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Le Havre
Date	Location
In the dismal seaport of Le Havre, elderly shoe-shiner Marcel (Wilms) attempts to help a young African immigrant boy to cross the Channel to a better life. Kaurismaki’s inimitable sense of grim comedy is as sharp as ever, and the glorious Technicolor style bestows dignity on his beloved underclass. View full details
6 Jun 7.30pm	Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre, Dumfries

Delicacy (La délicatesse)
Date	Location
Recently widowed Nathalie (Tautou) contemplates a union with clumsy workmate Markus (Damiens). Perhaps only French cinema values beauty so highly that an entire film can be drawn out of the prospect of a not-that-good-looking man getting it on with Audrey Tautou; despite considerable charm, there’s little else to hold on to. View full details
30 May 7.30pm	Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre, Dumfries

Mirror Mirror
Date	Location
Roberts stars as the narcissistic evil queen in this comic-fantasy twist on the Snow White story. View full details
1 Jun–2 Jun Fri & Sat 7.30pm	Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre, Dumfries

1950s Jubilee Party
Date	Location
Come dressed up in 50s finery for a party to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. The museum gardens are taken back in time, with family activities and a competition to find the best-dressed King and Queen. View full details
4 Jun Noon	Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Ayr

About Tam O'Shanter
Date	Location
Bruce's 'educomedy' romps through the early years of Scottish history, taking in Robert the Bruce, William Wallace, the Declaration of Arbroath and the odd rude word. 3Part of Burns an' a' That. View full details and ticket info
31 May 9pm 2 Jun 8pm	Loudoun Hall, Ayr

Absolute Improv
Date	Location
Influenced by the like of Whose Line is it Anyway and Fast and Loose, ToBeContinued take audience suggestions, no matter how silly, and transform myriad ideas into fast-paced improvised comedy. View full details and ticket info
2 Jun Sat 7pm & 9pm 7pm show suitable for all the family; 9pm show over 18s only. Part of Burns an' a' That.	Loudoun Hall, Ayr

Absolute Improv Comedy Workshops
Date	Location
The funny folks of To Be Continued … improv group offer free comedy workshops allowing participants to unleash their inner Whose Liner -ers. Limited to 25 places. Part of Burns an' a' That. View full details
2 Jun 10am	Loudoun Hall, Ayr

Adrian Wiszniewski: The Man Who Loved Women
Date	Location
New paintings by the veteran painter, illustrating the life and loves of Robert Burns. View full details
30 May–27 Aug Mon–Sun 10am–5.30pm	Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Ayr

Aberdeen International Youth Festival
Date	Location
Festival celebrating theatre, music and dance, as performed by youth groups from Scotland, the UK and abroad. Among the 2011 highlights were performances of new productions based on Shakespeare, Burns and Dumas, as well as the city centre Festival Parade and live music from the Tommy Smith Youth Jazz Orchestra. Naturally, there's also a dedicated strand of children's events, including hands on workshops in music, percussion, dance and theatre. View full details
1 Aug–11 Aug Times vary	Various venues, Aberdeen

Alison Burns
Date	Location
Former Penny Dainties singer Burns is inspired by the close harmony style of the 1940s, and brings her unique jazz vocal style back on the road. View full details
10 Jun 7.30pm	Gardyne Theatre, Dundee

Anna Sweeney
Date	Location
Acoustic country-pop from 17-year-old Ayr singer/songwriter Anna. Part of Burns an' a' That. View full details and ticket info
2 Jun 5pm	Loudoun Hall, Ayr

Anthony Burns-Cox
Date	Location
The organist performs various works. View full details
21 Sep Sep 21, 7.30pm	Romsey Abbey, Romsey

As Others See Us
Date	Location
Quernstance present an exploration of Scotland during Burns' time through music and songs of the 18th century and readings from letters and journals. Part of Burns an' a' That. View full details
30 May 7.30pm	Council Chambers, Ayr

Ayrshire Burns Brightly
Date	Location
A series of arty projects taking inspiration from the democratic ideals of the Scottish Enlightenment, and how they inspired Burns. Installation and soundscape experiences take over Ayrshire, and there's also a large cardboard tower that the public are invited to help tear down. Part of Roofless. View full details
31 May–3 Jun Times vary	Various Venues, South Ayrshire

Ayrshire Farmer Market
Date	Location
One of the first to open in Scotland, Ayrshire Farmers' Market features local and seasonal produce, including Ayrshire potatoes and other veg, ice creams, fruits and fruit juices, as well as crafters, musicians and the occasional choir. Part of Burns an' a' That. View full details
2 Jun 9am	Kyle Centre, Ayr

Ayrshire Makers Weekend
Date	Location
Local craftsmen display a range of skills and talents. View full details
14 Jul–15 Jul Sat & Sun 11am–4pm	Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Ayr

La Befana
Date	Location
Member of the Scottish Philharmonic Orchestra perform music to accompany the exhibition (The Man Who Loved Women), including Gordon Rigby's retelling of the Italian folk tale about an old woman who delivers gifts to children on Epiphany Eve. Part of Burns an' a' That. View full details
31 May 5.30pm	Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Ayr

Big Night Out
Date	Location
Quick wit and observations from Greg Burns, plus Rob Collins, Nick Helm and MC Chris Gilbert. View full details
15 Jun Jun 15, 8pm–10pm	Rumba, London W1D

Big Night Out
Date	Location
Quick wit from Greg Burns, plus Rob Collins, Nick Helm and MC Chris Gilbert. View full details
16 Jun Jun 16, 8pm–10pm	Rumba, London W1D

Big Night Out
Date	Location
Topical humour from Paul Thorne, plus Rob Collins, Greg Burns and MC Chris Gilbert. View full details
10 Aug Aug 10, 8pm–10pm	Rumba, London W1D

Big Night Out
Date	Location
Topical wit from Paul Thorne, plus Rob Collins, Greg Burns and MC Chris Gilbert. View full details
11 Aug Aug 11, 8pm–10pm	Rumba, London W1D

Bought and Sold for English Gold
Date	Location
Museum director Nat Edwards revisits Scotland's ill-fated Darien scheme. View full details
1 Jul 2pm	Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Ayr

Brendan Stuart Burns: Glimpse
Date	Location
Contemporary landscape paintings inspired by the Pembrokeshire cove of Caerfai Bay. View full details
14 May–13 Jun From May 11, Mon–Sat 10am–5pm, ends Jun 13	The Galleries at St David's Hall, Cardiff

Bring in the Spirit
Date	Location
Singers and musicians – Gregor Lowrey, Kirsten Easdale, Rod Paterson, Pete Clark and Marc Duff – perform traditional Scottish music and song. View full details
28 Jun 7.30pm	St Andrews in the Square, Glasgow

Budding Burns Stars
Date	Location
The chance to create and star in a film about Robert Burns and his pals. Ages 6+. View full details
2 Jun–3 Jun Sat & Sun 2–4pm	Be Enchanted, Ayr

Burns an' a' That! Festival
Date	Location
One of Scotland's prized festivals, celebrating the life and times of our Robert Burns. Literary events, music, talks and films are joined by more unusual events, all linked to Burns. View full details
30 May–3 Jun Times vary	Various Venues, Ayrshire

Burns Stories
Date	Location
Burns-themed storytelling workshop for young ones, mixing stories, games and arts & crafts. Ages 3+. View full details
2 Jun 10.30am	Be Enchanted, Ayr

Ceilidh Capers
Date	Location
Music by popular ceilidh band the Tattie Howkers, along with a two-course meal and drinks, raising funds for Ayrshire Cancer Support on the charity's 30th anniversary. Part of Burns an' a' That. View full details
1 Jun 7pm	Savoy Park Hotel, Ayr

The Complete Stone Roses
Date	Location
Stone Roses tribute act officially approved by Roses bassist Mani. View full details and ticket info
2 Jun 7.30pm Part of Burns an' a' That.	Ayr Town Hall, Ayr

A Conversation with Tony Black
Date	Location
Critically-acclaimed writer Tony is apparently Irvine Welsh's favourite crime novelist. Today he talks about his first Ayr-set novel The Storm Without. View full details
1 Jun 12.30pm Part of Burns an' a' That.	Council Chambers, Ayr

Crab Apple Arts Fair
Date	Location
Plenty of demonstrations and creative workshops, as well as stalls selling photography, graphic design, painting, ceramics, jewellery and digital art. Part of Burns an' a' That. View full details
1 Jun 10am	Ayr Town Hall, Ayr

Crumbling Jack and Friends
Date	Location
Songwriter AA Reid and singer Ian Robertson present songs and poetry in the company of some musical friends. View full details and ticket info
1 Jun 2pm Part of Burns an' a' That.	Council Chambers, Ayr

Dalai Lama Renaissance
Date	Location
Documentary charting the journey made by 40 visionaries and innovative thinkers to visit the Dalai Lama in Tibet for five days of discussions on the future of the planet. View full details
7 Jun 7.30pm	Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre, Dumfries

The Deil’s Awa Wi’ Th’ Exciseman
Date	Location
Gerard Carruthers, Professor of Scottish Literature at Glasgow University, leads an evening celebrating Robert Burns, with performances of poems and songs as well as a look at the publication of the Kilmarnock Edition and Burns’ career as an exciseman. Part of Booked! Festival of Words. View full details
31 May 7.30pm	Dumbarton Library, Dumbarton

Dirty Rhymes and Revolting Beasts
Date	Location
Access to Creative Industry students at Ayr College present their take on Roald Dahl's collections of poems for kids Revolting Rhymes and Dirty Beasts, with live and pre-recorded music, performance and animated film. Part of Burns an' a' That. View full details
4 Jun Mon 2pm & 7.30pm	Ayr College

Dougie MacLean and Bruce MacGregor
Date	Location
Dougie MacLean and Blazin' Fiddles founder MacGregor play music by Burns and Niel Gow. Part of Perthshire Amber. View full details
31 Oct 2pm	Castle Menzies, Aberfeldy

Eilidh Grant
Date	Location
Hugely talented, award-winning Scottish singer. View full details and ticket info
31 May 5pm 2 Jun 6pm Part of Burns an' a' That.	Loudoun Hall, Ayr

An Evening with Dean Park
Date	Location
Entertainer Dean Park sings big band and Motown classics, and entertains with his comedic talents. View full details
31 May 7.30pm Part of Burns an' a' That.	Ayr Town Hall, Ayr

Family Fun Day
Date	Location
Family activities including bouncy castles, facepainting, a children’s entertainer, games and a barbecue. View full details
22 Jun 1pm	Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Ayr

Feis Rois Ceilidh Trail
Date	Location
Young Scottish trad musicians take to the road for a four-week tour of gigs of all types (indoor, outdoor, ceilidhs, music festivals) across the country. View full details
18 Jul Wed 1.30–2.30pm & 3–4pm	Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Ayr

Fetch
Date	Location
Alan Gordon's play hashes out what it means to be a Scottish man, transcending football hooliganism and drinking too much and embracing family values via two men playing with puppets and the work of Rabbie Burns. View full details and ticket info
3 Jun 7.30pm Part of Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival.	Lockerbie Little Theatre, Lockerbie
4 Jun 7.30pm	Lochside Theatre, Castle Douglas
5 Jun 7.30pm Part of Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival.	A' the Airts, Sanquhar

Foster's Comedy Live
Date	Location
Energetic stand-up from Junior Simpson, plus Otiz Cannelloni, Greg Burns, Paul Garvey and Kieran Lawless. View full details
17 Aug Aug 17, 8.15pm–10.15pm, doors 6.45pm	Highlight, London NW1

Foster's Comedy Live
Date	Location
Energetic stand-up from Junior Simpson, plus Otiz Cannelloni, Greg Burns and Rob Carter. View full details
18 Aug Aug 18, 8.15pm–10.15pm, doors 6.45pm	Highlight, London NW1

Foster's Comedy Live
Date	Location
Subversive observations from Jeff Innocent, plus Greg Burns, Alex Boardman, Josh Howie and Jimmy O. View full details
5 Oct Oct 5, 8.15pm–10.15pm, doors 6.45pm	Highlight, London NW1

The Great Tartan Turnoot
Date	Location
A guided tour of Ayr, led by the Clan Wallace kilted musical warriors, with Burns-related entertainment along the way. Don't forget your kilt! Part of Burns an' a' That. View full details
30 May 8pm	Wellingtons Bar, Ayr

Hipshot Big Burns Comp
Date	Location
Youngsters compete in a 'battle of the Bards', showing there's a wealth of junior love for Burns out there too. Part of Burns an' a' That. View full details
1 Jun 10am	Council Chambers, Ayr

Imprint
Date	Location
A literary festival with a community feel. With local authors William McIlvanney and Zoe Strachan as patrons, Imprint attracts a range of writers and performers while workshops and The Imprint Writing Award allow up-and-comers to test their talents. View full details
12 Nov–17 Nov Times vary Festival hub at Burns Centre, though some events around East Ayrshire.	Burns Monument Centre, Kilmarnock

Irish-Scottish Concert and Ceilidh
Date	Location
The best of Scottish and Irish musicians and dancers in full flight, including the likes of Johnny Connolly, the FUM Trio, Paul Moran, John Burns and Ali Turner. View full details
9 Jun 8pm	Kinlochard Village Hall, Aberfoyle

James Grant
Date	Location
Ex-Love and Money man ploughs a folkier furrow with his solo career. View full details and ticket info
3 Jun 7.30pm Part of Burns an' a' That.	Ayr Town Hall, Ayr

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