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PULSE LIVE MUSIC NIGHT 3 - 5 MAIN ST. STRABANE 7.30pm - 9pm

Meet the performers and project workers involved in this exciting initiative. Live Music. Refreshments served.

Sollus School of Highland Dance presents:HIGHLAND DANCE OPEN NIGHT SOLLUS CENTRE, BREADY 5.30pm - 7.30pm

Parents and new beginners welcome!

CAPPAGH BADONEY COMHALTAS PLUMBRIDGE PAROCHIAL HALL 9pm

Enjoy an evening’s craic at this traditional music seisiún, with music, singing and recitations.

GROOVE ON THE MOVE FROM LIFFORD COURTHOUSE TO ALLEY THEATRE5.30pm - 8pm

Get in the groove with a brisk walk on our cultural trail starting at Li� ord Courthouse, with recitals and music from the Gateway Writers and friends. Enjoy music and dance treats at our public artworks on route to Strabane and complete your evening with Opera in the Alley Theatre and/or an Open Mic Night at Pulse Studio. Something to suit everyone!

View the Exhibition ‘Li� ord: Stories from the County Town’, with Cell Sessions joined by the Gateway Writers for some early evening recitals.

FOYLE OPERA ALLEY THEATRE, RAILWAY ST. STRABANE 8pm

Foyle Opera presents a selection of well known operatic arias and choruses including ‘Carmen’ and a few lesser known airas too. Under the baton of Artistic Director Ann Jennings, we will treat you to an evening of comedy, pathos and culture.

Welcome toCULTURE NIGHT 2017!

Derry City & Strabane District Council will host Culture Night 2017on Friday 22nd September. It will be a night full of cultural celebration,

with a programme of free events across Derry and Strabane,all taking place from 5pm.

Come along and be a part of a great FREE night out for all the family.

For full programme information visit:

www.derrystrabane.com/culturenight

DerryStrabaneCultureNight

#culturenight

CULTURE NIGHT IN STRABANE, BREADY & PLUMBRIDGE

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CULTURE VLOG OUR SPACE, WATERLOO PL. 1pm - 6pm

Vlogging Safely & Inspirationally. Hands-on editing workshops open to young Vloggers who will capture Culture Night in their own unique styles.

Launch of ECHO ECHO FESTIVAL OF DANCE & MOVEMENT 2017 ECHO ECHO, MAGAZINE ST. 1pm - 3pm

Launch of acclaimed international festival which runs from 6th - 18th November.

CULTURE NIGHT INFORMATION OFFICE VISIT DERRY, WATERLOO PL. 3pm - 9pm

Begin your Culture Night journey here. Our volunteer guides can help you plan your evening for the perfect balance of sights, sounds, moves and grooves – whatever you’re into. Check out www.derrystrabane.com/culturenight for information on Themed Guided Tours to make the most of your Culture Night.

ARRIVE IN STYLE - MUSIC ON THE METRO VARIOUS LOCATIONS 4pm - 6pm

Translink passengers can enjoy live music on-board selected Foyle Metro services. Local musicians will perform for passengers, starting your evening on the right note!

IT’S ABOUT THE PEOPLE YOU MEET ON THE STREET THE STREETS 5pm - 8pm

It might be sassy ‘Beeyonce’, our resident Witch or the King himself. It could even be Kathleen from up the street - you just don’t know who you’ll meet! Stop for a song, a story, a chat or a bit of news for the house, as you make your way around the sights and sounds of Culture Night. With special Fire & Drum performances.

PULSE SHOWCASE - COTTAGE SESSIONS UNDER THE CANOPY, CRAFT VILLAGE5pm - 7pm

In association with the popular Cottage Sessions, students from the PULSE project perform under the canopy in a series of 15 minute live music sessions with a special performance from Foyle Deaf Association Choir.

BIG UP YOUR SELFIE!SELFIE WALL Go Large with Selfies of your favourite Culture Night moments#CNDerry2017

CULTURE NIGHT OPEN NIGHT THE PLAYHOUSE, ARTILLERY ST.

The award winning Playhouse has a night of free tours and talks for you and your family to enjoy.

5pm - 8pm: See ballet workshops with the Mary Hill School of Ballet Dance.6pm - 8pm: Take part in an art class with The Playhouse Painters. 5pm - 9pm: Tours of the historic ‘B1 listed buildings’ (UK BURA Award Winner).

WE’RE HERE BECAUSE WE’RE HERE THE PLAYHOUSE, ARTILLERY ST. 5pm - 9pm

Exhibition documenting ‘We’re Here Because We’re Here’ where thousands of volunteers participated in a UK-wide contemporary memorial to mark the centenary of the Battle of the Somme. Commissioned by 14 - 18 NOW. Conceived and created by Turner Prize-winning artist JEREMY DELLER in collaboration with RUFUS NORRIS, Director of the National Theatre.

UPGRADE TCG FOR CULTURE NIGHT 2017 FOYLE ARENA, ST. COLUMB’S PK. 5pm - 10pm

Upgrade TCG is one of the biggest Trading Card Game organisations situated right at home in the Foyle Arena on Friday Nights! For Culture Night, we’re running an o¤cial Pokémon League Challenge and a Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament. Magic fans can still show up and take part in Friday Night Magic. If you’ve never played, we have experts and competitors on hand to teach you how! Parents - get involved and play in a tournament against your kids! Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

SMART SWAG LONDON ST. 5pm - 10pm

Immerse yourself in an evening inspired by Alice In Wonderland. With an Alice themed head hole selfie board and mindfulness colouring in sessions. Hosted by the Mad Hatter himself, you’d be o� your head to miss it!

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MUSEUM OF FREE DERRY GLENFADA PARK 5pm - 7pm

Extended hours with Free Admission for Culture Night.

VOID GALLERY PATRICK ST. 5pm - 11pm

Late night opening, guided tours and opportunity for all ages to make art.

COLLECTED SHADOWS TOURING EXHIBITION MAIN GALLERY 7pm Learn about the Archive of Modern Conflict on this guided tour of the exhibit.

EXHIBITION OF WORK by MEGAN DOHERTYPROCESS ROOM 8pm Informal Q&A with artist.

CEOL AGUS CÉILÍ! MUSIC & CÉILÍ! COLÁISTE MHUIRE, DOIRE, ST. MARY’S COLLEGE 5pm - 6.30pm

Bígí linn d’oíche cheoil agus damhsa, céilí agus sólaistí! Join us for an evening of music and dance, céilí, tea and co�ee, everyone welcome! Contact Caitríona Uí Dhoibhlín for more information on 028 71 362 154.

PLAYCRAFT Live Talk - THEATRE IN MINECRAFT THE PLAYHOUSE, ARTILLERY ST. 5:30pm

Creative Director Kieran Gri¤ths gives a short presentation on Playcraft Live, the world’s first online play in Minecraft. This innovative project is already receiving worldwide attention!Visit the website: Playcraft.live.

RANDOM! OUR SPACE, WATERLOO PL. 6pm - 9pm

An evening of Random surprise guests amid performances from our finest young talent. Random hi!

HIVE STUDIOS 1ST FLOOR, RÁTH MÓR CENTRE, BLIGH’S LANE 6pm - 8.30pm

Screenings of short films focusing on our city’s culture, history and people.

Greater Shantallow Community Arts A NIGHT TO REMEMBER STUDIO 2, SKEOGE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE 6pm - 9pm

Featuring a night of amazing local, national and international music, dance & drama as part of Culture Night Ireland 2017. For more information contact Studio 2 Derry at info@gscaderry.com, Facebook: Studio 2 Derry.

THE UNFAMILIAR FAMILIAR by Sue Morris NAZARETH HOUSE, BISHOP ST.6pm - 9.30pm

A mixed media site responsive installation exploring perceptions of ageing and dementia and a unique opportunity for public access to Nazareth House before redevelopment begins. Supported by The Arts Council of Northern Ireland, The Dementia Service Development Trust and Choice Housing Association.

Keith Drury’sWHEN I DREAM COWLEY GALLERY, LONDON ST. 6pm - 9pm

Cowley Gallery showcases Keith Drury’s work alongside many other much-loved artists with live music and light refreshments.

NO TITLE by Sarah Pierce CENTRE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART, ARTILLERY ST. 6pm - 9pm

Join CCA for an evening of events including curator tours of our current exhibition, Sarah Pierce - No Title; poster giveaway and drinks reception.

WALLED CITY BREWERY EBRINGTON SQUARE 6pm - 10pm

Join us for tours and tastings every hour.

ROLLER DERBY!! GUILDHALL SQUARE 6pm - 8pm

High energy Roller Derby Showcase from the Maiden City Flyers.

THE ART OF THE COMIC EIGHTY81, EBRINGTON SQUARE6pm - 9pm

‘The Art of the Comic’ encompasses illustration, storytelling, characters, drama and current a�airs. From horror to superheroes, everyday life to children’s comics, we will be showcasing contemporary comic art in all its various strands.

Launch of ‘OUR VIRTUAL SHARED SPACE DIGITAL ANIMATION’Bluebell Arts Project GASYARD CENTRE, LECKY RD. 6pm

Watch a digital animation exploring cultures created by children aged 8 - 12 from Gaelscoil Edain Mhor, Longtower & Fountain Primary Schools and Northwest Islamic Association. Light refreshments served.

A TASTE OF THE PAST TOWER MUSEUM 6.30pm - 8.30pm

Sample cuisine from the 16th and 17th centuries, with live period re-enactments as well as a top ten artefact tour of our exhibitions.

BLUE COAT VISITOR CENTRE FIRST DERRY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 6.30pm - 9pm

Extended opening and guided tours of the iconic building.

THE WALLED CITY UNRAVELLEDWalking Tour DEPARTS: THE PLAYHOUSE PLAZA 6.30pm (Approx. 1 hr)

Architectural, archaeological and historical walking tour hosted by the Friends of the Derry Walls.

WANNA JOIN THE CIRCUS? IN YOUR SPACE, WATERLOO ST. 7pm - 8.30pm

In Your Space is o�ering drop in taster sessions - juggling, unicycle, stilts, diabolo. It’s all things circus for all ages!

ST. COLUMB’S CATHEDRAL 7pm - 8pm

Live music recital and tours of the Walled City’s oldest building.

SEW OLD & NEW FASHION & TEXTILE DESIGN CENTRE, SHIPQUAY ST. 7pm - 10pm

Special Shirt Factory themed Open Night with a celebration of the fashion and textile industry in the North West, both old and new. Refreshments provided.

THE BARBER OF MOVILLE BALDIES BARBERS, CASTLE ST. 7pm & 8pm

Dark comedy about dementia, exploring the relationship between two Barbers, as they prepare to close their barber shop for a final holiday to see the opera. 40 minute performance with Anne Gallagher & Ronan Carr. Written & directed by Ronan Carr.

ECHO ECHO CULTURE NIGHT OPEN STUDIOS ECHO ECHO, MAGAZINE ST. 7pm - 8.30pm

Join Echo Echo and Body Wisdom artists for an open studio programme suitable for all ages

DIVERSE CITY PARTNERSHIP THE JUNCTION, BISHOP ST. 7pm - 9pm

As part of Good Relations Week, groups from the Diverse City Partnership will host a special evening celebration, featuring live music from Kate and Kathleen. Food and refreshments served.

I WELCOME EDEN PLACE ARTS CENTRE, ROSSVILLE ST.7pm - 9pm

An exhibition by Amnesty International and Magnum Photos, highlighting stories of refugees, past and present, marking International World Peace Day 2017 and running until Friday 6th October.

CULTÚRLANN UÍ CHANÁIN GREAT JAMES ST. 7pm

An evening of music, song and dance celebrating our city’s cultures.

CODETTA CHRIST CHURCH, INFIRMARY RD. 7pm - 8pm

A special performance from the internationally acclaimed choir.

MEET & GREET STUDIO TOURS BISHOP STREET STUDIOS, 11 BISHOP ST. 7pm - 9pm

Get to know the community of professional artists who work in the heart of the city. Take a tour of the studios, (above Henderson’s Music Shop), and see a wide variety of art in the making.

TOGETHER IN PIECES NERVE CENTRE, MAGAZINE ST.7.30pm - 9.30pm

An innovative and stylish take on the impact the built environment has had on young people in Northern Ireland. Post-screening Q&A/panel discussion with the film makers, experts and local activists. Commissioned by the Community Relations Council.

MUSIC RECITALS ST. AUGUSTINE’S CHURCH, CITY WALLS7.30pm - 9pm

St. Augustine’s hosts an evening of relaxing music in this special venue on the city walls.

COTTAGE SESSIONS -CULTURE NIGHT FESTIVAL THE COTTAGE, CRAFT VILLAGE 8pm - 11pm

Some of your favourite acts from Season 1 will return to the main stage for our first ever Cottage Sessions Festival. Come along and catch performances from Jessica Doherty, Marc Rigney, Reevah, The Easy Street Pickings, Lavengro and much more. For more information on Cottage Sessions or to watch any of the Season 1 performances, visit cottagesessions.com.

WORLD OF STORIES VERBAL ARTS CENTRE, STABLE LANE, BISHOP ST.7pm - 9pm

Travel around the world through stories. Collect your passport at reception and declare your own favourite story for the story wall. Learn about the Verbal and the World as you move through the building on a journey for all ages, visiting Asia, Antarctica, America, Europe and Africa!

Asia - ‘Ten’ Film Screening • 8pm Documentary style film presents ten conversations between a female taxi driver in Teheran and a variety of passengers. Abbas Kiarostami 2002

Antarctica - World Blocks Creative writing workshops exploring this unique wilderness which is also home to cutting edge science.

America - Fake News Explore the world of media while inventing and presenting your own ‘FAKE’ news to camera with the Verbal School of Journalism.

Visit Europe - Gothic TransylvaniaStories from this region and an opportunity to recreate gorgeous landscape using finger painting.

Africa Journey through story, movement and rhythm, and have a go on the Djembe drums.

World Stories - Flash Fiction Reading Rooms Volunteers present an exciting mix of international contemporary and classic flash fiction from Brecht to Lydia Davis, Kafka, Etgar Keret, Jansson, David Sedaris and many others.

NEW GATE ARTS & CULTURAL CENTRE 20 - 22 HAWKIN ST. Until 9pm

An evening of arts and culture with music, dance and drama.

DERRY DESIGNER MAKERS THE CRAFT VILLAGE, SHIPQUAY ST. ALL DAY UNTIL 8pm

Meet the Maker. Artist makers will be on hand to discuss their work and process. This year profiles the work of local photographer, Lorcan Doherty.

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