This weekend, Books

The author discusses and signs copies of her books, including the most recent, Fall of Night.

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.

A quirky literary festival devoted to biography and the first modern biographer, James Boswell. Set at his former home of Auchinleck House, talks, performances and workshops by writers, actors and artists are accompanied by the opening night play, the BookandBedFest which allows campers to take part in book karaoke, and…

An exhibition of images and objects connecting books to nature.

Noddy Holder looks back over a lifetime of towering achievements, re-living the heady days of the pop-tastic 1970s, 80s and 90s.

It's a night of multitasking as crime writer Denise Mina gives a talk celebrating the launch of the Heritage Society, speaks a bit about her latest novel Gods and Beasts, and reveals more about how her criminology background has influenced her writing.

The mountain-climber, author, filmmaker and Stafford-born monologist discusses the challenges and highlights of his career.

A free, local literature festival run by West Dunbartonshire Libraries that nevertheless manages to book some big name authors for its programme of talks, signings and more unusual events. This 11th edition sees Alasdair Gray, William McIlvanney and Allan Massie join non-fiction writers Margaret Evison, Tom Devine and DA…

• 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.

Exploration of the diverse culture of Africa, including live music, print workshops and poetry recitals.

Conceptual text-based work from the New York-based artist, concentrating on the relationship between the artwork and the viewer, and exploring the notion of language as sculpture.

Dadi Janki, Baroness Verma and John Coster discuss the how empathy for the suffering of others is a hallmark of modern society.

Emma Enderby takes a closer look at Humphrey Ocean's portraits and discusses them in the context of contemporary portraiture.

The authors talk to Tom Chalmers of Legend Press about their work.

Kite workshops and flights. Teddy bears can picnic with their owner and hear a story session. Children who bring their bear will receive free admission.

• Directed by: Emma Lucia

Actress of stage and screen, Susan Penhaligon shares some of her favourite literature from her native Cornwall.

• Directed by: P. Oswald

The Abyss presents Peter Oswald's verse drama telling the story of an unhinged aristocrat who attempts to cheer himself up by inviting a circus troupe to camp on his lawn. The cast features Josephine Larsen, Victoria Lane, Peter Oswald, Mark Gilham, Tony Crocker and Helen Aldritch.

Record-breaking endurance cyclist, rower and adventurer Mark Beaumont discusses his incredible experiences.

The poets converge for this Clydebuilt showcase, with readings from Clydebuilt apprentices Ellen McAteer, Mark Russell, Maggie Rabatski, Vicki Husband and Clydebuilt 05 mentor Alexander Hutchison.

Regular role-playing night.

The artist discusses presents a series of talks looking at his work with bands including Def Leppard and Metallica.

Performance space featuring comedy, music and spoken word.

The tri-weekly group meets to share poems and short stories on a given subject.

Basketmaker, curator and writer Mary Butcher gives an illustrated talk about the craft's traditions.