Going out or staying in? Your weekend what's on guide for Cork
Athlete Sinead O'Connor, with The Echo editor Grainne McGuinness and The Echo marketing executive Sandra Carey in front and included back were Bill Allen, chairman of the Cork Athletics County Board, Graham Meikle, Pat Walsh and John Quigley, Cork Athletics, Wow editor Mary Corcoran and athlete Laura Crowe at the Marina Promenade in Cork, where details were announced for this year's The Echo Women’s Mini Marathon, set to take place on September 21. Picture Dan Linehan
GOING OUT
Theatre
Saturday
An Evening With David Sedaris, Cork Opera House, 7.30pm: Sedaris is one of America’s pre-eminent humour writers. Tickets €39.
No Exit: After Sartre, The Everyman, 8pm: Three people locked in a room in hell observe what happens on earth after their deaths. Tickets €18.
By The Light Of The Silvery Moon, Briery Gap Theatre, Macroom, 8pm: Blending folklore, mythology, storytelling, and trad music. Tickets €25.
Sunday
George Murphy and The Rising Sons, Cork Opera House, 8pm: Described as the perfect blend of Trad, Folk and Rock N Roll. Tickets €31.
Ajeet, The Everyman, 7.30pm: Ajeet draws elements of Latin and African percussion from Spanish-born Raffa Martinez. Tickets €35.
Music
Saturday
Luka Bloom, St Matthew’s Church, Drimoleague, 8pm: Singer songwriter, joined by special guest Molly O’Mahony. Tickets €27.79.
ABBA by Candlelight, Walter Raleigh Hotel Youghal, 9pm: Enjoy reimagined renditions of ABBA’s most iconic hits. Tickets €33.
Guava, Cyprus Avenue, 11pm: Feel the rhythm at a reggaeton night like no other. Tickets €11.70.
Sunday
September Song Exchange, Maureen’s Bar, 1.30pm: Voice-only singing circle for everyone who loves to sing for the fun of it.
Leevy with Special Guests, The Roundy, 7:30pm: Five-piece Irish punk/folk band Leevy headline, with support acts.Tickets €11.70.
Other Events
Saturday
New Beginnings - Wellness, Music & Art Festival, Ballindee: Wellness, music, art, workshops, sauna, cold dips and more. Tickets from €38.50.
The Reset Retreat, Hidden Sauna Bridgefield, 10am: A morning of gentle flow, energizing breathwork and a Nordic sauna. Tickets €70.
Ross Browne a Night of Stand Up, Murray’s Bar Macroom, 8:30pm: Comedian who has performed in sold out shows in The Everyman Theatre and The Cork Opera House. Tickets €22.42.
Sunday
Sunday Series; Pilates with Barre by Emma, Brown Thomas, 9.30am: An instore Pilates class followed by exclusive private shopping and light refreshments. Tickets €25.
The Echo Women’s Mini Marathon, The Marina, 12pm: It is not too late to sign up, whether you wish to run, walk or push a wheelchair - register for the 6km race right up until noon on the day.
Sounds Queer to Me, Nudes Cocktails, 8pm: A hybrid between musical theatre and standup comedy. Tickets €13.85.
Our top 5 films at the cinema
1. Steve: Cillian Murphy gives a tremendous turn as an overwhelmed teacher.
2. Christy: A must-watch drama set in Cork starring many local actors.
3. Sanatorium: Ireland’s Oscar submission is a remarkable documentary of Ukrainian resilience
4. The Fantastic Four: First Steps: This reboot of the Fantastic Four is fantastic.
5. Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale: One last outing for the residents of the great Downton.
STAYING IN
Television
Saturday
Strictly Come Dancing, BBC1, 6.40pm: New series. Tess Daly introduces the latest bunch of celebs to their pro partners.
Sunday
Ceol ón gCré, TG4, 9.30pm: In the second episode of the series, Ballingeary presenter, singer and musician Nell Ní Chróinín, visits fishing communities to reveal their influence on trad music.
Streaming
Swiped, Disney+: The story of how a young college graduate set up dating platform Bumble.
Black Rabbit, Netflix: Jude Law and Jason Bateman star in this action thriller as two very different siblings dragged into a dangerous world.
