Acclaimed contemporary photographer, Spencer Tunick, brings his controversial art to Dublin this Saturday, June 21st, as he dares Dubliners to bare all. Tunick has been photographing the world’s wobbly bits in the name of art since his beginnings (continue reading)

Lykke Li, The Sugar Club 12th June 2008 The Sugar Club is renowned for it’s acoustically rich surroundings, perfectly suited to showcasing the honeysweet voice of Swedish songstress Lykke Li. Her impressive vocal range was particularly (continue reading)

While out eating last weekend I saw this little flyer distributed for a new multicultural market at Smithfield, which is due to be launched officially this Sunday 22 June. I was a tad bemused to read the flyer claiming this to be the first (continue reading)

Thanks to great people at Forever Presents we have a great indie band coming up and 2 double passes for you to go! Damon & Naomi, Whelans, Wednesday 25 June. How do you describe Damon & Naomi? Dream-pop, indie-folk, lo-fi? They're just (continue reading)

If you haven't yet visited the Science Gallery then you should take a little time one day and pop in to have a look at the exhibits. Located near Pearse Dart Station end of Trinity College (access through the gate on Pearse St) the entry is free and (continue reading)

I was leisurely walking to work this morning and lo and behold, a huuuuuuuuge group of young people in the same t-shirt, with some posters. Hmmm, a protest? Nope! They're dispensing hugs, lots and lots of hugs. Lots and lots of free (continue reading)

We at Dublin Metblogs are looking for writers! Here are some details. - You have complete freedom over what you write as long as it relates to Dublin. It can be reviews of place/event, funny observations, things you hate about the city or just (continue reading)

For those of you who missed the awesome but sold out Bon Iver show recently, tickets are now on sale for his next gig in October. It's ridiculous how far you have to plan ahead these days... Get your tickets here. [youtube] (continue reading)

The Sugar Club, 20th June 2008 It was back to the Sugar Club for me on Friday night, this time to attend the Balcony TV Awards 2008. The awards mark the second anniversary of the show where many of Ireland’s finest new musicians have cut their (continue reading)

Formerly known as CHIPPER, it's just down the road from PUB, PUB and PUB. Only a few minutes walk from ARTHOUSE CINEMA and PURVEYOR OF OUTRAGEOUS PADDYWHACKERY On the corner of Lower Grangegorman and North Brunswick (continue reading)

Hi In my enthusiasm, I rather charged in without introducing myself, so here we go: I'm conorh, a former waiter, pizza chef, puppeteer, and geo-electrical surveyor in the Northern Rif Mountains of Morocco. More recently I've been a presenter (continue reading)

Just back from hearing John Banville talk about Yeats in the National Library - part of a week-long series of free Yeats-themed events. I've been a fan of Banville's ever since I read the line in "The Untouchable" where the narrator describes a (continue reading)

Crispin Hellion Glover is in town for the Darklight Festival. There should be a few tickets left, including mine which I had to give up as I'm double-booked. If you get there, let us know how it (continue reading)

There are quite a few events being organised by the Temple Bar Cultural Trust that I must bring to your attention. They are free, but occasionally are ticketed, so no harm planning a little ahead in order to get your hands on the tickets. There (continue reading)

Remember we have 2 double passes to give away for Damon & Naomi this Wednesday at Whelans. Put yourself in the draw by replying to this comment or emailing me at "mytop5 at gmail.com" I'll contact the winners on Tuesday. [youtube] (continue reading)