This is the twelfth edition of Ireland’s only art book fair takes place from 24 November — 04 December 2022, sponsored by Henry J Lyons. The Dublin Art Book Fair Guest Curator for 2022 is Rosie Lynch, Creative Director of Workhouse Union. This year's theme for Dublin Art Book Fair 2022: A Caring Matter, considers ideas of care and the role of publishing, both formal and informal, in building communities of solidarity and belonging. The programme of events will explore the role of care in society through diverse perspectives and experiences. DABF is the centre for contemporary artist

The Helix Panto this year is Hansel & Gretel Produced as always by TheatreworX Productions, this years show ‘Hansel & Gretel’ promises to be as fun, fresh and magical as ever. Creating an exciting new script with plenty of twists, turns and adventure, our panto promises yet another hilarious production for all the family to enjoy. Join Hansel and Gretel as they journey through the magical pantosphere of intrigue and adventure. With panto favourites Buddy (Colin Hughes), Laurel (Aidan Mannion), the wickedly wonderful Paul Byrom, the multi talented Orla Jennings and the outrageous Dame

Returning to The Civic this holiday season, the curtain rises on Ballet Ireland’s Nutcracker Sweeties, a re-telling of one of the world’s favourite Christmas ballets. It’s a magical Christmas Eve. Ciara and her brother Fionn are on a shopping trip to a famous department store in Dublin. They wander off from their parents and the magic of Nutcracker and Christmas begins… The two are rescued by the Nutcracker doll who comes to life before they are surrounded by a glorious blizzard of snowflakes. The Sugar Plum fairy greets them leading Ciara into the kingdom of the sweets where the be