The weeks are rolling around so fast these days it seems. It only seems like yesterday I was writing up the Limerick Events Guide for July and now we’re suddenly on the 4th-10th of September? How did that happen?
Well, we’ve got another great week lined up for you. Our Pigtown Pick of the Week this week is the Immigration Is A Joke Stand-Up Comedy Show in Katie Daly’s on Thursday evening. On top of that, there’s plenty of live music, sport, film, arts, culture, and community events to keep you entertained.
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Limerick Events Guide – 4th-10th September
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All Week (4th-10th 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
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
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 4th September
The IFI@Belltable Autumn Series kicks off with Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer (2023) at 7pm. Cillian Murphy stars as J. Robert Oppenheimer, the ‘father of the atomic bomb’, whose achievements were mired in guilt at the devastation his work unleashed, and how the continued development of even more powerful weapons of mass destruction fundamentally destabilised world peace forevermore. Tickets €8. More info here
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 5th September
Limerick Sports Partnership’s weekly ActiveCities Walking Group is doing the Limerick City Walk. Meeting at the Arthurs Quay Park at 11am. No need to register. Just turn up and enjoy the walk.
First Tuesdays is a monthly networking meetup on the first Tuesday of the month. It takes place at 5pm in the Hunt Museum. This month’s guest speaker is Marie Gleeson of Simply Blue. More info here
SOLD OUT Bad Reputation presents Obituary in Dolans Warehouse at 7pm. More info here
The Pints & Purls casual crafting and pinting meetup is in Crew from 7:30pm onwards.
The Tintéan Sessions take place in the Commercial Bar from 8:30pm til late. Free Entry
Wednesday 6th September
In Round 4 of the Bon Secours County Senior Hurling Championship, Kildimo Pallaskenry play Doon in Killmallock while Adare play South Liberties in Mungret. Both games at 6:30pm
Ballinacurra Gaels GAA are organizing a guided Nature & History walk through the Baggott Estate with local historian Sharon Slater and nature writer Albert Nolan. This free event is supported by Limerick Sports Partnership through their Active Cities Project. Meet at Ballinacurra Gaels GAA from 18.30 (walk departs at 18.45). More info here
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.
Thursday 7th September
The Wickham Way Food Court will be open through the day (exact opening hours vary for each food truck)
Women’s Collective Ireland – Limerick will host an Open Day at their premises on 28 John Street, Limerick from 10am – 7pm
In Round 4 of the Bon Secours County Senior Hurling Championship, Ahane play Na Piarsaigh in Childers Road while Kilmallock play Patrickswell in Cappamore. Both games at 6pm
Déardaoin Rúnda: Nights at the Museum is a series of free events every Thursday at the Hunt Museum. This week’s event is a performance by sopranos Jean Wallace and Gina Oberoi-Engela featuring a medley of opera arias, duets, drawing room ballads and Moore’s melodies. Starts at 7pm. More info here
London Alt-Rock band Eat Your Own Head play Pharmacia at 7pm as part of their Irish tour. More info here
The Treaty Whiskey Society is hosting a Whiskey Tasting event in 1314 (Jerry Flannery’s Bar) showcasing the Connacht Distillery at 7.30pm. The Connacht Distillery produces a range of fine Irish Whiskey crafted by the Atlantic, where it sits on the banks of the river Moy in the beautiful town of Ballina Co. Mayo. We will be joined on the night by Connacht Distillery’s Master Blender Julia Nourey. Tickets €20 with non-members welcome to join. More info here
Big Guerilla Productions present The Ballad of Mossy Flood in the Belltable at 8pm. Mossy Flood has a knack of going the long way around a story. In so doing, he makes us laugh and examine ourselves in a way we haven’t done before. He might be an unsociable odd-ball with a big thick head, but his wrestle with the everyday is pure gold. Tickets €20. More info here
City of Limerick Pipe Band is holding a Table Quiz in O’Driscoll’s Bar, Corbally at 8pm. Raffle on the night. €40 for team of 4.
It’s Irish Language Night at Crew Brewing at 8pm. All levels welcome
PIGTOWN PICK OF THE WEEK: Immigration Is A Joke is a stand-up comedy show performed by a South African, South Asian, and South American in Katie Daly’s at 8.15pm. Featuring Neil Green (South Africa), Malinda Perera (Sri Lanka) and Lesly Martinez (Venezuela). Tickets €15 Online and €20 At The Door. More info here
It’s Trad Thursday in Katie Daly’s from 9.30pm.
Friday 8th 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)
Lava Javas are hosting a Boardgames & Quiz Night for ages 14-19 from 4pm-8pm
Munster Rugby kick off their pre-season in Musgrave Park, Cork as they play Leinster at 6pm. Live coverage on Access Munster
In Round 4 of the Bon Secours County Senior Hurling Championship, Ballybrown play Garryspillane in Fedamore while Monaleen play Mungret St Pauls in Ballybrown. Both games at 6:30pm
Lea Heart is in Dolan’s Warehouse at 7pm. Tickets from €20. Over 14s show. More info here
Treaty United (Men) will take on Wexford FC in the League of Ireland First Division at 7.45pm in the Markets Field. More info here.
Red Hurley will perform at Friars Gate Theatre at 8pm. Tickes €25 plus booking fee. More info here
Certified!, Hip Hop/Trap/Urban club night is in Pharmacia from 9pm. Tickets from €10. More info here
Saturday 9th September
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.
Knavecon Gaming Convention takes place in the Castletroy Park Hotel, Limerick starting at 10am. Beginners welcome. Tickets €20/€10 (Accompanied children free). More info here
The National Antiques Art & Vintage Fair takes places in the Limerick Racecourse from 11am to 6pm Saturday and Sunday. More info here
Sunrise Social are organise a Coffee & Walk meetup. Meeting at Habit Shannon Street at 11am and then walking the Neil Cusack trail (2.6km each way). More info on their instagram page.
Ireland kick off their Rugby World Cup campaign as they play Romania in Bordeaux at 2.30pm. Live coverage on Virgin Media.
Treaty United (Women) are away to Wexford Youths in Ferrycarrig Park, Wexford at 6pm. Live coverage on LOItv.
Bridesmaid is in UCH at 7.30pm. Becky, the loyal as a dog Maid-of-Honour whose life unravels as she leads her best friend, Sarah on a wild ride down the road to matrimony. However, competition between Becky and Sarah’s new BFF Tiffany (she’s so gorgeous you could smack her) over who is the bride’s best friend, threatens to upend the wedding planning that the two best friends have talked about since primary school. Prepare yourselves for dance-offs/sing-offs and eventually tear-offs at the Hen do…held in a caravan!! Tickets €30. More info here
SOLD OUT Mack Fleetwood, Europe’s Premier Fleetwood Mac tribute act return to Dolans Warehouse at 8pm.
Big Generator Productions presents Rock Rising – The Evolution of Classic Rock in the Lime Tree Theatre at 8pm. Rock Rising is a high-octane, classic rock show designed to take the audience on an edge-of-the-seat journey through the evolution of classic rock. Tickets from €28.50. 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
Super Céilí will play live at CASK (Kilmurry Lodge) at 8pm. Super Céilí offer a one in a kind musical experience, bringing a unique blend of Irish reels and polkas with pop and electronic classics from the 90’s, welcolming classic dance music back to the dance floor. Tickets from €10. More info here
Ger O’Donnell & Trevor Sexton will play in the Longcourt House Hotel, Newcastle West at 8pm. Tickets from €20. More info here
The Dolans Afterparty kicks off on the Terrace from 10pm. Free Entry.
Club Dread is in Pharmacia from 10pm
Sunday 10th 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
There’s Family Fun Day in the Fitzgeralds’ Woodlands in Adare from 12pm-3pm
The National Antiques Art & Vintage Fair takes places in the Limerick Racecourse from 11am to 6pm Saturday and Sunday. More info here
The Wickham Way Food Court will be open through the day (exact opening hours vary for each food truck)
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.
Cut Loose Collage is in Klaud9 from 4pm to 7pm. All tools and materials are provided, as well as a delicious coffee/tea and a sweet treat! DM @fannylander to book. Spots are extremely limited, so prebooking is a must!
The Bohemian Vibes Open Mic night kicks off at the Wickham from 7pm.
The Wedding Present are live in Dolans Warehouse at 8pm. Tickets from €21. More info here
Club061 presents TRICEP in Alfie Earls from 10pm
That’s all for this week’s Limerick Events Guide. So, what you’re looking forward to?
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