After 12pm, Days out

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Aden Pipe Band Competition

Over 15 pipe bands and 4,000 spectators are expected at this pipe band and highland dancing competition.

Aden Country Park, Mintlaw

Sun 11 Aug

£4 / 01771 624485

  • 12:30 – 17:00

Little Bit of Theatre

Monthly evening featuring live performance art, theatre, comedy, music, burlesque and spoken word.

The 13th Note Café/Bar, Glasgow

Wed 19 Jun

£5 (Students £3) / 0141 553 1638

  • 19:00 – 22:30

Billy Smart's Circus

This all human performance includes an Australian flying trapeze act, a foot operated bow and arrow routine, acrobats, jugglers, aerialists and a fire tricks.

Old Heath Recreation Ground, Colchester

Thu 27 Jun

£9–£21 (Children £7–£15) / 01206 282947

  • 19:00

Fri 28 Jun

£9–£21 (Children £7–£15) / 01206 282947

  • 16:45
  • 19:30

Sat 29 Jun

£9–£21 (Children £7–£15) / 01206 282947

  • 14:00
  • 16:45
  • 19:30

Sun 30 Jun

£9–£21 (Children £7–£15) / 01206 282947

  • 12:30
  • 15:30

Royal Green, Lowestoft

Wed 19 Jun

£9–£21 (Children £7–£15) / 0844 4155 228

  • 16:45
  • 19:30

Thu 20 Jun

£9–£21 (Children £7–£15) / 0844 4155 228

  • 16:45
  • 19:30

Fri 21 Jun

£9–£21 (Children £7–£15) / 0844 4155 228

  • 16:45
  • 19:30
…and 2 more dates until 23 Jun

Saffron Walden Common

Mon 24 Jun

£7–£15 / 0844 415 5228

  • 19:00

Tue 25 Jun

£7–£15 / 0844 415 5228

  • 16:45
  • 19:30

Wed 26 Jun

£7–£15 / 0844 415 5228

  • 16:45

RollerStop Nights

Roller disco club night with a licensed bar and DJ. Advance booking recommended.

SWG3, Glasgow

Fri 21 Jun

£8 with skate hire (without skate hire £5) / 0141 357 7246

  • 20:00 – 23:00

Sat 22 Jun

£8 with skate hire (without skate hire £5) / 0141 357 7246

  • 20:00 – 23:00

Fri 28 Jun

£8 with skate hire (without skate hire £5) / 0141 357 7246

  • 20:00 – 23:00
…and 7 more dates until 31 Jul back to top

Alan Hudson: Magician Or Superhero?

The Hull-born magician, seen on TV show Penn and Teller: Fool Us, blends witty stand-up and mind-boggling illusion in his latest show.

Leicester Square Theatre, London WC2H

Wed 19 Jun

£5 / 0844 873 3433

  • 20:30

Thu 11 Jul

The Lounge

£5 / 0844 873 3433

  • 20:30

Drop-In Holiday Workshops

Arty outdoor activities inspired by the Jupiter artists to make the summer hols that little bit more creative. Suitable for ages 5–13.

Jupiter Artland, Wilkieston

Fri 5 Jul

£6 / 01506 889900

Today: 'Purple Haze' – A painting workshop based on Anya Gallaccio's installation.

  • 13:00 – 15:00

Sat 6 Jul

£6 / 01506 889900

Today: 'Tree Image' – Painting and drawing workshop based on the art techniques of Tania Kovat.

  • 13:00 – 15:00

Fri 12 Jul

£6 / 01506 889900

Today: 'Earth Moving' – Create your own clay and earth sculpture.

  • 13:00 – 15:00
…and 13 more dates until 24 Aug

Waterstones, Bournemouth

Fri 5 Jul

Free / 01202 548566

  • 18:00 – 19:45

Fri 2 Aug

Free / 01202 548566

  • 18:00 – 19:45

National Trust: Gibside, Newcastle upon Tyne

Fri 21 Jun

£6.75 (Children £3.60; £12–£17.50) / 01207 541820

  • 18:00 – 21:00

Salsa Night at Harry's Bar

Everyone welcome at these salsa classes, with no experience or partner required. Free social dancing from 9pm.

Harry's Bar, Edinburgh

Wed 19 Jun

£5 (taster and social dancing are free) / 07734 435354

  • 18:30 – 21:00

Wed 26 Jun

£5 (taster and social dancing are free) / 07734 435354

  • 18:30 – 21:00

Wed 3 Jul

£5 (taster and social dancing are free) / 07734 435354

  • 18:30 – 21:00
…and 24 more dates until 18 Dec back to top

Against the Dark

Regular role-playing night.

Pulp Fiction Café Bookstore, Edinburgh

Sun 23 Jun

Prices to be confirmed / 0131 229 4444

  • 14:00 – 17:00

Sun 30 Jun

Prices to be confirmed / 0131 229 4444

  • 14:00 – 17:00

Brompton Library, London SW5

Mon 24 Jun

Free / 0207 3613010

  • 14:00 – 14:30

Mon 1 Jul

Free / 0207 3613010

  • 14:00 – 14:30

Mon 8 Jul

Free / 0207 3613010

  • 14:00 – 14:30
…and 7 more dates until 26 Aug

Crawley Library

Mon 24 Jun

Free / 01293 651751

  • 14:00 – 14:30

Mon 1 Jul

Free / 01293 651751

  • 14:00 – 14:30

Mon 8 Jul

Free / 01293 651751

  • 14:00 – 14:30
…and 3 more dates until 29 Jul

Werrington Library, Peterborough

Fri 21 Jun

Free / 01733 864280

  • 14:15 – 14:45

Fri 28 Jun

Free / 01733 864280

  • 14:15 – 14:45

Fri 5 Jul

Free / 01733 864280

  • 14:15 – 14:45
…and 8 more dates until 30 Aug

I HEART SCOTLAND: Artist Talk

Explore Rachel Maclean's I HEART SCOTLAND exhibition as she leads a guided tour, explaining the processes behind her artwork, plus a Q&A afterwards.

Edinburgh Printmakers

Thu 1 Aug

Free / 0131 557 2479

  • 18:00 – 19:00

I HEART SCOTLAND: Costume Workshop

Learn about Scottish history with a little help from artist Rachel Maclean and a dress-up workshop full of arts and crafts activities. Booking is essential.

Edinburgh Printmakers

Wed 7 Aug

£12 per child + adult / 0131 557 2479

  • 14:00 – 16:30

The Lady Boys of Bangkok: Carnival Queens

The new show from the Lady Boys is an energetic, bright affair with a carnival theme. Enjoy cabaret, comedy, colours and costumes as 16 of the divas put on a show to be remembered.

Lichfield Garrick

Wed 19 Jun

£21 / 01543 412121

Majestic Theatre, Retford

Thu 20 Jun

£20.50–£22 / 01777 706866

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Oktoberfest

Party like you're in Bavaria, minus the plane fare. Drink the beer, eat the bratwurst, wear the lederhosen and party the night away, stein in hand. There's even a family-friendly Sunday lunch for the kinder.

Assembly @ Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh

Wed 9 Oct

Free Free entrance Wed; Thu, Fri & Sun £5; Sat £10; food, beer and seat reservation £34–£39 / 02032 395032

Thu 10 Oct

Free Free entrance Wed; Thu, Fri & Sun £5; Sat £10; food, beer and seat reservation £34–£39 / 02032 395032

Fri 11 Oct

Free Free entrance Wed; Thu, Fri & Sun £5; Sat £10; food, beer and seat reservation £34–£39 / 02032 395032

…and 2 more dates until 13 Oct

Glasgow Green

Thu 17 Oct

Free entrance Thu, Fri & Sun; Saturday £5; food, beer and seat reservation £34–£39 / 02032 395032

Fri 18 Oct

Free entrance Thu, Fri & Sun; Saturday £5; food, beer and seat reservation £34–£39 / 02032 395032

Sat 19 Oct

Free entrance Thu, Fri & Sun; Saturday £5; food, beer and seat reservation £34–£39 / 02032 395032

…and 5 more dates until 27 Oct

Grey Horse, Kingston upon Thames

Mon 24 Jun

Phone for prices / 020 8541 4328

  • 20:00

Hare & Hounds, Birmingham

Wed 19 Jun

£1 / 0121 444 2081

  • 20:30

Wed 26 Jun

£1 / 0121 444 2081

  • 20:30

Wed 3 Jul

£1 / 0121 444 2081

  • 20:30
…and 4 more dates until 31 Jul

The Hop, Wakefield

Tue 25 Jun

Free / 01924 367111

  • 20:30

Tue 2 Jul

Free / 01924 367111

  • 20:30

Tue 9 Jul

Free / 01924 367111

  • 20:30
…and 7 more dates until 27 Aug

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Horndean Library, Waterlooville

Wed 26 Jun

Free / 0845 603 5631

  • 14:30 – 15:00

Wimbledon Library, London SW19

Tue 25 Jun

Free / 020 8274 5757

  • 14:15 – 14:45

Tue 2 Jul

Free / 020 8274 5757

  • 14:15 – 14:45

Tue 9 Jul

Free / 020 8274 5757

  • 14:15 – 14:45
…and 3 more dates until 30 Jul

Themed Dining Event

A special themed menu on the last Thursday of the month.

Raploch Community Campus, Stirling

Thu 27 Jun

£14.95 / 01786 272318

  • 18:00 – 21:00

Thu 25 Jul

£14.95 / 01786 272318

  • 18:00 – 21:00

Thu 29 Aug

£14.95 / 01786 272318

  • 18:00 – 21:00
…and 3 more dates until 28 Nov back to top

Afternoon Tea on the 14.05 Steam Train

Enjoy traditional afternoon tea on the 14.05 steam train from Bo’ness to Manuel. Tuck into sandwiches, cake and scones, washed down with tea or coffee.

Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway

Sat 22 Jun

£14–£18 includes steam train ticket / 01506 825855

  • 14:00 – 16:00

Sun 23 Jun

£14–£18 includes steam train ticket / 01506 825855

  • 14:00 – 16:00

Sat 29 Jun

£14–£18 includes steam train ticket / 01506 825855

  • 14:00 – 16:00
…and 26 more dates until 13 Oct

Alternative Art Class

A new spin on the old life drawing format, with a different alternative set-up each month. Ages 18+.

Club Rouge, Edinburgh

Sat 29 Jun

£10 / 0131 229 6391

Male versus female form comparison.

  • 15:00

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 25 Jun

Free / 0131 652 8150

  • 13:00

Tue 2 Jul

Free / 0131 652 8150

  • 13:00

Tue 9 Jul

Free / 0131 652 8150

  • 13:00
…and 3 more dates until 30 Jul

Artist guided walk: Lines Lost

Join artist Stuart McAdam for a guided walk along the Innocent Railway Path, the route of the capital’s first railway line which was closed in 1968, and learn about his nomadic journeys and walking as a methodology for art production. His latest project, part of a residency at Deveron Arts, is based around the infamous…

The Innocent Railway Path, Edinburgh

Thu 1 Aug

Free

Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.

  • 13:15 – 17:30

Baby Clinic: Workshop

Baby development checks drop-in clinic.

Derby Street Children's Centre, Heywood

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 01706 369 889

  • 13:00 – 14:45

Thu 27 Jun

Free / 01706 369 889

  • 13:00 – 14:45

Thu 4 Jul

Free / 01706 369 889

  • 13:00 – 14:45
…and 8 more dates until 29 Aug

Thimblemill Library, Smethwick

Thu 27 Jun

Free / 0121 429 2039

  • 12:45 – 14:45

Thu 4 Jul

Free / 0121 429 2039

  • 12:45 – 14:45

Thu 11 Jul

Free / 0121 429 2039

  • 12:45 – 14:45
…and 2 more dates until 25 Jul

Wickham Centre, Fareham

Wed 19 Jun

Phone for prices / 01329 833 688

  • 13:00 – 14:30

Wed 26 Jun

Phone for prices / 01329 833 688

  • 13:00 – 14:30

Wed 3 Jul

Phone for prices / 01329 833 688

  • 13:00 – 14:30
…and 8 more dates until 28 Aug back to top