{"id":8603,"date":"2015-02-05T10:18:32","date_gmt":"2015-02-05T09:18:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=8603"},"modified":"2015-02-05T10:18:49","modified_gmt":"2015-02-05T09:18:49","slug":"10-things-to-do-in-northern-ireland-next-week-65","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2015\/02\/10-things-to-do-in-northern-ireland-next-week-65\/","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 (February 8-15).<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/nitblogo.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-8581\" title=\"nitblogo\" src=\"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/nitblogo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"58\" \/><\/a>\u2018Robot Overlords\u2019 Drive-in Screening, Crommelin Park, Donaghadee, Co Down, <\/strong>February 8<strong>. <\/strong>To celebrate the release of the hotly anticipated film \u2018Robot Overlords\u2019, which was shot in Northern Ireland in 2013, the Belfast Film Festival will present drive-in screenings at specific locations used during filming!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Valentine\u2019s Day Crafts for Children, The Nautilus Centre, Kilkeel, Co Down, <\/strong>February 5-7.<strong> <\/strong>Valentine&#8217;s Day is a great excuse for a crafty session with the kids &#8211; after all there is nothing better than getting a little something made by someone you love!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ulster Orchestra &#8211; Lunchtime Concerts, Ulster Hall, Belfast, <\/strong>February 11. Relax and listen to beautiful live music on a Wednesday lunchtime during the Ulster Orchestra&#8217;s annual concert with Conductor Nicholas Collon and Tam\u00e1s Kocsis on Violin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Valentine&#8217;s Day Special &#8216;Johnny Cash and June Carter&#8217;, Crumlin Road Gaol, Belfast<\/strong>,<strong> <\/strong>February 14. Capturing the unmistakable sound of the &#8216;man in black&#8217;, and accompanied by June Carter and band, you will experience what it was like to be at a real Cash show. There is also an added extra for Valentine\u2019s Day offering a sumptuous four course meal in the basement area of the Gaol.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>&#8216;In The Mood&#8217; with The PM Big Band, Market Place Theatre, Armagh, Co Armagh, <\/strong>February 14. Enjoy a night out with this popular band.\u00a0 Bringing a classic mix of vocals and instrumentals from The Great American Songbook including selections from Glen Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra and other legends from this ageless and ever-popular musical genre.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Jungle NI, Valentine&#8217;s Day Special Offer for Couples, Moneymore, Co Londonderry, <\/strong>February 14. Give your loved one the gift of adventure and treat them to an unforgettable Valentine&#8217;s Day at The Jungle NI! You can choose from Tarzan Tree Top Adventure Course, Downhill Zorbing, Classic Clay Pigeon Shooting, Extreme Paintball and much more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong> Singing Nina: The Life in Song Of Nina Simone,<\/strong> <strong>Strule Arts Centre, Townhall Square, Omagh, Co Tyrone<\/strong>, February 14. Known for her powerful and emotive performances, vocalist Victoria Geelan and her trio of outstanding local musicians bring their celebration of a woman who defied convention and categorisation. This event is a treat for Jazz fans and music lovers alike.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Valentine&#8217;s Sing-along at Arthur Cottage, Cullybackey<\/strong>,<strong> Co Antrim<\/strong>, February 14. Get into the Spirit of Valentine\u2019s Day with a traditional night of music with a romantic twist. Sit by the fire and enjoy listening to romantic songs and love ballads performed by a selection of fantastic local artists.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Newtownbutler Traditional Weekend, St Mary&#8217;s Parish Hall, Co Fermanagh, <\/strong>February 6-8. The weekend festival of traditional Irish music, song and dance features some of Ireland&#8217;s finest music families. The toe-tapping uplifting event is great for couples and for families.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Over the Wire, MAC, 10 Exchange Street West, Belfast, <\/strong>February 10-14.<strong> <\/strong>Engross yourself in this gripping play by multi-award winning writer Seamas Keenan as you follow the stories of five prisoners pitched into a world of violence, paranoia and hunger as they struggle against British soldiers, each other and their own personal demons.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em> Please note some of the events require pre-booking.<\/em><\/strong><\/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 (February 8-15). \u2018Robot Overlords\u2019 Drive-in Screening, Crommelin Park, Donaghadee, Co Down, February 8. 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