Six Fun Events In Dublin To Get You Up Off Your Arse This Weekend

After a stressful week in work or college it can be hard to feel inspired for the weekend ahead. You planned on doing something fun but you can’t be arsed spending hours researching. Well, don’t you worry, we’ve done the hard work for you. 

Weekend plans are sorted, you’re welcome!

Freedom Art Exhibition

Fancy showing your political colours and adding some actual colour to your walls at the same time? Course ya do. Hop down to the MART gallery in Rathmines this weekend then for a special Repeal art exhibition organised by Peachy Dublin.  

Freedom is an exhibition showcasing “artistic reactions to an Ireland post Repealing the 8th.” Peachy says that they want to “keep this a really positive space and environment as it is so close to the referendum and give everyone a night of Art, Music, Poetry and a place to chill out before the Referendum. 

Instead of Artists responding to why we should repeal the 8th, we wanted the Artists to help us visualize what the future in Ireland could look or feel like if it is.” There’ll be musicians and spoken word artists performing on the opening night as well as words from a Together for Yes representative.  

All pieces of art will be for sale with all the proceeds after cost being donated to Together for Yes.

Culture Date With Dublin 8

Dublin 8 is a fab little spot and this neighbourhood initiative is the perfect way to explore it a little further. 

It will celebrate the cultural and historical life of the area through a host of some deadly free activities. 

There’ll be tours, workshops, exhibitions and general bants for everyone to enjoy.

Arnotts 175th Birthday

One of our fave department stores in the city is celebrating a huge milestone today, 175 years in business. 

To mark the occasion there will be a wide range of unique activities running this evening, such as Victorian inspired Afternoon Tea, performances, workshops and entertainment. 

The fun will continue throughout the weekend, so it’s deffo worth popping down. There’s also some deadly bits on sale to mark the occasion such as commemorative mugs and teapots illustrated by Conor Merriman, limited edition pendents by Chupi and luxury scented candles. 

Fun times!