The Boys
Michael Harnett’s play, ‘The Boys’, will continue its run at the Viking Theatre, Clontarf, until October 13.
The play, set in Drumcondra in the ‘60s, deals with the boys growing up, their own struggles with sexuality and maturity, their worries about the future and the most important subject in their lives, girls.
Featuring four talented actors – including Killian Coyle who recently joined the cast of Fair City – a total of 24 characters are recreated through the swift actions of the actors who change wigs and costumes in the blink of an eye.
Tickets cost €15. For bookings phone 087-1129970. For more information, visit www.vikingtheatredublin.com
Comic Con Ireland
Back to the Future fans can get a look at a real DeLorean at the official Comic Con Ireland Event taking place at the RDS on October 14-15.
The event promises something for sci-fi fans, gamers, comic collectors, movie buffs and anime enthusiasts as the RDS transforms into a huge celebration of modern pop culture.
Visitors can explore a Comic Village packed with artists and writers, enjoy colourful costumes in the Cosplay Masquerade and meet special guests from the worlds of TV and film.
Gaelforce Howth Summit 10KM
This 10km trail run route takes you from Howth village to Howth Hill Summit along rough tracks, grassy trails and sealed roads.
It starts at Howth Castle and runners make their way through Deer Park Golf Course before ascending Howth Hill.
It’s a tough run, but participants will be treated to sweeping views, making the climb worth every effort.
Full details at gaelforceevents.com.
Open House Dublin
This is Ireland's largest architecture festival, inviting all Dubliners to explore our city from October 12-14.
It works through a simple but powerful idea – showcasing outstanding architecture for everyone to experience.
Buildings that aren't usually accessible to the public and buildings of architectural merit open their doors for one weekend, with architectural tours provided by expert guides. All tours are completely free.
Check out the individual event details and booking instructions on the Open House Dublin website at openhousedublin.com.
Lightning comedy at D’Parish
Lightning Comedy at D’Parish will take place upstairs in the Lord Mayor’s Pub, Swords on Friday, October 12.
Hosted by local playwright David Gilna, a bolt of laughter is guaranteed. The line-up is Aoife Dooley, Mags McHugh, Derek Burke, Sean Begley, Robbie Ford, Linda Hayden, Orla O’Doherty Brown, Danny Ballance, Dakota Mick and Brian Gallagher.
Tickets (€10/€5) are available at the door or on eventbrite. Doors open 8pm; show starts 8.30pm.
Howth Table Quiz
Friends Of Balscadden Bay (FOBB) is organising a fundraising Table Quiz on Thursday October 11, starting at 8pm, at the Abbey Tavern, Howth. Entry is €10 per person, tables of six maximum. There will be cash prizes and raffle tickets on the night.
South Dublin Antiques & Vintage Fair
On Sunday, October 14 the regular South Dublin Antiques & Vintage Fair will take place at the Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, from 11am till 6pm. Included will be thousands of antique, vintage and collectable items. Admission to the fair is €3.50 per person, or just €2.50 with a voucher in this week’s Southside People. Entry is free for under-15s when accompanied by a supervising adult.
DublinTown Food and Drink Festival
One of Ireland’s top models, Aoife Walsh joined Morelands Grill executive chef Dermot Brennan, and barista Barry Matchett at the launch of the DublinTown Food & Drink Festival, which is a festival dedicated to the city’s excellent food and drink, with everything from skinny lattes to espresso martinis, and from pizza to porchetta!
The inaugural DublinTown Food and Drink Festival will celebrate establishments that water and feed the city’s population from morning ‘til night. Running from Monday, October 15 until Sunday, October 21, there will be events in DublinTown's network of restaurants, bars, cafes and coffee shops, as well as hotels and retailers too.
The festival will also feed the mind of visitors with talks, workshops and masterclasses in the festival hubs across the city.
IMRAM 2018
IMRAM, the Irish language literature festival takes place in multiple venues around Dublin from October 15 – 20. Boasting a diverse and culturally filled programme of events for all ages, this year’s highlights include ‘Buail na Cloig/Ring them Bells: The Dylan Gospel Project’, performed by Liam Ó Maonlaí and a host of musicians, and celebrating the acclaimed work of Liam Ó Muirthile, who sadly passed away earlier this year. IMRAM na nÓg 2018 is the children’s literature and arts segment of the festival and the Lexicon Library and IADT in Dun Laoghaire play host to numerous colourful, fun and educational events from October 11 to November 10 – and they’re all free.