{"id":2719,"date":"2020-04-11T08:37:37","date_gmt":"2020-04-11T08:37:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dublineventguide.com\/blog\/?p=2719"},"modified":"2020-04-11T08:48:02","modified_gmt":"2020-04-11T08:48:02","slug":"dublin-event-guide-651-you-cant-stop-us-events-suggestions-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dublineventguide.com\/blog\/index.php\/allgemein\/dublin-event-guide-651-you-cant-stop-us-events-suggestions-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Dublin Event Guide 651: You can’t stop us!! – Events, suggestions and more"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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You can’t stop us!! – Events, suggestions and more
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“You can’t stop us!” is the message that artists and event organisers are sending these days. The current situation is dramatic and – at least for now – life as we know it, has come to a halt. But there will be a post-Covid-19 time and many artists and event organisers are not ready to give up. The fallout of the Covid-19 crisis will have a severe impact on all aspects economical, cultural and social, but I am convinced that life will continue and the sun, literally or figuratively, will continue to shine in our lives. <\/span><\/p>\n

I see that week after week more artists and organisers will move to online events and this gives me lots of hope! Yes, we have heard just yesterday that we will be locked away for another 3.5 weeks until 05 May and nobody can be happy about that, but spring time in general and traditionally Easter especially is a time of hope and optimism and I hope you will be able to join me in this shared trust in our resiliency and strength! <\/span><\/p>\n

Happy Easter!!<\/span><\/p>\n

I spent a few hours looking for great events for you so that this weekend will be anything else but boring and I think I found a good selection. Check it out below, not only in the Saturday\/Sunday event listings, but also in the sections underneath that where there are lots of non-time-specific suggestions.<\/span><\/p>\n

This week I wrote a blog post in my current series “The Corona Files” about how to get out of this mess and I can tell you, it won’t be too easy. But you find out a lot more if you go to<\/span> http:\/\/www.joergsteegmueller.com\/2020\/04\/11\/the-corona-files-get-me-out-of-here\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Last week I had a serious technical problem and I spent 8 crazily long hours on fixing it. Unfortunately that problem meant that some of you got the Dublin Event Guide late and others didn’t get it at all. Apologies! This week all should be ok again. Fingers crossed!!! ;-)<\/span><\/p>\n

The consequence of that was last week that the donations to keep the Dublin Event Guide on the road stayed at a painfully low level. A huge thanks to everyone who has helped EVER! But it would be really great if a few more people could contribute to cover the cost. <\/span><\/p>\n

The Dublin Event Guide totally relies on your help to pay the bills and if you bought me a virtual coffee, this would be amazing help! You can do that here on the “Buy Me a Coffee” site:<\/span> https:\/\/www.buymeacoffee.com\/DublinEventG<\/a><\/p>\n

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It is official! We will be locked in for another 3.5 weeks until Tuesday 05 May. (When I first heard the (current) end date, I was puzzled by its seeming randomness, but it is the day after the May bank holiday, hence the Tuesday.)
\nDon’t forget that the circumference of a 2km circle is (2 * Pi *r) and that is 12.56km!! So even by staying within the range of your permitted area, you can go easily for a 16.56 km walk!! :-) (2km to the circle around your home, then 12.56km around and 2km back to the home.) That should give you plenty of freedom for now. :-D<\/span>And just to make sure that you know where to go, you can print the map from<\/span> https:\/\/2kmfromhome.com<\/a><\/div>\n

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Don’t become a Couch Potato!
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A lockdown like we are experiencing at the moment, comes with lots of challenges. Last week I made some suggestions on how to deal with the mental challenge and if you want to check that out again, you can find last week’s Dublin Event Guide at<\/span> https:\/\/www.dublineventguide.com\/blog\/index.php\/allgemein\/dublin-event-guide-650-nope-doesnt-feel-like-christmas-events-suggestions-and-more\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This week I have some suggestions for the physical aspect of our current lives. There is absolutely nothing wrong with watching TV and Netflix etc., but remember that your plans for 2020 probably included some plans regarding your physical shape. I know it is a wild guess, but I could be close, right? ;-) Gyms and other sports facilities are all closed so the ideal environments is not available. But walks, runs and exercise at home are still a definite possibility.<\/span>
\nAnd when you go for a walk, feel free to do some additional exercises (away from other people) like jumping jacks and and squats and you can even do pushups and maybe situps. Don’t worry about what onlookers might think! And if they say something, just tell them that your doctor advised you that physical fitness is helpful to strengthen the immune system to be better prepared against viruses. The next day you might see them doing pushups too! ;-)<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are some good suggestions for indoor exercises:<\/span> https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/uk-51933762<\/a>
\nand here is a Mobility Programme by Athletics Ireland<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1033501683702625<\/a> all you need for it is a wall and a chair.<\/span><\/p>\n

And for elderly people with limited mobility, Hot Yoga Dublin provides a free Chair Yoga course here<\/span> https:\/\/classes.hotyogadublin.com\/<\/a> it also includes some relaxation and meditation exercises.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Here are some free events for you!!
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\n+ Alan Keane’s Family Art Class 10:00-10:30 https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/207511640506651<\/a>
\n+ Rainbow Phil’s Easter Special for kids 10:00-10:30 https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/298152641170006<\/a>
\n+ Yoga Flow Balance and Twists 10:00-11:00 http:\/\/www.yogafitness.ie<\/a>
\n+ Mindfulness during the Madness – Online Family Event 11:00-12:30 https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/2875922919161461<\/a>
\n+ Live Storytime for kids with Wee Bookworms 11:30-12:00 https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/212447123315441<\/a>
\n+ Zumba Class 11:30-12:30 http:\/\/www.yogafitness.ie or https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/541974163120662\/<\/a>
\n+ Fitness for parents and kids – Marcin’s Monkeys 13:00-13:30 https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/254532415703584<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

+ 1sqm Online Karate Seminar 15:00-16:30 https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/232649508114800\/<\/a>
\n+ Virtual Rave 18:00-00:00 https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/566563023953728<\/a>
\n+ Little Red Riding Hood \/ Rotk\u00e4ppchen – Enacted Reading in English and German 18:00-18:30 https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/2714812971950907\/<\/a>
\n+ Film Network Ireland – Networking Event 19:00-21:00 https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/288950968757456\/<\/a> (Free for first 100)
\n+ Guitar Night Live – Ultimate School of Music – Webinar 20:00-21:00 https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/2605367346411674\/<\/a>
\n+ Luna Matos\u00a0 – Brazilian Singer 20:00 https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/589188215016110\/<\/a> (Instagram Live gig)
\n+ Shine Your Light 21:00-21:30 Put a candle in your window to join this community event.
\n+ Alfie’s Bandits – Gig 21:00 https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/577285802915770\/<\/a>
\n+ DecaDance 80s Online Party 21:00-00:00 https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/662029104612220\/<\/a>
\n+ DJ Kohl from Resistanz Industrial Electro Festival 21:00-00:00 https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/3260685373964560\/ <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\n+ Yoga Flow for Neck and Shoulders 10:00-11:00 http:\/\/www.yogafitness.ie<\/a>
\n+ 10 minutes at 10 – Meditation 10:00-10:10 https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/520263465594620<\/a>
\n+ Rainbow Phil’s Easter Special for kids 10:00-10:30 https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/298152647836672<\/a>
\n+ Stretch and Relax \/ Chair Yoga 11:30-12:30 http:\/\/www.yogafitness.ie<\/a>
\n+ Fitness for parents and kids – Marcin’s Monkeys 13:00-13:30 https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/254532415703584<\/a>+ Virtual Vintage Fashion Show 15:00 https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/2526537164281016\/<\/a>
\n+ Family Yoga 15:00-15:45 https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/220161579298684\/<\/a>
\n+ Zar Acoustic Live 18:00-19:00 https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/2581933795428438<\/a>
\n+ Anchor Within – Reiki Distance Healing & Meditation 19:00-20:00 https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/173368423670088<\/a> (Registration via the ticket link required)
\n+ Gardiner Street Gospel Choir Mass 19:30-20:30 https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheGSGC\/<\/a><\/div>\n
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\n+ Fitness for parents and kids – Marcin’s Monkeys – every day 13:00-13:30 https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/254532415703584<\/a>
\n+ Yoga or Zumba classes every evening Mon-Fri 19:30-20:30 http:\/\/www.yogafitness.ie<\/a>
\n+ Ukulele Jam Session Mon 13 Apr 19:30-21:00 https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1146639549003851<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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What can I do while being locked in?
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Here are some suggestions for activities that are NOT watching TV. ;-)<\/p>\n

1) For our weekly Museum’s Tour, I will return back to Dublin again. The great “EPIC – The Irish Emigration Museum” in the chq Building at George’s Dock now also has a Virtual Reality Tour and you should have a look, especially if you have never been in the museum. https:\/\/dublin.epicchq.com\/virtual-tour-epic-the-irish-emigration-museum<\/a> You don’t need a VR Headset for it, but if you have one it gets even better.<\/p>\n

2) Last week I already mentioned the art competition by the Kildare Gallery for kids: https:\/\/thekildaregallery.ie\/the-kildare-gallery-childrens-art-competition\/<\/a>
\nThis week I found some more:
\nThere is firstly the prestigious Zurich Young Portrait Prize by the National Gallery https:\/\/www.nationalgallery.ie\/art-and-artists\/zurich-young-portrait-prize-2020<\/a> and for adults it is the Zurich Portrait Prize https:\/\/www.nationalgallery.ie\/art-and-artists\/zurich-portrait-prize-2020<\/a>
\nAnd there is also the Donnybrook Tidy Towns competition. Much smaller, but maybe nevertheless something to aspire for https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/3090289094325506\/
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\n3) Learn something new even if you have done so already last week because to help even more, Udemy is running a special offer. EUR 11.99 for many (or all?) courses. Have a browse here https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=\/WFVYmx8raQ&offerid=507388.9273&subid=0&type=4<\/a>
\nUdemy also released a long long list of completely free courses for the time during the Covid-19 crisis and you will find this way: Click on the link above and then type into the search field “free course”. In the “topic” field on the left (on a deskop) or via the “Filter” function on mobile, you can choose what area you are interested in.<\/p>\n

4) And if you want to expand your knowledge further, then reading is strongly recommended. Buy your eBooks (or paper books) from Amazon here https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/?&tag=dubeveguiforf-21<\/a> and you will also help the Dublin Event Guide.
\nI prefer Book Depository, though. Usually the books are cheaper from them and most importantly delivery is always included in the price: http:\/\/www.bookdepository.com\/?a_aid=dubevg<\/a>
\nLet me recommend two books again this week:
\n+ The first one is “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F***” by Mark Manson. He tells us that we should stop trying to be “positive” all the time so that we can truly become better, happier people. (https:\/\/www.bookdepository.com\/book\/9780062641540\/?a_aid=dubevg<\/a>)
\n+ The second recommended book is the classic by Dale Carnegie: “How to Win friends & influence people”. (https:\/\/www.bookdepository.com\/book\/9781439199190\/?a_aid=dubevg<\/a>) Carnegie explains that success comes from the ability to communicate effectively with others and he teaches you skills to make people want to be in your company, see things your way and feel wonderful about it.<\/p>\n

And if you are looking for a great site that provides book summaries, check this one out: https:\/\/readitfor.me\/91927<\/a><\/p>\n

5) Here is some Mindfulness Meditation for you, called “Heartfulness Masterclasses”: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/2487794061470093<\/a><\/p>\n

6) And because it is Easter this week, I have to mention two religious services or masses. The first one is one that I am normally part of. The Gardiner Street Gospel Choir sings every week (in normal times) at a Gospel Choir Mass in Gardiner Street Church and this week we will broadcast a Gospel Choir Mass on Facebook for the first time. It will take place at 19:30 on Sunday 12 April at https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheGSGC\/<\/a> It will definitely be a mass with a difference! Give it a go, the great music will hopefully make it an enjoyable Sunday evening event.<\/p>\n

And if a traditional Easter mass is more your thing, then I recommend the Easter Mass at Gardiner Street church on Saturday at 21:00. You can watch it here https:\/\/mcnmedia.tv\/camera\/st-francis-xavier<\/a><\/p>\n

7) And some live music concerts:
\nA special treat for many will be Andrea Bocellis’s “Music for Hope” on Sunday at 18:00 on Youtube Live here https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=huTUOek4LgU<\/a><\/p>\n

Music Network Ireland’s new contemporary music concerts, the “Butterfly Sessions” will continue this week as well and all details are at https:\/\/www.musicnetwork.ie\/concerts\/details\/the_butterfly_sessions<\/a>
\nThe performances will be on the Music Network Ireland YouTube channel here https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/MusicNetworkIreland<\/a><\/p>\n

8) I mentioned the Virtual Reality tour of “EPIC – The Irish Emigration Museum” at the top of this list. But EPIC is not only offering a cool tour, they also have an Easter Activity Pack for families with children aged 8 – 10 that you can download at https:\/\/dublin.epicchq.com\/epic-easter-rising-resource-pack<\/a><\/p>\n

And there is a a Family Tree beginners pack, that will help you to do your own genealogy research. You can find it here https:\/\/dublin.epicchq.com\/irish-genealogy-research-free-family-tree-pack<\/a><\/p>\n

9) A friend of mine, Lenny Stokes, who is the lead guitarist and singer in the great party band “Vintage Vibes Band” created a Covid-19 related video as a tribute to all the emergency workers.\u00a0 You can find it here https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Lenny.Stokes\/videos\/10158278409111873\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Easter is normally a time for family! Meeting the family, getting Easter eggs, eating them together, going for a walk and enjoying the improving weather. This year will be different!<\/p>\n

My parents are both in a high-risk group due to their age and I was meant to visit them and go to Germany for the communion of my niece next weekend. The communion has been cancelled and I currently have NO idea when I will see my parents next time. Luckily they are at the moment both in very good form.<\/p>\n

Many of us are in the same situation and sadly many more have family members who are in much more precarious situations.<\/p>\n

Dear Dublin Event Guide community, be there for each other! Use the limited means that we have at the moment, but use them!<\/p>\n

That’s it for this week! Happy Easter!!<\/p>\n

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