Down
BuskFest is an international busking festival which takes place in Banbridge. The event, which is now in its 11th year, attracts 6000+ people from across the globe to Banbridge Town Centre. This year’s BuskFest will take place on Saturday 21 June 2014! The event comprises the outdoor daytime busking competition followed by the prize giving ceremony in Solitude Park.
Tyrone
Coagh is the place to be this Saturday evening as stars of the future and folk veterans perform together to provide a night of musical magic that is certain to entertain and in the process raise funds for the MS Society NI. Held in Tamlaght Church Hall, Coagh, this night for all in the community promises rich variety from Irish and Scottish dancing to traditional folk and the voices of the St Malachy’s and Coagh Primary School choirs.
Fermanagh
Enjoy a Saturday Evening Dinner Cruise on Upper and Lower Lough Erne, Enniskillen this Saturday 21st June with Erne Tours. Start your evening off with a relaxing 90 minute cruise of Upper and Lower Lough Erne, listen to some music or listen to the live commentary about the history of Enniskillen Town, the flora and fauna of Lough Erne and much more. Departing at 6.30pm sharp from the Killyhevlin Hotel Jetty. Your Dinner Cruise will include a 3 course meal at the 4 star Killyhevlin Hotel. On arrival back at 8pm you will be escorted to the private Regatta Suite overlooking the lake where you can dine at your leisure.
Derry
Come and be part of one of the most exciting events to be held in 2014 to welcome the return of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race 2014 at the LegenDerry Maritime Festival. From 21st -29th June the City will be alive for the homecoming festival when we will welcome the 12 strong fleet of Clipper 70 yachts into the Foyle including the Derry~Londonderry~Doire entry skippered this time by the City’s own Sean McCarter accompanied by his LegenDerry crew. This event will enable families, visitors, marine and sailing enthusiasts to enjoy a host of exciting and diverse maritime activities from visiting yachts and boats. Whether you want to get on board the Clipper Race Yachts, soak up the action by learning to canoe or sailing a dingy or if you’re happy to just go with the flow of the festival there’s something to suit everyone. Come on, dive in and blow your inhibitions out of the water!
Armagh
Why not make a weekend of it and enjoy some family fun at Armagh Planetarium. Armagh Planetarium is looking to train some future alien-hunters for a mission into space! If you think you are up to the challenge then Armagh Planetarium will equip you with a special laser gun for this important mission. This is an event not to be missed and guaranteed fun for all the family. Until 21st June.
Antrim
WOMAD, World of Music & Arts Showcase event at the Braid Ballymena on Saturday 21st June is part of Community Relations Week which runs from 16th to 22nd June. This is a celebration of world culture featuring workshops, performances from schools and guest artists. Using the arts presents opportunities for people to share and learn from each other in a safe space. A full listing of Community Relations Week events can be found at www.nicrc.org.uk and printed programmes can be obtained from local libraries.
Belfast
The riotous comedy Can’t Forget About You, makes a welcome return to the Lyric Theatre with performances through until the 5th July. Can’t Forget About You is the first play written for the Lyric by former Playwright-in-Residence David Ireland, one of Northern Ireland’s hottest young writing talents. Age guidance 18+.
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