Events are listed by date then type. Submit listings at least ten days before publication to edinburgh@list.co.uk or glasgow@list.co.uk, by post or by fax on 0131 557 8500. Listings are compiled by Morag Bruce.

Thursday 8

Glasgow

I Celebrating Diversity at NGC North (ilasgow (‘ollege. l 10 lileinington Street. Springburn. 558 9001.

10am 3pm. Free. .\'(i(‘ presents contemporary exhibitions to highlight the issues facing refugees and asylum seekers.

I Quintin Jardine: Stay of Execution Waterstone’s. (53 157 Sauchiehall Street. 332 9105. 1pm. Quintin Jardine will be signing copies of Stay riflft'i'r‘llliun. his latest Skinner novel.

I Singing and Style RSAMI). loo Renfrew Street. 332 5057. 5.30pm. £8 (£5). l)i' Donna Soto-Morettini giyes a practical seminar on how to approach different singing styles such as ja/l. blues and classical.

I Tony Parsons: The Family Way Borders Books. 98 Buchanan Street. 222 7700. 0pm. l-‘ree. Popular and prolific author Tony Parsons reads from 'I'lu’ l’umi/y Way". his latest noyel about three couples and their yery different experiences of starting a family.

I Fantasy and Science Fiction ()ttakar’s' Bookstore. l'nit (i. Buchanan Galleries. Buchanan Street. 353 1500. (r30pm. An eyening dey'oted to science fiction and fantasy writing. Includes a panel discussion and question and answer session with four of Scotland’s top fantasy and sci-l'i writers.

I 2004: A Space Oddity llunterian Museum. l'niyersity Avenue. 330 4221. 9.30am 5pm. This exhibition is part of a range of actiyities celebrating the bicentenary' of the fall of a meteorite on 5th April 1804. in High Possil on the outskirts of (ilasgow.

and personal to the beasts at Edinburgh Zoo as the sun goes down in this specially guided tour that ends with a glass of wine with the penguins.

Sunset Safari, E (Irriburgf'l ZOO. Comma/rune Float}, .3334 .9177, Wed 14 Jul, 747'. 309m, 5184: If] (M- {.5}.

Edinburgh

I Drop in and Draw National Gallery of Modern Art. 75 Belford Road. 024 0200. 5.45 0.45pm. l’ree. Artist-led drawing sessions Using the modern collections for inspiration.

I The ABCs of Confidence ()cean 'l‘erminal. the Forum (iallery. ()cean l)i'iye. 555 8888. 0.30 9pm. £35. Workshop which aims to help you increase your self-esteem. identify old attitudes and limiting beliefs to create a new yersion of you.

I Bucks Fizz and Strawberries Pottery Evenings Doodles ('eraniic Workshop. 2‘) Marchmont ('rescent. 22‘) 139‘). 0.30pm. £5.00. l-‘ree bucks tin and strawberries at Doodles pottery painting studio ex ery 'l‘hursday.

I Big Word Performance Poetry The 'I‘ron. 9 Hunter Square. High Street. 220 093 l. 0pm. £3 (£2). [find of season Big Word special with freestyle Verse and comedy from Richard .\ledrington. Rachel .1ury. Ash Dickinson. .lamin l)ee. .\I(‘ Jenny Lindsay and many more besides.

Glasgow

I Celebrating Diversity at NGC North (ilasgow ('ollege. ll0 1’1emington Street. Springburn. 558 9001. 10am 3pm. liree. See Thu 8.

:3 Outlandish Affairs 'l‘chai-( )\ na. 42 ()tago Lane. 357 4524. 7.30pm. l-‘ree. (ilasgow launch for an anthology published by l.uath l’ress featuring work by l)ilys Rose. Suhayl Saadi and others. See llitlist.

I 2004: A Space Oddity llunterian .\lt1seum. l'niyersity' Ay enue. 3304221. 9.30am 5pm. See Thu 8.

Edinburgh

I Mobility Roadshow Royal Highland (‘entre. lngliston. 335 (i200. 10am. l‘ree. Try out the latest adapted and specialist Vehicles from major manufacturers. as well as testing the latest wheelchairs. scooters. hikes. cycles and mobility aids from around 100 exhibitors. ('reche ay'ailablc.

'9 Summer Observing Evenings Royal ()bseryatory Visitor ('entrc.

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Hluekfortl Hill. 008 8404. 7pm. £2.00 (£1.85). Learn about the Aurora Borealis and check the sun for spots. See llitlist.

I Assembly Rooms Ceilidh Assembly Rooms. 54 (ieorge Street. 220 434‘). 8pm. £8 (£5). ('eilidh band Hl.1 and caller Ken (iourlay‘ lead the festiyities.

Saturday 1 0

Glasgow

I Celebrating Diversity at NGC North (ilasgow ('ollege. 110 l’lemington Street. Springburn. 558 9001. 10am 3pm. l-"ree. See Thu 8.

I Tournament of Kings Pollock House. Pollock ('ountry' Park. 2000 l’ollockshaws Road. I lam. £0 (£4). Knights in full armour battle l5th century-style with sword in one hand and dagger in the other. in aid of the National Trust.

I 2004: A Space Oddity llunterian Museum. l'niyersity Ayenue. 3304221. ‘).30am 5pm. See Thu 8.

Edinburgh

I Mobility Roadshow Royal Highland ('entre. Ingliston. 335 (3200. 10am. l-‘ree. See l‘ri t).

I Djing Workshop North lidinburgli Arts (‘entre. 15a l’enny well ('ourt. 315 2151. lpm. £4 (£1.50 £2). Ages 12+. An introduction to the skills of djing.

I Under the Stars Museum or Night. liast Fortune Airfield. 01020 880308. £5 (£3 £4). An opportunity to enjoy the classic rotnance ('uyulrlum‘u. with open air music and a barbecue under the canopy of the night sky. See photo caption.

Glasgow

I Celebrating Diversity at NGC North (ilasgow ('ollege. ll0 lilemington Street. Springburn. 558 9001. 10am 3pm. l’rce. See 'l‘hu 8.

I Tournament of Kings Pollock House. Pollock ('ountry' Park. 2000 l’ollockshiiys’s Road. I lam. £0 (£4). See Sat 10.

I 2004: A Space Oddity llunterian Museum. l'niy'ersity Avenue. 330 422 l. See Thu 3.

Edinburgh

I Scotfairs Antique Fair Meadow batik Sports ('entre. 13‘) London Road. (iol 5351.

10am 4.30pm. £1 (accompanied children free). See Sill H).

I Fashion Show ('aledonian Hilton Hotel. Princes Street. 222 8888. noon. £19.95. I.adies' boutique liden shows Pieces in aid of Breast (‘ancer ('are Scotland. 'l‘icket includes a can cry lunch and Champagne.

Glasgow

I Celebrating Diversity at NGC North (ilasgow College. 110 l’lemington Street. Springburn. 558 9001. 10am 3pm. Free. See Thu 8.

I 2004: A Space Oddity llunterian .‘yltiseum. l'niyersity Ayenue. 330 4221. 9.30am 5pm. See Thu 8.

Edinburgh

I Past Things and Present: Jasper Johns Since 1983 (lecture) National (iallery of Modern Art. 75 Hell‘ot‘d Road. 024 0200. 12.45 1.15pm. .loan Rothl'uss. curator of the Jasper Johns show, giyes this lunchtime lecture on the massiyely influential American artist.

I Paper’n’Paste Lauriston ('astle. 2a (‘ramond Road South. 330 2060. 1.30 3.30pm. £0 for two. Two day workshop Using the gardens and woodlands as inspiration to mould bow ls. animals and beasties.

listings Citylife

THE BEST EVENTS lHlS FORTNIGHT

Summer Observing Evenings It's not just the night sky that's full of wonders. Take advantage of the long. summer evenings and gaze at the Aurora (sun spots that are caused by big storms on the sun ejecting burning material). It's a great place to go of an evening anyway spots or no spots. Royal Observatory Visitor Centre. Blackford Hill. Edinburgh, 668 8404. Fri 9 & 76 Jul. 7pm. £72. 60 (£7.85).

Outlandish Affairs & the Better Crack Club Two events in this hippy tea house haven firstly the launch of a new anthology of Scottish writers including Dilys Rose and Suhayl Saadi and then their popular storytelling club. Tchai Ovna is currently under threat from developers wanting to build a multi-storey carpark in the garden, so sup while you can more on this story next issue. Tc/iai Ovna, 42 Otago Lane, Glasgow, 357 4524. Fri 9 Jul, 7. 30pm & Fri 76 Jul. 7. 30pm, Free.

Sunset Safari Just as light is fading, the animals begin to stir. Away from the madding crowds and heat of the day. join the safari that takes you from a zebra- roaming plain to the prowling tigers and watchful owls. Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorpnine Road, 334 97 77. Wed 74 Jul, 7—9. 30pm. £8—E 70 (534—25).

Glasgow River Festival Boat rides. Zapcats. art fair. fun fair and special events as the Glasgow Science Festival and Tall Ship signal the first ever river festival that aims to bring life back to the Clyde. See News page 4. Various Venues, 248 8005, www. glasgowriveifestival. co. uk Fri l6—Mon l 5) Ju/

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