{"id":57859,"date":"2025-10-02T20:09:11","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T20:09:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/57859\/"},"modified":"2025-10-02T20:09:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T20:09:11","slug":"patti-smith-picasso-and-the-other-best-things-to-see-in-ireland-over-the-next-week-the-irish-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/57859\/","title":{"rendered":"Patti Smith, Picasso and the other best things to see in Ireland over the next week \u2013 The Irish Times"},"content":{"rendered":"

Event of the weekPatti SmithMonday, October 6th, 3Arena, Dublin, 6.30pm, \u20ac76.25, ticketmaster.ie<\/a><\/p>\n

Few artists can claim to be more popular in their late 70s than they were in their 20s, or for their 50-year-old debut LP to still be viewed not only as a landmark but also as one of the most radical and influential albums. Patti Smith<\/a> is that artist, and Horses is that album. In this anniversary show, Smith will play it in its entirety, as well as songs from subsequent records, plus cover versions that will probably include Them\u2019s Gloria and Bob Dylan\u2019s Masters of War. Prepare to be wowed by one of rock music\u2019s most groundbreaking<\/a> women.<\/p>\n

GigsJohn GrantSaturday, October 4th, National Stadium, Dublin, 7pm, \u20ac40.50, ticketmaster.ie \"JohnJohn Grant. Photograph: Hordur Sveinsson <\/p>\n

From Queen of Denmark, his 2010 album, to The Art of the Lie, from 2024, John Grant<\/a> is a songwriter who doesn\u2019t bother with self-censorship. Across his back catalogue are songs about self-delusion (Where Dreams Go to Die, from Queen of Denmark), his diagnosis as HIV-positive (Ernest Borgnine, from his 2013 album Pale Green Ghosts), and sexual confusion (Mike and Julie, from his 2021 album Boy from Michigan). Allied to the autobiographical themes<\/a> are a range of music styles that Grant effortlessly cooks up into a mix of playful, melancholy and all points between.<\/p>\n

Niamh ReganSaturday, October 4th, Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge, Co Kildare, 7.30pm, \u20ac23, riverbank.ie<\/a>; Friday, October 10th, Bello Bar, Dublin, 7.30pm, \u20ac23\"NiamhNiamh Regan <\/p>\n

Emerging from the pandemic with a glorious debut album, Hemet, Niamh Regan<\/a> consolidated her position as one of Ireland\u2019s best new songwriters with its 2024 follow-up, Come as You Are, an emotionally probing collection of songs that hauled truths and insecurities through hot coals. Regan is working on material for her third album, so amid familiar songs there could be a new tune or two. Lucky you. Also Cleere\u2019s Theatre, Kilkenny (October 16th), Phil Grimes Pub, Waterford (October 17th) and Black Gate, Galway (October 19th). Tour continues until Friday, November 7th; niamhregan.com<\/a> has full details.<\/p>\n

David KeenanSaturday, October 4th, Nacional de Cuba, Derry, 7.30pm, \u00a317.50, tickets.ie<\/a>; Thursday, October 9th, Mike the Pies, Listowel, Co Kerry, 8pm, \u20ac20, mikethepies.com<\/a>; Friday, October 10th, DeBarras, Clonakilty, Co Cork, 8pm, \u20ac17.50, debarras.ie<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m chasing myths around Ireland, seeking out local stories and folklore as I go,\u201d says David Keenan<\/a>, one of Ireland\u2019s more exploratory singer-songwriters. In keeping with the title of his forthcoming fourth studio album, Modern Mythologies, Keenan is playing at small venues in every province to prove that the magic of performing in front of people hasn\u2019t gone away. No better man. Tours until Saturday, November 15th; davidkeenan.com<\/a> has full details.<\/p>\n

StageBelfast GirlsFriday, October 10th, Droichead Arts Centre, Drogheda, Co Louth, 8pm, \u20ac20\/\u20ac18, droichead.com<\/a>\"BelfastBelfast Girls <\/p>\n

Set in 1850, Jaki McCarrick\u2019s play (\u201ccrisp and absorbing\u201d, according to New York Stage Review<\/a>) follows five young Irish women as they embark on a three-month voyage to Sydney. Each woman has a reason to leave Ireland for Australia, but not all secrets are meant to be shared. Ebby O\u2019Toole-Acheampong, Leah Rossiter, Fiona Keenan O\u2019Brien, Catriona Wiliams and Debra Hill feature. Rhiann Jeffry directs. Also, An Grian\u00e1n, Letterkenny, Co Donegal (October 14th-15th), Ramor Theatre, Virginia, Co Cavan (October 17th), Hawkswell Theatre, Sligo (October 21st-22nd), Garage Theatre, Monaghan (October 24th-25th), Smock Alley, Dublin (October 28th-November 1st). Tours into November.<\/p>\n

Visual artPicasso: From the StudioFrom Thursday, October 9th, until Sunday, February 22nd, National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin, \u20ac5 (booking required), nationalgallery.ie<\/a> \"PortraitPortrait of Marie-Therese (1937) by Pablo Picasso. Photograph: Mus\u00e9e National Picasso-Paris <\/p>\n

A landmark exhibition explores the key locations in France that influenced Pablo Picasso<\/a>\u2019s art, from his arrival in Paris at the start of the 20th century to his Mougins-based studio, in which he worked from 1961 to 1973. Features paintings, sculptures, ceramics and photographs.<\/p>\n

FestivalBabor\u00f3From Friday, October 10th, until Sunday, October 19th, various venues, times and prices, baboro.ie<\/a>\"CircusCircus company Animal Religion will perform at Babor\u00f3 festival <\/p>\n

Ireland\u2019s flagship arts festival dedicated to children and families returns with dance, visual art, music, puppetry and more. Creative workshops include Sing Write Record (Saturday, October 11th, with the recording artist Emma Lohan), A Taste of Storytelling (Wednesday, October 15th, with the chef JP McMahon), Let\u2019s Make Comics (Saturday, October 18th, with the artist Kate Escolin) and Stop Motion Animation (Sunday, October 19th, with the multidisciplinary artist and educator Jane Cassidy). Discussions for adults include Community Gathering for Creatives (Wednesday, October 15th) and Touring Performance to Schools (Thursday, October 16th). <\/p>\n

FilmIndie CorkFrom Sunday, October 5th, until Sunday, October 12th, Arc Cinema, Cork, various times and prices, indiecork.com<\/a>\"AngeAnge will be screened at Indie Cork <\/p>\n

The 13th Indie Cork film festival is its final edition \u2013 and it\u2019s bowing out in style. Highlights include Ange, which premiered at Cannes in May, White Snail, which won the Special Jury Prize at Locarno Film Festival in August, the Irish-language documentary Buried Alive, and Low, from the Cork film-makers Owen Warren and Felix Castaldo. A bonus is the inclusion of Kate Bush\u2019s Little Shrew, from 2024, in the festival\u2019s international short-film competition. <\/p>\n

Still runningCommon Threads: A Voyage of Music & ArtFrom Friday, October 10th, until Sunday, October 12th, various venues, times and prices, Burren, Co Clare, commonthreads.events<\/a> \"Morgana\"Morgana <\/p>\n

It\u2019s an inventive road trip, a mini festival and a focus on music, craft, wellness, food and conversation. Tickets are at a premium for this three-day trail of cultural discovery, which features music from Niamh Regan (see above), Martin Hayes, Morgana, Colm Mac Con Iomaire, R\u00f3is, Bantum and co-curator Daith\u00ed.<\/p>\n

Book it this weekRachel Galvo, Ambassador Theatre, Dublin, December 5th,ticketmaster.ieCourtney Marie Andrews, Whelan\u2019s, Dublin, February 21st, foggynotions.ie<\/a>Ron Sexsmith & Band, March 4th-12th, Irish tour, ticketmaster.ieHappy Mondays, Vicar Street, Dublin, April 22nd, ticketmaster.ie<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Event of the weekPatti SmithMonday, October 6th, 3Arena, Dublin, 6.30pm, \u20ac76.25, ticketmaster.ie Few artists can claim to be…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":57860,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[40596,93,61,60,40598,40597,40595,20688,26011],"class_list":{"0":"post-57859","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-entertainment","8":"tag-david-keenan","9":"tag-entertainment","10":"tag-ie","11":"tag-ireland","12":"tag-john-grant","13":"tag-martin-hayes","14":"tag-niamh-regan","15":"tag-pablo-picasso","16":"tag-patti-smith"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57859","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=57859"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57859\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/57860"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=57859"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=57859"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=57859"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}