Five things to do this week

The best of this week’s arts calendar, chosen by Des O’Driscoll
Five things to do this week

1|cinema|

HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE

A charming film from New Zealand about the escapades of a young boy and his foster father.

  • Triskel, Cork, until Wednesday

2 |album|

The Wonder Of You: Elvis Presley

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|

FREUD PROJECT, 2016 – 2021

The Irish Museum of Modern Art begins its exhibition of 50 works by Lucian Freud, on a five-year loan to the Dublin facility.

  • IMMA, from Friday

4 |gig|

SLEAFORD MODS

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|

BLACK MIRROR

Charlie Brooker’s techie satires have migrated from Sky to Netflix for a new run of six episodes.

  • From Friday, Netflix

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