From swapshops and sunset yoga, to 90s bops and Pride shindigs, plenty is happening across Dublin this weekend.
Declutter your wardrobe and make a difference at Rua Red this Friday, 27 June. Running from 2pm - 9pm, the South Dublin Arts Centre will host a swap shop for those aged 12 and over. Bring up to 10 items of clothing or books you no longer need, or simply bowse the collection to find what you love and take it home for free. There will be DJs playing all day as well as tea and coffee. Tickets cost €5 and proceeds go to ROSA.
Twilight in the Trees with Krisy
Femme Club IRL is leading an evening of breathwork, yoga, meditation, and Rahanni healing at sunset in the Phoenix Park. Running from 7pm - 8:30pm on Friday, 27 June, the exact location will be sent one day prior to the event. Be sure to bring a yoga mat or blanket, warm layers, and a pillow if you'd like extra comfort. A water or warm drink in a flask is also a good idea. Tickets cost €17.07.
The Ultimate Tribute Show - Pop Gods of the 80s & 90s
With over 40 costume changes, this ultimate tribute show will have audiences reliving the 1980s and 1990s. On Saturday, 28 June, Pop Gods will take to the stage of the Button Factory and perform as Madonna, George Michael, Britney Spears, and many more. Tickets cost between €20.28 – €25, with profits going to the Irish Red Cross in Gaza.
Skincare Ingredients Demystified: A masterclass with Jennifer Rock
Skincare expert Jennifer Rock is demystifying skincare at a masterclass in Brown Thomas Dundrum on Saturday, 28 June, at 12pm. The hour long session costs €45 and tickets are redeemable against Skingredients products - plus all attendees will receive a goodie bag worth €67.
The Western Girls' Pride Shindig
Sin é on Ormond Quay Upper is throwing a Western Girls Pride Shindig on Saturday, 28 June, at 8pm. Admission is free, but reserve your tickets now to avoid disappointment. There will be live music from queer punk band UPTIGHT DAD followed by the girdls, Djs Kwoo and Hag Trader. There will be tatty spot prizes, dance-offs, and more.
Start your Saturday with an outdoor yoga class overlooking Killiney Beach. Starting at 9.30am, this all-weather event is open to all levels. Just bring your mat, some water, and some cosy layers for savasana. Tickets cost €10.
Join Marianne (aka The Revamp Tramp) for one of her popular Furniture Revamping Workshops at the Rediscovery Centre in Ballymun. Taking place on Saturday, 28 June, from 10am - 4pm, you will learn how to prepare and paint your furniture, exploring various techniques such as decoupage, stenciling, glazing and distressing. Bring a small piece of furniture with you and discover how to plan and complete your design, leaving the workshop with a fully finished piece of revamped furniture. Tickets costs €120.
Rathmines Run Club 'Make a Morning of It'
Every Saturday at 8am, Fad Saoil Saunas lead a "nice and easy-paced" 5km run around the Rathmines area, followed by a recovery session in a sauna and ice baths. Open to all ages, tickets cost €10.
Queer Hawk barbershop and salon is hosting a special edition of the DYKEishxQueer Hawk monthly open mic on Sunday, 29 June, from 7:30pm - 9pm. Bring your poetry, music, comedy or art to show your peers or just come and enjoy the performances of others. Tickets cost €6.34.
Sunday Funday - Board Games Night
Every Sunday, from 4pm - 6pm, a board game night is held at Beckett Locke in the Point Square Village. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just looking for a casual night out, this event is perfect for all skill levels. Admission is free, but be sure to reserve a spot!
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