7 things to do this week
TODAY Take a walk on the wild side this afternoon at the Irish Museum of Modern Art. At 2.30pm Eanna Ní Lamhna will lead an expedition around the grounds of the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, observing wild plants and herbs. Tickets for the herby walk cost €5, which goes to Sonairte Ecological Centre. Contact 01-4553530.
TOMORROW Meeting House Square in Temple Bar turns into a theatre tonight as Dublin Youth Theatre presents the last performance of Faith/Angels, an exploration of the many cultures that co-exist in modern Dublin. The event, which takes place at 9pm, is free but ticketed. Tickets from Temple Bar Information Centre, 12 East Essex Street, Dublin 2. Contact 01-6778511.
MONDAY Tonight, one of the funniest, most touching Irish plays of recent times begins a six-night run at Cork's Half Moon Theatre. Set during a speed-dating event, Tick my Box is guaranteed to make you laugh - and maybe cry. Tickets: €15 from 021-4274308.
TUESDAY Sleater-Kinney finally make their Irish debut tonight at the Temple Bar Music Centre, promoting their excellent seventh album, The Woods. It's hard to believe that the queens of indie-rock have taken so long to get here, but the band, known for their high-octane live performances, should be worth the wait. Tickets are €20 from 01-6709202.
WEDNESDAY Ever wanted to create a robot? Animation/design collective Delicious 9 are here to help you out with their new piece Delbot in the Project Arts Centre, Temple Bar. Delbot invites visitors to create a robot using their own body parts. As the Ark's wonderful Save the Robots season draws to a close, there's no better time to get robotic. Admission is free. Contact 01-8819613/4
THURSDAY Get your runners on for a good cause. Enable Ireland is asking companies, clubs and organisations to put together a three- or four-person team for the 5km corporate run. The race will take place in St Anne's Park, Raheny at 7pm, and there will be prizes in several categories. Information: 01-2615917 or 01-2615921.
FRIDAY Pay tribute to the first lady of song tonight in the National Concert Hall as the RTÉ Concert Orchestra presents an evening of songs associated with the legendary Ella Fitzgerald. John Wilson conducts, and award-winning jazz vocalist Claire Martin will provide the vocals. Tickets: €10-€30 from 01-4751572.