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Irish Examiner
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
10 live events for May: Gigs, comedy, and more...
An Audience with Nigel Owens, Thursday, May 8, The Everyman, Cork One of the world's top rugby referees Nigel Owens will take to the stage at The Everyman to recount stories from his life and career. Owens is the only referee to be appointed for three consecutive Heineken Cup finals and is renowned for his dry sense of humour and sharp wit when dealing with players. Keep It Tight, Sunday, May 11 at 7pm, Olympia , Dublin Queens of Irish comedy, Deirdre O'Kane and Emma Doran, bring their hit podcast Keep It Tight to the Olympia Theatre for their first live show in Dublin. The pair hit the stage to share their take on everything that has delighted, bewildered, or downright enraged them. Ralph McTell, Sunday, May 11, Cork Opera House British singer-songwriter Ralph McTell will embark on his most extensive tour of Ireland. A stalwart of the folk scene for over five decades, McTell's music continues to resonate with fans of all generations. With 2025 marking Ralph's 80th year, his most extensive tour of Ireland to date represents a personal and professional milestone. Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, Wednesday, May 14 at The Everyman, Cork An evening of thrilling adventure on the big screen, the Banff Mountain Film Festival is back with a brand-new line-up of short films featuring extreme journeys, intriguing characters and stunning cinematography. The world's top outdoor filmmakers and adventurers climb, ski, paddle, run and ride through the wildest corners of the planet. Bryan Adams, Tuesday, May 20 and Friday, May 23, 3Arena, Dublin Bryan Adams has the reputation of being one of the most exciting live musicians in the world. His songwriting has earned him numerous awards and accolades, and he has released 17 studio albums, including his latest album So Happy It Hurts, which was nominated for a Grammy. Now, he is back on the road with his Roll with the Punches tour. Vladimir Jablokov, Thursday, May 22, Triskel Arts Centre, Cork Following on from his performances at major venues, including headlining Dublin's 3Arena for three consecutive years, Jablokov says he wanted to reconnect with his Irish audiences in more intimate settings. Joined by pianist Adam Kuruc, Jablokov will present an evening filled with passion and powerful storytelling where he will share the music and moments that have shaped his journey. Eric Martin, Friday, May 23, Whelan's, Dublin Eric Martin, the frontman for the band MR. BIG, began his career in the 80s. After more than 30 years of success with 10 studio albums, 12 live records, and numerous hit singles, MR. BIG recently hung up their top hats and shoes for good. Martin will continue to tour and play his hits, both acoustically and electrically, all over the world this year. An Evening with Vogue Williams, Monday, May 26, Vicar Street, Dublin Fresh from the success of My Therapist Ghosted Me, her new podcast Never Live it Down and her latest book Big Mouth, Vogue Williams is ready to spill on career highs, hilarious lows, and everything in by special guest Garron Noone, nothing is off limits as they dive into stories of divorce, anxiety, family, immortality and showbiz. Cork Roots Fest, Thursday, May 15 to Sunday, May 18, Coughlan's, Cork Some of the country's finest music will be performed at Coughlan's in Cork city as part of Cork Roots Festival this May. The line-up includes James Yorkston, Scullion, John Blek, Briars, The Raines, and Ricky Lynch and the Lynch Mob. Huun Huur Tu, Friday, May 30 at Live at St Luke's, Cork Huun Huur Tu will return to Live At St Luke's for another performance this May. The world-renowned Mongolian throat singers primarily use native Tuvan instruments such as the igil, khomus, doshpuluur, and dünggür, and in recent years, the group have begun to selectively incorporate Western instruments, such as the guitar.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mountain-themed film festival coming to Morgantown
MORGANTOWN, (WBOY) — The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is making a stop in Morgantown next month to screen seven mountain sports, adventure and culture short films at the Metropolitan Theater. Presented by Banff and Lake Louise tourism in Canada, the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is a curated version of the larger Banff Mountain film festival and will visit 40 different countries throughout the year. In the U.S., the festival will make stops in New York City, Baltimore, Morgantown and other towns in Maine and New Hampshire. A few of the showcased films will feature snowboarding, free climbing and extreme winter weather rescues and will be screened in downtown Morgantown on April 10 at 7 p.m. You can find a full list of the films in the 2025 show here and you can watch a trailer for the showcased films on YouTube. Former Steelers offensive lineman turned broadcaster Craig Wolfley dies For more details on the Banff Mountain Film Festival coming to Morgantown, you can visit the event website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
