Weekend Guide: Here's what's on in Cork this Saturday and Sunday
See Kíla at the Briery Gap in Macroom on Saturday
: Polly and Owen, a couple in their thirties, have life sorted. But when he presents her with a newly released headset, ‘Black Box’, to help her relax, Polly slides into a potently seductive, potentially deadly, virtual world.
: The acclaimed play makes its return to the Cork stage, written and directed by Enda Walsh.
: The Cork man brings his many talents as musician, songwriter, performer, recording artist, storyteller, poet and dreamer to the North Cork venue.
: The band perform their immersive live celebration of ’90s and ’00s trip-hop and electronic music.
: Kíla’s seven members come from the differing musical backgrounds of traditional, classical, and rock. The result is a fresh blend of freewheeling instrumentals, furious jigs, and primal rhythms.
: The renowned Irish artist hits Cork.
: A celebration of the biggest rock anthems, power ballads and gloriously irresistible guilty pleasures of the 1980s and 1990s.
: Country singer Gerry has been fronting his own five piece touring band since 2010.
: The Meath-born, Kerry-based comedian heads the line-up with his unique brand of mirth.
: What did films like Starship Troopers, Silent Running, Children of Men and Punishment Park see coming that the rest of us didn’t? Join The Irish Times’ Donald Clarke and filmmaker Paul Duane for a lively conversation about the filmmakers. Part of the Cork International Film Festival - see corkfilmfest.org for more information.
: A dazzling route though the grounds filled with wonder for all ages. Runs to December 29. Some dates are already sold out. See https://tickets.wonderlights.ie/ for bookings.
: A 45-minute skating session and grab a bite to eat and a coffee in one of the many stalls.
: Skating fun for all ages.
: Eve Darcy’s new solo show ‘Married Without Children’ explores society’s (i.e. her mother’s) expectations that women will get married and have kids.
