June 2005 Cork

Live Music Listings

Thursday 2
The Duke Spirit, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Eric Bell, 8pm @ Cruiscín Lán.
Manu & Rhumba Casino, The Phoenix.

Friday 3
Micah P Hinson / Ollie Cole / Clive Barnes, 8pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Mundy, 8pm @ Cruiscín Lán.
Mr Brownstone, 9pm @ Nancy Spains.
Band Of Friends, 7.30pm @ Everyman Palace Theatre.
Rollo Markee Band, midnight @ Everyman Palace Theatre.
Leeroy (The Prodigy), The Mardyke.
Omar / Cartoon, 8pm @ The Quad.
Agustin Maruri, 8pm @ Sirius Arts Centre.
Dave Evans, Rochestown Inn.

Saturday 4
Mark Eitzel (American Music Club), 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
MLC Bluesband, 5.30pm @ Corner House.
Paul Lamb & The Kingsnakes / Rollo Markee Band / Hot Guitars, 9pm @ Cruiscín Lán.
Zane Lowe/Snow Patrol (DJ Set), 10pm @ The Bodega.
The Great Pretenders (Queen tribute), Rochestown Inn.
Picture House, 8pm @ Reardens.

Sunday 5
Wheres Me Culture Big Party 2, 9pm @ City Limits.
Trashcan Sinatras / The Lovegods, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Rollo Markee Band, 4pm @ Cruiscín Lán.
Connie Lush & Blues Shouter / MLC Bluesband / Hot Guitars, 9pm @ Cruiscín Lán.
Joey Negro, 10pm @ Savoy Theatre.
Anto¹, 8pm @ Sky Bar.
Jerry Fish etc, The Mardyke.
King Kapisi / Mikki Dee / Captain Kirk, 9pm @ Nancy Spains.
Bleedin¹ Blues Band, Rochestown Inn.
Eve Of Mind, 9.30pm @ The Phoenix.

Monday 6
The La¹s, 8pm @ Savoy Theatre.
British Sea Power / Sons & Daughters, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Carvin Jones Band, 8pm @ Cruiscín Lán.

Tuesday 7
Luka Bloom, 8pm @ Cruiscín Lán.

Wednesday 8
Dalek, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
The Irish Weavers, 9pm @ Clancys.

Thursday 9
Iain Archer, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Stagestruck / Remember Rory, 9pm @ Cruiscín Lán.
Manu & Rhumba Casino, The Phoenix.

Friday 10
Brute Force & Ignorance / Jekyll & Hyde, 9pm @ Cruiscín Lán.
Jakara, 8pm @ Clancys.
Playtoh (album launch), 1pm @ Virgin Megastore.

Saturday 11
The Devlins / Emmett Tinley / Duke Special, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Brute Force & Ignorance / The Loop / Laundromat / Sinner Boy, 9pm @ Cruiscín Lán.
Moondog, Rochestown Inn.
Philip Doherty, The Phoenix.

Sunday 12
Jekyll & Hyde / Dave McHugh / Laundromat / Sinner Boy, 9pm @ Cruiscín Lán.

Monday 13
Remember Rory / The Loop, 9pm @ Cruiscín Lán.

Tuesday 14
Camille O¹Sullivan, 8pm @ Speigeltent.
Dave McHugh / Stagestruck, 9pm @ An Cruiscín Lán.
Alan Murphy, 8pm @ The Tikki Lounge.

Wednesday 15
Fred / Ian Whitty, 8pm @ Speigeltent.

Thursday 16
Elephant, 8pm @ Speigeltent.
Manu & Rhumba Casino, The Phoenix.

Friday 17
The Complete Stone Roses, 9pm @ Nancy Spains.
Manu & His Latino Band, 8pm @ Speigeltent.
Steve Sullivan, Rochestown Inn.
Echogram, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Crushed Velvet, The Phoenix.

Saturday 18
Stanley Super 800 / Jape, 8pm @ Speigeltent.
Head Over Heels, Rochestown Inn.
Peter Doran, The Phoenix.

Sunday 19
Neil & Tim Finn / Bic Runga, 8pm @ Cork Opera House.
Faction presents Republic of Loose / The Marshal Stars / The Blizzards / Blast.ie band, 3pm @ Half Moon.
Faction presents Republic of Loose / The Marshal Stars / The Blizzards / Director, 8.30pm @ Half Moon.

Monday 20
Paddy Keenan / Tommy O¹Sullivan, 8pm @ Speigeltent.

Tuesday 21
Sumu / Wiggle, 8pm @ Speigeltent.

Wednesday 22
John Spillane / Louis de Paor, 8pm @ Speigeltent.

Thursday 23
North Cregg, 8pm @ Speigeltent.
Manu & Rhumba Casino, The Phoenix.

Friday 24
The Shades / Rest, 8pm @ Speigeltent.
Remedy, Rochestown Inn.
Little Creatures, 8pm @ Clancys.
Tadhg Cooke, The LV.

Saturday 25
Sister / Boa Morte, 8pm @ Speigeltent.
High Voltage, Rochestown Inn.
Northern Soul, The Phoenix.
Playtoh, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.

Sunday 26
ŒThe Sessions¹ Launch Night with Eoin Coughlan, Gavin Moore, Annette Buckley & Jon Leahy,
9pm @ The Phoenix.

Thursday 30
Brian Wilson, 8pm @ Cork Showgrounds.
Manu & Rhumba Casino, The Phoenix.

July Friday 1
Aslan, 8pm @ Cork Showgrounds.

July Monday 4
Gypsy Kings, 8pm @ Cork Showgrounds.

July Tuesday 5
Al Green, 8pm @ Cork Showgrounds.

July Wednesday 6
Nick Cave, 8pm @ Cork Showgrounds.

July Thursday 7
Van Morrison, 8pm @ Cork Showgrounds.

July Friday 8
Paul Brady, 8pm @ Cork Showgrounds.

GIGS FOR REARDENS
June Bank Holiday Weekend:

Fri 3rd: Deuces Wild

Sat 4th: Picture House

Sun 5th: Bog the Donkey

Mon 6th: The Laughing Shamrocks

Wed 8th: Kenny Live

Fri 10th: Up For It

Sun 12th: Electric Lemon

Wed 15th: Christy Moore Tribute

Fri 17th: Transmitter

Sun 19th: Roisin Dubh

Wed 22nd: Bourbon Legends

Fri 24th: Starman

Sun 26th: The Laughing Shamrocks

Wed 29th: Trailortrash

All gigs start @ 10.30pm

to June 4
Response to Bramley: John Shinnors¹ Domino!
John Shinnors has been fascinated by Frank Bramley¹s painting Domino! in the Crawford Municipal Art Gallery's permanent collection for over twenty-five years. Shinnors¹ large-scale canvas (a triptych over four metres in length) is a personal response to the painting he refers to as ³the beautiful painting². Crawford Municipal Art Gallery, Emmet Place.

to June 4
Cork Woman
By Pauline Bewick. The centrepiece of the exhibition is a sculpture made entirely from wine corks of a woman holding a glass of wine standing in front of Shandon Bells, a well loved landmark of Cork City. O¹Callaghan Properties Offices, 21 Lavitt¹s Quay.

to June 8
Exhibition
Exhibition of work by Ronan Walsh. The Lee Gallery, Lavitt¹s Quay.

to June 8
Triptych
Paintings by Claus Havemann.Web:www.affordableart-ireland.com FORM Gallery, Unit 2, Paul Street Shopping Centre.

to June 10
Patrick Scott
Paintings by Patrick Scott. Fenton Gallery, Wandesford Quay.

to June 18
Waterways
A visual journey along the quays, villages and harbour of Cork. Exhibitors Include: Julian Campbell, Patrick Cashin, Avril Daly, Niall Foley, Trevor Geoghegan, Eadaoin Harding Kemp, Pat Keenan, Tonia Kehoe, Liam Lavery, Horace Lysaght, Eva O'Connell, Anna O¹Hara, Brian Palm, Charlo Quain, Victor Richardson, Brian Smith, Aidan Staunton, Eithne Ring, Tom Walsh, Paul White, Edward Yen Sang. Lavit Gallery, Fr. Mathew Street.

to June 19
Temporal
Textile and paint exhibition by Valerie Knight and Rosemary Taylor. Shandon Gallery, 107 Shandon Street.

June 1 to July 14
Jacob¹s Ladder
The particular places of these paintings by Bernadette Burns are Sherkin Island off the coast of West Cork, Tipperary and Crete. 9am to 5.30pm weekdays. NSC, National Software Centre, Mahon, Cork.

June 2 to 12
Exhibition
Featuring work by Noilín O¹Kelly. Launderette Gallery, 14 MacCurtain Street.

June 3 to 30
Poland
Enlargement! is a continuously changing exhibition, displaying the artistic qualities of the new states of the expanded EU. An exhibition of contemporary Polish art. Cork Vision Centre, North Main St.

June 10 to 18
Memories of Cork
An exhibition by Kenneth Webb and guests, Susan Webb, Clare Cryan and Sara Sue McNeill. O¹Callaghan Properties Offices, 21 Lavitt¹s Quay.

June 10 to 29
Uncovered Grounds
In her exhibition ŒUncovered Grounds¹ Frieda Meaney is showing work inspired by the remains of a family farm on the remote Beara Peninsula. The exhibition consists of paintings, photo - etchings and an artists book of prints documenting objects remaining from the lives of the farm¹s previous inhabitants. The photographer Monika Fabig is contributing to the exhibition with several photographic prints of the house. Web:www.affordableart-ireland.com FORM Gallery, Unit 2, Paul Street Shopping Centre.

June 10 to July 23
New Trends of Architecture
in Europe and Asia-Pacific
This prestigious touring exhibition is a showcase of work by twenty of the best young architects working around the globe today. Ireland is honoured to be represented in this exhibition in the form of Irish architect Gráinne Hassett of Hassett Ducatez Architects, Dublin. The striking exhibition installation in the Crawford Gallery has been designed by O¹Donnell + Tuomey, architects of UCC¹s award-winning Lewis Glucksman Gallery. Crawford Municipal Art Gallery, Emmet Place.

June 13 to 18
Shoot Me?
Shoot me? is produced by the final year photography students of St John¹s Central College. Gallery 9, Tigh Fili, Thompson House, MacCurtain Street.

June 14 to 25 (not Sunday)
44 Frames
A retrospective exhibition of Janice O¹Connell¹s photographs of Cork theatre work over the past ten years. Foyer, Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

June 15 to 24 (not open Saturdays)
Blow In
Blow In is the culmination of Danger Museum¹s encounter with Cork¹s cultural scene and conversations with some of the city¹s artists, over the past year. The project consists of a collage work that has evolved in response to the conversations and the group¹s experience as outsiders or ³blow ins² to Cork. The project uses the history of Cork as a backdrop for an exploration of the development of Cork¹s cultural climate and the role that Cork 2005 is playing in further development of this. The work will be shown as a site-specific piece at the Cork Museum, relating to the museum¹s historical collection, while the conversations are distributed in a free publication around Cork city. Cork Public Museum, Fitzgerald¹s Park.

June 16 to 29
Midsummer Show
Group Show of works created in 2005 by 12 Artists. 16th is the official opening of the gallery. Launderette Gallery, 14 MacCurtain Street.

June 17 & 18
Responses
The Responses Project aims to engage with the community in exploring residents¹ relationship to the South Parish, past and present. The project features interactive work by artists Emma Klemencic (Heart Shaped Boxes), Lucy Parle (What Shape is Your Heart In), Helle Kvamme (Don¹t Burst the Bubble). 10am-5pm. The Responses Shop, 24 Douglas Street.

June 18 to 27
Degree Show 2005
The Degree show of 2005 graduates of Crawford College of Art & Design. Crawford College of Art & Design, Sharman Crawford Street.

June 21 to July 9
Outside In
The Lavit Gallery invited artists who live outside the urban area of Cork to look at the city and its environs from their perspective. Features work by William Crozier, James English ARHA, Tim Goulding, Arthur Maderson & Jules Thomas. Lavit Gallery, Fr. Mathew Street.

June 22 to July 9
John Byrne
Work by Belfast born, Dublin-based artist, John Byrne. Fenton Gallery, Wandesford Quay.

June 28 to August 5
Exodus
Sebastião Salgado exhibits for the first time in Ireland. ³The great Brazilian photographer, now 60, has given his life to long-term projects - workers, landless peasants, children, migrants. He took his camera where few photographers bothered or dared to go... His last major project was Exodus. Over seven years, he took photographs of migrants from Africa, Asia and South America, many of whom had fled ethnic and religious conflict and genocidal regimes. Often his subjects, particularly the children, stare at the camera - strong, confrontational, giddy, laughing, heroic, even in their despair.² Simon Hattenstone, The Guardian. Salgado will exhibit his internationally acclaimed photographic exhibition Exodus at 21 Lavitt¹s Quay, Cork from the 28th of June - 5th of August. Triskel will host Children as part of the Exodus collection from the 18th of July - 18th of August. 21 Lavitt¹s Quay & Triskel Arts Centre, Tobin Street.

June 29 to July 24
The Architect¹s Brother
The first Irish exhibition by Robert and Shana Parkeharrison. Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh.

to October 2
Four Now
A joint exhibition from the collections of the Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. Glucksman Gallery, UCC, Cork.

May 31 to June 18
Bouncers
They¹re back! For one more blast! The phenomenally successful smash hit comedy returns to the Everyman Palace Theatre for an unprecedented fifth run. 8pm, Special first week offer - all tickets f12. Box Office: 4501673. Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

June 3 to 5
Victor Frankenstein
Trapped inside shipwrecks, castles and icebergs, a cocktail of circus & symphony for all ages. Compagnie Jo Bithume has evolved into the largest off-site theatre company in the world and produce a premiere once every four years. The fact that they have chosen Cork as the launch pad for this incredible show illustrates just how special Corcadorca¹s Relocation is.10pm. Show free but ticketed (Capacity for 3000.Tickets for this show are limited and demand is sure to exceed supply. For ticketing information see the Relocation page of www.corcadorca.com. Grand Parade.

June 9 to 18
Oliver!
Returns due to phenomenal demand,following a sell out run that left people asking for MORE! 7.30pm f18/f21/f25 (+ f150 booking fee). Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House.

June 16 to 25 (previews June 14 & 15; no show Sunday)
The Merchant of Venice
Discover a city within our city as Ireland¹s premier site-specific theatre company brings to life ŒThe Merchant of Venice¹. Corcadorca are now preparing the biggest and most ambitious Shakespeare show ever produced in the South. Created with the support of Cork Midsummer Festival, join Corcadorca¹s troupe of musicians as they chart the action, drama and mayhem from the quays of Cork to the bloodthirsty Courthouse and onwards as Shakespeare makes Cork his home this summer. 16th ­ 25th June (no show Sun) @ 9.30pm (previews 14th, 15th June @ 9.30pm). Starting Point: Old Distillery, North Mall. Show free but ticketed (Tickets for this show are limited and demand is sure to exceed supply. For ticketing information see the Relocation page of www.corcadorca.com. The Cork Midsummer Festival Box-Office will have a small number of day tickets available for each performance but it is strongly recommended that audiences obtain tickets in advance.)

June 14 to 18
homemade
This show aims to get under the skin of your house, sound out its secrets and divine its dreams. Can you really measure a house in stories? What are the hidden desires of your des res? At the end of the day, when the curtains are drawn, do you live in your home, or does your home live in you? Available to play in your own home, at a time of your choosing, from 14 ­ 18 June. homemade plays best to an audience of between 4 and 10 people. Show cost: f50.

June15 to 25 (preview June 14; no performance Sunday)
pondlife angels
By Enda Walsh. This world premiere from the award winning author of ŒDisco Pigs¹ and ŒBedbound¹ traces a desperate day in the life of a Cork city checkout girlŠ mapping out her ever-more nightmarish and frenetic journey through the streets of Cork, as she tries to make sense of her unravelling reality. A comedy, a horror story, a murder mystery, a soap opera, a supernatural thriller, all taking place in the split second between life and death. 8pm, tickets: f15/10 (f10 for Preview). Booking: 1890 2005 55. Granary Theatre, Dyke Parade.

June 17 & 18
The Girl Whose Best Friend Was A Ghost
Once upon a time there was a Girl whose best friend was a Ghost. Nobody else could see the Ghost except for the Girl. The Ghost caused many complications in the Girl¹s life until the day the Ghost left. Physically Phishy is a youth theatre where young people aged 10 ­ 14 have an opportunity to act, write and devise their own work under the directorship of theatre professionals. 7pm. Tickets: f7/5. Shandon Craft Centre Courtyard, Shandon.

June 20 to 25
No Messin¹ With The Monkeys
By Roddy Doyle. Bertie and his extended family live a happy double life ­ by day monkeys in the zoo screeching and swinging and chewing on bananas. But by night it¹s the cinema, snack boxes and brilliant chases from the Gardai Siochana. No Messin¹ with the Monkeys is a fast-paced, action-packed comedy with puppets and actors for 6 to 11 year olds and adults. 20th to 24th June @ 10.30am & 12.30pm; 25th June @ 3pm & 6.30pm. Tickets: f10/f6.50 (discount for school bookings). www.theark.ie

June 21
The Story Of The Rubbish Monster
Jimmy and Serena live next door to nice but untidy Mr. HackinsackŠStrange rumblings are heard from the rubbish heap in his gardenŠ A Rubbish Monster appears with sinister plans. Can the children defeat the evil rubbish monster and save the planet in time? Puppet show. Ages 5-8 and families. 4pm. Tickets: f5 www.skylight.com ICD @ Firkin Crane, Shandon.

June 22
Dorothy Dolittle¹s Adventure to the Land of The Dolots
Dorothy DoLittle lives beside an old treeŠ the enchanted gateway to a mysterious land called the Land of the DoLots. Puppet show. Ages 5-8 and families. 4pm. Tickets: f5. ICD @ Firkin Crane, Shandon.

June 23
Tom Thumb
By Marcello Chiarenza. A story all about playing and having fun, which Tom does better than anybody as he stays one tiny step ahead to save his brothers from mum, dad and the monster. With enchanting music this originally Italian show, performed entirely on a kitchen table, is a wee wonder. Performed by Patrick Lynch. Ages 6+ and families. 4pm. Tickets: f5. ICD @ Firkin Crane, Shandon.

June 24
The Fish¹s Wishes
By Marcello Chiarenza. A little vegetarian fish who lives in a glass escapes into the airy world to eat bubbles, pick up tears and drink stars from a bowl. Why is the sky blue? What do all the fish say at the bottom of the sea? Where do they keep the salt? Ages 3+ and families. 4pm. Tickets: f5. ICD @ Firkin Crane, Shandon.

June 21 to 25 (preview June 20)
Dark Week
The creators of the hilarious ŒSoap¹ take you on a journey back in time and into all the nooks and crannies of the historic Everyman Palace Theatre. Doors open 7.30pm, no entry after 8.30pm. Tickets: f10 (f5 for Preview). Box Office: 4501673. Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

June 27 to July 2
Tom Crean - Antarctic Explorer
Aidan Dooley tells the heroic tale of Antarctic explorer Tom Crean. 8pm. Tickets: f23 & f15 (conc.). Box Office: 4501673. Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

June 24
The Beach Project
An exciting outdoor dance performance which integrates culture with the magic of nature. The journey commences with a bus ride from the city, then a rocky cliff walk that gives breathtaking views, coupled with a visually stunning dance performance set against the open sea. Multiple dancers represent changing desires ­ exploring reason, cultural identity and intention with the use of colourful costumes and props. 8pm, (Bus leaves Cork Opera House @ 7pm). Tickets: f10 (Bus ticket f5). One show only. Grab-All Bay, Crosshaven, Co. Cork.

Mondays (except Bank Holiday)
Argentine Tango
With teacher Andres Bezem. Beginners Class 7pm, Improvers 8pm, Advanced 9pm, Tango Salon 10pm (no partner required). Details from Aileen 087 2627887 or www.corktango.com The Vineyard, Market Lane (off Patrick Street).

Mondays & Thursdays
Salsa Classes
Absolute Beginners 8.30pm. More info on 086 2547319. Garda Social Club, Penrose Wharf. www.salsaireland.com

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays (& Friday mornings)
Bellydance Classes
Mondays 7-8pm Bellydance for Beginners, Egyptian style & 8-9.30pm Bellydance techniques (intermediate). Wednesdays 7-8pm Bellydance for Beginners, tribal style. Thursdays 7-8.30pm Performance Class (intermediate/advanced); Fridays 10.30am-12pm Morning Class (beginners/intermediate) Babies and toddlers welcome! Childminding can be arranged too! AlsoŠTuesdays 7-8.30pm Bellydance Class for Gay Men, venue: The Other Place, Gay Community Centre, South Main St. www.firedance.cc Contact Sandra Keil at bellydancecork@yahoo.co.uk or on 086 1594508. Thompson House, MacCurtain Street. www.firedance.cc

Thursday nights
Rhumba Casino
A night of live Salsa classes, Rhumba and Merengue with a full 8-piece Latin orchestra. Rhumba Casino are Ireland¹s exponents of true Cuban dance music under the leadership of veteran Cuban bandleader Manu Ramirez. Doors 9pm, 5 euro.The Phoenix, Union Quay.

Tuesdays
International Folkdancing
Music and dance from all over the world. New dancers welcome, all ages, no experience necessary. 8-10pm, f4 per class, first night free. Further details from Larry 4886541 or Patsy 4872550. Carrigrohane Parish Hall.

June 14
Our mEUsical Partners
With Cork Orchestral Society. Germany - The Atos Trio. 1 to 1:50pm, tickets f10 (conc. f7 & 5), info: 4270076. Crawford Municipal Art Gallery.

June 16
Patrica Moynihan (flute) & Jean Kelly (harp)
Programme of Donizetti, J.S. Bach, William Alwyn, Benjamin Britten, Debussy, Piazzolla. 8pm. Aula Maxima, UCC.

June 18
The Tallis Scholars
This concert will feature the sacred music of Tallis, Sheppard and Byrd. They will also perform their world famous, and extraordinarily gripping, interpretation of Allegri¹s beautiful Miserere.8pm, tickets f25 (group rates available). St. Fin Barre¹s Cathedral.

June 25
Of Madrigals and Magic
The 60-strong choir of the Galway Baroque Singers present a programme of choral music demonstrating its powerful effect on the human spirit throughout the ages. 8pm, tickets f12/10. St. Fin Barre¹s Cathedral.

Thursdays in June
Summer Lunchtime Concerts
June 2: John O¹Conor (piano) - Beethoven; June 9: Gerard Kelly (cello) & Evelyn Grant (piano) - Sammartini, Beethoven, Schubert. June 16: Lynda O¹Conor (violin), Brian O¹Kane (cello) & Rebecca Cap (piano) - Smetana, Martinu. 1.10pm, tickets f10 (conc. f7 & students 5). Crawford Municipal Art Gallery.

Mondays & Wednesdays
Snatch Comedy Improv
Comedy Improvisation, every Monday night from 10pm (be there by 9pm!), free adm. Sin É, Coburg Street. Šand every Wednesday night from 10pm, free adm. Bodega Bar, Coal Quay.

June 14 to 25
Cork Midsummer Festival
Two weeks of art, music, drama, dance and family entertainment. See advert and listings for more info on all the events or visit: www.corkfestival.com Cork.

June 25 to July 3
10th west Cork Chamber Music Festival
This years guests include Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Robin Blaze, Julius Drake, Mihaela Ursuleasa, Pieter Wispelwey, Cliona Doris and the Mondrian Ensemble. With a wide programme from Beethoven to Devienne, Britten to Mozart, there promises to be something for everyone. Bantry House, Bantry, Co. Cork.

June 20 to July 1
Cork Art Trail Soundworks 2005
SOUNDWORKS 2005 specifically focuses on sound art, or art that incorporates sound as part of it¹s substance. Art Trail will present the work in a variety of settings in Cork, including UCC Music Department, St Vincent's Church, Sundays Well. More info: www.arttrail.ie Cork City

June 19
Lord Mayor¹s Picnic In The Park 2005
Park up, walk down, jump in and be thrilled in the magical playground at Fitzgerald¹s Park, where music, puppetry, circus and lunatics abound.There¹ll be boat rides down the river, magicians and musicans, jugglers and illusionists, fabulous food and activities all afternoon! So come down, have a look, get involved, be dazzled, be amazed and clown around. 1pm - 6pm. Fitzgerald¹s Park.

Tuesdays
Open Mic Night @ The LV
Everyone welcome from singer/songwriters to poets. Free pints for performers and admission is free! Bring own instrument and leads if required. For more information contact Ruth: rnodrog@yahoo.com. The LV, MacCurtain Street.

Saturdays
Art In The Park
Weekly exhibitions by Cork-based artists in Bishop Lucey Park, Cork. Bishop Lucey Park, off Grand Parade.

Bank Holidays
The St. Fin Barre¹s Cathedral Experience
Journey back in time to 1880 and meet the people who built St. Fin Barre¹s Cathedral. Bank Holidays at 10.30am and 2pm (June 6th, August 1st, October 31st). Adm. f3. Please phone St. Fin Barre¹s Cathedral office to book your place as there are limited numbers. 021 4963387

Weeknights, June to August
Walking Tour of Cork City
A stroll through the streets to hear about Cork¹s rich culture and heritage. Tour finishes in Traditional Irish Pub ³An Spailpin Fanac² where you will enjoy a complimentary pint of Beamish Stout or tea/coffee. 8pm. Starting Tourist Office, Grand Parade Cork. Cost f7 (duration 90 minutes approx.) For further details tel: 0214885405 / 4291649. Fax: 021 4291649, or e-mail: olgacork@eircom.net