Friday 2
Flesh & Wood, Rochestown Inn.
Metallitia (Metallica tribute), 9pm @ An Cruiscínán.
Scribble, 9pm @ Theobby.
Misty Blue, Clancy's Bar.

Saturday 3
Alan Swanick + The God Fearing Folk, 9pm @ Theobby.
Scribble,
PlanetFunk @ Half Moon.
The Roraing 40's, Rochestown Inn.
Two Time Polka,
9pm @ An Cruiscínán.

Sunday 4
Pot Belly Folk, Clancy's Bar.
The Dan Clan, 9pm @ Theobby.
Great Pretenders, The Old Oak.
Cold Sweat,
9pm @ An Cruiscínán.

Monday 5
Honcho, The Old Oak.

Tuesday 6
Jazz Club feat. Cian McCarthy,
9pm @ Theobby Bar.
Certain Surprise, Clancy's Bar.
White Satin, Rochestown Inn.
ynch Mob, The Old Oak.

Thursday 8
Chad Dughi,
9pm @ Theobby Bar.
Akercocke + Sikth +abrat
9pm @ An Cruiscínán.

Friday 9
Rob Harley & Bobbyee,
9pm @ Theobby Bar.
Steve Sullivan, Rochestown Inn.

Saturday 10
Stand, PlanetFunk @ Half Moon.
The Deaf Boys of Detroit, Rochestown Inn.

Sunday 11
The Willful,
10pm @ The Coal Quay Bar.
Shamrogues, The Old Oak.

Monday 12
Honcho, The Old Oak.

Tuesday 13
Jazz Club feat. Ronan Guilfoyle, Miles Drennan, Phil Ware & Karl Rooney, 9pm @ Theobby Bar.
The Veraynns, The Old Oak.

Wednesday 14
UCCive Music Society Battle of the Bands' 2004-Heat 1,
8.30pm @ Old College Bar.
Seamus Begley & Jim Murray, 9pm @ Theobby Bar.

Thursday 15
I Am Kloot,
9pm @ Half Moon Theatre.

Friday 16
Jason O'Driscoll,
9pm @ Theobby Bar.
The Mouse,
9pm @ Cyprus Avenue - Old Oak.
Ted Kramer, Rochestown Inn.

Saturday 17
Ten Speed Racer, 9.30pm @ Cyprus Avenue - Old Oak.
Urbandrive, 9pm @ Theobby.
Warwick Embury,
PlanetFunk @ Half Moon.
Quade, Rochestown Inn.

Sunday 18
King Of Hearts,
The Coal Quay Bar.
Con Jovi, The Old Oak.

Monday 19
Honcho, The Old Oak.

Tuesday 20
Jazz Club feat. Colm O'Sullivan & Stephen O'Keefe & Tucker Mulcahy,
9pm @ Theobby Bar.
Audreyynch, The Old Oak.

Wednesday 21
John Spillane, 8pm @ Everyman Palace Theatre.
UCCMS Battle of the Bands' 2004-Heat 2,
8.30pm @ An Cruiscínán.

Thursday 22
Rulers of the Planet +a Rocca, 9pm @ Theobby Bar.

Friday 23
Pete Courtney,
9pm @ Theobby Bar.
The Buds + Deadline, 9pm @ Cyprus Avenue - Old Oak.
Phelan Goodman, Rochestown Inn.

Saturday 24
Alphastates,
PlanetFunk @ Half Moon.
Scapa Flo, Rochestown Inn.

Sunday 25
Soweto Kinch,
8pm @ Triskel Arts Centre.
Dutch Courage,
The Coal Quay Bar.
Relaxt Attack, The Old Oak.
Elaine K, 9pm @ Cyprus Avenue - Old Oak.

Monday 26
Bluemoose, The Old Oak.

Tuesday 27
Jazz Club feat. Mick Cummins & The Ian Date Trio,
9pm @ Theobby Bar.
Hank Wedel, The Old Oak.

Wednesday 28
John Butcher,
9pm @ Triskel Arts Centre.
Clare O'Mahony,
9pm @ Theobby Bar.
UCCMS Battle of the Bands' 2004-Heat 3,
8.30pm @ An Cruiscínán.

Thursday 29
Stand, 9.30pm @ Cyprus Avenue - Old Oak.
UCC Trad Music Society,
9pm @ Theobby Bar.

Friday 30
Margaret Healy,
9pm @ Theobby Bar.
Hal, Pineodge, Myrtleville.
Joe Black, Rochestown Inn.

Saturday 31
Hal, PlanetFunk @ Half Moon.
Kieran Kramer Band,
Rochestown Inn.

Visual Art

to January 9
Davy Dunnigan
Influenced by strong personal visions of political circumstances in Northern Ireland. Davy developed this series of paintings entitled ³Trust², ³Surrender², ²Ceasefire², and ³Sheela'na'Gig². Tigh Filí Gallery, Thompson House, MacCurtain Street.

to January 10
13th Christmas Show
Featuring works by Michael Canning, Jill Dennis, Maurice Desmond, Simon English, Tom Fitzgerald, John Shinnors, Judy Hamilton, Sean McSweeney, Cormac O'Leary, Maighread Tobin. Vangard Gallery, Carey'sane.

to January 24
Crawford Open 4
This year's theme, 'Time and Again', is explored by over thirty artists from Ireland and abroad. Crawford Municipal Art Gallery, Emmet Place.

to January 28
CHristmas Show continuesŠ
A group show including work by Frieda Meaney and Martin Finnin.
January 30 to February 25
In The Flesh
New work by Eileen Healy. Tel: 4271333. web: www.affordableartireland.com FORM, Unit 2, Paul Street Shopping Centre.

January 9 to February 5
Dust
An autobiographical video installation by Emma Donaldson exploring the nature of memory and reminiscence of a particular duration of time. Triskel Arts Centre, Tobin Street.

January 9 to February 5
Take 2
Work by Suzannah O'Reilly exploring issues that concern the deployment and place that human cloning will have in our collective future. Triskel Arts Centre, Tobin Street.

January 12 to 30
Conor Harrington
Paintings inspired by grafitti, hiphop music and urban culture. Tigh Filí Gallery, Thompson House, MacCurtain Street.

January 16 to February 6
Exhibition
Paintings by Des Shortt. Fenton Gallery, Wandsworth Quay.

January
Artists Selection
Selection of work on two floors. Theavit Gallery, Fr Mathew Street.

January
Christmas/New Year
exhibition continuesŠ
Aarge selection of works in various media. Gallery 44, MacCurtain Street.

Theatre & Opera

from December 13
Beauty and the Beast
This Christmas the team that brought you Jack and the Beanstalk brings you another magical pantomime. Beauty and the Beast promises to be another fun-filled journey to an enchanted world. Tickets: f13, f16, f18.50, previews f11, f14, f16.50. Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House.

to January 18
ittle Red Riding Hood
This years production promises to be its best with a dazzling array of talent including special guest, Neil Prendeville of 96FM. Also featuring the dame, Jim Mulcahy and Basher Bacon. Their hilarious form of slapstick comedy along with great music and fun storylines tie this muchoved family tale together. Nightly at 8pm, matinées Sat & Sun at 2.30pm. Tickets from f13 (post-Christmas). Box Office: 4501673. Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

January 4 to 25
Cinderella
Presented by The Montforts. 8pm, matinées Sat & Sun at 2.30pm. Tickets f10, f8 (OAP) or 2 adults & 3 children f40. Bookings & info: 4508398 or Montfort Office: 4501412. Cork Arts Theatre, 7 Knapps Square (across river from Opera House).

January 9 & 10
Frayed
Presented by Remedy Theatre. Tickets available at door. Further info on 086 8079014 or by visiting www.able.ie. Triskel Arts Centre, Tobin Street.

January 19 to 24
Theove Hungry Farmer
By John B. Keane, starring Des Keogh. ³Keogh is brilliantŠuproariously funny²~ Irish Times. ³This Farmers a charmer² ~ Village Voice. ³Fiercely serious and bruisingly funny²~ New York Times. Nightly at 8pm. Tickets f20 & f16 (conc). Box Office: 4501673. Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

January 26 to February 1
Stomp
STOMP is a movement, of bodies, objects, sounds - even abstract ideas. But what makes it so appealing is that the cast uses everyday objects, but in non-traditional ways. There's no speech, no dialogue, not even a plot. So why go see STOMP? Well, have you ever composed a symphony using only matchbooks as instruments? Or created a dance routine based around sweeping? You may have done this a ittle, but get a group of rhythmically gifted, extremely coordinated bodies with definitive personalities, and you have the makings for STOMP. ³A sure-fire crowd pleaser. STOMP is banged, tapped, swished, clicked and clomped with an entrancing charm and a rock-and-roll heart² - The New York Times
Tickets: Evening f25, f30, f35. Matinees f15, f20, f25. Schools: f12.50. All telephone bookings are subject to a handling charge of f2 per ticket.
PERFORMANCE TIMES: Tuesday 27 at 8pm; Wednesday 28 at 8pm; Thursday 29 at 8pm; Friday 30 at 6pm & 9.30pm; Saturday 31 at 3pm & 8pm; Sunday 1 February at 3pm. Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House.

Dance

Monday nights from January 5
Argentine Tango
Open classes. Monday nights - 8-9pm (Beginners). All classes are f7, details on 087 7581116 / 021 4274793, Upstairs Tango Salon from 9pm. The Vineyard, Marketane (off Patrick Street).

from Tuesday 20
Tango course
6 week course. 7.30-9pm (Improvers), 9-10.30pm (Advanced). Course price: f50, details on 087 7581116 / 021 4274793. The Vineyard, Marketane (off Patrick Street).

Comedy

January 29 & 30
Tommy Tiernan
Tommy brings his show to the Everyman Palace. 8pm. Tickets f25. Box Office: 4501673. Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

Mondays
Snatch
Comedy Improvisation, every Monday night from 10pm, free admission. Sin É, Coburg Street.

Festivals

January 12 to 24
Cork Fringe Festival 2004
The very best contemporary theatre from Ireland, Europe and the world.

January 12 to 17 CFF2004
Torn
Material Theatre is Cork's newest physical theatre company. In TORN they take the audience on an exploration of a desperate man on the edge of sanity- an everymanost in his hope of finding ove. An unsettling journey through paper into the heart of everyone's dreams ofove, hope,oss and beauty. 8pm. Tickets f12 & f8 (conc). Box Office: 4904275. Granary Theatre, Mardyke Walk.

January 15 to 18 CFF2004
Romeo & Juliet
Tiny Ninja Theater returns to Cork with the Irish Premier of Romeo & Juliet - Shakespeare's classic tale of star-crossedovers performed by a troupe of inch-high plastic action figures. No small parts. Only small actors. ³Absolutely brilliant.² - Charleston City Paper. 8pm (limited seating). Tickets f8 & f6 (conc). Box Office: 4272022. Triskel Arts Centre, Tobin Street.

January 19 to 22 CFF2004
Once Upon A Barstool
³Don't touch Ireland with chocolate on your fingers!² From Grendel Productions, the makers ofast years Fringe hit, Beowulf, comes a poetic monologue of epic proportions. Following four generations of one family through their migrations from Ireland to Australia and back again, this pieceooks at cultural isolation, alcoholism, and the importance of telling stories in keeping a family and a cultural heritage alive. Written and performed by Felix Nobis. Directed by Thomas Conway. 8pm. Tickets f12 & f8 (conc). Box Office: 4904275. Granary Theatre, Mardyke Walk.

January 23 & 24 CFF2004
Come Out Eli
The story of theongest siege in British history as told by 41 characters in 62 minutes and 3 seconds (approximately). During Christmas 2002, Hackney's Graham Road siege had a huge impact on the surrounding community. Using eyewitness accounts Recorded Delivery provide a gripping and remarkable overview of a community struggling to come to terms with an exceptional, sometimes surreal event. ³Absolutely riveting² The Daily Telegraph. ³This is theatre throbbing with the heartbeat of realife.² The Times. ³the funniest, saddest and most ingenious show inondon² Time Out. 8pm & 3pm matinee on Sat 24th. Tickets f12 & f8 (conc). Box Office: 4904275. Granary Theatre, Mardyke Walk.

Other Stuff

to January 11
Fota On Ice
Cork's very own ice rink! Enter a winter wonderland this Christmas at Fota on Ice, Fota House & Gardens, Cork. Give yourself a fun filled workout at our daytime skating sessions ideal for families. The floodit evenings enhance the magic of a night time skate. Whether you're an able skater or an absolute beginner, it's the winter experience that everyone can enjoy. Tel: 1890 757575 for more details on prices & times, or visit: www.fotaonice.com. Fota Island, Co. Cork.

Thursdays
Open Mic Night @ theV
Everyone from poets to singer-songwriters welcome! 9pm. For more details contact Ruth: rnodrog@yahoo.com TheV, MacCurtain Street.

January 8 to 31
Palestine
Photography between Art & Testimony. Photography exhibition by Maurizio Vallebella. A thought-provoking stills documentary of everydayife in Palestine. Cork Vision Centre @ St. Peter's, North Main Street.