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- Is there a language exchange in Dublin?
- Where can I play board games in Dublin on my own?
- What to do on a rainy evening in Dublin?
- What can a solo traveller do in Dublin after dark?
- Are there game nights in Dublin for people who come alone?
- Are there group walks or hikes in Dublin?
- Where can I go to a theatre, exhibition or screening in Dublin alone?
- What events can I go to alone in Dublin over the next 30 days?
- How can I go to events in Dublin without going completely alone?
Is there a language exchange in Dublin?
Yes: we list 2 language cafés, exchanges or conversation groups for Dublin, all regular meet-ups.
- Language Exchange Dublin (Wednesday, Zanzibar Locke) — Wednesday; Zanzibar Locke
- Language Exchange Ireland — Monday, 18:30; River Bar
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Where can I play board games in Dublin on my own?
1 place in Dublin, where staff can usually suggest a game (1 say beginners are welcome).
- Board & Brewed — board-game cafe; daily
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What to do on a rainy evening in Dublin?
Go indoors to a hosted event: Dublin has 3 evening events in the next two weeks that take place in a venue, plus 1 board-game place.
- Lark After Dark: House on Haunted Hill and Carnival of Souls — The Lark Concert Hall, Mon 26 Oct, 19:00
- Fingal Festival of Fire: music and fireworks, Swords Castle — Swords Castle and Swords Town Park, Sat 31 Oct, 18:30, free
- Lark After Dark: Nosferatu (1922) on the big screen, Balbriggan — The Lark Concert Hall, Sat 31 Oct, 19:00
- Board & Brewed — board-game cafe; daily
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What can a solo traveller do in Dublin after dark?
There is an evening scene: 5 listings in Dublin run from 17:00 onwards, mostly hosted events or groups. We don't rate neighbourhood safety, so check local advice for that.
- Lark After Dark: House on Haunted Hill and Carnival of Souls — The Lark Concert Hall, Mon 26 Oct, 19:00
- Fingal Festival of Fire: music and fireworks, Swords Castle — Swords Castle and Swords Town Park, Sat 31 Oct, 18:30, free
- Lark After Dark: Nosferatu (1922) on the big screen, Balbriggan — The Lark Concert Hall, Sat 31 Oct, 19:00
- Language Exchange Ireland — Monday, 18:30; River Bar
- Collegians Go Club at Toner's Pub (Go, not chess) — open table night; Tuesday, 19:00 until last orders; free
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Are there game nights in Dublin for people who come alone?
Dublin has 2 open game sessions listed.
- Collegians Go Club at Toner's Pub (Go, not chess) — open table night; Tuesday, 19:00 until last orders; free
- Board Games Ireland (Meetup group, Dublin-based) — open table night; various, evenings, varies by event; not stated on group page
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Are there group walks or hikes in Dublin?
Dublin has 1 guided walk coming up that you can join alone.
- Jonathan and the Jest: a walk with Swift, St Patrick's Cathedral — St Patrick's Cathedral, Sat 28 Nov, 13:30
Where can I go to a theatre, exhibition or screening in Dublin alone?
Dublin has 6 exhibitions, performances and screenings in our data (1 free).
- Lark After Dark: House on Haunted Hill and Carnival of Souls — The Lark Concert Hall, Mon 26 Oct, 19:00
- Fingal Festival of Fire: music and fireworks, Swords Castle — Swords Castle and Swords Town Park, Sat 31 Oct, 18:30, free
- Monday Night Cinema: «Romería», Pavilion Theatre, Dún Laoghaire — Pavilion Theatre, Mon 9 Nov, 17:00
- Jonathan and the Jest: a walk with Swift, St Patrick's Cathedral — St Patrick's Cathedral, Sat 28 Nov, 13:30
What events can I go to alone in Dublin over the next 30 days?
5 events are listed for Dublin in the next 30 days, mostly culture (4), music (1).
- Lark After Dark: House on Haunted Hill and Carnival of Souls — The Lark Concert Hall, Mon 26 Oct, 19:00
- Fingal Festival of Fire: music and fireworks, Swords Castle — Swords Castle and Swords Town Park, Sat 31 Oct, 18:30, free
- Lark After Dark: Nosferatu (1922) on the big screen, Balbriggan — The Lark Concert Hall, Sat 31 Oct, 19:00
- Pirosmani Quartet: Schumann and Schubert, National Concert Hall — National Concert Hall — Kevin Barry Recital Room, Sun 8 Nov, 15:00
How can I go to events in Dublin without going completely alone?
Pick an event, join it in Meet & Mint and say hello in the group chat; start with one of these in Dublin.
- Lark After Dark: House on Haunted Hill and Carnival of Souls — The Lark Concert Hall, Mon 26 Oct, 19:00
- Fingal Festival of Fire: music and fireworks, Swords Castle — Swords Castle and Swords Town Park, Sat 31 Oct, 18:30, free
- Language Exchange Ireland — Monday, 18:30; River Bar
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