The sheep kidney breakfasts might be sold out but there's still plenty of ticketed, free and fringe events to attend this Bloomsday.
Blooming Ulysses: a one man stage adaptation of Ulysses that invites the audience to accompany Leopold Bloom on his walk around Dublin. Bewley's Café Theatre at Powerscourt. Jun 13-18 1pm €8-€12 (lunch €4) bewleyscafetheatre.com
Strolling Through Ulysses: a 70-minute stage show focusing on the curious events and quirky characters of Ulysses. The International Bar, 7pm. eventbrite.ie
Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man: Jimmy Fay's well-regarded production of Joyce's most accessible novel. Pavilion Theatre, Dun Laoghaire. Jun 16-17 8pm €18/€14 paviliontheatre.ie
Michael Chabon and Ayelet Waldman: Pulitzer Prize winner Chabon and New York Times bestseller Waldman will join Rick O'Shea in Joyce's alma mater Belvedere College to discuss Ulysses. 7.30pm, tickets €20 bloomsdayfestival.ie
Bloomsday readings: An Afternoon of songs, readings and performances from Ulysses led by journalist and broadcaster Keelin Shanley in Dublin's Temple Bar. Meeting House Square 3pm, free, no booking required
James Joyce Centre: Readings and performances from Joyce's work will take place from 2pm and anyone going along is encouraged to dress up. 35 North Great George's Street, Dublin 1
Bloomsday in Ranelagh: Events are taking place in the Dublin suburb of Ranelagh all day and include breakfasts, readings and in-depth talks.
Bike rides: Two bike tours start from the Tramyard in Dalkey at 11am and 6pm. The tour takes about 1.5 hours and costs €20.
Cork:
Joyce on film: Shem the Penman explored the fabled friendship between Joyce and tenor John McCormack. Triskel Christchurch Cinema, Cork City, 3.45pm and 8.30pm
Bloomsday at De Barra: An afternoon of readings, anecdotes and song from Ulysses with a selection of Joycean food. Clonakilty, 12.30pm
