Something for the weekend...
Families can choose from two free shows: ‘Science Rising: Small Beginnings’, aimed at 4-8 year olds and ‘Science Rising: The Big Picture’, a spectacular 3D tour of the universe in stunning sound and vision for over-8s and adults.
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To celebrate the arrival of several babies, Dublin Zoo is offering its Facebook fans and Twitter followers a ‘kids go free’ package, which ends on Friday.
Recent births include an Asian elephant calf, a southern white rhinoceros calf, and a western lowland gorilla baby.
Find out on how to avail of this offer by visiting Dublin Zoo’s Facebook page.
Tickets go on sale at 9am on at 9am for the Irish premiere of the Harry Potter Film Concert Series, where audiences will experience the RTÉ Concert Orchestra performing every note fromHarry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
Audiences will be able to relive the magic of the film in high definition on a 12m screen while hearing the orchestra perform John Williams’ unforgettable score.
The show, at the 3Arena, Dublin, takes place on May 23, 2017, and tickets cost €54.65, €65.45, and €76.
Mirrors set in driftwood, handmade jewellery, and bespoke furniture are just some of items available at the 25th City Hall Crafts and Design Fair which takes place from Friday to Sunday.
More than €150,000 per day will be spent at the biggest crafts fair outside Dublin, which will feature more than 60 of the best contemporary crafts and artisan food producers from all over Ireland.
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Ballet Ireland will perform one of the most beloved ballets, The Nutcracker, at the Everyman Theatre on Saturday.
This Christmas classic still appeals with its fairy tale magic, Tchaikovsky’s beloved and sumptuous score, beautiful costumes, and a tale of wondrous adventure.
Tickets from €26 from the Everyman box office, by phone on 021 4501 673, or online from everymancork.com what I wanted for myself.

