Arts & Entertainment

Cost: Free , YOU MUST GET TICKET YOUR ON. EVENTBRITE Join leading stained glass historian David Caron for an illuminating talk exploring the rich legacy of 20th-century stained glass in D8. Join leading stained glass historian David Caron for an illuminating talk exploring the rich legacy of 20th-century stained glass in Dublin 8. Drawing on his extensive research into artists such as Michael Healy and the An Túr Gloine movement, Caron will uncover the stories, craftsmanship and cultural significance behind some of the area’s most remarkable windows. Taking place in the Harry Clarke Lecture Theatre at NCAD, this lecture offers a unique opportunity to see Dublin 8 through a new lens, connecting art, history and place through one of the city’s most distinctive visual traditions.

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.

Hello! Free screening. Please book your ticket ASAP on Eventbrite. Meeting place: the cafe on the ground floor in the cinema. Meeting time: around 540pm. Take our seats time: 550pm. Film time: 6pm. Thanks! Alan Screening of the film Parque Mayer – Light House Cinema – 5th May 2026 Date: 5 may • 18:00 https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/screening-of-the-film-parque-mayer-light-house-cinema-5th-may-2026-tickets-1987392703074

A lovely session of music and song in a relaxed and supportive environment. All levels of musician and singer welcome. You can come and sing or play one song or just come and listen to the other members. Great way to build up your playing skills and build up your confidence. We don't pay the bar for this session, so make sure you buy at least one drink. Charge €2.

**Come Dance the Blues with Us! 🎶** Discover a new way to move, connect, and feel the music through Blues dancing in Dublin. From your very first step, you'll feel part of a friendly, inclusive community that welcomes everyone from complete beginners to experienced dancers. **Curious about Blues dancing? Want to know what to expect?** Have a look at our website for all the details: [downtownbluesdublin.com](https://downtownbluesdublin.com/blues-dancing/?source=meetup) **New to Blues? Your first class is FREE!** Say hello and mention Meetup when you arrive—we’ll make sure you feel right at home. 🕒 **Every Tuesday** from 8:15pm 📍 Studio upstairs at **Mind the Step Café** 🎟️ **€10** (covers class & social) No registration needed—just show up and pay at the door. **Comfort is key:** Wear whatever feels good, there’s no dress code. Flat shoes or low heels are ideal, avoid heavy boots or high heels. Note: Our Meetup list is only a small part of the story. We have a dedicated group of regulars who show up every week, so there’s always someone to dance with. Come join us and find your groove! Check our website for the latest info on classes and events: [www.downtownbluesdublin.com](https://www.downtownbluesdublin.com) Subscribe to our YouTube channel: [Downtown Blues Dublin](https://www.youtube.com/@DowntownBluesDublin).

Life Drawing Session, Tuesday evenings 6:30-9:30pm and 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. 0863514303 or studio10dublin@gmail.com to reserve your spot!

*“Morality is simply the attitude we adopt towards people whom we personally dislike”.* [Please arrange your own ticket](https://gatetheatre.ie/). Welcome to add your seat number in the comments so others can find adjacent seats. About: Step into a world of wit, intrigue, and timeless charm with Gate theatre's thrilling new production of Oscar Wilde’s An Ideal Husband. Experience the sparkling dialogue, sharp social satire, and a story layered with secrets, scandal, and unexpected romance. This classic play invites you to explore moral dilemmas and the complexities of human nature. CAST: LADY MARKBY: Ingrid Craigie LADY BASILDON: Wren Dennehy VICOMTE DE NANJAC/JAMES: Gabriel Draper THE EARL OF CAVERSHAM: Nick Dunning MRS. CHEVELEY: Caitríona Ennis ROBERT CHILTERN: Richard Flood VISCOUNT GORING: Matthew Malone MRS MARCHMONT: Sadhbha Odufuwa-Bolger MISS MABEL CHILTERN: Claire O’Leary MONTFORD/MASON/ PHIPPS: Daniel Reardon LADY CHILTERN: Ayoola Smart CREATIVES Director: Marc Atkinson Borrull Set Designer: Kat Heath Costume Designer: James McGlynn Seaver Lighting Designer: Sineád McKenna Sound Designer: Martha Knight Movement Director: Paula O’Reilly Casting Director: Áine O’Sullivan Assistant Set Designer: Niamh Kearney Assistant Lighting Designer: Jess Fitzsimons Kane Resident Assistant Director: Signe Lury

Spoken word event as part of Phizzfest annual festival in Phibsboro. Featuring Dubh Lee, Eva Mary Lucy, Mana, Conor Killeen, Isolde and Saorla Fenton, and Naming Cows theatre. Tickets cost €15 and are available at phizzfest festival 2026 website. My phone is not copying stuff today. But they are easy to find. We can organise meeting up through comments section.

Paint A Neon Canvas. Music. UV Lights. Prizes. No Experience Needed To Take Part. **[GET TICKETS](https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/neon-painting-uv-jellyfish-tickets-1985991552194?aff=oddtdtcreator)** 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. **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. **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/") **LOCATION:** Pawn Shop, 15 Dame St, Dublin 2, D02 KD74

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/neon-painting-alice-in-wonderland-tickets-1985991768842?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true 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. **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. **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/")

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/collage-making-workshop-tickets-1985522922510?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true Come join us for a relaxing craft session and make your own collage! Unleash your creativity in our new **Collage Making Workshop**! This interactive, hands-on experience welcomes everyone, from curious beginners to practiced artists. Learn how to design collages by combining a variety of materials, including magazines, photos, stickers, and decorative paper. **WHAT TO EXPECT?** * Artist (to help you create your masterpiece) * Supplies (magazines, stickers, pom poms, scissors, glue, ect.) * Music * Craic * Coffee, tea and biscuits **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. **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 at least 10 minutes after the time of the event. If you're really late just come in and don't worry! **CAN WE LEAVE OUR PIECES THERE?** We don't have capacity to keep the pieces as our studio is open 7 days a week so everybody has to take their works of art home and proudly display them! **THE EVENT SAYS SOLDOUT, CAN I BRING SOMEBODY ELSE?** Unfortunately not, if an event is sold out it means there are no seats left. **LOCATION:** This Must Be The Place 42 Arran Quay, Smithfield, Dublin 7 **IS IT WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY?** The venue is not wheelchair friendly unfortunately but do get in touch as we host events in various locations that are accessible for wheelchair users. **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/") **ARE YOU ON INSTAGRAM?** Yes find our page [here](https://www.instagram.com/thismustbetheplacedublin/ "https://www.instagram.com/thismustbetheplacedublin/")

[Buy Tickets here](https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/tote-bag-painting-tickets-1984780773723?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&_gl=1*1g909k8*_up*MQ..*_ga*MzQzMTUxMjUzLjE3NzczNjk3Mzk.*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3NzczNjk3MzkkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzczNjk3MzkkajYwJGwwJGgw) Create your tote bag with no experience necessary. Tote bag art event with music and craic! **WHAT TO EXPECT?** * Expect chill vibes and good music in a creative workshop! * All art materials needed to create your own unique tote bag are provided. * This venue is BYOB after 5pm. **THE RULES** * This is over 18s. Our studio is a place for adults to socialize. * All attendees must have a valid ticket. **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, **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 at least 10 minutes after the time of the event. If you're really late just come in and don't worry! **CAN WE LEAVE OUR PIECES THERE?** We don't have capacity to keep the pieces as our studio is open 7 days a week so everybody has to take their works of art home and proudly display them! **THE EVENT SAYS SOLDOUT, CAN I BRING SOMEBODY ELSE?** Unfortunately not, if an event is sold out it means there are no seats left. **LOCATION:** This Must Be The Place 42 Arran Quay, Smithfield, Dublin 7 **IS IT WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY?** The venue is not wheelchair friendly unfortunately but do get in touch as we host events in various locations that are **DO YOU DO PRIVATE EVENTS?** Yes, we host private events, brand events, hen parties, and work parties. Contact us on bookings@alternativeexperiences.ie **DO YOU DO KIDS EVENTS?** Nope, all events are 18+. We are very strict on ID.

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. [Get Tickets](https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/neon-painting-techno-painting-tickets-1985991939352?aff=ebdssbdestsearch) **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. **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/") **LOCATION:** Pawn Shop, 15 Dame St, Dublin 2, D02 KD74

🌸 Mother’s Day deserves more than flowers 🌸 Join us for an elevated outdoor paint experience designed for creativity, connection, and unforgettable memories. ✨ Brushes & Brunch: Mother’s Day Garden Edition ✨ Beautiful garden vibes Brunch bites Signature refreshments Guided painting Soft music Luxury energy Whether you're celebrating your mother, your daughter, your friends, or simply honoring yourself — this experience is your invitation to slow down and create something beautiful. No painting experience needed — just bring your good energy. This is not your typical paint party. This is intentional. This is elevated. This is your moment. 🎟 Limited seating available to keep the experience intimate. Reserve your spot early https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brushes-brunch-a-curated-mothers-day-painting-experience-tickets-1987709930911

FREE event [https://www.ccad.edu/chroma](https://www.ccad.edu/chroma) Friday, May 15, 3–7 p.m. CCAD campus, 60 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH Join Columbus College of Art & Design for *2025* *Chroma: Best of CCAD*, our annual campuswide exhibition showcasing outstanding student work from across the college’s academic programs. This faculty-juried show features select work from CCAD students of all class years, and is a can’t-miss end-of-year campus celebration recognizing their tremendous achievements. It’ll be a night of fun and entertainment, with interactive games, animation and film screenings, art symposiums, poetry and prose readings, and more (along with some of the best local food trucks). *Chroma* is free and open to all. Many exhibitions including... **Game Art & Design:** **DSB, first floor, Welcome Center lobby and Room 115**

**This month’s Creativity Circle is very timely. We will be making our own craft flowers out of paper, coffee filters, popsicle sticks, sparkles, cupcake liners, pipe cleaners and more! All ages welcome, show up as you can, bring a friend or a few if you would like to! Excited to see you there! Seats Limited. Held at the Westerville Public Library Meeting Room B.**