May 2007 Cork

Live Music

Tuesday 1
nina Hynes, 8.30pm @ Cyprus Ave.

wednesday 2
Conway Savage, 8.30pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Hadasha, 8.30pm @ Tikki Lounge.
Exit pursued by a bear + support, 9pm @ An Bróg.

thursday 3
The Lemonheads + The Icarus Line, 9pm @ Savoy.
Delorentos, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Intinn Reggae soundd, 8.30pm @ The Roundy.

Friday 4
Mark Eitzel, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Kidic + Four Faced Liar + more, 9pm @ Crusicín Lán.
Debashish Bhattacharya, 8.30pm @ Triskel.

Saturday 5
65 Days of Static + Butterfly Explosion, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Headbangers Ball: Metallitia + more,10.30pm @ Half Moon.

Sunday 6
David Gray, 8pm @ Opera House.
Neosupervital,9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Jeffrey Foucault, 9pm @ Half Moon.
Bill Coleman + support, 8.30pm @ The Roundy.

Monday 7
Camera Obscura, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Ephel Duath + Negura Bunget + Boss K, 9pm @ Crusicín Lán.

Tuesday 8
John Cooper Clarke, 8pm @ Triskel.
WAITING TO EXPLODE, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.

wednesday 9
Director, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.

thursday 10
The Levellers + Kill City Defectors, 9pm @ Savoy.
The Tremeloes, 8pm @ Opera House.
Kimia, 8.30pm @ The Roundy.

Friday 11
Wiggle, 10pm @ Triskel.

Saturday 12

Sunday 13
Unleashed + Belphegor + Arkhon Infaustus, 9pm @ Crusicín Lán.
Hayes, Cahill & Frisell, 8pm @ Opera House.
Jimmy Crowley, 8.30pm @ The Roundy.

Monday 14
HEADGEAR, 9pm @ Old Oak.

Tuesday 15

wednesday 16
Exit The Street + support, 9pm @ An Bróg.

thursday 17
Bright Black Morning Light, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Ideal End (Ep Launch), 9pm @ Crusicín Lán.
Tonynho Dos Santos + Tokatynga, 8.30pm @ The Roundy.

Friday 18
Juan Martin & His Quinteto Fabuloso, 8pm @ Opera House.

Saturday 19
The Flaws + Giveamanakick + Messiah J & The Expert (invite only), 9pm
@ Cyprus Ave.
Jesse Van Ruller, 8.30pm @ Triskel.

Sunday 20
Ken Cotter, 8.30pm @ The Roundy.

Monday 21
Duke Special, 8pm @ Opera House.
Fight Like Apes, 9pm @ Old Oak.

Tuesday 22
Ben Taylor + Luan Parle, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.

wednesday 23

thursday 24
Mark Geary, 8pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Paco Pena - A Compas!, 8pm @ Opera House.
Eoin Dillon (Kila), 8.30pm @ The Roundy.

Friday 25

Saturday 26
Is Risen + Days of Light + 5th Legion, 2pm @ Crusicín Lán.

Sunday 27
Leslie Dowdall, 8.30pm @ The Roundy.

Monday 28
Frightened Rabbit, 9pm @ Old Oak.

Tuesday 29
The Hedrons, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.
Jack Rose, 8pm @ Triskel.

wednesday 30
Diane Ward, 8.30pm @ Tikki Lounge.
Channel One + support, 9pm @ An Bróg.

thursday 31
Styliaga, 8.30pm @ The Roundy.
The Blizzards, 9pm @ Cyprus Ave.

to May 7
Paysages, Pays-sages, aux limites du Sahara
A black & white photographic exhibition by French photographer Samuel
Chantoiseau. Alliance Francaise Gallery, 36 Mary Street.

to May 12
Pensona
Cork Painter Jo Phoenix’s abstract compositions are based on farming
landscapes and peat bogs. The colour of the newly ploughd earth and
the pattern of the fields vary from the different seasons. Tigh Filí
@ Cork Arts Theatre, Camden Court, Carroll’s Quay.

to May 12
Group Show
Alan Boardman, Ciarán Cronin & Tonia Kehoe. Fenton Gallery,
Wandesford Quay.

to mid May
Kalaidescope
A solo exhibition by artist Deirdre McCarthy. National Software
Centre, Mahon.

May 2 to 30
Wide Angle º
The human field of vision is approximately 145 degrees... Why not
record a scene without having to discard what the eye truly sees?
Blake Coverdale creates large ultra wide images, working with
panoramic large format and scanning swing-lens cameras. Cork Vision
Centre @ St. Peter’s, North Main Street.

May 3 to 27
City of Shadows
An exhibition of photographs by Russian Artist Alexey Titarenko.
Directly influenced by the music of Shostakovich and the writings of
Dostoyevsky Titarenko has become known as the photographer of the
city of St. Petersburg.Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh.

May 4 to 27
Andy Warhol and his Slovak Roots
??????? Cork Public Museum, Fitzgerald’s Park.

May 8 to 31
Last Days:
The End of Carpets at Youghal
An exhibition by photographer Derek Speirs and artist Marcella
Reardon. Triskel Arts Centre, Tobin Street (off Grand Parade).

May 10 to 25
Exhibition
Cork Painter Angie Shanahan is holding an exhibition of new work. The
paintings were created in response to a changing landscape and the
development of the former Barracks in Ballincollig. Joyce House,
Barrack’s Sq, Ballincollig.

May 10 to June 3
Vanishing Day
Work by John Philip Murray. Vangard Gallery, Carey’s Lane.

May 10 to June 4
Exhibition
An exhibition of paintings by Cork based French artist Dorothée
Roberts. Alliance Francaise Gallery, 36 Mary Street.

May 14 to 27
Cork Camera Club
32 photographers present their work. Tigh Filí @ Cork Arts Theatre,
Camden Court, Carroll’s Quay.

May 17 to June 2
Exhibition
A combined exhibition featuring the latest work by Buttevant artist
Mel O’ Dea and Cork artist Tom Campbell. Penrose Gallery, 3 Penrose
Quay (above Richardsons Tiles).

May 18 to June 9
Exhibition
John Kelly Fenton Gallery, Wandesford Quay.

from May 21
Anthony Ruby Studio Sale
Over the last ten years Anthony, one of leading lights of Cork’s Art
scene, has amassed a great many previously unseen works in his city
centre studio. Shaw Gallery, Washington Street.

to June 9
Irish Art of the Seventies
An exhibition of over 50 works from the collection of the Irish
Museum of Modern Art, of Irish art from the pivotal decade of the
1970s. Historic works by artists such as Robert Ballagh, John Burke,
Michael Coleman, Brian King, Louis le Brocquy, Anne Madden, Tony
O’Malley, Patrick Scott, Maria Simonds-Gooding and Michael Farrell
are included. Crawford Art Gallery, Emmet Place.

to June 17
The Year of the Golden Pig
This exhibition of Contemporary Chinese Art is curated from the
collection of Swiss businessman and diplomat Dr. Uli Sigg. The former
Swiss ambassador to China, Dr. Sigg’s collection includes historic
works of Chinese avant-garde art from the 1980s and early 90s. All
the leading positions and important trends are represented by major
works, many of which have now achieved iconic status in the Chinese
art world. The result of this systematic approach is a collection of
contemporary Chinese art that is unparalleled in terms of its scope
and quality. Glucksman Gallery, UCC, Cork.

to September 1
The Great Southern Hotel Collection
The Crawford Gallery is the new home of the Great Southern Art
Collection. This important collection of Irish Art was assembled by
the Great Southern Hotel Group during the 1960s and 1970s. Crawford
Art Gallery, Emmet Place.

to September 29
Remembering Seamus Murphy
Artist, stone-carver and letterer - Crawford Art Gallery celebrates
the centenary of Seamus Murphy with a programme that will allow a new
younger audience to rediscover the work of this unique artist.
Crawford Art Gallery, Emmet Place.

Theatre

May 1 to 4
The Conference of the Birds
By Jean-Claude Carriere and Peter Brook. Directed by Marion Wyatt. A
passionate story of courage, loyaltly and determination. A csnDRAMASK
presentation. 8.15pm. Bookings: (021) 4508398. Cork Arts Theatre
(C.A.T. Club), Camden Court, Carroll’s Quay.

May 4 to 6
The Billie Holiday Show
The Billie Holiday Story is a gritty no-holds barred musical play
dramatising the life of this legendary singer. The production
features Rain Pryor, American actress and comedian and daughter of
the legendary comedian, Richard Pryor. 8pm. Tickets: f25/18. Box
Office: 4501673. Online Booking: www.everymanpalace.com Everyman
Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

May 7
I MISS COMMUNISM
A play by Ines Wurth and Mark Soper. 8pm. Tickets: f15/12. Box
Office: 4272022. Triskel Arts Centre, Tobin Street (off Grand Parade).

May 8
John Cooper Clarke
One-man performance of self-penned poetry and anecdotical tales. 8pm.
Tickets: f20/17. Box Office: 4272022. Triskel Arts Centre, Tobin
Street (off Grand Parade).

from May 8
Roy
(a Footballers Tale)
Written by Alec McAllister, Directed by Jim Nolan, Starring Myles
Horgan. So who is Roy Keane? This captivating new play imagines the
world as viewed through the eyes of Ireland’s most controversial
sports figure. Set during Christmas 2005 just prior to his move to
Celtic, Keane is living at the centre of a myth, attempting to
deflect the excesses of adulation and hatred, while displaying an
engaging humanity and uncertainty coupled with wry detachment and
brutal self awareness. 8.30pm. Tickets: f20 (Internet & telephone
bookings are subject to a booking fee of f2.50). Box Office: 4270022.
Half Moon Theatre, Cork Opera House.

May 9 to 19
the King and I
East meets West in this sumptuous production of Rodgers and
Hammerstein’s The King and I. The classic story of an English school
teacher in the court of the King of Siam has enchanted audiences for
the last 50 years. 8pm. Tickets: f22/25/27.50/30 (Internet &
telephone bookings are subject to a booking fee of f2.50) Box Office:
4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

May 10 to 17 (preview 9th)
High School Musical
Presented by Montfort College. Various Times. Tickets: fvarious. Box
Office: 4501673. Online Booking: www.everymanpalace.com Everyman
Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

May 12
Stuff that Happens When You’re Deaf
…is a quirky, off-beat look at the joys and woes of everyday life for
Deaf Folk, devised to be enjoyed equally by both deaf and hearing
audiences. The show consists of a live performance, devised by ’Ear
ye, ‘Ear ye!!, Cork’s only Deaf performance ensemble. 8pm. Info:
(021) 4505624. Cork Arts Theatre (C.A.T. Club), Camden Court,
Carroll’s Quay.

June 1 to 10
THE MERRY WIDOW
Starring Mary Hegarty. The Merry Widow tells the story of a young and
attractive woman, Hanna Glawari, whose rich, elderly husband has died
just one week after their wedding, leaving her with the world at her
feet. Composed by Franz Lehár, The Merry Widow is the operetta for
which he is best known. It was instantly successful making Franz
Lehár internationally famous. This will be a Young Artists’
presentation featuring some of Cork’s upcoming local artists. 8pm.
Tickets: f35/30/23. Box Office: 4501673. Online Booking:
www.everymanpalace.com Everyman Palace Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

Dance

May 1 & 2
Ballet Spectacular 2007
Showcasing top international and Irish ballet dancers. 8pm. Tickets:
f15/25/22.50/37 plus f2.50 booking fee. Box Office: 4270022. Cork
Opera House, Emmet Place.

May 5
Céilí Mór
With a return visit by the Turloughmore Céilí Band (Clare). Enquiries
phone or text 087 8137990, email: dancing@owenabue-valley.net
www.owenabue-valley.net Carrigaline GAA Pavilion.

May 18
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. Come out and party
like it’s 1939! 10pm, f5. doubletimeproductions@hotmail.com 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. 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. An Spailpín Fanac, South
Main Street.

May 20
Dance Overtures
An elixir of Dance, Featuring Ballet, Irish, Tap, Jazz and Modern
pieces performed by both talented present pupils, and some past
pupils of Cork Arts Studio. 8pm. Tickets: f16/18/22 plus f2.50
booking fee. Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

May 27
Ballet Theatre Ireland
Presented by Montfort College. 7.30pm. Tickets: f19/15. Box Office:
4501673. Online Booking: www.everymanpalace.com Everyman Palace
Theatre, MacCurtain Street.

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

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.

Tuesdays
5 Rhythms TM
Ecstatic Dance
Movement as Spiritual Practice.
Caroline Carey presents drop-in classes at St. Aloysius School,
Sharman Crawford Street, 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

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 10.30pm till close. Next Beginners Courses May
16th. 5th Anniversary Tango Weekend with Ricardo and Jenny on May
11th, 12th, 13th. Booking/info: Aileen 087 2627887 or
tangocork@yahoo.ie or www.corktango.com Garda Social Club, Penrose
Wharf.

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
Modern & Contemporary Dance
Professional / Advanced Dance Classes continue at 12noon on
Wednesdays at the Firkin Crane in association with APDI with the
following guest teaches: Inma Moya, Andrea Pastorella and Ursula
Chapman. For more details and class times please contact the Firkin
Crane, Shandon 021 4507487.

Thursdays
Set Dancing Classes
9-11pm. Phone or text 087 818 5111. Carrigaline GAA Pavilion.

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.

Weekdays
Hip Circles Bellydance school
We offer a large diversity of dance classes for fitness and fun at
ALL LEVELS. All ages, shapes and sizes welcome! ?55 monthly payment
(4 classes of 1:15min each, 10:30am, 6:30pm, 8pm). ?10 discount for
early bookings. 18-20/05/07 TRIBE INTENSIVO BELLYDANCE WORKSHOPS -
Hip Circles Bellydance on Tour from Cork to Dublin, join us for 2
nights in Dublin, tribal bellydance workshops (all levels), mini
show, merchandise fair, yumi lebanese dinner and live bellydance!
Accommodation and 6 hours of workshops package for ?175 - limited
vacancies, book now! June ‘07: FRENCH/AMERICAN CABARET WORKSHOPS with
Christina Offutt - Ladies Styling Class Using Props and A Piece for
the Encore (pls check website for more info!). Booking/Info: Graziela
(086 3532962 / 021 4553173. Email: hipcircles@yahoo.com. Visit:
www.hipcircles.tk. Grattan St. Community Centre, Grattan Street
(parallel to North Main Street), Cork.

Ongoing
Salsa Classes
Every Thursday have fun and learn salsa and merengue. Improvers 8pm
and complete beginners 9pm. No partner required. Cost f60 per 7 week
course. Contact Elaine 087 4134077. Garryduff Sports Centre.

Ongoing
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. Wed
Beginners class at 8pm in Harlequin’s Hockey Club, Farmer’s X, Cork.
Monthly Club last Saturday of every month, Saturday 26th May, Salsa
Workshops with international instructor Mel C from 8pm to 10pm.
Afterwards social dancing till late. Weekly Social 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.

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.

Ongoing
Modern Dance
with Movita Dance Theatre in Cork and Cobh. ALL LEVELS. Tues
6-7.30pm Beg/Int, Firkin Crane; Wed 4.30-5.30pm Young People, Cobh;
Wed 7-8.30pm Adults/Teen Cobh; Thurs 10.30-12 Beg/Int Firkin Crane;
Thurs 6.30-8pm Adult/Teen FirkinCrane. 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

May 3
Piano Portraits
Triantan piano trio, with Ruxandra Petcu-Colan on violin, Ferenc
Scuzs on cello and Una Hunt on piano will perform a programme
featuring Haydn’s Trio in C major as well as Mendelsohn’s C minor
Trio. Presented by Cork Piano Forum. 1.10pm. Tickets at the door
f10/7. Crawford Art Gallery.

May 4
Trad Concert
Fundraising concert with The Great Island Fiddlers and The
Traditional Music Ensemble. 8pm. Tickets. f20 (f10 student conc.).
Tel: 021 4815543, Web www.fotahouse.com Fota House and Gardens,
Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork.

May 13
Hayes, Cahill
& Frisell
A meeting of Ireland’s leading trad virtuosos Martin Hayes and Dennis
Cahill with one of jazz’s most acclaimed guitarists and innovators,
Bill Frisell. 8pm. Tickets f25 (Internet & telephone bookings are
subject to a booking fee of f2.50). Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera
House, Emmet Place.

May 17
summer Music with Madrigal ‘75
Culture Ireland award-winners, ‘Best Choir’ at the Montreux festival
and ‘Irish Choir of the Year’, Madrigal ’75 chamber choir is an
ensemble of exceptional skill and beauty and a credit to the city’s
singing tradition. A programme of summer music in the stunning
surround of Fota House, just 10k from the city! 8pm. Tickets: f15
(f11/7 members) on the door. Crawford Art Gallery.

May 19
Irish Chamber Orchestra Spring Series 2007
International accordian player James Crabbs joins the fantastic Irish
Chamber Orchestra for the final concert in what has been an
astounding series. Programme includes feisty Argentinian tango and
Scottish traditional music as well as choice classical fare.
Piazolla: various; J.S. Bach: Keyboard Concerto No. 4 in A BWV 1055;
A. Agri/J. Carli: Desde Adentro; Scottish Trad. Folk; Gustavo
Beytelman: Tres Movimientos Concertantes. 8pm. Tickets: f20/15/10/5.
Bookings: 1890 923 543 City Hall.

May 24
Paco Peña
- A Compas!
Paco Peña embodies both authenticity and innovation in flamenco. As
guitarist, composer, dramatist, producer and artistic mentor he has
transformed perceptions of this archetypal Spanish art form. 8pm.
Tickets f25/30/35 (Internet & telephone bookings are subject to a
booking fee of f2.50). Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet
Place.

May 25
Anthony Kearns
In concert with Special Guest Cara O’Sullivan. 8pm. Tickets f27.50/30
(Internet & telephone bookings are subject to a booking fee of
f2.50). Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

May 26
SUMMER SERENADE
Presented by East Cork Choral Society. Soloists: Mary Stockley,
recorder & Stephen Nicholls, french horn. Conductor: Colin Nicholls
Magical music in a fabulous setting. 8pm. Tickets: f10 at door. St.
Fin Barre’s Cathedral.

May 27
Dana
International recording artist, Dana, is going back on the road
again. 8pm. Tickets f25/27.50 (Internet & telephone bookings are
subject to a booking fee of f2.50). Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera
House, Emmet Place.

May 31
Kinky Friedman
The Texan songwriter, and author of several detective novels makes a
return visit to Cork, along with Little Jewford and friends. Expect a
lot of tongue in cheek. non-PC stuff here.8pm. Tickets f27.50
(Internet & telephone bookings are subject to a booking fee of
f2.50). Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera House, Emmet Place.

June 2
Dance Hall Qs & Hucklebuck Shoes
Recreating the ultimate showband sound and recapturing the singing
styles of those first Irish music superstars, the showband singers…
like father, like son, or so audiences will be able to judge for
themselves! 8pm. Tickets f25/27.50 (Internet & telephone bookings are
subject to a booking fee of f2.50). Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera
House, Emmet Place.

Comedy

May 3 to 5
Jon Kenny
He’s back with his hilarious critique of contemporary Ireland in a
brand new show. 8pm Tickets: f25 (Internet & telephone bookings are
subject to a booking fee of f2.50). Box Office: 4270022. Cork Opera
House, Emmet Place.

Saturdays in May
The Craichouse
May 5: Colin Ryan. May 12: Dean Scurry. May 19: Robbie Bonham. May
26: Michael Mee. Each night includes “Craic Me Up” Comedy Competition
Semi-finals. All shows start 9.30pm sharp. Entry fee f7, studes f5
Visit: www.thecraichouse.com Eddies Bar, 55 MacCurtain Street.

May
City Limits
Comedy Club
May 4 & 5: Neil Delamare. May 11 & 12: Eoin O’Neill. May 18 & 19:
Jason Byrne. May 25 & 26: Kevin Gildea. June 1 & 2: Eddie Brill. 9pm.
See www.thecomedyclub.ie for updates. Tickets from about f20. Info:
4507744. City Limits Comedy Club, Coburg Street.

Tuesdays
Stand Up
& Be Counted
Open Mic Stand Up Comedy. 9.30pm. Free Entry.The Tikki Lounge, Little
Hanover Street.

Festivals

May 2 to 6
53rd Cork International Choral Festival
Featuring a host of events around Cork city. Highlights include The
Swingle Singers, Ethnic Voices Concert, Evocations with The Calmus
Ensemble, and The Fleischmann International Trophy Competition.
Throughout the festival there will public and church performances.
Also, there will be a Food Fair & a lively Festival Club at the
Clarion Hotel. Bookings can made through Cork Opera House on 021
4270022 /online at: www.corkoperahouse.ie / or from Cork Opera House
Box Office. More info on: www.corkchoral.ie Cork.

Other Stuff

May 9
The Orpheum
A night of vintage cinema. Become resensitised to sound and moving
image through the early classics of 20th century film. The Orpheum is
proud to present: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1919, silent, directed
by Robert Wiene, Germany) 8.30pm, f5.
doubletimeproductions@hotmail.com. An Spailpin Fanac, South Main St.

May 13
Rare and Special Plant Fair
The Fair is the only show in Ireland where all the gardening
specialists attend to present their rare and unusual plants and where
the public have the opportunity to purchase these exceptional
species. 10.30 am - 4pm. Adm. f6. Tel: 021 4815543, Web
www.fotahouse.com Fota House and Gardens, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork.

May 25
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!

June 2
Ocean to City Rowing Race
This rowing race starts in Crosshaven at 12.30pm and this year the
race finishes in the Boardwalk, City Quarter Lapps Quay and this will
create a festival and family atmosphere. Entertainment will be
provided by "Banana Boat" A Polish band who will also be performing
at the Cobh Maritime Song Festival. Another 1st at this years race
will be the attendance of a French Market offering a wide range of
French Foods and Products adding a cosmopolitan touch to this Bank
Holiday weekend of sport. Don’t miss the exciting finish of
traditional racing currachs and their crews from 2.30pm to 4.30pm
approx. More info: www.oceantocity.com Crosshaven & Cork.

Mondays
Ó Bhéal
Ó bhéal is a weekly open-mic event for all forms of original Poetry.
Storytelling and Unplugged Ceol are also welcome. 8pm. For further
info contact Paul at pcpoet@irishfree.com Tigh Filí Gallery, Cork
Arts Theatre, Carroll’s Quay.

Thursday Nights
An óige Cycle
Every week. Meet at Cork Opera House from 6:50, all over 16 welcome.
Long cycle departs at 7pm and Social cycle departs 7:10pm. Email
enquiries to rct@eircom.net