BLOOMSDAY

Bloomsday is a holiday for Ulysses fans that was named after Leopold Bloom, the iconic central character in the novel. Around the globe. thousands celebrate Ulysses annually on June 16, known as Bloomsday, the day when the novel takes place. Bloomsday celebrations often include dressing up like characters from the novel and in clothes that would have been the style of the era. The straw boater hat is one of the hallmark fancy dress items.

James Joyce made June 16 the most important date in modern fiction when he chose it as the day when the wanderings of his modern hero take place in and around Dublin. The date was chosen in tribute to Joyce's first date with Nora Barnacle. Celebrations come in many forms including readings, performances and visiting the places and establishments referenced in the book.

At the Martello Tower, Sylvia Beach attended the first Bloomsday Celebration held in Dublin.

More Screenings Coming Soon. 

Left Bank The Film

Reading Group

Led by Jonathan Goldman, President of the James Joyce Society.

April 15 - June 10 2025
Tuesdays 12 pm to 1:30 pm EST on Zoom REGISTER

The Left Bank Ulysses Reading Group is a fund-raiser for the film.

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The Left Bank Ulysses Reading Group invites readers of all experience levels to engage with James Joyce's masterpiece in a supportive and inclusive environment. Organized by the team behind the Left Bank documentary, the weekly book club aims to make the novel accessible and enjoyable for everyone, especially those who have always wanted to tackle it but felt they lacked the time or guidance.

$400 Registration per person.
A Zoom link will be sent out to registered participants prior to the start of the Reading Group.
The Left Bank Ulysses Reading Group is a fund-raiser for the film.