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receiving ten vouchers which can be used on all rides and most stalls. Each ride is one voucher and stalls are two vouchers (some stalls take cash). The Burlesque Ball Sat 20 Dec, 8pm. £13.50–£27. Classic Grand, 18 Jamaica Street, 847 0820. Fishnets and top hats galore at this series of lavish burlesque balls. TYCI’s Christmas All-Dayer Sat 20 Dec, 12.30pm. £3 for a day ticket; £10 for an evening ticket; £12 for an all-day ticket. Stereo, 20–28 Renfield Lane, 222 2254. A killer Christmas line-up of performance, art, live music, a mini market and loads more from TYCI as a Christmas present to you. A Piping Hot Christmas Sun 21 Dec, 7pm–midnight. £20. The National Piping Centre, 30–34 McPhater Street, Cowcaddens, 353 0220. A festive party in aid of Breast Cancer Care with performances from Voice of the Town, Three Little Words and magician Ryan Davidson. There is also a hot buffet and DJs to get you up on the dance floor. FREE SWC Christmas Party Tue 23 Dec, 7pm. CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, 352 4900. A Christmas party with plenty of poetry. There’s open recitals from the floor (with an emphasis on performance poetry and its influences), plus work from Chris Young, Liam McCormick, Calum Rodger and music from Indigo Cell. Ashton Lane Hogmanay Street Party Wed 31 Dec, 7pm. £25. Ashton Lane, Ring in the New Year with fireworks, a piper, street performers, live music, DJs and tasty food and drink. The Burlesque Ball Wed 31 Dec, 8pm. £19–£38. Classic Grand, 18 Jamaica Street, 847 0820. See Glasgow, Activities & Events. Fairs & Markets FREE Glasgow Christmas Market Thu 11–Sun 21 Dec, Mon–Wed 10am–8pm, Thu–Sat 10am–9pm, Sun, 11am–6pm. Argyle Street, glasgowloveschristmas.com. See column, page 63. The Southside Souk Thu 11 Dec, 4–9pm. £3 donation. The Old Barn, Dumbreck Riding School, 82 Dumbreck Road, 07712 674802. The Souk returns for a magical night market – a festive evening of independent market stalls, a bonfire, DJ, Christmas choir, mulled wine and mince pies. FREE Christmas Sale Fri 12 Dec, 5–9pm. Grey Wolf Studios, 131 Craighall Road. Browse products made by local designers, makers, artists and bakers and pick up some unique gifts for Christmas. bakery47 are on hand to provide essential shopping snacks. FREE A Series of Fortunate Comic Events Sat 13 Dec, 10am–4pm. The Arches Café Bar & Restaurant, 253 Argyle Street, 565 1035. See column, page 63. FREE Bespoke Atelier Christmas Pop-Up Shop Sat 13–Sun 21 Dec, 11am–6pm. Veneer Gallery, 1184 Argyll Street, 07818 824014. The Bespoke Atelier team and friends take their art and craft to the Veneer Gallery. Sellers include Libby Walker, Joy Collection, Jen Kent, Finch and Fouracre, and Catherine Aitken. FREE Tea Green Festive Makers Market Sun 14 & Sun 21 Dec, 11am– 5pm. The Lighthouse, 11 Mitchell Lane, 07577 314720. See column, page 63. FREE Granny Would Be Proud Sun 14 Dec & 21 Dec, noon–5pm. Hillhead Bookclub, 17 Vinicombe Street, 576 1700. Retro vintage market featuring fashion, jewellery, crafts and more. Cocos Christmas Vintage & Craft Fair Sun 14 Dec, noon–5pm. £1. Record Factory, 17 Byres Road, 0753 3614235. A Christmas craft fair with vintage clothing, cards, antiques, hairdressing and make- up, baking and live music. FREE This Little Piggy Artisan Market Sun 28 Dec, noon–5.30pm. The Crafty Pig, 508 Great Western Road, 237 4040 . Make like the first little piggy and head to market. There are handmade
goods from local designers and makers including soaps, art, jewellery and soft furnishing. Food on offer includes slow cooked meats, handmade burgers and half metre pizzas with plenty of craft beers to wash it down.
Talks BAFTA Masterclass: Special Effects with Artem Thu 11 Dec, 6.15pm. £8 (£6) Glasgow Film Theatre, 12 Rose Street, 332 6535. Special effects innovators Artem discuss their magic. FREE Design in Action: New Business Showcase Fri 12 Dec, 3–7pm. The Lighthouse, 11 Mitchell Lane, 276 5365. Showcase for a new approach to developing new businesses. FREE Sunday Assembly Sun 14 Dec, noon–2pm. CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, 352 4900. The ‘godless congregation’ meets every Sunday to hear talks, sing songs and celebrate life. FREE Mackintosh Architecture Architects in Conversation Sun 14 Dec, 2–3pm. Hunterian Museum & Art Gallery, University of Glasgow, 82 Hillhead Street, 330 4221. Contemporary architects give a series of presentations on themes inspired by the exhibition. FREE Science Meets Art Mon 5 Jan, 7–9pm. Tron Theatre, 63 Trongate, 552 4267. George Donald talks through his drawing of a life model. Workshops The Makers Workshop Taster Workshops Sun 14 & Sun 20 Dec, noon–4pm. £45–£50. Art Village, Shawlands Shopping Centre, 104 Kilmarnock Road, 632 1680. Spend an afternoon at Art Village with resident jewellers and design and hand craft a piece of unique silver jewellery. Designed for beginners the workshop teaches techniques such as piercing, soldering, polishing, forming and doming. Dr Sketchy’s Anti-Art School Sun 14 Dec, 1–3pm. £7 (£5). Stereo, 20–28 Renfield Lane, 222 2254. Burlesque art class with a relaxed atmosphere, music, drinks and interesting models. Christmas Crafternoon Sun 14 Dec, 4–6pm. £20 (students £17). Cushion & Cake, 35 Old Dumbarton Road, 339 4114. Christmas treats, Christmas tunes and the chance to make a dried fruit garland. All that and a festive pun in the title – what more could you want from a craft session? 5 Rhythms™ Ecstatic Dance Classes Wed 17 Dec, 6.30–8.30pm. £8– £12. In the Moment Centre, 72 Berkeley Street, 07721 468039. Freeflowing dance classes, exploring five different rhythms. One Day Sewing Class Sun 21 Dec, 11am–4.30pm. £65. Deaf Connections, 100 Norfolk Street, 420 1759. A one-day sewing workshop designed to teach everything you need to feel confident with your machine and to use a pattern. Photography Workshops Sun 28 Dec, 10.30am–1pm. £30 (includes tea and sail). Peccadillo Barge, 1 Applecross Street, 07779 787122. Hop aboard the boat and take photos on a short canal trip, with feedback on those images you end up snapping. In Process Masterclass with Chris Agee Tue 20 Jan, 7pm. £6 (£3). CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, 352 4900. With poet Chris Agee.
EDINBURGH Activities & Events FREE 4 Doors of Advent Thu 11–Wed 24 Dec, times vary. Various venues, Every day throughout December until Christmas Eve, a building in Edinburgh that is usually closed to the public will open its doors. venues include Edinburgh Gin, Traverse and St Giles’ Cathedral. FREE The Edinburgh Christmas Tree Festival Thu 11–Wed 24 Dec, not Sun, times vary. St Andrew’s and St George’s Church, 13 George Street, 225 3847. Explore a special festive forest of lit-up Christmas trees, with live music.
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