AROUND TOWN | Events
Events are listed by city, then type. Submit listings at least 14 days before publication to sport@list.co.uk for sport or aroundtown@list.co.uk for all other events. Listings compiled by Charlotte Runcie. ✽ Indicates Hitlist entry
GLASGOW Activities & Events Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre: Gothic Kinetic Thu 15 Nov–Sun 18 Nov, Wed 21 Nov–Sun 25 Nov & Wed 28 Nov–Fri 30 Nov, 3pm & 7pm. £4–£8. Trongate 103, 552 7080. Sharmanka present a static display of Eduard Bersudsky’s kinetic sculptures that spring to life in 35 or 60 minute performances of music, movement and light.
✽ Sonic Dreams: Cryptic & ARUP Sat 17 & Sun 18 Nov, 11am &
11.30am & noon & 12.30pm & 2pm & 2.30pm & 3pm & 3.30pm. £2 (only six people per performance). Digital Design Studio, The Hub, Pacific Quay, sonic-a. co.uk/2012 An intimate installation aimed at family groups, comprising a fantastical 3D sound world to inspire the imagination. Part of Sonica. Stars Over the Botanics Tue 20 Nov, 7.30pm. £4 (children £2). Glasgow Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Road, 276 1614. A star-gazing session with the Astronomical Society of Glasgow and the University of Glasgow. Spaces limited to the first 40 people. Annasach Fri 23 Nov, 8pm. £8 (£6). St Andrews in the Square, 1 St Andrews Square, 559 5902. Ceilidh night in aid of The Saint Andrew’s In The Square Trust with proceeds going towards the upkeep of this 18th Century building. Glasgow On Ice Sat 24 Nov–Sun 6 Jan, times vary. Prices vary. George Square, Glasgow, glasgowloveschristmas.com The city’s annual ice skating experience returns, with special film screenings and live music events to boot. Yorkhill Children’s Foundation Christmas Concert Fri 30 Nov, 7.30–10pm. £10 (under 16s £7). Glasgow City Chambers, George Square, yorkhillchildrensfoundationshop.org Charity Christmas concert with choirs, comedy, and a festive market to bag some gifts in time for the big day. FREE World AIDS Day Gathering Sat 1 Dec, 7–9pm. Strathclyde Police Headquarters, 173 Pitt Street, 532 2000. A secular event with speakers discussing this year’s theme, ‘Living with HIV’, followed by entertainment and refreshments. FREE Hidden Lane First Fridays Fri 7 Dec, 5–8pm. The Hidden Lane, 8 Argyle Court, facebook.com/ TheHiddenLane Monthly open studios event giving you a chance to meet the Lane’s creative folk. NSPCC Glasgow: Carols By Candlelight Wed 12 Dec, 7.30–9.30pm.
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Youth Theatre, The Old Sheriff Court, 105 Brunswick Street, 559 5065. A public education session from Trade School Glasgow, with anti-sectarianism organisation Nil By Mouth’s Campaign Director addressing the big questions around sectarianism. First Minister Alex Salmond in Conversation With Jon Snow Fri 23 Nov, 7.30–9pm. £15 (students £12). Barony Hall, Rottenrow East, 302 6553. This major public political event gives you the chance to put your biggest questions about Scottish Independence directly to Alex Salmond, as he discusses the proposals and the referendum with Jon Snow. Companion event to the Alistair Darling discussion, below. Pecha Kucha 12: Parallel Cities Wed 28 Nov, 6pm. £8 (£4). The Lighthouse, 11 Mitchell Lane, 276 5365. A series of ultra-brief talks exploring parallel urban futures.
✽ Alistair Darling in Conversation with Alan Taylor Thu 6 Dec,
7.30–9pm. £15 (students £12). Barony Hall, Rottenrow East, 302 6553. Alan Taylor speaks to Alistair Darling, former Chancellor and leader of the ‘Better Together’ campaign against Scottish Independence, covering all the burning issues that surround the referendum and offering the audience the chance to pose questions. Companion event to the Alex Salmond discussion, above.
Workshops Belly Dance Classes Sat 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 1 Dec & 8 Dec, 11.30am–12.30pm. £5. Nur, 22 Bridge Street, 07852 768043. Weekly Egyptian-style belly dance classes. FREE Silent Movie Piano Masterclass Sat 17 Nov, 2pm. GMAC (Glasgow Media Access Centre), Fifth Floor Trongate 103, 553 5400. Neil Brand, the maestro of silent film accompaniment, offers a masterclass in the subject. FREE Piano Month in Glasgow: 30 Keyboards Sun 18 Nov, 11.30am. City Halls, Candleriggs, 353 8065. A workshop meant for a mass ensemble of thirty keyboardists, with Richard Michael. A moderate level of ability is desirable but not essential. You have to bring your own keyboard, and please note that space is limited. Booking essential. All the Young Nudes – Life Drawing Club Tue 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec & 11 Dec, 8–10pm. £4. The Flying Duck, 142 Renfield Street, 564 1450. A relaxed life drawing club with music and a bar to aid the flow of inspiration. FREE Clydebank Women’s History Detectives Wed 21 Nov & 28 Nov, 1–3pm. Glasgow Women’s Library, Mitchell Library, 15 Berkeley Street, 248 9969. Ongoing workshops dedicated to women’s history. Booking essential. Inua Ellams: Writing Workshop Thu 22 Nov, 3–5pm. £5. Tramway, 25 Albert Drive, 0845 330 3501. Ellams, creator of the award-winning show Black T-Shirt Collection (playing tonight at the Tramway) shares his considerable skills in character creation. Part of Fuelfest.
✽ FREE Transcribe Your Favourite Book Into Audio or
Braille! Mon 26 Nov–Sun 2 Dec, Times vary. RNIB Scotland Transcription Centre , 17 Gullane Street, 337 2955. Make an appointment to transcribe a book, and bring along a print-out of your own poem, book or short story to find out how books are produced for people with sight loss. You can even take home your own masterpiece in braille or audio form. Sign up by 15th November. Booking essential. Part of Book Week Scotland.
EDINBURGH Activities & Events FREE Vintage Singsong Thu 15 Nov–Fri 30 Nov, 5.30–8.30pm. Tea at 94, 94 Buccleuch Street, 07771 138719. A showcase of local art and music.
GLASGOW’S WHISKY FESTIVAL This may only be the festival’s second year, but the Arches event attracts large and small distillers from across the country, as well as bottlers from Glasgow itself. For more on which flavours of the national tipple will be on sale visit glasgowswhiskyfestival.com. ■ The Arches, Glasgow, Sat 17 Nov.
£10 Adult (children £4 under 16s). Glasgow Cathedral, Castle Street, 0844 892 0212. Charity concert with carols by candlelight, choir performances and traditional readings in aid of the NSPCC.
Exhibitions FREE Connect Until Sat 24 Nov, 9am–5pm. Project Ability, Trongate 103, 552 2822. An exhibition of artwork marking the 16-year history of Project Ability’s Connect Programme. Each artist has created a piece representing what the project meant to them. Part of Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival.
✽ FREE Women’s Liberation Music Making in the UK: 1970–
1989 Mon–Fri 10am–4.30pm until Fri 23 Nov. Glasgow Women’s Library, Mitchell Library, 15 Berkeley Street, 248 9969. An interactive exhibition celebrating the use of music to empower women in the 1970s and 1980s, featuring rare articles including posters, t-shirts and instruments, as well as films, photos and music.
Fairs & Markets FREE Simply Swap Fashion Exchange Fri 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov & 7 Dec, 11am–3pm. Simply Swap, 937 Tollcross Road, Tollcross, 551 0071. Swapping = the new shopping. FREE St Silas Christmas Craft Fair Sat 17 Nov, 10am–4pm. St Silas Episcopal Church, 69 Park Road Woodlands, 337 2276. Festive, fair trade crafts. FREE Blochairn Car Boot Sale Sundays, 6am–3pm. Wholesale Fruit, Veg, Flower and Fish Market, 130 Blochairn Road, 287 2500. Over 500 sellers, peddling everything from curtains to cakes. FREE Indoor Car Boot Sale in Yorkhill Sun 18 Nov & Sun 9 Dec, 12–5pm. Overnewton Recreation Centre, 2 Overnewton Square, 07500 530855. Monthly indoor car boot sale. The Country Living Magazine Christmas Fair Thu 22 Nov–Sun 25 Nov, 10am–6pm. £12.50. SECC, Finnieston Quay, 0844 848 0150. The fair returns to Scotland, bringing with it over 200 exhibitors showcasing the finest in crafts, garden and home accessories, jewellery, clothing and homemade food and drink. FREE Christmas Craft Fair @ Curlers Rest Sat 24 Nov, 12.30–5pm. Curlers Rest, 256–260 Byres Road, 341 0737. Christmassy crafts. Girls’ Day Out Fri 30 Nov–Sun 2 Dec, 10am–6pm. £12 in advance; £15 on the door. SECC, Finnieston Quay, 353 1715. Fashion and beauty trade show.
Away with the Fairies Champagne & Shopping Night Fri 30 Nov, 6pm– midnight. £5. Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Argyle Street, 07866 511207. Luxury shopping with complimentary fizz, mulled wine and mince pies. FREE The Lighthouse Design Markets Sat 1 & 8 Dec, 10.30am–5pm. The Lighthouse, 11 Mitchell Lane, 276 5360. Crafts directly from the makers. FREE Craft Fair Sun 2 & 9 Dec, 10.30am–4pm. Glasgow Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Road, 334 2422. Wooden items, handmade cards, designer jewellery, glass, candles and more. FREE Little Birds Market Sun 9 Dec, 12–5pm. Sloans, 62 Argyll Arcade, City Centre, 07946 715204. Vintage, craft and design. Sport Glasgow Roller Derby Home Team Finals Sat 24 Nov, 12.30–3.30pm. £5 (under 14s free). The Arc, Glasgow Caledonian University, Cowcaddens Road, 331 8633. The Hell’s Belles take on The Bad Omens in a bid to be crowned home team champions. Pro Wrestling Zero1’s European Challenge Sat 24 Nov, 7–9pm. £10 (£8; family £30). Pearce Institute, 840 Govan Road, 0843 289 0248. Zero1 host their first show on Scottish soil, featuring hand- picked talent.
Talks FREE Roundtable Conversation Thu 15 Nov, 6pm. The Common Guild, 21 Woodlands Terrace, 428 3022. Conversation focusing on Ugo Rondinone’s work, with contributions from artist Niall MacDonald, Director of Outset Scotland Kirstie Skinner, and independent researcher and writer Rhona Warwick. Booking essential. FREE Life, The Universe and Everything Thu 15 Nov, 7.30pm. University of Strathclyde Royal College Building, 204 George Street, 950 3000. Lecture covering all the essentials. FREE Earth’s Atmospheric Phenomena Sat 17 Nov, 3–5pm. Suggested donation £2. Mitchell Library, North Street, 287 2999. The Galilean Society presents a talk by Keith Llewelleyn. FREE Japan Matters: Public Lecture Tue 20 Nov, 2.30–4pm. St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, 2 Castle Street, 276 1625. Discussion of Japan’s cultural exchange policy. FREE Sectarianism: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know But Were Too Frightened to Ask Wed 21 & 28 Nov, 6–7pm. Scottish
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