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Tuesday 20 October 2020

Maritime Mile Treasure Trail

Tue, 20 Oct 2020, 8:00am

The Maritime Mile Treasure Trail is an exciting outdoor family fun way to explore Belfast’s Historic waterfront.

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Linen Hall Library’s October Events

Tue, 20 Oct 2020, 9:00am

0.27KM

In October the Linen Hall is excited to launch the Northern Ireland premiere of ‘The History of Ireland in 10 Words’, a new exhibition from the…

Linen Hall Library

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Left, Right & Centre

Tue, 20 Oct 2020, 10:00am

1.73KM

Left Right & Centre is a film by Cornelia Parker, one of the most outstanding artists of her generation best known for her highly original, often…

Ulster Museum

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A Unique Silence: Welcoming Rembrandt’s Etchings to the Ulster Museum Collection

Tue, 20 Oct 2020, 10:00am

1.73KM

This exhibition is a celebration, the first chance to see six etchings by the famed Dutch artist Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn since they were gifted to…

Ulster Museum

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New Works by Jackie Crooks

Tue, 20 Oct 2020, 11:00am

4.58KM

New art created over lockdown by the renowned painter and print maker.

ArtisAnn Gallery

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Wednesday 21 October 2020

Maritime Mile Treasure Trail

Wed, 21 Oct 2020, 8:00am

The Maritime Mile Treasure Trail is an exciting outdoor family fun way to explore Belfast’s Historic waterfront.

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Linen Hall Library’s October Events

Wed, 21 Oct 2020, 9:00am

0.27KM

In October the Linen Hall is excited to launch the Northern Ireland premiere of ‘The History of Ireland in 10 Words’, a new exhibition from the…

Linen Hall Library

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Left, Right & Centre

Wed, 21 Oct 2020, 10:00am

1.73KM

Left Right & Centre is a film by Cornelia Parker, one of the most outstanding artists of her generation best known for her highly original, often…

Ulster Museum

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A Unique Silence: Welcoming Rembrandt’s Etchings to the Ulster Museum Collection

Wed, 21 Oct 2020, 10:00am

1.73KM

This exhibition is a celebration, the first chance to see six etchings by the famed Dutch artist Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn since they were gifted to…

Ulster Museum

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New Works by Jackie Crooks

Wed, 21 Oct 2020, 11:00am

4.58KM

New art created over lockdown by the renowned painter and print maker.

ArtisAnn Gallery

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Thursday 22 October 2020

Maritime Mile Treasure Trail

Thu, 22 Oct 2020, 8:00am

The Maritime Mile Treasure Trail is an exciting outdoor family fun way to explore Belfast’s Historic waterfront.

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Linen Hall Library’s October Events

Thu, 22 Oct 2020, 9:00am

0.27KM

In October the Linen Hall is excited to launch the Northern Ireland premiere of ‘The History of Ireland in 10 Words’, a new exhibition from the…

Linen Hall Library

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A Unique Silence: Welcoming Rembrandt’s Etchings to the Ulster Museum Collection

Thu, 22 Oct 2020, 10:00am

1.73KM

This exhibition is a celebration, the first chance to see six etchings by the famed Dutch artist Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn since they were gifted to…

Ulster Museum

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Left, Right & Centre

Thu, 22 Oct 2020, 10:00am

1.73KM

Left Right & Centre is a film by Cornelia Parker, one of the most outstanding artists of her generation best known for her highly original, often…

Ulster Museum

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New Works by Jackie Crooks

Thu, 22 Oct 2020, 11:00am

4.58KM

New art created over lockdown by the renowned painter and print maker.

ArtisAnn Gallery

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Ben McAteer and Iain Burnside (Baritone/Piano)

Thu, 22 Oct 2020, 6:00pm

The first winner of the Glenarm Festival of Voice, Newry-based baritone Ben McAteer trained at the National Opera Studio in London and on the Guildhall School…

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Friday 23 October 2020

Maritime Mile Treasure Trail

Fri, 23 Oct 2020, 8:00am

The Maritime Mile Treasure Trail is an exciting outdoor family fun way to explore Belfast’s Historic waterfront.

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Linen Hall Library’s October Events

Fri, 23 Oct 2020, 9:00am

0.27KM

In October the Linen Hall is excited to launch the Northern Ireland premiere of ‘The History of Ireland in 10 Words’, a new exhibition from the…

Linen Hall Library

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A Unique Silence: Welcoming Rembrandt’s Etchings to the Ulster Museum Collection

Fri, 23 Oct 2020, 10:00am

1.73KM

This exhibition is a celebration, the first chance to see six etchings by the famed Dutch artist Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn since they were gifted to…

Ulster Museum

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Left, Right & Centre

Fri, 23 Oct 2020, 10:00am

1.73KM

Left Right & Centre is a film by Cornelia Parker, one of the most outstanding artists of her generation best known for her highly original, often…

Ulster Museum

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New Works by Jackie Crooks

Fri, 23 Oct 2020, 11:00am

4.58KM

New art created over lockdown by the renowned painter and print maker.

ArtisAnn Gallery

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Lisburn Historical Walking Tours

Fri, 23 Oct 2020, 11:30am

Free historical walking tours, every Friday and Saturday in October. Join expert guide and explore Lisburn’s rich history, from significant buildings and street

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Lisburn Historical Walking Tours

Fri, 23 Oct 2020, 2:30pm

Free historical walking tours, every Friday and Saturday in October. Join expert guide and explore Lisburn’s rich history, from significant buildings and street

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Stuart Maconie

Fri, 23 Oct 2020, 7:00pm

In his new book The Nanny State Made Me: A Story of Britain and How to Save It, Stuart tells the story of Britain’s welfare state…

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Saturday 24 October 2020

Maritime Mile Treasure Trail

Sat, 24 Oct 2020, 8:00am

The Maritime Mile Treasure Trail is an exciting outdoor family fun way to explore Belfast’s Historic waterfront.

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Linen Hall Library’s October Events

Sat, 24 Oct 2020, 9:00am

0.27KM

In October the Linen Hall is excited to launch the Northern Ireland premiere of ‘The History of Ireland in 10 Words’, a new exhibition from the…

Linen Hall Library

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Left, Right & Centre

Sat, 24 Oct 2020, 10:00am

1.73KM

Left Right & Centre is a film by Cornelia Parker, one of the most outstanding artists of her generation best known for her highly original, often…

Ulster Museum

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A Unique Silence: Welcoming Rembrandt’s Etchings to the Ulster Museum Collection

Sat, 24 Oct 2020, 10:00am

1.73KM

This exhibition is a celebration, the first chance to see six etchings by the famed Dutch artist Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn since they were gifted to…

Ulster Museum

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Lisburn Historical Walking Tours

Sat, 24 Oct 2020, 11:30am

Free historical walking tours, every Friday and Saturday in October. Join expert guide and explore Lisburn’s rich history, from significant buildings and street

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New Works by Jackie Crooks

Sat, 24 Oct 2020, 12:00pm

4.58KM

New art created over lockdown by the renowned painter and print maker.

ArtisAnn Gallery

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Blame Game

Sat, 24 Oct 2020, 1:00pm

4.25KM

Kundle Cru presented by Crying Out Loud

CS Lewis Square

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Blame Game

Sat, 24 Oct 2020, 2:00pm

4.25KM

Kundle Cru presented by Crying Out Loud

CS Lewis Square

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Lisburn Historical Walking Tours

Sat, 24 Oct 2020, 2:30pm

Free historical walking tours, every Friday and Saturday in October. Join expert guide and explore Lisburn’s rich history, from significant buildings and street

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Blame Game

Sat, 24 Oct 2020, 3:00pm

4.25KM

Kundle Cru presented by Crying Out Loud

CS Lewis Square

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Helen Lewis

Sat, 24 Oct 2020, 7:00pm

Helen Lewis will explore how feminism’s success has been down to complicated, contradictory, imperfect women, who fought one another as much as they fought othe

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Patrick Freyne

Sat, 24 Oct 2020, 7:00pm

One of Ireland’s funniest writers is coming to BIAF to give us the benefit of the wit and wisdom in his new book of essays, OK,…

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Sunday 25 October 2020

Maritime Mile Treasure Trail

Sun, 25 Oct 2020, 8:00am

The Maritime Mile Treasure Trail is an exciting outdoor family fun way to explore Belfast’s Historic waterfront.

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Linen Hall Library’s October Events

Sun, 25 Oct 2020, 9:00am

0.27KM

In October the Linen Hall is excited to launch the Northern Ireland premiere of ‘The History of Ireland in 10 Words’, a new exhibition from the…

Linen Hall Library

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Left, Right & Centre

Sun, 25 Oct 2020, 10:00am

1.73KM

Left Right & Centre is a film by Cornelia Parker, one of the most outstanding artists of her generation best known for her highly original, often…

Ulster Museum

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A Unique Silence: Welcoming Rembrandt’s Etchings to the Ulster Museum Collection

Sun, 25 Oct 2020, 10:00am

1.73KM

This exhibition is a celebration, the first chance to see six etchings by the famed Dutch artist Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn since they were gifted to…

Ulster Museum

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Blame Game

Sun, 25 Oct 2020, 1:00pm

4.25KM

Kundle Cru presented by Crying Out Loud

CS Lewis Square

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Blame Game

Sun, 25 Oct 2020, 2:00pm

4.25KM

Kundle Cru presented by Crying Out Loud

CS Lewis Square

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Blame Game

Sun, 25 Oct 2020, 3:00pm

4.25KM

Kundle Cru presented by Crying Out Loud

CS Lewis Square

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Jenni Murray

Sun, 25 Oct 2020, 4:00pm

One of the nation’s best-loved broadcasters joins the Festival to discuss her new book about our relationship with food and weight.

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Monday 26 October 2020

Maritime Mile Treasure Trail

Mon, 26 Oct 2020, 8:00am

The Maritime Mile Treasure Trail is an exciting outdoor family fun way to explore Belfast’s Historic waterfront.

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Linen Hall Library’s October Events

Mon, 26 Oct 2020, 9:00am

0.27KM

In October the Linen Hall is excited to launch the Northern Ireland premiere of ‘The History of Ireland in 10 Words’, a new exhibition from the…

Linen Hall Library

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Left, Right & Centre

Mon, 26 Oct 2020, 10:00am

1.73KM

Left Right & Centre is a film by Cornelia Parker, one of the most outstanding artists of her generation best known for her highly original, often…

Ulster Museum

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Madrigals at the Museum Parts 1 & 2 (Two Performances)

Mon, 26 Oct 2020, 8:00pm

Sestina is delighted to partner with the Ulster Museum and Belfast International Arts Festival for 'Madrigals at the Museum - two concerts which showcase the ex

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Tuesday 27 October 2020

Maritime Mile Treasure Trail

Tue, 27 Oct 2020, 8:00am

The Maritime Mile Treasure Trail is an exciting outdoor family fun way to explore Belfast’s Historic waterfront.

Find Out More

Linen Hall Library’s October Events

Tue, 27 Oct 2020, 9:00am

0.27KM

In October the Linen Hall is excited to launch the Northern Ireland premiere of ‘The History of Ireland in 10 Words’, a new exhibition from the…

Linen Hall Library

Find Out More

Left, Right & Centre

Tue, 27 Oct 2020, 10:00am

1.73KM

Left Right & Centre is a film by Cornelia Parker, one of the most outstanding artists of her generation best known for her highly original, often…

Ulster Museum

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A Unique Silence: Welcoming Rembrandt’s Etchings to the Ulster Museum Collection

Tue, 27 Oct 2020, 10:00am

1.73KM

This exhibition is a celebration, the first chance to see six etchings by the famed Dutch artist Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn since they were gifted to…

Ulster Museum

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New Works by Jackie Crooks

Tue, 27 Oct 2020, 11:00am

4.58KM

New art created over lockdown by the renowned painter and print maker.

ArtisAnn Gallery

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Call Nina!

Tue, 27 Oct 2020, 6:00pm

A documentary on the importance of the arts as a tool for debate and change.

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Ulster Orchestra Chamber Ensemble

Tue, 27 Oct 2020, 8:00pm

Festival audiences are used to seeing the full Ulster Orchestra in all its glory but are perhaps less familiar with its versatility in smaller groups.

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Wednesday 28 October 2020

Maritime Mile Treasure Trail

Wed, 28 Oct 2020, 8:00am

The Maritime Mile Treasure Trail is an exciting outdoor family fun way to explore Belfast’s Historic waterfront.

Find Out More

Left, Right & Centre

Wed, 28 Oct 2020, 10:00am

1.73KM

Left Right & Centre is a film by Cornelia Parker, one of the most outstanding artists of her generation best known for her highly original, often…

Ulster Museum

Find Out More

A Unique Silence: Welcoming Rembrandt’s Etchings to the Ulster Museum Collection

Wed, 28 Oct 2020, 10:00am

1.73KM

This exhibition is a celebration, the first chance to see six etchings by the famed Dutch artist Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn since they were gifted to…

Ulster Museum

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New Works by Jackie Crooks

Wed, 28 Oct 2020, 11:00am

4.58KM

New art created over lockdown by the renowned painter and print maker.

ArtisAnn Gallery

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Septet (For Four) – The Belfast Ensemble

Wed, 28 Oct 2020, 8:00pm

The Belfast Ensemble reinvent Beethoven with their new work, Septet (for four) at Belfast International Arts Festival.

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Thursday 29 October 2020

Maritime Mile Treasure Trail

Thu, 29 Oct 2020, 8:00am

The Maritime Mile Treasure Trail is an exciting outdoor family fun way to explore Belfast’s Historic waterfront.

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Linen Hall Library’s October Events

Thu, 29 Oct 2020, 9:00am

0.27KM

In October the Linen Hall is excited to launch the Northern Ireland premiere of ‘The History of Ireland in 10 Words’, a new exhibition from the…

Linen Hall Library

Find Out More

A Unique Silence: Welcoming Rembrandt’s Etchings to the Ulster Museum Collection

Thu, 29 Oct 2020, 10:00am

1.73KM

This exhibition is a celebration, the first chance to see six etchings by the famed Dutch artist Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn since they were gifted to…

Ulster Museum

Find Out More

Left, Right & Centre

Thu, 29 Oct 2020, 10:00am

1.73KM

Left Right & Centre is a film by Cornelia Parker, one of the most outstanding artists of her generation best known for her highly original, often…

Ulster Museum

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New Works by Jackie Crooks

Thu, 29 Oct 2020, 11:00am

4.58KM

New art created over lockdown by the renowned painter and print maker.

ArtisAnn Gallery

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Friday 30 October 2020

Maritime Mile Treasure Trail

Fri, 30 Oct 2020, 8:00am

The Maritime Mile Treasure Trail is an exciting outdoor family fun way to explore Belfast’s Historic waterfront.

Find Out More

Linen Hall Library’s October Events

Fri, 30 Oct 2020, 9:00am

0.27KM

In October the Linen Hall is excited to launch the Northern Ireland premiere of ‘The History of Ireland in 10 Words’, a new exhibition from the…

Linen Hall Library

Find Out More

A Unique Silence: Welcoming Rembrandt’s Etchings to the Ulster Museum Collection

Fri, 30 Oct 2020, 10:00am

1.73KM

This exhibition is a celebration, the first chance to see six etchings by the famed Dutch artist Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn since they were gifted to…

Ulster Museum

Find Out More

Left, Right & Centre

Fri, 30 Oct 2020, 10:00am

1.73KM

Left Right & Centre is a film by Cornelia Parker, one of the most outstanding artists of her generation best known for her highly original, often…

Ulster Museum

Find Out More

New Works by Jackie Crooks

Fri, 30 Oct 2020, 11:00am

4.58KM

New art created over lockdown by the renowned painter and print maker.

ArtisAnn Gallery

Find Out More

Lisburn Historical Walking Tours

Fri, 30 Oct 2020, 11:30am

Free historical walking tours, every Friday and Saturday in October. Join expert guide and explore Lisburn’s rich history, from significant buildings and street

Find Out More

Lisburn Historical Walking Tours

Fri, 30 Oct 2020, 2:30pm

Free historical walking tours, every Friday and Saturday in October. Join expert guide and explore Lisburn’s rich history, from significant buildings and street

Find Out More

Colette Bryce and Nick Laird

Fri, 30 Oct 2020, 7:00pm

Two of Northern Ireland’s finest poets join the Festival to read from and discuss their latest collections.

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Saturday 31 October 2020

Maritime Mile Treasure Trail

Sat, 31 Oct 2020, 8:00am

The Maritime Mile Treasure Trail is an exciting outdoor family fun way to explore Belfast’s Historic waterfront.

Find Out More

Left, Right & Centre

Sat, 31 Oct 2020, 10:00am

1.73KM

Left Right & Centre is a film by Cornelia Parker, one of the most outstanding artists of her generation best known for her highly original, often…

Ulster Museum

Find Out More

A Unique Silence: Welcoming Rembrandt’s Etchings to the Ulster Museum Collection

Sat, 31 Oct 2020, 10:00am

1.73KM

This exhibition is a celebration, the first chance to see six etchings by the famed Dutch artist Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn since they were gifted to…

Ulster Museum

Find Out More

Lisburn Historical Walking Tours

Sat, 31 Oct 2020, 11:30am

Free historical walking tours, every Friday and Saturday in October. Join expert guide and explore Lisburn’s rich history, from significant buildings and street

Find Out More

New Works by Jackie Crooks

Sat, 31 Oct 2020, 12:00pm

4.58KM

New art created over lockdown by the renowned painter and print maker.

ArtisAnn Gallery

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Lisburn Historical Walking Tours

Sat, 31 Oct 2020, 2:30pm

Free historical walking tours, every Friday and Saturday in October. Join expert guide and explore Lisburn’s rich history, from significant buildings and street

Find Out More

Bryan Washington and Paul Mendez

Sat, 31 Oct 2020, 4:00pm

Two debut writers join forces to talk to the Festival about race and sexuality from different cultural perspectives.

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Sunday 1 November 2020

Maritime Mile Treasure Trail

Sun, 01 Nov 2020, 8:00am

The Maritime Mile Treasure Trail is an exciting outdoor family fun way to explore Belfast’s Historic waterfront.

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Left, Right & Centre

Sun, 01 Nov 2020, 10:00am

1.73KM

Left Right & Centre is a film by Cornelia Parker, one of the most outstanding artists of her generation best known for her highly original, often…

Ulster Museum

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A Unique Silence: Welcoming Rembrandt’s Etchings to the Ulster Museum Collection

Sun, 01 Nov 2020, 10:00am

1.73KM

This exhibition is a celebration, the first chance to see six etchings by the famed Dutch artist Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn since they were gifted to…

Ulster Museum

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Jenny Offill

Sun, 01 Nov 2020, 2:00pm

Donald Trump and the climate crisis are the twin emergencies driving this funny, fierce and universally acclaimed new novel by one of America’s most highly rega

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Monday 2 November 2020