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What's On: World Ocean Day in Ballymena, All Mod Cons in Belfast and more

Exploris Aquarium in Portaferry will celebrate World Ocean Day this Saturday
Exploris Aquarium in Portaferry will celebrate World Ocean Day this Saturday Exploris Aquarium in Portaferry will celebrate World Ocean Day this Saturday

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JOIN Exploris Aquarium in Portaferry for World Ocean Day this Saturday. Protecting the world's oceans is extremely important to everyone at the Aquarium and they want to share their knowledge on how you can help. On World Ocean Day you can do your part through workshops and craft activities throughout the day.

ARMAGH

Visual Artist Nathan Nesbitt presents Smoke in Motion, an exploration of the unique surrealist technique 'fumage' – the art of drawing with smoke – at the Market Place Theatre, June 7 to July 13. Utilising an open flame to deposit trails of black smoke on paper, Nesbitt sculpts the plumes to capture the delicate, passionate motion of his subject.

FERMANAGH

The Enniskillen 10k Road Race and Leisure Walk will take place on Saturday June 8 commencing at 2pm from the Fermanagh Lakeland Forum, Enniskillen. Kiddies' Fun Run starts at 12pm. This year's Enniskillen 10k has been included within the Novosco 10k Grand Prix.

TYRONE

St Michael's Church in Castlecaulfield is hosting a flower festival on the theme of 'All things bright and beautiful' on the weekend of June 7 to 9. Lady Eames will be the speaker at the official opening of this community festival of flowers, handcrafts and music on Friday June 7 at 7pm.

DERRY

The Health, Wellbeing & Natural Therapies event takes place at the Guildhall, in the heart of Derry City on June 8 and 9. Speak to and learn from exhibitors, attend free inspirational seminars and workshops, book yourself a psychic reading, try some body pampering, watch the free stage performances, join a free meditation session and taste some delicious health foods

ANTRIM

The Bushmills Salmon & Whiskey Festival makes a welcome return this weekend. Enjoy two days of fantastic entertainment and activities spread across Bushmills Main Street, Milliennium Park, Bushmills Distillery and The Salmon Fisheries. Come along for the weekend, bring the family, try some new food, see some new sights and have a wonderful foodie experience.

BELFAST

A compelling new comedy-drama exploring our capacity to accept change in others as well as ourselves, All Mod Cons engages directly with current conversations in Ireland and beyond about our complex relationship with gender, consent and individual responsibility. All Mod Cons runs at the Lyric Theatre until Sunday June 9.

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