Film

A Bad Moms Christmas

3 November: As a spin-off from Bad Moms, this squeal will get you in the mood for the approaching festive season. The motion picture sees the return of actresses Kristen Bell and Mila Kunis, as their characters are discouraged with the challenges which the Christmas holiday presents, and yet they are determined to enjoy the occasion. This year, however, they have extra baggage to deal with as their own mothers are coming to visit. The stress levels hit a new high, but nevertheless the women strive to have a Christmas celebration like never before.

Music

Christy Moore

2-3 November: Music icon Christy Moore returns to the Millennium Forum in Derry as part of a short national tour. The Irish folk singer, songwriter and guitarist is one of the most compelling and inspirational musicians that Ireland has ever produced. Christy Moore’s live performances have the ability to transport you to other places, and his mastery of being able to connect with the listeners and to transmit the meaning of the songs, has gained him an audience of all ages. This is a performance that is not to be missed. Tickets are €35 and for further information visit www.millenniumforum.co.uk.

Boyce Avenue

4 November: Boyce Avenue is one of the biggest independent bands in the world, and they are taking their live show to the Olympia Theatre, Dublin. Their YouTube channel has over 3.1bn views with more than 9.4m subscribers, making them the biggest band on YouTube in the world. The Florida-based band is comprised of the three Manzano brothers, Alejandro, Fabian and Daniel, who will ensure that their concert will be a night of thrilling entertainment that will not be easily forgotten. Tickets begin at €28.50. See www.olympia.ie for more details.

Theatre

Alice in Wonderland

2-3 November: Experience the classic literary tale like never before! Alice in Wonderland has been adapted for the stage by Jocylen Clarke, and this acclaimed production takes place at The Everyman Theatre, Cork. Based upon the fantasy novel by Lewis Carroll, this story enthrals and engages children and adults alike, as they follow Alice, who tumbles down a rabbit hole and finds herself in a realm full of fantastic people including the Mad Hatter, as strange and unpredictable events unravel. This fast-paced and physical retelling of Alice in Wonderland is not to be missed. Tickets prices vary. See www.everymancork.com for further details.

Festival

TULCA

3 November: Running to 19 November in Galway, Tulca is a multi-venue, artist-centered festival of contemporary art that works with Irish curators to present innovative exhibitions that provoke and energise audiences into the world of the visual arts. The festival promotes the development and exhibition of the contemporary visual arts culture through a national and international network of artists, audiences, curators and art critics. The year’s theme is “They Call Us the Screamers”, and with an array of shows and performances going on in different venues throughout the festival, there will be something to suit everyone’s taste. For more information visit www.tulcafestival.com.

Theatre

Connacht

Mayo: Claremorris, McWilliam Park,

Big Band Dancing: 3rd November: Declan Nerney & Michael English 4th November: Gerry Guthrie & Michael English 5th November (3-5pm): Michael English

Galway: Ballinasloe, Shearwater Hotel, 5th November, Declan Nerney

Leitrim: Carrick-on-Shannon, Landmark Hotel, 5th November, Derek Ryan

Leinster

Kilkenny: Slievrue, Rhu Glenn, 4th November, Finbarr Dennehy

Kilkenny: Piltown, Piltown GAA, 5th November, Peter Bourke

Louth: Dundalk, The Lisdoo, 4th November, Patrick Feeney

Meath: Navan, Ardboyne Hotel, 6th November, Declan Nerney

Westmeath: Moate, The Well, 2nd November, Michael Sexton, 4th November, Jimmy Buckley, 5th November, Shane Moore

Munster

Cork: Mallow, The Hazel Tree, 3rd November, Mike Denver

Cork: Glanmire, The Vienna Woods, 5th November, Robert Mizzell

Cork: Macroom, Riverside Hotel, 6th November, Liam Mannering & Maria

Clare: Ennis, West County, 5th November, Derek Ryan

Limerick: Adare, Woodlands Hotel, 5th November, Jimmy Buckley

Limerick: Kilmallock, Bulgaden Castle, 8th November, Sam O’Doherty

Tipperary: Newport, Ballymackeogh, Aherns, 4th November, Adrian Ryan

Ulster

Cavan: Cavan, Hotel Kilmore, 4th November, Jim Devine

Derry: Coleraine, Bushtown House, 6th November, Mike Denver

Donegal: Bundoran, Allingham Arms, 4th November, Declan Nerney

Donegal: Letterkenny, Josies Country Tavern, 3rd November, Jimmy Buckley

Down: Newry, Mourne Country, 4th November, Cliona Hagan

Monaghan: Monaghan, Hillgrove Hotel, 5th November, Jim Devine

Monaghan: Castleblayney, Glencarn Hotel,3rd November, Derek Ryan

Tyrone: Moy, The Ryandale, 4th November, Mike Denver

Tyrone: Omagh, Silverbirch Hotel, 3rd November, Robert Mizzell