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Peter McGoran

Things to do in Belfast this weekend, January 28-30

We're finally at the last weekend of January, and there's plenty to do if you're in the city centre this weekend.

Whether you're a dedicated Swiftie looking to bop to her best tunes, or on the hunt for a bit of comedy in the city, there's something to fit your tastes.

Here's what's happening in Belfast this weekend:

Swiftogeddon, Empire Music Hall, January 29

Taylor Swift (PA)

A night dedicated to worshipping at the altar of Taylor Swift: non-stop Swifty all night: deep cuts, extended mixes, fan favourites and all the hits.

Do you have a Blank Space in your diary? Then this night is Taylor-made for you! Join fellow fans in a celebration of the genius of the Swift - because she'll never go out of Style.

Ladies of Laughter Live, The Deers Head, January 29

The Ladies of Laughter Live at The Deers Head Belfast, featuring Teresa Livingstone, Diona Doherty, Heather Anderson, and M.C Leonie McDonagh

Start your 2022 with the best of comedians and the finest funny females in the land live upstairs at The Deers Head, Belfast.

The RUA Exhibition, Ulster Museum, January 29

The RUA Annual Exhibition provides a unique platform for acclaimed artists and emerging talent to showcase their artwork in the fabulous galleries at the Ulster Museum. It is also a chance for the public to engage with a fully democratic, free admission exhibition.

This is your last chance to see the exhibition.

Newtown Strings, 2 Royal Avenue (Old Tescos), January 29

Newton Strings was formed in 2021 as a way for its members for reconnect with ensemble playing after lockdown.

With a shared taste in quartet music, Angie McCrisken, Catherine O’Neill, Ruth McCavery and Leanne Holden quickly discovered a love of creating fun and original spins on a vast array of familiar classics. From Britney to Bach, Bake Off to Bieber, Newton Strings want to expand the preconception of a string quartet, while staying true to their disciplines.

Ulster Orchestra: The Brilliance of Williams, Waterfront Hall, January 29

Ulster Orchestra (Benjamin Ealovega)

The force is still strong with this, one of Ulster Orchestra’s most popular concerts!

Legendary American composer, John Williams, has over fifty Academy Award nominations to his credit and has written more than seventy motion picture soundtracks, most notably for Steven Spielberg.

Escape to the world of wizardry, giant sharks and a galaxy far far away and enjoy the Ulster Orchestra’s performance of iconic music from Harry Potter, Jaws, Indiana Jones, E.T., Star Wars and many more!

Sunflower Comedy Club, Sunflower Music Hall, January 30

The Sunflower comedy club continues showcasing the best of established and up and coming comedians from the NI comedy scene and usually some special guests dropping in.

10 comedians doing 10 minute sets for a 10er in. Keeping it simple at the Sunflower and a few sips of a Sunday.

4 Corners: Let Us Dream, St Anne's Cathedral, January 30

Live from St Anne’s Cathedral, 4 Corners Festival invites guests to join as they sit in conversation with Dr Austen Ivereigh.

4 Corners Festival invites you to join as they sit in conversation with Dr Austen Ivereigh and get his thoughts on the Pope’s teachings on past and future, which implore us to “look at the past critically but with empathy”, and seeing the “great danger in remembering the guilt of others to proclaim my own innocence”, have clear parallels with the history of this country.

Also featuring music from Caroline Orr and Peter Greer.

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