I woke up this morning with that Friday feeling. Which led to that terrible 'Oh God it's only Thursday, there are way more than 24 hours to go till Saturday' realisation one tends to get in the days after a long weekend. Those four days after Bank Holiday Monday are disconcerting and confusing - but, I'm sure you'll agree they're a small price to pay for that precious extra free day.

You'll want to be cheering your self up so and what better way to do it than to hop, skip and jump away from your abode and do / see / experience something this weekend.

Friday, June 6th

What? Music: Angel Olsen
Where? Whelan's, Dublin
What time? 7.30pm
How much? €15.50

This 'maverick spirit' tells her stories of in a truly unique voice. Honest, anguished and yes, playful are words we've used to describe her music - just go along, hear for yourself and prepare to be mesmerised on Friday night.

What? Theatre: Clann Lir - The Story of the Children of Lir
Where? Siamsa Tire, Tralee, Co. Kerry
What time? 8.30pm
How much? €26

The legend of the four children of King Lir, Fionnuala, Conn, Aodh and Fiachra who were turned into swans by their wicked stepmother, Aoife is brought to life in the National Folk Theatre of Ireland this June.

What? John Ford Symposium
Where? Various locations - Dublin
How much? Mostly free!

The great director who brought us cinematic classics, The Searchers, My Darling Clementine and of course, The Quiet Man is honoured over the weekend (starting on Friday) with a symposium that includes talks, screenings and guided tours.

Saturday, June 7th

What? Gig: Delorentos
Where? Coughlan’s Live, Cork
What time? 9.30pm
How much? €10

The Dublin-based band are currently being hailed as one of Ireland’s finest and most imaginative bands and tonight they bring themselves to the Rebel County. They count The Pixies, The Cure, The Clash and Arcade Fire amongst their influences so except a fairly rockin' gig.

What? Music: Toumani & Sidiki
Where? National Concert Hall, Dublin
What time? 8pm
How much? €14.40 - 34

You've been to rock gigs, you've seen some choirs (probably? At Christmas at least) but now one of Africa's great talents, the greatest kora (a West African 21-string harp) player in the world, Toumani Diabaté is coming to Dublin and sharing the stage with his son, rising kora star 22-year-old Sidiki, for this very special concert. Experience something new on Saturday, why don't ya?

What? Festival: Cork Rocks for Rory
Where? Cyprus Avenue

This writer stumbled across this annual festival a couple of years ago and will never forget the craic. The Dutch lead singer of one of the tribute acts sounded so like Mr, Gallagher it was scary! And brilliant. So brilliant. Go. Especially if you missed out on the Rory Fest in Bundoran.

Sunday, June 8th

What? Music: The Camenbert Quartet
Where? House, Leeson St, Dublin
What time? 5 - 7pm

This Leeson Street venue isn't just the place to be for Friday after-work drinks and Saturday late, late into the night drinks, the Camenbert Quartet make House their home every Sunday evening with their unique and wholly enjoyable sound.

What? Festival: Enniscorthy Street Rhythms Dance Festival
Where? Enniscorthy, Co. Wicklow

Want to see some people dance the funky chicken in a way you'll never be able to (at least that's what we imagine they'll be dancing)? Then check this dance fest out! But really, dancers, musicians and street performers will perform, and there'll be a little jazz and stuff for the childers.

What? Theatre: The High Kings of Kilburn
Where? The George Bernard Shaw Theatre, Carlow
What time? 8pm
How much? €12 - 15

The Carlow Arts Festival – Èigse 2014 is on at the mo and this production, is only part of the happenings. See www.carlowartsfestival.com for more.