Circus

Heart of Creativity

Merrion Square Park, Dublin

Free

The Dublin City Council We Love July journey continues on Saturday 18 July in Merrion Square Park with Heart of Creativity, showcasing imagination, artistic expression and the creative talent that has long defined Dublin. MUSIC STAGE 12.45 – Rhythm Africana Band 13.40 – Bubbling Botanicals: Natures Chemistry unleashed with Scientific Sue 14.30 – Shane Turner - Speed Painting Demo 15.20 – Rhythm Africana Band 16.20 – Bubbling Botanicals: Natures Chemistry unleashed with Scientific Sue All Day – DJ Will Softly TALKS & TOURS 12.20 – A Wilde Household: 1 Merrion Square with Donal Fallon 13.15 – Walking Tour: The Monuments of Merrion Square with Donal Fallon 13.45 – Singing Our Way Through the Year with Michael Steen 15.00 – Where I Go, Fashion Follows!' - The Story of Leinster House with Donal Fallon 15.55 – Crime to Couture: the history of fashion at Merrion Square, Dublin with Laura Fitzachary 16.15 – Walking Tour: The Monuments of Merrion Square with Donal Fallon 17.20 – Dead Zoo in Blue with Ishmael Claxton and Donal Fallon PERFORMANCE PLAZA 12.15 – Pirate Queen Cabaret 13.00 – Doctor Brain's Fun-Believable Science Show 13.45 – Waffles The Wonderful 14.35 – Out Of The Blue 15.15 – Pirate Queen Cabaret 16.00 – Waffles The Wonderful 16.45 – Out Of The Blue 17.30 – Doctor Brain's Fun-Believable Science Show MOVEMENT & PARTICIPATION 12:40 – Taking Flight Circus Workshop 15:30 – Taking Flight Circus Workshop AERIAL STAGE 14:05 – Taking Flight Circus Workshop 17:05 – Taking Flight Circus Workshop CREATIVE CORNER 12.00 – Build Your Own Georgian City with artist Jane Groves 15.15pm – Create a kaleidoscope city with artist Heather Grey All Day – Hugh Lane Gallery Sketchbook Making for all ages LIVE ART AREA Live painting experience where Shane Turner transforms pre-painted abstract boards into a striking mural framed by iconic Georgian doors—watch colour and texture evolve as the final image gradually reveals itself throughout the day. WANDERING WONDERS – ALL DAY Keyboard Cormac Bubble Artist Curious Pigeons Marcel So What Artastic Mr. Cloud D.J. Betty The Bubble Guys Balloon Twister FACE PAINTING ALL DAY DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL SENSORY UNIT Further programme announcements will be made in the coming weeks. Programme subject to change. All events are free.