Featured Events in Dublin in November, 2024 (July Updated)

Join Sean Lynch and Adrian Duncan, long standing confidantes, as they spend an evening in Studio 6 discovering the in-betweens of the real and the fictional. Speculatively listing a top ten of possible new narrative styles, they hope to peer into the blurry lines between realism and fantasy. The conversation will centre around narratives at DABF24 interspersed with short screenings of Lynch’s work, delving into how certain objects appear in this form of narrative work and will be followed by a Q&A. Sean Lynch lives and works in Askeaton, County Limerick, where alongside Michele Horrigan, he runs Askeaton Contemporary Arts, an artist-led residency, commissioning and publication initiative. He represented Ireland at the Venice Biennale in 2015. Select solo exhibitions include City Hall, Melbourne (2023), Edinburgh Art Festival (2021); Henry Moore Institute, Leeds (2019); and Douglas Hyde Gallery, Dublin (2017). In Dublin, he regularly exhibits at Kevin Kavanagh Gallery and in 2024 presented a two-person exhibition at The Complex with Laura Ní Fhlaibhín. Adrian Duncan is an Irish artist, writer and an editor with PVA Books. His latest novel The Geometer Lobachevsky was shortlisted for the Walter Scott Prize in 2023. His next novel, The Gorgeous Inertia of the Earth will be published in January 2025 with Tuskar Rock Press. His films have screened at IFFR, Karlovy Vary IFF, HotDocs, and IDFA, among others. His forthcoming film on Fascist-era architecture in Italy is called Latina, Latina. This was an Arts Council Reel-Art-funded project and is due in early 2025. Dublin Art Book Fair (DABF) is a centre for contemporary artist books offering unique artist publications and titles from creative, small and independent publishers, both Irish and international. Each year, DABF presents an extended programme of events and a curated selection of books nominated by the Guest Curator. Adrian Duncan’s Fictions: The makings of other worlds considers different ways stories can be told; the images, spaces, objects, figures, feelings that emerge while doing so; and the sorts of truths they propose. DABF24 is proudly sponsored by Henry J Lyons and supported by Dublin UNESCO City of Literature. Information Source: Temple Bar Gallery + Studios | eventbrite

In-conversation talk with Brian Maguire and Declan McGonagle Thursday 28 November, 6.30pm Join us for this special in-conversation talk with artist Brian Maguire and curator Declan McGonagle, who have known each other, and have worked together regularly, for almost 40 years, in a variety of gallery, museum and project settings and share a commitment to artists' and curators' active role in society. This talk is part of the programme for La Grande Illusion, a solo exhibition of work by artist Brian Maguire currently on display at the gallery. Information Source: Hugh Lane Gallery | eventbrite

Kerlin Gallery presents a new exhibition by Paul Winstanley, comprising a new series of paintings titled Arcadia, a continuation of his recent series The Falls, plus the last of his critically acclaimed Veil series, a signature body of work initiated in 1999.

Join DABF Guest Curator Adrian Duncan in Studio 6 for readings and a conversation about the recent work of poet and fabulist Nidhi Zak/Aria Eipe. Taking a selection of poems from her critically acclaimed collection Auguries of a Minor God, Adrian and Nidhi will consider these poems as not just containing narrative and sense, but also shape and form. Identifying particular words from the poetry, the talk will look at how words can perform as objects or hinges within each poem’s flux of meanings. The talk will be followed by a short Q&A. Nidhi Zak/Aria Eipe's first poetry collection Auguries of a Minor God, was published with Faber & Faber in 2021. A Next Generation Artist with the Arts Council of Ireland, she serves on the Expert Advisory Committee to Culture Ireland. In 2023, she was appointed the Rooney Writer Fellow at Trinity College Dublin, and guest editor of Poetry Ireland Review. She is the 2024 Literature Ireland artist-in-residence at Centre Culturel Irlandais in Paris and the Commissioned Writer in 2024 at Temple Bar Art Gallery + Studios, Dublin. Adrian Duncan is an Irish artist, writer and an editor with PVA Books. His latest novel The Geometer Lobachevsky was shortlisted for the Walter Scott Prize in 2023. His next novel, The Gorgeous Inertia of the Earth will be published in January 2025 with Tuskar Rock Press. His films have screened at IFFR, Karlovy Vary IFF, HotDocs, and IDFA, among others. His forthcoming film on Fascist-era architecture in Italy is called Latina, Latina. This was an Arts Council Reel-Art-funded project and is due in early 2025. Dublin Art Book Fair (DABF) is a centre for contemporary artist books offering unique artist publications and titles from creative, small and independent publishers, both Irish and international. Each year, DABF presents an extended programme of events and a curated selection of books nominated by the Guest Curator. Adrian Duncan’s Fictions: The makings of other worlds considers different ways stories can be told; the images, spaces, objects, figures, feelings that emerge while doing so; and the sorts of truths they propose. DABF24 is proudly sponsored by Henry J Lyons and supported by Dublin UNESCO City of Literature. Information Source: Temple Bar Gallery + Studios | eventbrite

In the world of music, every note tells a story, and every song is a journey waiting to be explored. Join us as we dive deep into the art of embodying characters and emotions through song. This workshop is designed for singers who wish to transcend the technical aspects of their craft and fully inhabit the narratives within their music. Together, we will unlock the powerful connection between voice and emotion, exploring how to breathe life into lyrics and create memorable performances that resonate with audiences. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just beginning your singing journey, you’ll discover new techniques to enhance your storytelling abilities and infuse your music with genuine emotion. Prepare to unleash your creativity, connect with your fellow artists, and transform your performances into vibrant expressions of character and feeling. Let’s embark on this musical adventure together, where melody meets emotion! Information Source: Ana Marija Dundovic | eventbrite

We are very excited to welcome you to our end of season Chip & Chat Social. This event promises to be a fun, relaxed and interactive experience. Golf Ireland's Women Social Golf Community has grown from strength to strength since it began in 2023. The aim of this programme is to enable women of all abilities to come together and begin, advance or restart their golfing journey. We want to round off a fantastic 2024 season of Chip & Chat events at Pitch (https://pitchgolf.london/pitch-dublin/), a brand-new facility in the heart of Dublin, which combines a contemporary social golf experience for all ages and levels with leading golf simulator technology. On the night attendees will have access to the following: 4 golf simulator baysGolf clubsTwo hours of skill gamesLive DJ2 premium cocktails over the course of the eveningSelected nibbles Reserved areaWe hope you will join us on the night as we celebrate the 2024 Chip & Chat programme by kicking off the festive season at Pitch. Information Source: Golf Ireland | eventbrite

Details The Library Association of Ireland Rare Books Group look forward to welcoming you to Bookcraft. Advance registration is required for this event which will be held at the National Library of Ireland in Dublin. We accept payment by invoice via PayPal. If this is an issue, please contact lairbgtreasurer@gmail.com. Payment at the event is not possible. Please note as we are committed to sustainable practices previously printed schedules will be available online only. Date /Time: Friday 29 November, 10:30-16:20 Location: Joly Lecture Theatre, National Library of Ireland, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 Fee: €70, General admission; €15, students/retirees Please note photographs will be taken during the event and will be uploaded to social media and will be included in the Library Association of Ireland’s Annual Report. If you prefer not to be included in these photographs, please inform a member of the committee on the day. Schedule09:45: Registration 10:00: Welcome - Evelyn Flanagan, Chair of the LAI Rare Books Group Session 1 – Chair - TBC 10:05: “The Belgrave Private Press - Mary Plunkett, Belgrave Press 10:30: Graphic Studio Dublin: Contemporary printmaking, publishing editions and portfolios - Niamh Flanagan, Graphic Studios 11:05: Questions 11:20-11:35: Coffee provided by the LAI Rare Books Group Session 2 – Chair - TBC 11:35: Creating one-of-a-kind and limited edition artist's books - Éilís Murphy, Folded Leaf 12:05: Blending innovation and tradition in modern book making - Seán Ó Sullivan, Badly Made Books 12:35: Questions 12:45-13:45: Lunch, at delegate's own expense Session 3 – Chair - TBC 13:45: Contemplating Carbon: Type, Paper and Ink - Jamie Murphy of the Salvage Press and NCAD 14:15: Paper Marbling - forgotten technology – Nataliia Dragunova 14:45: Questions 14:55-15:10: Coffee provided by the LAI Rare Books Group Session 4 – Chair - TBC 15:10: The hidden art of fore-edge paintings: problems of description and identification - Dr Lydia Ferguson, Library of Trinity College Dublin 15:40: Prints, Portfolios & Photographs: Identifying and Cataloguing Visual Material in UCD Special Collections – Dr Katy Milligan, Edward Murphy Library, NCAD 16:10: Questions 16:20-16:30: Wrap up and thank you! Information Source: eventbrite

Good Egg Comedy presents another cracking line up of top Scottish comics at our little magical comedy room. You will see four top comedians, including a headline set from one our favourite comedians on the Scottish comedy scene. The show will be hosted by an experienced, jovial, compere to keep things running smoothly. Our venue is intimate, so only a limited number of tickets are available each show. Purchase a ticket with food or drink to give yourself a proper night out. The bar is open from 12pm, and we recommend if you have purchased a food ticket to at least arrive by 6.30pm. We will start bringing people into the comedy room at about 7.45pm, with the show starting at 8pm. There will be two breaks throughout the show for refreshments and comfort, and aim to be finished by 10.30pm latest. The bar will remain open to normal closing time. Terms and conditions for ticket holders will be on your tickets, however feel free to check our TERMS page prior to purchasing. Information Source: Good Egg Comedy | eventbrite

SATURDAY 30TH NOVEMBER - LATE SHOW Doors 9pm / Show at 9:30pm Craic Den Comedy Club brings the best Irish and international comedians to the stage every week in Dublin city. As seen on their acclaimed TV show on Virgin Media and millions of views on social media, The Craic Den will deliver you an abundance of laughs all evening. A SHOWCASE OF THE THREE BEST ACTS ON THE COMEDY CIRCUIT! Your host for the night: Damo Clark Aussie Damo Clark has become one of the hottest tickets in comedy clubs and festivals. Winner of the People’s Choice Award at the Edinburgh Fringe, his last solo show toured all over Ireland, the UK, Europe and Australia plus guest spots in the US. Clark has featured in Comedy Central’s Damo Does Edinburgh, Irish TV’s Republic of Telly, I Dare Ya, Comedy Central’s Seann Walsh World and wrote and co-starred in Virgin Media’s Craic Den Comedy Club TV series. “The world’s wittiest machine gun” The Scotsman “Clarky could just get up and say what happened that day and it’d be f**king hilarious” Jim Jefferies WORKMAN’S CLUB, 10 WELLINGTON QUAY, Dublin 2, D02 VX36 Check out our Socials, Youtube channel and Podcast! Loads of hilarious daily content. * Please arrive before the show start time (9:30pm). Late arrivals may have to stand up the back or be refused entry. ** Refund Policy: refunds will be granted up until the day of the event. Refunds will not be given if applied for on the day of the event (Unless otherwise stated) however can be swapped for another date if permitted. ***Lineups Subject to change. Information Source: The Craic Den Comedy Club | eventbrite

Art Walk is a regular free guided tour introducing contemporary art in Temple Bar, hosted by Temple Bar Gallery + Studios. For Dublin Art Book Fair, Art Walk takes the book as the focus for the tour. Booksellers will introduce their shop and selected books from their collections, including books reflecting on this year's DABF theme Fictions: The makings of other worlds. Meet at Temple Bar Gallery + Studios for an introduction to Dublin Art Book Fair, then begin a walk through Temple Bar to discover the best of bookshops and book sellers in the area. Event location and tour route information: A member of our team will be present to welcome you at our street-facing gallery. We will walk approximately five minutes between each venue. The walk will be through a busy pedestrianised area with mixed cobbled and sometimes uneven surfaces. All venues will be on ground level or accessible via a lift. The introductions will be standing but with seating available. Dublin Art Book Fair is Ireland’s leading art book fair and centre for artist books. Taking place in Temple Bar Gallery + Studios over ten days, DABF champions small, creative and independent publishers, both Irish and international and artist books. DABF24is proudly sponsored by Henry J Lyons and supported by Dublin UNESCO City of Literature. Information Source: Temple Bar Gallery + Studios | eventbrite

In these seven stories, Choi writes in a precise and unembellished style, to portrait the lives of young women in South Korea. The intimate is shown against sometimes a very complex political backdrop, but in a hopeful tone. In the title story, a friendship between an exchange student and her host sister follows them from adolescence to adulthood. In 'A Song from Afar', a young woman grapples with the death of her lover, travelling to Russia to search for information about the deceased. In 'Secret', the parents of a teacher killed in the Sewol ferry sinking hide the news of her death from her grandmother. Toji (토지) Book Club aims to explore Korean culture through novels and short stories to better understand the country's recent history, society dynamics and of course to enjoy the exceptional contemporary literature coming from South Korea. We have borrowed our name from Park Kyung-Ri’s novel, because we would like Toji to be a space to discover more about South Korea paying special attention to the female prospective. Follow us on IG @toji_dublin! Information Source: Toji Book Club | eventbrite

Profilesis an annual literary and vis-arts journal dedicated to portraiture in prose and visual art. Join us at the James Joyce Centre to celebrate the launch of Issue 3 of Profiles with readings and discussions from contributors on Saturday, November 30th at 6.30pm. Writers Tom Roseingrave (Gracias a la vida) and Jordan Lillis (The Oyster Pearl) and artists Éadaoin Glynn (Self Portrait with Estrogen Patch 1 (Bathroom Mirror Selfie) and Philip Rainey (The Lightness of Being Seen But Not Shown #1) will be in conversation with editors Clare Healy and Sarah Sturzel. The launch will also include an exhibition featuring works by Aisling Dunne, Éadaoin Glynn, Thom Kofoed, Marie Le Men, Salvatore of Lucan, Juliette Morrison, Glenn Quigley and Philip Rainey. Tickets are free but booking is essential. Preorder the issue here: https://www.profilesjournal.com/shop/p/issue-3-pre-order Profiles is sponsored by Dublin City Council and Dublin: UNESCO City of Literature. Speakers Based in Cork, Éadaoin Glynn is a painter who studied literature. She explores ideas of intimacy, memory and hidden female narratives in her work. Her work has been exhibited in the UK, USA and extensively in Ireland. In 2023, she founded The Warrior Artist Podcast as a resource for visual artists. Instagram: @eadaoin_glynn Web: eadaoinglynn.com Jordan Lillis was runner-up in the Wild Atlantic Words short story competition and longlisted for the Fish Poetry Prize (both 2021). She is currently undergoing a PhD in Creative Writing in UCC, as part of which she hopes to publish a collection of short stories. She lives in Galway. Philip Rainey is a visual artist based in Northern Ireland. Their practice incorporates lens-based art alongside text and installation. They are interested in how art can be encountered as a spatial and sensory experience. Their work has been exhibited in Flax Art Studios; Arcade Studios and Pollen Studios. Instagram philip_rainey Tom Roseingrave (he/they) is a Dubliner. His writing has appeared in The Stinging Fly (2022 & 2024), Banshee, Profiles, The Honest Ulsterman, and elsewhere. In 2024, Tom was awarded a place on the Irish Writers’ Centre National Mentoring Programme. He is the founder and editor-in-chief of Frustrated Writers’ Group. Exhibitors Aisling Dunne is a multi-disciplinary artist from North County Dublin and has a BA (Hons) Fine Art Sculpture from NCAD. She was shortlisted for the Zurich Portrait Prize 2023. She has exhibited widely and is supported by the Arts Council and Fingal Arts Office. Thom Kofoed studied Fine Art at the University of Brighton, graduating in 2009. He is predominantly a portrait artist with an obsessive preoccupation with camp pop culture. His hope is that with time the work can stop being a desperate yearning for what's gone and start being a celebration of it instead. Marie Le Men is a visual artist based in Dublin. She loves watercolour for its lightness and translucent quality. Originally from France, she is a self-taught artist inspired by photography, books and cinema. Her work is mainly figurative and revolves around empathy and emancipation from norms. She was shortlisted for the Zurich Portrait Prize 2023. Salvatore of Lucan's paintings attempt to create expansive domestic scenes where realism meets the uncanny and the familiar broaches the magical. His recent solo exhibitions include Fancy Situations, Kevin Kavanagh (2024), Dead Present, Kevin Kavanagh (2022) and Melodrama, Hang Tough Contemporary (2021). He was the winner of the National Gallery of Ireland's Portrait Prize in 2021. Juliette Morrison is a multidisciplinary artist based in London. At the heart of her creative exploration lies the practice of autoethnography – this involves using self-reflection and photography to explore anecdotal and personal experience. This introspective journey connects the individual experience to broader cultural and social contexts. Glenn Quigley is an author and artist originally from Tallaght in Dublin, and now living in Lisburn with his husband. His work in both print and paint celebrates the gay bear subculture. The James Joyce Centre is supported by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media. Cover art: 'The Lightness of Being Seen But Not Shown #1', oil pastel, by Philip Rainey. Information Source: James Joyce Centre | eventbrite

If you are interested in language, if you speak one, two or a few, if you’ve come a long way to be here, or live next door, you are welcome to join us. We will be reading poems we like about Dublin, writing our own new poems about Dublin and digging down into the mud of Dublin and just making stuff up. We will be gathering poems and playthings, languages and lore together and making poems that share our findings and footherings with the wider community and the world. Kumonalong and join us in our wor(l)d play! All are welcome. No experience needed! The workshop will be followed by a launch and readings from Dubylon, the book! Information Source: Clondalkin Library | eventbrite

Collaboratively produce a publication through the use of prompts, questionnaires, dialogue, and collage. To foreground the workshop, the editors of .pdf magazine will include discussion on what, if anything, ‘counterpublishing’ means and their experience making a digital magazine. They aim to emphasise the value of spontaneity, detritus, locality, and community in ‘print cultures’ during the process of collectively making the publication. The workshop will begin with a set of prompts to collectively generate the content of a volume using whatever WiFi connected device you have, while discussing together what intentions or contexts can be brought to a publication. The second half of the workshop will focus on the editing and design stages, practicing iterative critical and aesthetic approaches, implementing collective input. Participants will leave with a volume of .pdf magazine to which they have contributed from start to finish, and a renewed vigour for the DIY and experimental in publishing. While the editors of .pdf magazine will lead the workshop, they hope to also learn from what participants contribute, building on their own understanding of .pdf magazine and a potential DIY ethos. This is an adult workshop, no experience necessary. Access information: Approximate duration is 2 hours. Accessible to all skill levels (including basic English). The workshop will be held in a wheelchair accessible ground floor studio space. There is a semi-accessible bathroom. For further access information please contact Learning + Public Engagement Curator Órla Goodwin. .pdfis a digital magazine that publishes new art and writing. Issue one can now be found at pdf-mag-pdf.com; issue two is forthcoming. Taking the digital as daily, .pdf magazine pushes to make writing free and pocketable, all while remaining bigger than life (and no less disposable/precious). Dublin Art Book Fair (DABF) is a centre for contemporary artist books offering unique artist publications and titles from creative, small and independent publishers, both Irish and international. DABF24 is proudly sponsored by Henry J Lyons and supported by Dublin UNESCO City of Literature. Information Source: Temple Bar Gallery + Studios | eventbrite

Lads insane bring their David Bowie Tribute show to The Bernard Shaw this November 2024! Rolling through the late icon's catalogue of hits and obscurities and featuring over 2 hours of classic anthems! Early booking advised* Information Source: Plug Artists | eventbrite

@3Arena Dublin - Sat 30 Nov 2024. The greatest HIP HOP show in the world, ever!!! Performing the best of old school HIP HOP Anthems with The Next Episode Concert Orchestra and some special guests. Information Source: eventbrite