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1 AROUND TOWN EDINBURGH FESTIVAL
It’s only the world’s biggest arts festival, and it just so happens to be on our doorstep. Even if you’re a Glasgow type, it’s 50 minutes on a train away, people. And there really are no excuses to miss out on the fun which this year is led by the likes of Grayson Perry, Basil Brush (yep, you read that right), Omid Djalili, Frisky & Mannish, Cindy Sherman, Stephen Fry, Neneh Cherry, YUCK Circus (pictured), Danny MacAskill, Oona Doherty, Eddie Izzard, Be Charlotte, and Rose McGowan. Various venues, Edinburgh, Jul & Aug.
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2 COMEDY NICK OFFERMAN
He was the legendary Ron Swanson in Parks and Recreation, and while the thick mouser may be gone, Mr Offerman will have us bristling with pleasure as he brings us his unique stand-up schtick for a show he’s opted to call All Rise. See First & Last, page 128. Assembly Hall, Edinburgh, Sat 24 Aug; O2 Academy, Glasgow, Wed 28 Aug.
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3 MUSIC GLASGOW SUMMER SESSIONS
A superlative Summer Sessions line-up for Glasgow once more with the likes of the Cure, Foo Fighters, the 1975, Mogwai (pictured), the Van T’s, and Twin Atlantic making it another sizzler. See feature, page 50. Bellahouston Park, Glasgow, Fri 16–Sun 25 Aug.
10 THE LIST 1 Jun–31 Aug 2019
4 FILM TRANSIT
Cerebral German director Christian Petzold takes on the Nazis invading France in World War II and thankfully makes it more Kafka than Casablanca. Franz Rogowski and Paula Beer excel in the key roles. See review, page 93. Selected release from Fri 16 Aug.
5 MUSIC PLAYGROUND FESTIVAL
A sweltering clubby vibe will be warmly welcomed for this weekender which includes the likes of Groove Armada, Lauryn Hill, Anna Calvi, Hot Chip (pictured) and Django Django. See feature, page 44. Rouken Glen Park, Glasgow, Fri 2–Sun 4 Aug.