{"id":13704,"date":"2017-03-24T12:59:11","date_gmt":"2017-03-24T11:59:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=13704"},"modified":"2017-03-26T22:12:21","modified_gmt":"2017-03-26T21:12:21","slug":"10-fab-things-to-do-next-week-in-ni","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2017\/03\/10-fab-things-to-do-next-week-in-ni\/","title":{"rendered":"10 exciting things to do this week in NI!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong>Tourism NI has put together a list of 10 exciting things to do in Northern Ireland (March 27 \u2013 April 2).<\/strong><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-13707\" src=\"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/PicMonkey-Collage-13-1024x841.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"328\" \/><\/strong><strong>Belfast Film Festival, various locations, Belfast, until April 8. <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.discovernorthernireland.com\/Belfast-Film-Festival-Belfast-P63539\">Belfast Film Festival<\/a> launches its 17th annual festival of premieres, unique events and the best in world cinema. With over 100 films from 30 countries, the tantalising line-up includes new international cinema and documentaries, critically acclaimed television, features and shorts from local filmmakers, and plenty of post-screening discussions throughout the city.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mother\u2019s Day Afternoon Tea, The Argory, Co. Armagh, March 27. <\/strong>Treat your mum or someone special this year to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.discovernorthernireland.com\/Mother-s-Day-Afternoon-Tea-Dungannon-P64256\">Afternoon Tea<\/a> at The Argory this Mothering Sunday. This stunning nineteenth century Victorian mansion will provide the perfect backdrop for an afternoon tea consisting of delicate finger sandwiches, Victoria sponge, homemade scones and other traditional delights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Celtic Soul \u2013 Songbook of Van Morrison, Strule Arts Centre, Co. Fermanagh, April 1. <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fermanaghomagh.com\/event\/celtic-soul-songbook-van-morrison\/\">Celtic Soul<\/a> celebrates one of the truly great singer\/songwriters of all time: our own Van Morrison. Acclaimed by devout Van fans wherever they perform, you\u2019ll hear his hits and classic album tracks in a packed show.\u00a0 Celtic Soul will take you through the songbook of a musical legend! Tickets from \u00a312.\u00a0 To book call 028 82 247831.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Comet Man Stargazing, Cushendun, Co. Antrim, March 31<\/strong>. Join Nicholas Wright as he tells the story of the fascinating life, works and achievements of Cushendun born Astronomer Andrew Claude de la Crommelin. This <a href=\"http:\/\/www.discovernorthernireland.com\/Comet-Man-Star-gazing-Event-Cushendun-Cushendun-P63875\">event<\/a> gives people the opportunity to explore the night sky and enjoy the wonders of the Universe in a stargazing event funded by the Royal Society and supported by the Northern Ireland Armature Astronomy Society. Booking required. To book call 028 27 660230.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Opera Film Club: The Magic Flute, Portico, Co. Down, April 1. <\/strong>Portico\u2019s second <a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitardsandnorthdown.com\/events\/opera-film-club-the-magic-flute-from-the-dutch-national-opera\">Opera Film Club<\/a> show is Mozart\u2019s Magic Flute from the Dutch National Opera in Association with the English National Opera.\u00a0 Join renowned music critic Michael Quinn for an introduction to the evening\u2019s film and then sit back and enjoy world class opera in the glorious surroundings of Portico.\u00a0 A complimentary glass of wine will be served at the interval.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Chekhov\u2019s Shorts, Crescent Arts Centre, Belfast, March 30 \u2013 31<\/strong>. Including &#8216;The Evils of Tobacco&#8217;, &#8216;The Dimwit&#8217;, &#8216;The Bear&#8217;, Swan Song&#8217; and &#8216;The Proposal&#8217;, this is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.discovernorthernireland.com\/Chekhovs-Shorts-Belfast-P64251\">Chekhov<\/a> at his comic best, before Uncle Vanya started shooting, The Seagull got stuffed, The Cherry Orchard was &#8216;car-parked&#8217; and The Three Sisters started moaning. Why spend an evening going to see one great play when you can see five in under two hours for the price of one?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Strabane Drama Festival, The Alley Theatre, Co. Tyrone, until April 1. <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.derrystrabane.com\/Things-To-Do\/Whats-On\/Strabane-Drama-Festival\">Strabane Drama Festival<\/a> is an integral part of the cultural and creative identity of the area. With a mix of comedy, tragedy, classical pieces and original writing, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. Highlights include Blackbird, Dancing at Lughnasa and Portia Coughlan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Car Bazaar, Mount Stewart, Co. Down, April 1. <\/strong>Take in the glorious sights of Mount Stewart and pick up a bargain or two at Car Bazaar. Join the crowd and sell your unwanted items or browse around the many stalls for treasures. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nationaltrust.org.uk\/mount-stewart\">nationaltrust.org.uk\/mount-stewart<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Game, MAC, Belfast, April 1.<\/strong> This challenging show gives audiences an insight into a world that sits uncomfortably beneath the surface of the day-to-day lives. It is a play that&#8217;s also a real-life game, with levels and consequences. Five new men have volunteered each night. These men have never played <a href=\"http:\/\/www.discovernorthernireland.com\/The-Game-Belfast-P63838\">&#8216;The Game<\/a>&#8216; before. They&#8217;ve no idea what they&#8217;re about to do, they won&#8217;t be given a script.\u00a0 All you have to do is watch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Waggy Races, Portstewart Strand, Derry~Londonderry, March 26.<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitderry.com\/Waggy-Races-Portstewart-Strand-5K-Portstewart-P63974\">Waggy Races<\/a> is a cross country fun run where you compete as a team with your dog!\u00a0Pack your sunglasses, your finest beach attire and your dog as this year\u2019s race will take place on the golden sands of one of Northern Ireland&#8217;s finest beaches, Portstewart Strand.\u00a0The race will start at low tide, which means lots of beach to work with and the BIG START will be at the entrance to the beach!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tourism NI has put together a list of 10 exciting things to do in Northern Ireland (March 27 \u2013 April 2). \u00a0Belfast Film Festival, various locations, Belfast, until April 8. 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