AROUND TOWN | Highlights
MEADOWBANK ANNUAL FIREWORKS
DISPLAY
Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh, Sun 5 Nov, edinburghleisure. co.uk Fun for all the family at Edinburgh’s only official fireworks display which has been running for over 30 years.This year features a sci-fi theme.
H I T L I S T
teams up with his brother Jamie for a doubles match against Mansour Bahrami and British tennis icon, Tim Henman. All profits to Unicef and Sunny-sid3up. winds its way through the garden. Wander beneath the tree canopies bathed in seasonal colour, enjoy the sounds of the Choir of the Trees and keep an eye out for Santa and his elves.
ANDY MURRAY LIVE CHRISTMAS AT THE
SSE Hydro, Glasgow, Tue 7 Nov, andymurraylive. com The tennis champion plays a singles match against Roger Federer then
BOTANICS EDINBURGH
Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh, Fri 24 Nov– Sat 30 Dec, rbge.org.uk A one-mile illuminated trail that
HOGMANAY STREET PARTY
Princes Street, Edinburgh, Sun 31 Dec,
edinburghshogmanay. com Edinburgh’s world- famous Hogmanay celebration ushers the new year in with a bang. A Torchlight Procession on 30 Dec, a massive street party on 31 Dec, and for those brave souls still wanting more, there’s the Loony Dook (in the River Forth) on 1 Jan. See feature, page 54.
AROUND TOWN HIGHLIGHTS
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GLASGOW
WWE LIVE: WRESTLEMANIA REVENGE
The SSE Hydro, Wed 1 Nov, wwe.com The ultimate in ‘sports entertainment’ as the real deal WWE superstars of US wrestling bring the pain to the UK. Also touring, see list. co.uk/events/sport for details.
GLASGOW HORROR FESTIVAL The Classic Grand, Sat 4 & Sun 5 Nov, popcornhorror.com/glasgow- horror-festival Popcorn Horror presents this two-day horror festival featuring a horror market, industry panels, indie screenings, drag queen Lacy Rain, FX demo, podcast battle, a horror quiz and the Monster Mash club night.
GLASGOW GREEN FIREWORKS DISPLAY
Glasgow Green, Sun 5 Nov, glasgowlife.org.uk/events Annual huge fireworks show for all the family. Display starts at 7.30pm.
LEGO show run by fans, showcasing the works of builders throughout Scotland. All profits from the event go to Fairy Bricks charity.
GLASGOW’S WHISKY FESTIVAL Hampden Park, Sat 11 Nov, glasgowswhiskyfestival.com Glasgow’s festival of the national tipple is especially interested in distillers and bottlers from in and around Glasgow itself, but they welcome all, big or small.
ARTICLES OF WAR GOK WAN NAKED &
The Lighthouse, Tue 7–Sat 11 Nov, afas.org.uk An exhibition of works by members of the Armed Forces Art Society, created in response to the theme ‘Articles of War’. The exhibition features the first sculpture created by Bryn Parry about Si Brown, titled ‘Looking Forward’.
FESTIVAL OF BURLESQUE Riding Rooms, Thu 9–Sun 12 Nov, glasgowfestivalofburlesque.com A weekend festival celebrating the very best in the art of cabaret, with workshops and performances across the weekend.
GLESGA BRICKS Renfield St Stephen’s Church, Sat 11 Nov, glesgabricks.yapsody.com
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BEARING ALL Pavilion Theatre, Thu 16 Nov, gokwan.com Gok candidly unravels his life to reveal everything he has not yet dared to bare. No collar is left unturned in what is the most honest, campest and naked stage show ever to mince the boards. Also touring, see list. co.uk/days-out for details.
ARIKA EPISODE 9: OTHER WORLDS ALREADY EXIST
Tramway, Thu 16–Sun 19 Nov arika. org.uk Four days of performances, readings, discussions, workshops, screenings (and a party) with sex revolutionaries, prison abolitionist poets, mutant dancers, haunted noise, fan fiction fantasists and more. See feature, page 47.
A Christmas Fairy Trail
HANS REY: RIDING LIFE IRN BRU CARNIVAL
Drygate Brewing Co, Mon 20 Nov, drygate.com Hans Rey, the former World Champion, pioneer of Freeride, Mountain Bike Hall of Famer and mountain bike adventurer, takes audiences on an inspiring journey through his 30 year career.
HOLISTIC WAYS FESTIVAL Trades Hall of Glasgow, Sat 4 & Sun 5 Nov, holisticwaysfestival.co.uk Featuring psychics, complementary therapies, alternative health products, crafts and more. Also Corn Exchange, Edinburgh, Sun 26 Nov.
GLASGOW ST ANDREW’S DAY TORCHLIGHT PARADE
Various venues, Thu 30 Nov, westendfestival.co.uk A torchlight procession passing through Glasgow’s West End to celebrate St Andrew’s Day. The event is supported by Scotland’s Winter Festivals, Glasgow City Council and Byres Road and Lanes BID.
TOY FAIR SCOTLAND Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Sat 9 Dec, toyfairuk.com A one-day toy fair showcasing old and new toys. The market brings collectors and buyers together to showcase their toys.
SEC, Thu 21 Dec–Sun 14 Jan, irn-bru-carnival.com Are you brave enough to take on the King Loops, Speed Buzz or Midnight Express Matterhorn at this indoor carnival? If you don’t have the stomach for thrill rides, there’s also traditional family rides like dodgems, waltzers and a helter skelter, with kids rides for the wee ones.
NATIONAL WHISKY FESTIVAL SWG3, Sat 20 Jan, nationalwhiskyfestival.scot A chance to try a selection of fine whiskies from over 40 tasting stands. Some of the best drams from around the world are on offer and local restaurants are also providing dishes to complement the different whiskies. Part of Celtic Connections.
EDINBURGH
CANCER RESEARCH UK’S TOUGH 10
Pentland Hills, Sun 5 Nov, cancerresearchuk.org A series of 10k runs to raise funds for Cancer Research UK. There are three levels of toughness available and Edinburgh has one of the toughest routes through the Pentland Hills.