{"id":8364,"date":"2014-11-11T22:08:15","date_gmt":"2014-11-11T21:08:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=8364"},"modified":"2014-11-11T22:08:15","modified_gmt":"2014-11-11T21:08:15","slug":"10-things-to-do-in-northern-ireland-next-week-61","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2014\/11\/10-things-to-do-in-northern-ireland-next-week-61\/","title":{"rendered":"10 THINGS TO DO IN NORTHERN IRELAND NEXT WEEK"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>The Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) has put together a list of 10 exciting things to do in Northern Ireland next week (November 17-23).<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/discovernipink.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-6938\" title=\"discovernipink\" src=\"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/discovernipink.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"154\" height=\"154\" \/><\/a>Bangor Christmas Lights Switch On, Bangor      Town Hall (Bangor Castle), Co Down<\/strong>, November 22. \u00a0Watch the skies above Bangor come alive      with a spectacular fireworks display before the Christmas lights are      ceremoniously switched on at 5.30pm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Melodies and Musicals, The Courtyard Theatre, Ballyearl Arts and      Leisure Centre, Newtownabbey, Co Antrim,<\/strong> November 18-22. \u00a0Fortwilliam      Musical Society returns with a showcase of songs from the world of      musicals and beyond. \u00a0This      award-winning company has been entertaining sell-out audiences for over 35      years. With their unique blend of family favourites and the latest musical      hits, there is something for everyone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Gay Byrne &#8211; Live On Stage, Canal Court      Hotel, Newry, Co Down, <\/strong>November 20.<strong> <\/strong>Ireland\u2019s king of broadcasting,      Gay Byrne, will reminisce about his star-studded 50 year plus showbiz      career in what will be an intimate and enthralling event filled with fun      and laughter!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Limavady Christmas Illuminations, Roe      Valley Arts and Cultural Centre, 24 Main Street, Limavady, Co Londonderry, <\/strong>November 21. The countdown is on for the Limavady Illuminations!\u00a0 Christmas entertainment, music, games      and DJ Ned will help set the scene before Santa and the Mayor of Limavady,      Alderman Alan Robinson press that all important magic button at 7pm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Snow Queen, Alley Theatre, Railway Road,      Strabane, Co Tyrone, <\/strong>November 22-24.\u00a0 Enjoy      this ever popular Christmas favourite of a magical tale filled with spells      and action that conjures up a captivating mix of fantasy, fable and love      triumphing over evil. <strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Giving Nature a Home in Fermanagh, Enniskillen Library, Co Fermanagh, <\/strong>November 26<strong>. <\/strong>County Fermanagh is home to a rich diversity of birds and wildlife which makes it the perfect setting for RSPB area manager Brad Robson to talk about the work the charity is doing to help give nature a home on up to 40 islands in Lower Lough Erne.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Baskets for Beginners, Museum at the      Mill, Carnmoney Road North, Mossley, Co Antrim, <\/strong>November 22. Experience      basket weaving using locally sourced willow to make your own traditional      Irish skib or potato strainer. Absorbing and incredibly satisfying, this activity      will allow you to learn a new skill and leave you with a great sense of      achievement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Bard of Armagh, Armagh City Hotel,<\/strong> <strong>2 Friary Road, Co Armagh, <\/strong>November      21.\u00a0 Now celebrating its 20th year,      the annual Bard of Armagh Festival of Humorous Verse has become an      institution. The event, which began in humble circumstances in Keady, quickly      spiralled into a national phenomenon with bards from all over Ireland      coming to Armagh to take part in the ancient Irish art of satirical      versification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>C.S. Lewis Festival 2014, various      locations, Belfast, <\/strong>November 20-23. Enjoy this family festival filled      with art and craft workshops, film and documentary screenings plus theatre      and talks to celebrate one of Belfast\u2019s most famous sons. A variety of      venues will be used to house the great events lined up this year including      St Mark\u2019s Church, Holywood Arches Library, Ulster Hall and many more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mistletoe &amp; Crime, Lyric Theatre, 55      Ridgeway Street, Belfast<\/strong>, November 22 &#8211; January 11. \u201cT\u2019was the night      before Christmas the city is heavin\u2019, there\u2019s shoppin\u2019 and gurnin\u2019 and      drinkin\u2019 and thievin\u2019&#8230;\u201d \u00a0It would      be a crime to miss this comedy drama written by Marie Jones and directed      by Dan Gordon at the award winning Lyric Theatre. It\u2019s a new time, a new      place, a new police service and two WPC\u2019s try to keep order amongst the      mayhem that is a Belfast Christmas!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please note some of the events require pre-booking.<\/p>\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 next week (November 17-23). 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