Ulster Orchestra presents The Music of James Bond on the 4 April at the Waterfront Hall for a musical experience. To mark the release of the next James Bond movie, the Ulster Orchestra will pay tribute to the iconic 007 film franchise and some of the greatest theme tunes ever written.
Featuring West End star Louise Dearman (Wicked) and long-standing Strictly Come Dancing singer Lance Ellington, this show features Diamonds Are Forever, Skyfall, Goldfinger, Live And Let Die, Licence To Kill and more.
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Larne Museum and Arts Centre will host an evening for more mature book lovers giving them the chance to dress up as their favourite character.
The focus will be on all things literary in this fun night out.
It takes place on Thursday, March 5 from 7.30pm to 9pm. Tickets are free but must be booked in advance by contacting:
Larne Museum and Arts Centre
2 Victoria Road, Larne BT40 1RN
T: 028 2826 2443 E: marian.kelso@midandeastantrim.gov.uk
Light refreshments will be provided.
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Pop Up Play takes place this Saturday (29 February) from 11am to 1pm. It will be held at Ballygally Play Park, Croft Road, Ballygally.
Join in for a FREE Pop Up Play morning of giant garden games, play activities, arts and crafts and much more fun.
For more information contact: parks@midandeastantrim.gov.uk.
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Newry Library will be hosting a Daisy Hill Hospital: From Workhouse To Present Day healthcare talk on Thursday 27 February at 6:30pm.
John McArdle, local historian and former employee of Daisy Hill will present a talk on the history of Daisy Hill Hospital from workhouse day to present day. John has spent many years working in Daisy Hill so his account will be both informative and personal. This will be an enjoyable evening and will appeal to anyone with an interest in history or has worked in Daisy Hill Hospital.
This is a free event and everyone is welcome, for further information or to book your place, contact Newry City Library Heritage Department on telephone 028 3044 7423 / 028 3026 4683 or email localstudies.down@librariesni.org.uk.
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The Junior After Schools Art Club is back for younger kids in Antrim. This is a fun and messy art workshop filled with arty style. It runs until Wed, 25 March from 3.30pm to 5pm at Antrim Castle Gardens and Clotworthy House.
Adm: Children – £30.00
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To Newtownards and the whole family can step behind the scenes of the Mount Stewart estate with an up-close look at the work of the ranger team on March 29.
Join them on a four mile stomp through the working countryside of the demesne, exploring its wealth of wildlife, history and stunning landscapes. This event is suitable for children aged 8 years and over with an accompanying adult. It is unsuitable for buggies.
Booking is essential – contact reception on 028 4278 8387.
Normal admission. Members free.
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On the International Day of the Seal, Exploris will be releasing grey seals Pongo and Rudder back to the wild.
Pongo came in on 30 November from Portrush weighing just 12kg. He had multiple wounds including a missing claw. He was underweight.
Rudder arrived on 16 December from Groomsport weighing 16kg. He had come up off the beach to rest but wandered into a residential street. Thankfully these two seals are now back to full health and ready to be released back to the ocean. Exploris would love people to join in. The release will take place at the National Trust Carpark, Knockinelder.
Release is weather dependant and it takes place on March 1 at 10:30am on the peninsula. Any changes will be updated on the event.
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Go Wild in 2020 is being hosted by the Montalto estate near Ballyahinch this weekend (Feb 29 to March 1).
The event is all about spending more time together in nature. Not only will this be a great way to spend quality time with your family but you’ll have lots of fun along the way too, learning new skills and testing your imagination. The ranger will lead walks that will challenge your family to engage their senses and will help you all to reconnect with and rediscover nature using fun games along the way.
At least one adult must be present on each booking. £10.50 per ticket. Suitable for families with children aged 4 and over.
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Alanis Morissette has announced she will play a Dublin date at the 3Arena on October 1.
Tickets for the show are on sale from next Friday (February 28). This is the singer’s much anticipated European Leg of her 2020 World Tour celebrating 25 years of Jagged Little Pill and her upcoming album Such Pretty Forks In The Road. The run will see Alanis perform in 13 cities across Europe, kicking off in Copenhagen and concluding in Paris on 22 October. Alanis will be joined by Liz Phair across all dates.
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Cinema
Sonic the Hedgehog
Dolittle
Bad Boys for Life
A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood
Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey
1917
The Call Of The Wild
Emma
Greed
The Grudge
Just Mercy
Brahms: The Boy II
