FEBRUARY 2007 CORK

Live Music Listings

Thursday 1
Revelation Soundsystem, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Blusacra, 9.30pm @ An Cruiscín Lán.

Friday 2
LPX, 9pm @ Fred Zeppelins.
Head Over Heels,10pm @ Charlies.
Andy Dunne, 10pm @ Clancys.
Tidal Suns, 10pm @ The Quad.
Beale St. Blues, 10.30pm @ Beale Street.
Calypso Train + Raftus + Joe Rubix, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.

Saturday 3
Dinahbird & Jopostereo + Quiet Club & Mission Creep, 2pm @ The Roundy.
Camille O’Sullivan, 8pm @ Cork Opera House.
Mojo Rejects, 10pm @ Charlies.
80 Somethng, 10pm @ Clancys.
The Buds, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.

Sunday 4
Mary Greene & Noel Shine, 8.30pm @ The Roundy.
Under-age Gig (2 bands), 4.30pm @ Beale Street.
The Walkers, The Bailey.
Pat Fitz, Treacy’s.
Ann Scott, 8.30pm @ Cyprus Ave.
The Great Egress, 9pm @ Tikki Lounge.

Monday 5
Pinky + Headgear,9pm @ Old Oak.
Robert Harley & Brian Tambling 9.30pm @ Beale Street.

Tuesday 6
Manic Mechanic, 9pm @ Old Oak.
Exit The Street + Fight Like Apes + Anacrusis, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.

Wednesday 7
Boss Volenti, 9pm @ An Bróg.
Chicago Blues Club, 9.30pm @ Beale Street.

Thursday 8
Channel One, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
House of Cosy Cushions, 9pm @ An Cruiscín Lán.

Friday 9
The Dardenelles,9pm @ The Quad.
Karma Parking, 10pm @ Charlies.
Tony Milner, 10pm @ Clancys.
Beale St. Blues, 10.30pm @ Beale Street.
Violent Jack + Beard Seeking Missile + Obelisk, 8.30pm @ An Cruiscín
Lán.

Saturday 10
UCC Trad Music Soc. Annual Concert feat. Slide + Cruinne, 9pm @ Half
Moon.
Barefoot Blues, 10pm @ Charlies.
Dr Dynamite, 10pm @ Clancys.
Arthur Ebebing Blues Band, 10.30pm @ Beale Street.

Sunday 11
Buille, 9pm @ Half Moon.
The Bluetones, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Ger Wolfe & The New Skylarks, 8.30pm @ The Roundy.
The Laughing Shamrocks, The Bailey.
Easybeats, Treacy’s.
Shakes Tracey, 9pm @ Old Oak.

Monday 12
Chris Smither, 9pm @ Half Moon.
Iain Archer + Royseven, 9pm @ Old Oak.
David Kitt, 8pm @ Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh.
Robert Harley & Brian Tambling 9.30pm @ Beale Street.

Tuesday 13
David Kitt, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Heliopause, 9pm @ An Cruiscín Lán.

Wednesday 14
Chicago Blues Club, 9.30pm @ Beale Street.
CSN: Live & Gigging, 9pm @ Crane Lane Theatre.

Friday 16
Goldie, 11pm @ Savoy.
Styliaga, 10pm @ Charlies.
Remedy, 10pm @ Clancys.
The Polksadots, 8.30pm @ Arthaven Gallery, Crosshaven.
Beale St. Blues, 10.30pm @ Beale Street.

Saturday 17
Richmond Fontaine, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Mojo Rejects, 10pm @ Charlies.
Clockworks, 10pm @ Clancys.
Matt Jacobs Blues Band, 10.30pm @ Beale Street.

Sunday 18
The Blizzards, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Niwel Tsumbu Duo, 8.30pm @ The Roundy.
Under-age Gig,4.30pm @ Beale Street.
Little Creatures, The Bailey.
80’s Something, Treacy’s.

Monday 19
Charlotte Hatherly (ex Ash), 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Robert Harley & Brian Tambling 9.30pm @ Beale Street.

Tuesday 20
The Jim Barrett Band, 9pm @ The Roundy.
Habakuk, 7.30pm @ ClubIsoBar.

Wednesday 21
Chicago Blues Club, 9.30pm @ Beale Street.

Thursday 22
Christ With A K + Write-Off + Obscuredirection, 9.30pm @ An Cruiscín
Lán.

Friday 23
Karen Egan, 9pm @ Half Moon.
Head Over Heels,10pm @ Charlies.
Bleeding Blues, 10pm @ Clancys.
Beale St. Blues, 10.30pm @ Beale Street.

Saturday 24
Fujiya & Miyagi,8.30pm @ Cyprus Ave.
My Alamo, 11pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Lynch Mob, 10pm @ Charlies.
Head Over Heels,10pm @ Clancys.
4 Horsemen Blues Band, 10.30pm @ Beale Street.

Sunday 25
Clive Barnes, 8.30pm @ The Roundy.
Pat Fitz, The Bailey.
Miss Jones, Treacy’s.
David Ford, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.

Monday 26
Robert Harley & Brian Tambling 9.30pm @ Beale Street.

Wednesday 28
Chicago Blues Club, 9.30pm @ Beale Street.

Visual Art

to February 8
Exhibition
The Fenton Gallery’s 2007 programme will begin with an exhibition of
new paintings by Tipperary-based artist Sheenagh Geoghegan. Fenton
Gallery, Wandesford Quay.

to February 10
Group Show
An exhibition of five artists new to the Vangard. Featuring Sean
Cotter, David Kiely, Siobhan McDonald, Robert O’Connor and Wesley
Triggs.Vangard Gallery, Carey’s Lane.

to February 17
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.

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.

to February 28
Grzegorz Laskowski
Although painting almost entirely with his fingers, this Poland-based
artist has a surprisingly classical style, reminiscent of the old
Dutch Masters. Although this is his first Irish exhibition he is
represented in galleries and collections in Germany, Holland, Finland
and the U.K., as well as all the major cities of his native country,
where he still lives and works. Shaw Gallery, Washington Street.

February
Ellis Island Portraits
An exhibition of portrait photographs taken by Augustus F. Sherman
when he worked on Ellis Island from 1905 - 1920 as chief clerk.
Entirely self-taught as a photographer, Sherman had an abiding
passion for human drama, a keen eye for non-Western postures,
gestures, and dress, and the ability to pose his sitters without
losing sight of their inner natures and difficult circumstances. Cork
Public Museum, Fitzgerald’s Park.

February 7 to 27
Make It Happen
Curated by AIB Prize winning artist, Linda Quinlan, Make It Happen
presents the work of 27 Colaiste Stiofain Naofa artists in a site
specific innovative display. Cork Vision Centre @ St. Peter’s, North
Main Street.

February 8 to March 4
Double Vision
An exhibition of photographs by Young Offenders from St. Patrick’s
Prison, Dublin and French Photographer, Klavdij Sluban. Sirius Arts
Centre, Cobh.

February 15 to March 16
Visual Fictions
Curated by Cliodhna Shaffery. Fenton Gallery, Wandesford Quay.

February 17 to March 18
David Hockney’s Fairy Tales
An exhibition of etchings by David Hockney, illustrating six fairy
tales from the Brothers Grimm. Hockney has given each fairy tale his
own interpretation. Rather than illustrating the stories literally,
he has chosen vivid images to encapsulate a mood or detail. Some of
the tales are familiar, like Rapunzel and Rumpelstilzchen; others,
such as Old Rinkrank, Fundevogel and the Little Sea Hare are little
known. Triskel Arts Centre, Tobin Street.

February 20 to March 18
Awakenings
A group exhibition of mixed media and paintigs by 4 Cork based
artists Elaine Mackey, Maureen Roe, Elaine Brooks and Jennifer
McAuliffe. Tigh Filí @ Cork Arts Theatre, Camden Court, Carroll’s Quay.

Theatre

to February 3
Waiting for Godot
The acclaimed production of Beckett’s masterpiece returns to the
Everyman Palace Theatre for 8 performances only. One of the best-
known plays of the twentieth century, and one of the most performed
since its Paris premiere in 1953, Waiting For Godot offers audiences
potent and memorable questions about the purpose of life and the
meaning of hope. 8pm. Tickets: f25/18. Box Office: 4501673. Online
Booking: www.everymanpalace.com Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain
Street.

February 5 to 10
Dublin Carol
By Conor McPherson. Its Christmas time and Dublin undertaker John
Plunkett has never felt better as he shares his wit and wisdom with
his young assistant. An unexpected visit from his estranged daughter
changes the mood and forces him to confront his chaotic past. Funny
and compassionate, Dublin Carol is one of the most revealing plays
written by one of Ireland’s most exciting playwrights. 8pm. Tickets:
f25/18. Box Office: 4501673. Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

from February 6
The Lieutenant of Inishmore
A sensational over the top black comedy set on an island of the West
Coast of Ireland. Written by the author of the worldwide smash hit,
‘The Beauty Queen of Leenane’ Martin McDonagh’s ‘Lieutenant of
Inishmore’ caused a storm in London’s West End; Conquered audiences
on Broadway and this, the first irish professional production, was a
huge hit on its first outing in 2006. ‘Imagine the dead parrot sketch
from Monty Python but directed by Quentin Tarantino’ Ireland on
Sunday. 8pm. Tickets: f20/25/30 plus f2.50 booking fee. Box Office:
4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

February 7 to 10
From Both Hips
By Mark O’Rowe. Presented by Rampart Players Kinsale. 8pm.Tickets
f15, conc. f12. Box Office: 4505624. Cork Arts Theatre, 7 Knapps Square.

February 12 to 24
(excl. 16,17,18)
The Field
By John B. Keane. Bull McCabe, a farmer, has leased four acres of
poor land from a widow for five years during which time he nurtured
it into prime pasture. Now she wants to sell the land to the highest
bidder, and Bull, having invested his time and effort, believes that
he has rights to the property. When an ‘outsider’ from England
appears on the day of the auction to offer an unusually high price,
Bull decides to take justice into his own hands. 8pm. Tickets:
f25/18. Matinées Feb 13-16 at 10.30am. Box Office: 4501673. Online
Booking: www.everymanpalace.com Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain
Street.

from February 14
The Sunbeam Girls
Seven Women. Three Generations. One Secret. The Sunbeam Girls is a
celebration of women, by women, for all of us. Set during the 1950’s
and 1960’s, the play follows the lives of a group of Cork women who
worked in the Sunbeam Factory, and lived in the north side of Cork
City and surrounding areas. As work is done, the women sing, laugh
and cry their way through the ups and downs of their daily lives. The
Sunbeam Girls will strike a chord of recognition in members of the
audience and have them rolling in the aisles with laughter one moment
and wiping away a tear the next. 8pm. Tickets: f25 plus f2.50 booking
fee. Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

February 21 to 24 & 28 to March 3 (preview Feb. 20)
Apocalypse then
What happens when two Cork men are the last humans on earth? This new
comedy by John McCarthy and Ciaran Fitzpatrick welcomes you to a post-
apocalyptic world with lots of water, a cactus and the last ever
edition of The Sun. Join Felix and Declan in the final days of
humankind. 8pm. Tickets: f13 at 6pm with additional Saturday shows at
3.30pm, Preview tickets f10. Box Office: 4501673. Online Book:
www.everymanpalace.com Everyman Palace Studio, MacCurtain Street.

February 21 to 24
Somebody
& Nobody
Ian Wild’s Somebody and Nobody is a dark character driven comedy
about two very different characters: Somebody - possibly the most
important person ever and his sidekick, Nobody, a nonentity with
twelve mothers, twelve fathers and a million friends who never visit.
When a blank piece of paper enters the lives of the two men, their
relationship cosmically and comically implodes.8pm.Tickets f15, conc.
f12. Box Office: 4505624. Cork Arts Theatre, 7 Knapps Square.

February 23
Siriusly Shakespeare
Featuring Cork Shakesparean Company. A night of drama, verse and
music. Dramatic Scenes from the great Shakespeare plays: Hamlet, The
Merchant of Venice and A Midsummers Night Dream just to name a few.
With authentic Elizabethan music performed by Mairead Casey on harp
and pipe. 8pm.Tickets f12, conc. f10. Info: 4813790. Sirius Arts
Centre, Cobh.

February 26 to March 2
The Bald Soprano
Eugene Ionesco’s first play, The Bald Soprano, was a result of his
attempts to learn English from a book. Ionesco learned not just
English but some more astonishing truths – that there are seven days
in the week… the floor is down… the ceiling up. The result of all
this was one of the most sublimely comic commentaries on modern life
to come out of 20th century European theatre. 8pm. Tickets: f25/18.
Box Office: 4501673. Online Booking: www.everymanpalace.com Everyman
Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

COMING IN march

March 7 to 25
Disney’s BEauty
& The Beast
A Tale As Old As Time… One of the most popular and enchantingly
romantic stories ever told comes to life in Disney’s multi-award
winning musical, Beauty and the Beast. 8pm. Tickets Mon - Thurs: f30,
f45, f47.50 plus f2.50 booking fee; Weekends: f40, f47.50, f49.50
plus f2.50 booking fee; Weekday Matinees: f30 plus f2.50 booking fee.
Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

March 19 to 24
Surviving Santa Ponsa
Frank Twomey and Paki O’Callaghan are back with an uproariously funny
sequel to Santa Ponsa or Bust! 8pm. Tickets: f25/18. Box Office:
4501673. Online Booking:www.everymanpalace.com Everyman Palace
Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

March 26 to 31
Des & Rosie at Large
Kicking off their nationwide tour, Des Keogh and Rosaleen Linehan,
Ireland’s funniest comedy duo bring their unique blend of song,
satire and sheer fun to the Everyman Palace Theatre. 8pm. Tickets:
Mon M18; Tues & Wed M25/18; Thur-Sat M25 . Box Office: 4501673.
Online Booking:www.everymanpalace.com Everyman Palace Theatre,
MacCurtain Street.

Dance

February 10
Céilí Dancing
With music from Glenside (Longford). 9.30pm.Táille f8 (inc tea).
Beidh céad míle fáilte romhat. Carrigaline GAA Pavilion.

February 11
Diversions
The dance company of Wales presents a new triple bill. 8pm. Tickets
f20 plus f2.50 booking fee. Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House,
Emmet Place.

February 18
Workshop
An interesting fusion between the principles of Tai-Chi and
Contemporary Dance. 11am-3pm with Bairbre Flood, Tai-Chi class from
11-12pm. Inma Moya class on release-based dance techniques,
improvisations and choreography. For more information contact Inma at
0863652118 or email: lunar_grande@yahoo.co.uk
The Firkin Crane, Shandon.

February 23
Doubletime!
A night of hot swing jazz with Dj Gary. Jump, jive, romp, and stomp
to the best big band swing of the 30’s and 40’s. The only night in
Cork that guarantees the jazz will get you up so you can really get
down. Come out and party like it’s 1939! 10pm, f5. An Spailpin Fanac,
South Main Street.
&
pre-Doubletime Swing Dance class
Swing is a fun, easy to learn partner dance, sometimes known as Lindy
Hop. Creativity and humour fuse with off-beat rhythms to create its
unique style? Guaranteed to put a swing in your step! In the class
you’ll learn the basics of Swing Dancing? The moves, the style, the
attitude. 8-9.30pm, f10, Info: 086 818 5537. The Unitarian Church,
Princes St.

February 26 & 27
Out of Harm’s Way
CoisCéim Dance Theatre is back with a new work. 8pm. Tickets f15/18
plus f2.50 booking fee. Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet
Place.

Salsa Classes
With professionally qualified UKA Instructor. 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 last every
Saturday of the month in the Viaduct Bar, Bandon Road. Weekly Club
every Thursday in the Garda Club at 9.30pm to 12pm. No partner
needed, come down and join the fun. Beginners can pay per night.
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.

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 4359086/corktribaldance@gmail.com. Over 30 years in the
performance arts, 15 years dedicated to Tribal Dance.

Tuesdays
5 Rhythms TM
Ecstatic Dance
Movement as Spiritual Practice.
Caroline Carey presents drop-in classes at Bishopstown GAA, Cork.
6.00 - 7.30pm (more suitable for beginners) ?10. 7:30-10pm ?15.
Further details plus information on other sessions such as ‘Program’d
Trance’ and weekend workshops -www.carolinecarey.com
email : hazel@carolinecarey.com, tel : 021 4961247

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! 10:30am, 6:30pm, 8pm ?45 monthly payment (4 x classes,
1:15min). Feb 1: 2007 Term with new teachers & styles, Book in
advance to secure your place! Feb 3: “BELLYDANCE WORKSHOPS by
Graziela & Aaminah Abdallah”, intro to beginners of bellydance from 1
to 2:30pm (f25), Folkloric Arabic Dances for improvers from 3 to 5pm
(f30) at Muses Bellydance School, HAFLA (bellydance party) at 8pm!
(checkwebsite for more info!). 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).

Ongoing on Tuesdays
Contemporary Dance Classes
…with Inma Moya Pavon. The purpose of these classes is to learn
release-based dance technique, to
find body alignment, to move without restrictions or limitations and to
experiment in the making of a piece of work by combining costume
making, lighting and many other possibilities. 7pm. For more details
contact Inma 086 3652118. The Firkin Crane, Shandon.

Tuesdays
Salsa Classes
Dance With Passion & Soul, Absolute Beginners Class with Fintan
McDermott. 7.30pm. For more details contact Fintan 087 1372334. The
Firkin Crane, Shandon.

Wednesdays
Argentine Tango
Argentine Tango Classes with teacher Veronica Alegre, Buenos Aires.
Classes: Beginners 7pm, Improvers 8.15pm, Advanced 9.15pm (no partner
required). Tango Club every Wednesday 10.30pm till close. Booking/
info: Aileen 087 2627887
or www.corktango.com Garda Social Club, Penrose Wharf.

Wednesdays
Modern & Contemporary
Dance Classes
Professional/advanced Dance Classes continue at 12noon on Wednesdays
at the Firkin Crane in association with APDI with guest teachers,
Andrea Pastorella & Inma Moya. 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. 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.

Wednesdays
Crux Dance Theatre
Offering adult dance classes concentrating on developing physical and
creative dance skills while building confidence for executing dance
movements. Adult Classes from 6:45-8:15pm at Firkin Crane, Shandon.
For more details contact Course Director Jane Kellaghan 086 8147837.

Wednesdays
Professional Ballet classes
Professional Ballet Classes at the Firkin Crane, Shandon, 7 - 8:30pm.
Course Director Alan Foley. For more details contact 021 4507487.
The Firkin Crane, Shandon.

Wednesdays
jazz Ballet Classes
Adult Jazz Ballet Classes with Patricia Crosbie (Ballet Mistress for
Cork City Ballet) 8:30-9:30pm. Course Director Alan Foley. For more
details contact 021 4507487.
The Firkin Crane, Shandon.

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 or 4507487 The Firkin Crane, Shandon & Cobh.

Concerts

February 1 & 3
Rossini Petite Mesa Sol
2 concerts featuring soprano, Cara O’Sullivan and tenor, Breffni
Horgan. St. Finbarre’s on Feb 1. Tickets f20/15/10 from the door,
School of Music and Pro Musica. St. Finbarre’s Cathedral & St.
Peter’s Church, Bandon.

February 2
Rebecca Storm
…with special guest, Peter Corry. Together for the first time,
Ireland’s two greatest voices. An evening of great duets and classic
songs. 8pm. Tickets f25/30/35 plus f2.50 booking fee. Box Office:
4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

February 3
Camille -
La Fille du Cirque
Following 5 Star sell out seasons in Sydney Opera House, New York,
Edinburg, Brighton, Adelaide and Melbourne, Camille performs the dark
and light songs of Jacques Brel, Nick Cave, Tom Waits and more. 8pm.
Tickets f20 25 30 plus f2.50 booking fee. Box Office: 4270022. Cork
Opera House, Emmet Place.

February 3
Ensemble Avalon
Featuring Ioana-Petcu Colan (violin), Gerald Peregrine (cello),
Michael McHale (piano). Programme of Beethoven, Brahms & Piazzolla.
8pm. Tickets f15/14. More info: 021 4813790. Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh.

February 8
Quartet Classics
In its first outing of the new year, the RTÉ Vanbrugh Quartet brings
an essential selection of favourite serenades, dances and lullabies
from the world’s greatest composers of string quartet music to venues
all across Ireland. 8pm. Tickets f15. More info: 087 3900267 Aula
Maxima, UCC.

February 16
Valentines Concert
In aid of Cork Special Olympics & Cork Music Works. An evening of
Classical & Romantic Music with Cara O’Sullivan, Joe Corbett -
Baritone, Cork Pops Orchestra (Conductor Evelyn Grant), Jean Kelly -
Concert Harp, Packie O’Callaghan - (Santa Ponsa or bust), Cork Music
Works, Cork Airport Singers (Conductor Anne Healy Mayes). 8pm.
Tickets f30/20 from Pro Musica. Cork City Hall.

February 17
Sonic Vigil
Presented by Cork Artists Collective. Experimental, improvised
electronic music, sound art and video. Performed by invited
international artists and Quiet Club. Videos by the Yaya Club. 2-8pm.
f10 at the door. Unitarian Church, Princes St.

February 18
Tainted Love
The 80’s Show!!! Features classic feel good songs from Wham!, Human
League, The Eurythmics, Duran Duran, Cyndi Lauper, Soft Cell,
Bananrama and many more! 8pm. Tickets f22.50/25 plus f2.50 booking
fee. Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

February 25
Cork on Show 4
The fourth annual Gala variety performance in aid of the Cork Cancer
Research Centre. 8pm. Tickets f50 (include pre-show reception), f35,
f25 plus f2.50 booking fee. Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House,
Emmet Place.

February 25
The 3 o’Clock Sunday Show
A season of comedy & music variety. With host & compere, Michael
Twomey. 3pm. Tickets: f20 (Group rates available). Box Office:
4501673. Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

COMING IN March

March 1 to 3
Les Miserables
Les Miserables will be performed by students of Cork Arts Studio.
Directors: Philip Mc Teggart Walsh and Rebecca Allman. 8pm. Tickets
f22, f25 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.

Saturdays in February
The Craichouse
Feb 3: Alan Hurley + Chris Kent. Feb 10: Neil Hickey + Martin
Henchion. Feb 17: Fred Cooke + Tim Hadfield. Feb 24: Johnny P + Gar
Murran. All shows start 9pm sharp. Entry fee f7, studes f5 Visit:
www.thecraichouse.com The Craichouse @ Eddie’s Bar, 55 MacCurtain
Street.

February
City Limits
Comedy Club
Feb 2 & 3: David McSavage. Feb 16 & 17: David O’Doherty. Feb 23 & 24:
Ardal O’Hanlon. 9pm. See www.thecomedyclub.ie for updates. Tickets
from about f20. Info: 4507744. City Limits Comedy Club, Coburg Street.

Other Stuff

from February 2
Haunted History Tour
Opening Feb 2nd & every Thurs.Fri & Sat @ 8pm. With Red Sandstone
Varied Productions. Unique night time experience in & outside the
walls of Cork City Gaol. Only for the brave! Wear warm clothes. f15
Bookings: 021 4305022. Cork City Gaol.

February 15
The Big Gay
& Lesbian Valentines Party
Expect a party with a difference! 11.30pm, adm. f7 Everyman Palace
Theatre, MacCurtain St.

February 21
Oz Info Night
Thinking of a year in OZ? Then get along to Scott’s Bar on the 21st
Feb @ 6.30pm. Get all the info on flights, visas, tours, jobs,
insurance & much more! For more info contact SAYIT Travel on 4279188.

February 22 to 24
War & Politics
A literary festival presented by the Munster Literature Centre.
Workshops & readings. Bookings for workshops on 021 4312955; all
other events from Triskel on 021 4272022. More info:
www.triskelart.com Triskel Arts Centre, Tobin St.

February 23
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!

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.