Dublin Event Guide 564: Fabulous Market, Bernard Shaw Flea Market, Trinity Week, Messiah on the Street,

April 7th, 2018
DEG Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events)

No. 564 | 06 April 2018

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Hi all!

It all is a little earlier today than usually. But that is definitely a good thing! I am away for the weekend and that usually means that you get the Dublin Event Guide a little sooner. I will be back on Tuesday evening and I hope you will have a nice weekend too. It won’t be as warm as where I will be: The forecast in Dublin is for a best temperature of 11 degrees and in Germany it will be whopping 19 degrees! :-O Somebody please remind me why I live in Ireland!? :-)

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We just need to find another EUR 70 to close March off and to pay the bill for last month and then I will stop pestering you in April. BUT until I find the 70, I will have to keep going on and on and on. Sorry! To help, I am suggesting a very fair EUR 12 for the year, that’s just 23 cent per Dublin Event Guide Edition or less than 3 pints for the whole year! That’s not much if you think about how much value the Dublin Event Guide brings you every week! ;-) Higher and lower donations are also appreciated! Every Euro counts!

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The Dublin Event Guide needs your continued help in two areas: Your donations help paying the bills. Just 1 Euro per month (12 Euro per year) would be great, more would be even better. Not many subscribers are prepared (or able) to help, so please don’t rely on others! Your money will be used to pay the monthly EUR 240 bill for sending the newsletter using MailChimp, for web hosting and domain names. I am happy to work 35 hours on the Dublin Event Guide every week without making anything from it, but for the bills I need your help.

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This is how it works: The company you buy from will give a small commission (5-8%) to the Dublin Event Guide as a thanks for pointing you in their direction. This might only be 30 cent a go, but if many of you did it every time you buy something online, then it could make a big dent into the EUR 240 needed. Importantly, you do not pay more, but the merchant accepts a slightly smaller profit. So clicking on these ads is helping everybody! Thanks!

Have an event-full weekend and week,

–Joerg

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Feel good slot

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

This week’s Feel Good Slot quote is about us holding on to what doesn’t serve us:

We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” – Joseph Campbell.

Why would you want to do that? Letting go of the life you PLANNED!? Because the life that is waiting for you is probably more marvellous than the one you had planned. We tend to downplay ourselves.

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Support

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

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

Last week there were no donations. I need to find another EUR 70 to pay for the left over from March, but luckily this month is paid for after that. Still, please help with the EUR 70! All the other donors throughout the year are keeping the Dublin Event Guide alive! Without you, there would be no Dublin Event Guide!!

The cost for sending the weekly newsletter is EUR 240 per month and a donation from you of just EUR 12 per year will ensure that I will be able to pay the bills.
Has the Dublin Event Guide helped you to find events that you otherwise wouldn’t have known about, or have you saved money by finding great free events? Then please go to here and give something back if you can!

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

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EnergiaThe main sponsor is Energia and their support is hugely appreciated! Energia provides cost efficient electricity and gas to Irish homes and businesses. The company is committed to developing renewable energy sources in Ireland and over 25% of the country’s wind power is supplied through Energia. Energia‘s power plants in North Dublin are capable of providing enough energy to power 1.2 million homes.

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 guarantee 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 weekend, the Farmleigh House Easter event, the Dublinia Viking Festival and the Mad Hatter Tea Party in Deer Park are probably the highlights! Have a great Easter weekend!

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Competitions

‘Sugar’/’Some Like It Hot’ – Ranelagh Players Theatre – Ticket Competition

Thursday 12 April – 20:00 (until Sat 14 April)
Scoil Bhride, Oakley Road, Ranelagh, Dublin 6 (Bechwood Stop on LUAS Green Line)

The Ranelagh Players Theatre Group will perform their newest play “Sugar / Some Like it Hot” from Thur 12 April until Sat 14 April at 20:00 every night. It is a stage version of Billy Wilder’s comedy film “Some Like It Hot” from the 50s. Marilyn Monroe, Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis were in the film.

Admission is EUR 12 /10 and tickets will be available at the door.

To spread the word through our big Dublin Event Guide Community, the organisers have made a pair of tickets available for the performance on Thursday 12 April at 20:00 and if you would like to win this pair of tickets, you have to send an e-mail to dublineventguide@gmail.com with the subject line “SOME LIKE IT” and with your full name and mobile phone number in the body of the mail. The mail has to be with me by 15:00 on Tuesday 10 April and I will notify the winner on Wednesday.

www.facebook.com/events/183204868878839/

Lica B Browne’s Meditation Workout – Ticket Competition

Workout 1 > Sunday 08 April 18 – National Gallery of Ireland. Merrion Square, Dublin 2 from 11:30 – 13:30
Workout 2 > Sunday 22 April 18 – National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin from 11:00-13:00

Lica B Browne, Entrepreneur, Artist, Writer, DJ, Healer and Teacher, is running a Meditation Workout on Sunday 08 and 22 April. Tickets to the event are EUR 15, but Lica is making one place available for Dublin Event Guide Readers and to win a place you have to go to her booking form here and put one place in the basket. Then you go to Checkout and enter the Coupon Code DEGLBBmedapril to enter the competition. Please note: Your contact details will be passed on to Lica in this procedure.

Lica sent me this description for the event:
“This is where we make you sweat like a honourable mindfulness learner.
1) No hiding behind closed doors.
2) Meditation group games & art therapy.
3) Smack bang in the middle of life’s hustle and bustle (2 hours in a pub, a library, a gallery, you get the idea).
4) No practice mysteries. We meditate, discuss, meditate and on we go.
Only 5 spots left.”

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Winter is here to stay!?

Ahh will it ever get warmer? On Thursday night Met Eireann warned again about temperatures of down to -4 degrees. That was not for Dublin, but still! In Dublin the temperatures are between +4 and +12 until next Saturday (14 April). That is still cold for Spring.

I will be in Germany over this coming weekend and the forecast for Monday is +19! :-O That’s much nicer! I will see if I can bring some heat back in my suitcase.

SuperValu and Tesco are in arms over being found out

Everyone knows that SuperValu is not the lowest price shop when it comes to food shopping and Tesco is also more known for a wide range of products than for their great prices. Sure they both have regularly special offers and then might come close to other supermarkets, but in general the price level is much higher than the discount shops.

Now Aldi got an accountancy firm to do a price survey for a basket of products that undoubtedly was a little biased towards Aldi and unsurprisingly the survey found out that Aldi and Lidl are the lowest priced supermarkets and that SuperValu is the most expensive. Tesco is in the middle. The average cost were €65.04 in Aldi, €65.53 in Lidl, €76.54 in Tesco, €80.74 in Dunnes Stores and €95.50 in SuperValu.

SuperValu and Tesco no complained about Aldi instead of bringing their prices down. That’s one way of dealing with it.

Opportunities

The former “Opportunities” section is now the place where the weekly nationwide clever event map from our sponsor Energia will be featured. Full details about the events on the map are on the Energia blog: gturl.eu/Energia18_wk15

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.

Art & The Great Hunger

08 March-30 June (Daily: 10:00-17:00)

The Coach House, Dublin Castle Gardens, Dublin 2

“Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum” at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut, is sending its art collection to Ireland for the first time. The exhibition documents the scale of the famine, the horror of it, how it permeated and changed Ireland and the people that escaped it forever. The museum’s collection, the only one of its kind in the world, constitutes an incomparable direct link to the past of almost 6.5 million Irish and 40 million Irish-American people.

Admission is free.

Hi! Fashion

01 Dec 2017-29 Apr 2018 (Open: Tue-Sun+Bank Holiday: 10:00-13:00+14:00-17:00)

Farmleigh House, Phoenix Park, Dublin 15

Hi! Fashion is an exhibition of garments from the collections of Issey Miyake, John Rocha, Noritaka Tatehana and Úna Burke.

Hi! Fashion presents womenswear garments and accessories, which explore visual correlations and contrasts between Japan and Ireland over the last 60 years.

Find more information on the website here: www.farmleigh.ie/hi-fashion-at-farmleigh-gallery/

Three threads – of the orchid tapestry created by Frederick William Moore

Thursday 29 March – Wednesday 25 April

National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

Sir Frederick William Moore (1857-1949 – Curator of the National Botanic Gardens) has had nine species of orchids named in his honour due to his specialist approach to these flowers. Inspired by Moore’s ties to the orchidologist Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach, botanic artist Margareta Pertl will exhibit paintings of all of the plants named after Sir Frederick Moore.

Alongside Pertl’s works, Deborah Lambkin, currently the official artist to the Royal Horticultural Society’s Orchid Committee, will showcase her illustrations of recently award-winning plants.

Orchid associated material from the National Botanic Gardens archives will also accompany the exhibition along with a fine art print catalogue and elaboration on the tales of the depicted orchids by Brendan Sayers.

The exhibition will be on show in the Gallery Space of the Visitor Centre. Admission is free.

botanicgardens.ie/news/events.htm#29Mar

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Car Boot Sales – Tallaght

08:00 – 12:00, Sat 07 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/

Dublin: One City, One Book

09:00, Sat 07 Apr

Dublin (various locations)

“Dublin: One City, One Book” is an initiative by Dublin City Council that encourages everyone to read a book connected with the capital city during the month of April every year.

The One City, One Book choice for 2018 is “The Long Gaze Back” edited by Sinéad Gleeson has the subtitle “An Anthology of Irish Women Writers”. The book is a collection of thirty stories from writers from the 18th Century to now.

Throughout April there will be numerous events in connection with this literature event. The website is below and if you want to download the programme, you can do that here.

A good number of events are free, but often booking is required and the tickets will go faster than you think, so don’t delay.

www.dublinonecityonebook.ie/

Honest2Goodness Food Market

09:30 – 16:00, Sat 07 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 07 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
+ Bushy Park, Terenure, Dublin 6
+ Corcagh Park, Clondalkin, Dublin 22
+ Tolka Valley Park, Finglas South, Dublin 11
+ Porterstown Park, Castleknock, Dublin 15

www.parkrun.ie/

SuperNatural Food Market

09:30 – 15:30, Sat 07 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 07 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 07 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 07 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 07 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/en/parks-outdoors/markets

Temple Bar Markets

10:00 – 16:30, Sat 07 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

The Story of the Capital – Exhibition in Dublin City Hall

10:00 – 17:15, Sat 07 Apr

City Hall, Dame Street, Dublin 2

Dublin City Hall has a museum/exhibition in the basement, called “The Story of the Capital”, it is an exhibition that you should definitely check out at some stage.

To celebrate the Easter Rising Anniversary, admission to that exhibititon was free in 2016, but lucky for us, Dublin City decided to also waive the admission charge for 2018.

Opening hours are Monday-Saturday 10:00-17:15.

www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-recreation-culture-cityhall/exhibition

Art, Bites, Crafts – Drumcondra Market

10:30 – 15:30, Sat 07 Apr

Arts and Business Campus, 40 Drumcondra Road Lower

The Drumcondra Village Market is now the “Art, Bites, Crafts Drumcondra Market”. And as you guessed it, it is an arts and crafts fair in the centre of Drumcondra. :-) There will also be some food and music.

The market is open on Saturday and Sunday from 10:30-15:30.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/abcdrumcondramarket

Career Zoo – Recruitment Event

10:30 – 16:30, Sat 07 Apr

CHQ Building, Customs House Quay, Dublin 1

Career Zoo is a recruitment event where you can meet interesting employers who are hiring or attend discussions about career related topics.

Admission is free. You were able to pre-register, but you can also register on the day at the event.

www.careerzoo.ie/

Blackrock Market

11:00 – 17:30, Sat 07 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/

Secrets in Stone: Exploring Ogham Writing – Drop-in

11:00 – 13:00, Sat 07 Apr

National Museum, Kildare Street (Archaeology), Dublin 2

“Secrets in Stone: Exploring Ogham Writing” is a drop-in activity to explore the secret writings on early medieval ogham stones, the earliest form of writing found in Ireland. Create a secret message and make your own mini ogham stone to take home.

Admission is free. Located in the Learning Resource Room 1st Floor. Suitable from Age 8.

www.museum.ie/Visit-Us/Events?id=3591

Terenure Bushy Park Market

11:00 – 16:00, Sat 07 Apr

Bushy Park, Tempelogue Road, Terenure, Dublin 6W

The Terenure Bushy Park Market is taking place every weekk. The market has more than 30 stalls, offering a whole variety of foods and crafts.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/bushyparkmarket

The Bernard Shaw Flea Market

11:00 – 16:00, Sat 07 Apr

The Bernard Shaw, 12 Richmond Street South, Dublin 8

The Bernard Shaw Flea Market is a Vintage and Flea Market 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.

www.facebook.com/events/150088709019004/

National Gallery Talks & Tour

11:30 – 16:50, Sat 07 Apr

National Gallery, Merrion Square West, Dublin 2

The National Gallery has an extensive programme of free talks, public tours and Art Documentary screenings every day of the week. Currently there is at least one free tour every day. Check their website for details. Some special events will be listed separately.

Admission to the gallery and to most events is free.

www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on

A Fabulous Market

12:00 – 18:00, Sat 07 Apr

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

On Saturday the next “A Fabulous Market” will take place in the George Bar in South Great George’s Street.

You will find all sorts of art and crafts at this market

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/events/225457571353965/

FAKE – Science Gallery Exhibition

12:00 – 18:00, Sat 07 Apr

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

The current exhibition in the Science Gallery is called “FAKE” and it will run from 08 March until 03 June.

The exhibition is looking at everything Fake from fake meat and fake cheese to fake emotions. In both the natural world and human society, faking, mimicking and copying can be a reliable strategy for success, a fake may be just as valuable as the real thing. But what about replicating taste, emotions, chemical signatures, facts and trademarks? When is authenticity essential and when is copying cool?

Some of the most interesting exhibits are:

+ synthHAsizer will let you record your own fake laugh and use sonic filters to remix it from fake to real.
+ Mississippi Swan: Daybew! will create fake music: A new album of songs every fifteen minutes or around 700 unique songs every day. You can trigger the creation of a unique album at any time.
+ Altered historic figures from the Daily Herald show the beginning of fake news
+ There is even a deli where you can buy fake food samples for EUR 2. For example they have fake cheese, fake meat or “Dubliner Red Cheddar” cheese that is neither manufactured in Dublin nor is it Red Cheddar, it is coloured white cheddar manufactured in Cork.

The website below lists all exhibits and provides some explanation so that you can either before or after your visit check further details.

All Science Gallery exhibitions are suitable for ALL ages, even younger children will be able to take part/follow. Some of the exhibits need a bit more of an age-appropriate explanation for younger kids than others, but nearly everything can be simplified for kids.

I strongly suggest to use the help of the amazing mediators, who can explain everything you see, especially if you don’t want to read all the explanations that are next to every exhibit.

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/fake

Ha’penny Flea Market

12:00 – 17:00, Sat 07 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/

Archive at Lunchtime – IFI

13:00, Sat 07 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/

Housing is a Human Right – Protest

13:00, Sat 07 Apr

Garden of Remembrance, Parnell Square, Dublin 1

A “Housing is a Human Right” Protest march will assemble at Parnell Square and then march to City Hall.

Chester Beatty Library – Guided Tour

14:00, Sat 07 Apr

Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

Every Saturday a free guided tour will take place in the Chester Betty Library. The tour starts at 14:00.

In addition there is another free tour every Wednesday at 13:00 and one on Sundays at 15:00

www.cbl.ie/Plan-A-Visit/What-s-On.aspx

Las maestros de la Républica – Documentary Screening

14:00, Sat 07 Apr

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

“Las maestras de la Républica / Women School teachers of the Republic” (2013, Directed by Pilar Piérez Solano) is a documentary that will be screened in Pearse Street Library on Saturday.

“Education was a central tenet of Spain’s Second Republic (1931-1939), with the objective of bringing culture and education to all parts of the country and all social classes. A group of female school teachers were part of this project and, working with male colleagues, also broke down barriers between male and female. These women stood for modernity and independence and Pilar Pérez Solano tells their story through archival footage and dramatized recreation of one young woman’s experiences.”

Admission is free. The film will be in Spanish with English subtitles.

Spanish with English subtitles

For more information, contact Pearse Street Library. T. 6744888. E. pearsestreetlibrary@dublincity.ie

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

Jazz Lab Jam Session – Gig

21:00, Sat 07 Apr

Arthur’s Pub, 28 Thomas Street, Dublin 8

A Jazz Lab Jam Session will take place in Arthur’s Pub on Saturday.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/ArthursMusicVenue/

Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard

21:00, Sat 07 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/

Toasted Special – Gig

21:00, Sat 07 Apr

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

Toasted Special are playing covers at this gig.

Admission is free.

www.theharbourbar.ie/whats-on/event/toasted-special5

Zalupa – Gig

21:00, Sat 07 Apr

Sin É, 14 Ormond Quay, Dublin 1

Zalupa will play surf punk in Sin E. The band is featuring members of Mutefish.

Admission is free.

sin-e.ie/events/zalupa/

McGowans Single Night

22:00, Sat 07 Apr

McGowan’s, 17 Phibsborough Road, Dublin 7

McGowans in Phibsborough run a monthly Singles Night. There will be music, games and ice breakers.

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

www.eventbrite.ie/e/mcgowans-singles-night-tickets-44190244210?ref=devg

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Car Boot Sales – Ballymun

08:00 – 13:00, Sun 08 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

Dublin: One City, One Book

09:00, Sun 08 Apr

Dublin (various locations)

“Dublin: One City, One Book” is an initiative by Dublin City Council that encourages everyone to read a book connected with the capital city during the month of April every year.

The One City, One Book choice for 2018 is “The Long Gaze Back” edited by Sinéad Gleeson has the subtitle “An Anthology of Irish Women Writers”. The book is a collection of thirty stories from writers from the 18th Century to now.

Throughout April there will be numerous events in connection with this literature event. The website is below and if you want to download the programme, you can do that here.

A good number of events are free, but often booking is required and the tickets will go faster than you think, so don’t delay.

www.dublinonecityonebook.ie/

Dun Laoghaire Car Boot Sale

09:00 – 15:00, Sun 08 Apr

Dun Laoghaire Harbour, St. Michael’s Pier, Harbour Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

A new weekly Car Boot Sale will take place in Dun Laoghaire just at the fromer Ferry Terminal. It is a huge car park and there will be a Carboot Sale and a Gourmet Market with spaces for small businesses, antiques & collectibles, gourmet food vendors and people clearing out their home and selling things from their car.

Admission is free (for buyers).

www.facebook.com/events/170017540285134/

Belgard Weekend Market

10:00 – 17:00, Sun 08 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, Sun 08 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 08 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/en/parks-outdoors/markets

Merrion Square Open Air Gallery

10:00 – 18:30, Sun 08 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/

Art, Bites, Crafts – Drumcondra Market

10:30 – 15:30, Sun 08 Apr

Arts and Business Campus, 40 Drumcondra Road Lower

The Drumcondra Village Market is now the “Art, Bites, Crafts Drumcondra Market”. And as you guessed it, it is an arts and crafts fair in the centre of Drumcondra. :-) There will also be some food and music.

The market is open on Saturday and Sunday from 10:30-15:30.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/abcdrumcondramarket

Garden Bird Safari – Family Event at Kilmacurragh

10:30, Sun 08 Apr

Kilmacurragh Botanic Gardens, Kilmacurragh, Co. Wicklow

A good bit outside of Dublin, but it could be a a great change from the usual: A Garden Bird Safari will take place at Kilmacurragh Botanic Gardens on Sunday.

Join author and Botanic Gardens Head Guide Glynn Anderson for a guided bird walk, uncovering the rich bird life of the Gardens. On a lucky day you may be fortunate enough to spot a red kite. If you have binoculars, bring them!

Admission is free, but booking is required via 01 804 0319. Meet in the car park.

www.botanicgardens.ie/news/events.htm#7Apr

Botanic Gardens Drop-in Activities for Children

11:00, Sun 08 Apr

National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

The National Botanic Gardens run “Kids Drop by Activities” on Sunday of this week.

There will be fun activities in the dedicated Children’s Garden. Sow seeds, make seed bombs, design bug hotels and re-use everyday items to create your own piece of eco art. Suitable from age 4. All children must bring their own grown up.

The event times are:
Sunday: 11:00, 11:30, 15:00, 15:30

Admission is free.

www.botanicgardens.ie/news/events.htm#7Apr

Dun Laoghaire Market

11:00 – 16:00, Sun 08 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/en/parks-outdoors/markets

Jazz + Bluegrass for Brunch on Sundays

11:00 – 16:30, Sun 08 Apr

Kilkenny Shop, Nassau Street, Dublin 2

The Kilkenny Shop Cafe is inviting to a Jazz Brunch Sunday every Sunday from 11:00-14:00 and from 14:30-16:30 a Bluegrass Band is taking over. Unfortuantely they don’t specify who the bands are.

Admission is free.

www.kilkennyshop.com/restaurant-jazzsundays

Palestrina Choir

11:00, Sun 08 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

Drop-in family session – National Gallery

11:30 – 13:30, Sun 08 Apr

National Gallery, Merrion Square West, Dublin 2

At this week’s Drop-in family session children and their parents/guardians/carers are encouraged to work together on creative projects.

Drop-in and stay for as long (or as little!) as you wish! These workshops are suitable for children of all ages.

Admission is free.

www.nationalgallery.ie/drop-family-session-4

National Gallery Talks & Tour

11:30 – 16:50, Sun 08 Apr

National Gallery, Merrion Square West, Dublin 2

The National Gallery has an extensive programme of free talks, public tours and Art Documentary screenings every day of the week. Currently there is at least one free tour every day. Check their website for details. Some special events will be listed separately.

Admission to the gallery and to most events is free.

www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on

Blackrock Market

12:00 – 17:30, Sun 08 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/

FAKE – Science Gallery Exhibition

12:00 – 18:00, Sun 08 Apr

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

The current exhibition in the Science Gallery is called “FAKE” and it will run from 08 March until 03 June.

The exhibition is looking at everything Fake from fake meat and fake cheese to fake emotions. In both the natural world and human society, faking, mimicking and copying can be a reliable strategy for success, a fake may be just as valuable as the real thing. But what about replicating taste, emotions, chemical signatures, facts and trademarks? When is authenticity essential and when is copying cool?

Some of the most interesting exhibits are:

+ synthHAsizer will let you record your own fake laugh and use sonic filters to remix it from fake to real.
+ Mississippi Swan: Daybew! will create fake music: A new album of songs every fifteen minutes or around 700 unique songs every day. You can trigger the creation of a unique album at any time.
+ Altered historic figures from the Daily Herald show the beginning of fake news
+ There is even a deli where you can buy fake food samples for EUR 2. For example they have fake cheese, fake meat or “Dubliner Red Cheddar” cheese that is neither manufactured in Dublin nor is it Red Cheddar, it is coloured white cheddar manufactured in Cork.

The website below lists all exhibits and provides some explanation so that you can either before or after your visit check further details.

All Science Gallery exhibitions are suitable for ALL ages, even younger children will be able to take part/follow. Some of the exhibits need a bit more of an age-appropriate explanation for younger kids than others, but nearly everything can be simplified for kids.

I strongly suggest to use the help of the amazing mediators, who can explain everything you see, especially if you don’t want to read all the explanations that are next to every exhibit.

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/fake

Guided Walks – Botanic Gardens

12:00 – 15:30, Sun 08 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

Sunday at Noon – Classical Concerts

12:00 – 13:00, Sun 08 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 the Crash Ensemble with Larissa O Grady violin, Kate Ellis cello, Brian Dungan percussion, Brian Bolger e.guitar.

www.hughlane.ie/past-sunday-concerts/2054-sundaysnoon-crash-ensemble

Family Tour – National Gallery

12:30 – 13:15, Sun 08 Apr

National Gallery, Merrion Square West, Dublin 2

This Family Tour is specially designed for children and their guardians, parents and carers to make the works on display in the National Gallery fun and engaging for kids.

Admission is free. Meet at the Merrion Square information desk.

www.nationalgallery.ie/family-friendly-tour-1

Support the Dublin Event Guide – Buy your books here!

13:00, Sun 08 Apr

Dublin (various locations)

Free Delivery on all Books at the Book Depository

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

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

www.bookdepository.com?a_aid=dubevg

If you prefer Amazon to buy your books (for free postage you need to order a minimum of GBP 25), then use this Amazon link to help the Dublin Event Guide. Thanks!

Dublin Sketchers – Sunday Meet-up

14:00, Sun 08 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 08 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/current/1431-free-sunday-tours-at-2pm-2016

Intercultural Tour in Japanese – Chester Beatty Library

14:00, Sun 08 Apr

Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

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

Admission is free. Meeting point in the atrium of the Library.

www.cbl.ie/Plan-A-Visit/What-s-On.aspx#AprilAnchor

Stella Bass Jazz Trio

14:00 – 16:00, Sun 08 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 Big Walk – Dublin’s Culture Connects Event

14:00, Sun 08 Apr

St. Anne’s Park, Raheny, Dublin 5

Dublin’s Culture Connects, an initiative by Dublin City Council, invites to this Neighbourhood event. It is a walk (no distance specified!), but there seems to be also Pop-U Performances, Live Music, Heritage Talks, Make a “Farandole” eventand more.

Admission is free and meeting point is in the Courtyard of the Red Stables in St. Anne’s Park

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Chester Beatty Library – Guided Tour

15:00, Sun 08 Apr

Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

Every Sunday a free guided tour will take place in the Chester Betty Library. The tour starts at 15:00.

In addition there is another free tour every Wednesday at 13:00 and one on Saturdays at 14:00

www.cbl.ie/Plan-A-Visit/What-s-On.aspx

Museum Tour – National Print Museum

15:00 – 16:30, Sun 08 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

Sunday Family Sketching – Hugh Lane Gallery

15:00 – 16:00, Sun 08 Apr

Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1

Sunday Sketching for the whole family takes place every Sunday in the Hugh Lane Gallery and admission is free.

Families are invited to explore and respond together the gallery’s collection and temporary exhibitions through discussion and drawing. Bring your own sketchbook along or use the drawing materials provided.

Admission is free and no booking required, although numbers may be limited. Suited for ages 6+.

www.hughlane.ie/childrens-workshops/forthcoming/2000-sunday-sketching-journey-in-the-countryside

Bal Folk – European Folk Dance Session

16:00 – 19:00, Sun 08 Apr

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

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

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

The event takes place every Sunday in the Cobblestone Pub.

www.facebook.com/events/311482019378767/

Blues Got Soul – Gig

17:00 – 20:15, Sun 08 Apr

The International Bar, 23 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2

Blues Got Soul, a four-piece blues band from Dublin is performing the music of the founding fathers of blues and blues masters in the International Bar every Sunday. Admission is free, but donations are welcome.

The High Leeson – Bluegrass Gig

18:00, Sun 08 Apr

Leeson Lounge, 148 Upper Leeson Street, Dublin 4

The High Leeson is a Bluegrass band that plays every Sunday in the Leeson Longe.

Admission is free, donations are appreciated.

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

Dixieland Jazzmen – Gig

18:30 – 20:30, Sun 08 Apr

Sin É, 14 Ormond Quay, Dublin 1

The Dixeland Jazzmen play a weekly gig in Sin E. Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/Sin.E.Pub/

Jawbone – Acoustic Folk & Blues Night

19:00 – 21:00, Sun 08 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 08 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

Pete Cummins – Gig

20:30, Sun 08 Apr

Leeson Lounge, 148 Upper Leeson Street, Dublin 4

Pete Cummins, Grammy award winning songwriter will play a gig in the Leeson Lounge.

Admission is free.

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

Comedy Crunch

21:00 – 00:00, Sun 08 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

Denni Bonnet – Pop-Rock Gig

21:00, Sun 08 Apr

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

Deni Bonnet from New York will play quirky, melodic, violin-based pop-rock with her band. They have played with R.E.M., Sarah McLachlan, Cyndi Lauper & more.

Admission is free.

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

Wrestlemania Party

21:00, Sun 08 Apr

Sinnott’s Bar, South King Street, Dublin 2

A Wrestlemania Party with Live Coverage from midnight will take place in Sinnott’s Bar and admission is free.

www.facebook.com/events/199772487464267/

The Dublin Blues Cartel – Gig

22:30, Sun 08 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/

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Dublin: One City, One Book

09:00, Mon 09 Apr

Dublin (various locations)

“Dublin: One City, One Book” is an initiative by Dublin City Council that encourages everyone to read a book connected with the capital city during the month of April every year.

The One City, One Book choice for 2018 is “The Long Gaze Back” edited by Sinéad Gleeson has the subtitle “An Anthology of Irish Women Writers”. The book is a collection of thirty stories from writers from the 18th Century to now.

Throughout April there will be numerous events in connection with this literature event. The website is below and if you want to download the programme, you can do that here.

A good number of events are free, but often booking is required and the tickets will go faster than you think, so don’t delay.

www.dublinonecityonebook.ie/

Trinity Week – Trinity College Events Programme

09:00, Mon 09 Apr

Trinity College, Dublin 2

Trinity Week is a week long programme of events in TCD for students and staff, but also for the general public. This year the Faculty of Engineering, Mathematics and Science will host the programme and the theme is “Energy”.

All events are listed at www.tcd.ie/trinityweek/

There will be talks and lots of Sports events and even a Chariots of Fire Race on Wednesday at 10:30. Most events are free.

Please note that I have NOT included any Trinity Week events separately in the Dublin Event Guide, instead you have to check them all out via the link above.

www.tcd.ie/trinityweek/

National Gallery Talks & Tour

11:30 – 16:50, Mon 09 Apr

National Gallery, Merrion Square West, Dublin 2

The National Gallery has an extensive programme of free talks, public tours and Art Documentary screenings every day of the week. Currently there is at least one free tour every day. Check their website for details. Some special events will be listed separately.

Admission to the gallery and to most events is free.

www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on

Archive at Lunchtime – IFI

13:00, Mon 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/

New Parents’ Tour – National Gallery

14:00 – 15:00, Mon 09 Apr

National Gallery, Merrion Square West, Dublin 2

These tours are for parents, guardians and carers of young children and will look at selected artworks on display. The aim is to welcome families and visitors of all ages and encourage them to feel comfortable in the Gallery.

Admission is free. The route is suitable for prams and strollers.

www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on/new-parents-tour

Research Workshop: Using the National Library

17:30, Mon 09 Apr

National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2

This workshop provides advice and guidance on researching the rich and varied collections of the National Library. The workshop will draw on case studies of personalities from the NLI’s collections and is suitable for anyone looking to embark on a research project or to enhance research skills in navigating the catalogue, accessing the various collections and interpreting the sources.

Admission is free, but places are limited and booking is required via learning@nli.ie or 01 6030 259/346

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

Italian Film: 9×10 novanta

18:30, Mon 09 Apr

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

The documentary film 9×10 novanta will be screened in Italian with English subtitles,

For the 90th anniversary of the Istituto Luce, nine up-and-coming directors were given access to archival footage from WW1 to the late 20th century. Each presents a ten-minute short film aiming to build up a composite image of Italy. The result is an album full of different narratives which speaks of the outbreak of war, pleas for peace; building collapses and reconstruction; recollections of lost landscapes, and (possibly) lost realities; miracles, superstitions and dreams.

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

iicdublino.esteri.it/iic_dublino/en/gli_eventi/calendario/2018/04/lunedi-al-cinema-9×10-novanta.html

Notes of Change – Talk

18:30, Mon 09 Apr

Walkinstown Library, Percy French Road, Walkinstown, Dublin 12

At “Notes of Change”, Musician Eileen Gogan responds to stories from The Long Gaze Back with readings and discussion by the book’s editor Sinéad Gleeson.
Admission is free, but booking is required via walkinstownlibrary@dublincity.ie

This event is part of “Dublin: One City, One Book”

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

Song Cycle – Singer/Songwriter Showcase

20:00, Mon 09 Apr

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

Song Cycle is a weekly Singer/Songriter showcase in Wheelan’s.

Admission is free.

www.whelanslive.com

The Circle Sessions – Open Mic

20:00 – 23:30, Mon 09 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/

Jazz Jam Session – Grand Social

20:30, Mon 09 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

The Comedy Shed

20:30, Mon 09 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 09 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

Trad Sessions

21:00 – 23:30, Mon 09 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/

That’s It Recordings – Open Mic

22:00, Mon 09 Apr

Sin É, 14 Ormond Quay, Dublin 1

That’s It Recordings is an open mic every Monday at Sin E. Just turn up and play. Sign up before 22:00 to ensure you get a slot. Bring a USB stick along and you will get a recording of your music to take home.

Admission is free.

sin-e.ie/events/

Tuesday 10 Apr

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Dublin: One City, One Book

09:00, Tue 10 Apr

Dublin (various locations)

“Dublin: One City, One Book” is an initiative by Dublin City Council that encourages everyone to read a book connected with the capital city during the month of April every year.

The One City, One Book choice for 2018 is “The Long Gaze Back” edited by Sinéad Gleeson has the subtitle “An Anthology of Irish Women Writers”. The book is a collection of thirty stories from writers from the 18th Century to now.

Throughout April there will be numerous events in connection with this literature event. The website is below and if you want to download the programme, you can do that here.

A good number of events are free, but often booking is required and the tickets will go faster than you think, so don’t delay.

www.dublinonecityonebook.ie/

Trinity Week – Trinity College Events Programme

09:00, Tue 10 Apr

Trinity College, Dublin 2

Trinity Week is a week long programme of events in TCD for students and staff, but also for the general public. This year the Faculty of Engineering, Mathematics and Science will host the programme and the theme is “Energy”.

All events are listed at www.tcd.ie/trinityweek/

There will be talks and lots of Sports events and even a Chariots of Fire Race on Wednesday at 10:30. Most events are free.

Please note that I have NOT included any Trinity Week events separately in the Dublin Event Guide, instead you have to check them all out via the link above.

www.tcd.ie/trinityweek/

National Gallery Talks & Tour

11:30 – 16:50, Tue 10 Apr

National Gallery, Merrion Square West, Dublin 2

The National Gallery has an extensive programme of free talks, public tours and Art Documentary screenings every day of the week. Currently there is at least one free tour every day. Check their website for details. Some special events will be listed separately.

Admission to the gallery and to most events is free.

www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on

Conversations on Art: Dementia-friendly tour

12:00, Tue 10 Apr

Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

The Chester Beatty Library is inviting to an interactive tour specially designed for people living with dementia and their loved ones. Enjoy an afternoon of conversations on art and life in general. Come for a relaxing tea or coffee in the Silk Road Café before the tour of the collections. Limited to 10 Participants per tour.

Admission is free, but booking is required via Heidi on 01 4070766.

www.cbl.ie/Plan-A-Visit/What-s-On.aspx#AprilAnchor

Contralto / Soprano – Lunchtime Recital

13:00, Tue 10 Apr

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

A Lunchtime Recital at the Music Library with Shira Brady (Contralto), Lorna Breen (Soprano) and Trudi Carberry (Accompanist), featuring selections from Handel, Schubert, Brahms & others will take place.

Admission is free, but booking is required via 01 8734333

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

Irish Women and the First World War – Lecture Series

13:10, Tue 10 Apr

Council Chamber, City Hall, Dame Street, Dublin 2

The lecture series “Irish Women and the First World War” explores different aspects of Irish women from anti-enlistment activism to working in munition factories and war-time nursing. The final lecture assesses the legacy and long-term impact of the war on the role of women in Irish society. In parallel there is also the exhibition “Doing their Bit: Irish Women and the First World War” on display at Dublin City Library and Archive, 138-144 Pearse Street, Dublin 2 until 28 April 2018.

Admission to the talks is free and on first-come, first-served basis. The Council Chamber seats 110 people and you can bring earphones for enhanced sound. Doors open at 12:30.

The lectures are:
03 April Dr. Bernard Kelly: “Enlistment, conscription and Irish women during the First World War”
10 April Dr Yvonne McEwen. “Irish Nurses and the Politics of Casualty Care in World War 1”
17 April Hugh McGuinness “Women and the Munitions Industry in Ireland during World War I”
24 April Dr. Fionnuala Walsh “Impact of the First World War on women in Ireland”

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

UCD Engineering & Architecture Postgraduate Open Evening

17:30 – 19:30, Tue 10 Apr

UCD Student Centre, UCD Campus, Belfield, Dublin 4

Are you interested in a Postgraduate Masters in Engineering, Architecture, Planning or Environmental Policy then this event is for you.

Graduate and undergraduate students are very welcome from both UCD and other institutions in addition to graduates working in business or industry who are considering further studies. You will have an opportunity to talk to staff and students about UCD’s various post graduate Masters programmes in Engineering, Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy.

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

www.eventbrite.ie/e/ucd-engineering-architecture-postgraduate-open-evening-2018-registration-43086242110?ref=devg

Drop in Maker Evening

18:00, Tue 10 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. There will be a number of projects showcased this week as well.

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

www.meetup.com/lexicon-maker/

Energy: An evening of music and poetry

18:00 – 19:30, Tue 10 Apr

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

The Trinity Centre for Literary and Cultural Translation, the Music Composition Centre and the Trinity Oscar Wilde Centre for Irish Writing are hosting an evening of music and poetry inspired by the theme Energy.

Trinity staff and students read poetry and prose texts inspired by and infused with creative energy; some of the texts have been authored for this event, others are published works from European literature. Student composers perform musical reflections on some of these texts.

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

www.tcd.ie/trinitylongroomhub/whats-on/details/event.php?eventid=127436878

A Feast of Female Voices

18:30, Tue 10 Apr

Pembroke Library, Anglesea Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

“A Feast of Female Voices” is part of the Dublin: One City, One Book Festival in April.

Authors June Caldwell, Mary Costello and Siobhán Mannion discuss their short stories in The Long Gaze Back. Chaired by Sinéad Gleeson.

Admission is free, but booking is required via pembrokelibrary@dublincity.ie or 01 6689575

www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-culture-and-amenities-dublin-city-public-libraries-and-archive-events/feast-1

The Dublin Language Exchange – Meetup

19:00, Tue 10 Apr

Czech Inn, Essex Gate, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

EveryTuesday at 19:00, The Dublin Language Exchange takes place in the Czech Inn. It is the biggest free meeting of people from all around Dublin that are interested in learning languages and communicate with speakers of other languages.

Admission is free and the meetup is completely informal. No booking required.

www.facebook.com/Dublin-Language-Exchange-131803433533696/

Dublin Bluegrass Collective – Gig

20:00, Tue 10 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 – Jam&Gig

20:00 – 23:30, Tue 10 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.

www.facebook.com/UkuleleTuesday

Ben Prevo – Gig

21:00, Tue 10 Apr

The Bowery, 196 Rathmines Road Lower, Rathmines, Dublin 6

Ben Prevo will be for his weekly gig in the Bowery. Expect Blues, Funk, Jazz and even Country.

Admission is free.

thebowery.ie/calander/

Comedy Crunch

21:00 – 23:00, Tue 10 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 10 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 10 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/

Woolshed Pub Quiz

21:30, Tue 10 Apr

Woolshed Bar & Grill, Parnell Street, Dublin 1

Every Tuesday, a pub quiz is taking place in the Woolshed.

Admission is free. Max team size is 6 people.

www.woolshedbaa.com

Wednesday 11 Apr

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Anam – DCU Cultural Festival

08:00, Wed 11 Apr

Dublin (various locations)

Anam is 2-day celebration of music, poetry, drama, film and workshops at Dublin City University (DCU) CU and showcasing North Dublin culture and creativity. Anam will take place across DCU’s three campuses at Glasnevin, St Patrick’s and All Hallows. There will be 13 events over the two days.

All events are described on the website below and there are also instructions about how to book tickets. Nearly every event is free.

Check the website for details.

www.dcu.ie/anam

Dublin: One City, One Book

09:00, Wed 11 Apr

Dublin (various locations)

“Dublin: One City, One Book” is an initiative by Dublin City Council that encourages everyone to read a book connected with the capital city during the month of April every year.

The One City, One Book choice for 2018 is “The Long Gaze Back” edited by Sinéad Gleeson has the subtitle “An Anthology of Irish Women Writers”. The book is a collection of thirty stories from writers from the 18th Century to now.

Throughout April there will be numerous events in connection with this literature event. The website is below and if you want to download the programme, you can do that here.

A good number of events are free, but often booking is required and the tickets will go faster than you think, so don’t delay.

www.dublinonecityonebook.ie/

Trinity Week – Trinity College Events Programme

09:00, Wed 11 Apr

Trinity College, Dublin 2

Trinity Week is a week long programme of events in TCD for students and staff, but also for the general public. This year the Faculty of Engineering, Mathematics and Science will host the programme and the theme is “Energy”.

All events are listed at www.tcd.ie/trinityweek/

There will be talks and lots of Sports events and even a Chariots of Fire Race on Wednesday at 10:30. Most events are free.

Please note that I have NOT included any Trinity Week events separately in the Dublin Event Guide, instead you have to check them all out via the link above.

www.tcd.ie/trinityweek/

Creative Den Drawing Session – Rua Red

11:00, Wed 11 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/

National Gallery Talks & Tour

11:30 – 16:50, Wed 11 Apr

National Gallery, Merrion Square West, Dublin 2

The National Gallery has an extensive programme of free talks, public tours and Art Documentary screenings every day of the week. Currently there is at least one free tour every day. Check their website for details. Some special events will be listed separately.

Admission to the gallery and to most events is free.

www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on

Archive at Lunchtime – IFI

13:00, Wed 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/

Song of the Mad Prince – Pop-up Art Talk

13:15 – 13:45, Wed 11 Apr

National Gallery, Merrion Square West, Dublin 2

At this Pop-up talk, Rosary Cox will talk about Harry Clarke’s stained glass panel “The Song of the Mad Prince”.

Admission is free. Meet in front of the artwork in Room 20.

www.nationalgallery.ie/song-mad-prince

Protestants get down and dirty in independent Ireland – Talk

16:00 – 17:30, Wed 11 Apr

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

“From George V to the GAA: Protestants get down and dirty in independent Ireland” by Dr Ian d’Alton (Centre for Contemporary Irish History& Dr Ida Milne, IRC Marie Curie Elevate Fellow, Maynooth University) is the next talk in the seminar series of the Centre for Contemporary Irish History.

Admission is free.

www.tcd.ie/trinitylongroomhub/whats-on/details/event.php?eventid=127493622

100 years of Cultural Opposition in Ukraine – Talk & Exhibition

18:00, Wed 11 Apr

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

“War and Revolution: Framing 100 years of Cultural Opposition in Ukraine” is an exhibition by Dr Orysia Kulick, Research Fellow in Ukrainian Studies, School of Languages, Cultures and Literatures, TCD. It will be on show from Wednesday 11 April – Friday 11 May.

The last century of Ukrainian history has been shaped by war, revolution and the struggle for statehood. The Russian Revolution of 1917 swept away the Romanov dynasty, unleashing five years of social upheaval in the southwestern borderlands. The Euromaidan Revolution of 2014 precipitated Russia’s annexation of Crimea and the outbreak of war in the Donbass. The decades in between saw civil war, famine, the Stalinist purges, mass repression and surveillance, as well as attempts by Soviet Ukrainians to reform and humanise socialism from within.

Through striking works produced by several generations of writers and artists, this Exhibition on one hundred years of cultural opposition in Ukraine will provide visitors with a deeper understanding of Ukraine’s complex historical legacies, as well as various modes of cultural resistance.

At the exhibition launch on Wed 11 April there will be a panel discussion at 18:30 with Joseph Sywenkyj, Gillian Wylie and Orysia Kulick to discuss the themes of the exhibition.

www.tcd.ie/trinitylongroomhub/whats-on/details/event.php?eventid=127369260

St Thomas’s Parish Grand Jury Records – Talk

18:00, Wed 11 Apr

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

The Old Dublin Society Spring Programme continues with the talk “St Thomas’s Parish Grand Jury Records” with Seán Magee

Admission is free.

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

De-Extinction Revival – What Would it Really Cost? – Talk

18:30 – 19:45, Wed 11 Apr

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

De-Extinction is no longer the work of sci-fi movies and books, it is part of the conservation toolkit of the 21st century. Scientists have already found a few ways to resurrect long-gone species from their evolutionary graves. Andrew Mooney of the Zoology Department at Trinity College Dublin, will look at the social, ethical and legal consequences of de-extinction.

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

dublin.sciencegallery.com/events/2018/03/deextinctionrevival%E2%80%94whatwoulditreallycost

Dwarf Jar Wednesday Jazz

19:30 – 22:00, Wed 11 Apr

The Dwarf Jar Cafe, 1 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2

The Dwarf Jar House Trio (Daniel Rorke (sax), Cormac O’Brien (bass) and Matthew Jacobson(drums)) will play a weekly Jazz gig every Wednesday in Dwarf Jar Cafe and they usually have one or more guest musicians or singers supporting them.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/satumusikk/

Jesters Open Mic Comedy Night

19:45 – 22:00, Wed 11 Apr

Sin É, 14 Ormond Quay, Dublin 1

Jesters is a weekly open mic comedy event where a lot of comedians do 5 minutes of material.

Admission is free. If you would like to perform then send a message to the Jesters Facebook Page via the link below.

www.facebook.com/jesterscomedy/

Brand New Switcharoo – Roots Gig

20:00, Wed 11 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/

Dublin Jam Session – Open Jam

20:00 – 23:00, Wed 11 Apr

Drop Dead Twice, 18/19 Francis Street, Dublin 8

The Dublin Jam Session is an open Jam with full back line. It is open to all levels of musicians and singers and all genres of music and the only rule is that you must jam with others (not all your own band).

It takes place every Wednesday and admission is free.

www.facebook.com/DublinJamSessions/

The Wow Signal Sessions

20:00, Wed 11 Apr

Bagots Hutton Bar & Restaurant, 6 Upper Ormond Quay, Dublin 7

The Wow Wignal Sessions is a weekly gig night in Bagots Hutton. The line up is usually announced just a few days before on the Facebook Page below.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/wowsignalsessions

Anseo Comedy Club

20:30, Wed 11 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

The Zodiac Sessions – Open Mic/Gig

20:30, Wed 11 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

Forro Wednesday

21:00, Wed 11 Apr

Woolshed Bar & Grill, Parnell Street, Dublin 1

Dance Forro every week at this “Forro Wednesday” in the Woolshed for free.

www.facebook.com/events/137957730197202/

Los Paradiso – Gig

21:00, Wed 11 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

Shipwrecked – Open Mic Night

21:30, Wed 11 Apr

The Bowery, 196 Rathmines Road Lower, Rathmines, Dublin 6

“Shipwrecked” is the name of the Bowery’s Open Mic on Wednesdays.

Each week there will be an array of music, comedy, spoken word and all things in between.

Admission is free.

thebowery.ie/calander/

Trad Session

21:30, Wed 11 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).

Wednesday Night Jazz

21:30, Wed 11 Apr

Chambers Pub, 13 Merrion Row, Dublin 2

This is a weekly Jazz gig in the Chambers Pub.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/events/1973708379312745/

The Harleys – Gig

23:55, Wed 11 Apr

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

The Harleys are a popular coverband and they will be in the Mezz every Wednesday at midnight.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/mezzdublin

Thursday 12 Apr

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Anam – DCU Cultural Festival

08:00, Thu 12 Apr

Dublin (various locations)

Anam is 2-day celebration of music, poetry, drama, film and workshops at Dublin City University (DCU) CU and showcasing North Dublin culture and creativity. Anam will take place across DCU’s three campuses at Glasnevin, St Patrick’s and All Hallows. There will be 13 events over the two days.

All events are described on the website below and there are also instructions about how to book tickets. Nearly every event is free.

Check the website for details.

www.dcu.ie/anam

Dublin: One City, One Book

09:00, Thu 12 Apr

Dublin (various locations)

“Dublin: One City, One Book” is an initiative by Dublin City Council that encourages everyone to read a book connected with the capital city during the month of April every year.

The One City, One Book choice for 2018 is “The Long Gaze Back” edited by Sinéad Gleeson has the subtitle “An Anthology of Irish Women Writers”. The book is a collection of thirty stories from writers from the 18th Century to now.

Throughout April there will be numerous events in connection with this literature event. The website is below and if you want to download the programme, you can do that here.

A good number of events are free, but often booking is required and the tickets will go faster than you think, so don’t delay.

www.dublinonecityonebook.ie/

Trinity Week – Trinity College Events Programme

09:00, Thu 12 Apr

Trinity College, Dublin 2

Trinity Week is a week long programme of events in TCD for students and staff, but also for the general public. This year the Faculty of Engineering, Mathematics and Science will host the programme and the theme is “Energy”.

All events are listed at www.tcd.ie/trinityweek/

There will be talks and lots of Sports events and even a Chariots of Fire Race on Wednesday at 10:30. Most events are free.

Please note that I have NOT included any Trinity Week events separately in the Dublin Event Guide, instead you have to check them all out via the link above.

www.tcd.ie/trinityweek/

Amplify Research Talks at RIAM

10:00 – 19:00, Thu 12 Apr

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

At this Amplify Research Day at RIAM, RIAM staff and Masters and Doctorate students come together to present their research projects.This will include presentations, lightning talks and performances.

Admission is free and the full programme and booking link is on the website below.

www.eventbrite.ie/e/riam-amplify-research-day-tickets-42753299269?ref=devg

Grangegorman Military Cemetery – Tour

11:00, Thu 12 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.

phoenixpark.ie/tours/

National Gallery Talks & Tour

11:30 – 16:50, Thu 12 Apr

National Gallery, Merrion Square West, Dublin 2

The National Gallery has an extensive programme of free talks, public tours and Art Documentary screenings every day of the week. Currently there is at least one free tour every day. Check their website for details. Some special events will be listed separately.

Admission to the gallery and to most events is free.

www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on

The Green Door Market

12:00 – 19:00, Thu 12 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

Low priced books with free delivery!

13:00, Thu 12 Apr

Dublin (various locations)

Free Delivery on all Books at the Book Depository

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

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

www.bookdepository.com?a_aid=dubevg

If you prefer Amazon to buy your books (for free postage you need to order a minimum of GBP 25), then use this Amazon link to help the Dublin Event Guide. Thanks!

The Coetivy Family and Their Books – Talk

13:10, Thu 12 Apr

Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

The talk “The Coëtivy Family and Their Books” with Dr Laura Cleaver, Ussher Lecturer in Medieval Art, Trinity College Dublin willt ake place in the Chester Beatty Library.

Admission is free.

www.cbl.ie/Plan-A-Visit/What-s-On.aspx#AprilAnchor

Copying the Masters – Showcase

14:00 – 17:00, Thu 12 Apr

National Gallery, Merrion Square West, Dublin 2

“Copying the Masters” is the revival of an old Gallery tradition of copying part, or all, of a painting as way of learning about past artists. 16 students from the National College of Art and Design, together with NCAD Lecturer in Drawing and Painting, Kenneth Donfield, will be working from 14:00-17:00 in the Grand Gallery as part of a four week collaboration.

And we are invited to come and see them at work and see how they interpret the artists they are studying.

www.nationalgallery.ie/copying-masters

WWI Ireland: Public Tour

14:00, Thu 12 Apr

National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2

This is a tour of the exhibition “World War Ireland: Exploring the Irish Experience”. Find out about the Irish experience ‘over there’ and on the home front during WWI through a collections of letters, diaries, recruiting posters, newspaper reports, cartoons and leaflets.

WWIreland is at 2/3 Kildare Street. Admission is free.

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

Lesser Known Orchids – Talk

15:00, Thu 12 Apr

National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

The lecture “Lesser Known Orchids Revisited” with Brendan Sayers will take place in the National Botanic Gardens.

“On 3 September 1907, Frederick Moore delivered a talk to the Royal Horticultural Society in London titled ‘Lesser known orchids’. Using scans of the original glass photographic plates that he used to illustrate his talk, we will revisit the plants that he spoke of, explore the wealth of the collection of orchid history at the Gardens and add an extra dimension to the exhibition titled ‘Three ‘ – of the orchid tapestry created by Frederick William Moore’.”

Admission is free.

www.botanicgardens.ie/news/events.htm#12Apr

Spanish Film Screening: El angel exterminador

17:00, Thu 12 Apr

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

The Spanish Film “El Angel Exterminador / The exterminating angel (1962, 90 minutes. Directed by Luis Buñuel) will be screened. Buñuel’s surrealist satire suggests the aristocracy ‘harbour savage instincts and unspeakable secrets’.

The evening starts with light refreshments and chat from 17:00 and the film screening will start at 17:30. The screening will be in Spanish with English language subtitles.

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

FameLab Ireland – Ireland Final

18:00 – 19:30, Thu 12 Apr

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

FameLab is a yearly competition in 30 countries and this event in the Science Gallery is the Ireland Final.

“Armed only with their wits and a few props, the top newest voices from the world of science, technology, engineering and maths will deliver three-minute talks on weird and wonderful science concepts. Expect to hear anything from why people are taller in space, to wasps that live inside figs and how there are good guys and bad guys when it comes to vaccinations.

Presentations will then be judged according to FameLab’s golden rules – the three Cs: Content, Clarity and Charisma. As an audience member you too can be involved in the judging process and have the power to rate the contestants along with the panel of judges.”

The winner of FameLab Ireland will then go on to represent the nation at the international FameLab final at the Cheltenham Science Festival, UK in June 2018.

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

dublin.sciencegallery.com/events/2018/03/famelabirelandfinal

Jazz Club at Sweetman’s – Gig

18:00 – 20:00, Thu 12 Apr

J.W. Sweetman’s, 2 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2

A weekly Jazz Club event with live band is taking place at J.W. Sweetman’s.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/jwsweetman/

Little Museum of Dublin – Free Admission Thursday

18:00 – 20:00, Thu 12 Apr

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

Every Thursday the Little Museum of Dublin waives their admission charges for two guided tours thanks to sponsorship from Guinness. The first tour is at 18:00 and the second tour is at 19:00. Make sure that you are there at least 10 minutes before the start of the tour to get one of the limited places.

The Little Museum of Dublin has a fascinating collection of artefacts from the last 100 years Dublin’s history.

On other days and other times, admission is EUR 10 for adults and admission is by guided tour only.

www.littlemuseum.ie/

Conversations: Isadora Epstein + Stephane Bena Hanly

18:30 – 19:30, Thu 12 Apr

NCAD, 100 Thomas Street, Dublin 8

“An Evening of Conversation: Isadora Epstein | Stéphane Béna Hanly” is a talk “which holds and withholds information about: entrances, the Baroque, drapes, Flemish Painting, disappointment, doors and infrastructure. Expect investigations and connections to be made. The evening will be a sculpture, a presentation and a dialogue all at once.”

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/events/1015826545237213

Evening Tour – National Gallery

18:30 – 19:15, Thu 12 Apr

National Gallery, Merrion Square West, Dublin 2

Explore some of the highlights of the National Gallery exhibitons at this evening tour.

Admission is free. Meet at the Merrion Square information desk.

www.nationalgallery.ie/evening-tour-25

Nino Racco Performance and Book Launch

18:30, Thu 12 Apr

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

This event is a book launch of a volume of essays, edited by Enrica Maria Ferrara and Cormac Ó Cuilleanáin, exploring the dynamic intersection of storytelling and theatre. Eleven lively chapters engage with the theory and practice of drama and prose fiction, touching on modern masters such as Brecht, Churchill, Fo, Sciascia, Gadda, Consolo, Manzoni, Campanile, Pirandello, Pasolini, Eduardo and Testori.

In addition “Joe Farrell will illustrate the vast sweep of the book, before handing over to Nino Racco, living embodiment of the extraordinary Sicilian actor-cantastorie tradition. Nino’s unforgettable one-man show, pushing voice and guitar to the limits of expression, will transport you to an epic world where story, history and drama converge.”

Admission is free, but booking is required.

iicdublino.esteri.it/iic_dublino/en/gli_eventi/calendario/2018/04/staged-narratives-narrative-stages.html

Start or Grow your Business – Business Lectures

18:30 – 20:00, Thu 12 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.

The next series will take place on Thursdays from 18:30-20:00 between 05 April and 10 May.

Admission is free, but booking is required via 01-8733996 or businesslibrary@dublincity.ie. All topics and speakers are listed on the website below and to make it easier for you, they are also here:

05 Apr: Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur – How You Can Create and Produce Ideas
12 Apr: Creating the best Business Plan for your Business
19 Apr: Market Research Skills – What You Need To Do To Be Successful
26 Apr: Managing your Online Presence – Having A Digital Plan To Help You Increase Sales
03 May: Financial Support and Grants for Entrepreneurs
10 May: Essential Supports and Services for Entrepreneurs – Who’s Out There To Help You

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

How to transform your life – Talk & Meditation

19:00 – 20:30, Thu 12 Apr

Tara Kadampa Buddhist Centre, 47 Terenure Rd East, Rathgar, Dublin 6

Discover how we can learn to transform our lives through the power of meditation and living mindfully. This class with Kadam Adam is based on Geshe Kelsang Gyatso’s newly published book ‘How to Transform Your Life’. The book shows how we can develop authentic inner peace, overcome daily problems and bring about positive changes in our life, that enable us to experience deep and lasting happiness.

The class is suitable for beginners and those with more experience of meditation & living mindfully. The class includes a talk, two guided meditations and time for Q&A.

Admission is free.

meditateinireland.com/?page_id=3207

New to Dublin? Dublin Expats Meeting

19:00, Thu 12 Apr

Living Room Pub, Cathal Brugha Street (off O’Connell Street), Dublin 1

An expatriate or expat is a person temporarily or permanently residing in a country other than that of their citizenship.

And this is a weekly meeting for all Expats in Dublin (new and old!). If you are new to the city, this is an excellent way to meet people.

Admission is free (no booking required!), but you are asked to give the same kind of welcoming to new members as is given to you.

www.eventbrite.com/e/dublin-expats-thursday-7pm-tickets-24745493437?ref=devg

Thursday Night Board Gaming

19:00, Thu 12 Apr

Ryan’s, 19 Store Street, Dublin 1

The Thursday Night Board Gaming event is running for more than 10 years already and it is a weekly event for all Board Game enthusiasts. But even if you are a Board Game newbie, you are welcome. Just come along! More information can be found here: www.meetup.com/IrishGamesAssociation/

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/IGAGamesNights/

Catholic Teaching on War and Peace

19:30 – 21:00, Thu 12 Apr

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

“Catholic Teaching on War and Peace: Old Problems and New Directions” with Professor Lisa Sowle-Cahill (Boston College) organised by the Loyola Institute is looking at the complexity of moral issues while lowering tensions about theological disagreements between the Church and society.

Admission is free.

www.tcd.ie/trinitylongroomhub/whats-on/details/event.php?eventid=127493827

Shogunz Of Stank – Gig

20:00, Thu 12 Apr

The Bowery, 196 Rathmines Road Lower, Rathmines, Dublin 6

The Shogunz of Stank with Mik Pyro and Pete Pamf among others will be in the Bowery every Thursday for a gig. They will play Funk, Hip Hop and Groove.

Admission is free.

thebowery.ie/calander/

Table Quiz Thursday – Grand Social

20:00 – 23:00, Thu 12 Apr

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

A Table Quiz takes place in the Grand Social. On Thursdays teams 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/events/table-quiz-thursdays-7/2017-05-11/

My Fellow Sponges – Gig

21:00, Thu 12 Apr

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

My Fellow Sponges will play Alternative / Folk / Triphop at his gig in Bray.

Admission is free.

www.theharbourbar.ie/whats-on/event/my-fellow-sponges

Singer Songwriter Night – Mother Reilly’s

21:00, Thu 12 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

Brady’s Fun Pub Quiz

21:30, Thu 12 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 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/

McLoughlin’s Trad Night

21:30, Thu 12 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 12 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 12 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/

BIMM Dublin Midnight Hour – Gig

23:30, Thu 12 Apr

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

The BIMM Music College is organising the Midnight Hour on Thursdays in Whelan’s. The line-up has not yet been announced.

Admission is free.

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/bimm-dublin-midnight-hour-4/

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MusicTown – Festival

09:00, Fri 13 Apr

Dublin (various locations)

MusicTown from 13-22 April is intended to be a celebration of Dublin’s rich music heritage and lively contemporary music scene. When the festival was proposed by Ray Yeates (Dublin City Arts Officer) four years ago, it was suggested that it should focus only on classical music, but he had invited a large group of people with an interest in music and events who thought it should be a lot more than classical music. Initially this was heard, but I see this year, that the festival is getting a more and more classical music schedule. In addition it turned from a “mainly free” festival to a “mainly NOT free”.

An important corner stone, and the reason why it takes place at this time in April, is Händel’s Messiah and its first performance in Dublin on 13 April 1742.

All Musictown events are listed on www.musictown.ie/schedule/

I will tell you more about MusicTown in the next Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events).

www.musictown.ie/

Trinity Week – Trinity College Events Programme

09:00, Fri 13 Apr

Trinity College, Dublin 2

Trinity Week is a week long programme of events in TCD for students and staff, but also for the general public. This year the Faculty of Engineering, Mathematics and Science will host the programme and the theme is “Energy”.

All events are listed at www.tcd.ie/trinityweek/

There will be talks and lots of Sports events and even a Chariots of Fire Race on Wednesday at 10:30. Most events are free.

Please note that I have NOT included any Trinity Week events separately in the Dublin Event Guide, instead you have to check them all out via the link above.

www.tcd.ie/trinityweek/

The Story of the Capital – Exhibition in Dublin City Hall

10:00 – 17:15, Fri 13 Apr

City Hall, Dame Street, Dublin 2

Dublin City Hall has a museum/exhibition in the basement, called “The Story of the Capital”, it is an exhibition about Dublin’s History and you should definitely check it out at some stage.

To celebrate the Easter Rising Anniversary, admission to that exhibititon was free in 2016, but lucky for us, Dublin City decided to also waive the admission charge for 2018.

Opening hours are Monday-Saturday 10:00-17:15.

www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-recreation-culture-cityhall/exhibition

National Gallery Talks & Tour

11:30 – 16:50, Fri 13 Apr

National Gallery, Merrion Square West, Dublin 2

The National Gallery has an extensive programme of free talks, public tours and Art Documentary screenings every day of the week. Currently there is at least one free tour every day. Check their website for details. Some special events will be listed separately.

Admission to the gallery and to most events is free.

www.nationalgallery.ie/whats-on

The Green Door Market

12:00 – 19:00, Fri 13 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

Basic Talks: Trans Live Art Salon

13:00 – 14:00, Fri 13 Apr

Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1

Trans Live Art Salon was established in 2016 with the aim to elevate trans voices in art and media, work together to change narratives around trans folk, and create art together

Admission is free

www.hughlane.ie/lectures/forthcoming-lectures/1925-basic-talks-trans-live-art-salon

Messiah on the Street – Performance

13:00, Fri 13 Apr

Fishamble Street, Old City Temple Bar, Dublin 8

Every year on 13 April a concert takes place on Fishamble Street, just outside were in 1742 Georg Friedrich Händel’s Messiah had its World Premiere. This year is the 276th anniversary of this event and Our Lady’s Choral Society will again perform excerpts from Messiah. They will be supported by the Dublin Handelian Orchestra. Conductor is Proinnsías Ó Duinn.

The performance will be on the street no matter what weather, so be prepared. It is a great event in a historic location and the finale of the performance is always lots of fun (you will be invited to participate!).

If you have the time and are in the area, go to experience it at least once.

Admission is free and no booking required.

www.musictown.ie/event/messiah-on-the-street/

Guercino and Baroque Art – Pop-up Art Talk

13:15 – 13:45, Fri 13 Apr

National Gallery, Merrion Square West, Dublin 2

The Pop-up talk “Guercino and Baroque Art” will happen in the Hugh Lane Room (Room 31) where Jessica Fahy will talk about the Italian artist Guercino.

Admission is free.

www.nationalgallery.ie/guercino-and-baroque-art

Cinema dei Piccoli

17:00, Fri 13 Apr

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

Cinema dei Piccoli is a series of screenings of contemporary Italian animation for children.

Find out more details and book via the website below.

iicdublino.esteri.it/iic_dublino/en/gli_eventi/calendario/2018/04/cinema-dei-piccoli-iqbal-bambini.html

Alliance Francaise Karaoke Night

18:30, Fri 13 Apr

Alliance Francaise, 1 Kildare Street, Dublin 2

The Alliance Francaise is inviting to a Karaoké Night with a large choice of songs from French-speaking countries will be offered but also selections in English language. And there will be prizes! French courses, AF Memberships and goodie bags can be won in different categories (Best singer / Worst singer / Best Impression) and in a “Don’t forget the lyrics” type of competition.

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

afdublin.extranet-aec.com/events/detail/319

Cornucopia – Live Music

19:30 – 21:30, Fri 13 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

HawkLion – Gig

21:00, Fri 13 Apr

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

Indie Guitar band HawkLion will be in the Harbour Bar as part of their Mystery Tour single launch.

Admission is free.

www.theharbourbar.ie/whats-on/event/hawklion-part-of-their-mystery-tour-single-launch

Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard

21:00, Fri 13 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/

Not Monsters – Gig

21:00, Fri 13 Apr

Sin É, 14 Ormond Quay, Dublin 1

Not Monsters will play a gig in Sin E and they will be supported by Ger Fox Sailing, Oscar Mild and Gstar Sharpe.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/events/1836505133049386/

Gavin Povey and the Fabulous Oke She Moke She Pops

22:00, Fri 13 Apr

Leeson Lounge, 148 Upper Leeson Street, Dublin 4

Gavin Povey and The Fabulous Oke She Moke She Pops” will play New Orleans style Piano Rhythm & Blues, Boogie Woogie and Rock’n’ Roll. Gavin Povey has played piano with Van Morrison, Finbar Wright, Kirsty MacColl, Steve Cropper, Shakin’ Stevens and many more.

Admission is free.

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

Events Coming Up

Dublin Design Night 2018

25 April – 18:00-21:00

various locations

The Dublin Design Night is like a Culture Night for people interested in design. There will be photography, street art, illustration, interiors, graphic design, food, fashion and mixology events in about 20 venues in Dublin with workshops, talks, discussions and meet the maker events. More details via the links below.

Admission is free, but tickets are required via this link.

www.facebook.com/events/423422141438885/

Dublin Mountains Partnership – Guided Walks

TBA

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

The walks for April have not yet been announced, so check the website regularly. I hope I will have them for you next week.

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

Not free, but interesting nevertheless:

TBA

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The newspaper journalists LOVE to stir sh*t and create confrontation! It sells the paper and that’s what their job depends on, so we fully understand that. ;-) However if you brought the wrong two sides up against each other you could get squashed in the middle, so you have to pick wisely! A good target to pick are cyclists and motorists. There is a natural dislike for each other it seems and also you steer far away from any racial or gender issues and accusations of discrimination.

Last week the Irish Times reported that “More fines issued to cyclists but not to drivers parking in cycle lanes”. I get the link BUT this is just sh*t stirring! The journalist didn’t write about “More fines issued to speeding motorists than to drunk motorists” or something like that.

Cars in cycling lanes is against the law (during the hours a cycling lane is active or if there is a full white line) and there is no justification for parking there. And in the same way, crossing a red traffic light is against the law and there is no justification for doing it, but comparing the number of tickets is nonsensical.

It is intersting though that there were 571 (!) fines given to cyclists who crossed red lights in the Dublin region. Considering that you can hardly ever be at a red light as a pedestrian or in a car WITHOUT seeing a cyclists crossing a red light, this is just a tiny tip of a HUGE iceberg and but it did already amount to a sizeable number of 571.

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