Whats on in #DublinTown this weekend – Feb 16-18
Written by Rachel Tormey on February 16, 2018. Posted in Activities Culture Family Food Food Offers Shop There’s something for everyone coming up this weekend (16-18th of Feb) in the City!
Each week, DublinTown are on the airwaves on the Friday edition of the Good Morning Dublin show on Dublin City FM. In case you missed it, here’s what you can do this weekend:
Today, February 16, marks the start of Chinese New Year and Dublin Chinese New Year Festival here are just some of the things you can do this weekend as part of the festival this year:
To mark the Chinese tradition of making dumplings with all the family for Chinese New Year, Asia Market are hosting a Dumpling Day. Go and watch Mama Wong make traditional savory dumplings and even learn to wrap and make your own. You’ll also have a chance to learn about dumplings, what they symbolize and where they originate from. With lots to try and taste, its guaranteed fun for all the family.
Date: 16th February
Time: All day event
Price: Free, no booking required.
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Chinese New Year Food Extravaganza
Pop into Asia Market on Drury Street for a taste of the Chinese market during this years Chinese New Year celebrations. This free event will allow you to try some exotic fruits, dumplings, flavored oils, drinks, sweet treats and snacks along with many more. It’s the perfect opportunity for whole family to get a taste of some authentic Chinese products.
Date: 17th February Saturday & 18th February Sunday (Opening Hours 10 -7 Daily)
Price: Free Event
Where: Asia Market 18 Drury Street Dublin 2
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Upbeat Generation in The Grand Social
If you’re looking for somewhere to have a bop this Friday then head into The Grand Social. Upbeat Generation will be playing live all your favorite funk, soul, disco and R&B tunes! They’re bring you everything from Prince, James Brown, Marvin Gaye to TLC and the Weeknd. You’re guaranteed a great night!
Date: 16th February
Time: Doors, 11.30pm
Price: Free
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Try out Ireland’s first Whiskey tour with DoDublin! Departing from DoDublin’s tour stop on Stephens Green, the tour will include being brought around Dublin and stopping in two stops, Teeling Whiskey Distillery and James Distillery where you will get a tour of each.
Date: Saturday 17th & 24th February
Time: 2pm – 5.30pm
Price: €50 per person
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Scene and Heard Festival
Smock Alley presents the Scene and Heard Festival 2018. The festival is a chance for artists to showcase their work and new ideas in front of a live audience, they also have a chance to receive feedback about their pieces. They’ve got a mix of light hearted comedy to more serious matters such as the housing crisis. Running until the 3rd of March, you’re bound to find something you’ll enjoy.
Date: 15th of February – 4th of March
Price: Prices vary
For more things happening in #DublinTown see our what’s on section
