Weekend Guide: Laura Dowling, Steely Dan tribute, and singles festival among highlights in Cork
Laura Dowling brings Love Your Vulva Live to Cork Opera House on Saturday. Picture: Conor McCabe Photography.
: Laura Dowling’s bold, brilliant and deeply engaging stage experience inspired by her bestselling book.
: Written and performed by Michael Ryan and Sean Kelleher, this play blends uproarious physical comedy and absurd characterisations - a romp from start to finish.
: Two distinctive voices from opposite sides of the Atlantic - New York-based Spring and Ó Faoláin, from An Rinn, Co. Waterford, come together for a unique co-headline performance.
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Formed in 1995 in Bucharest and based in Ireland since 2003 as Galway Music Residency’s Ensemble in Residence, the ConTempo Quartet is one of the most exciting and vibrant chamber ensembles.
: More than two hours of classic Steely Dan hits from their legendary back catalogue.
Cormac Begley, Cork Opera House, €36, 8pm: Hailing from west Kerry, Begley is a master of the concertina, known for his deeply emotive and powerful performances that transcend traditional Irish music.
: Spring is a singer songwriter based in New York whose new album Barnstorm was recorded in Galway, with four young Irish musicians.
: A host of films shown as part of the Priosma Queer Film Festival, starting with Summer’s Camera. See https://www.priosmafilmfest.com
: A night of hilarious comedy with the Blackrock Road resident who has somehow become a farmer!
This highly inclusive weekend is designed to get singletons away from their screens and into a lively, relaxed social setting. Highlights include custom matchmaking, speed dating, blind dates, pub entertainment, and Sober Mingle. Also on Sunday.
: The ultimate fusion of live rock music and world-class circus stunts. Also on Sunday at noon and 3pm.
: Part of the Priosma Queer Film Festival, a film screening followed by a drag act at 9pm.
