Eddi Reader, Jeff Buckley Tribute & Genuine Jazz

Greetings from The Bay Window

Half-term has arrived, and DLR is rising to the occasion. Whether you're keeping the kids entertained with space days and smoothie battles, sneaking off for a whiskey tasting, or finally catching Eddi Reader live — this week has something for every version of you. It's a big one.

Here's what's in store this week:

⚫️ Half-term crafternoons, chef camps & space-themed family days

⚫️ Live theatre, jazz, and tribute acts from Jeff Buckley to Fleetwood Mac

⚫️ Cooking classes, whiskey tastings & weekly run clubs

Let's dive in 👇

Heaven Wednesday 18 – Sunday 22 February dlr Mill Theatre, Dundrum

A touching drama about a couple returning to a family wedding — the kind of play that starts quiet and quietly gets under your skin. The Mill Theatre is one of the best mid-sized venues in the county, and this is exactly the sort of intimate production it does brilliantly. Get tickets

Eddi Reader Wednesday 25 February Pavilion Theatre, Dún Laoghaire

Eddi Reader — best known for Fairground Attraction's "Perfect" — is one of those artists who sounds even better live than on record. A rare Dún Laoghaire date from a genuine Scottish icon; this one will sell. Get tickets

Space Themed Family Day Saturday 21 February Cabinteely Library

A free half-term special packed with space-themed activities for little astronauts. Running across two venues this week, so there's plenty of opportunity to blast off. More info

Tenters Music - Gypsy-Jazz Manouche Swing Every Thursday @ Walters

Dublin's premier gypsy-jazz outfit have a weekly residency at Walters, and it's exactly as good as it sounds — Django Reinhardt-style swing in a proper pub setting. More info.

The Tarantino's Friday 20 February The Purty Kitchen

Live music from a great act playing iconic hits from great sountracks at one of DLR's most reliable gig venues. See what's on

Standback' — The Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac Experience Saturday 21 February The Purty Kitchen

Full Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks tribute - expect "The Chain", "Gold Dust Woman" and plenty of flowing scarves. One for the Mac faithful. Get tickets

The Genuine Jazz Orchestra - Rendezvous Jazz Club Sunday 22 Feb @ Walters

The Rendezvous Jazz Club brings the big band sound to Walters for a proper Sunday session. If you've never been to one of these, now's the time. Get tickets

Powers Whiskey Tasting Thursday 19 February, 19:00 PYE, Dundrum

One of Irish whiskey's most storied names, and a proper tasting is a very civilised way to spend a Thursday evening. Get tickets

Date Night Cooking Wednesday 18 & Thursday 19 February Airfield Estate

Cook a three-course meal together under expert guidance - a much better Valentine's hangover activity than another restaurant booking. Runs on both evenings this week. Book here

Brunch Club Cooking Class 28th Feb @ Airfield Estate

A relaxed and social hands-on cooking class designed for brunch lovers of all kinds Book here

Crafternoon Series — Airfield Estate Tuesday 17 – Friday 20 February, 10:00 daily Airfield Estate

Half-term crafternoons running all week at Airfield: Love Tree Hands (Tue), Funny Face Pancakes (Tue), Farmyard Friend Masks (Wed), Flower Friends (Thu), Make your own Bird Feeder & Seed Sowing (Wed & Fri). Each session is family-friendly and designed to keep little hands busy. Book here

The Cool Food School's Battle of the Smoothies Tuesday 17 February dlr Lexicon

Kids competing to make the best smoothie - healthy, competitive, and almost certainly delicious. More info

Clay and Drawing Workshop with Me and The Moon Wednesday 18 February dlr Lexicon

A combined clay and drawing session for kids — messy in the best possible way. More info

VR Sessions for Kids Wednesday 18 February dlr Lexicon

Virtual reality sessions for children at the Lexicon — a good option if they've already done every craft session going this half-term. More info

Discover Irish Kids Books Tea Party Saturday 28 February dlr Lexicon

A tea party celebrating Irish children's books — proper cosy stuff for little bookworms. More info

Sandycove Store & Yard Social Run Club Every Saturday, 08:00 Sandycove Store & Yard

A weekly 5K social run open to all paces - beginners to marathon runners, all welcome. After the run: a free sauna session followed by coffee and chat. Honestly, what more do you need from a Saturday morning? More info

The Cunning Little Vixen Thursday 19 February Pavilion Theatre

Janáček's beloved opera about a sharp-witted fox and the humans who can't quite keep up with her — a rare chance to catch a proper operatic production locally. Get tickets

It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley Friday 20 February Pavilion Theatre

A tribute to Jeff Buckley — one of music's most mythologised voices. Whether you're a lifelong fan or just know "Hallelujah", this promises to be a moving night. Get tickets

Blue Moon Monday 23 February Pavilion Theatre

Ethan Hawke (Before Sunrise) delivers a warm, reflective turn as lyricist Lorenz Hart in Richard Linklater’s (Boyhood) poignant real-time drama set in 1943 at Sardi’s. Check it out

DIFF 2026: Rose of Nevada Tuesday 24 February Pavilion Theatre

Part of the Dublin International Film Festival programme, screening at the Pavilion. Get tickets

Silent Book Club Wednesday 18 February dlr Lexicon

Another edition of the Silent Book Club, this time at the Lexicon — arguably the nicest public building in the county. Bring whatever you're reading. More info

Foxrock Local History Club Talk: Sir Henry Robinson Monday 23 February Deansgrange Library

The Foxrock Local History Club presents a talk on Sir Henry Robinson, one of the more fascinating figures in late 19th and early 20th century Irish administration. More info

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