Well, did you take advantage of the relaxation of restrictions or have you decided to play it safe for a few more weeks? If you did venture out to an event, what did you go to? How was it? Let us know in the comments. We’ve another jam-packed week coming up with music, comedy, sport, film and even some wrestling. Spoiled for choice
As always – all events are subject to change. Please check with event organisers/venues.
All week
Celebrating one year since they got their long-term lease, Ormston House presents The Limerick Show. It aims to celebrate Limerick’s artistic community, showcasing thirty-one visual artists, from early career to established practitioners, spanning painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, printmaking and video. Runs until February 19th. More info here
Limerick City Gallery of Art (LCGA) is currently exhibiting Aideen Barry’s solo exhibition, By Slight Ligaments. It includes film, sound, drawing, digital animation and several specially commissioned collaborations with artists, designers and craft workers. It runs until 13th February. More info here
Monday 31st January
The IFI@Belltable series continues with Joel Coen’s The Tragedy of Macbeth. The screening takes place at 5pm and 8pm. Tickets cost €8. More info here. Special school screenings at 10am and 12.30pm with tickets for €6.
Tuesday 1st February
Treaty United play Waterford in the Munster Senior Cup in the Markets Field. Time TBC
Wednesday 2nd February
The Irish Chamber Orchestra (with Director/Violinist Thomas Zehetmair) bring the music of Mozart, Wilson & Bruckner to the University Concert Hall. Starts at 8pm. Tickets €25. More info here
Thursday 3rd February
Jason Byrne, one of Ireland’s most well-known comedians, brings his show On Your Marks, Get Set … Gig! to Dolans Warehouse. Starts 7.30pm. Tickets €25. More info here
Ireland’s top country star, Nathan Carter plays the University Concert Hall at 8pm. Tickets €30. More info here
Friday 4th February
The Castletroy Farmers Market will be held from 10am to 2pm at the Castletroy Town Centre.
The Milk Market is open from 11am to 3pm.
The Wickham Way Food Court will be open 12pm to 10pm
Bell X1 team up with a Dowry Strings to bring their Acoustic-ish show to a SOLD OUT Lime Tree Theatre. If you were one of the lucky ones who got tickets, in you’re in for a great night. Starts at 8pm. More info here
Following their lockdown sketches, Pat Shortt teams up with his daughter Faye to bring their show Well to the University Concert Hall. Starts 8pm. Tickets €30. More info here
Bad Reputation presents IE/DC (an AC/DC Tribute) at 9pm in Dolans Warehouse. Tickets €12. More info
[POSTPONED – KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR RESCHEDULED DATE] Seoda Shows presents UK four-piece Bdrmm at the Kasbah Social Club in Dolans. Supported by M(H)Aol. Starts at 9pm. Tickets €14. More info here.
Saturday 5th February
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 Food Court will be open 10am to 10pm with the stalls selling arts, crafts, etc. from 10am to 3pm.
Meanwhile, Limerick’s newest cocktail bar The Wickham (formerly The Wickham Tap) is teaming up with StreetFoodDoneGood for the Street Food Disco Brunch at 1pm. Expect good food, good drinks, good music and good craic.
Limerick are away to Antrim in the Allianz Football League at 2.30pm.
Ireland open their 2022 Six Nations campaign against Wales at 2.15pm in the Avivia Stadium. Coverage on RTÉ.
Limerick Youth Dance are hosting auditions for aged 11-25 between 3pm and 5pm at Dance Limerick. Please contact [email protected] to secure your audition space and for any other enquiries
Creed Bratton (Grass Roots, The Office) brings an Evening of Music and Comedy to a SOLD OUT Dolans Warehouse. Starts at 8pm. More info here.
Bad Reputation present Worn Out for their first Limerick headline show in the Kasbah Social Club in Dolans at 8pm. They will be launching their new EP Waste on the night. This is a rescheduled event with all previous tickets valid More info here.
Limerick’s number one crooner Liam O’Brien will be entertaining guests at the Savoy Hotel as they enjoy a delicious five-course meal. Details/booking here
Sunday 6th February
The Milk Market is open from 11am to 3pm.
The Wickham Way Food Court is open 12pm to 10pm.
PIGTOWN PICK OF THE WEEK The always entertaining Over The Top Wrestling return to Limerick with a show in the Limerick Strand Hotel at 4pm. Featuring Eric Young (Formerly WWE), Session Moth Martina and OTT Champion Matt Haskins. If you’ve never been to an OTT show, you have no idea what you’re missing out on. Tickets €22-30. All ages event. More info here.
As always, if we’ve forgotten anything please let us know in the comments.