The Festival of Curiosity 2018

National Concert Hall

Family Event

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A delight filled show for all the family. Experience the art and science of bubbles with Marco Zoppi and Rolanda, winners of the Merlin Award for “The Best European Bubble Artists”.

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Curiosity Carnival 2018

July 19-22

Smock Alley

Family, Children 4-10

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Join us at our family playground of curiosity for a hands-on adventure in science, play & technology. Explore curious crafting, musical circuits, playable electronics and art machines.

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Arctic Explorer

July 21 @ 12.30

Smock Alley

Family Explorer Series Children 7+

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Take a journey through the Arctic with National Geographic Explorer Dr. M. Jackson as she shares her adventures of exploration.

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Everest Lab

July 21 & 22

Smock Alley

Family Explorer Series Children 5-10

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What happens to your body when you push it somewhere it’s not built to go – to the top of the world? Join YouTuber & Blue Peter Science Guy Greg Foot.

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Playground of Sound

July 19th-22nd

Wolfe Tone Square

Free / Interactive Installation

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Visit our pop-up ‘Playground of Sound’ a free outdoor interactive installation at Wolfe Tone Square to create Songs of the City and Sounds of the Sea.

Deep Ocean Explorer

July 21 & 22 @ 11am

Smock Alley

Family Explorer Series Children 5-10

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What happens as you dive further and further into the deep dark ocean? Join YouTuber & Blue Peter Science Guy Greg Foot for the story of his scientific adventure to the deep.

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The Farthest + Directors Q&A

July 19th @ 18:00

Smock Alley Theatre

Film Screening

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Discover the story of NASA's Voyager and The Golden Record at a very special screening of The Farthest Film + Q&A with Director Emer Reynolds. Hosted by Dr Niamh Shaw.

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Children's Short Films

July 22nd @ 14.00

Smock Alley

Children Ages 8+

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Meet the Oscar-nominated writer of Disney·Pixar’s Ratatouille, Jim Capobianco, for a special surprise short film programme at the Festival of Curiosity.

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A Supper Club for the Curious

July 21 @ 19.00

Blás / The Chocolate Factory

Strictly Over 18s

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Join us for a multi-sensory food experience at our Supper Club for the Curious.

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Aromas at The Botanic Gardens

July 21st @ 15.00

National Botanic Gardens

Adults

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See how rose water, herbal infusions & homemade perfumes are made. Discover how to bring these beautiful aromas into your home

LIFE AT THE EDGES Late

July 20th @ 18.00 - 22.00

Science Gallery Dublin

Adults / Over 18s

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LIFE AT THE EDGES Late, featuring music, talks and live performances that take a deep dive into the exhibition and probe what taking it to the extremes could be like.

Litter Lab for Kids with Scientific Sue

July 20th & July 21st

Wood Quay Venue

Family Event / Children 5-10

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Scientific Sue’s family science shows are always a feast for the eyes, some are hilariously disgusting but all require volunteers!

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Dublin Maker 2018

July 21st 10.00 - 18.00

Merrion Square

Free Family Event

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Meet the makers! A festival favourite don't miss this free family-friendly day of invention, making and creativity in Merrion Square

Beekeepers & Martians

July 21 @ 14.00

Smock Alley

Family Explorer Series Children 5-10

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Join Festival Explorer Dr. Niamh Shaw as she brings you on a journey through beekeeping, how they make honey and what plants can help them.

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Zine Workshop with OR Studio

July 19-22

Science Gallery Dublin

Adults / Students 15+

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Interstellar Mice, Cats, Dogs, Monkeys and More: Zine Workshops with OR Studio.

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Singing Workshop with Sam Kavanagh

July 19th @ 11am

Smock Alley

Family & Friends Aged 4 & up.

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No previous experience necessary! Join Sam (from the LaLaLa Choir) for this fun singing workshop for families and friends (aged four and up).

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Explorer Training with Dr. Niamh Shaw

July 21 & 22

Smock Alley

Family Explorer Series Children5-10

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What does it take to become an astronaut? Join Dr. Niamh Shaw for explorer training as she takes you on a journey through space.

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The Happy Hack

July 20th @ 20.00

Smock Alley Theatre

Adults

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How to be happy? Join us for an evening of snappy and light-hearted demos and talks where Ireland’s finest scientists attempt to find the secret to happiness.

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Guided Walk: Biomimicry

July 21st @ 14.30

National Botanic Gardens

Adults / Guided Tour

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Guided Walk Exploring Biomimicry at the Botanic Gardens and the ingenious inventions inspired by nature.

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From the Sea to the Stars

July 22 @ 2pm

Science Gallery Dublin

Adults / Young Adults

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An Irishman's journey from the sea to the stars. Aquanaut Marc O Griofa talks about being part of the NEEMO undersea mission

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Nature Walk / Curious Dublin

July 21st

Stephen's Green

Adults / Family

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Let us take you on a nature walk with a difference through St. Stephen's Green.

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Sleepy City Walking Tour

July 19th & 20th @7.30am

Adults / Walking Tour

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Swap your early morning commute for a guided tour with Catherine McGuinness.

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Following Fossils

July 19th & 21st

Departs from Smock Alley

Adults / Family

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A walking tour of Dublin exploring fossils and the hidden secrets of our curious city.

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Urban Explorer Treasure Hunt

July 21st & 22nd

Starts at Smock Alley

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A curious treasure trail of puzzles & riddles across the city for all the family. Discover the hidden secrets of our curious city.

Summer Night Stargazing

July 19th 21:00 - 23:00

Dunsink Observatory

Adults

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Join us at Dunsink Observatory from some late night summer stargazing and guided talks with Irish finest astronomers. Weather permitting.

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Masterclass with Jim Capobianco

July 21 @ 15.30

Science Gallery Dublin

Adults

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A Masterclass with Academy Award-nominated writer and animator, Jim Capobianco exploring character and story.

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Creative Teen Lab: Tech/Crafts

July 19-20

Chester Beatty Library

Teens

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Bring a manuscript to life with Future Fashion Maker Ally Nolan. Explore the use of modern technologies and handcraft techniques

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Future/Story Conference 2018

July 20th

CONFERENCE

Adult / Professional

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A boutique conference for creatives, media producers, and researchers in science and technology as part of Festival of Curiosity 2018

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Grandpals

July 19-22

Multiple Venues

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Make some memories together. Join us for our Grandpals programme bringing grandparents, parents, and children together to play, create and explore.

Workshop with National Geographic Explorer

July 22 @ 2pm

Chester Beatty Library

Grandpals, Parents and Teenagers (12+)

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2-hour workshop with National Geographic Explorer TH Culhane. Make a Biodigester to turn your food scraps into clean fuel and fetiliser.

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Night Cycle & Stargazing

July 19th 20.30

Departing from Smock Alley

Adults / Over 18s

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A Night Cycle through Dublin to Dunsink Observatory from some late night summer stargazing

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Screens, Visibility and Algorithms

July 20 1:15pm

Douglas Hyde Gallery

Free Adults/ Family Event

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Free tour of A Visibility Matrix, a large scale video installation.

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Join us for Playful Days & Curious Nights from July 19th – 22nd, 2018.

Join us for Playful Days & Curious Nights
from July 19th – 22nd, 2018.