CULTURE NIGHT RETURNS tomorrow evening as the annual festival sees venues across the country open their doors for a host of free events.
Wherever you are, there’s something happening. This week TheJournal.ie will be highlighting the best events around the country.
Here are some of the highlights of what’s happening in the capital.
Royal Irish Academy of Music/ From 5.30pm
The Royal Irish Academy of Music is opening its doors for its annual music-making fest. Organisers promise a fun, informal and highly-engaging evening of entertainment provided by some of the country’s “finest emerging young talents and seasoned stars”.
Dublin Circus Project/ 7pm – 11pm
Erebidae Aerial and Dublin Circus Project are coming together for a spectacle of circus, aerial acrobatics, music and story. Dublin-based singer-songwriters Aoife Wolfe and Gareth Curtis will be providing the soundtrack at 76 Bannow Road, Cabra West.
GAA Museum and Croke Park Stadium/ 5pm – 10pm
Tours of Europe’s third-largest stadium will be running every 15 minutes tomorrow evening from 5pm.
A Walking Tour of Ireland’s Remarkable Women/ 6pm – 7.30pm
Following Her Path is a walking that focuses on Ireland’s remarkable women, both well-known and forgotten. It shines a light on the way they have shaped the country and impacted our lives. Meeting point at St Stephen’s Green Main Gate (Fusiliers’ Arch).
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National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts & History/ 7.30 – 10pm
The RTÉ Concert Orchestra returns to Clarke Square at the National Museum of Ireland Collins Barracks for a free open-air concert featuring a mix of live music, spoken word, dance and performances from both established and emerging Irish artists, and special guests – including opera singer, Celine Byrne.
An evening of film, food and markets/ 6-10pm
The Digital Hub Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival and the Dublin Flea
Market are celebrating Culture Night with an evening of film, food and markets. The film festival brings its outdoor cinema and a programme of short films, while the Dublin Flea will host its first-ever night market in The Digital Hub, Digital Depot, Roe Lane, D8.
Yoga beats at The Elbowroom/ 4pm – 10pm
The elbowroom, well-being hub, is offering a multitude of free events open to all ages and abilities to nurture their mind, body and soul. Head over to 32 Brunswick St, Stoneybatter, D7 to join them for a special programme including sound bath, yoga beats, live music, meditation and art.
Showcase at the Abbey Theatre/ 4pm – 8.30pm
The Abbey Theatre is inviting attendees to visit their national theatre and discover its history and work, from its early years to the present day. Explore the Abbey’s story with a showcase of costume, design, props, archival material, and their portrait collection.
Elizabeth Bowen’s Dublin/ 7pm – 8.15pm
Take a closer look at Georgian Dublin by way of author Elizabeth Bowen’s memories of life in the city. From her birthplace at Herbert Place to her favoured hotel, The Shelbourne, guide Andrew Deering will lead you on a leisurely literary stroll. Meeting at Patrick Kavanagh statue, Wilton Terrace, D2
Exhibition at the Jam Art Factory/ 4pm – 11pm
Jam Art Factory will be holding a group exhibition of limited edition giclée prints based on climate change and “what we’ll be missing if we keep doing what we’re doing to our planet”. Each print will be signed and numbered by the artist and limited to an edition. Their Temple Bar shop will also be open on the night.
Here’s yesterday’s guide of what’s on in the South and East.
Tomorrow we’ll be previewing Culture Night events in the West and North of the country.
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