Stagezone on Stage
Join the energetic young stars of Stagezone Theatre School this weekend with a show for all the family at Draoicht that’s packed with great songs and dance routines from Jungle Book, Little Red Riding Hood, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Peter Pan, Bugsy Malone, Back to the 80’s, Sweet Charity and Shrek!
This is a wonderful opportunity for the young students to showcase their talents in musical theatre, hip hop dancing and comedy. Shows take place on Saturday, June 24 and Sunday June 25 at 2pm and 7.30pm. Tickets cost €17/€15 conc. Details from www.draiocht.ie.
Stoneybatter Summer Festival
There’s a fantastic weekend of celebration and family fun featuring music, dance and even afternoon tea with Mrs Doyle from Fr Ted at the first ever Stoneybatter Summer Festival taking place this weekend from June 23-25.
Local restaurants will have festival menus and pubs in the area will feature music all day. On Saturday there’ll be tours of Stoneybatter landmarks and a special concert in Grangegorman in the evening.
Sunday will be the standout day of the festival and the main event will be a Family Fun Day with a wide range of activities for young and old.
Nearly all events are free and further information and updates available online at www.stoneybatterfestival.ie and Facebook.com/prideofplaceStoneybatter
Dublin Pride Parade
Dublin Pride is under way and there are plenty of celebrations, spectacles and extravaganzas promoting and celebrating LGBTQ diversity this week. The highlight of the festival will be the annual Pride Parade and the post parade celebrations in Merrion Square on Saturday June 24.
The parade begins at 2pm sharp. People and floats taking part will be assembling at St Stephen’s Green.
There will be a pre-parade rally at the start point of the parade from 12 noon onwards. This will be taking place at the top of the parade on the George float and will feature speeches and entertainment
Yoga Day
An International Day for Yoga (also known as Antar shtriya Yog Divas) was declared unanimously by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in December 2014 and is celebrated annually on June 21. It coincides with the Summer Solstice in the Northern hemisphere.
Dublin City Council’s South East Area Community Development Section, in association with the Indian Embassy, is hosting a yoga event in City Hall Rotunda, Dame Street, Dublin 2 from 1-3pm on Wednesday, June 21, to mark the day. The event is free and no booking required.
Broken Whispers
This is a short film written by Ballymun resident Michael Peel. The film follows Joshua, a 19-year-old man suffering from Mental Health problems and a chaotic home life. Through his friendship with Riley, who suffers with similar problems, they try to help each other through their struggles.
The Gala Screening will take place in the Axis at 7pm on Saturday, June 24. The evening will consist of a musical performance by Farrell O’ Lideadhda, a comic performance, the screening of the film and a Q&A session with the writer, director and producer. Tickets for the event will be priced at €10 with proceeds going to Roundabout Youth Theatre in the Reco. More info and tickets from axisballymun.ie.
Magic & Mayhem
The students of Acting Academy take to the stage in their annual show at 3pm & 7.30pm on Sunday, June 25, in Axis Ballymun.
This is a variety show suitable for all the family. Acting Academy is one of the longest established stage schools in Ireland and has produced many innovative and creative shows for children of all ages so get along, relax and enjoy the fun. Tickets cost Tickets: €16/€12. More info from axisballymun.ie
Flavours of Fingal
IF you haven’t yet been to a Flavours of Fingal County Show then get down to Newbridge House and Farm, Donabate, on June 24 and 25.
Set on over 40 acres the show is immense, complete with six distinct entertainment zones combining the sights and sounds of a traditional agricultural show with an unforgettable food and family fun experience.
The two-day event offers real value for money, unbeatable food and the ultimate farming experience for the whole family to enjoy.
For more information visit www.flavoursoffingal.ie
Military Show
The Irish Military Vehicles Group presents Military Show on June 24 and 25 at Naas Racecourse. Open from 10am to 6pm daily. Tickets cost €10, family €20 and children/OAP €5.
The show will feature military vehicles, living history displays, vehicle movements, battle re-enactments, militaria traders and much more.
For more information visit www.imvg.ie.
Exhibition at the LAB Gallery
The LAB Gallery in Foley Street, Dublin 1, presents, ‘Shrine For Girls, Dublin’, the first solo exhibition in Ireland of New York artist Patricia Cronin (June 16-August 20).
This site-specific installation is a meditation on the global plight of exploited girls and women.
Moving from the sacred altars and architecture of Venice’s 16th century Chiesa di San Gallo to the secular urban gallery context of The LAB, in the heart of Joyce’s Nighttown and built in the shadow of the last Magdalene Laundry to close in Ireland in 1996, Cronin gathers hundreds of articles of women’s and girls’ clothing from around the world to represent three specific tragedies.