Art Walks and Tours

Come to this fascinating lecture at the James Joyce Centre as part of the Bloomsday Celebrations. COST: 11:70 euros Tickets from Eventbrite Dive into the "Dublins" of literary legends Jonathan Swift and James Joyce in this special Bloomsday Festival lecture by Dr. Brendan Twomey. Join us at **[The James Joyce Centre](https://www.jamesjoyce.ie/ "https://www.jamesjoyce.ie")** for a special **[Bloomsday Festival](https://www.bloomsdayfestival.ie/ "https://www.bloomsdayfestival.ie")** lecture on **Monday, 15 June at 5:30 pm** by **Dr. Brendan Twomey** about how the city of Dublin shaped (and were shaped by) two of its most iconic writers: **Jonathan Swift** and **James Joyce**. This illustrated talk will use the **[Brookings map of Dublin](https://www.dublinportarchive.com/collection/charles-brooking-map-dublin/ "https://www.dublinportarchive.com/collection/charles-brooking-map-dublin/")** of 1728 and Swift's comments on Dublin city as a starting point. Swift and Joyce may have been separated by two centuries but to say that they were opinionated about their native city is an understatement. Both writers have instant global visual and literary recognition that is forever associated with Dublin and both are still relevant "after all these years." Both sought, albeit using very different registers and coming from very different social, economic and cultural perspectives, to capture the essence of the spirit of their home city as reflected in its people, its politics, as well as its physical manifestation in its streetscapes and its buildings. Details: **Book your ticket on Eventbrite BEFORE pressing ATTEND!** **DETAILS:** **17:30:** Meet Inside the James Joyce Centre. It is free seating, so we will go to the lecture Hall as soon as opens. 6:00pm Lecture begins 7:00om Lecture ends We will go to cofffee afterwards.

You'll meet your local guide at the meeting point a little before 11AM and show your booking. Then we'll commence a fascinating walking tour through the streets, sights, and sounds of Dublin old and new. You'll get an unrivalled insight to the history and culture that has shaped the capital you see today - warts and all, discover the lesser-known, intriguing oddities of our city, and get unique insider tips for the rest of your stay. Sites and topics covered include: Dublin Castle, Christchurch, Viking & Medieval Dublin, Temple Bar, fables, folklore and mythology, Trinity College, Stephen's Green, risings and rebellions, writers & rogues and so, so much more... please remember, places are limited and you must book your spot via: https://www.generationtours.com/dublin See you soon!

We will mindfully walk by the Liffey and do some short sitting meditation in the rose gardens. Meet first in the car park and walk to the adjacent memorial park.

Capoeira is Brazilian martial arts and dance also music instruments and percussion.

*Your Monthly Monday Social* **Dublin deserves more Quality Time—and a lot more play 🎲💜** Mondays are officially getting a makeover. We’ve teamed up with the stunning **Ruby Molly Hotel** to bring you **"Game On,"** a monthly residency dedicated to the joy of board games, card games, and genuine human connection. Forget the Monday blues and the boredom. We’re transforming this boutique space into a cosy, quality gaming lounge where the only "player" you need to be is yourself. *** ✨ The Quality Time Experience: Whether you’re a strategic mastermind or just looking for a laugh over a simple card game, we’ve curated an evening that takes the "awkward" out of meeting new people. * **🃏 Curated Play:** We provide a selection of classic board games, modern favourites, and card-based games. * **🤝 Built-in Community:** Our keepers (Maja & Lexie) are on hand to help facilitate games and introduce you to new friends. You never have to worry about "finding a seat"—we make sure everyone is part of the game. * **💜 Pure Presence:** Phones are tucked away so you can focus on the cards in your hand and the people across the table. * **🍸 Boutique Vibes:** Enjoy the stylish, relaxed atmosphere of the Ruby Molly with a cocktail or coffee in hand. *** 🕰️ The Schedule: * **18:30 – 19:00 \| The Warm\-Up:** Arrive, grab a drink, and settle in. We’ll help pair you up with a game and a group. * **19:00 – 21:00 \| Game On:** Two hours of uninterrupted play and social time. Switch tables, try a new game, or stick with your crew! * **21:00 – 21:30 \| The Cool Down:** Wrap up the final rounds and enjoy some relaxed conversation before heading home recharged. *** 📍 The Details: * **When:** Every 3rd Monday of the month. * **Where:** Ruby Molly Hotel. * **Tickets:** Free! * **Support the Venue:** The Ruby Molly is a no-cash hotel. Please support our hosts by enjoying their bar and snack menu! 💳 *** 🐥 Who is this for? * **Solo Adventurers:** Most people come alone! We are experts at making you feel welcome and getting you into a game immediately. * **Friends & Partners:** Bring a "plus one" for some quality time outside the house. * **Everyone:** From Jenga pros to Uno beginners—all levels (and ages) of "gamer" are welcome. *** **Dublin deserves more Quality Time.** Let’s play! **Love, Maja & Lexie** 🦄🦆🎲 *(The Quality Time Team)*

Monthly Music Club meets in the Central Library on the 3rd Monday of every month. showcasing curated music documentaries from all genres and different decades. Watch the movie and then chat with refreshments after. List of movies can be emailed to interested members. No obligation to talk after simply just go! New members always welcome Sign up and we can send this months movie choice.

Come join me on a botanic odyssey through the flowers, plants, and blooms which inspired James Joyce's work. Tour Date: 16th of June at 2pm Meeting: Inside the Visitor Centre for 1.45pm. Tickets: Please pre book your ticket before you RSVP. Tickets can be purchased for €5 on Eventbrite. Once you mention in the Meetup Comments that your ticket is booked, you will be moved from the waiting list to the Going List. From the ancient elms of Finnegans Wake to the floral dictionaries of Ulysses, this tour will illuminate a fascination with plants that accompanied Joyce throughout his life and has received little critical comment. This tour will also delve into how Joyce appropriates and interprets some of the literary history of Glasnevin, examining it's associations with figures like Jonathan Swift and Thomas Tickell. I look forward to seeing you there.

Hi everyone, I'm Jake and I'm a local history student based in Bray offering free walking tours! Today it’s known as a seaside resort and commuter town, but Bray’s history stretches back thousands of years. The area has evidence of human activity dating back to prehistoric times and even has links to the Romans. The name “Bray” is believed to come from the Irish Brí Chualann, meaning “hill of Cualu”, referring to the nearby headland known as Bray Head. Today Bray is the largest town in County Wicklow with a population of almost 35,000. Come along and find out about it's fascinating history!

This event is free though donations (cash or Revolut) are very much welcome as I renew my Meetup Organiser subscription annually in the Summer and I prefer to cover this cost of $215 (they invoice us in dollars) through optional donations in the Summer instead of having a set fee per event. Thanks! Hello! Meeting Place: Dun Laoghaire train station Meeting Time: 4pm. Departure Time: 405pm sharp We will walk the West Pier, the East Pier and then to Sandycove Beach and finish at Sandycove train station. Note / Disclaimer: Attending this event and every event in this group is entirely in every way at your own risk. Any questions, message me. Please please don't cancel on the day or forget to join us. It's important you join us if you sign up as it means people on the waiting list lose out if you don't take your place. Thanks! Alan

Join us for a peaceful and inspiring Saturday morning at Glenstone on Saturday, June 20 at 10:00 AM! Nestled in Potomac, Maryland, Glenstone is a unique destination where art, architecture, and nature blend together in a beautifully designed space meant for reflection and exploration. **Admission tickets are reserved; please only RSVP if you are committed to attending and arriving on time. The ticket entry time is 10 AM.** We’ll spend the morning wandering through the indoor galleries, outdoor sculpture installations, serene walking paths, and landscaped grounds. Expect a relaxing mix of modern and contemporary art, peaceful scenery, and thoughtful conversation with fellow attendees. The campus is quite large, so comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended. Many visitors spend 2–4 hours exploring the grounds and exhibits. If people are interested, we can go to lunch afterward. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- If you have Instagram, you can check out our account at asiandiningandadventuregroup for photos and announcements of group outings!

Founding Fathers Father's Day History Tour, June 21, White House Neighborhood, Washington D.C. Held in and near the White House’s Lafayette Square, as the 250th anniversary of Independence Day approaches, this tour will examine the accomplishments of, and many crises faced, by the Founding Fathers. There are dozens of sites near the Executive Mansion linked to Washington, Jefferson, Hamilton, George Mason, John Adams, James Madison, Aaron Burr, James Monroe, and others! MEET outside the Occidental hotel, 1475 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004 Length: 2 hours. Nearest metros: Length: Farragut North or Farragut West or Metro Center Discover: • The man who reconciled Hamilton and Jefferson • The other Jefferson memorial--outside the White House • Hamilton's genius successor as America's money man • George Mason’s battle against—the U.S. Constitution • The Marquis de Lafayette’s amazing & perilous associations with multiple American Presidents • Inventor of farm, kitchen, and spy apparatus • GW's obstinate Scotchman • The longest-serving head of the U.S. Army--and a foreign spy! • Sally Hemings, Maria Reynolds, Sally Fairfax, Maria Cosway • John Adams, Lion of the Revolution • Dealing with America's first pandemics • “The room where it happened” • The love child of a French general from the battle of Yorktown • The secret design of the White House • The hero of the Revolution, and the Civil War • The war hero who betrayed Jefferson, killed Hamilton, and tried setting up his own country! • The secret life of Washington's drillmaster • The Pirates of the Carib--the Mediterranean! • Abigail Adams, Dolley Madison, Elizabeth Monroe, Rachel Donelson • The Revolution's forgotten philosopher-king • How did a junior delegate from Virginia come to write the Declaration of Independence? • And more! Pre-Register and Pre-Pay via-- Eventbrite, at: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fathers-day-founding-fathers-tour-dc-tickets-1991248251122?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fathers-day-founding-fathers-tour-dc-tickets-1991248251122?aff=oddtdtcreator) Or PayPal, sending $25 to [paypal.me/EMoser460](http://paypal.me/EMoser460) Or pay $25 in cash at the start of the tour. We’re highly rated on TripAdvisor: [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g28970-d12791843-Reviews-Lafayette_Square_Tour_of_Scandal_Assassination_Intrigue-Washington_DC_District_of.html](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g28970-d12791843-Reviews-Lafayette_Square_Tour_of_Scandal_Assassination_Intrigue-Washington_DC_District_of.html) Your tour guide is a former speechwriter to the President of the United States, a former writer for Jay Leno’s “The Tonight Show”, & author of the newly published spy novel, set in Georgetown, Femme Fatalité: [https://www.amazon.com/Femme-Fatalit](https://www.amazon.com/Femme-Fatalit)é-Lizzy-Thorne-Novel-ebook/dp/B0F4945MR5 Also the hidden history of Lafayette Square—The White House’s Unruly Neighborhood!: [https://www.amazon.com/White-Houses-Unruly-Neighborhood-Lafayette-ebook/dp/B082ZVDCD7/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=](https://www.amazon.com/White-Houses-Unruly-Neighborhood-Lafayette-ebook/dp/B082ZVDCD7/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=) And, The Lost History of the Capitol-- [https://www.amazon.com/Lost-History-Capitol-Tumultuous-Congress-ebook/dp/B099JBSN9Q/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=](https://www.amazon.com/Lost-History-Capitol-Tumultuous-Congress-ebook/dp/B099JBSN9Q/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=) Questions?: [[191.EP.JM.56@proton.me](mailto:191.EP.JM.56@proton.me)]([mailto:191.EP.JM.56@proton.me](http://mailto:191.EP.JM.56@proton.me/)), or 703 203 2670 Bring your walking shoes, and perhaps water. The perfect treat for your dad, or history buff. Think history is boring? Not on our tours!

Enjoy a vibrant and engaging dance experience that blends global rhythms and diverse styles. This class combines elements of Bollywood, Latin, and other dance forms into a smooth, easy-to-follow flow designed to get you moving and grooving at a comfortable pace. Perfect for all levels, this class focuses on fun, relaxation, and connection with the music while giving you a gentle workout. Join us for a refreshing and enjoyable dance session! (Please wear socks). Friday, April 10th from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Held at the Brahma Kumaris Meditation Museum – Virginia, 14020 Thunderbolt Place, Suite 200, Chantilly, VA. **FREE EVENT - Registration Required at [https://shorturl.at/KJoXv](https://shorturl.at/KJoXv)** *Support the Brahma Kumaris Meditation Museum with your tax-deductible* *contribution.* **[CONTRIBUTE](https://www.meditationmuseum.org/contribute.html "https://www.meditationmuseum.org/contribute.html")**

Walk past scenic Lake Barton in Burke Centre. Weave thru parks and quiet woods and past well-kept homes that are so inviting! The spring flowers are especially beautiful this year! Trail featured is 5 km (3.1 miles) and has some elevation gain. After the walk, we can have a drink or lunch at a nearby restaurant. The walk is $2 for non-members and guests to defray expenses for our sport and $4 for AVA walk credit. Please bring correct change in cash (electronic payment is not possible). Dogs and children are welcome but those under 18 must have a guardian present. Meet walk host Sandy Koontz in front of the Starbucks to register by 8:45 am, so we can leave by 9 am. For more info contact Sandy Koontz, shkoontz@gmail.com, (703) 867-1073. Hope to see you there!

Special 250th Independence Day Tour! Thomas Jefferson’s Wild Life & Times, Washington D.C. Friday, July 3, 2026, starting from the Willard Hotel! Held in and around the White House’s Lafayette Square, on the 250th anniversary weekend of Independence Day, this tour will examine the accomplishments of, and many crises faced, by Jefferson—D.C.’s first two-term President--during the American Revolution, in Europe, and during his eventful stay in the then-new Executive Mansion. And of his colleagues & rivals Alexander Hamilton, George Mason, Benjamin Banneker, James Madison, Aaron Burr, George Washington, & John Adams, and others, all of whom left a significant mark on the capital, and America, from the first July 4th and thereafter. Friday, July 3, 5:45 pm. MEET in the lobby of the Willard Hotel 1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004 Length: 2 hours. Nearest metros: Length: Farragut North or Farragut West Lafayette Square next to the White House has dozens of sites related to the American Revolution, Thomas Jefferson, Alexandria Hamilton, et al. Discover: • A traitor’s attempted overthrow of Jefferson’s Lewis & Clark expedition • The man who reconciled Hamilton and Jefferson • The other Jefferson memorial--outside the White House • George Mason’s battle against—the U.S. Constitution • The Marquis de Lafayette’s amazing & perilous associations with multiple American Presidents • Inventor of farm, kitchen, and spy apparatus • The secret language of the Jefferson Memorial • The undeclared naval war, and declared trade war, that nearly wrecked Jefferson’s second term • Sally Hemings and Maria Cosway • Disputes over the Jefferson Memorial • Rollercoaster relationship with John Adams • “The room where it happened” • The “miracle mansion” of TJ’s militia chief • The scoundrel who betrayed Jefferson, killed Hamilton, and tried setting up his own country—with the head of the U.S. Army! • Architect-in-Chief: Did TJ secretly design the White House? • When Jefferson was almost hanged • How Mason & Jefferson ended the slave trade—from Minnesota to the Mediterranean! • President Jefferson’s “First Lady” • Did Jefferson plagiarize Mason? • How TJ came to write the Declaration of Independence, and its hidden coda • And more! Pre-Register and Pre-Pay via-- Eventbrite, at: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/special-250th-independence-day-tour-thomas-jeffersons-wild-life-times-dc-tickets-1602841434879?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/special-250th-independence-day-tour-thomas-jeffersons-wild-life-times-dc-tickets-1602841434879?aff=oddtdtcreator) Or PayPal, sending $26 to [paypal.me/EMoser460](http://paypal.me/EMoser460) Or pay $25 in cash at the start of the tour. We’re highly rated on TripAdvisor: [https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g28970-d12791843-Reviews-Lafayette_Square_Tour_of_Scandal_Assassination_Intrigue-Washington_DC_District_of.html](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g28970-d12791843-Reviews-Lafayette_Square_Tour_of_Scandal_Assassination_Intrigue-Washington_DC_District_of.html) Your tour guide is a former speechwriter to the President of the United States, a former writer for Jay Leno’s “The Tonight Show”, & author of the newly published spy novel, set in Georgetown, Femme Fatalité: [https://www.amazon.com/Femme-Fatalit](https://www.amazon.com/Femme-Fatalit)é-Lizzy-Thorne-Novel-ebook/dp/B0F4945MR5 Also the hidden history of Lafayette Square—The White House’s Unruly Neighborhood!: [https://www.amazon.com/White-Houses-Unruly-Neighborhood-Lafayette-ebook/dp/B082ZVDCD7/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=](https://www.amazon.com/White-Houses-Unruly-Neighborhood-Lafayette-ebook/dp/B082ZVDCD7/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=) And: [https://www.amazon.com/Patriots-America-Things-American-Should-ebook/dp/B076MR3XS3/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=](https://www.amazon.com/Patriots-America-Things-American-Should-ebook/dp/B076MR3XS3/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=) And, The Lost History of the Capitol-- [https://www.amazon.com/Lost-History-Capitol-Tumultuous-Congress-ebook/dp/B099JBSN9Q/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=](https://www.amazon.com/Lost-History-Capitol-Tumultuous-Congress-ebook/dp/B099JBSN9Q/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=) Questions?: [[191.EP.JM.56@proton.me](http://191.EP.JM.56@proton.me/)]([mailto:191.EP.JM.56@proton.me](http://mailto:191.EP.JM.56@proton.me/)) Bring your walking shoes, and perhaps water and sunscreen.

**We’re hitting the beautiful Scout Trail for a relaxed morning hike. No major hills, no rush—just a great way to get outside, move, and connect with awesome people!** **Meeting Spot: Claude Moore Park Visitor Center** **(21544 Old Vestals Gap Rd, Sterling, VA 20164)** **Trail: The Scout Trail (~3.3-mile loop)** **Difficulty: Easy & flat** **After the hike we will go to Crooked Run at 22455 Davis Dr #120, Sterling** **Key features:** **Beverages: Offers a diverse range of contemporary and traditional beers, plus natural wines, ciders, and seltzers.** **Food: Multiple food options are available on-site, including pizza, tacos, and biscuits.** **Atmosphere: A spacious, fun environment with a taproom, outdoor and indoor seating.** **We will try to get seats outside under the tent.**