HAPPENINGS: A few things worth checking out around the city

There’s a series of sew and print workshops taking place in Glasnevin every Sunday in July. The fun and creative workshops are suitable for all levels of ability and are being held in Three Sisters Craft, 187 Botanic Road. The next workshop shows how to make a cute box pouch with a zipper and it takes place from 1.30-5pm on Sunday, July 23. The

?¬45 cost includes materials, beverages and snacks. For details or to book call 086-8658197 or email horseandarrowdesign@gmail.com.

Malahide Tennis Club has announced that this year’s club summer event will feature a spectacular line up that includes Ryan Sheridan, Something Happens and The 4 of Us. This year’s gig will be hosted by Radio Nova’s Pat Courtenay The event will take place in the heart of Malahide on July 29 to coincide with the Malahide Festival.There are still some tickets left at

?¬35 and they can be booked online at www.malahidelive.com.

Great excitement for all the family is promised at the annual Swords Summer Festival 2017 this weekend.  The festival promises to be bigger and better this year and will take place over four days from July 20 to 23.

The Fingal Events team have put together a programme to suit all tastes with lots of free family entertainment as well as music, drama, history, and of course, the Fingal 10K with more than 4,000 runners taking part.For further information, to see the full programme and to keep up to date, follow www.facebook.com/EventsinFingal/ or contact events@fingal.ie 

Dublin Maker is a free to attend, community run event, which will be held this Saturday (July 22) from 10am in Merrion Square. it takes the form of a

‘show and tell’ experience where inventors/makers sourced through an open call have an opportunity to showcase their creations in a carnival atmosphere. It is a family friendly showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the maker movement.

Makers range from tech enthusiasts to crafters, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers, artists, science clubs, students, authors and commercial exhibitors.

Get in the mood for U2’s gig in Croke Park this weekend with the help of tribute band ZOOROPA, who take to the stage in the Button Factory, Temple Bar, on Friday (July 21).With a full 2-hour performance expect to hear all the classics, new songs and of course the rare gems.

So, if you didn’t get a ticket for Croker, never fear. You won’t need binoculars for this one, it’s up close and personal.The Button Factory, along with the Irish Rock ‘N’ Roll Museum will become a U2 hub welcoming fans from around the world with a 20 per cent discount when you show them your ZOOROPA ticket.  It could be the perfect way to kick off your U2 The Joshua Tree Tour weekend in Dublin. Tickets cost

?¬10 from Eventbrite. Doors open at 7.30pm  and over 18’s ID required.

There is no better time than the summer months to get fit and one of the easiest forms of exercise is walking. A community walk catering for all ages and levels of fitness takes place every Tuesday at 9.45am in the Stardust Memorial Park, Coolock. Parents, grandparents and strollers are welcome after the school drop-off. No booking needed. Just turn up and join the participants for a walk.For more information contact David Phelan on 087-6525001 or Madeleine Ebbs on 086-8150286.

The AIG Irish Open Tennis Championship will return to the Fitzwilliam Lawn Tennis Club in Dublin from July 22 to 29. The newly revamped championship will include both men’s and women’s singles and doubles events.

Aside from the prize money on offer, world-ranking points will also be won. Tickets for the AIG Irish Open Tennis Championship are available from Tennis Ireland by emailing tickets@tennisireland.ie. Members of the Irish tennis community are being encouraged to get involved through supporting the events at Fitzwilliam.

The Dublin International Piano Festival is taking place from July 22 to 30 in various locations around the city. This year a stellar line up of events features piano maestros from Ireland and the world over. Highlights include classical and electronic aficionado Francesco Tristano, Russian ‘Titan of the Piano’ Berezovsky plus Schubertiade with Dr Evelyne Brancart and Archie Chen.

The fifth annual showcase of the world’s finest pianists will be held at various venues across Dublin city including The National Concert Hall, Dublin City Gallery: The Hugh Lane and Rathmines’ Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) Conservatory of Music and Drama. Tickets for this annual music extravaganza featuring the best of global piano talent are now available by visiting www.pianofestival.ie.

The Summer of Heritage programme of events is a series of free guided tours run by the Heritage Office of Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. They are suitable for families, historic groups and individuals interested in local history.This year there are 30 free guided tours to offer to the visiting public. The Biosphere Tour of the Bay requires a payment, and this tour must be pre-booked through the Office of Dublin Bay Cruises by phone on 01-9011757.