UPCOMING EVENTS

Saturday 2 May - The Wood of O - 3 p.m. - Ahead of performances at the Clonmel World Music and Galway Folk Festival, Breege Phelan & Will McLellan join us for a Saturday afternoon show featuring their original music, haunting heartfelt vocals and melodic fingerstyle guitar. €15 on the door.

Wednesday 6 May - Knit Night 7 p.m. Open to all knitters, crocheters and textile artists. Bring a project and a willingness to show and tell, we are a friendly group meeting since 2019. €5 donation includes tea.

Friday 8, Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 May - SeeThrough (Cork Fringe) - Kyle English and Damian Punch. Composed by Wike Schippers. Midnight show. Gloriousparty struts through a life of lavish prismatic loudness, while BeautifulVagrant walks calm through soft-dew stillness. Destined to collide as audience is guided to imagine a story together in total darkness. 2nd-person perspective (the protagonist is “you”), provides audiences a mile in the shoes of two very different lives, as similarities begin to emerge. Through storytelling, soundscaping, and the intimacy of shared darkness, familiar worlds become something entirely different. As the world around us becomes scary and unfamiliar, “SeeThrough” seeks a comforting tonic to the unknown. Delightful, Heartwarming and Contemplative. A true “you had to be there” show. Tickets €12.50 through Cork Fringe.

Tuesday 12 May - Drink and Draw with Harry Moore - 7.30 - 9:30 p.m. €10. Drink and draw in relaxed company, no experience needed. Artist Harry Moore will guide and nurture creativity, and provide a model (clothed) and warm-up/loosening exercises.  All materials provided. Drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) not included.  Space limited to 12, email maureenscork@gmail.com or reserve a spot at the bar.

Saturday 16 May - Jason Turk - 3 p.m. Following a residency supported by the Arts Council, Jason Turk will present an intimate performance featuring new work developed through his ongoing exploration of Irish traditional music and live electronics. Drawing on research at the Irish Traditional Music Archive, the programme features newly composed pieces alongside reimagined repertoire from Sliabh Luachra.
This will be a close-up performance, with stage piano and Seaboard at the centre of the room, surrounded by the audience. Book a free spot on Eventbrite with a €15 contribution at the door.

Sunday 17 May - Sunday Song Exchange - 1:30 p.m. Song Exchange is a voice-only singing circle for everyone who loves to sing for the fun of it. Send an email to thesongexchange@gmail.com to book, Contribution of €5-10 gratefully accepted.

Monday 18 May - Yarn Spinners - A Night of Poetry and Sound - featuring artists Phil Spillane and MaeDea Farrell. Come and join us on a night of spinning songs, poetry and more. Doors 7:30. €10 suggested at the door. Spaces are limited, arrive early!

Saturday 23 May - Peter O’Sullivan and Charlie Delahunty - 3 p.m. €15

Sunday 24 May - Women's Singing Circle - 13.30-15:00 - facilitated by Sarah Keane and Victoria Adiiye. This is a relaxed and informal event where women can come together through song. You can expect the afternoon to be filled with humming, short and easy to remember songs, and the joy of hearing and feeling harmony. Whether you haven’t sung in years or have never sung with others before, it will be a space to feel good through music. Unlike a traditional choir, there’s no focus on performance or perfection. It’s all about shared experience, connection, and the joy of singing together. Suggested donation: €15. Book on their Eventbrite, link to come.