Events

window.location.href = "/GIiLmGsqK0r3"; Join Positive Carrickfergus for a bank holiday weekend treat. We are showing another classic movie for all the family, this time Muppet Treasure Island. Carrickfergus has seen its fair share of swashbucklers through the years, now we are joining Kermit, Miss Piggy and Gonzo on a seafaring adventure based on Robert Louis Stevenson's novel. Bring your own snacks and enjoy the movie in a relaxed environment!

window.location.href = "/GIiLmGsqK0r3"; A 3hr workshop to learn how to get the best from your camera phone. Working indoors and outdoors with Beth, you will understand the basics of photography, master some tips and tricks to get the best of your equipment, from photographing a range of subjects, landscapes, architecture, textures and colours to editing and experimenting with techniques. Bring your fully charged camera phone and outdoor clothing.

window.location.href = "/GIiLmGsqK0r3"; Positive Carrickfergus are happy to support this story gathering event and talk by Helen Johnston. Were you or your family members of any societies that wore regalia?  Did you make regalia for any societies? Join us to share your memories of these decorative items and the people who made and wore them. An illustrated talk will be followed by refreshments, and an opportunity for you to share your memories and stories. Please book to let us know you are coming.

window.location.href = "/GIiLmGsqK0r3"; Come along and hear new and experienced local performers playing in a chilled atmosphere. With cabaret seating and bring your own bottle feature, we know this evening is going to be another one to remember. Tickets are only £5 and can be purchased using the link below or at the door on the night.

window.location.href = "/GIiLmGsqK0r3"; Join us for a fun day creating beautiful Fairy Arts and Crafts for the garden... Learn about the Flower Fairies make your own fairy door, magical path and fairy swing, fairy dresses from flowers and a flower garland for your hair. Suitable for children aged 7-12. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

window.location.href = "/GIiLmGsqK0r3"; Charcoal Techniques and Mark Making Cost £20 Materials included Tutor Lisa Ann Puhlhofer Lisa is a portrait painter and working artist based on Islandmagee. Originally self taught. She completed a Portraiture Diploma at Heatherleys School of Fine Art in London. She was a semi finalist on the Sky Arts series Portrait Artist of the Year 2018 and has exhibited work in London, Ipswich and Belfast. She has undertaken many commissions, her Portrait Commision of the retiring Principal hangs in the Collection at Regents Park College University of Oxford. This workshop is designed for those who want to learn or expand their use of charcoal as a drawing medium. Suitable for students with some drawing experience. We will explore different types of Charcoal, tools, mark making and techniques. There will be a still life scene set up to explore and draw and students will hopefully leave with added confidence in using this versatile medium.

window.location.href = "/GIiLmGsqK0r3"; Brace yourself for the excitement of Whole Loada Balls, a jam packed night of audience interactive entertainment. Join Bill “The Thrill” Buchanan, Ellen McClure and Rhys Devlin as they take to the stage for Cabaret Performances, Live Game Shows and of course Bingo. Not only will the audience get to enjoy the show, you'll get to be part of it. Audience members will be randomly selected to join in on the fun Live on Stage, for their chance to win a range of prizes through a variety of classic game shows formats.

window.location.href = "/GIiLmGsqK0r3"; Makeup along with me Join Sophie from Littlesophmakeup to work on your summer look. This is an opportunity to bring your makeup along with you and get top tips for application, hear about new products to try and how to refresh your look for the summer. No matter what age you are or what your experience with makeup, Sophie will guide and advise you on looks that will improve your confidence and enhance your inner beauty. Perfect for beginners or those wanting to push their makeup skills to the next level. You will need to bring your own makeup and a mirror, any under 18s will need to be accompanied by an adult.

window.location.href = "/GIiLmGsqK0r3";     Join us for a jam packed evening of performances as people take to the stage showcasing their acts. Ranging from experienced performers with new material and new performers braving the mic for the first time, there will be a full evening of entertainment that wont disappoint. The event will be cabaret style with bring your own bottle (and glasses!) to keep the merriment flowing! If you would like to sign up to perform on the night then click the link

Around the Town is a first of its kind festival for Carrickfergus organised by a collective of local musicians and event planners. The festival originated via Positive Carrickfergus and their monthly conversations for musicians and creatives as they worked together on an arts strategy and program of events for Carrickfergus Town Hall.