Down
Portico are delighted to be presenting another astonishing array of talented performers at Portico’s Fesiv’Ards 2017, from 26th to 29th May. Artists include Calidore String Quartet, Finghin Collins, Daniel Cook, Concentio with Brass Ensemble, Ficini Quartet, Richard Hills, Ben Johnson, and James Ballieu, Jamie Walton and Katya Apekisheva, Anneliene van Wauwe, NI Opera. For information on all the concerts and tickets see wwww.porticoards.com.
Armagh
Armagh Craft Fair is returning to Armagh on Saturday 27th May from 10.30am to 6pm, at The Market Place Theatre & Arts Centre. Bringing high quality Craft to the heart of Armagh City this annual event offers something for everyone. The fair will feature over 45 high quality craft stalls from makers across Northern Ireland and Ireland. The crafts on show at this year’s Craft Fair will include textiles, knitwear, jewellery, wood, metal, basketry, glass, soaps, leather, ceramics, and candles to name but a few.
Fermanagh
Boho Parish Church Select Vestry will host The Church in the Vale Flower Festival from 26th to 29th May to raise vital funds for the urgent restoration of the church and grounds. The church was originally built in 1777 and remains as one of the smallest congregations in the Clogher Diocese with 30 souls. Themed as ‘The Church in the Vale’ & will encompass approximately 10 displays arranged by renowned floral artists from Fermanagh and Tyrone. Refreshments will be provided in an adjoining marquee.
Tyrone
Beatles Tribute Show, Made In Liverpool, are coming to Lola’s at the Silver Birch Hotel Omagh on Saturday 27th May! Resident at The Cavern Club Liverpool they were the first Beatles tribute band to play the Cavern when it re-opened and are mentioned in music writer and Mersey beat historian Spencer Leigh’s book ‘The Cavern, The Most Famous Club in the World’.
Derry
Replay Theatre Company present Woofle at the Flowerfield Arts Centre this Friday 26th May. In this 30-minute show, singer-songwriter Dan Leith brings lots of furry fun with Woofle – a show about one Dan and his dog with lots of silly songs. From chasing bees and getting mucky, to taking a walk and having a bath, this quirky combination of video footage and live music gives an unusual view of the ups and downs of having a dog as your best friend. Woofle is designed for children aged 4-10 and is an opportunity for children of primary school age to access a high quality, bespoke show created just for them.
Antrim
At the very heart of the spectacular Causeway Coast and Glens the communities of Ballycastle and Rathlin Island would like to extend a very warm welcome and would like to invite you to come along and join in and help celebrate the rich and diverse maritime culture during the Rathlin Sound Maritime Festival 26th May to 4th June. The festival is centred on Rathlin Sound, the body of water that lies between Rathlin Island and Ballycastle. From the adrenaline rush of the Sailing Regatta and races as well as exciting have a go activities, to tempting food and craft markets, seriously scenic guided walks, exciting and informative talks and tours, exhibitions and demonstrations, fun competitions, friendly giants, Tall ship and Viking ships, there’s plenty to choose from including fantastic family friendly events.
Belfast
The Free Saturday Minors Film Club returns to the Strand Arts Centre this Saturday, for ages 5+. This weekend’s screening is A Bug’s Life (1998) [U]. A misfit inventor ant called Flik, ends up having to look for “warriors” to save his own colony from greedy grasshoppers and recruits a groups of bugs that turn out to be an inept circus troupe.
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