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Finghin Collins, the Irish piano virtuoso, has played the world from Chicago to Seoul and now Portaferry on Saturday 21st September. His recordings are worldclass and recently he has been appointed an Associate Artist of the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra. Collins will perform Haydn Sonata in E flat major Hob XVI:49, Chopin Mazurka Op. 17 no. 4 and Debussy Estampes. Dearbhla, his sister, also an international pianist, will join him to play Schubert’s “Fantasie in F minor”.
Tyrone
Culture Night Strabane – A Day & Evening of Free Cultural Events takes place this Friday 20th September with music, comedy and dance events taking place. In Strabane, Sion Mills, Newtownstewart, Plumbridge, Donemana and Beady.
Fermanagh
Wrestling Superstars are taking a break from their tours of America, Europe, Japan & Mexico to take part in a giant one-off extravaganza in County Fermanagh. The Lakeland Forum Leisure Centre is the venue for this year’s must-see event where fans will have the chance to witness the passion of dedicated athletes perfecting their craft. Wrestling Superstars will collide in an epic encounter inside the ring that’ll grip the audience’s attention like nothing you have seen before. The spectacular event takes place on September 21st with doors opening at 7.30pm and show time at 8.00pm. Spectators will get the chance to get up close and personal with their favourite stars.
Derry
Moondog Productions Ltd presents the hit news comedy panel show, The Blame Game, featuring comedians Tim McGarry, Colin Murphy, Neil Delamere and Jake O’Kane with special guest. Both shows will be recorded for broadcast on BBC Northern Ireland and BBC Radio Ulster on Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th September. Tickets are free! If you would like to attend a recording at the Millennium Forum on any of the above dates, please apply for tickets at: bbc.co.uk/tickets. Doors open at 6pm and will close at 6.45pm when there will be no admittance to the theatre.
Armagh
Shoppers will get a lot more than they bargained for at Rushmere this Autumn as the popular shopping centre and Retail Park gets set to host their biggest interactive Sci-Fi exhibition on 21st and 22nd September, with charitable donations collected over the two-day event going to support Save the Children. Sci-fi and fantasy film fanatics of all ages will get the chance to see some of their favourite characters come to life at the fully interactive Heroes and Legends exhibition, which has been organised by The Emerald Garrison, famed for their Star Wars costume club and life-like film set design. Whether you’re a Gryffindor or Slytherin fan, want to find out if the inside of the Tardis is really as big as it seems, or are just curious about what it’s really like to be a GhostBuster, the Emerald Garrison Heroes and Legends exhibition will have it all.
Antrim
The Streets Alive project will ensure that the streets and key locations within Portrush Town Centre will become a hive of activity for one day – this Saturday 21st September. There will be activities to suit all age groups and abilities, for individuals and family groups alike. Activities will include abseiling, Portrush Peninsula Walking Tour, On-Street Live acoustic music sessions at town centre locations, surfing lessons at East and West Strand Beaches, Activ8 Adventure Challenge, Multi Sports Cage Action, Urban Street Dance displays and DJ, Street Basketball Blitz, kite flying and much more!
Belfast
The fifth Culture Night Belfast is arguably the hottest date in the city’s packed cultural calendar this Friday 20th September. And with over 250 free, family-friendly events taking place right across the city, organisers are promising “even more of everything” in this year’s event. From the yoga-tastic big opening to the grande flaming finale featuring Firepoise and the Ulster Youth Orchestra, Culture Night Belfast literally has something for all tastes and dispositions. The city will once more be illuminated, transformed and opened up in unpredictable and spectacular ways – for all to enjoy!