THE BEST OF THIS WEEK'S DUBLIN EVENTS- WEEK COMMENCING 15.01.18

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My top picks of events happening in Dublin this week:

To check out whats on in Dublin in my previous Dublin events posts click here

Monday

Event- Jazzy Jam

Location- The Grand Social

Description- Weekly Jazz Jams taking place every Monday night in The Loft at the Grand Social

Cost- Free

Time- 20.00

Event- Dublin Comedy Improv

Location- International Bar

Description- The audience writes the script for this show of freewheeling improvised sketches from a team of experienced comedy improvisers including Ian Coppinger, Joe Rooney, Danny Kehoe, Paul Tylak, Kevin Gildea & Dermot Carmody.

Cost- €5

Time- 21.00

Tuesday

Event- Folk Club

Location- Whelan’s

Description- The best of Trad, Folk, Americana, World Music and more every Tuesday at 8.30pm live from the window at Whelan’s

Cost- Free

Time- 20.30

Event- Jacob’s Biscuit Factory & Dublin: An Assorted History (more dates)

Location- Dublin City Hall

Description- Drawing on the vast Jacob Biscuit Factory Archive held at Dublin City Library and Archive, this major exhibition explores all aspects of the factory’s twentieth century history and its impact on lives of Dubliners

Cost- Free

Time- Mon-Sat 10.00-17.15

Wednesday

Event- Vintage Vinyl Night

Location- 37 Dawson Street

Description- Hits from the 70’s, 80’s & 90’s until late

Cost- Free 

Time- 9pm

Event- Beat

Location- Downstairs in The International Bar

Description- Music & poetry night

Cost- Free

Time- 20.00

Thursday

Event- Karaoke Night

Location- The Woolshed Baa & Grill

Description- Karaoke

Cost- Free

Time- 22.00

Event- Dinosaurs Around The World (more dates)

Location- Ambassador Theatre

Description- Discover the age of reptiles with their latest exhibition Dinosaurs around the World.

Cost- €8-38

Time- 10.00-18.00

Friday

Event- The Red Shoes (more dates)

Location- The Gate Theatre

Description- A contemporary retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale.

Cost- €25-40

Time- Wed & Sat 14.40, Mon-Sat 19.30

Event- Personal Space (more dates)

Location- Smock Alley Theatre

Description- A black comedy about good people, none of whom are here. Personal Space tells three stories of mutual acquaintances who bring out the worst in each other. And then there’s a twist. An anthology of short comedies from Stephen Colfer. Hannah Mamalis and Peter McGann

Cost- €14 full price, €12 concession, €10 preview & matinee

Time- 8pm

Saturday

Event- Theresa Nanigian Artist Talk

Location- Irish Museum Of Modern Art

Description- Consisting of large-scale photographs and text plaques, not sorry is an intimate portrait of a young Irish person and the private spaces of their bedroom, particularly pertinent in the internet age where so much of what was previously private space is now made public.

Cost- Free

Time- 13.00-15.00

Event- In Kind: An exhibition of portraits by local artists (more dates)

Location- The National Museum

Description-  An exhibition of portraits celebrating the contribution of community volunteers, and showcases work produced by members of the Henrietta Adult Community Education (HACE) and Phibsboro Active Retirement Association

Cost- Free

Time- Tuesday-Saturday 10.00-17.00, Sundays 14.00-17.00

Sunday

Event- Hands On History

Location- National Museum of Ireland

Description- The Decorative Arts and History department is home to an abundance of objects collected throughout the ages including weaponry, furniture, silver, ceramics and glassware; with educators on-hand to answer any questions and queries, get up close and personal with some of the museum’s most treasured possessions at this captivating event

Cost- Free

Time- 15.00-16.00

Event- Marlay Park Market (other days)

Location- Rathfarnham, Dublin 16

Description- Nestled within the charming craft courtyard of Marlay house. Vendors are keen to build relationships with customers and share their passion for their products.

Cost- Free

Time- 10.00-16.00

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