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Dublin Event Guide 317: Street Performance World Championship, Toe Jam Car Boot Sale, Bray Summer Fest, Illusion @Science Gallery

DEG Dublin Event Guide (for free events)

No. 317 | 12 July 2013

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Hi all!

I really hurried this week and am a little sooner than other weeks, but not significantly. 24 hours is not enough anymore it seems. I need to stretch my days over and above the 24 hours somehow. ;-) The Street Performance World Championship is the main event this week, but you will be surprised to see LOADS more interesting events!

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By the way, this week you will probably discover LOTS of spelling mistakes in the Dublin Event Guide. Unfortunately my spell checker refused to work this week and when I type fast (especially in the middle of the night, when normal people are in bed) my error rate is quite high. I usually correct then with the spell checker, but not this week. Apologies!

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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-zine? If your week was great, you might not need it, but most of us had some challenging moments in the last week and this section is for the people that want to remind that despite all, life is great and it is important to be alive.

If you are using the Internet a lot or if you read newspapers you have definitely heard/read about ths week’s Feel Good clip and maybe you were one of the already 1.7 mio people that saw it. It is a total Feel Good clip with no deeper meaning behind it. It is just a brief example of enjoying life and having a good time. Make sure that you do something this weekend that you enjoy, even if it is something small. Even if it just puts a smile on your face for 3 minutes. It is definitely worth it!

The clip this week is the one with Wayne Karney, the now-named Dublin taxi driver that became Internet-famous after dancing for 2.5 minutes on Dublin Streets. If you haven’t seen it yet, just watch it at www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9fe1j1Jkf0 and smile. If you have seen it already, watch it again…and smile! ;-) I watched it a few times and it still makes me smile. Harmless fun for a couple of minutes.

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

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Joergs Picks

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

This week it is very simple for me to recommend events to you because I know that the Street Performance World Championship is outstanding and I will be there on Saturday AND on Sunday. But – oh shock – there are LOTS of other good events this week as well and I will miss out on them. I hate that. ;-)

If you have other time in addition to the time you spend in Merrion Square, maybe consider the Baseball Tournament or the new Science Gallery exhibition, which is brilliant. Or the Art Tunnel Market at Smithfield or the Toe Jam Car Boot Sale (Pity that I will miss that.) Or the Bray Summer Fest? Or the Sky Portraits Festival?

Or maybe you don’t want to do anything of this and want to go to a park or the sea instead? The weather is pefect for it, but I can’t condone that, obviously. ;-)

Whatever you do, enjoy it! Another perfect weather weekend!

Competitions

“Head in A Book” – 10 Days in Dublin – Ticket Competition

“Head in A Book” is part of the 10 Days in Dublin Festival. It takes place at 18:00 from 11-13 June in the Pearse Centre, 27 Pearse Street, Dublin 2. The event is a quirky comedy set in a library in 1980s Ireland written by Hugh Cardiff, directed by Steven Masterson, starring Geraldine Crowley, Ericka Roe, Billy Hutchinson & Adam Tyrrell. Tickets are EUR 8/6 and you can find out more and buy tickets via www.10daysindublin.com/programme/head-in-a-book-by-clover-bee-productions/

Hugh Cardiff and his crew made a pair of tickets available for the performance on Sat 13 July and the winner was Tara Raftery. Congratulations!

www.theatreireland.com/headinabook.htm

Promote your product or non-free event with a competition in the Dublin Event Guide!

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19,000 new businesses in 2012

A new report published last week said that 19,000 people started new businesses in Ireland in 2012. That is a great number in times of economical difficulties in the country. Many of them will not survive their 3rd birthday, but that is a normal process. But it is good news that 19,000 people saw an opportunity in the market.
www.breakingnews.ie/business/report-ireland-saw-19000-new-businesses-last-year-599515.html

Dublin Libraries & National Museum – Summer Programme for children

The Dublin Libraries and – separately – the different branches of the National Museum run different programmes / events in the summer for children. With the National Museums, these events are usually drop in classes and with the libraries in Dublin nearly always booking is required. If you have to entertain children over the summer check out www.museum.ie and the super slow library site www.dublincity.ie/RecreationandCulture/libraries/Events/Pages/all_events.aspx There are too many events to include them here week after week.

Host Families Urgently Needed – Inco me Opportunity

An established Irish Language School is urgently looking for Host Families for language students from Europe (Age 15+) who will come to Ireland for 2-6 weeks in July and August. If you are interested, call 01-6975525 from Monday or send an e-mail to info@malvernhouse.ie with subject HOST FAMILY.

If this is not something you are interested yourself, please pass it on to neighbours and friends.

Opportunities

If you took the opportunity and started a new business recently (not more than approx. 6 months ago) and need a bit of support to let Dublin know about your new venture, talk to me. In this section I will feature new companies every now and then. I had to give it a rest for a while due to some technical challenges, but I seem to have mastered them more or less by now. ;-)

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 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.

Shota Kotake – Exhibition

15-21 July

Banyi Japanese Dining, 3-4 Bedford Row, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

The exhibition is of Japanese artist Shota Kotake, who will display his 150 drawing at Banyi Japanese Dining, the new Japanese restaurant in Temple Bar. The title of the exhibition is “Yokai: the world of supernatural monster.”

Yokai is a core element of Japanese subculture, mythology, religion, and daily life. It has long been told in Japan that when one encounters a strange or peculiar phenomenon he/she suspects that Yokai must be manipulating this. It is said that Yokai not only punishes people for their laziness and selfishness but also teaches them to take good care of things and to respect nature and environment.

The exhibition will open with a reception on Mon 15 July from 15:00-17:00. Refreshment and food will be served at the restaurant, plus every attendees will receive a 20% discount coupon to be used in the restaurant.

PhotoIreland Festival

01-31 July

Dublin (various locations)

The PhotoIreland Festival takes place throughout July and there will be lots of exhibitions. The website www.photoireland.org/ lists all events, but a few of them, I will include here over the next few weeks;

+ “Where is your heart? Where is your head?” in the Picture Room, 12 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2 (05-19 July)
www.facebook.com/WhereIsYourHeartWhereIsYourHead

+ “We Make the Path by Walking” (Paul Gaffney) in the Instituto Cervantes, Lincoln Place, Dublin 2 (10-30 July)
dublin.cervantes.es/FichasCultura/Ficha86327_16_2.htm

“Monidlo” PERFECT PORTRAIT Exhibition – Karol Jó?wiak

09-21 July (Weekdays: 12:00-19:00, Sa: 13:00-18:00, Su: closed)

Centre for Creative Practices (CFCP), 15 Pembroke Street, Dublin 2

“Monidlo”, “mamidlo”, “photo-portrait” – these are only some names coined for this specific type of portraits. The high-point of their popularity dates back to the 1960s, but their history extends as far back as the 2nd half of the 19th century to late 1980s. Embellished, colourized photographs modified with hand-drawn images, plastic arts techniques and darkroom tricks. Mixed techniques, in many cases developed or enhanced by the authors. A great number of these works were created anonymously. The portraits appear photographically realistic, but at the same time plastically unreal and idealized.

The Opening takes place from 18:00-21:00 on Tues 09 July. Admission to opening and exhibition is free.
www.cfcp.ie

10 Days in Dublin Exhibitions

04-13 July

Various locations

The 10 Days in Dublin Festival is a multidisciplinary, open-format, arts festival that features a large number of exhibitions. Unfortuantely I can’t list them all individually, so allow me to include a list of SOME of the links here and please check them and the rest out on the 10 Days in Dublin website:

www.10daysindublin.com/programme/ethna-obrien-invisible-scars/
www.10daysindublin.com/programme/danny-wynne-aerosol-delight/
www.10daysindublin.com/programme/fine-print-students-ncad-between-two-rooms/
www.10daysindublin.com/programme/lisa-reburn-to-the-audion/
www.10daysindublin.com/programme/louise-obrien-the-capital/
www.10daysindublin.com/programme/rony-sidon-parcels-of-cardboard/
www.10daysindublin.com/programme/stephanie-golden-connected-transmission/

Creative Urban Culture – The CUBE

17-24 July (Weekdays: 12:00-17:00, Weekend 11:00-13:00)

The Cube, Donelly Centre, Cork Street, Dublin 8

Clyne Gallery is inviting to an exhibition of work created in the CUBE to celebrate and support the Liberties Festival.

The CUBE is home to several creative professionals. This includes visual artists, designers, sculptors, writers, script writers, craft makers photographers and more.

At the exhibition opening on Wed 17 July from 19:00, several of the participants will be presenting. This will include a reading by Aidan O’Reilly and feature fun animals forms by Katie Smyth, Laura Murray and their creative props for festivals team. This is a free event. www.thecubecreativehub.com/

Friday 12 Jul

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French Friday

19:00 – 02:30, Fri 12 Jul

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

The next French Friday takes place tonight. From 19:00-22:00 French Tunes will be played in the Beer Garden and later from 22:00-02:30 on the Ground Floor French influenced Electro House Hard Electro and Dubstep with 4 DJs will keep all French and francophile people happy. Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/FrenchFriday

Greek and European Folk Dance

19:00 – 20:30, Fri 12 Jul

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

A free Greek and European Folk Dance class open to all. Contact Katerini Papathanasiou on papath.kat@gmail.com

www.exchangedublin.ie/calendar

Cornucopia – Live Music

19:30 – 21:30, Fri 12 Jul

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

Bray Summer Fest 2013 – Gigs

20:00, Fri 12 Jul

Seafront, Bray, Co. Wicklow

During the Bray Summer Fest there are numerous gigs taking place on the Bandstand at the Seafront and all gigs are free. Two gigs take place per night. The first starts at 20:00 and the second at 21:30. The line-up is:

Fri 12 July: Andrew Mann Band / Bressie
Sat 13 July: The Niall Donnelly Band / Garth Brooks Tribute
Sun 14 July: 15:00-20:00 HiRez, Smyth, Bray Musical Society, Lorna Dempsey, Fresh Re
Fri 19 July: Hot Strings / Sharon Shannon
Sat 20 July: The Crayon Set / Big September
Sun 21 July: Route 66 at 17:00

Find all details on the website www.braysummerfest.com or download the programme brochure here www.braysummerfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/BSF-2013-Brochure.pdf

www.braysummerfest.com/events/categories/music/

Dublin Tribal Spirit – Drumming Circle

20:00 – 22:00, Fri 12 Jul

Lantern Centre, 17 Synge Street, Dublin 8

“Dublin Tribal Spirit” is a weekly event that gives you the great experience of a drumming circle with african drums and authentic tribal rhythms. Tom and Sinead, who run that event are providing lots of drums for it and teach you the rhythms.

There is no formal admission charge for this event, but donations are expected. The organisers bring their own 20-30 drums to it every week, so they are looking for donations to keep the event going.

www.facebook.com/pages/Dublin-Tribal-Spirit/201639663203598

Addison Lodge Open Mic Night

21:00 – 00:30, Fri 12 Jul

Addison Lodge, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

The Addison Lodge are inviting local bands, musicians, poets, comedians and performers to share their talents at the new Addison Lodge Open Mic Nights in Glasnevin (opposite the Botanic Gardens). The event will take place every week. Admission is free.

www.addisonlodge.com/archives/276

Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard

21:00, Fri 12 Jul

Stillorgan Orchard, The Hill, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin

The Stillorgan Orchard provides regular live music. The upcoming gigs are detailed on the website below.

www.stillorganorchard.com/live_music.html

Millenium – Gig

22:30, Fri 12 Jul

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

Millenium will perform in the “Midnight Hour” slot in Whelan’s. Admission is free ebfore 22:30 and the gig will start at midnight.

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/the-midnight-hour-w-millennium/

Saturday 13 Jul

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Car Boot Sales – Tallaght

08:00 – 12:00, Sat 13 Jul

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 Food Co-op

09:30 – 16:30, Sat 13 Jul

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

The Dublin Food Co-op is open every Saturday at Newmarket for organic wholefoods and sustainable household products, plus over a dozen producer stalls offering organic fruit and veg., baked goods, dairy produce, wines, hot and cold food, etc. The Co-op is also open on Thursdays 12:00-20:00.

www.dublinfood.coop

Honest2Goodness Food Market

09:30 – 16:00, Sat 13 Jul

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

The weekly Honest2goodness food market in Glasnevin has fresh meat, vegetables, fish, baked goods, and wines. It is open from 09:30-16:00. It is behind Lidl in the Industrial Estate just after the Glasnevin Cemetary coming from the City Centre.

www.honest2goodness.ie

Malahide Park Run (free)

09:30, Sat 13 Jul

Malahide Park, Dublin Road, Malahide, Co. Dublin

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

www.parkrun.ie/malahide/

SuperNatural Food Market

09:30 – 15:30, Sat 13 Jul

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

Dun Laoghaire Regatta

10:00, Sat 13 Jul

East Pier, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

The Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta takes palce from 11-14 July. 3000 sailors and 450 boats take part and there is mean to be an extensive on-shore programme as well with entertainment. However I had serious difficulties to find details about that programme, so you will have to explore it yourself!

www.dlregatta.org/

Jamestown Market

10:00 – 17:00, Sat 13 Jul

Jamestown Market, 90 Jamestown Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8

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

www.jamestownmarket.com/

Merchants Market

10:00 – 16:00, Sat 13 Jul

Merchants Yard, East Wall Road, Dublin 3

The Merchants Market on East Wall Road is a relatively new weekly market on Saturdays and Sundays with more than 80 stalls. There is everything from furniture and antiques to paintings and mirrors, electronics and hot food to bicycles and buns. Sounds interesting and I will check it out over the coming weeks. It is just a few minutes walk away from the Point Theatre/O2 (walk in the direction of the Port Tunnel). www.facebook.com/merchantsindoormarket

www.merchantsmarket.ie/

Mother Redcap’s Indoor Market

10:00 – 17:30, Sat 13 Jul

Unit 95, Malahide Road Industrial Park, Malahide Road, Coolock, Dublin 17

An indoor market in Coolock with over 40 traders with a wide range of goods and a café on site as well.

www.facebook.com/MotherRedcaps.Market

Period Buildings Show 2013

10:00 – 17:00, Sat 13 Jul

Rathfarnham Castle, Rathfarnham Road, Dublin 14

The Irish Georgian Society will be running a traditional buildings craft show and lectures in Rathfarnham castle. And to entertain teh rest of the family there will be brass bands, face painting for kids and there is a food festival in Rathfarnham village at the same time.

And here are some of the details from the Irish Georgian Society:

The Period Building Show is coming to Rathfarnham Castle on Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th July (10am to 5pm). Free and family friendly event. No booking required. With free face painting and gourmet food stalls. Over two dozen traditional building skills will be demonstrated in the grounds of the castle (a forge for wrought ironwork, thatching, dry stone walling, decorative plasterwork conservation, timber sash, stained glass and fanlight repair, and more).

Free talks by expert speakers every hour on all aspect of looking after your period building, from what it means to live in a protected structure to making your home warmer while respecting its period charm.

This show is relevant to anyone who lives in a period house, whether it is a modest artisan cottage or a fine Victorian redbrick terraced house, as well as anyone with an interest in heritage and history, architecture and old buildings.

More details are on the website below.

www.igs.ie/

Temple Bar Food Market

10:00 – 16:30, Sat 13 Jul

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

“My Favourites” – Walking Tour

11:00 – 13:30, Sat 13 Jul

Spire, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1

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

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

Blackrock Market

11:00 – 17:30, Sat 13 Jul

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/

Bray Summer Fest 2013 – Family Fiesta

11:00 – 19:00, Sat 13 Jul

Seafront, Bray, Co. Wicklow

The Bray Summer Fest Takes place from 09 July – 05 August with a Summerfest Funfair and a Kidzone on the Seafront in Bray (open daily from 12:00).

In addition to that permanent “installation” until early August there will be different specialised programmes on the weekends. Last weekend the Summer Fest started with a (non-free) concert at Kilruddery Estate. This week the Family Fiesta takes place and next week the hugely popular Bray Air Display will attract the masses.

The Family Fiesta this week is full of workshops (not free) and shows. The workshops are all EUR 5 and have to be pre-booked. The topics are for example T-Shirt Design, Zumba, Drumming, Martial Arts, Kayaking and Circus Skills.

The free element of the Family Fiesta is (at the Southern Seafront):
– The Maze (Sat+Sun 11:00-16:00)
– Glenroe Farm (Sat+Sun 12:00-16:00)
– Reuben the Entertainer (Sat 14:30-16:30, Sun 13:30-15:30)
– Puppet Show (Sat: 15:30-16:30)
– Sea Life Touch Pool (Sun: 12:00-16:00)
– Song & Dance on the Bandstand with HiRez, Smyth, Bray Musical Society, Lorna Dempsey, Fresh Re. (Sun: 15:00-19:00 Bandstand)
– Silly Sally Clown Tea Party (Sun 15:30-16:30)

Find all details on the website www.braysummerfest.com or download the programme brochure here www.braysummerfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/BSF-2013-Brochure.pdf

www.braysummerfest.com/events/categories/family/family-fiesta/

Eason Story Time

11:00, Sat 13 Jul

Every Eason store in Ireland

As part of Eason’s Get Into Reading campaign, there will be a reading of a specially selected children’s book at 11:00 each Saturday in every Eason store in the country. The schedule of Story Time books, covering mid-June through mid-September, is on the website below.

And children attending the in-store kids’ book readings throughout the summer will receive their own Story Time Reward Card and they will get a special Story Time sticker on their card for each reading they attend. Children who collect three stickers will receive a free copy of Tyrannosaurus Drip by Julia Donaldson. For more information check the website below too.

blog.easons.com/category/get_into_reading/story-time/

International Baseball Tournament

11:00 – 20:00, Sat 13 Jul

Corkagh Park, Clondalkin, Dublin 22

I usually don’t include sports events because there are just tooo many taking place every week, but if there is something special or unusual then it makes a lot of sense to list it.

This weekend, an International Baseball Tournament is taking place in Dublin. It is the first “Peter O’Malley International Invitational Baseball Tournament” at Corkagh Park in Clondalkin 12-14 July. Since 1998, Corkagh Park has two baseball fields that are used exclusively for baseball: A regulation-sized adult field and an international standard Little League field.

Named after Peter O’Malley, president of the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1970-1998, the four-team tournament features the host Irish National Baseball Team, Rota Blue Devils, representing the United States Navy, British Baseball League entrant Liverpool Trojans and Los Barbaros, a team comprised of international players who have traveled from all over the world to compete in the tournament.

There were three games on Friday and on Sat and Sun, the schedule is:

Saturday (13 July)
11:00 Ireland vs. Liverpool Trojans
14:00 Rota Blue Devils vs. Los Barbaros
17:00 Ireland vs. Los Barbaros

Sunday (14 July)
11:00 Third Place Game
14:00 Championship Final

Admission is free to all games. So enjoy the rare event of international baseball in Ireland.

www.baseballireland.com/news.php?search=The+Gathering

The Ferocious Mingle Marcade

11:00 – 18:00, Sat 13 Jul

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

The Ferocious Mingle Marcade (Market and Arcade) place every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. On Sunday it is a fancy dress market. It’s a flea-market type permanent market with stalls and “chalets” for traders. The Oscar Verne Café on site and (at least at the weekends) live music adds even more character.

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

Yoga in Phoenix Park

11:00 – 12:00, Sat 13 Jul

Bandstand (behind the Tea Room, near the Zoo), Phoenix Park, Dublin 8

This will be the fourth year for “Yoga in the Park” and I think it is a brilliant initiative for a very worthy cause. From May until September, Fiona from www.twopalmsyoga.com and her team of teachers invite to an hour of Yoga in Phoenix Park every Saturday. No booking is required and you decide how much you give, the class is donation based.

All proceeds go to the Dublin Simon Community, a charity that does invaluable work for the homeless people in Dublin. Just bring a mat or a towel, some water and (hopefully) even some sun protection to the class. Should the weather be bad, the bandstand will be shelter or even training location. The training is suitable for all levels, so even total beginners are very welcome.

www.facebook.com/pages/Two-Palms-Yoga/129726813245

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Sat 13 Jul

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

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

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Architectural Tour of Charlemont House

12:00, Sat 13 Jul

Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1

The public tour “Architectural Tour of Charlemont House” with Elizabeth Wilms will take place. Admissionis free and booking is not required.

www.hughlane.ie/lectures/lectures-past/930-public-tour-july2013-architecture-charlemont

Children’s Art Cart Workshop – Farmleigh House

12:00 – 16:00, Sat 13 Jul

Farmleigh House, Castleknock end of Phoenix Park, Dublin 15

A Children’s Art Workshops for 6-12 year olds is taking place in Farmleigh House. It is entitled “The Invented Zoo” and kids will design and create their own animals from scratch. Dinosaurs, giraffes, tigers, lions, bears and more. Kids design and they create using material from the kitchen, wardrobe and garage. Join Orla Kelly from Early Childhood Creativity for creative summer workshops in Farmleigh. Workshops are free but ticketed. Tickets are allocated on the day on a first come first served basis.

There will be three sessions:
Session 1: The Invented Zoo – The Motorhouse: 12:00-13:00
Session 2: The Invented Zoo – The Motorhouse: 13:30-14:30
Session 3: The Invented Zoo – The Motorhouse: 15:00-16:00

www.farmleigh.ie/Events/Title,24302,en.html

Demonstration Day – Print Museum

12:00 – 16:00, Sat 13 Jul

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

On this day the dedicated and very esperienced Print Museum Volunteers, who are retired printers and typesetters, will share highlights of and captivating stories about the Museums’ collection and their time in the printing industry. The Demonstration Day is suitable for all ages and there will be plenty of exciting activities for all the family to enjoy.
Admission is free.

www.nationalprintmuseum.ie/

Ha’penny Flea Market

12:00 – 18:00, Sat 13 Jul

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. Dux & Co will offer food and the Grand Social’s Bar and Gourmet Coffee options are available.

www.thegrandsocial.ie/

ILLUSION: Nothing is as it seems – Science Gallery

12:00 – 18:00, Sat 13 Jul

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

On Thursday evening I was at the launch of the newest Science Gallery exhibition and it is a cracker of an exhibition! You have plenty of time to go to see the exhibition, but don’t forget it! The exhibition will run from 12 July-29 Sept, but I won’t be able to remind you every week, so you better go early. :-) Admission is free.

The exhibition is all about Illusions and it is a “perception-shattering insight into the human mind, playfully combining the techniques used by magicians and explored by psychologists.”

More than 20 installations will deceive your eyes (and ears) and will show you that what we perceive is often radically different from the reality. You will find impressive and amazing things, but nothing will be boring! The exhibition is suitable for all ages, so bring your children or – if you don’t have any – just bring yourself.

I have seen nearly every Science Gallery exhibition and I would say this is definitely one of the best.

ILLUSION was curated by psychologist, author and magician Richard Wiseman, and was researched by deception artist Paul Gleeson and a large group of mediators are available in the gallery to explain all the things that you see (or hear) to you.

Have a look at the website below to see an outline on what is on show. I strongly recommend that you see the show and tell me afterwards what you thought about it: dublineventguide@gmail.com (During the week (Tues-Fri) the exhibition is open until 20:00 and from 12:00 and on Sat+Sun; 12:00-18:00).

www.sciencegallery.com/illusion

Street Performance World Championship

12:00 – 19:30, Sat 13 Jul

Merrion Square, Dublin 2

In my opinion the Street Performance World Championship is the absolute highlight of the events every year. Sponsored by Laya Healthcare, this 3 day festival brings year after year some of the best street performers from around the world to Merrion Square in Dublin.

16 acts will perform 45 shows on Saturday and 48 shows on Sunday. Shows will take place on 8 “stages”. They usually last for about 45 minutes and they are repeated a number of times. In previous years you might have been used to get a printed programme on site, this year this will NOT be handed out. Instead large posters will tell you what happens where and when . If you prefer to have your own timetable and map, you can find both here and print them or transfer them to your phone:

www.spwc.ie/sites/default/files/Dublin%20timetable3_0.pdf
www.spwc.ie/sites/default/files/Dublin_Map_2013.pdf

The printed programme that was handed out in the past also contained information about the acts, with that not being provided anymore, you now either have to take a chance and “try out” the acts in Merrion Square or check them out on the website at www.spwc.ie/finalists and prepare your own “To Do list”.

With the good weather, I expect that Merrion Square will be absolutely packed. So that all can enjoy the performances, please sit down on the ground if you are towards the front close to the stage area. If you don’t want to do that, just stay further back.

Admission is free, but the performers are all professional Street Performers and are not paid to do the performances in Merrion Square, so you will be asked to donate/tip them after each show. To make sure that you are prepared, bring enough money in the “size” that you want to give (small notes or coins). There are no money changing facilities on site and it would be a pity if you couldn’t give EUR 5 to a brilliant performer just because you only have a EUR 50 note. ;-) All donations are voluntary, but you will find that the quality of the performances is so outstanding that the performers definitely deserve some reward.

Regular Street Performance World Championship visitors will realise that the really big and well known acts are not on the list this year. No Space Cowboy, No Mario – the Queen of the Circus, No Pedro Tochas (my all-time favourite), but there are plenty of other amazing performers, so you will have a brilliant day or two.

www.spwc.ie

Summer in Dublin – BID

12:00 – 16:00, Sat 13 Jul

North Earl Street, Dublin 2

Every Saturday for 6 weeks Dublin City is inviting to “Summer in Dublin” events in different streets. There will be face painting, children’s entertainers, music, clowns, balloons, giant novelty games, ice cream courtesy of Murphy’s Ice Cream, performances coordinated by the Abbey Theatre and more. And all for free. On 27 July there will also be an outdoor cinema on Wolfe Tone Square, screening family films.

Dates and locations for the Summer in Dublin events are:
+ 06 July: Chatham Street
+ 13 July: North Earl Street
+ 20 July: South Anne Street
+ 27 July: Wolfe Tone Square
+ 03 Aug: South William Street
+ 10 Aug: Talbot Street

Toe Jam Car Boot Sale

12:00 – 18:00, Sat 13 Jul

Moxie Studios, Pembroke Row, Lad Lane, Dublin 2

The Toe Jam Car Boot Sale was an epic car boot sale in the yard/former car park at the Bernard Shaw Pub until Dublin City caused some trouble and the Bernard Shaw had to leave it. Then then the car boot sale was gone for ages and now, this Saturday, it is returning. My first Toe Jam Car Boot Sales was the most surreal experience where it was like stepping into a time machine and being transported back into the 80s. It was great!

On Saturday the Car Boot Sale does not take place at the Bernard Shaw pub, but instead the new venue is Moxie Studios in Pembroke Row off Baggot Street. If you like Car Boot sales and if you like quirkiness, then go to this one!

www.facebook.com/events/188713904625490/

Archive at Lunchtime – July – IFI

13:10, Sat 13 Jul

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

The IFI continues with its free “Archive at Lunchtime” screenings and is increasing it to a daily screening.
In celebration of the Irish Jewish Gathering (21-28 July) and the contribution of Irish Jewry to the cultural life the IFI present a selection of short films made by Jewish-Irish filmmakers in July.
The daily programmes are here
01+05+09+13+17+22+26+30 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-1-july-2013/
02+06+10+14+18+23+27+31 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-2-july-2013/
03+07+11+15+19+24+28 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-3-july-2013/
04+08+12+16+20+25+29 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-4-july-2013/

www.ifi.ie/

Cornucopia – Live Music

19:30 – 21:30, Sat 13 Jul

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

Bray Summer Fest 2013 – Gigs

20:00, Sat 13 Jul

Seafront, Bray, Co. Wicklow

During the Bray Summer Fest there are numerous gigs taking place on the Bandstand at the Seafront and all gigs are free. Two gigs take place per night. The first starts at 20:00 and the second at 21:30. The line-up is:

Fri 12 July: Andrew Mann Band / Bressie
Sat 13 July: The Niall Donnelly Band / Garth Brooks Tribute
Sun 14 July: 15:00-20:00 HiRez, Smyth, Bray Musical Society, Lorna Dempsey, Fresh Re
Fri 19 July: Hot Strings / Sharon Shannon
Sat 20 July: The Crayon Set / Big September
Sun 21 July: Route 66 at 17:00

Find all details on the website www.braysummerfest.com or download the programme brochure here www.braysummerfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/BSF-2013-Brochure.pdf

www.braysummerfest.com/events/categories/music/

Saturday Night Live Jazz

20:00 – 22:30, Sat 13 Jul

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

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

www.facebook.com/KCPeachesWineCave

Snail Walk Grafton Street

20:00, Sat 13 Jul

Grafton Street, Dublin 2

The Snail Walk is a procession through and celebration of Dublin’s cityscape. These slow and steady pedestrians, who are taking their time in travelling through and taking in the city, invite you to join them on their travels. The Snail Walk Grafton Street is presented by Liadain Kaminska and is part of the 10 Days in Dublin Festival.

Participation is free and meeting point is at the Ulster Bank on the corner of Grafton Street near the Molly Malone end. This is some exclusive heads up for Dublin Event Guide readers only.

I would describe this as a form of Flash Mob where everybody is invited to take part. Sounds interesting! ;-)

www.10daysindublin.com/programme/the-snail-walk-by-liadain-kaminska/

Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard

21:00, Sat 13 Jul

Stillorgan Orchard, The Hill, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin

The Stillorgan Orchard provides regular live music. The upcoming gigs are listed on the website below.

www.stillorganorchard.com/live_music.html

The FitzaFrenic – Gig

22:00, Sat 13 Jul

The Beerhouse, 84.5 Capel Street, Dublin 1

The FitzaFrenic will be playing in The Beerhouse on Saturday. Described as “a four piece quirky, funky ska-rock band… with distinctive raspy vocals, driving saxophone melodies and an extremely energetic and funkadelic feel to their music”.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/beerhousedublin

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Dun Laoghaire Regatta

10:00, Sun 14 Jul

East Pier, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

The Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta takes palce from 11-14 July. 3000 sailors and 450 boats take part and there is mean to be an extensive on-shore programme as well with entertainment. However I had serious difficulties to find details about that programme, so you will have to explore it yourself!

www.dlregatta.org/

Jamestown Market

10:00 – 17:00, Sun 14 Jul

Jamestown Market, 90 Jamestown Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8

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

www.jamestownmarket.com

Merchants Market

10:00 – 16:00, Sun 14 Jul

Merchants Yard, East Wall Road, Dublin 3

The Merchants Market on East Wall Road is a relatively new weekly market on Saturdays and Sundays with more than 80 stalls. There is everything from furniture and antiques to paintings and mirrors, electronics and hot food to bicycles and buns. Sounds interesting and I will check it out over the coming weeks. It is just a few minutes walk away from the Point Theatre/O2 (walk in the direction of the Port Tunnel). www.facebook.com/merchantsindoormarket

www.merchantsmarket.ie/

Merrion Square Open Air Gallery

10:00 – 18:30, Sun 14 Jul

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/

Period Buildings Show 2013

10:00 – 17:00, Sun 14 Jul

Rathfarnham Castle, Rathfarnham Road, Dublin 14

The Irish Georgian Society will be running a traditional buildings craft show and lectures in Rathfarnham castle. And to entertain teh rest of the family there will be brass bands, face painting for kids and there is a food festival in Rathfarnham village at the same time.

And here are some of the details from the Irish Georgian Society:

The Period Building Show is coming to Rathfarnham Castle on Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th July (10am to 5pm). Free and family friendly event. No booking required. With free face painting and gourmet food stalls. Over two dozen traditional building skills will be demonstrated in the grounds of the castle (a forge for wrought ironwork, thatching, dry stone walling, decorative plasterwork conservation, timber sash, stained glass and fanlight repair, and more).

Free talks by expert speakers every hour on all aspect of looking after your period building, from what it means to live in a protected structure to making your home warmer while respecting its period charm.

This show is relevant to anyone who lives in a period house, whether it is a modest artisan cottage or a fine Victorian redbrick terraced house, as well as anyone with an interest in heritage and history, architecture and old buildings.

More details are on the website below.

www.igs.ie/

Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year Festival

10:00 – 18:00, Sun 14 Jul

RDS, Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

The Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year Festival comes to the RDS Main Hall on Sunday and offers a day of fun arts activities for all the family. This free festival will include the Irish heat of the Sky Arts Portrait of the Year competition which will be filmed for a Sky Arts 1 HD series hosted by Frank Skinner and Joan Bakewell to be broadcast in the autumn.

Activities include free portraits, portrait workshops and demos, sketching classes, mask making, face painting and multi-media art classes for adults and for children. If you are interested in the free classes you can sign up by emailing festivalbookings@storyvault.tv but unfortunately the Press Release I got doesn’t explain how you specify the classes you want to sign up for. Update: I found a list of classes! Check them out here: www.rds.ie/cat_event_detail.jsp?itemID=1100271

You will be able to watch the 21 artists who have been selected as semi-finalists from Ireland, working throughout the day to produce a portrait of one of three popular personalities – Pauline McGlynn, David Rawle and musician and artist, Lethal Bizzle. The Dublin festival will feature in one episode in the six-part Sky Arts series which will also feature along with festivals in London, Cardiff and Glasgow.

Bray Summer Fest 2013 – Family Fiesta

11:00 – 19:00, Sun 14 Jul

Seafront, Bray, Co. Wicklow

The Bray Summer Fest Takes place from 09 July – 05 August with a Summerfest Funfair and a Kidzone on the Seafront in Bray (open daily from 12:00).

In addition to that permanent “installation” until early August there will be different specialised programmes on the weekends. Last weekend the Summer Fest started with a (non-free) concert at Kilruddery Estate. This week the Family Fiesta takes place and next week the hugely popular Bray Air Display will attract the masses.

The Family Fiesta this week is full of workshops (not free) and shows. The workshops are all EUR 5 and have to be pre-booked. The topics are for example T-Shirt Design, Zumba, Drumming, Martial Arts, Kayaking and Circus Skills.

The free element of the Family Fiesta is (at the Southern Seafront):
– The Maze (Sat+Sun 11:00-16:00)
– Glenroe Farm (Sat+Sun 12:00-16:00)
– Reuben the Entertainer (Sat 14:30-16:30, Sun 13:30-15:30)
– Puppet Show (Sat: 15:30-16:30)
– Sea Life Touch Pool (Sun: 12:00-16:00)
– Song & Dance on the Bandstand with HiRez, Smyth, Bray Musical Society, Lorna Dempsey, Fresh Re. (Sun: 15:00-19:00 Bandstand)
– Silly Sally Clown Tea Party (Sun 15:30-16:30)

Find all details on the website www.braysummerfest.com or download the programme brochure here www.braysummerfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/BSF-2013-Brochure.pdf

www.braysummerfest.com/events/categories/family/family-fiesta/

Fusion Sunday World Culture Market – Food Co-Op

11:00 – 17:00, Sun 14 Jul

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

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

www.facebook.com/fusionsundaysmarket

International Baseball Tournament – Finals

11:00 – 17:00, Sun 14 Jul

Corkagh Park, Clondalkin, Dublin 22

I usually don’t include sports events because there are just tooo many taking place every week, but if there is something special or unusual then it makes a lot of sense to list it.

This weekend, an International Baseball Tournament is taking place in Dublin. It is the first “Peter O’Malley International Invitational Baseball Tournament” at Corkagh Park in Clondalkin 12-14 July. Since 1998, Corkagh Park has two baseball fields that are used exclusively for baseball: A regulation-sized adult field and an international standard Little League field.

Named after Peter O’Malley, president of the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1970-1998, the four-team tournament features the host Irish National Baseball Team, Rota Blue Devils, representing the United States Navy, British Baseball League entrant Liverpool Trojans and Los Barbaros, a team comprised of international players who have traveled from all over the world to compete in the tournament.

There were three games on Friday and Saturday and on Sun, the schedule is:

Sunday (14 July)
11:00 Third Place Game
14:00 Championship Final

Admission is free to all games. So enjoy the rare event of international baseball in Ireland.

www.baseballireland.com/news.php?search=The+Gathering

Longmile Road Markets

11:00 – 17:00, Sun 14 Jul

Long Mile Road, Dublin 12

There seem to be TWO weekly markets on Long Mile Road and both are very close to each other. One is behind Wigoders on Long Mile Road (across the road from Aldi). It hosts more than 50 stalls and there is also a Cafe on site. www.facebook.com/WigodersLongmileMarket And the other one is just on the other side of the road, next to Aldi. www.facebook.com/TheLongMileRdMarket

Palestrina Choir

11:00, Sun 14 Jul

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

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

www.procathedral.ie/music/this-week

The Ferocious Mingle Marcade

11:00 – 18:00, Sun 14 Jul

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

The Ferocious Mingle Marcade (Market and Arcade) place every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. On Sunday it is a fancy dress market. It’s a flea-market type permanent market with stalls and “chalets” for traders. The Oscar Verne Café on site and (at least at the weekends) live music adds even more character.

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

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Sun 14 Jul

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

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

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Blackrock Market

12:00 – 17:30, Sun 14 Jul

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/

ILLUSION: Nothing is as it seems – Science Gallery

12:00 – 18:00, Sun 14 Jul

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

On Thursday evening I was at the launch of the newest Science Gallery exhibition and it is a cracker of an exhibition! You have plenty of time to go to see the exhibition, but don’t forget it! The exhibition will run from 12 July-29 Sept, but I won’t be able to remind you every week, so you better go early. :-) Admission is free.

The exhibition is all about Illusions and it is a “perception-shattering insight into the human mind, playfully combining the techniques used by magicians and explored by psychologists.”

More than 20 installations will deceive your eyes (and ears) and will show you that what we perceive is often radically different from the reality. You will find impressive and amazing things, but nothing will be boring! The exhibition is suitable for all ages, so bring your children or – if you don’t have any – just bring yourself.

I have seen nearly every Science Gallery exhibition and I would say this is definitely one of the best.

ILLUSION was curated by psychologist, author and magician Richard Wiseman, and was researched by deception artist Paul Gleeson and a large group of mediators are available in the gallery to explain all the things that you see (or hear) to you.

Have a look at the website below to see an outline on what is on show. I strongly recommend that you see the show and tell me afterwards what you thought about it: dublineventguide@gmail.com (During the week (Tues-Fri) the exhibition is open until 20:00 and from 12:00 and on Sat+Sun; 12:00-18:00).

www.sciencegallery.com/illusion

Mother Redcap’s Indoor Market

12:00 – 17:30, Sun 14 Jul

Unit 95, Malahide Road Industrial Park, Malahide Road, Coolock, Dublin 17

An indoor market in Coolock with over 40 traders with a wide range of goods and a café on site as well.

www.facebook.com/MotherRedcaps.Market

Street Performance World Championship

12:00 – 19:30, Sun 14 Jul

Merrion Square, Dublin 2

In my opinion the Street Performance World Championship is the absolute highlight of the events every year. Sponsored by Laya Healthcare, this 3 day festival brings year after year some of the best street performers from around the world to Merrion Square in Dublin.

16 acts will perform 45 shows on Saturday and 48 shows on Sunday. Shows will take place on 8 “stages”. They usually last for about 45 minutes and they are repeated a number of times. In previous years you might have been used to get a printed programme on site, this year this will NOT be handed out. Instead large posters will tell you what happens where and when . If you prefer to have your own timetable and map, you can find both here and print them or transfer them to your phone:

www.spwc.ie/sites/default/files/Dublin%20timetable3_0.pdf
www.spwc.ie/sites/default/files/Dublin_Map_2013.pdf

The printed programme that was handed out in the past also contained information about the acts, with that not being provided anymore, you now either have to take a chance and “try out” the acts in Merrion Square or check them out on the website at www.spwc.ie/finalists and prepare your own “To Do list”.

With the good weather, I expect that Merrion Square will be absolutely packed. So that all can enjoy the performances, please sit down on the ground if you are towards the front close to the stage area. If you don’t want to do that, just stay further back.

Admission is free, but the performers are all professional Street Performers and are not paid to do the performances in Merrion Square, so you will be asked to donate/tip them after each show. To make sure that you are prepared, bring enough money in the “size” that you want to give (small notes or coins). There are no money changing facilities on site and it would be a pity if you couldn’t give EUR 5 to a brilliant performer just because you only have a EUR 50 note. ;-) All donations are voluntary, but you will find that the quality of the performances is so outstanding that the performers definitely deserve some reward.

Regular Street Performance World Championship visitors will realise that the really big and well known acts are not on the list this year. No Space Cowboy, No Mario – the Queen of the Circus, No Pedro Tochas (my all-time favourite), but there are plenty of other amazing performers, so you will have a brilliant day or two.

www.spwc.ie

Teddy Bears Picnic

13:00 – 17:00, Sun 14 Jul

Blackrock Park, Rock Road, Blackrock, Co. Dublin

The Teddy Bears Picnic in Blackrock is taking place on Sunday and everyone is invited to bring their bears and blankets to the Picnic in Blackrock Park. This celebration of the Teddy Bear for all the family will feature free health care from Doctor Ted and the Teddy Bears Hospital for minor repairs to give ailing Teddy Bears a new lease of life.

This year, the Teddy Bears Picnic incorporates National Play Day so there will be a DJ, face painting, bouncy castles and inflatable games for all ages, entertainment on the Lake Stage, a “make & do” area and picnic facilities with lots of goodies.

Admission is free.

The DLR sports department will also be there with plenty of games to try and lots of fun in the park.

www.dlrevents.ie/bears2013.html

Archive at Lunchtime – July – IFI

13:10, Sun 14 Jul

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

The IFI continues with its free “Archive at Lunchtime” screenings and is increasing it to a daily screening.
In celebration of the Irish Jewish Gathering (21-28 July) and the contribution of Irish Jewry to the cultural life the IFI present a selection of short films made by Jewish-Irish filmmakers in July.
The daily programmes are here
01+05+09+13+17+22+26+30 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-1-july-2013/
02+06+10+14+18+23+27+31 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-2-july-2013/
03+07+11+15+19+24+28 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-3-july-2013/
04+08+12+16+20+25+29 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-4-july-2013/

www.ifi.ie/

Dublin Sketchers – Sunday Meet-up

14:00, Sun 14 Jul

Dublin (various locations)

The “Dublin Sketchers” is an informal group of typically hobby artists who go somewhere different in Dublin every Sunday (e.g. National Museum, Maritime Museum, Dublin Flea Market, Farmleigh, Botanic Gardens, Dublin Castle), 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 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/

Music in the Bandstand – Farmleigh House

14:00 – 16:00, Sun 14 Jul

Farmleigh House, Castleknock end of Phoenix Park, Dublin 15

The Blanchardstown Brass Band will perform in the Bandstand in the garden of Farmleigh House. Admission is free.

www.farmleigh.ie/Events/Title,24302,en.html

Stella Bass Jazz Trio

14:00 – 16:00, Sun 14 Jul

Café en Seine, Dawson Street, Dublin 2

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

www.stellabass.com

Family Drawing Sundays

14:30 – 16:30, Sun 14 Jul

Royal Hibernian Academy, 15 Ely Place, Dublin 2

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

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

Jazz Brunch – Oscar’s Cafe Bar

14:30 – 17:00, Sun 14 Jul

Oscar’s Cafe Bar, Smithfield Square, Dublin 7

Oscar’s Cafe Bar invites to their Jazz Brunch every Sunday. The brunch starts at 11:30 and there will be Jazz Music from 14:30-17:00. Admission is free.

The line-up is 14 July: Jhil Quinn, 21 July: Anne Marie Williams, 28 July: Colette Cassidy

www.facebook.com/OscarsSmithfield

Circus Skills Workshop

15:00 – 18:00, Sun 14 Jul

Dundrum Town Centre, Dundrum, Co. Dublin

An interactive circus skills workshop will take place and is suitable for all ages. Admission is free.

www.dundrum.ie/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/july-listings.jpg

Market Sunday – Art Tunnel Smithfield

15:00 – 19:00, Sun 14 Jul

Benburb/Queen Street, Smithfield, Dublin 7

The Art Tunnel Smithfield is an outdoor art gallery and pocket community park for Smithfield that was created from a strip of wasteland along the Luas corridor in Smithfield.

On Sunday the Art Tunnel Community will run a Market Sunday with a difference and you are invited. Instead of normal stalls, you bring your delicious or unwanted bits and you either exchange them for other goods or ask for a donation. There will be duck eggs, paintings, home brew ale, clothes, jewellery, bread, salad, shoes, furniture and lots more.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/arttunnelsmithfield

Masters of Modern Sculpture

15:00, Sun 14 Jul

Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1

The Film Screening of “Masters of Modern Sculpture I” will take place. Admission is free and no booking required.

www.hughlane.ie/lectures/lectures-past/937-july-film-screening-masters-modern-sculpture-one

Museum Tour – National Print Museum

15:00 – 16:30, Sun 14 Jul

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

Saucy Sundays

16:00 – 22:00, Sun 14 Jul

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

Saucy Sundays is a weekly free live music afternoon and evening in the Grand Social. The line-up and links to all bands/performers are available via the Saucy Sundays Facebook Page (see link below) and in brief here: Emer Brady, Lights Camera Sundown, Laura Elizabeth Hughes, Verona Riots, C, The Yips.

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

Trinity Bar & Venue – Live Music

17:00, Sun 14 Jul

Trinity Bar, 46-49 Dame Street, Dublin 2

The Trinity Bar, nect to the Cetntral Bank on Dame Street, has live music four nights/afternoons every week and admission is free:
Tues – 20:00: Theo Red (Alternative Rock)
Wed – 20:00: Tara Hill (Folk Rock, Celtic and Traditional)
Thurs – 20:00: Pachino Brothers (cover versions, oldies and own material)
Sun – 17:00: Traditional LIve Music

www.dublincitihotel.com/Bar-Dublin-City-Centre/

Yoga at Exchange Dublin

17:00 – 18:00, Sun 14 Jul

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

A four week Yoga course takes place from 14 July. All levels are welcome. Bring a yoga/excercise mat. Admission is free, donations are welcome.

www.exchangedublin.ie/

Long John Jump Band

18:00 – 20:00, Sun 14 Jul

Café en Seine, Dawson Street, Dublin 2

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

www.longjohnjumpband.com/

Susana Garrido – Gig

19:00, Sun 14 Jul

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

Susana Garrido (vocals & accoustic guitar) will perform in Accents Coffee. Admission is free.

www.accents-lounge.com/

Bray Summer Fest 2013 – Gigs

20:00, Sun 14 Jul

Seafront, Bray, Co. Wicklow

During the Bray Summer Fest there are numerous gigs taking place on the Bandstand at the Seafront and all gigs are free. Two gigs take place per night. The first starts at 20:00 and the second at 21:30. The line-up is:

Fri 12 July: Andrew Mann Band / Bressie
Sat 13 July: The Niall Donnelly Band / Garth Brooks Tribute
Sun 14 July: 15:00-20:00 HiRez, Smyth, Bray Musical Society, Lorna Dempsey, Fresh Re
Fri 19 July: Hot Strings / Sharon Shannon
Sat 20 July: The Crayon Set / Big September
Sun 21 July: Route 66 at 17:00

Find all details on the website www.braysummerfest.com or download the programme brochure here www.braysummerfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/BSF-2013-Brochure.pdf

www.braysummerfest.com/events/categories/music/

Latin Ireland

20:00 – 02:00, Sun 14 Jul

4 Dame Lane, Dame Lane, Dublin 2

Every Sunday a band will play from 21:00-22:30, a Latin Beat Club, Brazilian DJs and Salsa Classes (from 18:00) are additional features. Admission is free.

www.4damelane.ie/

Apollo Sessions

20:30, Sun 14 Jul

Bleeding Horse, 24 Upper Camden St., Dublin 2

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

www.facebook.com/apollosessions

Comedy Crunch

21:00 – 00:00, Sun 14 Jul

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

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

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

Forro de Lampiao – Brazilian Dance

21:00 – 02:30, Sun 14 Jul

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

Rogério from the Brazilian dance project “Forró de Lampião” in Dublin tells me: Forró de Lampião is Brazilian music that has the same roots as Samba and there is a whole culture that has developed around “forro”. Every Sunday, free dance classes take place in the Grand Social (new loation!) and if you are interested, just turn up one Sunday.

www.facebook.com/groups/forrodelampiaodublin/

Rhythm Rocker

21:00, Sun 14 Jul

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

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

www.globe.ie/events.php

Billy Treacy & The Ha’Penny Heads

21:30, Sun 14 Jul

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

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

www.billytreacy.com/

Sunday Roast

21:30, Sun 14 Jul

Mercantile, 28 Dame Street, Dublin 2

The weekly Sunday Roast is a free event in the Mercantile where live music is combined with free roast potatoes. The line-up for the upcoming Sunday Roast is available via the Sunday Roast Facebook Page (see link below) and in brief here: Appian Way, Alan & The Accident, Destrossat, Adam Geraghty.

www.facebook.com/thesundayroast

Cool Hand Dukes

22:00, Sun 14 Jul

Porterhouse Central, 45-47 Nassau Street, Dublin 2

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

www.facebook.com/coolhand.dukes.1

Monday 15 Jul

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Meditation at The Living Room

08:00, Mon 15 Jul

The Living Room, Corner of Clarendon Street and Coppinger Row, Dublin 2

The Living Room describes itself as a Centre for Silence and Contemplative Arts (and has nothing to do with the pub with the same name!). The Centre is open to all with a contemplative attitude coming from any spiritual tradition or background. There are lots of free events and also other workshops (check the website). The daily free events are taking place Mondays -Fridays
+ 08:00-08:45: Common Early Morning Meditation
+ 13:00-14:00 Lunchtime Guided Meditation (Mon: John Main, Tue: Carmelite Wisdom, Wed: Centering in Love, Thurs: Tibetan Singing Bowls, Fri: Insight Meditation for Beginners)
+ 15:00-15:30: Accompanied Silence (also Mon+Wed+Thurs from 11:00-11:30)

thelivingroomsilence.org/

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Mon 15 Jul

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

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

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Yoga & Relaxation at Exchange

13:00 – 14:00, Mon 15 Jul

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

You are invited to a yoga & relaxation class at Exchange Dublin on Mondays at lunchtime. All levels of experience are welcome. The class will focus on finding and creating space to breathe, relax and expand into the body as we move and practice yoga. Please wear comfortable, loose clothing and bring along a yoga mat if possible. The class is free of charge but donations are welcome.

www.exchangedublin.ie/

Archive at Lunchtime – July – IFI

13:10, Mon 15 Jul

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

The IFI continues with its free “Archive at Lunchtime” screenings and is increasing it to a daily screening.
In celebration of the Irish Jewish Gathering (21-28 July) and the contribution of Irish Jewry to the cultural life the IFI present a selection of short films made by Jewish-Irish filmmakers in July.
The daily programmes are here
01+05+09+13+17+22+26+30 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-1-july-2013/
02+06+10+14+18+23+27+31 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-2-july-2013/
03+07+11+15+19+24+28 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-3-july-2013/
04+08+12+16+20+25+29 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-4-july-2013/

www.ifi.ie/

Poetry Reading – JFK Home Coming Exhibition

13:10 – 14:00, Mon 15 Jul

National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2

Join Poet and Lecturer Mark Granier for a Poetry Reading from ‘Poems to Learn by Heart’ edited by Caroline Kennedy.

Admission is free and all are welcome, no booking required.

Please note: The reading will take place in the JFK: Homecoming exhibition space in number 2 Kildare Street.

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

Code for Dublin

18:00 – 20:00, Mon 15 Jul

George’s Hill Chapel, Halston Street, Smithfield, Dublin 7

“Code for Dublin – Hack the Lockout” is a Community Hack Night (organised by Curate Dublin). Expert mentors will facilitate helping you build mobile apps, augmented reality, navigation aids, and citizen journalism. The idea is to assist a soon-to-be launched “Dublin Tenement Experience” museum by inventing digital tools to support their summer events.

Code for Dublin will run weekly through the summer (24 June – 26 August) and will highlight events surrounding dublintenementexperience.com. By the end of the summer you will be a coder/hacker and will have helped tell the story of Dublin’s past and life in the tenements.

Participation is free, but a donation of EUR 5 is requested to cover the cost of renting the venue and food/snack. Bring your Laptop (or tablet with keyboard) so that you can participate fully. If you have trouble finding the place, ring Shannon on 086-2282551. Free tickets and more information can be obtained on www.eventbrite.com/event/7226421421/eorg

www.curatedublin.com/CodeforDublin/

Let us Rise! The Dublin Lockout – Book Launch

18:30 – 20:00, Mon 15 Jul

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

‘Let us Rise! The Dublin Lockout – its impact and legacy’ is a collection of essays, compiled by Cillian Gillespie. It is more than a simple retelling of the story of the Lockout. Instead it focuses on particular areas such as the role of women in the strike, the solidarity effort in Britain, and the period after the Lockout which led to a revolutionary tide across the country. Socialist Party TD Joe Higgins will launch the book. Admission is free and everyone is welcome.

gutterbookshop.com/events.html

The Monday Echo

20:00 – 22:30, Mon 15 Jul

The International Bar, 23 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2

The Monday Echo is a weekly songwriter and poetry live showcase held on Mondays in the basement of The International Bar. Usually, the show has 3 songwriters and 3 poets who perform for roughly 20 minutes each. Admission is free.
The weekly line-up can be found via the Facebook Page below.

www.facebook.com/themondayecho

Comedy Crunch

21:00 – 23:00, Mon 15 Jul

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

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

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

Loose – Trad Sessions

21:00 – 23:30, Mon 15 Jul

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

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

www.facebook.com/motherreillysADMIN

Rock & Reggae Night – Hangover Club

21:45 – 02:30, Mon 15 Jul

Fibber Magee’s, Parnell Street, Dublin 1

Every Monday, a mix of musicians from bands like The Seven Deadly Skins / Animal Cracker / Upbeat Generation / Crete Boom & more come together to play a free night of Rock & Reggae.

www.facebook.com/TheHangoverClub

Tuesday 16 Jul

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Meditation at The Living Room

08:00, Tue 16 Jul

The Living Room, Corner of Clarendon Street and Coppinger Row, Dublin 2

The Living Room describes itself as a Centre for Silence and Contemplative Arts (and has nothing to do with the pub with the same name!). The Centre is open to all with a contemplative attitude coming from any spiritual tradition or background. There are lots of free events and also other workshops (check the website). The daily free events are taking place Mondays -Fridays
+ 08:00-08:45: Common Early Morning Meditation
+ 13:00-14:00 Lunchtime Guided Meditation (Mon: John Main, Tue: Carmelite Wisdom, Wed: Centering in Love, Thurs: Tibetan Singing Bowls, Fri: Insight Meditation for Beginners)
+ 15:00-15:30: Accompanied Silence (also Mon+Wed+Thurs from 11:00-11:30)

thelivingroomsilence.org/

“My Favourites” – Walking Tour

11:00 – 13:00, Tue 16 Jul

Spire, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1

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

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

Patchwork for kids

11:00 – 13:00, Tue 16 Jul

National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

As part of the Irish Patchwork Exhibition, workshops for beginners will be led by members of the Irish Patchwork Society. Join the experts and get top-tips on how to get started at patchwork.For ages 8+.

Admission is free, but booking with the Visitor’s Centre at 01-8570909is required.

www.botanicgardens.ie/news/events.htm

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Tue 16 Jul

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

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

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Valuations Office – A Treasure Trove

13:00 – 13:30, Tue 16 Jul

National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2

In this series of lunchtime lectures on different aspects of Irish family history research, the lecture on Tuesday is about “The Valuations Office – A Colourful Treasure Trove!” with Genealogist Maeve Mullin. Admission si free, no booking required.

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

Dublin’s First Coinage

13:05 – 14:00, Tue 16 Jul

Wood Quay Venue, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8

The next talk in the “Milestones of Medieval Dublin” lecture series by the Friends of Medieval Dublin is “c.995: Dublin’s First Coinage: The Money of the Hiberno-Scandinavians” with Andy Woods. Admission is free.

www.fmd.ie

Archive at Lunchtime – July – IFI

13:10, Tue 16 Jul

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

The IFI continues with its free “Archive at Lunchtime” screenings and is increasing it to a daily screening.
In celebration of the Irish Jewish Gathering (21-28 July) and the contribution of Irish Jewry to the cultural life the IFI present a selection of short films made by Jewish-Irish filmmakers in July.
The daily programmes are here
01+05+09+13+17+22+26+30 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-1-july-2013/
02+06+10+14+18+23+27+31 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-2-july-2013/
03+07+11+15+19+24+28 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-3-july-2013/
04+08+12+16+20+25+29 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-4-july-2013/

www.ifi.ie/

The long struggle for justice in Guatemala

18:00, Tue 16 Jul

Irish Aid Volunteering & Information Centre, 27-31 O’Connell Street, Dublin 1

The photo exhibition “The long struggle for justice in Guatemala” will be launched by Junior Minister for Trade and Development, Joe Costello. It is an exhibition highlighting Trocaire’s work on Human Rights in Guatemala.

The topic is a trial for genocide and crimes against humanity against former the facto president Jose Efrain Rios Montt. It shows the struggle for justice of the Ixil people in Guatemala and how, after 30 years of fight, they finally obtained a sentence for Genocide and crimes against humanity.A 12 min documentary (in Spanish with English subtitles) about the case will be shown.

You might ask how long this exhibition will run? I am wondering too. Amazingly, Trocaire, who organise this exhibition, forgot to include that crucial bit of information.

Urban Knights – Talks about Dublin

18:00 – 20:00, Tue 16 Jul

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

Urban Knights is a series of talks that celebrates urban crusaders, innovators and those who are actively changing how we behave, think and engage with the city.

The speakers and their topics are listed on the website below and that’s where you have to book your free tickets as well.

Topics are fabrication labs in our cities, Sound in the City, transforming derelict spaces into working creative spaces, setting up a citizen and council innovation hub and independent city publishing.

www.sciencegallery.com/events/2013/04/urban-knights-monthly-platform-urban-crusaders-and-change-agents-2

Summer of Heritage – Lecture Series

19:30, Tue 16 Jul

Cabinteely Park, Dublin 18

The Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Summer of Heritage Lecture Series willt ake place next week. All talks are free, but there are only 50 places for each of the three talks and you need to pre-book if you want to attend. The pre-booking instructions are on the website below. There are two talks every evening and more details can be found on that website too.

A brief overview of the talks is:
Tues 16 July: Sister Concepta Lynch’s masterpiece, the Oratory of the Sacred Heart on Library Road, Dún Laoghaire
Wed 17 July: Irish Furniture and the connection between Cabinteely House and Hicks furniture & Big Gold finds in Ireland
Thurs: 18 July: Chester Beatty Collection with emphasis on western prints and costumes from the collection & Japanese themed musical entertainment to highlight the connection between Cabinteely and the Japanese district of Izumo in Tokyo.

www.dlrevents.ie/hlecture.html

Back Door Sessions

20:00, Tue 16 Jul

Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2

This is an open mic night with Special Guests. Arrive, sign in (from 19:00) and play and if you are a performer you get a free beer. Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/sweeneysbar

Goddess Group

20:00 – 22:00, Tue 16 Jul

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

A meeting group for women (age 18 and over) to learn to celebrate femininity, discuss themes ideas and philosophies, share, heal, drink tea, support each other, have some fun and make new friends. Discover and celebrate your inner Goddesses together.

Admission is free, but donations of up to EUR 5 to cover tea and for the use of the space are appreciated.

www.exchangedublin.ie/

The Last Tycoons (open mic)

20:00, Tue 16 Jul

O’Donoghue’s, Suffolk Street, Dublin 2

Open Mic Night with The Last Tycoons in O’Donoghue’s on Suffolk Street every Tues from 20:00. It’s free and anyone can get up, sing a song or do whatever they like.

www.facebook.com/pages/ODonoghues-Open-Mic/71834618844

Trinity Bar & Venue – Live Music

20:00, Tue 16 Jul

Trinity Bar, 46-49 Dame Street, Dublin 2

The Trinity Bar, nect to the Cetntral Bank on Dame Street, has live music four nights/afternoons every week and admission is free:
Tues – 20:00: Theo Red (Alternative Rock)
Wed – 20:00: Tara Hill (Folk Rock, Celtic and Traditional)
Thurs – 20:00: Pachino Brothers (cover versions, oldies and own material)
Sun – 17:00: Traditional LIve Music

www.dublincitihotel.com/Bar-Dublin-City-Centre/

Exchange Words – Scriptwriting Workshop

21:00 – 23:00, Tue 16 Jul

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

Exchange Words, a new scriptwriting (film and theatre) group is starting up again. It is a safe space where writers, artists and actors can come together to collaborate, create and have fun. The workshop is free and open to all.

More detail is here

www.exchangedublin.ie/calendar

The Grand Folk Club

21:00, Tue 16 Jul

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

The weekly “Grand Folk Club” will feature Trad, Ballads, Americana, Folk, World Music & More. This Tuesday, the line-up is: Grace Wilde (Contemporary) and Conor Linnie (Acoustic / Blues). Admission is free.

www.thegrandsocial.ie/event/the-grand-folk-club/2013-07-16/

White Chocolate

23:30, Tue 16 Jul

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

White Chocolate is playing Rock Covers from 23:30 in The Mezz in Temple Bar.

Wednesday 17 Jul

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Meditation at The Living Room

08:00, Wed 17 Jul

The Living Room, Corner of Clarendon Street and Coppinger Row, Dublin 2

The Living Room describes itself as a Centre for Silence and Contemplative Arts (and has nothing to do with the pub with the same name!). The Centre is open to all with a contemplative attitude coming from any spiritual tradition or background. There are lots of free events and also other workshops (check the website). The daily free events are taking place Mondays -Fridays
+ 08:00-08:45: Common Early Morning Meditation
+ 13:00-14:00 Lunchtime Guided Meditation (Mon: John Main, Tue: Carmelite Wisdom, Wed: Centering in Love, Thurs: Tibetan Singing Bowls, Fri: Insight Meditation for Beginners)
+ 15:00-15:30: Accompanied Silence (also Mon+Wed+Thurs from 11:00-11:30)

thelivingroomsilence.org/

Liberties Festival 2013

09:00, Wed 17 Jul

Liberties area, Dublin 8

The 43rd Liberties Festival takes place from Wednesday 17 July to Sunday 21 July with a programme featuring music, film, photography, theatre, street art and community events across Dublin’s historic Liberties area.

There are a variety of events taking place every day and the website gives a daily overview. There is a nicely layouted complete programme available as well, but unfortunately the cumbersome issuu format is used, which makes that nice programme virtually unusable for many.

Some of the free programme highlights are:

Wed 17 July:
14:30: Let’s Walk & Talk: The Liberties – An Historic Circle Of Immigration & Emigration
17:00: Art Splash: Coulourful paintings made with the ai of darts
18:00: One Day in the Liberties Photography Exhibition – Opening
19:30: No Coins Just Change – Film Screening
19:30: Garda vs Street Traders – Soccer Match
21:00: Irish Ballad & Folk Night
www.libertiesfestivaldublin.com/events-2/wed-july-17/

www.libertiesfestivaldublin.com

Phoenix Park – Guided Walks

11:00 – 12:30, Wed 17 Jul

Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8

A guided walk “Walk from Phoenix Park School to NCR Gate” with Roy Barron will take place in Phoenix Park. Participation is free.

www.phoenixpark.ie/newsevents/title,23880,en.html

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Wed 17 Jul

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

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

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Archive at Lunchtime – July – IFI

13:10, Wed 17 Jul

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

The IFI continues with its free “Archive at Lunchtime” screenings and is increasing it to a daily screening.
In celebration of the Irish Jewish Gathering (21-28 July) and the contribution of Irish Jewry to the cultural life the IFI present a selection of short films made by Jewish-Irish filmmakers in July.
The daily programmes are here
01+05+09+13+17+22+26+30 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-1-july-2013/
02+06+10+14+18+23+27+31 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-2-july-2013/
03+07+11+15+19+24+28 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-3-july-2013/
04+08+12+16+20+25+29 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-4-july-2013/

www.ifi.ie/

Multimedia & Electroacoustic Showcase

13:30 – 20:00, Wed 17 Jul

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

The Irish Composers’ Collective and the Contemporary Music Centre invite to a day of multimedia and electroacoustic art by member composers, called “SCREENS”.

From 13:30-17:30, the CMC’s Library will host a looping screening of a range of audiovisual works and immersive electroacoustic music. With a huge variety of works, from fixed media pieces, to a noise work looping on an ipod, the afternoon will demonstrate the full range of works by today’s young Irish composers.

At 18:00 a live performance of a selection of the day’s works shown in a more formal setting will take place, culminating in a live performance from composer Jenn Kirby with dancer/media artist Hiromi Okumura.

Called Feeding Time, the improvised work visualises the concept of time, space and evolution and asks ‘What is time feeding us, what are we feeding time?’ Taking in dance, projections and live electronics, input from dancer Hiromi’s movements will dictate both music and visuals.

Admission is free.

www.irishcomposerscollective.org/screens-contemporary-music-centre-17-july/

Let’s Walk & Talk: Liberties

14:30 – 16:00, Wed 17 Jul

Christ Church Cathedral, Christchurch Place, Dublin 8

The Let’s Walk & Talk event “The Liberties – An Historic Circle Of Immigration & Emigration” will take place. Meet in the grounds of Christchurch Cathedral and take a gentle stroll through the Liberties, once the industrial engine of Dublin famous for wool, poplin, brewing and distilling. Their very success eventually caused their demise and the area gradually plunged into decay and poverty only to begin to rise again as a proud and vibrant quarter in its own right.
Admission is free and everybody is welcome.

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

Havana International Language Exchange

16:30 – 19:30, Wed 17 Jul

Havana Tapas Bar, Georges St, Dublin 2

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

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

10 Years of Italian Quarter

17:00 – 23:00, Wed 17 Jul

Italian Quarter, Dublin 1

The Italian Quarter is officially called Quartier Bloom, but it is commonly called Italian Quarter because it hosts (or initially hosted) a whole range of Italian-style restaurants and cafes. It extends from Lower Ormond Quay at the point where the Millenium Pedestrian Bridge arrives on the North Side, to Abbey Street. The area was opened/launched on 17 July 2003 and at its 10th Birthday a celebration and street party will take place.

Live music will be provided by the “Bionic Rats” (from 20:00) and earlier from 17:00 by “Pets are Cool”. Admission is free and the restaurants in the area will organise a Barbeque and Paninis with beer and wine.

www.facebook.com/events/349788251814885/

Art Splash – Liberties Festival

17:00 – 19:00, Wed 17 Jul

The CUBE, Donnelly Centre, Cork Street, Dublin 8

Art Splash is an interactive art project combining color and the sport of darts. Hosted by Access to Arts, it will take place in The CUBE as part of the Liberties Festival.
Anyone over 10 is welcome to join the fun and work together to create amazing paintings. Treats and other surprises are being planned and cooked. Admission is free. Follow the yellow ribbons down Cork Street to The CUBE and look for balloons at the entrance.

For more information check the website below.

www.thecubecreativehub.com/?page_id=6

Hola Hoop Hooley

18:00, Wed 17 Jul

The CUBE, Donnelly Centre, Cork Street, Dublin 8

The CUBE – Creative Hub is getting into the swing of the Liberties Festival on Wed 17 July. Join in the Hola Hoop Hooley, hosted by Access to Arts. Swing to the music to celebrate the opening day of the festival at 18:00 and learn a few hooping tips to impress the neighbours. At this free family event, all ages and sizes will be swinging those hips hoping to win a prize or just keep it going for the photo opportunity for the family album. Hoops will be provided.

www.thecubecreativehub.com/

Refresh Dublin – Broadsheet

18:00 – 20:00, Wed 17 Jul

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

REFRESH DUBLIN is an event that promotes design, technology, usability and standards. This month’s talk is “Broadsheet: Three years of Typos, Things That Look Like Ireland and Stolen Bikes” with Karl Monaghan.

Broadsheet turns three this July and Karl takes his traditional look back at the previous year. The talk will take a look at the web and mobile traffic, how the readers find the content and some technical details on what is used to view the site.

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

www.sciencegallery.com/events/2013/06/refresh-dublin-broadsheet-three-years-typos-things-look-ireland-and-stolen-bikes

Spanish Film Screening

18:00, Wed 17 Jul

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

“De tu ventana a la mía / Chrysalis” will be screened in the Instituto Cervantes on Wed. The film screening is part of the “Feminine Spaces” Film Series. Admission is free.

dublin.cervantes.es/FichasCultura/Ficha88623_16_2.htm

JFK and One Giant Leap for Mankind

19:00 – 21:00, Wed 17 Jul

National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2

This panel discussion on the space exploration programme as part of the Kennedy legacy is entitled “JFK and One Giant Leap for Mankind”. RTE 2fm presenter, Rick O’Shea will be master of ceremonies.

Admission is free, no booking required.

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

King Kong Club

20:00, Wed 17 Jul

Mercantile, 28 Dame Street, Dublin 2

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

The list of performers is not yet announced on their Facebook Page and I am not sure if it will be put up there, but check it anyway.

www.facebook.com/TheKingKongClubDublin

Trinity Bar & Venue – Live Music

20:00, Wed 17 Jul

Trinity Bar, 46-49 Dame Street, Dublin 2

The Trinity Bar, nect to the Cetntral Bank on Dame Street, has live music four nights/afternoons every week and admission is free:
Tues – 20:00: Theo Red (Alternative Rock)
Wed – 20:00: Tara Hill (Folk Rock, Celtic and Traditional)
Thurs – 20:00: Pachino Brothers (cover versions, oldies and own material)
Sun – 17:00: Traditional LIve Music

www.dublincitihotel.com/Bar-Dublin-City-Centre/

The Song Room (open mic)

20:30, Wed 17 Jul

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

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

www.hamletsweeney.com/events/

The Zodiac Sessions (open mic)

20:30, Wed 17 Jul

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.thezodiacsessions.com/

Bad Boy Jake

21:00, Wed 17 Jul

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

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

www.dublinsessions.ie/gypsy.html

InnJokes – Comedy Club

21:30, Wed 17 Jul

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

Colm O’Regan’s monthly Comedy club “Inn Jokes” is back on 17 July and the line-up on that day will be Reuben, Danny Dowling and Tomie James.

www.facebook.com/events/339428476188681/

Trad Session

21:30, Wed 17 Jul

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

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

Thursday 18 Jul

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Meditation at The Living Room

08:00, Thu 18 Jul

The Living Room, Corner of Clarendon Street and Coppinger Row, Dublin 2

The Living Room describes itself as a Centre for Silence and Contemplative Arts (and has nothing to do with the pub with the same name!). The Centre is open to all with a contemplative attitude coming from any spiritual tradition or background. There are lots of free events and also other workshops (check the website). The daily free events are taking place Mondays -Fridays
+ 08:00-08:45: Common Early Morning Meditation
+ 13:00-14:00 Lunchtime Guided Meditation (Mon: John Main, Tue: Carmelite Wisdom, Wed: Centering in Love, Thurs: Tibetan Singing Bowls, Fri: Insight Meditation for Beginners)
+ 15:00-15:30: Accompanied Silence (also Mon+Wed+Thurs from 11:00-11:30)

thelivingroomsilence.org/

Liberties Festival 2013

09:00, Thu 18 Jul

Liberties area, Dublin 8

The 43rd Liberties Festival takes place from Wednesday 17 July to Sunday 21 July with a programme featuring music, film, photography, theatre, street art and community events across Dublin’s historic Liberties area.

There are a variety of events taking place every day and the website gives a daily overview. There is a nicely layouted complete programme available as well, but unfortunately the cumbersome issuu format is used, which makes that nice programme virtually unusable for many.

Some of the free programme highlights are:

Thurs 18 July:
12:00: Fencing Workshop
18:00: Mipoint – a pop-up exhibition by 24hr Community
19:45: Liberties 6km Fun Run (not free to participate, but free to watch)
21:30: Blue Rinse Talent Show
www.libertiesfestivaldublin.com/events-2/thurs-july-18/

www.libertiesfestivaldublin.com

The Ferocious Mingle Marcade

11:00 – 18:00, Thu 18 Jul

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

The Ferocious Mingle Marcade (Market and Arcade) place every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. On Sunday it is a fancy dress market. It’s a flea-market type permanent market with stalls and “chalets” for traders. The Oscar Verne Café on site and (at least at the weekends) live music adds even more character.

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

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Thu 18 Jul

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

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

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Dublin Food Co-op

12:00 – 20:00, Thu 18 Jul

Dublin Food Co-op, Newmarket, Dublin 8

The Dublin Food Co-op is open every Thursday at Newmarket for organic wholefoods and sustainable household products, plus over a dozen producer stalls offering organic fruit and veg., baked goods, dairy produce, wines, hot and cold food, etc.
The Co-op is also opened on Saturdays 09:30 – 16:30. 12:00-20:00.

www.dublinfood.coop

Irish Roots of Jackie Kennedy

13:00 – 13:30, Thu 18 Jul

National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin 2

In the series of lunchtime lectures on different aspects of Irish family history research, the next lecture will be “The Irish roots of Jackie Kennedy” with Jim O’Callaghan, Genealogist. Admission is free and no booking required.

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

Archive at Lunchtime – July – IFI

13:10, Thu 18 Jul

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

The IFI continues with its free “Archive at Lunchtime” screenings and is increasing it to a daily screening.
In celebration of the Irish Jewish Gathering (21-28 July) and the contribution of Irish Jewry to the cultural life the IFI present a selection of short films made by Jewish-Irish filmmakers in July.
The daily programmes are here
01+05+09+13+17+22+26+30 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-1-july-2013/
02+06+10+14+18+23+27+31 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-2-july-2013/
03+07+11+15+19+24+28 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-3-july-2013/
04+08+12+16+20+25+29 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-4-july-2013/

www.ifi.ie/

Cinema in the Open – Dundrum

16:30 – 21:00, Thu 18 Jul

Dundrum Town Centre, Dundrum, Co. Dublin

On “Pembroke Square” of the Dundrum Town Centre two film screenings will take place. The first one is at 16:30 and the second one at 19:00. The movies will be announced only 48 hours in advance, so you have to check the website www.dundrum.ie to find out.

Admission is free.

www.dundrum.ie/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/july-listings.jpg

Chartered Accountants – Information Evening

18:00 – 19:00, Thu 18 Jul

Chartered Accountants House, 47 Pearse Street, Dublin 2

Chartered Accountants Ireland are hosting an information evening. This s the ideal evening if you have questions about a career in chartered accountancy, want to hear first-hand from current students, or simply want to get more information on flexible study options. You can check your exemptions on the night and find out about the study routes for people in the workplace, graduates and non-graduates.

To register for this free event, email: info@charteredaccountants.ie

www.charteredaccountants.ie

Girl Geek Dinners

18:30 – 20:00, Thu 18 Jul

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

Girl Geek Dinners are a chance for ladies in technology to get together, enjoy food and drinks, and have fun meeting other women in their field. Make sure to RSVP by 12:00 on Monday 15 July. Men are welcome to attend too, but only at the invitation of a woman. If you are bringing someone or are looking for an invitation, note this in your reply either on the blog or by sending Geek Girls Dinner an email at info@irelandgirlgeekdinners.com
Admission is free.

sciencegallery.com/events/2013/07/geek-girl-dinners

Sleep, Light and Circadian Rhythms

18:30 – 19:15, Thu 18 Jul

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

Russell Foster, Professor of Circadian Neuroscience and the Head of the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Oxford explains how your body sets and maintains a 24-hour sleep-wake cycle and why that’s so important for your mental and physical health. He tells an incredible story that goes back to the earliest life on the planet.

Admission is free, but booking is required.

sciencegallery.com/events/2013/06/russell-foster-sleep-light-and-circadian-rhythms

“My Favourites” – Walking Tour – Night Walk

19:00 – 21:00, Thu 18 Jul

Spire, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1

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

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

Booka Brass – Gig

19:00, Thu 18 Jul

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

Booka Brass, the 6 piece New Orleans Style Brass Band from Dublin will play in Whelan’s in the “Live from the window” slot. Admission is free. Funk Blues, Reggae and covers!

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/booka-brass-6/

Dimestore Recordings presents

20:00, Thu 18 Jul

Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2

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

www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000163463304&sk=wall

Trinity Bar & Venue – Live Music

20:00, Thu 18 Jul

Trinity Bar, 46-49 Dame Street, Dublin 2

The Trinity Bar, nect to the Cetntral Bank on Dame Street, has live music four nights/afternoons every week and admission is free:
Tues – 20:00: Theo Red (Alternative Rock)
Wed – 20:00: Tara Hill (Folk Rock, Celtic and Traditional)
Thurs – 20:00: Pachino Brothers (cover versions, oldies and own material)
Sun – 17:00: Traditional LIve Music

www.dublincitihotel.com/Bar-Dublin-City-Centre/

Bad Boy Jake

21:00, Thu 18 Jul

Rathmines Inn, 82 Lower Rathmines Road Dublin 6

Bad Boy Jake are every Thursday until the end of February in the newly re-opened Rathmines Inn, playing their rock, blues and Americana.

Jaime Nanci & The Blue Boys

21:00, Thu 18 Jul

Mercantile, 28 Dame Street, Dublin 2

Jaime Nanci & The Blue Boys are playing a weekly gig in the Mercantile Hotel on Thursdays. Their music is swing, blues, bebop and doo wop. Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/jaimenanciandtheblueboys

Max Zaska / Patrick Groenland

21:00, Thu 18 Jul

The International Bar, 23 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2

The Max Zaska group and the Patrick Groenland group will perform on alternating Thursdays from 21:00 in the International Bar on 23 Wicklow Street.

Thirsty Thursday (open mic)

21:00, Thu 18 Jul

The Bridge Inn, 22 Temple Hill, Chapelizod, Dublin 20

“Thirsty Thursday” Open Mic Night from 21:00 in the Bridge Inn in Chapelizod Village.

www.facebook.com/pages/The-Bridge-Inn-Chapelizod/350005960758

Left, Right & Centre – Blues+Soul

21:30, Thu 18 Jul

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

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

www.frankryans.com

McNeills Trad Music Pub Sessions

21:30, Thu 18 Jul

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. Until the end of August, that Thursday Session is part of the Steeple Sessions programme (www.steeplesessions.com )

www.facebook.com/McNeillsPubSessions

Friday 19 Jul

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Meditation at The Living Room

08:00, Fri 19 Jul

The Living Room, Corner of Clarendon Street and Coppinger Row, Dublin 2

The Living Room describes itself as a Centre for Silence and Contemplative Arts (and has nothing to do with the pub with the same name!). The Centre is open to all with a contemplative attitude coming from any spiritual tradition or background. There are lots of free events and also other workshops (check the website). The daily free events are taking place Mondays -Fridays
+ 08:00-08:45: Common Early Morning Meditation
+ 13:00-14:00 Lunchtime Guided Meditation (Mon: John Main, Tue: Carmelite Wisdom, Wed: Centering in Love, Thurs: Tibetan Singing Bowls, Fri: Insight Meditation for Beginners)
+ 15:00-15:30: Accompanied Silence (also Mon+Wed+Thurs from 11:00-11:30)

thelivingroomsilence.org/

Liberties Festival 2013

09:00, Fri 19 Jul

Liberties area, Dublin 8

The 43rd Liberties Festival takes place from Wednesday 17 July to Sunday 21 July with a programme featuring music, film, photography, theatre, street art and community events across Dublin’s historic Liberties area.

There are a variety of events taking place every day and the website gives a daily overview. There is a nicely layouted complete programme available as well, but unfortunately the cumbersome issuu format is used, which makes that nice programme virtually unusable for many.

Some of the free programme highlights are:

Fri 19 July:
10:00: One Day in the Liberties – Photography Exhibition
11:00: Mipoint – Pop-up Exhibition by 24hr Community
www.libertiesfestivaldublin.com/events-2/fri-july-19/

www.libertiesfestivaldublin.com

The Ferocious Mingle Marcade

11:00 – 18:00, Fri 19 Jul

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

The Ferocious Mingle Marcade (Market and Arcade) place every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. On Sunday it is a fancy dress market. It’s a flea-market type permanent market with stalls and “chalets” for traders. The Oscar Verne Café on site and (at least at the weekends) live music adds even more character.

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

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Fri 19 Jul

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

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

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Archive at Lunchtime – July – IFI

13:10, Fri 19 Jul

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

The IFI continues with its free “Archive at Lunchtime” screenings and is increasing it to a daily screening.
In celebration of the Irish Jewish Gathering (21-28 July) and the contribution of Irish Jewry to the cultural life the IFI present a selection of short films made by Jewish-Irish filmmakers in July.
The daily programmes are here
01+05+09+13+17+22+26+30 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-1-july-2013/
02+06+10+14+18+23+27+31 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-2-july-2013/
03+07+11+15+19+24+28 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-3-july-2013/
04+08+12+16+20+25+29 July: www.ifi.ie/film/archive-at-lunchtime-programme-4-july-2013/

www.ifi.ie/

Flea Friday

17:00 – 22:00, Fri 19 Jul

Dark Horse Inn, 1-2 George’s Quay, Dublin 2

The new Flea Friday, a Flea Market in the Dark Hose Inn on Fridays will start from 19 April. You will find clothes, jewellery, cake, records, art, etc at the market. Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/events/546772148695939/?ref=22

Anonymous – Politics and Power Behind the Mask

18:00 – 19:15, Fri 19 Jul

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

“Anonymous in Context: The Politics and Power Behind the Mask” is the title of this talk by Gabriella Coleman in the Science Gallery.

“Anonymous is a banner used by individuals and various ad hoc and stable groups unfurling political operations across the globe from Brazil to the Philippines from the Dominican Republic to India. By 2012 Anonymous became multitudinous, prolific, and unpredictable.”

Gabriella Coleman is trained as an anthropologist, she researches, writes, and teaches on hackers and digital activism and she is also chair in Scientific and Technological Literacy in the Department of Art History and Communication Studies at McGill University.

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

www.sciencegallery.com/events/2013/07/anonymous-context-politics-and-power-behind-mask

Come Dance at Dundrum

19:00 – 20:00, Fri 19 Jul

Dundrum Town Centre, Dundrum, Co. Dublin

An hour long ballroom dancing class will take place on Pembroke Square at Dundrum Town Centre. Admission is free.

www.dundrum.ie/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/july-listings.jpg

Greek and European Folk Dance

19:00 – 20:30, Fri 19 Jul

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

A free Greek and European Folk Dance class open to all. Contact Katerini Papathanasiou on papath.kat@gmail.com

www.exchangedublin.ie/calendar

The Stoney Brokes – Gig

19:00, Fri 19 Jul

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

The Stoney Brokes will play in the Live from the Window slot in Whelan’s. Admission is free.

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

Cornucopia – Live Music

19:30 – 21:30, Fri 19 Jul

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

Bray Summer Fest 2013 – Gigs

20:00, Fri 19 Jul

Seafront, Bray, Co. Wicklow

During the Bray Summer Fest there are numerous gigs taking place on the Bandstand at the Seafront and all gigs are free. Two gigs take place per night. The first starts at 20:00 and the second at 21:30. The line-up is:

Fri 12 July: Andrew Mann Band / Bressie
Sat 13 July: The Niall Donnelly Band / Garth Brooks Tribute
Sun 14 July: 15:00-20:00 HiRez, Smyth, Bray Musical Society, Lorna Dempsey, Fresh Re
Fri 19 July: Hot Strings / Sharon Shannon
Sat 20 July: The Crayon Set / Big September
Sun 21 July: Route 66 at 17:00

Find all details on the website www.braysummerfest.com or download the programme brochure here www.braysummerfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/BSF-2013-Brochure.pdf

www.braysummerfest.com/events/categories/music/

Dublin Tribal Spirit – Drumming Circle

20:00 – 22:00, Fri 19 Jul

Lantern Centre, 17 Synge Street, Dublin 8

“Dublin Tribal Spirit” is a weekly event that gives you the great experience of a drumming circle with african drums and authentic tribal rhythms. Tom and Sinead, who run that event are providing lots of drums for it and teach you the rhythms.

There is no formal admission charge for this event, but donations are expected. The organisers bring their own 20-30 drums to it every week, so they are looking for donations to keep the event going.

www.facebook.com/pages/Dublin-Tribal-Spirit/201639663203598

Addison Lodge Open Mic Night

21:00 – 00:30, Fri 19 Jul

Addison Lodge, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

The Addison Lodge are inviting local bands, musicians, poets, comedians and performers to share their talents at the new Addison Lodge Open Mic Nights in Glasnevin (opposite the Botanic Gardens). The event takes place every week. Admission is free.

www.addisonlodge.com/archives/276

Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard

21:00, Fri 19 Jul

Stillorgan Orchard, The Hill, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin

The Stillorgan Orchard provides regular live music. The upcoming gigs are detailed on the website below.

www.stillorganorchard.com/live_music.html

Events Coming Up

EPIDEMIC: Going Viral Workshop for Age 14-16

Mon 22 – Fri 26 July (10:00-16:00)

Science Gallery

“EPIDEMIC: Going Viral” is a week long, summer workshop for 14 to 16 year-old students that equips participants with an insight into virology, immunity, infection and vaccination through interactive learning, group discussion, game building, challenges, as well as opportunities for research and laboratory experiments. Admission is free but you have to apply for the workshop and you find all details on www.sciencegallery.com/events/2013/07/epidemic-going-viral-workshop

Dublin Mountains Partnership – Guided Walks

27 July – 11:00

The next guided free walk by the Dublin Mountain Partnership is taking place on 27 July. It is a 10km walk with moderate difficulty and pre-registration is required. www.dublinmountains.ie/news/upcoming_events/?no_cache=1

Not free, but interesting nevertheless:

– 10 Days in Dublin (04-13 July): In addition to a range of free events, there are lots more non-free events.
– Music in the Iveagh Gardens (Fri: Tallest Man on Earth, Sat: Bell X1, Sun: Damien Dempsey)
– Phoenix Park Gigs (Sat: The Killers, Sun: Mumford and Sons)

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This is odd

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

Charity Shop in Grafton Street? Just feels wrong!

When I read recently that Dublin City has decided not to ban Charity Shops from Grafton Street I was puzzled. I was puzzled for two reasons. First of all because it surprised me that it was considered to put a ban on a very harmless type of a shop, but it puzzled me even more that anyone would consider putting a Charity Shop on Grafton Street, Sure the number of people are there, but with the still crazily high rents in Grafton Street, I expectedt that NO Charity Shop would consider paying such a ridiculous amount of money to a landlord.

Imagine my amazement when I realised that there is already a Charity Shops in Grafton Street. (I only realised it this week…I have to get out more!! ;-) ) It is at 113 Grafton Street (near Molly Malone, next to SpecSaver and near American Apparel). I am not the typical Charity Shop customer and I would dare a guess that – for different reasons – the majority of Grafton Street customers are also not the typical Charity Shop customers, but the amazement came from the fact that a charity that needs our donations is prepared to put their shop in a street where many commercial brands stay away due to the unustainable rental cost.

The location at 113 Grafton Street was a former Irish Nationwide Building Society branch office and the Commercial Rates (Dublin City tax for businesses) is probably at least EUR 32,000 per year (This is the amount for the smaller or similar sized building at 110 Grafton Street). I wasn’t able to find the rental cost for the new Charity Shop, but the much smaller former Thomas Cook Travel Agency at 117 Grafton Street was EUR 405,000 per year in 2009 and American Apparel is paying approx. 800,000 per year. If we VERY generously assume that the rents have dropped by at least 50%, then the Charity Shop at 113 Grafton Street would have a rent of at least EUR 150,000. But since the shop opened already in October 2012, the rent is more likely above 200,000 per year. Nevertheless, let’s assume the lowest possible price for now and add the rates. This results in a cost of at least EUR 180,000 per year. So if the shop is open every single day in the year, they have to make a profit of EUR 500 per day, just to pay the rent! Insurance, heating and electricity and possible some staff cost even if most of the “staff” are probably volunteers will have to be added. (If we assume a higher rate, the daily profit for rent could easily amount to EUR 700

To me that seems like a huge waste of donations and it certainly doesn’t entice me to buy in this Charity Shop, OR to donate goods to them to sell in the shop.

I know what some will say: The revenue justifies the rental cost! Because the charities get all the goods they sell for free as donations and because most people working in the shop are free too, the overheads are low and the only significant cost is the rent. But due to the location the charity can make soo much more than elsewhere. This might all be true, but it STILL seems wrong that a charity pays a rent for a shop that is deemed to high by commercial high-street brands. It is as wrong as being HASSLED by a guy or girl on street who wants to talk you into setting up a standing order for a charity.

I didn’t mention which charity owns that shop and I did that on purpose: The charity is “Down Syndrome Ireland”, but I don’t want to take away from the good a charity does even if they – in my opinion – are misguided in some of their business decision.

Too hot!? Nation of Moaners?

An Irish friend said to me recently that Ireland is a “Nation of Moaners”. I am not sure if he is right and if you type the term into Google, then it seems the Brits have reserved that title already for themselves. ;-) But I can certainly confirm that weather has strange effects on Irish people (or maybe even wider: on people in Ireland). We like complaining about bad weather… and I think that is well justified. But it seems that many similarly like complaining about good weather and I don’t get that.

Normally we have to travel to reach the summer and many many do that. This year we are lucky and the summer is visiting us, but why is the same weather on our holidays away “Wonderful!” at home in Dublin “Much too hot!”. Now, if I say “same weather”, I don’t really mean that. Because “hot” in Dublin is 21 degrees, while on the same day “wonderful” in Valencia is 30 degrees, in Madrid it was today 37 degrees, in Rome 29 degrees, in Lanzarote 27 degrees, in Miami 31 degrees and even London is 2-5 degrees warmer.

How about just enjoying the warmth, cause it ain’t heat! And very very soon it will be over again anyway.

And this is TOTALLY over the top: Tricks to help you sleep well in the heat (on Journal.ie on 08 July): www.thejournal.ie/tricks-sleep-heat-979271-Jul2013/

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Will the weather stay nice after the weekend? Who knows! So, make the absolute most out of the weekend. Get out, enjoy the sun, tank your Vitamin D, but use sun cream if you stay out long. I will be in Merrion Square this weekend and even in case you miss out on the best festival of the year, I hope you will have a great time whatever you do.

Have an event-full weekend and week,

–Joerg

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