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Ulvi Pepinova: An Evening Of Art
Contemporary glass paintings and decorative objects inspired by natural minerals and photographs of Earth taken from space.
The Blanchard Room At The Hollywood Arms, London SW10
Thu 23 May
Free / 020 7349 7840
- 18:30 – 23:00
Trevor Kiernander: Fallen
Paintings by the Canadian artist which take visual cues from actual and virtual environments, presented in the gallery's window space.
Vitrine Gallery, London SE1
Tue 21 May
Free
- 00:00 – 23:59 (Wednesday morning)
Wed 22 May
Free
- 00:00 – 23:59 (Thursday morning)
Thu 23 May
Free
- 00:00 – 23:59 (Friday morning)
The Atlantic Cable
A cross-disciplinary evening, featuring a network of scholars, artists and musicians who come together to exchange ideas and culture beyond national borders (and that wide, wide expanse known as the Atlantic Ocean).
The Glad Café, Glasgow
Thu 23 May
Free / 0141 636 6119
The first ever Atlantic Cable, featuring talks by Dr Michael Morris (Glasgow University), Dr Michael Brown (University of Aberdeen); music from Joe Black, Siobhan Wilson, and Jill O'Sullivan (Sparrow and the Workshop); and video work from artist Annie Crabtree (Picture Window).
- 19:00 – 22:30
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.
Sat 25 May
£7 (£5) / 01273 917272
Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
Sun 26 May
£7 (£5) / 01273 917272
Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.
Neu! Reekie!
Avant-garde spoken word, film and music fusion night describing itself as 'playing host to the sinister and the sanguine'.
The Poetry Club, Glasgow
Fri 14 Jun
£8
Neu! Reekie! heads back to Glasgow, this time taking along indie trio Sparrow and the Workshop, filmmakers Kim Moore and Gareth Griffiths (with their protest film Hell Unltd) and poet, novelist and performer Kevin Williamson. Plus, a mystery guest! Ooh, who could it be?!
Summerhall, Edinburgh
Fri 31 May
£7 / 0845 874 3001
With readings from American poet Krystelle Bamford and short story writer McGuire; music from Stevie Jackson of Belle and Sebastian and pop folkies Admiral Fallow; and the usual selection of animated goodness.
The Fringe at the Foundry
A contemporary art exhibition including works by Roger Dean, Peter Messer, Harold Mockford and other exciting artists in the Foundry Gallery once the Phoenix Ironworks which supplied all the ironwork for Brighton sea front. Featuring Mo Foster's presentation The Story of Rock Thursday 23rd May 7.30 Tickets from the Box…
The Foundry Gallery, Lewes
Thu 23 May
Sex, Drugs & Music Hall
- Written by: Clive Parker-Sharp (adapt)
Musician and author Clive Parker-Sharp presents this adaptation from his own book, The Box, which offered an insight into inter-racial mixing in the UK, as recorded by the African Pentacostalist Thomas Brem-Wilson. Parker-Sharp is joined by Marshall Star, for this mixing of music, words and images.
Hove Library
Thu 27 Jun
Phone for prices / 01273 296937
- 18:00
TweedLove Photographic Competition
A suffusion of bikes in this exhibition of entrants and winners of the mountain biking photography competition.
Eastgate Theatre & Arts Centre, Peebles
Fri 24 May
Free / 01721 725777
- 21:00 – 21:30
Upholstery for Beginners
Take an beat-up chair from a tired old frame to spiffy new piece de resistance of your dining room. Sand and stain the wood, add some fluffy stuff and cover it all with a lovely piece of fabric. Of course it's all more involved than that, but that's why pro crafter Louise Smith is there to show you the ropes.
Edinburgh Contemporary Crafts
Tue 28 May
£180 for eight weeks / 07816 640298
Tue 4 Jun
£180 for eight weeks / 07816 640298
Tue 11 Jun
£180 for eight weeks / 07816 640298
A 15th Century Artist Predicts 21st Century Radiology
Peter Abrahams, Professor of Clinical Anatomy at Warwick University, explores the value of Leonardo’s anatomical drawings as a tool for understanding the human body, and how closely the artist anticipated the range of imagery used by the medical profession today.
The Queen's Gallery, Edinburgh
Mon 19 Aug
£10 (£8) / 0131 473 2000
The Artistic Content of Leonardo's Anatomical Work
Leonardo’s early anatomical studies were intended to help his work as a painter, but his researches took on a life of their own, becoming the most important strand of his scientific work. Exhibition curator Martin Clayton examines the relationship between these two major aspects of Leonardo’s activity.
The Queen's Gallery, Edinburgh
Mon 12 Aug
£10 (£8) / 0131 473 2000
Bang on a Can All-Stars
Ghosts of the past and present collide through video and sound technology in this evening-long project from the internationally renowned Brooklyn-based Bang on a Can All-Stars, an electric chamber ensemble that brings together some of the world’s most adventurous musical thinkers. The Field Recordings project looks back…
Usher Hall, Edinburgh
Fri 23 Aug
£12–£34 / 0131 473 2000
Bookbinding Class
Head along to one of these stand-alone evening classes to find out about how to join multiple sections of your handmade book together using the X stitch.
Owl & Lion, Edinburgh
Tue 18 Jun
£15 / 0131 221 0818
- 18:30 – 20:00
Edinburgh Printmakers Short Film Award
This award ceremony features a selection of films from final year students and graduates working across digital media in the Scottish arts colleges. Booking is essential.
Edinburgh Printmakers
Fri 28 Jun
£3 (Students free) / 0131 557 2479
- 19:00 – 21:00
Just Life Drawing: Workshop
An untutored class to develop life drawing skills at your own pace with your own materials.
The Mushroom Works, Newcastle upon Tyne
Tue 3 Sep
£40 inc materials, adv booking required / 0191 224 4011
- 18:00 – 20:00
Pyramid & Parr Hall, Warrington
Mon 27 May
Pyramid
£8 / 01925 442345
- 18:15 – 20:15
Mon 3 Jun
Pyramid
£8 / 01925 442345
- 18:15 – 20:15
Mon 10 Jun
Pyramid
£8 / 01925 442345
- 18:15 – 20:15
The Paper Architect
- Written by: Tom Wainwright
An intimate performance piece about a lonely man, longing to have a life he has never lived, who builds models which become vessels for his dreams and melancholy. Video projection and paper craft is incorporated into this work co-created by artists Davy and Kristin McGuire.
Leytonstone Library, London E11
Wed 3 Jul
Corner of Leytonstone Library
£14 / 0845 120 7511
- 19:00
- 21:00
Thu 4 Jul
Corner of Leytonstone Library
£14 / 0845 120 7511
- 19:00
- 21:00
Fri 5 Jul
Corner of Leytonstone Library
£14 / 0845 120 7511
- 19:00
- 21:00
Paul Young & Lizzie Farey: The Swallow And The Hare
Contemporary earthenware ceramic vessels by Young and distinctive sculpture by Farey.
The Citadel, St Helens
Sat 20 Jul
£14 / 01744 735436
- 19:30
Acrylic Painting Course with Iain Connell
Learn a variety of new acrylic painting techniques from artist Iain Connell and experiment with a variety of styles, surfaces and textures. By the end of the course, you'll have completed four new paintings. Materials list provided upon registration. To enroll complete the online registration form at 42southart.co.uk.
Pollokshields Burgh Hall, Glasgow
Wed 22 May
£70 for six weeks / 07786 330 317
- 19:00 – 21:00
Wed 29 May
£70 for six weeks / 07786 330 317
- 19:00 – 21:00
Wed 5 Jun
£70 for six weeks / 07786 330 317
- 19:00 – 21:00
Wed 12 Jun
£70 for six weeks / 07786 330 317
- 19:00 – 21:00
Art, Science and Performance
Leonardo is celebrated as both an inspired artist and anatomist. This special event considers how contemporary artists, performers and scientists are informed by each other’s work in their exploration of the human body. Part of the Clod Ensemble’s Performing Medicine programme in collaboration with Wellcome Trust.
The Queen's Gallery, Edinburgh
Fri 23 Aug
£15 (£12) / 0131 473 2000
Chair – A Life Backwards
Collaborative mixed media installation by Dot Young, Gregg Fisher and Pavel Legonkov, charting the history of an English-made oak chair from its production to its roots in a forest.
Free Space Gallery, London NW5
Sat 1 Jun
Free
The installation launch is open to all, with refreshments provided.
- 18:00 – 21:00
Sat 22 Jun
Free
This is a chance to hear directly from the installation's creators and to ask any pressing questions you may have about its themes and execution.
- 19:00 – 22:00
Die Puffbrause
Live performance piece exploring the conventions of the screenplay and sitcom, in response to 2007 screenplay Eine Pinot Grigio Bitte. The work will address issues surrounding collectivism and collaboration within the context of performance.
ICA, Central London
Sat 1 Jun
Theatre
£5 / 020 7930 3647
- 19:00
Fringe Film
Film is better on the Fringe! A different cinematic flavour every weeknight. Showing short film from all over the world, Fringe Film presents robots, jelly babies, dead guys and more. Catch them all for £10! Best of the Cornwall Film Festival: Monday 6th, Tuesday 7th, Monday 27th. Documentary: Monday 13th…
Three And Ten, Brighton
Wed 22 May
Thu 23 May
Mon 27 May
The Hazelnut Press: Recent Prints
Local artists Dianne Reeves, Sue Maddocks, Bev Burgess, Louise Norfolk and Frances Bray showcase their printworks which they have produced at the studio.
Cafe Moroc, Rochester
Thu 23 May
Free / 01634 405682
- 19:00 – 23:00
Fri 24 May
Free / 01634 405682
- 19:00 – 23:00
Sat 25 May
Free / 01634 405682
- 19:00 – 23:00
Icy Gays
An evening of genderfuck performances from the UK and beyond.
ICA, Central London
Fri 7 Jun
£8 (£7; £5) / 020 7930 3647
- 20:30






