The best gigs & clubs in Dublin this week
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Tuesday August 14th
- Ruby Sessions @ Doyle’s (9pm, €6)
The Ocelots, Elizabeth Moen, Pursued by Dogs, Lovr. - Eva Coyle & Band @ Whelans Upstairs (€5+)
Folk & blues artist launches her new EP Feels Like Rain.
Wednesday August 15th
- A Hawk & A Hacksaw @ Workmans Club (€12+)
Experimental art music duo featuring members of Neutral Milk Hotel.
Thursday August 16th
- Jex Opolis @ The Bernard Shaw (Free)
Good Timin’ label head brings his crate digging antics to the Shaw. - Joan As Policewoman @ Whelan’s (€24.50+)
Art pop musician tours her most recent album Damned Devotion’]. - Elizabeth Moen @ Whelan’s Upstairs (€10+)
Singer-songwriter from Idaho brings her stark and evocative music to the upstairs venue. - Ariel Pink @ The Button Factory (Sold out)
The LA native makes his anticipated return to Dublin. - Parallax: r.kitt, Eliza, Jimbo Jones @ The Sound House (€5.85+)
Event organisers host event for mental heath support service. - Gigonometry: Hot Cops, Ape Rising, Badhands & more @ The Workmans (€11.09+)
An assortment of domestic talent.
Friday August 17th
- Another Love Story @ Kilyon Manor, Co. Meath (€215+)
Boutique festival featuring performances from Cloud Castle Lake, Nialler9 & Ships. - WGFM First BDay: Lumigraph, Dylan Higgins & DC FSLMan @ The Bernard Shaw (Free, 6pm)
Where Good Friends Meet 1st birthday. - Osmosis present Bobofunk, Adamant & more @ The Complex (€25+, 5pm)
The music showcase will also feature light and art installations curated by young artists from around Dublin. - Lauralynn charity gig @ The Bello Bar (€11.09+)
Gig in aid of cancer charity featuring performances from Dylan Nolan & many more. - Nightcap: Magnier & Jimmy Rouge @ Tengu (€7+, 10:30pm)
Two label heads bring all night disco to the northside’s finest nightclub. - Repeater Crew @ Hang Dai (Free, 10.30pm)
A night of electronic music on one of the best sound systems in Dublin. - Eats Everything @ District 8 (€16.64+, 11pm)
Tight house music courtesy of British DJ.
Saturday August 18th
- Another Love Story @ Kilyon Manor, Co. Meath (€215+)
Boutique festival featuring performances from O Emperor, Pillow Queens & Sorcha Richardson. - Bodytonic: Optimo, Lumo DJs @ Bernard Shaw Wigwam (5pm/11pm, €13+)
Day and Night parties with Scotland’s finest DJs. - Gael #3 featuring Thumper, Munky & Nile St. James @ The Bowery (€10, 5pm).
A one day festival series of music, food and more. - Shookrah @ Wigwam (free, 10pm)
The Cork natives describe themselves as ‘future soul’, fusing afrobeat rhythms with intricate synth melodies. - Red Light Records @ Hang Dai Chinese (Free, 10:30pm)
Expect fresh sounds from Abel Nagengast of the Amsterdam online radio station. - The Powder Room presents CC: Disco @ The Button Factory (free in before 11pm, €12 thereafter)
An eclectic dance night of electronic music, clothes and jewellery. - Amine Edge & Dance @ District 8 (€15+, 11pm)
The French duo take influence from early house, Phili-soul, hip-hop and everything in between.
Sunday August 19th
- Another Love Story @ Kilyon Manor, Co. Meath (€215+)
Boutique festival featuring performances from Mammal Hands, Anne Mieke & Roe. - Disco É Cultura presents B + @ The Bernard Shaw (free, 4pm)
The final event from the collective will be a day/night event featuring residents DJs Jeremy Murphy and Mick T-Woc, a photography exhibition and food.
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