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SUMMARY:James Joyce Centre Walking Tours
DESCRIPTION:Guides from the James Joyce Centre take you through Dublin\, exploring the history of the city and the various locations described by Ireland’s greatest writer\, James Joyce.\n\nThough Joyce lived most of his life outside of Ireland\, Dublin would provide the backdrop for virtually all of his work. On a stroll around the inner city\, our guide will explain the real-life inspiration behind some of Joyce’s most celebrated writing\, demonstrating just how central the streetscape of the ‘Hibernian metropolis’ was to the author’s life and art. The tour visits such stops as Belvedere College\, the Gresham Hotel\, the James Joyce Statue\, Davy Byrnes\, and the National Library.\n\nThis is an excellent and fun introduction to Joyce in a bustling part of the city.\n\nThe James Joyce Centre offers two tours: Introducing Joyce’s Dublin and Footsteps of Leopold Bloom.\n\nEvery Thursday\, Friday & Saturday at 11 am. Duration 2 hours.\n\nAdmission to the James Joyce Centre is included. \nThe James Joyce Centre is supported by the Department of Culture\, Communications and Sport.
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LOCATION:The James Joyce Centre
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Tours
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SUMMARY:Queer Spectrum Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Powerful stories and moving images from LGBTQIA+ migrants and queer people of colour around the world. \nWelcome to Queer Spectrum Film Festival (QSFF) – a vibrant celebration of queer stories in motion. As Ireland’s first film festival dedicated to LGBTQIA+ people of colour and migrant voices\, QSFF foregrounds powerful narratives shaped by migration\, desire\, nostalgia\, intimacy\, community\, and transformation. \nResponding to Ireland’s evolving role as a place of refuge and possibility for LGBTQIA+ migrants from the Global South and East\, the festival moves beyond familiar coming-out narratives to centre stories of becoming\, resilience\, and belonging. Organised by Queer Asian Pride Ireland (QAPI) with the support of Screen Ireland and community partners\, QSFF honours those who carry memories of home while courageously imagining new futures.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/queer-spectrum-film-festival/
LOCATION:Irish Film Institute\, 6 Eustace Street\, Temple Bar\, Dublin 2
CATEGORIES:Cinema,Dublin By Dusk,Experience,Film & Theatre,LGBTQ+
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260612T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260612T183000
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SUMMARY:ConnectEd - Dublin
DESCRIPTION:A day to connect\, reflect and share your purpose in dentistry with ‘Ted style’ talks.\n\n\n\nConnectEd is more than a day away from practice — it’s a space to recharge\, reconnect and refocus on what matters most. Through inspiring speakers\, open conversations and shared ideas\, this experience brings together clinicians and specialists at every stage of their careers to strengthen community\, spark growth and shape the future of dentistry — together. \nWe will be hosting four one-day clinician engagement events across the UK and Ireland during 2026. Each conference day will be designed to inspire connections and foster collaborations across all of our clinicians and our practices. These high-quality\, energising days will spotlight networking\, referral opportunities\, and a standout clinician experience that aligns with our values and long-term vision. \nEach event runs from 8:00am to 5pm\, with networking\, followed by nibbles and drinks with the Exec team until 6.30pm. \nRefreshments\, breakfast and lunch will be provided. \nEach day is 6 hours CPD accreditted. \nWhy Come Along: \nThese one-day events are planned to be more than just gatherings – by bringing together our dentists\, hygienists\, therapists\, and nurses alongside our specialist network\, we’ll create space to reflect on what it means to thrive in today’s evolving dental landscape. Our goal is to promote sustainable\, rewarding\, and resilient clinical careers through shared experiences\, practical learning\, and future-focused discussions. \nWhat To Expect On Each Day: \nThrough entertaining and stimulating ‘Ted style’ talks\, each day will explore the ‘long game’ in dentistry – how we care for ourselves\, support our colleagues\, and deliver exceptional care in a fast-moving world. Starting with a networking breakfast and ending with a drinks reception\, sessions will be engaging\, forward-thinking\, and practical\, focusing on clinical and professional longevity\, wellbeing\, AI\, and digital innovation. These Days Are Not To Be Missed. \nWhen And Where: \nHeld on Fridays so why not make a weekend out of it! \n12th June 2026 – Dublin at The Alex Hotel – located in the heart of Dublin city centre\, is a top-rated 4-star boutique hotel. Perfectly positioned near the city’s most iconic attractions\, including Trinity College\, Grafton Street\, and business districts such as the IFSC and Grand Canal Dock\, with direct transport links via Pearse Station. \nSimilar events are also planned for: \n18th September 2026 – London at One Great George Street \nPlease note: this booking applies exclusively to the Dublin event. If you would like to book for a different location (Manchester\, Bristol or London)\, kindly visit the dedicated page for that event.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/connected-dublin/
LOCATION:Alex Hotel\, 41-47 Fenian St\, Dublin 2\, Leinster\, D02 H678\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Education,Talks
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260612T130000
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SUMMARY:Dublin STEM Women Graduate Careers Event
DESCRIPTION:Students & recent graduates…do not miss out on this incredible FREE opportunity! \nJoin us in Dublin to network with outstanding graduate employers. Each employer will have a stall for you to visit and chat to their recruitment teams. Discover internships and graduate career opportunities\, ask questions\, and get a head start on your dream career. \nThe event is perfect for people who are studying\, or recently graduated from\, a STEM (Science\, Tech\, Engineering & Math) related course at university and are considering different career opportunities. \nWe cannot wait to welcome you to the event – make sure you register a.s.a.p. to avoid missing out. \n\n\nGot questions? Email sophiec@stemwomen.com
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/dublin-stem-women-graduate-careers-event/
LOCATION:The Convention Centre
CATEGORIES:Dublin By Dusk,Education,Parties,Science & Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260612T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260612T143000
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SUMMARY:Work Out Your Brain with Finnegans Wake
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to twist your brain and dive into the world of Finnegans Wake this Bloomsday! \n“Work Out Your Brain with Finnegans Wake” is a public reading and writing performance that invites you to engage the right side of your brain in a fun and supportive setting. Most of us tend to write with one hand\, strengthening neural pathways in the left hemisphere. \nThis event playfully encourages you to respond to James Joyce’s dreamlike book Finnegans Wake with your non-dominant hand\, awakening the right hemisphere. Joyce was said to have departed from traditional English when he wrote Finnegans Wake\, which is what makes this event especially comfortable for those with dyslexia or dyspraxia\, as there are no rules about how to read or write. \nLed by visual artist Vicki Davis\, the event is 90 minutes long\, but feel free to come and go from the room as you please. \n\nVicki Davis is a visual artist based in Cork. She graduated from the Technological University Dublin on Sherkin Island in West Cork 2020. Her practice is multidisciplinary spanning performance art\, film\, experimental sound and sculptural installation. She enjoys blurring the genres and describes her films as filmed performance art – edited. \nThe event is free but booking is essential. \nThe Bloomsday Festival is organised by The James Joyce Centre in partnership with Fáilte Ireland and the Department of Culture\, Communications and Sport.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/work-out-your-brain-with-finnegans-wake/
LOCATION:The James Joyce Centre
CATEGORIES:Art,Arts & Culture,Festivals,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260612T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260612T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T080306Z
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SUMMARY:Whiskey and Living History
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable evening as we delve into Dublin’s vibrant medieval history. Our Living History tour\, led by expert storytellers\, will take you on an immersive journey through the city’s rich past. After the tour\, enhance your experience with a guided whiskey tasting in our stunning 150-year-old medieval building\, hosted by Whiskey Island. Discover the deep connection between Dublinia and Ireland’s illustrious distilling heritage. Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity! \nThis event is strictly 18+ years only \nTickets: €37 inc booking fee\, Book here now Whiskey and Living History Tickets \nLocation: Dublinia \nDates: \n\nThursday 28th of May\, 6.00pm to 7.30pm\nFriday 12th of June\, 6.00pm to 7.30pm
URL:https://dublintown.wpenginepowered.com/event/whiskey-and-living-history/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:Dublinia\, St Michaels Hill Christ Church\, Merchants Quay\, Dublin 8
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Food and Drink,History,Other Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260612T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260612T210000
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SUMMARY:The Youthful Labyrinth of Experience – Joyce’s Chamber Music by Composer Ross Lee Finney
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The James Joyce Centre on Friday\, 12 June 2026 at 7pm as soprano Lorna Windsor and pianist Nicole Panizza present the European premiere of Chamber Music\, with the poems of James Joyce and songs of Ross Lee Finney. \nThis collection of beautiful poems written by James Joyce between 1901 and 1904\, published in 1907\, has long remained in the shadow of Joyce’s close-following famous works: Stephen Hero\, Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man\, Dubliners\, Ulysses and Finnegan’s Wake. If Stephen Hero and Portrait of the Artist revealed much of Joyce’s personality\, it can be said that there are clues\, even strong hints\, to those very personality traits and roots\, also planted in the poems of Chamber Music. These are the poems of an exceptional young man\, already marked by the weighty\, vast culture he gained as a student and by his pithy and perspicacious views on life. Joyce\, also a talented singer and passionate music lover\, imbued his all his works with music\, including the 36 poems of Chamber Music\, which he deeply desired to be sung. \nIn 1927\, Joyce was living in Paris\, where the young American composer\, Ross Lee Finney (1906-1997) was introduced to him. Finney\, like Joyce\, was also a singer\, guitarist and pianist. Finney later became a leading American\, Pulitzer-awarded composer of the mid-twentieth century. He was the only classical music composer to set the whole collection of Chamber Music poems\, but performing the complete cycle\, due to the revised laws of the Joyce Legacy\, was too prohibitive in cost. \nThe interesting symbiosis which is found between Joyce’s poems and Finney’s music resembles those of Schubert – Müller (Winterreise) or Schumann-Heine (Dichterliebe). With great sensitivity Finney mirrors Joyce’s particular and varying poetic styles\, from madrigalist\, to folk or balladlike idioms\, to polyphonic\, to lyrical\, to symbolism. The abundant literary influences in the poems are akin to the clear compositional references in the music\, and thus give a universal dimension to the song cycle. Moreover\, in Joyce and Finney we are looking at moods and perceptions\, rather than raw or direct emotion\, as each song unwinds its story or stance\, through a learning labyrinth\, experience\, a journey. \nLORNA WINDSOR\, soprano\, opera and acclaimed vocal chamber music specialist. Her wide stage experience in major European theatres and festivals\, as singer\, actress\, or voce recitante\, is an asset to her performing in the more intimate\, sometimes miniaturist world of song or vocal chamber music\, either with piano\, instrumental groups or with orchestra. \nDR NICOLE PANIZZA is an internationally acclaimed collaborative pianist\, scholar\, educator\, and arts consultant. A Fulbright Award recipient – and Harvard University\, University of Oxford\, and Manhattan School of Music research fellow – she completed her Doctoral studies with Roger Vignoles at the Royal College of Music. \nTickets are €20. \nThe Bloomsday Festival is organised by The James Joyce Centre in partnership with Fáilte Ireland and the Department of Culture\, Communications and Sport.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/the-youthful-labyrinth-of-experience-joyces-chamber-music-by-composer-ross-lee-finney/
LOCATION:The James Joyce Centre
CATEGORIES:Art,Arts & Culture,Film & Theatre,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260612T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260612T223000
DTSTAMP:20260512T114609Z
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SUMMARY:What's Love Got to do With it - Tina Turner Tribute
DESCRIPTION:After a sensational 2024 that saw over 60\,000 Tina Turner fans singing\, dancing\, and having the time of their lives\, What’s Love Got To Do With It? is back and bigger than ever for 2025! This electrifying tribute show celebrates the music and unparalleled 60-year career of the one and only Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll\, Tina Turner. \nGet ready for an unforgettable evening of high-energy\, feel-good rock and soul\, brought to life by a phenomenal live band. Packed with all the classic hits you know and love\, the show delivers showstopping performances of ‘Proud Mary’\, ‘River Deep – Mountain High’\, ‘Simply The Best’\, ‘Private Dancer’\, ‘Nutbush City Limits’\, and many more.Stepping into Tina’s iconic heels is Kent’s own Holly Bannis\, the daughter of Greg Bannis\, former lead singer of Hot Chocolate. Holly’s rise to center stage is as inspiring as it is exciting. \nGrowing up in a musical family\, Holly honed her craft for over a decade performing semi-professionally before an audition on ITV’s Starstruck changed her life. “I had to audition as three of my musical icons\, and Tina was an obvious choice for me. During lockdown\, I studied her performances obsessively\, getting into her moves\, her walk\, and her energy.” \nIt wasn’t long before the team behind ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It?’ noticed Holly’s raw talent and passion. Initially cast as a backing singer and understudy\, Holly quickly stepped into the spotlight\, making the lead role her own and earning standing ovations night after night. \nAudiences can expect a show bursting with energy\, emotion\, and that signature Tina fire. The production kicks off with hits like Private Dancer\, as Holly fully inhabits Tina’s powerful vocals and unmistakable moves\, transporting fans to the heart of a live Tina Turner concert experience. Then\, in the show-stopping second half\, the audience is guaranteed to be on their feet\, dancing and singing along to high-octane classics like Nutbush City Limits. \n‘What’s Love Got To Do With It?’ isn’t just a concert – it’s a celebration of Tina Turner’s legacy\, a night of unrelenting joy\, and a tribute to one of the most electrifying performers in music history.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/whats-love-got-to-do-with-it-tina-turner-tribute/
LOCATION:3Olympia Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Rock & Indie
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260612T223000
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SUMMARY:THE DEVOUT – Depeche Mode Tribute
DESCRIPTION:The UK’s best loved Depeche Mode Tribute Act\, The Devout\, have brought the Depeche Mode experience to another level visually\, aurally and musically. \nIn 2026\, the band are embarking on their European Black Celebration Tour.. A concert lasting over 2 hours 30 mins\, filled with hits\, fan favourites but with a nod to the 40th\nAnniversary of the legendary Black Celebration album. \nThe band members are made up of well known artists in their own right. \nReza Udhin (Killing Joke\, Inertia\, Black Volition)\nKeith Trigwell (Speak & Spell\, Form)\nBarclay Quarton (The Doors Experience) \nThe Devout’s show transports the audience back to a Depeche Mode concert\, at their peak with authentic reproductions of the songs together with astounding visuals\, that take the audience back to those great innovative tours. \nWith sell out concerts\, show after show.. the band’s following “Just Can’t Get Enough” of this experience! \n“The Best Depeche Mode Tribute band in The UK” – BBC
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/the-devout-depeche-mode-tribute/
LOCATION:Opium\, 26 Wexford Street Dublin 2\, Dublin\, D02 HX93
CATEGORIES:Electronic & Dance,Music,Pop,Rock & Indie
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260612T230000
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SUMMARY:What’s Love Got To Do With It? - A Tribute to Tina Turner
DESCRIPTION:After a sensational 2024 & 2025 that saw over 60\,000 Tina Turner fans across the UK & Ireland singing\, dancing\, and having the time of their lives\, What’s Love Got To Do With It? is back and bigger than ever for 2026! \nMCD & Cuffe and Taylor present What’s Love Got To Do With It?\, coming to 3Olympia Theatre\, Dublin on Friday 12th June 2026 \n\n\nThis electrifying tribute show celebrates the music and unparalleled 60-year career of the one and only Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll\, Tina Turner. \nGet ready for an unforgettable evening of high-energy\, feel-good rock and soul\, brought to life by a phenomenal live band. Packed with all the classic hits you know and love\, the show delivers showstopping performances of Proud Mary\, River Deep – Mountain High\, Simply The Best\, Private Dancer\, Nutbush City Limits\, and many more. \nStepping into Tina’s iconic heels is Kent’s own Holly Bannis\, the daughter of Greg Bannis\, former lead singer of Hot Chocolate. Holly’s rise to center stage is as inspiring as it is exciting. Growing up in a musical family\, Holly honed her craft for over a decade performing semi-professionally before an audition on ITV’s Starstruck changed her life. “I had to audition as three of my musical icons\, and Tina was an obvious choice for me. During lockdown\, I studied her performances obsessively\, getting into her moves\, her walk\, and her energy.” \nIt wasn’t long before the team behind What’s Love Got To Do With It? noticed Holly’s raw talent and passion. Initially cast as a backing singer and understudy\, Holly quickly stepped into the spotlight\, making the lead role her own and earning standing ovations night after night. \nAudiences can expect a show bursting with energy\, emotion\, and that signature Tina fire. The production kicks off with hits like Private Dancer\, as Holly fully inhabits Tina’s powerful vocals and unmistakable moves\, transporting fans to the heart of a live Tina Turner concert experience. Then\, in the show-stopping second half\, the audience is guaranteed to be on their feet\, dancing and singing along to high-octane classics like Nutbush City Limits. \nWhat’s Love Got To Do With It? isn’t just a concert – it’s a celebration of Tina Turner’s legacy\, a night of unrelenting joy\, and a tribute to one of the most electrifying performers in music history. \nPlease note that this is a tribute production and is not endorsed by or affiliated with the Tina Turner Estate.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/whats-love-got-to-do-with-it-a-tribute-to-tina-turner/
LOCATION:3Olympia Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,R&B,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260612T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260612T230000
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SUMMARY:George Houston
DESCRIPTION:Hailing from the depths of rural Ireland\, alternative Donegal singer songwriter George Houston was raised on classic folk\, pop and rock from his parents vast collection of cds and vinyl\, always encouraged to listen and play freely with instruments\, George developed a natural timeless sound\, a voice beyond his years and a songwriting style sprinkled with an inspired nostalgia. \nstarting his music career in September 2020 with his bold debut single Boo Fucking Hoo\, the track had instant local success pushing George to record his debut album Cold Toast at the young age of 19 followed by his second and third studio albums Undesired and Vehicular Suicide the following years. For the prolific songwriter\, his albums have been cementing his distinctive sound with brooding vocals\, airy harmonies and candid lyrics along with his enchanting live shows. \nGeorge has grown a large international audience from the viral reaction to his single In Aeternum Vive which was placed in The Glastonbury song contest longlist\, as well as gaining the attention of acclaimed artist Declan McKenna who gave George his first play on BBC Radio One. \nThe Donegal artist has also seen support from RTÉ Radio One\, Today FM\, iRadio and Hot press Magazine. \nGeorge started playing local shows in Donegal when Covid lockdowns opened up\, and since\, the world has fallen in love with the charm and intimate feel of the storytelling artist’s live shows. \nIn September 2024 George was honoured to support music legend Paul Weller across North America on his sold out tour that stopped at historic venues made famous by many of George’s musical idols. \nA once in a lifetime opportunity to drive across the continent with his father\, George was also invited to record his fourth album at Weller’s famous Black Barn studio after the success of supporting his two sold out shows in Ireland. \nThe eclectic pop artist has also had the opportunity to play at Body & Soul\, Whelan’s ones to watch\, Earagail Arts Festival and Stendhal Festival\, he’s also had the pleasure of supporting sold out shows for Joshua Burnside\, Duke Special\, and the amazing Hothouse Flowers.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/george-houston/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260612T233000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260613T023000
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SUMMARY:Throwback Events presents The Musicals Party
DESCRIPTION:Mamma Mia! The Musicals Party is coming back to Dublin! \nIf you got chills and they’re multiplying there’s only one place to be! \nJoin us for a night dedicated to all your favourite musicals!  \nDJs will be playing: Mamma Mia!/Grease/ We Will Rock You/High School Musical/ Hannah Montana/ Camp Rock/ Wicked/ Pitch Perfect/The Greatest Showman/Frozen/ Dirty Dancing/ The Rocky Horror Picture Show/ West Side Story/ Rent/ The Little Mermaid/ Hairspray/ Moulin Rouge/ Annie/ Chicago/ Rocketman/ Lion King/ Victorious/ A Star Is Born/ La La Land/ Saturday Night Fever and Many More! \nCelebrating your birthday between June 5th – 19th? Then you get free entry! Drop us an email to hello@throwbackevents.co.uk with the subject ‘The Musicals Party Dublin’ to claim. \nFancy dress is highly encouraged! \n18+ \nID Required
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/throwback-events-presents-the-musicals-party/
LOCATION:The Workmans Club
CATEGORIES:Hip Hop,Music,Pop,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260616
DTSTAMP:20260119T094144Z
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SUMMARY:James Joyce Centre Walking Tours
DESCRIPTION:Guides from the James Joyce Centre take you through Dublin\, exploring the history of the city and the various locations described by Ireland’s greatest writer\, James Joyce.\n\nThough Joyce lived most of his life outside of Ireland\, Dublin would provide the backdrop for virtually all of his work. On a stroll around the inner city\, our guide will explain the real-life inspiration behind some of Joyce’s most celebrated writing\, demonstrating just how central the streetscape of the ‘Hibernian metropolis’ was to the author’s life and art. The tour visits such stops as Belvedere College\, the Gresham Hotel\, the James Joyce Statue\, Davy Byrnes\, and the National Library.\n\nThis is an excellent and fun introduction to Joyce in a bustling part of the city.\n\nThe James Joyce Centre offers two tours: Introducing Joyce’s Dublin and Footsteps of Leopold Bloom.\n\nEvery Thursday\, Friday & Saturday at 11 am. Duration 2 hours.\n\nAdmission to the James Joyce Centre is included. \nThe James Joyce Centre is supported by the Department of Culture\, Communications and Sport.
URL:https://dublintown.wpenginepowered.com/event/james-joyce-centre-walking-tours/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:The James Joyce Centre
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260613T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260613T160000
DTSTAMP:20260527T112619Z
CREATED:20260527T112619Z
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SUMMARY:Pouch Making with the School of Irish Archaeology on Level 3 in Dublinia
DESCRIPTION:This class is included in your general admission ticket. \n  \nMedieval Draw-String Pouch Workshop. Our leather workshop allows children to make their very own medieval draw-string pouch. Led by a School of Irish Archaeology staff member\, learn about the foul process of leather working. From the initial removal of hide to the preparation of leather in the tanner’s yard\, to when it is finally ready to wear. The gory\, mucky details of this process are included. \nTimed sessions: 11.00am/11.45am/12.30pm/1.45pm/2.30pm/3.15pm
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/pouch-making-with-the-school-of-irish-archaeology-on-level-3-in-dublinia/
LOCATION:Dublinia\, St Michaels Hill Christ Church\, Merchants Quay\, Dublin 8
CATEGORIES:Culture,Family,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260613T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260613T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T084619Z
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SUMMARY:James Joyce Ballet with Danse Lumière
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\nJoin us at The James Joyce Centre on Saturday\, 13th June for this special Bloomsday Festival performance of a dance-theatre work inspired by James Joyce\, created by American dance company Danse Lumière. \nDanse Lumière creates dance-theatre that connects arts\, environment\, and humanity. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City\, the company is known for adapting significant literary works for the stage\, reimagining them through a fusion of dance\, music\, and theatre. Danse Lumière’s work often engages with some of the most pressing social issues of our time. Founder and Artistic Director Kathryn Roszak is widely recognised for her stage adaptations of works by writers including Isabel Allende\, Maxine Hong Kingston\, Emily Dickinson\, Tomas Tranströmer\, and Rainer Maria Rilke. \nArtistic Director \nKathryn Roszak is the Artistic Director of Danse Lumière\, an acclaimed choreographer and advocate for women in the arts. Her work has been presented by the Martha Graham Dance Series\, San Francisco Symphony\, 92NY\, and La MaMa ETC. She is also the founder of the Women Directors\, Choreographers\, and Composers Residency at the Djerassi Resident Artists Program.\nFor more information\, please visit https://www.dlkdance.com. \n“So engaging was last night’s performance. Lujan\, from the Metropolitan Opera Ballet\, epitomizes why ballet remains vibrant and alive. I marveled at his nuanced and rich interpretations.”\n— Theater Beyond Broadway\, New York City \n“The performance was a sophisticated and moving interpretation of Joyce’s world. Roszak’s work reflects a rare combination of literary depth\, choreographic precision\, and cultural sensitivity. She approaches Joyce not only with reverence\, but with a dynamic artistic vision that resonates with contemporary audiences.”\n— Liam Reidy\, President\, United Irish Cultural Center \n\nPhotographer: Marlene Markman \n\nFor further information:\nWebsite: https://www.bloomsdayfestival.ie/event/danse-lumiere/ \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/james-joyce-ballet-with-danse-lumiere/
LOCATION:The James Joyce Centre
CATEGORIES:Culture,Dance,Film & Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260613T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260613T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T112624Z
CREATED:20260608T092329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T112624Z
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SUMMARY:Live Music & Drinks @ The Black Hat Tattoo Dublin
DESCRIPTION:June 13th from 6pm to 9pm at Black Hat Dublin\nLive Music Event with the musical duo Vika and Mick\nSmall participation for drinks and to thanks the artists only\nCome alone and make some new friends or share it with your beloved tribe!
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/live-music-drinks-the-black-hat-tattoo-dublin/
LOCATION:The Black Hat Tattoo\, 11 Parnell St\, North City\, Dublin 1\, Leinster\, D01 K027\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Art,Food and Drink,Music,Parties
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260613T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260613T213000
DTSTAMP:20260319T125529Z
CREATED:20260319T125529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T125529Z
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SUMMARY:Dhun Ireland – Daaru Sutta Jam
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Daaru Sutta Jam\, a Bollywood jamming night with Dhun Ireland ! \n\n\n\n\nBring your partners\, your friends\, and all the music lovers you know—this is a night for everyone. Whether you’re a seasoned singer or a proud bathroom vocalist\, this event invites you to sing your heart out. Enjoy your favorite melodies and be part of a community brought together by the sounds we all cherish. \nLet’s create unforgettable memories together at Dhun Ireland – Daaru Sutta Jam !
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/dhun-ireland-daaru-sutta-jam/
LOCATION:The Workmans Club
CATEGORIES:Music,World
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260613T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260613T220000
DTSTAMP:20260304T095536Z
CREATED:20260304T095536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T095536Z
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SUMMARY:Periphery
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a masterclass in progressive chaos\, when Periphery takes over Dublin’s 3Olympia Theatre on Saturday 13th June 2026. \nWith special guests Profiler and Obeyer
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/periphery/
LOCATION:3Olympia Theatre
CATEGORIES:Metal,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260613T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260613T230000
DTSTAMP:20260429T092854Z
CREATED:20260429T092854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T092854Z
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SUMMARY:KARMA POLICE
DESCRIPTION:Delving deep into the back catalogue of the cult anthems that shaped a generation\, Karma Police deliver authentic\, note for note live renditions of Radiohead’s most acclaimed and beloved songs. Covering the band’s entire career\, from 1993’s “Pablo Honey” up to and including 2016’s “A Moon Shaped Pool”\, Karma Police\, a six piece band made up of some of the most in demand session musicians\, perfectly recreate the best of Radiohead\, playing anthems like; Creep\, High and Dry\, Fake Plastic Trees\, Paranoid Android\, Street Spirit (Fade Out)\, Pyramid Song\, 15 Steps and many\, many more. \nFormed in 2019\, its members having previously worked with artists such as; Prince\, Paul Brady\, Glen Hansard\, Damien Dempsey\, Sinead O’ Connor\, Picture This\, James Vincent McMorrow\, Villagers\, Jack L\, Gerry Fish\, Cathy Davy\, Karma Police offer an incredible tribute to Radiohead\, a live music experience that perfectly encapsulates the raw energy\, power and excitement of a Radiohead show.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/karma-police-2/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Alternative,Electronic & Dance,Music,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260613T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260613T230000
DTSTAMP:20260521T090432Z
CREATED:20260521T090432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T090432Z
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SUMMARY:Laughter Lounge: Brian Gallagher\, Dan Stephens\, Adam Burke & Johnnie Feelgood
DESCRIPTION:The Lineup: Comedy Giants 🎤\nWe don’t do “average” lineups\, we only do all headline shows and this weekend is stacked: \nBrian Gallagher: The undisputed crowd work KING! A comedy assassin with lightning-fast wit who turns random interactions into pure gold. Front row beware: you’re about to become part of the show. \nDan Stephens: One of Ireland’s rising stars of comedy and winner of Ireland’s Next Top Comic 2024. This gentle giant is taking his amiable nonsense worldwide\, from Texas to the Edinburgh Fringe. \nAdam Burke: Fast\, fearless and hilariously quick. With razor-sharp crowd work and a disarming charm\, he turns every show into a no-holds-barred comedy riot. \nJohnnie Feelgood: A legendary entertainer bringing electric charm\, a golden voice\, and veteran showmanship to the stage for a pure\, high-glitz experience. \nKnow Before You Go 🕒\nDoors: 7:00pm (Get in before 7:30pm for a FREE Sol or Glass of Wine!) \nShowtime: 8:30pm – 11:00pm. \nThe Vibe: Full table service. Late bar stays open after the show. \nDress Code: Smart casual (No shorts or tracksuits). \nAdmin: Card/Contactless only. Large bags must be checked into cloakroom. No refunds or exchanges on tickets once purchased. \nDon’t wait until it’s sold out\, grab your tickets now!
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/laughter-lounge-brian-gallagher-dan-stephens-adam-burke-johnnie-feelgood/
LOCATION:The Laughter Lounge
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Film & Theatre,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260613T223000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260614T023000
DTSTAMP:20260507T100333Z
CREATED:20260507T100333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T100333Z
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SUMMARY:Swiftogeddon - The Taylor Themed Club Night
DESCRIPTION:The legendary night dedicated to worshipping at the altar of Taylor Swift: non-stop Swifty all night: deep cuts\, fan favourites and all the hits. \n  \nDo you have a Blank Space in your diary? Then this night is Taylor-made for you! \n  \nJoin fellow fans in a celebration of the genius of the Swift – because she’ll never go out of Style. \n  \n*Swiftogeddon is not affiliated with\, endorsed by\, authorised by\, sponsored by\, or in any way officially connected with Taylor Swift or any of her respective business entities or their affiliates or subsidiaries\, including but not limited to TAS Rights Management\, LLC. The name Taylor Swift as well as related names\, marks\, emblems and images are registered trademarks of their respective owners. Furthermore\, Swiftogeddon is not affiliated with\, sponsored by\, or in any way officially connected with other third party entities that provide similar services and events to Swiftogeddon; the similarity of any services and events are purely coincidental and does not imply any association with such third party entities*
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/swiftogeddon-the-taylor-themed-club-night-2/
LOCATION:The Grand Social\, 35 Liffey St. Lower\, Dublin 1\, D01 C3N0
CATEGORIES:Country,Music,Pop,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260613T233000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260614T023000
DTSTAMP:20260514T115128Z
CREATED:20260514T115128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T115128Z
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SUMMARY:One Direction Party
DESCRIPTION:Come join us to celebrate 1D as we make some Midnight Memories and dance all night to the Best Song’s Ever! \n\n\n\n\nLet’s Go Crazy Crazy Crazy to the incredible sounds of 1D! \nDirectioners\, you are some of the best fans in the world and that’s What Makes You Beautiful. \nCome join us to celebrate One Direction as we make some more Midnight Memories and dance all night to the Best Song’s Ever! \nLet’s stay Up All Night together! \nCelebrating your birthday between Feb 1st – 14th? Then you get a free entry! Drop us an email to hello@throwbackevents.co.uk with the subject ‘15 Years of 1D Party Dublin’ to claim. \nWe also offer free entry to HSE staff\, E-Mail us to find out more! \nStrictly 18+ No ID\, No Entry
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/one-direction-party/
LOCATION:The Workmans Club
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260617
DTSTAMP:20260312T110732Z
CREATED:20260312T110732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T110732Z
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SUMMARY:CHRIS KENT ‘WORK IN PROGRESS SHOW’
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to announce that Chris Kent will be doing a series of Work In Progress shows in Little Whelans from Sunday 14th June – Tuesday 16th June. Tickets from Whelanslive.com
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/chris-kent-work-in-progress-show/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Film & Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260617
DTSTAMP:20260609T084751Z
CREATED:20260608T101427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T084751Z
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SUMMARY:Ulysses in 60 Minutes
DESCRIPTION:Join a lively hour-long stroll diving into the wild world of Ulysses and James Joyce for the Bloomsday Festival! \nThough James Joyce lived most of his life outside of Ireland\, Dublin would provide the backdrop for virtually all of his work\, including Dubliners\, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man\, Ulysses and Finnegans Wake. \nOn a brisk stroll around the north inner city\, our expert guide will explain the real-life inspiration behind some of Joyce’s most celebrated writing and will show just how central the streetscape of the ‘Hibernian metropolis’ is to the author’s life and art. \nThe tour’s stops include: \nBelvedere College\, where Stephen Dedalus attends school in A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man.\nNo. 7 Eccles Street\, the famed residence of Leopold and Molly Bloom in Ulysses.\nHardwicke Street\, the setting of the short story ‘The Boarding House’ from Dubliners.\nThe Gresham Hotel\, the setting of the final and most memorable scene of ‘The Dead’. \nThis is an excellent and fun introduction to Joyce in a bustling part of the city! \n🕚 Day and Time: 14-16 June\, 11am\, 1pm\, & 3pm\n📍 Start Location: The James Joyce Centre\, 35 North Great George’s Street\n📍 End Location: The Gresham Hotel\, O’Connell Street\n🏃‍♂️ Distance: 1.5 km\n⏱️ Duration: 60 minutes\n📢 Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for check-in.\n🎟️ Tickets: €15 general\, €10 concession. Admission to the James Joyce Centre is included. \nThe Bloomsday Festival is organised by The James Joyce Centre in partnership with Fáilte Ireland and the Department of Culture\, Communications and Sport.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/ulysses-in-60-minutes/
LOCATION:The James Joyce Centre
CATEGORIES:Culture,Literature,Tours
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260617
DTSTAMP:20260609T085211Z
CREATED:20260608T102606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T085211Z
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SUMMARY:Grace by James Joyce
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the world of James Joyce with a fun and lively Bloomsday Festival theatre performance at the James Joyce Centre. \n“O’Neill does a terrific job…. comic ironies abound…” Irish Independent \n‘O’Neill brings considerable energy and skill as the narrator’ Nomoreworkhorse \nThe James Joyce Centre presents Grace by James Joyce as part of the Bloomsday Festival on 14-16 June. \n“Grace” from Joyce’s Dubliners is a tale of booze\, bombast and religious confusion that brilliantly satirises the role of the Catholic Church in early twentieth century Irish life. When struggling salesman\, Tom Kernan (who also appears in Ulysses)\, is found drunk and injured in a pub toilet and brought home in disgrace to his long suffering wife\, his friends hatch a plot to save him from his errant ways. \nThis acclaimed production features the actor and comedian\, Terry O’Neill\, who brings to life Joyce’s rare collection of characters and takes you on a hilarious journey from purgatory to paradise. \nDubliners\, first published in 1914\, is one of the great short story collections in the English language. By exploring the lives of his fellow Dublin citizens with unflinching realism\, Joyce revealed truths both blasphemous and transcendent. \nShowtimes:\n14 June: 1pm\n15 June: 1pm\n16 June: 4pm & 6pm \nTickets are €20.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/grace-by-james-joyce/
LOCATION:The James Joyce Centre
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Drama,Film & Theatre,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260614T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260614T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T082750Z
CREATED:20260602T090325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T082750Z
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SUMMARY:Little Blue Heroes Bumblebee 1000
DESCRIPTION:This will be a free\, family-friendly fundraising event welcoming Little Blue Heroes families and\nmembers of the public to view approximately 100 supercars displayed throughout College\nGreen. Attendees will have the opportunity to view the vehicles up close\, and support\nfundraising activities taking place during the event. The event will run from 12:00 noon to\n3:00pm.\nDublin City Council have appointed Archetype to produce and manage the event. The\norganisers will work closely with statutory agencies including An Garda Síochána and Dublin\nFire Brigade to ensure the event is delivered safely and responsibly.\nPlease find below a summary of event timings\, including road closure\, set up and breakdown\ntimes:\nLittle Blue Heroes Bumblebee 1000 – Sunday 14th June 2026 \n● 10:00–17:00 – Road closure in place\n● 10:00–12:00 – Event setup and supercar arrivals\n● 12:00–15:00 – Event live to the public\n● 15:00–17:00 – Event breakdown and vehicle departures \nCollege Green will be closed to vehicular traffic from 10:00am to 5:00pm to facilitate the safe\noperation of the event. Appropriate traffic management and safety barriers will be in place\nthroughout the day. Pedestrian access to surrounding areas and businesses will be maintained\nat all times where possible.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/little-blue-heroes-bumblebee-1000/
LOCATION:College Green
CATEGORIES:Convention,Kids events,Science & Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260614T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260614T130000
DTSTAMP:20260609T084916Z
CREATED:20260608T102054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T084916Z
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SUMMARY:Bloomsday Festival 2026: A Blooming Great Day with Úna Woods
DESCRIPTION:Go back in time to 1904 and join author/illustrator Úna Woods as she reads from her new picture book A Blooming Great Day. \nIt seems like just another ordinary day for Rosie and her grandad. But as soon as they step outside\, they find themselves on a blooming great adventure around Dublin on the 16th of June\, 1904! \nJoin us at The James Joyce Centre on Sunday\, June 14th at 11am for a Bloomsday Festival children’s event of fun\, mischief\, and Joyce! Author and illustrator Úna Woods will read from her new children’s book A Blooming Great Day (The O’Brien Press) and lead a drawing workshop. The children will draw scenes from the book and design their own hats! This is a great way for children to be introduced to Joyce and to partake in Dublin’s great literary tradition. \nÚna Woods is a children’s book illustrator and author who lives in Dublin with her husband and two children and their ginger cat. Her previous books include Have You Seen the Dublin Vampire? and A Spooktacular Place to Be\, both published by The O’Brien Press. Úna loves working with bright colours and patterns. She also loves reading and running. \nTickets are €10 or €5 each in our 2-for-1 special.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/bloomsday-festival-2026-a-blooming-great-day-with-una-woods/
LOCATION:The James Joyce Centre
CATEGORIES:Kids events,Literature,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260614T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T085630Z
CREATED:20260608T102946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T085630Z
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SUMMARY:From Dublin to Nairobi: A Lecture by Sahara Abdi
DESCRIPTION:James Joyce’s Ulysses is often celebrated as a European modernist masterpiece. Reading it from a postcolonial perspective reveals resonances with the experience of colonial and postcolonial Kenya. Dublin\, under British rule was not only politically constrained but culturally subdued. Joyce dramatizes these pressures through the lives of Stephen Dedalus and Leopold Bloom. These texts speak to similar forms of marginalization and linguistic domination experienced in Africa. \nNgũgĩ wa Thiong’o\, one of Kenya’s most important writers offers a lens for reading these resonances. His central argument in Decolonising the Mind is that colonial language is a tool of domination. “The domination of a people’s language by the language of the colonising nations was crucial to the domination of the mental universe of the colonised.” \nSeparated by time\, both Joyce and Ngugi are reconstructing cultural memory under colonial pressure and they represent two colonial experiences responding differently to same imperial language. \nThis lecture juxtaposes Joyce and Ngugi to explore how both writers represent colonial subjectivity\, the politics of language\, and the dignity of ordinary life\, despite their different historical and geographical contexts. \nSahara Abdi is writer\, a literacy advocate and the founder of Northern Voice Trust\, a literacy organization dedicated to fostering reading\, writing\, and creative expression in Northern Kenya. Through her writing\, she amplifies the stories and identities of children from Northern Kenya. Her work blends storytelling and advocacy to promote literacy and representation for young readers across marginalized communities. She champions storytelling as a powerful tool for identity\, belonging and social change. \nThe lecture is supported by the Embassy of Ireland\, Kenya.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/from-dublin-to-nairobi-a-lecture-by-sahara-abdi/
LOCATION:The James Joyce Centre
CATEGORIES:Culture,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260614T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260614T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T091328Z
CREATED:20260608T103624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T091328Z
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SUMMARY:James Joyce and The Great Irish Poets Songbook
DESCRIPTION:The James Joyce Centre in association with Poetry Ireland presents a wonderful evening of poetry and song James Joyce and The Great Irish Poets Songbook\, with tenor Dean Power and composer and pianist James Hurley on Sunday\, 14 June at 7pm. They will perform settings of texts by some of Ireland’s best-known writers and poets\, composed and arranged by pianist James Hurley\, who will accompany Dean on piano. \nHighlights of the programme will include a selection of chamber music originally written by James Joyce\, as well as settings of “Easter 1916\,” “The Lake Isle of Inisfree” and “The Salley Gardens” by WB Yeats. You will hear also some intriguing settings of poems by Oscar Wilde and by Fanny Parnell\, sister of Charles Stewart Parnell along with poets Susan L. Mitchell and Katharine Tynan. The programme will contain updated versions of previously composed songs as well as 2 world premieres. \nIrish tenor Dean Power is a former member of the ensemble at the Bayerische Staatsoper. Dean’s recent operatic engagements have included singing Jaquino in a unique semi-staged performance of Fidelio under the baton of Gustavo Dudamel with The Dudamel Foundation. He also debuted at the Salzburger Festspiele\, for Irish National Opera. On the concert platform\, Dean has performed at the Royal Albert Hall with the L.S.O\, at Teatro Nacional de Sao Carlos in Lisbon\, the National Symphony Orchestra\, the Prague Symphony orchestra and the National Concert Orchestra. \nJames Hurley is a classical pianist with a passion for improvisation. He studied piano performance at the Memorial University of Newfoundland (2008) and music at the New England Conservatory\, Boston (2010). In 2011\, James moved to Germany\, where he and his wife opened Più Piano – a live performance venue and piano school\, located in Neuburg an der Donau. In 2017 he released a solo piano CD entitled Nightscapes\, and has since curated hours of live improvisations which continue to be released on streaming platforms. \nTickets are €20.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/james-joyce-and-the-great-irish-poets-songbook/
LOCATION:The James Joyce Centre
CATEGORIES:Literature,Music
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SUMMARY:Singing in the Changes: We Were There
DESCRIPTION:Gloria LGBT+ Choir \nThirty years ago\, we raised our voices for the first time. Through seasons of growth\, shifts in the cultural landscape\, and the evolving heartbeat of our community\, one thing remained constant: the power of music to unite us. This summer\, we invite you to a special anniversary concert\, Singing in the Changes\, We Were There\, a retrospective and forward-looking journey through the melodies that defined our journey. \nWhy You Can’t Miss This:\n● A Journey Through Time: Experience a curated repertoire featuring “fan favourites” from the last 30 years\, alongside contemporary pieces that signal our future direction.\n● Stories in Song: Between sets\, we’ll share the stories behind the music—reflecting on where we were then and where we are now.\n● Community Reunion: This isn’t just a concert; it’s a homecoming. We welcome back alumni\, long-time supporters\, and new friends for an evening of connection and celebration.\n● Summer Ambiance: Enjoy the magic of live choral music in a beautiful summer setting\, perfect for families and music lovers alike. \nFrom the first note to the final bow\, we’ve been there—and we want you to be there too. Help us honour our past and sing our way into the next 30 years.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/singing-in-the-changes-we-were-there/
LOCATION:Smock Alley Theatre\, 6-7 Exchange Street Lower\, Temple Bar\, Dublin 8\, D08 EH67
CATEGORIES:Choir,Electronic & Dance,Music,Parties,Pop,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk
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