5 Things to do this week

Our weekly guide to 'arts and cultural' events around Ireland.

1|theatre|

THE PILLOWMAN

MONDAY:

After hugely successful runs in Galway and Dublin, this production of Martin McDonagh’s darkly funny masterpiece is in Cork until Saturday. David McSavage is among the cast.

GO:

triskelartscentre.ie

2|music|

PADDY’S NIGHT FLEADH

TUESDAY:

A great day for the Irish will be capped off with a fine night of music at Cork Opera House, featuring John Spillane, Jimmy Crowley, Karan Casey, and more.

GO:

www.corkoperahouse.ie

3 |cinema|

DRAKE’S HOMECOMING

THURSDAY:

‘Rediscovered’ footage of the RnB star’s concert in Toronto in 2009. Includes such hits as ‘Best I Ever Had’ and ‘Successful’.

GO:

www.omniplex.ie

4|discussion|

SCREENTEST

FRIDAY:

The Jameson Dublin Film Festival opens on Thursday, and as well as impressive list of features and documentaries, this panel discussion looks at the impact of the digital age on broadcasting.

GO:

Noon, Wood Quay, www.jdiff.com

5|music|

USHER

FRIDAY:

The 36-year-old Texan usually does an impressive live show.

GO:

3arena.ie

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