A Celebration of Prince
A stellar line up of musicians and DJs come together at the Grand Social to celebrate the legacy of Prince Rogers Nelson on the first anniversary of his passing.
Today FMs Kelly Anne Byrne and Nialler 9 are amongst the DJ line up while 11 piece band – Housequake – pump the funk, will play over a 90 minute set.
There’ll also be movies, banter and prizes for dressing in Purple or Paisley.
Enjoy a purple playground over three rooms from 8pm.
Admission €10 from tickets.ie. This is a strictly over 18s event.
Off The Hook
If you like a bit of comedy, get yourself down to East Wall this week.
PS Productions presents the hilarious farce, ‘Off The Hook’, by Derek Benfield, at the Sean O’Casey Theatre, from April 18-28 at 8pm. Tickets cost €12, €10 concession.
Contact the theatre on 01-8509000 or Pat on 087-6773322 for more information.
The Misanthrope
After last year’s sell out run in the New Theatre, Moliere’s classic, ‘The Misanthrope’, returns for a limited run at the Viking Theatre in Clontarf (The Sheds).
This hilarious comedy stars Sorcha Furlong (Fair City’s Orla) as Madame Celemine, a beautiful young widow who is surrounded by admirers and is the talk of Paris.
This new version of the play, which runs until April 22, has been adapted and directed by Peter Reid.
For bookings, call 087-1129970. Tickets cost €15.
Bayside Sale of Work
A Bumper Sale of Work will take place in Bayside Community Centre, Sutton, this Sunday, April 23, from 10am to 3pm.
There will be plenty to choose from including bric-a-brac, toys, books, DVDs, CDs, vinyls, games, clothes, household and DIY. Bargains galore. Admission is €1 and includes free raffle.
Portmarnock Art Exhibition
Portmarnock Art Group is holding its annual art exhibition in the country club hotel this Sunday and Monday, April 23 and 24.
The exhibition will comprise talented artists from Portmarnock and Malahide and there will be a variety of paintings on sale over the two days.
Making of a Medium
The film follows Sean Conway who was born with a gift; a gift he could not understand. From an early age Sean was constantly met with scepticism from friends, members of his family and even his twin brother.
Afraid he would be put in to a mental institution, he kept his experiences and visions to himself. Only after he found a spiritual teacher did he begin to use his talent.
The film makes its Dublin debut at Lighthouse Cinema, Smithfield, at 7pm on Wednesday, April 19.
Sumo Run Ireland
Ireland’s most unique 5k fun run, in inflatable sumo suits, is coming to Marlay Park on Sunday, April 23.
The fun run is all in aid of Purple House Cancer Support and their work supporting families affected by Cancer in Ireland.
The event will see participants of all ages don inflatable sumo suits and run (or walk) a 5km route through the beautiful Marlay Park.
Entry fees start from €40 and participants can sign up at www.sumorun.ie (your sumo suit is then yours to keep!) Aspiring sumos of all ages are welcome, and children must be above 1.2 metres in height to participate.
Ruby Tuesday
In her gilded cage in the leafy suburbs of Dublin, Mrs T has managed to hold onto her middle-class lifestyle, but at what cost? Filling her life with yoga holidays, school reunions and obsessive cleaning is not quite enough. Her marriage is a sham, and her daughter wants to get away as far and fast as possible. She has to pick up the pieces or succumb to depression.
Her cleaning lady, Ruby, calls every Tuesday to blow away the cobwebs of Mrs T’s life with sarcasm, wit and common sense.
It runs in the Bewley’s Café Theatre @ Powerscourt from April 24- May 6. Phone 086-8784001 or visit www.bewleyscafetheatre.com.
As Above, So Below
The major exhibition ‘As Above, So Below: Portals, Visions, Spirits & Mystics’ has opened at IMMA (Irish Museum of Modern Art).
The exhibition features an exciting selection of modern masterworks and landmark contemporary art works by Hilma Klint, Wassily Kandinsky, Steve McQueen, Bruce Nauman, Sigmar Polke, Cameron – many being shown for the first time in Ireland – and new commissions created specifically for IMMA for this exhibition by Linder Sterling, Matt Copson, Stephan Doitschinoff, Alan Butler and others.