5 things to do this week

Here's our weekly guide to 'arts and cultural' events that will help you escape the box AND keep you out of the pub

1|music|

INTERPOL

TUESDAY:

The New York band begin a run of three nights at the Olympia in Dublin.

GO:

www.olympia.ie/whats-on/interpol/

2|comedy|

BREAKING DAD

TUESDAY:

Paul Howard brings the latest stage version of his Ross O’Carroll-Kelly tales to Cork for a five-night run.

GO:

www.corkoperahouse.ie

3|poetry|

CORK SPRING POETRY FESTIVAL

WEDNESDAY:

Four days of poetry at various venues on Leeside with local, national and international poets.

GO:

www.corkpoetryfest.net

4|art|

STUDENT OF THE YEAR

WEDNESDAY:

Joseph Keating and Yestin Reboul were jointly selected for the student of the year award at Crawford College of Art and Design in Cork. This exhibition at the Lavit is part of the prize.

GO:

www.lavitgallery.com

5|cinema|

FIFTY SHADES OF GRAY

FRIDAY:

Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan get their S&M book adaptation to the big screen just in time for Valentine’s Day.

GO:

Cinemas nationwide