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CLICK FOR ONGOING EVENTS
February & March
Speeddating
Speeddating...with Velo Promotions at the Ambassador Hotel Cork.
30s & 40s Sunday 7th Feb,
40s & 50s Sunday 21st,
20s & 30s Sunday 7th March,
30s & 40s Sunday 21st March.
Advance bookings only. This is definitely Cork's best speeddating venue. Speeddating with a touch of class. PS. Events in the pipeline for Kerry and Waterford etc.
TIME: 7pm-9pm
TICKETS:
BOOKING/INFO: Advance bookings only. Tel: 085-7707585. Web: www.speeddatingirl.com.
VENUE: Regina Mundi School, Douglas, Cork.
March
Blackrock Castle Observatory
First Friday at the Castle Open nights on the first Friday of every month with inspired activities for visitors of all ages, starting at 6pm with family friendly space age workshop and craft activities, and at 7pm it's the Cork Science Café followed by lectures from visiting speakers. Cosmos at the Castle interactive, astronomy exhibit. Also, enjoy the menu at the Castle Bar & Trattoria.
TIME: eu6 Adult, eu4 Child.
TICKETS: Open Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, weekends 11am-5pm
BOOKING/INFO: Web: www.bco.ie.
VENUE: Blackrock Castle Observatory, Blackrock, Cork.
March
Go Wild @ Fota
Mar 13th & 14th: Mother & Child Weekend Competitions, talks on animals and their babies, live music and arts & crafts. St Patricks Day Celebration, the start of the summer opening hours at Fota Wildlife Park. New talks presenters will tell you about all the latest happenings at the park including our new arrivals. There'll be face-painters and live music at the Oasis cafe.
Mar 13th - Apr 12th: Nanny Mcphee and the Big Bang at Fota We've teamed up with Universal Pictures Ireland to give visitors the chance to win some fantastic Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang Prizes. The film opens in cinemas nationwide March 26th. www.nannymcphee.co.uk
Mar 29th - Apr 4th: THE WILD LIFE Fota & RED FM are putting on the wildest competition in Ireland where one lucky person will walk away with eu10,000 and a trip of a lifetime. Red Fm will broadcast live every day and a number of children's activities will take place to celebrate the Easter festival.
Join us on Facebook & Twitter.
TICKETS:
TIME:
BOOKING/INFO: Web: www.fotawildlife.ie
VENUE: Fota Wildlife Park, Carrigtwohil, Co. Cork.
Mon 8th March
Astronomy lecture: The 1919 Eclipse - Einstein, Eddington, and the Grubb connection.
Speaker: Dr Paul Callanan, UCC.
TIME: 8 pm
TICKETS: free
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 021- 4294509, 085-7082228. Email: astronomycork@yahoo.ie. Web: www.corkastronomyclub.com.
VENUE: UCC - G10 Lecture Hall, Civil Engineering Building (near UCC's College Road entrance)
March 10
History Lecture
From Muskerry to the Marche: Corkonians and the Irish Papal Brigade, Italy 1860 (illustrated) - Dr Anne O'Connor, UCG. 8pm, Free. Winter Lecture Series - Cork Historical & Archaeological Society.
TIME: 8pm.
TICKETS: eu
BOOKING/INFO:
VENUE: Crawford Municipal Art Gallery, Emmet Place.
Sunday March 14th
Afternoon Tea Dance
Afternoon Tea Dance in the Marien Hall Ballinhassig on Sun Mar 14th. Music by Owen Condon. Tea served.
TIME: 3.00 to 5.30.
TICKETS:
BOOKING/INFO:
VENUE: Marien Hall, Ballinhassig
March 4 & 16th
Drink & Draw
Bring your art supplies and socialise with other creative people in a friendly atmosphere, share ideas and get inspired! No matter if you're a hobbyist or a professional or even if you just like to doodle around on beer mats. Bring your sketchbook, bring a pen, bring a friend! March 4 & 16th from 8pm.
TIME: From 8pm.
TICKETS: eu
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: . Email: drinkdrawcork@yahoo.ie. Web: http://drinkdrawcork.blogspot.com
VENUE: The Franciscan Well, North Mall.
Saturday 20th March
Vital Energy & Self Healing Workshop
...including Yoga, Chi Kung and Meditation, Saturday 20th March, 10am-5pm, eu75. Bru Columbanus, Wilton. Radiant Workshops will teach you powerful techniques to boost your vital energy, raise your consciousness and remove obstacles to peace and happiness.
TIME: 10am-5pm,
TICKETS: eu75
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 085 1691304 / 087 9967615. Web: www.RadiantWorkshops.com
VENUE: Bru Columbanus, Wilton.
Sunday March 21st.
Non-Violent Communciation Workshop
...with trained facilitator Simon McKibbin. A workshop for parents, teachers, partners, carers and proffessionals. Using a 4-step communciation approach combining awareness and practical skills to resolve conflict, avoid circular arguments and transform relationships.
TIME:
TICKETS: eu75
BOOKING/INFO: Ciara 0876243749
VENUE: Cork School of Music
March 19th to March 21st
Diamond Approach Group
A New Diamond Approach Group - Ireland 2, has begun in Cork with the
next Retreat on March 19th to March 21st 2010 and March 26th to March
28th 2010 with lead teacher, Susannah Grover. Info for Cork Group:
Liam Collins
TIME:
TICKETS: eu
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 085 1415645. Emil: group2admin@gmail.com. Web: www.ridhwan.org
VENUE:
March 22 to 28
Lifelong Learning Festival
Events include demonstrations, exhibitions, tours, introductory classes, information sessions, seminars, workshops, talks.
TIME:
TICKETS: eu
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 4924596. Web: www.corkcity.ie/learningfestival
VENUE: Cork city wide.
March 31 to April 1
The Asylum
Keith Barry in his most outrageous show to date.
TIME: 8pm
TICKETS: eu30.
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 021 4501673. Email: info@everymanpalace.com. Web: www.everymanpalace.com
VENUE: Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street, Cork.
Sunday April 11th.
Afternoon Tea Dance
Afternoon Tea Dance in the Marien Hall Ballinhassig on Sun Apr 11th. Music by Dermot Lyons. Tea served.
TIME: 3.00 to 5.30.
TICKETS:
BOOKING/INFO:
VENUE: Marien Hall, Ballinhassig
ONGOING EVENTS
Wednesdays
Cork Social Group
Free weekly social chat and activities group, every Wed 8.30pm at Counihans Bar.
Fri. 5th cinema: Invictus.
Fri 27th Meal out.
TIME:
TICKETS: eu
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 086-314 7190 / 086-364 3283. Email: corksocialgroup@yahoo.ie. Web: corksocialgroup.webnode.com
VENUE: Various venues, see above.
Ongoing
Well Within Yoga & Wellness Centre
Practice yoga in an uplifting and relaxing environment in Cork's newest yoga centre. Join at any time! Drop-ins are welcome. The Well Within offers morning, lunchtime (includes a yogic lunch), and evening Kundalini Yoga classes. Specialty classes include Pregnacy Yoga, Mom & Baby Yoga and a Woman's Yoga Circle. Our therapy room offers an array of complimentary therapies. Visit www.wellwithin.ie to view a class schedule.
Well Within, Thompson House, MacCurtain Street, Cork city.
TIME:
TICKETS: eu
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: Jai Kartar at 087 333 9642 or 021 487 7669. Web: www.wellwithin.ie
VENUE: Well Within Yoga & Wellness Centre
Cork Cine Club
Join the Cine club, and enjoy a feast of art house films on Sunday evenings in the Half Moon Theatre. Visit Cork Opera House website for details of memberships and the upcoming programme of films.
TIME: 8pm.
TICKETS: eu
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 021 4270022. Email: info@corkoperahouse.ie. Web: www.corkoperahouse.ie
VENUE: Half Moon Theatre, Emmett Place, Cork.
Sundays From Sunday February 21 for 10 weeks.
Cork Cine Club
Filling the gap in quality independent cinema, The Cork Cine Club has
been formed in association with access>CINEMA. Join the Cine club, and
enjoy a feast of art house films on Sunday evenings in the Half Moon
Theatre. The first ten-week season kicks off on Sunday February 21.
Check the Cork Opera House website for details regarding memberships
and the upcoming programme of films
TIME:
TICKETS: eu
BOOKING/INFO: Web: www.corkoperahouse.ie
VENUE: Half Moon Theatre.
Mondays
Ó Bhéal
Ó bhéal is a weekly open-mic event for all forms of original Poetry. Guest Poets, Storytelling and Unplugged Ceol are also welcome.
TIME: 8.30pm.
TICKETS:
BOOKING/INFO: Call Paul at 085 712 6299 or email info@obheal.ie or visit: www.obheal.ie
VENUE: The Hay Loft - Upstairs at The Long Valley, Winthrop Street.
Tuesdays
Tuesday's Circus Club
Weekly meeting of circus enthusiasts, learn juggling, acrobatics, uni-cycling or trapeze.
TIME: 6-8pm.
TICKETS: eu
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 086 4052615.
VENUE: Atkins Building, off Camden Quay.
Ongoing
Stitch N Bitch
Cork knitters untie! Meet with us once a week in the city centre for a
knit and a natter. All are welcome from expert to novice.
TIME:
TICKETS: eu
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 0863173859. Web: www.ravelry.com/groups/cork-stitch-n-bitch
VENUE:
Fridays
Rolling Back The Years - GUIDED TOURS OF THE EVERYMAN PALACE
Guided historical tours have been taking place behind the scenes at
of one of Cork's oldest and best-loved theatres. The tour provides
visitors to the Palace with a special insight into the workings of
the theatre, following its history from the late nineteenth century
to the present.
TIME: 2.30pm.
TICKETS: eu5
BOOKING/INFO: 021 4501673 or Online at www.everymanpalace.com
VENUE: Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.
Saturdays
Blackrock Indoor hurling Club
...will hold its annual registration day on Sat. 6th March next at Church Road. All hurlers should come along and register for 2010. New hurlers are particularly welcome to take up the game. Outdoor hurling resumes on Saturday 10th April.
All are welcome. Web: www.blackrockhurling.org for coaching times. Further info 086 3196063.
TIME:
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BOOKING/INFO: Tel. 086 3196063 for details. Web: www.blackrockhurling.org.
VENUE: Blackrock Hurling Hall and St. Anthony's School Hall
Ongoing
Choirs
New Members Welcome...
Cór Cois Abhann
Rehearsals every Tues 8-10pm The Lough Community Hall, Greenmount.
http://corcoisabhann.googlepages.com/home
St. John's Gospel Choir
Singing in the heart of the city, Monday evenings. Info from email: gospelchoir@stjohnscollege.ie, or contact 086 8634304.
East Cork Choral Society
Info: 087 4191614. St Mary's High School, Midleton.
PfizerPfonics Choir
We rehearse in the Regina Mundi School in Douglas each Tuesday,
(7pm-9pm). If you think you can sing and would be interested in
joining our choir why not take a look at our website: www.pfizerpfonics.com.
Douglas ICA Ladies Choir
New members welcome. Rehearsals every Monday 8-10pm Douglas ICA Hall, Church Road (opposite Community Hall). Contact 086 3798262 or 021 4270087.
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BOOKING/INFO: See contact details above.
VENUE: Various venues in Cork. See details above.
January and February
Singing Workshops
Jan 22: Vocal harmony & learn songs from around the world with Caz Jeffreys; and Feb 5, 6, 7: The songs of Georgia with the Tata group. Crawford Singing and Voice Society.
TIME: Various times
TICKETS: e30 for students & e80 everyone else.
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 087 2645074.
VENUE: Doolin Room, Cork School of Music, Union Quay.
Ongoing
Drama For Adults
Beginners Class:. If you have always wanted to try a drama class but don't know where to
start, the Ocean of Notions beginners class is the one for you. This class is for those
with little or no experience of drama and offers a lively and fun introduction to the
basics through games, improvisation, and movement. Boost your confidence, meet new
people, and have a great time in the process!
Advanced Class: This class works towards a full scale end of year production and is highly recommend for anyone who
wishes to challenge and improve their performance skills.
TIME:
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BOOKING/INFO: Web: http://www.firkincrane.ie.
VENUE: The Firkin Crane, Shandon.
Every Saturday night
MvM - MOVIES V'S MUSIC
Come along and enjoy two nights for the price of one! DJ Fuzzy will entertain in the main bar with a mix of soul, pop and disco while the movie of the night will play in the relaxing cinema. This night provides plenty to do with host of new games along with PlayStation and Fooze ball. Hot dogs and cocktails complete this great night out! Time: 12-2.30am.
TICKETS: €10
BOOKING/INFO: Tel: 4501673. Web: www.everymanpalace.com
VENUE: The Everyman Palace Theatre, 15 MacCurtain St., Cork
Fridays 11.30p.m.- 2.30p.m.
KICKBACK – EVERY FRIDAY
The club night with a difference - fun, dancing, daftness, madness and mayhem, with DJ Mike Darcy and guests, playing funk, soul, groove, jazz and disco Kickback – Putting the funk back in Fridays!
View our poster
TIME: Around 11.30p.m. - 2:30pm.
TICKETS: €10 - tickets available on the door.
BOOKING/INFO:
VENUE: The Everyman Palace Bar and Foyer, Everyman Palace Theatre, McCurtain St., Cork.
Ongoing
Martial Arts Classes
Ninpo is a traditional Martial Art that developed through Japan's turbulent history.
The necessity to survive required the highest level techniques, mastered and nurtured by the warrior.
TIME:
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BOOKING/INFO: Tel: (087) 956 5741. Email: ishizuchi@genbukan.ie. Web: www.martialartscork.com.
VENUE: Genbukan Martial Arts Ishizuchi Dojo, Sawmill Street, Cork City.
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