Greetings from Safe Harbour
There's plenty to fill your evenings in Cork this week, with a four-day short story festival and two nights of Paul Brady both on the list.
The Cork International Short Story Festival fills Cork Arts Theatre from Wednesday to Saturday, and Paul Brady is at Cork Opera House on Thursday and Friday. Apphia Campbell's Nina Simone play, Black Is The Color Of My Voice, is at The Everyman on Thursday.
If gigs are more your thing, Glasshouse perform Sigur Rós at Cyprus Avenue on Friday and Tool Shed pay tribute to Tool at The Pav on Saturday. Jack Dee brings his Joke Show to The Everyman on Tuesday 20 October.
This is our pick of what's on this week. As always for a full event list check out the link at the bottom of the email.
Let's dive in 👇
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Cork International Short Story Festival
Wednesday 14 to Saturday 17 October · Cork Arts Theatre
Four days of readings from Irish and international writers, presented by the Munster Literature Centre. Zsuzsi Gartner opens the readings on Wednesday, Dermot Bolger and Liz McManus close them on Saturday night, and Lucy Caldwell, Billy O'Callaghan and Simon Van Booy are on the programme in between.
Saturday afternoon also has the Ó Faoláin Prize reading.
Black Is The Color Of My Voice
Thursday 15 October · 20:00 · The Everyman
Apphia Campbell wrote, directs and performs this one-woman play inspired by the life of Nina Simone. It follows a singer and civil rights activist from young piano prodigy to renowned jazz vocalist, with many of Simone's songs performed live.
Paul Brady
Thursday 15 to Friday 16 October · 20:00 · Cork Opera House
Folk, rock, blues, traditional Irish and classic pop all feed into a Paul Brady set. He plays solo or with his trio, and he has a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Concert Hall in Dublin.
Souldriven
Thursday 15 October · 23:30 · Crane Lane Theatre
Seven players, a brass section, and a mix of soul, funk, jazz and blues. Souldriven have taken it to Waterford Spraoi, the Guinness Jazz Festival and Dun Laoghaire Festival of World Cultures.
Glasshouse Perform Sigur Ros
Friday 16 October · Cyprus Avenue
Dublin ensemble Glasshouse bring new arrangements of Sigur Rós songs from across the Icelandic band's catalogue. They've performed at Electric Picnic and at the National Concert Hall in Dublin.
Odyssey Presents George Feely
Friday 16 October · 22:00 · Odyssey
House music in a purist style is George Feely's thing, with records out on several labels. His list includes a Boiler Room debut and headline shows abroad.
The Paul Weller Experience
Friday 16 October · 20:00 · Sea Church, Ballycotton
Going Underground, Town Called Malice and Shout To The Top are all in a two-hour set from Ireland's leading tribute to The Jam, The Style Council and Paul Weller's solo career.
Tool Shed: A Tribute to Tool
Saturday 17 October · 20:00 · The Pav
Tool Shed UK mark 30 years of Ænima and 20 years of 10,000 Days, with psychedelic visuals and a wide run of songs from the Tool catalogue.
The Frank & Walters: Acoustic
Saturday 17 October · 20:00 · Marino Church, Bantry
The Frank & Walters play an acoustic set of older hits and new material.
Reggae Sundays with Live Band Yes "i" and DJ Gwada Mike
Sunday 18 October · 21:00 · Crane Lane Theatre
A monthly roots reggae night, hosted by Yes I with DJ Gwada Mike. The singer works in the spirit of Sister Nancy, Bob Marley and Barrington Levy.
Mark Simmons: Jest To Impress
Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 October · Coughlan's
One-liners are the trade of Mark Simmons, who won Dave's Funniest Joke of the Fringe in 2024. His new show, Jest To Impress, adds off-the-cuff jokes built from audience suggestions. You might also know him from Mock The Week.
An Immigrant's Story
Thursday 15 to Friday 16 October · 19:30 · Dance Cork Firkin Crane, Smurfit Theatre
Wanjiru Kamuyu's solo work uses satire to question place, belonging and how "foreigners" are seen in a new society. It won her a Bessie Award for Outstanding Choreographer.
Jack Dee: Jack's Joke Show
Tuesday 20 October · 20:00 · The Everyman
Forty years into his stand-up career, Jack Dee looks back at his favourite old jokes and anecdotes, with the influences that shaped his comedy along the way. The show comes with a guarantee of no new material.
Amazing Sushi Workshop Experience
Saturday 17 October · 18:00 to 20:00 · 11 Cook Street
Learn to make sushi from scratch in a hands-on workshop run by Dashi Workshops.
We Love The 2000's Drag Brunch with Mockie Ah!
Saturday 17 October · 13:00 · Sky Bar Cork
The Mockie Ah! queens host a brunch with a drag show, audience games with prizes and a DJ spinning pop, disco and club classics. There are prizes for Best Dressed too.
The Sushi Table: An Authentic Hands-On Workshop
Sunday 18 October · 18:00 to 20:00 · 11 Cook Street
Dashi Workshops runs a second sushi session on Sunday, with the same from-scratch, hands-on approach.
Cork Autumn Food, Craft & Culture Festival
Date to be confirmed · Marina Market
Clothes Swap at St. Peter's Cork
Saturday 17 October · 11:00 · St. Peter's, North Main Street
A monthly, volunteer-run clothes swap: bring up to five washed, good-quality items and take up to five home.
For a full overview of all events on this week in Cork check out our event listings page
UNTIL NEXT WEEK
Thanks for reading Safe Harbour!
If you enjoy the newsletter or you find it useful here are some ways you can help us:
💌 Forward it to a friend, neighbour, or your local WhatsApp group
📝 If you were sent this and want in on the action, sign up here.
💛 Consider supporting the newsletter with a monthly subscription (coming soon)
See you next week 👋
P.S. Not feeling it anymore? No hard feelings. You can unsubscribe from the email footer below