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comedy. Part of Glasgow International Comedy Festival. An Audience with Howard Marks Mon 15 Apr, 7.30–8.30pm. £8. Mitchell Library, North Street, 353 8000. The dope folk legend tells tales of his extraordinary life – so extraordinary, in fact, that it’s been made into a film. Part of Aye Write! Glasgow’s Book Festival. FREE Supersonic Snowballs in Hell Thu 18 Apr, 7.30pm. University of Strathclyde Royal College Building, 204 George Street, 950 3000. A talk on the deaths of super-cool sounding Superplunging Comets, with Astronomer Royal for Scotland Professor John Brown. Workshops Pizza-making Classes Fri 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr & 12 Apr, 6.30–8.30pm. Contact Fanelli’s for prices. Fanelli’s, Unit 4 Merchant Square, 62 Candleriggs, 552 0139. Join one of Fanellis’ chefs to learn how to make pizza dough, practise rolling techniques, and create your own piece de resistance from a selection of toppings. Arabic Calligraphy Workshop Sat 23 Mar, 9am–noon. £12 (£10). Mitchell Library, North Street, 287 2999. A chance to learn the ancient art from master calligrapher Jawdat Kadhim Kaiby. All skill levels welcome and all materials provided. Part of Real Iraq 2013. Booking essential. FREE Jennifer Moon: Bootcamp for Revolutionaries Sat 23 Mar, 1pm. Transmission Gallery, Trongate 103, 552 7141. Workshop with the Los Angeles- based artist to determine whether or not you, in fact, have what it takes to be a serious revolutionary. Be warned: it sounds incredibly intense. Ages 18+. FREE Women’s Comedy Writing Workshop Sat 23 Mar, 2pm. Glasgow Women’s Library, 23 Landressy Street, 0844 395 4005. For the ‘fairer’ sex only – a workshop on how to write comedy, with advice on what constitutes a witty monologue to how to shape characters. Led by Magi Gibson. Part of Glasgow International Comedy Festival. Jewellery Making Course Tue 26 Mar, 2 Apr & 9 Apr, 7–9pm. £60 for three sessions. Café JJ, 180 Dumbarton Road, 07786 971992. The folks from Borrowed Space take you from beginner to jewellery designer extraordinaire, covering techniques from metalworking to wet felting. All materials supplied. Booking essential. Dr Sketchy’s Anti-Art School Sun 14 Apr, 3–5pm. £7 (£5). Tron Theatre, 63 Trongate, 552 4267. Burlesque art class with a relaxed atmosphere, music, drinks and interesting models. Stand out from the Heard: A Practical Guide to Speaking in Public with Liz Kristiansen Mon 15 Apr, 12.30–2pm. £10. Mitchell Library, North Street, 353 8000. Turn green at the thought of the podium no more! Part of Aye Write! Glasgow’s Book Festival.
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42 THE LIST 21 Mar–18 Apr 2013
THE HOUSE OF ANNIE LENNOX Iconic performer, songwriter, political activist and general boundary- pusher Annie Lennox is to be honoured by this exhibition, curated by the lady herself in partnership with London’s V&A. Covering her three decade-long career, the collection houses photographs, videos and costumes from the original diva’s personal collection. Lennox will also be appearing at the gallery on Mon 25 Mar, in conversation with Muriel Gray. Visit nationalgalleries.org for more information. ■ Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh, Sat 23 Mar–Sun 30 Jun.
EDINBURGH Activities & Events Centenary Film Screenings Thu 21 Mar–Thu 18 Apr, 11am–3pm. Included in zoo admission. Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine Road, 334 9171. A number of documentaries and footage shot at the zoo over the years, to mark its centenary. Take that, YouTube. Reel Iraq Thu 21 Mar–Mon 25 Mar, times vary. Prices vary. Various venues, 0845 874 3001. A UK-wide festival of contemporary Iraqi culture in the tenth year of the country’s invasion, exploring art and creativity in a time of conflict. The Scottish programme (running in Glasgow, Stirling, Dumfries and Edinburgh) includes performances from Baghdad emo goth punk Lord Erragal, oud workshops and readings of translated Iraqi poetry by Scottish poets. See preview, page 41. ] Science Festival Lates: Opening Party Thu 21 Mar, 8pm, £10. City Art Centre, 2 Market Street, City Centre,
529 3993. Ever get jealous of all the fun things kids can do that you can’t? Yeah, us too. Luckily the Science Festival is celebrating 25 years by letting adults into its flagship children’s venue so they can play activities with eyeballs, slime, monsters and robots, too. Plus there’s going to be Culture#1 on hand – otherwise known as beer (OK, so we’ve got it better than kids in one aspect). Remember: grown-ups are allowed in one night only, so make the most of it! The Edinburgh Do Sat 23 Mar–Mon 25 Mar, 9am. Weekend pass £10 advance; £15 on the door (ticket price includes food). Paterson’s Land, 37 Holyrood Road, 07857 139408. A horde of people with know-how teach hands-on workshops ranging from how to build your own bicycle to guerrilla gardening. Google be gone! Edinburgh International Science Festival Sat 23 Mar–Sun 7 Apr, Times vary. Prices vary (free–£10). Various venues, 0844 557 2686. Hands-on science for adults, children and families in venues across the city with a programme ranging from the entertaining to the controversial and, of course, the icky. City Art Centre is transformed into a hub for science fun (and learning) where kids can unwrap a mummy, inspect the inside of an eyeball or programme their very own robot. See feature, page 31. FREE Victoria’s Singles’ Night Sat 23 Mar, 8pm. Victoria, 265 Leith Walk, 555 1638. A bit of light-hearted matchmaking fun, with speed dating and the intriguing postman game. Smug couply types, decamp to Boda for the evening please. The Big Top Fundraiser Tue 26 Mar, 1–5pm. £15 (£12; under 12s £7.50). Corn Exchange, 11 New Market Road, 07592 816489. Spend a day under the big top with a gang of magicians, stilt walkers, acrobats and other impressive folk – including a special appearance by the Edinburgh Rugby team. There’s also a raffle and snack bar on hand, and it’s all in aid of Edinburgh Sick Kids. FREE Sofi’s Book Club Wed 27 Mar,
7.30pm. Sofi’s, 65 Henderson Street, 555 7019. A monthly get-together for book worms, with a different title to discuss each time. FREE Jason Hackenwerth: Pisces Fri 29 Mar–Sun 14 Apr, 10am–5pm. National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, 0300 123 6789. There are people who can make balloon animals, and then there’s Hackenwerth, who will weave hundreds of balloons into a gigantic inflatable assemblage before your very eyes. See feature, page 31. Part of Edinburgh International Science Festival. FREE This is Horror Presents Joseph D’Lacey, David Moody, Gary McMahon and Jasper Bark Sat 30 Mar, 3–5pm. Blackwells, 53–59 South Bridge, 622 8222. A unique ‘live fiction horror show’ including horror readings, interviews and Q&A with the audience. Scottish Tattoo Convention Sat 30 & Sun 31 Mar, 11am. £20 per day or £30 for full weekend. Corn Exchange, 11 New Market Road, 477 3500. Body art lovers of the world unite and take over. Attracting artists from across the globe to get their jaggy paintbrushes all over your body, there’s also music, burlesque, competitions, merch and the chance to just mingle. Easter at Edinburgh Castle Sat 30 & Sun 31 Mar, 11.15am–3.30pm. Entry included in cost of Castle admission. Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, 668 8885. The Queen is missing her childhood home (France – it’s a long story) and has ordered her court to make merry in the French manner. Ooh la la. In the afternoon, the cooks prepare a historically inspired feast so everyone can gorge like royalty. FREE Dark Skies Sat 30 Mar, 8–9.30pm. Holyrood Park Education Centre, 1 Queen’s Drive, 652 8150. Discover the night sky from Holyrood Park. Even if it’s cloudy, it’s possible to view the stars in the planetarium. Warm clothing and sturdy footwear advised. Booking essential. Lemur Birthday Sun 31 Mar, 9am–5pm. Included in admission. Edinburgh Zoo, Corstorphine Road, 334 9171. Sure you missed your BFF’s last bash, but here’s the one that really counts. Edinburgh Zoo’s Sclater’s lemur, known to his friends as ‘Duke’, celebrates his sweet 16th birthday. First Contact Party 2013 Sat 6 Apr, 5–11pm. £10 including buffet (children £5 but must leave before 8pm). McCowans Brewhouse, Unit 1, Fountain Park, Dundee Street, 07753 264710. Join hard-core fans to celebrate ‘First Contact Day’ (the event in Star Trek lore which led to the creation of the Federation, obviously). Join them for a Trek-tastic quiz, buffet, costume contest, all while raising money for charity. Live long and prosper! ] Wide Days Wed 10 & Thu 11 Apr, times tbc. £49 (Students £37; under 18s £25; Musician’s Union £29). Teviot, Bristo Square, City Centre, 650 4673. Born to be Wide present two days of music seminars (topics include music publishing, photography and digital services) plus a series of live gigs. Speakers announced so far include Scottish Jazz Federation director Cathie Rae, folk musician Findlay Napier and Dave Hook, frontman with Scotland’s biggest hip-hop act, Stanley Odd. Plus Kai Robøle (Waterfall Music), photographers Jannica Honey and Euan Robertson while Scott Cohen, will host a guide to key online services and Stevie Wonder’s manager, Keith Harris, will lead the PPL-sponsored Wide Initiation talk aimed at first-time delegates. FREE Bruncheon! Featuring The Sound of Muesli Sat 13 Apr, 11am–3pm. Out of the Blue Drill Hall, 30–36 Dalmeny Street, Leith, 555 7101. Everyone knows brunch is the best meal around, despite being socially unacceptable most days of the week. Your choice of breakfast, plus live music.