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Hidden City 4
Date	Location
Mystery tour into the hidden nooks and crannies of Glasgow, including performance and readings from eight of the country's leading poets. Meet at Sarti's Restaurant on the corner of Renfield St and West George St to be taken to the location.
12 Oct 2.30	Glasgow City Centre, Glasgow

Two Minutes Pandemonium
Date	Location
Podcasts, songs and other recordings bring poetry to the airwaves inside the library for an afternoon.
18 Oct 1.00–6.00	Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh

Alexander McCall Smith
Date	Location
The hugely successful Scottish author and creator of the popular 'Ladies No1 Detective Agency' series, Alexander McCall Smith will be reading from and signing copies of his latest novel 'La's Orchestra Saves the World', to be published in November.
5 Nov 7.30	The Watermill, Aberfeldy

Da Sang o da Barren Orange Tree
Date	Location
Local poet Christie Wiliamson recites Lorca's Spanish poems in Shetlandic Scots accompanied by guitarist Galo Ceron. 'Part of the Hispanic Festival'.
16 Oct 7.00	Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh

Licence Pending
Date	Location
Poetry with a queer cabaret edge featuring ukulele-shaker Eilidh Macaskill, Rachel Jury, Ms Leggy Pee and hosted by Margot Embargo. 'Part of Glasgay!'
30 Oct 8.00	Tron Theatre, Glasgow

The Wolf and The Howler: Poetry and poets who play music
Date	Location
Leading UK poetry magazine The Wolf presents a showcase of poet/musicians, including Christopher Twigg, Niall McDevitt, JL Williams, Lee Scrivner and James Byrne, who hosts.
28 Oct 8.00	CCA, Glasgow

Angus Calder Memorial Reading
Date	Location
A Poetry Association Scotland event, in which friends and admirers of Angus Calder read from his poetry.
19 Nov 7.30	Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh

Beyond Prague
Date	Location
Petr Borkovec, the Czech poet, is joined by his translator (Irish poet Justin Quinn) as they dip into 'From the Interior' and the 'Six Czech Poets' anthology.
25 Nov 7.30	Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh

Cantando y Recitando
Date	Location
A blend of original songs and poems lead by Chilean poet and singer-songwriter Carlos Arredondo. 'Part of the Hispanic Festival'.
19 Oct 7.30	The Lot, Edinburgh

Close Encounters: Kathleen Jamie
Date	Location
Local poet Kathleen Jamie discusses two poems in depth. Please book in advance as spaces are limited.
27 Nov 7.30	Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh

Close Encounters: John Burnside
Date	Location
Poet and novelist John Burnside gets up close and personal with poems in this joint event with the National Library of Scotland.
15 Oct 7.00	National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh

The Guid Crack Club
Date	Location
A special night of stories for Hallowe'en.
31 Oct 10.00	Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh

Launch of Markings 27 with Hugh McMillan
Date	Location
Established poet Hugh McMillan will entertain at the launch of nationally established magazine Markings 27.
8 Nov 7.30	The Bakehouse, Gatehouse of Fleet

Open Stage
Date	Location
A songwriting and poetry open mic session featuring guest performances from trip-hop poet Kevin MacNeil, Isle of Lewis musician Willie Campbell, Scots poet Rab Wilson and Gaelic poet Aonghas MacNeacail.
29 Oct 7.00	Birkhill Hotel, Dumfries

Poetry Translation Centre World Poets' Tour
Date	Location
The only 2008 reading from the World Poets' Tour in Scotland features Kajal Ahmed (from Kurdistan with new English translations by Mimi Khalvati), and Al Saddiq Al Raddi (from Sudan with translations by Sarah Maguire).
30 Oct 7.30	Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh

Reading Group: Round Table
Date	Location
An informal poetry reading group that encourages lively debate and offers members the chance to choose the poems. For booking and more details please phone or email reception@spl.org.uk
20 Oct, 17 Nov, 15 Dec 6.00–8.00	Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh

Rhyme for a Reason
Date	Location
Poetry readings in a welcoming atmosphere. Bring your own along to be read by yourself or others, or just listen. 'Part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival'.
17 Oct 11.30am–12.30	Mitchell Library, Glasgow

Poetry Doubles - Paul Durcan and Doug Curran
Date	Location
Annual series of poetry readings and workshops in Dumfries and Galloway, featuring international and local poets. Tonight its the turn of Paul Durcan and Doug Curran.
13 Oct 7.00	Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre, Dumfries

Reading Group: New Books
Date	Location
Librarian Julie Johnstone will select the pick of the library's new poetry for discussion at this monthly group. This month's book is 'The Bestiary' by Sam Meekings. For booking and more details please phone or email reception@spl.org.uk
3 Nov 6.30–8.00	Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh

Shore Poets
Date	Location
Dilys Rose, and Priscilla Chueng Nainby and Nancy Somerville provide the poetical entertainment this month, while Thorn's Musical Journey provide the tunes.
26 Oct 7.45	Mai Thai, Edinburgh

Shore Poets
Date	Location
This month the special guests are Frances Leviston, Susan Tichy and Ian McDonoug with the musical guest still to be announced.
30 Nov 7.45	Mai Thai, Edinburgh

Reading Group: Nothing but The Poem
Date	Location
Removing the pressures of review, criticism and hype, and without relying on background knowledge, this gentle reading group led by Julie Johnstone focuses on the reader's response to the text. For booking and more details please phone or email reception@spl.org.uk
21 Oct, 27 Oct, 18 Nov, 24 Nov, 16 Dec 6.30	Scottish Poetry Library, Edinburgh

The Wolf and The Howler
Date	Location
A night of 'poetry and poets who play music' from poetry magazine 'The Wolf' featuring Christopher Twigg, Niall McDevitt, JL Williams, Lee Scrivner and host James Byrne.
28 Oct 8.00	CCA, Glasgow

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