And we’re back with another exciting week of events here in the Treaty City. The weather has been great recently and Limerick have added yet another Munster Championship to the Trophy cabinet. We have two highlights this week with both Kasbanian and Bell X1 playing Live at the Castle. Tickets are still available for both gigs so make sure you head along.
Remember that if you’re running an event or gig, please let us know. We’ll be happy to promote it. As usual, I often only get told of events as the week goes on. I do my best to get back and update the listing but sometimes life gets in the way.
Updated: 11pm 13/06/2023
Pigtown Listings – 12th-18th June
All Week (12th-18th June)
Limerick-born artist Diana Copperwhite’s Onomatopoeia Exhibition is in the Limerick City Gallery of Art until 25th June
An Ancient Land Exhibition by LSAD Student James Wellwood will be on display in the Hunt Museum until Friday 30th June 2023. More info here
The Visions of an Unsettled Earth Exhibition will be on display in the Hunt Museum from Thursday 4th May to Friday 14th July. More info here
Limerick Sport’s Partnership is hosting Men’s Health Week with eight different events going on across the week. More info here
Monday 12th June
There’s a Tango class at the Record Room (Commercial Bar) from 7:30pm. €10 per class. All levels catered for.
Street Food Done Good and Crew Brewing are hosting a Vegan Tasting Menu Event on Monday and Tuesday at 7.30pm. it’s a full 5-course sit-down tasting menu consisting of 2 chilled dishes, 2 warm courses, and a tasty dessert, all plant-based and expertly chosen and prepared by Alex. Each course will also be paired by a unique half pint of craft beer chosen by us to match perfectly with the flavours and textures of each dish. Ticket Price: €56 per person. More info here
Tuesday 13th June
Limerick Sports Partnership’s weekly ActiveCities Walking Group is doing the Condell Road Walk. Meeting at Shelbourne Park at 11am. No need to register. Just turn up and enjoy the walk.
Street Food Done Good and Crew Brewing are hosting a Vegan Tasting Menu Event on Monday and Tuesday at 7.30pm. it’s a full 5-course sit-down tasting menu consisting of 2 chilled dishes, 2 warm courses, and a tasty dessert, all plant-based and expertly chosen and prepared by Alex. Each course will also be paired by a unique half pint of craft beer chosen by us to match perfectly with the flavours and textures of each dish. Ticket Price: €56 per person. More info here
The Pints & Purls casual crafting and pinting meetup is in Crew from 7:30pm onwards.
Rough Magic, Lime Tree Theatre and Fidget Feet Aerial Dance present Freefalling in the Belltable at 8pm. Written and performed by Georgina Miller and directed by Lynne Parker, Freefalling is an extraordinary true story brought to life in an incredible way. Adrenaline-filled, aerial flight captures the joy of living life to the full, and the terror of being trapped in a body that refuses to function. Runs for three nights (13 June – 15 June). Tickets €22. More info here
The Tintéan Sessions take place in the Commercial Bar from 8:30pm til late. Free Entry
Wednesday 14th June
It’s Salsa Wednesday in the Record Room (Commercial Bar) from 7.30pm until late. €10 per class. Followed by Latin Social.
It’s Drink & Draw night at Crew Brewing at 8pm.
English rock band Kasabian return to Limerick as they play Live at the Castle. The Brit & NME Award winning band have previously headlined Glastonbury. They’re joined on the night by Thumper. Gates open at 7pm. Tickets from €56.50. More info here
Rough Magic, Lime Tree Theatre and Fidget Feet Aerial Dance present Freefalling in the Belltable at 8pm. Written and performed by Georgina Miller and directed by Lynne Parker, Freefalling is an extraordinary true story brought to life in an incredible way. Adrenaline-filled, aerial flight captures the joy of living life to the full, and the terror of being trapped in a body that refuses to function. Runs for three nights (13 June – 15 June). Tickets €22. More info here
Thursday 15th June
The Wickham Way Food Court will be open 3pm to 9.30pm
To mark the 25-year anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, Limerick City Library and Europe Direct Limerick are hosting Dr Robert Collins who will deliver a free talk at 6.30pm on his research into the importance of Irish America in pushing President Clinton to support a visa for Gerry Adams and to appoint a special envoy, which became George Mitchell. More info here
The Guinness Live & Rising sessions with Valerie Wheeler comes to Jerry Flannery’s Bar at 6.30pm. This unique experience will bring together GAA fans from the world of sport, music and food, featuring an immersive panel discussion with presenter Louise Cantillon and Olympian hockey player Roisin Upton, followed by a performance from one of Limerick’s rising stars, rapper God Knows, and delicious food from Limerick chef, and owner of local food company Country Munch, Eoin Sheehan. Tickets €10. More info here
Join No. 1 Pery Square’s sommelier Gary Butterfield and winemaker/ importer Sinead Cabot for Bottle Chats at No. 1, a series of casual evenings of good wine & conversation. Each will present two of their favourite wines and explain why they are championing them. More info here
It’s Irish Language Night at Crew Brewing at 8pm. All levels welcome
Rough Magic, Lime Tree Theatre and Fidget Feet Aerial Dance present Freefalling in the Belltable at 8pm. Written and performed by Georgina Miller and directed by Lynne Parker, Freefalling is an extraordinary true story brought to life in an incredible way. Adrenaline-filled, aerial flight captures the joy of living life to the full, and the terror of being trapped in a body that refuses to function. Runs for three nights (13 June – 15 June). Tickets €22. More info here
The Low Field (with special guest Calmea) play Dolan’s Kasbah at 8pm. Tickets from €10. More info here
Friday 16th June
Healthy Limerick are hosting a free Women’s Health & Wellness Fair in the Clayton Hotel from 10am – 1pm. Contact: [email protected] for more details
The Milk Market is open from 11am to 3pm.
The ArtLimerick Pop-Up Gallery is open from 11am to 4.30pm. It’s located at 19 Nicholas St. More info here
The Wickham Way Food Court will be open 12pm to 9.30pm
Lava Javas Youth Cafe Presents Lili & Amy Flanagan live at 6pm. Doors open at 4pm. Free entry. Ages 14-19. More info here
The Aperol Summer Spritz Sessions takes place in the Old Quarter from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Tickets €8. More info here
Limerick legends John Paul Dowling and Pete Le Beat, collectively known as Broken Funk make a long-awaited return to Limerick as they hit the decks in Melody, Foxes Bow with 20+ years of vinyl, Reggae/Soul/ Hip-Hop/Funk and all things in-between.
Super Ceilí play CASK (Kilmurry Lodge)
Comedian Fred Cooke is Upstairs at Dolans at 7.30pm. Tickets from €17. More info here
Limerick’s favourite crooner Liam O’Brian returns to the Savoy Hotel at 8pm with the music of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. Tickets €55 including a three-course meal. More info here
An Evening of Song with Regina Nathan will take place at the Belltable at 8pm. Tickets €28/€26. More info here
Skazz bring their Authentic Ska vibes to the Record Room at 9pm followed by DJ sets from Frankie Downbeat and Macca. Tickets €10 online or €15 on the door. More info here
Saturday 17th June
The Milk Market is open from 8am to 3pm.
Parkrun is a free, weekly, timed 5k run that takes place every Saturday morning at 9.30am. Limerick has Parkruns at the UL Boathouse, Mungret Park and The Demense in Newcastle West. All you need to do is register once on parkrun.com to get your barcode and you can show up to any of the events.
The Wickham Way Market Stalls & Food Court will be open 10pm to 3pm
The ArtLimerick Pop-Up Gallery is open from 11am to 5.30pm. It’s located at 19 Nicholas St. More info here
Limerick’s Footballers play Laois in the Quarter Finals of the Tailteann Cup in the TUS Gaelic Grounds at 3pm. Live Coverage on GAAGO. Tickets available here
The Hunt Museum is holding a Willow Bird Feeder Workshop at 3pm. Tickets from €10. More info here
The Stage Arts Academy Showcase will take place in the Lime Tree Theatre at 7pm. Tickets €18/€16. More info here
Paul Byrne is on the decks at Melody on Foxes Bow from 7pm
Bell X1 are one of Ireland’s most popular live bands. They return to Limerick as part of the Live at the Castle series. Gates open at 7pm. Tickets from €47.50. Support by Talos. More info here
Elder Druid headline the Bad Reptuation Mid Summer Gathering in Dolan’s Kasbah at 8pm. Also featuring TrenchKnife, Brigantia and WE COME IN PIECES. Tickets from €12. More info here
Rock’n Jimmy and Banjo play CASK (Kilmurry Lodge) at 8pm. Free Entry
Limerick’s favorite crooner Liam O’Brian returns to the Savoy Hotel at 8pm with the music of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. Tickets €55 including a three-course meal. More info here
Theatre make their debut headline show in Pharmacia from 8pm alongside Dublin’s Ten Hail Marys and Limerick’s Shroomie plus DJ afterparty. Over 18s only. Tickets from €7.50. More info here.
The Vault (monthly Vinyl only club night) returns to the Record Room (Commercial Bar) from 10pm till late. Free entry. More info here
Sunday 18th June
The Wickham Way Food Court will be open 12pm to 4pm
Junior Parkrun is a series of free, weekly 2k runs for children aged 4 to 14. The Limerick Junior Parkrun is held every Sunday at 9:30am and Shelbourne Park. You need to register once to get your barcode. More info here
The Milk Market is open from 11am to 3pm with the Limerick Garden Festival. The festival features an exciting plant, garden & food market with over 50 traders from all over Ireland, all-day garden expert talks and many opportunities for gardeners, their families and friends to enjoy, engage and experience all things gardening for young and old. More info here
The ArtLimerick Pop-Up Gallery is open from 11am to 5.30pm. It’s located at 19 Nicholas St. More info here
The Limerick Strand Hotel is hosting a Father’s Day Jazz Sunday Lunch. €34.95 per Adult & €16.50 per Child (under 12’s) with sittings from 1.00pm to 3.00pm. More info here
It’s Street Food Sundays with Crew & Street Food Done Good from 1pm until 5pm (or whenever the food is sold out)
An Afternoon Tea Garden Party will take place Lady Harrington’s, Ballingarry in aid of Granagh Development Association & Kilpeacon Church from 2pm to 6pm. On the day you can enjoy a Floral & Vegetable Garden Walk, Plant Sale & Book Sale and Afternoon Tea served in the Courtyard. More info here
A Summer Chess Tournament will take place at The Hunt Museum from 11am to 4pm. More info here
Join Liam O’Brien in Off the Bone Gastropub from 2pm-4pm with some smooth crooning of soothing jazz to provide you with that perfect Sunday afternoon.
Cutloose Collage takes place at Wickham Way from 6pm to 9pm. Tickets are €20 and include a themed batch cocktail/mocktail, party snacks and ALL collage materials (scissors, glue, artist quality paper, a mix of vintage and modern collage materials, and a plastic sleeve to protect your one-of-a-kind masterpiece from the elements!). DM @fannylander on Instagram to get a ticket.
A Mid Summer Night’s Music and Musings takes place in the Garden of Shannon House at 7pm. Tickets from €10. More info here
The Bohemian Vibes Open Mic night kicks off at the Wickham from 7pm
Round off your weekend with the Major Dudes in the Record Room (Commercial Bar) from 8pm. Free Entry. More info here
That’s all for this week’s Pigtown Listing. Let us know what you’re looking forward to. If we missed an event, drop us a message.