Your Complete Entertainment Guide to the Week Ahead
From the madcap sci-fi comedy Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die starring Sam Rockwell to Tracey Emin's highly anticipated exhibition at the Tate Modern, this week offers a rich array of entertainment options. Whether you're heading out or staying in, our guide covers cinema, gigs, art, stage performances, streaming, games, albums, and brain food to keep you engaged.
Going Out: Cinema Highlights
Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die is out now, featuring Sam Rockwell as a time-traveler warning about AI perils in visionary director Gore Verbinski's latest film. In The Moment, Charli xcx portrays a pop star navigating fame's challenges, while Rose Byrne shines in If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, a comedy-drama about a therapist's personal struggles. Additionally, The Secret Agent, a Cannes-winning thriller set in Brazil's dictatorship, offers political intrigue with a bizarre twist involving a shark.
Going Out: Gigs and Live Music
Portugal. The Man tours Dublin, Glasgow, Manchester, and London, showcasing their heavier new album Shish. Whitney brings hushed indie-folk to multiple UK cities, and Tim Garland teams up with Geoffrey Keezer for jazz duets in London, Liverpool, and Southampton. In Manchester, Jonny Greenwood joins the Hallé for a performance of his revised Violin Concerto, blending classical and contemporary sounds.
Going Out: Art Exhibitions
Tracey Emin's exhibition at Tate Modern, running from 27 February to 31 August, promises to be an era-defining show, reflecting her evolution from punk printmaker to provocative conceptualist. Elsewhere, Jamie Mills pays homage to Van Gogh in St Ives, Arthur Melville's watercolours capture Orientalist scenes in Edinburgh, and Delaine Le Bas explores folklore in Manchester with interactive installations.
Going Out: Stage Performances
Aisling Bea embarks on her first standup tour, Older Than Jesus, discussing themes of youth and motherhood. In Bristol, the This Body festival features dance, cabaret, and workshops, while Jordan Fein directs Arthur Miller's Broken Glass at the Young Vic in London. Liverpool's Everyman theatre hosts The Memory of Water, a comedy about family and memory marking its 30th anniversary.
Staying In: Streaming Picks
AI Confidential With Hannah Fry on BBC Two investigates technology's impact, from chatbot romances to AI decisions. Dirty Business on Channel 4 is a social justice drama about environmental scandal, and Scrubs returns to Disney+ for a nostalgic revival. On Prime Video, Vanished stars Kaley Cuoco in a thriller about a missing boyfriend on a French train.
Staying In: Games and Albums
In gaming, Resident Evil Requiem launches on multiple platforms, continuing the horror legacy with new characters. Reigns: The Witcher offers a card-based adventure for fans of the fantasy series. For music, Peaches releases No Lube So Rude with energetic dance-punk, Hilary Duff returns with Luck ... Or Something, Mumford & Sons present Prizefighter, and Leigh-Anne debuts her solo album blending reggae and pop.
Staying In: Brain Food for Thought
Podcast Creation Myth explores personal decisions on childlessness, while David Bennett's YouTube channel makes music theory accessible with analyses of famous songs. On PBS America, Weathered: Earth's Extremes provides a urgent look at climate tipping points, highlighting the need for environmental action.
