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Destination Clubland 2night celebrates 30 great nightclubs


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PUBLISHER: 2night Entertainment LtdSALES & MARKETING DIRECTOR:

Ether Simoncini ([email protected])EDITOR: Derek Owens ([email protected])

COVER: Daniele VianGRAPHIC DESIGN 2night

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N14 - APRIL 2011

Welcometo our April issue. Its been a long time since 2night

magazine ventured into Dublins clubland naturally,were pleasantly surprised by how vibrant the scene

remains. For our special eature this month, wevecelebrated game survivors rom the past three years,

brand new places, and revivals o popular departedclubs youll fnd 30 great places kicking o on page

4. To give a bit o expert advice, weve interviewedLectrosouls Richie Rock, who regularly delights the

crowd at The Exchequer and the new, re-openedKitchen nightclub.

Weve also had a good chat with Kieran Black, thehigh-energy rontman or Dublins avourite party

band, The Amazing Few hes a lovely ellah androunded up the events taking place across the citythis month. Clubbers will be delighted with whatson o er, as will theatre lovers. O course, i youre

looking or a bit o drama, youll fnd our cinemapreviews have plenty: rom the sublime to the pat-

ently ridiculous, 2nights flm bu s shower praiseand barbs liberally. 2night is also showering readers

with ree stu , including a 50 bar tab at Kennedys,a dinner at the Dark Horse Inn, and ree concert

tickets: were the magazine that gives you more!And as an added bonus, youll fnd hundreds o great

venues, bars, co ee shops and restaurants in ourBest o Dublin section rom page 30. In other words,whether youre a clubber, a gourmand, a shut-in or amix o everything, youll fnd something to suit your

tastes in this little tome!

This is a 2night Entertainment Ltd publication, all rights are reserved.2night is copyright o 2night Spa and it is licensed to 2night Entertainment Ltd.

Reproduction o the 2night Magazine, in any orm, is strictly prohibited.For urther in ormation email: in [email protected]

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CompetitionsFreebies! Freebies galore!

An Amazing Stew2night talks Psycho Pop withAmazing Few rontman KieranBlack.

EventsYour must-have guide to whatshappening this month.

Best of DublinWhere to eat, drink and partyin the city.


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Its been a torrid few monthsfor nightlife lovers in Dublin.Sin-s closure early in theyear kicked off a depressing new wave of popular bars andclubs going to the wall after

gamely hanging on throughtough times. But when youstart to look on the bright sideand count your clubbing bless-

ings, there are several reasonsto be cheerful.For one, many existing placesare still buzzing, and haveactively raised their game tokeep the punters in since

we last surveyed Dublin clubsin 2010, weve noticed evenmore drinks promotions,special offers and class DJs

hitting the town. Moreover,the last 12 months have seenthe emergence of several newplaces, including the artsy par-adise that is The Grand Social,and the unexpected survival of

others: whod have bet, a year ago, that The Dragon wouldstill be flaming today?

So, in that spirit of optimism,weve decided to survey 30great Dublin clubs and cel-ebrate the things that havekept them alive in the toughlate-night game: good value,

top music and, most of all,good times.

DESTINATION CLUBLAND2night celebrates 30 late-night havens.

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How does clubbing in Dublin compare to clubs abroad?

That completely depends on where you go. What Dublin has to offer is what I would like to think any Irish person will say; its the people that make it.What I would compare would be the prices, closing times, clientele, serviceyou get from the staff and dcor of the place. Not that Im that picky about it.

What, for you, is the secret to a great clubbing experience?What makes a great night out, for me, is really good music and having agood group of friends who you know you can have a good time with. If youhave both, you can pretty much put up with anything well, to an extent.

What clubs do you like in Dublin?My personal likes are what some people might think are the fancier oneslike the Grafton Lounge, the Morgan or Caf en Seine. The Church is also agreat place. Its a very hard question though, as going further afield you canget other great venues.

Whats the key to good DJing?

Tune selection is key: know your audience, mix it up and keep the flow odancefloor, always leave them wanting more! If its a club you want to geto the dancefloor then, once theyre there, keep them moving till the lighup. If its a bar like the Exchequer, I have to keep in mind that people havhaps come in for dinner and the trick is to ease people into that dancing mwhen they move to the bar, with a view to keeping them happy, but alwtrying to play new music, mixed in with a sprinkling of stuff they may k

Are Dublins DJs getting better, or are things a bit stagnant?This is actually a difficult question. There are a lot more DJs around nowhen we started a long long time ago! More does not necessarily meanter, for sure there are guys and gals that are gigging week in week outhave their finger on the pulse. But, with the advent of Laptop DJs (wuse from time to time with a midi controller) and freely downloadable there are a lot of substandard DJs that dont see anything wrong with ing low quality music badly compressed .mp3 files. Things have gottestagnant with one major reason being the ridiculous licensing laws, whbut killed the club scene. The Give us the Night campaign have been brin highlighting this and I hope, with the new Fine Gael/Labour Governthis will change pretty quickly. It was one of their election pledges afte

Aside from The Exchequer, where do you like to go inDublin when youre in a clubbing mood?Well, to be honest, because Im in The Exchequer every weekend, I dget much chance to head out and about! When I do, I love the nights puby the Life Festival crew Neutronyx and PTConnection. Also, The FibDeep into the Bowels of House guys put on some great nights!

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have your say 2NIGHTERS AND THEIR NIGHTLIfE

Name: Richard EarleAge: 29

Richie Rock, Lectrosoul ( amous orstorming The Exchequer, the new revivedKitchen, and the estival scene)

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A fter a year on the go, Alchemyhas proved that the city still lovesto dance into the night. How dothey do it? Well, a music policy centredaround proven floor-fillers works a charm.So does a determined effort to keep out underage drinkers, and a generally chilledatmosphere. The dcor is also pretty cool,mixing dark, ultra-modern design with afew cool older touches.Opening hours: Open seven days a week,from 22:30 (23:00 Friday to Sunday) to03:00.

T he excellent door staff at this placecould probably tell you a few sto-ries. Then again, youll come awaywith a few yourself from a Saturday night trip to one of Temple Bars busiest clubs.Theres an upscale champagne bar at themezzanine level, but Club M will always remain a place for getting rip-roaring drunk,hilariously bad dancing, and picking up astranger.Opening hours: Open Monday and Thurs-day to Saturday, from 23:00 to 02:30.

S ince being taken over by refugeesfrom the sadly-departed Spy, thisformer theatre has hosted resur-rections of the clubs most popular club-nights, including WAR and Gossip, along with nights like Party Animal, which featuregiant gorillas and vodka guns yep, theypush the boat out. The dance floor hasalso been reconfigured to create a morecrowded atmosphere in the main room.Opening hours: Opening times vary de-pending on schedule - visit www.2night.ie for details.

Its telling that nobody at team 2night can remember a time when this seem-ingly traditional pub wasnt a heaving student Mecca by night. The upstairs roomhosts late events all through the week, in-cluding the Ruby Sessions (a great singer-songwriter night) on Tuesdays, and DJswho know how to mix indie and alternativetunes with a touch of quality pop presideover the weekends.Opening hours: Open seven days a week,from 12:00 to 02:30 (23:00 Sunday).

Its not just the Dame Street spot that makes Citibar a nice place to try. Theatmosphere is laid back during the day,but it comes to life on weekend nights withmore-than-competent DJs churning out chart hits. Theyre very proud of their LEDdance floor and, to judge by how packed it gets on Fridays, theyre not the only ones

who like it.Opening hours: Open seven days a week,from 10.30 (12:00 Sunday) to 23:30(03:00 Thursday to Saturday, 23:00 Sun-day).

Is this place the antithesis of the Viper Lounge? Quite possibly. The GypsyRose is pitched firmly at the fibberscrowd and rocker refugees from Bruxellesand Eamon Dorans after those places got a facelift in that, it succeeds admirably.Its an old school rocker bar with regular free gigs and drinks for 4 before mid-

night, which makes for a pleasantly rowdycrowd.Opening hours: Open seven days a week from 17:00 to 00:30 (02:30 Thursday toSaturday).

ALCHEMyFleet Street - Dublin 2. Tel: 0866629575

CLUB MCope Street, Temple Bar - Dublin 2. Tel: 016715274

ALT9, Andrews Lane - Dublin 2. Tel: 016779336

DOyLES9, College Street - Dublin 2. Tel: 016710616

CITIBAR46, Dame Street - Dublin 2. Tel: 016794455 GyPSy ROSE1, Aston Quay - Dublin 2. Tel: 016725566

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Its hard to keep up with the changesat this bar what seemed like an idealspot just down the road from Whelansand The Village appears to have beensomething of a poisoned chalice for previ-ous tenants, including the short lived Cor-ner Stone bar. We reckon the folks behindKarma have cracked it, with a revampedinterior and oodles of drink promotions.This place is particularly popular with theDIT crowd.Opening hours: Open seven days a week,from 12:00 to late.

N ow run by Rory ONeill (otherwiseknown as Panti, one of Dublinsmost popular drag queens) Panti-bar is bright, loud, and positively flaming.Its also maintained the roomy interior of predecessor GUBU and a comfy seating area. Theres a varied programme on of-fer, including fundraisers for worthy LGBTcauses, Brazilian craziness, and a Thursdaydrag show starring Panti herself.Opening hours: Open seven days a week,from 17:00 to 02:30 (23:30 Sunday toTuesday).

S et in the plush surroundings of this18th-century townhouse, Lost Soci-ety tries to give the venue a moderntwist while retaining a certain... grandeur.They make a good stab at it. The basement club has a selection of themed nights

we dig Rococo with Ivano Cafolla whiletheres a menu of tasty classic cocktailsand signature drinks on offer too.Opening hours: Open Monday to Satur-day, from 12:00 to 02:30 (18:00 Mondayand Tuesday).

S ince replacing the sprawling, per-haps overly plush Ba Mizu, thiscomparatively unpretentious placehas been a hit whether its the strippedback, warren like interior, sets from genu-inely creative DJs, or the interesting arty

acts that sometimes preside here, theyredoing something right. A good cocktailmenu and reliable pints cant hurt either.Opening hours: Open seven days a week,from 10:30 (12:00 Sunday) to late.

T hough the layout of the main bar and restaurant at McGowans istraditional, theyve recently openeda spiffy nightclub section thats popular with local students and young uns. Wefancy the two professional dancing poleshave something to do with it its hard tobelieve that this place was one of the last

men-only bars in the city.Opening hours: Open seven days a week,from 10.30 (12:00 Sunday). Late opening Friday and Saturday.

T his place has survived an influx of slicker establishments by doing what it does best: serving gooddrinks at a decent price. Monday Mania,offering pints for 3.50 and cocktails for a fiver, is a very popular night. Betweenthe upstairs bar and a more clubbydownstairs, theres ample room for many

drinkers, and the music is dominated bypopular dance tracks.Opening hours: Open seven days a week,from 10.30 (12:00 Sunday) to 02:30(23:00 Sunday).

KARMA STONEWexford Street Dublin 2. Tel: n/a

PANTIBAR7-8, Capel Street - Dublin 1. Tel: 018740710

LOST SOCIETyPowerscourt Townhouse, South William Street Dublin 2. Tel: 016111777

PyGMALION59 South William Street - Dublin 2. Tel: 016334479

MCGOwANS PHIBSBORO18, Phibsboro Road - Dublin 9. Tel: 018306606 Q BAR1, Burgh Quay - Dublin 2. Tel: 016777435


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R obbie Foxs original playgroundfor Celtic tiger cubs has been re-opened with new faces in charge, aspiffy new layout and a more broad-basedappeal. The bar opens during the daytime,while the club is open till the wee hoursfrom Thursday to Saturday, with threeDublin DJs spinning everything from funkyhouse to chart-toppers across the threefloors of the venue.Opening hours: Open seven days a week,from 12:00 to 23:30 (02:30 Thursday toSaturday, 23:00 Sunday).

W e may miss Pravdas selectionof vodkas, but The Grand So-cial is a more than adequatereplacement. Designed with a specificNew York factory feel in mind, its split intofour venues the ballroom, the loft, thegarden and the parlour, all hosting a mix of live music, exhibitions, cinema screenings,comedy and performance. A late night,artsy wonderland.Opening hours: Opening times vary de-pending on schedule - visit www.2night.ie for details.

Its handy to find, open late and well run:a simple formula for a club in theory,but one thats difficult to get right. Sinsdcor is ultra modern, and the is particu-larly popular for a 50 open bar deal offer-ing clubbers V.I.P. area access and cloak-

room facilities, plus all your drinks for theevening (excluding champagne or shots),meaning its prone to selling out.Opening hours: Open Friday, Saturdayand Sunday from 21:30 to 02:30 (01:30Sunday).

P lush and intimate are twowords we rarely associate withDublins clubs or performancespaces. Little wonder, then, that The Sugar Club has established itself as a fixture onthe late night scene. The owners, a pretty

passionate pair about promoting the arts,also work to put on a varied schedule withlive music, club nights, and more fringeinterests.Opening hours: Opening times vary de-pending on schedule. Typically open fromWednesday to Sunday, 21:00 to 03:00.

T his laid back bar and club has re-cently embraced a Brazilian vibethat was always present here, withsome impressive results: the first-ever Dublin Carnaval last month was a big hit.The vibe is continued with TuesdaysGroovalizacion, featuring South Americantunes and fejoada stew.

Opening hours: Open seven days a week,from 12:00 (16:00 Sunday) to 23:30(02:30 Thursday to Saturday, 01:00 Sun-day). Food served from 12:00 (15:00 Sun-day) to 22:00.

B odytonics flagship venue humswith activity most nights anddays for that matter. Theres in-variably something interesting on in thefour-level venue, from celebrity DJ sets toprivate parties, gigs and even the odd fleamarket. The focus generally is on under-ground acts with a fervent following. We

also dig the ground floor bar, which by dayserves some of the best coffee in the city.Opening hours: Opening times vary de-pending on schedule - visit www.2night.ie for details.

RENARDS23, Frederick Street - Dublin 2

THE GRAND SOCIALPravda Lower Liffey Street - Dublin 1. Tel: 018740076

SIN17-19, Sycamore Street - Dublin 2. Tel: 016334232

THE SUGAR CLUB8, Lower Leeson Street - Dublin 2. Tel: 016787188

SOUTH wILLIAM52, South William Street - Dublin 2. Tel: 016725946 THE TwISTED PEPPER54, Middle Abbey Street - Dublin 1. Tel: 018734038

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R umours that the Dragon was slainhave turned out to be somewhat exaggerated: The newest and pos-sibly the slickest of Dublins city-centre gaybars is still going strong. Theres a chill out section near the entrance, a long bar anddance floor area on the ground floor, thena bar and smoking area on the first floor.The dcor - dark with Asian influences,mosaics, and statues - is similarly hip.Opening hours: Open seven days a week,from 17:00 to late.

S ince setting up next to indie-havenWhelans, Village has done a fewthings to distinguish itself. Quiteapart from hosting live gigs by niche artistswith fiercely devoted followers and inno-vative club nights: the rocknroll karaokethat is Songs of Praise every Wednesdayis our pick, though Saturdays Mixtape(featuring Fionn Davenports bag of indietricks) is also popular.Opening hours: Open seven days a week,from 12:00 to late.

O ne of the best gastropubs-and-clubs to emerge in the TempleBar area, The Purty Kitchen byday is a quiet, handy place to grab a meal.By night, however, the scene transforms,and the Kitchen has three floors of action

cooking on most evenings. A mix of alter-native bands, singer-songwriters and DJswith flare ensures a lively evening, as dogenerous drinks promotions.Opening hours: Open Seven days a week,late club Monday to Friday.

T his new venue is a great addition tothe indie-club and live music scene.Downstairs, the bar remains almost untouched from its days as, well, a work-ing mans club, but youll find a live musicand clubbing venue thats attracting some

top-tier Irish artists and international actsupstairs.Opening hours: Open seven days a week,from 18:00 to 00:00. Special club nightsmay vary visit www.2night.ie for details.

T he positively hopping subterraneanclub to the old-school Kennedysdownstairs has an industrial-chiclook, an eclectic line-up of nights, and aheaving atmosphere. Exciting DJs includ-ing Maurice Fulton, Andrew Weatheralland Ivan Smagghe have all played intimatesets here.

Opening hours: Open Monday to Saturdayfrom 12:00 to late. Nightclub open Fridayand Saturday from 23:00 to 02:30. Visit www.2night.ie for club night details.

W ith a capacity of 2700, thisvenue houses a club andperformance space, a terracebar, a members-only Penthouse Club, thelaid-back Purple Room plus The Cities luxurious private hire booths. The club hasresidencies and regular slots from the DJelite including Roger Sanchez, Dirty Vegas

and more.Opening hours: Open every Wednesday,Friday, Saturday and Bank Holiday Sundayfrom 22:00. Also available for private hire,launches and film shoots.

THE DRAGON64-65, Georges Street - Dublin 2. Tel: 014781590

THE VILLAGE26, Wexford Street - Dublin 2. Tel: 014758555

THE PURTy KITCHEN34/35, East Sussex Street - Dublin 2. Tel: 016770945

THE wORKMANS CLUB10, Wellington Quay - Dublin 2. Tel: 016706692

THE UNDERGROUND (KENNEDyS)31, Westland Row Dublin 2. Tel: 016799077 THE wRIGHT VENUESouth Quarter, Airside County Dublin. Tel: 018900099


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A great little dive bar, with an atmo-spheric interior, good live actsplaying downstairs and a discern-ing DJ selection policy. The music variesfrom ska and punk to fairly accessiblesoul and funk at the weekends, without ever going totally commercial. Up until re-cently, rumours abounded that this placewould be replaced by another superpub,but it seems to have survived every scareadmirably.Opening hours: Open seven days a week,from 18:00 to late.

M aybe its the high proportionof students trying to schemetheir way past the bouncers or the funny lighting, but this place vaguelyreminds us of a school disco on CraggyIsland. In a good way. Floor thumping hip-hop, screens playing music videos, apacked dance floor and impressive drinkspromotions arent everyones cup of tea but they certainly get some people excited.Opening hours: Open Monday to Satur-day, 23:00 (22:00 Friday and Saturday)to 03:30.

T ramcos club nights are unasham-edly geared towards the student market its impossible to avoidgiven the location. Some cracking one-off gigs and a range of popular club nights pullthem in. Wednesdays and Thursdays see

tempting promotions run for the studentsof the area selected bottles and shots areoffered for 2, a price thats hard to matchanywhere else.Opening hours: Open Wednesday to Sat-urday from 17:30 to 03:00.

T his boutique nightclub attachedto hampton hotel has gone for a distinctly decadent look, withultra-modern furnishings, cool lighting and luxury at every corner - a great mix of signature and classic cocktails adds to the

pampered vibe. The music spans acrossdecades, from the 1970s through to themodern day, and genres from Barry Whiteto Lady Gaga. Admission is for over-26s.Opening hours: Open Friday and Saturday,from 23:00 to late.

Y ou cant discuss clubbing in Dublinwithout at least a nod in Tripods di-rection. As the name suggests, Tri-pod is three venues rolled into one, mean-ing theres something for everyone, whiletop notch lighting and sound systemsmake for an excellent experience. Livebands play regularly, as do top DJs includ-

ing Mr Scruff, Felix da Housecat and more.Opening hours: Opening times vary de-pending on schedule - visit www.2night.ie for details.

W ith a decade on the go, thisbar and club can rightly claimto be more than just a flash inthe pan establishment with fancy dcor.That said, the setting is lush and interest-ing, with everything from patterned walls,metallic surfaces and richly-coloured fur-niture somehow blending into a cohesive

whole. Even late at night, theres a nicemellow vibe here.Opening hours: Open seven days a week,from 12:00 to 02:30 (23:30 Monday,01:00 Sunday).

THOMAS HOUSE86, Thomas Street - Dublin 8. Tel: 016772619

TwENTyONE21, Dolier Street - Dublin 2. Tel: 016712089

TRAMCO121, Lower Rathmines Drive Dublin 6. Tel: 014968050

VANILLA19, Morehampton Road - Dublin 4. Tel: 016379805

TRIPODOld Harcourt Street Station, Harcourt Street - Dublin 2. Tel: 014763374wRIGHTS CAf BARThe Plaza, Forster Way - Co Dublin. Tel: 018406744

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31, Fleet Street Dublin 2.Tel: 016714038The sister pub to Doyles aroundthe corner is the gold standardin old school: theres beautifullycrafted, comfortable furniture, afirmly unpretentious atmosphere,and a bevy of top-line whiskeys

to encourage a longer stay. Youcan usually get a table to yourself,which is nice, and the bar staff seem to know everyone whosvisited more than twice. On anyday off (or just an off-day) you cando a lot worse than spending theafternoon here reading the papers,

drinking away a few productivehours, and watching the football.Opening hours: Open seven daysa week, from 16:00 to 23:30(00:30 Friday and Saturday, 23:00Sunday).Getting there: From the front gatesof Trinity College (facing onto

Dame Street), turn right and headdown Westmoreland Street. Takea right turn onto Fleet Street, andBowes will be on your right.

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CINEMA

The nT w2nighT p eviews The maj i ms hiTTing D b in sc eens This m nTh.

APRIL 1

s cke p nchWatching the heroine of Sucker Punch, Babydoll (EmilyBrowning), get locked away in a 1950s lunatic asylum byher evil step-father at the start of the movie, its easy to im-agine that what follows will be distinctly bleak. But this filmis directed by Dan Snyder, the same peculiar man who gaveus 300 and Watchmen. He describes it as Alice in Won-derland with machine guns. Add dragons, B-25 bombersand brothels, and youre nearly there the bulk of the ac-tion in Sucker Punch takes place in Babydolls head as sheand her fellow patients try to dream up an escape beforetheyre lobotomised. This allows them to wage fantasticalwarfare against everything from samurais to serpents, withthe help of a wise man (Scott Glenn) guiding them. WhenGlenn outlines all the things that Babydoll and her friendsneed to find and do, however, Sucker Punch starts to feelmore like a video game in its series of isolated challengesthan a real movie. Theres one critical difference, how-ever good video games these days have coherent nar-ratives that pull us in. Even though its visually impressiveas it traipses across time and space, and the random crewof enemies make it feel like a 12-year-old gaming freaksdream, Sucker Punch lacks that crucial ingredient.

ki ing b nIf Killing Bono was a violent farrago in which the worldssmuggest rock star met his grisly end, most of the worldwould turn away in revulsion a sizeable chunk of Irishfans, though, would probably lap it up. Sadly, this isnt that film. Killing Bono is a straight-up comedy about Neil andIvan McCormick, two Irish brothers who attempt to be-come rock stars but can only look on as their schoolfriendsU2 begin their dizzying rise. The film compensates for adistinct lack of wanton violence with plenty of knowing ref-

erences to the late-70s and early-80s music scene, whileBen Barnes and Robert Sheehan are hugely enjoyable asthe McCormick brothers. Also look out for a turn from PetePostlethwaite in his final film role.

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s ce c DeIf last years Inception showed us that a blockbuster canchallenge its audience and still prove successful, SourceCode comes as a stark reminder that films still need tomake sense. For this semi-sci-fi effort, Jake Gyllenhaalplays decorated soldier Captain Colter Stevens, whos part of a government experiment called the Source Code auseful, inexplicable program that enables him to cross over into another mans identity in the last eight minutes of hislife. Here, the Government have used it to virtually placeStevens aboard a train thats about to explode, and hehas to find the bomber before another attack occurs. Theweird hybrid of Quantum Leap and Groundhog Day hasa certain appeal, but the logical wheels start to come off

when Stevens messes with the rules in the name of love.Which he must do, of course. Its visually impressive, and awide-eyed Gyllenhaal has a knack for inciting empathy, but Source Code will leave any viewer who tries to understandit stumped and not in a good way.

APRIL 8

T m w when The wa beganThe tense-mangling title alone is enough to make theaverage wordsmith weep. Still, this adaptation of JohnMarsdens young adult novel has an intriguing premise: agroup of youthful Australians on an idyllic camping holidaydiscover that their province has been invaded overnight and that local citizens are being held captive by a hostileforeign force, leaving them with no option but a campaignof guerrilla warfare against the occupying power. If you canget over the vaguely discomforting race issues and a fewpatchy performances, Tomorrow When the War Began isan exciting, action-heavy affair that balances its explosionswith a welcome bit of moral complexity. A sequel is alreadyin the works.


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APRIL 15

eD iDing h DAdaptations of classic stories on screen usually go in oneof three directions. Some follow the original text faithfully.Some tinker around the edges or add a few playful tweaks,

like Disneys delightful Tangled. Others have only the vagu-est of connections to the original story, and Red Riding Hood falls into this third category. The only thing AmandaSeyfrieds Red Riding Hood has in common with the broth-ers Grimm heroine is her dress sense in this Twilight-influenced piece, she plays a young woman set to marry aperfectly decent bloke from her village, but head over heelsin love with another man who is, of course, wrong for her.We know this because he tells her. With a grating, emo-esque sense of self-absorption. The films fetish for explain-ing everything in a tone pregnant with meaning continueswhen the film kicks into gear and a mysterious werewolf starts killing off the villagers. Do you reckon it could be RedRiding Hoods bad-boy-beau? Most teenagers with morethan two brain cells to rub together will be offended by thislazy, pandering nonsense.

The wayMartin Sheen and his son, Emilio Estevez, have built up animpressive fund of goodwill down the years so much, infact, that many in the industry still give the human car crashthat is Charlie Sheen far too much leeway. On balance, TheWay takes more from the goodwill fund than it contributes.The story, as youd expect, is worthy an American doctor (Sheen) goes to France to collect the remains of his adult son, killed in the Pyrenees during a storm while walking the Christial Pilgrimage known as the Camino de Santiago.However, he decides to walk the path himself in grief andhomage to his son, encountering several other travellerslooking for meaning and comfort on the way. Sheens per-formance is winning and affecting in fairness, theres noweak link in the small cast but the film itself is a gruel-ling 140 minutes. By the time the credits roll, the sheer weight of the film (which is hardly lightened by Estevezslanguid directorial hand) will make the audience feel liketheyve been on a pilgrimage themselves only without the epiphanic payoff.

CINEMA

APRIL 22

a ThConsider this star vehicle as one more step in RussellBrands conquest of Hollywood: whether people love or loathe it will pretty much depend on their feelings towards

Brand himself. A remake of the 1981 classic, Arthur starsthe funnyman as a comically-spoilt and childlike heir to avast fortune, forced to choose between an arranged mar-riage to an affluent socialite (Jennifer Garner) which willensure his lavish lifestyle or an uncertain future with thewoman he loves (Greta Gerwig). Brand is his usual manicself as he acts out Arthurs ill-fated attempts to make hisown way in the world, while Hellen Mirren is charming ashis long-suffering nanny. Brain food it aint, but at least thisoffers a few giggles.

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ThMarvel are clearly building towards something big in thevarious plot non-sequiturs that they keep dropping intotheir increasingly samey blockbusters. It may be a soundinvestment in pre-marketing but, as we trundle towardsThe Avengers or whatever big-screen blow-off the pow-ers that be have planned, its increasingly making films that should be major events feel like b-list affairs. This movie isa case in point. For anyone unfamiliar with the story, Thor tells of a partially disabled medical student, Dr. DonaldBlake, who discovers his heretofore unknown alter egoin the legendary Norse warrior. For all the 3D effects andCGI weve come to expect from these big-budget flicks,Thor still feels fundamentally unfulfilling, like a prequel to ahit movie we havent seen yet and are increasingly less

excited about. The first films in the current wave of comic-book adaptations were funny, universal, and interesting this joyless, vapid spectacle, the visual equivalent of anall-you-can-eat buffet, is none of those things.

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ca caA friendly little Irish-Italian joint, with afresh decor and a menu with flavour tospare, Caf Carlo has a warm and laid-back feel though theres a pleasant buzzat evening times while the service issnappy without rushing people throughtheir meals. Their new steak on a stonespecial is a real treat, and were delightedto be giving one lucky 2nighter (and afriend) the chance to experience it!

kenneDysOn its ground floor, Kennedys is a pleas-ant, old-school bar good Guinness,plenty of wooden furniture, a relaxedvibe, and even the odd link to a histori-cal figure (Oscar Wilde once worked inthe building when it was a grocery store).Youll also find hearty pub grub, includinga particularly warming bangers and mash,along with friendly service too. Theres analtogether different feel downstairs: the

underground is a positively hopping clubwith an industrial-chic look that couldnt contrast more wildly with the bar upstairs,but definitely works. Were delighted to begiving away a free bar tab of 50 to onelucky 2nighter!

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esben & The wiTchSince forming in Brighton during 2008, Esben & The Witch have forgeda unique sound springing from a hugelybroad range of influences: the trio citenature and literature, art and science, his-tory and the unknown along with someScott Walker and PJ Harvey records. Dan-iel Copeman (guitar, electronics), RachelDavies (vocals, bass) and Thomas Fish-er (guitar, keys) are rising fast, and set

to perform an intimate gig at Crawdaddyon April 4. Weve a pair of tickets to giveaway.

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The wave picT esWith 12 years under their belts, this Eng-lish three-piece are starting to finally get the recognition their sound, which owessomething to the bittersweetness of TheSmiths and Pulp, deserves. The bandreleased Beer in the Breakers earlier thisyear on Moshi Moshi and are embarking on a UK and Ireland tour. They play Craw-daddy on April 30, and were giving awaya pair of tickets to the show.

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The Da k h se innLong one of the most popular earlyhouses in Dublin, The Dark Horse Inn hasundergone a major renovation in the last year, sprucing up considerably without losing its characteristic charm. Its be-come a cool evening jazz venue too, withregular live entertainment supplementedby some one-off gigs and interesting events too, while top chefs have been re-cruited for the kitchen. Were delighted to

be giving away dinner for two with a bottleof house wine to one of our readers.

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sTeve mas nThe former Beta Band frontman made abig impression in his last Irish appearance,an intimate Other Voices gig for RT, andis currently touring his well-received al-bum Boys Outside, released in 2010.Hes traversed from indie to idiosyncraticelectronic pop, and done it rather well.Mason will be performing at The ButtonFactory on April 16 tickets are normally 17, but weve a pair to give away.


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On stage, The Amazing Fews Kieran Black isas much a dementedringmaster jumping

around and co-ordinating cutespectacles with a childlike delight as he is a frontman for the band.Hes served as the manic host for a New Years Eve 3-D show, had acrowd planting seeds in a festivalfield, and co-ordinated a Tennes-see Sweepstakes-themed showincluding a kissing contest. Youcan forgive us then, for having alittle trepidation about interview-ing the diminutive dynamo. Weneednt have worried Black is unfailingly polite and almost disconcertingly calm. And ap-parently, were not the only oneswho think that. In my head, I findeverything funny off-stage and,on-stage, it all comes out. Impretty reserved at home, chilledout. And when Im out with myfriends, Im pretty quiet. I think people would say Im a socialbumblebee, but Im not really Id hide in the corner! he says.From a purveyor of a musicalstyle hes dubbed psycho-pop,its an unusual admission.For a word coined to describe a

sound thats refreshingly toughto pigeon-hole, psycho-pop isa surprisingly well-defined style.Its a name we made up, be-cause what kind of music do youplay? is the first question peopleask. Its a mixture of everything,taking the best of psychobilly andanything that is pop. Its a mixtureof ska, punk,country, jazz, theat-rics loads of things, explainsBlack. The fusion of influencesmirrors Blacks own distinctlyeclectic tastes, which range fromIron Maiden to Frank Zappa and

everything in be-tween that strangemelange made him anunusual fixture on theSeattle music sceneeven before he came toIreland. I started writing when I was just a kid Ithink I had one string ona guitar and was writing songs. I was in high school,and thought I was prettyserious then, but I didnt really know what I was doing.Then I moved to Seattleand started playing inbands there. I real-ised that, not onlydid I like playing,I liked telling sto-ries, and I startedmy own thing writing songs. Iplayed with loadsof bands there,with some great musicians, and songsthat I wrote were oftenwhacked-out, completelydifferent to what everyone elsewas doing, he says.A quick holiday in Ireland withparents, however, turned into

a ten-year stay, and he soonfound himself sucked into theworld of Dublin indie. I was do-ing my own thing, and getting some good gigs at the timewhen the Spiegeltent came tothe Jervis Centre, I got to do aresidency there, every night at midnight. Thats when I realisedjeez, I really like what Im doing on my own. This is a lot of fun.People were dancing just to meon a guitar, he recalls. Hooking up with his future wife Sorchaand Dan Shanahan kicked off a

band that has kept growing to this day.We started picking people who re-ally liked the band. That keeps going when we play gigs, we try to get thewhole audience to become the band,get on stage and have them play for us. I think were at thirteen membersnow, actual players in the band, andthen we have other people who doprops and visuals, he reveals.With more people in the musicalmix, the songwriting process hasshifted. Traditionally, it was my-self coming up with the ideas.

But now Id try to get everybody involved.

Thats how I feelanyway Idencourageeverybody todo different things, saysBlack. Thelast few times,Ive sat down

with Dan, andsay these are

the words or thisis the kind of buzz Im

going for. Then hed comeup with an amazing composi-tion, and approach the wholeband with it. That was the last

eight songs, and its definitelychanged things a lot. Its madeit more dramatic and moretheatrical. The band evidentlyarent afraid of trying out newthings, however, as theyve just become involved in writing mu-sic for The Masterplan, a surrealnew show featured on RTEsStoryland competition. Thestory of two unpopular teenswho enter a battle of the bandscompetition with a song byThe Amazing few has an in-nate appeal to Black.

The storyline is great two kidswho are unpopular and ones inlove with his teacher. I think wecan all identify with that! Im sure,even if you were the most popu-lar kid in school, there was somepoint where you felt you weretarred and feathered, he says.Its challenging now, because Ihavent met the actors yet. Imgoing to see them this week andsee how far, as actors, theyrewilling to go. Talking to Lee, thedirector, is amazing hes on thesame buzz as I am. We want it tobe a really great song, like DreamTheatre meets Queen.More than that, however, TheAmazing Few face a serious chal-lenge in capturing the quirky,manic energy and imagery of their live shows in a recording no iTunes download can quitecapture the bouncy, feel-goodvibe of their audio-visual spec-taculars. Thats our Achiles heel,it really is, he admits. When werecord, we always try to keep it really live. But then theres thevisual aspect of it how do youget that across? Its quite tough.Thats one of the reasons whyweve only put out singles. But

weve made a decision that weregoing to put out an album andsee how it goes: were going toput everything in it. Were using effects for the first time, wevegot the brass, three guitarists,three singers, and loads of other things. Its like when youre inschool and going on the fieldtrip. The teacher has to organiseeverything its the same thing running this band. Its crazy, likeorchestrating a school bus of kids. In a good way.

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April 1DUM DUM GirlSSandy, Jules, Dee Dee, andBambi have ridden a wave of garage rock onto the sub-poplabel, with a poppy knack for hooksthrown into the mix to boot. 17.50, 19:30Whe ans.25, Wicklow Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014780766

iNSpirATiONSGlen Hansard is the main attrac-tion at this showcase night in aidof Childrens charity Barretstown. 30, 19:30The O ym a Theat e.72, DameStreet Dublin 2. Tel: 016793323

THE EAST piEr*An interesting romantic dramaby Paul Mercier looks at a cou-ple unexpectedly reunited, andwhether theyll pursue love,

friendship - or anything. Theplay will run until April 16.From 13, 19:30The Abbey Theat e.26,Lower Abbey Street Dub-lin 1. Tel: 018872200

THE ArABiAN NiGHTS*DIT Conservatory of Music andDramas 23 BA Graduates haveproduced this take on the classicMiddle Eastern collection of stories,which finishes up tomorrow. 15 ( 10 concessions), 20:00p oject A ts Cent e.2, Essex Street East Dublin 2. Tel: 018819613

GrEEN VElVETThe sometime Curtis Jones maygo by many names he answers,apparently, to Geo Vogt, Half Pint,Curan Stone, and Gino Vittori but the Chicago man is best known asGreen Velvet tag, a tag hes usedto produce four studio albums. 20, 23:00

T od.Old Harcourt Street Station, Harcourt Street Dub-lin 2. Tel: 014763374

MODFEST*Ready your scooters: organised byModernmedia in association withindesit, Modfest 2011 promisestwo days of fantastic mod-rock at

The Village. Secret Affair, PurpleHearts, From the Jam (featuring Bruce Foxton) and Irish favouritesThe Lambrettas will perform todayand tomorrow, while Afternoon

Acoustic a free Saturday after-noon jam will see Colin Doyle,The Modfathers, Ray Gilligan andmore playing the Harcourt Hotel. 49.50 (weekend pass), vari-ous performance timesThe V age.26, Wexford Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014758555

pAUl BrADYHes been described as Thebest melody writer I can think of (Bonnie Raitt), a secret hero(Bob Dylan) and The iron fist inthe velvet glove of Irish music(Bono) nobody can say that PaulBrady is lacking in admirers in thefifth decade of a storied career.From 33.60, 20:30V ca St eet.57, Thomas Street Dublin 8. Tel: 017755800

april 5, 7 and 8

HAMLET*Its Leaving Cert season again, which often leads to by-the-numbers Shakespeare plays domDublin stages. This incarnation of Hamlet, conceived by Second Age Theatre Company, is a mdifferent beast. With contemporary dress and a frankly ingenious set, it promises a fresh-but-take from the off and doesnt disappoint. Conor Madden (pictured) plays the doomed Danish pa distinctly manic character he turns it up to 11 as soon as Hamlet sees his fathers ghost, and dtake his foot off the pedal for the next two hours but Frank McCuskers Claudius, simmerbeta-male menace, is a superb counterweight. Jane Brennan is a similarly understated queen, DKelly gives a wonderful comic turn as Polonius, and Aonghus g McAnally is a natural Laeshow finishes up its Helix residency on April 8 before taking off on a national tour. 25, 20:00

The He x.DCU. Collins Avenue. Dublin 9

week 1 - 9 april liVe musiC CluBBingeating and drinking theatre artsongoing eVent

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April 2THE pHi lip lYNOTTEXHiBiTiON*Its your last chance to check out this homage to one of the

most charismatic rock front-men Ireland ever produced. 10, 12:00Ste hens G een Sho ng Cent e.Stephens Green Dublin 2. Tel: 014780888

FiDDlEr ON THE rOOF*Jim Molloy Promotions bring thisnew staging of the classic musi-cal about holding to traditions in

changing times and the ebbs andflows of family life to The GaietyTheatre. This is the last night of the productions planned run.From 18.50, 19:30The Ga ety Theat e.46, South King Street Dublin 2. Tel: 016771717

NO rOMANCE*Nancy Harris tender-but-funny sto-ry about the secrets people keep,

even in the closest of relationships,finishes up its Peacock Stage run.From 13, 19:30The Abbey Theat e.26, Lower AbbeyStreet Dublin 1. Tel: 018872200

THE BlACKOUTAfter playing as part of two sold-out Academy shows in the venue onthe 2010 Kerrang! tour, the Welshhardcore six-piece The Blackout re-turn in support of their third album. 18.50, 20:00The Academy.57, Middle AbbeyStreet Dublin 1. Tel: 018779999

THE SAW DOCTOrSThe Galway soft-rockers are stillin demand internationally arecent sell-out tour of the UK,including their customary stop-offs in The Glasgow Barrowlandsand a pair of Shepherds BushEmpire shows showed that. 24, 19:00The O ym a Theat e.72, DameStreet Dublin 2. Tel: 016793323

SArAH MilliCANThe Geordie comic is a relativelatecomer to the stand-up game she first performed at age 29,and hadnt been in a comedyclub before the night of her first gig but has made a mighty big impression in a short space of time. 21.40, 20:30

V ca St eet.57, Thomas Street Dublin 8. Tel: 017755800

WESTliFE*Nicky Byrne and chums still have aplace in our hearts this is the first of four 02 gigs, and tickets will haveto be begged, borrowed or stolen.From 54.80, 18:30The 02 A ena.North Wall Quay Dublin 1. Tel: 018198888

April 3NOAH AND THE WHAlEEven though drummer Doug Fink has left to pursue a career inmedicine, the Twickenham folkstershave clung together and releasedan acclaimed second album, TheFirst Days of Spring, late last year. 18, 20:00

Whe ans.25, Wicklow Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014780766

April 4liTTlE GEM*Playwright Elaine Murphyshugely successful debut about three generations of Artane

women has become the Play That Would Not Die, and returns for a quick Olympia run to April 9. 22.65, 20:00The O ym a Theat e.72, DameStreet Dublin 2. Tel: 016793323

BETWEEN FOXrOCK AND AHArD plACE*Ross OCarroll Kelly is in a bind:his parents are forced to sell their

palatial home because of therecession and, as the family gath-ers to learn how much theyvereceived, fall victim to a tiger kidnapping. This second produc-tion of Paul Howards play kicks off tonight, and runs until April 16. 25, 19:30

The Ga ety Theat e.46, South King Street Dublin 2. Tel: 016771717

THE pArTiNG GlASS*A one-man show about love, friend-ship, family and loss, The Parting Glass is a deeply personal piecethats resonating with an Irelandexperiencing mass emigration onceagain. Dermot Bolgers play will runat Project Arts Centre to April 16. 20 ( 16 concessions), 20:00p oject A ts Cent e.2, Essex Street East Dublin 2. Tel: 018819613

April 5CHilDrEN OF BODOMThe Finnish death metal outfit have had a busy few years since2008s Blooddrunk propelled them

onto the U.S. hard rock scene. 35.50, 17:30V ca St eet.57, Thomas Street Dublin 8. Tel: 017755800

THE SOUND OF MUSiC*This new and lavish production tell-ing the story of the Von Trapps onthe stage is already generating hugeexcitement it kicks off a run to-night that will continue to April 30.

From25, 19:00G and Cana Theat e.Grand

Canal Square, Docklands Dublin 1. Tel: 016777999

April 6BOWliNG FOr SOUpAfter a sold-out October show withthe rest of their band, Bowling For

Soup frontman Jaret Reddik andbass player Erik Chandler play aone-off acoustic show for their uniquely dedicated Irish fans. 25, 19:00The Academy.57, Middle AbbeyStreet Dublin 1. Tel: 018779999

BEll X1*The radio-friendly indie stalwartsreturn to Vicar Street, whichthey comfortably sold out last November. This time, theyreplaying tonight and tomorrow. 33.60, 20:30V ca St eet.57, Thomas Street Dublin 8. Tel: 017755800

THOUSANDSThe new Bella Union signingscome to Dublin as part of their first UK and Ireland tour. 13, 20:00The G and Soc a .35, LiffeyStreet Dublin 1. Tel: 018740076

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31, Westland Row - Dublin 2Tel: 016799077The underground club downstairs is pretty cool, and the main bar at Kennedys has plenty of charm too. Its an old-school place, with goodGuinness, plenty of wooden furniture, a relaxed vibe, some of the best pub grub in town trust us, youll have to sneak out early to grab a table.A particularly warming bangers and mash makes our day, as does thefriendly service too.Open Monday to Saturday from 12:00 to late. Nightclub open Friday andSaturday from 23:00 to 02:30.Getting there: From Pearse Street DART station (facing onto WestlandRow), turn left and head up the street towards Merrion Square. Kennedyswill be on your right.

April 7JESSiE JFresh from picking up the pres-tigious Critics Choice prize at the Brits, UK singer-songwriter Jessie J who first came to at-tention after writing songs for Justin Timberlake, Alicia Keys andChristina Aguilera continues tobend genres and gain increas-ing notoriety in her own right. 14.50, 19:30The Academy.57, Middle AbbeyStreet Dublin 1. Tel: 018779999

rYAN SHEriDAN

With a sell-out Whelans debut under his belt from February,the Monaghan singer-songwriter makes a quick return as singleJigsaw continues to chart well. 12, 19:30Whe ans.25, Wicklow Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014780766

April 8ClAUDE VON STrOKEGrowing up in the suburbsof Detroit, Barclay Crenshawwanted to be a filmmaker, but natural talent, a dose of luck andhard work have all propelledhim onto the a-list DJ circuit. 17, 23:00T od.Old Harcourt Street Station, Harcourt Street Dub-lin 2. Tel: 014763374CrY BEFOrE DAWN18 years since we last heardfrom them, Celtic rockers CryBefore Dawn are back with twospecial shows one in their na-tive Wexford, and another here inDublins Vicar Street on April 8. 28, 20:30V ca St eet.57, Thomas Street Dublin 8. Tel: 017755800

ESBEN & THE WiTCHThe Brighton indie-poppers havecome a long way quickly, sharing stages with artists including The xx,Wild Beasts, Efterklang, The Big Pink and Deerhunter. Debut albumViolet Cries is mighty exciting too. 14, 20:00C awdaddy.Old Harcourt Street Station, Harcourt Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014763374

April 9BrOOKE FrASEr20 year-old singer-songwriter Brook Fraser is well on her wayto national treasure status in her native New Zealand, thanks toher well-received debut albumWhat to do with Daylight. 13.50, 20:00The Suga C ub.8, Lower LeesonStreet Dublin 2. Tel: 016787188

THE AirBOrNE TOXiC EVENTThese highly-rated indie rock-ers have more than just a coolname to their credit: their self titled debut album was a sleeper hit on its release in 2009, whilefollow-up All At Once is due for worldwide release this month. 18.50, 19:30The Academy.57, Middle AbbeyStreet Dublin 1. Tel: 018779999

THESE CHArMiNG MENFeeling like a walk home in the rain?

Let Irelands premier Smiths tributeact unleash your inner mope. 15, 20:00The V age.26, Wexford Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014758555

pAUl HEATONThe former Beautiful Southand Housemartins man is fly-ing solo these days, and touring third album Acid Country. 19.50, 20:00Whe ans.25, Wicklow Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014780766


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April 11AFriCA UNiTEAn accomplished reggae out-fit all the way from Turin. 17.50, 20:00Whe ans.25, Wicklow Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014780766

April 12ADElEHaving made an instant splashwith her chart-topping 2007 debut single, Chasing Pavements, singer-songwriter Adele has watched asher star continues to rise. Debut album 19 snagged a Mercury MusicPrixe nomination and two GrammyAwards (for Best New Artist andBest Female Pop Vocal Performancefor Chasing Pavements), plus tooGrammy nominations for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. She

also became the first winner of theBRIT Awards Critics Choice award in2008. With second album 21 landing in January, the critical drumbeatsof acclaim have begun again as

she takes off on tour tickets for this show have already sold out.From 30, 19:00The O ym a Theat e.72, DameStreet Dublin 2. Tel: 016793323

Tir NA NOGLeo OKelly and Sonny Condellsoutfit are one of the first progres-sive folk outfits and certainly one of the longest running. Theyve beenplaying together on and off since1985, and 2010s Live at Siriusshow theyre still sharp as ever. 15, 20:00Whe ans.25, Wicklow Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014780766

ONEOHTriX pOiNT NEVErDaniel Lopatins big, atmos-pheric digital pieces are set tofill this fittingly large venue. 16, 20:00The Button Facto y.CurvedStreet, Temple Bar Dub-lin 2. Tel: 016709202

April 13THE Girl WHO FOrGOT TO SiNG

BADlY*A family-friendly story staged incollaboration with The Ark. sees thetuneless Peggy leading the audienceon a journey across snowy lands andwild seas. The show kicks off todaywith some school performances andwill continue through to April 30.From 5, 12:15The Abbey Theat e.26, Lower AbbeyStreet Dublin 1. Tel: 018872200

MAlEVOlENT CrEATiONThese rockers have 23 years onthe go, a Spinal Tap worthy list of former members and 11 studioalbums to their credit, including last years Invidious Dominion. 20.35, 19:30C awdaddy.Old Harcourt Street Station, Harcourt Street

Dublin 2. Tel: 014763374

THE ViEWThe View have been enjoying lifesince debut album Hats off to the

Buskers became a surprise number one hit. The LP, which was also nomi-nated for the 2007 Mercury MusicPrize, was torn relentlessly by thehard-working band, who still foundtime to unleash their distinctly darker follow-up Which Bitch? in 2009.Theyre back in the saddle this year with third album, Bread and Circuses,released in March, and are embark-ing on an initial UK and Ireland tour. 23, 19:30The Academy.57, Middle AbbeyStreet Dublin 1. Tel: 018779999

J MASCiSHe may be best known for his daysin Dinosaur Jr, but the accomplishedguitarist and songwriter has hadseveral side bands and a solo career spanning five albums, including thisyears Several Shades of Why. 23, 20:00Whe ans.25, Wicklow Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014780766

april 14 and 15

BEADy EyE*Songwriter Noel Gallagher may have jumped ship, but that doesnt mean that the other members oare retiring back to their mansions just yet. Following Noels 2009 departure, Liam has hooked upother core members of the group, Gem Archer and Andy Bell recruiting a very accomplished druin Chris Sharrock to bang out more old-school, Beatles-influenced rock. Successful promotionaBring the Light and Four Letter Word show theres still an appetite for that kind of thing, and debuDifferent Gear, Still Spinning has already been pegged as a hit for 2011. The band are embarking oUK and Ireland tour to support the release, which will include their first-ever Irish shows at the OlFrom 36.60, 19:30

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pOSSiBiliTiES 2011Now that Irish voters have unleashedtheir fury on Fianna Fil, a new event is challenging us to once again be therevolution. Possibilities 2011, a socialforum organised by three non-profits(Children in Crossfire, SpunOut.ie,and Afri) will feature luminaries in-cluding former president Mary Rob-inson, Kila, and the Dalai Llama. TheTibetan leader is coming to Ireland tospeak for the first time since 1991. 49, 09:00C tywest Hote .Saggart CountyDublin. Tel: 014010500

April 14BUCK 65How many rappers have performedsongs about a road trip with their dog and a bunch of Johnny Cashrecords on the go? Not many, wefancy. This Canadian is a uniqueperformer with influences rang-ing from blues, rock and avant garde thrown into his hip-hop. 16.50, 19:30The Academy.57, Middle AbbeyStreet Dublin 1. Tel: 018779999

pJ GAllAGHErThe Naked Camera host and mo-torbike enthusiast is well knownfrom his TV work, but still makestime to try out his live material at venues across the globe andDublins home of top-tier stand-up.

28, 20:30V ca St eet.57, Thomas Street Dublin 8. Tel: 017755800

MArTiN A. EGANFew singer-songwriters ever reachmulti-platinum status without ever releasing an album. However, Eganshad plenty of success writing for Christy Moore, with the HothouseFlowers, The Black Romantics, PoppyGonzalez and Hush Collector. Here,hell be dusting off his solo work. 12, 19:30Whe ans.25, Wicklow Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014780766

April 15WWE WrESTlEMANiA rEVENGEThe 02 Arena is once again gearing up for musclebound action, as thestars of the WWE hit these shores as

part of their Wrestlemania Revengetour. The card remains a closelyguarded secret, but will probablyinvolve follow-ups from wrestlingsbig jamboree and should featurethe biggest stars in the companyincluding Dublins own Sheamus.From 33.60, 19:30The 02 A ena.North Wall Quay Dublin 1. Tel: 018198888

ArCHiTECTUrE iN HElSiNKiThis Melbourne-based outfit arepart of a new crop of bands steadilydispelling the notion that no goodmusic comes from down under.Their latest album, Moment Bends,was being talked up as the first great contemporary pop album of 2011long before its release this month. 18.50, 20:00The Button Facto y.CurvedStreet, Temple Bar Dub-lin 2. Tel: 016709202

O EMpErOrWaterfords finest O Emperor arerolling into town for their biggest headline date yet. Since their first Dublin headliner at Whelans inMay (sold out with several weeks tospare), the post-rockers have con-

tinued to wow audiences and builda strong live following: their ElectricPicnic set was a highlight of last yearsfestival, and tickets for their recent Sugar Club gig were like golddust. 18.50, 19:00The Academy.57, Middle AbbeyStreet Dublin 1. Tel: 018779999

JOSH riTTEr AND THE rOYAlCiTY BANDThe Idaho man returns to a city that cant seem to get enough of hislush Americana. Random Housewill publish his first novel, Brights

Passage, in Summer 2011, but Ritter insists hes not taking the eye off the musical ball hell be joined bythe Royal City Band for this gig. 30, 20:30V ca St eet.57, Thomas Street Dublin 8. Tel: 017755800

DiGiTAl MYSTiKSThe Dubstep duo of Mala andCoki have an ample discography,including last years Urban Eth-ics, and a rabid following. 17.45, 22:30The Tw sted pe e .54, Mid-dle Abbey Street Dublin1. Tel: 018734038

MAEVE HiGGiNSStand-up may be a game dominatedby the boys, but the Cork lass is wellable to tangle with the best of them. 17.45, 20:00Whe ans.25, Wicklow Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014780766

April 16STEVE lAWlOrBirminghams most popular clubbing export may have been raised onAcid House, but has spent his entirecareer so far pushing the boundariesof genres in the dance world. Acrossresidencies with top clubs including Ibizas Space, The End and Twilo, hisLights Out series featured on Boxed,along with his work with the now-defunct Harlem Records, hes strivento craft deep and sexy housemusic thats difficult to pigeon-hole. 17.50, 23:00T od.Old Harcourt Street Station, Harcourt Street Dub-lin 2. Tel: 014763374

lYKKE liFollowing a whirlwind run of sold out shows in London, Paris, Berlin andLondon, Swedish sensation LykkeLi whisks into Dublin for a showthat sold out with time to spare. Thegig marks her Irish headliner since

2008s Button Factory appearance,though a storming set at 2009sElectric Picnic also helped snag her a few fans. Her critically acclaimeddebut Youth Novels doubtless didmost of the hard work, while thefree-to-download release of latest single Get Some catapulted her totop spot on the Hype Machine chart as the most blogged about artist inthe world. Expect the hype to peak with the arrival of her long-awaitedfollow up album, Wounded Rhymes.From 20, 19:30T od.Old Harcourt Street Station, Harcourt Street Dub-lin 2. Tel: 014763374

April 17N-DUBZWith over 500,000 albums sold,three MOBO awards, a 21 datesold out UK tour, over 20 millionviews on Youtube and a number 1 UK single, NDubz are as hot an act as any in British hip-hoptoday. Theyre currently touring latest album Love. Live. Life. 30, 18:00The O ym a Theat e.72, DameStreet Dublin 2. Tel: 016793323

JENNY TAliAThe Australian-born com-edy singer songwriter makesa rare Dublin appearance. 17.50, 20:00The Suga C ub.8, Lower LeesonStreet Dublin 2. Tel: 016787188

JEDWArDCall them tone-deaf, but you cant question the work ethic of our troll-haired, indefatigable Eurovi-sion standard bearers. They returnagain to Dublin for whats sureto be a well attended show. 25, 19:30G and Cana Theat e.GrandCanal Square, Docklands Dublin 1. Tel: 016777999

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April 18priNCE SUNlESS*Artist William McKeown hascreated this temporary exhibi-tion at The Golden Bough,which will run until May 1.Free, 12:00Hugh lane Mun c a Ga -

e y.Parnell Square Dublin1. Tel: 018471903

CAT ON A HOT TiN rOOF*With the centenary of Tennes-see Williams birth, expect tosee many productions of histense, emotive dramas on Dublinstages. This Pulitzer Prize winning classic tackles issues of familyand the deep south, centring on a wealthy family as it gathersto celebrate Big Daddys 65thbirthday. He is dying of cancer,which the family decide to hidefrom him and Big Mama as theytry to boost their own cut of the

estate. In particular, the beautifulbut desperate Maggie the cat(married to the alcoholic Brick)will go to any length to securewhat is hers. This production isdirected by Mark Brokaw, anddesigned by Francis OConnor with lighting by Mark McCullough.Owen Roe plays the patriarch,Big Daddy, Richard Flood isBrick and Fiona OShaughnessyis Maggie the cat. The cast alsoincludes Donna Dent, JohnKavanagh, Barry McGovern,Marion ODwyer, David OMeara.The show runs through April.From 20, 19:30The Gate Theat e.1, CavendishRow Dublin 1. Tel: 018744045

BlAZE AWAY*

This exhibition examines duel-ling in Ireland and the work of two Irish families the Rigbysand the Reads who madefine swords and guns in Dublin

in the nineteenth century.Free, 10:00Museum of Deco at ve A tsand H sto y.Collins Barracks- Dublin 7. Tel: 016777444

April 19BrOTHErMaybe its their self-proclaimedGritpop sound, or the swagger that calls to mind a younger Oasis,but Slough outfit Brother have themusic critics in a tizzy. Theyvebeen tipped by both The Guardianand the NME as a breakthroughact for 2011 in fact, the latter featured the Britpop revivalistson its front cover while their snarling vocals and anthemic

guitar sound is winning devoteesamong the UK indie scene. 13.50, 19:30The Academy.57, Middle AbbeyStreet Dublin 1. Tel: 018779999

BiG COUNTrYHaving delighted fans across theUK with their reunion tour, theband behind anthems includ-ing Fields of Fire and In A Big Country are continuing their lapof honour. The 80s rockers madean instant splash with debut album The Crossing in 1983,and scored a number one withfollow-up Steeltown. Six albums(all top ten hits) later, the bandwound down, but they reunitedlast year to celebrate their 30thanniversary. The Alarms MikePeters replaces co founder Stuart Adamson, who passed away in2001, and has been performing well alongside Tony Butler, Mark Brzezicki, Mike Peters, BruceWatson and Jamie Watson. 26.50, 19:00The Academy.57, Middle AbbeyStreet Dublin 1. Tel: 018779999

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LAURENT GARNIERAlready a legend in the electronic music community, Laurent Garnier is bringing dancefloor-fshow, L.B.S., on a live tour. Conceived after 18 months on tour with a full live band, L.B.S. (Booth Sessions) features Garnier alongside two live musicians churning out an eclectic set wiplenty of experimentation. After eighteen months on tour with my musicians, I began to realizI could get as much pleasure from playing live in a festival as I could from DJ-ing in clubs. Won tour, we developed a very open style of playing: interacting, improvising, and expressing oselves freely, something that I thought I could only achieve through my DJ sets, explains the himself. This show will see Garnier joined in the booth by Benjamin Rippert on keys and StepScan X Dri on machines, for a fluid five-hour improvised fusion of jazz, house and techno. 29.50, 21:00

T od.Old Harcourt Street Station. Harcourt Street. Dublin 2

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THE BiG FEllAH*At once a straight-up madcapcomedy and sharp satire, RichardBeans play focuses on MichaelDoyle, a young New York fire-man who joins the IRA. Soon,however, his Bronx apartment is overrun with a fast-quipping Irish killer, a beautiful womanwho he really mustnt fall in lovewith and charismatic boss DavidCostello, the Big Fellah himself.Spanning three decades, andveering from farce to deadlydanger, The Big Fellah is a wittystory of loyalty, disillusionment and betrayal. Tonight is open-

ing night for the production,staged by Out of Joint, and TheBig Fellah will run to May 7.From 15, 19:30The Ga ety Theat e.46, South King Street Dublin 2. Tel: 016771717

April 20TUTANKHAMUN HiS TOOMAND TrEASUrES*Whether its the colossal struc-tures it left behind, the engineer-ing genius its people displayed, or the fact that its history has to bepieced together so carefully, theempire of ancient Egypt has beena subject of lingering fascinationfor historians and the public alikefor centuries. And of course, fewaspects of the nations historyare quite as intriguing as the boyking Tutankhamun, whose tombwas uncovered by archaeologist Howard Carter. Thats presumablywhy this exhibition which usesthe expertise of leading Egyptolo-gists, sketches and diary notesmade by Carter, and originalphotographs taken by explorationphotographer Harry Burton torecreate three burial chambersand an extensive collection of thefamous Pharaohs most important treasures - has been a major hit.

The display contains jewellery,cult objects, amulets, coffers,chests, chairs, weapons, a stun-ning golden chariot, large goldenshrines and King Tuts iconic deathmask. Crowds have been impres-sive to date, so book in advance.From 16, 12:00rDS Ma n Ha .MerrionRoad, Ballsbridge Dublin 4.Tel: 016680866

iNDiA 9This Dublin five-piece blendcontemporary acoustic soundswith solid rock rhythms. Ticketswill be sold on the door. TBC, 19:30C awdaddy.Old Harcourt Street Station, Harcourt Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014763374

April 21rUBBErBANDiTSThe joke is wearing thin to put it bluntly, you dont need to bea comic genius to laugh at poor people but the Limerick hip-hoppers are still going strong, witha new single in I Wanna Fight Your Father and this Olympia show. 19.45, 19:15The O ym a Theat e.72, DameStreet Dublin 2. Tel: 016793323

April 22DUBliN GOSpEl CHOirThis all-volunteer collective hasbeen going strong since forming in Dublins inner city during 1996,and are still the choice for anyonein the mood for holly rolling tunes. Their main stage residencyat Electric Picnic (five years andcounting) shows no sign of abat-ing, even as they collaborate witha-listers such as Stevie Wonder,Nitin Sawhney, John Legend,Riverdance, James Brown,

Damien Rice and Rod Stewart.Second album Doing Their Thing made them the first gospel act tocrack the top 30 album chart, andthey continue to spread the joyat charity events and one-off gigslike this in Ireland and the UK. 30, 20:00The O ym a Theat e.72, DameStreet Dublin 2. Tel: 016793323

April 23THE HArlEM GlOBETrOTTErSThese trailblazers of basketballwere founded in 1926, long

before the sport was integrated indeed, it was their thumping of the World Champion MinneapolisLakers in 1948 and 1949 that helped break down the barriersto Afro-Americans entering theNBA. The Globetrotters them-selves, though, have stayed aloof from the rigours of Americasdomestic league, instead develop-ing a worldwide fanbase throughlive and interactive shows. 39.20, 20:00Nat ona Basketba A ena. Tymon Park, Tallaght Dub-lin 24. Tel: 014597500

JEDWArDStill boasting plenty of energyfrom their Grand Canal Theatreshow, the pop due performtonight and tomorrow.From 20, 19:30The O ym a Theat e.72, DameStreet Dublin 2. Tel: 016793323

DUNBEliEVABlES*After seeing a huge responseto their February run of shows,the comedy double act of Pat Shortt and Jon Kenny returnwith their surreal, slightly creepyand frequently hilarious look at Irish rural society. The newtour, entitled One Hell Of ADo!, finishes its short second

run at Vicar Street tonight. 32.50, 20:00V ca St eet.57, Thomas Street Dublin 8. Tel: 017755800

iNVASiON*Fans of George Lucas Star Warsare in for a treat: the EmeraldGarrison, a body of die-hardfans, is heading to the RDS for aweekend long celebration of theseries. Organisers promise an allround science fiction event that will feature the highest calibreprops and backdrops ever to beseen in Ireland, as well as amazing life-size Star wars sets. If youve

ever longed to see a life-size scout walker or Y-wing fighter, or to sit on the emperors throne whileDarth Vader kneels before you,your time has come. Stars of theseries including David Prowse(Darth Vader), Jeremy Bulloch (theoriginal Boba Fett) and KennyBaker (R2-D2) have been lined upto appear over the weekend, along with celebrated enthusiasts andauthors on the Star Wars Universe.From 20 ( 12 children), 10:00rDS Ma n Ha .MerrionRoad, Ballsbridge Dublin 4.Tel: 016680866

April 24MEATH V DUBliNCroker fills with the roar of the crowd once more, as theblues take on their neigh-bours in the Allianz league. 15, 12:30C oke pa k Stad um.JonesRoad Dublin 3. Tel: 016070000

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GOOD MOUrNiNG MrSBrOWN*Mrs. Brown, all told, has been goodto Brendan OCarroll the comic haswritten three plays centred aroundthe blue-collar Dublin widow, andreturned to RTE with the surprise hit Mrs. Browns Boys in January aBBC run is set for the Autumn. Now,Carroll has turned his attention topart two of the Mrs. Brown stagetrilogy, rewriting the funny, affecting tale to include plenty of Mrs. Brownspopular boys. Dermot and his nowpregnant wife Maria are living withMrs. Brown, much to Marias dis-may - and the pressure from her toget a place of their own has Dermot contemplating giving a return toa life of crime with his old partner Buster Brady. Cathy Brown, mean-while, interrupts her new romanceto give partnership counselling toRory and Dino, and Father Quinnis beginning to doubt his vocation.With OCarroll in the title role, theplay promises good clean fun from

opening night this evening to May 7.From 30, 20:00The O ym a Theat e.72, DameStreet Dublin 2. Tel: 016793323

April 26ANDrE riEUThe Violin master returns to Dublinafter being forced to cancel aSeptember date due to ill health. TBC, 18:30

The 02 A ena.North Wall Quay Dublin 1. Tel: 018198888

HEllO MONrOEThe pop-rock five-piece frontedby Rona McHugh play this inti-mate gig at The Academy 2. 10, 13:00The Academy.57, Middle AbbeyStreet Dublin 1. Tel: 018779999

April 27pYGMAliON*For the first time in its storied history,

The Abbey will be presenting Ber-nard Shaws classic play, Pygmalion,on its main stage tonight. The storyhas plenty of modern resonance ina X-Factor age an impoverishedflower girl, Eliza Doolittle, is taken inhand by linguistics professor, HenryHiggins, and turned into a lady for abet while the sharpness of its satirehasnt blunted in the slightest. Thisnew production features full periodcostumes and some heavy hittersof Irish theatre too. Risteard Cooper plays Higgins, and Annabelle Comyndirects. The play runs to June 11.From 18, 19:30

The Abbey Theat e.26,Lower Abbey Street Dub-lin 1. Tel: 018872200

April 28TWiN ATlANTiCSam McTrusty and his Glasgowalt-rock buddies are touring sec-ond album Free, set for a Mayrelease on Red Bull Records. 13.00, 18:30

The Academy.57, Middle AbbeyStreet Dublin 1. Tel: 018779999

GlASVEGASAs fellow Glaswegians Twin Atlanticplay The Academy 2, these Columbia-signed rockers hit the big stage. 23, 19:300The Academy.57, Middle AbbeyStreet Dublin 1. Tel: 018779999

april 27 and 28

JAMES VINCENT MCMURROw*Singer-songwriter James Vincent McMorrow may have only picked up a guitar at age 19, but hesmade up for lost time. Having released his debut album Early in the Morning to critical acclaimlast February, hes snagged a Choice Music Prize nomination here and, more importantly a NorthAmerican deal with Vagrant Records putting him in the esteemed company of the Eels. Hes com-ing back from a tour of the states to play The Pepper Canister Church. The church, one of the citysmost unusual landmarks, only opened its doors to music in December 2008 the venue usu-ally hosts classically orientated chamber fare, meaning McMorrows unique style will be a first.Tickets for the April 27 show sold like hotcakes, so hes set to perform the following night too. 20, 20:00

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BEArDYMANThe Londoner is renowned for bothhis beatboxing skills and his useof live looping technology theBBC has already dubbed him king of sound and ruler of beats. 21, 19:30The Tw sted pe e .54, Mid-dle Abbey Street Dublin1. Tel: 018734038

BipOlAr EMpirEFormed in the haze of a mud-laden Punchestown field at Oxegen 2007, this Tallaght three-some dish up old-fashioned,folk-influenced rocknroll.

7, 20:00The Wo kmans C ub.11,Wellington Quay Dub-lin 2. Tel: 016706692

pETEr KAY*Bolton-born comedian Peter Kayhas seen unprecedented publicdemand for a run of shows at the02 from tonight to May 3. Its beena long road to the a-list stand-upcircuit since Kay lost a job at hislocal cinema and, rather than looking for another menial gig, decided topursue his dream of comedy. Eventhough success has come relativelyquickly (he entered and won Chan-nel 4s So You Think Youre Funnycontest in 1997, and snagged aPerier award at the Edinburgh FringeFestival the following year), he onlyreally cracked the mainstream after 2000s Live at the Top of the Tower and a string of chat-show appear-ances. However, he moved quickly,unveiling Phoenix Nights in, spin-off Max & Paddys Road to Nowhere,and plenty of live work. A spot inhis Mum Wants a Bungalow tour won first prize in a 2006 Channel 4poll to find the 100 greatest funnymoments of all time. Though youll

see him on the odd film and TVrole including a cameo in the last Wallace and Grommit movie hisfocus is firmly on touring nowadays.It makes sense - after all, hes the

first ever stand-up to play 14 sold-out nights at Londons 02 Arena. 44.20, 18:30The 02 A ena.North Wall Quay Dublin 1. Tel: 018198888

DES BiSHOp: MY DAD WASNEArlY JAMES BOND*As a teenager, American-born DesBishop loved to tease his father for coming second place in casting tosucceed Sean Connery as JamesBond, before eventually giving up onacting for a career in retail and raising a family. But today, Bishops father is dying of lung cancer, and thecomedian has come up with a funny,

affecting tribute that, like all Bishopsbest shows, skirts around deeplypersonal revelations, edgy materialabout porn and erectile dysfunction,and deeper points about facing real-ity and dealing with emotions. Theshow has won rave reviews downunder, and in a nationwide tour. Heperforms tonight and April 30. 28, 20:30

V ca St eet.57, Thomas Street Dublin 8. Tel: 017755800

April 29FUNErAl SUiTSWith a debut EP, Eye Spy, hav-ing sold well, the Dublin-Limerick trio are hard at work on a newalbum. Theyre still making timefor the odd live show, however. 10, 19:30The Academy.57, Middle AbbeyStreet Dublin 1. Tel: 018779999

THE QUArrYMENThe skiffle and old-schoolrocknrollers who oncecounted John Lennon among their founding members are still

touring at an impressive clip. 24, 19:30The V age.26, Wexford Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014758555

BATHSWill Wiesenfeld, otherwise knownas rising electro producer Baths,is set to release his debut albumCerulean on June 22. The LP has thesame lo-fi, electro-hip-hop that hasthe Pitchfork crowd very excited. 15, 20:00The Wo kmans C ub.11,Wellington Quay Dub-lin 2. Tel: 016706692

MArY GAUTHiErThe folk singer-songwriter is tour-ing seventh album, The Foundling Alone, which had several critics

gushing on its 2010 release. 23, 20:00Whe ans.25, Wicklow Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014780766

April 30ADriAN EDMONDSON AND THBAD SHEpHErDSThe English comedian and actor isalso pretty handy performing punk and new wave classics and tradi-tional instruments with this band.If that sounds odd just reading it,imagine what its like to listen to. 25.00, 20:00The V age.26, Wexford Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014758555

lNASASen Smyth, Trevor Hutchinson, andDonogh Hennessy have been play-

ing their modern trad together since1996, and have seven studio albums including last years excellent LNua under their collective belts. 19.85, 20:00Whe ans.25, Wicklow Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014780766

THE WAVE piCTUrESThis hard-working, prolific indieoutfit unveil their new album,Beer in the Breakers, this monthon Moshi Moshi Records. 14, 20:00C awdaddy.Old Harcourt Street Station, Harcourt Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014763374

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evenTsMONDAYSlOUNGE liZArDSThe ever-popular Lounge Lizardssees guest DJs step up to theplate and spin their favouritetunes for lounging. Expect a chilled-out evening with asurprise guest on occasion.

Free, 20:00So as.31, Wexford Street -Dublin 2. Tel: 014780583

THE HEp CAT ClUBThe Grand Social swings to thestrains of jazz era classics, kicking off with a beginners swing class. 8, 20:00.The G and Soc a .35, LiffeyStreet Dublin 1. Tel: 018740076

SKA NiGHTIts not just ska on the menu theres a bit of rocksteadyand house to be dancedto at this evening.Free, 20:30Thomas House.86, ThomasStreet Dublin 8. Tel: 016772619

KiNG KONG ClUBThe top musical gameshow is nowin its third year, with free live musicand a knock-out tournament towin a free recording session.Free, 21:00The V age.26, Wexford Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014758555

piSS Up WiTH pEACHESA student-friendly gay night,with all drinks 4 or less, andthree Jagerbombs for 10.Free, 21:00The Geo ge.87-89, SouthGreat Georges Street Dub-lin 2. Tel: 014782983

TASTELady Jane takes over the Solasdecks, spinning soul classicsand a few more modern tunes.Free, 21:00So as.31, Wexford Street -Dublin 2. Tel: 014780583

DOllY DOES DrAGONThis evening of 4 cocktails, candy,and fabulous tunes has been pre-sided over by the inimitable Dollysince 2006. Together with Dj Lee,Dolly entertains the crowd untilthe wee hours. Admission free.This evening of 4 cocktails, candy,and fabulous tunes has been pre-sided over by the inimitable Dollysince 2006. Together with DJ Lee,Dolly entertains the crowd untilthe wee hours. Admission free.Free, 22;00The D agon.64, SouthGreat Georges Street Dub-lin 2. Tel: 014781590

HEFTY HOrSEA simple concept for a Mondaynight club - live music and bandsplaying their own DJ sets to 02:30- is made all the sweeter by cheapdrinks and free admission. The line-

up varies, but the post-gig atmos-phere is almost always rocking.Free, 22:00Whe ans.25, Wicklow Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014780766

MAKE AND DO WiTH pANTiThe queen bee of Dublin drag doesarts and crafts with her adoring fans.Free, 22:00pant ba .7-8, Capel St - Dub-lin 1. Tel: 018740710

TUESDAYSSHEBEEN FliCKA new film night showing much-loved Irish films and some unseenwork. Each night has a short filmfollowed by a full-length feature.Free, 19:30Shebeen Ch c.4, South Great Georges Street Dublin 2.

TASTEClassics, Soul and more makefor an easy Tuesday night.Free, 20:00So as.31, Wexford Street -Dublin 2. Tel: 014780583

THE iriSH BlUES ClUBRather like it says on the tin,these guys do great straight-upblues every Tuesday night. 8, 20:00JJ Smyths.12, Aungier Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014752565

SUBTErANNEANRock, punk and metal soundsare on at Thomas House.Free, 20:30Thomas House.86, ThomasStreet Dublin 8. Tel: 016772619

ANDrEW STANlEYS COMEDYMiSH-MASHComedy laissez faire with alaid-back evening of stand-up,sketches, songs, messing about and free biccies hosted by ComedyCellar man Andrew Stanley. TBC, 21:00The inte nat ona Ba .23, WicklowStreet Dublin 2. Tel: 016779250

BATTlE OF THE AXELooking to start in comedy? Look no further than this open-mikenight at the Hapenny Bridge Inn. 7, 21:00The Ha enny B dge inn.42, Wellington Quay Dub-lin 2. Tel: 016770616

GENTlE TUESDAYSThe Mighty Stef and chumssing their favourite songs onout-of-tune acoustic guitars.Free, 21:00The Wo kmans C ub.10,Wellington Quay Dub-lin 2. Tel: 016706692

GrOOVAliZACiONBrazilian food and music fill thishopping club every Tuesday.Free, 21:00South W am.52, South WilliamStreet - Dublin 2. Tel: 016725946

THE rUBY SESSiONSThis singer-songwriter night hasbeen on the go for over 10 yearsand features some great perform-ers in an intimate setting. 6, 21:00Doy es.9, College Street Dublin 2. Tel: 016710616

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WHiTE CHOCOlATEClassic rock and modern coversare on offer from a soulful outfit. TBC, 21:30The Mezz.23, Eustace Street Dublin 2. Tel: 016707655

JUiCY BEATSThe Villages resident DJs churnout the best of indie, rock, classicpop, synth pop and electro musicat this weekly Tuesday nightclub. 5, 22:00The V age.26, Wexford Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014758555

C. U. NEXT TUESDAYTheres more than just a naughtyname to recommend this new clubnight indie, electro, pop anddance tunes make a varied mix. 12/5, 23:00C awdaddy.Old Harcourt Street Station, Harcourt Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014763374

WEDNESDAYSTHE WOrKMAN rESiDENTSIndie and Alternative sounds are onoffer at the venue bar, while electropredominates on the first floor.Free, 18:00The Wo kmans C ub.10,Wellington Quay Dub-

lin 2. Tel: 016706692lAUGH OUT lOUDA regular comedy night featuring MC Aidan Killian and special guests. 7/ 5, 20:30Anseo.18, Camden Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014751321

SONGS OF prAiSEIts karaoke, Jim, but not as we knowit. This long-running DIY rocknrollnight has moved to Wednesdaysafter tiring of kicking everyoneout early on Sundays. Check out

the full playlist on www.theres-cuesquad.com/songsofpraise.Free, 21:00The V age.26, Wexford St Dublin 2. Tel: 014758555

SpACENVEDAVeda Beaux Reeves and DavinaDevine rule the big gay roost at this club-cum-cabaret evening.Free before 22:00/ 10, 21:00The Geo ge.87-89, SouthGreat Georges Street Dub-lin 2. Tel: 014782983

THE SONG rOOMHamlet Sweeney presents thisshowcase of up-and-coming artists at The Globe.Free, 21:00The G obe.11, South Great Georges Street Dub-lin 2. Tel: 016711220

THE ZODiAC SESSiONSAn acoustic showcase featuring some promising talent at Bruxelles.Free, 21:00B uxe es.7-8, Harry Street Dublin 2. Tel: 016775362

SEVEN DEADlY SKiNSIgnore the lame pun in the name,and focus on the musicianship of this quality reggae cover band. TBC, 21:30

The Mezz.23, Eustace Street Dublin 2. Tel: 016707655

iNTErGAlACTiCIndie and electro bliss is on of-fer at the Whelans late club.Free, 23:00Whe ans.25, Wicklow Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014780766

VOGUEPop, pop, and more fantastic pop with lots of drinks promotions. 8 ( 6 with flyer), 23:00AlT And ews lane Theat e. 9-17 Saint Andrews Lane Dublin 2. Tel: 016795720

THUrSDAYSpHANTOM 105.2 DJS ANDGArAGE BAr rESiDENTSDublins favourite alternativemusic station provides the

tunes downstairs, while 60ssounds are on the first floor.Free, 18:00The Wo kmans C ub.10,Wellington Quay Dub-lin 2. Tel: 016706692

iSOTOpEDublins longest-running jazzsession is still going strong. 10, 20:00JJ Smyths.12, Aungier Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014752565

THE ODEON MOViE ClUBRelax to classic films while be-ing pampered by a full bar andwaiter service. To reserve seats or a table, e-mail [email protected], 20:00The Odeon.Old Harcourt

Street Station, Harcourt Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014782088

GArAGE iNCThe clue is in the name goodgarage tunes in a cool setting.Free, 20:30Thomas House.86, ThomasStreet Dublin 8. Tel: 016772619

MASHMatjazz, Lex Woo, Baby Dave,Marina Diniz and friends spin lateinto the evening at South William.Free, 21:00South W am.52, South WilliamStreet - Dublin 2. Tel: 016725946

MUZiKAn unabashed student night,Muzik is packed with upbeat indie and electro tunes, withplenty of drinks promotions toget the party going in earnest. 6, 21:00

The Button Facto y.CurvedStreet, Temple Bar Dub-lin 2. Tel: 016709202

OCTOpUSSYResident DJs, an 18-foot pool,twister, and charting hits rec-ommend this new club. 8 ( 4 early bird, 5students), 22:00The Academy.57, Middle AbbeyStreet Dublin 1. Tel: 018779999

THE pANTi SHOWPantibars fabulous proprietor takes to the stage in all her gloryevery Thursday, with Bunny andsome special guests for support.A medley of music, dramatic re-constructions, connect 4 (yes, that one throws us too) and puppets

makes for a very dramatic night.Free, 22:00pant ba .7-8, Capel St - Dub-lin 1. Tel: 018740710

TANKED UpDublins biggest student night in an ideal location. Youll finddrinks promotions aplenty. 5, 22:30T amco B ewe y.121, Lower Rathmines Road Dublin6. Tel: 014968050

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pArTY ANiMAlGorillas with vodka guns, alldrinks costing 3.50, and thehot and sweaty Andrews LaneTheatre dancefloor you guessedit, its a student-friendly night. 8 ( 6 concession), 23:00AlT And ews lane Theat e.9-17 Saint Andrews Lane Dublin 2. Tel: 016795720

THE liTTlE BiG pArTYDJ Brendan Conroy takes over thedecks at R R, beneath the Globebar, every Thursday. An eclectic mix

of soul, indie and rock prevails.Free, 23:00r-r. 11, South Great GeorgesSt Dublin 2. Tel: 016711220

FriDAYSFriDAYS AT MY HOUSEThe master room includesupcoming DJs Ray Shah,Keith Feely and Rafiq. TBC, 23:00Buck Wha eys.67, Lower Leeson Street Dublin 2.

lECTrOSOUlRichie Rock, Mark Kiernan andWarren Kiernan hit the decksfrom 23:00 to 03:00, witha set from Marina Diniz.

Free, 23:00The Excheque .3-5 Exchequer Street Dublin 2. Tel: 016706787

SHAKEDOWNA hot new Friday club with 70s-influenced rocknroll from originalbands playing lengthy sets. Theline up varies from week to week.Free, 23:00pac nos.18 Suffolk St - Dub-lin 2. Tel: 016775651

WArThe popular Spy club night relo-cates to Andrews Lane. Drinkspromotions abound, and the first 40 people (and the first 40 to showup with dog tags) get in free. 5 before 00:00 ( 10thereafter), 23:00AlT And ews lane Theat e. 9-17 Saint Andrews Lane Dublin 2. Tel: 016795720

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THE MATiNE BrUNCH ClUBAnother Odeon film club, thistime featuring more family-friendly movies. But then again,who wouldnt like to see Upover brunch with a pint?Free, 12:00The Odeon.Old Harcourt Street Station, Harcourt Street Dublin 2. Tel: 014782088

DADDY Or CHipSTechno, house and hip-hopare all offered across threerooms at this new club. 8, 22:00The Good B ts.1, Store Street Dublin 1. Tel: 018197635.

iNDiETrONiCDJ Eamonn Barrett promises the

soundtrack to your big Saturdaynight out, mixing classic rock, indieanthems and big beat electro tunes.Free, 22:00The G and Soc a .35, LiffeyStreet Dublin 1. Tel: 018740076

MiCrOFUNKA hopping clubnight in the bowelsof this cavernous bar and club. 5, 22:00pygma on.Powerscourt Townhouse, South WilliamStreet Dubin 2. Tel: n/a

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