THURSDAY 16
Mein Gott – Belltable. The Northside Misfits return with their self-penned play entitled Mein Gott. An airport, a thick fog, one deadly virus, a new born baby, illegal smuggling and an Irish dancing flash mob. Fasten your seatbelts. It’s going to be a bumpy ride.
Professor Brian Cox – University Concert Hall. Horizons is a celebration of our civilisation, of our music, art, philosophy and science; an optimistic vision of our future if we continue to explore Nature with humility and to value ourselves and our fellow human beings.
Seed Talks Presents The Psychology Of Narcissism – Dolans. An insightful and empathetic exploration of narcissism, a complex and often misunderstood psychological disorder.
The Black & Tans in Palestine – Watch House Cross Library. 6.30pm – A Repetition of the Irish Show? The Black & Tans in Palestine, 1922-1948. Dr Seán Gannon discusses the transfer of 700 disbanded ex-RIC as a striking force/riot squad to Palestine in spring 1922 and assesses the extent to which they adopted an ‘Irish’ approach to their defence of British colonial rule.
Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Taylor Swift – Saint Mary’s Cathedral
Fresh Eyes Festival. – St Anne’s Community College, Killaloe. The inaugural festival in Killaloe features DJ Ceese, Dylan Flynn and the Dead Poets and many more.
FRIDAY 17
Off The Record – The Old Quarter
Mein Gott – Belltable
Shite Talk: An Irish History Podcast – The Record Room. Shite Talk podcast promise a night of “somewhat accurate” retellings of Irish history stories.
Sam Amidon – Dolans.
Green Lung – Dolans. Metal gig with guests Lowen from Bad Reputation.
Jaskane – St Nicholas Church, Adare. Eclectic folk group will deliver a vibrant fusion of music from around the world from fiery Argentinian tangos to soulful Breton folk tunes – Etain McCooey (oboe, cor anglais), Karen Kelly (violin) and Jason Noone (guitar).
Icarus & the Fine Art of Re-Surfacing – Spacecraft Project Space. A solo exhibition of paintings & prints by Gavin Hogg running until May 25.
Disney Classics by Candlelight – St. Augustine’s Church
Steve Albini: ‘To All Trains’ Listening Event – People’s Museum of Limerick. 7.30pm Free.
Electric Boogie – The Red Hen. Disco/House & classic RnB
SATURDAY 18
Future Limerick:Climate Arts Festival – Belltable. Explores the climate crisis through the arts bringing local audience and artists together to creatively engage on how we can build a more sustainable future together.
Family Fun Day – People’s Park. 12pm-5pm | Free event, no registration required. Part of Future Limerick: Climate Arts Festival
1710 – The Old Quarter
Wonderland – Lime Tree Theatre. Musical favourites to delight and thrill all ages from Spotlight Stage School
The Legends of American Country Show – University Concert Hall. Tributes to Dolly Parton , Johnny Cash , Don Williams , Patsy Cline,Charley Pride,Tammy Wynette and Kenny Rogers and new tributes to icons Hank Williams , Alan Jackson, Glen Campbell, Tammy Wynette , Garth Brooks and Jim Reeves.
Duke Special – Dolans. Special guest Emmet Scanlan. Duke Special (aka Belfast’s Peter Wilson) has released 17 albums and EPs, toured all over the world and has been involved in a diverse array of other projects. In 2023, to celebrate the release of his first EP 21 years ago, he embarked on a series of live shows – Adventures in Belfast, Adventures in Ireland and Adventures in the UK – showcasing songs from across his remarkable career, joined by long term collaborator and brother in arms, the tintinnabulator, Temperance Society Chip Bailey.
Mack Fleetwood – Dolans
16 Tons of Jive – Russells Bar
Dyke Nite – The Record Room. Queer legends, Dyke Nite return with high energy music and even higher energy dancing – non-stop euphoria from start to finish.
After Show Party – Dolans Upper Deck. DJ playing alternative/disco/lost classics on Dolans Terrace til late after the live shows
SUNDAY 19
Wonderland – Lime Tree Theatre
City Bike Parade – Arthur’s Quay Park. City Bike Parade to celebrate National Bike Week.
MONDAY 20
Future Limerick: Climate Arts Festival 2024 – Belltable
The End We Start From – Belltable. A woman tries to find her way home with her newborn while an environmental crisis submerges London in floodwaters. Featuring Jodie Comer and Joel Fry this film looks at the fallout from the climate emergency.
Emerging Limerick Filmmakers – Belltable. Screening of two short films and panel discussion. Rat King and Mob the Trench (both films found success nationally and abroad) were developed by Emerging Limerick Filmmaker’s members with the support of professional mentorship. Both look towards the future tackling topics around anxiety, belief and personal identity in the face of a contested place in a changing world.
Big Special – Dolans
TUESDAY 21
Music and Myth Busting – Belltable. FUTURE LIMERICK, Climate Arts Festival 2024: An evening of beautiful music, storytelling and some illuminating facts about the world we live in, told through the power of intercultural song. Presented by University of Limerick Arts, Data Literacy and Diversity Project featuring the ADD Your Voice Ensemble.
Skerryvore – Dolans. Traditional Scottish folk music with rock elements.
WEDNESDAY 22
Scratch Night – Belltable. FUTURE LIMERICK, Climate Arts Festival 2024: An inspiring evening of new short plays themed around the climate crisis, celebrating exciting new work by writers, actors and directors from Limerick and beyond. Plays showcased in previous Scratch Nights have gone on to be developed as full length works on stages around the country.
Chicken – Belltable. FUTURE LIMERICK, Climate Arts Festival 2024: Award winning play by Eva O’Connor and Hildegard Ryan. Winner of Filipa Bragança award.
CHERYM – Dolans
THURSDAY 23
Chicken – Belltable
Fast Fashion vs the Future – Belltable. Hosted by PJ Kirby of smash-hit podcast I’m Grand Mam, this panel discussion brings together movers and shakers in the world of fashion and sustainability to discuss ethical clothing, consumption, and the future of fast fashion.
Comedy: Mike Rice – Dolans. Dark, wild and silly comedy. Co-host of Mike & Vittorio’s Guide to Parenting with Vittorio Angelone
Fangclub – Dolans Fangclub, have made a welcomed return after unveiling their single, ‘Attention’ in March.
