AROUND TOWN | Highlights
WEST END FESTIVAL EDINBURGH
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MERCHANT CITY EDINBURGH FESTIVAL
Various venues, Glasgow, Fri 2–Sun 25 Jun, westendfestival. co.uk Glasgow’s West End Festival treats the ears to a great musical lineup, tantalises all the senses with a carnival and delves into the creative depths of local studios and exhibitions with the Hidden Lane open days.
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MAGIC FESTIVAL Various venues, Edinburgh, Fri 30 Jun– Sat 8 Jul, magicfest. co.uk MagicFest presents another programme of close-up conundrums, mindboggling illusions, comic cabaret and other feats of the impossible.
SEC, Glasgow, Fri 21–Sun 23 Jul, insomniaresonate. com Three-day festival of gaming featuring a professional eSports tournament, a junior ‘gamer zone’, a play hall and a retail zone where gamers can compete and mix with YouTube stars.
Various venues, Glasgow, Sat 22–Sun 30 Jul, merchantcityfestival. com Comedy, theatre and art events cram themselves into the area’s fashionable buildings, while street performers add to the festival atmosphere. Various venues, Edinburgh, Fri 4–Mon 28 Aug, edfringe.com The largest arts festival in the world and the greatest show on earth. This year, it’s the Fringe and the International Festival’s 70th anniversary, so expect plenty of celebrations throughout the month.
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SCIENCE LATES: UNDER THE SKIN
Glasgow Science Centre, Fri 2 Jun, glasgowsciencecentre. org A look at what makes us tick, with activities to make you smile and squirm, including exploring the human body’s vital organs and putting your reactions to the test.
BRITANNIA PANOPTICON COMIC MART
Britannia Panoptican Music Hall, Sat 3 Jun, britanniapanopticon.org Get your paws on comics, memorabilia, collectibles and original artwork at this comic mart.
WORLD WAR II WEEKEND Tenement House, Fri 23–Sun 25 Jun, nts.org.uk/Visit/Tenement- House A weekend of WWII-themed events and activities. Learn how to make a rag rug and make your own piece of costume jewellery to take home with you.
GLASGOW COMIC CON Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Sat 1 Jul, glasgowcomiccon.com A comic convention with the focus very much on comics and their creators, writers, illustrators and readers. Guests for 2017 include Pat Mills, Kieron Gillen, Jamie McKelvie, Marguerite Sauvage, Elsa Charretier and Pierrick Colinet. See preview, page 65.
VILLAGE STORYTELLING FESTIVAL
CCA, Mon 3–Sat 8 Jul, villagestorytelling.org.uk A participative storytelling festival with exhibitions, films, music, performances and cutting edge storytelling.
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BRICKLIVE EDINBURGH
SEC, Thu 20–Sun 23 Jul, bricklive.co.uk A celebration of LEGO with displays from fan builders, themed areas and millions of LEGO bricks to play with.
IGNITION FESTIVAL OF MOTORING
SEC, Fri 4–Sun 6 Aug, ignitionfestival.co.uk Three-day motorsport festival with classic cars, motorbikes, supercars and a live test-drive facility. Attendees include the Top Gear live stunt team, F1 star David Coulthard and rally driver Jimmy McRae.
TOTAL BWF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Emirates Arena, Mon 21–Sun 27 Aug, glasgow2017.com The world championships bring together the best badminton players from across the globe.
ZOO NIGHTS Edinburgh Zoo, Fri 2, Fri 9, Fri 23 Jun, edinburghzoo.org.uk Explore Edinburgh Zoo after hours and join in on the carnival-themed fun which includes live entertainment, talks, Q&As, street food and drink, silent disco, face painting, quirky photo opportunities and much more.
LEITHLATE Various venues, Thu 15–Sun 18 Jun, leithlate.co.uk LeithLate is a multi-arts festival that takes place across multiple venues in Leith, showcasing the very best in emerging artists, musicians, poets and filmmakers. See feature, page 29.
EDINBURGH NIGHT RIDE Roseburn Park, Sat 17 Jun, edinburgh-nightride.com Criss- cross Edinburgh as an individual
rider or as part of a team, and check out the sites of the city all bathed in glorious moonlight on a 50-mile course.
BONNIE PRINCE CHARLIE AND THE JACOBITES
National Museum of Scotland, Fri 23 Jun–Sun 12 Nov, nms. ac.uk/national-museum-of- scotland Major new exhibition telling the real story of Bonnie Prince Charlie and the rise and fall of the Jacobites.
EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FASHION FESTIVAL
Various venues, Thu 20–Sun 23 Jul, edinburghinternational fashionfestival.com A festival incorporating runway shows and glam afterparties, plus more intellectual talks on fashion-linked topics. This year is the festival’s first as an officially registered charity.
FOODIES FESTIVAL Inverleith Park, Fri 4–Sun 6 Aug, foodiesfestival.com Michelin- starred and award-winning chefs cook up a storm at this year’s festival dedicated to epicureans, as well as offerings from local producers and workshops for food lovers young and old.
EDINBURGH
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL Various venues, Fri 4–Mon 28 Aug, eif.co.uk Committed to virtuosity and originality, the International Festival presents some of the finest performers and ensembles from the worlds of dance, opera, music and theatre. See list.co.uk/festival for more.
TRUCKFEST Royal Highland Centre, Sat 5 & Sun 6 Aug, truckfest.co.uk The UK’s largest truck festival with plenty of entertainment for all the family. Expect appearances from Lisa Kelly, Todd Dewey, Jesse McClure and more.