5 Things to do this week

1|theatre|ARISTOCRATS

2|music|MIDLAKE

TUESDAY: If you’re not going to Elbow at the Marquee tonight, then this Texan folk rock outfit provide a solid alternative.

GO: €25, Cyprus Avenue, Cork.

3|music|JACK WHITE

THURSDAY: The former White Stripe could offer one of the gigs of the summer. There’s also a decent support act in the Kills.

GO: €44.05+bf. Kilmainham, Dublin.

4|comedy|LEE EVANS

THURSDAY:The energetic funnyman begins a two-night run at Cork Opera House in preparation for a bigger tour later this year.

GO: €31+bf.

5|chamber music|WEST CORK CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

FRIDAY: Bantry continues to punch above its weight on the festival front, with this top-class event. Opening concert at Bantry House features the Danish String Quartet.

GO: westcorkmusic.ie