Seven things to do this week.
TODAY Have yourself a jazzy little Saturday with Zrazy's Maria Walsh who will be on vocals, flute and percussion, accompanied by Australian guitarist Jeremy Sawkins, for the next few Saturday nights. They promise warm, refined jazz evenings at Dublin venue The Kozie 2, on George's Street, Dún Laoghaire. Admission is free. 9pm. 01-2841998.
And there's more jazz at JJ Smyth's on Dublin's Aungier Street tonight when the venue welcomes back Nigel Mooney for a 20th anniversary special. 10pm. €10. 01-4752565
TOMORROW Handel's penultimate opera, Imeneo hasn't been performed in Dublin since its debut at Fishamble Street in 1742. David Bolger of Coiscéim directs the Opera Ireland production, and breathes new life into the baroque piece by taking the audience backstage. Tonight's performance is at 7.30pm in the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin. Tickets €18-82 (01-6771717/01-8721122)
MONDAY TV stars and industry hotshots descend on Belfast this week for the annual Cinemagic festival. There is something for all movie buffs including screenings of classics, workshops and master classes with the likes of Big Brother's Little Brother presenter Dermot O'Leary, and Suranne Jones, a former resident of Coronation Street. There's a variety of films showing today at the Warner Village Cinemas in the Odyssey. Book on 00-44-28-90311900 or see www.cinemagic.org.uk
TUESDAY Dvorkak's ninth symphony, From The New World, is one of the musical delights on the menu for the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra's autumn tour, which visits Leisureland, Galway, this evening. Tickets €20, (091-705962)
WEDNESDAY Fushion Fest is a collaboration of graphic art, fashion and music with two separate stages, one reggae room and an electronica room featuring visuals and sounds by young upcoming artists.
The event raises money for AWARE, the charity set up to combat depression. The Vaults, Connolly Station, Dublin. 9.30pm-2.30am. €13. Tickets on sale in City Discs (Temple Bar, Dublin 2), The Hemp Company (Capel Street, Dublin 2), IADT (Dún Laoghaire, Co Dublin) or on the door. See www.fushionfest.net
THURSDAY The 6th Martell Cognac French Film Festival is under way, with an eclectic programme that aims to reflect the popularity of French films in Ireland. Expect examples of arthouse and mainstream French cinema. Films being shown at the IFI in Dublin today and tomorrow include Les Soeurs Fâchées, Jeanne et le Garçon Formidable, Eros Thérapie and Peindre Ou Faire l'Amour. Advance bookings can be made by telephone between 1.30pm and 7.30pm (01-6793477), or online at www.ifi.ie
FRIDAY Dublin singer songwriter Paddy Casey has taken a short break from writing his new album to perform a few slightly more intimate gigs than he has been used to of late. Get up close and (kind of) personal with Casey when he plays the Radisson Hotel, Galway, tonight. Tickets €27, plus booking fee, from www.ticketmaster.ie
