The REALIST
So much culture, so little time. We boil it down to ten of the best events
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2 AROUND TOWN Edinburgh Mela
Edinburgh’s celebration of multiculturalism returns with a bustling programme of music, dance, fashion, film, kids’ and food events (oh, those lovely, lovely food events). See Big Picture, page 11, and preview, page 40. Leith Links, Edinburgh, Fri 29–Sun 31 Aug.
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1 MUSIC / CLUBS The Last Big Weekend
3 FILM The Guest
Chemikal Underground wrap up their East End Social with an astounding lineup of music and clubbing talent, including Mogwai (pictured), Fuck Buttons, Hudson Mohawke, Jeff Mills, James Murphy, James Holden, the Wedding Present, Young Fathers, Holy Mountain, Jackmaster, Spencer, Nozinja and Golden Teacher. See previews, pages 50 and 69. Richmond Park, Cambuslang, Sat 30 & Sun 31 Aug. Director Adam Wingard and writer Simon Barrett (You’re Next) revive the 80s psychothriller genre with their latest effort, reinventing Downton Abbey’s Dan Stevens along the way. See review, page 59. General release from Fri 5 Sep.
4 THE LIST 21 Aug–18 Sep 2014