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Christopher Jones

Pick of the week: 9 great things to do in Dublin this weekend

It's another jam-packed weekend in Dublin - we've picked out the best events in music, comedy, theatre, art and more.

THEATRE

(New Fish Facebook page)

New Fish – A Musical (until Saturday)

In Grace O’Malley’s new musical, aspiring West End star Anna leaves Dublin for London, only to find that the streets aren’t exactly paved with gold.

FOOD

DublinTown Food & Drink Festival at various venues (until Sunday)

Indulge yourself this weekend as some of the city’s top eateries and watering holes lay on special events, experiences and masterclasses.

EXHIBITION

50 Plus Expo at the RDS (Friday to Saturday)

Ireland’s only dedicated national consumer event for older people will be full of inspiration, information and advice on hobbies, holidays, financial security and more.

FUN RUN

(Billy Cahill)

Great Pink Run at Phoenix Park (Saturday)

Support Breast Cancer Ireland, push your limits or just have fun by taking part in either a 5k or 10k race around the Phoenix Park. Joggers and dog walkers welcome!

ART

(All City Facebook page)

All City "Off The Rails" Jam at Railway Street, Dublin 1 (Saturday)

Just off Gardiner Street in the North Inner City, check out Dublin’s best graffiti and street artists, b-boy battles and live music.

CLUB

(Romare Facebook page)

Romare (DJ set) at Lost Lane (Saturday)

Archie Fairhurst makes some of the most evocative house music around, full of surprising sounds and long-lost samples. Find out what his record collection is like at Lost Lane.

GIG

Hypnotic Brass Ensemble at The Sugar Club (Saturday)

There’s no better party band on the planet than Hypnotic Brass – it’s not for no reason that they were chosen to support Prince at Malahide Castle back in 2011. This will go off.

HALLOWEEN

(Getty)

Halloween Craft & Vintage Market at Drop Dead Twice, Francis Street (Saturday)

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Get ghoulish with a full line-up of vendors selling their witchy wares.

COMEDY

Impractical Jokers at 3Arena (Sunday)

The Comedy Central stars bring their irreverent improv skills back to Dublin for another night of mayhem.

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