What’s On this Week: BEETHOVEN4, Ewan McVicar, Night Dances, Thomond Wind Ensemble, Eddi Reader, Inis: The Limerick Experience, Patrick’s Day Parades, International Band Parade

Thursday, March 13

• Tráth Na gCeist as Gaeilge – Mother Mac’s | Irish-language quiz followed by a Ciorcal Comhrá to practice your Irish.
• Ewan McVicar – Dolans | DJ Mag’s Best British DJ brings his electrifying energy to Limerick.
• Menopause The Musical – University Concert Hall | A hilarious and heartfelt take on the “joys” of menopause.
• Friends Music Club – University Concert Hall | A tribute to under appreciated classical composers.
• SENSE presents Ewan McVicar – Dolans | Another chance to see this rising star in the electronic music scene.

Friday, March 14

• Night Dances by United Fall – Lime Tree Theatre | A powerful mix of dance and music from Gilla Band’s Daniel Fox.
• Alan O’Shea – The Old Quarter | Live music.
• Rock Icons Show – University Concert Hall | Classic rock hits from legends like Bon Jovi, Thin Lizzy, and Pink Floyd.
• DUG – Dolans | A new musical project featuring Lorkin O’Reilly and Jonny Pickett.
• Bad Manners – Dolans | 80s ska band fronted by Buster Bloodvessel.
• Electric Violinist Aoife Kelly & DJ Eoghain Fitz – The Crescent Shopping Centre | Noon performance.
• A Snail’s Tale – Cruises Street | A surreal and whimsical street performance.
• Thomond Wind Ensemble & Colony High School in Concert – St. Joseph’s Church | Irish and American musical collaboration.
• Treaty United vs. Wexford F.C. – Markets Field Stadium | Live football match.
• Edged In Blue – Record Room | Covering hits from ZZ Top, Rory Gallagher, and more.

Saturday, March 15

• The Most Dangerous Animal in the World – Belltable | A heartwarming family theatre experience.
• Eddi Reader – Lime Tree Theatre | The Fairground Attraction frontwoman performs with special guest Jill Jackson.
• Drive Band – The Old Quarter | Live band.
• BEETHOVEN4 – Irish Chamber Orchestra – University Concert Hall | Mendelssohn and Celtic mythology collide in this magical performance.
• Darren Kiely – Live at the Big Top, Limerick Milkmarket | A folk-pop blend inspired by Irish traditional music.
• SMASH HITS! – Dolans | 90s and 00s party band.
• Multiple People – Spacecraft | L.A.-based multimedia artist debuts in Limerick.
• Antiques Art & Vintage Fair – Limerick Racecourse | Browse unique collectibles.
• Trad and Tales – King John’s Castle | Irish folklore and traditional music at The Towers.
• Inis: The Limerick Experience – St. Mary’s Cathedral | A cultural celebration of Limerick.
• 16 Tons of Jive – Punches Blue Bar | Swing and jive music.
• After Show Party – Dolans Upper Deck | DJs spinning 90’s and disco.

Sunday, March 16

• Aftershock – The Old Quarter | Live music.
• Reeling In the Showband Years – University Concert Hall | A nostalgic showband experience.
• Clover the Rainbow – Dolans | A drag show featuring performances and audience games.
• The O’Malleys – St. Patrick’s Weekend Special – Dolans | Limrock legends.
• Antiques Art & Vintage Fair – Limerick Racecourse | Second day of browsing collectibles.
• 53rd Limerick International Band Championship – City Centre | A spectacular parade of international marching bands.
• Shamrock Street Shows – Bedford Row | Circus and acrobat performances.
• Futuropia – Friars Gate Theatre | A virtual reality art exhibition.

Monday, March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day

• Aftershock / Alan O’Shea / Off The Record – The Old Quarter | A full day of music.
• Limerick St. Patrick’s Day Parade – City Centre | Starts at 12 noon.
• St. Patrick’s Day at Dolans – Dolans | Traditional music all day.
• ICO Youth – Breakfast Bangers – The Hunt Museum | 10am concert.

Tuesday, March 18

• Limerick Early Music Festival Launch – Dance Limerick | Performances, panel discussions, and a film screening.
• Naomi Berrill Trio – Record Room | A cello-infused performance inspired by Irish islands.

Wednesday, March 19

• The Creative Show presents A Night on the Town – Lime Tree Theatre | A lively theatre production by Limerick Youth Theatre and Avista.
• The 27 Club – Belltable | A drama exploring the myths of famous musicians who died at 27.
• Native Plants in Your Garden – Magda O’Byrne – Castletroy Park Hotel | A spring gardening talk.
• Seed Talks: The Psychology of Carl Jung – Dolans | A deep dive into Jung’s ideas on the human psyche.