> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.dublininquirer.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Things To Do: Embrace ambiguity, admire the creative process, visit many buildings, read about them - URL: https://www.dublininquirer.com/things-to-do-embrace-ambiguity-admire-the-creative-process-visit-many-buildings-read-about-them/ - Published: 2026-10-15T15:10:23.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-15T15:10:23.000Z - Description: Our latest recommendations, and community noticeboard listings. - Author: Michael Lanigan - Tags: Things To Do ## Our Picks *Our recommendations – no sponsored content, or adverts, just stuff we like.* **Negative capability** On Friday evening, writer Oisín Fagan will be upstairs in the Whistleblower cafe and bookshop on South Anne Street to speak about uncertainty. The author of *Hostages* and *Nobber*, Fagan will be joined by writer, Whistleblower manager and possible Paddy Cosgrave body double Art O’Connor to talk about the art of embracing ambiguity and contradiction. It is an invitation by Fagan to “consider what is possible when we resist the urge for resolution and make room for the unknowable”. The talk starts at 6:30pm. Admission is free. Seats can be reserved [here](https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/negative-capability-tickets-2002938170987?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&%5Fgl=1%2A2haj74%2A%5Fup%2AMQ..%2A%5Fga%2AMjA2MTM5NzQ2OC4xNzkxOTk1MTQ3%2A%5Fga%5FTQVES5V6SH%2AczE3OTE5OTUxNDYkbzEkZzAkdDE3OTE5OTUxNDYkajYwJGwwJGgwJGRESHJXT0Z0OTYxZDMxUVF2emVic3RwVThaUDJWNjBSQmtn&ref=dublininquirer.com). **John Duffy retrospective** Axis Ballymun will be launching a new retrospective exhibition of the local artist and poet [John Duffy](https://www.independent.ie/county/dublin/a-maverick-artist-who-inspired-young-people-to-think-differently/a/150902315.html?ref=dublininquirer.com) on Friday evening. The retrospective is a celebration of the life and legacy of Duffy, who passed away in 2014 at the age of 41\. As part of its opening, attendees will hear stories that were recorded by Duffy, members of his close family, and friends including the late artist Paddy Kavanagh, as well as the Pulitzer Prize winning poet Marie Howe. Artist Stano has also created a limited edition double CD of the new recordings and a reissue of Duffy’s posthumous ambient-spoken word album *Wet With Starlight Rain* which will be available on the night. All proceeds from the sales will go to support the John Duffy Young Artist Bursary. The launch will start with a reception at 7pm. The event is free, but tickets are limited and must be booked in advance. Reserve a spot [here](https://axisballymun.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173676695?ref=dublininquirer.com). **Fictions, Frictions and Evictions** Open House Dublin, the free architectural festival is back, and you could do a lot worse than spend the best part of your weekend hopping between its tours, talks and workshops. A couple of highlights include a [walk and talk with Nick Taaffe](https://openhousedublin.com/locations/the-true-cost-of-vacancy-and-dereliction/?ref=dublininquirer.com), chairperson of the Society of Chartered Surveyors’ Ireland’s Vacancy and Dereliction committee on “the true cost of vacancy and dereliction”. That is on Saturday 17 October at 6pm in Buck Mulligan’s pub in Dún Laoghaire. Next up for anyone who caught our story on the council’s plan to bring the former showroom in [114 to 116 Capel Street](https://www.dublininquirer.com/council-looks-to-host-pop-up-uses-in-one-of-its-vacant-buildings-on-capel-street/) back to life as a cultural venue, is an opportunity to visit the building. Also on Saturday, at 2pm, there will be an interactive workshop which invites visitors to touch and explore a collection of relief models showing important buildings, façades and architectural details from across Dublin. You can book [here](https://openhousedublin.clr.events/events/141146?ref=dublininquirer.com). The full festival line-up is available [here](https://openhousedublin.com/whats-on/?ref=dublininquirer.com), and it will continue until Sunday 18 October. Arguably the most intriguing event on the bill is Fictions, Frictions and Evictions: Understanding Ireland’s Housing Emergency through Data Stories, Public Knowledge, Art and Activism. Fictions, Frictions and Evictions is curated by Brendan Fox, and will be held in The Bank at The Digital Hub. Through film, installation, image, speculative fiction, performance and activism the exhibition confronts the data and systems shaping Ireland’s housing emergency and the human consequences hidden behind their numbers. Among the artists who will be contributing to the exhibition are [Augustine O’Donoghue](https://www.dublininquirer.com/in-dublin-8-residents-send-canvassers-messages-with-political-doormats/), Mel Galley, Ella Harris, Hannah Mumby, Helen Shaw, Joan Somers Donnelly, and Sean Borodale; project collaborators Conor McCabe and [Clara McSweeney](https://www.dublininquirer.com/living-in-an-angry-phone-box-and-playing-a-video-game-where-you-get-to-smash-up-the-docklands-at-a-new-exhibition/); and invited artists and activists Conor Burke, and [Abaigeal Meek and Jack Caffrey](https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/in-conversation-with-the-liberties-sos-tickets-2002200265893?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile&ref=dublininquirer.com) of The Pimlico Project and [@the\_liberties\_sos Instagram page](https://www.instagram.com/the%5Fliberties%5Fsos/?ref=dublininquirer.com). Fictions, Frictions and Evictions will also be accompanied by a series of talks and performances which you can find out more about on its website [here.](https://fictions-frictions-evictions.ie/about.html?ref=dublininquirer.com) The exhibition officially opens on Friday at 6pm in the Bank on James' Street. Our own Lois Kapila will be among the speakers at the launch. Things to Do is free to read, but it's not free to produce. So we'd be grateful if you'd consider contributing a little bit each month to help keep it going. [€1/month](https://www.dublininquirer.com/#/portal/signup/69cabdc47eef0d000192fe0e/monthly) [€2/month](https://www.dublininquirer.com/#/portal/signup/69ca80b57eef0d000192fc2b/monthly) [€3/month](https://www.dublininquirer.com/#/portal/signup/69cabe107eef0d000192fe14/monthly) **Works in Flux** If you’re eager to spend Saturday evening unpacking the creative process, Flux Studios on Chatham Row may be calling to you. Works in Flux is a live show in which a wide range of artists offer some insight into how a certain idea came about, how it evolved over time and challenged them. Among those who will be performing, discussing and sharing unreleased tracks, demos and videos are Blue Niall, Commissions, Jiji F, Jillelli, Mickzart and Nala Fi. There will also be a photography exhibition by Julia Cuprina and art by Charlotte King, Elle Fagan, Siobhan Woodnutt and Annabelle O'Grady Kennedy. Attendees will also be able to explore their creativity through the medium of collage with a “collage station” due to be made available on the night. The event starts at 5:30pm, and performances start at 6pm. Tickets are €12 and can be purchased [here](https://tickts.ie/events/works-in-flux?ref=dublininquirer.com). ***The Women Flower Sellers of Grafton Street*** Over in Rialto on Monday evening 19 October, the F2 Centre will be hosting a local community screening of the short documentary *The Women Flower Sellers of Grafton Street*. Written by Patricia McCann in collaboration with filmmaker Vinny Murphy, the film explores the creativity and artistry of the street’s flower sellers, and celebrates their skill as both businesspeople and florists. McCann also digs into the inter-generational tradition by focusing on the work of photographer Lee Miller who, while on assignment for Vogue, took a photo of Teresa Reilly, the grandmother of a current seller. *The Women Flower Sellers of Grafton Street* will show in the F2 at 7:30pm with a run-time of 40 minutes. Both McCann and her co-director Murphy will be in attendance on the night. Admission is free. Please contact [info@commonground.ie](mailto:info@commonground.ie) to register. ***This Modern Love*** Up on Parnell Street this Wednesday (21 October), [architectural historian Emma Gilleece](https://www.dublininquirer.com/dublin-strolls-by-gregory-and-audrey-bracken-reviewed/) will be in Chapters Bookstore to launch her new book *This Modern Love: Architectural Gems of 20th Century Ireland*. Based on Gilleece’s 100 Buildings series on RTÉ Culture, *This Modern Love* explores early- to mid-twentieth century modernist architecture, from civic buildings and factories to churches, homes and schools, including the original terminal at Dublin Airport, the Poolbeg Stacks, and the Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment on Kildare Street. Gilleece’s book takes a look at the country’s built heritage as it broke with tradition, considered the future, and reflected on a nation that was embracing new ideas, international influences and a distinct architectural identity. The launch is at 6:30pm. Historian Donal Fallon and RTÉ Culture editor Derek O’Connor will be in the shop to introduce the book. To pre-order a copy of *This Modern Love*, which is officially released on 23 October, visit the New Island Books website [here](https://www.newisland.ie/shop/p/this-modern-love-architectural-gems-of-20th-century-ireland?ref=dublininquirer.com). ADVERTISEMENT [![CTA Image](https://storage.ghost.io/c/9f/78/9f782dda-9dc9-44d1-b817-fe80588bdc76/content/images/2026/10/Thunder-Road-Ad.png)](https://www.opentable.ie/r/thunder-road-cafe-dublin?ref=dublininquirer.com) Thunder Road Café is making Sundays even more exciting with our FREE LEGO Workshops, every Sunday from 2–4 PM! Bring the little ones along for an afternoon of creativity, building and fun while the whole family enjoys delicious food and quality time together. Spaces are limited, so book your table and make Sunday a family day to remember! [Book your table here ](https://www.opentable.ie/r/thunder-road-cafe-dublin?ref=dublininquirer.com) ****Want to spread the word about your upcoming event?** If you [let us know about it](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Wl8SBMTRIT1rNHcy57%5FYWEsDtoBf1kdOF8xkCJXMqX8/edit?ts=680f92a4&ref=dublininquirer.com), we're happy to include a listing for free in the noticeboard below. Or if you want an advert with an image, like the above, email amy@dublininquirer.com and she'll talk to you about costs. ## Noticeboard *Listings of events submitted by readers – you can submit yours for next week's newsletter, via* [*this form*](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Wl8SBMTRIT1rNHcy57%5FYWEsDtoBf1kdOF8xkCJXMqX8/edit?ts=680f92a4&ref=dublininquirer.com)*.* **LORE: Mexican & Irish Folklore** Minaw Collective is opening a new exhibition, LORE, at the Embassy of Mexico in Ireland tomorrow, 16 October, which will run till 30 October. Minaw began in Dublin's street-art scene in 2013 and has since developed into a collective spanning public art, illustration and studio practice. Today’s Minaw is a diverse Ireland-based collective of female, queer and non-binary artists. LORE brings together new works by artists Anna Doran, Claire Prouvost, ESTR, Gabriela Joyce, Holly Pereira, Hixxy, Kin MX, Klo-wi, Loki PookaDubh, MyfanwyNia, Novice, Ohhi, Sarah Bracken Soper, Zippy, Zurdie. The works in the exhibition draw from Irish and Mexican cultural traditions, exploring their distinct folklore as well as the archetypes, symbols, motifs and narrative patterns that can echo across cultures. Two current members of the collective, Kathrina Rupit (KinMx) and Gabriela Joyce, are Mexican artists based in Ireland, bringing a lived connection between the two cultures at the heart of the show. For public visits during the exhibition, the Embassy advises visiting hours at its location at 19 Raglan Road of 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm, with last admission at 4:45 pm. No appointment is required, although visitors may confirm their visit by emailing culturalirl@sre.gob.mx. **Samhain Tours at Glasnevin Cemetery** Glasnevin Cemetery is hosting a series of special Samhain tours this October, offering families the chance to explore the origins of Samhain and some of Ireland’s ancient Halloween traditions. The family-friendly tours will explore the history and traditions behind Samhain, share stories of interesting figures buried in the cemetery, and delve into some of the ways Halloween was traditionally celebrated in Ireland. The tours will also feature a Best Costume competition, with a prize awarded at the end of each tour, so visitors are encouraged to come dressed for Halloween. The tours will be held at Glasnevin Cemetery, Finglas Rd, Glasnevin, Dublin, D11 XA32 at 3:30pm on 29, 30 and 31 October. **Darndale Together After Dark** The Darndale Together After Dark Halloween Festival is returning to Darndale Belcamp Village Centre on Saturday 31 October. The free, all ages festival will include live music, arts and crafts, face painting and a haunted house. Organised by Dublin City Council in partnership with Darndale Together, the event will occur between 3:30 and 6:30pm, and will culminate in a firework display at Belcamp Park at 7:15pm. For more information, visit the Darndale Together website [here](https://darndaletogether.ie/2026/10/09/darndale-together-after-dark-one-of-biggest-and-best-halloween-celebrations/?ref=dublininquirer.com). **Fingal County Council Opens Applications for 2027 Festival and Events Funding** Fingal County Council is inviting festival and event organisers to apply for funding under its Festival and Events Funding Scheme 2027. The scheme, administered by the Council's Events Unit, is currently open and will close on Wednesday, 16 December, with funding up to €25,000 for eligible small, medium and large-scale festivals and events. For more information and to apply, visit the Events In Fingal website [here](http://www.eventsinfingal.ie/event-resources/funding-scheme?ref=dublininquirer.com).