Here is the list of events which Babylon Radio chose.
Cafe Drawing Session – Rua Red
11:00, Wed 20 Apr
Rua Red, South Dublin Arts Centre, Tallaght, D24
Did you ever want to give drawing a go? Or maybe you are a budding artist looking for like-minded people to draw with? The Creative Den in Rua Red runs free weekly drawing sessions on Wednesdays at 11:00.
Archive at Lunchtime – IFI
13:00, Wed 20 Apr
Irish Film Institute, 6 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
Archive at Lunchtime screenings take place Saturdays (Double Bill), Mondays and Wednesdays. The programme is changing weekly now (instead of monthly as in the past). To find out what film(s) will be screened go to www.ifi.ie/whatson/now-showing-coming-soon/ and look for “Archive at Lunchtime” on the right. Admission is free.
Bereavement in Irish families during World War I – Talk
13:00, Wed 20 Apr
Central Library, Ilac Shopping Centre, Henry Street, Dublin 1
“Tell her Gently – bereavement in Irish families during the First World War” is a talk by Tara Doyle which looks at the personal and private experiences of Irish families bereaved during World War I.
Admission is free, but booking is required via 01 8734333 or centrallibrary@dublincity.ie
Petal Dance – Screening – Japanese Film Festival
14:00, Wed 20 Apr
Chester Beatty Library, Gardens of Dublin Castle, Dublin 2
The Japanese film “Petal Dance” about a road trip of two college friends will be screened as part of the Japanese Film Festival. Details about the film are here: www.accesscinema.ie/jff-2016/films.html (Suitable for ages 18+)
Admission is free and booking is not required.
www.cbl.ie/Programme—Events/Events-Schedule.aspx
Havana International Language Exchange
16:30 – 19:30, Wed 20 Apr
Havana Tapas Bar, Georges St, Dublin 2
The “Havana International Language Exchange” is taking place every Wed from 16:30-19:30 in Havana Tapas Bar in George’s Street. There are many Spanish speakers and English-speakers are explicitly invited, but everyone else is certainly very welcome too, to meet for a chat to improve your Spanish or English.
www.facebook.com/pages/Havana-Tapas-Bar/10503361821
186th Annual Exhibition Art Form Evening: Printmaking
17:30, Wed 20 Apr
RHA Gallery, Ely Place, Dublin 2
The Royal Hibernian Academy is inviting to a talk in connection with their 186th Annual Exhibition. The talk will be by Andrew Forlan (RHA) and is about Printmaking.
Admission is free, but a suggested donation of EUR 5 after the event is appreciated.
www.rhagallery.ie/lecture-series/186th-annual-exhibition-art-form-evenings/
Orlando Furioso and Ireland – Talk
18:30, Wed 20 Apr
Italian Institute of Culture, 11 Fitzwilliam Square East, Dublin 2
“Queens amused and abused: the Orlando Furioso and Ireland” is an illustrated lecture by Eric Haywood (UCD).
Admission is free, but registration is required via e-mail to iicdublino@esteri.it The lecture will be in English.
www.iicdublino.esteri.it/IIC_Dublino/webform/SchedaEvento.aspx?id=692&citta=Dublino
Adams and Nangle: Improvisations – Concert
19:00, Wed 20 Apr
dlr LexIcon – Library and Cultural Centre, Haigh Terrace, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
This is a debut performance of improvisations for viola and electronics by Irish composers Sebastian Adams and Jonathan Nangle.
Admission is free, but booking is required via the Eventbrite Page below.
www.eventbrite.ie/e/sebastian-adams-jonathan-nangle-tickets-23050640085?ref=devg
Refugees – What is really happening now? – Public Meeting
19:30, Wed 20 Apr
Teachers Club, 36 Parnell Square West, Dublin 1
This is a public meeting, organised by “United against Racism” and the topic is “Refugees – What is really happening now?”
Speakers and further details will be announced, check the Facebook link below.
Admission is free,
