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La Clique

The outrageous, unforgettable, legendary La Clique returns to Brighton with an array of dangerously charismatic characters. A magical show like no other, La Clique was born in 2003 and went on to scoop a host of awards, including an Olivier, before playing to sell-out houses world-wide. Funny, sexy and dangerous, La…

The Spiegeltent, Brighton

Fri 24 May

£20 (£17) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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

The Lady Boys of Bangkok: Glamorous Amorous

The Lady Boys present their world-famous show with renditions of J-Lo, Whitney, Kylie et al.

The Sabai Pavilion, Victoria Gardens, Brighton

Fri 24 May

£14–£32 / 01246 345222

PhoneyFest 2013

A three-day event with tribute performances to Amy Winehouse, Elvis, Madness, Michael Jackson, Lady GaGa, Madonna, Tina Turner, Cher, Bryan Adams, Bob Marley, Black Eyed Peas, Thin Lizzy and Rod Stewart.

Concorde Club, Eastleigh

Fri 24 May

£24; £29 ( £17; £22) / 023 8061 3989

  • 19:45

Bonobo

Downtempo, hip hop, funk and dub from this Brighton-based DJ/producer.

The Sage Gateshead

Fri 24 May

Hall One

£16 / 0191 443 4661

  • 20:00
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The Janoskians

Over-14s show. Australian band of pranksters, singers and stunt performers whose name is an acronym of Just Another Name Of Silly Kids In Another Nation. Hope their music is better than their grasp of grammar.

SECC, Glasgow

Fri 24 May

Clyde Auditorium

£20 / 0844 395 4000

  • 19:00

Aperol Spritz Stage

Find our bar and boutique stage at The Famous Spiegel Garden where a daily performance space will be on offer for all. Follow @aperolspritzUK for more information on how to apply and audition #321SpritzStage Afternoon & evening slots available. Suitable for ages 18+.

Aperol Spritz Social, Brighton

Fri 24 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

360 Cinema

The Soul Dome, a 360' inflatable cinema dome, has its inaugural appearance at Brighton Fringe. Totally immersive sensory ecstatic shows programmed to suit all age groups, with live and interactive elements. A family friendly event (i.e. suitable for all ages).

Jubilee Square, Brighton

Fri 24 May

£7 (£5) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Andrew McMahon

Frontman of emo pop band Something Corporate in solo guise.

Òran Mór, Glasgow

Fri 24 May

£13.50 / 0141 357 6200

  • 19:00

One Night of Queen

Tribute to Freddie Mercury et al, starring Gary Mullen – winner of ITV's Stars in Their Eyes – and his band The Works, bringing you all the Queen hits.

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

Fri 24 May

£17.50–£19.50 / 0141 353 8000

  • 19:30
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Scottish Opera: The Pirates of Penzance

The Pirates of Penzance was written in a hurry so that Gilbert & Sullivan could open it on Broadway and finally taste those sweet, sweet American royalties, but in spite of its mercenary origin it's one of the best-loved operettas ever written, a crazily sparkling farce with a bumbling but patriotic pirate crew, some…

His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen

Fri 24 May

£17–£51 / 01224 641122

Blueflint

Lady banjo players extraordinaire tour their bluegrass ballads.

The Old Hairdressers, Glasgow

Fri 24 May

£8–£10 / 0141 222 2254

Support from Dougie Crosbie.

The FAIR Project

Masters of Contemporary Art students from Edinburgh College of Art are the helm of this year's FAIR, which sees the gallery handed over to six groups, each charged with interpreting the concept of 'fair'. The result is a programme of music, comedy, film, performance, exhibition and installation that plays out over three…

Talbot Rice Gallery, Edinburgh

Fri 24 May

Free / 0131 650 2210

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Slam Dunk 2013

Over-14s show. Punk and metal bonanza across two floors. Massachusetts pop punkers Four Year Strong head the bill in ABC, while San Diego progressive post-hardcore four-piece Pierce the Veil lead the charge in ABC2. Completing the bill are Memphis May Fire, The Early November, The Wonder Years, Man Overboard, Woe Is Me…

O2 ABC, Glasgow

Fri 24 May

£15 / 0141 332 2232

  • 17:30

Alicia Keys: Set The World On Fire Tour

The New York-born singer-songwriter plays bold R&B and emotional pop from her album, The Element Of Freedom which features the hit single Doesn't Mean Anything. The Element Of Freedom is Alicia's fourth studio album, following her debut Songs In A Minor, 2003's The Diary Of Alicia Keys and 2007's As I Am. Keys is…

Manchester Arena

Fri 24 May

£39.50–£45 / 0844 847 8000

  • 19:00
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Bohemian Rhapsody

Larger than life tribute to Queen, featuring all the beloved hits.

New Victoria Theatre, Woking

Fri 24 May

£10–£32.50 / 01483 545900

The Ray Charles Experience by Movin' Melvin Brown

Award-winning entertainer Movin' Melvin returns to Brighton with his new Soulful journey through the life of Ray Charles and his contemporaries: Nat King Cole, Sam Cooke, Lloyd Price, Percy Mayfield… Singing, dancing, Tap, comedy, stories… "Exceptional" ★★★★★ Scotsman, "Songs that never sounded better, even by Ray Charles…

The Spiegeltent, Brighton

Fri 24 May

£15 (£13) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Spear Of Destiny

The veteran band, formed by singer-songwriter and musician Kirk Brandon, performs post-punk and alternative rock.

Georgian Theatre, Stockton-on-Tees

Fri 24 May

£10 adv / 01642 674115/606525

  • 20:00

Beyond the Barricade

A selection of the best-loved songs from new and classic West End shows like The Phantom of the Opera, Mamma Mia, The Lion King and Les Miserables.

Grimsby Auditorium

Fri 24 May

£16.50–£20 / 0870 607 7461

The ELO Experience: ELO Tribute

The era-spanning tunes of Jeff Lynne and co get the tribute treatment.

Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe

Fri 24 May

£19.50 / 01494 512000

  • 19:30
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Hidden in Plain Sight: Club

The innovators of the Ballroom Scene and Vogue Evolution present a night of dramatic beats and flamboyant moves with DJ Sprinkles, Vjuan Allure, boychild and The Legendary Pony Zion Garçon.

Stereo, Glasgow

Fri 24 May

£4 / 0845 330 3501

Part of ARIKA13 Episode 5: Hidden in Plain Sight.

Lucy Spraggan

X Factor singer-songwriter with a light, observational style.

OPEN, Norwich

Fri 24 May

£8 adv / 01603 763111

  • 19:00

Ruth Moody

Canadian singer-songwriter, one half of The Wailin' Jennys.

CCA, Glasgow

Fri 24 May

£12 / 0141 352 4900

  • 20:00

BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend

A three-day rock and pop event featuring on Friday Calvin Harris, Chase And Status, Dizzee Rascal, Rudimental, Pete Tong and pothers. Saturday's performers include Biffy Clyro, The Vaccines, Two Door Cinema Club, Labrinth and Foals and Sunday finishes with Bruno Mars, Paramore, Thirty Seconds To Mars, The Script and Haim…

Ebrington Square, Londonderry

Fri 24 May

By application free, phone for availability

  • 15:00 – 00:00

London Contemporary Orchestra: Imagined Occasions: Karlheinz Stockhausen, Claude Vivier, John Cage

  • Directed by: Hugh Brunt (cond)
  • Written by: John Cage

Hugh Brunt conducts Vivier's Glaubst Du An Die Unsterblichkeit Der Seele ('Do You Believe in the Immortality of the Soul?') as well as works by Harvey, Cage, Manoury, Feldman, Riddell and Stockhausen.

Aldwych Underground Station, London WC2R

Fri 24 May

£35 (£15) / 0843 222 1234

  • 17:30
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