5 things to do this week

Here are five things to check out if you’re looking for something to do this week.

Mon, 03 Aug, 2015 - 01:00

Des O’Driscoll

1|Cinema|

Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation

The mention of Tom Cruise often brings a scoff these days, but the latest instalment of the action franchise is yet another knotch in the belt of one of the most durable careers in Hollywood.

2|album|

STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON

The soundtrack to the upcoming NWA documentary mainly features the work of Dr Dre, but there are also contributions from Kendrick Lamar and Eminem. The exact release date is still shrouded in confusion.

3|theatre|

THE MATCHMAKER

The rather impressive duo of Jon Kenny and Mary McEvoy star in production of John B Keane’s classic at the Everyman.

www.everymancork.com, until August 14

4|art|

SARAH WALKER GALLERY

An exhibition entitled ‘A Blue Thread’ brings together the work of a number of top graduate students to Castletownbere.

www.sarahwalkergallery.com

5|gig|

LIVE AT ST LUKE’S

The Balanescu Quartet made some waves with their classical twist on Kraftwerk tunes a few years ago, and Friday’s event should be the perfect opening for this series of gigs at Cork’s newest venue.