Weekend plans? Here's our top picks for events in Cork this Saturday and Sunday

From gaming and darts, to music and theatre, there's plenty happening Leeside this weekend. 
Weekend plans? Here's our top picks for events in Cork this Saturday and Sunday

Cormac Begley performs in the Kinsale Arts Weekend on Sunday Picture: Oda Dineen

THEATRE

Saturday

Broby Laundry Basket (Model 7800), Cork Arts Theatre, €18, 8pm: For Noel and Lily, married 34 years, life is comfortable and predictable in the best possible way... until a ghost from the summer of 1986 sprints back into the spotlight.

MUSIC

Saturday

Donovan - The Tale Of The Gael, Everyman, 36, 8pm: The Cork-based legend marks his recent 80th birthday with a show celebrating his passion for Gaelic culture.

The Music Of Westlife By Candlelight, Cork City Hall, €30, 7.30pm: Featuring a sensational cast of world-class vocalists and an incredible live band, get ready to relive the magic of Westlife’s biggest hits.

This Is How We Fly, Triskel Arts Centre, €35, 8pm: A group that fuse traditional Irish music, Swedish folk, jazz, and percussive dance into something utterly unique.

Sunday

Cormac Begley, St Catherine’s Cultural Centre, Kinsale, €28, 8pm: Cormac is a master of the concertina, known for deeply emotive and powerful performances that both honour and expand the traditions of Irish music. Part of the Kinsale Arts Weekend, for the programme of events, see www.kinsaleartsweekend.com

Tides Of Tradition - The Show, Actons, Kinsale, €18-36, 8pm: An exciting new Irish music and dance show that combines compelling storytelling, dynamic choreography, and vibrant energy.

OTHER EVENTS

Saturday

Coachford Family Festival, €10, 5pm: Fun for all ages, with highlights including a High Nellie Bicycle Run at 5pm, a Dog Show at 6pm, and Festival Queen selection at 8pm. The event concludes on Sunday, with attractions starting at noon.

Charlie Mackesy: Always Remember. The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, the Horse and the Storm, The Maritime Hotel, Bantry, €20, 8.30pm: Author of the bestselling adult non-fiction book of all time makes a guest appearance as part of the West Cork Literary Festival. See https://www.westcorkmusic.ie/whats-on/literary-festival-programme/ for more festival weekend events.

Darts - The Marquee Masters, Live At The Marquee, Cork, 8pm, from €50.65: The Marquee transforms into the Ally Pally for a celebration of the sport, featuring Luke Humphries, Adrian Lewis, Fallon Sherrock, and Simon Whitlock, and a non-playing appearance by the legendary Phil Taylor. Also on Sunday.

Off Campus Club, Cyprus Avenue, €12, 11pm: A night dedicated to the TV series, Off Campus, playing the soundtrack, pop anthems and all your favourite TikTok edits.

Sunday

An Introduction To Shag Dancing, Triskel Arts Centre, €20, 2pm: An introduction to the fun swing dance styles aimed at absolute beginners or those with very limited experience.

Mario Kart Live: The Summer Cup! Race 2, The Pavilion, Cork city, €15.46, 7.30pm: An immersive, high-energy event where a live band performs the iconic music from the beloved Mario Kart series - perfectly synced in real time to YOU and the audience playing the game.

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