Five things to do this week
1|cinema|
A charming film from New Zealand about the escapades of a young boy and his foster father.
- Triskel, Cork, until Wednesday
2 |album|
After the success of last year’s album of Elvis’ vocals arranged with the Royal Philharmonic, it isn’t surprising that they’re releasing a new selection of similar tracks. ‘Amazing Grace’ and ‘Always On My Mind’ are among the songs featured.
3 |art|
The Irish Museum of Modern Art begins its exhibition of 50 works by Lucian Freud, on a five-year loan to the Dublin facility.
COMING-UP SOON: exactly 8 years later Lucian Freud is back in Dublin! back at @IMMAIreland great! https://t.co/7SH4XHQfvf pic.twitter.com/uLcEVL4RAc
— nerosunero (@nerosunero) October 15, 2016
- IMMA, from Friday
4 |gig|
The Nottingham duo are a bit beyond the angry young man phase, but they do give us the type of caustic wit that’s been so lacking from music in recent years.
- Vicar Street, Dublin, Thursday
5 |tv|
Charlie Brooker’s techie satires have migrated from Sky to Netflix for a new run of six episodes.
- From Friday, Netflix

