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ENJOY the sweet sounds from Chamber Choir Ireland on Saturday 25 January in the Carlingford Heritage Centre, Louth. Conducted by artistic director Paul Hillier, they get this new decade off with a bang by performing works by Arvo Pärt, David Lang and Louis Andriessen. The upper voices of the choir will perform songs from David Lang’s love fail. There will be some multi-lingual text and a cappella to look forward to too. The programme will also be performed in St Ann’s Church, Dublin, on 26 January. Tickets are available on Eventbrite. For more information see www.carlingfordheritagecentre.com.
DRESS the part in period costume if you don’t want to stick out like a sore thumb at An Grianán Youth Theatre, Donegal, on 29 and 30 January. In association with On Cue Academy, the theatre presents Alan Parker’s Bugsy Malone. Part of the performance will take place outside, so consider wearing weather-appropriate clothing. Find your way to Fat Sam’s Speakeasy because that’s where the adventure will begin. This is an immersive version of the classic musical performed by a cast of young actors from ages 12 to 18. Tickets cost €15. For more information see www.angrianan.com.
JIVE to the music of Mike Denver in the Headfort Arms Hotel, Meath, on 24 January. Mike will be backed by a band comprising of Ireland’s top musicians. The show will feature all his hits including Tommy K, Wasn’t that a Party, Galway Girl, Blown Away and hits from the 60s and 70s. Special guests on the night include Philomena Begley and Brendan Shine. Mike has been on the entertainment scene for 15 years and was voted entertainer of the year in 2016. He also bagged number one album of the year at the Academy of Country Music Awards. Tickets cost €33.20 and are available on Ticketmaster.
ATTEND the National Sustainability Summit in the Citywest Hotel, Dublin, on 29 and 30 January. The summit will focus on the new opportunities for businesses and individuals coming from the Government’s recently published Climate Action Plan, which aims for a cleaner, safer and more sustainable future for Ireland. There will be over 200 speakers and 400 exhibitors to inform and educate delegates. Attendees will gain industry insights, share good practice, connect with business leaders and meet technology providers. Entry is free, register for tickets on Eventbrite. For more information see www.sustainabilitysummit.ie.
LAUGH out loud at Enya Martin’s Would Ya Be Able show in the Everyman Theatre, Cork, on 25 January. Enya is best known for her popular Facebook page “Giz a Laugh”, which features plenty of hilarious videos reflecting her life. Enya returns to Cork with her brand new stand-up show, which guarantees to give a laugh-a-minute as she shares the trials and tribulations of her life. Ex-boyfriends, self-service scanners, taxi drivers and ladies toilets are on her hit list. General admission tickets cost €25. For more information see www.everymancork.com.
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