Upcoming Events in Dublin Docklands (June 2019)
Looking for entertainment and things to do this June? Then have a look at the following attractions taking place this month in Dublin’s Docklands.
Seán O'Casey Theatre
Out of the box: 1 June
Join Seán O'Casey Theatre for a showcase performance from the adult performance course and diploma course students. A hugely fun evening of mini plays, improvisation, film and mime!
Tickets price: €10
More information at: https://waterfrontnews.net/events/out-box/
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
TRANS-FUSION Festival: Irish Trans Archive History Talk - 5 June, 2019
In recent years, Transgender people have stepped out of the shadows and are beginning to participate fully in Irish society. But did you know that there have been Transgender individuals in Ireland for over 250 years? In conjunction with EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, The TRANS-FUSION Festival, the Irish Trans Archive and TENI, Sara R Phillips will provide a fascinating look into the lives of many of these individuals.
Tickets price: €5
More information available at: https://waterfrontnews.net/events/trans-fusion-festival-irish-trans-archive-history-talk/
Tiny Tots Tuesday: SENSEable Tots - 11 June, 2019
EPIC is peppered with tales of messers and mischief-makers across the Irish diaspora! Join their ranks in this messy play session with Karen from SENSEable Tots, who will be running another fun sensory workshop for your little ones (suitable for children aged 6 months - 3.5 years).
Tickets price: €12
More information available at: https://waterfrontnews.net/events/tiny-tots-tuesday-senseable-tots/
Bloomsday @ EPIC: Ulysses in Distant Lands - 12 June, 2019
James Joyce famously said of his home city ‘When I die, Dublin will be written on my heart’. Like the Dublin of Ulysses, contemporary Dublin is a vibrant multicultural cityscape, bursting with stories waiting to be told. For this event, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum have asked four Irish and Irish-based writers to share their own personal Odysseys.
Tickets price: €10
More information available at: https://waterfrontnews.net/events/bloomsday-epic-ulysses-distant-lands/
Ringsend and Irishtown Community Centre
Registration for Summer Project – 4 June, 2019
The RICC Summer Project will run two camps this year, offering all the children’s favourites and some exciting new activities. Camp 1 will take place from July 22 to August 2 and Camp 2 will be held from August 12-22. Both camps will meet on August 2. Registration is on Tuesday, June 4, from 9am-1pm. The deposit is €50.
Find out more on: https://waterfrontnews.net/events/registration-summer-project/
Poolbeg Yacht & Boat Club
PYBC Regatta (Incl. Championship 2 - Kish Race - 1-2 June, 2019
Day 1 - Inshore racing in the bay
Day 2 - Kish Race with finish at a beach party onboard our boats at a local beach
More information available at: https://waterfrontnews.net/events/pybc-regatta-incl-championship-2-kish-race/
Children’s Summer Sailing Course 1,2,3,4 - 4th – 7th June, 10th – 14th June, 17th – 21st June, 24th – 28th June, 2019
Watching youngsters grow in confidence as they master the art of sailing is one of the great rewards for the staff at the Irish National Sailing and Powerboat School. These summer courses will entertain, challenge and stimulate your children as they learn how to master a sailing dinghy afloat - and have fun along the way. A five day courses delivered on a week day, over 4 consecutive weeks. Summer Course Price Scales for 5 day weeks: 1 Child for 1 Week - € 209
More information about Children’s Summer Sailing Courses available at:
Liffey Trust Studios
Aardman Animations Model Making Workshop – Gromit - 1 June, 2019
Aardman Animations are giving you the chance to learn how to make your own Gromit character at this fun, hands-on clay modelling workshop. Led by model maker Will Harding. Moreover participants can take their clay models home and try animating them using Aardman’s easy to use Animate It! software.
Ages: 5-11 / Duration: 60 mins
Tickets price: €10.85
More information available at: https://waterfrontnews.net/events/aardman-animations-model-making-workshop---gromit/
Aardman Model Making Workshop with Will Harding - Shaun the Sheep - 1 June, 2019
Aardman Animations are giving you the chance to learn how to make your own Shaun the Sheep character at this fun, hands-on clay modelling workshop. Led by model maker Will Harding. Moreover participants can take their clay models home and try animating them using Aardman’s easy to use Animate It! software.
Ages: 5-11 / Duration: 60 mins
Tickets price: €10.85
More information available at: https://waterfrontnews.net/events/aardman-animations-model-making-workshop-shaun-sheep/
Cinemagic Dublin Boot Camp – 2 June, 2019
Cinemagic is delivering a one-day Talent Lab Bootcamp for new entrants to the film and television industry or those interested in entering. The Boot Camp programme is aimed at new entrants aged 16+ and will include masterclasses, seminars and Q&A’s with film professionals who will provide insight into the industry in a range of different disciplines.
Tickets price: €32.88
More information available at: https://waterfrontnews.net/events/cinemagic-dublin-boot-camp/
Storyboarding with Marten Jonmark (Brown Bag Films) – 8 June, 2019
Every animated film starts with a storyboard. It takes a script or a story and turns it into a series of drawings, these drawings show everyone where the camera will be placed, where the characters need to be positioned and what the characters will be doing. The workshop will use examples and exercises to give participants the knowledge they need to visually tell a story, participants will then be able to storyboard stories of their very own. Led by storyboard artist Marten Jonmark (Vampirina; Doc McStuffins; Peter Rabbit).
Ages: 8-14 / Duration: 90 mins
Tickets price: €10.85
More information available at: https://waterfrontnews.net/events/storyboarding-marten-jonmark-brown-bag-films/
Animation with Caoimhe Ni Bhradaigh (Cartoon Saloon) – 8 June, 2019
Caoimhe Ni Bhradaigh from Cartoon Saloon (The Secret of Kells, Song of the Sea, The Breadwinner) will present an industry workshop exploring the exciting world of animation. Learn the science behind the magic as you are introduced to the different roles, projects, software and ideas currently being worked on at Cartoon Saloon.
Ages: 15-25 / Duration: 2 hrs
Tickets price: €10.85
More information available at: https://waterfrontnews.net/events/animation-caoimhe-ni-bhradaigh-cartoon-saloon/
Learn How to Tell a Short Story in a Storyboard with David Bunting – 9 June, 2019
Learn drawn animation skills, draw your own storyboards and learn how to tell a visual story in this fun and interactive workshop. Led by Story artist, animator and filmmaker David Bunting
Ages: 8-11 / Duration: 2 hrs
Tickets price: €10.85
More information available at:https://waterfrontnews.net/events/learn-how-tell-short-story-storyboard-david-bunting/
Surfdock Watersports
Summer Camp Week 1,2,3,4 - 4th - 7th June, 10th - 14th June, 17th - 21st June, 24th - 28th June, 2019
Give your children the chance to have 5 days full of fun and action! Dublin's most exciting Summer Camp - an action filled week on the water with stand up paddleboarding, windsurfing, sailing, kayaking and cable wakeboarding. 5 days. The camp starts at 10am and runs until 4.30pm. A five day courses delivered on a week day, over 4 consecutive weeks. Ticket prices are from €180-€250.
Find out more about Summer Camp Weeks on:
Dublin Adventure Weekends: 8-9 June, 2019
Try your hand at a mix of paddleboarding, kayaking and wakeboarding (ringo rides), a unique combination of activities you will find in Grand Canal Dock, a short stroll from the heart of Dublin City Centre. Surfdock Watersports will give you the chance to experience a full day of activities with plenty of time to get a good introduction to all three sports and with plenty of breaks to recuperate. Ticket prices are from €99-€149.
Find out more on: https://waterfrontnews.net/events/dublin-adventure-weekends/
SUP - Flat water introduction - 1 and 6 June, 2019
Learn to SUP in the sheltered conditions of the Grand Canal Dock. This class is for beginners who have no previous paddleboarding experience or those who have done it before but would like to learn the right paddling technique.
Ticket prices are from €30.00 - €45.00
More information available at: https://waterfrontnews.net/events/sup-flat-water-introduction/
Liberty Hall Theatre
Irish International a Cappella Festival – 28 June, 2019
Ireland's first festival dedicated to the genre of 'a cappella'. Bringing the best international a cappella artists to Irish audiences and providing a platform for Irish ensembles to perform.
More information available at: https://waterfrontnews.net/events/irish-international-cappella-festival/
Docklands 5K Race
Lime street - 20 June, 2019
The 2019 race will take place on Thursday, June 20th, starting at 7:45pm. The distance is 5k, run over a flat, fast loop in Dublin's Docklands area. Organised by the runners from Crusaders Athletic Club, the Docklands 5k race is held with the help of the generous sponsorship, provided by many companies located in the Docklands and surrounding areas. The Docklands 5k is a non-profit event. All proceeds will be used to improve the facilities of Crusaders AC and to promote sport, health and wellbeing in the community.
More information available at: https://waterfrontnews.net/events/docklands-5k/
