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Special FeatureDublins best summer bars

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CompetitionsThe new ILike! competitionexplained

The Front Row2night Previews the summercinema releases

The Big InterviewWe chat to Knockanstockanorganiser Peter Keogh

EventsWhats going on? Weve got theanswers

Best of DublinWhere to eat, drink and partyin the city.

Welcome to thesizzling summer issue

o the 2night magazine.

2night has now started publishing every two

months, which allows us to pack even more goodies

into our pages, including interviews, sharp-eyed

venue reviews, and the best events listings around.

Youll fnd this issue no exception.

With the estival season well underway, we ound

ourselves wondering just who are the people behind

these musical knees-ups. The answer may surprise

you: i our interview with Knockanstockan man Peter

Keogh is anything to go by, theyre ordinary olks,

just blessed with a little extra drive and a vision o

great music and good un down the country. You

can get the inside story on the excellent indie esti-

val on page 12. You can also fnd out when the best

estivals and other events are taking place in event

listings covering July to September on page 14.

O course, not everyone is looking or a rantic

summer some o us just want a nice bar to relax

in beore maybe catching a blockbuster down the

cinema. Weve got you guys covered too, as our

ever-acidic flm critics run the rule over the seasons

major flm releases on page 10, while we celebrate

the citys best summer bars rom page 4. Add to

that our usual Best o Dublin listings, details o new

competitions weve got in the pipeline, and more,

and youll see why were pretty excited about this

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For summer drinks, what do you look

for from a bar?

Big tables for lots of friends, a great beer garden to sit out in thesun, heaters for when it gets cold, accommodating service so Idont have to wait long to be served, and a friendly atmosphere.

Whats your favourite beer garden in Dublin?The Morgue (Templeogue Inn): big tables for all your friends tofit, heaters and nice lighting as well as a cover from the windsand rain.Whats your favourite bar for drinking in during

summer, and why?

The Mercantile is a great spot when the weather is good: the backstreet unites other pubs and gives a holiday atmosphere.

For summer drinks, what do you look

for from a bar?

I like bars that have an outdoor area to sit outside and drink andchat on nice summer evenings or a bar with really great music ifIm staying inside.

Whats your favourite beer garden in Dublin?I really like The Barge on Charlemont Street. There is seating justoutside the pub and people usually spread out along the canal.Its a really nice setting. One of my fondest memories there iswaltzing along the canal with my friends!

Whats your favourite bar for drinking in during

summer, and why?

Probably the Gypsy Rose on Aston Quay. Theres no bar in Dub-

lin quite like it. I like rock n roll summers and this place has thebest music in town, either live bands or on the jukebox. Its a veryreasonably priced bar with no cover charge and 4 drinks.

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The hotel may not be associated withcutting-edge cool, but this fresh,modern bar and brasserie certainly

pulls it off. Milkshakes particularly thebaileys and white chocolate effort are anice touch and, as youd expect from theWestbury, the cocktails and service areboth first-rate.Opening hours: Open Seven days a week,from 11:00 (10:00 Friday and Saturday) to22:00 (23:00 Friday and Saturday).

As the name suggests, this bar at-tached to the Russell Court Hotelhas one of the best beer gardens

in the city. The recently refitted space hasa nice, airy atmosphere, oodles of plasmascreens for sporting events, and a superbarbeque menu through the day.Opening hours: Open seven days a weekfrom 12:00, with late licence for Wednes-day to Saturday. Barbeque menu serveddaily from 14:00 to 21:00.

This caf bars Rathmines locationmeans it sees plenty of action dur-ing the college term time, but a

garden terrace helps make it attractive insummer too. An extensive menu of cock-tails for only 5 cant hurt, and its design

drawing inspiration from the ancient Ma-yan city of Copan in western Honduras isdefinitely creative. The bar occasionallyruns gigs in the unique setting.Opening hours: Open seven days a week,from 09:00 to late.

While many trendy bars andclubs have set up on andpassed from South William

Street over the last decade, this fine placehas almost uniquely remained unchanged.Otherwise known as The Castle Lounge,

Grogans offers patrons the classic pint-and-a-toasty, and there are still many Dub-liners wholl pick that over an expresso-and-panini any day.Opening hours: Open seven days a week,from 11:00 (12:00 Sunday) to 23:30(00:30 Friday and Saturday, 23:00 Sun-day).

Quite why this place is named af-ter one of the most resolutelyuncool states in America is any-

ones guess. Dakota is still laid-back andhip, with half-moon couches, comfy arm-chairs and low tables are ideal for loungingaround if you come early. Strong and af-fordable cocktails and a good selection of

beers will keep you in the lounging mood.Opening hours: Open seven days a week,from 10:30 (12:00 Sunday) to 23:30(02:30 Thursday to Saturday, 23:00 Sun-day).

Fancy Schmancy doesnt reallydo this place justice: The Ice Baris cosmopolitan, sophisticated,

and cool. The atmosphere is pretty chilled,aided by some decidedly relaxing cock-tails: youll be paying top dollar, but gettingtop drinks for that. A Spanish tapas menuis particularly good for sunny days.

Opening hours: Open Wednesday toSunday, from 17:00 (13:00 Sunday) to23:30 (01:30 Friday and Saturday, 21:30Sunday).

CAf NOVOThe Westbury Hotel, Harry Street - Dublin 2. Tel: 016463353

DICES GARDEN21-25, Harcourt Street - Dublin 2. Tel: 014784066

COPAN304 Rathmines Road Lower, Rathmines, Dublin 6. Tel: 014060218

GROGANS15, South William Street Dublin 2. Tel: 016779320

DAKOTA BAR9, South William Street - Dublin 2. Tel: 016727696 ICE BARThe Four Seasons Hotel Simmonscourt Road - Dublin 4. Tel: 016654000

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The name is a throwback to the dayswhen a bar was simply called afterthe owner, and theres much about

Jack Nealon thats similarly old-fashioned.Though surrounded by sex-and-head-shops, this big bar has stayed resolutelyun-sleazy, with a cozy Victorian-style inte-rior downstairs, though the upstairs cock-tail lounge is considerably sleeker.Opening hours: Open seven days a week,from 10:30 (12:00 Sunday) to 23:30(00:30 Friday and Saturday, 23:00 Sun-day).

The old St Marys church has beentransformed into a sprawling club,bar and upscale restaurant. On

summer days, however, nothing beatslounging around outside the church whereArthur Guinness himself was married, en-

joying cool drinks and tasty hot food fromthe barbeque.Opening hours: Open seven days a weekfrom 11:00 (12:30 Sunday). Restaurantopen from 17:00 to 22:00 (21:00 Sun-day). Late club until 03:00 Friday andSaturday.

Porterhouse North has made themost of its art deco building, andoffers the full Porterhouse experi-

ence of great craft beers, quality pub foodand cocktails to those who dont fancy atrip into town. It also boasts one of the

citys coolest outdoor spaces, with comfyseating, heating, and plenty of shelter if theelements dont bode well.Opening hours: Open seven days a week,from 12:00 to 23:30 (02:30 Friday andSaturday).

The Noo Yawk vibe here would begrating if this wasnt a genuinelypleasant bar with plenty of atmo-

sphere. The dcor has a whiff of the bigApples seamy side - black walls, red light-ing, and decadent architectural features

- without seeming tacky, while the Revolu-tion Red beer has a good kick to it. Freewi-fi, and a new party room over the bar,are good perks.Opening hours: Open seven days a week,from 16:00 to 23:30 (00:30 Friday andSaturday, 23:00 Sunday).

More than anything, this placeprides itself on late-night cock-tails prepared by staff who know

exactly what theyre doing. They also offergood bar food, with pizza served until thewee hours, and club nights range from thelaid-back Lounge Lizards on Mondays toa hopping disco night on Sundays. A free

post-work barbeque on Fridays is the icingon the cake.Opening hours: Open seven days a week,from 11:00 to 01:00 (03:00 Thursday toSaturday).

This place bills itself as a gastropuband beer hall. The gastro is good- hearty fare as youd expect, with

good service - but its the latter thatsparticularly special. The Bull & Castle hasa jaw-dropping array of drinks, with a par-ticular emphasis on good Irish craft beer,though brews from around the world also

feature.Opening hours: Open Seven days a week,from 11:00 (12:00 Sunday) to 23:00.

JACK NEALON165, Capel Street Dublin 1. Tel: 018723247

THE CHURCHJunction Of Mary Street And Jervis Street - Dublin 1. Tel: 018280102

PORTERHOUSE NORTH1, Cross Guns Bridge - Dublin 9. Tel: 018309884

THE DICE BAR78, Queen Street - Dublin 7. Tel: 018728622

SOLAS31, Wexford Street - Dublin 2. Tel: 014780583 THE fXB BULL AND CASTLEChristchurch Place, Lord Edward Street - Dublin 2. Tel: 014751122

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Apopular watering hole for thenorth side DIT crowd, this placehas plenty to recommend it tonon-students, including an impressiverange of continental beers and an amplebeer garden. It also shows a huge rangeof sporting events: if you desperately longto see Bochum take on Greuther Furth inthe German second division, or top SouthAmerican club football, this is the placefor you.Opening hours: Open seven days a week.Late opening Thursday to Saturday.

This members club and rooftopbar is decorated in a post-modernstyle across its 4,500 square feet,

but were particularly taken with the top-floor open air bar, featuring an elegantaperture in the roof, heated seats and re-stored brick feature walls. Theyve begunopening in the daytime too, meaning thata relaxed lunchtime can turn into a long,lazy afternoon.Opening hours: Open Wednesday to Sun-day, from 12:00 to late.

This stylish place, set in the MorganHotel, has remained hopping, andcool too even as its Temple Bar

neighbours have quietly welcomed backthe stag-and-hen set. Its testament to thepower of a long cocktail menu, mean tapas

and laid-back music. House, soul, andthe odd dose of disco make the perfectsoundtrack for late nights.Opening hours: Open seven days a week,from 12:00 to late. Lunch served from12:00 to 15:00, dinner/tapas served from15:30 to 22:00.

This bar celebrates a decade on thego in 2011, and still seems as freshas ever. It helps that their cocktail

menu is the pride of the northside, with theFrench martini and their signature drink, aWright Flirt, particularly enjoyable. The

food menus focus is on Irish dishes andgood comfort fare.Opening hours: Open seven days a week,from 12:00 to 02:30 (23:30 Monday,01:00 Sunday).

This former classroom of St Ste-phens Parochial School has abeautiful setting within sight of the

canal, and is particularly busy on sunnierdays. Theres a distinctly swish restaurantindoors, but we most enjoy The School-house as a place for long, easy-going daysin a picturesque setting.

Opening hours: Open seven days a week,from 09:00 (12:00 Saturday and Sunday)to 23:30 (23:00 Sunday, 00:30 Friday andSaturday).

There are plenty of places to graba drink in the picturesque seasidetown of Howth, and still more to

grab fresh seafood. You wont always getboth under the same roof, and you cer-tainly wont get as spectacular a view ofthe harbour as you will from the top floorof this bar, which mixes the traditional with

the funky effortlessly.Opening hours: Open seven days a week,from 12:00 to 23:30 (02:30 Friday andSaturday, 23:00 Sunday).

THE LIVING ROOMFindlater Place. Cathal Brugha Street Dublin 1. Tel: 018727169

THE SCAMORE CLUB9, Sycamore Street, Temple Bar - Dublin 2. Tel: 014743942

THE MORGAN BAR10, Fleet Street - Dublin 2. Tel: 016437000

WRIGHTS CAf BARThe Plaza, Forster Way, Swords - County Dublin. Tel: 018406744

THE SCHOOLHOUSE2, Northumberland Street, Ballsbridge Dublin 4. Tel: 016144733 WRIGHTS fINDLATER HOWTHFindlater House, Howth Road, Howth - County Dublin. Tel: 018384488

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CINEMA

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JULY 15

hRRy otteRN the ethLy hLLos: Rt 2After all this time, it seems churlish to pour any coldwater on the saga of Harry Potter, especially as the finalcurtain comes down. So we wont. By now, the plot willmean nothing to anyone who hasnt been following it, and

Ralph Fiennes as Voldemort is considerably more chill-ing if youve followed his dastardly deeds. For those whohave, however, this is a worthy send-off, sticking closely to

J.K. Rowlings novels, and the cast have grown up so wellthat their selection for Harry Potter and the PhilosophersStone seems like an insane stroke up luck or genius. Itsa worthy pay-off to a series that, whatever its flaws, gaveconsiderable joy to millions.

JULY 22

hoRRILe ossesFor anyone whos ever navigated the choppy, shark-infested waters of office politics and nursed a specialloathing for the Great White at the top Horrible Bossesprobably looks like a great way to live out a fantasy. The plotis simple: three friends (Jason Bateman, Charlie Day and

Jason Sudeikis) hatch half-baked plans to off their sadisticsuperiors. All three leads have a background in off-beamTV comedy, and its no coincidence that Horrible Bosseshas the feel of a high-budget episode of Its Always Sunnyin Philadelphia, as situations that arent particularly funny(or pleasant) become (in theory) hilarious. Sadly, despitea strong line-up of supporting actors, the central trio dontquite have the chemistry or material that would elevate thisabove a middle-of-the-road, altogether safe comedy.

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tIN MeRIIts more than a little odd that Captain America, a war-time Nazi-hunter with the same character depth as TheSimpsons McBain, turned into a lasting comic book hero.Its even stranger that his inevitable big-screen blockbusterwould turn into one of the better films Marvel have pro-duced for some time. Chris Evans plays Steve Rogers, the

weak-but-eager recruit turned into a super-soldier by theU.S. Government, with an unmistakable pathos even af-ter his transformation, he still manages to convey a certainvulnerability.

AUGUST 05

RIse oF the LNet oF the esThe idea of well-meaning scientists sparking worldwide ca-tastrophe by dabbling in things beyond their ken is hardlynew Terminator/Skynet, anyone? but this film doesinnovate by harnessing our tree-swinging cousins as thebig apocalyptic monsters. The set-up, as with the best sci-fiefforts, is chillingly plausible: Will Rodman (James Franco)is testing a cure for Alzheimers on apes, including theaptly-named Caesar, but the drug grants him human-likeintelligence. Impatient with human authority, Caesar breaksfree and spreads the wonder-drug among his other apes,

and a revolution kicks off. This possible origin story for theclassic Planet of the Apes series is just as bananas (cringe)as its predecessors, but the CGI apes are rendered well andthe film moves along at a good clip.

AUGUST 12

the eILs oULeWhen Arrested Development had the Bluth brothers turn-

ing up at a house filled with Saddam Hussein doubles, ithit on the comic possibilities that playing someone elsearound the clock as many real people did to protect theIraqi dictator holds. The Devils Double, though, looks >>


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SEPTEMBER 9

FRIeNs Ith eNeFItsWe like to imagine that, when the makers of No Strings At-

tached and this film each heard what the other was up to, itsparked a mad dash to wrap filming and get out before theother. We know what happened with No Strings Attached it dropped like a bomb critically, and didnt do much betterat the box office so did the extra time in the studio elevatedo this effort any favours? If it did, well, one shudders tothink what it would be like otherwise. We know the storyof two friends who add a dose of sex to their relationship,promising themselves that therell be no emotional attach-ments, inside out. And, for all the game energy of Mila Ku-

nis and Justin Timberlake as leads, they cant add subtlety,genuine humour or indeed anything original when theyreworking with a script lacking all of those things. Avoid.

JNe eyReAdapting a literary masterpiece from yesteryear es-pecially one thats been given the full BBC period seriestreatment isnt a guaranteed recipe for success. Just ask

the makers of Pride and Prejudice. However, the peoplebehind this film are mercifully in tune with both the themesand atmosphere of Charlottte Brontes classic novel. Forthe uninitiated, the story is straightforward: a quiet govern-ess softens the heart of her employer, Mr Rochester onlyto discover that hes hiding a terrible secret. Of course,this means that much depends on director Cary Fukunahato bring out the sinister and the seductive in Rochester(Michael Fassbender) and to make Mia Wasikowska cred-

ible as a woman who may lack for confidence, but not forfire. The result is such a success that an appearance fromDame Judy Dench seems almost unnecessary.

at the other side of that coin by telling the true story ofLatif, an Iraqi thief forced to act as body double to Saddamssadistic son Uday. At once, hes plunged into a world ofglamour, luxury, and cruelty. It might sound like the ideal

recipe for a political thriller, but falls down on the key ingre-dient for the genre: suspense. After all, we know from thefirst scene that the brutish, arguably psychotic Uday will gethis due. The fact that this doesnt completely emasculatethe film is testament to Dominic Coopers acting prowess hes superb as both Latif and Uday.

AUGUST 19

ooys N LIeNsWe expected that Iron Man director Jon Favreau would ap-proach this comic-book adaptation with an eyebrow firmlyraised the Ronseal-like title has echoes of Snakes on aPlane but hes approached the distinctly batty story with-out a shred of irony. Jake Lonergan (Daniel Craig) wakesup in nineteenth century Arizona with no memory of hispast and a mysterious shackle around his wrist, only todiscover that hes a notorious criminal wanted by several

folks in town. Then the aliens arrive, we learn Lonergansmysterious shackle is one thing that can kill them, and theforgetful outlaw teams up with his sometime enemies tofight off the menace. Profoundly stupid it may be, but a turnfrom Harrison Ford as one of Craigs unlikely allies capturesthe fun of this film.

AUGUST 24

the hNge-UImagine a domesticated Face-Off, with fart jokes insteadof gunplay, and Arrested Developments Jason Batemanstarring opposite Ryan Reynolds. Youve nailed this movie.Bateman plays a married family man whos finding thedaily grind a drag, Reynolds his confirmed bachelor friend.In the midst of drunken moaning about their lives, eachman wishes he could trade places with the other, and heypresto youve an instant fish-out-of-water comedy. Rey-

nolds and Bateman are likeable leads, but the premise isnothing particularly new (Freaky Friday anyone?) and therejust arent enough good, original gags to carry the thing off.

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Where did the idea come from?Basically, Knockanstockan was bornout of necessity thats how Id seeit anyway. Basically, for an unsignedband with an EP in their hand, therewere no gigs going on that hadany buzz about them If you tried torun a gig, you paid money out ofyour own pocket hoping someonewould come along and see you,and no-one would go. Basically,we started doing these gigs, puttingten bands on in one night and go-ing to half two, which was unheardof at the time. Doing those gigs,we said why not do this over the

whole weekend?. All of a sudden,Knockanstockan was born we hada venue and a few bands, about 300people came down, and it was justwhat Ireland needed. Its gone onfrom there. Now, theres a load ofindependent festivals up and downthe country.

I sppose there are a ot more in-

dependent nights as we now.Definitely. With the likes ofSweeneys and The Grand Socialopening up, its a much better land-scape for independent music. Imnot a big fan of indie as a genre,but for independent and unsignedbands, its a lot easier to get a gig.Venues are realising that, if theypay a band even a small amountof100 to 150 and let people

in free, it takes the pressure offpunters to take money out of theirown pockets and gives bands theextra incentive to keep on going.Sweeneys was one of the venuesthat pioneered this thing of payingthe band, put on a good gig and letthe music be free to the public. Evena fiver is asking too much of somepeople in this country now.

To go back to the ear stages ofgetting the festiva going, it msthave been diffict to bid a festi-va from scratch.

It was, though the first Knockan-stockan was a very small type ofgig. It was in the beer garden of apub up in the mountains, and all weneeded to get was a campsite. Thesecond year, we didnt really knowanything it was myself, a coupleof my friends who were musicians,and we were just making it up as wewere going along. The hardest thingwas figuring out with the bank, get-ting insurance, learning how to be alegitimate festival, safety dealingwith security companies and know-ing what to pay all that craic. Thedifficulty was that we were coming

at it from an angle of necessity. Weneeded something to pull behind,and we werent promoters, so welearned the networking and all thethings that promoters do as wewent along. The thing is, we didntcomplain about anything. We justgot stuck in and took any knocks onthe chin. Were in a great positionthis year to capitalise on all the hardwork weve done up to now.

So there wasnt rea a pointwhere o thoght it might a jstfa apart horrib?There were a couple of them! Thebest way to deal with that, though,is just to laugh it off. Once nobodyslife is in danger its ok. Stuff goeswrong all the time, but Knockan-stockan is a learning curve, and

the learning curve goes steeper asit becomes a bigger event. I grew athicker skin because of it. There arescary things but, the more you sur-vive, the thicker your skin gets, andthe better you are at dealing withstrange situations.

And whats the strangest sitationove had to dea with so far?

I woke up one morning in 2009 andone of the stages had literally blownaway. We had to take stages downand move them in from the fields,which was crazy, but we only had to

cut one bands set in half, which waspretty good. Theres nothing thatsreally been tragic, or that we haventovercome.

Now, in or fifth ear of doing it,are those hiccps happening essoften?Definitely. With the added experi-ence that we have, the event hasbeen easier to plan. Having dealtwith suppliers and rental compan-ies, weve built a relationship overthe years. The big suppliers are forPAs and rental rigs, and they realisethat supplying independent festivals

is a good thing for their business.Its a lot easier to plan, its easierto motivate people, and you knowwhat youre asking them to do. Itsman-management mayhem youneed so many people to do so manythings but we know our theme,were flexible enough to take on newthings, and mature enough to copewith them. Weve been able to growKnockanstockan organically and notgo crazy with it. We keep ourselveson our toes.

And what, for o is the bestKnockanstockan moment? Whatdefines wh o do it?The first year will always be special.Thats when everyone realised it waspossible it was only an intimategathering of 200 or 300 people,

meeting for the first time, havingthe craic and being loose in a fieldtogether. 2010 was also a great leapin terms of how well-organised wewere, how on top of the produc-tion, and everything went really well.I dont think anyone realised it wasgoing to be that big, and thats theonly fault I could put on the ladshere. 2010 was the best so far, but

2007 will always be the year some-thing weird happened and made usall believe we could keep doing it.

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July 18OZ CAMP*Looking to get your kids into theperforming arts or do you justwant them out from under yourfeet? Oz Camp, which kicks offtoday, will do both, with workshopson dance, singing, drama and craftsrunning across the week.95 per week, 10:00The Heix. DCU, Collins Avenue Dublin 9. Tel: 01700700

July 19

BlONDIEFronted by new wave goddess,pin-up and all-round badass Deb-bie Harry, this band blazed a trail

through the late-70s punk scene,and a reunion sixteen years in themaking has been fruitful. Theyreback in the tourbus promoting thisyears album Panic of Girls.

From 44.20, 19:30Vicar Street. 57, Thomas Street Dublin 8. Tel: 017755800

AFROCuBISMA cross-continent collabora-tion, Afrocubism is a musical move-ment that combines some of thebest talent from Mali and Cuba.Their music showcases a mix of two

cultures, and has been recordedin the studio, but is probably bestexperienced live.From 20, 20:00The Nationa Concert Ha. 2,Earlsfort Terrace Dublin 2. Tel:014170077

AGNOSTIC FRONTThis hardcore punk outfit had a

relatively good shelf-life in NewYorks burgeoning 1980s scene they eventually disbanded in 1992 and, since the inevitable reunionin 1997, have been going strong.

My Life, My Way came out earlierthis year on Nuclear Blast records.20, 20:00Wheans. 25, Wexford Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014780766

July 20

BENJAMIN FRANCIS lEFTWICH

The York-based singer-songwritercites Nick Drake, Bob Dylan andElliot Smith as influences perfectfodder, then, for the intimate Up-stairs at Whelans setting.13.50, 20:00Wheans. 25, Wexford Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014780766

July 21

THE SAW DOCTORSOne of Irelands most popularlive bands or at least one of thelongest-running the Galway soft

rockers return to Bulmers Live atLeopardstown for the second yearin a row. Theyll play some of theirbest loved songs, from I Useta LoveHer to The N25, at this race night.15, 18:30leopardstown Racecorse. Leop-ardstown Road, Foxrock Dublin18. Tel: 012890500

BlACK COuNTRy COMMuNIONAlthough the band only formedlast year, this English-Americanoutfit have strong ties to the worldof rock. Theyll be playing songsfrom their debut album, plus theirupcoming second album 2, tonight.39.20, 20:30Vicar Street. 57, Thomas Street Dublin 8. Tel: 017755800

FIONN REGANThe Wicklow man has been relative-ly quiet since his 2006 Mercury-nominated debut album, The End of

July 21 to 24

VODAfONE COMED fESTIVAL*Even as things remain grim here, the Irish comedy scene continues to thrive armchair psycholo-gists, feel free to proffer your explanations now and this festival is one of the high points in thestand-up calendar. The Vodafone Comedy Festival will showcase more than 65 international andIrish comedians, performing over a four-day period in Dublins Iveagh Gardens. The line-up in-cludes a-listers such as Tommy Tiernan and Phil Jupitus (performing with the stars of Whose Line is

it Anyway), veterans like Ardal OHanlon and Maeve Higgins, and some rising stars too - Garfunkel& Oates are a musical comedy act to watch. Other music acts include Reggie Watts and UK rapperDoc Brown, while therell also be a gourmet barbeque to enjoy in the beautiful setting.From 28, Varied times

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History, though last years follow-upShadow of an Empire was a handyeffort too. A third album, 100 Acresof Sycamore, is set for release nextmonth, so dont be shocked if hebreaks out some new material to-night.16, 20:30The Grand Socia. 35, Liffey Street Dublin 1. Tel: 018740076

July 22

THE CORONASFresh from their US tour, homegrown rockers The Coronas appearwith special guest KT Tunstall as part

of the @ The Park series of con-certs. The Meteor Award winningquartet have released two albums,and established themselves as a bigname in Irish music, but this is theirbiggest headline gig to date.From 29.50, 17:00Mara Park. 16, Grange Road Dublin 16.

TOM TOM CluBThey may be better known fromtheir days in Talking Heads, butChris Frantz and Tina Weymouthhave been beavering away as TomTom Club for some 30 years, pro-ducing hits including Wordy Rap-pinghood and Genius of Love.34.60, 19:30Vicar Street. 57, Thomas Street Dublin 8. Tel: 017755800

DE lA SOul AND HyPNOTICBRASS ENSEMBlEDe La Soul have been on the gosince 1987, and made a name forthemselves by mixing their musi-cal styles freely. Theyve also in-fluenced a number of musicians,including Camp Lo and the BlackEyed Peas.

33, 19:30The Btton Factor. CurvedStreet, Temple Bar Dublin 2. Tel:016709202

July 23

VIllAGERSIts been a good decade for homegrown talent, and Conor OBrienand chums have been a particular

highlight.33, 17:00Mara Park. 16, Grange Road Dublin 16.

luKE SlATER AND JIMPSTERSubject celebrate 4 years on thego with a monster double headerfeaturing Dublin favourite LukeSlater and Freerange Records boss

Jimpster.15 (12 members), 22:30The Twisted Pepper. 54, Mid-dle Abbey Street Dublin 1. Tel:018734038

MICHAEl WOODSHeadliners present this rising DJ,with Dean Sherry, Aron Nolan,Mark Leanings, Dirty Ciaran, JpHaze and Gorilla also in the mix.

13.95, 21:00The Mezz. 23, Eustace Street Dublin 2. Tel: 016707655

July 24

JOANNA NEWSOMThe Californian folk singer has re-leased three albums, and couplesthe sound of her unique voice withpiano, guitar and harp music. Sup-port comes from special guestsBert Jansch and James VincentMcMorrow.From 39.20, 18:30Mara Park. 16, Grange Road Dublin 16.

July 25

lOST IN DuBlIN PuB CRAWl*

This group promise to take party-ing and group hugs to the next levelwith hours of drunken epicness.There are also exclusive drinkspromotions and VIP nightclub entry

on offer.12, 20:30Trinit Coege Dbin. CollegeGreen Dublin 2.

July 26

ROGER DAlTREyThe Iconic front man of Britishmod pioneers The Who drops into perform Tommy, The Whos rockopera, from start to finish.From 39.50, 18:30Mara Park. 16, Grange Road Dublin 16.

July 27

BRIAN SETZERS ROCKABIllyRIOTThree-time Grammy winner BrianSetzer plays at the head of hisRockabilly Riot with fellow Stray CatSlim Jim Phantom in tow.

47.20, 20:30Vicar Street. 57, Thomas Street Dublin 8. Tel: 017755800

July 28

RIVERDANCE*The never-ending song-and-dancecelebration of Irish music and cul-ture reprises its Gaiety Summerresidency. It plays right throughfrom June to August 28.From 20, 19:30

The Gaiet Theatre. 46, South KingStreet Dublin 2. Tel: 016771717

July 29

2MANyDJSIreland is a happy hunting groundfor the Ghent duo, who impressedwith a bank holiday weekend set

earlier this year. They will be joinedby special guest Felix Da Housecat.39.20, 18:00Mara Park. 16, Grange Road Dublin 16.

MATT BERRy AND MARKMORRISSHe may be best known for his workas the boss from hell in The ITCrowd, but deep-voiced funnymanMatt Berry is also quite the musi-cian too. He performs with formerBluetones man Mark Morriss.14, 20:00Wheans. 25, Wexford Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014780766

MORRISSEy*The controversy-friendly icon, whofirst became famous as lyricist and

vocalist for The Smiths, performstonight and tomorrow.

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INDIEPENDENCE*Mitchelstowns Deer Farm is hostto a smorgasboard of both musicand comedy, with Editors, Therapy?and The Coronas headlining, whileDan Le Sac vs Scoobius Pip, Whip-ping Boy and Ham Sandwich arealso on hand. Laughs come fromDamo Clarke, Andrew Stanley, JoeRooney and Fred Cooke, and thereare plenty of other sweet sounds toattract fans.From 59, 12:00Deer Farm. Mitchelstown CountyCork.

CASTlEPAlOOZA*

Now in its sixth year, the festivalpromises over 50 acts over threedays, with a liberal mix of inter-national and home-grown talent.There will also be workshops and,for those who want to relive theirdays in Irish college, a giant Ceili.The festival runs from today to July31.From 74, 12:00

Charevie Caste. Tullamore County Offaly.

July 30

PRINCEThe artist who used to be the art-ist formerly known as Prince is oneof the most influential musicians ofthe past fifty years, with ten plati-num albums and 30 top 40 hits un-

der his sparkly belt.From 89, 18:30Maahide Caste. Malahide De-mesne County Dublin. Tel:018462184

MIlK AND COOKIE STORIESFESTIVAl*This first festival from the volunteergroup promises storytelling and

marshmallows around bonfires,music played beneath the appletrees, clowning, balloon animals,and of course cookies! A BYOBarrangement is in place, although

alcohol and food will be served.32, 12:00Martinstown Hose. Ballysax,The Curragh County Kildare. Tel:045441269

July 31RODERIGO y GABRIElAThe acoustic duo of RodrigoSanchez and Gabriela Quinterohave come a long way since ditch-ing Mexicos metal scene to busk inDublin. Support is from bluesmanSeasick Steve.

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Mara Park. 16, Grange Road Dublin 16.

THE MANSION FESTIVAl*It may be a long way out to Sag-gart, but the journey will be worthit: Irelands first three-arena indoorblow-out will feature Richie Hawtin,Mylo, Chris Liebing, Dr Lektroluv,a DJ set The Japanese Popstars andmany more to be announced.40 (70 for two days), 12:00Citwest Hote. Saggart CountyDublin. Tel: 014010500


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JEDWARDOK, so they didnt make it homewith the Eurovision gong (as if wecould afford to stage it next year)and their performance at Barrack

Obamas Dublin visit was one of

those mortified to be Irish mo-ments for many. But the grimestwins have won over more ofus, as much through their give-anything-a-go chutzpah and their

determination as through their(still debated) singing ability. Onceagain, theyre touring Ireland, anddropping in for a family-friendlyGrand Canal Theatre show.30, 19:30Grand Cana Theatre. Grand CanalSquare, Docklands Dublin 1. Tel:01 6777999

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HAy FEVER*Its the opening night for this play,written by one of Englands mostcelebrated dramatists, Nol Cow-ard. Hay Fever tells the story ofthe Bliss family: The mother is anactress, the father a self-absorbed

novelist and the grown up childrenare, well, anything but blissful asthey gear up for a weekend to-gether. Each member of the family,unbeknownst to the others, in-

vites a guest for the weekend andthe outrageous behaviour of thefamily confuses and irritates theguests with, were promised, hilari-ous results. The play will continuethrough August.20, 19:30The Gate Theatre. 1, CavendishRow Dublin 1. Tel: 018744045

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GRIMESThe Canadian-born artist is aboutto become one of the hottestnames in music. Debut albumHalfaxa was well received by criticsacross North America and 2011sees the album released in Europe.

9, 19:30Wheans. 25, Wexford Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014780766

DuBlIN HORSE SHOW*Its a measure of the importanceof this festival on the Irish so-cial scene that many folks whocouldnt be seen dead near a sta-ble will compete fiercely to havethe best hat, most winning smile,and most stylish outfit that par-ticular contest will be judged onLadies Day tomorrow, but the

early riders will be showing up asthe Dublin Horse Show begins to-day. Along with all the equestriancompetition, therell be dancing,drinking, and plenty of (allegedly)upscale partying from tonightthrough to August 7.21, 09:00RDS Showgronds. MerrionRoad, Ballsbridge Dublin 4. Tel:

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THE LOVECATSSome things in showbiz burn oh-so-brightly, before fading away far too suddenly and quietly. Wellmiss the Lovecats, who arrived on the Burlesque scene with a splash and quickly found themselvesfilling big venues like The Village, but theyre certainly not going quietly. The troupe are bowing out witha farewell show that will include dances from The Velvet Vixens and The Big Spender Boys, Trixie Vixen,Azaria Starfire and Lily De Valle, live music from The Jazz Cats with Miss Sally Cat, Miss Fortune andStella Starlight, a pole dance with national champion Arlene Caffrey, magic with the Grim Squeaker,

comedy and more. Mr. Phil T Gorgeous is MC for the night, which will also feature drinks promotions,a late night DJ, and prizes for the best (un)dressed member of the audience.

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ASlANIt wouldnt be Bulmers Live atLeopardstown series if the Dublinrockers didnt make an appear-

ance. Christy Dignam and chumswill provide the entertainment toadd to the horse-racing action.15, 18:30leopardstown Racecorse. Leop-ardstown Road, Foxrock Dublin18. Tel: 012890500

FElDBERGThey may hail from the land ofBjork and yes, theyre namedafter the German black forest but this pop duo are surprisinglyaccessible, specialising in dreamyelectronic pieces and the interplayof boy-girl vocals. The pair will per-form in the upstairs venue.9.35, 20:00Wheans. 25, Wexford Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014780766

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DAN DEACONBaltimore, Maryland isnt just thesetting for HBOs acclaimed seriesThe Wire. Its also home to many

talented experimental electronicmusicians, including one Dan Dea-con. He uses diverse instruments,such as keyboards, trombones, tu-bas and his voice, and fuses it withtechnology to produce innovativeand distinctive sound.20, 20:00The Btton Factor. CurvedStreet, Temple Bar Dublin 2. Tel:016709202

THE RIPTIDE MOVEMENTAlthough their name sounds likesomething youd read about in amedical textbook on the diges-tive tract rather than the name ofa band, these Dubliners are rap-idly becoming one of the biggestnames on the Irish folk rock scene.

10, 19:30Wheans. 25, Wexford Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014780766

CASABlANCAHeres looking at you kid. Its theEuropean premiere for the remas-tered edition of this classic drama,with the RT Concert Orchestraperforming Max Steiners celebrat-ed score.From 40 (23 concessions),20:00The Nationa Concert Ha. 2,Earlsfort Terrace Dublin 2. Tel:014170077

AuGuST 6BEll X1Since they arrived on the scene inthe wake of Damien Rice quitting

Juniper, these indie stalwarts havehad plenty of goodwill to draw on.With six albums under their belt,including this years release Blood-

less Coup, it doesnt look like thisis set to change anytime soon.39.20, 18:30Mara Park. 16, Grange Road Dublin 16.

DOWNHIllThese young Tallaght punks got to-gether in the summer of 2006, andcut their teeth on the undergroundscene before releasing their EP, AsSeen on TV, in 2008.10, 14:00The Academ. 57, Middle AbbeyStreet Dublin 1. Tel: 018779999

SHED

We Are Electronic brings thisBerlin-based electronica peddlerto Dublin, to perform a late nightset with Northern Irish DJ Boxcut-ter, Barry Redsetta, visual mappingVJ Point Zero Three, Kaboogie DJsand more.13.95, 22:30The Twisted Pepper. 54, Mid-

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MINDFIElD CD COMPIlATIONlAuNCH NIGHTPsychonavigation Records cel-ebrate the launch of their newCD compilation - featuring musicfrom The Future Sound Of London,Scanner, The Black Dog and more with a late party at Whelans.10, 20:00Wheans. 25, Wicklow Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014780766

THE uNIVERSAlThis four-piece from the North-

west cite The Small Faces, TheWho, The Beatles and The Kinksamong their influences.14, 20:00Wheans. 25, Wexford Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014780766

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BONNIE TylEROne of the biggest, best and mostdistinctive voices in pop musicshows up to perform megahits in-cluding Total Eclipse of The Heart,Holding Out For A Hero, Its AHeartache, More Than A Lover,Lost In France and Have You EverSeen The Rain.From 22.50, 20:00The Nationa Concert Ha. 2,Earlsfort Terrace Dublin 2. Tel:

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lISA JOyCE *Joyces new show, Back to School,celebrates the times when you feellike youre back in the classroomand wondering how to fit in. Itkicks off tonight at The Internation-

al and runs until August 12.TBC, 18:00The Internationa Bar. 23, WicklowStreet Dublin 2. Tel: 016779250

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GREASE*Forget Glee - the original rock-ing teen musical will be invitingchildren of the sixties (and seven-

ties, and eighties) to dust off theirleather jackets, pull on the bobby-socks and get their groove on.Grease features the classic bad-boy-meets-good girl plot, alongwith all the songs that made themovie such a hit. The show runsfrom tonight to August 27.From 25, 19:30Grand Cana Theatre. Grand CanalSquare, Docklands Dublin 1. Tel:01 6777999

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OPERA AT THE CASTlEWere pretty sure this isnt thefirst time elegant music has beenperformed in this ever-so-statelysetting, but its a rare treat in 2011.Dieter Kaegi, Artistic Director of

Opera Ireland, hosts an evening offavourites from the worlds of clas-sical music and musical theatre.25, 20:00Contarf Caste. Castle Av-enue, Clontarf Dublin 3. Tel:018332321

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HORSlIPSThe Celtic rockers retain a loyalfollowing, more from their hit sin-gles of the 1970s than for theirmore lasting contribution to cul-ture (the theme tune to Glenroe).From 15, 18:30leopardstown Racecorse. Leop-ardstown Road, Foxrock Dublin18. Tel: 012890500

PuGWASHDrimnagh-born musician ThomasWalsh and his bandmates continueto slog away, having released fouralbums since 1999 debut. A neweffort is reportedly on the way, sofans can expect a few surprisestonight.10, 20:00Wheans. 25, Wexford Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014780766

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THE 4 OF uSThe best thing to come out of Ne-wry aside from cheap nappies and

affordable booze if youve neversung along to Mary at some point,well, youre cooler than us. This isan acoustic show.16, 20:00Wheans. 25, Wexford Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014780766

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JOHN SPIllANEThe ever-game folk musician con-tinues to tour.19.85, 20:00Wheans. 25, Wexford Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014780766

TRANSlATIONS*More than thirty years since it wasfirst produced, Translations is nowregarded as one of Brian Friels

greatest plays, blending politicaldrama, history, ruminations onlanguage and a tender love storyinto three acts. Conall Morisson isin the directors chair for this pro-duction, which finishes its Abbeyrun tonight.From 13, 19:30The Abbe Theatre. 26, LowerAbbey Street Dublin 1. Tel:

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THE BARlEy MOBThis group blend positivity, a touchof politics, reggae and energy intoa live show thats a little bit differ-ent and definitely winning.

TBC, 20:00Crawdadd. Old Harcourt StreetStation, Harcourt Street Dublin2. Tel: 014763374

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MONDEGREEN*A collaborative project betweenGeoffrey Farmer and Jeremy Millar,Mondegreen promises to replay aday during the gallery hours ofProject Arts Centre. Time is run-ning out to enjoy the exhibition,which finished on August 20.Free, 11:00Project Arts Centre. 2, Es-sex Street East Dublin 2. Tel:018819613

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BEDBOuND*Enda Walshs play follows a lifespent flogging three-piece suitesand Swedish Pine furniture asMaxie Darcy re-enacts the mostpivotal and horrific moments ofhis life as a ruthless and deviousfurniture salesman with the aidof his polio stricken daughter. Itoriginally debuted at this venue aspart of the Eircom Theatre Festivalin 2000, and successful produc-tions have been mounted aroundthe world. This homecoming kicksoff on August 8 and will run rightthrough to September 10.15 (12 concessions), 20:00

The New Theatre. 43, East EssexStreet, Temple Bar Dublin 2. Tel:01670 3361

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THE ITAlIAN PAVIlION IN THEWORlD*An exhibition of Italian artists inIreland is taking place as part ofthe 54th International Art Exhibi-tion of the Venice Biennale. It runsuntil August 28.Free, 10:00Itaian Institte of Ctre. 11,Fitzwilliam Square East Dublin 2.Tel: 016620509

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THE DAlKEy TuDORS TOuR*The Deilg Inis Theatre Companyperform daily from May 1 to Octo-

ber 31 (excluding Tuesdays), givingvisitors to the Heritage town a newperspective on the areas history.6 (4 concessions), 10:00Dake Caste and Heritage Cen-

tre. 4, Castle Street, Dalkey CoDublin. Tel: 012858366

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GEAROID FARREllyThe So You Think Youre Funnyfinalist has supported top tal-ent including Maeve Higgins, PJ

Gallagher, Neil Delamere, JasonByrne, Rich Hall and Michael Win-

slow on their tours he finally getsthe spotlight to himself tonight.14.45, 20:00Wheans. 25, Wexford Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014780766

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BRAD PAISlEy

The Grammy award winning sing-er/songwriter has a lot to be proudof, with nine critically acclaimedalbums under his belt, eighteennumber one hit singles, and thenear-obligatory White House dateall on his resume. This tour willsee him performing in less au-gust but still intimate settingsworldwide.

From 44.20, 19:30The Ompia Theatre. 72, DameStreet Dublin 2. Tel: 016793323

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DANCING SHOES THE GEORGE BEST STOR*The story of George Best has everything a drama writer craves: sublime talent, addiction, conflict andtragedy. Thus, its hardly a shock that some of Northern Irelands most talented theatre folk have cometogether to relay the turbulent life of the g ifted footballer. Dancing Shoes The George Best Story takesthe audience from Bests days kicking a tennis ball against a gable wall on the Cregagh Estate in Belfast to

the fame, fortune and controversy he experienced as an international football star. Marie Jones (Stonesin His Pockets) and Martin Lynch (Chronicles of Long Kesh), have teamed with songwriters Glasgows JJGilmour (The Silencers) and Pat Gribben (The Adventures), while Aidan ONeill takes the title role. Theplay will run from August 29 to September 3.From 20, 19:30

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luGHNASA BEER FESTIVAlThe best craft beer from Irelandand abroad gets a chance to shineat this top-notch festival.20, 12:00Tripod. Old Harcourt Street Sta-tion, Harcourt Street Dublin 2.Tel: 014763374

SHONEN KNIFEThe all-female Japanese pop-pun-kers have built up a loyal followingsince forming in Osaka in 1981,and are pretty handy performingas a Ramones tribute band too.Theyre more likely to bang outtunes from last years release, Free

Time, at this all-too-rare Dublinshow.13.60, 20:00Wheans. 25, Wexford Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014780766

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IAN MClAGANThough hes best known for hisstints behind the keys for TheSmall Faces and Faces, McLaganhas knocked around for some ofthe best in the business, includingThe Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan andChuck Berry. Hes mainly perform-ing from his solo work, which in-cludes 10 studio albums, tonight.17.45, 20:00Wheans. 25, Wexford Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014780766

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TAKING BACK SuNDAyThe Amityville rock horrors havehad all the ups and downs of thetraditional band. Successful smalllabel albums, leading to major labelrelease, leading to two membersleaving and now a reunification

with new album called, imagina-tively, Taking Back Sunday.25, 18:30The Academ. 57, Middle AbbeyStreet Dublin 1. Tel: 018779999

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BlAZE AWAy*Its a good day to see this exhibi-tion, which examines duelling inIreland and the work of two Irish

families the Rigbys and theReads who made swords andguns in Dublin in the nineteenthcentury.Free, 10:00Nationa Msem of DecorativeArts & Histor. Collins Barracks Dublin 7. Tel: 016777444

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KAISER CHIEFSWould it be too cringeworthy tosay we predict a riot? The Britishindie-rockers add a dash of punkrevival to their mix, and have anumber of sing-along anthems totheir credit, including Loves Nota Competition, Ruby and, yes, IPredict a Riot.From 30.00, 19:30

The Ompia Theatre. 72, DameStreet Dublin 2. Tel: 016793323

CuRSE OF THE STARVINGGlASS*As part of The Abbeys autumnseason, the grand old theatre willhosts a new production of SamShepards play from tonight toSeptember 10. The play, one offour family tragedies written bythe talented American playwright,centres on the Tates a grouphungry for a better life, but unableto escape the cycle of violenceand desperation in which theyvebecome trapped. Darkly comic,with a dose of pathos, the play willbe directed by Irishman Jimmy Fay.From 13, 19:30

The Abbe Theatre. 26, LowerAbbey Street Dublin 1. Tel:018872200

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Q-TIPThe fact that this rapper wasnamed (against his will, he insists)after an American brand of cottonbud seems to have done him noharm. A former member of influ-ential group A Tribe Called Quest,

Q-Tip has developed a high reputa-tion in the music industry, both as aproducer and a solo artist.33, 19:30The Btton Factor. CurvedStreet, Temple Bar Dublin 2. Tel:016709202

FlOGGING MOllyTheres something intriguing abouta band that cites The Dubliners andThe Clash as two of their main in-fluences. Irish-American folk-punkpeddlers Flogging Molly describetheir music as rock music with aCeltic feel, insisting that, when theystarted to play together, they found

traditional Celtic instruments likeviolin, mandolin and accordionblended seamlessly with grindingguitars and pounding drums. Itsnot for everyone, but they havesome seriously dedicated fans.26, 19:30The Ompia Theatre. 72, DameStreet Dublin 2. Tel: 016793323

AuGuST 25CHRIS SMITHERThe Florida-born singer-songwriterdraws deeply from the well of tra-ditional blues, with some modernphilosophers and poets thrown intothe mix for good measure.28, 19:30The Sgar Cb. 8, Lower LeesonStreet Dublin 2. Tel: 016787188

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lEGEND: A CElEBRATION OFTHE lIFE AND MuSIC OF BOBMARlEyTo celebrate the 30th anniversaryof the reggae icon, Midnight at TheAcademy are hosting an eight piecebrass band playing all the hits of

Bob Marley and The Wailers. Voicerecordings will be projected aroundthe venue and pictures and videofootage will be shown on the bigscreen.

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15, 23:15The Academ. 57, Middle AbbeyStreet Dublin 1. Tel: 018779999

JACKMASTERThe sometime Richard Hawtinplays with support from Egyptrixx.14.45, 22:30The Twisted Pepper. 54, Mid-dle Abbey Street Dublin 1. Tel:018734038

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IRElAND V ENGlANDThe boys in Green get ready totackle the traditional enemy as part

of the Guinness Summer Series ofrugby showdowns.From 10, 14:30Aviva Stadim. 62, LansdowneRoad Dublin 4. Tel: 012382300

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ulTIMATE GIRlS DAy OuT*Its your last chance to check outwhat organisers promise will be apampering and beauty event like

no other, with fashion shows, spaservices and the change to browsethrough boutiques galore.20, 10:00RDS Main Ha. Merrion Road,Ballsbridge Dublin 4. Tel:016680866

ClOWNS PREMIER4 friends get the chance to get outof their2,000 debt by kidnapping

a business man and making himpay 15,000 to a drug dealer butkidnap the wrong man a screw-ball comedy, which premiers atthis screening tonight, ensues.10, 16:00The Sgar Cb. 8, Lower LeesonStreet Dublin 2. Tel: 016787188

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PIER luIGI NERVI EXHIBITION*Time is running out if you want tosee this celebration of the masterengineer and architect it finishes

on September 2.Free, 10:00Itaian Institte of Ctre. 11,Fitzwilliam Square East Dublin 2.Tel: 016620509

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CAROlINE MCCARTHyEXHIBITION*Crisps, toilet-paper, plastic bags,

supermarket packaging, rubbishand furniture all feature in artistCaroline McCarthys latest exhibi-tion, which finishes up today.Free, 10:00Green on Red Gaer. 26-28,Lombard Street Dublin 2. Tel:016713414

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DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS*Continuing the craze for nostalgicmusicals based on already estab-lished hit records (seriously, did

everyone just stop having originalideas that dont turn into Turn OffThe Dark-esque messes?), Dre-amboats and Petticoats stringstogether 60s songs to get thekids of that era down to The Gae-ity. The storyline follows Normanand Bobby as they fight to win anational song writing contest and of course the heart of a girl.Featuring hit songs from the era,

including Roy Orbison, The Shad-ows, Eddie Cochran and more, themusical is running from August 30to September 10.From 25, 19:30The Gaiet Theatre. 46, SouthKing Street Dublin 2. Tel:016771717


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SEPTEMBER 1

CORMAC KENEVEy & CIANBOylANKenevey looks after vocals andpercussion while Boylan is on thepiano for this evening of old jazzstandards and some re-workingsof more contemporary pieces.

The Velvet Lounge Band are alsoon hand.20, 20:00The Nationa Concert Ha. 2,Earlsfort Terrace Dublin 2. Tel:014170077

SEPTEMBER 2

REPuBlIC OF IRElAND VSlOVAKIA

Forget the frantic, nature of the win or indeed that it was essentially amatch between b teams: Irelandsaway win over Italy has excited

fans and boosted support aroundthe country for Traps lads. The op-position tonight arent particularlyglamorous, but the game is mean-ingful as the team will be keen toput three points on the board inthe final push for the EuropeanChampionships.TBC, 19:40Aviva Stadim. Lansdowne Road Dublin 4. Tel: 012382300

SEPTEMBER 3

FRIENDS IN lOW PlACES BOOTS & HATS TOuRThis show bills itself as the ulti-mate Garth Brooks experienceand, with one Trevor Smith at thehelm, belts out all the hits from

the biggest-selling solo artist of the20th Century.23, 20:30Vicar Street. 57, Thomas Street Dublin 8. Tel: 017755800

luMIEREils Kennedy and Pauline Scanlontell us that they are two distinctvoices cut from the same geo-graphic cloth. We think this meanstheyre from the same place. Atleast they sing well the duo havea vocal-dominated, downbeat ap-proach to Irish traditional music.14, 20:00Wheans. 25, Wexford Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014780766

SEPTEMBER 4

THE ART BOOKS OF HENRIMATISSE*This exhibition features four of theFrench masters most artisticallysignificant books, including thefamous Jazz. It runs until Septem-ber 25.

Free, 10:00Chester Beatt librar. DublinCastle, Dame Street Dublin 2.

SEptEMBER 2 to 4

ELECTRIC PICNIC*Back when Pod first decided to lure alternative music lovers out to Strabally Hall in Laois, most peopleprobably thought a boutique festival was something involving a fashion show the fact that we havesome musical knees up down the country every other week is, surely, testament to what a good idea itwas in the first place. Electric Picnic is still going strong, of course, and this year features some a-list tal-ent at the top of the bill Arcade Fire, Pulp, The Chemical Brothers, PJ Harvey and Interpol are nothingto be sniffed at and a medley of intriguing artists playing over the weekend. As always, each disciplineof the arts will be represented, some more boldly and colourfully than others, and the atmosphere isconsiderably more laid-back than at any gig. The magics still there, folks.

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SEPTEMBER 11 EXHIBITION*The New York based photographerNicola McClean presents a seriesof photographs from the disasterof ten years ago in the RDS Librarythrough the month of September.Free, 20:00RDS librar. Merrion Road,Ballsbridge Dublin 4. Tel:016680866

SEPTEMBER 5

OWl CITyEven if you havent heard of Amer-ican synthpop sensation Owl City,you have probably heard the song

Fireflies, a song that has been cov-ered by a number of artists includ-ing Cheryl Cole. Dont let this putyou off though. Adam Young, thesole person behind the project,uses his voice and a vast variety ofinstruments to create a uniquelyalternative sound with more than ahint of dance.

21.50. 19:00The Academ. 57, Middle AbbeyStreet Dublin 1. Tel: 018779999

SEPTEMBER 6

ZAHRThis ensemble created by Italian pi-anist Francesco Turrisi and percus-sionist Andrea Piccioni focuses on

the Arabic sound that has touchedcountries across the Mediterra-nean, blending Italian traditionalmusic, Arabic and Turkish musicwith contemporary European jazz.15, 20:00The Nationa Concert Ha. 2,Earlsfort Terrace Dublin 2. Tel:014170077

SEPTEMBER 7

BRIAN WIlSONIt says quite a bit that Brian Wilsonsbrother and Beach Boys bandmateDennis befriended Charlie Mansonand his followers, introduced themto his music scene buddies and leftthem alone in his house and yetBrian is known as the mad one. Theingenious, sometimes erratic, crea-

tive driver of the iconic band is setto play a mixture of his solo songs,Beach Boys hits and, bizarrely, hisalbum Brian Wilson ReimaginesGershwin in its entirety.61.80, 20:00Grand Cana Theatre. Grand CanalSquare, Docklands Dublin 1. Tel:01 6777999

SEPTEMBER 8

THE lEGEND OF luKE KEllyChris Kavanagh and The Patriotsreturn with their nod to the iconicDubliners man. Kavanagh himselfbeers an uncanny resemblanceto the singer, and can also matchhis passion and vocal power, whileThe Patriots are no slouches them-selves.

15, 20:00Civic Theatre. Town Centre, TallaghtVillage Dublin 24. Tel: 014627477

SEPTEMBER 9

JuNIP Jose Gonzales is best known inthese parts for his dreamy solowork, and his band which also

includes Elias Araya of drums andTobias Winterkorn on organ andmoog play similar fare, with anadded electronic sheen. The influ-ences range from Neu! to ShuggieOtis and John Martyn, and the vibeis distinctly pastoral.20.00, 20:00Wheans. 25, Wexford Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014780766

DAMIEN DEMPSEyThe Donaghmede-born singer-songwriter still holds tight to hisgritty city-influenced folk sound,and promises a party atmosphereon this night. Hell be playing withhis full band and a few specialguests to boot.

30, 20:30Vicar Street. 57, Thomas Street Dublin 8. Tel: 017755800

SEPTEMBER 10

THE CONSOlE CONCERTMary Black, Declan ORourke andBrian Kennedy are just some of thetop artists performing at this show

in aid of Console, which supportspeople bereaved through suicide.16, 20:30Vicar Street. 57, Thomas Street Dublin 8. Tel: 017755800

MARK WATSONQuite apart from voicing the rabbitin the Innocent smoothie adverts,this British comedian has manyother strings to his bow, including

appearances on the comedy quizshow circuit, a 24 hour show atthe Edinburgh Fringe Festival anda book based on audience sug-gestions as part of his show MarkWatson, And His Audience, WriteA Novel.19.45, 20:00The Academ. 57, Middle AbbeyStreet Dublin 1. Tel: 018779999

DuBlIN DOOM DAy CHAPTERII IIts the third instalment of thisshow bringing together a packedbill of bands that most peoplehavent heard of but which makethe black-clad folks go weak at theknees.30, 13:30The Pint. 28, Eden Quay Dublin

1. Tel: 018745255

SEPTEMBER 11

9/11 IRElAND REMEMBERSA commemorative concert marksthe ten-year anniversary of thetragedy, with a performance fromIrelands Enchiriadis Treis Choiraccompanied by the National Phil-

harmonia Orchestra. Proceeds willgo to Temple Bars The Ark.20, 16:00The Convention Centre. SpencerDock Dublin 1. Tel: 018560000

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SEPTEMBER 12

ANNIE*Its the opening night for one ofthe best-loved family musicals ofall time. Annie will be running on

the Gaiety stage through to Sep-tember 24.From 27, 19:30The Gaiet Theatre. 46, SouthKing Street Dublin 2. Tel:016771717

SEPTEMBER 13

FAITH HEAlER*

Widely recognised as one of BrianFriels masterpieces, this play fol-lows the Fantastic Francis Hardy:Faith Healer as he roams Scotlandand Wales healing the sick withcompanions Grave and Teddy. Theplay will run to September 17.10 (normally 20/16 conces-sions), 20:00Civic Theatre. Town Centre, Tal-

laght Village Dublin 24. Tel:014627477

SEPTEMBER 14

DOlly PARTONShes a seriously underrated song-writer, an actress and a gay icon,but Dolly Parton will always beknown as one of the most suc-cessful country singers of all time.

With hits including 9 to 5, Joleneand I Will Always Love You, shessecured her legacy as a record-ing artist, and is also well able toput on a show, as her last Dublinappearance four years ago dem-onstrated.From 60, 20:00The 02 Arena. North Wall Quay Dublin 1. Tel: 018198888

SEPTEMBER 15

HANDSOME FuRSThis husband and wife have re-leased three albums to criticalacclaim: Plague Park, Face Con-trol, and the 2011 release SoundCapital.16.50, 20:00

Wheans. 25, Wexford Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014780766

SEPTEMBER 16

REPuBlICFancy a bit of Hungarian pop,straight from the 1990s but witha certain grounding in the 1960s?Youre in luck tonight lads.

TBC, 20:00Crawdadd. Old Harcourt StreetStation, Harcourt Street Dublin2. Tel: 014763374

SEPTEMBER 17

JASON MANFORD*After a celebrated Twitter-baseddalliance, funnyman Jason Man-ford has announced that hes quit-ting the comedy circuit to focuson his family. While we wouldntbet against him appearing on TV

screens soon, this will probablybe your last ever chance to seehim live: its the second night ofhis two-night Farewell Tour stint atVicar Street.28.00, 20:30Vicar Street. 57, Thomas Street Dublin 8. Tel: 017755800

SEPTEMBER 18

SHARON CuNETAThe Filipino multi-media megastar she even has a magazine calledSharon at Home - pops up in Dub-

lin with a host of special guestspromised.From 35, 19:00Grand Cana Theatre. Grand Ca-nal Square, Docklands Dublin 1.Tel: 01 6777999

SQuEEZEThe new wavers started off over

thirty five years ago, and apartfrom a couple of hiatuses, are stillgoing strong. The band, whichonce featured Jools Holland onkeyboards, has released fourteenstudio albums, and influenced anumber of top current talents in-cluding Lily Allen and The Feeling.44.20, 20:30Vicar Street. 57, Thomas Street Dublin 8. Tel: 017755800

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lOuNGE lIZARDSThe ever-popular Lounge Lizardssees guest DJs step up to the plateand spin their favourite tunes forlounging. Expect a chilled-outevening with a surprise guest on

occasion.Free, 20:00Soas. 31, Wexford Street - Dublin2. Tel: 014780583

KING KONG CluBThe top musical gameshow is nowin its third year, with free live musicand an ongoing knock-out tourna-ment to win a free recording ses-sion.Free, 21:00The Viage. 26, Wexford Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014758555

PISS uP WITH PEACHESA student-friendly gay night, withall drinks 4 or less, and three Jag-erbombs for10.Free, 21:00The George. 87-89, South Great

Georges Street Dublin 2. Tel:014782983

TASTELady Jane takes over the Solasdecks, spinning soul classics anda few more modern tunes.Free, 21:00Soas. 31, Wexford Street - Dublin2. Tel: 014780583

DOlly DOES DRAGONThis evening of4 cocktails, candy,and fabulous tunes has been pre-sided over by the inimitable Dollysince 2006. Together with DJ Lee,Dolly entertains the crowd until thewee hours. Admission free.Free, 22;00The Dragon. 64, South GreatGeorges Street Dublin 2. Tel:014781590

HEFTy HORSEA simple concept for a Mondaynight club - live music and bandsplaying their own DJ sets to 02:30- is made all the sweeter by cheapdrinks and free admission. The line-up varies, but the post-gig atmos-

phere is almost always rocking.Free, 22:00Wheans. 25, Wicklow Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014780766

MAKE AND DO WITH PANTIThe queen bee of Dublin dragdoes arts and crafts with her ador-ing fans.Free, 22:00

Pantibar. 7-8, Capel St - Dublin 1.Tel: 018740710

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SHEBEEN FlICKA new film night showing much-loved Irish films and some unseenwork. Each night has a short filmfollowed by a full-length feature.

Free, 19:30Shebeen Chic. 4, South GreatGeorges Street Dublin 2.

THE SOCIAl CINEMATICA weekly cinema club, screeningold and new favourites.Free, 19:30The Grand Socia. 35, Liffey Street Dublin 1. Tel: 018740076

TASTEClassics, Soul and more make foran easy Tuesday night.Free, 20:00Soas. 31, Wexford Street - Dublin2. Tel: 014780583

THE IRISH BluES CluBRather like it says on the tin, theseguys do great straight-up bluesevery Tuesday night.8, 20:00

JJ Smths. 12, Aungier Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014752565

ANDREW STANlEyS COMEDyMISH-MASHComedy laissez faire with a laid-back evening of stand-up, sketch-es, songs, messing about and freebiccies hosted by Comedy Cellarman Andrew Stanley.

TBC, 21:00The Internationa Bar. 23,Wicklow Street Dublin 2. Tel:016779250

BATTlE OF THE AXELooking to start in comedy? Lookno further than this open-mikenight at the Hapenny Bridge Inn.7, 21:00The Hapenn Bridge Inn. 42,

Wellington Quay Dublin 2. Tel:016770616

GENTlE TuESDAySThe Mighty Stef and chums singtheir favourite songs on out-of-tune acoustic guitars.Free, 21:00The Workmans Cb. 10, Wel-lington Quay Dublin 2. Tel:016706692

GROOVAlIZACIONBrazilian food and music fill thishopping club every Tuesday.Free, 21:00Soth Wiiam. 52, South WilliamStreet - Dublin 2. Tel: 016725946

THE RuBy SESSIONSThis singer-songwriter night hasbeen on the go for over 10 years

and features some great perform-ers in an intimate setting.6, 21:00Does. 9, College Street Dublin2. Tel: 016710616

WHITE CHOCOlATEClassic rock and modern coversare on offer from a soulful outfit.TBC, 21:30

The Mezz. 23, Eustace Street Dublin 2. Tel: 016707655

JuICy BEATSThe Villages resident DJs churnout the best of indie, rock, classicpop, synth pop and electro musicat this weekly Tuesday nightclub.5, 22:00The Viage. 26, Wexford Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014758555

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C. u. NEXT TuESDAyTheres more than just a naughtyname to recommend this newclub night indie, electro, pop anddance tunes make a varied mix.12/5, 23:00Crawdadd. Old Harcourt StreetStation, Harcourt Street Dublin 2.Tel: 014763374

WEDNESDAyS

THE WORKMAN RESIDENTSIndie and Alternative sounds are on

offer at the venue bar, while electropredominates on the first floor.Free, 18:00The Workmans Cb. 10, Wel-lington Quay Dublin 2. Tel:016706692

lAuGH OuT lOuDA regular comedy night featur-ing MC Aidan Killian and specialguests.7/5, 20:30Anseo. 18, Camden Street Dub-lin 2. Tel: 014751321

SONGS OF PRAISEIts karaoke, Jim, but not as we knowit. This long-running DIY rocknrollnight has moved to Wednesdaysafter tiring of kicking everyone outearly on Sundays. Check out the full

playlist on www.therescuesquad.com/songsofpraise.Free, 21:00The Viage. 26, Wexford St Dub-lin 2. Tel: 014758555

SPACENVEDAVeda Beaux Reeves and DavinaDevine rule the big gay roost at thisclub-cum-cabaret evening.

Free before 22:00/

10, 21:00The George. 87-89, South GreatGeorges Street Dublin 2. Tel:014782983

THE SONG ROOMHamlet Sweeney presents thisshowcase of up-and-coming art-ists at The Globe.Free, 21:00The Gobe. 11, South GreatGeorges Street Dublin 2. Tel:016711220

THE ZODIAC SESSIONSAn acoustic showcase featuringsome promising talent at Brux-elles.Free, 21:00Brxees. 7-8, Harry Street

Dublin 2. Tel: 016775362

INTERGAlACTICIndie and electro bliss is on offer atthe Whelans late club.Free, 23:00Wheans. 25, Wicklow Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014780766

THuRSDAySPHANTOM 105.2 DJS ANDGARAGE BAR RESIDENTSDublins favourite alternative musicstation provides the tunes down-stairs, while 60s sounds are on thefirst floor.Free, 18:00The Workmans Cb. 10, Wel-lington Quay Dublin 2. Tel:

016706692

ISOTOPEDublins longest-running jazz ses-sion is still going strong.10, 20:00 JJ Smths. 12, Aungier Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014752565

THE ODEON MOVIE CluBRelax to classic films while beingpampered by a full bar and waiterservice. To reserve seats or a table,e-mail [email protected], 20:00The Odeon. Old Harcourt StreetStation, Harcourt Street Dublin2. Tel: 014782088

MASHMatjazz, Lex Woo, Baby Dave, Ma-rina Diniz and friends spin late intothe evening at South William.Free, 21:00

Soth Wiiam. 52, South WilliamStreet - Dublin 2. Tel: 016725946

MuZIKAn unabashed student night, Muz-ik is packed with upbeat indie andelectro tunes, with plenty of drinkspromotions to get the party goingin earnest.6, 21:00The Btton Factor. CurvedStreet, Temple Bar Dublin 2. Tel:016709202

OCTOPuSSyResident DJs, an 18-foot pool,twister, and charting hits recom-mend this new club.8 (4 early bird, 5 students),22:00The Academ. 57, Middle Abbey

Street Dublin 1. Tel: 018779999

THE PANTI SHOWPantibars fabulous proprietortakes to the stage in all her gloryevery Thursday, with Bunny andsome special guests for support.A medley of music, dramatic re-constructions, connect 4 (yes, thatone throws us too) and puppets

makes for a very dramatic night.Free, 22:00Pantibar. 7-8, Capel St - Dublin 1.Tel: 018740710

TANKED uPDublins biggest student night inan ideal location. Youll find drinkspromotions aplenty.5, 22:30Tramco Brewer. 121, LowerRathmines Road Dublin 6. Tel:014968050

PARTy ANIMAlGorillas with vodka guns, all drinkscosting 3.50, and the hot andsweaty Andrews Lane Theatredancefloor you guessed it, its astudent-friendly night.

8 (6 concession), 23:00AlT Andrews lane Theatre.9-17 Saint Andrews Lane Dublin2. Tel: 016795720

THE lITTlE BIG PARTyDJ Brendan Conroy takes overthe decks at R R, beneath theGlobe bar, every Thursday. An ec-lectic mix of soul, indie and rockprevails.Free, 23:00R-R. 11, South Great Georges St Dublin 2. Tel: 016711220

FRIDAyS

FRIDAyS AT My HOuSEThe master room includes upcom-ing DJs Ray Shah, Keith Feely and

Rafiq.TBC, 23:00Bck Whaes. 67, Lower LeesonStreet Dublin 2.

lECTROSOulRichie Rock, Mark Kiernan andWarren Kiernan hit the decks from23:00 to 03:00, with a set fromMarina Diniz.

Free, 23:00The Excheqer. 3-5 ExchequerStreet Dublin 2. Tel: 016706787

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SHAKEDOWNA hot new Friday club with 70s-influenced rocknroll from originalbands playing lengthy sets. The lineup varies from week to week.Free, 23:00Pacinos. 18 Suffolk St - Dublin 2.Tel: 016775651

WARThe popular Spy club night relo-cates to Andrews Lane. Drinkspromotions abound, and the first40 people (and the first 40 to showup with dog tags) get in free.

5 before 00:00 (10 thereafter),23:00AlT Andrews lane Theatre. 9-17Saint Andrews Lane Dublin 2.Tel: 016795720

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THE MATINE BRuNCH CluBAnother Odeon film club, this timefeaturing more family-friendly mov-ies. But then again, who wouldntlike to see Up over brunch with apint?Free, 12:00The Odeon. Old Harcourt StreetStation, Harcourt Street Dublin 2.Tel: 014782088

DADDy OR CHIPS

Techno, house and hip-hop are alloffered across three rooms at thisnew club.8, 22:00The Good Bits. 1, Store Street Dublin 1. Tel: 018197635.

INDIETRONICDJ Eamonn Barrett promises thesoundtrack to your big Saturday

night out, mixing classic rock, indieanthems and big beat electro tunes.Free, 22:00The Grand Socia. 35, Liffey Street Dublin 1. Tel: 018740076

MICROFuNKA hopping clubnight in the bowelsof this cavernous bar and club.5, 22:00Pgmaion. Powerscourt Town-house, South William Street Dubin 2. Tel: n/a

PROPAGANDAThe legendary club night now hasa Dublin colony in The Academy.10/8, 22.30The Academ. 57, Middle AbbeyStreet Dublin 1. Tel: 018779999

GOSSIPYes, the popular Spy club night hasmoved its still loaded with indie-pop and fun times though.TBC, 23:00AlT Andrews lane Theatre.9-17 Saint Andrews Lane Dublin2. Tel: 016795720

PENTAGONLocal residents and special guestDJs play across five rooms of theTripod complex.12, 23:00Tripod. Old Harcourt Street TrainStation, Harcourt Street Dublin2. Tel: 014780225

TRANSMISSIONThis club night is on a mission tobreak down the barrier between

guitar and DJ culture in the city.Good luck with that, we hear yousay, but its made a great startthus far.12, 23:00The Btton Factor. CurvedStreet, Temple Bar Dublin 2. Tel:016709202

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PlAy!DJ Ronan O does a mix of classic

80s and 90s tracks, drawing ondisco, pop and feel-good tunes.Cocktails are available from 5.Free, 18:00The Odeon. Old Harcourt StreetStation, Harcourt Street Dublin2. Tel: 014782088

M.A.S.SPower FM curates a blessed-outnight of music, arts, sights and

sounds.Free, 19:00Hogans. 35, South Great GeorgesStreet - Dublin 2. Tel: 016775904

SuNDAy SuSHIJazz is dished up with a Far Easternflavour.Free, 19:30yamamori Sshi. 38/39, Lower

Ormond Quay Dublin 2. Tel:018720003

COMEDy CRuNCHFree comedy + free food = greatnight.Free, 21:00Shebeen Chic. 4, South GreatGeorges Street Dublin 2.

SAuCy SuNDAySA new weekly live music sessionrunning in the loft venue.Free, 14:00The Grand Socia. 35, Liffey Street Dublin 1. Tel: 018740076

SWING NIGHTThe Dublin City Jazz Orchestra hasa new home on Sunday nights inthe Tivoli. A 17 piece big band playsfrom 21:00, and novices can enjoya free lesson.10, 20:00The Tivoi Theatre. 135 138,Francis Street Dublin 8. Tel:014544472

DANCEHAll STylESThe button factory becomes Reg-gae Central on Sunday nights from23:00, with foundation reggae,

dancehall classics and contem-porary Jamaican music getting anairing.5, 23:00The Btton Factor. CurvedStreet, Temple Bar Dublin 2. Tel:016709202

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4 DAME lANE. 4, Dame Lane- Dublin 2. Tel: 016790291.Yummy cocktails and great DJsmake this place a winner.

ACCENTS COFFEE lOuNGE. 23,Lower Stephen Street - Dublin 2.Tel: 014160040. A new place of-fering great coffee from a handyspot - it works for us!

AMIRS DElIGHTS. 5, BloomsLane, Ormond Quay Dublin 1.Tel: 0863536404. Excuse thepun, but this is a delightful littleplace for enjoying Turkish coffeeor shisha.

ANSEO. 18, Camden Street Lo-wer - Dublin 2. Tel: 014751321.A very old-school music bar thatalso features a regular comedyclub.

BORDERlINE RECORDS. 17,Temple Bar Dublin 2. Tel:016799097. One of the mostpopular punky record storesaround, and deservedly so.

BOWES BAR. 31, Fleet Street Dublin 2. Tel: 016714038.An old-school pub, with a warmwelcome and a fine collection ofwhiskeys.

BREWBAKERS CAF. 23, SouthFrederick Street Dublin2. Tel:

N/A. A very popular spot fora sandwich the chicken andbacon effort is simply delicious.

CAF EN SEINE. 40, DawsonSt - Dublin 2. Tel: 016774017.The club-cum-restaurant is asenjoyable as ever.

BuSy BEAN CAF. Talbot Street Dublin 1. Tel: N/A. A fun cafthats bustling without being toofrantic. Theres a selection ofsandwiches and whatnot, plusdaily specials.

BuSyFEET & COCO CAF. 41-2,South William Street Dublin 2.Tel: 016719514. A characterfullittle place with a particularly niceatmosphere after dark.BuTlERS CAF. 24, Wicklow

Street Dublin 2. Tel:016710599. Hot drinks, andsome of the best little chocolatesaround: its a winning combi-nation.

CAF 7. 7, St Andrews Street Dublin 2. Tel: 016792988. Awelcoming place with a greatselection of wines.

CAF AROMA. 84, Middle AbbeyStreet Dublin 1. Tel: N/A. Avery pleasant little place just offOConnell Street.

CAF uRBANO. 4, UpperAbbey Street Dublin 1. Tel:018786823. Part of a popularnew chain of coffee shops.

CAFFE CAGlIOSTRO. MilleniumWalkway, Abbey Street Dublin1. Tel: N/A. A decidedly authen-tic Italian caf.

CAF WERBuRGH. 2, LordEdward Street Dublin 2. Tel:N/A. A very welcoming littlespot, and a great place to lingera while.

DANDElION. St Stephens GreenWest - Dublin 2. Tel: 014760870.A popular club with cheapcocktails, celeb appearances andcontemporary music.

DARKy KEllyS. The HardingHotel, Fishamble Street Dublin2. Tel: N/A. The official bar andbistro of the Harding Hotel.

DOHENy & NESBITTS. 5, Bag-got Street Lower - Dublin 2. Tel:

016762945. The classic local-for-a-listers is a lot bigger than itused to be, but it still consistentlypacks out.

DOylES. 9, College Street -Dublin 2. Tel: 016710616. Atraditional bar by day and studentmecca by night. Opens late atweekends.

DuBlIN TOuRISM. OCon-nell Street Dublin 1. Tel:1850230330. Searching forsomething to do in Dublin? Lookno further.

DuBlIN TOuRISM CENTRE.Suffolk Street - Dublin 2. Tel:1850230330. An excellentsource of information for both

tourists and curious Dublinersabout the city.

DylANBAR. The Dylan Hotel,Eastmoreland Place - Dublin 4.Tel: 016603000. A stylish cocktailbar thats worth the journey outto D4.

Ely. CHQ, IFSC, Docklands - Du-blin 1. Tel: 016768986. Anotherbranch of the successful Ely winebar chain.

Ely WINE BAR. 22, Ely Place- Dublin 2. Tel: 016768986. Ever-trendy wine bar with a hearty foodmenu and an impressive range.

FIXX COFFEE HOuSE DAWSONSTREET. 17, Dawson Street Dublin 2. Tel: N/A. A great place

to enjoy award-winning coffee.

GIlBERT & WRIGHT, MAlAHIDE.1, Ross Lane, Malahide CountyDublin. Tel: 018456580. Theres ahint of 70s retro chic at this stylishbar in a seaside village.

GIN PAlACE. 42, MiddleAbbey Street - Dublin 1. Tel:018748881. Obviously a placefor some gourmet gins, but youllfind a lively bar and some nicetapas here too.

GRAND CENTRAl. 10/11,OConnell Street - Dublin 1. Tel:018728658. A Dublin landmark,this place is packed out by post-work drinkers most evenings.

HAIRSTylE. 12, SouthWilliam Street Dublin 2. Tel:016706202. Want a chic haircut?

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INSOMNIA. 2, LowerMayor Street Dublin 2. Tel:016720320. This place dishesup a much-needed caffeine fixfor docklands workers.

INSOMNIA. 40-43, Nassau Stre-et Dublin 2. Tel: 017071582.Stuck for a place to rest just offGrafton Street? Look no further.

INSOMNIA. 51B, DawsonStreet Dublin 2. Tel: N/A.An excellent spot for people-watching over coffee grab the

bay window if you can.INSOMNIA. 9, Wexford Street Dublin 2. Tel: N/A. A branchof the popular coffee chain onIrelands premier gigging strip.

INSOMNIA. Custom HouseQuay, IFSC, Docklands Dublin1. Tel: 016720320. Anothergreat place to grab a coffee near

the Liffey.

INSOMNIA. Pembroke Street Dublin 2. Tel: N/A. A handylocation makes this place atop spot among workers in thenearby offices.

INSOMNIA. Spar, Capel Street Dublin 1. Tel: N/A. Another

branch of the popular coffeechain thats teamed up with aconvenience store.

INSOMNIA. Spar, Dame Street Dublin 2. Tel: N/A. Got theshopping? Reward yourself witha nice cuppa.

KENNEDyS. 31, WestlandRow Dublin 2. Tel: 016611124.Youll find this place packed outat lunchtimes they do some ofthe best pub-grub in town, andhave a hopping late club too.

lA BOulANGERIE. 6, ChathamCourt, Chatham Street Dublin2. Tel: N/A. A great place forsweet treats with your coffee fix.

lA CORTE. Custom HouseSquare, IFSC Dublin 1. Tel:N/A. Whisper it this little placedoes some of the nicest Italiancoffee in the area. And in Dublin,for that matter.lA CuV. Burton Hall, MayorSquare, IFSC - Dublin 1. Tel:016054912. A renamed and

revamped wine bar in the heartof the docklands.

lA DOlCE VITA. 5, Music Hall,Cows Lane Dublin 2. Tel:017079786. A wonderful littlecaf and wine bar just away fromthe bustle of Temple Bar.

lASER DVD. St Andrews Street Dublin 2. Tel: N/A. A great

place to pick up some obscureor foreign movies.

lEMON JElly. 11, Essex StreetEast - Dublin 2. Tel: 016776297.Delicious crepes and more areavailable at this trendy caf.

MADIGANS. 4, LowerAbbey Street Dublin 1. Tel:

018745456. A traditional pubwith a good pint to offer.

MuNCHIES. 2, South WilliamStreet Dublin. Tel: 018733455.The original Munchies restau-rant, this place has recentlystarted serving late night tapas.MuNCHIES. HarbourmasterPlace Dublin 1. Tel: N/A. The

IFSC branch of Munchies seesplenty of action, particularly atlunchtime.

MuNCHIES. Lower BaggotStreet Dublin 2. Tel: N/A. Witha perfect location, this branch ofMunchies draws queues of officeworkers.

NATIONAl COllEGE OF IRE-lAND. Custom House Square,Lower Mayor Street - Dublin 1.Tel: 014498500. A well-regar-ded institution with a range offull and part-time courses.OBRIENS SANDWICH BAR.34, Lower Abbey Street Dublin

1. Tel: 018747868. Sitting rightby the Luas line, this branch ofthe sandwich chain sees plentyof business.

OBRIENS SANDWICHBAR. Harbourmaster Place,IFSC Dublin 1. Tel: N/A. Aconveniently-located sandwichbar for IFSCers.

ODONOGHuES. 15, MerrionRow - Dublin 2. Tel: 016607194.A legendary trad music pub thatwas loved by The Dubliners, andis still popular today.

OlESyAS WINE BAR. 18,Exchequer Street - Dublin 2.Tel: 016724087. Well-stockedwine bar with a mix of Irish and

continental fare.PANTIBAR. 7-8, Capel Street -Dublin 1. Tel: 018740710. Thefabulous Panti presides over thispopular gay bar.

PETERS PuB. 1, Johnson Place Dublin 2. Tel: 016778588. Asurprisingly cool little city-centrebar.

QuEEN OF TARTS. 3-4,Cows Lane - Dublin 2. Tel:016334681. Known internatio-nally for both savoury tarts andsweet treats. This is the larger

of the two twinned restaurants,and the original Queen of Tarts isbased on Dame Street.RED ROSE CAF. 23,Dawson Street Dublin 2.Tel: 0863704873. A cosy,welcoming caf has taken onthe space once occupied by anOBriens sandwich bar.

RHuBARB. 18, UpperMerrion Street Dublin 2. Tel:016767870. A bright and airycoffee shop.

RuSH BAR. 65, SouthWilliam Street Dublin 2. Tel:016719542. Its not as frantic asthe name suggests, but thats nocriticism of this well-run bar.

SHEBEEN CHIC. 4, South GreatGeorges Street - Dublin 2. Tel:016799667. Dont let the shab-by dcor fool you this is a veryhappening bar and restaurant.

SIMONS PlACE. 22, South Gre-at Georges Street - Dublin 2. Tel:016797821. A bohemian caf

with lots of charm and delightfulcheesecake.SOuP DRAGON. 168,Capel Street - Dublin 1. Tel:018723277. A great place forhearty and creative soups, aswell as some indulgent sweets.

SuFIS CAF. 45-50, LowerStephen Street Dublin 2. Tel:

016798577. A continental-style caf with a secludedatmosphere.

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TASTE OF EMIlIA. 1, LowerLiffey Street Dublin 1. Tel:0876402448. A great place for arustic, Italian-style aperitif.

THE BAGEl FACTORy. 34, LowerLiffey Street Dublin 1. Tel:018782935. Shoppers surelyappreciate this convenient placefor grabbing bagels on the go.THE BAGEl BAR. Unit 1, CustomHouse Square, IFSC - Dublin 1.Tel: 016739923. Great valuebagels are served with a smile at

this Docklands place.THE BAGEl FACTORy. LowerMayor Street, IFSC - Dublin 1.Tel: 016119730. Theres plentyof variety in the bagels fromhere, along with seating room ifyou want to eat in.

THE BAGEl FACTORy. NassuaStreet. 2, Nassau Street Dublin

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