Events on Thursday 5 August

It’s the full Alabama 3 experience live at Leopardstown Racecourse. Expect high energy and a hint of soul amidst the psychedelic delta blues sound. Tickets cost €16.50.

WHERE: Leopardstown Racecourse Leopardstown Rd - Dublin 18
OPENING HOURS: 16:00

Johnny Mak’s oft-imitated and never-bettered 1984 gangster saga still packs a hell of a punch. Showing in the Irish Film Institute: 13.10 18.20.

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

Two Navy men are ordered to bring a young offender to prison but decide to show him one last good time along the way. Showing in the Irish Film Institute: 18.40.

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

The beautifully city-centre church is the scene for this showcase of popular pieces by three legenday composers. This is the first of two performances at the church, with the other falling on August 17. Tickets are available from €12.

WHERE: 18 Dawson St - Dublin 2

The alpha dogs and their cool cat enemies are forced to become unlikely allies in a 3D action-comedy sequel with plenty of animal magic. Showing in Cineworld Dublin: 10.20 11.30 12.40 14.00 15.10 16.20 17.20.

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

The alpha dogs and their cool cat enemies are forced to become unlikely allies in a 3D action-comedy sequel with plenty of animal magic. Showing in Cineworld Dublin: 10.20 11.30 12.40 14.00 15.10 16.20 17.20.

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

The acclaimed Russian ice-skating production whizzes in to Citywest tonight, and will stay on the ice until August 8. The circus promises to bring to life the creation of our planet, man's evolution and his journey to the limits of technology and beyond. Tickets are available from €19.50.

WHERE: Citywest Hotel Saggart Rd - County Dublin

It’s Ireland’s biggest knees-up in homage to our four-legged friends. Upper-crusties can enjoy show jumping, exhibits, and much more entertainment in upscale surroundings until August 8. Entry is available from €21.

WHERE: 158 Shelbourne Rd - Dublin 4
OPENING HOURS: 12:00

Yet another musical tribute/stage show hits Dublin in the wake of the Rat Pack show, the Michael Jackson tribute and the Story of Motown. This time, it’s the fab four getting their stories told using their own music, with tickets costing €30.

WHERE: Olympia Theatre 72 Dame St - Dublin 2 - go to venue »
OPENING HOURS: 19:00

The phenomenally successful saga continues with Bella facing her greatest challenge yet. Showing in Cineworld Dublin: 11.20 14.20 17.20 20.20. Showing in Savoy Cinema: 20.25

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

Jackie Chan stars as the martial arts master who mentors young Jaden Smith in his battle against a gang of kung fu bullies. Showing in Cineworld Dublin: 10.10 11.10 13.30 14.30 16.50 17.50 20.10 21.10. Showing in Savoy Cinema: 14.00 17.00 20.00.

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

A dark bronx-based comedy starring Andy Garcia, Julianna Margulies and Alan Arkin. Showing in Screen Cinema: 18.35.

WHERE: Screen Cinema Screen Cinema Hawkins St - Dublin 2 - go to venue »

The philosophic conversations between a Catholic and a Marxist and Maud, a freethinker, in Clermont-Ferrand in the winter, as well as their love stories. Showing in the Irish Film Institute: 18.00.

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

Giuseppe Tornatore’s most ambitious film since Cinema Paradiso covers almost 50 years of life in Sicily. Showing in the Irish Film Institute: 15.00 20.10.

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

Catherine Zeta-Jones plays a single mother falling for a much younger man in this age-difference rom-com. Showing in Cineworld Dublin: 11.40 13.50 16.10 18.30 21.00. Showing in Savoy Cinema: 18.40 20.45.

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

Liam Neeson leads an all-new A-Team in this explosive and action-packed blockbuster based on the much-loved '80s TV show. Showing in Cineworld Dublin: 10.20 12.20 13.20 15.20 16.20 17.30 18.20 19.20 20.20 21.20. Showing in Savoy Cinema: 15.00 17.40 20.25.

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

A specially chosen team of deadly killers find themselves trapped on a distant planet being hunted for sport by the ruthless alien creatures known as Predators. Showing in Cineworld Dublin: 10.40 13.10 15.50 18.40 21.10.

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

A fascinating look at the afro-American hair industry and what it says about racial identity - presented by Chris Rock. Showing in Light House Cinema: 16.15 18.20.

WHERE: Light House Cinema Light House Cinema Market Sq - Dublin 7 - go to venue »

A cracking police thriller, based on the 1978 kidnapping of wealthy French industrialist Baron Empain. Showing in Light House Cinema: 18.10.

WHERE: Light House Cinema Light House Cinema Market Sq - Dublin 7 - go to venue »

A married woman leaves her husband for the arms of another man, with disastrous consequences. Showing in Light House Cinema: 16.25 20.50.

WHERE: Light House Cinema Light House Cinema Market Sq - Dublin 7 - go to venue »