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AroundTown HITLIST FASHION, FESTIVALS AND FUNTIME!
It’s Funtime The Generation Game meets your local pub quiz, in this mental and surprisingly slick evening of games, fancy dress and brain power tests. Bongo Club, Edinburgh, Sat 31 Mar.
Edinburgh International Science Festival The annual festival is back for its 23rd year, with a plethora of events to please science lovers both old and young. Various venues, Edinburgh, Sat 31 Mar–Sun 15 Apr. Wide Days Two days of seminars from the Born to be Wide team themed around tourism and music, and looking at everything from getting gigs abroad to audience building. Teviot Debating Hall, Edinburgh, Wed 11 & Thu 12 Apr.
Ecomunky Pop-Up Sale This environmentally aware bunch aim to educate us all in the way of sustainability, with local organic, recycled and fairtrade fodder for sale. Oran Mor, Glasgow, Sun 1 Apr.
Edinburgh Charity Fashion Show Three nights of fashion, with pieces borrowed from big name designers as well as work from up- and-comers. Summerhall, Edinburgh, Thu 29–Sat 31 Mar. Dee-CON If you love anime, take a road trip north for this one-day convention with game tournaments, films, exhibitions and competitions. Dundee University Students’ Association, Dundee, Sat 7 Apr.
Leabhar’s Craic One-day festival celebrating Gaelic literature, with readings and workshops on work by Margaret Callan and Aonghas MacNeacail, as well as theatre, music and film. CCA, Glasgow, Sat 31 Mar.
Reversible Live! Brand spanking new monthly night of art, performance and music, where artists share work and talk about their practice. Curated by Fritz Welch, Julia Scott and Iain Findlay-Walsh. Mono, Glasgow, Tue 24 Apr.
Second City – Pattern Cutting Workshop Four- day workshop on how to make couture-inspired pieces. Experience with a sewing machine is an advantage. Make It Glasgow, Glasgow, Fri 6, Sat 7, Mon 9 & Sat 14 Apr.
Books in Focus: Lewis Carroll A look at John Tenniel’s illustrations in the Wonderland books in the light of Henry Holiday’s work in The Hunting of the Snark. Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two, Edinburgh, Thu 5 Apr.
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WHO’S AROUND YOUR BIT OF TOWN?
Name Michael Hunter
Age 26
Ocucupation Graphic Designer Lives Glasgow
Favourite places to eat and drink? I love deli food so Piece on Argyle St and Il Cappuccino on Great Western Road are my go to guys for a quick bite to eat. If I’m going for something more lavish I’d definitely say Stravaigin – the food’s incredible! For drinks, I’m a big fan of Bar 91 in the Merchant City and Gambrino in the West End. Best day out/night out? Daytime, I’d say a wander around the GOMA, Lighthouse or Trongate to take in some art/design is my ideal way to spend an afternoon. If it’s sunny, I’d maybe swap that for relaxing with mates at Kelvingrove Park. Night time would be some form of live music at a venue like the Arches or Stereo.
Favourite quiet spot or hidden gem? Southblock on Osbourne Street. Even though I work there, it’s a great place to meet other creative people, grab a coffee and check out cool magazines, prints and interior design. (Lauren Mayberry)
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