Evening events, Charity

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Childish Things 10

Comedy for a good cause.

New Theatre, Oxford

Mon 24 Mar

£25–£55 / 0870 606 3500

Tue 25 Mar

£25–£55 / 0870 606 3500

Strictly Oxford for Vale House 2013

A scaled down version of the BBC's smash hit show, with Oxford-based dignitaries and celebrities donning their dancing shoes for a six week tuition period, culminating in this show where they demonstrate how well (or poorly) they got on. All in aid of Vale House.

New Theatre, Oxford

Sun 21 Jul

£10–£45 / 0870 606 3500

Dig Up The Roots

Launch of a new fundraising event with performances from Colonel Mustard & the Dijon 5, Samson Sounds, Ceylan Hay and others.

The Art School, Glasgow

Fri 31 May

£5 / 0845 166 6009

  • 19:00

The Edinburgh Moonwalk

A sponsored nocturnal power walk to raise funds to combat breast cancer. As an added bonus, all participants are invited to walk in their bras (and that includes the men).

Leith Links, Edinburgh

Sat 8 Jun

Over-13s only

£32.50–£72.50 entry fee / 01483 741430

  • 20:00 – 12:00

Strangeways

A regular tribute night for The Smiths and Morrissey, with a proud fan club atmosphere and aesthetic, uninhibited dancing and more daffs/gladioli than you can shake a stick at. All proceeds raised go to charity.

The Admiral, Glasgow

Fri 20 Sep

£4 / 0141 221 7705

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The Buteyko Institute Trust

The Buteyko Institute Trust present an evening of music and entertainment to raise money for the Glasgow School Project, featuring Craig Armstrong, Jerry Burns, Judith Williams, Alistair Ogilvy, Katie O'Halloran, Stu Brown, Nigel Clarke, Lynda Cochraine, Adrian Spina, Penny Black, a string quintet led by Alison Lawrence…

Òran Mór, Glasgow

Thu 30 May

£40 / 0141 357 6200

  • 18:30

1940s Big Band Swing Dance

Dress in your 1940s finery (perhaps a diamond as big as the Blitz?) for dinner and dancing to the musical stylings of That Swing Sensation Big Band and Nicola Cassells. More fun comes in the form of a raffle and auction.

Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow

Fri 30 Aug

£55 (includes complimentary drink and three course meal) / 01292 561347

  • 18:15 – 00:00

Money for Nothing and Atomic Blondie

A double bill of tribute acts (to Dire Straits and Blondie) to raise money for the National Autistic Society.

The Jam House, Edinburgh

Thu 23 May

£12 / 0131 226 4380

  • 20:00

Tait Hall, Kelso

Sat 25 May

£12 / 01750 725480

  • 20:00

Refugee Week Scotland Opening Concert

To help kick things off, Glasgow-based pop folksters Admiral Fallow join singer-songwriter Karine Polwart and former Arab Strap man Malcolm Middleton for an evening of uplifting, celebratory, musical good times. Proceeds go to Scottish Refugee Council and British Red Cross.

The Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow

Mon 17 Jun

£13–£16 / 0141 353 8000

Part of Refugee Week Scotland.

Rewind to the 70s

70s music all night long from Alvin Stardust, The Rubettes (featuring Alan Williams) and Slade at this charity concert raising money in aid of the National Autistic Society.

Assembly @ Assembly Hall, Edinburgh

Sat 26 Oct

£30 / 0131 623 3030

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The Rising Souls and Lindsay & The Storm

Souful blues rock from The Rising Souls at this acoustic gig raising funds for Railway Children.

Electric Circus, Edinburgh

Fri 14 Jun

£10 / 0131 226 4224

  • 19:00

T-Rextasy and Alvin Stardust

Rewind to the 70s special raising funds in aid of the National Autistic Society.

Hawick Town Hall

Fri 21 Jun

£16 / 01450 372115

The Picture House, Edinburgh

Sat 22 Jun

Over-14s only

£16 / 01450 372115

  • 19:00

York Rocks Against Cancer

Beat cancer with beats. Music from The Guvnors, York Turnpike Trust and The Supermodels alongside a special guest.

Grand Opera House, York

Sat 15 Jun

£18.50 / 0844 871 3024

Alzheimer Scotland Benefit

A load of comedians, including Billy Kirkwood, How Do I Get Up There and Mark Nelson, give up their time to help raise money for Scotland's leading dementia charity.

The Stand, Glasgow

Wed 19 Jun

£8 (£6) / 0844 335 8879

Bond Dinner Dance

Bust out your tux and put some diamonds in your ears for this James Bond-themed dinner dance and fundraiser for Scotia Aid – Sierra Leone.

Thistle Glasgow

Sat 19 Oct

Prices to be confirmed / 01698 845832

  • 18:30 – 00:30
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Choral Compline by Candlelight

Choral concert in aid of Bone Cancer Research Trust.

All Saints' Church, Petersfield

Sat 6 Jul

Free (retiring collection) / 01730 776312

  • 20:00 – 20:30

Community Showcase

A night of music, theatre and dance from local performers to raise funds for the theatre.

Gaiety Theatre, Ayr

Fri 31 May

£12 (£10) / 01292 288235

  • 19:30

Dan's Old Skool Disco

A night of old skool dancing to indie, soul, and disco tunes raising funds for children's education and health care in Tanzania.

The City Café, Edinburgh

Sat 8 Jun

£6 / 0131 220 0125

  • 20:00

Do It for Danceaid

Danceaid, with performers from Britain's Got Talent and So You Think You Can Dance, team up with local company Kidz Got Swagga for a show in support of the charity, which introduces disadvantaged children to the power and energy of dance.

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Sun 26 May

£15 / 0844 871 7607

Enrych In Stitches

A night of comedy compered by Robin Ince and featuring Lee Mack, Francesca Martinez, Milton Jones, Boothby Graffoe and Lloyd Langford. In aid of Enrych, a charity for people enabling people with physical disabilities to live a full and active life.

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Sat 15 Jun

£26 / 0844 871 7607

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Family Film Favourites

An evening of film favourites, from Star Wars to Mary Poppins and loads more in between. Raising funds for Autism Concern.

Hunter Hall, Northampton

Sat 22 Jun

£10 (Children £6; Family £28) / 07561 390099

First Annual Mozarmy Meet 2013

Fans of Morrissey and the Smiths can get together and revel in their mutual adoration at the first annual Mozarmy meet-up. Terry Christian and guest DJs play tracks from the back catalogue and there's appearances from Craig Gannon, Jonny Bridgwood and Andrew Paresi. Booking is essential.

Star & Garter, Manchester

Sun 26 May

£12 / 0161 273 6726

  • 20:00 – 04:00

First Step Benefit

First Step is a community based project, giving a helping hand to parents with children in order to raise confidence and skills. A selection of comedians, including Gareth Waugh and Becky Price, give up their time to make you laugh, in aid of a good cause.

The Stand, Edinburgh

Tue 18 Jun

£7 (£6) / 0131 558 7272

Gala Variety Show

The stars of Scottish variety are out to perform in aid of the Scottish Artistes Benevolent Fund, including Johnny Beattie, Dean Park, Peter Morrison, Anne Fields, Tony Roper, Alastair McDonald, Russel Lane, Geoff Graham and, topping the bill, 'International Comedy Duo' The Krankies …

Gaiety Theatre, Ayr

Sat 21 Sep

£25 / 01292 288235

  • 19:30

Ghost Tour of Newbattle Abbey

Spooky tour of the Abbey with entertainment, wine and nibbles, and all sorts of spirits available at the bar …

Newbattle Abbey College, Dalkeith

Fri 31 May

£10 (under 12s £5) / 0131 663 1921

  • 19:00 – 22:00
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