Five things to do this week

Five things to do from the world of arts, film and culture this week.

1|cinema|

RIVER RUNNER

TODAY:

The sobering tale of the impact of the dams on the River Lee in Cork gets a week-long run at Mahon Omniplex.

GO:

www.omniplex.ie

2|music|

TUNE-YARDS

TUESDAY:

Merrill Garbus and her merry band thrilled at Electric Picnic last year, and make a welcome return for a gig at Vicar Street in Dublin.

GO:

www.vicarstreet.ie

3|art|

Cork Arts Society

TUESDAY:

The 70 pieces on display at the society’s annual exhibition will include three from founding member, Eva O’Connell, who passed away recently.

GO:

Until March 21, www.lavitgallery.com

4|food/film|

CORK FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL

THURSDAY:

The Farmgate Cafe, in the English Market, is the venue for a screening of silent classic, L’invitation au Voyage, complete with live score and supper.

GO:

€35, corkfrenchfilmfestival.com

5|comedy|

DES BISHOP

FRIDAY:

The honorary Corkman returns to his former hometown for the first of two performances.

GO:

www.everymancork.com