Going out or staying in? Your weekend guide to what's happening in Cork

Here's a round up of gigs and events running in Cork this weekend (February 8 to February 9). Or if you decide to stay in, here's what's on the box...
Going out or staying in? Your weekend guide to what's happening in Cork

Jarlath Regan is at The Everyman this Saturday night with his new show. 

GOING OUT

THEATRE

Saturday

Jarlath Regan: In Bits, The Everyman, 8pm: New stand-up comedy show from “Yer Man” off Instagram. Tickets €30.

Trawled, Cork Arts Theatre, 8pm: A one-man biographical drama set on a prawn trawler. Twenty-five years after his life-changing experience, Eoin Ryan brings the wild waves of Australia’s Coral Sea to life in this authentic story about surviving suicide. Tickets €18.

Sunday

The Ukrainian Ballet of Peace presents The Nutcracker, Cork Opera House, 2pm: World class ballerinas bring fairytale magic to life, to Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score. Tickets €15-43.

Sunday Songbook: I Love You Because – The Jim Reeves Story, The Everyman, 7:30pm: The Sunday Songbook tell the story of American country singer, Jim Reeves. Tickets €28.

MUSIC

Saturday

Tommy Fleming, Cork Opera House, 8pm: The Leeside favourite has been described as a singer whose voice has the remarkable ability to transport listeners into his world. Tickets €36.

Chantel Kavanagh, Cyprus Avenue, 8pm: The Dublin-based electronic musician’s love of house music shines through in her work, and she makes her Cork debut tonight. Tickets €15.

Track Dogs, Sea Church, 7.:30pm: Dynamic quartet made up of two Irishmen, an Englishman, and an American, perform a blend of roots, folk, and Americana. Tickets €15.

Sunday

Fionn Regan, Sea Church, 9pm: A Mercury- nominated artist, Fionn is a unique poetic voice in music. Tickets €27.50.

OTHER EVENTS

Saturday

Business Startup morning cafe by Founder Harbour, Cork Coffee Roasters, 9am: A morning of networking, brainstorming, and caffeine indulgence. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just getting started, the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded people. Free ission.

Sunday

Sunday Social with Sian Horn & Trinny London, Brown Thomas, 9.30am: A pilates session with Sian and a Trinny facial masterclass.

Cork’s Largest Super Bowl Watch Party, Tequila Jacks, 8pm: Are you an American Football fan? Tequila Jacks will host a massive Super Bowl watch party, complete with beerpong, a DJ and lots of America-inspired drinks. Tickets €5.

Our top 5 films at the cinema

1. Hard Truths: A woman rages against the world in this searing portrait of pain.

2. Saturday Night: Chaotically funny look at the opening night of iconic show Saturday Night Live.

3. Blue Road: Edna O’Brien: Fascinating in-depth look at one of Ireland’s finest writers.

4. Conclave: Ralph Fiennes and Stanly Tucci lead an all-star cast in this riveting political thriller

5. Companion: A love story with a difference, with plenty of bloody twists and turns.

STAYING IN

Television

Saturday

Heartbreakers At The BBC: Volume 3, BBC2, 8.10pm: Kicking off a night of love songs and tear-jerkers to tear at your heart-strings, with songs by Aretha Franklin, Dolly Parton, the Arctic Monkeys, One Direction, Boyz II Men and George Michael.

Sunday

Fóram, RTÉ1, 10.30am: Darragh Ó Caoimh, of Kanturk, s the current affairs show featuring lively debate on national and global news stories.

Streaming

Celebrity Bear Hunt, Netflix: Holly Willoughby hosts, as Bear Grylls puts famous people through their paces in the Costa Rican jungle via a number of challenges.

The Are Murders, Netflix: New Scandi noir drama. A police officer retreats to her sister’s holiday home in the town of Are for some rest and recuperation, when a girl vanishes.

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