Dublin Event Guide 460: Fabulous Market, Fusion Sunday World Culture Market, Trinity Week, Händel’s Messiah, MusicTown

April 8th, 2016
DEG Dublin Event Guide (for free events)

No. 460 | 08 April 2016

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Hi all!

A nice round number again: This is the 460th Dublin Event Guide and it will come as a big surprise for some of you that it is sooo early! Well, I will be away over the weekend, so I had to re-schedule my whole week to get it out before my flight goes. In 460 weeks I haven’t missed a single one, so it is a challenge to keep that up! :-)

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I hope it helps that you are getting this edition early, but unfortunately I can’t promise that next week will be early again. In face due to the few days away, I will be well behind when I come back.

Thanks to the two supporters who helped with a donation. Another EUR 70 for this month and I will stop nagging you until the beginning of May! Tempting isn’t it? ;-)

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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!

Today’s Feel Good Slot is a quote again. this time by Thomas Fuller (1608-1661). He said

All things are difficult before they are easy.

Thomas Fuller lived more than 350 years ago and still NOTHING has changed! His quote from back then is STILL as valid and as correct as it was when he lived. What can we learn from that? Well, it won’t change in our lifetime either, so we better accept it and work hard through the difficult time to reach the easy phase soon, because that is where the reward is!

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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 will be away, but that won’t stop me from picking some great events for you if you are interested in my suggestions!

I would definitely go to the Fire Show at TCD on Friday, to the brand new “Fabulous Market” in the George on Saturday and the Fusion Sunday World Culture Market on Sunday. I really like the Fusion Sunday market.

On Wednesday Händel’s Messiah (or parts of it) will be performed in Fishamble Street where in 1742 it was performed for the first time. If you have time and are in the area, go to it, it is always fun especially the last bit of the singing when crowd participation is invited. ;-)

I also want to draw your attention to another event that will take place next week! On 16 April he Summer Camp Fair by Kidsguide.ie will take place at the Maritime Museum in Dun Laoghaire. It starts already at 10:30 and you know how late I am sometimes, so check the banner just below here and in the UPCOMING EVENTS section is a little more detail included. Put it on your plan if you have children to entertain this coming summer!

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The Kidsguide Summer Camp Fair will be in Dun Laoghaire on 16 April! Don’t miss it if you have kids to entertain this summer.

Competitions

Release Your Voice – 6-week Singing Course – Winner update

from Tuesday 05 April, every Tuesday for 6 weeks (19:45-21:15)
Lantern Intercultural Centre, 17 Synge Street, Dublin 8

Discover new and exciting possibilities for your voice while having fun! Join these Group Singing Classes with Professional Singer and Vocal Coach Joan Shields.

Maybe you always have been curious to give singing a try? Or maybe you are more experienced and you want to polish your vocals and learn some new repertoire? This course is for you!

You will learn how to develop and gain control over your voice; extend your pitch-range, improve your timbre, intonation and power; sing in a healthy way for your voice; communicate/interpret a song and perform with confidence.

The course will cover good vocal techniques and will introduce you to different styles of songs from Jazz to Pop and from Folk to Classical. Is suitable for all levels of singer from the beginner/non-singer to the professional and you will also have the opportunity to explore your vocal creativity through improvisation.

Joan is a very popular and experienced professional singer herself, has a Masters in Music Performance and will definitely be the right person to bring you to the next level of singing.

The course fee is EUR 90 and there is a limited number of places available. To book your place, contact freeyourvoice@outlook.com or ring 086 3844527 and here are some more details www.facebook.com/events/211121112581841/

For one super-lucky Dublin Event Guide reader, Joan has made a ticket on her course available. And the winner is Grainne Fenton.

If you already want to book for Joan’s next course, which will happen in a couple of months, you can ring her already now.

The Crucible – Play by Arthur Miller – Winner update

07-09 April – 20:00
Scoil Bhride, Oakley Road, Ranelagh, Dublin 6

The Ranelagh Players will perform the play “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller from 07-09 April. It is a dramatized and partially fictionalized story of the Salem witch trials that took place in the Province of Massachusetts Bay during 1692 and 1693. More information is here: www.facebook.com/events/1785097415055503/

Tickets will be EUR 10/8 on the door or they can be booked via theranelaghplayers@gmail.com

For one reader of the Dublin Event Guide, the Ranelagh Players have made a pair of tickets available for the performance on Thursday 07 April and the winner was Robin Feeney. Congratulations!

www.facebook.com/ranelaghplayers/

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If you want to reach more than 24,000 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 gear. ;-)

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MusicTown – Festival

Every April, the anniversary of the debut performance of Händel’s Messiah takes place and because of that, Ray Yeates (Dublin City Arts Officer) had the idea a few years ago to run a city wide music festival in April. The idea is good, but I am not sure if the festival, which is called “MusicTown” really became as coherent as it was intended.

It only happens the second year as a full festival and you will find all details and events on www.musictown.ie There are plenty of events. Some are free and many are not, but even the non-free event are very low priced (often EUR 5).

As you know, the Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events) only lists free events, so I can’t include the many low priced events, but the free ones are included. The festival will run from 06-17 April.

Spring Into Heritage – Events Programme – Dun Laoghaire Rathdown

The “Spring into Heritage 2016” programme, is a series of free guided tours over the next 10 weeks from 21 March until 29 May in Dun Laoghaire Rathdown. It is a great programme that gives you a chance to learn more about the history of this part of greater Dublin. The National Maritime Museum, the Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre and a 1916 Graves tour in Deansgrange Cemetery were added new this year and there are also tours of the Oratory on Library Road in Dun Laoghaire, Cabinteely House and Marlay House.

If you are interested in history/heritage, check it out! A brochure with the tours can be downloaded here.

events.dlrcoco.ie/event/spring-heritage-2016

Opportunities

The former “Opportunities” section is now Eventbrite’s section to give recommendations, tips & tricks on how to organise and run good events. Eventbrite is the main sponsor of the Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events) and their support is very much appreciated! All information in this section is supplied by Eventbrite.

== EVENTBRITE RECOMMENDS ==

+ CELEBRATING FREE EVENTS FOR ALL – EXHIBITION
Eventbrite is hosting an exhibition called “Free: Celebrating Free Events for All” from 11-16 April in the Teelings Distillery in 13-17 Newmarket, Dublin 8. Find all details about this exhibition in the EXHIBITION SECTION of this Dublin Event Guide.

+ HOW TO GET SPONSORSHIP – PANEL DISCUSSION
On Wed 13 April at 18:00 as part of the above exhibition and hosted by the talk series Banter, a panel of event experts will give insights and advise how organisers of free public events can win and keep sponsorship.
Find all details in this Dublin Event Guide in the events list for Wednesday or at banter2016.eventbrite.com/

And you can find lots of 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.

Reflecting 1916

Sat 19 March – Sun 01 May

Gallery of Photography, Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

Reflecting 1916 features photographs that were taken by eyewitnesses in 1916. Some of them were never shown in public before.

The exhibition shows pictures of the destruction of Dublin, of the widows and orphans of the Rising and how the Rising has been represented in subsequent commemorations.

Admission is free. Opening hours are Sun+Mon 13:00-18:00, Tues-Sat 11:00-18:00.

1916 Sackville Street: Remembering 262 Civilians Through Art

Fri 08 – Sun 24 April

National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

There were more civilians killed in the 1916 Easter Rising than Irish Volunteers or British soldiers. Of the 485 people who died, 262 were civilians. These men, women and children have no memorial and lie in graves, some forgotten.

The objective of the 1916 Sackville Street Art Project is to hold an exhibition to commemorate the lives of these ordinary civilians that were killed in the 1916 Easter Rising. Schools, educational groups, youth groups and individuals were invited to create a 3D house from any art form to represent a civilian that was killed during the 1916 Rising, and where possible, to provide a brief historical profile of that civilian and/or the art project.

The response was overwhelming and resulted in this unique exhibition. The initiative was started by ceramic artist Ciara O’Keefe. www.1916sackvillestreet.com

Celebrating Free Events for All – Exhibition

Mon 11 April – Sun 16 April (09:30-18:00)

Teelings Distillery, 13-17 Newmarket, Dublin 8

Exhibition: Celebrating Free Events For All

When: Monday 11th April – Sunday 16th April (09:30AM – 6:00PM)
Where: Teelings Distillery – 13-17 Newmarket, Dublin 8
Cost: Free

Hosted by Eventbrite “FREE: Celebrating Free Events For All” is a multimedia exhibition, highlighting the important role free events play in providing access to cultural experiences and unifying communities.

The exhibition will include photography of free events that have taken place in Ireland since the formation of the state, including photographs taken by eyewitnesses at pivotal moments in the nation’s history, digging deep into the archives at The Irish Times and the Irish Photo Archive.

Admission is free and registration is not absolutely necessary, but when you register for the exhibition you will be put into a draw to win one of the images. www.eventbrite.ie/e/free-celebrating-free-events-for-all-tickets-23152052412?ref=devg

Glass House – Sound Installation

06-17 April (10:00-22:00)

Smithfield Square, Dublin 7

Glass House is a Sound Installation that responds to the Lighthouse Cinema Film Schedule and is by artist Sven Anderson.

It responds to films being screened in the Light House Cinema by amplifying subtle traces of their soundtracks outside of the cinema on Smithfield Square.

The sound emerges from two of the lighting braziers that tower over the square (located in front of the entrance to the cinema). The title of the piece goes back tp John Cage’s analogy of experimental music and glass architecture, where one does not see the surface (or hear the music) but instead somehow looks (or listens) through it.

www.musictown.ie/event/glasshouse/

Holger Hertiwg – German Expressionism

23 March – 29 April (Mon-Sun 10:00-16:30)

Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin 14

German Artist Holger Hertwig brings his Ireland-Series to Dublin in the exhibition called “German Expressionism”.

Admission to the exhibition is free. On the poster it says that the exhibitionis open from Wednesday until Sunday every week, but on the website the German Embassy suggests it is open 7 days a week. Maybe stick with the poster! ;-)

More details about the exhibition can be found here.

Little Stories, Little Prints – Exhibition

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Libraries in Dublin

Fifty Printmakers from eight printmaking studios around Ireland were invited by The Leinster Printmaking Studio, Clane, Co. Kildare to create ‘little prints’ on ‘little known events or incidents’ during or around the time of the 1916 Rising and the exhibition will tour the Dublin Libraries in 2016.

Each library displaying the exhibition will host a workshop in basic printmaking. Participants will be invited to illustrate an incident/artefact of their choice. A small selection of the resulting work may be added to the website and may be included in the display in the library. Please check with the library for date and time of their respective workshop.

The schedule for 2016 is

+ March and April 2016 – Central Library
+ May 2016 – Rathmines Library
+ June 2016 – Walkinstown Library
+ November 2016 – Dublin City Library and Archive
+ December 2016 -Finglas Library

www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-culture-and-amenities-dublin-city-public-libraries-and-archive-events/little

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Frederic William Burton’s ‘The Meeting on the Turret Stairs’ – Talk

12:00 – 13:00, Fri 08 Apr

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

This lecture will be about “Frederic William Burton’s ‘The Meeting on the Turret Stairs'” with Dr Kathryn Milligan, National Gallery of Ireland. It is part of a free lecture series throughout the month of April looking at artist Frederic William Burton, who was born this month 200 years ago.

Admission is free.

nationalgallery.ie/whatson/Talks/Special_Lectures/Burton_April8.aspx

The Green Door Market

12:00 – 19:00, Fri 08 Apr

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

Franco-Irish Literary Festival 2016 – Performance

18:30, Fri 08 Apr

Alliance Francaise, 1 Kildare Street, Dublin 2

The Franco-Irish Literary Festival will take place from 08-10 April at the Alliance Francaise (Fri+Sun) and for the main event at Dublin Castle on Saturday.

Organised by the Alliance Française and the French Embassy, 14 writers from France and Ireland will reflect on the theme “Food for thought / Les mots à la bouche / Lón anama” during panel discussions, interviews, readings and the Sunday literary brunch. Admission is free and details can be found on www.francoirishliteraryfestival.com/

The special performance “Boire pour me souvenir” with Emmanuel Giraud will open the event on Friday at the Alliance Française.

Admission is free, but booking is required via an e-mail to cweld@alliance-francaise.ie with subject “Boire pur me souvenir”.

www.francoirishliteraryfestival.com/

Ongaku – Irish & Japanese Music Concert

19:00, Fri 08 Apr

DIT Conservatory of Music and Drama, Chatham Row, Dublin 2

Showcasing original contemporary Irish and Japanese music, Ongaku features Paul Roe on clarinet and Aileen Cahill on piano.

This performance will demonstrate the similarities between two ancient traditions. Works from composers such as Amanda Feery, Jane O’Leary, Ken Edge, Linda Buckley, Grainne Mulvey and Toru Takemitsu will be presented.

Admission is free. The concert will take place in the McCann Hall.

www.musictown.ie/event/ongaku/

Scythian – Gig

19:00, Fri 08 Apr

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

Rock band Scythian are playing a gig in Whelan’s.

Admission is free,

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

The Young Ireland Forum – Discussion

19:00, Fri 08 Apr

Pearse Centre, 27 Pearse Street, Dublin 2

Youth wings from Fine Gael, Labour, Fianna Fail, Sinn Fein and Republican Sinn Fein will debate the future of the Irish Republic. The Young Ireland Forum has been established with the hope of finding a common mindset regarding issues relevant to the Republic.

The questions that will be discussed are:
+ The National Question: Is there a National question a anymore?
+ If we achieve a United Ireland how do we govern it?
+ What does Irish Democracy and Sovereignty mean in the current E.U?
+ Is Irish neutrality possible in the current E.U?
+ Irish Identity in the E.U, Is uncontrolled immigration good for our country?

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/events/1226226180728829/

The Back Doors – Doors Tribute Gig

20:00, Fri 08 Apr

Harbour Bar, 1 Strand Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow

The Doors Tribute Band “The Back Doors” will be in the Harbour Gar for a gig.

Admission is free.

www.theharbourbar.ie/whats-on/event/the-back-doors-event

The Jazz Cafe – Live Jazz, Blues and Soul

20:00 – 22:30, Fri 08 Apr

The Jazz Cafe, 17b Asdills Row, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

The Jazz Cafe has live Jazz, Blues and Soul music performances every Friday and Saturday from 20:00-22:30 and every Sunday from 14:30-17:00 and also on Thursdays from 20:00

The line-up this weekend is:
+ Fr 08 Apr: Ria Czerniak (Vocals) & Maurice Czerniak (Guitar)
+ Sat 09 Apr: Mia Parsons & Charlie Moon
+ Sun 10 Apr: Ria Czerniak (Vocals) & Maurice Czerniak (Guitar)
+ Thu 14 Apr: Edel Meade & Scott Flanigan

Admission is free.

www.thejazzcafedublin.ie/

Fire Show – Dublin Circus Festival

21:00 – 22:30, Fri 08 Apr

Front Square, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2

The Dublin Circus Festival is inviting to a Fire Show at Trinity College this Friday. Every year it is their main public event and an opening event to the festival. Admission is free and everybody is invited.

The Dublin Circus Festival will take place from 08-10 April in the Larkin Community Centre. There will be loads of workshops, performances and social networking. Weekend passes are EUR 25 and day passes are also available.

www.facebook.com/events/1175108159173665

Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard

21:00, Fri 08 Apr

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/specials/

Hard Core Blues – Gig

21:30, Fri 08 Apr

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

Hard Core Blues Band with the outstanding blues musicians Ed Deane, Noel Bridgeman, John Quearney & Richie Buckley will perform in the Patriot’s Inn.

Admission is free.

dublinsessions.ie/the-patriots-inn/

The Dublin City Rounders – Gig

21:30, Fri 08 Apr

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

The Dublin City Rounders are playing a gig in Mother Reilly’s.

Admission is free.

dublinsessions.ie/mother-reillys/

Slipstream – Classic Rock Gig

22:00, Fri 08 Apr

Tivoli Backstage, 18/19 Francis Street, Dublin 8

Classic Rock band Slipstream will play a gig in the Tivoli Backstage pub.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/Slipstreamdublin/

Vegas Hustle – Gig

23:55, Fri 08 Apr

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

Party Band Vegas Hustle will be in the Mezz for a midnight gig.Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/mezzdublin

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Car Boot Sales – Tallaght

08:00 – 12:00, Sat 09 Apr

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/

Boojum Recruitment Day

09:00 – 11:00, Sat 09 Apr

Boojum, Unit 4, College Court, Kevin Street, Dublin 8

Burrito restaurant Boojum are still looking for employees for their new restaurant in Abbey Street. If you are interested in working with them Front of House or kitchen, then pack your CV and to to this Recruitment Day.

www.facebook.com/events/1669889419928249/

Honest2Goodness Food Market

09:30 – 16:00, Sat 09 Apr

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

Park Runs: Malahide, Cabinteely, Shanganah, Marlay, Raheny

09:30 – 13:00, Sat 09 Apr

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.

A whole range of Parkruns take place every week (and if you know some more, please tell me):
+ Malahide Park, Dublin Road, Malahide, Co. Dublin
+ Cabinteely Park, Old Bray Road, Cabinteely, Dublin 18
+ Shanganagh Park, Shankill, Co. Dublin
+ Marlay Park, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin, Co. Dublin
+ St. Anne’s Park, Raheny, Dublin 5
+ Father Collins Park, Donaghmeade/Clongriffin, Dublin 13
+ Tymon Park, Tallaght, Dublin 24

www.parkrun.ie/

SuperNatural Food Market

09:30 – 15:30, Sat 09 Apr

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 09 Apr

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 09 Apr

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 09 Apr

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/

Marlay Park Market

10:00 – 16:00, Sat 09 Apr

Marlay Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16

The County Council Market (CoCo) in Marlay Park is taking place every Saturday and Sunday. You will find a wide range of products. There will be food to eat there and food to cook at home but also crafts and arts and books and lots more.

www.dlrcoco.ie/markets

Temple Bar Markets

10:00 – 16:30, Sat 09 Apr

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

UpDog Yoga – Free Classes

10:00 – 14:00, Sat 09 Apr

MVP, 29 Clanbrassil Street, Dublin 2

Four free Yoga sessions take place in MVP in Dublin 8 every Saturday and every Sunday. The times are 10:00, 11:00, 12:00 and 13:00 and the duration is 1 hour. At every session only 8 places are available, so get your bookings in early (you can book weeks in advance).

The sessions can be booked following these links:

+ 10:00-11:00 Beginner
+ 11:00-12:00 Intermediate
+ 12:00-13:00 Beginner
+ 13:00-14:00 Advanced

Classes are open level, so everyone is welcome.

www.facebook.com/freeyogaireland

Franco-Irish Literary Festival 2016 – Discussions, Readings, Performance

10:15 – 18:50, Sat 09 Apr

Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2

The Franco-Irish Literary Festival will take place from 08-10 April at the Alliance Francaise (Fri+Sun) and for the main event at Dublin Castle on Saturday.

Organised by the Alliance Française and the French Embassy, 14 writers from France and Ireland will reflect on the theme “Food for thought / Les mots à la bouche / Lón anama” during panel discussions, interviews, readings and the Sunday literary brunch. Admission is free and details can be found on www.francoirishliteraryfestival.com/

The main event will be on Saturday and it will take place in Dublin Castle (in Castle Hall of the Dublin Castle Conference Centre). From 10:15 until 18:15 there will be panel discussions, a live performance (16:00-17:00) and readings (17:15-18:15).

Admission to the event is free and is on first come, first served basis.

www.francoirishliteraryfestival.com/

Ireland’s Minerals: Time for a Census

10:30, Sat 09 Apr

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

Join Dr. Patrick Roycroft to discover Ireland’s mineral heritage: past, present and future.

Admission is free, but booking is required via 01 6486316

museum.ie/Visit-Us/Events?id=2917

Meet the Phoenix Park Gardeners

10:30 – 12:30, Sat 09 Apr

Phoenix Park, Dublin 8

Discover the beautiful restored Victorian Walled Kitchen Garden and learn about growing your own fruit and vegetables, herbs and lots more. Meet OPW professional gardeners Brian and Meeda at the Victorian Walled Kitchen Garden. They have lots of advice to plan your perfect garden for the Spring/Summer months ahead. Admission is free and car parking is available.

The Victorian Walled Kitchen Garden is located next to the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, and the Phoenix Café. The OPW professional gardeners are on site on the second Saturday of every month.

www.phoenixpark.ie/newsevents/title,13312,en.html

Blackrock Market

11:00 – 17:30, Sat 09 Apr

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/

Felt Making – Workshop

11:00, Sat 09 Apr

Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8

A free Felt Making Workshop will take place on Saturday. The website talks about “Saturday 10th April”, but it is more likely that they got the day right but the date wrong. However, to be certain, you can ring 01-6770095.

www.phoenixpark.ie/newsevents/title,36186,en.html

Intercultural Tour in Mandarin – Chester Beatty Library

11:00, Sat 09 Apr

Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

An Intercultural Tour in Mandarin Language with Community Ambassador Vicky Wang will take place on Saturday. Admission is free.

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

Loughlinstown Men’s Shed 1916-2016 Mural Opening

11:00, Sat 09 Apr

125A Cedar Court, Loughlinstown, Co. Dublin

The Loughlinstown, Ballybrack and Shanganagh Men’s Shed will paint a 1916 themed mural in their premises highlighting the local connection between the area and the 1916 Rising by incorporating images of the four volunteers killed in the Rising who are buried in Deansgrange Cemetery.

The mural will be open to the public and the launch will be accompanied by traditional music, poetry and drama.

Admission is free.

events.dlrcoco.ie/event/loughlinstown-ballybrack-and-shanganagh-mens-shed-1916-2016-mural-opening

Terenure Village Market

11:00 – 16:00, Sat 09 Apr

Bushy Park, Tempelogue Road, Terenure, Dublin 6W

The Terenure Village Market has moved to Bushy Park and is from now on a weekly market.

The market has now grown to 40 stalls offering a whole variety of foods and crafts.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/terenurevillagemarket

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Sat 09 Apr

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

A Fabulous Market

12:00 – 18:00, Sat 09 Apr

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

A brand new market is taking place the first time this Saturday. It is called “The Fabulous Market” and will be in the Goerge Bar in South Great George’s Street.

You will find all sorts of art and crafts at this market…and our friends from www.Paperbear.ie are there as well to sell their great greeting cards. Have a look at their 1916 card! So well done!

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/events/240460309628290/

Artist as Witness – Family Afternoon

12:00 – 15:00, Sat 09 Apr

Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1

Join artists Sven Anderson and Kathryn Maguire to explore how we experience and witness history and our everyday lives through sounds and materials.

Kathryn Maguire looks at a variety of materials, including sand, limestone,wood, plastic and much more. In this workshop you will consider the use of materials and their relationship to humans – past, present and future.

In Sven Anderson’s workshop, you will interact with radios and transmitters located around the gallery, to create and overlap live recordings with radio station transmissions and static. How can we become more aware of the sounds in our environment? What happens when other sounds, such as radio or static, interfere with that soundscape? And how can we manipulate or adjust the sounds around us?

www.hughlane.ie/childrens-workshops/forthcoming/1504-artist-as-witness-family-afternoon

Breaking Tunes Music Trail – MusicTown

12:00 – 18:00, Sat 09 Apr

Dublin (various locations)

As part of the MusicTown festival in Dublin, Hard Working Class Heroes and First Music Contact are showcasing Dublin as a thriving live music city with the “Dublin Live Music Trail” on Saturday and Sunday.

Acoustic performances will pop up all over the City and the schedule is below:

12:00 AikJ – Lighthouse Cinema
12:30 Bad Sea – Generator Hostel
13:00 Ailbhe Reddy – Urbanity Cafe
13:30 We Raise Bears – The Church
14:00 Nocturnes – Grand Social
14:30 Fergal O’Connor – Winding Stair Bookshop
15:00 Pine The Pilcrow – ILAC Centre
15:30 Atlas Moon – GPO
16:00 Me Auld Flower – Hugh Lane Gallery
16:30 Third Smoke – Tourist Info O’Connell Street

Admission is free.

firstmusiccontact.com/fmctrails/

FIELD TEST – Science Gallery Exhibition

12:00 – 18:00, Sat 09 Apr

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

The exhibition “Field Test – Radical Adventures in Future Farming” (11 Mar – 05 Jun 2016) in the Science Gallery is exploring how farming will look like in the future and what new developments will change farming so that we can deal with the global food challenges.

From Farm Cyborgs (for example a Virtual Reality environment for chicken so that they can think they are free range), via odd, unique and forward looking foods (e.g. insects for improving your protein intake); growth houses for your home; very different seeds (e.g. beans that taste like beef) to the “LOCI Food Lab” (outside near the entrance to the Science Gallery) where you can get a customised snack, the exhibition has a lot of interesting exhibits that revealing, intriguing or surprising.

Like all Science Gallery exhibitions, FIELD TEST is suitable for all ages with a particular focus on the age group of 15-25, but I would say that chilren from 10 years of age can understand the whole exhibition if they get some additional explanations and there are even some exhibits that would work for younger children.

When you go to see the exhibition, get help from the Science Gallery mediators! They are helpers (usually students or graduates) that know the whole exhibition inside out and are very happy to help with a lot more information than the little labels at the exhibits can provide. Use their excellent service!

The Science Gallery has very visitor friendly opening hours of Tue-Fri 12:00-20:00 and Sat+Sun 12:00-18:00.
Admission is free.

dublin.sciencegallery.com/fieldtest/

Ha’penny Flea Market

12:00 – 18:00, Sat 09 Apr

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/

Raguko – Japanese Storytelling

12:30 – 15:30, Sat 09 Apr

Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

A celebration of Japan will take place: ‘Hello Japan’ is a talk with Yuichi Yamada and Rakugo is Japanese storytelling with Dr Till Weingärtner.

Admission is free.

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

Archive at Lunchtime – IFI

13:00, Sat 09 Apr

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 Bernard Shaw Flea Market

13:00 – 18:00, Sat 09 Apr

The Bernard Shaw, 12 Richmond Street South, Dublin 8

The Bernard Shaw Flea Market is a weekly market (every Saturday) with approx 16 stalls, music, pizzas from the Big Blue Bus and the Bernard Shaw Garden Bar. Expect vintage clothes, shoes, jewellery, art, records, bric-a-brac and more and DJs will provide the entertainment.

Admission is free.

bodytonicmusic.com/events/the-bernard-shaw-flea-market-1/

The National Library’s History & Heritage – Tour

13:00, Sat 09 Apr

National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2

Explore the Library’s rich architectural history and heritage. The tour begins in the main hall of the Library and will include an introduction to the Signatories exhibition (a selected display of key items relating to the seven signatories of the 1916 Proclamation). The tour also includes a visit to the Library’s iconic reading room.

Admission is free and all are welcome.

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

“My Favourites” – Dublin City Walking Tour

14:00 – 16:00, Sat 09 Apr

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 myfavouritesdublincitywalktour@gmail.com or 085-2725095

www.dublincitywalkingtours.com/

Create a Musical Instrument – Kids Workshop

14:00 – 16:00, Sat 09 Apr

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

Recreate.ie invites children to this “Create a Musical Instrument” workshop. Get creative and make your own musical instrument with reusable materials. Recreate artists will guide you through the making process.

Suitable for ages 2-10. Admission is free and no booking required.

www.musictown.ie/event/recreate-presents-create-a-musical-instrument/

Eason Story Time for children

14:00, Sat 09 Apr

Eason, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1

Every Saturday a kid’s book will be ead in 27 Eason’s stores all over Ireland. In O’Connell Street the reading takes place at 14:00. In the other Eason Stores, the times vary between 11:00 and 15:00 (see website below). Suitable for age 0-6 with their parents.

Admission is free.

www.easonedition.com/event/eason-story-time/?instance_id=8176

OFFBEAT – Gigs

14:00 – 18:00, Sat 09 Apr

Amphitheatre, Dublin City Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8

OFFSET, the conference for the design and creative industry, and Homebeat have teamed up to produce OFFBEAT, an outdoor music event at the Amphitheatre at Wood Quay (between Dublin City Offices and Christ Church).

There will be activities for the whole family family and a programme of live music.

The music line-up is Mossy Nolan, Orchid Collective, Ben Bix & FEATHER and Arjo Arkestra.

There will also be pop-up performances in Scout and Tamp & Stitch from Erin Fornoff, John Cummins, Sive and OutStraight.

The weather forecast unfortunately doesn’t look good and the Amphitheatre is quite exposed, so maybe watch the Facebook Page in case the plans have to get changed.

www.facebook.com/events/1070079339719922/

1916 History on screen: A Terrible Beauty

14:30, Sat 09 Apr

Walkinstown Library, Percy French Road, Walkinstown, Dublin 12

“History on screen: A Terrible Beauty” is the screening of the docu-drama “A Terrible Beauty”, which is set during Easter Week 1916. Using archival sources, historical footage, “character” interviews and interviews with relatives, this film focuses on the battle of Mount Street Bridge and the fighting around the Four Courts, including the killing of civilians in North King Street.

Followed by a Q&A with the film makers Dave and Colin Farrell of Tile Media who will discuss the making of A Terrible Beauty and the challenges of making historical documentaries.

There will be a number of screenings in different libraries in Dublin:

+ Sat 09 April at 14:00: Walkinstown Library. Booking required via 01-4558159
+ Wed 13 April at 14:30: Charleville Mall Library. No booking required. First come, first served basis.

Admission is free.

www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-culture-and-amenities-dublin-city-public-libraries-and-archive-events/history

Family Workshop – National Gallery

15:00 – 16:00, Sat 09 Apr

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

“Amazing Adventures!” is the theme of this week’s Family Workshop on Saturday (with Niamh Aherne).

It encourages families to enjoy creating and learning together as you explore the National Gallery collection and exhibitions through drawing, crafts and storytelling. All materials are provided. The workshops are for families with children aged 4-10.

Admission is free and no booking required. Check the website below for all other details.

nationalgallery.ie/en/whatson/Families/Family_Programme/Family_9Apr.aspx

Who’s Afraid of Electronic Music? – Discussion

17:00, Sat 09 Apr

Contemporary Music Centre, 19 Fishamble Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 8

FREE EVENT. SPACES LIMITED. BOOKING REQUIRED FROM WWW.CMC.IE. OR 01-673 1922
This is a public panel discussion about the role of the composer in contemporary concert programming. The event is organized by Dublin Sound Lab in association with the Contemporary Music Centre as part of the “Music Current 2016” festival.

Music Current festival composers (Gráinne Mulvey, Ann Cleare, Jennifer Walshe, Fergal Dowling) and festival participants, invited guest speakers, broadcasters, critics, musicologists and electronic music practitioners discuss “issues surrounding production, dissemination and reception of electronic music in current concert programming.” Moderated by Evonne Ferguson, director of CMC.

Admission is free.

www.dublinsoundlab.ie/music_current/

3D printing – Let’s get technical

18:00 – 20:00, Sat 09 Apr

dlr LexIcon – Library and Cultural Centre, Haigh Terrace, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

This workshop builds on the basic introduction workshop (running on alternative Monday evenings) and introduces more technical tools for 3D modelling.

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

www.eventbrite.ie/e/3d-printing-lets-get-technical-adult-dlr-lexicon-lab-tickets-24099260537?ref=devg

Saturday Night Live – The Wine Cave

20:00 – 22:30, Sat 09 Apr

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

This is a weekly Saturday night live music event event downstairs in the Wine Cave of KC Peaches Cafe. Food will be served until 21:30 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 Burning Effigies – Gig

20:00, Sat 09 Apr

Harbour Bar, 1 Strand Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow

The Burning Effigies are influenced by a mixture of 60s & 70s New Orleans funk, Motown with additional inspiration from African artists such as Fela Kuti, Franco Le and various West African highlife artists.

Admission is free.

www.theharbourbar.ie/whats-on/event/the-burning-effigies-event4

The Jazz Cafe – Live Jazz, Blues and Soul

20:00 – 22:30, Sat 09 Apr

The Jazz Cafe, 17b Asdills Row, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

The Jazz Cafe has live Jazz, Blues and Soul music performances every Friday and Saturday from 20:00-22:30 and every Sunday from 14:30-17:00 and also on Thursdays from 20:00

The line-up this weekend is:
+ Fr 08 Apr: Ria Czerniak (Vocals) & Maurice Czerniak (Guitar)
+ Sat 09 Apr: Mia Parsons & Charlie Moon
+ Sun 10 Apr: Ria Czerniak (Vocals) & Maurice Czerniak (Guitar)
+ Thu 14 Apr: Edel Meade & Scott Flanigan

Admission is free.

www.thejazzcafedublin.ie/

Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard

21:00, Sat 09 Apr

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/specials/

Sacreblues Band – Album Launch

21:00, Sat 09 Apr

Slattery’s Bar, 129 Capel Street, Dublin 1

The French-Irish Sacreblues band is launching their debut album this Saturday and you are invited. The band plays a mix of Swing and Country.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/events/1518989808407148

Kate’s Party / Kevyn – Gig

22:30, Sat 09 Apr

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

Kate’s Party and Kevyn will perform in the Midnight Hour in Whelan’s. admission is free before 22:30 or if you sign up for the guest list via the website.

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/midnight-hour-w-katess-party-kevyn/

The Surfin Surfers – Gig

23:55, Sat 09 Apr

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

Surf & Drag music band will be in the Mezz for a gig.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/mezzdublin

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Car Boot Sales – Ballymun

08:00 – 13:00, Sun 10 Apr

Trinity Comprehensive Secondary School, Ballymun Road, Ballymun, Dublin 9

In addition to the Saturday Car Boot Sale in Tallaght, Irish Car Boot Sales run a weekly Sunday Car Boot Sales in Ballymun.

Admission for buyers is free.

www.facebook.com/irishcarboot

Belgard Weekend Market

10:00 – 17:00, Sun 10 Apr

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

Garden Bird Safari – Family Event

10:00, Sun 10 Apr

National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

Join author and Botanic Gardens Head Guide Glynn Anderson for a guided bird walk, uncovering the rich bird life of the Gardens. Bring binoculars to take a closer look if you have them.

Admission is free, but booking is required via 01 8040319 or botanicgardens@opw.ie

www.botanicgardens.ie/news/events.htm

Jamestown Market

10:00 – 17:00, Sun 10 Apr

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

Marlay Park Market

10:00 – 16:00, Sun 10 Apr

Marlay Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16

The County Council Market (CoCo) in Marlay Park is taking place every Saturday and Sunday. You will find a wide range of products. There will be food to eat there and food to cook at home but also crafts and arts and books and lots more.

www.dlrcoco.ie/markets

Merrion Square Open Air Gallery

10:00 – 18:30, Sun 10 Apr

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/

The importance of hedgerows – Walk & Talk

10:00, Sun 10 Apr

Shanganagh Park, Shankill, Co. Dublin

This is a walk and talk event for adults and is part of the dlr biodiversity programme.

You will learn everything you need to know about hedges from choosing the best ones for wildlife to pruning and maintenance. We will take a good look at the importance role hedges provide as wildlife habitats and the beauty they can add to our gardens.

Admission is free and no booking required. Meeting point is beside the car park notice board.

events.dlrcoco.ie/event/importance-hedgerows

UpDog Yoga – Free classes

10:00 – 14:00, Sun 10 Apr

MVP, 29 Clanbrassil Street, Dublin 2

Three free Yoga sessions take place in MVP in Dublin 8 every Saturday and every Sunday. The times are 10:00, 11:00, 12:00 and 13:00 and the duration is 1 hour. At every session only 8 places are available, so get your bookings in early (you can book weeks in advance).

The sessions can be booked following these links:

+ 10:00-11:00 Beginner
+ 11:00-12:00 Intermediate
+ 12:00-13:00 Beginner
+ 13:00-14:00 Advanced

Classes are open level, so everyone is welcome.

www.facebook.com/freeyogaireland

Drumcondra Village Market

11:00 – 17:00, Sun 10 Apr

Arts and Business Campus, 40 Drumcondra Road Lower

The Drumcondra Village Market is an arts and crafts fair in the centre of Drumcondra. There will be Food Stalls, Flea Market, Vintage Clothing, Arts&Crafts and a Pop-Up Record Store.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/DrumcondraVillageMarket

Dun Laoghaire Market

11:00 – 16:00, Sun 10 Apr

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/

Franco-Irish Literary Festival 2016 – Literary Brunch

11:00 – 13:00, Sun 10 Apr

Alliance Francaise, 1 Kildare Street, Dublin 2

The Franco-Irish Literary Festival will take place from 08-10 April at the Alliance Francaise (Fri+Sun) and for the main event at Dublin Castle on Saturday.

Organised by the Alliance Française and the French Embassy, 14 writers from France and Ireland will reflect on the theme “Food for thought / Les mots à la bouche / Lón anama” during panel discussions, interviews, readings and the Sunday literary brunch. Admission is free and details can be found on www.francoirishliteraryfestival.com/

The Literary Brunch in the Alliance Francaise on Sunday will close the Literary Festival and again admissionis free (first come, first served).

www.francoirishliteraryfestival.com/

Fusion Sunday World Culture Market – Food Co-Op

11:00 – 17:00, Sun 10 Apr

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

The next Fusion Sundays Market will take place this Sunday in the Dublin Food Co-op.

It is a world culture market, an ethnic Bazaar, that focuses on the diverse ethnic culture present in Ireland today. The Market features a huge array of International stalls, ethnic food, live music and entertainment for kids. You can buy handmade goods, arts and crafts, recycled products, jewellery, clothes and food. The market is held every second Sunday of the month.

There is always a great atmosphere and I definitely recommend this monthly market.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/fusionsundaysmarket

Palestrina Choir

11:00, Sun 10 Apr

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

Great Ireland Run

11:30, Sun 10 Apr

Phoenix Park, Dublin 8

The Great Ireland Run, a 5k and 10k run in Phoenix Park, will take place this Sunday. Registration is closed and it wasn’t free anyway, but cheering on the runners is free. In addiiton it is important to know that large parts of Phoenix Park will be closed for traffic.

More than 6000 runners will take part. There are a number of bands on the course, but seemingly none at the Start or Finish line. Find more details via the link below.

greatirelandrun.org/great-ireland-run

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Sun 10 Apr

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 10 Apr

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/

Breaking Tunes Music Trail – MusicTown

12:00 – 18:00, Sun 10 Apr

Dublin (various locations)

As part of the MusicTown festival in Dublin, Hard Working Class Heroes and First Music Contact are showcasing Dublin as a thriving live music city with the “Dublin Live Music Trail” on Saturday and Sunday.

Acoustic performances will pop up all over the City and the schedule is below:

12:00:00 Participant – Gutter Bookshop
12:30:00 Frankenstein Bolts – Dublin Ink
13:00:00 Stay Gold – Crackbird
13:30:00 The Fontaines – Oxfam Georges Street
14:00:00 Comrade Hat – Honest to Goodness
14:30:00 Cult Called Man – Tourist Information Office Suffolk st
15:00:00 inni-k – Irish Design Shop
15:30:00 Exploding Eyes – Berlin Cafe
16:00:00 We, The Oceanographers – Urban Picnic
16:30:00 Moossmann – Powerscourt Centre

Admission is free.

firstmusiccontact.com/fmctrails/

FIELD TEST – Science Gallery Exhibition

12:00 – 18:00, Sun 10 Apr

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

The exhibition “Field Test – Radical Adventures in Future Farming” (11 Mar – 05 Jun 2016) in the Science Gallery is exploring how farming will look like in the future and what new developments will change farming so that we can deal with the global food challenges.

From Farm Cyborgs (for example a Virtual Reality environment for chicken so that they can think they are free range), via odd, unique and forward looking foods (e.g. insects for improving your protein intake); growth houses for your home; very different seeds (e.g. beans that taste like beef) to the “LOCI Food Lab” (outside near the entrance to the Science Gallery) where you can get a customised snack, the exhibition has a lot of interesting exhibits that revealing, intriguing or surprising.

Like all Science Gallery exhibitions, FIELD TEST is suitable for all ages with a particular focus on the age group of 15-25, but I would say that chilren from 10 years of age can understand the whole exhibition if they get some additional explanations and there are even some exhibits that would work for younger children.

When you go to see the exhibition, get help from the Science Gallery mediators! They are helpers (usually students or graduates) that know the whole exhibition inside out and are very happy to help with a lot more information than the little labels at the exhibits can provide. Use their excellent service!

The Science Gallery has very visitor friendly opening hours of Tue-Fri 12:00-20:00 and Sat+Sun 12:00-18:00.
Admission is free.

dublin.sciencegallery.com/fieldtest/

Guided Walks – Botanic Gardens

12:00 – 15:30, Sun 10 Apr

National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

Every Sunday, the National Botanic Gardens invite to two guided walks. The first one is at 12:00 and the second one at 14:30.

Admission is free.

www.botanicgardens.ie/educ/info.htm

Songs from 1916 – Street Choir Concerts – MusicTown

12:00 – 14:30, Sun 10 Apr

Dublin (various locations)

The two choirs “Lassus Scholars” & “Piccolo Lasso” will perform irish songs from the last century in several locations around Dublin.

The schedule is

Jervis Street Shopping Centre 12:00-12:10
Wolftone Square 12:15-12:25
Barnardos Square 12:35-12:45
Dame Court 13:30-13:40
George’s Street Arcade 13:45-13:55
Grafton Street 14:05-14:15
St. Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre 14:20-14:30

Admission is free.

www.musictown.ie/event/dublin-choral-foundation-presents-dublins-fair-city-from-1916-2016/

Sunday at Noon – Classical Concerts

12:00 – 13:00, Sun 10 Apr

Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1

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

The next concert will feature Mihkel Poll on piano.

www.hughlane.ie/past-sunday-concerts/1493-sundaysnoon-mikel-poll-piano

Arbour Hill Cemetery Tour

14:00, Sun 10 Apr

Arbour Hill Cemetery, Arbour Hill, Dublin 7

As part of the 1916-2016 Centenary Commemorations, a free tour will take at Arbour Hill Cemetery every Sunday at 14:00. (from March until end of October).

No booking necessary. The meeting point is at the 1916 Memorial Wall towards the back of the cemetery.

www.phoenixpark.ie/newsevents/title,36143,en.html

Dublin Sketchers – Sunday Meet-up

14:00, Sun 10 Apr

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/

Hugh Lane Gallery – Guided Tour

14:00, Sun 10 Apr

Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1

Every Sunday a free tour takes place in the Hugh Lane Gallery.

Admission is free and booking is not required, but places are limited, so early arrival is recommended.

www.hughlane.ie/lectures/lectures-past/1395-free-sunday-tours-at-2pm

Intercultural Tour in Japanese – Chester Beatty Library

14:00, Sun 10 Apr

Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

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

Admission is free.

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

Royal Hibernian Gallery Children’s Art Cart

14:00 – 16:30, Sun 10 Apr

Royal Hibernian Academy, 15 Ely Place, Dublin 2

Come to the Family Drawing every Sunday in the RHA Gallery. All children are welcome to use the RHA Art Cart, in the RHA Atrium. Find out all details via the link below.

Admission is free.

www.rhagallery.ie/visit/art-cart/

Stella Bass Jazz Trio

14:00 – 16:00, Sun 10 Apr

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

The Jazz Cafe – Live Jazz, Blues and Soul

14:00, Sun 10 Apr

The Jazz Cafe, 17b Asdills Row, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

The Jazz Cafe has live Jazz, Blues and Soul music performances every Friday and Saturday from 20:00-22:30 and every Sunday from 14:30-17:00 and also on Thursdays from 20:00

The line-up this weekend is:
+ Fr 08 Apr: Ria Czerniak (Vocals) & Maurice Czerniak (Guitar)
+ Sat 09 Apr: Mia Parsons & Charlie Moon
+ Sun 10 Apr: Ria Czerniak (Vocals) & Maurice Czerniak (Guitar)
+ Thu 14 Apr: Edel Meade & Scott Flanigan

Admission is free.

www.thejazzcafedublin.ie/

Hands on History – National Museum

15:00 – 16:00, Sun 10 Apr

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

Hands on History is a Drop-in activity where you have a chance to explore some of the artefacts from the Museum’s collection of objects for handling with Museum educators. Suitable for all ages.

Admission is free and no booking required.

museum.ie/Visit-Us/Events?id=2913

Irish Inspirations from the East – Lorcán Mac Mathuna – Concert – MusicTown

15:00 – 16:30, Sun 10 Apr

Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

Sean Nós composer and singer Lorcán Mac Mathúna takes inspirations from the texts and artefacts of the Chester Beatty’s Eastern catalogue, to reveal stories of the ancient Irish cycles of Collmcille, An Táin, and the Battle of Contarf in musical form.

Performers are Lorcán Mac Mathúna (voice); Daire Bracken (fiddle); Seán Mac Erlaine (bass clarinet).

Admission is free.

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

James Stephens and the Irish Revival – Talk

15:00 – 15:45, Sun 10 Apr

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

“James Stephens and the Irish Revival” with Professor Declan Kiberd (University of Notre Dame) is the Sunday lecture in the National Conert Hall.

It is part of a free lecture series throughout April about the theme of ‘Visualising Commemoration’, in association with the current exhibition “James Stephens, the National Gallery of Ireland and the 1916 Rising”.

nationalgallery.ie/whatson/Talks/Sunday_Talks/Sunday_10April.aspx

Museum Tour – National Print Museum

15:00 – 16:30, Sun 10 Apr

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

Bal Folk – European Folk Dance Session

16:00, Sun 10 Apr

The Cobblestone, 77 North King Street, Smithfield, Dublin 7

Travel around European traditional dancing culture without a ticket at the Bal Folk Dance Sessions.

And if you don’t know how to dance, don’t worry! Workshops are provided and admission is free.

The event takes place every Sunday in the Cobblestone Pub. The time alternates a little: On 1st+2nd Sunday of the month it is from 16:00-19:00 and on 3rd and 4th Sunday from 18:00-22:00. And on every 4th Sunday there is also a Breton session from 15:00.

www.facebook.com/groups/674963209289378/

Game Night – Play Board Games with great people

17:00 – 20:00, Sun 10 Apr

Fringe Lab, Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

There is definitely a “board game revival” happening in Dublin! Jump on the train and (re-)discover the enjoyment that playing board games with like minded people is.

“Game Night” is a monthly event (organised by Alt Events) and admission is free.

You can bring your own board game to play with others or play one of the many many board games that ALT Events have available.

www.facebook.com/events/797978990334153

Wiley Fox Trad Session

18:00 – 20:00, Sun 10 Apr

Wiley Fox, 28 Eden Quay, Dublin 1

Every Sunday evening from 18:00-20:00, the Wiley Fox is hosting a trad session, where some of Ireland’s finest traditional musicians will play for you.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/thewileyfox

Sweeney’s Dixieland Jazzmen

18:30 – 20:30, Sun 10 Apr

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

Jawbone – Acoustic Folk & Blues Night

19:00 – 21:00, Sun 10 Apr

Arthur’s Pub, 28 Thomas Street, Dublin 8

At the Jawbone Gig night in Arthur’s Pub, Acoustic Folk & Blues will be performed every Sunday. Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/pages/Jawbone-Dublin-Acoustic-Folk-Blues-Commune/724102984268967

www.facebook.com/ArthursPub

Gardiner Street Gospel Choir Mass

19:30 – 20:30, Sun 10 Apr

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

The Gardiner Street Gospel Choir sings every Sunday from September to June at their “Gig in God’s Gaff”, a Mass in St. Francis Xavier Church at the top of Gardiner Street near the junction with Dorset Street.

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 or your relationship with the Catholic Church in other contexts.

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 Tiny Quartet – Gig

20:00, Sun 10 Apr

Harbour Bar, 1 Strand Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow

The Tiny Quartet will play instrumental Jazz/Pop Covers.

Admission is free.

www.theharbourbar.ie/whats-on/event/the-tiny-quartet-event

Apollo Sessions

20:30, Sun 10 Apr

Bleeding Horse, 24 Upper Camden St., Dublin 2

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

www.facebook.com/apollosessions

Comedy Crunch

21:00 – 00:00, Sun 10 Apr

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 Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. 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 10 Apr

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 with live music (Rockabilly) and DJs. Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/rhythmrocker

Billy Treacy & The Ha’Penny Heads

21:30, Sun 10 Apr

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 10 Apr

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 10 Apr

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/

Pete Pamf – Gig

23:00, Sun 10 Apr

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

Pete Pamf is back in the Mezz for a gig on Sunday at 23:00.

Admission is free.

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Trinity Week: Memory – Talks, Discussions, Poetry etc.

09:00, Mon 11 Apr

Trinity College, Dublin 2

The Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences is hosting Trinity Week this year and the theme for this week-long programme (Mon-Fri) of talks and other events in 2016 is “Memory”.

We (the public) are explicitly invited to Trinity Week, so check out the programme. All events are free, but some require booking. I will list the key events in this Dublin Event Guide and will mark them with “Trinity Week”, but there are more events, so have a look here:

The full programme is on the website below and the downloadable brochure can be found here: www.tcd.ie/trinityweek/assets/documents/TrinityWeek16-brochure.pdf

www.tcd.ie/trinityweek/

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Mon 11 Apr

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

Patrick Pearse (1879-1916) – Talk – Trinity Week

11:30, Mon 11 Apr

Graduates Memorial Building, Trinity College, Dublin 2

A Memorial Discourse by Professor Anne Dolan, F.T.C.D., will discuss “Patrick Pearse (1879-1916)”. This event is part of Trinity Week and admission is free.

www.tcd.ie/trinityweek/monday/

Archive at Lunchtime – IFI

13:00, Mon 11 Apr

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/

Low priced books with free delivery!

13:00, Mon 11 Apr

Dublin (various locations)

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www.bookdepository.com?a_aid=dubevg

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Rebel, Rebel – In Conversation – Trinity Week

13:00 – 14:00, Mon 11 Apr

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

This is a conversation between actress/creator Aisling O’Mara and director Louise Lowe about the history, research and making of the currently touring theatre production “REBEL REBEL”, which is based on documents and testimonies of actors Helena Moloney and Seán Connolly who abandoned a matinee of Yeats’s Kathleen Ní Houlihan at the Abbey Theatre to play in the real-life drama of the 1916 Rising. The event will feature clips from the film version of the show.

Admission is free.

www.tcd.ie/trinityweek/monday/

World and Classical Music for guitar – Performance

13:00, Mon 11 Apr

Rathmines Library, 157 Lower Rathmines Road, Dublin 6

Classical Guitarists Luke Tobin and Gerard Boyle will perform world and classical music arranged for guitar.

Admissionis free and booking is not required.

www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-culture-and-amenities-dublin-city-public-libraries-and-archive-events/world-and

‘Choose Your Own Tracks’ – Photo Trail

14:00 – 16:00, Mon 11 Apr

Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

Emily Gallagher will run a weekly “just for fun” photo trail where you get instructions to hunt for specific snaps around the city centre. Afterwards the symbolic significance to the snaps will be shared. The overall theme is “Get a glimpse of directions you may wish your life to take and discover decisions you may desire to make.”

Meeting point is the Meeting House Square.

Participation in the photo trails is free but donations are welcome and booking is required via egaldog@gmail.com or 0852725095

Two Cities, Two Irelands? Belfast and Dublin in 1916 – Talk

18:30, Mon 11 Apr

Raheny Library, Howth Road, Dublin 5

“Two Cities, Two Irelands? Belfast and Dublin in 1916” is a talk by Dr Brian Hanley.

Admission is free, but booking is required via rahenylibrary@dublincity.ie or 01 8315521

www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-culture-and-amenities-dublin-city-public-libraries-and-archive-events/two-cities

1916: Ireland’s Revolutionary Tradition – Book Launch

19:30, Mon 11 Apr

St. Andrews Community Centre, 468 South Circular Rd, Rialto, Dublin 8

“1916 Ireland’s Revolutionary Tradition” is the title of a book by Kieran Allen and People Before Profit are inviting to the launch of this book and a public meeting.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/events/255309298144372

A Thin Wall – Screening – Progressive Film Club

19:30 – 22:00, Mon 11 Apr

Pearse Centre, 27 Pearse Street, Dublin 2

“A Thin Wall” is a documentary film about the partition of India in 1947 and it was shot in both India and Pakistan. The film is a personal take on partition and is rooted in stories passed down from one generation to the next. It was written and directed by Mara Ahmed and co-produced by Surbhi Dewan (both are descendants of families divided by the partition).

The film will be screened aon Monday and the screening will be followed by a conversation with the director Mara Ahmed, Micheal MacDonncha and Betty Purcell.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/events/1171661576179062

Song Cycle

20:00, Mon 11 Apr

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 Circle Sessions – Open Mic

20:00 – 23:30, Mon 11 Apr

The International Bar, 23 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2

The Circle Sessions is an “Open Mic” that provides an opportunity for up and coming musicians, spoken word artists, poets and comedians to perform.

Come to this weekly show to perform or to simply watch a great mix of music, poetry, spoken word and comedy.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/thecirclesessions/

The Comedy Shed

20:30, Mon 11 Apr

Woolshed Bar & Grill, Parnell Street, Dublin 1

Every Monday the Woolshed Bar hosts “The Comedy Shed”, usually with 3 headline acts.

Admission is free.

www.woolshedbaa.com/dublin/

Comedy Crunch

21:00 – 23:00, Mon 11 Apr

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

The Comedy Crunch is a free Stand Up comedy event every Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. 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 11 Apr

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

Trad Sessions

21:00 – 23:30, Mon 11 Apr

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

An Open Trad Music Session is taking place every Monday in Mother Reilly’s. Admission is free.

dublinsessions.ie/mother-reillys/

Donal Kirk & Anto Drennan – Gig

21:30, Mon 11 Apr

JJ Smyth’s Jazz & Blues Club, 12 Aungier Street, Dublin 2

Donal Kirk and Anto Drennan are playing music from Lowell George Little Feat, Bonnie Raitt, Free, Bad Company, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Beatles, Bobby Bland, Vince Gill, Ray Charles, Etta James, Elvis, Ry Cooder, Dobie Gray, Guy Clarke, early ZZ Top, Dave Edmunds, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Willie Nelson.

Admission is free.

www.jjsmyths.com/gigs/mondays/767-donal-kirk-and-anto-drennan-11.html

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The Science of Memory – Symposium – Trinity Week

09:00 – 13:00, Tue 12 Apr

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

The Public Symposium for Trinity Week “A Science of Memory” takes place in the first half of Tuesday.

The talks will given by TCD researchers and the topics are:
+ Memory: How it works
+ Memory Science and Social Impact
+ Antibodies for Alzheimer’s Disease
+ How does the episodic memory work?
+ Functional anatomy of memory
+ Memory: beyond the brain

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

www.tcd.ie/trinityweek/tuesday/

Trinity Week: Memory – Talks, Discussions, Poetry etc.

09:00, Tue 12 Apr

Trinity College, Dublin 2

The Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences is hosting Trinity Week this year and the theme for this week-long programme (Mon-Fri) of talks and other events in 2016 is “Memory”.

We (the public) are explicitly invited to Trinity Week, so check out the programme. All events are free, but some require booking. I will list the key events in this Dublin Event Guide and will mark them with “Trinity Week”, but there are more events, so have a look here:

The full programme is on the website below and the downloadable brochure can be found here: www.tcd.ie/trinityweek/assets/documents/TrinityWeek16-brochure.pdf

www.tcd.ie/trinityweek/

Irish Women and Art: 1916 – Talk

10:30, Tue 12 Apr

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

“Irish Women and Art: 1916” with Sinéad McCoole (Writer, Historian, and member of the Decade of Centenaries Expert Advisory Group) is a talk that is part of the Dublin: One City, One Book Festival.

nationalgallery.ie/whatson/Talks/Tuesday_Talks/Tues_12April.aspx

“My Favourites” – Dublin City Walking Tour

11:00 – 13:00, Tue 12 Apr

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 myfavouritesdublincitywalktour@gmail.com or 085-2725095

www.dublincitywalkingtours.com/

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Tue 12 Apr

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

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

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Dublin City Council and the 1916 Rising – Lecture Series

13:10 – 14:00, Tue 12 Apr

Council Chamber, City Hall, Dame Street, Dublin 2

The City Hall lecture series is back and on every Tuesday in April a lecture about “Dublin City Council and the 1916 Rising” will take place. The lectures are:

+ 05 April: Sean Connolly, City Hall and the 1916 Rising. Lecture by Conor McNamara
+ 12 April: Dublin Fire Brigade and the 1916 Rising. Lecture by Las Fallon
+ 19 April: Major John McBride and Jacob’s Factory Garrison. Lecture by Séamas Ó Maitiú
+ 26 April: Songs of the 1916 Rising with Francis Devine and friends

Admission is free and no booking required, but places are limited.

www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-culture-and-amenities-dublin-city-public-libraries-and-archive-events/city-hall

The Persistence of Memory – Symposium – Trinity Week

14:00 – 17:00, Tue 12 Apr

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

A second Symposium will take place on Tuesday of Trinity Week and the topics are listed here. The list of speakers can be found on the website below

+ Historians, Memory and Commemoration
+ Language Homelands
+ Irish Diaspora
+ Memory in Early Irish Literature
+ Christian Forgetfulness and Ritual Remembering
+ Memory and History in Judaism
+ Memory, Lack of it, and the Irish Housing Bubble

Admission is free, but booking is required here.

www.tcd.ie/trinityweek/tuesday/

Irish-American dimensions to the 1916 Rising – Talk – Trinity Week

17:00 – 18:30, Tue 12 Apr

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

“Irish-American dimensions to the 1916 Rising and its aftermath” with Dr Timothy Meagher (The Catholic University of America) will explore the position and place of Irish-American nationalism in the early twentieth century and, in particular, the impact the revived nationalist movement in Ireland may have had on Irish America. It will also locate both the Irish and Irish-American experiences within the wider context of war and revolution at the time.

Admission is free and no booking required. The event is part of Trinity Week.

www.tcd.ie/trinityweek/tuesday/

Drop in Maker Evening

18:00, Tue 12 Apr

dlr LexIcon – Library and Cultural Centre, Haigh Terrace, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

Do you have an idea but need some help figuring out where to get started or what creative technologies might help bring the idea to life? Maybe you just want to bounce your idea off someone else?

Drop in to the Dún Laoghaire LexIcon Lab where Creative Technology Curator, Dr. Jake Rowan Byrne, other “makers” and
members of the community will be there and keen to help out.

Admission is free, and no booking required.

events.dlrcoco.ie/event/drop-maker-evenings-dlr-lexicon-lab

Michael Longley – Poetry Reading & Reception – Trinity Week

18:00, Tue 12 Apr

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

Michael Longley will read poems by other poets and poems from his own books.

Following the poetry reading, there will be a reception at The Atrium, Trinity College Dublin, from 19:!5-20:00

This event is part of Trinity Week,

Admission is free, but booking is required here.

www.tcd.ie/trinityweek/tuesday/

Milk and Cookies Stories – Storytelling Event

18:00 – 21:00, Tue 12 Apr

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

Milk and Cookie Stories is a story telling event for for anyone who has a story to tell, or wants to hear a tale told well, in a relaxed, friendly environment – a place with tea, cookies and friends.

Admission is free, everyone is welcome and stories of all kinds are welcome. If you would like to tell a story, just come along and sign up on the night, or “if you feel inspired to share your own home-baked goods with Dublin’s friendliest audience, we’ll also be having our awesome Bake-Off.”

At the April event the theme is “Back in Action!”. www.facebook.com/events/969297309873212/

www.facebook.com/milkandcookiestories

Table Top Tuesdays – Board Game Night

18:30, Tue 12 Apr

Black Sheep, 61 Capel Street, Dublin 1

A new weekly Board Games night is taking place in the Black Sheep Pub. Lots of games are available and you can also bring your own.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/events/1695079290743330/

Midwife of a Nation – Play

19:00, Tue 12 Apr

dlr LexIcon – Library and Cultural Centre, Haigh Terrace, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

“Midwife of a Nation” is a play written by Joe O’Byrne and performed by the Carnation Theatre.

It follows the women of 1916: the dispatchers, the doctors, the gunrunners, the nurses and the smugglers.

Admission is free, but booking via the link below is required,

www.eventbrite.ie/e/midwife-of-a-nation-a-play-by-joe-obyrne-and-carnation-theatre-dlr-lexicon-tickets-24423655812?ref=devg

Dublin Bluegrass Collective – Gig

20:00, Tue 12 Apr

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

Ukulele Tuesday

20:00 – 22:00, Tue 12 Apr

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

Blue Moon Folk and Blues – Gig

20:30, Tue 12 Apr

The Beerhouse, 84.5 Capel Street, Dublin 1

Live sessions with the Blue Moon Folk and Blues Collective are taking place every Tuesday at the Beerhouse. Admission is free.

www.beerhousedublin.com/

Minnie and the Illywhackers – Gig – MusicTown

20:30, Tue 12 Apr

Waldorf Barbershop, 13 Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2

The Waldorf Barbershop will be the venue for a gig by the ukulele swing band “Minnie and the Illywhackers”.

Admission is free and you can bring your own bottle.

www.musictown.ie/event/live-at-the-barbershop-featuring-minnie-and-the-illywhackers/

Comedy Crunch

21:00 – 23:00, Tue 12 Apr

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

The Comedy Crunch is a free Stand Up comedy event every Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. 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

The Lounge Quintet – Jazz Gig

21:00, Tue 12 Apr

Leeson Lounge, 148 Upper Leeson Street, Dublin 4

The Lounge Quintet plays this gig every Tuesday: Jazz Standards, Latin and Bebop. Often guest musicians and singers join them. Admission is free, donations are welcome.

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

International Bar Jazz Night

21:30, Tue 12 Apr

The International Bar, 23 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2

Every Tuesday and Thursday the International Bar invites to a Jazz night in the Lounge.

Groups led by Cote Calmet, Sean Maynard Smith, Dominic Mullan, Paddy Groenland, Georgia Cusack & Alex Mathias are performing regularly with occasional guest players, but there are also other bands from all over.

Admission is free, with a suggested donation of EUR 5. The website clearly says that there is no entry fee, but – and that makes a lot of sense – that your donations are very much appreciated (Musicians need to pay for rent and food too!) Be generous after the gig if you liked it, but if someone wants to charge an admission charge, please point out that the “rules” as described on their website are like I have explained.

www.international-bar.com/jazz/

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Trinity Week: Memory – Talks, Discussions, Poetry etc.

09:00, Wed 13 Apr

Trinity College, Dublin 2

The Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences is hosting Trinity Week this year and the theme for this week-long programme (Mon-Fri) of talks and other events in 2016 is “Memory”.

We (the public) are explicitly invited to Trinity Week, so check out the programme. All events are free, but some require booking. I will list the key events in this Dublin Event Guide and will mark them with “Trinity Week”, but there are more events, so have a look here:

The full programme is on the website below and the downloadable brochure can be found here: www.tcd.ie/trinityweek/assets/documents/TrinityWeek16-brochure.pdf

www.tcd.ie/trinityweek/

The Patient Voice in Cancer Research – Talk

10:00 – 13:00, Wed 13 Apr

UCD Conway Institute, University College Dublin, Belfield Campus, Dublin 4

“The Patient Voice in Cancer Research – Placing survivorship at the heart of the cancer research agenda” is a roundtable discussion and lab tour in the Conway Institute of UCD.

Cancer survivors and their familiesare invited to join researchers and health care professionals to discuss placing survivorship at the heart of the cancer research agenda.

For more information and to register (admission is free), follow the link below.

www.eventbrite.com/e/ucd-the-patient-voice-in-cancer-research-tickets-21260801630?ref=devg

Cafe Drawing Session – Rua Red

11:00, Wed 13 Apr

Rua Red, South Dublin Arts Centre, Tallaght, D24

Did you ever want to give drawing a go? Or maybe you are a budding artist looking for like-minded people to draw with? The Creative Den in Rua Red runs free weekly drawing sessions on Wednesdays at 11:00.

ruared.ie/

Literature and Memory – Discussion – Trinity Week

11:00 – 13:00, Wed 13 Apr

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

“Literature and Memory” is a roundtable discussion with invited guests on the theme of literature and memory.

Speakers are Dr Julie Bates (School of English, TCD), Dr Amanda Piesse (School of English, TCD), Dr Sam Slote (School of English, TCD), Prof Jürgen Barkhoff (School of Languages, Literature and Cultural Studies, TCD) and Dr Miriam Haughton (School of Humanities, NUI Galway). The discussion is chaired by Dr Philip Coleman (School of English, TCD).

Admission is free and booking is not required.

www.tcd.ie/trinityweek/wednesday/

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Wed 13 Apr

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 13 Apr

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/

Messiah on the Street – Choir Performance

13:00, Wed 13 Apr

Fishamble Street, Old City Temple Bar, Dublin 8

Our Lady’s Choral Society and soloists with the Dublin Handelian Orchestra sing choruses from Handel’s Messiah on the site where it was first performed on 13 April 1742.

Admission is free and all are welcome. This is an outdoor performance so prepare.

www.musictown.ie/event/our-ladys-choral-society-presents-messiah-on-the-street/

Step Back in Time with Gilbert and Sullivan – Concert

13:00, Wed 13 Apr

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

Gilbert and Sullivan were hugely popular in 1916 and “Step Back in Time with Gilbert and Sullivan” is a live performance of their music by Kathleen Nic Dhiarmada (Soprano) and Kevin Corcoran (Tenor/Pianist) in the Music Library of the Central Library.

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

Support the Dublin Event Guide – Buy your books here!

13:00, Wed 13 Apr

Dublin (various locations)

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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!

www.bookdepository.com?a_aid=dubevg

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1916 History on screen: A Terrible Beauty

14:30, Wed 13 Apr

Charleville Mall Library, North Strand, Dublin 1

“History on screen: A Terrible Beauty” is the screening of the docu-drama “A Terrible Beauty”, which is set during Easter Week 1916. Using archival sources, historical footage, “character” interviews and interviews with relatives, this film focuses on the battle of Mount Street Bridge and the fighting around the Four Courts, including the killing of civilians in North King Street.

Followed by a Q&A with the film makers Dave and Colin Farrell of Tile Media who will discuss the making of A Terrible Beauty and the challenges of making historical documentaries.

There will be a number of screenings in different libraries in Dublin:

+ Sat 09 April at 14:00: Walkinstown Library. Booking required via 01-4558159
+ Wed 13 April at 14:30: Charleville Mall Library. No booking required. First come, first served basis.

Admission is free.

www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-culture-and-amenities-dublin-city-public-libraries-and-archive-events/history

Havana International Language Exchange

16:30 – 19:30, Wed 13 Apr

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

Memory, dementia and communication – Talk – Trinity Week

17:00 – 18:30, Wed 13 Apr

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

“Did I already tell you that?: Memory, dementia and communication” with Dr Tammy Hopper (Professor and Vice Dean, Graduate Studies and Research, University of Alberta. Department of Communication Disorders)

She has conducted research with individuals who have dementia for 20 years, with a focus on interventions to improve communication, social engagement, and well-being.

Admission is free and no booking required.

“Did I already tell you that?”: Memory, dementia and communication

Dr Tammy Hopper, Professor and Vice Dean, Graduate Studies and Research, University of Alberta

Tammy Hopper, PhD is a professor in the Department of Communication Disorders at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta Canada. She has been conducting research with individuals who have dementia for 20 years, with a focus on interventions to improve communication, social engagement, and well-being. Dr. Hopper has received funding from several national funding agencies and has more than 75 presentations and has more than 50 publications on the topic of dementia and communication.

www.tcd.ie/trinityweek/wednesday/

How to Get Event Sponsorship and how to keep it – Expert Panel

18:00 – 20:00, Wed 13 Apr

Teeling Whiskey Distillery, Newmarket Square, Dublin 8

As part of the Eventbrite exhibition about free events in Ireland’s history and hosted by the Banter series of talks, a panel of event experts will give insights into how organisers of free public events can win and keep vital sponsorship.

Colin Hart, the founder & creative director of The Public House will provide the sponsor’s point of view, while Sam Bishop, the manager of Happenings and founder of Street Feast + Granby Park and Aine O’Mahony, a marketing and event management consultant who supported events like The Galway Oyster Festival, Volvo Ocean Race and Dublin’s St. Patricks’s Festival will give advise from the organiser’s perspective.

Admission is free, but registration via the link below is advised.

www.eventbrite.ie/e/banter-how-to-get-sponsorship-how-to-keep-it-tickets-24001027720?ref=devg

Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality – Talks

18:00 – 20:00, Wed 13 Apr

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

Learning Tech Labs invites to their 5th event “Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality: The Next Steps in Learning?”

At this event you will learn more about the world of Virtual Reality and Augmented Realand you can find out about and discuss ideas and plans for the future of learning using VR and Augmented Reality.

The list of speakers is not published on the website below, so check back closer to the date.

Admission is free, but registration required via www.meetup.com/Learning-Tech-Labs/events/229510940/

Learning Tech Lab is a community of technologists, designers, educators and entrepreneurs who come together to share knowledge.

dublin.sciencegallery.com/events/2016/03/learningtechlabs

Two Cities, Two Irelands? Belfast and Dublin in 1916 – Talk

18:30, Wed 13 Apr

Coolock Public Library, Barryscourt Road, Coolock, Dublin 17

“Two Cities, Two Irelands? Belfast and Dublin in 1916” is a talk by Dr Brian Hanley.

Admission is free, but booking is required via coolocklibrary@dublincity.ie or 01 8477781

www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-culture-and-amenities-dublin-city-public-libraries-and-archive-events/two-cities

Alzheimer Cafe: April Talk

19:00, Wed 13 Apr

Bloomfield Hospital, Stocking Lane, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16

The Alzheimer Cafe in Bllomfield Hospital invites every month to Alzheimer related talks. On Wednesday the topic is “Facilitating conversations in Families following a diagnosis of Dementia/Alzheimer’s” with speaker Claire Kearney ( Mediator, Later Life Mediation).

Admission is free.

www.bloomfield.ie/Alzheimercafe.aspx

Back Door Sessions – Open Mic Night

19:00, Wed 13 Apr

Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2

This is an open mic night every Wednesday. Arrive, sign up and play. Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/sweeneysbar

Brand New Switcheroo – Roots Gig

20:00, Wed 13 Apr

Harbour Bar, 1 Strand Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow

The Roots Band “Brand New Switcharoo” will perform in the Harbour Bar. Admission is free.

www.theharbourbar.ie/whats-on/event/

King Kong Club – Band Competition

20:00, Wed 13 Apr

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

The King Kong Club is a weekly music game-show in Whelan’s.

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. Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/TheKingKongClubDublin

Phonica – Poetry and Music

20:00, Wed 13 Apr

Jack Nealons, 165 Capel Street, Dublin 1

Phonica is poetry and music night that is hosted by Christodoulos Makris and Olesya Zdorovetska as an outlet for the exploration and presentation of new ideas, collaboration and improvisation.

Contributors at the second Phonica event are Fergus Kelly, James King, Paul Roe and Catherine Walsh.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/events/1707149216232314/

Through the Seasons at Kilmacurragh – Lecutre

20:00, Wed 13 Apr

National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

This is an illustrated lecture with Head Gardener of Kilmacurragh, Seamus O’Brien.

Travelling through the Estate’s wildflower meadows, bulb lawns, herbaceous borders and the tree and shrub collection throughout the year, Seamus will also look at the re-planting and restoration of the gardens and demesne.

Admission is free.

www.botanicgardens.ie/news/events.htm

Anseo Comedy Club

20:30, Wed 13 Apr

Anseo, 18 Camden Street Lower, Dublin 2

The Anseo Comedy Club takes place every Wednesday in Anseo (upstairs).

Admission is free, donations are welcome.

www.facebook.com/StandUpComedyClub

Funkilicious District Daze – Gig

20:30, Wed 13 Apr

Bedford Stuy Barbers, 1 Cope Street, Temple Bar

Funkilicious District Daze are playing a gig in this barber shop in Temple Bar.

Admission is free. BYOB

www.musictown.ie/event/live-at-the-barbershop-featuring-the-funkilicious-district-daze/

The Song Room (open mic)

20:30, Wed 13 Apr

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/Gig

20:30, Wed 13 Apr

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 13 Apr

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

Los Paradiso – Gig

21:00, Wed 13 Apr

Leeson Lounge, 148 Upper Leeson Street, Dublin 4

Los Paradiso are playing Rockabilly, Tex Mex, Western Swing, Surf in the Leeson Lounge. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.

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

Trad Session

21:30, Wed 13 Apr

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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Memory in a Digital Age: Collecting, Accessing and Forgetting – Seminar – Trinity Week

09:00 – 13:30, Thu 14 Apr

Printing House, Trinity College Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2

The half-day seminar “Memory in a Digital Age: Collecting, Accessing and Forgetting” will take place on Thursday as part of the Trinity Week events. For more detail check the website below.

Admission is free, but booking is required here.

www.tcd.ie/trinityweek/thursday/

Trinity Week: Memory – Talks, Discussions, Poetry etc.

09:00, Thu 14 Apr

Trinity College, Dublin 2

The Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences is hosting Trinity Week this year and the theme for this week-long programme (Mon-Fri) of talks and other events in 2016 is “Memory”.

We (the public) are explicitly invited to Trinity Week, so check out the programme. All events are free, but some require booking. I will list the key events in this Dublin Event Guide and will mark them with “Trinity Week”, but there are more events, so have a look here:

The full programme is on the website below and the downloadable brochure can be found here: www.tcd.ie/trinityweek/assets/documents/TrinityWeek16-brochure.pdf

www.tcd.ie/trinityweek/

Grangegorman Military Cemetery – Tour

11:00, Thu 14 Apr

Grangegorman Cemetery, Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin 7

Every Thursday a free tour of Grangegorman Military Cemetery on Blackhorse Avenue takes place. Meet inside the Cemetery Gates. Admission is free and everybody is welcome. Ring 01-6770095 for more information and to check if the tour is going ahead.

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

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Thu 14 Apr

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

The Green Door Market

12:00 – 19:00, Thu 14 Apr

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

Changing Employment Structures!? – Seminar

12:45 – 14:15, Thu 14 Apr

TASC, 14 Parliament Street, Dublin 2

“How are developed economy employment structures changing – polarising? upgrading? downgrading?” with John Hurley (Research Manager, Employment and Change at Eurofound) is a lunchtime seminar at TASC (Think Tank for Action on Social Change).

The idea of the lunchtime seminars is that you can bring your own ‘brown bag’ lunch to eat during the seminar. Tea and coffee will be available.

Admission is free, but booking via Sylvia Byrne on 01 6169050 or sbyrne@tasc.ie is required.

www.tasc.ie/events/2016/04/14/lunchtime-seminar-john-hurley-how-are-developed-ec/

DIT Organ Students – Concert

13:00, Thu 14 Apr

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

The series “Music at the Unitarian Church 2016” continues with Organ Students from the DIT Conservatory of Music & Drama.

Admission is free.

www.dublinunitarianchurch.org/events/

Frongach camp and the archaeology of internment – Talk

13:00 – 13:45, Thu 14 Apr

National Museum, Kildare Street (Archaeology), Dublin 2

This is a lecture for adults in the Archaeology of a Decade of War Lecture Series: “Frongach camp and the archaeology of internment” by Dr. Joanne Brück (University of Bristol).

The talk will be about the Frongach internment camp in North Wales. After the Easter Rising 1916, some 1800 Irish men were interned at Frongach, North Wales This talk will explore the potential of an archaeological approach to the camp and its material culture, ranging from research on the craftwork made by internees to recent archaeological survey at the site itself.

Admission is free, but booking is required via 01-6486334 or email educationarch@museum.ie The talk will be in the Ceramics Room, 1st floor.

museum.ie/Visit-Us/Events?id=2925

The Boxty Gang – Gig

13:00, Thu 14 Apr

St Stephen’s Church (The Pepper Canister), 2 Mount St Crescent, Dublin 2

DIT Conservatory of Music and Drama is inviting to a series of concert over the next two months,

The next concert on 14 Apr is a Traditional Concert with ‘The Boxty Gang’ and Fionn O h’Almhain uileann pipes, Josh O’ Loughlin Banjo, Michael Martin: guitar, Kevin Meehan: Bodhran/whistle, Rory Costello: Bass guitar

Admission is free.

www.peppercanister.ie/events/

Kaffeeklatsch mit Goethe – German Conversation

13:30 – 15:00, Thu 14 Apr

Goethe-Institut, 62 Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin 2

Spend an afternoon the German way, with “Kaffee und Kuchen”(coffee & cake) and conversation in German at the cafeteria of the Goethe-Institut. Kaffeklatsch will take place every second Thursday of each month.

Admission is free and you are welcome even if your German is a bit rusty.

www.goethe.de/ins/ie/en/dub/ver.cfm?fuseaction=events.detail&event_id=20618671

WWI Ireland: Public Tour

14:00, Thu 14 Apr

National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2

Join this public tour of the exhibition “WWI Ireland: Exploring the Irish Experience” on the second Thursday of each month in 2016.
The tour will showcase material from the library’s collections and will focus on the Irish experience of this war.

The exhibition is located at No 2/3 Kildare Street.

Admission is free, booking is not required, but places are limited.

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

Spanish Film Screening: Todos están muertos

17:30 – 20:00, Thu 14 Apr

Pearse Street Library, 138-144 Pearse Street, Dublin 2

The Spanish Film “Todos estan muerte / They are all dead” will be screened in Spanish with English subtitles.

Admission is free.

dublin.cervantes.es/FichasCultura/Ficha104745_16_2.htm

Brazilian Dance – Forró

18:00, Thu 14 Apr

D-One Bar, 89 Capel Street, Dublin 1

A weekly Forro Night (Brazilian Dance) with a Forro Live Band takes place in the D-One Bar & Brazilian Grill every Thursday.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/donebardublin

Continuous Drift – Sound Installation MusicTown

18:00 – 20:00, Thu 14 Apr

Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

Continuous Drift is a public sound installation where you can your phone to control different compositions that play back from eight loudspeakers integrated into umbrellas covering Meeting House Square.

Admission is free.

www.musictown.ie/event/continuous-drift-new-works/

Little Museum of Dublin – Free Admission Thursday

18:00 – 20:00, Thu 14 Apr

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

On Thursdays from 18:00-20:00, the Little Museum of Dublin waives all admission charges thanks to sponsor Guinness.

Visit the museum and find out lots more about Dublin.

www.littlemuseum.ie/

Myths of the Helga – Exhibition Launch

18:00 – 20:00, Thu 14 Apr

Duke Street Gallery, 17 Duke Street, Dublin 2

The launch of artist Brian Palm’s “Myths of the Helga” exhibition will take place on Thursday. The exhibition will officially be opened by the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Service, Commodore Hugh Tully.

The Exhibition will run from 14 April – 01 May.

www.dukestreetgallery.ie/

The Farmette Cookbook – Book Launch

18:00, Thu 14 Apr

Hodges Figgis, 56-58 Dawson Street, Dublin 2

The Farmette Cookbook by Imen McDonnell will be launched in Hodges & Figgis and you are invited to the launch. It contains “recipes and adventures from my life on an Irish farm”.

Admission is free.

www.waterstones.com/bookshops/hodges-figgis

Mexican Soprano Claudia Rodriguez – Concert

18:30, Thu 14 Apr

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

The Essence of My Roots recital was performed for the first time as part of the Mayan International Festival of Culture in 2013. The soprano Claudia Rodriguez was born in the Yucatan and her voice expresses both concert music and popular Mexican and Latin American songs and folk music. Her accompanying guitarist Cecilio Perera, lives in Salzburg and works as a teacher at the Mozarteum in that city.

The show is composed of 15 Mayan, Spanish and mestizo songs. Each song is accompanied by an animated projection.

Admission is free.

dublin.cervantes.es/FichasCultura/Ficha105138_16_2.htm

Soirée Régionale: Région Aquitaine

18:30, Thu 14 Apr

Alliance Francaise, 1 Kildare Street, Dublin 2

The Auqitaine region in the south-west ern corner of France would like you to know more about its features and characteristics as a holiday destination. Come to this evening to enjoy the culture and traditions of the Aquitaine region. The programme includes food and wine, a special menu, music and a screening.

Admission is free, but booking is required via rsvp@alliance-francaise.ie with subject “Aquitaine”

alliance-francaise.ie/culture/

Start or Grow your Business – Business Lectures

18:30 – 20:00, Thu 14 Apr

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

Twice every year, the Central Library together with the Local Enterprise Office in Dublin City are running a series of six free Business Lectures for everybody who wants to start or grow a business. The lectures will cover subjects such as the characteristics needed to run and fund your business. Digital marketing strategies and writing business plans will also be included.

They will take place on Thursdays from 18:30-20:00 between 24 March and 28 April.

Admission is free, but booking is required here. All topics and speakers are listed on that same website, but to make it easier for you, they are also here:

24 March: Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur – How You Can Create and Produce Ideas
31 March: Creating the best Business Plan for your Business
07 April: Market Research Skills – What You Need To Do To Be Successful
14 April: Business Online – Having A Digital Plan To Help You Increase Sales
21 April: Essential Supports and Services for Entrepreneurs – Who’s Out There To Help You
28 April: Financial Support and Grants for Entrepreneurs

www.localenterprise.ie/DublinCity/Start-or-Grow-your-Business/Starting-a-Business/Library-Talks/

The Appalling Vista of Roger Casement’s Trial – Talk

18:30, Thu 14 Apr

Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1

In the Casement Evening Lecture Series in the Hugh Lane Gallery, the next talk is “One Bold Deed of Open Treason’: The Appalling Vista of Roger Casement’s Trial” with Angus Mitchell

For over twenty years, Sir John Lavery’s great history painting of Casement’s appeal was propped up against a wall in the artist’s studio. The troubled history of the painting in various ways mirrors the contorted agonies of the subject matter. By digging beneath the surface of the painting, historian Angus Mitchell will excavate some of the key fault lines in Lavery’s rendering of this sacred drama.

Admission is free.

www.hughlane.ie/lectures/lectures-past/1474-casement-evening-lecture-series-with-angus-mitchell

The Children of the Rising

18:30, Thu 14 Apr

Royal College of Surgeons, 123 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2

Join Joe Duffy (RTÉ), author Patricia Murphy and historian Pádraig Yeates at this talk about the forgotten casualties of the Easter Rising. Admission is free, but booking is required via the website below.

www.dublinonecityonebook.ie/whats-on/2016-04-14/

“My Favourites” – Dublin City Walking Tour – Night Walk

19:00 – 21:00, Thu 14 Apr

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 myfavouritesdublincitywalktour@gmail.com or 085-2725095

www.dublincitywalkingtours.com/

’16 in 16 – Talks – One City One Book

19:00, Thu 14 Apr

dlr LexIcon – Library and Cultural Centre, Haigh Terrace, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

’16 in 16

Four prominent people from the worlds of the arts, social justice, heritage and sport speak for 16 minutes on all things 1916-related.

The speakers are: The Chief Commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, Emily Logan; Lia Mills, author of Fallen; Pat Cooke, Director of UCD MA in Cultural Policy and Arts Management and Amina Moustafa of the SARI ‘Hijabs and Hat-tricks’ programme.

Admission is free. This event is part of the One City One Book Festival.

www.dublinonecityonebook.ie/whats-on/2016-04-14/

The Xchange – Language Exchange

19:00, Thu 14 Apr

Czech Inn, Essex Gate, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

Every Thursday, the Xchange invites to a Language Exchange (19:00-20:30). Admission is free.

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

Buckshot Amber – Gig

20:00, Thu 14 Apr

Harbour Bar, 1 Strand Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow

Buckshot Amber are a Hardrock / Blues / Funk band and they will be in Bray for a gig.

Admission is free.

www.theharbourbar.ie/whats-on/event/buckshot-amber-event1

Dimestore Recordings presents

20:00, Thu 14 Apr

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

Our food – Is it nourishing us or killing us? – Lecture

20:00, Thu 14 Apr

National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

Dr Robert O’Connor is the Head of Research of the Irish Cancer Society and he will talk about the big question “Our food – Is it nourishing us or killing us?”

Admission is free.

www.botanicgardens.ie/news/events.htm

Table Quiz Thursday – Grand Social

20:00 – 23:00, Thu 14 Apr

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

A new weekly Table Quiz takes place in the Grand Social. Every Thursdayteams of 4 people (or at least 2 people) will compete against each other over questions from the areas of General Knowledge, Music, Film, Sports & Entertainment.

Admission is free.

www.thegrandsocial.ie/event/table-quiz-thursdays/2015-02-12/

The Jazz Cafe – Live Jazz, Blues and Soul

20:00 – 22:30, Thu 14 Apr

The Jazz Cafe, 17b Asdills Row, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

The Jazz Cafe has live Jazz, Blues and Soul music performances every Friday and Saturday from 20:00-22:30 and every Sunday from 14:30-17:00 and also on Thursdays from 20:00

The line-up this weekend is:
+ Fr 08 Apr: Ria Czerniak (Vocals) & Maurice Czerniak (Guitar)
+ Sat 09 Apr: Mia Parsons & Charlie Moon
+ Sun 10 Apr: Ria Czerniak (Vocals) & Maurice Czerniak (Guitar)
+ Thu 14 Apr: Edel Meade & Scott Flanigan

Admission is free.

www.thejazzcafedublin.ie/

Arbours – Gig

20:30 – 22:30, Thu 14 Apr

Abner Brown’s, 6 Rathgar Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6

Arbours is a group that combines vocal harmonies with strings to arrive somewhere between folk and chamber pop.

Admission is free. BYOB

www.musictown.ie/event/live-at-the-barbershop-featuring-arbours/

JJ’S Open House – Tommy Halferty Trio / CEO Experiment – Gigs

21:00, Thu 14 Apr

JJ Smyth’s Jazz & Blues Club, 12 Aungier Street, Dublin 2

At the JJ’s Open House two bands will perform and they have brought great guests:

+ Tommy Halferty Trio with guest Richie Buckley
+ The C.E.O. Experiment feat. Michael Buckley

Admission is free.

www.jjsmyths.com/gigs/thursdays/931-jj-s-presents-open-house-tommy-halferty-trio-with-guest-richie-buckley-the-c-e-o-experiment-feat-michael-buckley.html?month=4&year=2016

Singer Songwriter Night – Mother Reilly’s

21:00, Thu 14 Apr

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

Every Thursday 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

SoulPower – Gig

21:00, Thu 14 Apr

Harry’s On the Green, 2 South King Street, Dublin 2

One of the best Soul&Funk bands in Ireland will be in Harry’s on the Green for a gig. I know them and love them! Recommended!!

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/events/1580238608970098/

Brady’s Fun Pub Quiz

21:30, Thu 14 Apr

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.facebook.com/pages/Bradys-Pub-Terenure/138965189474826

International Bar Jazz Night

21:30, Thu 14 Apr

The International Bar, 23 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2

Every Tuesday and Thursday the International Bar invites to a Jazz night in the Lounge.

Groups led by Cote Calmet, Sean Maynard Smith, Dominic Mullan, Paddy Groenland, Georgia Cusack & Alex Mathias are performing regularly with occasional guest players, but there are also other bands from all over.

Admission is free, with a suggested donation of EUR 5. The website clearly says that there is no entry fee, but – and that makes a lot of sense – that your donations are very much appreciated (Musicians need to pay for rent and food too!) Be generous after the gig if you liked it, but if someone wants to charge an admission charge, please point out that the “rules” as described on their website are like I have explained.

www.international-bar.com/jazz/

Left, Right & Centre – Blues+Soul

21:30, Thu 14 Apr

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.

Admission is free.

www.frankryans.com

McLoughlin’s Trad Night

21:30, Thu 14 Apr

McLoughlin’s Bar, 73 Upper George’s Street, Dun Laoghaire

A weekly Trad Music Night is taking place in McLoughlin’s in Dun Laoghaire. It is an acoustic night and all musicians are welcome. Admission is free.

www.mcloughlinsbar.ie

McNeills Trad Music Pub Sessions

21:30, Thu 14 Apr

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

Woolshed Karaoke

21:30, Thu 14 Apr

Woolshed Bar & Grill, Parnell Street, Dublin 1

The Woolshed Karaoke is happening every Thursday from 21:30. Anyone can participate! Admission is free.

www.woolshedbaa.com/dublin/

Field Trip & Guests – Gig

22:30, Thu 14 Apr

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

Field Trip will perform in the Midnight Hours lost in Whelan’s and they are bringing some guests. Admission is free before 22:30 or if you sign up for the guest list.

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/midnight-hour-w-field-trip-guests/

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Trinity Week: Memory – Talks, Discussions, Poetry etc.

09:00, Fri 15 Apr

Trinity College, Dublin 2

The Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences is hosting Trinity Week this year and the theme for this week-long programme (Mon-Fri) of talks and other events in 2016 is “Memory”.

We (the public) are explicitly invited to Trinity Week, so check out the programme. All events are free, but some require booking. I will list the key events in this Dublin Event Guide and will mark them with “Trinity Week”, but there are more events, so have a look here:

The full programme is on the website below and the downloadable brochure can be found here: www.tcd.ie/trinityweek/assets/documents/TrinityWeek16-brochure.pdf

www.tcd.ie/trinityweek/

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Fri 15 Apr

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

The Green Door Market

12:00 – 19:00, Fri 15 Apr

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

Who Fears to Sing of 1916? – A Search for the Songs of the Rising

13:00, Fri 15 Apr

National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2

“Who Fears to Sing of 1916? – A Search for the Songs of the Rising” is a lunchtime talk that will examine the dichotomy between the 1798 Rebellion and the 1916 Rising and why one is more ‘singable’ than the other. It will explore common themes and focus on Dublin composers from the time of the Easter Rising.

Admission is free.

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

James Joyce and Italo Svevo – Book Launch

18:30, Fri 15 Apr

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

The book “James Joyce and Italo Svevo: The Story of a Friendship” by Stanley Price will be launched in the Italian Institute of Culture. It tells the story of the friendship between Joyce and Svevo from 1907, where they met when Joyce was teaching English and Svevo was one of his students.

Admission is free, but booking is required via iicdublino@esteri.it

More detail can be found on the website below.

www.iicdublino.esteri.it/IIC_Dublino/webform/SchedaEvento.aspx?id=693&citta=Dublino

Scythian – Gig

19:00, Fri 15 Apr

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

Rock band Scythian are playing a gig in Whelan’s.

Admission is free,

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

Anarchist Book Fair – Talk

19:30, Fri 15 Apr

Teacher’s Club, 36 Parnell Square West, Dublin 1

The yearly Anarchist Book Fair will take place this Saturday in the Generator Hostel at Smithfield Plaza (from 10:00) and the night before an event will happen in the Teacher’s Club as part of the Book Fair programme. There will be more talks on Saturday around Smithfield Plaza.

The link to the Friday evening event “Eyewitness accounts of the Rojava Revolution with Janet Biehl” is here: www.facebook.com/events/173832189658154/

Admission is free.

www.wsm.ie/bookfair

Cornucopia – Live Music

19:30 – 21:30, Fri 15 Apr

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

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

www.cornucopia.ie

Dublin Sidewalk Astronomers – Star-Gazing

20:00, Fri 15 Apr

Martello Tower Car Park, Sandymount

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

This event happens regularly on a Friday and is followed by a similar evening in Clontarf on Saturday.

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

www.irishastrosoc.org/events/events.htm

Mongrel State – Gig

20:00, Fri 15 Apr

Harbour Bar, 1 Strand Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow

Mongrel State is a four-piece band from Dublin with a sound that incorporates Rockabilly to Rock, Latin-American grooves to Cinematic Western Scores.

Admission is free.

www.theharbourbar.ie/whats-on/event/mongrel-state-event2

Davey Furey – Gig

21:00, Fri 15 Apr

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

David Furey combines traditional roots with folk and rock. He will be in Mother Reilly’s for a gig and admission is free.

dublinsessions.ie/mother-reillys/

Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard

21:00, Fri 15 Apr

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/specials/

Ska ‘n’ Reggae with The Bionic Rats

21:00 – 02:30, Fri 15 Apr

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

Rev JM’s Panic Worship / Poison Hearts – Gig

21:30, Fri 15 Apr

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

Rev JM’s Panic Worship and Poison Hearts will be in the Patriot Inn for a gig.

Admission is free.

dublinsessions.ie/the-patriots-inn/

Race The Flux / Pranks – Gigs

22:30, Fri 15 Apr

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

Race the FLux with guests Pranks are playing gigs in the Midnight Hour. Admission is free before 22:30 or if you sign up for the guest list.

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/midnight-hour-w-race-the-flux-pranks/

Events Coming Up

Kids Guide Summer Camp Fair

16 April – 10:00-16:30

National Maritime Museum of Ireland, Haigh Terrace, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

Kids Guide Ireland is inviting to Dublin’s very first Summer Camp Fair! Admission is free and it is suitable for the whole family.

The event will bring all the best summer camps under one roof and will make summer holidays planning easier for busy mums and dads. There will be more than 20 camp operators providing information on interesting options for children aged 3- 16 and kids can enjoy some entertainment on the day.

If you’re looking for a wide variety of fresh ideas to catch your kids’ imagination and enthusiasm, you will find some unusual and interesting camps at the Kids Guide Summer Camp Fair. Activities and themes range from stand-up paddleboarding, horse-riding, animal care, swimming, drone building and flying, aeronautics, music production, acting, language and cultural immersion, archaelogy, sports and fitness, visual arts, film production, environmental science, to gaming and more.

Check out www.kidsguide.ie/summer-camp-fair for more details or register on their Facebook page here www.facebook.com/kidsguideireland/ for your free tickets and a chance to be entered to win valuable door prizes when attending the fair (e.g. a free week of Art Zone summer camp or a free family day pass for Clara Lara Fun Park).

Ideal Homes Show

Fri 15 – Sun 17 April

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

The Spring Ideal Homes Show is back from 15-17 April and there are free tickets available for the Friday and/or the Saturday. If you are interested in everything for your home, get your tickets by registering here: www.idealhome.ie/free-ticket-registration/

Opening hours are 12:00-19:00 on Friday and 10:00-18:00 on Saturday and Sunday. (But the free tickets are not valid on Sunday!)

It is a quite popular show for people that own their house or – to a lesser degree – that own their apartment. If you are renting, you will also find a good few interesting things (the household trader areas has everything from teethwhitening via toastie bags to expensive Vitamix bledners) but you are not the main target group. ;-)

www.idealhome.ie/

Dublin Mountains Partnership – Guided Walks

10+16+17 April

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

In April there will be only 3 walks/hikes on 10+16+17 April.

All walks are free, but pre-registration is required (details are on the website).

Not free, but interesting nevertheless:

Offset 2016 – Design and Creative Industry Conference: 08-10 April

Dublin Circus Festival: 08-10 April

MusicTown: 06-17 April

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Every week, I am checking about 400 events to find the 180-220 free events that then make it into the Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events). Where an organiser sells tickets, they know how many tickets they can sell and they stop when the event is sold out.

For organisers of free events, things are a lot more tricky! You have NO idea how many people will come to your event. It could result in an empty room or you could have so many people that you have to send some away. Neither of the two scenarios is ideal, BUT most event organisers understandably rather have a full room than an empty room. When they expect or hope for a busy/full event, they often write “No booking required, however places are limited, so arrive early to avoid disappointment.” or “Places are limited and early arrival is strongly recommended.” or something similar.

Sure we get that if you are there before everyone else, you will get a seat while late comers might be sent away, but if you suggest to EVERYONE to come early, would that not just create the exactly same situation as if everyone came on time or came late?

So in my opinion it is a silly and nonsensical statement. Yes, it should be stated that places are limited because then you know that you might be sent away if the venue is full, but the “come early to avoid disappointment” is totally unnecessary. By the way, you will have never read this unnecessary statement in the Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events). ;-) I apply a nonsense filter before I include any information. :-P

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