Events on Tuesday 9 March

A lavish period drama set in the last year of legendary writer Leo Tolstoy's life. Showing in the Irish Film Institute: 13.40 18.20.

WHERE: The Irish Film Institute 6 Eustace St - Dublin 2 - go to venue »

A celeb-packed mess of a rom-com following no less than ten couples and their travails. Showing in Cineworld Dublin: 10.10 13.00 18.30 21.20.

WHERE: Cineworld Dublin Cineworld Dublin Parnell St - Dublin 1 - go to venue »

Saoirse Ronan plays a 14 year old girl who watches her family and friends from heaven after being raped and brutally murdered. Showing in Cineworld Dublin: 11.30 14.30 17.30 20.30. Showing in Savoy Cinema: 14.15 17.05 20.05.

WHERE: Cineworld Dublin Cineworld Dublin Parnell St - Dublin 1 - go to venue »

Robert De Niro plays a grieving widower who attempts to reconnect with his grown-up kids. Showing in Cineworld Dublin: 15.50.

WHERE: Cineworld Dublin Cineworld Dublin Parnell St - Dublin 1 - go to venue »

A village in Victorian England is menaced by the horror of a werewolf. Showing in Cineworld Dublin: 18.40 21.20.

WHERE: Cineworld Dublin Cineworld Dublin Parnell St - Dublin 1 - go to venue »

Jeff Bridges stars as a down-at heel country singer who rediscovers his mojo after a chance encounter with a young journalist. Showing in Cineworld Dublin: 10.30 13.00 15.30 18.10 20.50. Showing in the Irish Film Institute: 15.00 18.20 20.40. Showing in Light House Cinema: 20.30.

WHERE: Cineworld Dublin Cineworld Dublin Parnell St - Dublin 1 - go to venue »

Action film starring Jonathan Reese Myers as a low-level operative for the CIA who gets inducted into much more bloodthirsty work by veteran John Travolta. Showing in Cineworld Dublin: 11.20 13.50 16.30 18.50 21.10. Showing in Savoy Cinema: 14.00.

WHERE: Cineworld Dublin Cineworld Dublin Parnell St - Dublin 1 - go to venue »

Visually stunning reworking of the classic tale, directed by Tim Burton. Showing in Cineworld Dublin: 10.20 11.00 11.40 12.30 (2D Version) 12.50 13.30 14.10 14.50 (2D version) 15.20 16.00 16.50 18.40 19.20 20.00 (2D Version) 21.10. Showing in Savoy Cinema: 14.15 (2D version) 13.40 15.55 16.30 (2D version) 18.15 20.35.

WHERE: Cineworld Dublin Cineworld Dublin Parnell St - Dublin 1 - go to venue »

Saoirse Ronan plays a 14 year old girl who watches her family and friends from heaven after being raped and brutally murdered. Showing in Cineworld Dublin: 11.20 14.20 17.30 20.30. Showing in Savoy Cinema: 18.15.

WHERE: Cineworld Dublin Cineworld Dublin Parnell St - Dublin 1 - go to venue »

Having survived the kiss of death that is the Leaving Cert curriculum, the reputation of Brian Friel's breakthrough play has followed that of the playwright himself: onwards and upwards. The adaptation of this well-loved play runs until April 10, with tickets available from €32.50.

WHERE: Gaiety Theatre South King St - Dublin 2
OPENING HOURS: 19:30

One of the longest-running open mike and comedy nights in the city, the Battle of the Axe is a mixed bag of singer-songwriters and stand-ups. Tuesday is open mike night, while Thursday features a more formal line-up. Admission is €9 for all shows. For more information, visit www.battleoftheaxe.com.

WHERE: Halpenny Bridge Inn Wellington Quay - Dublin 2 - TELEPHONE: 016770616

A bit of homage to (read: shameless rip-off of)clubbing/lifestyle brand Hed Kandi, Hed-Dandi takes over Dandelion on Tuesday evenings, with DJs Dave Maguire and Steve O presiding.

WHERE: Dandelion 130 St Stephen's Gn - Dublin 2 - go to venue »
OPENING HOURS: 20:00

South William is the venue, 60s, motown, soul and femmepop is on the menu. A good swinging night.

WHERE: South William 52 South William St - Dublin 2 - go to venue »
OPENING HOURS: 20:00

Doyles hosts both rare talents and four-chord chancers at its singer-songwriter night, the Ruby Sessions. With a late bar and a busy atmosphere, though, your night should take off here even if the music doesn't.

WHERE: Doyles 9 College St - Dublin 2 - go to venue »
OPENING HOURS: 21:00

The Dragon hosts a veritable madhouse of fun, games, and fabulous drag acts on Tuesday night. Davina Devine MCs an open mike night with a €100 first prize, go-go boys, naked twister and much more besides.

WHERE: The Dragon 64-65 South Great Georges St - Dublin 2 - go to venue » - TELEPHONE: 014781590

Lounge Lovers takes place in the round room at Lillie's from Monday to Wednesday. Tuesday and Wednesday feature top DJs playing laid-back tunes. Admission is €5 for non-members.

WHERE: Lillie's Bordello Adam Court Grafton St - Dublin 2 - go to venue »
OPENING HOURS: 23:00

Tarantula Tuesdays takes place in The Turk's Head every week, with Subwáy Mike playing a mixture of disco re-edits, house, break beat, party music and electronica. Admission is free, and there are drinks promotions aplenty.

WHERE: The Turk's Head 27 Parliament St - Dublin 2 - go to venue »
OPENING HOURS: 23:00

The better-than-the-name-suggests DJ Free Gaff plays an eclectic electro/techno mix in club Twentyone every Tuesday night. Admission is €5 with a flier, and all drinks are €3.

WHERE: Twentyone 21 D'olier St - Dublin 2 - go to venue »
OPENING HOURS: 23:00

DJ John Brereton presides over Rí-Rá on Tuesday evenings, playing a varied mash-up of sounds. Expect to hear a dash of soul, ska, indie, disco, reggae, electro, and rock.

WHERE: Rí-rá 11 South Great George''s St - Dublin 2 - go to venue »
OPENING HOURS: 23:00 - TELEPHONE: 016711220

This may be the only night in Dublin where Rockabilly fans can be guaranteed of getting their musical fix (if you can think of more, let us know). The Rockabilly sessions are overseen by the excellent Pavement Kings.

WHERE: 128 Lwr Leeson St - Dublin 4
OPENING HOURS: 21:30