Going out or staying in? Your weekend guide
Nicola Tallant will be at Cork Opera House this Sunday.
Missing Earth - a play with songs by John McCarthy, Graffiti Theatre, noon: Halfway down a mountain, a cable car stops without warning - the lives of three people on board hang in the balance. With beautiful songs, puns galore and high suspense, Missing Earth is a full-hearted adventure for the young and the young at heart. Tickets €10.
Remote, Cork Arts Theatre, 7.30pm: Seven teenagers’ lives intertwine over the course of an evening as they make their way through a park. A play about protest, power and protecting yourself. Presented by Montfort College of Performing Arts Intermediate company drama class. Tickets €15.
Red Raw with Rob Heffernan and Laura O’Mahony, Cork Opera House, 8pm: A balance of heartfelt storytelling and sharp wit, light-hearted debates, and some guest appearances. Tickets €31.
Crime World’s Nicola Tallant Live, Cork Opera House, 8pm: A deep-dive into the gritty realities of crime and the underworld. Tickets €30.
Rock Icons Show, The Everyman Theatre, 8pm: A great night of classic rock, featuring the music of icons such as Deep Purple, Free, Bon Jovi, Toto, Rainbow, and Def Leppard. Tickets €33.
GAME ON Stravinsky Firebird, Cork City Hall, 8pm: Guest conductor Neil Thomson blends the world of video game music with the timeless beauty of a classical masterpiece. Tickets €27.
Liam Ó Maonlaí, St John’s Church Monkstown, 8pm: The Hothouse Flowers star is supported by Hillary Bow Play. Tickets €36.50.
Concert for Conservation - a fundraiser for Wildlife Madagascar, Fota Wildlife Park, 7.30pm: Cork-based quartet Cascade Strings perform classical renditions of wildlife-inspired hits in the auditorium. Tickets €25.
A Night at the Opera by Candlelight, St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, 7.30pm: Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of opera. Tickets €31.60.
Cork Foraging Walk, Lee Fields Car Park, 11am: Explore the area’s natural beauty and learn about local plants and wildlife. Tickets €27.
CBA President’s Dinner and Cork Business of the Year Awards 2025, Vienna Woods Hotel, 7pm: Celebrate excellence in the business community at the CBA’s 68th Annual Gala Dinner and Cork Business of the Year Awards. Tickets €185.
Cork’s Fittest, Marina Market, 9am: Intense, high-energy fitness competition designed to challenge strength, endurance, and speed. €151.
Mother’s Day Floral Arrangement Workshop, Marina Market, 2pm: Run by Justyna from Catch My Wreath. A sparkling welcome with a glass of prosecco followed by a one-and-a-half-hour hands-on session where participants will create beautiful floral arrangements. Tickets €55.
1. Flow: 5-star Oscar-winning animation about a brave cat.
2. Vermigilo: A 5-star love story set in Italy during World War II.
3. One of Them Days: Two best friends struggle to find rent money in this buddy comedy
4. Twiggy: Excellent documentary about the fashion icon.
5. The Last Showgirl: Pamela Anderson shines in this story of a woman forced to face a big change.
The Emerald Isles, BBC2, 7.25pm: Ardal O’Hanlon spends the last leg of his journey on Cork’s islands - Garnish, Sherkin and Cape Clear.
Dreamers, Channel 4, 10pm: Six-part coming-of-age drama following the progress of an eclectic group of dance students.
Holland, Prime: Nicole Kidman stars in an intriguing mystery-thriller set in a picturesque suburb of Holland, Michigan.
The Life List, Netflix: Sofia Carson heads the cast of this romantic comedy.
