A Gig for Gaza in Cork, an over-35s club night in Dublin, an all-day music festival in Galway and more great events to head along to this weekend.
Gig For Gaza
29 August, Cyprus Avenue, Cork, more info here
Cyprus Avenue is hosting a selection of live performances by Mirrors, Telebox, Maicin, Blonde, and Trainwreck. Organised by members of Iris, this event’s purpose is to raise funds for Save The Children’s emergency appeal, with proceeds going directly to support children in Gaza and the West Bank.
Offline X Dingle: A night of Irish Storytelling & Song
30 August, WAVE, Dingle, more info here
An event like no other, this Offline X Dingle evening invites you to intentionally switch off, pop your phone away, and enjoy a stunning storytelling session with Aron Hegarty from Candlelit Tales, underscored by versatile producer and musician Caoimhín. Enjoying Irish tales and listening to traditional Irish music isn’t solely for tourists knocking around Dingle Town! Plus, your ticket includes two complementary drink tokens, redeemable for Dingle Distillery beverages.
Let’s Dance: An over-35s party
31 August, SoHo Dublin, more info here
SoHo Dublin is making history with the launch of ‘Let’s Dance’ – the first-ever nightclub event in Dublin exclusively for those aged 35 and over. This new weekly event will offer a night out like no other, dedicated to those who want to relive the glory days of Dublin’s club scene in a venue that feels like home.
Outside The Box
31 August, Róisín Dubh, more info here
Outside the Box is an all day festival showcasing the best of Irish music. This is the second year of the festival, and it promises to be bigger and better than ever. There’ll be 11 bands across two stages throughout the day, and acoustic sessions in the outdoor area. There will be food, art and class festival vibes.
National Cinema Day
31 August, participating cinemas across Ireland
Big day for movie buffs everywhere! In honour of National Cinema Day, cinemas all around Ireland are reducing their ticket prices for one day only, so that you can see all the best new films for a fiver or less. Whether it’s Alien: Romulus, It Ends With Us, or Blink Twice, grab your family, friends or other half and get the popcorn in.
Pitch’d Circus Arts Festival
Until 1 September, Cork City, more info here
The theme for this year’s Pitch’d Circus and Street Arts Festival is ‘Future-Proof’, aiming to look to the future and continue to grow from strength to strength. The lineup boasts a selection of indoor and outdoor events (including a pop-up disco and film night), brilliant workshops, industry nights, and work in progress shows.
The Bricktionary and ‘Dream Tomorrow Today’ weekend deal
Until 8 September, Theatre of Light, The Point Square, Dublin, more info here
As the highly popular LEGO Bricktionary experience comes to an end, and to mark the occasion, the Theatre of Light is offering a special buy one get one 50% off offer for the ultimate family day out, so that you can enjoy the LEGO wonderland (complete with over 150 models and over a million LEGO bricks), and the ‘Dream Tomorrow Today’ transformative STEM experience just next door! This is your chance to enjoy an unforgettable day, filled with creativity, imagination, and interactive fun for kids of all ages.
Wicked
Until September 14, Bord Gais Energy Theatre, Dublin, more info here
Based on the acclaimed novel by Gregory Maguire, Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman’s Wicked imagines a beguiling backstory and future possibilities to the lives of L. Frank Baum’s beloved characters from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and reveals the decisions and events that shape the destinies of two unlikely university friends on their journey to becoming Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
Riverdance
All month, Gaiety Theatre, Dublin, more info here
Riverdance returns with a powerful and stirring reinvention of the global phenomenon, celebrated for its Grammy Award-winning score and the extraordinary energy and passion of its Irish and international dance. Composer Bill Whelan has rerecorded his mesmerising soundtrack while producer Moya Doherty and director John McColgan have completely reimagined the ground-breaking show with innovative and spectacular lighting, projection, stage and costume designs.
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