Free events

Contemporary hyper-realistic oil paintings created by the Nuneaton-born artist. The works are bittersweet touching on themes of nationhood, iconography and celebrity culture.

An informal weekly 5k run in Tollcross park. Everyone is welcome, no matter how fast or slow (you're welcome to walk the route, bring your dog or push a buggy), so you can use it as a one-off fitness test, a chance to get some fresh air or come every week to try to beat your personal best time. It's friendly and free, and…

Shambush! attempt to set a world record and we need YOU! Dress like Kate in a red dress and join us on the South Downs to re-enact the classic Wuthering Heights video and find your inner Bush! Everyone welcome. For the love of Bush, join us! A family friendly event (i.e. suitable for all ages).

Long-running weekly showcase for local songwriters performing original material, hosted by Gerry Lyons.

New drawings, sculptures and images from the artist whose work investigates codes of everyday behaviour in often very entertaining ways.

Final year music students show what they've learned.

New market with a tantalising selection of vintage, craft and design vendors – including clothes, jewellery, handmade, up-cycled furniture, accessories, homewares, food, cakes, millinery, stationery, art and lots more.

A solo exhibition featuring a selection of images taken with subjects being submerged in specially-created giant water tanks. Recent subjects have included tropical butterflies and cut flowers.

Help celebrate the release of Thompson's sixth book, a novel about a novelist, which provides a new spot of horror to grace book shelves.

Contemporary mosaics by artists and designers including Jane Baker, Lorraine Cave, Alison Chisholm, Sarah Corns, Jacky Cox, Sylvie Foisel, Elisabeth Foucher, Jenni Foxworthy and Alex Glendinning.

Art historian and museum curator Julia Weston-Davis will discuss the collections and art work houses in the famous London museum.

Contemporary jazz from the guitarist and his accompanying musicians.

Contemporary works created by a diverse group of recent graduates in a variety of media and styles.

The epitome of chilled festivals, the Lossiemouth Folk Club Fest encourages performers to come and play 'for the craic' in the spirit of celebrating traditional music and tales. The entertainment's free, with performers rewarded with a great atmosphere at this small festival by the sea.

Martin R Nelson presents his mathematically inspired works which lie somewhere between printmaking and sculpture. The exhibition is organised by Grampian Hospitals Art Trust with all funds raised going towards their work.

Photo-sculptural pieces using found photographs and embroidery created by the Italian-born artist. The works explore issues relating to identity, gender and psychological boundaries, taking inspiration from literature, art and fashion.