Around Town
Events are listed by city, then type. Submit listings at least 14 days before publication to sportGlichomk for sport or aroundtownalist.co.uk for all other events. Listings compiled by Kirstin lnnes.
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Glasgow
Activities & Events
Afrt-I-can Sat 23 Aug. Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum. Argyle Street. 276 9599. l lam—4pm. Free. A series of family-focused events especially for the African and Caribbean families in the community. covering arts and crafts. music and storytelling.
Licence Pending Thu 4 Aug. 'l‘ron Theatre. 63 Trongate. 552 4267. 8pm. £5. Scottish spoken word/performance/music/art cabaret night. This evening's line-up for includes Martin ()‘Connor and live art duo Molly & Me.
Books
Irvine Welsh Fri 22 Aug. Waterstone‘s. 153—l57 Sauchiehall Street. 332 9I05. 6.30pm. £3 redeemable against purchase. Mr Trainspotting waxes lyrical on ( 'ri'me. Likes his snappy titles. that one.
Bill Paterson Tue 26 Aug. Mitchell Theatre. 6 Granville Street. 287 2999. 7pm. £5. Wed 27 Aug. noon. Borders Books. 98 Buchanan Street. 222 7700. The lovely. avuncular star of The ( 'nm- Road reminisces about Glasgow's Iiast End during the I950s in 'Iiilesjivm the Buck Green.
FREE Lorraine Kelly Wed 27 Aug. Borders Books. 98 Buchanan Street. 222 7700. 2pm. An (mg/ill lot of people secretly fancy Lorraine Kelly. you know. Everyone's favourite yummy mammy signs her autobiography Between You and Me.
Fairs
Collectormania Glasgow Sat
23—Sun 24 Aug. Braehead Arena. Kings Inch Road. 01908 67| I38. 9am—6pm. £5 (£3) £10 before I lam. That funny noise you can hear is the sound of a TIE Fighter calling all geeks back to the mothership. See Listpicks.
Queen’s Park Carnival Sat 23
Aug. Queen's Park. 520 Langside Park. 287 5108. 3pm-~ lam. Procession free. suggested donation for afterparty £10.Arrriba! Glasgow‘s Southside is about to tum Technicolor with carnival fever. The annual procession of costumed dancers. bands and floats will leave from the pond at Queen‘s Park and dance through Pollokshaws Road. Allison Street and Victoria Road. returning back to Queens Park where there'll be more music and dancing. Afterparty in the Glasshouses to benefit Childl.ine.
Food & Drink
FREE Mansfield Park Farmers’ Market Sat 23 Aug. Dowanhill Primary School. Havelock Street. Partick. 9am—3pm. What‘s this? Mansfield Park Farmers‘ Market nut aerial/Iv happening in Mansfield Park I’ Don't worry. this is just a temporary rehousing while Mansfield Park gets a facelift.
LGBT Pride Glasgow Sat 30 & Sun 3| Aug. Sat 1 L30; Sun 8pm. Free: finale party £5 (£8 in advance). Various venues. 4l6 2300. Massive. two day celebration of all things L. (i. B. T and indeed. Q. See feature. pl6.
Politics
The Manifesto Sun 31 Atig. Tron Theatre. 63 Trongate. 552 4267. 7.30pm. £5 (£3). As part of his new directorship at the Tron. Andy Arnold revives the long- running political cabaret evening which started at the old Traverse in the I980s. Tam Dean Bum is your most gracious host.
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Talks
FREE The Crisis Projects: work on health and illness 1982-92 Thu 2| Aug. (iallery of Modern Art. Royal lixcliange Square. 229 I996. 6.30pm. A talk by Terry l)erinett. Curator of the Jo Spence Memorial Archive. London. designed to enhance the current exhibition of Spence's work.
An Audience with . . . Sir Chris Bonnington Tue 2 Sep. (‘iti/ens' Theatre. I I9 (iorbals Street. 429 0022. 7.30pm. £l5 (£l2). Lecture accompanied by visuals and video. in which the legendary moutaineer talks about his discovery of climbing at the age of 16 and his historic ascent of the South Face of Annapurna.
An Audience with . . . Tony Benn Wed 3 Sep. (‘iti/ens‘ Theatre. I I9 (iorbals Street. 4290022. 7.30pm. £l5 (£I2). The grand old man of socialism spotits forth. An excellent chance to put your questions to one of the most notable politicians and orators of our time.
Workshops
Jim Lambie: Forever Changes Sculpture Workshop Sat 24 Aug. (iallery of Modern Art. Royal Iixchange Square. 287 3059. I 3.30pm. Free. Iixamine Jim Lambie's bold and colourful visuals in a practical sculpture workshop led by artist Victoria Skogsberg.
Dr Sketchy’s Anti-Art School Sun 3] Aug. The Arches. 253 Argyle Street. 565 I000. 4pm. £7 (£5). Live music. live girls and live art! The burlesque life drawing classes do things a little differently in the West. with a bit of a cafe feel for your Sunday afterntxin.
Edinburgh
Activities & Events
The Edinburgh Military Tattoo I'ntiI Sat 23 Aug. Castle Iisplanade. lidinburgli Castle. Royal Mile. 08707 555l l8. 9pm. £13 £47. Last chance this year to witness the pomp and spectacle of the Festival institution. Booking essential.
The Big Festival Ceilidh Sun 24 Aug. Dance Base. l4 l6 (irassmarket. 225 5525. 3 76pm. £I0. A relaxed (but probably also quite sweaty) intrtxluction to traditional Scottish ceilidh dance with music from Freeland Barbour and Kevin Macl.eod and expert guidance from caller Sheila McCutcheon.
FREE Freak Screen Mondays. the Bongo Club. Moray House. 37 llolyrood Road. 558 7604. 8pm midnight. Free film night (from docs and skate movies to horror) followed by funk-fuelled eclectica from Commandersori and (ieneral B- Battenburg. Sick. Main features are lint/game (25 Atig) and tbc ( I Sep). Duncan Williamson: Ceilidh Man Mon 25 Fri 30 Aug. Scottish Storytelling Centre. 43 45 High Street. 556 9579. Times vary. Prices vary. A week of themed
nights to celebrate the voice. art and history
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Speed Dating Thu 28 Aug. lidinburgh Zoo. (‘or'storphine Road. 334 9l7l. 7.30pm. £l5. Speed dating goes primal. The venue makes it jtist slightly more likely you’ll find yourself making three minutes of chat with a succession of gibbotis. Ages 25 45. Booking essential. and there's a ‘bu_\'-onc-gct-one-lialf-lirice‘ enticement for the boys.
Ladies’ Driving Challenge Sun 3| Aug. lidinburgh '/.oo. Corstorphirie Road. 3l4 0374. 9am 5pm. £95 sponsorship. The [()0 has racked tip a police car. lire engine. articulated lorry and trailer. double-decker bus. golf buggy. black taxi. grass karts. quad bikes and diggers for women to test their driving mettle on. We're sure there's a reason why boys aren't allowed. Booking essential.
Exhibitions
An Electric Shock of Delight: Sir Walter Scott and the Waverley Novels \Vriters' Mtiseuni. Lady Stan‘s
Close. Lawnmarkct. 529 490l. l'ntil Wed 7 Jan (not Stilt). l0am 5pm. Free. An
exhibition to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the publication of The Complaint rift/1e Blur/t Night.
Bond Bound: Ian Fleming and the Art of Cover Design City Art Centre. 2 Market Street. 529 3993. Until Sat 13 Sep (not Sun). Mon Sat l0am 5pm. £5 (£3.50). lntershting. if shlight. exshibition about the art of the world'sh favourite shpy. FREE A Decade of Dance Dance Base. l4-I6 (irassmarkct. 225 5525. Until Stiii 24 Aug. Times vary. lixhibition exploring the relationship between photographer and dancer. with a focus on X Factor Dance. Nothing to do with Simon Cowell. I’ur! oft/re Edinburgh I'esii'i'ul Fringe.
FREE Extremes: Life in Subarctic Canada National Museum of Scotland. Chambers Street. 247 4422. Until Sun 5 ()ct. l0am 5pm. A collection of objects collected by Scottish fur traders in the l850s and 60s from the tribes living in the Canadian subarctic. We suspect the phrase ‘fur traders’ is a clue that this probably ain‘t veggie-friendly.
FREE Faking It! 300 Years of Banknote Forgery Museum on the Mound. The Mound. 243 5464. Until Sun 31 Aug (riot Mon). 10am 5pm; I 5pm. Free. This summer's exhibition at the Museum on the Mound is all about banknote forgery. Try not to get any ideas. though.
FREE lmprentit: 500 years of the Scottish Printed Word National Library of Scotland. (ieorge IV Bridge. 623 3845. l'ntil Sun l2 ()ct. I0am 8pm: 10am5pm: 2 5pm. lixliibition celebrating the achievements of 500 years of printing and publishing in Scotland.
FREE Scotland: A Changing Nation National Museum of Scotland. Chambers Street. 247 4422. Until Wed 3! Dec.
I0am 5pm. A major new permanent exhibition charting Scotland and its people from WWI to the present day. Includes everything from Proclaimers lyrics to Lulu‘s ‘Rclight My Fire’ frock. Oh yes.
Fairs & Festivals Festival of Spirituality and Peace [Tritil Sun 24 Aug. Various venues. 473 2000. Times vary. Prices vary. Arun (iandhi. grandson of Mahatma. is one of the final speakers as this three-week festival of debates. lectures and workshops draws to a close. See www.festivalofspirituality.org.uk for full programme.
Festival of Politics Until Sun 24
Aug. Scottish Parliament Campus. llolyrood Road. 348 5000. Times vary. Prices vary Simon (‘owell and Mark Thomas are some of the starry names involved at the-annual jamboree. We've heard a rumour there will be actual politicians there. too. See www.festivalofpolitics.org.uk for ftill programme.
Edinburgh Mela Mon 25 Aug ~Sun 3I Aug. ()utside ()cean 'l‘erminal.
Leith. 347 2600. Times vary. Prices vary. Dance. music. visual art. theatre and film. as well as excellent shopping and eating opportunities at lidinburgh‘s biggest intercultural festival. See www.edinburgh- mela.co.uk for full programme.
Food & Drink
FREE Edinburgh Farmers’ Market livery Saturday. Castle Terrace. 652 5940. 9am 2pm. More local. quality. ethical produce than you could shake an organically-hewn rnultigrain breadstick at. Foodies at the Festival Sat 23 8; Sun 24 Aug. Sheraton (Brand Hotel and Festival Square. Festival Square. 0I3l 226 7766. l0ani 6pm. £l0 (£5; accompanied children free). The dedicated foodie event at the Festival. with a bewildering array of Scottish produce on hand to sample and a chance to watch Michelin-started chefs Tom Kitchin and Martin Wisliart at work in the Chef's 'l'heatre.
LGBT
Icebreakers Wed 27 Aug. CC Blooms. 23 24 (ireenside Place. 556 933 l. 7.30pm. Free. Social group for people
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who want to make new friends in LGBT company. This welcoming and non- threatening group. organised by the Lothian (iay and Lesbian Switchboard. is ideal if you're new to the city or have recently come otit.
Talks
FREE Susan Deacon in Conversation Wed 27 Aug. National Library of Scotland. (ieorge IV Bridge. 623 4675. 7pm. Free. The former minister for health and community care in Scotland discusses the impact of print media on politics. our everyday lives and social change in an event chaired by (ilenn Campbell. BBC political correspondent.
. Workshops
Dance Base Classes Throughout August. Dance Base. l4~ l6 Grassmarket. 225 5525. Times vary. Prices vary. Take a break from relentless show-going to bliangra like a Bollywood vixen or shimmy like a showgirl. As well as an ace
programme of contemporary performance.
Dance Base runs a full programme of mixed classes throughout August. See www.dancebase.co.uk for full details.
Events are listed by city, then type. Submit listings at least 14 days before publication to suzanneGlishcomk. Listings are compiled by Suzanne Black.
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Glasgow
Activities & Events
FREE Saturday Art Club Sat 23 & 30 Aug. I0.30am~ lpm. Gallery of Modem Art. Royal Exchange Square. 229 1996. Art activities for parents and kids relating to the art on display. Ages 3—I2.
FREE Back to the Drawing Board Sun 24 & 3l Aug. 1 l.30am--Ipm & 2pm. Museum of Transport. Kelvin Hall. I Bunhouse Road. 287 2651. Creative workshop where you can sketch some of the objects on display.
FREE Kelvingrove Museum Nature Club Sat 23 Aug. 10.30am. Kelvingrove Art (iallery 8; Museum. Argyle Street. 276 9599. (iallery tours. specimen handling. hands-ori activities and games. AgCS 8
FREE Going Batty Fri 29 Aug. Kelvingrove Park. ()tago Street. 276 0924. Also Sat 30 Aug. Linn Park Country Park. Sirnsliill Road. 276 0924. Also Sun 31 Aug. Pollok Country Park. Pollokshaws Road. 276 0924. (irab the bat detectors and torches it’s Iiuropean Bat Weekend and we‘re going on a bat hunt. Ages 8+: all children must be accompanied.
Edinburgh
Activities & Event
FREE Real Life Science: Living in Glass Houses Sat 23 Aug. noon-4pm. Royal Botanic (iarden. lnverleith Row. 248 2968. Say hello to H20 with Prof David Mann and Dr Katherine Iivans. Ages 8+.
FREE Traditional Games Sun 3) Aug. l2.45pm. 1.45pm. 2.45pm 8; 3.45pm. National Museum of Scotland. Chambers Street. 247 4422. Put down the Sony PSP and play the kind of outdoor games your grandparents would have played way back when.
After School Craft Club Tue 2 Sep. 4pm. £45 for 7 weeks. Imagination Workshop. 136 Marchmont Road. 466 ()l48. Tie-dye. felt-making. decopatching. origami and puppet-making are among the activities on offer at this after school special. Ages 5+.