EDINBURGH
INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FESTIVAL
Various venues, Fri 4–Sun 19 April, sciencefestival.co.uk Hands-on science for adults, children and families in venues across the city. The theme is ‘The Ideas Factory’, in celebration of innovation and inspiration. Strands
include GastroFest, on the science of food and drink; Brainwaves, another mini- festival about the mind and consciousness; and ‘Light and the Enlightenment’, about Scotland’s visionary history. See features, page 36.
THE BIG GLASGOW COMIC & CRAFT FAIR
Walkabout,
Glasgow, Sat 2 May, bigglasgowcomic.com A day of assorted geekery complete with vendors selling back issues, graphic novels, original art, fan art, toys, t-shirts, and loads more. Cosplay / fancy dress encouraged with a competition for under and over 16s. See preview, below.
EDINBURGH ZOO NIGHTS
Edinburgh Zoo, Fri 29 May, edinburghzoo. org.uk There is no one among us who hasn’t wanted to visit the zoo after hours. Just what do all those critters do after dark, anyway? Now there’s a way to find out. The zoo opens its gates once again for a series of
H I T L I S T
adults-only extravaganzas featuring dancing, music, street food, facepainting, street performers and animal talks. See preview, page 66.
HIGHLIGHTS
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GLASGOW
WWE LIVE – WRESTLEMANIA REVENGE
The SSE Hydro, Glasgow, Wed 8 Apr, ssehydro.com Ultimate ‘sports entertainment’ as the superstars of US wrestling bring the pain to the UK.
GLASGOW KILTWALK Hampden Park, Glasgow, Sun 12 Apr, thekiltwalk.co.uk Wear your tartan with pride and join fellow walkers to raise money for some of Glasgow’s children’s charities, with three distances to choose from: 26 miles, 13 miles or six miles.
THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS The SSE Hydro, Glasgow, Sat 25 Apr, ssehydro.com The Harlem Globetrotters, known for their international basketball skills, perform some of their best tricks and slams.
SOUTHSIDE FRINGE Various venues, Glasgow, Fri 8–Sun 24 May, southsidefringe.org.uk A 17- day festival incorporating music, theatre and activities for all the family. Highlights this year include Old Bohemia and a
CO-PROMOTION
tribute to Jeff Buckley.
EMIRATES AIRLINE RUGBY 7S Scotstoun International Sports Arena, Glasgow, Sat 9 & Sun 10 May, scottishrugby.org A weekend of music, entertainment, fun and – of course – the all important rugby.
EDINBURGH
BOTANICS LATE: THE HIVE & THE STILL
Royal Botanic Garden, Fri 15 May, rbge.org.uk A late night knees-up at the Botanics, focusing on two of the things that make Scotland great – no, not Irn Bru and deep fried Mars bars: whisky and honey. There’ll be entertainment, chefs and scientists, as well as interactive activities to get stuck into, plus you’ll probably get to eat and drink a fair amount.
SUMMERHALL AND BARNEY’S
FAIR THE BIG GLASGOW COMIC AND CRAFT FAIR Walkabout, Glasgow, Sat 2 May The success of The Big Glasgow Comic and Craft Fair is symptomatic of just how much superhero movies have helped revive the industry they sprang from. Older comic lovers might recall Glasgow supporting just one major comic convention every year. Now there are multiple events, and the Big Glasgow fair is so successful it’s managed to go bi-monthly.
BEER FESTIVAL ‘The simple answer is, if they weren’t popular we wouldn’t run them,’
Summerhall, Edinburgh, Fri 15 & Sat 16 May, summerhall.co.uk All things beery, yeasty and delicious are packed into Summerhall for one ale- filled weekend. The Dissection Room is transformed into a beer hall with breweries including Barney’s, Williams Brothers and Fyne Ales hosting a stand alongside Pickering’s Gin.
says Ian Bonar of the Big Glasgow Comic Page, the Glasgow-centric comic community and fansite. He says the fair is growing all the time in terms of visitors and stallholders, with comics and toys offered alongside artist sketches, special guest appearances and custom items, as well as an after-party in the pub with cosplay and quiz events. ‘Comics and the characters associated with them were considered
uncool for a long time,’ Bonar points out. ‘But every dog has his day, and it’s most definitely the day of the comic right now.’ (David Pollock)
Swedish bars Calendar
April May
June General
Sat 11: Tartan Day Hootenanny at Sofi ’s.
Mon 13: JP’s Bookclub, discussing Margarita and the Master. Wed 15: Boda Bar’s Quiz
Fri 17–Sun 19: JP’s Brunch Weekend
Thur 14: Fuck Up Night in Hemma Fri 29–31: JP’s Marathon Weekend. Special offers for all runners with a medal from any of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival Event.
Sat 6: Swedish National Day Party in Hemma Fri 19: Midsummer Party in Hemma
Mon 22–28: Sofi ’s 10th Birthday Week
Sofi ’s Saturday Sessions Live music 2nd and last Saturday. Mindful Mondays in Boda Bar.
DJ nights in Victoria All info on our facebook page
Check out the full calendar at bodabar.com
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