Category: Pick of the Week

Jacqueline from whatsonni.com shares her pick of what’s on this weekend across NI

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Antrim

This summer the Summer Fun is coming to Antrim Lough Shore with the Sixmile Festival!

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Armagh

Summer in the City hosts free pop-up events and activities for all ages in Armagh city centre every Saturday throughout Summer.

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Belfast

Code Clock are once again hosting their annual ‘Summer School of Programming’ in the magnificent Computer Science building in Queens University, Belfast, running from Monday 31st of July until 4th of August 2023.

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Down

Magical Musical Creatures and where to find them. Interactive family fun! No musical experience required – just bring enthusiasm! This is an interactive concert for children based on the theme of Magical Creatures and exploring how music can bring this to life.

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Fermanagh

Music by the Lake.

Crom is looking forward to two music nights this year:  Saturday 29th July with The Hand me Downs. Saturday 12th August with The Sentrals. Find out more HERE

Derry/Londonderry

Saturday Lunchtimes Live in the Park! North Coast TradSat 29 July12:00 – 13:00Free Outdoor Lunchtime Performance.  Pack a picnic, some camp chairs or a blanket, and join us for a Lunchtime Live in the Park performance. We are delighted to welcome Laoiseach McGarry, Steven Iveson and Peter O’Kane from North Coast Trad to perform at Flowerfield.

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Tyrone

Irish country sensation Derek Ryan’s road to stardom is set to continue with his biggest concert tour yet. Following on from the phenomenal success of his recent Soft Ground tour, Derek Ryan returns with a brand-new concert show for 2023.

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

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Antrim

Come, take a walk in the country at one of Northern Ireland’s best known one-day regional agricultural shows. Antrim Show, 22nd July.

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Armagh

Meet new friends at our fun packed Action Grasshopper Summer Scheme at the Palace Stables, Armagh. Suitable for 5-12 year olds.

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Belfast

Máirtín O’Connor Band | Maeve O’Donnell, Catríona Ní Ghribín & Ciara Maguire, live at the Empire Music Hall.

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Down

The annual Ards and North Down Pipe Band and Drum Major Championships will be located at N’Ards Airfield this year.

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Fermanagh

Throughout July 2023, Share Discovery Village is offering teens the opportunity to join our Multi-Activity Adventure Summer Camps in Fermanagh.

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Derry/Londonderry

Hoobity Festival is back this year and it’s going to be even better than before!

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Tyrone

Belvoir Players present a hilarious evening of the comedy and mayhem from the pen of Sam Cree. Muriel and Herbie, a pigeon keeper, enjoy life in Belfast.  Strule Arts Centre, Omagh.

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

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Antrim

Kids Bushcraft Summer Camps, Carrickfergus. Recommended 7 to 13 Year’s. It’s a great opportunity to get your kids back out into nature in a safe and controlled environment.  These are always popular sessions with limited spaces, so get booking to avoid disappointment.

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Armagh

Join Bricks 4 Kidz at the Planetarium for some fun space-themed brick-building workshops, where kids can make their very own cosmic creations out of colourful LEGO® bricks.

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Belfast

Bright Sparks is W5’s exciting week-long summer camp for inquisitive young minds aged 8 to 11. Bright Sparks is specially designed to bring out the budding scientist in everyone. This year’s camps will be running on selected dates in July and August. Each day will be jam-packed with exciting activities linked to science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).

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Down

Classic Cars at Montalto Estate.

Join Montalto Estate and lots of Classic Cars this Saturday. Whether you are in to cars or not, this is an event not to be missed!
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Fermanagh

Rock Detectives For International Rock Day.

Join Geopark staff for a fun filled 90 minutes where you will become a Rock Detective! See REAL fossils from 340 million years ago, go on a fossil hunt and make your own fossil to take home with you! As well as fossils, you will also learn about the different types of rocks found in the Geopark and the rocks making up the Earth’s structure – getting your own mini Earth to make and bring home!

Suitability: Children, ages 5 – 11.

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Derry/Londonderry

Pooches in the Park, Derry City Rugby Club. A fun family day out for you and your dog with a dog show, agility course and goody bags!

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Tyrone

Dinosaur Show Live at Kelly’s Inn Omagh! This fun, family friendly show with some of the most realistic dinosaurs you will ever see anywhere in the world.This amazing 1hr show  showcases the latest  animatronic technology and award winning puppetry.

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

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Antrim

Wonderful WOOL”, an exhibition by Region 14, International Feltmakers Association at Larne Museum and Arts Centre. All the exhibits have been created by members of Region 14 of the International Feltmakers Association. Our members come from across the island of Ireland and include  feltmakers of international renown and those just starting their creative journey. Please come and join us in a celebration of “Wonderful WOOL” and of our members’ commitment and talent.

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Armagh

Join Heartbreak Productions for this warm-hearted tale that follows the highs and lows of a father-son relationship. An open-air adaptation of David Walliams’ ‘Bad Dad’ is the perfect summer family entertainment. So, pack your picnics, grab your wet weather gear or sun-cream [or both], something to sit on, and join Frank and Gilbert as they navigate their way through car chases and convicts in the struggle to escape the clutches of the local crime lord and clear Gilbert’s name.

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Belfast

There’s even more to see and do this summer onboard HMS Caroline – Belfast’s First World War ship – now restored as a stunning floating museum with an amazing story to tell! Explore a fully restored war ship, discover incredible history, crack codes, launch torpedoes and steer the ship and bring the whole family to our summer events! 

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Albert Cummings at the Portico of Ards. Albert Cummings is an American blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. Influenced by R&B heroes Albert King and Stevie Ray Vaughan, his style gives as much to the boundary-less blues-rock improvisation of Jimi Hendrix and Freddie King.

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Fermanagh

Throughout July 2023, Share Discovery Village is offering teens the opportunity to join our Multi-Activity Adventure Summer Camps in Fermanagh. The Multi Activity Adventure Summer Residential Camps are action-packed 5 days, involving a taste of fun land, water and arts activities. This is a thrilling adventure that is not to be missed. Open to young people aged from 11 to 17 years old. Ensure they

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Derry/Londonderry

Due to popular request from guests onsite Carrownmena Activity Centre are excited to offer High Ropes Activities, Tri-Stack/Centipede/Tri-Stack – naviate through various obstacles and challenges at evelated heights!!!  Engage in the great outdoors, bond with friends and family and create wonderful summer memories.  Our Action-Packed programme kicks off on Tuesday & Thursday mornings & Saturday afternoons in July & August.

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Tyrone

Conleth McGeary has been described by the Liverpool Echo as a “Liverpool Irish phenomenon”.  Conleth has been quietly penning new music and crafting his new sound in the UAE.  He brings his Homecoming Tour to The Square Box at Ranfurly House Arts & Visitor Centre.

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

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Antrim

Larne Museum & Arts Centre will be open on Saturday 24th June 2023 from 10.00am – 4.00pm.  There will be an interactive Storytime session for primary school children from 10.30am – 11.30am.
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Armagh

Unearth Hidden Gems with Armagh Guided Walking Tours.  Grab your trainers and learn more about the City which runs each Thursday – Saturday at 11am and Sunday at 2pm from Thursday 15 June until Sunday 10 September 2023.

Find out more and book your tour today HERE

Belfast

A cake dance with Edwina Guckian – for children and adults. In this unique dance workshop, the class take turns dancing with the piper and then they all vote for their favourite two dancers on paper. University of Ulster.

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Down

The annual Comber Earlies Food Festival is a wonderful day out filled with family fun, cookery demos in the Festival Kitchen and activities that celebrate the Comber Earlies potato which holds PGI Status.

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Fermanagh

Get in touch with your inner yogi in a beginner-friendly 60 minutes yoga session in the depths of the Marble Arch Caves.

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Derry/Londonderry

Roe Valley Reels present SONG OF THE SEA Saturday 24 June, 2pm.  This enchanting Irish award-winning animation tells the story of Ben and his little sister Saoirse – the last Seal-child – who embark on a fantastic journey across a fading world of ancient legend and magic.

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Tyrone

Welcome to Curtain Call at the Burnavon Theatre Cookstown. Dancers from Caroline Creggan Dance School will be performing routines from some of the best known musicals & movies.

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Jacqueline shares her pick of the week!

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Antrim

Glass making workshop,Island Arts Centre, Lisburn. Glass artist Keith Sheppard will teach you various design techniques to get you started, demonstrate the tools required for glass cutting, and show you how to work safely and handle glass with confidence.

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Armagh

Menopause the Musical 2, Marketpalce Theatre. Starring Mary Byrne (X Factor), Jessica Martin (Copycats), Rebecca Wheatley (Casualty) and Susie Fenwick (West End Star).

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Belfast

Tale of a Frozen Heart, W5. Join W5 for a very special cosplay theatre event as we transport you on a frozen quest filled with friendship, betrayal and sisterly love.

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Down

Portico of Ards are delighted to welcome international organist and Bach specialist Anne Page to Portico.

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Fermanagh

Earth Yoga in the Heart of the Cave, Florencecourt, Enniskillen.

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Derry/Londonderry

The Ulster Orchestra and Dr Leah Broad at Seamus Heaney HomePlace, Bellaghy.

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Tyrone

Lore and Gathered Voices, Ranfurly on the Hill Dungannon. The band have teamed up with Dungannon’s very own Gathered Voices for a unique collaboration at Ranfurly House Arts & Visitor Centre on Friday 19th May.

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

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Antrim

Larne Museum and Arts Centre are celebrating 117 years since the official opening of Larne Carnegie Free Library in 1906!  Join them this weekend for an afternoon of themed activities including storytelling, arts and crafts and a craft demonstration.

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Armagh

The Armagh City Toy Fair and Display Show makes its return this weekend at the Armagh City Hotel.

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Belfast

Titanic Wrestling presents Up the Lagan in a Bubble at the Connswater Centre this weekend.

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Down

Join the Woodland Trust Northern Ireland at Mourne Park, County Down to explore this stunning ancient woodland at the Family Trail Day on Saturday.

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Fermanagh

See Pat and Faye Shortt’s “Well” at the Ardhowen Theatre this Saturday.   The show follows the unfortunate demise of Dad and Daughter Country and Irish music duo as they attempt to ascend the heights of their local music scene by playing a gig in the town’s hotel.

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Derry/Londonderry

On Sunday, April 2nd, Derry’s best gaming spot, VR Fusion,  is donating their venue to Children in Crossfire from 10am-4pm.  You can book a 1-hour time slot for your kids (or yourself!) for just £5 and enjoy a variety of gaming options.

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Tyrone

Would you like to take more creative shots at night? Why not join The Photo Academy NI for some creative portraits in urban settings over the next month.  2nd April – Cookstown – Creative Night Photography – Painting with Light.

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

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Antrim

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the heart of Lisburn at a special tea dance event at Market Square on Friday 17th March.

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Armagh

Join Lurgan Action Cancer Community Group on Sunday for a 5K Mother’s Day Walk within the beautiful surrounds of Lurgan Park on Saturday 18th March, both an uplifting and tranquil experience.

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Belfast

Check out the The 2:19 Blues Band, St Patrick’s Day with support from The John Andrews Band Live at The Pavilion, Belfast . These gigs sell out FAST

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Down

Enjoy a St. Patrick’s Day Treasure Trail in search of mischievous Leprechauns at Montalto Eastate. You will receive a pack from our Ticket Office which will include a map to help you with your search.

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Fermanagh

The St Patrick’s Day Fringe events take place at various venues across Enniskillen, 16th and 17th March.

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Derry/Londonderry

Celebrate the arrival of Spring in all its colourful splendour with a magical programme of music, dance, food and folklore this St Patrick’s Day at the Spring Carnival Derry 2023.

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St Patrick’s Day family fun at the Hill of the O’Neill in Dungannon. Come along to our FREE celebrations on the Hill from 1pm – 4.30pm! (No booking required).

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Jacqueline shares her pick of what’s on this weekend.

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Antrim

‘Les Nuits d’Été’ or Summer Nights is a song cycle which we will stage in the round, performed by mezzo soprano Sinéad O’Kelly and pianist Bryan Evans in the historic Courtyard Theatre in Newtownabbey.

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Armagh

The award-winning Celtic Soul are returning to The Market Place with their definitive tribute to Van Morrison.  Following a sell-out performance at Belfast’s Ulster Hall in 2019 they went on to receive an IMRO Gold Award for their performance in Radio Ulster’s Astral Weeks special.

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Belfast

Step inside the family home of footballing superstar George Best, as it would’ve been in the summer of 1961 when a fifteen-year-old George left to follow his dreams in Manchester.

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Down

Featuring the perfect combo of organ and trumpet, Matilda Lloyd and Richard Gowers bring their highly acclaimed UK tour to Portico of Ards.

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Fermanagh

Floral workshops at Rossclare Lodge. Sunday 12th March at 2.30pm – living wreath of bulbs and spring flowers – £38 per person, or £65 per couple. Lovely gift for Mother’s Day. Refreshments included.

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Derry/Londonderry

Immerse yourself in the extraordinary world of Seamus Heaney, and explore through his words and imagination the people and place that so inspired him.  Described by Michael Longley as “an echo chamber for the poet’s beautiful lines”, Seamus Heaney HomePlace features a fully interactive exhibition over two floors, filled with personal stories, images and the voice of the poet himself.

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Tyrone

The award winning Cash Returns takes to the stage to celebrate Johnny Cash’s first ever Irish tour back in 1963. 60 years later the love for the Man In Black’s music is now as strong as it ever was.  See them perform live in Omagh this weekend!

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Our pick of what’s on this weekend across NI

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Antrim

The Rapparees perform live on stage at the Island Arts Centre, Lisburn this weekend. Twenty years of The Rapparees touring, performing and producing folk music.

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Armagh

The Armagh Observatory and Planetarium Legendary Telescopes Tour this weekend will take you on a journey through the Armagh Observatory to see its historic telescopes.

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Belfast

The Commitments, Grand Opera House Belfast. It is 35 years since The Commitments first burst from the pages of Roddy Doyle’s best-selling novel.

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Down

Ireland’s number one Springsteen tribute is back… Get ready to rock! Springsteen – A Tribute perform live this weekend at the Portico of Ards.

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Fermanagh

Think Deep – Marble Arch Caves.  The day begins as you are joined by a Marble Arch Caves guide who will take you on a journey on our Rain, Rivers and Resurgence tour. You’ll then be joined by Dr. Paul Wilson from the Geological Survey of Northern Ireland and travel to a local river site approximately 5-min drive from the MAC Visitor Centre.

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Derry/Londonderry

The Steinbeck FestivalAmerican Blues singer Mirenda Rosenberg and band, Roe Valley Arts Centre, Limavady.

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Tyrone

Omagh & Fintona Methodist Circuit are delighted to again present Gospel Fest Goes West. This will be the 8th GFGW and will be another great night of Gospel music at the Strule Arts Centre, Omagh.

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