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Pub Quiz

A test of general knowledge.

Errigle Inn, Belfast

Mon 27 May

Free / 028 9064 1410

  • 22:00

Mon 3 Jun

Free / 028 9064 1410

  • 22:00

Mon 10 Jun

Free / 028 9064 1410

  • 22:00
…and 7 more dates until 29 Jul

The Globe, Hereford

Fri 24 May

Free / 01497 821762

  • 19:30 – 21:30

Fri 31 May

Free / 01497 821762

  • 19:30 – 21:30

Fri 7 Jun

Free / 01497 821762

  • 19:30 – 21:30
…and 3 more dates until 28 Jun

The Griffin, Frome

Mon 27 May

Free / 01373 467766

  • 20:00

Mon 3 Jun

Free / 01373 467766

  • 20:00

Mon 10 Jun

Free / 01373 467766

  • 20:00
…and 2 more dates until 24 Jun

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The Atlantic Cable

A cross-disciplinary evening, featuring a network of scholars, artists and musicians who come together to exchange ideas and culture beyond national borders (and that wide, wide expanse known as the Atlantic Ocean).

The Glad Café, Glasgow

Thu 23 May

Free / 0141 636 6119

The first ever Atlantic Cable, featuring talks by Dr Michael Morris (Glasgow University), Dr Michael Brown (University of Aberdeen); music from Joe Black, Siobhan Wilson, and Jill O'Sullivan (Sparrow and the Workshop); and video work from artist Annie Crabtree (Picture Window).

  • 19:00 – 22:30

Bad Boy Pub Quiz

The Bad Boy Pub Quiz: an evening of fun and frolics, musical statues, pass the pineapple, and the chance to win 'hunners' of money. Loads of great prizes to be won, and plenty of crap ones too!

Cargo, Edinburgh

Wed 22 May

Free / 0131 659 7880

  • 18:00 – 20:00

Wed 29 May

Free / 0131 659 7880

  • 18:00 – 20:00

Wed 5 Jun

Free / 0131 659 7880

  • 18:00 – 20:00
…and 134 more dates until 30 Dec 2015

Home, Glasgow

Mon 27 May

Free / 0141 552 1734

  • 21:00 – 00:00

Mon 3 Jun

Free / 0141 552 1734

  • 21:00 – 00:00

Mon 10 Jun

Free / 0141 552 1734

  • 21:00 – 00:00
…and 133 more dates until 28 Dec 2015

The Three Sisters, Edinburgh

Tue 28 May

Free / 0131 622 6801

  • 22:00 – 00:00

Tue 4 Jun

Free / 0131 622 6801

  • 22:00 – 00:00

Tue 11 Jun

Free / 0131 622 6801

  • 22:00 – 00:00
…and 133 more dates until 29 Dec 2015

Arthur's Secrets

Take a walk up Edinburgh's own volcanic plug and discover its past, present and wildlife. Moderately graded walk. Ages 8+. Booking is essential.

Holyrood Park Education Centre, Edinburgh

Tue 28 May

Free / 0131 668 8885

  • 13:00 – 15:00

Tue 4 Jun

Free / 0131 668 8885

  • 13:00 – 15:00

Tue 11 Jun

Free / 0131 668 8885

  • 13:00 – 15:00
…and 7 more dates until 30 Jul

O2 Glasgow Mela

For over 20 years this huge outdoor festival has been celebrating the traditions of Glasgow's many and varied immigrant communities with a mix of international music, dance, activities and stalls. This year includes performances from bhangra artists Sona Walia and Ali Romeo, the KAWA Brass Band and the KAWA Circus, and…

Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow

Sat 15 Jun

Free / 0141 302 2845

  • 12:00 – 20:00

Sun 16 Jun

Free / 0141 302 2845

  • 12:00 – 20:00
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Brompton Library, London SW5

Mon 27 May

Free / 0207 3613010

  • 14:00 – 14:30

Mon 3 Jun

Free / 0207 3613010

  • 14:00 – 14:30

Mon 10 Jun

Free / 0207 3613010

  • 14:00 – 14:30
…and 7 more dates until 29 Jul

Crawley Library

Mon 27 May

Free / 01293 651751

  • 14:00 – 14:30

Mon 3 Jun

Free / 01293 651751

  • 14:00 – 14:30

Mon 10 Jun

Free / 01293 651751

  • 14:00 – 14:30
…and 7 more dates until 29 Jul

Werrington Library, Peterborough

Fri 24 May

Free / 01733 864280

  • 14:15 – 14:45

Fri 31 May

Free / 01733 864280

  • 14:15 – 14:45

Fri 7 Jun

Free / 01733 864280

  • 14:15 – 14:45
…and 7 more dates until 26 Jul

Bright Night International Workshops

Young people (aged 16–25) can get a little taster in circus skills, urban dance, and performance with a tryout workshop with Bright Night International. From this, there is the chance to be a part of a 12-week training programme and the opportunity to perform at Edinburgh Mela.

Duncan Place Resource Centre, Edinburgh

Wed 22 May

Free

  • 17:30 – 20:30

Edinburgh Creative Writers' Club

Creative writers of all stripes – poets, short story scribes, script writers, flash fiction junkies – are invited to discuss all things writing, from procuring an agent to overcoming writer's block.

Pulp Fiction Café Bookstore, Edinburgh

Mon 27 May

Free / 0131 229 4444

  • 19:00 – 22:00

Mon 3 Jun

Free / 0131 229 4444

  • 19:00 – 22:00

Mon 10 Jun

Free / 0131 229 4444

  • 19:00 – 22:00
…and 6 more dates until 22 Jul

Spotlight On: Amazing Amber

Dr Andrew Ross, the curator of the Amazing Amber exhibition, reveals the nitty gritty about the substance, looking to science, stories and even ways to spot a fake.

National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

Thu 23 May

Sold out / 0300 123 6789

  • 14:00

Arthur's Secrets

A moderate graded walk, led by Historic Scotland Rangers Service, to explore the geology, natural history, archaeology and cultural history of Holyrood Park. Find out about the rare wildlife that makes the park so special and learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice!

Holyrood Park, Edinburgh

Tue 28 May

Free / 0131 652 8150

  • 13:00

Tue 4 Jun

Free / 0131 652 8150

  • 13:00

Tue 11 Jun

Free / 0131 652 8150

  • 13:00
…and 7 more dates until 30 Jul back to top

Blackwell's Book Group

Share the reading experience with a group of fellow booklovers, with an evening of friendly discussion.

Blackwell's, Edinburgh

Mon 17 Jun

Free / 0131 622 8222

This month: The Heat of the Day by Elizabeth Bowen.

  • 18:00

Bryn Garage Car Boot Sale

Grab yourself a bargain at this car boot sale, with full facilities including catering and toilets.

The Bryn Garage, Abergavenny

Wed 22 May

Free (basic pitch £5) / 01873 840171

  • 15:00 – 19:30

Wed 5 Jun

Free (basic pitch £5) / 01873 840171

  • 15:00 – 19:30

Wed 19 Jun

Free (basic pitch £5) / 01873 840171

  • 15:00 – 19:30
…and 6 more dates until 11 Sep

From Dusk til Dawn

Get a little closer to the great outdoors on this family orientated camping event, featuring guided walks in both the nighttime and the daytime (plus, breakfast!).

Glasgow City Council Land Services Daldowie Nursery & Training Centre

Sat 25 May

Free / 0141 276 0931

Part of Scotland's Nature Festival.

  • 19:00 – 08:00

Gibson Street Gala

Street entertainers, live music, stalls, art and crafts, food, drink, a climbing wall, children's areas and games.

Gibson Street, Glasgow

Sun 2 Jun

Free

Part of West End Festival.

  • 12:00 – 18:00

Mono Sunday Social

A weekly event for those who like to do their chillaxing outside of the home. There's papers, a brunch menu, coffee, tea and beer, table football and DJs David Barbarossa and James Pole in the evening to help with your pursuit of Sunday bliss.

Mono, Glasgow

Sun 26 May

Free / 0141 553 2400

  • 12:00 – 01:00

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 0141 553 2400

  • 12:00 – 01:00

Sun 9 Jun

Free / 0141 553 2400

  • 12:00 – 01:00
…and 3 more dates until 30 Jun back to top

Planetarium Shows

A new digital planetarium at Coats Observatory means you can view the stars at any time of day, with the ability to zoom in and out on high resolution images of the galaxies far beyond. Booking is essential.

Coats Observatory, Paisley

Thu 23 May

Free / 0141 889 2013

  • 18:00

Tue 28 May

Free / 0141 889 2013

  • 14:00 – 15:00

Thu 30 May

Free / 0141 889 2013

  • 18:00
…and 15 more dates until 30 Jul

Rock'n'Roll Ping Pong

Free table tennis club with DJs Ding and Dong providing the music. If you're feeling brave enough it's £1 to enter the sudden death tournament (strictly amateurs), and the winner takes home the cash.

The Bongo Club, Edinburgh

Sun 26 May

Free / 0131 558 8844

  • 19:00

Salsa Sabrosa on Fridays

Salsa dancing with live percussion and tapas to start your evening off in suitably hot and spicy style.

La Bodega Tapas Bar, Glasgow

Fri 24 May

Free / 0141 581 3401

  • 19:30 – 00:00

Fri 31 May

Free / 0141 581 3401

  • 19:30 – 00:00

Fri 7 Jun

Free / 0141 581 3401

  • 19:30 – 00:00
…and 34 more dates until 31 Jan 2014

Scottish Boat Race

The annual rowing competition (and second oldest in the country) between those old rivals, the University of Glasgow and the University of Edinburgh.

Glasgow Harbour

Sat 25 May

Free / 0141 330 5429

  • 12:30 – 14:00

Sky Studios: Tour

An opportunity to go behind the scenes at a television studio, as Sky offers you the chance for your time in the spotlight. Present a news bulletin, or be the director, and share the experience with your family and friends.

The O2 Arena, London SE10

Wed 22 May

Entertainment Avenue

Free / 0844 856 0202

  • 12:00 – 20:00

Thu 23 May

Entertainment Avenue

Free / 0844 856 0202

  • 12:00 – 20:00

Fri 24 May

Entertainment Avenue

Free / 0844 856 0202

  • 12:00 – 20:00
…and 221 more dates until 31 Dec back to top

Leytonstone Library, London E11

Fri 24 May

Free / 020 8496 1190

  • 13:30 – 14:30

Fri 31 May

Free / 020 8496 1190

  • 13:30 – 14:30

Fri 7 Jun

Free / 020 8496 1190

  • 13:30 – 14:30
…and 7 more dates until 26 Jul

Waterstones, Deansgate, Manchester

Sun 26 May

Free / 0161 837 3000

  • 14:30 – 15:00

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 0161 837 3000

  • 14:30 – 15:00

Sun 9 Jun

Free / 0161 837 3000

  • 14:30 – 15:00

Sun 16 Jun

Free / 0161 837 3000

  • 14:30 – 15:00

Walking a March

A walk with staff from Museums and Galleries and the Countryside Rangers Service, exploring the history and landscape of the Donmouth and beach areas. Booking is essential.

Aberdeen Maritime Museum

Sat 25 May

Free / 01224 337700

  • 14:00 – 16:00

New Art Exchange, Nottingham

Wed 22 May

Free / 0115 924 8630

  • 17:00 – 19:00

Tue 28 May

Free / 0115 924 8630

  • 17:00 – 19:00

Wed 29 May

Free / 0115 924 8630

  • 17:00 – 19:00
…and 18 more dates until 31 Jul

The 13th Japanese Matsuri

Visit our Japanese experience corners with kimono, original Japanese calligraphy and Japanese sweets. Traditional Japanese taiko drumming will be performed by locals.

Wellington Church, Glasgow

Sat 15 Jun

Free / 0141 334 0454

Part of West End Festival.

  • 13:00 – 15:30

Adult Learners' Week: Beyond the Books

Learn more about the library's collections with this special tour and talk.

National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

Thu 23 May

Level 3 Info Zone

Free / 0300 123 6789

  • 14:00 – 15:00
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