IF YOU ONLY DO ONE THING...

Admire architecture

Open House Dublin, running from October 14 to 16, sees the Irish Architecture Foundation present over 100 free tours and events to highlight the buildings of Dublin that have altered our vision of the city over time and inspire new ways of living in the future. openhousedublin.com

Celebrate MacColl

ESB Live: Blood and Roses, The Songs of Ewan MacColl, below, a special concert during which Ewan MacColl’s sons Calum and Neill MacColl and singers, including his wife Peggy Seeger, Martin Carthy and Eliza Carthy guide you through MacColl’s songbook. The National Concert Hall, October 11, 8pm. nch.ie

Favour fashion

Stella & Dot, the global socialselling fashion accessories brand has launched signature accessories dedicated to supporting National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (running throughout October). All net proceeds of eligible customer purchases will benefit the Marie Keating Foundation. stelladot.eu

Free your imagination

Imagine Arts Festival, Waterford, runs from October 20 to 30, and is a colourful international programme of events featuring theatre, dance, music, visual art and debate, with a strong focus on home-produced work. Festival highlights include a visual art exhibition opening at Greyfriars Gallery with works from artists Colin Martin and Eithne Jordan. imagineartsfestival.com

Love Lauren

The Last Siren, an experimental opera, centres on a hermit-like woman who believes she’s the last of the Sirens. Acclaimed singer and Jazz FM’s Vocalist of the Year Lauren Kinsella, below, takes the role of the reclusive Siren at the Project Arts Centre, October 15, 7.30pm. projectartscentre.ie