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Rachel Caine: Author Event
The author discusses and signs copies of her books, including the most recent, Fall of Night.
Waterstones, York
Mon 20 May
£3 inc drinks / 01904 628740
- 19:00
John Cooper Clarke
The legendary Mancunian punk poet, who is a spiritual godfather to the likes of Mike Skinner and Plan B hauls his insatiable laconic wit on tour.
Artrix, Bromsgrove
Tue 17 Sep
£17.50 / 01527 577330
Button Factory, Dublin
Fri 14 Jun
€24
Colston Hall, Bristol
Fri 7 Jun
£18.50 / 0117 922 3686
With support from Keith Allen's Grow Up, Simon Day, Thea Gilmore and Mike Garry.
- 19:30
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Drinking Skeptically: Pub Quiz and Social
General knowledge pub quiz.
Drouthy Neebours, Edinburgh
Sun 26 May
Free / 07896 745991
- 19:30
Sun 2 Jun
Free / 07896 745991
- 19:30
Sun 9 Jun
Free / 07896 745991
- 19:30
Burns an' a' That! Festival
A whole festival dedicated to Scotland’s internationally acclaimed poet Robert Burns. To celebrate the 2013 Year of Natural Scotland, the festival heads outdoors to Belleisle Park for a programme of live music, and visual and performing arts.
Belleisle Park, Ayr
Fri 24 May
Prices vary / 01292 616143
- 12:00 – 17:30
Fri 31 May
Prices vary / 01292 616143
- 12:00 – 17:30
Fri 7 Jun
Prices vary / 01292 616143
- 12:00 – 17:30
The Magic Carpet Cabaret
A night of poetry, songs and stories, with open mic spots.
Tchai-Ovna House of Tea, Glasgow
Fri 7 Jun
Free / 0141 357 4524
- 20:00
When The Money Runs Out: The End Of Western Affluence: Lecture
Professor Wouter DenHaan and Stephen King discuss the consequences of the Western world loosing economic power.
London School Of Economics, WC2A
Wed 19 Jun
Old Theatre, Old Building
Free / 020 7405 7686
- 18:30 – 20:00
Shore Poets
Regular local poetry meet, with readings of thought-provoking new verse and live music.
Henderson's @ St John's, Edinburgh
Sun 26 May
£5 (£3) / 0131 229 0212
With Meg Bateman, Iain Matheson and Martin McIntyre.
- 19:00
Sun 30 Jun
£5 (£3) / 0131 229 0212
With Don Paterson and Clydebuilters.
- 19:00
Susi Osborne: Book Signing
Local author Susi Osborne launches her second novel and signs copies.
Waterstones Liverpool One
Sat 22 Jun
Free / 0151 709 9820
- 13:00
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
Forgotten Churchyards: Talk
Archaeologist and heritage lecturer David Howell talks about the conservation projects that are taking place in South Wales to help preserve the historic areas and the information they contain.
Blaenavon World Heritage Centre, Pontypool
Tue 21 May
Free / 01495 742 333
- 18:30 – 20:30
Corey Taylor: Book Signing
The author signs copies of his book A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Heaven.
Waterstones, London W1D
Mon 17 Jun
Free / 0843 290 8539
- 12:00
Joe Hill: NOS4R2
Hill launches his latest horror novel, taking questions from the audience and signing copies of his books. Booking is essential.
Blackwell's, Edinburgh
Fri 31 May
£5 / 0131 622 8222
- 18:30
Leafing through Natural Scotland Exhibition
An exhibition of images and objects connecting books to nature.
Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Mon 20 May
John Hope Gateway Centre
Free / 0131 248 2909
- 10:00 – 18:00
Tue 21 May
John Hope Gateway Centre
Free / 0131 248 2909
- 10:00 – 18:00
Wed 22 May
John Hope Gateway Centre
Free / 0131 248 2909
- 10:00 – 18:00
The Oh Fuck Moment
- Written by: Hannah Jane Walker
Poet Hannah Jane Walker and theatre-maker Chris Thorpe examine the moment of dawning horror as you realise the implications of a bad mistake.
Arnolfini, Bristol
Tue 21 May
£10 (£7) / 0117 917 2300
- 19:00
- 21:00
Wed 22 May
£10 (£7) / 0117 917 2300
- 19:00
- 21:00
Thu 23 May
£10 (£7) / 0117 917 2300
- 19:00
- 21:00
Rogue Writers
Informal meet-up and sharing of work for writers, followed by a pint or two, every Sunday.
Pulp Fiction Café Bookstore, Edinburgh
Sun 26 May
Free / 0131 229 4444
- 15:30 – 17:30
Sun 2 Jun
Free / 0131 229 4444
- 15:30 – 17:30
Sun 9 Jun
Free / 0131 229 4444
- 15:30 – 17:30
Rosalind K Marshall: Columba's Iona
Help celebrate Scotland's history and the arrival of Marshall's new book, which commemorates the 1450 years (to the month, no less) it's been since Columba first arrived on Iona.
Blackwell's, Edinburgh
Tue 21 May
Free / 0131 622 8222
- 19:00
The Affordable Art Fair
More than 100 galleries showcase original paintings, prints, sculpture and photography costing between £40 and £4000, plus talks, workshops and children's activities.
Lower Fairground Site, London NW3
Thu 13 Jun
£10–£20 (£8–£13)
- 11:00 – 21:30
Fri 14 Jun
£10–£20 (£8–£13)
- 11:00 – 18:00
Sat 15 Jun
£10–£20 (£8–£13)
- 11:00 – 18:00
Sun 16 Jun
£10–£20 (£8–£13)
- 11:00 – 18:00
Against the Dark
Regular role-playing night.
Pulp Fiction Café Bookstore, Edinburgh
Sun 26 May
Prices to be confirmed / 0131 229 4444
- 14:00 – 17:00
Sun 2 Jun
Prices to be confirmed / 0131 229 4444
- 14:00 – 17:00
Sun 9 Jun
Prices to be confirmed / 0131 229 4444
- 14:00 – 17:00
Art Deco Fashions In Central Europe And Hungary In The 1920s: Talk
Dr Djurdja Bartlett and Dr Katalin Foldi-Dozsa present and investigation into the uses of ethnic and geometrical styles in the Eastern European interwar fashions.
Hungarian Cultural Centre, London WC2E
Mon 20 May
Free, adv booking required / 020 7240 6162
- 19:00
Dawn O'Porter: Book Signing
Dawn O'Porter signs copies of her new book, Paper Aeroplanes.
Waterstones, Nottingham
Thu 30 May
Free / 0843 290 8525
- 11:00
Waterstones, Cardiff
Thu 30 May
Free / 029 2066 5606
- 17:00
Waterstones, Manchester
Wed 29 May
Free / 0161 832 8563
- 16:00
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back to topThe History Of Knitting: From Knitting Shepherds To Purling Celebrities! By Karen Cochra: Talk
Karen Cochrane offers an illustrated look at the origins of knitting and how the styles have changed through the ages and around the world.
Harrow Museum & Heritage Centre
Tue 16 Jul
£3 / 020 8861 2626
- 14:00
The Incomers
- Written by: Murray Lachlan Young
Windswept Productions presents Murray Lachlan Young's verse drama, set to a 1990s soundtrack, in which mayhem ensues when a couple invite their oldest friends down to the South West from London to help celebrate their wedding anniversary.
New Cut Arts, Halesworth
Thu 23 May
£12 (£11) / 0845 673 2123
- 19:30
Sir John Mills Theatre, Ipswich
Tue 21 May
£12 (£11) / 01473 211498
- 19:45
Wed 22 May
£12 (£11) / 01473 211498
- 19:45
Sterts Theatre, Liskeard
Sat 25 May
£10 (£8) / 01579 362382
- 19:30
Jeffery Deaver: The Kill Room
The author signs the tenth and latest book in his Lincoln Rhyme crime series.
Waterstones, Glasgow
Mon 24 Jun
£2 / 0141 248 4814
- 19:00
Jimmy Greaves: Talk
The East Ham-born former-footballer and pundit, known as the greatest goal-scorer in English footballing history, discusses his life and career.
Broxbourne Civic Hall, Hoddesdon
Fri 28 Jun
£17.50 / 01992 441946
- 20:00
Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage
Thu 11 Jul
£20.50 / 0870 013 1030
- 19:45
Orchard Theatre, Dartford
Wed 19 Jun
£18.50 / 01322 220000
- 19:30
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Max Brooks: Author Event
The author signs copies of cult novel World War Z, and the companion Zombie Survival Guide.
Waterstones, Bishop's Stortford
Wed 22 May
Free / 01279 508900
- 16:00






