Tourism NI has put together a list of 10 exciting things to do in Northern Ireland next week (February 8-14).

• Valentine’s Afternoon Tea, Titanic Belfast, Belfast, February 14. Step back in time to a period of luxury, elegance and five star service with a romantic Valentine’s afternoon tea in the opulent surroundings of the Titanic Suite, featuring the stunning replica staircase. The luxurious menu features delicious finger sandwiches, classic scones and mouth-watering cakes. Afternoon tea starts from £25 per person, plus a little extra for a glass of Prosecco or champagne. Begins at 1pm.

• Giant LEGO Brick Animal Trail, Castle Espie Wetland Centre, Comber, Co. Down, February 13 – March 20. Opening on Saturday 13 February, sculptures made from the world’s most popular toy will be sitting alongside their real life cousins along the trail. The awesome models include a giant otter, a massive mallard and a colossal kingfisher. Follow the trail around the nature reserve and discover how many bricks have been used to make each animal.

• Valentine Family Lunch at Navan, Navan Centre and Fort, Armagh, Co. Armagh, February 14. At this family-friendly Valentine’s lunch, enjoy a love story coming to life before your eyes. Join Rohan and Jacinta, as they try to mend the divide between their fathers, Lord McRoche of the South land and Lord Cahill of the North. Will the two young lovers be together again or will their families tear Ulster apart? Begins at 1pm.

• Belfast Vintage Cinema Club – The Quiet Man, Tudor Cinema, Comber, Co. Down, February 12. Take a step back in time and travel in a vintage bus to the smallest cinema in Ireland, the beautiful art deco styled Tudor Cinema, to see the epic film, The Quiet Man. Look out for future screenings themed for different times of the year. The bus will depart outside the Grand Opera House in Belfast at 6.30pm and return to Belfast at approximately 10.30pm.

• The Art Gang, Museum at the Mill, Mossley, Co. Antrim, February 13. A fun and messy Saturday morning workshop for 5-8 year-olds to kick off their weekend in style. Taking place on the second Saturday of the month with a different activity each time, participants will have great fun, make new friends and create some cool art. Come dressed for mess! Begins at 10.30am.

• Seats of Pleasure, Riverside Theatre, University of Ulster, Coleraine, Co. Londonderry, February 12. A rare and wonderful look at eighteenth century Pleasure Gardens, as represented in literature, music and art, featuring readings from literary texts accompanied by imagery, songs and music appropriate to the period. Begins at 8pm.

• Love Saves The Day, The MAC, St. Anne’s Square, Belfast, February 13. Perhaps the perfect antidote to Valentine’s night, or a date night with a twist, this is one 80s themed roller party you won’t want to miss. The MAC’s theatre space will be transformed into a retro roller disco, and when your session is over, stay and enjoy the party with dancing all night! Advance booking advised.

• Love on the Lough, Share Discovery Village, Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh, February 14. Cruise Fermanagh’s tranquil Lakelands on board Share’s Inishcruiser, a charming way to explore the truly unspoiled countryside of Upper Lough Erne while spending time with a loved one or a friend.

• Saint Valentine’s Day Celebrations, Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh, Co. Tyrone, February 14. Recall the old match-making traditions of the past as you take a romantic stroll through the museum grounds. Also, have a go at making your very own Lover’s Knot to give to your sweetheart.  Begins at 11am.

• Woo at the Zoo, Belfast Zoological Gardens, Antrim Road, Belfast, February 13-14. Treat your ‘otter’ half to a Valentine’s Day with a difference as you enjoy a VIP giraffe feeding experience. Tickets are £20 each or £35 per couple; general admission is included in the ticket price.

Please note some of the events require pre-booking. For more details on these and other events click on www.discovernorthernireland.com/events, visit your local tourist information centre or log onto www.facebook.com/discovernorthernireland.

Little Red Riding Hood takes flight in this classic fairy-tale with an aerial circus spin.

Fidget Feet are an Irish aerial circus company, a little like a very small Cirque de Soleil. They mix circus tricks, acrobatics and dance to tell the story of Little Red Riding Hood.

Come and watch this thrilling story on Friday 12 February retold, as Red Riding Hood and the Wolf swing high above the audience in a forest of over 250 metres of circus ropes.  Full of Fidget Feet’s trademark playfulness, Catch Me is a stunning mix of aerial feats and theatre that is suitable for children and adults (suitable for smaller children however parents should be aware there are a few scary moments that may frighten little children).

With an original score and visual projections that come alive around the performers, no two shows can ever be the same.

“You are left utterly stunned. Excellent.” The Irish Times

Fidget Feet tell their stories anywhere they can think of; in theatres, from cranes, hidden in forests, or swinging from buildings all over the world.  Their performances are for everyone and they love to find new ways of telling their stories to new people.

Why not make this a mid-term treat for the whole family.  Tickets from £8 available from Box Office 028 9034 0202 or online www.theatreatthemill.com.

DUE TO PHENOMENAL DEMAND
SIX EXTRA DATES ADDED IN BELFAST & DUBLIN

THE SSE ARENA, BELFAST – 9 & 10 MARCH 2016
EXTRA SHOWS ADDED
FRIDAY 11, SATURDAY 12 & SUNDAY 13 (Matinee)
ON SALE NOW

3ARENA, DUBLIN – 16 & 17 MARCH 2016
EXTRA SHOWS ADDED
FRIDAY 18, SATURDAY 19 & SUNDAY 20 (Matinee)
ON SALE NOW

Due to phenomenal demand, Dynamo has added an incredible six extra dates to his Seeing Is Believing Live tour in Belfast & Dublin including matinee shows with special family tickets available.

Tickets for all shows are on sale now via Ticketmaster.ie

For the first time, Irish Dynamo fans will have the opportunity to witness his magic skills live, in what promises to be a spectacular and unique stage production. This will be one of the most elaborate shows ever to visit the SEE Arena in Belfast and Dublin’s 3Arena, requiring thirty trucks to transport it on tour.

The first run of the tour kicked off last night in Manchester at the Eventim Apollo to a sold out crowd and travels to London, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Nottingham, Birmingham and Leeds.

In 2016 Dynamo will now also be performing at; Brighton Centre, Motorpoint Arena Cardiff, Bournemouth BIC, Motorpoint Arena Sheffield, the Echo Arena Liverpool, the SSE Arena Belfast and finishing at Dublin’s 3Arena.

Dynamo, whose real name is Steven Frayne, hit our screens just three years ago with his first series of Magician Impossible, in that short time he has quickly established himself as one of the world’s most known and most loved magicians, with his series airing in over 180 countries worldwide reaching over 250 million cumulative viewers across the world. He was recently awarded the highest accolade by the magic circle with his promotion to Member of the Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star, a position only held by 300 magicians worldwide, including HRH Prince of Wales.

Dynamo said of his new venture, “After four series of Magician Impossible, I was ready for a new challenge and for a long time I have wanted to take my show to the stage. I am hoping that like I did for magic on TV, I can reinvent the live magic show and produce something fans have never seen before. This is something I have been working towards for the last 20 years and I can’t wait to amaze audiences what I have in store for them. I can’t wait to get to Dublin, one of my favourite cities and it’s the perfect place for us to finish the tour.”

Ticket Information

The SSE Arena, Belfast: March 9 – 13^th
Tickets from £35.50 including booking fee
Family ticket available for March 13^th matinee show priced £120.00 incl. booking fee

3Arena, Dublin: March 16 – 20^th
Tickets from €45.00 including booking fee
Family ticket available for March 20^th matinee show priced €146.00 incl. booking fee
Tickets for all shows are on sale now and available to purchase from Ticketmaster outlets and online at www.ticketmaster.ie

Limited Golden Magic Circle VIP tickets also available, which include a best seat, a signed programme and an exclusive piece of tour merchandise.

This is an 8+ show, under 15s must be accompanied by an adult.

For more see:
Facebook | @Dynamomagician | YouTube

For further information please contact:

The SSE Arena, Belfast
James Rollins
T: 07967 584573 | E: james@jamesrollins.co.uk

3Arena, Dublin
Colm Hanley, MCD Productions
T: 0 284 1747 | M: 086 040 3256 | E: colm@mcd.ie

On Sunday 14^th February, from 1.00pm – 3.00pm, enjoy a Celtic family lunch celebration @ the Navan Centre & Fort, Armagh.

During this lunch enjoy our love story that comes to life before your eyes!

Two clans both alike in strength, in fair Emain Macha, where we lay our scene…. Join Rohan and Jacinta, as they try to mend the divide between their fathers, Lord McRoche of the South land and Lord Cahill of the North.

Will these two young lovers be together again or will their families tear Ulster apart?

Join us at the Navan Centre & Fort this Valentine’s Day to find out!

Lunch is a homemade buffet style lunch with a selection of pies, quiches, salads and desserts with a soft drink.   Admission: £10.00 per person, £6.00 for aged 12 years & under, this includes your entertainment and food.

Pre-booking is essential on www.armagh.co.uk/valentine or call 028 3752 9644

For information please contact: Navan Centre, 81 Killylea Road, Armagh.  BT60 4LD.  Tel 028 3752 9644 or www.navan.com

The Merchant Hotel presents an evening of fine dining, coupled with the best of local operatic talent.

Guests will enjoy a champange reception, a sumptuous 6 course supper coupled with selected wines.  All whilst enjoying a selection of arias and duets from some of the world’s best loved operas.

Non refundable deposit of £20.  To book please call 028 9023 4888 or email thegreatroom@themerchanthotel.com.

The Flax Gallery at Museum at The Mill will be holding its Open Exhibition throughout May and June this year and is calling upon local crafters and artists to submit their works for this sensational opportunity to showcase your talent.

The exhibition will be a celebration of creativity showcasing local talent of those living, working or studying within the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough. The show will welcome work in a diverse range of media from drawing, painting and photography to ceramics, jewellery and sculpture. Any craft or art submission from the Borough will be considered.

This exciting upcoming exhibition aims to feature a wide range of artists with different interests expressed through their work. “We are very excited about this year’s Open Exhibition in the Flax Gallery. It’s an opportunity to open up the space to a whole range of artists, showcase local talent and at the same time offer our visitors a really unique experience. The additional benefit is that works can be sold so it will be a great opportunity for visitors to view and buy artworks by local artists,” explained Samantha Curry, Culture and Heritage Manager.

To be eligible for entry you must live, work or study within the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough and 16 or over as of May 1^st 2016. Works should be recent and not previously exhibited. A fee of £10 will be charged per piece (maximum 3 pieces) but no commission will be charged on sales.

Don’t delay – pick up your paintbrush, fire up the kiln or get snapping with the camera! This is a fantastic chance to showcase your work and your creative flair as part of The Flax Gallery Open Exhibition. The deadline for submissions is 29 February and the exhibition will run from 12 May to 25 June 2016.

Application forms are available from Museum at The Mill at Mossley Mill or can be downloaded from www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/museumatthemill along with the standard gallery exhibition policy.

For any additional information please contact Museum at The Mill on 028 9034 0129 or email museums@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

Tourism NI has put together a list of 10 exciting things to do in Northern Ireland next week (February 1-7).

• NI Motorcycle Festival 2016, Eikon Exhibition Centre, Sprucefield, Lisburn, Co. Antrim, February 5-7. The 2016 NI Motorcycle Festival will include all the top motorcycle manufacturers exhibiting their latest range of road bikes, quads and motocrossers. The motocross village will be back again with all the latest motocross bikes plus motocross gear and off-road motorcycle clubs with all the information on how to get involved. Also, Michael Dunlop, star of the Isle of Man TT, will wow the crowds with full demonstrations in his MK2 Ford Escort Rally Car.
• A Viennese Strauss Gala, Market Place Theatre, Armagh, Co. Armagh, February 5. A sparkling new anniversary production recreating the romance of the Viennese Festive Season. Reminding you of a bygone age of glamorous soirees and Struss waltzes, this wonderful production is cleverly staged and choreographed with authentic costumes. The night will appeal to music aficionados and romantics alike. Begins at 8pm.
• You Must Be Joking, Millennium Forum, Derry, Co. Londonderry, February 4. Fun and laughter are guaranteed as four of Northern Ireland’s best known comedians take to the stage. The ever-endearing Jimmy Cricket will be reading his letter from his Mammy, the first lady of Irish comedy May McFettridge will abuse all and sundry, William Caulfield with his brilliant eye and ear for local characters will regale us with stories of everyday life and Gene Fitzpatrick, the master storyteller and king of the one-liners completes the line-up. Show begins at 8pm.
• Jailhouse Rock Live at the Crum, Crumlin Road Gaol, Belfast, February 5. Crumlin Road Gaol proudly presents ‘Jailhouse Rock’ with Elvis and his band. Watch an extraordinary tribute performance to one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century in a concert brilliantly capturing the musical life of The King of Rock n Roll. This is as close as you can get to The King. Doors open at 7pm, show begins at 8.30pm.
• The Bee Gees Story – Nights on Broadway, Ardhowen Theatre, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, February 5. ‘Nights On Broadway’ presents a tribute to the Bee Gees through their catalogue of hits over four decades from the 60s to the 90s. This fantastic live band performs the classic hits, acoustic medleys and dance floor fillers which define the show. Show begins at 8pm.
• Stacking Rings: Jewellery Workshop, Museum at the Mill, Mossley, Co. Antrim, February 6. Spend a day of fun in the workshop and create a pair of silver stacking rings, set with semi-precious stones. Each participant will be taught techniques to make a beautiful piece of jewellery to take home. No previous experience necessary, just an apron and bundles of enthusiasm! Begins at 10am.
• The Two Loves of Gabriel Foley, Alley Theatre, Strabane, Co. Tyrone, February 6. This 3-Act Irish Comedy play is exceptionally funny and has entertained audiences all over Ireland. Set in Rural Ireland, Gabriel is a middle-aged unlucky in love bachelor living with his elderly mother who finds himself caught between the love of two women. Show begins at 8pm.
• Harry Potter Book Night, Newry City Library, Newry, Co. Down, February 4. A magical Harry Potter themed night of wizardry, games and crafts for children up to 12 years old. Fancy dress is optional – but SO much more fun! Booking is essential. Begins at 6pm.
• A Few Lines on a Card – The Limavady Postcard Collection, Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre, Limavady, Co. Londonderry, February 6 – March 26. Consisting of both photographic and artistic impressions of buildings, landmarks and everyday life, this exhibition provides a unique insight into the history of the Limavady area.
• La Traviata, Movie House Cinemas, Dublin Road, Belfast, February 4. Regarded as Verdi’s finest opera, La Traviata tells the story of one of opera’s greatest heroines, based on the real life courtesan Marie Duplessis. Broadcast live from the Royal Opera House in London. Begins at 6.45pm.

Please note some of the events require pre-booking. For more details on these and other events click on www.discovernorthernireland.com/events, visit your local tourist information centre or log onto www.facebook.com/discovernorthernireland.