Five things to do this week
THURSDAY: Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Fab Four’s visit to Dublin in 1963. Venues include the Gresham Hotel, where they stayed. Until Nov 10. dublinbeatlesfestival.com
The Olympia, Dublin
THURSDAY: Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher’s band are promoting their second album, BE. beadyeyemusic.com
Half Moon Theatre, Cork
FRIDAY: John O’Brien directs the South American prison drama, based on the novel by Manual Puig. Until Nov 23. corkoperahouse.ie
Various venues
FRIDAY: Packed programme opens with Sideways director Alexander Payne’s new film, Nebraska, at Cork Opera House. corkfilmfest.org
Crawford Art Gallery, Cork
SATURDAY: This retrospective highlights the Kells-born artist’s interests in Irish identity and history. Until Jan 4. crawfordartgallery.ie
