Weekend Guide: Here's what's happening Leeside this Saturday and Sunday
Lewis Barfoot performs at The Bulman in Kinsale as part of the jazz festival events across Cork this weekend.
: Written by and starring Tommy Harris, this is a new black comedy about local politics, paranoid conspiracy, and the sacrifices people will make to get what they want. Final performance.
: Four of Ireland’s best-known and most experienced jazz musicians to explore the repertoire of Monk, one of the 20th century’s most unique composers. Just one of the events at the venue as part of the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival. See https://guinnesscorkjazz.com/
: Ireland’s ‘King of Swing’ and The Swing Cats return after their triumphant sell-out performance at last year’s Guinness Cork Jazz Festival. The 6pm concert is sold out.
: Formed in 2005, the four-piece band’s mission is to revive the passion, energy and music of The Clash, playing a wide selection of songs from all five of the iconic band’s albums as well as singles and B-sides.
: Cork-based Lewis plays a home county gig as part of the Guinness Kinsale Jazz Festival.
: A new festival, also running on Sunday, celebrating original music across a spectrum of genres. Saturday’s programme includes an appearance by The Vernon Spring, the project of pianist and composer Sam Beste. See https://www.westcorkmusic.ie/aiteall/
: Cork-based musician Dan Walsh presents a celebration of the music of visionary musician Sun Ra, as part of the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival.
: An afternoon show as part of the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival.
: Celebrating the music and legacy of one of Ireland’s greatest musicians in the iconic venue where much of Irish Tour ’74 was recorded.
: As part of the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, this event takes place on both Saturday and Sunday, and brings artisan makers, craft producers and Cork food traders to the city centre. Expect handmade gifts, freshly prepared street food and sweet treats, making it an ideal stop for a bite to eat while taking in the weekend’s buzz.
: Running to November 1, the programme features stories, art, drama, film and ideas, celebrating Irish culture and community.
: A group of musicians put on a show on the water as part of the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival.
