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 (August 8 to 10). 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

Gina & The Champions take are at Sea Church this weekend. 

GOING OUT

Theatre

Saturday

Dear Zoo, Cork Opera House, 2pm: Experience your children’s favourite book in person. Tickets €17.

Stones In His Pockets, The Everyman, 2pm, 7.30pm: An authentic rediscovery of the worldwide hit. Tickets €31.

Must I Cry, Cork Arts Theatre, 8pm: Follow a woman’s magical journey in time as she returns home to search for traces of her late father - transforming a childhood game into a heart-rending final quest to remember. Tickets €18.

Music

Saturday

Mamma Mia Flashdance, Sea Church, Ballycotton, 9pm: Get ready to say “Here we go again!” in this high-energy, feelgood video DJ set inspired by the timeless hits of ABBA. Tickets €15.

Woah! Mama!, Coughlan’s 9pm: Cover band bring stomping hits with sensational sass and fun, channelling the greatest divas and dudes from the ’70s right through to present day. Free admission.

Last Bus, Cyprus Avenue, 7pm: Off the back of the successful early club nights for the over 30s, under 30s are invited to party the night away… until 11pm. Tickets €11.

Shane Johnson, Lee Rowing Club, 7pm: Shane Johnson, one half of the renowned DJ duo Fish Go Deep, will be delivering an electrifying set at Lee Rowing Club. Tickets €22.

Sunday

Gina And The Champions, Sea Church, Ballycotton, 8pm: A vibrant evening filled with live music, dance, and good vibes.Tickets €30.

Ibiza White Party, Wavelength, 7pm: Miss Ibiza this year? No flights needed. Cyprus Avenue have got you covered. Free entry for a rooftop party.

Other Events

Saturday

City Limits, The Comedy Club, 8pm: The club features the best comedians in Cork with some imports from the rest of Ireland and also a few international acts. Tickets €20.

Derry O’Mahony Charity Match, St Colman’s Park, 6.30pm: A great opportunity to support a good cause while enjoying some exciting soccer action. Tickets €11.

Sunday

Summer Day Party, Aye, 9 Anglesea Street, Cork city, 4pm: Dance, mingle, and soak up the summer vibes. Tickets €10.60.

Summer Picnic Time with Resilience Society, Bell’s Field, 2pm: Relax, connect, and make meaningful memories in the outdoors. Free.

Silent Book Club, Canus Farm, Clonakilty, 3pm: Love books but hate the pressure of traditional book clubs? Settle in for an hour of companionable silence. Free.

Our top 5 films at the cinema

1. Superman: A new era, and David Corenswet is the perfect choice for the Man of Steel.

2. The Fantastic Four: First Steps: This reboot of the Fantastic Four is truly fantastic.

3. F1: Packed with action and adrenaline, this Formula One film is an exhilarating joyride.

4. Bring Her Back: A dark psychological horror that’s hard to watch, but rewarding for the brave.

5. The Other Way Around: A Spanish couple plan a separation party in this clever drama.

STAYING IN

Television

Saturday

Cleo Laine At The BBC, BBC2, 9.10pm: The singer, dubbed Britain’s ‘First Lady of Jazz’, died last month aged 97, and this compilation of her hits was first shown to mark her 95th birthday.

Sunday

The Sunday Game Live, RTÉ2, 5.15pm: Can the Rebels secure a three-in-a-row in the All-Ireland Camogie Championship? All will be revealed when they face Galway at Croke Park.

Streaming

Wednesday, Netflix: The second season of the Addams Family spin-off.

September 5, Paramount: New drama based on the 1972 Munich Olympics atrocity, when Palestinian militants took members of the Israeli team hostage, resulting in 17 deaths.

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