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Alistair Brownlee, Jonathan Brownlee: Book Signing

The Olympic medal-winning triathletes will discuss their success and sign copies of their joint autobiography, Swim, Bike, Run.

Waterstones, Leeds

Tue 4 Jun

Free / 0113 244 4588

  • 17:00

Waterstones, Leadenhall Market, London EC3V

Mon 3 Jun

Free / 020 7220 7882

  • 12:30

Dawn O'Porter: Book Signing

Dawn O'Porter signs copies of her new book, Paper Aeroplanes.

Waterstones, Cardiff

Thu 30 May

Free / 029 2066 5606

  • 17:00

Waterstones, Manchester

Wed 29 May

Free / 0161 832 8563

  • 16:00

Waterstones Liverpool One

Wed 29 May

Free / 0151 709 9820

  • 12:00

Staple Matter

The Patriothall building dates back to the beginning of the 20th century and was used as a co-operative bakery that provided food for Stockbridge and the wider area. Abandoned in the 1940s it was converted by artists into studios in the 1980s and today, housing WASPS artist-run studios, retains many architectural elements…

Patriothall Gallery, Edinburgh

Tue 6 Aug

Free / 0131 226 7126

Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.

  • 12:00 – 18:00

Wed 7 Aug

Free / 0131 226 7126

Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.

  • 12:00 – 18:00

Thu 8 Aug

Free / 0131 226 7126

Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.

  • 12:00 – 18:00
…and 15 more dates until 25 Aug

Joan Eardley

An exhibition of work by the late Joan Eardley, showing pieces from the gallery's collection, to mark the 50th anniversary of her death.

Lillie Art Gallery, Glasgow

Fri 24 May

Free / 0141 956 5536

  • 14:00 – 17:00

Sat 25 May

Free / 0141 956 5536

  • 14:00 – 17:00

Tue 28 May

Free / 0141 956 5536

  • 14:00 – 17:00

Wed 29 May

Free / 0141 956 5536

  • 14:00 – 17:00

The Ultimate Kate Bush Experience

Shambush! attempt to set a world record and we need YOU! Dress like Kate in a red dress and join us on the South Downs to re-enact the classic Wuthering Heights video and find your inner Bush! Everyone welcome. For the love of Bush, join us! A family friendly event (i.e. suitable for all ages).

The South Downs National Park, Brighton

Sat 25 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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Scottish Boat Race

The annual rowing competition (and second oldest in the country) between those old rivals, the University of Glasgow and the University of Edinburgh.

Glasgow Harbour

Sat 25 May

Free / 0141 330 5429

  • 12:30 – 14:00

Mono Sunday Social

A weekly event for those who like to do their chillaxing outside of the home. There's papers, a brunch menu, coffee, tea and beer, table football and DJs David Barbarossa and James Pole in the evening to help with your pursuit of Sunday bliss.

Mono, Glasgow

Sun 26 May

Free / 0141 553 2400

  • 12:00 – 01:00

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 0141 553 2400

  • 12:00 – 01:00

Sun 9 Jun

Free / 0141 553 2400

  • 12:00 – 01:00
…and 3 more dates until 30 Jun

Leytonstone Library, London E11

Fri 31 May

Free / 020 8496 1190

  • 13:30 – 14:30

Fri 7 Jun

Free / 020 8496 1190

  • 13:30 – 14:30

Fri 14 Jun

Free / 020 8496 1190

  • 13:30 – 14:30
…and 6 more dates until 26 Jul

Waterstones, Deansgate, Manchester

Sun 26 May

Free / 0161 837 3000

  • 14:30 – 15:00

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 0161 837 3000

  • 14:30 – 15:00

Sun 9 Jun

Free / 0161 837 3000

  • 14:30 – 15:00

Sun 16 Jun

Free / 0161 837 3000

  • 14:30 – 15:00

Daniel McLaughlin: Let Me Entertain You

The debut stand-up show from Irish comedian Daniel McLaughlin, featuring his unique take on everything from religion to sport and much more. Suitable for ages 18+.

The Quadrant, Brighton

Fri 31 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

The Very Scariesome Lollipop Lady

A tale told in rhyme. A story of bravery, busy roads, friendship, a magical lollipop stick, and a really, really, really scary road crossing patrol officer. Ages 3-8. Babies welcome. Award-winning comic Martha McBrier’s first children’s show. “Resembles a Roald Dahl novel or a Dr Seuss poem”(Broadway Baby), “Warm, funny…

The Quadrant, Brighton

Tue 28 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Wed 29 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Thu 30 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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Helene Kazan: A Domestic Image Of Preemption

Multimedia installation which creates a domestic space from a sequence of interacting, moving photographic images.

Lubomirov-Easton, London SE8

Fri 24 May

Free

  • 12:00 – 18:00

Sat 25 May

Free

  • 12:00 – 18:00

Fifty Years Young: Family Day and Barbecue

Get the whole family out for this veggie BBQ, complete with kebabs and kids' activities. There's also a bicycle-powered smoothie maker on hand, which right there is reason enough to attend. Of course, it's all free, so there's that, too.

Henderson's @ St John's, Edinburgh

Mon 27 May

Free / 0131 229 0212

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Kyla McCallum: Foldability

Lighting installations made from folded paper by Glasgow-trained designer Kyla McCallum.

The Lighthouse, Glasgow

Sun 26 May

Free / 0141 276 5360

  • 12:00 – 17:00

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 0141 276 5360

  • 12:00 – 17:00

Sun 9 Jun

Free / 0141 276 5360

  • 12:00 – 17:00
…and 3 more dates until 30 Jun

Saturdays at The Rigger

DJ Munchkin spins goth, metal and industrial.

The Rigger, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Sat 25 May

Free / 01782 616602

  • 12:00

Archaeoprint: a hidden landscape

Art exhibition using archaeological data.

Gallery Ten, Edinburgh

Sun 2 Jun

Free

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Sun 9 Jun

Free

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Sun 16 Jun

Free

  • 12:00 – 16:00
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Bronwen Sleigh: Artist Talk

Artist Bronwen Sleigh discusses her practice. Booking is essential.

Edinburgh Printmakers

Sat 25 May

Free / 0131 557 2479

  • 14:00 – 15:00

Dawn O'Porter: Paper Aeroplanes

The television presenter and author signs copies of her new novel, a coming-of-age story wrapped up in small-town life, drawn from her own childhood growing up in Guernsey.

Waterstones, Glasgow

Tue 28 May

Free / 0141 332 9105

  • 16:00

Daydreams And Diaries: The Story Of Jacqueline Wilson

Illustrations about how the author's characters were created, including Tracy Beaker and Hetty Feather and displays about her working processes from ideas to text and favourite stories.

Ferens Art Gallery, Hull

Sun 26 May

Free / 01482 613902

  • 13:30 – 16:30

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 01482 613902

  • 13:30 – 16:30

Sun 9 Jun

Free / 01482 613902

  • 13:30 – 16:30
…and 13 more dates until 8 Sep

Friday Night Social

Friday night after-work wind down with cocktail masterclasses and live music.

The Living Room, Glasgow

Fri 24 May

Free / 0141 229 0607

  • 17:00 – 03:00

Fri 31 May

Free / 0141 229 0607

  • 17:00 – 03:00

Fri 7 Jun

Free / 0141 229 0607

  • 17:00 – 03:00
…and 30 more dates until 3 Jan 2014

Little Birds Market

New market with a tantalising selection of vintage, craft and design vendors – including clothes, jewellery, handmade, up-cycled furniture, accessories, homewares, food, cakes, millinery, stationery, art and lots more.

Sloans, Glasgow

Sun 9 Jun

Free / 07946 715204

  • 12:00 – 17:00

Sun 14 Jul

Free / 07946 715204

  • 12:00 – 17:00

Sun 11 Aug

Free / 07946 715204

  • 12:00 – 17:00
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Waterstones, Barnet

Thu 11 Jul

Free / 020 8449 8229

  • 16:15

RollerStop Summer Launch Party

Get your skates on and roll on down to an extra special RollerStop disco to celebrate their summer season.

SWG3, Glasgow

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 0141 357 7246

  • 16:00 – 22:00

Sandwell Central Library, West Bromwich

Tue 11 Jun

Free / 0121 569 4911

  • 14:00 – 16:00

Tue 9 Jul

Free / 0121 569 4911

  • 14:00 – 16:00

Aperol Spritz Stage

Find our bar and boutique stage at The Famous Spiegel Garden where a daily performance space will be on offer for all. Follow @aperolspritzUK for more information on how to apply and audition #321SpritzStage Afternoon & evening slots available. Suitable for ages 18+.

Aperol Spritz Social, Brighton

Fri 24 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sat 25 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sun 26 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

…and 7 more dates until 2 Jun

An Edinburgh View

Work by gallery artists inspired by Edinburgh and its environs.

Gallery Ten, Edinburgh

Sun 26 May

Free

  • 12:00 – 16:00
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