Totally Dublin

DanceHall Blues - CoisCéim
2024-09-08 19:45 - 2024-09-22 20:45 (Europe/Stockholm) | CoisCéim Studio, 42 Fairview Strand, Dublin 3, D03YV62, Ireland
As dusk descends over Dublin, members of the public are invited into the enchanting realm of CoisCéim Dance Theatre at their headquarters in Fairview Strand. There, the historic late 19th-century former post office, will transform into the pulsating heartbeat of the city – a dancehall like no other.
CoisCéim Dance Theatre’s newest production, “DanceHall Blues” is set to premiere on Sunday, September 8th, under the direction of visionary choreographer David Bolger. The new production is described as a “shapeshifter” and promises to be one of the most memorable shows at this year’s Dublin Fringe Festival. This performance will bring together Stephanie Dufresne and Alex O’Neill, two of Ireland’s most exciting dancers, for the first time, in an electrifying duet that captures the unwavering resilience of the human spirit.
DanceHall Blues will make use of the dance company’s studios in the iconic building on Fairview Strand, designed in 1888 by architect Robert Cochrane. The show is an anchor of CoisCéim’s Dance Theatre’s programme celebrating its 30th year, coinciding with the 30th birthday of the Dublin Fringe Festival.
DanceHall Blues will continue from September 10th-15th & 19th-21st as part of the Dublin Fringe Festival. CoisCéim has been leading the way in accessible ticket pricing in recent years, and with this production continues to offer pay-what-you-can tickets.
For further details see coisceim.com
Image: CoisCéim Dance Theatre’s Stephanie Dufresne & Alex O’Neill in David Bolger’s DanceHall Blues. Photo by Ros Kavanagh

Kaleidoscope Night
2024-09-04 20:00 - 23:00 | Bello Bar, 1 Portobello Harbour, Dublin, Ireland
Refreshed from a summer break the inimitable Kaleidoscope Night returns to Bello Bar on Wednesday September 4th with a gorgeous mix of sounds for curious ears. The programme for their first autumn event features new music from Tom Lane performed by the Picorlino Trio (piano, horn and violin) as well as Ligeti’s trio. Master of Flamenco guitar John Walsh makes a welcome return to the Bello Bar stage for a very special solo set, while the award winning Glasgow based harp and percussion duo of Eleanor Dunsdon and Gregor Black blend traditional with contemporary, vocals and electronics. A night to remember!
Programme:
Trio for Violin, Horn and Piano by Tom Lane, funded by Arts Council of Ireland Commissions Award 2023.
Trio for Violin, Horn and Piano by György Ligeti.
Solo set of flamenco guitar and original compositions
Traditional – contemporary – folk
Musicians:
Picorlino Trio: Hannah Miller ( french horn), Hugh Murray (violin) and Éadaoin Copeland (piano)
John Walsh (guitar).
Eleanor Dunsdon (harp) and Gregor Black (percussion)

Kaleidoscope Night takes place at Bello Bar on Wednesday 4th September 2024
Doors 8pm | Music 8.30pm

Tickets €15, Early Bird €12
Student Rate €5 from Kaleidoscopenight.ie

Incantations - Aisling Conroy
2024-08-29 10:00 - 2024-09-21 17:00 | TØN GALLERY, 25a Temple Lane South, Dublin 2, Ireland
Laois/ Dublin based visual artist Aisling Conroy has launched a new solo exhibition in one of our favourite independent galleries. In this new body of work, Conroy explores the metaphysical realm, following the themes of sound, vibration and cymatics. Working with paint, print, installation, experimental film and sound, Conroy coaxes the audience into a journey beyond the visible realm, cusping on the unseen forces that shape our reality.
“Throughout my practice I explore the idea of intention, repetition and reincarnation, drawing on influences from mystical and visionary art as well as sound and cymatics. My work combines texture, colour and movement to create a heightened sense of introspection on the nature of existence. I create abstractions of the subconscious by using repeated motifs, shapes, colour and form in a very visceral way and always with an interest in spirituality and connecting to a higher consciousness”.
@aisconroystudio
Aisling Conroy’s ‘Incantations’ runs at Tøn Gallery, 25A Temple Lane South, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 KV62 from 29th August- 21st September 2024.

Milksop - Niamh Hannaford
2024-08-24 13:00 - 2024-09-07 18:00 | MART, 190a Rathmines Road Lower
milksop is the residue of a collection of Niamh Hannaford‘s thoughts which cluster around time, usage, environment, complicity, and care. Mirroring the dominant extraction economy and the industrialization of resources, she creates a temporal sculpture which requires cyclical maintenance and endures decay and loss.
This exhibition explores the value of labour and ageing when liaising with the god of commerce. Sitting beside – and on – layers of exploitative practices. She (her and her family) repetitiously manifest frozen offerings. Manufacturing a milky banshee. That pesky lady which haunts our dreams, and pressures our screens, full of serums and vital boosts.
Opening Saturday, August 24th 4pm Thereafter it runs from Wed – Sat 1pm –6pm. Closing Saturday, September 7th 4pm

Pebbledash Wonderland - Shane Lynam
2024-08-24 10:00 - 2024-10-12 17:00 | Photo Museum Ireland
Pebbledash Wonderland is Shane Lynam‘s photographic account of his adopted home city, Dublin. The exhibition builds on Lynam’s long standing explorations of urban space across Europe, which has influenced his work toward new subjective and narrative concerns. The exhibition is Lynam’s third major body of work and follows on from his acclaimed book, ‘Fifty High Seasons’, considering modernist French resorts (2018), and ‘Contours’, his exhibition in 2013.
“Pebbledash Wonderland offers a timely reminder that the complex elements of a contemporary city are almost impossible to grasp in their entirety, but must be felt, lived, and recorded, in small, seemingly insignificant moments. Returning over and over to the same sites, Lynam obsessively photographed the city to create a series of subjective, abstracted spaces that sit somewhere between reality and his own experience. Presented here for the first time in its entirety, the exhibition invites the viewer on an imaginary walk through Pebbledash Wonderland.”
24th August – 12th October, Photo Museum Ireland, Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, Dublin 2

The People's Photography Exhibition 2024
2024-08-24 10:00 - 2024-08-25 18:00 | Stephen’s Green Dublin, Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, Ireland
Now in its 35th year, the People’s Photography Exhibition is organised by a voluntary team of Amateur Photographers to provide a space for all people interested in Photography to exibit their work.
The People’s Photography Exhibition is a unique opportunity to enjoy a showcase of striking images in a relaxed atmosphere in the heart of Dublin city. The exhibition features a diverse selection of work from enthusiasts, clubs and international award winning professionals. Themes on display include landscape, monochrome, photojournalism, portraiture, creative, nature, analogue, digital and abstract photography.
The originality and creativeness of the many imaginative displays will no doubt be greatly appreciated not only by those looking for a fun day out with a great atmosphere in the city but also by anyone who has a keen eye for all things arty. This exhibition is the ideal option to do something different at the weekend and what’s even better, it benefits good causes.

The location for this annual event is the railings of St. Stephen’s Green (courtesy of the Office of Public Works). Artists interested in taking part should visit the website and complete the application form.
The event is run on a non profit basis with any excess funds being donated to charity. Details of past donations are provided on the website.
peoplesphotography.ie
Sat 24th & Sun 25th Aug 2024
Feature Image: Peter O’Doherty
Image of O’Connell Street flooded is by Aoife Hester

Wider Than Pictures
2024-08-23 20:00 - 2024-08-27 23:00 | National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7, Dublin, Ireland
Looking for a series of gigs with a star-studded line-up, right in the heart of Dublin? Singular Artists have got you covered.
Wider Than Pictures is fast becoming a summer highlight in Dublin. Taking place in one of the most easily accessible and aesthetic locations in the city – The National Museum of Ireland at Collins Barracks – the series promises an unforgettable music experience a short Luas trip away from the centre of the city.
Thirty-five years since their debut, Deacon Blue take centre stage on the 23rd. Their 2012 comeback single ‘The Hipsters’ heralded a new lease of life for the group and jump-started a second act that’s seen them more fired up and prolific than ever. Claire Grogan’s Altered Images and hip young Dublin quartet WineMom support.
James Blunt headlines on the 24th, with Gareth Dunlop opening proceedings. With seven albums released since 2004 and over 20 million records sold worldwide, Blunt’s popularity hasn’t faded and it’s no surprise that this performance has already sold out.

On August 25th, The The bring their Ensouled world tour to Dublin, their first since 2018. Active since 1979, they’re one of England’s most loved bands. Matt Johnson’s political lyrics have always captured the zeitgeist so it’s a timely return. Local heroes A Lazarus Soul – who have just released their brilliant ‘No Flowers Grow In Cement Gardens’ album – provide support on the night.
James takes over Collin Barracks on the 26th, with The Zutons in support. Known for their compelling rock anthems like ‘Johnny Yen’ in the 1980s, James achieved mainstream success with their 1990 album ‘Gold Mother’, which included their massive hit ‘Sit Down’. When Amy Winehouse covered The Zutons song ‘Valerie’ the royalty cheques poured in and drew attention to one of the UK’s most entertaining bands. Recently reformed, their appearance guarantees a top night out.
Gossip headline on the 27th, marking their return with a first album in over a decade, ‘Real Power’. The album celebrates creative expression while exploring themes of personal trauma. The brilliant Dublin 4 piece Sprints and American indie trio Nation of Language support to close out a stellar six days of music.
Wider Than Pictures takes place at The National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, D7 August 23rd – 27th
Info & tickets: widerthanpictures.ie

Big Grill 2024 - BBQ & Food Festival
2024-08-22 12:00 - 2024-08-25 21:00 | Herbert Park, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland
The Big Grill – BBQ & Food Festival returns for another year of play, pop-up bars, and pigging out. This food festival has always been a great time for folks of all ages and interests to come out and enjoy good weather and vibes. Hosted in Herbert Park, there will be food, music, drinks, and all manner of good times. Attendees get to try out cuisines from professional chefs, BBQ experts, and various restaurants, with three ticket tiers: General Tickets, Rancho Relaxo, and Offside offering different inclusions based on pricing.
The Big Grill gets underway on Thursday, 22 August and runs until Sunday August 2
Book tickets at biggrillfestival.com

Friendly Piece Installation by Crash Ensemble
2024-08-20 11:00 - 2024-08-31 16:00 | Mermaid Arts Centre, Main Street, Bray, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
Friendly Piece, an installation by Crash Ensemble at Mermaid Arts Centre, is based on a piece by composer Andrew Hamilton exploring friendliness and loving kindness, asking the question, “can music be kind?”
Commissioned in 2019 and written during Andrew’s time as composer in residence with Crash Ensemble, the piece explores the ambiguous space in which music is performed. This recorded piece alludes to hovering between things, to evade being pinned down. It explores friendliness and kindness giving you a ‘tiny bit of joy or even infuriating you’.
Interweaving a live recording of Friendly Piece at Kilkenny Arts Festival in 2023, this installation created by visual collaborator Emma Martin with production by Rob Kearns.
Open to all ages, Friendly Piece will be installed on the stage Mermaid Arts Centre.

There’s also a workshop with Andrew and some members of Crash Ensemble on Thursday 22nd August from 6pm – 7.30pm – see full details here.

In Real Life
2024-08-17 10:00 - 2024-11-24 17:00 | National Gallery of Ireland, Merrion Square West, Dublin 2, Ireland
In Real Life features drawings and paintings of nature spanning from the 17th century to now, by artists as diverse as Aelbert Cuyp, Fiona Kelly, Barbara Rae, Michael Wann, Paua Pohli and Emil Nolde. Revel in the unique experience of walking through a diverse display of interpretations of nature throughout history, deciphering how our relationship with the natural world has altered and shifted throughout time and how important the role of art is in focusing attention on nature at risk.
In Real Life takes place at the Print Gallery in The National Gallery of Ireland Merrion Sq, D2 from 17th August – 24th November 2024
Feature Image: Paula Pohli – The Magpie 2017

From the Desk of... Mrs Robinson
2024-08-16 11:00 - 2024-09-01 17:00 | The Lighthouse Cinema, Market Square Smithfield, Dublin 7, Ireland
Earlier this year, Mary Robinson marked her 80th birthday. To honour this milestone, the University of Galway, custodian of Robinson’s extensive archive, has curated a selection of materials that both inspired and feature in the documentary Mrs Robinson.

Coinciding with the release of this film, this special exhibition, hosted at the Light House Cinema in Dublin and Pálás Cinemas Galway, offers the public a rare glimpse into the remarkable archive of one of Ireland’s most influential and respected figures. Curated by Niamh Ní Charra, project archivist at the University of Galway, this mini-exhibition brings to life the profound impact of Robinson’s work and her ongoing legacy in the fight for justice and equality.

The exhibition showcases a rich collection of materials spanning over six decades of Mary Robinson’s distinguished career, giving visitors an opportunity to explore reproductions of documents and artifacts from her time as a barrister, legislator, senator, and professor, as well as her tenure as President of Ireland. The archive also includes materials from her global roles, including UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, UN Special Envoy for the Great Lakes and Climate Change, Chair of The Elders, and founder of Realizing Rights and the Mary Robinson Foundation – Climate Justice.

The film, directed by Aoife Kelleher and produced by Cormac Hargaden and Trisha Canning for Loosehorse delivers Mary Robinson’s story in her own words for the first time. The documentary chronicles her tireless battles for justice over more than 50 years, from the streets to the courts, the ballot box, and the corridors of power.

The exhibition is open to the public at Light House Cinema from August 16th to September 1st and Pálás cinema from 21st of August to September 4th. Mrs Robinson will open nationwide on August 23rd 2024.

lighthouseconema.com

Check out our interview with Aoife Kelleher, the director of Mrs Robinson here.

Aileen
2024-08-12 20:00 - 2024-08-17 22:00 | Smock Alley Theatre, Exchange Street Lower, Temple Bar, Dublin 8, Ireland
Recently formed theatre troupe Venom and Ducttape present their debut production AILEEN, a comedy horror parody, inspired by the movie ALIEN (1979) at Smock Alley Theatre this August. Meet the two faces of Aileen Ripley: The strong confident warrant officer and the vulnerable survivor under duress. Hear her internal monologue as the events unfold on the Nostromo. Bouncing between her fellow crew members, we witness a contentious work environment, revealing grand betrayals and unexpected liaisons. The action will shift from feats of great heroics to the controlled and fraught deposition process. Watch as she tries to save her career, her sanity and a cat.

This is an intimate and magical evening filled with screaming, running, horror, mutilation, death and more running. Watch as Aileen, armed with nothing but a flame thrower, battles with herself, the crew and a 7 foot Xenomorph!’ We can’t wait!

Written and performed by Emma Moohan
Directed by Gertrude Montgomery
Image Credit: Emily O’Connor & Stephanie Connolly
Smock Alley 12 – 17 August

Social Unrest Festival
2024-08-09 18:30 - 2024-08-11 23:00 | The Grand Social, 35 Liffey Street Lower, Dublin 1, Ireland
Three nights of Punk Rock performed by bands from the U.S, U.K and Ireland prove that punk is back but did it really ever go away? It’s a great topic over a few beers in the local but these three nights certainly prove that it has never been in a healthier state since the glory days of 1977.
The big draw is bound to be Ruts D.C who’s 1979 top ten hit single ‘Babylon’s Burning’ is a bona fide classic of the genre along with their brilliant reggae infused singles ‘Jah War’ and ‘Staring At The Rude Boys’.

Culture Shock, The Upstarts, The Gakk, Paranoid Visions and The Vulpynes are among a hoard of great bands playing so sugar soap up the mohawk and get moshing.
Social Unrest Festival takes place at The Grand Social on Aug 9/10/11th
socialunrestfest.com

We’ve Only Just Begun 2024
2024-08-08 20:00 - 2024-08-10 23:00 | Whelan’s, 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
The annual jamboree spreads out across two stages in one of the city’s most iconic venues between August 8th – 10th, featuring performances from a staggering twenty three bands, solo acts and DJs. The vibes are always immaculate, and festival goers are sure to enjoy the irrepressible atmosphere only an absolutely packed Whelans can provide.
The curators have always had an eye for excellence, with many of the acts from previous years having gone on to garner great notoriety, including Pillow Queens, Sorcha Richardson, SPRINTS and Soda Blonde. The second stage too has earned a reputation for showcasing some of the most exciting up and coming acts the Irish music has to offer, and this year is set to prove no different.
With such a variety and wealth of talent on offer, it’s easy to find something to get truly excited about.
We’ve Only Just Begun returns for 2024 over three glorious days n Whelans this weekend.

Visit weveonlyjustbegun.ie for tickets and details. €7 per night / €15 Full Festival

Check out our five picks here.

Kathy Tynan - Meantime
2024-08-08 11:00 - 2024-09-07 17:00 | Kevin Kavanagh Gallery, Chancery Lane, Dublin 8, Ireland
“Meantime is a collection of paintings by Kathy Tynan made over the past two years. The title is partly borrowed from the 1983 film of the same name by Tynan’s favourite director, Mike Leigh. It’s also a reflection on a question posed last winter by Tynan’s then three-year-old son, Frank. Waiting for friends to arrive at a holiday cottage in Wexford, while his mother stacked firelogs and patted radiators to see if the heating was coming on, Frank asked: Is it the meantime?
The scenes depicted in this exhibition take place in the meantime. Time passes slowly in these paintings. While far more significant events take place in the wider world, for the artist, a child grows and a terrier ages within a familiar landscape.” – Extract from a commissioned text written by Ingrid Lyons to accompany the exhibition.
Kathy Tynan is an artist from Dublin who practice is primarily based in paint. She won The Golden Fleece, special award in 2020 and was shortlisted for The Zurich Portrait Prize and the Hennessey-Craig Prize for Painting in 2019. In 2018, Tynan carried out a three month residency at the Cité International des Arts, Paris. Her work is held in collections such as Trinity College Dublin and the Arts Council of Ireland.
Kathy Tynan, Meantime runs at Kevin Kavanagh Gallery from 8th August – 7th September 2024
Opening Thursday 8th August | Reception from 6pm
Image: Kathy Tynan, Spring Painter, oil on canvas, 80 x 80 cm, 2024

When the Body Says Yes - Melanie Bonajo
2024-08-01 10:00 - 2024-10-20 17:00 | IMMA, Military Road Kilmainham, Dublin 8, Ireland
When the Body Says Yes is a culmination of videos, performances, installations, and photographs by Melanie Bonajo – a queer, non-binary, sex revolutionist – that showcases intimacy in modern times. Bonajo visualises intimacy in a raw and anti-capitalist way, fueled by the ever-present loneliness epidemic. As an artist, filmmaker, sexological bodyworker, and somatic sex coach, Bonajo is well-versed in the subject of intimacy and the lack thereof in society. They portray the feeling of desire, want, and connection, harmonious to alienation, and commodity-driven intimacy in a way that has never been seen before. Redefine your understanding of intimacy and gain witness to a sexual revolution.
When the Body Says Yes – Melanie Bonajo is at IMMA – Baroque Chapel Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin 8, until October 20th

Benefit Concert in Support of the Irish Heart Foundation
2024-07-31 19:30 - 22:00 | Whyte Recital Hall at RIAM, 36-38 Westland Row, Dublin 2, D02 WY89, Ireland
You do not have to be a devout lover of classical music to enjoy an amazing performance by one of the worlds foremost chamber orchestras. The Irish Heart Foundation is hosting a benefit concert featuring the renowned Kaleidoscope Chamber Orchestra. Based in California, Kaleidoscope will be performing their European debut at the Whyte Recital Hall at the Royal Academy of Music on July 31. The proceeds from the concert will go towards the Irish Heart Foundation, whose mission is to eliminate any preventable disability or death related to heart disease or strokes –an elegant and enjoyable evening accompanied by a clarinet and string quartet.
Wednesday, July 31

The Grand Social: LIR Folk Festival
2024-07-28 17:00 - 23:00 | The Grand Social, 35 Liffey Street Lower, Dublin 1, Ireland
Calling all folk music lovers! The Grand Social is hosting one of Dublin’s newest folk festivals this summer and features Ispíní Na hÉireann, the acclaimed folk punk band who sing a mixture of original and re-imagined music. Cormorant Tree Oh, a multi-disciplinary artist and musician who weaves alternative tones with folk rhythm will perform at the festival, as well as We’re Not Together, a two-man band who has played all around Dublin, and many more. Come sing along, tap your feet, and sway your head to some of the best up-and-coming artists in the Irish folk scene.
https://youtu.be/fNsyMlBLo_o
The Grand Social: LIR Folk Festival 5pm, Sunday 29 July. Tickets available here.

The Irish Frequency For HUGG
2024-07-27 19:00 - 23:00 | Racket Space, Cross Guns Bridge, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, D09 XW44
July 27th will see Phibsborough’s acclaimed Racket Space play host to this stacked bill in support of HUGG, the suicide bereavement charity. This noble and often underrepresented cause has been championed by celebrated arts podcast, The Irish Frequency, who shine a light on emerging artists in the Irish underground.
Previous episodes have seen interviews and performances from a range of talent, including Dublin punk scion Meryl Streek and indie act Mórda, the latter of which will headline the event.

The night will also see acoustic sets from singer songwriter Dylan Byrne and DOGPOND, a Dublin based psychedelic supergroup formed from the ashes of the Hot Sprockets and Punch Face Champions, plying some truly excellent rock n’ roll pulled straight from better days.
Racket Space, Phibsborough, Saturday July 27th, 7pm. Tickets €12 available here.
@theirishfrequency

Everlong Live - A Tribute to Dave Grohl
2024-07-27 19:00 - 22:30 | The Lighthouse Pub, 88 George's Street Lower, Dun Laoghaire, Ireland
Born too late to headbang at a Nirvana gig? Want to relive grunge-soaked memories? Too cash-strapped to see the real Dave Grohl at a stadium? Los Angeles Foo Fighters tribute band, Everlong, are coming to Dublin to actualize all of your Grohlcentric fantasies. Striving for “pure unadulterated play your ass off, give it all you got rock and roll,” neighbours Paul Calder and Bill Orr founded the band in 2020. Since then, they’ve been playing shows across California, and this upcoming performance at The Lighthouse marks their first in Ireland. The set consists of classic Foo Fighters material alongside Nirvana hits, and Queens of the Stone Age numbers which Dave Grohl contributed to. If you close your eyes (and drink enough Guinness) you might truly feel in the presence of the man himself.
Everlong Live, a Tribute to Dave Grohl takes place at 7pm on Saturday, 27 July. Tickets from €20 here.

Block Party
2024-07-25 18:00 - 2024-07-28 18:00 | Charlemount Square, Charlemount Square, Dublin 2
A unique weekend of a festival in Charlemont, Dublin 2, this free and open event showcases fresh talent and leading artists amid a celebration of art, music, food and community. Produced by Atelier Now, the studio of noted Dublin artist Maser, the event’s inaugural year in 2023 saw some two thousand people and sixteen diverse artists come together to create meaningful connections.

This year, over four days from the 25th to the 28th, With the ‘Intersections’ group exhibition launching on the 25th, collecting the work of twelve visual artists, to the live painting event on the 27th, where Ireland’s leading muralists (Sean Atmos, Leah Hewson, Holly Pereira, Shane O’Driscoll, Shane O’Malley) will be painting live, accompanied by live music, food and family events, conspiring to create a truly inclusive community experience.
25th – 28th July
Charlemont Square, Dublin 2

The Hopkins Literary Festival 2024
2024-07-19 10:00 - 2024-07-26 21:30 | Newbridge College Theatre, Common, Newbridge, Kildare, Ireland
On July 19th, The Newbridge College Theatre is hosting the Hopkins Literary Festival of 2024. The event lasts a week and features captivating poetry readings, panel discussions with published authors, and interactive workshops where guests can exhibit their work to fellow writers. Additionally, with a piano concert from Palsson and an exhibition from surrealist painter Desmond Morris, this event is open to not only literary aficionados, but appreciators of art everywhere.
Single-day tickets cost ninety euros.

Anna Boghiguian - Period of Change
2024-07-12 10:00 - 2024-09-22 17:00 | Douglas Hyde Gallery, Trinity College, Nassau Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
World-renowned artist, Anna Boghiguian, presents Period of Change, her first solo exhibition in Ireland. As a contemporary artist, Boghiguian translates all facets of the human experience into her art, bringing a distinctive perspective on modern life. Her work reflects the cruellest parts of humanity, injustice, and anger, alongside brighter moments of happiness.

Period of Change focuses on the similarities of present-day struggles for liberation across the world to past political upheavals throughout history. Boghiguian’s latest work promises to spark change and empower a new generation.
The Exhibition runs at The Douglas Hyde Gallery from Friday July 12 to Sunday September 22nd.

Acoustic Oceans - Mark Francis
2024-07-12 10:00 - 2024-08-24 17:00 | Kerlin Gallery, South Anne Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
Acoustic Oceans is an exhibition of new paintings on canvas, aluminium and paper by Mark Francis that beautifully captures the sensory experience of the modern age; the speed of movement of information and the way our eyes are stimulated by the complexities of personal data storage.
The works are bold stripes of vertical rich hues and patterned colour that suggest energy and modernity while the concept of sound entwines its way into the art as abstract noise transforms into patterns of light, akin to the display of a studio mixing desk.
Acoustic Oceans by Mark Francis is at Kerlin Gallery Anne’s Lane, South Anne Street, D2 Until August 24th

Zeropunkt and Matthew Nolan
2024-07-11 21:00 - 23:00 | Arthur’s Pub, 28 Thomas Street, Dublin 8, Ireland
Zeropunkt return to Arthur’s for the first time since their rapturous sell-out Alice Coltrane Tribute in 2023. This time round they will be playing the unique brand of meditative/convulsive freeform improvisation for which they have become known. The lineup on the night will consist of Fergus Cullen on saxes, keys, guitar, and possibly some vocals and piano (you never know!), Jamie Davis on drums, Damien Lennon on bass, and Hugh O’ Neill on trumpet and electronics. Special guest Matthew Nolan will open proceedings with a set of extremely slow and very loud electric guitar.
Tickets here.

After Eight
2024-06-29 20:00 - 23:00 | Pawn Shop, 15 Dame Street, Dublin 2, D02 KD74, Ireland
After Eight is a new early club night in Dublin where the dancing starts at 8pm in the intimate basement of Pawn Shop on Dame Street and finishes at midnight.
Organised by Icelandic-Irish founder Giita Hammond expect pumping electro synth bangers, techno, Italo, house and disco and a very sweaty dance floor.

The next After Eight takes place on Pride night June 29th with music by SHREM and support by GIITA. Sweaty dancing from 8-12.
Entry €10, tickets on Eventbrite
AFTER EIGHT TICKETS

Mother Pride Block Party 2024
2024-06-29 16:00 - 23:00 | National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7, Dublin, Ireland
On Saturday, June 29th the Mother Pride Block Party is back with a bang for a spectacular party celebrating Pride in our city. Acts include Cobrah, the experimental Swedish electronic artist, electronic music sensation Princess Superstar, a New York City-based rapper known for her eclectic blend of sample-based hip-hop, electro, punk, and swagger, a true veteran of the dance music scene with an unmistakably unique vocal talent Robin S and one of the most lauded and innovative Drag artists in the world and Ru Paul’s Drag Race Winner, Sasha Velour; a gender-fluid drag queen known for her stage spectacles, fierce activism, and boundary-breaking scholarship. Local heroes Mother DJs, Celaviedmai, Sexy Tadhg and Haus of WIG, Sing Along Social, Drag Aerobics, Ping Pong Disco, Claire Beck, Conor Behan, Billy Bunzari, Ghostboy, Glamo, Rocky T. Delgado, Roo Honeychild and Ruth Kavanagh provide the backbone.
Mother Pride Block Party 2024 takes place at the National Museum of Ireland at Collins Barracks, Saturday June 29th. 4pm – 11pm.
Feature Image: Sasha Velour by Mettie Ostrowski

Fluid Club - Pride Party
2024-06-28 23:00 - 2024-06-29 03:00 | The Workman’s Club, 10 Wellington Quay, Dublin, Ireland
Get your glow sticks ready, it’s about to go down at what organisers tell us is THE dedicated BI/Pan PRIDE party of the year, as Ireland’s dedicated queer club celebrates fluid sexuality, gender fluidity, and all that the ‘B’ in LGBTQ+ represents.
The first-ever BI Pride party in Ireland sees BI DJs at the helm playing bangers all night long with Sean Daly, a new addition to LUST, and fiery resident DJ, BI Babe and Fluid Club founder, Sleepless Beauty on the decks.
Aimed at the Bisexual, Pansexual, the Fluid and Flexible + Friends, we’re told the Dress Code is NEON/pride Attire, so dress to sweat. Sounders/Allies welcome
Ear protection will be readily available for the neuro-divergent fluid babes.
Tickets on sale now.
See you on the dancefloor!
Friday 28th June from 11.30-3AM at The Workman’s Cellar, Dublin 18+ R.O.A.R.

Glovebox Gallery: The Solemn Geography of Human Limits
2024-06-27 13:00 - 2024-08-22 21:30 | Glovebox, Trinity Street, Dublin 2, D02 A440
Glovebox Gallery’s latest exhibition by artist, Mac Athlaoich, showcases captivating oil paintings inspired by photo finish photography of sprinters. Amidst the success of Irish athletes in the Euro Championships preparing for the Olympics, this exhibition comes around at the perfect time. The body form of pro athletes, as they’re sprinting, should always be studied how Athlaoich studies them.
The immense attention to detail in the muscle curvature and placements, as well as capturing how sprinting feels while watching it is something you don’t want to miss out on. His work is mesmerising and visionary, a must-see exhibition for art appreciators and pro-sprinting confessors alike.

Lemonsoap Productions Presents Boyfriends at the Project
2024-06-26 19:30 - 2024-07-06 21:30 | Project Arts Centre, 39 East Essex Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, Ireland
Following a three month affair between two anonymous men, Boyfriends, charts the ups and downs and roundabouts of a modern ‘situation-ship’. As they swing through four million one hundred and ninety one thousand possibilities of what they might mean to one another, through time, sex, vintage disco, nightclubs, period dramas and calorie counting, Boyfriends asks us to ponder on that age old question: what the f*ck is romance anyway?
A LemonSoap Productions written by Ultan Pringle and directed by Joy Nesbitt, the play is a two hander with Emmanuel Okoye and Ultan Pringle as characters ‘A’ and ‘B’, as they take a big look at their very new relationship and what a modern day romance might become. The play receives its world premiere at Project Arts Centre, Dublin on 26 June and runs for two weeks.
CAST: Emmanuel Okoye & Ultan Pringle
CREATIVE TEAM:
Written by – Ultan Pringle
Director – Joy Nesbitt
Assistant Director – Praise Titus
Sound Design – HK Ní Shioradáin
Set Design – Choy-Ping Ní Chléirigh-Ng 吳彩萍
Costume Design – Toni Bailey
Lighting Design – Owen Clarke
Stage Management – Ross Smith
Production Management – Molly McAvoy
Assistant Producer – Dave Kelly
Producer – Lisa Nally
