Culture Night is back on September 20th and takes place countrywide. This is a day (and night) where groups and organisations open their doors to all, with pop up shows, exhibitions, creative workshops, family fun, and best of all – completely free! There are events for all ages, and all interests. There are a lot of events happening in Sligo, and I thought I’d write a post about some highlights.
10am – 1pm. Sligo town. The Creative Path is a project that illuminates the creativity inherent in everyone. Both therapeutic and creative practices are mutually supportive with creativity often playing a crucial role in mental health and wellbeing. This workshop is on at the Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo. More details and booking: https://www.hawkswell.com/whats-on/take-part/the-creative-path-2
1.30 – 3.00pm and 7 – 9pm. Ballisodare. ArdVoltas Arts Space artists Edward Healy and RóisÃn McNamee will facilitate a workshop for the public at on the 20th. This collaboration aims to include anyone that would like to, to be part in the making of an artwork that will be free to visit anytime. The sculpture will take the form of a flowering tree made from recycled and natural materials with the title of ‘An Crann Voltais’ /the Voltage Tree. Find out more on the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089289955150
3.00pm. Sligo town. Afternoon Poetry Reading, with music in Sligo Library. Join Sinéad Mc Clure, Crona Gallagher, Margaret Kilcoyne and Maeve Mc Kenna for a special Culture Night poetry reading. Phone 0719111675 or email sligolib@sligococo.ie to reserve your place.
https://sligolibrary.ie/culture-night-2024-afternoon-poetry-reading-with-music-at-sligo-central-library-friday-20th-of-september-at-3pm
3.30pm and 4.45pm. Sligo town. Soil Buddies. For children under 10. Find about about the creatures that live underground in a fun and educational event with Jackie and Trisha. Hawk’s Well Theatre. Booking here: https://www.hawkswell.com/whats-on/shows/soil-buddies
4.00pm – 5.30pm. Sligo town. “Who Do You Think You Are?” Kids’ Own Culture Night Workshop with artist Ruth Le Gear. Ruth will lead participants through an engaging session focused on portraiture and self-expression. Suitable for ages 8 – 12. Booking here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kids-own-culture-night-workshop-tickets-1002991373197
6.00pm – 8pm. Sligo town. Join Sligo Global Kitchen for a Culture and Integration in the Yeats Memorial Building. Sligo will be celebrated through sports, music, dance, food and drink. With Special guest Sligo’s talented Joseph Ndo of Ndo Football Clinic. More details on the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/foodsies/
6.00pm – 8pm. Sligo town. My friends at Vivid Art Studio invite you to look at their beautiful artwork and explore their galleries. Find them on John Street, Sligo. You can hear our chat on my podcast.
6.30pm. Sligo town. Stella from Pasta Fresca will be hosting a pasta making demo. Find out how to make your own pasta at home. No booking required. Grattan Street, Sligo. You can hear me chat to Stella and David on my podcast. Find Pasta Fresca on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastafrescasligo
6.30pm. Sligo town. Sligo Gaming Society are hosting a live play event of Dune the Roleplaying game followed by a period for games until 10pm. The Glasshouse Hotel, Sligo. Find out more on Sligo Gaming Society.
6.30pm – 8.30pm. Sligo town. Blue Raincoat Theatre Company invite all ages for an evening of ‘Imaginary Sligo’ storytelling, art and sculpting with clay. The Factory, Sligo. No booking required.
8.00pm. Strandhill. Felip Carbonell and friends invite you to Brees Bar, Strandhill for “Felip Carbonell’s Rumba Experience. Embrace Spain with dance shows, cocktails, salsa lessons, and more. Free event but donations welcome. Book here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brees-presents-felip-carbonells-rumba-experience-tickets-1003765909857
10pm. Sligo town. Opera After Dark takes place at Sligo Cathedral of Immaculate Conception. Starring Sharon Carty and the Sligo Baroque Ensemble featuring Sligo Baroque Music Festival Director Nicola Cleary. Book tickets: https://hawkswell.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173658210?_ga=2.262680396.1580059584.1725867948-1362806015.1725867941
The Model, Sligo have a full day of events, with something for everyone.
The exhibitions from from 11am – 5pm.
Meet the artists in their studios from 4 – 6pm.
4 – 4.45pm – OÃche Chultúir turas as Gaeilge
6 – 8pm – Exhibition Opening: Michele Horrigan; Stigma Damages. Also at 6 – 8pm – Earth Gallery: Recycle Art Lab – Family Activities, in response to the exhibition.
Dance the night away from 9pm – 1am with Dónal Dineen’s Backstory.
All events are free. Full details are here: https://www.themodel.ie/?event=culture-night-2024&event_date=2024-09-20
You can see all the Sligo Culture Night events on the Culture Night website.
I’m not connected with Culture Night or any of the events listed, and if you’d like to support my blog, you can do so here.
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