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Enjoy the tranquillity of Strangford Lough this Saturday evening on a “Full Moon Rising Strangford Sea Safari”, with a full moon rising over the water to set off the beautiful scenery of the area. Visit the SeaGen, Angus Rocks Lighthouse, Seal colonies at Cloughey Rocks Nature Reserve and much more. Suitable for age 3 years plus.
Armagh
Enjoy some “Classic Rock” this Friday evening at the Market Place Theatre, Armagh. Imagine a rock concert involving three of the biggest named rock stars of the 21st Century! ‘Classic Rock USA’ is a heart pumping, drum beating and pulsating rock extravaganza featuring over twenty-five hits from Bryan Adams, Jon Bon Jovi and the ‘Boss’ himself, Bruce Springsteen!
Fermanagh
The Enniskillen ComicFest returns on 5th and 6th May. Over twenty writers and artists from across the UK and Ireland will be attending. Guests Of Honour include John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra, the creators of Judge Dredd, Steve MacManus, legendary editor of 2000AD, and Marvel and DC artist Yanick Paquette. Also among the guests is Nigel Parkinson who draws Dennis The Menace and Minnie the Minx for the Beano! The Fermanagh Film Club will be having a special screening of the acclaimed documentary Future Shock!: The Story Of 2000AD on Wednesday 3rd May in Fermanagh House. Tickets available on the door. The main event is taking place on Saturday and this year the venue will be Enniskillen Castle. This is a free event. ComicFest 2017 will conclude with a Charity Auction with all proceeds going to the Horizon West Childrens Hospice.
Tyrone
Humpty Dumpty’s Big Eggventure, this Saturday afternoon at the Craic Theatre Coalisland. For the first time ever, the classic nursery Rhyme Humpty Dumpty is brought to the stage in this wonderful live interactive all singing and dancing production. Humpty is going on a big adventure to climb the highest wall in the Kingdom, but Humpty needs your help! Sing along; solve puzzles, and meet lots of famous children’s charters along the way including, The Three Little Pigs, Little Bo Peep and all the animals on Old MacDonald’s Farm and many more! With amazing costumes, dazzling stage sets and a host of colourful characters to bring you on the journey of a lifetime.
Derry
Don’t miss this month’s Walled City Market! On the first Saturday of every month (Saturday 6th May) Guildhall Square welcomes the very best of artisan traders, offering visitors a friendly shopping experience with a wide selection of speciality foods ranging from vegetables, homemade jams & preserves, artisan breads & cakes, sweets and handmade craft products.
Antrim
Birds of Prey at Larne Museum, this Saturday 6th May is a unique opportunity to get up close to a bird of prey during a presentation by Ian Patterson from Flying Falcons. This event takes place between 11.00am and 12.00pm at the Larne Museum and Arts Centre and admission is free!
Belfast
From Thursday 4th to Saturday 6th May at the Belvoir Players Studio Theatre, NISMAT Theatre School Bring you the enchanting classic story of Beauty and the Beast. Long ago a young prince, spoiled and unkind is cursed for his wickedness by a beautiful enchantress. He is transformed into a hideous monster and his castle becomes a dark and frightening place. Here he must remain until he learns to love another and earn their love in return before the last petal of a magic rose falls.. but who could ever learn to love a Beast?
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