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.
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.
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.
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.
Fionn Regan, Sea Church, 9pm: A Mercury- nominated artist, Fionn is a unique poetic voice in music. Tickets €27.50.
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 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.
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.
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.
Fóram, RTÉ1, 10.30am: Darragh Ó Caoimh, of Kanturk, s the current affairs show featuring lively debate on national and global news stories.
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.
