After 5pm, Visual art

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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

Tue 28 May

£7 (£5) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

…and 5 more dates until 2 Jun

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

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 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

Ben White & Lone Ormonde: Small Movements Of The Heart

Contemporary iPad paintings, drawings, monoprints and linocuts, inspired by nature and poetry created by White, shown alongside the delicate small-scale sculptures of Ormonde.

The Stables Theatre And Arts Centre, Hastings

Mon 27 May

Free / 01424 432221

  • 18:00 – 20:00

Tue 28 May

Free / 01424 432221

  • 18:00 – 20:00

Wed 29 May

Free / 01424 432221

  • 18:00 – 20:00
…and 3 more dates until 1 Jun

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

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300 Years: The Eighteenth Century House, Fine Art And Furnishings: Guided Tour

Learn about the history of Pallant House, and explore highlights from the collection including artworks by Hogarth, Romney, the Smith Brothers and the Bow Porcelain Factory.

Pallant House Gallery, Chichester

Thu 13 Jun

Free, plus admission £9, NUS/mems £5.50, ages 6-16 £3.50, family 21.50, tue £4.50, child £3.50 / 01243 774557

  • 17:15

5 Down, 20 Across at Bom-Bane's

Celebrate 2013 - the Crossword Centenary! On each of the 20 doors over 5 storeys at Jane Bom-Bane's house is a black and white panel illustrated by one of 20 local artists (aged 2-92). Choose a crossword, stroll down & across the house, find your clues on the doors, then enjoy your box of black and white…

Bom-Bane's, Brighton

Sun 26 May

£7.50 (£5) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Fri 31 May

£7.50 (£5) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sat 1 Jun

£7.50 (£5) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sun 2 Jun

£7.50 (£5) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

The Story Museum, Oxford

Tue 11 Jun

£15 / 01865 790050

  • 18:30 – 20:30

After Hours At The Polstar Club

Featuring cosmic storyteller Christine Watkins, universe-mapping artist Maria Hayes and vocal violinist Sianed Jones.

Aberystwyth Arts Centre Cinema

Wed 12 Jun

Performance Studio

£4–£8 / 01970 623232

  • 19:45

Alan Davies

Paintings and pastels of landscapes, skies and coastal scenery.

Plymouth Pavilions

Wed 13 Nov

£25 (£20) / 0845 146 1460

  • 20:00
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Alexa Meade: Artist Talk

Talk by young American artist who paints directly on her subjects to resemble painted portraits of themselves, and then photographs the result.

National Geographic Store, London SW3

Tue 28 May

Free / 020 7025 6960

  • 19:00 – 21:00

Andy Rouse: Wild At Heart

Photographs featuring the artist's latest African and Arctic material, plus some special guest animals from the UK.

The Lights, Andover

Wed 27 Nov

£13–£16 / 01264 368368

  • 20:00

Anna Jung Seo: Memories Through Line And Colour

Contemporary paintings by the London-based, Korean artist.

Vyner Street Gallery, London E2

Thu 6 Jun

Gallery One

Free / 07970 484316

  • 18:00 – 21:00

Anne Hutchings

Contemporary prints by the artist.

Alexandra Park Library, London N22

Thu 4 Jul

Free / 020 8489 8770

  • 19:00 – 21:30

Thu 11 Jul

Free / 020 8489 8770

  • 19:00 – 21:30

Thu 18 Jul

Free / 020 8489 8770

  • 19:00 – 21:30

Thu 25 Jul

Free / 020 8489 8770

  • 19:00 – 21:30

Arnold Lowrey

Contemporary paintings in a variety of media, featuring abstract and landscape subject matter.

Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff

Mon 27 May

Free / 029 2087 7959

  • 21:00 – 17:00

Tue 28 May

Free / 029 2087 7959

  • 21:00 – 17:00

Wed 29 May

Free / 029 2087 7959

  • 21:00 – 17:00
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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

Artist In A Sauna

Take one enlightened rap poet artist and all round freedom guy, put him in a sauna live on stage, turn up the heat, bring in the audience, cue the action! It's hot, it's hip, it's a happening. A lyrical journey of pure delight. Better come prepared to be inspired! (Towel not required.).

The Cabin, Brighton

Tue 28 May

£6.50 (£4.50) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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

Artless

A forum for artists to show and discuss their works in progress and be encouraged to push boundaries and step out of their comfort zones.

The Old Queen's Head, London N1

Mon 10 Jun

Phone for prices / 020 7354 9993

  • 19:30 – 00:00

Arts Emergency

A huge night of comedy, live art, music and stories to celebrate the launch of this new education charity. Featuring Josie Long, Mark Watson, Jake and Dinos Chapman, Isy Suttie, Kate Tempest, Robin Ince, Brigitte Aphrodite, Greg Jenner (of Horrible Histories), Joe Dunthorne, The British Humanist Association Choir plus…

Hackney Empire, London E8

Thu 20 Jun

£30 ( £25) / 020 8985 2424

  • 20:00
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Audrey Niffenegger

Audrey Niffenegger, bestselling author of 'The Time Traveller's Wife' and 'Her Fearful Symmetry', comes to Southbank Centre to discuss her life as a writer and an artist. She also introduces her latest work, 'The Raven Girl'. This dark and gripping illustrated fairy tale is now being brought to life in a ballet written…

Royal Festival Hall, London SE1

Mon 27 May

£10 Booking: £1.75 (Members £0.00) (£50) / 0844 875 0073

  • 19:00

Back To Nature Uncontaminated

Interactive sculptural workshop for over 16s.

Delta Studios, Larbert

Fri 7 Jun

£3 / 01324 555500

  • 19:00 – 21:00

Big Hits

  • Directed by: Hester Chillingworth

Get In The Back Of The Van Theatre Company's contemporary, devised performance piece exploring what happens when voices become stifled. Lucy McCormick, Jennifer Pick, and Craig Hamblyn are directed by Hester Chillingworth.

Almeida Theatre, London N1

Thu 25 Jul

£15 (£10) / 020 7359 4404

  • 19:30

Fri 26 Jul

£15 (£10) / 020 7359 4404

  • 19:30

Sat 27 Jul

£15 (£10) / 020 7359 4404

  • 19:30

Norwich Arts Centre

Wed 12 Jun

£10 (£8) / 01603 660352

  • 20:00

Blow

Holly Bodmer presents performance art that explores unhappy relationships between music teachers and pupils and the pressure of music examinations.

The Junction, Cambridge

Thu 30 May

J3

£3 / 01223 511511

  • 18:30