And just like that, February was over almost as quick as it began. No shortage of great events this week with a little big of everything to choose from.
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Pigtown Listings – 27th February-5th March
All Week
The Made of Earth Exhibition continues at the Hunt Museum until 6th April. Made of Earth explores the story of clay and ceramics; how they have impacted civilisation and how civilisation has developed through their use. More info here.
The Limerck City Art Galley has two new exhibitions – a collaboration between Celine Sheridan amd Mel French entitled Mammalia and the Psyche and Casey Walshe’s Come On Baby. Both exhibitions run until the 16th of April. More info here
The Limerick Art Society Spring Exhibition will take place in the Parkway from Thursday until Tuesday 14th March 2023. Open from 10am to 5pm. More info here
Public Consultations for the new Limerick Bus Connects proposals will be taking place across the week (both in public and online). Find out more on https://busconnects.ie/limerick/
Monday 27th February
The IFI@Belltable series continues with Tár (2022). Lydia Tár (Cate Blanchett) is the world-renowned conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic, a woman at the top of her rarefied field with a seemingly endless list of accomplishments and awards to her name. Tár has been nominated for six Academy awards including Best Picture, Best Director (Todd Field) and Best Actress (Blanchett). Screenings at 5pm and 8pm. Tickets €8. More info here
The UCH Spring Cinema Season continues with Bruce Robinson’s black comedy Withnail and I (1987). Two out of work actors-the anxious, luckless Marwood (Paul McGann)and is acerbic, alcoholic friend, Withnail (Richard E. Grant)-spend their days drifting between their squalid flat. The unemployment office and the pub. When they take a holiday “by mistake” a the country house of Withnail’s flamboyantly gay uncle, Monty, they encounter the unpleasant side of the English Countryside: tedium, terrifying locals and torrential rain. Screening at 7.30pm. Tickets €5. More info here
IZTP presentes Frequency with Cult and Splitt b2b Bu5ie in Pharmacia at 9.30pm. Tickets from €7.40. More info here.
Club 061 returns to Alfie Earl’s Bar at 10pm with Hard Dance Night featuring DJs MADN and MAC. More info here
Tuesday 28th February
Limerick Sports Partnership’s weekly ActiveCities Walking Group is doing the Kings Island Bank Walk. Meeting at Clare Street Park at 11am. No need to register. Just turn up and enjoy the walk.
Meanwhile, the West Limerick Weekly Walk is exploring the Castle Demesne in Newcastlewest. Meeting at 11am in the at the car park at the entrance to the Demense (Entrance by Newcastlewest Community Centre). If you wish to come along please phone 061 333 600 or email [email protected]
There’s an Irish Dancing Class in the Record Room (downstairs in the Commercial Bar) from 7pm-8pm. Cost €10. Followed by the Tintéan Sessions take place in the Commercial Bar from 9 pm.
Limerick Youth Theatre presents The Jamie Johnson Show in the Belltable at 7.30pm. Action takes place during a live television broadcast of The Jamie Johnson Show. The play follows the events that unfold both on and off-screen. Tickets €10 or €5 for under 18s. More info here
Wednesday 1st March
PIGTOWN PICK OF THE WEEK Pick Your Pint is a special Beer Tasting Event at Treaty City Brewery to raise money for Novas. Tickets €30. A great night ahead. Test your knowledge of Limerick and learn about some amazing beers. Whether you are already a beer lover or you want to learn more about craft beer come along. There’s fun for everyone. More info here
It’s Salsa Wednesday in the Record Room (Commercial Bar) from 7.30pm until late. Evening classes followed by Latin Social.
Limerick Youth Theatre presents The Jamie Johnson Show in the Belltable at 7.30pm (Schools screening at 11am). Action takes place during a live television broadcast of The Jamie Johnson Show. The play follows the events that unfold both on and off-screen. Tickets €10 or €5 for under 18s. More info here
The Ukrainian Ballet of Peace will perform with its critically acclaimed production of Swan Lake in UCH at 7.30pm. Tickets from €34. More info here
It’s Drink & Draw night at Crew Brewing at 8pm.
Glasgow-based five-piece Ímar play Dolans Warehouse at 8pm. Featuring Adam Brown (bodhrán), Adam Rhodes (bouzouki), Mohsen Amini (concertina), Ryan Murphy (uilleann pipes) and Tomás Callister (fiddle). Tickets from €20. More info here
Thursday 2nd March
The Wickham Way Food Court will be open 3pm to 9.30pm
It’s Irish Language Night at Crew Brewing at 8pm. All levels welcome
Dublin jazz singer Christine Tobin plays Upstairs at Dolans at 8pm. Tickets from €15. More info here
The Dance Academy Limerick and the Alice Marshall School of Classical Ballet present Breaking with Tradition in UCH. Tickets from €13.75. More info here
Limerick Educate Together Secondary School presents The Addams Family: The Musical Comedy in the Lime Tree Theatre at 8pm. Join them, along with Morticia, Gomez, Wednesday, Uncle Fester, Lurch, Pugsley and more for a heart-warming story of love, family and friendship… with a twist! Tickets €15/€10 (Family tickets €40). More info here
Super Céilí plays Mollys at 8pm. Tickets from €5. More info here.
KG Presents Stanz Amor with D.N.T and Taggy at Pharmacia at 9pm. Tickets from €6.34. More info here
Friday 3rd March
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
Munster are in Musgrave Park in Cork at 7.35 as they play Scarlets in round 15 of the United Rugby Championship.
Treaty United are away to the Airtricty League first decisions newest team, Kerry FC, at 19:45 in Mounthawk Park.
The Dance Academy Limerick and the Alice Marshall School of Classical Ballet present Breaking with Tradition in UCH. Tickets from €13.75. More info here
Bad Reputation presented thrash metal legends Xentrix in Dolans Warehouse from 8pm. Support by Animator & Crossfire. Tickets from €20. This is a rescheduled gig with original tickets still valid. More info here
Limerick Educate Together Secondary School presents The Addams Family: The Musical Comedy in the Lime Tree Theatre at 8pm. Join them, along with Morticia, Gomez, Wednesday, Uncle Fester, Lurch, Pugsley and more for a heart-warming story of love, family and friendship… with a twist! Tickets €15/€10 (Family tickets €40). More info here
Saturday 4th March
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 will be open 10am to 3pm with the stalls selling arts, crafts, etc. from 10am to 3pm.
The ArtLimerick Pop-Up Gallery is open from 11am to 5.30pm. It’s located at 19 Nicholas St. More info here
There’s a Clay Workshops for Kids in the Hunt Mueseum focusing on Hand-building. Sessions at 11am-1pm and 2-4pm. Suitable for ages 6 – 13 years. Tickets €30. Pre-booking essential. More info here
It’s another exciting Saturday of AIL rugby at 2.30pm.
- 1A: Garryowen vs Cork Constitution – Dooradoyle
- 1A: Shannon vs Clontarf- Thomond Park
- 1A: Landsdone vs Young Munster – Aviva Stadium Back Pitch
- 2A: Navan RFC vs Old Crescent – Balreask Old
- 2A: UL Bohemians vs Dolphin – Annacotty
- 2C: Bruff vs Bangor – Kilballyowen Park
- Women’s Cup: Blackrock College v UL Bohemians
Treaty United (women’s team) host Bohemians at 5pm in the Markets Field
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
Tommy Fleming returns to UCH at 8pm. Tickets from €33. More info here
Direct from the West End, Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of the Dubliners returns to the Lime Tree Theatre at 8pm. Tickets from €32. More info here
Comedian Stephen Mullan is in the Kasbah Social Club in Dolans at 8pm. Tickets from €16. More info here
Dublin-born singer and bouzouki player Daoirí Farrell plays Upstairs at Dolans at 8pm. Tickets from €18. More info here
Beamish Control Centre are playing a free gig in Alfie Earls from 8.30pm. More info here
LASA presents Mob Wife at 9pm in Pharmacia. Tickets from €10. More info here
Prima Volta presents Dublin based quintet Shy Mascot for their debut Limerick gig in the Record Room (Commercial Bar) at 9pm. Tickets from €6.34. More info here
Sunday 5th March
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.
The ArtLimerick Pop-Up Gallery is open from 11am to 5.30pm. It’s located at 19 Nicholas St. More info here
There’s a Clay Workshops for Adults in the Hunt Mueseum focusing on Hand-building. Sessions at 11:30am-1:30pm and 2:30-4:30pm. Tickets €30. Pre-booking essential. More info here
The Wickham Way Food Court will be open 12pm to 4pm
It’s StreetFoodSundays in Crew Brewing from 1pm until 7pm (or when the food runs out)
The Hunt Museum’s Sunday Art Club takes place at 2pm. €5 per child – all materials provided. Spaces are limited and booking is essential. More info here.
Limerick‘s footballers play Meath at 2pm in the Allianz Football League Roinn 2 at the TUS Gaelic Grounds
The Brave Within – Empowering Women to Rise, a powerhouse event for International Women’s Day designed to reignite the bravery within and empower women to reach their full potential will take place at 2pm in 1314 (Jerry Flannery’s). More info here
Kill’em with Country (Pete, Dave & James) play the Record Room (Commercial Bar) from 6pm till late. Support by Jack Burton. Free Entry.
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.