Jacqueline shares her pick of what’s on this weekend across NI

Down

Swim on down to Exploris Aquarium to start your mid-term break this Saturday 22nd February.  Lots of fun filled activities for all the family!  Exploris Aquarium are hosting animal demonstrations, “Eco brick” craft activity and a mer-mazing face painter to keep everyone busy while they explore the underwater and land habitats.

Antrim

This Friday evening, Big Telly Theatre Company present two short pieces of theatre based on the poetry of Seamus Heaney, with sensory audio and visual experiences, and readings of a selection of Heaney’s poems. The Old Church Centre, Cushendun.  Admission £8.

Armagh

Celebrating forty years as a live performer, Eddi Reader has effortlessly developed into one of popular music’s most thrilling and affecting performers. See her perform live at the Market Place Theatre this Saturday 22nd February.  Tickets £19.

Derry/Londonderry

Churchlands Golden Gloves Boxing Club is hosting an evening of amateur boxing at the Lodge Hotel in Coleraine, on Friday 21st February, to raise funds for the Community Rescue Service, Northern District.  First bell is at 8.00pm.

Fermanagh

The virtuosic and inspirational Fidelio Trio is one of the leading international trios, performing the widest possible ranges of classical and contemporary music on concert stages across the world.Darragh Morgan (violin), Adi Tal (cello) and Mary Dullea (piano) will play four works ranging in date from 1827 to 2007.  Live at the Ardhowen Theatre, Enniskillen this Thursday evening.

Tyrone

Save the date! You are invited to the Bridal Exhibit this Sunday 23rd February from 2.00 to 4.00pm at The Mellon Country Inn, Omagh. With complimentary drinks reception, goodie bags for the first 50 brides, wedding menu tasting opportunities, a fashion show, and vendor discounts on the day, it’s an event not to be missed!

Belfast

Cancer Focus NI’s Belfast Castle Abseil is back!  Are you looking to face your fears in 2020? Why not add an abseil down Belfast Castle to your list of goals!  Belfast Castle is set on the slopes of Cave Hill Country Park in a prominent position 400 feet above sea level.  You will abseil down 100ft of the castle’s tower while taking in the spectacular views across the city.

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