Time to look forward to the weekend, with nine great selections including the Dublin run of the much-loved The Sound Of Music, some cutting edge live music and a chance to celebrate one of the greatest satirical TV shows of all time.
MUSICAL
The Sound of Music at BGE Theatre (until Saturday 1st February)
This lavish staging of the classic story stars Dublin actress Clelia Murphy from Fair City and Dancing With The Stars as Baroness Elsa, Emilie Fleming (BBC One’s Over the Rainbow) as Maria and Andrew Lancel (Coronation Street villain Frank Foster) as Captain Von Trapp.
BINGO
Bingo Roadshow at Mulhuddart Community Centre (Friday)
Eyes down for some great bingo fun in Mulhuddart, with 25 guaranteed winners on the night.
GIG
Therapy Sessions: The Workmans Club (Friday)
Denise Chaila, Fynch, Rebel Phoenix and more amazing musical and spoken-word talent. It’s sold out but there will be a few tickets on the door from 8pm.
CLUB
Index: 999999999 at 39/40 (Friday)
Acid techno mayhem from the Italian duo.
GIG
Lee Fields & The Expressions at Button Factory (Saturday)
The soul star from North Carolina has been dubbed 'Little JB' for his physical and vocal resemblance to the Godfather of Soul, James Brown.
CLUB
Mother at Lost Lane (Saturday)
LGBTQ clubbing par excellence focusing on electro-pop and disco – with the promise of special guests.
CONCERT
Dublin Youth Orchestras – Annual Concert at the National Concert Hall (Saturday)
An evening of music from the country’s finest young classical musicians: four orchestras with a total of 400 players between the ages of 9 and 19.
ART
The Uncertain Tour at National Gallery of Ireland (Saturday)
A free tour of the NGI’s ground floor galleries in the company of two of the gallery’s top art historians.
COMEDY
Brass Eye Night - Oxide Ghosts at the Sugar Club (Sunday)
A screening of the Brass Eye documentary Oxide Ghosts and an episode of the classic satire, followed by a Q&A with the director: a must for anyone that knows their clarky cat from their yellow bentines.
