Daytrippers

Seven things to do this week

TODAY: Kick through the autumn leaves in the Phoenix Park and while you're there, head to the park's gem of a visitor centre where there is an exhibition of paintings by Pat McGrath. His seascapes (below) will make you want to hit the beach whatever the weather. 10 a.m.-4.45 p.m. until tomorrow.

TOMORROW: Boo! If you don't don a costume for the Sunday Roast Hallowe'en Special at Spy in Dublin tonight, performers Chuzzle and Aidan Walsh, Master of the Universe will both make you feel decidedly under-dressed. There is a trick-or-treat opera, a Punch and Judy show and free roast pumpkin. Doors open 9 p.m. No cover charge. Spy, South William Street, Dublin.

MONDAY: The Concern Fast was launched by that comedian with a conscience Des Bishop recently with the theme Change Lives. Fast and it's hoped money will be raised for projects in 27 developing countries. Today is as good a day as any to register for the 24-hour event which takes place on Thursday, November 25th by phoning 1850-505055.

TUESDAY: As part of Crowded House, Australian brothers Neil and Tim Finn brought us such songs such as Don't Dream It's Over, Fall At Your Feet and Weather With You. Catch them on their own at the Olympia Theatre in Dublin tonight and tomorrow night. €44/€38.50. Doors 7.30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY: The Lambert Puppet theatre has decamped over to the Belltable Arts Centre in Limerick with a performance of Hansel and Gretel and a guest appearance from cult favourite Bosco. 10 a.m. and 11.45 a.m. Tickets €8. Phone the Belltable Box Office on 061-319866 for more details.

THURSDAY: UCD is 150 years old and to start the year-long celebrations the UCD Choral Scholars, Our Lady's Choral Society and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra are performing Dream of Gerontius by Elgar. The National Concert Hall, 8 p.m.

FRIDAY: That Hallowe'en feeling is still hovering around the National Museum of Decorative Arts and History, Collins Barracks in Dublin with a screening of storytelling Animated Film Shorts. Today there are two screenings of Skeleton Woman and How It all Began at 2.30 p.m. and 4.30 p.m. in the Museum Lecture Theatre. Call the museum on 01-6777444 for more details.