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Dublin Event Guide 435: Open House Dublin, Dublin2020 Live, Job Expo, Bram Stoker Festival

DEG Dublin Event Guide (for free events)

No. 435 | 16 October 2015

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Hi all!

Soooo many events!! There are more than 200 events in this Dublin Event Guide and if you look in the Upcoming Events section where I also mention some of the non-free festivals, the list is long there as well.

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Open House is one of the main events this weekend, but I want to mention it especially because often people hesitate going to it, thinking that it is too architecture focused. Nothing could be further from the truth! It is an architecture festival, but it is for everybody and the guided tours explain WHY a building was built that way and what the architect was thinking and that is really interesting. I did go to Busaras a few years ago and experienced the best tour ever and where lots of people think Busaras is an ugly building, to me it now looks completely different. So, give Open House a go! :-)

And unfortunately I have to mention this again: Money! This month I got 5 donations until now, which is a total of 60 Euro, but in two weeks I need to pay EUR 190. So, I have just two weeks to find EUR 130. If you can help, please do! There are also some sponsorship packets available if you or your company want to help a little more! Thanks!

And here is my weekly appeal to you: These are two areas the Dublin Event Guide needs your continued help with: Your donations help paying the bills for sending the Dublin Event Guide every week, so please help if you can. Just 1 Euro per month (12 Euro per year) would be great. Not very many subscribers are prepared to or able to help, so please don’t rely on others!

And without you spreading the word we would have never reached 24,000 subscribers and 60,000 Facebook Likes. But it is just the start!! The goals are MUCH bigger than that! :-) Imagine if everyone just got ONE additional person to subscribe to the Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events). That would be an immediate increase by a few thousand subscribers. Can you help?

For donations go to www.perfectresults.info/donate.htm and the link to subscribe is www.dublineventguide.com.

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Here is the explanation regarding donations: To send the Dublin Event Guide and for domain names and for web hosting, I have a monthly bill of EUR 190 to cover. This is not for me, but all that money goes directly to external service providers. I am working approx. 35 hours on the Dublin Event Guide every week and don’t make any cent, that’s why I ask you to help with the cost if you can. If you can spare EUR 1 per month (that’s just 25 cent per edition!!) please donate EUR 12 for the year (or more if you can …or even less if you can’t). You can make your donation at www.perfectresults.info/donate.htm using Paypal or CreditCard or send me a mail dublineventguide@gmail.com and I can suggest other ways. I am also looking for some corporate sponsors as well, if you know someone, send them my way. :-)

And please help spreading the word about the Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events). Your friends can easily subscribe at www.dublineventguide.com and they will get a weekly e-mail magazine with all the free events in Dublin if they subscribe. They don’t have to pay a cent (but donations are very welcome!) for that and their e-mail address is completely safe with me! More than 24,000 people receive the Dublin Event Guide every week and we are more than 60,000 people at the Dublin Event Guide Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/DublinEventGuide Check it out and click on LIKE when you are there.

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

Without putting your hand in your pocket (for the Dublin Event Guide) at all you can help by ALWAYS using the ad links in the Dublin News Section and the ads in the Dublin Event Guides when you buy/order goods. If you buy goods immediately (in the same session) after clicking on a link/ad that you find in this e-zine/newsletter (Groupon, LivingSocial, Amazon, Book Depository, LastMinute etc), you help the Dublin Event Guide everytime. This is how it works: The company you buy from (Groupon, Amazon, LivingSocial, Book Depository etc) registers that you came to them via a link from the Dublin Event Guide and they show their appreciation by giving a small commission (5-8%) to the Dublin Event Guide. This might only be 30 cent a go, but if you did that for all online purchases and if lots of people used it, then it could make a big dent into the EUR 190 needed. Use these links as often as possible it doesn’t cost you a cent and you help big time!

Have an event-full weekend and week,

–Joerg

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Feel good slot

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

Today’s feel good slot is once again a quote. This time it is from book author Umair Haque who said:

“The biggest mistake you can make is listening to people who’ve given up on their dreams telling you to give up on yours.”

Keep fighting for and working on your dreams and select wisely who to share you dreams with.

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Support

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

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

Last week only Tara R was so wonderful to support the Dublin Event Guide with a donation. Thanks a lot! Please keep in mind that without donations there won’t be a Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events): Your donation will ensure that the Dublin Event Guide will continue arriving in your Inbox every week and every donation will benefit EVERY Dublin Event Guide reader!

The cost for sending the weekly newsletter is approx. EUR 190 per month and a donation from you of just EUR 12 per year will ensure that I will be able to pay the bills.
Has the Dublin Event Guide helped you to find events that you otherwise wouldn’t have known about, or have you saved money by finding great free events? Then please go to here and give something back if you can!

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

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

In the last 12 months the following wonderful people have sponsored this Dublin Event Guide:
Noelle H, Paul M, Sarah S, Meav Ni M, Sinéad J, GiveAffirmations.com, Sandra McD, Jutta B-S, Melanie B, Gwen M, Brian H.P., Anita W, Bairbre E, Carija I, Katarzyna C, Elaine K, Adriano G, Majella M, Eoin P, Catherine P, Arthur D, Elizabeth F, Mary C, Philippa F, Artem K, A C, Ann M, Brian R, Jake M, Mark G, Mark R, Shanel W, Luna B, Fiona D, Sean S, Zelie McG, Shona F, Serena F, Ann M, Nikki D, Christian K, Catherine E, Bridget W, Tania Z, Barbara Q-B, Tony B, Tom O’D, Sueanne O’H, Kay G, Laura S, Brian R, Sophie P-L, Eamonn H, Clarisa Sch, Clodagh O’C, Milena V, Lizzie B, Siobhan P, Susan B, Michelle M, Sharon K, Michele M, Bill G, Catherine O’S, Lisa O’B, Ivan S, Donald M, Martina D, Pascale M, Aishling B, Brendan M, Marta E, Rose P, Fiona D, Mark G, Majella M, Jennyfer P, Emeline J, Pauline R, Joe O’D, Clodagh C, Ellen B, Marsha L S, Geraldine C, Marta C L, Ana L, Tim O’N, Stephen McE, Aishling B, Ana R T, Clarissa de M A, Gordon S, Martin O’S, Keith O’B, Aaron D, Siobhan B, Vincent P, Carol McN, Nicola R, Marion K, Bernadette L, Stephen S, Joseph O’L, Roisin R, Maeve O’N, Jessica G, Monika K, Deirdre I, David S, Jurgen B, Claire D, Jenny H, John O’S, Caitriona L, Isidro G, David F, Filippo G, Amanda L, Jacinta O’B, Mark C, Phillipa C, Ryan M, Deirdre NiD, Elizabeth N, Helen L, Marcus H, Signe Kristina K, Gerard B, Niamh D, Miguel N, Mieke H, Michael McS, Renee S, Julia C, Belinda B, Michelle McC, Marta T, Rita B, Johan S, Cathal S, Julia AY, Anne C, Cyril C, George K, Paul S, Susan H, Terry McG, Sarah S, Helen B, Brian R, Justin M, Roy K, Ross M, Ann HB, Susan F, Deirdre G, Mark C, John F, Melanie B, Mark G, Cory H, Avril C, Judy F, Jane O’H, Eamonn U, Gerard P, Fiona F, Yvonne O’S, Gabriel K, Roisin K, Mark C, Aislinn T, Barry P, Barbara D, Claire D, Barry M, Mateusz L, David K, Caroline O’C, Heather C, Joan S, David D, Sillybilly.ie, Elaine M D, Mark C, Shane W, Eddie R, Anne H, Comet Records, John F, Margaret W, Joan S, Nora O’K, David O’K, Tara R and Arthur’s Pub (www.arthurspub.ie A classic Dublin old-style pub in 28 Thomas Street with a new and buzzing music venue that runs lots of events), the Birdcage Bakery & Cafe (www.facebook.com/BirdcageBakery An independent cafe and bakery in 23 Harcourt Road, Dublin 2), Cycling Campaign (www.dublincycling.ie), www.FlamencoIndalo.com (A group that supports and promotes the art of Flamenco in Ireland), www.oliviercornetgallery.com (An Art Gallery in 5 Cavendish Row), www.thepaulkanegallery.com (A great Art Gallery, on the search for a new venue), www.cfcp.ie (The Centre for Creative Practices is the the only arts centre in Ireland dedicated to connecting, integrating and promoting immigrant, experimental and emerging artists among the local arts scene and audiences) and www.KravMagaIreland.com, the self-defence training centre for everyone, which provides regular 12-week or 2-day self-defence training courses for beginners.

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

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

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Joergs Picks

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

This weekend he Open House Dublin Festival is definitely a must go! Then there is the Dublin 2020 Live event on Saturday night and the start of the Bram Stoker Festival on Friday.

There are more than 200 events this week, so browse through some of the other ones as well. Ohh, and definitely check out the Upcoming Events Section!

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Competitions

The Dubliners Dilemma – Play based on James Joyce’s Dubliners – Ticket Competition

Tues 20 – Sat 24 October – 13:00-13:50
International Bar, Wicklow Street, Dublin 2

Bachelors Walk Productions will present five ‘homecoming’ Dublin performances of Declan Gorman’s one-man show “The Dubliners Dilemma” based on James Joyce’s ‘Dubliners’ at the International Bar.

The show has been described as ‘Mesmerising’ (Metro Herald) ‘Ingenious’ Mail on Sunday and ‘Effortlessly entertaining’ (Examiner.com USA). It tells the fascinating tale of a young author who wrote a book of stories about the ordinary Dublin people – the rogues, the mitchers, the perverts and the gamblers – and then found he couldn’t get it printed. Until an English publisher who had previously rejected it spent one fraught night of conscience torn between his love of a wonderful book, his need to make money and his fear of losing everything.

Admission is EUR 10 and tickets can be bought from 086-3615585 or e-mail bachelorswalk@yahoo.ie. (Group rates available)

And Bachelors Walk Productions has made a pair of tickets available for the show on Thursday at 13:00. (Please note that the tickets will be oinly valid for that particular show!!) If you want to win this pair of tickets, enter the competition by sending a mail to dublineventguide@gmail.com with BACHELORS WALK in the subject of the mail and your name and mobile phone number in the body of the mail. The mail has to be with me by Tuesday 12:00.

Find more information about the play here www.bachelorswalkdublin.com and see a video clip here www.youtu.be/bzRhbNN5gMQ

Promote your product or event through a competition!

If you want to reach more than 24,000 people with a product promotion or an event promotion for a non-free event, contact me on dublineventguide@gmail.com and we can discuss the options. You provide the prize for the competition and the Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events) runs the competition for you. It couldn’t be simpler.

And if you want me to use/test a product you are selling and then share my assessment here in the Dublin Event Guide, we can talk about that too. I like testing gear. ;-)

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Dublin news

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

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

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

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

Book Depository
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And when you buy from Living Social or Groupon use these links:

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When you buy holidays (from Lastminute.com, Expedia or Hotels.com) or other products buy them via clicking on the links below:

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

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

And if you want to donate money directly, then you can do that here: www.perfectresults.info/donation.htm

Dublin Event Guide Smartphone App “Dublin For Free”

Find all details on where to get and how to install the app at www.dublineventguide.com/mobile.html

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New Marketing Image for Dublin!

Soooo, Dublin has a new Marketing Image and a lot has changed. The first realisation in this You Tube clip here www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9vVo9kV_gI is that Adventure is big and culture is small. Music and Arts is a side story to biking, kayaking, running, climbing etc. Pubs? They are completely erased from Dublin’s marketing. And 38 seconds out of the 78 second content show scenes that are NOT from the City but are nature/adventure scenes from outside of Dublin.

And the final scene, the logo, shows us that squiggles are in. First the odd new Eircom logo and now Dublin gets some squiggles too. Ohh and the seagulls feature in it too. Well, no wonder, considering that they are allegedly attacking people on a regular basis. ;-)

New approaches are always difficult and controversial. I don’t feel this is my Dublin in the that video clip. But what do you think? Send your opinions to dublineventguide@gmail.com and I will post them here next week if you give me the ok for it.

(If you are interested in the full and very long Press Release, you can find it here.)

Your help needed: I need a Car Booster Seat for 1 week!

Dear Dublin Event Guide Community, I am looking for a loan of a car booster seat for nine days from 20-28 October for my very well-behaved nephew and niece (6+4 years). They are coming to Ireland to visit me (with their parents), but to bring them around in the car, I need two booster seats. I got one and now need a second one.

If you could loan me one, please send a mail to dublineventguide@gmail.com

I will collect it and bring it back to you again. Thanks!!

Mental Health Self Help

Last week was Mental Health Awareness Week and the organisation “Recovery Self Help Method Ireland” asked if I could tell you about their services:

www.recoveryireland,ie provides free CBT training in 22 different locations (mostly around Dublin). If you need some help, find a meeting follow this link recoveryireland.ie/findmeeting.shtml and take the first steps to recovery!

Dublin Flamenco Festival

Some events of the Dublin Flamenco Festival are happening tin the coming week, check them out on www.dublinflamencofestival.com/festival/2015

Opportunities

The former “Opportunities” section is now Eventbrite’s section to highlight some of the events they – as the main sponsor of the Dublin Event Guide (for Free Events) – would particularly like to bring to your attention. Many events listed here will be free, but there will be a non-free event in the list as well and they will be marked as non-free. All information is supplied by Eventbrite.

== EVENTBRITE PICKS ==

LINGO FESTIVAL WEEKENDER – 16-18 Oct
Lingo Festival is a celebration of all things spoken word, poetry, hip-hop, discussions, and everything in between. A festival for the thinkers, creators, movers, shakers, dreamers and lovers. Get involved and make the most of this truly special event!
Get your ticket for EUR 64.50 here before they are gone.

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

Exhibitions

Based on your feedback, I have decided to do the following with the Exhibition section in this newsletter from now on: I will provide you with a link to a near-comprehensive listing of exhibitions provided by www.visualartists.ie . For me to list all exhibitions would only be doubling their good work and would be an inefficient use of my resources. The link is www.visualartists.ie/category/listings/dublin/

On top of that I will every now and then include here a small selection of exhibitions that either are not mentioned in the Visual Artist listing or are note-worthy to be mentioned separately.

L’Histoire de France racontée par la publicite – Exhibition

01 Oct – 27 Nov

Alliance Francaise, 1 Kildare Street, Dublin 2

This poster exhibition in the Alliance Francaise shows a series of humorous highlights of French History through a series of key historical figures who shaped the French imagination (e.g. Jeanne d’Arc, Francois I, Louis XIV, Napoleon, etc).

Admission is free.
alliance-francaise.ie/culture/

A World to Win – Political Poster Exhibition

17 Sept – 08 Nov (Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00, Sat+Sun: 14:00-17:00)

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

To celebrate the year of design, Irish Design 2015 and the National Print Museum host exhibition “A World to Win – Posters of Protest and Revolution”, organised by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.

The exhibition explores a century of posters agitating for political change. From the “Votes of Women” campaigns of the early twentieth century to the recent occupy movements, political activists around the world have used posters to mobilise, educate and organise. The exhibition contains seventy posters drawn from the Victoria and Albert Museum collection and will feature a diverse array of artists, graphic designers and print collectives.

Admission is free. www.nationalprintmuseum.ie/

A Postcard to Ireland – Eve Parnell

01-30 October (10:00-17:00)

RDS Library, Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

Artist Eve Parnell will exhibit “A Postcard to Ireland”, work that has previously been exhibited in Berlin and Rome but never in Ireland. It is characterised by a sense of wonder at the world and her fascination with people, nature and objects.

www.rds.ie/cat_event_detail.jsp?itemID=1103942

Saturday 17 Oct

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Car Boot Sales – Tallaght

08:00 – 12:00, Sat 17 Oct

Tallaght Stadium, Whitestown Way, Tallaght, Co. Dublin

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

www.irishcarboot.ie/

Honest2Goodness Food Market

09:30 – 16:00, Sat 17 Oct

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

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

www.honest2goodness.ie

Park Runs: Malahide, Cabinteely, Shanganah, Marlay

09:30 – 13:00, Sat 17 Oct

Malahide Park, Dublin Road, Malahide, Co. Dublin

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

A whole range of Parkruns take place every week (and if you know some more, please tell me):
+ Malahide Park, Dublin Road, Malahide, Co. Dublin
+ Cabinteely Park, Old Bray Road, Cabinteely, Dublin 18
+ Shanganagh Park, Shankill, Co. Dublin
+ Marlay Park, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin, Co. Dublin

www.parkrun.ie/

SuperNatural Food Market

09:30 – 15:30, Sat 17 Oct

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

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

www.supernatural.ie

The Green Door Market

09:30 – 16:00, Sat 17 Oct

18 Newmarket, Dublin 8

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

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

www.facebook.com/thegreendoordublin

Belgard Weekend Market

10:00 – 17:00, Sat 17 Oct

Belgard Road, Dublin 24

The Belgard Weekend Market is an indoor market with stalls with handcraft (incl. designer jewellery, aran jumpers and wool, christening robes and shawls, cards and cross stitch), household items, bric and brac, furniture, flowers, make-up, clothes, shoes, showers, upholstery, toys, kitchens, cafe, army memorabilia, collectors items, sweets, handbags books, blinds, party shop, tools and more.

It is open every Saturday and Sunday and is located in the Glen Abbey complex (opposite Jacobs) on Belgard Road.

www.facebook.com/belgardmarket

Jamestown Market

10:00 – 17:00, Sat 17 Oct

Jamestown Market, 90 Jamestown Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8

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

www.jamestownmarket.com/

Marlay Park Market

10:00 – 16:00, Sat 17 Oct

Marlay Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16

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

www.dlrcoco.ie/markets

Open House Dublin 2015

10:00 – 17:00, Sat 17 Oct

Dublin (various locations)

Open House Dublin is taking place this weekend on Saturday and Sunday. Lots of iconic or interesting buildings are open for you to visit them for free and architects explain what is relevant about the building from an architectural point of view. It is a great event to look behind the facade and to find out more about the buildings in the city we live in. I call it the Culture Night for buildings. ;-)

Some of the iconic buildings you should definitely see are Busáras and Central Bank, apart from that the focus/theme is “This Place We Call Home”. And there are lots of tours offered in places we live in.

(Previously hugely popular sites like Liberty Hall, Criminal Court of Justice, Department of Foreign Affairs, Convention Centre, Dublin Airport etc are this year (unfortunately) NOT on the list.)

The complete list of buildings you can visit is on openhousedublin.com/index.php/listings It requires a little bit of planning because there are so many buildings in so many different places, so have a look through the list before you go out. (Not all buildings are open on both days, many are only open either on Saturday or Sunday.)

openhousedublin.com

Red Line Book Festival – South County Dublin

10:00, Sat 17 Oct

Dublin (various locations)

The Red Line Book Festival takes place in venues across South Dublin County and is funded by South Dublin County Council. It is organised by South Dublin Libraries and Arts and consequently many of the events take plave in South County Dublin libraries.

There are free talks, readings, workshops, quizes, author meetings etc every day of the festival and a full list is available at www.redlinebookfestival.ie/programme-booking (Booking is required for the free events!) There are also many non free events, that you should check out.

www.redlinebookfestival.ie

Temple Bar Markets

10:00 – 16:30, Sat 17 Oct

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

Tola Vintage Clothes Kilo Sale

10:00 – 19:00, Sat 17 Oct

RDS, Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

The Tola Vintage Clothes Kilo Sale is taking place in Hall 4 of the RDS.

The price is EUR 20 per kilo of clothes.

This is not a free event, but admission is a very affordable EUR 1.

tolavintage.com/kilo-sale-dublin/

Train to teach – Information Day

10:00 – 16:00, Sat 17 Oct

Conrad Hotel, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2

Train to Teach Dublin is an event to provide you with lots of information on pursuing a career in teaching and how to apply for training in England.

At the event, you can listen to a presentation about the different teacher training options, speak to teaching experts and get some 1-to-1 advise, recive advise on your UCAS application, talk to practising teachers about life in the classroom and meet representatives from schools and universities that deliver teacher training in England.

Find out all details on the website below.

Admission is free.

getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/teaching-events/train-to-teach-events/train-to-teach-dublin-2015

Blackrock Market

11:00 – 17:30, Sat 17 Oct

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/

Flamenco for everybody

11:00 – 13:00, Sat 17 Oct

Liffey Trust Studios, 117-126 Upper Sheriff Street, Dublin 1

Flamenco para todos is the public Flamenco programme of the Dublin Flamenco Festival:

+ 11:00-12:00 Taster Class for Adults (All ages welcome)
+ 12:00-13:00 Taster Class for Kids (All ages welcome, parents welcome to take part)

Prepare to clap, stomp and have fun in this special taster class the whole family will enjoy.

Admission is free.

www.dublinflamencofestival.com/festival/2015/taster-classes

Intercultural Tour in Mandarin – Chester Beatty Library

11:00, Sat 17 Oct

Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

An Intercultural Tour in Mandarin Language with Community Ambassador Vicky Wang will take place.

Admission is free and meeting point is in the atrium.

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

Jobs Expo Dublin

11:00 – 16:00, Sat 17 Oct

Croke Park Stadium, Jones’ Road, Dublin 3

Jobs Expo is a two day recruitment fair in the Croke Park Conference Centre. On Saturday and Sunday hundreds of jobs will be offered by about 30 exhibitors. You might want to look through the exhibitor list to check if you see anything that could interest you before you go to the event.

There will also be a Career Clinic and allegedly there will be a range of seminars/talks. Unfortunately, though the website currently says “Not Found” when you look for the seminars. Let’s hope that this will change before Saturday.

Admission to the event is free. but registration is required here.

www.jobsexpo.ie

Open House Junior: At Home with the Vikings

11:00 – 12:00, Sat 17 Oct

National Museum, Kildare Street (Archaeology), Dublin 2

At this workshop for ages 9+, discover the archaeological evidence about Viking houses and life in Dublin over 1,000 years ago.

Admission is free, but booking is required via 01 648 6332.

www.museum.ie/en/list/calendar-of-events.aspx?eventID=4765

Terenure Village Market

11:00 – 16:00, Sat 17 Oct

Bushy Park, Tempelogue Road, Terenure, Dublin 6W

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

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

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/terenurevillagemarket

Yoga Union – Yoga in Dublin 8

11:00 – 14:00, Sat 17 Oct

MVP, 29 Clanbrassil Street, Dublin 2

Three free Yoga sessions take place in MVP in Dublin 8 every Saturday and every Sunday. The times are 12:00, 13:00 and 14:00 and the duration is 1 hour. At every session only 8 places are available, so get your bookings in early (you can book weeks in advance).

The sessions can be booked following these links:

+ 11:00-12:00
+ 12:00-13:00
+ 13:00-14:00

Classes are open level, so everyone is welcome. The Yoga Union is run by Love8.

www.facebook.com/theyogaunion

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Sat 17 Oct

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

Ha’penny Flea Market

12:00 – 18:00, Sat 17 Oct

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

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

www.thegrandsocial.ie/

SECRET – Nothing To See Here – Science Gallery Exhibition

12:00 – 18:00, Sat 17 Oct

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

The current exhibition in the Science Gallery (08 Aug – 01 Nov) is called “SECRET – Nothing To See Here” and explores Privacy, Surveillance and Espionage.

Once again it is a really interesting exhibition, that has some intriguing, fascinating and revealing exhibits. Be prepared to do a good bit of reading to understand the background of the exhibits OR get one of the well informed and extremely helpful mediators to explain the details to you.

I would say that SECRET is for a slightly older audience (maybe 16+), but there are plenty of things that younger children will get as well if you make the effort to explain it to them.

From an airport-style security conveyor belt that records what you have in your pocket; via a Wifi traffic eavesdropping device (Transparency Grenade); a secret handshake training device; books full of stolen passwords (you might find yours!?); a Crypto Bar where you can download cryptographic software, a privacy wall that hides your identity to an installation with notepads where the lines are microprinted lists of Iraqi civilian victims of the Iraq war, you will find lots of interesting secrets.

The Science Gallery has very visitor friendly opening hours of Tue-Fri 12:00-20:00 and Sat+Sun 12:00-18:00, so there are no excuses! ;-) Admission is free.

dublin.sciencegallery.com/secret/

Archive at Lunchtime – IFI

13:00, Sat 17 Oct

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

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

www.ifi.ie/

Lingo Poetry Bingo

13:30 – 15:00, Sat 17 Oct

Workman’s Club, 10 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2

Lingo Poetry Bingo is an open mic with a twist. Hosted by Carl Plover, aka Wasps Vs Humans, this interactivec event showcases featured poets, as well as an opportunity for anyone with a poem to join in.

Audience members drop themes in a hat. They’re drawn out at random and poets seize the moment and jump in with a poem that fits the bill.

Featured artists are Wasps vs Humans (Punk poet and playwright) David Lee Morgan (US & UK slam champ), Ailish Kerr and Kevin P. Gilday.

Admission is free.

theworkmansclub.com/events/lingo-poetry-bingo/

“My Favourites” – Dublin City Walking Tour

14:00 – 16:00, Sat 17 Oct

Spire, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1

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

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

www.dublincitywalkingtours.com/

Lingo Poetry Festival – A Poetry Hunt

14:00, Sat 17 Oct

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

PoetryHunt is a treasure hunt for participants of all ages where the clues are in the library’s books. Players will form teams (maximum four members) and will follow rhyming clues through the world of books. There are plenty of prizes. There will also be face-painting, story-telling and some good things to eat in a separate area.

Admission is free, but booking is recommended as places are limited. Contact 01-6744888.

www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-culture-dublin-city-public-libraries-and-archive-events/lingo-poetry-festival

Open House Junior: “The place where me and things belong together”

14:00 – 16:30, Sat 17 Oct

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

Open House Junior is the Open House Programme for Families with children. This workshop is suitable for ages 6-12.

The event is inspired by household artefacts from the Museum’s collection, from the everyday to the extraordinary. Join artist and architect Blaithín Quinn on a short tour in the Museum, including the ’Eileen Gray’ galleries, then create your own sculptural object to explore a personal meaning of ’home’.

Admission is free but booking is required via 01-6777444

www.museum.ie/en/list/calendar-of-events.aspx?eventID=4766

God Created and Linne Ordered – Guided Walk

15:00, Sat 17 Oct

National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

The guided walk “God Created and Linnaeus Ordered” with Veronica Forsgren will take place.

Follow in the footsteps of the ‘father of taxonomy’ Carl von Linné (1707-1778). Linné dreamt of ordering all of nature and developed a revolutionary method of systematizing plants and animals. He further developed the binomial naming system, which is still used today. Learn about this, his apostles, and interesting stories of how he chose names for plants.

www.botanicgardens.ie/news/events.htm

Traditional Chinese Medicine and Food therapy

18:00 – 19:30, Sat 17 Oct

Lantern Centre, 17 Synge Street, Dublin 8

This is a talk on Traditional Chinese Medicine. How it can help you to become healthier.

You will learn about the philosophy behind the medicine, about the Dao and Yin Yang, about the principles of how TCM works, what the treatment options are and how an average visit to a TCM clinic is like. Finally there will be some focus on Food therapy and you will learn few tricks and secrets that will help you in your everyday life.

Vit Vre?ek Dobrin is a Trainee Practitioner at ICTCM College in Dublin. He briefly studied modern medicine in Slovenia, before embarking on a year long journey all around Latin America, where he came across several different types of alternative medicine, from Shamanism to Reiki.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/events/791169024344806/

After the Ibis – Reggae Gig

20:00, Sat 17 Oct

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

“After The Ibis” is an 8-piece roots reggae band with dub, jazz and soul influences.

Admission is free.

www.theharbourbar.ie/whats-on/event/after-the-ibis

Saturday Night Live – The Wine Cave

20:00 – 22:30, Sat 17 Oct

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

This is a weekly Saturday night live music event event downstairs in the Wine Cave of KC Peaches Cafe. Food will be served until 21:30 and wine, minerals & music will be available until later. Admission is free and a donation into a hat at the end of the evening is appreciated.

www.facebook.com/KCPeachesWineCave

Dublin 2020 Live – Gigs

20:30, Sat 17 Oct

Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

Dublin2020 invite to a celebration of Dublin’s music from 20:30 with “The Hot Sprockets” (22:00), “Anderson” (21:00) and “Darling” (20:30). Eric Lalor will be the MC.

Admission is free (first come, first served).

Listen to the bands on:
www.thehotsprockets.com/music/
andersonsongs.com/category/songs/
www.darlingmusic.ie/music

Dublin2020 is the organisation that is trying to win the competition for Dublin to become one of the European Capitals of Culture for 3 months in 2020.

www.facebook.com/events/533011453532283

Acoustic Covers – Gig

21:00, Sat 17 Oct

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

The Acoustic Covers are playing a gig in the Mezz. Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/mezzdublin

Bitch Falcon // Pranks – Gig

21:00, Sat 17 Oct

Sin É, 14 Ormond Quay, Dublin 1

The bands Bitch Falcon and Pranks will be in Sin E for a gig.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/events/1488522474799680/

Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard

21:00, Sat 17 Oct

Stillorgan Orchard, The Hill, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin

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

www.stillorganorchard.com/live_music.html

Left, Right & Centre – Blues+Soul

21:30, Sat 17 Oct

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

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

Admission is free.

www.frankryans.com

Howlin Hawks – Gig

22:00, Sat 17 Oct

The Salty Dog, 16 Strand Street, Skerries, Co. Dublin

The Howlin Hawks will play Blues, Soul and Rock in the Salty Dog.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/events/1662937090615920/

Nigel Mooney Quartet – Gig

22:00, Sat 17 Oct

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

The Nigel Mooney Quartet will play Jazz and Blues in JJ Smyth’s.

Admission is free.

www.jjsmyths.com/gigs/saturdays/786-nigel-mooney-quartet.html

Jazz on the Green

22:15, Sat 17 Oct

The Fitzwilliam Hotel Dublin, St. Stephen’s Green

Jazz on the Green is now provided every Saturday in the bar of the Fitzwilliam Hotel. Admission is free.

This week Liza Nelson (vocals) and Eanna Ryder (piano) will perform.

www.fitzwilliamhoteldublin.com/

Kate’s Party – Gig

22:30, Sat 17 Oct

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

Kate’s Party will play a gig in Whelan’s. Admission is free if you arrive before 22:30 or if you sign up for the guest list.

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/midnight-hour-w-kates-party-2/

The Dublin Blues Cartel – Gig

22:30, Sat 17 Oct

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

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

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

The Business Blues Band – Gig

23:55, Sat 17 Oct

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

The Business are playing Jazz and Blues at this midnight gig in the Mezz.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/mezzdublin

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Belgard Weekend Market

10:00 – 17:00, Sun 18 Oct

Belgard Road, Dublin 24

The Belgard Weekend Market is an indoor market with stalls with handcraft (incl. designer jewellery, aran jumpers and wool, christening robes and shawls, cards and cross stitch), household items, bric and brac, furniture, flowers, make-up, clothes, shoes, showers, upholstery, toys, kitchens, cafe, army memorabilia, collectors items, sweets, handbags books, blinds, party shop, tools and more.

It is open every Saturday and Sunday and is located in the Glen Abbey complex (opposite Jacobs) on Belgard Road.

www.facebook.com/belgardmarket

Jamestown Market

10:00 – 17:00, Sun 18 Oct

Jamestown Market, 90 Jamestown Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8

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

www.jamestownmarket.com

Marlay Park Market

10:00 – 16:00, Sun 18 Oct

Marlay Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16

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

www.dlrcoco.ie/markets

Merrion Square Open Air Gallery

10:00 – 18:30, Sun 18 Oct

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/

Open House Dublin 2015

10:00 – 17:00, Sun 18 Oct

Dublin (various locations)

Open House Dublin is taking place this weekend on Saturday and Sunday. Lots of iconic or interesting buildings are open for you to visit them for free and architects explain what is relevant about the building from an architectural point of view. It is a great event to look behind the facade and to find out more about the buildings in the city we live in. I call it the Culture Night for buildings. ;-)

Some of the iconic buildings you should definitely see are Busáras and Central Bank, apart from that the focus/theme is “This Place We Call Home”. And there are lots of tours offered in places we live in.

(Previously hugely popular sites like Liberty Hall, Criminal Court of Justice, Department of Foreign Affairs, Convention Centre, Dublin Airport etc are this year (unfortunately) NOT on the list.)

The complete list of buildings you can visit is on openhousedublin.com/index.php/listings It requires a little bit of planning because there are so many buildings in so many different places, so have a look through the list before you go out. (Not all buildings are open on both days, many are only open either on Saturday or Sunday.)

openhousedublin.com

Brocante Furniture & Vintage Market

11:00 – 17:00, Sun 18 Oct

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

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

www.facebook.com/thebrocantemarket

Dun Laoghaire Market

11:00 – 16:00, Sun 18 Oct

People’s Park, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

A weekly market with lots of food, but also many other products (art & crafts, books, etc) takes place every Sunday in the beautiful People’s Park in Dun Laoghaire. It is a very popular market and with around 50 vendors also one of the bigger markets.

www.dlrcoco.ie/aboutus/councildepartments/environment/findit/markets/

Jobs Expo Dublin

11:00 – 16:00, Sun 18 Oct

Croke Park Stadium, Jones’ Road, Dublin 3

Jobs Expo is a two day recruitment fair in the Croke Park Conference Centre. On Saturday and Sunday hundreds of jobs will be offered by about 30 exhibitors. You might want to look through the exhibitor list to check if you see anything that could interest you before you go to the event.

There will also be a Career Clinic and allegedly there will be a range of seminars/talks. Unfortunately, though the website currently says “Not Found” when you look for the seminars. Let’s hope that this will change before Saturday.

Admission to the event is free. but registration is required here.

www.jobsexpo.ie

Meditation for World Peace

11:00 – 11:45, Sun 18 Oct

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

This free meditation class includes the “Prayers for World Peace” and it takes place at the Tara Buddhist Centre.

Admission is free, just drop in. Free tea/ coffee thereafter

For any questions contact Drolma via taracentreadmin@gmail.com

meditateinireland.com/weekly-classes/prayers-for-world-peace/

Palestrina Choir

11:00, Sun 18 Oct

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

Yoga Union – Yoga in Dublin 8

11:00 – 14:00, Sun 18 Oct

MVP, 29 Clanbrassil Street, Dublin 2

Three free Yoga sessions take place in MVP in Dublin 8 every Saturday and every Sunday. The times are 12:00, 13:00 and 14:00 and the duration is 1 hour. At every session only 8 places are available, so get your bookings in early (you can book weeks in advance).

The sessions can be booked following these links:

+ 11:00-12:00
+ 12:00-13:00
+ 13:00-14:00

Classes are open level, so everyone is welcome. The Yoga Union is run by Love8.

www.facebook.com/theyogaunion

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Sun 18 Oct

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

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

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Blackrock Market

12:00 – 17:30, Sun 18 Oct

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/

Guided Walks – Botanic Gardens

12:00 – 15:30, Sun 18 Oct

National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

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

Admission is free.

www.botanicgardens.ie/educ/info.htm

Halloween at the Botanic Gardens

12:00, Sun 18 Oct

National Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

Halloween is coming to the Botanic Gardens early: It is Dress Up Day in Sunday and there is also a Halloween Harvest Display and a Decorated Pumpkin Exhibition (18-31 October).

The prize giving for the Decorated Pumpkin Competition will be at 15:00 in the Teak House.

www.botanicgardens.ie/news/events.htm

SECRET – Nothing To See Here – Science Gallery Exhibition

12:00 – 18:00, Sun 18 Oct

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

The current exhibition in the Science Gallery (08 Aug – 01 Nov) is called “SECRET – Nothing To See Here” and explores Privacy, Surveillance and Espionage.

Once again it is a really interesting exhibition, that has some intriguing, fascinating and revealing exhibits. Be prepared to do a good bit of reading to understand the background of the exhibits OR get one of the well informed and extremely helpful mediators to explain the details to you.

I would say that SECRET is for a slightly older audience (maybe 16+), but there are plenty of things that younger children will get as well if you make the effort to explain it to them.

From an airport-style security conveyor belt that records what you have in your pocket; via a Wifi traffic eavesdropping device (Transparency Grenade); a secret handshake training device; books full of stolen passwords (you might find yours!?); a Crypto Bar where you can download cryptographic software, a privacy wall that hides your identity to an installation with notepads where the lines are microprinted lists of Iraqi civilian victims of the Iraq war, you will find lots of interesting secrets.

The Science Gallery has very visitor friendly opening hours of Tue-Fri 12:00-20:00 and Sat+Sun 12:00-18:00, so there are no excuses! ;-) Admission is free.

dublin.sciencegallery.com/secret/

Sunday at Noon – Classical Concerts

12:00 – 13:00, Sun 18 Oct

Hugh Lane Gallery, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1

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

The next concert will feature the Trio Rodin with Carles Puig (violin), Esther Garcia (cello) and Jorge Mengotti (piano) performing pieces from Beethoven and Granados.

www.hughlane.ie/past-sunday-concerts/1389-sundaysnoon-trio-rodin

Drop-In Drawing Session – Chester Beatty Library

13:00 – 15:00, Sun 18 Oct

Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

A Drop-in Drawing Session is taking place. Learn drawing techniques, including line drawing, shading, perspective and decoration during this informal sessions.

Admission is free and no booking required. Suitable for ages 13+. Materials are provided but feel free to bring your own sketchbook; dry materials only.

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

The Bernard Shaw Flea Market

13:00, Sun 18 Oct

The Bernard Shaw, 12 Richmond Street South, Dublin 8

The Bernard Shaw Flea market with vintage clothes, shoes, jewellery, art, records, bric-a-brac, music, DJs and a lot more will take place again this weekend.

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

Dublin Sketchers – Sunday Meet-up

14:00, Sun 18 Oct

Dublin (various locations)

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

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

www.dublinsketchers.blogspot.com/

Song of the Sea – Film Screening

14:00, Sun 18 Oct

Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

The film “Song of the Sea” will be screened, “Inspired by the legend of the selkies (people who can turn into seals), this enchanting animated film is a magical adventure steeped in the wondrous world of Irish myth. Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film. 2014, PG, (93 min).”

Admission is free and no booking required

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

Stella Bass Jazz Trio

14:00 – 16:00, Sun 18 Oct

Café en Seine, Dawson Street, Dublin 2

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

www.stellabass.com

Family Drawing Sundays

14:30 – 16:30, Sun 18 Oct

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

Museum Tour – National Print Museum

15:00 – 16:30, Sun 18 Oct

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

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

www.nationalprintmuseum.ie/guided-tours.html

Brian Keary plays Classical Guitar

16:00 – 17:00, Sun 18 Oct

Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2

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

www.sweeneysdublin.ie/gigs.php

Night Music – John Connolly – Book Signing

16:00, Sun 18 Oct

Dubray Books, 36 Grafton Street, Dublin 2

John Connolly will be signing copies of his new collection of short stories “Night Music: Nocturnes Volume 2”.

Admission is free.

www.dubraybooks.ie/news-and-events

Peter Moore and The Bad Bax – Gig

18:00, Sun 18 Oct

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

Peter Moore and band will play Blues, Folk, Rock, Country and Bluegrass.

Admission is free.

www.jjsmyths.com/gigs/sundays/787-peter-moore-and-the-bad-bax.html

Sweeney’s Dixieland Jazzmen

18:30 – 20:30, Sun 18 Oct

Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2

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

www.dublinsessions.ie/sweeneys.html

Jawbone – Acoustic Folk & Blues Night

19:00 – 21:00, Sun 18 Oct

Arthur’s Pub, 28 Thomas Street, Dublin 8

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

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

www.facebook.com/ArthursPub

Gardiner Street Gospel Choir Mass

19:30 – 20:30, Sun 18 Oct

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

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

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

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

www.gardinerstreetgospelchoir.com

Homage Night for Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill

19:30, Sun 18 Oct

McGrattans Bar, 76 Fitzwilliam Lane, Dublin 2

Nuala Ní Dhomnaill is one of Ireland’s greatest poets and IMRAM, the Irish Language Literature Festival, is inviting you to celebrate her life and work in the company of poets, singers and musicians.

Admission is free.

www.poetryireland.ie/whats-on/mos-do-nuala-at-imram

The Suitcase Junket – Gig

20:00, Sun 18 Oct

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

The Suitcase Junket is a Matt Lorenz: A throat-singing, slide guitar playing one-man-band.

Admission is free.

www.theharbourbar.ie/whats-on/event/the-suitcase-junket

Apollo Sessions

20:30, Sun 18 Oct

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 18 Oct

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

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

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

Rhythm Rocker

21:00, Sun 18 Oct

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

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

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

www.facebook.com/rhythmrocker

The Tolka Hot Club – Gypsy Jazz Gig

21:00, Sun 18 Oct

Sin É, 14 Ormond Quay, Dublin 1

The Tolka Hot Club will play Gypsy Jazz Gig in Sin E.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/Sin.E.Pub

Billy Treacy & The Ha’Penny Heads

21:30, Sun 18 Oct

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

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

www.billytreacy.com/

Cool Hand Dukes

22:00, Sun 18 Oct

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

Weedway – Gig

23:00, Sun 18 Oct

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

Weedway are playing a Reggae Gig in the Mezz on Sunday. Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/mezzdublin

Monday 19 Oct

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National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Mon 19 Oct

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

Is Behavioural Science Compatible with Democracy? – Talk

12:00, Mon 19 Oct

UCD Sutherland School of Law, UCD Campus, Belfield, Dublin 4

This is a public lecture with American scholar and former government administrator Cass R. Sunstein asking ‘Is Behavioural Science Compatible with Democracy?’

Admission is free.

www.ucd.ie/events/calendar?lang=en&dt=d.en.254530

Archive at Lunchtime – IFI

13:00, Mon 19 Oct

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

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

www.ifi.ie/

Low priced books with free delivery!

13:00, Mon 19 Oct

Dublin (various locations)

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

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Own and Manage your Career – Talk

13:30 – 14:30, Mon 19 Oct

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

“Owning and Managing Your Career, a Practical Approach” is a talk with Peter O’Connell, Career Management Specialist.

Admission is free.

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

“My Favourites” – Dublin City Walking Tour

14:00 – 16:00, Mon 19 Oct

Spire, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1

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

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

www.dublincitywalkingtours.com/

Jesuit suppression from 1759-1814 – Talk

16:00, Mon 19 Oct

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

In the Centre for Early Modern History Seminar Series 2015-16 the next lecture is Sean Smith (UCD) talking about “Surrogate Fathers: The Lazarists and shifts in European Catholicism after the Jesuit suppression, 1759-1814”.

Admission is free.

www.tcd.ie/trinitylongroomhub/events/details/2016/centreforearlymodernhistory2015_16.php

Words and Music: Imaging Italian Opera

18:30, Mon 19 Oct

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

This is an introduction to the “Week of the Italian Language in the World” and to a series of screenings dedicated to Italian Opera that will start on Thursday 29 October.

The Operas in programme are: La Traviata, Nabucco, Attila, Macbeth, Don Carlos, Aida, Il Barbiere di Siviglia, Tosca. Every screening will be introduced by Deirdre O’Grady.

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

www.iicdublino.esteri.it/IIC_Dublino/webform/SchedaEvento.aspx?id=654&citta=Dublino

Brian Friel: A Life in Translation – Lecture

19:30, Mon 19 Oct

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

The public lecture “Brian Friel: A Life in Translation” by Prof Nicholas Grene (TCD) will take place.

“Nicholas Grene will give a talk on the processes of translation and reinterpretation involved in Friel’s adaptations of Chekhov. There will also be readings of excerpts from one of his finest plays, ‘Translations’, which articulates a crucial moment of transition in Irish history, the Ordinance Survey Mapping of Ireland that translated its Irish place names into English.”

Admission is free.

www.tcd.ie/trinitylongroomhub/events/details/2015/2015-10-19brian_friel.php

Candlelit Tales – Storytelling of Myths and Legends

19:30, Mon 19 Oct

Stag’s Head, Dame Lane, Dublin 2

Storytellers Candlelit Tales are telling spooky Halloween tales in the Stag’s Head on Monday.

Admission is free and donations are welcome.

www.facebook.com/candlelittales

Song Cycle

20:00, Mon 19 Oct

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

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

www.whelanslive.com

Splendid Lunatics – Improv Comedy

20:00, Mon 19 Oct

Liquor Rooms, 7 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2

The improv comedy troupe Splendid Lunatics perform in the Liquor Rooms this Monday.

Admission is free. www.facebook.com/events/479640695547533/

www.facebook.com/thesplendidlunatics

Star formation in the Era of ALMA and VLT interferometers – Talk

20:00, Mon 19 Oct

Ely House, 8 Ely Place, Dublin 2

The Irish Astronomical Society invites to the lecture “Star formation in the Era of ALMA and VLT interferometers” by Dr Rebeca Garcia Lopez (DIAS).

Admission is free,

The quest for understanding the origin of our Solar System is a major research topic in astrophysics and its progress is closely related with the development of new telescopes/instruments. Star and planet formation processes have to be probed through wavelengths that allow us to “see” through dust that hides young starts from us.

www.irishastrosoc.org/events/events.htm

Al Porter’s Comedy Shed

20:30, Mon 19 Oct

Woolshed Bar & Grill, Parnell Street, Dublin 1

Every Monday the Woolshed Bad hosts “Al Porter’s Comedy Shed”. Admission is free.

www.woolshedbaa.com/dublin/

Comedy Crunch

21:00 – 23:00, Mon 19 Oct

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

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

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

Jazz Jam Session – Grand Social

21:00, Mon 19 Oct

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

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

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

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

Trad Sessions

21:00 – 23:30, Mon 19 Oct

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

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

dublinsessions.ie/mother-reillys/

Donal Kirk & Anto Drennan – Gig

21:30, Mon 19 Oct

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

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

Admission is free.

www.jjsmyths.com/gigs/mondays/788-donal-kirk-and-anto-drennan-13.html

Tuesday 20 Oct

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National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Tue 20 Oct

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

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

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

The Future of Monographs in a World of Open Access – Discussion

12:00 – 14:00, Tue 20 Oct

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

To mark International Open Access Week, the Library of Trinity College Dublin will hold a public discussion forum entitled “The Future of Monographs in a World of Open Access”, as part of “The Library of the Future; the Future of the Library”, a programme of events for 2015-2016. For more details check the website below.

Admission is free, but booking is required here.

tcld.wordpress.com/future-library/

Conservatoires at the RCPI

13:00, Tue 20 Oct

Royal College of Physicians, 6 Kildare Street, Dublin 2

A new series of lunchtime concerts presented by the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland in collaboration with Conservatoires Ireland will take place. It is a showcase of emerging talent from the CIT Cork School of Music, DIT Conservatory of Music and Drama and the Royal Irish Academy of Music.

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

riam.ticketsolve.com/#/shows/873540084/events/127519308

The Ardagh Hoard: Discovery, Acquisition and Controversy

13:00 – 13:45, Tue 20 Oct

National Museum, Kildare Street (Archaeology), Dublin 2

“The Ardagh Hoard: Discovery, Acquisition and Controversy” is a lecture by Mr Raghnall Ó Floinn (Director of the National Museum of Ireland).

Compared to the discovery of the Derrynaflan hoard in 1980, little is known of the circumstances surrounding the finding of the Ardagh Chalice and other objects found with it in 1868. This lecture will examine the conflicting accounts of the find, the controversy surrounding its discovery and how the objects finally came to the Museum of the Royal Irish Academy.

Admission is free, but places are limited. To book phone 01 648 6334 or email educationarch@museum.ie

www.museum.ie/en/list/calendar-of-events.aspx?eventID=4767

The Irish Colleges on the Continent – Lectures

13:10 – 14:00, Tue 20 Oct

Council Chamber, City Hall, Dame Street, Dublin 2

The City Hall Lunchtime Lectures in October look at “The irish Colleges on the Continent” and the remaining events are:

+ 13 Oct: The Irish College in Leuven/Louvain – Dr John McCafferty
+ 20 Oct: The Irish College in Rome – Dr. Ciran O’Carroll
+ 27 Oct: The Salamanca Archive & the Irish College in Spain – Susan Leyden

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

sjarchives.tumblr.com/post/130539592665/dublin-city-library-archive-in-partnership-with

Magna Carta – Lecture

13:15, Tue 20 Oct

Christ Church Cathedral, Christchurch Place, Dublin 8

Christ Church Cathedral is inviting to a series of lectures to mark the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta.

The next lecture is by Archdeacon Gordon Linney and it is entitled “Free to Believe”.

Admission is free. The event takes place in the Music Room in Christ Church Cathedral.

“Magna Carta, meaning “The Great Charter”, is one of the most famous documents ever produced as it established for the first time the principle that everybody, including the king, was subject to the law. Originally issued by King John of England in the 13th century, Magna Carta to this day is still considered the cornerstone of modern-day democracy. Most famously, Magna Carta established the principle that all ‘free men’ had the right to justice and a fair trial.”

www.christchurchcathedral.ie/

Flamenco Flashmob in Dublin

17:00, Tue 20 Oct

Busaras, Store Street, Dublin 1

A Flamenco FlashMob will happen at Busaras on Tuesday at 17:00 and from 18:00 on Tuesday in Mary Street/Liffey Street Upper.

And on Wednesday 21 Oct, it will happen at the Royal College of Surgeons.

If you want to be part of it, check if that is still possible. The rehearsal times are on the website below.

www.dublinflamencofestival.com/festival/2015/flamenco-flashmob

Future Money and the Design of Security – Talk

18:00, Tue 20 Oct

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

This is a conversation about the future of money. What will be its role and what will be the design? What security features will be used? Will digital currency replace the physical money?

Participants: Emma Kennedy, Money Editor of The Sunday Business Post, will host a panel featuring Rachel O’ Dwyer, Lecturer and research fellow in the School of Computer Science and Statistics at Trinity College Dublin, Scott Burnett, Co-founder and partner of Design Agency Aad, and Paul Molumby, Director of Currency at the Central Bank.

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

dublin.sciencegallery.com/events/2015/10/futuremoneyanddesignsecurity

Digital Culture Media: Focus on Blogs

18:30, Tue 20 Oct

Alliance Francaise, 1 Kildare Street, Dublin 2

“Digital Culture Media: Focus on Blogs” is an event with Thomas Hubert from Les Frères James, Joanne Cronin from Stitch and Bear and Jean O’Halloran from ITT Dublin. They will talk about how cultural and digital are more and more overlapping.

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

alliance-francaise.ie/culture/

Guide to the Statues and Sculptures of Dublin – Talk

18:30 – 19:30, Tue 20 Oct

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

“The Complete Guide to the Statues and Sculptures of Dublin City” by Neal Doherty is a talk about Neal Doherty’s new book by the same title.

“How often do you walk past the many statues and sculptures of Dublin without a second glance? Who is depicted in these statues, who are the artists and why were they created? For the first time, the stories behind the statues are brought together in this book and you can hear all about it with the expert, Neal Doherty. He is a true Dubliner and tourist guide who has been introducing tourists to the history and culture of Dublin for many years.”

Admission is free.

events.dlrcoco.ie/event/complete-guide-statues-and-sculptures-dublin-city-neal-doherty

Wilde’s Women by Eleanor Fitzsimons – Book Launch

18:30, Tue 20 Oct

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

Eleanor Fitzsimons will launch her book “Wilde’s Women”, which is about the women that shaped the life of Oscar Wilde.

Admission is free.

gutterbookshop.com/events.html

Dublin Bluegrass Collective – Gig

20:00, Tue 20 Oct

Sin É, 14 Ormond Quay, Dublin 1

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

www.facebook.com/Sin.E.Pub

The Plateau Sessions – Gig Night

20:00, Tue 20 Oct

Workman’s Club, 10 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2

The Plateau Sessions is an open mic night that features some special guest acts from all over Ireland.

This week the line-up is Niamh Kelly, Aisling Jarvis, Set Sail plus more.

Admission is free.

theworkmansclub.com/events/the-plateau-sessions-4/

Ukulele Tuesday

20:00 – 22:00, Tue 20 Oct

Stag’s Head, Dame Lane, Dublin 2

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

www.facebook.com/UkuleleTuesday

Blue Moon Folk and Blues – Gig

20:30, Tue 20 Oct

The Beerhouse, 84.5 Capel Street, Dublin 1

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

www.beerhousedublin.com/

DIT BIMM – Open Mic Night

20:30, Tue 20 Oct

Arthur’s Pub, 28 Thomas Street, Dublin 8

An Open Mic Night with full band set up will take place in Arthur’s Pub. It is organised by the students of the BIMM Music College course at DIT.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/events/748755438562963/

The Folk Club

20:30, Tue 20 Oct

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

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

www.facebook.com/TheGrandFolkClub

Comedy Crunch

21:00 – 23:00, Tue 20 Oct

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

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

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

Pete Cummins – Gig

21:00, Tue 20 Oct

Leeson Lounge, 148 Upper Leeson Street, Dublin 4

Pete Cummins, Grammy award winning songwriter will play songs from his album “Crooked Highways”. Every Monday he and his band will be in the Leeson Lounge. Admission is free, donations are welcome.

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

Phoenix Big Band

21:00 – 23:00, Tue 20 Oct

Tara Towers Hotel, Merrion Road, Dublin 4

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

Admission is free.

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

Sober Lane Pub Quiz

21:00, Tue 20 Oct

Sober Lane D4, 82 Irishtown Road, Dublin 4

Every week there is a free pub quiz in Sober Lane, the new-ish pub in Irishtown. There are lots of other weekly events happening there too, check them out here.

www.soberlane.com/

The Lounge Quintet – Jazz Gig

21:00, Tue 20 Oct

Leeson Lounge, 148 Upper Leeson Street, Dublin 4

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

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

Camden Sessions – Singer/Songwriter Night

21:30, Tue 20 Oct

Anseo, 18 Camden Street Lower, Dublin 2

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

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

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/TheCamdenSessions

International Bar Jazz Night

21:30, Tue 20 Oct

The International Bar, 23 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2

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

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

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

www.international-bar.com/jazz/

Wednesday 21 Oct

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Social Enterprise Grant Awards – Launch

10:00 – 13:00, Wed 21 Oct

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

The Social Enterprise Grant Scheme is a new ‘pilot’ scheme established by Inner City Enterprise (ICE). The launch of the awards will take place on Wednesday 21 October in the Wood Quay Venue

Attendance is free but registration is required via the website below.

www.localenterprise.ie/DublinCity/Training-Events/Online-Bookings/Social-Enterprise-Grant-Award.html

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Wed 21 Oct

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

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

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

Archive at Lunchtime – IFI

13:00, Wed 21 Oct

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

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

www.ifi.ie/

Impact of the revolutionary decade 1912-23 on Waterford – Lecture

16:00, Wed 21 Oct

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

The Centre for Contemporary Irish History Seminar Series 2015-16 continues with the lecture “And you still break stone: the impact of the revolutionary decade 1912-23 on the people of Waterford” by Dr Pat McCarthy.

Unfortunately the time for this lecture is not listed, but in the past the lectures fo the Centre for Contemporary Irish History all started at 16:00, so that might be a good guess.

www.tcd.ie/trinitylongroomhub/events/details/2015/centreforcontemporaryirishhist2015_16.php

Havana International Language Exchange

16:30 – 19:30, Wed 21 Oct

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

Breaking Taboos: The Body and Childbirth – Talk

18:00 – 19:15, Wed 21 Oct

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

The Health Research Board, as part of the HRB RED ALERT-TABOO! series, invites to a public conversation breaking taboos around the body and childbirth.

“From health problems that occur during and following pregnancy to social pressure and stigma, this discussion looks at the honest picture of childbirth in Ireland today – from epidurals to breastfeeding and pelvic pain to postnatal depression. Scientist and illustrator Maria Boyle will lead a discussion focusing on what the research can tell us, why some issues remain shrouded in secrecy and what’s changing in terms of Irish society and in terms of medical breakthroughs with a panel featuring Deirdre Daly of The MAMMI Study, Irene Lowry of Nurture and award winning medical journalist June Shannon.

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

dublin.sciencegallery.com/events/2015/10/hrbredalerttaboobodyandchildbirth

“Giving Out Yards” by Tara Flynn – Book Launch

18:30, Wed 21 Oct

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

Comedian Tara Flynn will launch her new book “Giving Out Yards : The Art of Complaint, Irish Style”. Admission is free.

gutterbookshop.com/events.html

16 Lives – Book Launch

18:30, Wed 21 Oct

Hodges Figgis, 56-58 Dawson Street, Dublin 2

16 Lives is a series of biographies of the key people behind the 1916 Rising. On Wedneday two more will be launched: John MacBride and Michael O’Hanrahan. Guest Speaker will be Richard Boyd-Barrett.

Admission is free, but booking is required via geraldine@obrien.ie

www.facebook.com/StoneybatterSmithfieldPeoplesHistoryProject/posts/907539602634592

Back Door Sessions – Open Mic Night

19:00, Wed 21 Oct

Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2

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

www.facebook.com/sweeneysbar

The Italian Sound of Ezra Pound – Talk

19:00, Wed 21 Oct

Arts Building, Trinity College, Dublin 2

Giuliana Bendelli teaches English Literature at Università Cattolica in Milan. Her interest is in contemporary literature, with a special focus on fiction and her current project is a history of Ezra Pound’s reception in Italy.

This talk will take place in Trintiy College in Room 3126 of the Arts Building.

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

www.iicdublino.esteri.it/IIC_Dublino/webform/SchedaEvento.aspx?id=655&citta=Dublino

Brand New Switcheroo – Roots Gig

20:00, Wed 21 Oct

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

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

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

Brian Casey – Gig

20:00, Wed 21 Oct

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

Singer/Songwriter Brian Casey will be in Whelan’s for a gig and he will be supported by “Actor Actor”.

Admission is free.

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/brian-casey-2/

Anseo Comedy Club

20:30, Wed 21 Oct

Anseo, 18 Camden Street Lower, Dublin 2

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

Admission is free, donations are welcome.

www.facebook.com/StandUpComedyClub

The Song Room (open mic)

20:30, Wed 21 Oct

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

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

www.theglobe.ie/events

The Zodiac Sessions (open mic)

20:30, Wed 21 Oct

Bruxelles, Harry Street, Dublin 2

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

www.facebook.com/zodiacsessions

Bad Boy Jake

21:00, Wed 21 Oct

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

Comedy Kitchen

21:00 – 22:30, Wed 21 Oct

Button Factory, Curved Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

Every two weeks, Comedy Kitchen, a stand-up comedy event comes to Crowbar (in the same building as the Button Factory) in Temple Bar. There will be 6 stand-up comedians performing. Check it out!

m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=269847429776574

Inn Jokes – Comedy Club

21:00, Wed 21 Oct

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

The next Inn Jokes Comedy event will be on Wednesday. Comedian Colm O’Regan is behind this monthly comedy event and his guests are Damian Clarke, Kevin Gildea and Ronan Grace.

Admission is free, donations are welcome.

www.innjokes.com/

Los Paradiso – Gig

21:00, Wed 21 Oct

Leeson Lounge, 148 Upper Leeson Street, Dublin 4

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

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

Jazz Pigs – Gig

21:30, Wed 21 Oct

4 Dame Lane, Dame Lane, Dublin 2

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

www.facebook.com/dublinjazzpigs

Trad Session

21:30, Wed 21 Oct

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

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

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Revealing the Past – Archaeology Seminar

10:00 – 17:00, Thu 22 Oct

Royal Irish Academy, 19 Dawson Street, Dublin 2

This is not a free event, but it is a whole day seminar and the cost is just EUR 5, so I decided to include it nevertheless:

At “Revealing the Past – Archaeology Seminar” reports on four excavations, in Sligo, Roscommon, Meath and Tipperary, and four short science-based projects, including protein analysis and radiocarbon dating of croziers will be presented.

Admission is EUR 5 and has to be booked via the website below.

www.ria.ie/Events/Events-Listing/Revealing-the-Past–Archaeological-Research-in-Ire

Grangegorman Military Cemetery – Tour

11:00, Thu 22 Oct

Grangegorman Cemetery, Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin 7

Every Thursday until November, a free tour of Grangegorman Military Cemetery on Blackhorse Avenue takes place. Meet inside the Cemetery Gates. Admission is free and everybody is welcome.

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

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Thu 22 Oct

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

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

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

The Green Door Market

12:00 – 16:00, Thu 22 Oct

18 Newmarket, Dublin 8

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

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

www.facebook.com/thegreendoordublin

Ireland and Climate Change before the Paris Summit

13:00, Thu 22 Oct

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

“Ireland and Climate Change before the Paris Summit” is a lunchtime talk with Father Sean McDonagh.

On 30 November-11 December the world’s leaders will meet in Paris at the UN Climate Change Conference, whose objective is to achieve a legally binding, worldwide agreement on how to tackle climate change for the first time in over 20 years. Failure to achieve that target will lead to potentially catastrophic consequences for global food and security, ecosystems and life on the planet. The Dublin Unitarian Church in St Stephen’s Green is holding five lunchtime talks (13:00-14:00) in the run-up to the Paris summit on different aspects of climate change.

www.dublinunitarianchurch.org/events/

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13:00, Thu 22 Oct

Dublin (various locations)

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Piano Masterclass with Steven Osborne

14:30, Thu 22 Oct

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

Scottish pianist Steven Osborne is in the Royal Irish Academy of Music to give a Piano Masterclass.

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

riam.ticketsolve.com/#/shows/873540092

Brazilian Dance – Forró

18:00, Thu 22 Oct

D-One Bar, 89 Capel Street, Dublin 1

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

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/donebardublin

Collected Short Stories of Dermot Healy – Book Launch

18:00, Thu 22 Oct

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

The Launch of The Collected Short Stories of Dermot Healy by the Dalkey Archive Press is taking place and admission seems to be free.

Dermot Healy (1947-2014) first announced himself as a writer of intricate and innovative short stories. His debut collection, Banished Misfortune and Other Stories (1982) – along with similar collections by Neil Jordan and Desmond Hogan – formed part of a major resurgence in the Irish short story tradition.

www.tcd.ie/trinitylongroomhub/events/details/2015/2015-10-22dermothealy.php

Girl Geek Dinner

18:00 – 20:00, Thu 22 Oct

Science Gallery, Pearse Street, TCD, Dublin 2

Girl Geek Dinners are a chance for ladies in technology to get together, enjoy some nice food and drinks and have fun meeting other women in their field. Agenda and details are on the website below and you need to register for this free event here. Men are allowed to come but only when invited by a woman, check the rules on the website below.

dublin.sciencegallery.com/events/2015/10/girlgeekdinners

Hopscotch – Hilary Fannin – Book Launch

18:00, Thu 22 Oct

Dubray Books, 36 Grafton Street, Dublin 2

The launch of playwright and columnist Hilary Fannin’s memoir “Hopscotch” will take place in Dubray Books.

Admission is free.

www.dubraybooks.ie/news-and-events

Little Museum of Dublin – Free Admission Thursday

18:00 – 20:00, Thu 22 Oct

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

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

Visit the museum and find out lots more about Dublin.

www.littlemuseum.ie/

Spanish Film Screening: Ciutat Morta

18:00, Thu 22 Oct

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

The Spanish Film “Ciutat Morta / Dead City” will be screened in the Instituto Cervantes. It is a documentary based on the police corruption in Barcelona. The screening will be in Spanish (Catalán y castellano) with English subtitles.

Admission is free.

dublin.cervantes.es/FichasCultura/Ficha99696_16_2.htm

Sessismo e razzismo nelle canzoni di propaganda coloniale- Italian Lecture & Film

18:30, Thu 22 Oct

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

One of the events of the “Week of Italian Language in the World” is this Italian lecture and film screening (with English subtitles):

+ “Sessismo e razzismo nelle canzoni di propaganda coloniale: i casi di Africanina, L’abissino vincerai, O morettina e Topolino va in Abissinia” by Alessandro Luchetti

+E proiezione di “Me ne frego” un film documentario di Vanni Gandolfo sulla politica linguistica del fascismo
(film in Italian with English subtitles)

Un viaggio nella canzone di propaganda coloniale italiana a cura di Alessandro Luchetti, dottorando in italianistica presso NUI Galway.

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

More information is here.

Shakespeare on Love – Talk

18:30, Thu 22 Oct

Cabra Library, Navan Road, Dublin 7

Aoife Spillane-Hinks explores how love can delight, humiliate, enlighten and exalt us in the work of William Shakespeare. With the help of extracts from Measure for Measure, explore how Shakespeare brings his characters to life, and what happens when they fall in love. Participants will learn how to unlock the rhythms and language in this bite-sized introduction.

Admission is free, but booking is recommended via 01-8691414

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

Start or Grow your Business – Business Lectures

18:30 – 20:00, Thu 22 Oct

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

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

They will take place on Thursdays from 18:30-20:00 between 24 September and 29 October.

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

24 Sept: Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur – How You Can Create and Produce Ideas
01 Oct: Creating the best Business Plan for your Business
08 Oct: Market Research Skills – What You Need To Do To Be Successful
15 Oct: Business Online – Having A Digital Plan To Help You Increase Sales
22 Oct: Financial Grants, Supports and ServicesTo Assist Your Start Up Business
29 Oct: Essential Supports for Entrepreneurs – Who’s Out There To Help You

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

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

19:00 – 21:00, Thu 22 Oct

Spire, O’Connell Street, Dublin 1

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

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

www.dublincitywalkingtours.com/

Thames Way by Diarmuid Fitzgerald – Book Launch

19:00, Thu 22 Oct

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

“Thames Way” is a collection of haiku and tanka poems by Diarmuid Fitzgerald. Diarmuid wrote the collection after he walked the length of the river Thames. The reader can experience the journey through the haiku and tanka short poems.

The book will be launched by poet Maeve O’Sullivan.

Admission is free.

irishwriterscentre.ie/collections/whats-on-at-the-centre/products/diarmuid-fitzgerald-thames-way-book-launch

The Xchange – Language Exchange

19:00, Thu 22 Oct

Czech Inn, Essex Gate, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

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

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

Dimestore Recordings presents

20:00, Thu 22 Oct

Sweeney Mongrel’s, 32 Dame Street, Dublin 2

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

www.facebook.com/DimeStoreRecords

Hold Up – Gig

20:00, Thu 22 Oct

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

Hold Up will play Funk, Soul and Pop at this gig.

Admission is free.

www.theharbourbar.ie/whats-on/event/hold-up-event1

Table Quiz Thursday – Grand Social

20:00 – 23:00, Thu 22 Oct

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

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

Admission is free.

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

Singer Songwriter Night – Mother Reilly’s

21:00, Thu 22 Oct

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

Every Thursday a Singer Songwriter Night will take place in Mother Reilly’s in Rathmines. This is YOUR chance to show everyone what you can do, alternatively you can just listen to the talented Singer/Songwriters. Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/motherreillysADMIN

The River Fane – Gig

21:00, Thu 22 Oct

Sin É, 14 Ormond Quay, Dublin 1

“The River Fane” will perform in Sin E. Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/Sin.E.Pub

Brady’s Fun Pub Quiz

21:30, Thu 22 Oct

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

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

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

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

International Bar Jazz Night

21:30, Thu 22 Oct

The International Bar, 23 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2

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

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

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

www.international-bar.com/jazz/

Left, Right & Centre – Blues+Soul

21:30, Thu 22 Oct

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

McLoughlin’s Trad Night

21:30, Thu 22 Oct

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

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

www.mcloughlinsbar.ie

McNeills Trad Music Pub Sessions

21:30, Thu 22 Oct

J. McNeills, 140 Capel Street, Dublin 7

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

www.facebook.com/McNeillsPubSessions

Woolshed Karaoke

21:30, Thu 22 Oct

Woolshed Bar & Grill, Parnell Street, Dublin 1

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

www.woolshedbaa.com/dublin/

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Food Truck Fusion

10:00 – 17:00, Fri 23 Oct

Christ Church Cathedral, Christchurch Place, Dublin 8

Taste City Fusion 2015 is a new food festival with Masterclasses and Restaurant events. It is organised by the company behind Taste of Dublin and runs from Fri 23 – Sun 25 October.

Only one event is kind of free out of all the Taste City Fusion events:

Food Truck Fusion will take place in the Grounds of Christchurch Cathedral from Friday until Sunday and admission to it will be free. And what is it? Food Trucks/Mobile food stands that sell their food there. You think the name is a bit “grand” for what it is? YOu could be right! ;-)

dublin.tastefestivals.com/whats-on/food-truck-fusion/

Bram Stoker Festival 2015

11:00, Fri 23 Oct

Dublin (various locations)

The Bram Stoker Festival is back from 23-26 October with four days of Living Stories and four nights of Deadly Adventures. The day events are mostly family friendly events, talks and interactive experiences. And in the night the shenanigans turn a bit more macabre, ghostly and also come in the form of parties.

+ Irish street-artist Maser will create an interactive installation in Smithfield.
+ Macnas, the street spectacle company from Galway will lead a festival parade on Monday.
+ Stokerland, a gothic theme park with street performers, will happen on Sunday for families on Wolfe Tone Square.
+ New Blood at the Projects Arts Centre on Sunday is a Halloween Party with art installations, live electronic acts and DJs.

And there are LOTS of other events.

Some of the events are free, some are not and a good few need pre-booking, so check them out on the website below.
The festival is an initiative of Dublin City Council in association with Fáilte Ireland.

On Friday the free events are:

+ The Scary Trail (23+24 Oct – 11:00-17:00, Marsh’s Library)
+ Penny Dreadzines Distribution (23-26 Oct – 12:00-17:00, various locations) (probably not free!?)
+ Street Artist Maser exhibits (23 Oct – 18:00-20:00 / 24-26 Oct: 11:00-19:00, Smithfield Square)
+ Bram Stoker Festival Opening Party (23 Oct – 19:00, Generator Hostel)
Join this party with music from DJ Flip, Lex Woo and Willo Healy and the Damn Fine Print exhibition (and sale) of “Dancing in the Moonlight”.

Next week’s events will be in the next Dublin Event Guide.

Check out www.facebook.com/BramStokerDublin

www.bramstokerfestival.com

Dog Training Event

11:00 – 14:00, Fri 23 Oct

People’s Flower Gardens, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8

A free Dog Training Event in association with the DSPCA will take place at People’s Gardensin Phoenix Park on Friday. All dog owners are welcome.

In addition to the dog training, there will be a Vet on site and you can also get your dog microchipped (bring a utility bill for identification).

www.phoenixpark.ie/newsevents/title,35407,en.html

National Gallery Talks

11:30 – 16:50, Fri 23 Oct

National Gallery, Clare Street, Dublin 2

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

nationalgallery.ie/whatson

The Green Door Market

12:00 – 19:00, Fri 23 Oct

18 Newmarket, Dublin 8

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

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

www.facebook.com/thegreendoordublin

Half Moon Run – In-Store event

13:00, Fri 23 Oct

Tower Records Ireland, 7 Dawson Street, Dublin 2

Canadian Indie Rock band “Half Moon Run” will be in Tower Records for an In-Store Event (incl. live performance) to launch their new album. Admission is free.

The Language Of Music Music – Talk

13:00, Fri 23 Oct

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

Music is a language which expresses emotion and feelings. In this series of three talks (23+30 Oct + 06 Nov), Michael Grant will trace the development of this language, from the musical notation system in the 9th century through the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods to the present day.

Admission is free, but booking is required via 01-8734333 ext 5 or musiclibrary@dublincity.ie

www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-culture-dublin-city-public-libraries-and-archive-events/october-music-library

Make and Boo Workshop – Children

15:00 – 19:00, Fri 23 Oct

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

Make your scary Halloween dress at this workshop for ages 3-10.

There will be four sessions at 15;00, 16:00, 17:00 and 18:00 with a capacity of 40 per session. Admission is free and booking is not required (first come, first served).

events.dlrcoco.ie/event/make-and-boo-workshop

The Art of Cookbooks – Taste City Fusion

18:30 – 19:30, Fri 23 Oct

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

“How are cookbooks created and what makes a great cookbook great? From Mrs. Beeton to Jamie Oliver, our love of cookbooks and trying new recipes continues to fuel demand for these indispensable kitchen items.”

A panel of industry experts will discuss the art of great cookbooks and the work that goes into creating them in the Gutter Bookshop.

Admission is free, but booking is required here (you have to scroll quite a bit until you find this one single free event).

gutterbookshop.com/events.html

Street Stories 1916 – Launch

19:00, Fri 23 Oct

Smithfield Square, Dublin 7

Street Stories 1916 is a weekend of events to mark the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Rising. (It is not clear why this takes place 7 months too early, but it’s not that relevant.) The events include the launch of our commemorative magazine, public talks, walking tours, film screening and live music. Nearly all events will take place around Smithfield.

The weekend will start with a launch on Friday in the “Sacred Heart Chapel” on Church Street (There are a number of churches on Church Street, but I wasn’t able to find the Sacred Heart Chapel.)

At the event there will be the launch of the 1916 Street Stories Festival and magazine ‘1916 in Stoneybatter, Smithfield and The Markets’. Guest Speaker will be RTE’s Joe Duffy and live music will come from the “Landless”, who sing traditional songs a-capella,

Admission? Another piece of information that is unfortunately missing. I’d say there is a good chance that admission is free.

www.facebook.com/events/429946607191224/

Cornucopia – Live Music

19:30 – 21:30, Fri 23 Oct

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

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

www.cornucopia.ie

Bal Folk – European Folk Dance Session

20:00, Fri 23 Oct

Tap Bar, 44 North King Street, Dublin 7

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

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

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

Cronin – Gig

20:00, Fri 23 Oct

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

Cronin are an Irish Indie band and they will play a free gig in the Harbour Bar.

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

Dublin Sidewalk Astronomers

20:00, Fri 23 Oct

Martello Tower Car Park, Sandymount

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

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

www.irishastrosoc.org/events/events.htm

Elastic Sleep – Gig

20:00, Fri 23 Oct

Workman’s Club, 10 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2

Elastic Sleep, a 5-piece band, are performing in the Workman’s Club.

Admission is free.

theworkmansclub.com/events/elastic-sleep/

Live Music – Stillorgan Orchard

21:00, Fri 23 Oct

Stillorgan Orchard, The Hill, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin

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

www.stillorganorchard.com/live_music.html

Ska ‘n’ Reggae with The Bionic Rats

21:00 – 02:30, Fri 23 Oct

Turks Head, 27 Parliament St, Dublin 2

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

www.facebook.com/TURKSHEADDUBLIN

Supafreak – Funk Gig

21:00, Fri 23 Oct

Sin É, 14 Ormond Quay, Dublin 1

Supafreak will be in Sin E for a funk gig. Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/Sin.E.Pub

Witch Trials / Madra / Me&My Dog / Bagels – Gig Night

21:00, Fri 23 Oct

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

The Witch Trials, Madra, Me&MyDog and Bagels are the four bands that will perform on Friday night in the Mezz.

Admission is free.

www.facebook.com/mezzdublin/photos/a.10150601794893671.384800.49360278670/10153169964888671/

Brand New Zeros – Gig

22:30, Fri 23 Oct

Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2

Brand New Zeros are playing a gig in the “Midnight Hour” in Whelan’s. Admission is free if you arrive before 22:30 or if you sign up for the guest list.

www.whelanslive.com/index.php/midnight-hour-w-brand-new-zeros/

Events Coming Up

Haunted Forest Walk – Samhain 2015 – Marlay Park

Sat 25 Oct – 15:30-20:30

Marlay Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16

Every year Dun Laoghaire Rathdown is inviting families to a Haunted Forest Walk in Marlay Park. There will be chills and freaks, lights and sound effects, on the 1.7km long walk. Come in Halloween gear but keep in mind that it is an outdoor event.

Entry is free, but you need to have a wristband, Wristbands can be collected at the dlr Co Co Markets in Marlay Park on Saturday 17 October and Saturday 24 October from 09:00 each day. Wristbands will be available while stocks last on a strictly first come first served basis, limited to six per family. Half of the available supply will be distributed each Saturday.
Entry time to queue for the Haunted Walk are printed on your wristband and will be 15:30, 16:30, 17:30 18:30 and 19:30.

Check the website below for access information.

events.dlrcoco.ie/event/samhain-2015

Ideal Homes Exhibition

Fri 23 – Mon 26 Oct

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

The autumn edition of the Ideal Homes Exhibition takes place from Friday until Monday and if you pre-register, you can get in for free either on Friday or Monday. The link is idealhome.ie/free-ticket-registration/ Tickets are a pricey EUR 15 (Kids are free) for Saturday and Sunday, but if you pre-register you can get a 2-for-1 discount.

The Ideal Homes Exhibition is particularly for home owners and gives ideas and advise for extensions, modernisations and enhancements. But you don’t have to own your home to be interested in making it nice. There are a wide variety of companies selling anything from home insulations to kitchen machines, food or even handbags and teeth whitening.

www.idealhome.ie

Dublin Mountains Partnership – Guided Walks

02+11+18+24+25 October

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

The next walks take place on 02+11+18+24+25 October.

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

Not free, but interesting nevertheless:

Dublin Cocktail Festival: 12 – 17 October

Invasion Dublin: 16 – 18 October

Lingo – Spoken Word Festival: 16 – 18 October

Dublin Animation Film Festival: 16 – 17 October

Dalkey Creates Writing Festival: 16 – 18 October

Taste City Fusion: 22-25 October

IFI Horrorthon: 22-26 October

Interlude Music/Movie/Art Festival at the Royal Hibernian Academy: 23-25 October

9 Days of 90s Halloween Horror at the Lighthouse: 23-31 October

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

Web Summit vs Irish Government

When the Web Summit, Paddy Cosgrave’s yearly Internet conference, declared that they will move to Lisbon from 2016 after four successful years in Dublin, the surprise and even shock in Dublin was sizeable. Immediately there were speculations about Lisbon “buying” the event with subsidies or even direct payments to Cosgrave’s company, but after a few days it seemed to die down and there was not that much talk about it anymore.

But maybe there was still a lot of rumbling going on behind the scenes OR it is an intentional marketing “trick” to bring the focus back onto the Web Summit: Suddenly – and to most people unexpectedly – Paddy Cosgrave released the e-mail correspondence between him and a clearly very little interested Nick Reddy, who is the Taoiseach’s Private Secretary, in the run up to the announcement about the move to Lisbon.

I am of the opinion that the Web Summit far outgrew Dublin and that the vast amount of 30,000 participants this November, will bring Dublin to its breakpoint. Neither the RDS, not the traffic and public transport infrastructure in the area is suitable for such a massive event. And with the goals of growing the conference to even 50-60,000 delegates, it was absolutely unavoidable that event would have to move. Dublin is too small for it and Ballsbridge is not the place where you can implement the traffic management plans that the Web Summit management expected.

But it seems that despite this, Paddy Cosgrave didn’t want to move and desperately tried to get the current Irish Government to listen to him and to help him. He repeatedly stresses that he is not looking for money and that instead he is looking for help with Traffic Management, Public Transport, the over pricing by hotels and the WiFi in the RDS. He received no support. Maybe that was because there IS no solution to the problem, but there was not even the attempt to help or to fight to keep the Web Summit. The Taoiseach’s Private Secretary couldn’t have been any less interested.

The most interesting document in this exchange of e-mails however is a mail from 03 September. I strongly recommend that you read it on Page 9. It shows how totally incompetent the Irish Government behaved in comparison to governments from other countries in making good use of this huge event. The ignorance and incompetence is truly shocking!

Sure, we all know that Enda Kenny and his accomplices are not in the premier league when it comes to statesmanship or management skills, but the picture described in this mail from 03 September makes you wonder if they even make it into the lowest league.

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