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Monday 9 November 64 listings

Morning 8

10:00

Rhythm and Rhyme (Monday)

Lisburn City Library · Lisburn · Family
Every Monday from 10:00am - 10:30am. Booking is essential; phone from 9:00am on the Friday before event. Rhythm and Rhyme sessions introduce parents and children aged 0 - 4 years to the wonder of rhymes, songs and stories; children must be accompanied by an adult.
aged 0 - 4 years; Children require an accompanying adultVenue listing
10:30

Parent Toddler Group

Chichester Library · North Belfast · Family
This event takes place every Monday. It provides an opportunity for parents, guardians, grandparents or Childminders to socialise with each other in a library setting over a cup of tea and a biscuit. No booking required; suitable for children 0-3 years (accompanied by an adult). Contact for more information: Eamonn Lynch t: 028 9050 9210 e: Chichester.library@librariesni.org.uk
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Afternoon 8

14:00

SILVER SCREEN SOCIAL: PHILADELPHIA STORY 1940 aw26

Island Arts Centre · Lisburn · Film
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Over 50s residents are welcome to join us free of charge in the ISLAND Studio Theatre for an afternoon matinee. Make new friends and step back in time with our classic film selection. All screenings start at 2pm. After a rich woman’s ex-husband and a tabloid-type reporter turn up just before her planned remarriage, she begins to learn the truth about herself.
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14:30

Rhythm and Rhyme

Finaghy Library · South Belfast · Family
Every Monday from 2:30pm - 3:00pm. Booking essential. Rhythm and Rhyme sessions introduce parents and children aged 0 - 4 years to the wonder of rhymes, songs and stories. Each session offers an entertaining opportunity for children to engage with others, provides a good foundation to develop their reading, listening and language skills and of course to have lots of fun!
aged 0 - 4 yearsVenue listing
15:00

Homework Club

Lisburn City Library · Lisburn · Family
The library offers a dedicated space for children to complete their homework. Please note this is not a staff led activity. Every Monday from 3:00pm - 4:00pm No booking required t: 028 9266 9345 e: lisburncity.library@librariesni.org.uk
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15:00

Shared Reading

The Duncairn · Workshops & classes
Mondays 3pm - 4pm & Tuesdays 7pm - 8pm No Registration Required. Donations appreciated. Every week Hosted by Marnie Kennedy Shared Reading brings people together through great literature to talk, laugh and share. Just drop in and enjoy listening to a story or poem – no pressure to talk or read. “Shared Reading means being part of a community… it is a peaceful place to reflect.” “It slows you down and reminds you to listen.” “It’s a chance to share and savour the delights of the short story and an opportunity to connect in a meaningful way with others.” Posted in Classes & Workshops
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Tonight 16

17:45

1 in 2 + Q&A

Queen's Film Theatre · South Belfast · Film
After being diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer, filmmaker David Nicholas Wilkinson set out to investigate a disease that is increasingly affecting younger people and to understand why its symptoms are so often overlooked. Featuring patients, doctors and cancer specialists, 1 in 2 challenges common misconceptions, explores the realities of modern cancer treatment and asks whether we really know the signs to look out for. Honest, eye-opening and unexpectedly funny, this is a powerful film that aims to dispel myths, raise awareness and, above all, offer hope. Because knowing the signs could save your life. This screening will be followed by a Q&A with David Nicholas Wilkinson and Dr David Burke, Academic Clinical Lecturer, Queen’s University Belfast. A portion of the box office from this screening will be donated to The Johnston Cancer Research Centre .
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19:00

Offbeat Live: Songwriting Showcase

Ulster Sports Club · City centre · Music
Join us for Offbeat Live, a special showcase celebrating the incredible songwriting talent brought together through Offbeat Songcamp, developed as part of Output 2026. Headlining the evening is our very special guest King Cedar, joined by acclaimed songwriter Kippysmuse and a performance from Andy Skinner. Throughout the night, audiences will hear a selection of original songs performed by attendees of the Offbeat Songcamp, offering a unique opportunity to experience the creativity, collaboration and new music that emerged from this exciting programme. Developed as part of Output 2026 and funded by Belfast City Council and University of the Atypical through the Sounds Atypical Grant Scheme 2026, the Offbeat Songcamp welcomed disabled and neurodivergent songwriters into an inclusive creative space where they could write, learn and collaborate with industry professionals. Throughout the programme, participants worked alongside acclaimed artists and songwriters including Imogen Williams (Imogen and the Knife), BFranks Suzie Blue and The Anchoress, creating a collection of brand-new original songs that will be showcased throughout the evening. From first-time collaborators to experienced performers, Offbeat Live shines a spotlight on the songs, stories and voices that made this year's camp such a memorable experience. Featuring: King Cedar (Headline Performance) Kippysmuse Andy Skinner Special performances from Offbeat Songcamp attendees Keep an eye on our social channels as we announce more Songcamp performers in the lead-up to the event. Come along and support emerging songwriters, discover brand-new music, and celebrate the spirit of collaboration at the heart of Offbeat. Capacity is limited. Advance booking is strongly recommended. £10.00 18+ Posted In: Live Music Tagged: 18+
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19:30

Big Laughs at The Big House

The Pavilion Bar · South Belfast · Comedy
Comedians! Some brand new, some old pros trying new jokes! Each with 5-10 minutes to make you laugh. Arrive early for a chance to win £10 in drinks. Heckling is not encouraged . Comedians may sometimes ask things of the crowd but please don’t feel the need to shout out during people’s jokes and tread on their punchlines. “A warm, welcoming and inclusive night” Culture NI “My favourite place to do comedy in Belfast” Rich Hall “Definitely an ideal way to spend a Monday evening” Gigging NI “packed comedy night.. biggest laughs of the night” RTE Prime time
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20:00

Fool Me Twice! – Premiere Screening

The Black Box · Main Room · City centre · Film
The premiere of Fool Me Twice, a new comedy noir following Jimmy Sentoro and Chief Inspector Mackerel! On November 9th, join us as screen Bombs Away! , followed by the premiere of ‘Fool Me Twice!’ , our latest comedy noir film, centered on private investigator Jimmy Sentoro , as he encounters, The Jester , an unhinged new killer in town, with one goal, destroying Sentoros life! Each ticket includes admission to the screening. This event is 18+
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Ongoing 11

Until30 Nov

‘Art of the Possible’

Ulster Museum · South Belfast · Exhibitions
Over the past decade, the Ulster Museum has collected a significant number of important artworks from around the world—many of which have never been seen by the public until now. Art of the Possible features over 40 artworks made from glass, ceramics, silver, metalwork, jewellery, and wood. These works were created by some of the most talented and important artists and designers working in these materials today.
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Until3 Jan

Craft NI Showcase @ RUA 2026

Ulster Museum · South Belfast · Exhibitions
Craft NI are delighted to be invited back for a second year to present a Guest Showcase at RUA’s 145th Annual Exhibition! The Royal Ulster Academy of Arts (RUA) returns to the Ulster Museum this autumn for its 145th Annual Exhibition, bringing together around 350 works by artists from Northern Ireland, across Ireland and further afield. Craft NI will present a guest showcase within the exhibition, bringing together a curated selection of contemporary craft works spanning various disciplines such as ceramics, glass, jewellery, textiles, metalwork and furniture. The showcase brings together works that explore new, contemporary interpretations of the natural colours of the Irish landscape: from bespoke furniture and blown glass to silversmithing, ceramics and handcrafted jewellery, the works sit in conversation with one another, creating a shared canvas of the local landscape and its influence on the makers. Participating designer-makers include Adam Frew, Andrea Spencer, Anima Roos, Anna Smyth, Cara Murphy (RUA Academician), Carla Pennie McBride, Céline Traynor, Joanne Lamb, John Piekaar, Mark Hanvey, Matthew Chambers, Rauni Higson, Sarah Cathers, Scott Benefield, Seliena Coyle and Shauna McCann. The showcase highlights the breadth and vitality of the local craft sector, with an emphasis on the quality, creativity and technical skill evident in the work of NI designer-makers.
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Until6 Dec

The Earth is the First Body Exhibition

Botanic Gardens Palm House · Exhibitions
The Earth is the First Body: an Exhibition by Botanic Gardens Artist-in-Residence Kerrie Hanna The Earth is the First Body is a new exhibition by artist Kerrie Hanna, created during her residency at Botanic Gardens. Using inks, pigments and charcoal made from plants growing in the Gardens, Kerrie has explored the stories, history and living landscape of this unique place. The exhibition looks at the Gardens' past, including the movement of plants around the world during Victorian times, while also highlighting the important work of protecting plants and biodiversity today. Through stained glass and other artworks, The Earth is the First Body invites us to think about our connection to the natural world and our role in caring for it. Join us for the exhibition opening event and be among the first to see the work. The exhibition officially opens to the public on 24 October and runs until 6 December.
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Until17 Nov

Welcome to the table

Belfast School of Art · Exhibitions · Culture · Unusual · Visual art · Workshops & classes
As part of Irish Design Week 2026 Welcome to the table is a participatory visual project and exhibition exploring belonging, third culture identity and cultural exchange through the lens of food, table settings, and shared meal rituals. You are invited to co-create table environments inspired by different cultures and ways of living, with each table becoming a visual expression of heritage, cultural traditions, rituals as well as contemporary habits. The project is rooted in the idea that identity is not only shaped by nationality but by lived experience, creativity, migration and memory and that it continues to evolve. Through designed tableware, surfaces, vessels and place settings, audiences are invited to experience different cultures. From creating centrepieces with natural materials to exploring zines and Tunisian cuisine, our workshops during Irish Design Week 2026 will turn ideas into objects and shared experiences, with the resulting tables and stories displayed at Belfast Central Library and Second Nature. Join us and develop ideas through making and exchange with contributions from designers, artists, researchers and food practitioners. What’s on: Hands-on design and making workshops exploring table settings, objects and natural materials Conversations about food, culture, creative health and who gathers around the table Food and Gathering focused sessions with BIA! Zine, Larder East and Carthago including a Tunisian tasting tray An exhibition of student product design, workshop creations and food stories Evening showcases for Late Night Art and Design After Dark Key information and schedule Thursday 5th November (Belfast Central Library & Second Nature) 18.00 onwards - In our Late Night Art Showcase ahead of Irish Design Week 2026, Belfast School of Art’s Foundation (Product Design) students have explored the eating experience through designing tableware in an exercise of reimagining traditional eating tools that enhance the users’ sensory involvement with food Monday 9th November Day One: Welcome to the table Session 1 (Art Shop at BSOA) 10.00-12.30 - An introduction with Belfast Design Week’s Christine James & Karishma Kusurkar and The Art Shop’s Celeste Owens. Belfast School of Art lecturers Dr. Pamela Whitaker and Dr. Adriana Ionascu, supported by Art Psychotherapy trainees Catherine Fitzmaurice and Michelle Eustace, explore who gathers around the table, intention, material objects, food, psychology, creative health and “glimmers.” Join them to create a centrepiece for a gathering space using natural materials. Session 2 (Belfast Central Library) 12.30-14.00 - A tour of Belfast Central Library - a vital third space in the community full of heritage, design and ideas for gathering Session 3 (Art Shop at BSOA) 14.00-16.00 - Join BIA! Zine for a very special session - “An Ode to the Meal that Changed My Life: A zine-making workshop inspired by your favourite foods. In this workshop, you are invited around our shared table to create a recipe zine. Through zine-making, collage, drawing, writing and storytelling, you will share the story of your favourite food, flavour, meal, or memory. Tuesday 10th November Day Two: Make, Eat, Gather Session 1 (Art Shop at BSOA) 10.00-12.30 - Hear from Larder>East’s Alli Steen on the significance of tables and public spaces and design your own gathering space Session 2 (Art Shop at BSOA) 12.30-14.00 - Discover Tunisian cuisine and culture from Carthago’s owner and head chef Sabeh Sendi and sample a Tunisian tasting tray Session 3 (Art Shop at BSOA) 14.00-16.00 - Develop a unique cultural space using found objects and repurposed materials Session 4 (Art Shop at BSOA) 16.00-17.00 - Install your work at Belfast Central Library Thursday 12th November 18.00 onwards - Design After Dark celebration at Belfast Central Library with full exhibition of work Accessibility information: Belfast School of Art Belfast Central Library Second Nature - The exhibition space is on the ground floor with easy access through the main entrance. Please be aware of building works in the area which may affect pavement access outside. If you have any specific accessibility queries or are joining with a larger group of 5+ people, please reach out to info@belfastdesignweek.com
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Until31 Dec

Bernat Klein: Influence & Inspiration

Craft NI Gallery · Exhibitions
Craft NI Gallery in partnership with Belfast School of Art, Live Borders Museums & Galleries and The Bernat Klein Foundation, is delighted to present a capsule exhibition of selected work that shares the legacy of Bernat Klein (1922 – 2014), textile designer and manufacturer, artist and colourist. Colour connects every aspect of Klein’s creative practice that lasted a lifetime. Whether in his innovation of 1960s couture mohair tweeds or printed textiles, or evident in his work as an artist and colourist. Klein encompassed the importance of place in exploring his visual language of colour and texture. There will also be a sister exhibition (details to follow) at Belfast School of Art and a symposium in November. Both exhibitions illustrate Klein’s influence across design, architecture, visual arts, as well as his significant creative and cultural contribution to Scotland. Original archive pieces give context to the work of contemporary practitioners who have been inspired by The Klein legacy, and which still holds relevance today. Who was Bernat Klein? Serbian born designer Bernat Klein (1922 – 2014) emigrated to the UK in the post-war period and based his textile manufacturing business in the Scottish Borders (1951 – 1992). In a career spanning six decades, Klein found international success in the interlarded spheres of visual arts, fashion, textiles design, architecture, industrial design, and colour consultancy. He sold couture fabrics to leading couriers such as Chanel and Dior, gained recognition in Scandinavia and North America, and realised two important buildings with modernist architect Peter Womersley (1923 – 1993).
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Until30 Dec

Big Bauble Showcase

Craft NI Gallery · Exhibitions
An annual staple at Craft NI Gallery during the festive season, the Big Bauble Showcase features a wide selection of limited ranges and one-off baubles all handcrafted to a high standard by local designer-makers in porcelain, felt, enamel, textiles or hand blown glass. The event is a highlight for visitors who come back each year to add to their collection. Stop by to admire the skills of local makers and pick up a meaningful gift!
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Until31 Jan

The Gift

Craft NI Gallery · Exhibitions
The Gift, Craft NI Gallery’s annual Christmas selling exhibition, opens November 5th! Join us for a festive opening night on November 5th, 6 – 9pm (Late Night Art Belfast) to see the latest creations of local designer-makers and a chance to meet some of them in person! Celebrating the creativity and craftsmanship of local makers, the exhibition brings together a thoughtfully curated collection of unique, handcrafted gifts, from contemporary jewellery and ceramics to textiles, woodwork and much more. Whether you’re searching for a special gift for a loved one or something to treasure yourself for years to come, discover one-of-a-kind pieces made by talented makers right here on our doorstep. Participating makers: Abbie Dixon, Aisling Higgins, Anna Smyth, Fiona Kerr, Hugh Cummins, Inga Reed, Janice Gilmore, Jill Phillips, Marlene McKibbin, Martin Cameron, Mary Chris, Natasha Heaslip, Nichola Dalton, Rory Shearer, Sarah Elliott, Seamus Gill, Ursula McGivern. The exhibition runs until January 31st, 2027.
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