5 things to do this week

Des O'Driscoll has you covered on things to do this week.

THE IRISH REVOLUTION

The first episode of the three-part Cillian Murphy-narrated documentary on the period from 1916-22 in Ireland.

Tonight, RTÉ One, 9.35pm

🇮🇪 The Irish Revolution 🇮🇪

Cillian Murphy narrates a documentary marking the centenary of the Irish War of Independence

Monday 9.35pm pic.twitter.com/z5tfSMANDJ

— RTÉ One (@RTEOne) February 1, 2019

GREEN BOOK

Mahershala Ali and Viggo Mortensen star in the Oscar-nominated true tale of a black musician being driven around by a white chauffeur in the Deep South in the 1950s.

Cinemas nationwide

AESYNTH

Four-day festival exploring the world of synaesthesia and its links to creativity.

In-spire Galerie, Dublin, Thurs-Sun

New year, new twitter account! The countdown begins to @aesynthfest, 7-10 February @InspireGalerie #synaesthesia #chamermusic #art pic.twitter.com/TYFWKYK9EX

— Aesynth (@Aesynthfest) January 1, 2019

DES BISHOP

The Irish-American comedian returns to his old homeplace of Cork for two performances.

Fri-Sat, Everyman

QUARTER BLOCK PARTY

The Cork festival based around North and South Main streets has been beefed up this year, with an eclectic mix of gigs and other arts events.

Friday to Sunday, Cork

The countdown is on! We are gearing up to inject colour, energy, and life, into #Cork city from 8-10th Feb.
Get access to events through single event tickets, or with Bundle Passes (3 shows for €25) or Super Bundle Passes (6 shows for €50).https://t.co/iIV7y7cKiV pic.twitter.com/8XzouipQFB

— Quarter presents (@QtrBlockParty) January 24, 2019