It’s that time of the week again when the wonderful people from Visit Belfast put up a handy list of fun things to do at the weekend. Without further ado, here it is!
2015 Garmin Arenacross Tour
16 & 17 January
Odyssey Arena
Following a sold out tour in 2014, The 2015 Garmin Arenacross tour is back with bar banging Pro and Youth racing, and a world class line up of Freestyle MX Riders, to keep you on the edge of your seats. Read more >>
Ulster Orchestra: Latin Rhythms
18 January, 8pm
Ulster Hall
Conducted by Rafael Payare, the programme features music from Antonio Estevez, Alberto Ginastera and Arturo Marquez. Rafael Payare discusses his choice of programme in a pre-concert talk at 7pm – admission to the talk is free. Read more>>
CQAF Out to Lunch Festival
2 – 25 January
Various Venues
Out to Lunch returns from 2 – 25 January 2015, serving up over three weeks of theatre, music and comedy, all in your lunch hour and all served up with a delicious hot lunch for a mere £6.50. Read more >>
Shadows of the Great War – World War 1 on Film
17 January, 1pm
Ulster Museum
To mark the Centenary of World War One, the Ulster Museum presents a series of films in conjunction with QFT and Film Hub NI with the support of the Heritage Lottery Fund. The first is A Farewell to Arms on 17 January. Read more >>
Dirty Dancin’ in Le Shebeen
13 – 25 January
The MAC
The loveable Maggie Muff is back with a bang in the highly anticipated sequel to 50 Shades of Red, White and Blue. Read more >>
Metropolis
17 January, 7pm
Crescent Arts Centre
Metropolis is a 1927 silent film by Fritz Lang, regarded as a pioneering work of science fiction. Set in a futuristic urban dystopia, it is among the most influential films of all time and is regarded by many as a masterpiece. Read more >>
Frank Browne – Through The Lens
15 January – 31 March
Titanic Belfast
An exhibition of Fr. Frank Browne’s greatest photographs including the famous photos he took on board the Titanic. Read more >>
Leftovers
8- 29 January
Golden Thread Gallery
A collaboration by Johanna Leech and Sinéad Bhreathnach-Cashell, featuring works by the Sheelagh Foundation. Throughout the exhibition, Johanna Leech will be collecting and sharing gift stories and drawings. Read more >>
Winterland Express
17 & 24 January
W5
Take a journey to the fairytale world of Winterland with a trip on the Winterland Express, W5’s magical miniature train ride. Travel through the enchanted forest into the icy cavern to emerge in the courtyard of Winterland Castle, the home of the Ice Queen, where a few surprises await! Read more >>
St George’s Market
Fridays 6am – 2pm, Saturdays 9am – 3pm, Sundays 10am – 4pm
At the Friday market, stalls sell a diverse range of products from Atlantic shark and zips, to antiques and fresh fruit. On Saturday, enjoy the best food tastes and smells brought by local producers, as well as a fusion of tempting continental and speciality foods from around the world. The Sunday market is a mixture of the traditional Friday Variety Market and Saturday’s award-winning City Food and Craft Market. It has a special emphasis on local arts and crafts. Read more >>
