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City Hall Cork City Council, City Hall |
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Enjoy Listen Janey Mac, a charming, fun exploration of the history of Cork City through puppetry and song (4 to 10 year olds at 4 pm and 5 pm, pre-booking required).
Arts @ Civic Trust House 50 Pope’s Quay |
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A special children’s programme will run from 12 noon until 4pm, with Tigh Filí presenting Eurochild Poetry and Art, which will include readings from the 2009 Eurochild Anthology, display of artwork from the book and a poetry workshop for children with Tina Pisco. The Mad Hatters Tea Party will follow, when Alice will ask some daring questions… and following that Cork Film Centre will present children’s animation demonstration.
| County Hall Cork County Council, Carrigrohane Road Tel: 4276891 http://www.corkcoco.ie/ 6pm to 10pm. |
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Come and enjoy family entertainment with musicians and circus performers.
Crawford Art Gallery Emmet Place |
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Join the family fun of the Art Detective Suitcases with clues, strange props and games to help you hunt down arty facts (5 to 9 pm).
| Everyman Palace Theatre
15 MacCurtain Street |
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Face painting and storytelling which is aimed at children from 3-12 will take place in Aladdin’s Cave (4.30pm-5.30pm).
Graffiti Theatre Company Assumption Road, Blackpool |
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Come and see the only venue outside Dublin specialising in theatre for young audiences and families in the old Assumption Convent Chapel in Blackpool. Participate in a Make your own Chicken! family workshop.
Lewis Glucksman Gallery University College Cork |
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The Glucksman invites everyone to revisit the 1980s for Culture Night in Back 2 the Future - at the Glucksman. In addition to games, events and tours of our current exhibition Then & Now: Evolving Art Practices, visitors are encouraged to raid the Glucksman pick ‘n’ mix fashion chest and dress up in their finest 80s-inspired outfits. The Gallery will photograph and project the best costumes to create a Culture Night display.
Lifetime Lab Old Cork Waterworks, Lee Road |
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Lifetime Lab and (RSVP)Red Sandstone Varied Productions present The Energy of Life, written and directed by Yvonne Coughlan. This family friendly theatrical event offers site specific drama, performance art and improvisation. No matter when you arrive, or how long you stay, this event will enliven your imagination, as you journey through the history of Cork’s Old Waterworks. One hour performance cycle begins 5pm, ends 9pm.
Firkin Crane Shandon |
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The Firkin Crane, one of Cork's most important cultural landmarks, invites everyone to watch or take part in dance performances, classes and workshops in a huge range of styles and techniques. No matter what your age, experience, or level of agility, there will be something to try, as participant or audience.
Blackrock Castle Observatory Blackrock Castle, Castle Road, Blackrock |
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The award winning interactive astronomy exhibit Cosmos at the Castle is open free to the public. Share the beauty of Jupiter and a First Quarter Moon through the Observatory telescopes with astronomers in the courtyard.
