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Capoeira Martial Art's and Fitness Dublin 2 Porto Bello
Centro Cultural Capoeira Água de Beber (CECAB) – Capoeira Água de Beber Cultural Centre – is a non-profit organization, founded officially in January 2002. Its pivot activity is Capoeira (classes, rodas, workshops, public presentations, cultural events, performances), however it aggregates other cultural manifestations as: samba de roda, maculelê, frevo, ciranda, dança do coco, dança afro, puxada de rede, craftworks workshops of making and playing music instruments, video projections, movies, lectures about relevant cultural topics and matters related to enforcement of citizenship.
All the activities realized through CECAB are designated to execution of social responsibility projects, further on the sportive, cultural and artistic activities through the realization of the shows, presentations and events related to Capoeira and Brazilian culture.
Capoeira Workshop with Professora Belinha
Capoeira Água de Beber, would like to invite you to our Family Natal Capoeirando with present professora Belinhá from portugal capoeira maculelé for the First time in Ireland.
Workshops of Capoeira, Maculelé, Samba de roda, and Cocó de roda and Frevo. Come and enjoy with us 2 days of Brazilian culture dances and martial arts.
Dates: 8/12/23. 9/12/23
Location: St Gabriels Playgroup Clontarf, Dublin 3.
For more information:
cecab.ireland@gmail.com mobile 0874053996
mamaozinhocapoeira@hotmail.com
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The Organize of the Event; Francisco and Matilda
Co-ordenator Master: Robeiro Queiroz.
All the activities realized through CECAB are designated to execution of social responsibility projects, further on the sportive, cultural and artistic activities through the realization of the shows, presentations and events related to Capoeira and Brazilian culture.
Friday Life Drawing - Pearse Street
## LIFE DRAWING
An untaught life drawing class in the flesh with a model at 27 Pearse Street Dublin 2 (The Ireland Institute) every Friday evening
6.30-9-00PM
Room will be open from about 6.20PM
€26 (Buy Four Classes for €84-save €20)
We draw from about 6.45-9-00PM with a break half way through.
BOOK HERE: https://dublin-drawing.sumupstore.com/product/next-available-untaught-class
**If you've prepaid for some classes send a quick email to dublindrawing@gmail.com**
Materials:
We have drawing boards and clips and some charcoal and paper. If you have your own materials bring them- they will be better quality.
Places are limited so book as soon as you can.
TLDR:
Friday Evening
LIFE DRAWING UNTAUGHT **6.30-9.00PM**
Room open from about 6.20PM
**27 Pearse Street Dublin 2** (The Ireland Institute)
BOOK HERE: https://dublin-drawing.sumupstore.com/product/next-available-untaught-class
Kdrama Watch Party!
Dive into the world of captivating Korean dramas with us at our upcoming watch party! Join the Dublin Korean Drama Watch Party Meetup for a fun-filled evening of watching the latest and greatest K-dramas. Whether you're a seasoned fan or a newcomer to the genre, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow drama enthusiasts, exchange recommendations, and share in the excitement of your favorite plot twists and romantic moments.
Feel free to get Snacks and drinks of your choice as we settle in to watch heartfelt stories. Don't miss out on this chance to immerse yourself in the addictive world of Korean drama with a welcoming and passionate community.
What are we watching: Phantom Lawyer
Time: 7- 10 pm
Location: Right next the Foggy Dew pub in the Temple bar area
Food and Snacks: Bring your own!
Looking forward to meeting you :)
Contemporary Art Events This Week
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Drink & Draw: Paint Your Own Cocktail (BYOB)
Overview
Drink & Draw Ireland's paint party. Win Prizes. Create A Masterpiece. Music & craic! Absolutely no painting experience is necessary.
This event is open to everyone, bring a loved one, a friend or come alone🎨
No experience is needed and in under two hours you will create a painting of your very own masterpiece
[TICKET LINK](https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/drink-draw-paint-your-own-cocktail-byob-tickets-1983792591042?aff=oddtdtcreator)
**What you get with your ticket?**
☀ 1 x Canvas to keep
☀ All the painting materials necessary
☀ Instructor to help guide you
☀ Patterns and designs to inspire you
☀ Custom playlist with feel good tunes
☀ Win prizes!
**FAQs:**
**I'M NO GOOD AT ART AND HAVEN'T PAINTED SINCE SCHOOL?**
Drink & Draw is a super fun event designed so you can have a good time, we aren't about perfection we want you to relax and create. We have instructors who will help guide you to creating your own masterpiece. It doesn't matter if you can't paint this about relaxing.
**WHAT IF I GET PAINT ON MY CLOTHES?**
We use non-toxic paint that can be machine washed.
**DO YOU DO PRIVATE EVENTS?**
Yes, we host private events, brand events, hen parties, and work parties.
Contact us on bookings@alternativeexperiences.ie
**HOW DO I FIND OUT ABOUT EVENTS?**
Signup to our weekly newsletter [here](https://www.alternativedublincity.com/newsletter-signup/ "https://www.alternativedublincity.com/newsletter-signup/")
**IS ALCOHOL PROVIDED AT THIS EVENT?**
This event is a BYOB event to make it a cheap and fun event for you!
Go Figure, Life Drawing at Studio 10, Dublin 2
Life Drawing Session, Saturday afternoons 12-3pm in lovely Dublin City centre studio, with huge south facing bay windows and loads of natural light. Easels, drawing boards, all art materials and tea and coffee included.
All levels of experience and or confidence (or lack of) are welcome!
50e for one session or 250 for six
Small groups to allow for 2m per participant
Bookings are confirmed on payment, and can be done by bank transfer, card over the phone or Revolut.
Please contact 0863514303 or studio10dublin@gmail.com to ask if we have a spot available for you.
Spray Paint Workshop | Create Your Own Painting
Overview
Create your own spray painted canvas while learning the basics of spray painting
Learn the basics of using spraypaint and stencils.
This is a 90-minute workshop with music and craic.
Draw out a design then spray onto canvas
At the start will be a short introduction to graffiti and street art culture as well as a demonstration by our team.
[TICKET LINK](https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/spray-paint-workshop-create-your-own-painting-tickets-1984877159014?aff=oddtdtcreator)
**WHAT DOES IT INCLUDE**
* Multiple spray cans provided per person
* Extra cans available to use for other colours
* 90 minute workshop.
* Artist to help you
* Music
Work for a company and looking to do something different? We run these workshops for up to 50 people at a time. Get in touch with us today if you are interested in a private event.
Photos and videos will be recorded during events.
Mini Flowers & Sculptures modelling - Air Dry Clay
Hey☺️,
I wanted to invite you to a fun workshop at Rathmines Library Saturday, 25th April, from 11AM to 3PM. We’ll be making flowers and sculptures with air-dry clay — it’s a relaxed, creative session, and you get to take your own piece home!
Would love for you to join us.
✨️ Saturday Pottery Workshop |Make Your Own Candle Holder ☕👐
Enjoy a creative time in a cozy café. Relax, slow down, and play with clay. A perfect **solo date** , **digital detox** and **mindful** break for you.
**Price:** **€15 total**
**How to Book:**
**€5** deposit send to book your spot via Revolut [HERE](revolut.me/mujdeatici)
➡️ **Note:** Name + Event Date
* **€10 balance** to be paid in person at the event.
**IMPORTANT:** Only payments via **Revolut** guarantee your seat. An RSVP alone is not a formal registration.
**How It Works**
☕ Step 1 – Coffee First
Order your favourite drink and settle in
Step 2 – Meet & Relax
Small group, easy conversation, no pressure
✋ Step 3 – Gentle Guidance
Learn simple hand-building basics at your own pace
🏺Step 4 – Play with Clay
Create a small clay piece and enjoy the process
🙃Step 5 – Leave Happy
Take your clay piece home on the day
**What to Expect**
• Small group (4–6 people) for a warm, relaxed atmosphere
• No experience needed
• Clay and tools included
✨ This is a creative clay event, not a firing or glazing class.
✨ We focus on the process, not perfection
Location: Starbucks EBS, 30–34 Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 PM (sometimes a little longer)
⏱️ Duration: approx. 1–1.5 hours
✨ Limited spots — small groups only
Reserve your place today!
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Neon Painting: Fireworks
Overview
Paint A Neon Canvas. Music. UV Lights. Prizes. No Experience Needed To Take Part.
Paint A Canvas Using Florescent Paint With Music And Prizes.
Our team will take each person step by step into creating a masterpiece with no experience necessary.
Create a painting under UV Lights and do something very different.
[TICKET LINK](https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/neon-painting-fireworks-tickets-1983619579560?aff=oddtdtcreator)
**WHAT TO EXPECT?**
* Artist (to help you paint)
* Themed Painting
* Prizes
* Music
* UV Lights
**DO YOU DO PRIVATE EVENTS?**
Yes, we host private events, brand events, hen parties, and work parties.
Contact us on bookings@alternativeexperiences.ie
**WHERE IS THE VENUE LOCATED?**
The new space is located in Pawn Shop on Dame Street.
**IS THERE ALCOHOL?**
Yes, the bar has alcohol for sale. There is no BYOB option.
**IS IT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE?**
Unfortunately not, this venue is not wheelchair accessible but we do events in other venues which are.
**DO YOU DO KIDS EVENTS?**
Nope, all events are 18+. We are very strict on ID.
Make a Mosaic
Overview
Create your own unique artwork through mosaics! No experience necessary to come create and have fun!
[TICKET LINK](https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/make-a-mosaic-tickets-1983962112084?aff=oddtdtcreator)
**WHAT EACH TICKET INCLUDES**
* Board for your design
* Mosaic tiles
* Glue, grout and all other necessary equipment for you to tile a masterpiece
* Chill vibes and good music!
**THE RULES**
* This is over 18s. Our studio is a place for adults to socialize.
* All attendees must have a valid ticket.
**DO YOU DO P RIVATE EVENTS?**
Yes, we host lots of private events we can host them in our studio, at your office or a partner venue. We've hosted events for dozens of companies for hundreds of people! Get in touch for more info.
**WHAT DO WE DO DURING THE WORKSHOP? DO WE HAVE TO FOLLOW ALONG?**
Our workshops are super informal, this is not a strict class, we have an instructor to guide you along but this is a very basic beginner event for you to experiment and have fun. We reward creativity and encourage everyone to create something different.
**IS IT WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY?**
Our studio is wheelchair accessible however our toilets are not.
**WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?**
Grout and glue can be messy so avoid white clothes and get ready to roll up your sleeves. Dark clothing is advisable if you are going anywhere afterwards and make sure to wipe any glue off with water then machine wash :)
**I HAVE A YOUNG CHILD OR TEENAGER CAN I BRING THEM?**
Unfortunately not, we do not host events for children this space is for 18+ we want to create a place where adults can behave like children and get creative.
**CAN WE LEAVE OUR PIECES THERE?**
We don't have capacity to keep the pots as our studio is open 7 days a week we give everyone a bag to put their masterpieces in.
**THE EVENT SAYS SOLDOUT, CAN MY FRIEND COME?**
Unfortunately not, if an event is soldout it means there are no seats left.
**I'M GOING TO BE LATE, CAN I STILL COME?**
Yes, we don't usually start exactly on time. Due to a large volume of people arriving at once it usually starts atleast 10 minutes after the time on the event. If you're really late just come in and don't worry!
Contemporary Art Events Near You
Connect with your local Contemporary Art community
Art Night - Bring Your Own Work
Welcome to the Art School - 20's & 30's artists Meetup group! This is a community for young artists who are passionate about exploring different mediums and techniques in the world of art. Whether you're a painter, sculptor, photographer, or mixed media artist, this group is the perfect place to connect with like-minded individuals, have a space to work on your craft, and showcase your work. Let's inspire and support each other on our artistic journeys! Whether you're a novice or a seasoned artist, all skill levels are welcome. Join us and unleash your creativity!
Afterwards, we will have time to work on our individual art projects, hang out, and if anyone is interested in feedback on their work, there will be time for that as well.
City Lights (1931)
"The SOB is a ballet dancer. He’s the best ballet dancer that ever lived, and if I get a good chance I’ll kill him with my bare hands." - W.C. Fields
In *City Lights*, Chaplin's Little Tramp meets a blind girl selling flowers who mistakes him for a wealthy man. When he learns that an operation may restore her sight, he sets off to earn the money she needs to have the surgery. He also befriends an alcoholic millionaire who only recognizes him when he is drunk. When the blind girl and her grandmother fall behind in the rent and face eviction, he tries working and even enters a boxing competition to raise the money they need.
Regarded as Chaplin's masterpiece, *City Lights* has been ranked on more than seventeen "100 greatest movies of all time" lists. Orson Welles cited it as his favorite picture.
*City Lights* is available for streaming on Amazon Prime, Hulu, HBOMax, Tubi and PlutoTV. The Columbus Library lists three copies on blu-ray and eight copies on DVD. Watch the movie on your own, then join us upstairs at East Market to discuss the film.
If you want more, *Unknown Chaplin* is a three-episode lost-footage documentary available on Youtube. It covers his time on *City Lights* beginning at the twenty-six minute mark of episode two: https://youtu.be/f8960Uc15hI?t=1558
Saturday Mornings @ East Market
Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating.
Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator.
Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."
Fundamentals: by do Jung Ishu/ the art of fighting
We are a real world Martial arts group. \
Called DO JUNG ISHU (the art of fighting) \
Based off of Jeet kune do we just continued where Bruce Lee left off. \
We have been around a while. \
We are donation based.
Every week we get together and work technical skills and live pressure testing. \
Almost all of the instructors have been in everything from altercations in the real world to the ring and some still compete in the cage. \
If you want to take your skills up, improve your confidence, gain self defense skills, get in better shape, test yourself or just want to kill some time and possibly get hit a bit come on down. \
We will be located at 3923 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 inside the whetstone rec center in the auditorium, upstairs in classroom B or outside in the grass between the playground and horseshoe area. our instructors are normally in a black and red art of fighting shirt \ if you can not find us call or text me at 6143570295
Saturday 1pm Wednesday 5:30pm
From Age 16 and up. attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them. \
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You must have a free leisure card for the rec center and must be registered for our class specifically .\
Wear workout clothing \
Bring a MOUTHPIECE! \
WE HAVE GLOVES. \
Hope to see you soon :-).\
We are run off of donations. \
let me know if you have any questions :)
Ohio Fight club
We are a real world Martial arts group. \
Called DO JUNG ISHU (the art of fighting) \
Based off of Jeet kune do we just continued where Bruce Lee left off. \
We have been around a while. \
We are donation based.
Every week we get together and work technical skills and live pressure testing. \
Almost all of the instructors have been in everything from altercations in the real world to the ring and some still compete in the cage. \
If you want to take your skills up, improve your confidence, gain self defense skills, get in better shape, test yourself or just want to kill some time and possibly get hit a bit come on down. \
We will be located at 3923 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 inside the whetstone rec in the auditorium, center upstairs in classroom B or outside in the grass between the playground and horseshoe area. our instructors are normally in a black and red art of fighting shirt \ if you can not find us call or text me at 6143570295
Saturday 1pm Wednesday 5:30pm
From Age 16 and up. attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them. \
\
You must have a free leisure card for the rec center and must be registered for our class specifically .\
Wear workout clothing \
Bring a MOUTHPIECE! \
WE HAVE GLOVES. \
Hope to see you soon :-).\
We are run off of donations. \
let me know if you have any questions :)
Franklinton Arts District Second Fridays Meet @ One Line Coffee, 471 W. Rich St.
Let’s meet, wander the exhibits and open galleries, and enjoy an evening out in the Franklinton Arts District.
(Nearby pay parking is available in the garage on McDowell, right around the corner from One Line Coffee, and, past it along the curb as McDowell dead ends.)





















