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Thursday 26 November 46 listings

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Children's Games

Holywood Library · Holywood · Games & social
Come and play some family friendly games. Suitable for children aged 4-9 years; children must be accompanied by an adult. Every Thursday from 5:00pm - 6:00pm. Every Saturday from 11:00am - 1:00pm. Everyone welcome.
for children aged 4-9 years; Children require an accompanying adultVenue listing
18:00

Book Launch: Troubled Waters by Tommy Greene

No Alibis Bookstore · South Belfast · Talks & books
TROUBLED WATERS: How Lough Neagh is Being Destroyed by Corporate Greed and Political Neglect Join us in the bookshop for an evening with Tommy Greene to celebrate the launch of his new book, Troubled Waters. Tommy will be in conversation with local journalist Sam McBride, and the event will also feature special guest speaker Bernadette Devlin McAliskey. ***Book your free ticket here*** About the book: In the summer of 2023, the people of the UK and Ireland were stunned when a foul-smelling green algae bloom blanketed the surface of Lough Neagh – the largest freshwater body on these islands – suffocating aquatic life and signalling an unprecedented environmental disaster. Troubled Waters is a damning exposé, which uncovers the shocking destruction of the lough, source of almost half of Northern Ireland’s drinking water and a place steeped in historical and cultural significance. Award-winning journalist Tommy Greene delves deep into a gripping tale of greed, corruption, ineptitude and environmental catastrophe that has unfolded in plain sight against a backdrop of governmental instability and systematic cover-ups. With unrivalled access to the story, Greene exposes the fierce battle that will determine the future of this once-thriving ecosystem which now teeters on the brink of ecological collapse.
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18:00

Prison Break: Escape from the Maze

Queen's Film Theatre · South Belfast · Film
On September 25 1983, 38 Republican inmates executed the largest prison breakout in British history, violently breaching the supposedly escape-proof walls of HM Prison Maze. Armed with smuggled guns and a meticulously engineered plan, their escape delivered a staggering blow to Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s government. Prison Break: Escape from the Maze is a gripping, minute-by-minute cinematic documentary which includes interviews with both escapees and former prison officers, many speaking publicly for the very first time. They provide raw, highly detailed accounts of the claustrophobic build-up, the chaotic afternoon of the breach, and the lasting personal cost of working and living inside a concrete flashpoint. Told with the pacing of a cinematic thriller and enriched by rare archival material, the film is a nuanced, gripping and deeply empathetic examination of memory, ideology, and human survival.
Not Rated; Recommended 15+Tickets & info
18:30

7 - 9 Year Old Reading Group

Newtownbreda Library · South Belfast · Family
Junior Reading Groups are a fun way for children to be introduced to a wide range of new books, authors and to make new friends along the way. Members are asked to read a chosen book before each meeting, which will be available to borrow for free from the library catalogue. 7 – 9 yrs Reading Group meet on the last Thursday of the month from 6:30pm - 7:15pm. t: 028 9070 1620
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18:30

Queer Set Dancing

The MAC · The MAC · City centre · Workshops & classes · LGBTQ+
Details Come along to a Queer Set Dancing class with Alexa Moore. This is a relaxed, friendly class as part of our MACtivate programme, run with The Rainbow Project. It’s perfect for beginners and open to everyone. The class runs from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. No dance skills needed. Just bring yourself. You can drop in when it suits you and don’t have to come every time. The class is led by a queer woman and is a welcoming space for LGBTQ+ people and allies. Expect laughs, learning and a chance to meet new people. Alexa Moore is a human rights worker and set dancer from Newry, Co. Down. She began set dancing in 2013 and is passionate about keeping the dance alive by expanding it to new people and communities. In her day job, she works on human rights issues relating to Brexit, the Protocol, and other issues in NI.
Free18+Tickets & info
19:00

GIFTED: FOREIGN MORNINGS BLUE DEPUTY | LATE ARRIVAL

The Belfast Empire Music Hall · South Belfast · Music
Hailing from Bangor, Foreign Mornings combine stadium ready rock with the intimate story telling of modern indie folk. The band return with new music this November and are celebrating with a headline slot at Gifted. Support on the night from Blue Deputy and LateArrival. Tickets on sale now from the link on this page, limited special Early Bird price £8. **Please note this is an early show. Doors at 7pm. Tickets are non-refundable. Over 18’s Only.
£10Tickets & info
19:00Doors

Laura Smyth: Born Aggy

The Black Box · Main Room · City centre · Comedy
What if all your dreams come true and you’ve still got the hump? Laura Smyth has had a meteoric rise in comedy! Her debut tour ‘Living My Best Life’ sold out up and down the country; she has supported Jack Whitehall, Michelle de Swarte, Alan Davies, and Jason Manford and appeared on multiple panel shows, QI, Would I Lie To You, 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and Live at The Apollo TWICE! She’s even beaten cancer; she’s done all the alternative healing shit you could shake a stick at – and she still thinks everyone’s a d**khead. It can’t just be her, can it? Like her last tour, Laura will cover all of her everyday ever-changing life with truth, warmth, and hilarity. Maybe she needs more sleep or maybe she was just born aggy. Praise for Laura Smyth: “Not just a comedian a phenomenon” The Evening Standard “Wickedly funny…a big-hitting good-time comic” The Guardian “One of the best acts I’ve seen in a long long time” Romesh Ranganathan “A proper star in the making” Jack Whitehall “A comic powerhouse” Mo Gilligan “Laura is a brilliant comedian whipsmart, warm and very very funny” Roisin Conaty “A force of nature” Chortle “Naturally funny” Jo Brand This event is 18+
£27.75Tickets & info
19:00

WINTER SALADS aw26

Island Arts Centre · Lisburn · Workshops & classes
Tutor: Erin Bunting Interactive workshop in creating delicious winter salads – elevate flavour, texture and your health! Join chef and recipe developer Erin from The Edible Flower for a demo and interactive workshop on how to build the ultimate Winter salads. Elevate crisp leaves with roasted vegetables, sharp pickles, grains, pulses, toasted nuts and seeds – just some of the many ways to create delicious, satisfying and nourishing vegetarian salads and side dishes. You will learn how to get the right balance of flavours, how to add different textures and how to make easy, punchy dressings to take your salads to the next level. There will be loads to try along the way and you'll get to make your own salad with some of the ingredients we've prepared to eat on the evening or to take home for the following day. An information pack with everything covered throughout the workshop is included. Suitable for vegan, dairy free and gluten free but please let us know of dietary Tutor: Erin Bunting Date: Thursday 26 Nov Time: 7-9pm Cost: £18 Interactive workshop in creating delicious winter salads - elevate flavour, texture and your health! Join chef and recipe developer Erin from The Edible Flower for a demo and interactive workshop on how to build the ultimate Winter salads. Elevate crisp leaves with roasted vegetables, sharp pickles, grains, pulses, toasted nuts and seeds - just some of the many ways to create delicious, satisfying and nourishing vegetarian salads and side dishes. You will learn how to get the right balance of flavours, how to add different textures and how to make easy, punchy dressings to take your salads to the next level. There will be loads to try along the way and you'll get to make your own salad with some of the ingredients we've prepared to eat on the evening or to take home for the following day. An information pack with everything covered throughout the workshop is included. Suitable for vegan, dairy free and gluten free but please let us know of dietary
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19:30

Andrew Ryan

Waterfront Hall · Comedy
Off the back of a total sell-out tour in 2024, Andrew Ryan is back with a brand-new show coming to Waterfront Hall on 26 November 2026! Can't make November? An additional date has been added due to popular demand. Book now for February! Andrew Ryan: Honest Capacity | 12 February 2027 | Waterfront Hall Everyone’s favourite Cork in the North returns in good faith and in an honest capacity with what promises to be his biggest and most hilarious show to date. On the face of it Andrew is utterly delighted with himself these days; he’s happy, confident, can drive a golf ball 300 yards and is excited for the future as a newlywed. Barely touch that surface and the reality is he cannot get out of his own way and continues to make utterly bewildering decisions with hilarious consequences. Join him for his new show with tales of pet ownership, constant inability to read a room, and his unrelenting frustration and annoyance with the world around him. Everything is fine, until it’s not! Host of the Q Radio Breakfast Show and Star of The Two Jonnies Late Night Lock In (RTE), The Blame Game (BBC), Comedy Central Live, along with hit appearances on some of the biggest comedy podcasts in the UK and Ireland. He is a frequent viral hit with over 50 million views amassed across social media. “Ferociously intelligent, Ryan is a great writer. Charming, hilarious and accessible with some really powerful thinking underneath it all.” - The Skinny
£23Tickets & info
19:30

Birsen Tezer

Oh Yeah Music Centre · Music
Birsen Tezer is one of Turkey’s most distinctive and respected contemporary vocalists, known for her deeply expressive voice and unique blend of jazz, folk, alternative and traditional Turkish influences. With a career spanning more than two decades, she has built a devoted audience through her acclaimed albums and captivating live performances, collaborating with many prominent musicians and songwriters along the way. Her intimate, sophisticated sound and powerful stage presence have made her a standout figure in Turkey’s contemporary music scene.
18+Tickets & info
19:30

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York the musical

Belvoir Studio Theatre · Theatre & dance
After a hugely successful run of Home Alone: the musical last year, NISMAT THEATRE SCHOOL return with the sequel to the tale of Kevin. This time he’s lost in New York City and Harry and Marv, the burglars, have just escaped from prison! Join us for big musical numbers, fun, laughter and hijinks as Kevin has another huge adventure after being separated from his entire family- AGAIN! Based on the characters from the 1992 film by John Hughes, this has been adapted for stage and performed by the very talented students of NISMAT THEATRE SCHOOL. This is a funny and heart warming tale of Kevin’s adventures with musical numbers from all eras to entertain audiences of all ages. A treat for the family this Christmas!
£15–18Venue listing
19:30

The Belgian Blue

The Duncairn · Music
Support from Buí Doors 7pm / Buí 7.30pm / BYOB / Strictly 18+ Starting in the streets of Vienna, when a pandemic stood in the way of playing live gigs anywhere else, lead singer and songwriter Pádraig Mac Mahon had just moved from his home in Baltinglass, Ireland and met founding partner Ian Strahn while busking. Getting locked into a broken down tram with strangers gained them a drummer, keys and bassist, and The Belgian Blue was born. The tri-national band (IE, US, AT) splits their time between Vienna and Dublin. Characterized by the different influences of the members’ background and upbringing, their music stretches from Irish Folk-Rock to Americana, thrown over experimental electronic elements. Through word of mouth and passionate performances, the band quickly gained a large underground following in Vienna, selling out their first headline concert at Arena Wien within a year as an independent band. They subsequently toured across Europe as a 5 piece. Though consisting of five core members, The Belgian Blue see themselves more as a collective that interacts with the music scene, frequently sharing stages with musician friends. The band has performed alongside artists such as Glen Hansard, Jessica Pratt, Lefty Parker and The Ocelots. Distinguished by their raw and high-energy live performances and a strong word-of-mouth following, the band has built their career from scratch. Signing with Viennese Independent Label Ink Music in 2026, The band released their new EP "For Wards Weight" on vinyl in September 2026 and are set to record their debut album in November, in Dublin with Joe Doyle of The Frames joining them on bass, further expanding their DIY-approach and remaining close to their indie roots, while stepping into a new territory which is at once a new frontier and home stomping ground.
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20:30

You Can See Everything

Queen's Film Theatre · South Belfast · Film
Thirty-four days before she’s sent to prison, notorious Silicon Valley founder Elizabeth Holmes invites a skeptical film crew to document her every move. Filmed over the course of three years, the film captures Holmes as she continues to vehemently maintain her innocence, and evolves into something far stranger, more intimate, and more unpredictable than a conventional documentary. Beginning in 2023, in the 34 days leading up to disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes’ prison sentence, filmmaker and comedian Nathan Fielder moves into Holmes’ home with her husband, Billy Evans, and their children.
15Tickets & info
21:00

LUMI Presents: Videodrome

Queen's Film Theatre · South Belfast · Film
Our LUMI Programmers November pick is David Cronenberg's sci-fi classic Videodrome . Starring James Woods and Debbie Harry in one of her first film roles. When Max Renn goes looking for edgy new shows for his sleazy cable TV station, he stumbles across the pirate broadcast of a hyperviolent torture show called Videodrome . As he struggles to unearth the origins of the program, he embarks on a hallucinatory journey into a shadow world of right-wing conspiracies, sadomasochistic sex games, and bodily transformation. Videodrome is one of writer/director David Cronenberg’s most original and provocative works, fusing social commentary with shocking elements of sex and violence. With groundbreaking special effects makeup by Academy Award winner Rick Baker, Videodrome has come to be regarded as one of the most influential and mind-bending science fiction films of the 1980s. LUMI is a free membership scheme for cinemagoers aged 26 or under. Our LUMI programmers are a group of creators who curate, run and host film events for LUMI at QFT. Find out more here .
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