DiscoverNorthernIreland.com
has stacks of fun things to do across NI, from family days out to gigs and
cultural events. Here are ten exciting things taking place this week (18 – 24
February)
1. Accidental
Comedy Club, Belfast, 22 February. With topics ranging from politics
to relationships and everything in between, the Accidental Theatre’s comics
will weave a tapestry of social commentary and absurd observation for your
laughing pleasure.
2. My
Sweetheart And Me, Lisburn, 21-22 February. This uplifting romantic
comedy, performed at Lagan Valley Island, is set during the summer of 1967.
Seen through a nostalgic lens, the story centres around two single lovestruck
thirtysomethings, as they haphazardly struggle against all the odds.
3. Celtic
Mindfulness, Armagh, 23 – 24 February. Celtic Mindfulness offers a
unique healing experience at Navan Centre and Fort. Music, myth and meditation
will be used to awaken your Celtic Soul creating positive mindfulness.
4. Harmonic
Bridges Concert, Belfast, 21 February.
The premier ensemble of New York’s Scarsdale High School will join with
Belfast’s own Northern Ireland Concert Band for a night of music celebrating
the great music of both countries at the Ulster Hall.
5. Tchaikovsky’s
Violin Concerto, Armagh, 21 February. Catch a full symphony orchestra
in the intimate surroundings of the Marketplace Theatre, with world-class
soloists, guest conductors and, of course, the full Ulster Orchestra as they
perform Schumann’s tempestuous Symphony No.2 and Manfred: Overture alongside
Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto.
6. `Is
That Too Hot`, Newry, 18 February. Is ‘That Too Hot’ is the
hilarious sequel to the hit play ‘I’ll Tell My Ma’ by Patricia Gormley
performed at the Sean Hollywood Arts Centre. Follow the antics of your
favourite characters Granny Eileen, Davina Carina and Chelsea Marie as they
stumble their way through another year in their turbulent lives.
7. Titanic
Taster Photography Tour, Belfast, 23 February. Photography is the
art of the physics of light, learn how to use it to create stunning images and
the power of magnification at our very own giant optic lenses. Stops include
the Historic Slipways, the Great Light and Titanic’s Dock and Pump-House.
Includes refreshment stop at Titanic’s Dock and Pump-House.
8. Fly
Me to the Moon, Derry~Londonderry, 20 February. Patrick Talbot
Productions and Rathmore Productions present Fly Me to the Moon coming to the
Millennium Forum. Francis and Loretta are community care visitors. Davey, one
of their elderly charges, has had a significant win on the horses, but he
doesn’t know. When the cash-strapped women learn that Davey will not be around
for a considerable time they are faced with a mouth-watering dilemma.
9. NI
Science Festival, Across NI, 14 – 24 February. With over 180
events across 50+ venues, the NI Science Festival offers a stimulating and wide
range of events focusing on the wonders of science, technology, engineering and
mathematics. For full line-up, visit NIScienceFestival.com.
10. Chrvches,
Belfast, 19 February. Scottish synth-pop band Chvrches are pleased to perform
at the Ulster Hall. Hear them perform hit songs such as Miracle, Get Out and My
Enemy.
For
more information on these events or to plan a short break in Northern Ireland,
visit www.DiscoverNorthernIreland.com.