunchtime-seminar-speaker-robert-watt-secreta/

Chester Beatty’s Biblical Papyri – In Focus Tour

13:10, Thu 22 Jan

Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

A tour with Kurt Kullman in the Chester Beatty library focuses on Chester Beatty’s Biblical Papyri. Admission is free, limited to first 15 participants.

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

Constructing Ireland 1600-2000: History as Leporello – Talk

13:15, Thu 22 Jan

Irish Architectural Archives, 45 Merrion Square, Dublin 2

“Constructing Ireland 1600-2000: History as Leporello” is the title of the next lecture in the series “The Royal Irish Academy Art and Architecture of Ireland – Volume IV: Architecture Reflections and Insights”. It will be given by Professor Hugh Campbell, University College Dublin.

Admission is free, but booking is required via 01 6633040 or slincoln@iarc.ie

www.iarc.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/RIA-Lecture-Series.pdf

Dublin as a global city – Talk

18:00, Thu 22 Jan

Dublin City Library & Archive, 138-144 Pearse Street, Dublin 2

The yearly Sir John T. Gilbert Lecture will be held on Thursday.

“Dublin as a global city: through time and space given” by Kevin Whelan (Director Keough-Naughton Institute, Notre Dame Centre in Dublin)

Admission is free and no booking is required. A wine reception will also take place.

www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-culture-dublin-city-public-libraries-and-archive-events/annual-gilbert-lecture

Futurism. From Painting to Total Art – Talk

18:00, Thu 22 Jan

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

Giuseppe Virelli will talk about “Futurism. From Painting to Total Art – Italian Design between the two wars”.

Giuseppe Virelli (Ph.D) is a researcher at the Department of Arts at the University of Bologna. He is specialised in Italian and foreign arts movements between the first half of the 19th and the first half of 20th century and in graphics, decorative and applied arts and design.

Admission is free, but booking via dubdecandfine@gmail.com is required.

www.iicdublino.esteri.it/IIC_Dublino/webform/SchedaEvento.aspx?id=613&citta=Dublino

Revisiting critique, revising fe tish – Talk

18:00 – 19:00, Thu 22 Jan

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

With this IADT ARC + IMMA lecture entitled “Revisiting critique, revising fe tish”, Dr Sinead Hogan (Lecturer, IADT) addresses how critique is closely related to decision making and quality of judgement. This lecture will focus on how critique can be approached through the fet ishised object.

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

www.imma.ie/en/page_236914.htm

Ethics of Security and Surveillance Technologies – Talk

18:30, Thu 22 Jan

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

The lecture “Ethics of Security and Surveillance Technologies” by Professor Hille Haker, member of the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies asks the questions “Security and freedom: do we need both? And can we enjoy both without the pursuit of one jeopardising the other?”

The public lecture is organised by the Confederal School of Religions, Peace Studies and Theology at TCD, and the Ethics and Privacy Working Group of the ADAPT centre.

Admission seems to be free.

www.adaptcentre.ie/surveillance/

“My Favourites” – Walking Tour – Night Walk

19:00 – 21:00, Thu 22 Jan

Spire, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1

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

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

The Xchange – Language Exchange & Music

19:00, Thu 22 Jan

Slattery’s Bar, 129 Capel Street, Dublin 1

Every Thursday, the Xchange invites to a Language Exchange (19:00-20:30), followed by live music (21:00-23:30) by up and coming local and international artists.

Admission is free and free fingerfood is provided.

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

Dimestore Recordings presents

20:00, Thu 22 Jan

Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2

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

www.facebook.com/DimeStoreRecords

Max Zaska / Patrick Groenland

21:00, Thu 22 Jan

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

Brady’s Fun Pub Quiz

21:30, Thu 22 Jan

Brady’s Pub, 5 Terenure Place, Terenure, Dublin 6

A Fun Pub Quiz takes place in Brady’s in Terenure on Thurs. The quiz will be on every Thursday night in the Lounge at Brady’s. Keith McLoughlin is the Quiz Master.

There will be six rounds of the quiz with picture questions, audio questions and general knowledge questions. Admission to the quiz is free and therr will be free drink vouchers for the winning and runner up teams. (No phones to get answers allowed.)

www.gumtree.ie/a-events-gigs-nightlife/dublin/brady-s-fun-pub-quiz-back-thursday-8th-jan-2015/1001225919300910319322809

Jazz at the International

21:30, Thu 22 Jan

The International Bar, 23 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2

Every Tuesday and every Thursday there is Jazz at the International Bar. Check the Facebook Page below for an update and to see if it is happening this week because occasionally the event is cancelled. Admission is free, but a EUR 5 donations is suggested.

www.facebook.com/internationaljazz

Left, Right & Centre – Blues+Soul

21:30, Thu 22 Jan

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

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

www.frankryans.com

McNeills Trad Music Pub Sessions

21:30, Thu 22 Jan

J. McNeills, 140 Capel Street, Dublin 7

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

www.facebook.com/McNeillsPubSessions

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The Green Door Market

09:30 – 16:00, Fri 23 Jan

18 Newmarket, Dublin 8

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

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

www.facebook.com/thegreendoordublin

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Fri 23 Jan

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

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

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Cornucopia – Live Music

19:30 – 21:30, Fri 23 Jan

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

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

www.cornucopia.ie

Bal Folk – European Folk Dance Session

20:00, Fri 23 Jan

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

Live in Sin É – Gigs

20:00, Fri 23 Jan

Sin É, 14 Ormond Quay, Dublin 1

A weekly Gig Night in Sin É, organised and presented by Super Happy Fun Times takes place every Friday and admission is free. The line-up can be found on the Facebook Page below.

www.facebook.com/shftimes

U2 and their Spirituality – Songs & Reflections

20:00, Fri 23 Jan

St. James’ Church, Crinken, Shankill, Co. Dublin

I have seen LOTS of types of events in the last 7+ years, but this one is certainly very different from the normal events I come across:

“U2’s Songs of Innocence – An evening of performances & theological thoughts” will take place in the St. James’ Church (Church of Ireland) at Crinken near Shanganah Cemetery on Shankill.

The songs and reflections will be performed by Chris Wilson, Dave Thompson, Neil Sedgewick and Jonny Fitch from Belfast
and from Dublin, Jonny Rowen of Pelvis and Lofires, Ronan Johnson of Spirit Radio/RTE and Eanna Hickey of Emmaus will be there. The reflections are by Steve Stockman (Minister of Fitzroy Church, Belfast).

Steve Stockman has spoken, lectured & preached about U2 in churches, Universities and Festivals and he is the author of “Walk On: The Spiritual Journey of U2” and “The Rock Cries Out: Discovering Eternal Truth in Unlikely Music”.

Admission is free.

www.crinken.ie/

Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard

21:00, Fri 23 Jan

Stillorgan Orchard, The Hill, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin

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

www.stillorganorchard.com/live_music.html

Piano Jazz in Candlelight Bar

21:00, Fri 23 Jan

Candlelight Bar, Siam Thai, Dundrum Town Centre, Dundrum, Co. Dublin

Piano Jazz and vocals, performed by Christof Berg (South Africa) & Niamh Payne (Dublin).

Admission is free,

www.siamthai.ie/

Ska ‘n’ Reggae with The Bionic Rats

21:00 – 02:30, Fri 23 Jan

Turks Head, 27 Parliament St, Dublin 2

“Ska ‘n’ Reggae” is the theme in the Dive Bar (downstairs in Turks Head) every Friday. The Bionic Rats play live. followed by DJs until late. Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/TURKSHEADDUBLIN

Events Coming Up

Temple Bar Trad Fest – Pre-Booking required!

28 Jan – 01 Feb

Temple Bar

From 28 Jan until 01 Feb the 10th Temple Bar Trad Fest will take place. There are lots of events throughout the 5 days. There are non-free headline gigs, but then there are also lots and lots of free ticketed events and on top of that 14 pubs in Temple Bar will have free trad music during the festival.

The festival is hugely popular and ALL events will book out, bit at the moment it is still looking relatively good, so if you hurry, you can get tickets for some great events.

Thanks to Mary F, who is a Dublin Event Guide reader and regularly lets me know about interesting free events, I can list all the free events with individual links, so that you don’t have to search on the website www.templebartrad.com/events/ but nearly all the work is done for you. Don’t forget to request your tickets as soon as possible.

The Frontrow Session events with well known perfomers are all listed here:
frontrowsessions.tickets.ie/

A Ceili House (RTE Radio 1) live broadcast will take place: www.templebartrad.com/event/ceili-house-live/

There is a Candlema Pocession in Christ Church Cathedeal: www.templebartrad.com/event/candlemas-procession/

And a number of workshops and activities:
www.templebartrad.com/event/banjo-workshop/
www.templebartrad.com/event/bodhran-experience/
www.templebartrad.com/event/celebrating-tradition/

www.templebartrad.com/event/childvision-petting-farm/
www.templebartrad.com/event/clayotic-workshop/

The Music Trail doesn’t require pre-booking, but the details are here www.templebartrad.com/event/tradfest-music-trail/

Behind The Scenes – Mermaid Arts Centre Bray

Sat 24 Jan

Mermaid Arts Centre, Main Street, Bray, Co. Wicklow

Behind the Scenes is a Community Day at the Mermaid Arts Centre with guided tours to show you what you normally wouldn’t see!

Do you wonder what goes on in-between shows, or what artists in residence do when in the theatre? On this day you are invited to come back stage and meet the new artists in residence.

Mermaid’s Technical Manager, Eoin Fegan will give two tours allowing access to all areas (behind the scenes, dressing rooms, back stage and control room), giving an insight into how an arts centre and theatre operates. The tours are free but booking is is required via the website below.

You will also meet the artists in residence “The Company”, an ensemble of three theatre makers: Jose (Miguel Jimenez), Rob (McDermott), and Nyree (Yergainharsian). The Company have been invited to work in Mermaid for a week with the designer Stephen Dodd to research and develop a new theatre piece about Nyree’s sister who plans her live meticulously but then was diagnosed with a rare cancer of the blood. The Company will give a showing of their work in progress at 18:30. Seats are free but booking is strongly recommended via

www.mermaidartscentre.ie/events/details/behind-the-scenes

Hip Hop Dance Fitness Workshop (Age 13+)

Sat 24 Jan – 11:30-12:30

Loft in Taney Parish Centre, Taney Church, Dundrum, Dublin 14

A free hip hop dance fitness workshop for the 13+ age group will take place next Saturday in the Loft of the Taney Parish Centre in Dundrum. It is a fun class where students will learn dance routines to contemporary music while getting fit. Because it already starts at 11:30, I am including it here this week already.

Dublin Mountains Partnership – Guided Walks

17+18+24 January + 01 February

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

The next walks take place on 17, 18, 24 January and on 01 February.

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

Not free, but interesting nevertheless:

TBA

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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!

World Leaders at protest march in Paris!? …or maybe not!!

When I heard after the attacks on Charlie Hebdo in Paris that World Leaders from all over the world would be in in Paris for the protest march against the attacks, the first thing I thought was “What a high risk for the individual politicians and what a security nightmare for the police!”
Do you remember when Barack Obama and soon after the Queen were in Dublin and manhole covers were welded shut, snipers were positioned on roofs and every step was planned and discussed for weeks in advance?
In Paris they had a 2 day warning of more than 40 state leaders arriving to walk on the open street surrounded by high buildings.

But after hearing it, I didn’t think about it much more and on that Sunday evening I read that 1.7 mio people marched and among them were the more than 40 world leaders from the French president Francois Hollande, via the German Chancellor Angela Merkel and the UK Prime Minister David Cameron to the Israeli and Palestinian leaders walking just a few people from each other.

A momentous event and while not without controversy, especially when you consider that not a single world leader marched in solidarity of the 2000 Nigerians who got killed in the same week the 18 people died in Paris, this was a loud (albeit most likely ignored) signal to any terrorist.

But I have to admit that I felt a little cheated when I found this article with that remarkable picture of the world leaders FAKING a big protest march.

Yes, I know it doesn’t really matter if they marched or if they didn’t march and it doesn’t really matter either if they were in the middle of the crowd or a good bit away from them, but the media definitely intentionally or uncritically misled us when the previous pictures seemed to indicate that these world leaders were the front row of a massive march.

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Have an event-full weekend and week,

–Joerg

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