Jacqueline’s Pick of What’s On this Weekend Across NI

Down

Described as ‘The Event of the Decade’, The Festival of Light at Mount Stewart returns as the woodlands come alive with lights and music. Bring the whole family for an unforgettable, fairy-tale experience with an illuminated Lake Walk and log-fires in the tipis. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in November.

Armagh

All this week until Sunday 8th November 2014, Armagh Restaurant Week will offer thousands of food lovers an exciting opportunity to sample local hospitality at its very best, with specially-designed themed menus, food promotions, cookery demonstrations, entertainment, outstanding food and much, much more!  Locals and visitors alike can enjoy a tasty mix of signature menus, appetising culinary events and delicious local food in a range of Armagh’s restaurants.

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Fermanagh

This Thursday 6th November at 8pm, Riverside Promotions presents The All Star County Show at the Ardhowen Theatre with compere Terence McKeague. This promises to be an evening of good oul’ Country Music performed by a galaxy of top recording artists. The line up includes Liam McLaughlin, Tony Kerr, Chris Logue, Kathy Kane and Crawford Bell with The Steve Farlow Duo completing the  line up of artists.

Tyrone

Swan Lake tells the story of Odette, a beautiful princess, who by day is turned into a swan by evil magician Von Rothbart, only to regain her human form at night. See this most famous of ballets at the Buravon Theatre Cookstown on Thursday 6th November.  25 leading professional dancers from Ireland and abroad will perform in this breath–taking production which was loved by audiences and critics when last produced by Ballet Ireland.

Derry

Echo Echo Festival of Dance & Movement returns 6th to 15th November for a second edition with an outstanding programme of performances: legendary Russian company Do-Theatre, unusual participatory performance work by Shannon Cooney, acclaimed US duo casebolt and smith, two evenings of Short Works featuring local and international guests, and new work for younger audiences by German company Tanzfuchs and by Derry-based Echo Echo Ensemble. Come and see some shows or join us for daily classes, workshops, artist talks, Balkan Alien Sound in concert, and family-friendly Dance Picnics!

Antrim

This Saturday 8th November Pudsey Bear invites you to the Jewellery and Craft Fair at Houston’s Mill in Broughshane  Children in Need fun and fundraising! Pick up some crafty Christmas presents and meet Pudsey. Everyone  welcome and admission is free.

Belfast

The American Wrestling Roadshow rolls into the Belfast Waterfront Hall this Saturday 8th November. Dubbed ‘Britain’s Best of the Best’, it will feature the very best (non-contracted) talent, battling it out to decide once and for all which area in the British Isles is the Best!  The mega match-up will feature Former WWE Superstar ‘The Welsh Warrior’ Mason Ryan, Former WWE Superstar ‘The Sinister Scotsman’ Drew McIntyre, Former TNA Champion ‘The Elite of England’ Magnus and WRESTLING.IE Champion ‘The Belfast Brawler’ Dunkan Disorderly.