5 things to do this week

Here’s are some of the best things to do during the week ahead

1|TV|

THE BRINK

Jack Black and Tim Robbins star in this new HBO comedy series set in the world of geopolitics.

• Tonight, Sky Atlantic, 10.10pm

2|gig|

JOHN LEGEND

You’d fear for some of the soul star’s quiet piano numbers in the Marquee on Tuesday, but if the sound is right, this could be one of the gigs of the season.

• www.aikenpromotions.com

3|cinema|

MR HOLMES

Ian McKellan stars as an ageing Sherlock Holmes who comes out of retirement in 1947 to immerse himself in one more case.

• Cinemas nationwide

READ MORE: Mr Holmes review

4|music|

KILLARNEY FESTIVAL

There’s a serious line-up in the Kerry town for the weekend, with Duran Duran, Burt Bacharach and ABC among the performers.

• www.killarneyfestival.ie

5|festival|

West Cork Chamber Music Festival

The opening event of the annual festival in Bantry is sold out, but there are plenty more concerts, talks and masterclasses between Friday and July 4.

• www.westcorkmusic.ie

READ MORE: The West Cork Chamber Music Festival has another string in its bow