December 2006 Cork

Live Music

Friday 1
Director, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Mojo Rejects, 10pm @ Charlies.
My Disco + El Bastardo, 9pm @ Fred Zeppelins.
The Strats, 9.30pm @ Beale St.
The Dardenelles, 10pm @ McDaid’s, Midleton.

Saturday 2
Declan Ryan, The Far Side.
Tres Hombres, 10pm @ Charlies.
Brian Meakin Band, 9.30pm @ Beale St.

Sunday 3
Peter, Bjorn & John, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Declan O’Rourke, 8pm @ Opera House.
Get Cape, Wear Cape, Fly, 9pm @ Savoy.
Céilí AllStars, The Far Side.
Catch 22, 9pm @ Old Oak.
Trad Session, 3pm @ Charlies.
Ken Cotter, 9pm @ Roundy Room.

Monday 4
Cerys Matthews, 9pm @ Savoy.
The Blizzards, 9pm @ Old Oak.
Ricky & Ruben, The Far Side.
Hank & Ray, 9.30pm @ Charlies.
Brian Tambling & Robert Harley, 9.30pm @ Beale St.

Tuesday 5
UCC Live Music Soc., 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
SwingStreet, 9.30pm @ Beale St.

Wednesday 6
Lotus Lullaby + Queen Kong, 8pm @ Savoy.
Andy Irvine, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Open Mic, 9.30pm @ Charlies.
Chicago Blues, 9.30pm @ Beale St.

thursday 7
Josh Ritter, 8pm @ Opera House.
Revelation SoundSystem, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa ‘Live & Gigging’, 9pm @ The Ardmanning.
Catfish Goulash, The Far Side.
Mick The Butch & Chris Twomey, 9.30pm @ Charlies.
Blues Jam, 9.30pm @ Beale St.
Tampora, 8pm @ Fred Zepps.

Friday 8
The Buds, The Far Side.
Head Over Heels, 10pm @ Charlies.

Saturday 9
Motema, 8.30pm @ An Spailpín Fanach.
Barefoot Blues, 10pm @ Charlies.
The Vera Lynn’s, 9.30pm @ Beale St.
The Dardenelles, 10pm @ An Bodhran, Mitchelstown.

Sunday 10
Rodrigo Y Gabriela, 8.30pm @ Savoy.
Trad Session, 3pm @ Charlies.
James Hara & Colm McCarthy, 9pm @ Roundy Room.

Monday 11
Rodrigo Y Gabriela, 8.30pm @ Savoy.
Ricky & Ruben, The Far Side.
Hank & Ray, 9.30pm @ Charlies.

Tuesday 12
Joan As Policewoman, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
SwingStreet, 9.30pm @ Beale St.

Wednesday 13
The Human League, 10.30pm @ Savoy.
The Young Knives + Rumble Strips, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Chicago Blues, 9.30pm @ Beale St.

thursday 14
Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa ‘Live & Gigging’, 9pm @ The Ardmanning.
Catfish Goulash, The Far Side.
Charlies Xmas Party, 9.30pm @ Charlies.
Blues Jam, 9.30pm @ Beale St.

Friday 15
Republic Of Loose, 10.30pm @ Savoy.
Roesy, 8pm @ Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh.
Blusacara, The Far Side.
Talking Shoes, 10pm @ Charlies.
Blind King Funderburgh, 9.30pm @ Beale St.

Saturday 16
The Stunning, 8.30pm @ Savoy.
Stephen O’Neill & Friends, The Far Side.
Karma Parking, 10pm @ Charlies.
Manic Mechanic,9.30pm @ Beale St.

Sunday 17
John Spillane & Louis de Paor, 8pm @ Everyman Palace Theatre.
Fuchsia Band, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Céilí AllStars, The Far Side.
Trad Session, 3pm @ Charlies.
Sean O’Hagan, 9pm @ Roundy Room.

Monday 18
Ricky & Ruben, The Far Side.
Hank & Ray, 9.30pm @ Charlies.
Brian Tambling & Robert Harley, 9.30pm @ Beale St.

Tuesday 19
UCC Live Music Soc., 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Lynch Mob Xmas Party, The Far Side.
SwingStreet, 9.30pm @ Beale St.

Wednesday 20
Mick Flannery, 9pm @ Savoy Mezz.
Chicago Blues, 9.30pm @ Beale St.

thursday 21
Trio, 8pm @ Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh.
Catfish Goulash, The Far Side.
Mick The Butch & Chris Twomey, 9.30pm @ Charlies.
Blues Jam, 9.30pm @ Beale St.

Friday 22
WinterFest! with Parts Unknown + Wardog + Defect + Hallowed, 8pm @
Cruiscín Lán.
Hot Guitars, The Far Side.
Barefoot Blues, 10pm @ Charlies.
Live Blues, 9.30pm @ Beale St.
The Dardenelles, 10pm @ The Meeting Place, Midleton.

Saturday 23
Exit The Street + Exit: Pursued By A Bear., 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Céilí AllStars, The Far Side.
Flying Monkeys, 10pm @ Charlies.
WinterFest! with Mangle + Sirocco + Sorrowfall + Flatline + Mael
Mordha, 2pm @ Cruiscín Lán.
WinterFest! with Revenant + For Ruin, Mass Extinction + Carnún
Rising, 8pm @ Cruiscín Lán.
Live Blues, 9.30pm @ Beale St.

Sunday 24
Hank & Ray, 9.30pm @ Charlies.

Tuesday 26
Revelation SoundSystem Xmas Special, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Head Over Heels, 10pm @ Charlies.
Beale St. Blues, 9.30pm @ Beale St.
The Machine Rages On, 8pm @ Fred Zepps.

Wednesday 27
Rianóir, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Perfidia, The Far Side.
Chicago Blues, 9.30pm @ Beale St.

thursday 28
The Saw Doctors, 9.30pm @ Savoy.
Mick The Butch & Chris Twomey, 9.30pm @ Charlies.
Blues Jam, 9.30pm @ Beale St.

Friday 29
The Frank and Walters + guests, 10.30pm @ Savoy.
Mojo Rejects, 10pm @ Charlies.
Live Blues, 9.30pm @ Beale St.

Saturday 30
Sultans Of Ping, 8.30pm @ Savoy.
Cyprus Ave Party,9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Tres Hombres, 10pm @ Charlies.
Live Blues, 9.30pm @ Beale St.

Sunday 31
Sultans Of Ping, Cruiscín Lán.
The Prodigals, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.

Wiggle, City Limits.
Trad Session, 3pm & Mojo Rejects, 10pm @ Charlies.
Live Blues, 9.30pm @ Beale St.

Visual Art

to December 10
Innocent Landscapes
Photographs by David Farrell. Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh.

to December 10
Eyes of the Docks
This innovative and unique multimedia art installation involves
renowned artists from around the world in an exploration of the
history and culture of the docklands of the famous Port of Cork and
the men who worked there. The project is based around the historic
bonded warehouse on Custom Quay in the centre of Cork. Cork Docks,
Custom Quay.

to December 17
El Lamento de Los Muros
‘The Wailing of the Walls’. Photographic series by the Argentinian
artist, Paula Luttringer, shown for the first time in Ireland,
reflecting on her experience and that of thousands of other women who
were held in secret prisons across Argentina in the late 70’s and
early 80’s. James Barry Exhibition Centre, CIT, Bishopstown.

to December 31
Every Time I See The Sea…
Life After Tsunami.The exhibition weaves together amazing and moving
takes of survival. It will take visitors back to the moment the
tsunami struck the countries of the Indian Ocean, killing up to
250,000 people in just hours. Through emotionally powerful
photographs, video, sculpture and words, it tells the story of how
people are now rebuilding. 21 Lavitt’s Quay.

to February ‘07
A true tale of Love in Tonga
A retrospective exhibition of Cork-born Robert Gibbings (1889-1958)
of over 100 prints and drawings from both private and public
collections, to provide an overview of his development as an artist
and wood-engraver, particular in the field of book engraving.
Crawford Art Gallery, Emmet Place.

December 3 to 7
Exhibition
Handmade Prints & Paintings by Cork based Artists including Donna
McNamara, Noelle Noonan, Catherine Hehir and many others. Open
everyday from 12 - 7pm. Unitarian Church, Princes Street.

December 4 to 16
Landscapes & Equine Art
New paintings by Ailbhe, Ester and Louise Barrett. Though these
sisters exhibit as a group in venues around Ireland & in England,
each artist actively pursues her own career by travelling out to
locations that hold inspiration. For Ailbhe this is the beautiful
landscapes of the west of Ireland, Scotland & northern Italy. For
Ester - the racetrack & homes of famous horses and the hunting field
for hunting enthusiast Louise. Shaw Gallery, Washington Street.

December 7 to 16
RIAI Architectural Annual Awards
The Awards present an overview of leading contemporary architectural
practice in Ireland and will be of interest to a variety of audiences
from architects and construction professionals to the general
public.Cork Vision Centre @ St. Peter’s, North Main Street.

December 7 to 23
Christmas Group Exhibition
Including work by Basil Blackshaw, Hughie O’Donoghue, Louis le
Brocquy, Sean Scully, Tony O’Malley and many more. Fenton Gallery,
Wandesford Quay.

December 7 to January 7
Changing Places, Changing Colours
Landscapes of Ireland and France: an exhibition of paintings by Irish
artist Rita O’Connell. Alliance Française Gallery, Mary Street.

December 8 to January 11
Tribute to Beckett
Group Show including work by John Shinnors, Martin Finnin, Michael
Warren, John Kingerlee, Felim Egan and many more. Vangard Gallery,
Carey’s Lane.

December 8 to February 25
Embodied Time: Art Video, 1970-present
This exhibition investigates the role that the human body has played
in the time-based medium of video from 1970 to the present moment.
Participating artists include: Marina Abramovic, Peter Bogers, Valie
Export, Dan Graham and more. Glucksman Gallery, UCC, Cork.

December 15 to 22
Memories
Exhibition of contemporary paintings by Liz Levey. Robin Hill Clinic,
Rushbrooke, Cobh, Cork.

to mid December
Yanagi
Artist Yanagi, one of the best selling artists in Ireland, is
presenting a solo exhibition of his new work. The exhibition will be
open to the public from 08.30 to 17.30 Monday to Friday or by
appointment. There is a cafe serving light snacks. Admission is
free. NSC National Software Centre, Mahon.

from December 16
Christmas Show
A group show featuring work by John Adams, Anthony Ruby, Bill
Griffin, David Goldberg, Lorraine Mullins, James Bingham and more.
Sketches by Mildred Ann Butler, Willie Harrington, Colin Middleton
and Mark O’Neill. Shaw Gallery, Washington Street.

December
Tom Campbell
An exhibtion of recent drawings and paintings by artist, Tom
Campbell. Meads Wine Bar, 126 Oliver Plunkett Street.

December
Christmas Show
A selection of work by gallery artists. Lavit Gallery, Fr Mathew Street.

Theatre

to December 2
The Exit Wound
Written and directed by Meridian Theatre’s Artistic Director, Johnny
Hanrahan. The Exit Wound is a promenade play in three parts: each in
a different space, in Triskel Arts Centre, Cork. The three, intense,
central stories are supported by a chorus of performers in their 60’s
and 70’s and a subtle soundscore which blends material from Kennedy’s
speeches and the reports of his assassination with music of the era,
which has significance for the characters, as real and as compelling
as the memories of the characters themselves.pm. Box Office: 4272022.
Triskel Arts Centre, Tobin Street.

to December 2
Waiting For Godot
Waiting for Godot is an absurdist play by Samuel Beckett, written in
the late 1940’s. Left to speak for itself, Waiting for Godot
initially confused interpreters and critics and confounded many
assumed rules in theatre. Waiting for Godot is one of the most talked
about plays ever written; it holds up some kind of mirror to those
who see it. 8pm. Tickets: f25/18. Box Office: 4501673. Everyman
Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

to December 2
Dirty Dusting
Don’t miss the original old-timers who become good-time girls in this
year’s hit comedy sensation - Dirty Dusting. They’re the only chat-
line girls with dusters, attitude and their very own bus passes! 8pm.
Tickets: Mon - Thurs: f22.50, f27.50 f30 plus f2.50 booking fee; Fri
& Sat: f25, f30, f32.50 plus f2.50 booking fee. Matinee performance
Sat 2nd Dec at 5.30pm. Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet
Place.

to December 3
Survivors
By Declan Hassett. Set in 1912 and 1922, when three women battle
against cruel fate as a nation staggers to freedom and independence.
8pm. Tickets: f20/17.50. Box Office: 4508398. Cork Arts Theatre, 7
Knapps Square.

December 5 to 9
This is Not the Life I Ordered
A story of how man can re-invent himself. By Dessy Walls performed by
Peter Dominic & Dezy Dot Biz and featuring The Infamous Piano Bike
stage Door Productions. 8pm. Tickets: f20/17.50. Box Office: 4508398.
Cork Arts Theatre, 7 Knapps Square.

December 6 to 9
My Love
By UCC Drama & Theatre Studies 2nd Year Students. Box Office on 021
4904275. Granary Theatre, Mardyke.

December 8 to January 14
Sleeping Beauty
A fantastic mix of comedy, colour, music, song and dance, adventure
and romance set in Corkonia, this years pantomime exuberantly
combines tradition and modern innovation making it a treat for all
the family! The same zany gang for the last 13 years look forward to
welcoming you to the magic of Christmas and Panto Land! 8pm. Tickets:
f15 for shows before Christmas/f23 for shows after Christmas/MAGIC
MONDAYS! All Tickets f13 on Monday 11th and 18th of December. Box
Office: 4501673. Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

December 11 & 12
Our Day Out
Produced and directed by Christopher Hennessy. 8pm. Box Office:
4508398. Cork Arts Theatre, 7 Knapps Square.

December 11 to 16
the Real Inspector Hound & Dogg’s Hamlet
A double bill by Tom Stoppard. The Real Inspector Hound’s comedy
brings theatre to life in more ways then thought possible. How do the
critics view this production, featuring murder, mystery, and a
mansion on the moors? More importantly, what will the critics do when
they themselves become embroiled in the world of the play? Dogg’s
Hamlet invites you into the Dogg speaking world of three young
schoolboys. We watch as they grapple with Shakespeare’s masterpiece
Hamlet and attempt to perform it in fifteen minutes. A bemused
construction worker stands by and watches the scene unfold. This play
will make you confused, will make you laugh and will make you smile.
Hamlet as you have never seen it before. 8pm. Tickets f7/5. Box
Office on 021 4904275. Granary Theatre, Mardyke.

from December 16
Aladdin
Rub the Magic Lamp and see your wishes come true! Get ready for the
thrills, excitement and lots of surprises in the classic tale of
Aladdin and the Magic Lamp. Join Aladdin, his crazy mother Widow
Twankey and all his hilarious friends including Wishee Washee, Strong
Pong and of course The Genie of the Lamp as they embark on a truly
amazing quest to rescue princess and the lamp...But will they
succeed? This exotic adventure will capture the imagination of adults
and children alike! 8pm. Tickets: f25 plus f2.50 booking fee. Box
Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

Dance

December 9
Céilí Dancing
Music by Abbey (Cork). All welcome. 9.30am-1.30am, f8 including tea.
Carrigaline GAA Pavilion.

Salsa Classes
Spice up your life with Salsa, Learn this vibrant, fun-filled Latin
dance. Mon & Thurs Beginners class at 8.30pm in The Garda Club,
Penrose Wharf, Cork. Tues Beginners class at 8pm in Innishannon house
hotel. Wed Beginners class at 8.30 in Marion Hall, Ballinhassig.
Monthly Club every 3rd Saturday of the month in the Viaduct Bar,
Bandon Road. Weekly Club every Thursday in the Garda Club at 9.30 to
12pm and every Friday night in JD Styles at 10pm to 12pm. No partner
needed, come down and join the fun. www.salsaireland.com,
info@salsaireland.com. For info: 086 2121273.

Tuesdays
Cork International Folk Dance Club
You are invited to dance every Tuesday night, all year round from
8-10pm.?5 per person, first night free. Carrigrohane Parish Hall
(down the hill from St. Peter’s Church). Men and women of all ages
and fitness levels are very welcome. No previous experience
necessary. More info/directions phone Larry 4886541 or Patsy 4872550.

Mondays & Tuesdays
African Roots Tribal Belly Dance
African Roots Belly Dance fuses African moves with American tribal
style and you are guaranteed at least one good laugh in each class!
No experience necessary but the desire to explore your own dance
essential! Mons: Beginners 7pm, Intermediates 8pm. Olympic Karate
Club, Shandon Street. Tues: All Levels 10.30am The Teaching Rooms,
Wellington Road. Mother & Baby Friendly class. Contact Terrie 086
1967481 to book a space.

Ongoing
Rashenkoti Tribal Belly Dance
Ongoing classes in all levels, childrens, and baby/toddler friendly
morning class, moms need a space to dance too. Build your strength,
pride, flexibility, creative skills, ethics and friendships. More
than a dance class.( But less difficult than a trip to Tibet.) Did I
mention fun? Fun is very big with us as well, that and very big
skirts. For More Info pleases contact Marius Griffin Teacher/Director
021 435 9086 Over 30 years in the performance arts, 15 years
dedicated to Tribal Dance.

Tuesdays
5 Rhythms TM Ecstatic Dance
Caroline Carey presents - Tuesday evening ‘drop-in’ classes 5.15 -
6.45pm (suitable for beginners) ?10. 7pm to 9.30pm ?15. Sweat Your
Prayers, (session with no instruction). All at UCC DramaLab, Lee
Maltings Building, Prospect Row, Cork. Enquiries to hazel@newton-
net.co.uk, 021 4961247 www.carolinecarey.com

Weekdays
Muses Bellydance school of Ireland
…offer a large diversity of dance classes for fitness and fun at ALL
LEVELS including Tribal Fusion, Egyptian & Lebanese Bellydance,
Flamenco, Sevillanas/Rumba, Hip Hop and more! All ages, shapes and
sizes welcome! New teachers and styles starting in November, book in
advance to secure your place! 10:30am, 6:30pm, 8pm ?45 monthly
payment (4 x classes, 1:15min). Workshops with experienced guest
teachers, regular performances and haflas, costume teaching, open
studio for practice at no cost. Booking/info: Graziela (086 3532962 /
021 4553173). E-mail:musesbellydanceschool@yahoo.com.
www.hipcircles.tk. Middle Parish Community Centre, Grattan Street
(parallel to North Main St).

Wednesdays
Argentine Tango
@ Garda Social Club, Penrose Wharf. Argentine Tango Classes with
Special Guest Teachers Monica and Nestor Castillo, Buenos Aires.
Classes: Beginners 7pm, Improvers 8.15pm, Advanced 9.15pm (no partner
required). Next Beginners course starts January 10th, booking now
open for all 2007 classes. Tango Club every Wednesday 10.30pm till
close. Christmas Party, Friday December 8th at GSC from 9pm.Further
Details from Aileen 087 2627887 or www.corktango.com

Wednesdays
Modern & Contemporary Dance Classes
Professional/advanced Dance Classes continue at 12noon on Wednesdays
at the Firkin Crane in association with APDI with guest teacher:
Andrea Pastorella. For more details and class times please contact
the Firkin Crane, 021-4507487. The Firkin Crane, Shandon.

Saturdays
Scottish Country Dancing
Come and join a happy group of enthusiasts who meet on Saturday
nights in Douglas to practise Scottish Jigs and Reels and Strathspeys
through the year - culminating in a grand Burns’ Night Dinner-Dance
with a live band. No partner needed and you don’t even have to be a
Scot! We change partners every dance! For more info, please contact
Patrick (patrick@oharasculpture.com) and Anna 4378291; Barbro 4891789
or Ann 4293537.

Ongoing
Modern Dance
Modern Dance from New York City to Cork. Movita Dance Theatre is
offering classes at the Firkin Crane, Shandon and in Cobh! Classes
available for all levels and ages. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and
Thursdays. Young peoples Dance classes. All Classes are led by
Andrea Pastorella/Artistic Director. Call for details, schedules and
prices (021) 4201977 The Firkin Crane, Shandon & Cobh.

Concerts

December 2
Lord Mayor’s Gala Christmas Concert 2006
A programme of popular and seasonal classics in aid of local
charities with the Cork Pops Orchestra - Conductor: Evelyn Grant RTE
Lyricfm; Joe Corbett (Baritone), Breffni Horgan (Tenor), Daire Halpin
(Soprano); City Hall Singers/Note Perfect; Bones of Cork –Jazz
Ensemble; Cork Music Works; Blarney Brass and Reed Band. 8pm. Tickets
f30/25/10 from Pro Musica. City Hall.

December 6
Grand City Hall Concert
Alex Petcu-Colan (percussion), Stephen Nicholls, Conor Palliser,
Shane O’Sullivan & Cian Clinch (French horns), Cork School of Music
Wind Ensemble, conductor John O’Connor, and Symphony Orchestra,
conductor Geoffrey Spratt. Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man &
Michael Daugherty’s UFO for Percussion & Wind Orchestra, Rossini’s
“Overture” to Tancredi, the world première of a new tone poem by
David Wallace (The wooing of Étáin: Fuamnach’s revenge) & Schumann’s
Konzertstück for 4 French horns & Orchestra. f20/15/10 (Conc.
f11/10). 8pm. City Hall.

December 7
JAZZ CHRISTMAS…
…at the Honan, with Cork School of Music. American Spirituals,
Gabriel Fauré, Rancis Poulenc, george Gershwin, Antonio Carlos Jobim,
Joni Mitchell & Christmas Standards. 8pm. Tickets f10/5 (conc.) Honan
Chapel, UCC.

December 8
Tommy Fleming
A Life Like Mine Tour accompanied by his nine piece band. 8pm.
Tickets f30 plus f2.50 booking fee. Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera
House, Emmet Place.

December 9
Sweet Home Chicago
Jake and Elwood spread the word of soul!! Packed with music from
their Blues Brothers movies as well as Aretha Franklin, James Brown,
Tammy Wynette and many more. 8pm. Tickets f27.50 plus f2.50 booking
fee. Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

December 9
Carols by Candlelight
Fota House International Concert Series proudly presents an evening
of “Carols by Candlelight” featuring the Carrigaline Singers,
supported by “The Sakura String Quartet”. 8pm. Tickets f20 from Fota
House. Info: 4815543. Fota House, Fota Island.

December 10
Sunday Night at the Palace
Put on your Santa hat, dust off your vocal chords and join Master of
Ceremonies Michael Twomey, with Hugh Moynihan, Mon Murphy, Ciaran
Bermingham, Linda Kenny, Damien Smith and The Cork Arts Studio for a
Christmas Cracker of a night full of fun, laughter, nostalgia and
beautiful music. Featuring seasonal favourites like Chestnuts
Roasting, White Christmas, Have Yourselves a Merry Little Christmas,
Santa Claus is Coming to Town as well as spiritual gems like O Holy
Night and Silent Night, perennial crackers like The Night Before
Christmas and The Twelve Days of Christmas with much merriment in
between! 8pm. Tickets: f20. Box Office: 4501673. Everyman Palace
Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

December 15
Liam Lawton
8pm. Tickets f25 plus f2.50 booking fee. Box Office: 4270022. Cork
Opera House, Emmet Place.

December 20
Amadeus:
The Concert
Fleischmann Choir (Music Director: Dr Geoffrey Spratt) & Cork
Symphony Orchestra, Keith Pascoe (conductor). Mary Hegarty (soprano),
Heather Schipp (mezzo-soprano), Nyle Wolfe (tenor), Jonathan Best
(bass). Mozart’s “Overture” to The Magic Flute, Symphony No. 41
(“Jupiter”) & Requiem. 8pm. Tickets: f35/30 (Conc. f25), Tickets in
advance from Pro Musica, Oliver Plunkett St. City Hall.

December 31
The Celtic Tenors
Matthew Gilsenan, James Nelson and Daryl Simpson combine their unique
voices, character and wit to provide a show overflowing with vitality
and variety from start to finish. 10pm. Tickets f37.50/42.50/47.50
plus f2.50 booking fee. Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet
Place.

Comedy

Mondays
Snatch Comedy Improv
Hilarious mayhem as a group of comedians act out spontaneous sketches
based on your ideas. “New & improv’d every week”. 9.30pm, adm. free.
The White Rooms, Bodega, Cornmarket Street.

Tuesdays
Crunchy Nuts
@ Instininct Bar presents the cream of Irish and local stand up
comedians. improv, sketch,surreailsm, donkay, madness, we have it all
for free in the happiest bar in Cork. Instinct, Sullivan’s Quay.

Saturdays in December
The Craichouse
Dec 2: Eric Lalor + Keith Anderson + Ross Browne.
Dec 9: Dean Scurry + Chris Kent + Alan Hurley.
Dec 16: Bad Ass Clowns + Eoin Keegan.
Dec 23: Keith Farnan + Colm O’Regan + Kevin Goldsmith.
All shows start 9.30pm. Entry fee f7 Visit: www.thecraichouse.com The
Craichouse @ The LV Bar, 55 MacCurtain Street.

December
City Limits Comedy Club
Dec 1 & 2: Colin Murphy.
Dec 8 & 9: Jeff Green.
Dec 14, 15 & 16: Jason Byrne.
Dec 21 & 22: Tommy Tiernan. Dec 29 & 30: Karl Spain.
9pm. Tickets from about f20. Info: 4507744. City Limits Comedy Club,
Coburg Street.

December 3
PJ Gallagher
Best known as the hilarious and sometimes outrageous Jake Stevens
from RTE’s Naked Camera, PJ Gallagher is fast becoming one of
Ireland’s most popular and well-loved comedians. 8pm. Tickets: f20.
Box Office: 4501673. Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

Other Stuff

December 29
Critical Mass
Last Friday of EVERY month 6pm at Daunt Square. CRITICAL MASS is a
monthly bike ride round town celebrating community and the virtues of
cycling, its a direct action against ‘Car Culture’. See you there!

Saturdays
Craft Fairs
Special Xmas Fair, daily Dec 11th to 16th. 11am-5pm, adm. free.
Unitarian Church, Princes St.

Mondays
Taking the mic
Open mic night. 9pm, adm. free. Info: www.seeingredrecords.com
Cubiculo’s, Drawbridge St.

Tuesdays
Buskers Night
Showcasing the talent of Cork’s resident buskers and street
performers. Starts 9pm, adm. free. Fred Zeppelins, Parliament Street.

ongoing
Conserving the Dream
Treasures of St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral, celebrating the works of
William Burges, Architect. Cork Public Museum, Fitzgerald Park.