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exploring approaches to modernist architecture, to tie in with his GI exhibition at the House. Booking essential. FREE Discover! Italian Art Sat 12 & Sun 13 May, 1.30pm–4pm. Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Argyle Street, 276 9599. Explore the Italian masters and learn all about art and science. Ages 5–11. Time Travellers: School Days Sat 12 May, 2pm. £2 (under 16s £1.50). Scotland Street School Museum, 225 Scotland Street, 287 0500. Relive schooldays from the 60s, WWII and Victorian times. Ages 5+. FREE RSPB Weekend: Butterfly Hunt Sat 19 & Sun 20 May, 11am–1pm & 2pm–4pm. Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Argyle Street, 276 9599. Explore the butterfly collections at Kelvingrove. FREE Local Nature Reserve Day Sat 19 May, noon–3pm. Linn Park, Simshill Road, 637 1147. Wild activities, including ‘bees, butterflies and blooms’ games. FREE Down at the Bottom of the Deep Blue Sea Sat 19 May, 12.30pm & 3.30pm. Mitchell Library, North Street, 287 2999. Underwater exploring through games, stories and activities. Ages 3–8. Knit the Jubilee Scarf Sun 20 May, 11am. £2. Scotland Street School Museum, 225 Scotland Street, 287 0500. Fun at the Willow Café celebrating the Queen’s Jubilee with a spot of craftiness. Ages 5–12. Books & Storytelling FREE Cathy Cassidy Sat 28 Apr, 10.30am–12.30pm. Waterstone’s, 174 Argyle Street, 248 4814. Cathy Cassidy signs copies of Marshmallow Skye. Ages 9–12. FREE Animal Stories from Around the World Sun 29 Apr & 20
May, 2pm. Burrell Collection, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, 287 2550. Learn more about the creatures of the earth. Tall Tales Sat 5 & Thu 24 May, 10am. £6 per adult + child. Tron Theatre, 63 Trongate, 552 4267. Interactive storytelling session. Ages 3–5.
✽✽ FREE The Magical World of Mackintosh Sat 19 May,
10.30am–4pm. Scotland Street School Museum, 225 Scotland Street, 287 0500. Creative activities and performances inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. See preview, page 76. FREE Tales of the Wee Hoose Sat 19 May, noon–5pm. Provand’s Lordship, 3 Castle Street, 276 1625. Glasgow’s oldest house hosts a day of storytelling. Part of the Festival of Museums. FREE Rachel Caine Sat 19 May, 5pm. Waterstone’s, 174 Argyle Street, 248 4814. Signing copies of Black Dawn. Tiny Tales Wed 23 May, 10am. £6 per adult + child. Tron Theatre, 63 Trongate, 552 4267. Underwater adventures for ages 6 months–2 years.
Music RSNO’s More Monster Music Thu 24 May, 1.45pm. £8 adult + child; £10 adult + 2 children; £5 additional tickets. Henry Wood Hall, 73 Claremont Street, 225 3588. Introduction to the orchestra for ages 3–5. Theatre & Comedy Family Storytime: Aesop’s Fables Sat 28 & Sun 29 Apr, Sat 12 & Sun 13 May, 10.30am & 12.30pm. £5 (under 2s free; family of four £15). Scottish Youth Theatre, Old Sheriff Court, 105 Brunswick Street, 552 3988. Enjoy the classic animal tales with a series of Aesop’s Fables storytelling sessions. Under 7s and families. April’s story is ‘The Hare and the Tortoise’; on 12 & 13 May it’s ‘The Mice in Council’. Booking essential.
Glasgow Kids Comedy Club Sun 6 May, 3pm. £4. The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. Comedians tweak their material for youngsters. Ages 5+; all kids must be accompanied by an adult.
✽✽ The Gruffalo Thu 10 May, 1.30pm; Fri 11 May, 11am &
1.30pm; Sat 12 May, 10am & noon. £9–£17.50. King’s Theatre, 297 Bath Street, 0844 871 7648. Julia Donaldson’s tale of a wee mouse and the terrible Gruffalo. The Magic Horse Sat 12 May, 2pm. £5.95 (children £4.95). Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, 8–10 Balcarres Avenue, Kelvindale, 339 6185. The story of a young man on a quest to win the hand of a princess. Ages 3+. The Three Pigs and Other Tales Sat 19 May, 2pm. £5.95 (children £4.95). Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre, 8–10 Balcarres Avenue, Kelvindale, 339 6185. Meet Poppy and her pinny full of puppets. Ages 3+.
EDINBURGH Activities & Fun Wonderful World of Plants Sat 28 Apr, 10am, 1pm & 3pm. £1 as well as normal admission price. Our Dynamic Earth, Holyrood Road, 550 7800. Learn about the clever ways plants have evolved. Book via website. Ages 6–14. Beastly Bug Hunt! Sat 28 Apr, 10.30am–12.30pm. £4. Lauriston Castle, 2a Cramond Road South, 529 3963. Scour the grounds for some truly beastly bugs. FREE Fascinating Mummies: A Slice of Life Egypt Sat 28 & Sun 29 Apr, Sat 19 & Sun 20 May, 11am & 2pm. National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, 0300 123 6789. Hear tales of burials, tombs and curses.
✽✽ FREE Edinburgh Toddle Waddle Sat 28 Apr, 11am–1pm.
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Bruntsfield Links, edinburghwaddle@hotmail.co.uk A charity walk for parents and tots, raising money for the Meningitis Trust. Floaty Fluttering Mobiles Sun 29 Apr, 10.30am & 1.30pm. £4. Lauriston Castle, 2a Cramond Road South, 529 3963. Create a fluttery mobile. FREE Lyceum Youth Theatre: Discover Tuesdays until 29 May, 4pm. North Edinburgh Arts Centre, 15a Pennywell Court, 315 2151. Fun drama session for ages 9–12. Imagination Workshop Wed 2 & 23 May, 11am-3pm. Included in zoo admission. Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine Road, 0844 557 2686. Animal themed arts & crafts. Ages 6 months–5 years.
✽✽ All or Nothing Aerial Dance Class for Children Thursdays, 3 May–7 Jun, 4pm & 5pm. £54. Out of the Blue Drill Hall, 30–36 Dalmeny Street, Leith, 555 7101. Get swinging with aerial dance classes. Ages 8–12 from 4pm; ages 12–16 from 5pm. See preview, page 74. Space is Big Sat 5 May, 10am, 1pm & 3pm. £1 as well as normal admission price. Our Dynamic Earth, Holyrood Road, 550 7800. Space-tacular crafty sessions. Book via the website. Ages 10–14. FREE The Beasts Within Us Sat 5 & Sun 6 May, 1pm–4pm. Royal Botanic Garden, Arboretum Place, 248 2909. Interactive exhibit about tiny parasites. Ages 5+. FREE Carnival of Animals Sat 5 & Sun 6 May, 1.30pm–4pm. Royal Botanic Garden, Arboretum Place, 248 2909. Make animals and plants from pieces of wood. Glistening Treasures Sun 6 May, 11am–3.30pm. £6. Lauriston Castle, 2a Cramond Road South, 529 3963. Design a wooden jewellery box.
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