Co. Laois · Thu 1 to Sun 4 October
Rainy day things to do in Laois this weekend
10 things to do indoors: shows, galleries, museums and tours. Every listing gives the time, the price where it's published, and where we read it.
Thu1 October
| 2.30pm to 4.30pm |
Art workshop with Billy DollardOne-off LOETB painting session for Positive Ageing Week. Booking essential.Abbeyleix Library, Main Street
Price not announced~ Checked 3/4Council event page only; no ticket page. Price not stated. Book by phone or abbeyleixlibrary@laoiscoco.ie. |
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| 7.30pm |
Avenue Q!Puppet musical comedy for adults, over-16s only. 106 of 240 seats left at 28 Sep.Dunamaise Arts Centre, Church Street, Portlaoise
€27.50~ Checked 3/4Both pages last agreed on 28 Sep, more than 72 hours ago. |
| Nothing on Thursday at that price. Try another filter. | |
Fri2 October
| 2.30pm to 4.30pm |
Painting workshop with Billy DollardLOETB painting session for Positive Ageing Week. Booking essential.Portarlington Library, 2 Main Street
Price not announced~ Checked 3/4Council event page only; no ticket page. Price not stated. Book by phone or portarlingtonlibrary@laoiscoco.ie. |
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| 7pm |
The odd one80s and 90s Music BingoSong-clip bingo with a DJ after. Raises money for the K26 fundraiser.The Railway Bar, Portarlington
€20~ Checked 3/4Organiser page (k26.ie, also the booking form) gives Friday 2 October, doors 7pm, bingo 8pm to 10pm, €20; year not printed. Town from laoistourism.ie. |
| 7pm and 9.30pm |
Vittorio Angelone: You Can't Say Nothing Any MoreStand-up, presented by Lisa Richards. Early and late shows both full.Kavanagh's Bar & Venue, 28 Main Street, Portlaoise
Sold out~ Checked 3/4Universe listings for both shows marked full; €27.50 face value. Kavanagh's own site doesn't list the shows, only a Universe widget. |
| 9.30pm |
Date nightThe Roadhouse DoorsIrish tribute band playing The Doors.Kavanagh's Bar & Venue, 28 Main Street, Portlaoise
€17.60~ Checked 3/4Universe ticket page confirms date, time and price; Kavanagh's home page links to it but has no event page of its own. |
| Nothing on Friday at that price. Try another filter. | |
Sat3 October
| 10am to 5pm |
If it rainsImposter: Louise ButlerArtworks about a fictional madame who keeps commissioning her own portrait.Dunamaise Arts Centre, Church Street, Portlaoise
Free~ Checked 3/4Venue page only; free, no tickets. Runs 2 to 30 Oct, gallery open Tue to Sat. |
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| 7.30pm |
Book this nowAvenue Q!Puppet musical comedy for adults, over-16s only. 59 of 240 seats left at 28 Sep.Dunamaise Arts Centre, Church Street, Portlaoise
€27.50✓ Checked 4/4Read 28 Sep on dunamaise.ie and dunamaise.ticketsolve.com. |
| 8pm |
Mick Creagh one-man showLaois storyteller; expect to be asked to join in.The Anvil Inn, Portarlington
€20~ Checked 3/42 Oct: laoistourism.ie confirms date, time and price; no second source yet. |
| Nothing on Saturday at that price. Try another filter. | |
Sun4 October
| 11am and 4pm |
Emo Court guided house tourHour-long tour of the restored rooms and servants' basement. Adult €8.Emo Court and Estate
From €4~ Checked 3/4Both pages last agreed on 28 Sep, more than 72 hours ago. |
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| Nothing on Sunday at that price. Try another filter. | |
Laois's five picks, every Thursday
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