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Amy Donohoe

August bank holiday: Free alternative things to do in Dublin this weekend

We can’t wait for the three day weekend. But a lot of the time a bank holiday can revolve around spending money and alcohol.

But for anyone wanting to save a bit of money and still have something quirky to look forward to, we have you covered. Whether you want to find out about the hidden gems on your doorstep or if you feel the need to strip and do some naked yoga, there’s plenty to be at in the capital this weekend.

So here’s everything you should look into:

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Naked Yoga

Naked yoga on White Rock Beach in Dalkey (Irish Naturist Association)

Naked yoga is nothing new. Known as Nagna yoga or Vivastra yoga, the practice of yoga without clothes dates back to ancient times. So our Classical Hatha Yoga practice will be following a long tradition.

Hatha yoga focuses on the physical aspects of yoga through asanas (postures) and pranayama (breath control). Like naturism, yoga is for everyone, no need to worry about experience or flexibility.

This is a new class in Dalkey and they want to start, learn and progress together. Find out more information here .

The Dublin Music Tour

The Dublin Music Tour (Alternative Dublin)

Alternative Dublin is offering a free walking tour so you can discover the music and sounds of the city on a guided tour. They will bring you to over ten locations and give you an insight into Dublin's music scene and its history.

They’re set to cover the following: Thin Lizzy and the story of Phil Lynott, How Irish music began, Busking, Traditional music, U2 - Ireland's Love/Hate relationship , The Showbands, The Dubliners, Dandelion Market, New and Contemporary Music and Dublin Music Venues

You can find out more here .

Must Sees and Hidden Gems of Dublin

Must Sees & Hidden Gems tour (Generation Tours)

Generation Tours is hosting a free Walking Tour of Dublin through the remarkable history, culture, sights and sites, wonderful stories, and bizarre oddities and characters of Dublin old and new.

They’ll cover topics and sites including Dublin Castle, Viking and Medieval Dublin, Christchurch Cathedral, Temple Bar, Risings and Rebellions, Folklore and Mythology, Dublin Literary greats, Irish Music Royalty, Street Art and plenty more.

Check it out here.

Chroma International Film Festival

Chroma International Film Festival (Chroma IFF) is an annual film festival showcasing the best works of BIPOC/BAMER (Latino, Asian, Middle Eastern, Black and Refugee) filmmakers from Ireland and around the world.

As part of the festival, there will be a series of talks, screenings and other events taking place On Saturday and Sunday, July 30 and 31.

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