What’s On in Dublin This Weekend (June 29-July 1)
Written by Nirina Plunkett on June 29, 2018. Posted in Activities Family Fashion Festival Health & Beauty lgbt Updates The Dublin heatwave is officially here and we are rejoicing – but also because it’s finally Dublin Pride Parade weekend! Read up on all that’s on in Dublin Town!
DublinTown features on Dublin City FM every Friday morning to talk about some of the many things happening in the city. If you missed us on air, don’t worry as below are a number of things you can do this weekend in the city.
Skinfull Affairs host ‘Pay As You Feel’ – Friday 29th June
In aid of Look Good Feel Better, the Exchequer Street store is hosting a beauty day with cruelty-free Kripa Venezia Makeover with in-house makeup artists and Vintage hair upstyles with guest stylist Maureen Smith who is also a professional film hairdresser, from 2-8pm, with all proceeds going straight to the charity to help and support women with cancer.
Emergency Services host ‘Blue Light’ for Temple Street Children’s Hospital – Saturday 30th June
The emergency services of Dublin are hosting their annual fundraiser at the front of the Temple Street Children’s Hospital this Saturday between 12-3pm. The unique exhibitions will include An Garda Siochana, Defence Forces, Dublin Fire Brigade, Ambulance Servce, Military Police Corps, and the Civil Defence. This is a great way to say thank you to the wonderful and brave men and women within the services, and for the kids and adults to learn more about what they do behind the scenes.
Make Up For Ever Body Painting for Pride, Friday & Saturday 29-30th June
Get your glitter & colourful body painting on at the Clarendon Street beauty shop. Enjoy the festivities and ready yourself for the weekend with lots of colour and lots of fun. Makeup application will cost a little extra.
Dublin Pride Parade – Saturday 30th June
Pride Day and the Parade are finally here! A huge number of the public is expected to gather in Dublin Town for this year’s festival and parade, which will start off at Stephen’s Green at 2pm and will make its way through town to Smithfield. Do be aware of road closures and Dublin Bus diversions.
Further events to enjoy during Dublin Pride include:
- Nealon’s Bar on Capel St, Saturday 30th June from 4pm, free “El Styra’s Pride Pop Party”
- The Mercantile on Dame Street, Saturday 30th June from 7.30pm, €16 on door, “Drop. DRAG. Gorgeous.”
- IRO at Opium on Wexford Street, Saturday 30th June from 7.30pm, €15, “Official PRIDE After Party with Samantha Mumba”
- The George on George’s Street, Sunday 1st July from 9.30pm, free until 10pm/€5 after, “Pride Bingo with Shirley Templebar and her Bingo Belles”
Weir & Sons hosting an exclusive Rolex & Tudor Watch Exhibition – Friday 29th June until Monday 2nd July
Renowned Swiss watchmakers come to Dublin as Weir & Sons unveil their Rolex & Tudor Basel 2018 Collection Exhibition. A must-see for watch lovers, and jewellery magpies!
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Tune in to Dublin City FM each Friday between 10.30am and 10.45am to find out what’s on that weekend!
