Every week I sit down to compile the Limerick Events Guide, I’m blown away by the various events that happen in Limerick week in, week out. It might be a bit of cliche but there really is something for everyone.
Our Pigtown Pick of the Week this week is Tom Crean – Antarctic Explorer in the Lime Tree Theatre on Saturday. This week also sees the start of the biannual EVA International Arts Festival which will take place across various venues over the next few weeks.
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UPDATED 08:00 31/08/2023
Limerick Events Guide – 28th August-3rd September
All Week – Monday – Tuesday – Wednesday – Thursday – Friday – Saturday – Sunday
All Week (28th August-3rd September)
The 40th EVA International will take place 31 August – 29 October 2023 across venues in Limerick city and beyond. EVA International is Ireland’s Biennial of Contemporary Art. Responding to the theme of Citizenship, the 40th edition will feature a ‘Guest Programme’ curated by Sebastian Cichocki, presented alongside new artist commissions as part of EVA’s Platform Commissions and Partnership Project initiatives. Find out more on Eva.ie
Painted Poems is an exhibition at the Hunt Café by Julianne Guinee running from July 4th to August 31st. More info here
Ireland and the Birth of Europe Exhibition will be on display at the Hunt Museum until Friday 8th September. Celebrating 50 years since Ireland joined the EEC, this exhibition tells the story of Irish participation in the development of European identities dating to over a thousand years ago. Showcasing items from our medieval collections and the work of the Art of Reading in the Middle Ages, with in-exhibition activities for children. Runs until September 8th. More info here
Limerick Museum is hosting a special exhibition, A Digital Introduction to Irish LGBTQI+ History, featuring videos, photographs and archival collections which tell the stories of LGBTI+ people in Ireland and the growth of the Irish LGBTI+ rights movement. Runs until 31st August. More info here
History in the Making is an exhibition in the Limerick Museum of photographs from the Patrick Hennessy Collection organised by the Limerick Camera Club as part of its 80th-anniversary celebrations. The exhibition continues until the end of August. Admission is free. Runs until 31st August. More info here
Postcards from Limerick is special exhibition in St Mary’s Cathedral celebrating 1100 years since the first viking settlement was founded in Limerick. It contains possibly the largest collection of Limerick related postcards ever assembled. Runs until November 17th. More info here
Courtney’s Daredevil Circus will be at the Ennis Road from Thursday 24th August to Sunday 10th September. More info here
Monday 28th August
There’s a Tango class at the Record Room (Commercial Bar) from 7:30pm. €10 per class. All levels are catered for.
It’s Open Mic Night in Charlie Malones from 9pm
Tuesday 29th August
Limerick Sports Partnership’s weekly ActiveCities Walking Group is doing the Newcastlewest Demesne Walk. Meeting at the Soccer Carpark Entrance at 11am. No need to register. Just turn up and enjoy the walk.
Big Shots is a brand new monthly showcase night for Limerick filmmakers, featuring short films, music videos, sketches and more. It’s on in the Commercial Bar at 6pm. Tickets €5.
Jack’s Weird & Wonderful Quiz Night is back in Crew Brewing at 7.30pm. Trust us when we say this is not like any Quiz Night you’ve ever been to. Head down early to guarantee a table.
The Castleconnell Autumn Concert Series returns at 8pm in All Saints Church Castleconnell. RTÉ Lyric FM’s Liz Nolan will host this concert featuring Irish mezzo-soprano Aebh Kelly & the prize winning international pianist Dearbhla Collins. Aebh Kelly & Dearbhla Collins. Tickets €15/€10. More info here
The Tintéan Sessions take place in the Commercial Bar from 8:30pm til late. Free Entry
Wednesday 30th August
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.
DJ Kim Brommel plays Mickey Martins
Thursday 31st August
The Wickham Way Food Court will be open through the day (exact opening hours vary for each food truck)
John Connolly will be in O’Mahony’s Book Shop at 1pm to sign copies of his new book The Land of Lost Things. The book is available to pre-order now. More info here
In Round 3 of the Bon Secours County Senior Hurling Championship Patrickswell play Ahane in Killmallock while Mungret St Paul’s play Adare in Askeaton. Both games at 6:45pm
Déardaoin Rúnda: Nights at the Museum is a series of free events every Thursday at the Hunt Museum. This week’s event is a String Trio Recital featuring Jeannette Bogado, Kaito Rodrigues and Alona Kliuchka. Exploring the chamber music repertoire for violin, viola and cello, a selection of some interesting pieces by Bach, Schubert, Handel and others will be played and interspersed with the spoken word to give context to the pieces, composers and periods. More info here
SOLD OUT EVA and Féile na Gréine present night 1 of SIREN SONG, a night of eclectic experimental sounds featuring Antonina Nowacka, bela, and E the Artist at 7.30pm in the Record Room. Free entry but pre-booking advised. More info here
It’s Irish Language Night at Crew Brewing at 8pm. All levels welcome
The Four Corners Open Mic Stand Up Comedy Night is in Katie Daly’s from 8.30pm. Slots available for new and seasoned comics trying out new material! Free Entry.
It’s Trad Thursday in Katie Daly’s from 9pm.
DJ Cillian Callaghan plays Mickey Martins
Friday 1st September
The Milk Market is open from 11am to 3pm.
The Wickham Way Food Court will be open through the day (exact opening hours vary for each food truck)
A late edition to the Record Room & WiredFM’s Summer Sessions, Personal Vanity Project will play a free lunchtime gig in the record room at 1pm. More info here
As part of the EVA International Film Series, the Belltable is screening Bryony Dunne’s Surrender Your Horns (2022) at 5pm. A feature film that starts with a lonesome Irish man snorting a substance of powdered horn, who then undergoes a bestial metamorphosis. Free entry but pre-booking is required. More info here
Childrens Happy Art Classes take place in By Design at 5pm. More info here
Grow Remote are hosting First Friday Drinks at 6pm in 101 O’Connell for Remote Workers based in Limerick. More info here
As part of the EVA International Film Series, the Belltable is hosting a double bill screening at 6.30pm. Sebastian Cichocki, curator of the Guest Programme of the 40th EVA International, will be in conversation with James Bridle, writer, artist and technologist, to introduce this year’s programme. Free entry but pre-booking is required. More info here
In Round 3 of the Bon Secours County Senior Hurling Championship Garryspillane play Monaleen in Caherconlish while Kildimo Pallaskenry play Kilmallock in Newcastle West. Both games at 6:45pm
Treaty United (men) are away to Cobh Ramblers in St. Colman’s Park, Cork at 7.45pm. Live coverage on LOItv.
Bad Reputation presents Full Of Hell (USA) at 8pm in Dolans Warehouse. They’re joined by Antichrist Siege Machine and Jarhead Fertilizer. Tickets from €21.50. More info here
SOLD OUT EVA and Féile na Gréine present night 2 of SIREN SONG, a night of eclectic experimental sounds featuring Katie G O’Neill, Princ€ss, Roibí, and Belacqua at 9pm in the Record Room. Free entry but pre-booking advised. More info here
Neoville Events presents Bollywood Bash in Pharmacia from 10pm. Featuring Ireland’s Bollywood DJ Duo DJ Tushar and DJ Neville. Tickets fro €8. More info here.
Saturday 2nd September
It’s National Cinema Day with all tickets €4 for the day. This applies to Vue (Jetland Ennis Road), Omniplex (Cresent Shopping Centre) and Odeon (Castletroy Town Centre)
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 10am to 3pm.
Dr Paul O’Brien is giving a free walking tour of New Street Limerick. Meeting outside the Greenyard Cafe (Punches Cross) at 3pm. Updates on the @FearStairLmk twitter account
As part of the EVA International Film Series, the Belltable is hosting a Double Bill Screening from South Korean filmmaker Jeamin Cha at 3pm. Sound Garden alternates scenes of large-trees being transported with interviews of South Korean mental health counsellors reflecting on their counselling work. Almost One meditates on the relationship between socialisation, performativity, and truth in a children’s acting class. Free entry but pre-booking is required. More info here
In Round 3 of the Bon Secours County Senior Hurling Championship Doon play Na Piarsaigh in Bruff at 6:45pm
As part of the EVA International Film Series, the Belltable is screening Few Can See at 7pm. Few Can See examines the legacy of broadcast censorship of the Northern Ireland conflict and political movements during this era. The project attempts to recreate material absent from state archives due to censorship, based on contemporary oral history interviews. Free entry but pre-booking is required. More info here
PIGTOWN PICK OF THE WEEK: Aidan Dooley returns to Lime Tree Theatre with his multi award-winning show, Tom Crean – Antarctic Explorer at 8pm. Tom Crean, the intrepid Antarctic explorer and one of Ireland’s unsung heroes, is brought to life in this dramatic and humorous solo performance by Aidan Dooley. Hear the riveting true stories of Crean’s Antarctic explorations as one of the few men to serve with both Scott and Shackleton and survive the three famous expeditions: Discovery (1901–1904), Terra Nova (1910–1913) and Endurance (1914–1916). Tickets €25/€22. 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
Favourite Worst Nightmare (an Arctic Monkeys tribute band) play Dolans Warehouse at 8pm. Tickets from €16.50. More info here
SOLD OUT Meanwhile, Mary Coughlan plays Upstairs in Dolans at 8pm. Tickets €27. More info here
The Dolans Afterparty kicks off on the Terrace from 10pm. Free Entry.
Sunday 3rd September
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 4pm
The Wickham Way Food Court will be open through the day (exact opening hours vary for each food truck)
Glin Castle is holding an Open Day from 12pm to 6pm. Entry €10 per adult.
Rathkeale is organising a Family Fun Day in the Abbey grounds starting at 1pm. Entertainment will include a special performance by the Garda Band, Clonroosk funfair, BBQ, wheel of fortune, bingo, 5-a-side soccer, tug of war, bonnie baby competition, glamourous granny competition, best dressed grandad competition, prize for the best dog, face painting by Nina, home baked goods stalls, as well as clubs and business stands. Easy parking. All are welcome. More info here
Templeglantine National School Family Fun Day will take place at 2pm. An afternoon of fun, food and friendship in Templeglantine NS hosted by the Parents Association.
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.
As part of the EVA International Film Series, the Belltable is screening Foragers (2022) at 4pm. Foragers explores the practice of foraging edible plants in Palestine/Israel, raising questions about the politics of extinction; asking who determines what is made extinct and what gets to live on. Free entry but pre-booking is required. More info here
In Round 3 of the Bon Secours County Senior Hurling Championship South Liberties play Ballybrown in Fedamore at 6pm
The Bohemian Vibes Open Mic night kicks off at the Wickham from 7pm.
SOLD OUT Calmea, Fiona O’Connell and Laura Duff bring their Acoustic Tour to Limerick as they play in Mother Macs from 7.30pm. This is a pay waht you can gig with tickets available via eventbrite. More info here
As part of the EVA International Film Series, the Belltable is hosting a Double Bill Screening from Argentine-British filmmaker Jessica Sarah Rinland at 7pm. Black Pond is an odyssey through a common land in the south of England told through the hands of the members of the local natural history society. Ý Berá (Bright Waters) depicts the second biggest wetland in the world (Iberá) with an incredible biodiversity of fauna and flora. Free entry but pre-booking is required. More info here
The Chilean Way are playing their last Limerick gig at The Commercial for a while, latin vibes tunes and pizza. 8pm til late – Free Entry. More info here
That’s all for this week’s Limerick Events Guide. So, what you’re looking forward to?
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