Never mind that it's January - our city is so chock-full with things to do that it's hard to know where to start. This is where we come in - every Thursday we pick out nine options in a bunch of different categories.
You'll never be stuck for your weekend plans again.
CRAFT
Friday Knit Night at The Hopsack, Rathmines (Friday)
If you’re a dab hand with a pair of needles and a ball of wool, get down to The Hopsack health food store for a knit and a natter.
GIG
Therapy Sessions Dublin at the Workmans Club (Friday)
Mental health arts charity First Fortnight are running their The Art Of Mental Health festival at venues across the country. On Saturday, The Workmans Club will host performances from poet Stephen James Smith, indie band Ham Sandwich and more.
CLUB
Dense & Pika (DJ set) at Wigwam (Friday)
The duo responsible for 2013’s piano-fuelled anthem Colt bring their dynamic, big room techno to a smaller room than they are used to – expect to sweat.
FESTIVAL
Dublin Bowie Festival at various venues (until Sunday)
This year’s festival marks the third anniversary of Bowie’s death with a range of gigs, talks and other events.
The main attraction is the Bowie tribute band Holy Holy – featuring Spiders From Mars drummer Woody Woodmansey and long-time Bowie producer Tony Visconti – who play the Olympia on Saturday night.
COMEDY
Joe Rooney - Shut Your Cake Hole at The Helix, DCU (Saturday)
Best known as Father Damo from Father Ted, funnyman Joe Rooney beings his blend of gags and musical comedy to the northside.
TALK
An Evening with Shaun Ryder at the Sugar Club (Saturday)
The Happy Mondays hellraiser is never shy in telling a good story – and when you’ve lived the kind of life he has, there are plenty to choose from.
ART
Zurich Portrait Prize 2019 Tour at the National Gallery of Ireland (Saturday)
A free tour taking in some of the highlights of the Gallery's National Portrait Collection, as well as works from the Zurich Portrait Prize and the Zurich Young Portrait Prize.
ART
Urban Dublin Concrete Jungle (Saturday)
This free walking tour promises to go beyond the obvious tourist sights and explore tjhe other side of Dublin – the hidden gems and bubbling creativity that you may not otherwise notice.
SPORT
Leinster Rugby v Lyon at the RDS (Sunday)
The boys in blue welcome French side Lyon to Ballsbridge in this European Champions Cup, Group A clash. Leinster have already qualified for the knock-out stage but there’s still a home quarter-final to play for if they make it that far.
