{"id":6854,"date":"2014-02-26T20:05:05","date_gmt":"2014-02-26T19:05:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=6854"},"modified":"2014-02-26T20:05:05","modified_gmt":"2014-02-26T19:05:05","slug":"10-things-to-do-in-northern-ireland-next-week-39","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2014\/02\/10-things-to-do-in-northern-ireland-next-week-39\/","title":{"rendered":"10 THINGS TO DO IN NORTHERN IRELAND NEXT WEEK"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/discovernipink1.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-6806\" title=\"discovernipink\" src=\"http:\/\/www.whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/discovernipink1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"154\" height=\"154\" \/><\/a>The Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) has put together a list of 10 exciting things to do in Northern Ireland over the next week (March 3 &#8211; 9).<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Discover Fermanagh Open      Weekend, various venues, Co. Fermanagh, <\/strong>March 7 &#8211; 9. Fermanagh\u2019s Visitor Attractions are      opening their doors for free as they kick off this year\u2019s tourist season.      Taking part in the weekend is the Aughakillymaude Mummers Centre, Belleek      Pottery, Garden of Celtic Saints, Enniskillen Castle Museums, Florence      Court, Crom Estate and Castle Coole.\u00a0 <strong> <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Belfast      Children\u2019s Festival, various venues, Belfast, <\/strong>March 7 -14.\u00a0 A      treat for families as a range of venues across Belfast will host some      outstanding international and local productions for young audiences with a      programme including theatre, dance, music, visual and the digital, sonic      arts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Rostrevor MTB Festival      2014, Rostrevor, Co. Down, <\/strong>March 8-9.\u00a0 The      Rostrevor Mountain Bike Festival makes its return with an exciting weekend      of events including Round 1 of the Irish Downhill Mountain Bike Series as      well as the first round of the Ulster XC Series.<strong> <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Phoenix Dance Theatre,      Theatre at the Mill, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim, <\/strong>March 5.\u00a0 Enjoy a      diverse bill that features two thrilling new works and one classic from      the company\u2019s archive, from powerful and relentless to dynamic and      physical choreography.<strong> <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The \u2018Them &amp; Me\u2019      Tour, Millennium Forum, City of Derry, <\/strong>March 8. Popular comedian William Caulfield returns to      the theatre with his all new show for 2014, offering hilarious      observations of everyday life coupled with his unique ability to tell      stories that capture the humour of Northern Ireland.<strong> <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The      Three Tenors &amp; Star Violinist, The Market Place Theatre &amp; Arts      Centre, Co. Armagh, <\/strong>March      8.\u00a0 Ireland\u2019s Greatest Voices perform fabulous hit songs and a      popular uplifting mix from Sinatra and Leonard Cohen to The Dubliners and      Pavarotti.\u00a0\u00a0 <strong> <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Adult Crochet Workshop, The Alley Arts &amp; Conference      Centre, Strabane, Co. Tyrone, <\/strong>March 7.\u00a0 Back by popular demand,      the crochet workshop will provide a chance to learn new stitches,      embellishments and to use patterns to develop knitwear styles at basic and      intermediate level.<strong> <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Invasion      Belfast VI \u2013 Return of the Garrison, W5 at Odyssey, Belfast, <\/strong>March 8-9.\u00a0      Ireland\u2019s premier Star Wars costuming club return to W5 for a weekend of      fresh interactive fun, with a new line-up of actors, talks and activities      as well as Emerald Garrison\u2019s hugely popular replica props and scenes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Meet the Maker \u2013 \u2018Ebb Tide\u2019 Exhibition by Rosemary      McMillen, Craft &amp; Design Centre, Newtownards, Co. Down, <\/strong>until March 29.\u00a0 The natural forces of Strangford Lough\u2019s tidal      energy and the patterns of light reflected in the shallow waters of the mudflats      are key inspirations for this glass sculpture and installation.\u00a0\u00a0 <strong> <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Another      World, Roe Valley Arts Centre, Limavady, Co. Londonderry, <\/strong>March 7 \u2013 April      26.\u00a0 Local emerging artist and University of Ulster student, John      McMacken will display a stunning collection of drawings in pencil, pen,      charcoal, ink and paint, capturing people and landscapes with a sense of      immediacy.<strong> <\/strong><\/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>The Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) has put together a list of 10 exciting things to do in Northern Ireland over the next week (March 3 &#8211; 9). Discover Fermanagh Open Weekend, various venues, Co. Fermanagh, March 7 &#8211; 9. 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