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AroundTown HITLIST MAGIC, MUSIC, MOVIES AND MELA
LeithLate 17 venues in and around Leith Walk host a night of arts and music, plus an afterparty at Henderson Halls with Remember Remember and Paul Vickers & the Leg. Various venues, Leith, Thu 28 Jun.
Edinburgh International Magic Festival The third year of this festival offers a magic-loving line-up of films, live performances, workshops and shows for folks of any age. Rabbits and top hats optional. Various venues, Edinburgh, Fri 29 Jun–Fri 6 Jul. Falkirk Wheel 10 A family-friendly day to celebrate a decade of the wheel’s existence, with sporting activities, guided walks and various theatre, music and dance performances. The Falkirk Wheel, Falkirk, Sat 7 Jul.
O2 Glasgow Mela Celebrate the city’s diverse cultures and varied immigrant communities with this globally focused outdoor festival. See preview, page 50. Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow, Sat 23 & Sun 24
Hidden Lane Festival All-day open-air festival with a chance to visit the studios on the lane, partake of a BBQ and market stalls, take a look at the art installations and see live bands. The Hidden Lane, Sat 23 Jun. The Big Dance A weekend of free dance events in the city with over 100 performances, as well as taster sessions, flashmobs and professional casting. Various venues, Edinburgh, Sat 30 Jun & Sun 1 Jul.
Festival of the Erotic Arts A brand new Scottish festival with a programme geared towards all things kinky. Visual art, crafts, film, cabaret performances and talks from speakers. Various venues, Edinburgh, Fri 22–Sun 24 Jun.
Refugee Week The nationwide awareness raising EIFF As well as the screenings and premieres (see
festival continues, with especially interesting events at the Pearce Institute and the Tron Theatre. Various venues across Scotland, Edinburgh, Mon 18–Sun 24 Jun. Film section for details), the festival offers a variety of workshops, talks and special events including a Harry Potter marathon. Various venues, Edinburgh, Wed 20 Jun–Sun 1 Jul.
The West End Summer Solstice The city opens up its best venues in the west for two days of free events to celebrate the lengthening days. See listings for details. Various venues, Edinburgh, Fri 22 & Sat 23 Jun.
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Neighbourhood VOX
WHO’S AROUND YOUR BIT OF TOWN?
Name Holly Murdoch Age 18
Occupation Student Lives Glasgow
Favourite place to eat and drink? I really love Nando’s as chicken is one of my favourite things to eat, and now there’s one down by the St Enoch Centre. I’m not really keen on the spicy stuff like piri piri sauce but there’s a great selection and it’s good to go with pals. Best day/night out? TGI Friday’s is a good shout for cocktails, and Kushion is quite a nice night out with friends (and it’s cheap, depending what night of the week you go).
Favourite quiet spot or hidden gem? I would say Pollok Country Park as it’s a really lovely place on a sunny day. I used to live in Pollokshields and kind of miss it! (Lauren Mayberry)
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