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

Here's some of the events and shows happening in Cork city and county on Saturday and Sunday - plus some cinema recommendations and TV picks.
Going out or staying in? Your weekend guide to what's happening in Cork

Cork Jazz Festival: Karen Underwood is at the Opera House on Saturday. 

GOING OUT

Theatre

Saturday

Karen Underwood – To All The Men I’ve Loved Before, Cork Opera House, 3pm and 6pm: Karen returns to the Cork Guinness Jazz Festival with a tribute to the men and the music who have shaped her life. Tickets €25.

The Father Myth, Cork Arts Theatre, 8pm: Weaving the raw immediacy of contemporary Ireland with the ancient myth of Cú Chulainn and his son Connla. Tickets €18

Sunday

Joe the Magician’s Magic Family Show, The Briery Gap, Macroom, 3pm: An afternoon of mind-boggling fun. Tickets €17.

Music

Saturday

Tolu Makay, Live at St Lukes, 2pm: Nigerian-Irish artist best known for blending alternative pop and soul. Tickets €22.50.

Le Boom, Cyprus Avenue, 2pm: Navan brothers who make high energy dance music. Tickets €30.

Cork Jazz Festival Club at The Metropole Hotel Cork, 6.30pm: The original home of Cork jazz presents its iconic Jazz Festival Club. Tickets €48.

Kat Eaton, Coughlan’s, 7pm: Kat has established herself as one of the most talented soul/zazz performers in her field. Tickets €22.50.

Green Room Jazz – Estratos, Cork Opera House, 11pm: Drummer and composer Diego Joaquin Ramirez, who grew up in Cork, with his sonically adventurous trio Estratos. Tickets €20.

Sunday

Adrian Younge Orchestra, The Everyman, 6pm: A visionary multi-instrumentalisl and Emmy Award-winning composer. Tickets €33.50.

Orchestra Baobab with Annie & The Caldwells, Cork Opera House, 7pm: Founded in 1970 in Dakar, Orchestra Baobab is more than just a band - it is an institution, a cornerstone of African music. Tickets €40.50.

Mack Fleetwood, Cork City Hall, 8pm: Europe’s ultimate tribute to the legendary Fleetwood Mac return after four previous sell-outs as part of the Jazz Festival. Tickets €33.

Other Events

Saturday

Pilates & Prosecco Jazz themed class, Quay Yoga and Meditation, 4pm: Stretch, sip, and shimmy into the jazz mood. Tickets €24.60.

Sunday

Harry Potter Marathon, Sea Church Cinema, 12.30pm: This enchanting event brings the first three films of the beloved series back to the big screen. Tickets €13.50.

The Thread and Treasure Trade, Peach Vintage Clothing, 12pm: Browse through racks of one-of-a-kind pieces and connect with fellow fashion enthusiasts. Tickets €6.30.

Our top 5 films at the cinema

1. Steve: Cillian Murphy gives a tremendous turn as an overwhelmed teacher.

2. House Of Dynamite: Explosive military drama with an all-star cast. Simply brilliant.

3. Springsteen: Deliver Me From Now: Must watch biopic of The Boss.

4. I Swear: Funny and heartfelt true story about Tourette’s Syndrome campaigner, John Davidson.

5. The Black Phone 2: Chilling and thrilling sequel to the 2021 smash hit horror.

STAYING IN

Television

Saturday

40 Hidden Music Treasures At The BBC, BBC2, 8pm: Expect the unexpected, with appearances by Jimi Hendrix, MC Hammer, and more.

Sunday

Oíche Shamhna: An Ancient Mystery, RTÉ1, 7.30pm: Two-part documentary tracing the Irish origins of Halloween.

Streaming

The Monster of Florence, Netflix: 4-part crime drama about a serial killer who claimed 16 lives, a case that left detectives baffled for decades.

Harlan Coben’s Lazarus, Prime: Horror-thriller about a man grieving his father who starts having disturbing experiences that may be linked to a series of mysterious cold cases.

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