As per usual, the lovely people at Visit Belfast have compiled a jam-packed list of all the great things to do in Belfast this weekend. Here’s some ideas…
Bog Meadow and Surrounding Hills
30 June – 13 September
Stormont Parliament Buildings
Named after a Michael Longley couplet, the exhibition focuses on the men and women who have striven to live the writer’s life in Northern Ireland and those born here who took their typewriters and pens abroad.
Lego Brick City Exhibition
17 May – 13 July
Titanic Belfast
As Lego fever grips the globe with the release of The LEGO® Movie in cinemas, famed independent Lego artist Warren Elsmore will bring his breath-taking recreations of major city landmarks and iconic global images to Titanic Belfast. Read more
Answer The Call: First World War Posters
23 May 2014 – 10 May 2015
Ulster Museum
This exhibition forms part of the Ulster Museum’s programme to mark the centenary of the First World War. It presents a dazzling selection from the History Department’s large collection of First World War posters, illustrating various aspects of the drive for recruitment between 1914 and 1918.
Scooby Doo
3 – 6 July
Grand Opera House
Scooby-Doo and the gang are back by popular demand with even more spooky mystery and fun – this time in the Pyramids! Warner Bros’ cartoon classic comes to life live on stage!
Tina’s Elephantastic 50th Birthday
5 July 10.30am – 3.30pm
Belfast Zoo
Come along and help celebrate Tina the elephant’s ‘elephantastic’ 50th birthday with activities, including face painting, animal feeding times, a bouncy castle and Mr Hullabaloo’s interactive theatre.
Situation Critical by Ciaran Magill
1 – 30 July
Linen Hall Library
Multi award-winning artist Magill brings a series of striking ‘psychological landscapes’ to the Linen Hall. The series of oil paintings and figurative works explore isolation, eeriness and foreboding as well as gender and sexuality.
Damselflies, Butterflies and Pond Dipping
5 July 11am – 1pm
Belfast Hills, Ligoniel
Be wowed in your wellies by jewel-like damseflies and dragonflies who love to live near water. Become a bug detective and learn to identify the different stages of these mini transformers in the dams at Ligoniel.
Streamvale Sheep Race
1 July – 31 August 2.30pm daily
Streamvale Open Farm
Watch the spring lambs race and jump along the steeplecase course, skilfully guided by a range of super teddies.
Market at the Mill
Every Saturday 10am – 3pm
The Mill at Conway Street
The Market at The Mill in Conway Street is on every Saturday from 10am-3pm, and has a variety of stalls providing fresh local produce such as fish, meat, vegetable and bread. There are also arts, crafts and gift items available, all made in Belfast. Cabaret Supper Club Shows
Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Cabaret Supper Club
Enjoy a fantastic cabaret experience with a meal and entertainment at the Cabaret Supper Club. Regular shows take place on a Friday, Saturday and Sunday. More info
