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in protest and resistance to oppression. Staying within the world of dance, audiences will be invited to see a mesmeric performance from Cida Arcanjo and the talented students of Yalla Belly Dance School, and perhaps learn some introductory belly dance moves themselves, before the close of the evening, Cabáiste Cabaret, who boast Ireland’s only bilingual burlesque show. Featuring a renowned cadre of iconic divas and ingénues, this cabaret showcases the most spectacular talent in the country through the beauty of the Irish language. National Concert Hall The National Concert Hall has enjoyed a spectacular year, with performances as diverse as Berginald Rash’s monumental ‘From Antiquity to Modernity’ series, the triumph that was Foggy Notions MusicTown, an earthshaking performance from Seattle drone legends Sunn O))) with Foggy Notions, and an evening with Henry Winkler. Culture Night 2024 will see a seminal performance from the National Symphony Orchestra, with conductor Ryan McAdams and the incredible Elaine Clark on violin, and rounding performances Philip Glass Violin Concerto No. 1, a loving remembrance of the esteemed composers father, and John Luther Adams’ Become Ocean, “...the loveliest apocalypse in musical history…”, as per the New Yorker. Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI), Arran Quay TENI are delighted to be hosting a screening of Homofónia, a film by Alana Daly Mulligan and Luke K. Murphy, followed by a Zoom meeting Q & A session. The film is an Irish language “queer comedy of errors”, concerned with a closeted couple who must navigate the narrows of their domestic is38 sues as Gaeilge, as their Debs approaches, to stop their classmates knowing that they’re an item. TENI will also be hosting other events, yet to be determined at their office on the evening of Culture Night, before and after this film screening. Flux Dublin, 4 Chatham Row Flux Dublin have established a brand new and much needed artists studio, gallery and cultural venue in the former Dublin INstitute of Technology Music School along Chatham Row. To celebrate its official opening, Culture Night 2024 will see an open studio evening, which will include a Members’ exhibition, art workshops and live music from this new grassroots city centre venue, which promises an “exciting, accessible new space where everyone is welcome.” Abbey Theatre, Lower Abbey Street Culture Night is renowned for the once in a lifetime opportunities it affords, but this one is something special, a chance to attend the Dress Rehearsal for the Abbey Theatre’s upcoming production, Grania. Quite literally, a historic event, the play was written in 1912 by Abbey Theatre Co-Founder, Lady Gregory, and yet this evening will see the first time the plat has been performed at the National Theatre of Ireland, brought together by some of Ireland’s foremost theatre-makers. Directed by Abbey Theatre Artistic Director, Caitríona McLaughlin, Grania is based on the Irish legend of Gráinne, Diarmuid and Fionn. A story of love, lust, power and desire, friends are pitted against each other while a woman creates her own destiny, laying bare the tension between duty and passion. While tickets are free, the event is not a drop in affair, and seats will be allocated via lottery, so interested parties would be advised to register soon as possible. The Bretzel Bakery, 1a Lennox Street The Bretzel Bakery has promised a delightful Chat and Tasting event for Culture Night 2024, celebrating the city’s rich cultural tapestry. For those who come along, the chance to indulge in an array of freshly baked artisanal breads and pastries, while enjoying engaging conversations will frame a discussion around the bakery’s storied heritage, as well as its central role in Dublin’s culinary landscape. A unique event offering a sensory journey through flavour and history, and hoping to connect the community through the shared joy of exceptional baked goods. Phoenix Park Dublin City Council, Fingal County Council and the Office of Public Works have coordinated to put together a family-friendly, carfree five kilometre bike ride/disco around the Phoenix Park. Inviting cyclists of all abilities, each are welcome to light up their bikes and enjoy the Phoenix Park in a most unique way, with a bike DJ on the night providing tunes. Roads will be closed from 7pm, with the whole affair kicking off at 8pm, starting and ending from the Phoenix Monument on Chesterfield Avenue. culturenight.ie Grania