Going out or staying in? Your weekend guide to what's happening in Cork
Anna Clifford brings ‘Comedy For Witches’ to Coughlan’s this weekend.
The Cork Proms – Kings, Queens and Princes of Pop, Cork Opera House, 8pm: A sensational celebration of pop royalty, with songs by Queen, Prince, Elton John, Madonna, Kylie Minogue, Michael Jackson and George Michael with the Cork Opera House Concert Orchestra. Tickets €32.
by Brian Friel, The Everyman, 2pm & 7.30pm: Directed by The Everyman’s new Artistic Director Des Kennedy. Tickets €39.
Coachford Players Present: , Briery Gap, Macroom, 8pm: Michael J. Ginnelly’s riotous comedy set in Ireland. Tickets €22.
, Triskel Arts Theatre, 8.30pm: This multi-media staging has modern Irish and Scottish Gaelic versions by poet Rody Gorman, live music by composer Seán MacErlaine and singer Diane Ni Channáin; and screen projections by Margaret Lonergan. Tickets €5.
Bermuda County Council, Clancy’s Bar, 7pm: A talented musical group. Free ission.
Paul Noonan with special guest Brian Crosby, The White Horse, 8.30pm: Songwriter, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist best known as the frontman of Irish group Bell X1.
Hot Blooded Animals, Coughlan’s, 10pm: Goodtime classic rock group. Free ission.
Tinnitus Promotions Presents Ora Cogan, Nudes Crafts and Cocktails, 7pm: Ora’s smoky, psychedelic approach to gothic country merges with post-punk, psych-rock. Tickets €15.
Carsie Blanton, Coughlan’s, 7.30pm: A songwriter with hooks, chutzpah, and revolutionary optimism. Tickets €22.50.
Derek Burke, Clancy’s, 8.30pm: The member of Crystal Swing hits the stage. Free ission.
Break through the Fear: A One Day Course in Public Speaking, Cork International Hotel, 9am: Get the tuition and techniques you need to be able to deliver a speech. Tickets €129.
The Big Brunch, Clancy’s, 1pm: Sing, sip and savour this lively singalong brunch. Tickets €35.
Anna Clifford ‘Comedy For Witches’, Coughlan’s, 7pm: Irish comedian Anna is a natural entertainer with a strong stage presence and jokes to match. Tickets €15.
Comedy night with Karl Spain, Courtmacsherry Hotel, 8pm: Quick wit and sharp humour, plus the fantastic Cornelius O’Sullivan will be there to open the show. Tickets €20.
ALIGN X SWIFTER, Marina Market, 10am: Start with a 5KM social run at your own pace, followed by a Pilates Flow session. Wrap it all up with a refreshing No Sin Recovery Shake. Tickets €22.
Baby Market Cork, Ballyphehane Community Centre, 12-4pm: Local baby-related business, service, craft and info stalls.
Pottery & Prosecco Brunch, AYE, 12pm: Play and create with air drying clay. Tickets €55.
1. Sinner: A hypnotic genre-defying epic from Creed director Ryan Coogler. 5 Stars
2. Flow: 5-star Oscar-winning animation about a brave cat.
3. Frewaka: Creepy but captivating Irish-language horror with excellent performances.
4. Four Mothers: Gorgeous comedy-drama about sons and Irish mammies
5. The Friend: A woman inherits a Great Dane and her life is in upheaval in this gentle dramedy.
, BBC2, 8.40pm: 40 more hidden gems.
The Sunday Game Live, RTÉ2: A Munster hurling championship double bill - Waterford v Clare at 2pm and Cork v Tipperary at 4pm.
, Disney+: Diego Luna is back as Cassian Andor for a second and final series.
, Netflix: The eagerly awaited fifth and final season of the psychological thriller.
