The REALIST

So much culture, so little time. We boil it down to ten of the best events

2 MUSIC The Jesus and Mary Chain

This time last year, Roddy Frame played a full show of his 1983 debut LP, and in that same spirit, the Reid brothers are arranging two separate servings of Psychocandy, the 1985 album which set a benchmark for the ensuing decade of indie rock. See preview, page 74. Barrowland, Glasgow, Fri 21, Sun 23 Nov.

1 AROUND TOWN Edinburgh’s Christmas

3 AROUND TOWN / VISUAL ART Game Masters

Where better to spend the Christmas season than in our capital city with its myriad of top events and festive happenings? Among this year’s delights are Stick Man, Frisky and Mannish, Briefs: The Second Coming, Al Murray: The Pub Landlord with his festive saloon, Hot Dub Time Machine, Scotch and Soda, George Street’s Light Night and, for all you daredevils, the return of the Star Flyer. Various venues, Edinburgh, Fri 21 Nov–Sun 4 Jan. With technology changing almost hourly, this is a perfect chance to reflect on the videogames that shaped a generation, with over 100 playable classics to enjoy. See feature, page 12. National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh, Fri 5 Dec–Mon 20 Apr.

4 THE LIST 13 Nov–11 Dec 2014