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Kerlin Gallery, Dublin Until Apr 13

Known for his powerful abstract paintings based on microscopic cellular processes, London-based Irish artist Mark Francis extends his exploration of how we use technology to see more and see further. His new work is based on the graphic representation of data from radio telescopes looking deep into the cosmos.

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SWAN LAKE ON ICE

The stage of the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre will be transformed into an ice rink for this week's production of Swan Lake on Ice. Twenty-six Olympic, world, European and national championship skaters mix high-speed leaps and throws with aerial gymnastics, acrobatics in a Tchaikovsky-inspired show that has been touring for eight years now. Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Dublin Tues-Sat From €20 bordgaisenergy theatre.ie

MAEVE HIGGINS/SINGLEHOOD

Two for the price of one this weekend when Singlehood, Una McKevitt's theatrical documentary on being single, features alongside Irish stand-up comedian Maeve Higgins. McKevitt's take on the highs and lows of the single life is witty and uplifting. Vicar St, Dublin Tonight/tomorrow 8pm €23 vicarstreet.com, singlehoodshow.com

WORLD BOOK DAY

Aimed mostly at kids, this annual event will be celebrated on Thursday. Teachers can bring their pupils online ffor the "biggest book show on earth" streamed via worldbookday.com. There nine authors and illustrators – including Shirley Hughes, Cathy Cassidy, Lauren Child, Francesca Simon and Anthony Horowitz – will give tips on storywriting illustrating. Advanced registration recommended. Thurs 11am-noon worldbookday.com

CHILDREN’ S BOOK FESTIVAL

Don't be surprised if you bump into Humpty Dumpty or meet Cinderella on the streets in Sligo this weekend as characters from favourite children's tales will be wandering about as part of the town's first Children's Book Festival. Tall Tales Theatre will perform its adaptation of the award- winning book The Gruffalo's Child in the Hawk's Well Theatre today at 12.30pm and tomorrow at 11am and 2pm ( hawkswell.com). The Kids' Own Book Factory invite young children to become readers, writers, artists and publishers over the weekend. The Model, Sligo themodel.ie