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

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T in the Park

MUSIC Scotland’s premier festival returns for another year of massive headliners, local talent and random surprises. Whether you’re game for Beyoncé’s bounce, reliving your garage rock days with Rivers Cuomo and his penchant for half- Japanese girls, or just putting your all into 80s Fancy Dress Friday, there’s surely something to entertain everyone at Balado’s annual music bash. See preview coverage, from page 7. Balado, Kinross, Fri 8–Sun 10 Jul.

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Edinburgh International Film Festival FILM

The EIFF is drawing to a close, but still packs a punch in its final five days with Kings of Leon stopping by in honour of Talihina Sky: The Story of Kings of Leon (Festival Theatre, 25 Jun, 8.30pm). Other notable screenings include Alejandro Molina’s By Day and By Night, and Hell and Back Again (pictured), a poignant documentary by photojournalist Danfung Dennis on American marines in Afghanistan. See coverage, from page 24. Various venues, Edinburgh, until Sun 26 Jun. 4 THE LIST 23 Jun–21 Jul 2011