It’s a mixed bag of a weekend in Dublin. A tribute show bows out at the Gaiety, the women’s rugby lands in Tallaght, and there’s an Irish coffee masterclass in Smithfield if Saturday morning needs a slow start. Then the week builds toward synths and a stadium singalong. Here’s what’s on.
Events This Week
Plans for tonight and tomorrow, plus a couple worth booking now for early next week.
Judy: End of the Rainbow, Anna-Jane Casey plays Judy Garland’s final, unravelling months in Peter Quilter’s musical drama.
Sat 19 September · Gaiety Theatre · Dublin
Jameson Black Barrel Irish Coffee Workshop with Fable Bakery, Learn to build your own Irish coffee across a guided 75 minutes, with cask-strength tastings and two Fable pastries to go with it.
Sat 19 September · Jameson Distillery Bow St. · Dublin · €60
WXV Global Series: Ireland Women v USA Women, The stadium hosts its first women’s Test match, with kick-off at 1:45pm.
Sun 20 September · Tallaght Stadium · Dublin
Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein perform the Music of Stranger Things, The show’s own composers play that eerie synth score live, wrapped in fog and light visuals for the Hawkins faithful.
Mon 21 September · 3Olympia Theatre · Dublin
Westlife 25: The Anniversary World Tour, Twenty-five years of hits and key changes in one big anniversary singalong.
Tue 22 September · 3Arena · Dublin
Crash Course on Ireland, Local guides run a relaxed two-hour canter through Irish history and culture over a pint.
Thu 24 September · Turk’s Head · Dublin · €18
Making a weekend of it in the city?
If you’re coming in for the rugby or catching Judy before it closes, a night in town saves the late dash home. A quick search turns up Smithfield and Temple Bar stays within walking distance of most of this week’s picks. Find a place to stay in Dublin
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