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H appy autumn, folks. We're certainly ready for some cosy time after an event-filled summer. Having said that, there's plenty to get you out and about over the next few months: here at List HQ, we're super excited about the third Scottish Queer International Film Festival (page 23), which opens with Bruce LaBruce's The Misandrists, our cover film. The Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival returns too, with some excellent theatre in store (page 29). And visual art and music festival Sonica has some gems in its 2017 programme (page 18).

Plus, we take a look at this season's best local book festivals (page 45), get excited about Halloween (page 42 and page 93) and look ahead to the Africa in Motion film festival (page 53). And don't forget to find out more about December's landmark fundraising event Sleep in the Park, who we're proud to be partnering with turn to page 14 for further details on that. Welcome students! Or welcome back if you're returning. Flick to page 95 for our essential Student Guide for 2017 and read our top tips for eating, drinking, shopping, going out and just generally having a good time. We're back on 1 Nov, when we'll be revealing this year's Hot 100, our annual countdown of Scotland's top cultural figures. We're throwing a Hot 100 party too turn to page 116 to find out how you can come along and celebrate with us.

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SCOTTISH QUEER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Away from February (Glasgow Film Festival) and June (Edinburgh International Film Festival), autumn's our favourite time for film lovers in Scotland. This September, the SQIFF returns for its third outing, and we are super excited. Heading up this year's proceedings is The Misandrists from cult hero Bruce LaBruce, plus, a selection of shorts, workshops and events to sink your teeth into.

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SHORELINES Glasgow's Sonica, produced by Cryptic, has a cracker of a programme this year, including epic underwater concert Aquasonic. Here, we find out about Shorelines, a moving musical exploration of the 1953 North Sea Flood. STUDENT GUIDE 2017 From clubs and gigs to pizza and beer, our Student Guide has you covered. Find out all about the best Glasgow and Edinburgh have to offer, and read advice from local DJs, music promoters and publishers and more.

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Win tickets to the Glasgow Youth Film Festival Opening Gala

Win tickets to Museum Late: Jacobites at the National Museum of Scotland 10

Win tickets to Scottish Chamber Orchestra's Opening Concert 10 Win tickets to Edinburgh Art Fair 2017

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Win tickets to Edinburgh's Hogmanay Street Party Win a free 13-week course at Dance Base

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FRONT Realist News Take One Action!

FEATURES Shorelines SQIFF Rosalind Nashashibi

FOOD & DRINK Quay Commons Surf Dogs

AROUND TOWN

Halloween Highlights

BOOKS

Autumn book festivals Hings Highlights

COMEDY

Pajama Men Luisa Omielan Highlights

FILM

Africa in Motion God's Own Country Call Me By Your Name Highlights

KIDS

Family Art Trail Highlights

MUSIC

Ímar Farewell to Club Noir Ela Orleans Kobi Onyame Highlights

THEATRE & DANCE

Tap Factory Damn Rebel Bitches Rambert Highlights

VISUAL ART

Sahej Rahal Robin Gillanders Highlights

TV Tin Star Stranger Things

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FIRST & LAST Elaine Paige

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