04/01/2012 - 16/03/2012
Free public tours of Belfast City Hall are available:

Monday to Friday - 11am, 2pm and 3pm
Saturday - 2pm and 3pm.

There are no tours on Sundays, bank holidays or public holidays.

Led by an experienced guide, the tour lasts around one hour and will uncover the history of Belfast City Hall, while exploring some of its finest features.

Tours are available on a first-come, first-served basis (no booking needed) and leave from the reception area inside Belfast City Hall.

For more information, visit www.belfastcity.gov.uk/cityhall or call 028 9032 0202.

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06/01/2012 - 04/03/2012
The biggest artists in the street art community are on display at the Ulster Museum in this touring exhibition from the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.

Over 30 artists are featured through bold and colourful prints and stickers, highlighting the diversity and talent that can be found in the street art community. Featured artists include Banksy, Shepard Fairey, Sickboy, Pure Evil and D*Face.

Admission to this exhibition is free.

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13/01/2012 - 15/12/2012
A walking tour around the centre of Belfast, taking in the well known and not so well known sights that make this great city what it is today. Look at the old and the new, and spend a few hours learning more about photography.

Please note: this tour is about photography and taking better photos. They don`t do history, myths, legends or leprechauns!

Tickets cost £20 per person which includes coffee (must be booked in advance). For more information phone 028 9070 5525.

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18/01/2012 - 21/03/2012
Exploring the themes of The Land, The Figure, Women, Still Life and Abstraction, and examining the work of individual artists, this series of illustrated lectures will trace the development of twentieth century Irish Art and its relationship with international art. Making reference to key artists and paintings in the collection of the Ulster Museum, it will examine how cultural, political and historical conditions such as education and travel, aesthetics, nationalism, gender and ideology have affected artistic creation in Ireland.

Cost for the 10 week course is £50.00

To book a place telephone 0289 0440 017 or email ulstermuseumreception@nmni.com

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19/01/2012 - 18/05/2012
Our annual Belfast Parks Photographic Competition offers you the chance to win a share of £1,000.

All you have to do is take a photo in one of our parks, making sure it relates to one of the following categories:

• people in parks
• wildlife in our parks - for example, landscapes, animals, trees, plants and horticultural displays in a recognisable park setting
• buildings and arts - for example, park buildings and structures such as railings, gates, statues and sculptures.

The closing date for entries is Friday 18 May 2012.

For more information, visit our parks section

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20/01/2012 - 21/12/2012
St George`s Market holds weekly markets on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Friday Variety Market (6am - 2pm)

This market dates back to 1604. There are 248 market stalls selling a variety of products including fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, antiques, books and clothes.

It is this assorted mix that attracts thousands of visitors each week. The fish section alone contains 23 fish stalls and holds the reputation for being the leading retail fish market on the island of Ireland.

Saturday City Food and Garden Market (9am - 3pm)

The Saturday Market has a fusion of tempting speciality foods from around the world as well as handmade crafts, flowers, plants and local artwork.

Customers can sample the products or relax with a coffee and a newspaper while listening to some of the best local musicians as they play live.

Sunday Food and Craft Market (10am - 4pm)

This market offers a mixture of food and craft products.

Live music from top local bands and solo artists also ensures that visitors are kept entertained.

Products on sale include local, continental and speciality foods as well as scented candles, clothes, handmade jewellery, recycled goods, household goods, antiques, wide variety of crafts and art and souvenirs.

More information

For more information about St George`s Market, visit www.belfastcity.gov.uk/stgeorgesmarket

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30/01/2012 - 01/03/2012
Dance United Northern Ireland is a dance development company, based in Belfast and working across Ireland, the UK and internationally. The company`s work acts as an introduction to dance and the creative arts for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, with a particular focus on young people.

Phone 028 9033 0956 or visit www.Danceunitedni.com for more information on how you can get involved in this intergenerational community dance development workshop programme.

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01/02/2012 - 29/02/2012
An exhibition of paintings in the Higgin Gallery at Malone House.

Open from 9.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Sunday. For more information on this exhibition, call 028 9068 1246.

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01/02/2012 - 29/02/2012
Four different artists; four unique styles. Includes works by Ronnie Burton, Graham Catney, Lendrick Catney and Mary Hamill-Booth.

For more information, visit www.linenhall.com

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01/02/2012 - 09/03/2012
Features a contemporary account of the Battle of the Boyne in the London Gazette 7 – 10 July 1690. This hitherto unknown material is the centerpiece of an exciting new look at Irish history and culture as we and our European neighbours experienced it.

For more information, visit www.linenhall.com

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01/02/2012 - 09/03/2012
This fascinating piece of Irish history is presented through artistic interpretations.

Call 9032 1707 or visit www.linenhall.com

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01/02/2012 - 25/04/2012
Music lovers and Belfast residents have a unique opportunity to sing at Thr Night of 1000 Voices at the Royal Albert Hall, in support of blood cancer charity Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research.

Anyone and everyone may join in and sing at this fantastic event. Full training will be given and weekly rehearsals start in February 2012 at Orangefield Primary School, Houston Gardens, Belfast. No audition or previous experience is needed. You will be trained by one of the professional vocal coaches in your area. If you are interested contact SingLive UK on 01609 780315 or visit www.singlive.com.

The Night of 1000 Voices will be held on 6 May 2012 and you can be a part of the huge 1000 Voices Massed Choir from all over the British Isles. You will be accompanied by The City of London Philharmonic and some very special musical theatre special stars from London and New York in a musical night to remember.

In 2012, The Night of 1000 Voices will celebrate the Best of British. Featured will be a selection of favourites with songs from Evita, The Lion King, Jesus Christ Superstar, Les Misérables and We Will Rock You and many more. Special guests are still to be announced but previous guests have included Michael Ball, Glenn Close, Michael Crawford, David Essex, James Galway, Joel Grey, Gloria Hunniford, Roger Moore, Elaine Paige, Tim Rice, Cliff Richard and Riverdance. For more information please look at www.thenightof1000voices.com.

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01/02/2012 - 25/04/2012
Music lovers and Belfast residents have a unique opportunity to sing at The Night of 1000 Voices at the Royal Albert Hall, in support of blood cancer charity Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research.

Anyone and everyone may join in and sing at this fantastic event. Full training will be given and weekly rehearsals start in February 2012 at Orangefield Primary School, Houston Gardens, Belfast. No audition or previous experience is neededas you will be trained by one of the professional vocal coaches in your area.

The Night of 1000 Voices will again be held on Spring Bank Holiday, 6 May 2012 and you can be a part of the huge 1000 Voices Massed Choir from all over the British Isles. You will be accompanied by The City of London Philharmonic and some very special musical theatre special stars from London and New York in a musical night to remember.

The closing date for applications is 1 December 2011 and the rehearsals take place in February 2012 for 12 weeks. For more information contact SingLive UK on 01609 780315 or visit www.singlive.com.

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03/02/2012 - 25/02/2012
A socio-environmental photographic collection shot over many months on the banks of Strangford Lough. Delicately recorded by Royal Photographic Society member, Bernie Brown ARPS, this exhibition has been acclaimed both locally and in America for its eclectic mix of stunning landscape and people portraiture.

Please note that as the Waterfront exhibition space is in a working building, there may be times when Gallery 2 is closed to the public. If you are visiting Belfast Waterfront specifically to view the art work we would recommend that you call in advance to check opening hours, call 028 9033 4400.

For more information, visit www.berniebrown.biz

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