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Edinburgh Zoo Nights

There is no one among us who hasn't wanted to visit the zoo after hours. Just what do all those critters do after dark, anyway? Now's there's a way to find out! The zoo opens its gates for an adults-only extravaganza featuring dancing, music, a champagne and a Pimm's bar, tapas, sushi, BBQ (take a breath) facepainting…

Edinburgh Zoo

Fri 24 May

£20 (Members £17) / 0131 314 0340

  • 18:00 – 22:00

Summer(beer)hall

All things beery, yeasty and delicious are packed into Summerhall for one ale-filled weekend. A pop-up bottle shop, live music, brewery tours and talks run alongside a smorgasboard of Barney's Beer (which is brewed onsite), a number of guest beers and, of course, some obligatory bratwurst and pretzels. Prost!

Summerhall, Edinburgh

Fri 24 May

£5–£8 / 0845 874 3000

Leafing through Natural Scotland Exhibition

An exhibition of images and objects connecting books to nature.

Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

Fri 24 May

John Hope Gateway Centre

Free / 0131 248 2909

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Volksfling

Volkswagen aficionados unite! These weekend events bring together lovers of the German automobiles with quality traders, along with a roster of entertainment for grown-ups and children, from a beer garden to live music. Camping facilities available.

Biggar Showfield

Fri 24 May

£20–£25 for weekend pass

  • 14:00 – 00:00

Ideal Home Show Scotland

Make your house fantasies a reality with everything you need for redesigning and improving your home. Handy hints and design inspiration, plus an exciting mix of attractions including room sets and a show home.

SECC, Glasgow

Fri 24 May

£12 / 0844 395 4000

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Zippos Circus: Carnaval

The newest show from the well-travelled circus, featuring horse rider Nicky de Neumann, a bunch of motorbikes in a giant ball known as the 'Globe of Death' and the flying acrobats of Havana Troupe, among many other circus favourites.

Beddington Park, Wallington

Fri 24 May

£7–£16 (Children £5–£13) / 0871 210 2100

  • 19:30

London MCM Expo: Comic Con

A convention for comic, anime, manga and video games fans, including a dedicated games zone area plus book launches and special guest signings.

ExCel, London E16

Fri 24 May

£12 2 children under 10s must be accompanied by a paying adult; £15.50 early entry, day ticket, 2 children under 10s must be accompanied by a paying… / 020 7069 5000

  • 14:00 – 19:00

Cloudy Bay Discovery Garden at Chelsea Flower Show

A new garden for the Chelsea Flower Show by top designers Andrew Wilson and Gavin McWilliam, inspired by the setting of the Cloudy Bay vineyard in New Zealand.

Royal Hospital Chelsea, London SW3

Fri 24 May

Included in entrance to Chelsea Flower Show / 020 7881 5200

  • 08:00 – 20:00

Edinburgh Napier University Degree Show

The Edinburgh Napier Degree Show is an annual showcase of the creative talent of new and emerging designers, photographers, film makers, art directors, advertising directors, journalists, creative writers, television programme makers, and actors.

Edinburgh Napier University

Fri 24 May

Free / 0845 260 6040

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Pizza-making Classes

Join one of Fanellis' chefs to learn how to make pizza dough, practise rolling techniques, and create your own piece de resistance from a selection of toppings. Once it's baked, you can enjoy your creation with garlic bread and salad, and take a recipe card so you can re-create the experience at home. There's a…

Fanelli's, Glasgow

Fri 24 May

Contact Fanelli's for prices / 0141 552 0139

Pizza-making Masterclass.

  • 18:30 – 20:30
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Peregrine Falcon Viewing

Through the spring and summer months, Falls of Clyde Nature Reserve are offering the chance to get up close and personal with their resident wild peregrine falcons.

Falls Of Clyde Nature Reserve, New Lanark

Fri 24 May

Free (donations welcome) / 01555 665262

  • 10:00 – 20:00

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

Fri 24 May

Entertainment Avenue

Free / 0844 856 0202

  • 12:00 – 20:00

Beautiful Bluebells

Take a leisurely stroll around the wood to see the bluebells at their best. Check the venue website to find out when they are at their best.

National Trust: Hatchlands Park, Guildford

Fri 24 May

Free, plus admission £7.50, child £3.80, family £19.30, adv booking essential / 01483 222482/225971

  • 10:30 – 18:00

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.

Preston Park, Brighton

Fri 24 May

£9–£21 (Children £7–£15) / 01273 709709

  • 19:30

Eat Drink Bristol Fashion

Eat Drink puts on a pop-up restaurant on a massive scale, with room for 100 diners, a tapas cafe with room for 200, plus bars, a performance stage and an exhibition area. A selection of Bristol's best chefs and independent restaurants get in on the action, as they each take a turn creating a menu to blow your proverbial…

Queen Square, Bristol

Fri 24 May

£45–£60

  • 09:00 – 00:00
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Everest 1953

Rare photographs from the Royal Geographical Society and IBG's Everest collection, celebrating the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hilary and Tenzing Norgay reaching the summit of Everest.

The Gallery @ Oxo, London SE1

Fri 24 May

Free / 020 7021 1686

  • 11:00 – 18:00

Friday Night Social

Friday night after-work wind down with cocktail masterclasses and live music.

The Living Room, Glasgow

Fri 24 May

Free / 0141 229 0607

  • 17:00 – 03:00

Great Grog Wine Fair

An evening festival to celebrate delicious fermented grape juice, with over 100 different wines on hand to taste.

The Merchants' Hall, Edinburgh

Fri 24 May

£16 (redeemable against a case of wine) / 0131 555 0222

  • 18:00 – 20:30

Our Autonomous Nature II

More than 30 artists from variety of genres present works on the themes of man, nature and new landscape.

Testbed1, London SW11

Fri 24 May

Free

  • 09:00 – 20:00

Salacious Gossip Tours: Guided Tour (Over 18s)

From Charles II to George II, explore the tales of mistresses and gossip we dare not tell you during the day. Our guides tell the risque stories that are just too naughty for younger and more delicate ears, dealing with darker and more delicious themes.

Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey

Fri 24 May

West Gate

£25 inc drink, adv booking required / 0844 482 7777

  • 19:30 – 21:00
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Social Dance

Ballroom, Jive and Latin dance.

Swinton Palais Dance Centre, Manchester

Fri 24 May

Phone for prices / 0161 794 0459

  • 20:00 – 22:30

Jesus Green, Cambridge

Fri 24 May

£4; £4 5pm-10.30pm; £3

  • 17:00 – 22:30

Bullet Catch

  • Written by: Rob Drummond

One man attempts the most notorious of theatrical illusions; so notorious and dangerous that even Houdini refused to attempt it, and twelve other brave illusionists, assistants and audience members have died since its 17th century conception. Solo drama written and performed by Rob Drummond.

National Theatre, London SE1

Fri 24 May

The Shed

£20 Stage And Gallery Level; £12 Gallery Restricted View / 020 7452 3244

  • 20:00

Dancing At The Tower

Featuring Warren Bullock and Jane Phillips of Cruise & Dance and Philip Wylie and Christine of Holiday & Dance.

Blackpool Tower

Fri 24 May

£5–£30 / 01253 622242

  • 19:30 – 23:00
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