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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
Sat 25 May
£5–£8 / 0845 874 3000
Tribute Night
A three course dinner with DJs and a tribute act for your entertainment.
Alea Casino, Glasgow
Sat 25 May
£25 / 0141 530 2845
A tribute to Take That.
- 19:30
Sat 1 Jun
£25 / 0141 530 2845
A tribute to 'Dirty Dancing'.
- 19:30
Wed 5 Jun
£25 / 0141 530 2845
A tribute to 'Grease'.
- 19:30
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
Fri 31 May
Contact Fanelli's for prices / 0141 552 0139
Pizza-making Masterclass.
- 18:30 – 20:30
Fri 7 Jun
Contact Fanelli's for prices / 0141 552 0139
Pizza-making Masterclass.
- 18:30 – 20:30
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
Fri 22 Nov
£16 (redeemable against a case of wine) / 0131 555 0222
- 18:00 – 20:30
Magic Dinner
Enjoy a three course meal while cabaret close-up magic, mindreading and illusion take place around your table. Ages 16+.
The Royal Scots Club, Edinburgh
Sat 29 Jun
A Sweet Ending
Two light savoury courses are followed by the main event: dessert. Over 50 puddings and cakes adorn the Sweet Table, to which you can make as many visits as you like with no judgement from anyone.
Henderson's Vegetarian Restaurant, Edinburgh
Fri 12 Jul
Sat 13 Jul
The Whisky Stramash
A chance to sample as many different whiskies as you think you can handle, also promising 'mystery, music entertainment, comicality and madcap pioneering.' That includes Heston-style whisky-based molecular experiments, a murder mystery challenge with a trip to Jura for one lucky winner, whisky cocktails and much more.
Surgeon's Hall, Edinburgh
Sat 25 May
Jesus Green, Cambridge
Fri 24 May
£4; £4 5pm-10.30pm; £3
- 17:00 – 22:30
Back to '63 Festival Launch Party
To kick off their 50-day festival celebrating 50 years, Henderson's of Edinburgh invite you to time warp back to their opening night in 1963. Get on your best retro gear, hit up the 60s makeover zone and, for the first hour, grab a cocktail at a price last seen five decades ago. Booking is essential.
Henderson's Vegetarian Restaurant, Edinburgh
Sun 26 May
£10 (early bird offer £10 for two) / 0131 225 2131
Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.
- 19:30 – 23:00
Creative Banter
Creatives from every imaginable field are invited to these networking nights, which sees knowledge sharing and collaboration happen in a relaxed, non-sales pitchy type environment.
The Clutha Vaults, Glasgow
Tue 18 Jun
Free / 0141 552 7520
- 18:00 – 20:00
Tue 16 Jul
Free / 0141 552 7520
- 18:00 – 20:00
Tue 20 Aug
Free / 0141 552 7520
- 18:00 – 20:00
Tue 17 Sep
Free / 0141 552 7520
- 18:00 – 20:00
Henderson's Goes to Hawaii
Live out every Gidget fantasy you ever had at this beach party hosted by Henderson's while you eat some veggie fare dressed up in your flashiest Hawaiian top. While the duds aren't mandatory, those who do get in the spirit will get special treatment. The location is secret to everyone but those who book. Ticket price…
Edinburgh: venue tbc
Wed 12 Jun
Thu 13 Jun
Fri 14 Jun
Museum After Hours
Experience the museum after hours (with a bar, music and performers to boot) and get a chance to explore the new Mary, Queen of Scots exhibition, sans kids.
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Sat 17 Aug
Over-18s only
£15 (£12) / 0300 123 6789
- 19:00 – 22:30
Sat 24 Aug
Over-18s only
£15 (£12) / 0300 123 6789
- 19:00 – 22:30
Paddle With Fish And Chips
Enjoy a kayak out in Studland Bay and finish with fish and chips from Knoll Beach Cafe.
National Trust: Studland Beach And Nature Reserve, Swanage
Thu 30 May
£12 adv booking essential, plus normal admission charges / 01929 450259
- 17:00 – 18:30
Tasty Science: Know Your Whisky
A whisky tasting with a difference: learn how the University of Glasgow Polyomics group are using cutting edge technology to test the chemical makeup of your favourite malts.
DRAM!, Glasgow
Fri 7 Jun
£5 / 0141 332 1622
Part of Glasgow Science Festival.
- 19:00 – 21:00
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
Barney’s Beer Presents: Brewery Lates
An after hours tour of the Summerhall Brewery (originally founded circa 1704), now home to Barney’s Beer. Includes tasting, talk and tour hosted by owner, head brewer and chief bottle washer Andrew (Barney) Barnett.
Summerhall, Edinburgh
Thu 30 May
£5–£20 / 0845 874 3001
- 19:00
Thu 27 Jun
£5–£20 / 0845 874 3001
- 19:00
Curry Festival
An evening of flat racing with The Spice Merchant Group offering samples of their curries.
Windsor Racecourse
Mon 3 Jun
£12–£38 / 0871 220 0260
- 17:30 – 20:30
Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience
Basil, Sybil and Manuel open for their sixth Fringe. Always a sell-out, only a third of the show is scripted, so everything stays fresh. ‘Best comedy show I've ever seen' (Sunday Express)
B'est, Edinburgh
Thu 1 Aug
£46.50 / 0131 556 4448
Sun 4 Aug
£46.50 / 0131 556 4448
Mon 5 Aug
£46.50 / 0131 556 4448
The Charing Cross Hotel, London WC2N
Fri 24 May
The Torquay Suite Theatre
£43.50 all perfs includes show and 3-course meal; £47 7.30pm, 1.30pm & 6.30pm, all perfs includes show and 3-course meal; £47 7.30pm, 1.30pm… / 020 8237 1111
- 19:30
Sat 25 May
The Torquay Suite Theatre
£43.50 all perfs includes show and 3-course meal; £47 7.30pm, 1.30pm & 6.30pm, all perfs includes show and 3-course meal; £47 7.30pm, 1.30pm… / 020 8237 1111
- 19:30
Sun 26 May
The Torquay Suite Theatre
£43.50 all perfs includes show and 3-course meal; £47 7.30pm, 1.30pm & 6.30pm, all perfs includes show and 3-course meal; £47 7.30pm, 1.30pm… / 020 8237 1111
- 18:30
Thistle Hotel, Brighton
Fri 24 May
£43.50 includes 3-course meal and show; £49.50 includes 3-course meal and show; £43.50 includes 3-course meal and show / 01273 763244
- 20:00
£49.50
Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
Sat 25 May
£43.50 includes 3-course meal and show; £49.50 includes 3-course meal and show; £43.50 includes 3-course meal and show / 01273 763244
- 20:00
£49.50
Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
Sun 26 May
£43.50 includes 3-course meal and show; £49.50 includes 3-course meal and show; £43.50 includes 3-course meal and show / 01273 763244
- 20:00
£43.50
Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
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A Feast of Learning
Prepare to have your mind & body nourished and your spirit of curiosity revived in a unique voyage of culinary discovery! Deep within the opulent surroundings of Angel House, a cornucopia of curious courses, delicious cocktails and diverting entertainments will be presented for your delight and delectation by…
Hendrick's Carnival of Knowledge, Hove
Sat 25 May
The Fleece Inn Asparagus Auction
A sale of the vegetable raising funds for The Bretforton Silver band.
National Trust: The Fleece Inn, Evesham
Sun 26 May
Free, plus admission charges / 01386 831173
- 18:00 – 22:30
Gin Tasting
It's World Gin Day! Is there any other way to celebrate other than tasting as many as you can? Didn't think so.
Whiski Rooms, Edinburgh
Sat 15 Jun
£17.50 / 0131 225 7224
- 18:00
The Great British Beer Festival
A chance to sample over 450 varieties of beer including golden ales, fruit beers, stouts, bitters and international real lagers as well as cider and perry.
Olympia, London W14
Tue 13 Aug
£10 ( £8) / 020 7385 1200
- 17:00 – 22:30
Janet Henderson Centenary Dinner and Discussion
A look at the work of Janet Henderson, who helped to establish the organic, local sourcing and healthy eating scene here in Scotland, and a glance at the future of food culture in the country. Booking is essential.
Henderson's Vegetarian Restaurant, Edinburgh
Wed 3 Jul
Real Ale And Hog Roast Festival
Hog roast and real ale sampling accompany this evening of flat racing.
Windsor Racecourse
Mon 24 Jun
£12–£38 / 0871 220 0260
- 18:40 – 21:10
