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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

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

Sat 25 May

Times & prices vary / 01292 616143

Sun 26 May

Times & prices vary / 01292 616143

Fri 31 May

Prices vary / 01292 616143

  • 12:00 – 17:30
…and 13 more dates until 30 Aug

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
…and 3 more dates until 30 Jun

Kate Mosse: Citadel

Author Kate Mosse discusses her latest adventure novel, Citadel, along with the rest of her Languedoc Trilogy.

All Saints Arts Centre, Lewes

Fri 19 Jul

£9–£12.50 / 01903 204321

Talk and Q&A session. Part of Lewes Speakers Festival.

Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge

Sat 29 Jun

£12 in advance; £15 on the door / 01206 573948

A Readers' Day event.

  • 09:30

Chichester Library

Tue 18 Jun

Prices to be confirmed

  • 19:30

Thu 4 Jul

Prices to be confirmed

In conversation with Phil Hewitt.

  • 19:30

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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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West End Festival

Taking over the West End of Glasgow each year, the festival treats the ears to a great musical line-up, tantalises all the senses with a carnival and delves into the creative depths of local studios and exhibitions with the Hidden Lane Festival.

West End, Glasgow

Fri 31 May

Times & prices vary

Sat 1 Jun

Times & prices vary

Sun 2 Jun

Times & prices vary

…and 28 more dates until 30 Jun

Barrow Hill Roundhouse Railway Centre, Chesterfield

Thu 18 Jul

Roundhouse Lecture Theatre

£2 ( £1.50) / 01246 472450

  • 19:30 – 22:00

A Celebration of Nonsense Poetry

Poets Murray Lachlan Young & Clare Pollard explore the bizarre lives and stranger works of fantasy author Lewis Carroll; literary nonsense artist, author and poet Edward Lear and the lesser-known James Taylor, the proto-surrealist of the 16th century. Guests are encouraged to share their own nonsensical ponderings…

Hendrick's Carnival of Knowledge, Hove

Sat 25 May

£12 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Eboracum: A Potted History Of Roman York: Talk

A look at life in York (then known as Eboracum) under the Romans, which became one of the leading cities in their empire.

Yorkshire Museum

Tue 2 Jul

Free, plus admission £7.50, concs £6.50, under 16s free / 01904 687687

  • 12:30 – 13:00

The 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
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Inverness Provincial Mod

Traditional song, poetry and storytelling competitions, plus an evening ceilidh.

Eden Court Theatre, Inverness

Fri 21 Jun

£2 / 01463 234234

  • 09:00

Sat 22 Jun

£2 / 01463 234234

  • 09:00

Speak Your Mind

A showcase for all varieties of spoken word.

Harrow Arts Centre, Pinner

Thu 11 Jul

The Studio

£3 / 020 8428 0124

  • 19:30

Derek Landy: Author Event

The author will be talking about his work, including his latest book 'The Maleficent Seven', followed by a book signing.

Waterstones, Leeds

Fri 14 Jun

£3 / 0113 244 4588

  • 18:30

Waterstones, York

Sat 15 Jun

Free / 01904 628740

  • 11:00

Glasgow Comic Con

Indulge your love of all things graphic at this fiesta of films, comics and fandoms. Last year saw plenty of big names from the worlds of Captain Marvel, Judge Dredd, Planet of the Apes, X-Men, Superman and Batman exhibit, and 2013 promises equal opportunity to meet and get sketches and autographs from your heroes.

CCA, Glasgow

Sat 13 Jul

Times to be confirmed / one day ticket £12.50 (£9); weekend pass £20 (£15) / 0141 352 4900

Sun 14 Jul

Times to be confirmed / one day ticket £12.50 (£9); weekend pass £20 (£15) / 0141 352 4900

I Wish I Was Lonely

An interactive performance about contact, presented by Hannah Walker and Chris Thorpe, using poetry, storytelling and live intervention.

Battersea Arts Centre, London SW11

Tue 30 Jul

Donations welcome / 020 7223 2223

  • 20:45

Wed 31 Jul

Donations welcome / 020 7223 2223

  • 20:45

New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich

Mon 3 Jun

£5 / 01473 295900

  • 19:00
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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.

Sterts Theatre, Liskeard

Sat 25 May

£10 (£8) / 01579 362382

  • 19:30

The Interdimensional Wizard

Free entry Drop by our Parlour Bar throughout the day, and be Amazed as The Electronic Wizard demonstrates the famous Tesla Coil and other fascinating and fearful gadgetry. Prepare to have your mind charged by these magnificent inventions. Sparks are sure to fly in this astounding performance! Suitable for ages 18+.

Hendrick's Carnival of Knowledge, Hove

Sat 25 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Leafing through Natural Scotland Exhibition

An exhibition of images and objects connecting books to nature.

Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

Sat 25 May

John Hope Gateway Centre

Free / 0131 248 2909

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Sun 26 May

John Hope Gateway Centre

Free / 0131 248 2909

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Mon 27 May

John Hope Gateway Centre

Free / 0131 248 2909

  • 10:00 – 18:00
…and 55 more dates until 21 Jul

Our Debt To Plato: Lecture

Baroness Mary Warnock lectures on the cultural impact of Plato's philosophy.

Dulwich Picture Gallery, London SE21

Tue 24 Sep

Linbury Room

£10 ( £9) / 020 8693 5254

  • 10:30 – 11:30

Ashburton Library, Croydon

Tue 28 May

Free / 020 8726 6900

  • 18:30

Tue 25 Jun

Free / 020 8726 6900

  • 18:30

Tue 30 Jul

Free / 020 8726 6900

  • 18:30

East Grinstead Library

Mon 27 May

Free / 01342 410050

  • 17:15 – 18:45

Mon 24 Jun

Free / 01342 410050

  • 17:15 – 18:45

Mon 29 Jul

Free / 01342 410050

  • 17:15 – 18:45

Exeter Central Library

Tue 28 May

Free / 01392 384225

  • 10:30 – 12:00

Tue 4 Jun

Free / 01392 384225

  • 10:30 – 12:00

Tue 11 Jun

Free / 01392 384225

  • 10:30 – 12:00
…and 7 more dates until 30 Jul

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Scribblers

A self-led and informal creative writing group inspired by rooms within the house.

Gateshead Central Library

Fri 31 May

Free / 0191 433 8420

  • 21:30 – 23:30

Fri 7 Jun

Free / 0191 433 8420

  • 21:30 – 23:30

Fri 14 Jun

Free / 0191 433 8420

  • 21:30 – 23:30
…and 6 more dates until 26 Jul

National Trust: Sutton House, London E9

Thu 20 Jun

£2.50 plus admission £3, child £1, family £6.90; £20 10 Scribblers meetings, plus admission £3, child £1, family £6.90 / 020 8986 2264

  • 12:15 – 14:15

Thu 18 Jul

£2.50 plus admission £3, child £1, family £6.90; £20 10 Scribblers meetings, plus admission £3, child £1, family £6.90 / 020 8986 2264

  • 12:15 – 14:15

Thu 22 Aug

£2.50 plus admission £3, child £1, family £6.90; £20 10 Scribblers meetings, plus admission £3, child £1, family £6.90 / 020 8986 2264

  • 12:15 – 14:15
…and 3 more dates until 21 Nov

Anne Zouroudi: Author Event

Meet the author of The Feast Of Artemis, the latest in the Mysteries Of The Greek Detectives series.

Waterstones, Tunbridge Wells

Tue 25 Jun

£3 redeemable against purchase / 01892 535446

  • 19:00

Blofeld And Baxter: Memories Of Test Match Special: Talk

The cricket commentators talk about their careers and stories from their trips around the world.

Alban Arena, St Albans

Thu 3 Oct

£18.50 (£17 early booking required, phone for availability; £17 early booking required, phone for availability; £17 early booking required, phone… / 01727 844488

  • 19:30

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Fri 6 Sep

£19 / 0844 871 7607

Grand Opera House, York

Fri 11 Oct

£19.50 / 0844 871 3024

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Caesura

An eclectic and experimental night of poetry, performance and spoken word, held on the second Friday of each month.

The Artisan, Edinburgh

Fri 14 Jun

Entry by donation / 07719 481092

Line-up to be confirmed.

  • 19:00 – 23:00

Fri 13 Sep

Entry by donation / 07719 481092

Line-up to be confirmed.

  • 19:00 – 23:00

Charles Stross: Neptune's Brood, Vol 1

The science fiction writer launches his latest effort.

Waterstones West End, Edinburgh

Thu 4 Jul

£3 (Members £2) / 0131 226 2666

  • 18:00
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