No plans this weekend? Here’s our GLOSSY ROUND-UP of things to do, featuring a performance by ARDÚ and a musical BRUNCH at Smock Alley
HEAR the Ardú Vocal Ensemble in the unique surrounds of Dublin’s Unitarian Church on Friday, February 19. Having recently taken first prize at the National Vocal Ensemble Competition in Derry, Ardú will be performing choral classics as well as tracks from their debut album, Nova. Tickets, from €12, are available from www.dublinunitarianchurch.org.
ENJOY a new Irish film at the Audi Dublin International Film Festival at locations all over the city, until February 28. Our pick of the many brilliant homegrown features, shorts and documentaries on offer? Rebecca Daly’s Mammal (pictured) and Viva, written by Mark O’Halloran and directed by Paddy Breathnach, which closes the festival. See www.diff.ie for times and tickets.
SEE Sean O’Casey’s masterpiece Juno and the Paycock at the Gate Theatre. Directed by Mark O’Rowe, the cast includes Emmet Kirwan, Peter Coogan and Derbhle Crotty in the story of life in a Dublin tenement the 1920s. Tickets are available from The Gate box office on 01 874 4045. See our pictures from the opening night here.
TRY a brunch with a difference in the Banquet Hall at Smock Alley on Sunday February 21, where the soundtrack will be provided by Nova Collective, who combine Latin jazz with traditional Irish singing. The tempting fare on offer includes sweetcorn fritters and ricotta and berry pancakes. Tickets, €15, are available from www.smockalley.com.
INDULGE in a Crème Egg brownie, doughnut or toastie (yes, really) at the Cadbury Crème Egg Café pop-up. Spaces are limited, but some walk-in spots are available over the weekend where, you can also donate to Aware while enjoying a live DJ and surprise guests. Locks 6 Café, 5 Canal Road, Dublin 6.
Sarah Breen
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