Dawn Chorus Walk

Time: 6.00am - 8.30am

Venue: Bog Meadows Car park at entrance to nature reserve on Milltown Row.,

Discover the joys of spring birdsong on an early morning walk around Bog Meadows and Falls Park. Learn how to identify birds by their call and savour the songsters at full volume. Tea and scones provided afterwards in Falls Park. Run in conjunction with Belfast City Council. Free event but donations welcome. This event is suitable for all ages; however, children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the time of year and conditions.

Contact: 028 4483 0282

St Agnes Choral Society presents - Magic of the Musicals

Time: 8.30pm

Venue: Emerald Roadhouse

Magic of the Musicals Stage show with the choral society In the Grand Ballroom featuring songs from the likes of Annie, South Pacific, Guys & Dolls and Fiddler on the Roof

Contact: 02890 301154

Meet Your Heroes

Time: 7.30pm – 9pm

Venue: Casement Park

As the teams prepare clubs, schools and fans of all ages are invited to Casement Park next Friday night to meet the team, get your autographs and pictures, and even test your skills against our top stars. Can you score a penalty against Chris Kerr or Willie McSorley? Can you beat DD Quinn or Chris O’Connell? Can you hit a free like Paddy Cunningham or Neil McManus? Pit your skills and win a prize. Bring the kids from your school or your club between 7.30pm – 9pm. Wear your county colours and show your support for Antrim. There will be areas of the Casement pitch set aside for skills tests and in the middle you can meet your favourite players. Our teams deserve support – lets cheer them on their way into the Championships!

Contact: 028 9060 5868

Joby Fox – End of the War - Album & short film, launch- Seoladh albaim agus gearrscannáin

Time: 8.00pm

Venue: Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich

Joby Fox releases his album, End of the War, and short film, Lost Commandos. Using both music and film, veteran songwriter Fox explores the relationship between inner conflict and outer conflict. “The album is a play on my personal growth and the Troubles which raged around me in my youth. I hope it provokes some thoughts around the subject..” Joby Fox “The songs on offer are high on melody and fuelled with human emotion, resulting in each one carrying a powerful, social and political message while at the same time being beautifully wrapped up for mass consumption like an iron fist in a velvet glove.” John Kearns, The Irish News Seoladh albam Joby Fox, End of the War, agus an ghearrscannáin, Lost Commandos. Sa cheol agus sa scannán araon, déanann Fox, ar cumadóir déanta amhrán é, scrúdú ar an chaidreamh idir coimhlint inmheánach agus coimhlint sheachtrach. “Is imeartas é an t-albam ar fhás pearsanta s’agam féin agus ar na Trioblóidí a bhí ina gcuthach cuilitheach thart timpeall orm le linn m’óige. Tá súil as agam go gcuirfidh sé daoine ag machnamh ar an ábhar céanna...” Joby Fox

Contact: Sophie at SOJO: +44 7795 115 132

Dinosaur Hunt

Time: 2-4pm

Venue: Colin Glen Forest Park Centre

Meet the staff from Colin Glen Forest Park Centre and explore the Colin River for fossils that may give us clues to the prehistoric monsters and dinosaurs that lived in this area millions of years ago.

Contact: Paul on 028 9061 4115

Aontachtóirí & an Ghaeilge UNIONISTS & The Irish Language Caint/A Talk

Time: 10.30am

Venue: Ionad Uíbh Eachach 34a Iveagh Crescent, Béal Feirste BT12

Aontachtóirí & an Ghaeilge UNIONISTS & The Irish Language Caint/A Talk will be given by Gordon McCoy. Gordon McCoy was raised in Saintfield and lives in Belfast. He has a degree in Celtic and Social Anthropology and in 1997 he received a doctorate from Queen’s University, Belfast for his thesis on Protestant learners of Irish. This hour long talk will be primarily in English

Contact: Diarmuid 02890329180

The Moment Between

Time: Cultúrlann open hours

Venue: Gerard Dillion Gallery Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich

Stuart Calvin is a Belfast based artist whose installation, sculptural and photographic work draws on familiar symbolism from magic, mysticism and the occult. His work explores incorporeal worlds, supernatural experiences and the human propensity to venerate and fetishise objects. ‘The Moment Between’ is an exploration of supernatural experiences, manifestation of energy, frequency and consciousness. The Artist looks to empty spaces, dark corners, unseen forces, the moments around death and passage to the great beyond. Stuart is the first winner of the annual Gerard Dillon Gallery award, presented by the Cultúrlann visual arts panel to their favourite display at the University of Ulster’s graduate show. On display in the Gerard Dillon Gallery until 7 June. An t-ealaíontóir Stuart Calvin, atá lonnaithe i mBéal Feirste, baineann sé feidhm as siombalachas aitheanta na draíochta, an mhisteachais agus na briotaise ina shaothar suiteála, dealbhóireachta agus grianghrafadóireachta. Téann a shaothar i ngleic le domhain mheitifisiciúla agus le heispéireas osnádúrtha, agus leis an chlaonadh sa duine a thugann air urraim a thabhairt do réada agus feitis a dhéanamh díobh. Is taiscéalaíocht é ‘The Moment Between’ ar an eispéireas osnádúrtha agus ar léiriú fuinnimh, minicíochta agus comhfhiosachta. Bíonn an t-ealaíontóir ag plé le háiteanna folmha, dorcha, le fórsaí dofheicthe, leis an bhás agus le slí na fírinne. Is é Stuart céad bhuaiteoir dhuais bhliantúil Dhánlann Gerard Dillon, arna bronnadh ag painéal amharcealaíon na Cultúrlainne ar an taispeántas is fearr a thaitníonn leo as taispeántais chéimithe Ollscoil Uladh. Ar taispeáint i nDánlann Dillon go dtí 7 Meitheamh.

Contact: +44 (0)28 9096 4180

The Schwemberger Photographs

Time: opening 7.00pm then Cultúrlann open hours

Venue: Ballaí Bána Gallery Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich

This collection of prints represents a small selection of the 1,750 images produced by Franciscan Brother Simeon Schwemberger between 1902 & 1908. Schwemberger’s photographs, created during his time at the St. Michael Mission on a Navajo reservation in Arizona, reflect a period of cultural convergence and the struggle of native peoples to adapt to a new European society. Also on display are the artistic responses to this collection by print artists based at the Seacourt Print Workshop, Bangor. On kind loan from the Seacourt Print Workshop, Bangor. On display in the Ballaí Bána Gallery until 14 June. Is é atá sa bhailiúchán priontaí seo ná sampla beag den 1,750 íomhá a thairg an Proinsiasach Simeon Schwemberger idir 1902 & 1908. Tógadh na grianghrafanna le linn dó a bheith ag obair ag Misean Naomh Michéal ar thearmann Navajo in Arizona, agus tugann siad léiriú ar thréimhse de chomhchlaonadh cultúrtha agus ar streachailt na bpobal dúchasach chun iad féin a oiriúnú do shochaí nua Eorpach. In éineacht leis na grianghraif, taispeánfar na freagraí ealaíne a spreag an bailiúchán i measc grúpa d’ealaíontóirí atá lonnaithe sa Seacourt Print Workshop i mBeannchar. Ar iasacht le dea-thoil an Seacourt Print Workshop, Beannchar. Ar taispeáint i nDánlann na mBallaí Bána go dtí 14 Meitheamh.

Contact: +44 (0)28 9096 4180

Scoil Fichille Fhionn Mhic Cumhaill - The Fionn Mac Cumhaill School of Chess

Time: 2:00pm – 4:30pm

Venue: Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich - Falls Road

Become an expert in the ancient game of kings with these very special workshops delivered ‘as Gaeilge’. First make your own board and pieces using the same methods as Fionn Mac Cumhaill used to build his boards over 2,000 years ago. Then chess expert Úna O’Boyle will teach you all you need to know to become a giant at the game of kings! Free workshops, suitable for all the family. Beidh tú i do shaineolaí ar chluiche ársa na ríthe ach freastal ar na ceardlanna speisialta seo as Gaeilge. Ar dtús, déanfaidh tú do chlár agus d’fhoireann fichille féin, go díreach mar a rinne Fionn Mac Cumhaill iad, corradh le 2,000 bliain ó shin. Ina dhiaidh sin, foghlaimeoidh an saineolaí fichille, Úna Ó’Boyle, duit gach a mbeidh de dhíth le bheith i do laoch I gcluiche na ríthe! Family workshops in association with Breochloch and Úna O’Boyle Ceardlanna teaghlaigh i gcomhpháirt le Breochloch agus Úna O’Boyle

Contact: +44 (0)28 9096 4180

Fundraiser for the Ballymurphy Massacre Time for Truth Campaign

Time: 8pm

Venue: Balmoral Hotel + Colinvally Golf Range

This event starts with a 9 hole golf competition. Then that night in the Balmoral Hotel there is a presentation to the winners followed by the Fabulous Marty Fay & the Bandidos with guest artists an auction & raffle.

West Against Racism Network Fundraising Concert

Time: 8pm

Venue: An Chultúrlann

The Concert features some of the best new artists that West Belfast has (Mike Bartlett ,Gráinne Holland, Barry Kerr, Declan McLaughlin, Stephen Minter Murray)The West Against Racism Network is a grassroots campaign based in West Belfast which campaigns against institutionalised racism and actively promotes an anti-racist culture in West Belfast.

Music in the Parks - St Peter's Brass and Reed Band

Time: 2pm - 3pm

Venue: Falls Park

For 2 Saturdays in May St Peter's Brass and Reed Band will be playing in the Falls Park. In July 2011, Falls Park was awarded the Green Flag Award 2011, which recognises the best open spaces.

Contact: 07917 543626 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm only)

Palestinian Prisoners Conference

Time: 1.00pm

Venue: St Mary's University College, Falls Road

This Saturday there will be a conference on the issues facing Palestinian Prisoners and how those in Ireland have supported them and how the lessons learned here can help.

The Mary Ryan Blues Trio

Time: 8.00pm

Venue: Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich

A celebratory evening of blues music to mark the launch of the much anticipated debut album from the Mary Ryan Blues Trio. Blues singer Mary Ryan is equally at home with the classic blues of Bessie Smith, Memphis Minnie and the Gospel blues of Blind Willie Johnson. Roots blues singer and guitarist Mark Braidner sounds like he has walked straight out of the Mississippi Delta. Stride pianist Simon Templeton has a unique ragtime style. We are delighted to host the launch of this album featuring Gospel Blues, Delta Blues and Vaudeville from the 1920’s. Beidh ceol na ngormacha á cheiliúradh againn le linn sheoladh seo chéad albam The Mary Ryan Blues Trio. Tá Mary Ryan chomh cleachta céanna le gormacha clasaiceacha Bessie Smith, Memphis Minnie agus atá sí le ceol gaspal Blind Willie Johnson. Ar a ghuth agus ar a cheol, shílfeá gur tháinig an t-amhránaí agus an giotáraí gormacha, Mark Braidner, díreach amach as Deilt Mississippi. Tá stíl eagcheoil ar leith ag an phianódóir stride, Simon Templeton. Tá lúcháir orainn seoladh an albaim seo a óstáil, albam atá líon lán de Ghormacha Gaspal, de Ghormacha Deilte agus de Vaudeville na 1920í.

Contact: +44 28 9096 4180

Week Long Irish Summer Crash Course

Time: 9.30 - 11.30am or 7.00 - 9.00pm

Venue: Ionad Uíbh Eachach

There will be a week long Irish language crash course in the Ionad from Monday to Friday 1st of June. Classes will range from complete beginners through to intermediate levels and on to Conversation. The morning course runs Monday to Friday, 9.30-11.30am, while the evening course runs Monday to Thursday, 7.00 – 9.00pm.

Contact:  Diarmuid 02890329180

HERitage MAY DAY SPECIAL - POLITICAL BUS TOUR

Time: 11.00am - 12.30pm

Venue: Albert Clock

The tour will begin and end at the Albert Clock and will travel N-S-E & W through the inner city areas of Belfast. As the political tour moves through the streets, we will bring to life the historical HERitage of women’s contribution to political and community life. The Women Centre's, the Suffragettes, the Political and Educational Pioneers, & Trade Union struggles. Tickets available online from the Belfast Welcome Centre www.gotobelfast.com also from: Brenda Callaghan: SIPTU. Geraldine Kelly: Unite: Kellie O’ Dowds: Trademark: 028 90331053:

Contact: Women’s Tec: 028 90749810

The Irish Brigade

Time: 8pm

Venue: The Felons Clubrooms

On Saturday The Felons Club are hosting a concert by The Irish Brigade.

Contact: 028 9061 9875

'Hidden Belfast

Time: 7.30pm

Venue: Falls Park Pavilion, Falls Park

The West Belfast Historical Society presents a talk entitled 'Hidden Belfast' and will be given by Raymond O'Regan (Queens University Belfast). The talk will take place in the Falls Park Pavilion on Friday the 11th of May at 7.30pm. Secure car parking is available behind the pavilion. Entry to the pavilion is accessed via the main gate facing Maguire’s Garage (just follow the road along the river to the car park)

Contact: Patrick Greer

1981

Time: 8pm

Venue: Emerald Roadhouse

In this unique piece of theatre, we are given a deep insight into the lives of each of the ten men as to who they really were. Through music, song, visuals and performance, this one person show takes us on an extraordinary journey, of how ten very ordinary men shook the world from their prison cells. An ultimately uplifting piece of theatre through tragedy of Shakespearean proportions, '1981' is the story behind the legacy of the hungerstrike. The equality that we all enjoy today… the laughter of our children. Written and Performed by Tony Devlin

Contact: 02890 301154

1981

Time: 7pm

Venue: Felon's Clubrooms

In this unique piece of theatre, we are given a deep insight into the lives of each of the ten men as to who they really were. Through music, song, visuals and performance, this one person show takes us on an extraordinary journey, of how ten very ordinary men shook the world from their prison cells. An ultimately uplifting piece of theatre through tragedy of Shakespearean proportions, '1981' is the story behind the legacy of the hungerstrike. The equality that we all enjoy today… the laughter of our children. Written and Performed by Tony Devlin. This is followed by Music from Bik & Friends

Contact: 028 9061 9875

Céilí na Míosa - The Monthly Céilí

Time: 8.00pm

Venue: Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich

On with the dancing shoes for a wonderful evening of dance. Máire and Donncha are legends in the promotion of céilí dancing across Belfast. Come along to the monthly céilí - you won’t regret it. Supper included!

Contact: +44 28 9096 4180

Andy Irvine in Concert

Time: 8:00pm

Venue: Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich

Andy Irvine- the voice of Planxty, returns to An Chultúrlann. A musical legend, Andy has been hailed as “a tradition in himself.” Musician, singer and songwriter, Andy has maintained his highly individual performing skills throughout his 45-year career. From Sweeney’s Men in the mid 60s, to the enormous success of Planxty in the 70s and then from Patrick Street to Andy Irvine & Dónal Lunny’s Mozaik, Andy has been a world music pioneer and an icon for traditional music and musicians. A rare opportunity to share a seat in the intimate Cultúrlann theatre with a true musical legend.

Contact:  +44 (0)28 9096 4180