At what age do you officially become an old person?

What do you think?

next week

Found 708 events.
Sorted by event / date & time / place / most viewed. Showing 10, 25, 50, 100 per page.

Calendar RSS feedWhat are these?
The 241ers, Billy Liar, The Lie Detectors and Roscoe Vacant
Date Location
Acoustic punk from US band featuring ex-members of The Filaments and Stockyard Stoics.
6 Aug 9.00 The 13th Note Café/Bar, Glasgow
39
Date Location
For this exhibition Hugh Brady has transformed his studio, a former stables building, into a conduit for a variety of spaces occupied by other artists, both fictional and real., '39'comprises a series of paintings, murals, drawings and architectural interventions, 'Part of the Edinburgh Art Festival'
1 Aug–25 Aug 11.00am–6.00 16B Lennox Street Lane, Edinburgh
Aberdeen International Youth Festival
Date Location
One of the world's biggest participatory festivals, this multi-arts event brings together and presents the best young dance companies, classical dance academies, youth orchestras, bands and music ensembles from around the world.
30 Jul–9 Aug (Times vary) Various venues, Aberdeen
Aberdeen International Youth Festival at the Arts Centre
Date Location
Three evenings of dance, fusing classical and modern ballet, traditional and contemporary dance, drawing influences from Afria, Europe and Central America. Performing companies include, Aike Raes and Cie Ph/f/ase from Belgium, Gastana Dance from Israel and the Georgia Dance Theatre Legacy. Please see website for performance times.'Part of the Aberdeen International Youth Festival'.
4 Aug–6 Aug (Times vary) Aberdeen Arts Centre, Aberdeen
Aberdeen International Youth Festival Concert
Date Location
Concert from two first class youth orchestras - the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of Hong Kong and the Swiss Youth Symphony Orchestra. 'Part of the Aberdeen International Youth Festival'.
4 Aug 7.30 Perth Concert Hall, Perth
Aberdeen Variety Performance
Date Location
Wendy Ivers will lead you through an exhilarating evening of magic tricks, live music, silly songs, stand-up, character comedy and performance poetry.
3 Aug 8.00 Aberdeen Arts Centre, Aberdeen
Aberdour Festival
Date Location
Events include workshops, music, sports, drama and dance for both adults and children and the annual crowning of the King and Queen. This year will be the festival's 25th anniversary and one of the highlights will be Jean Redpath's concert in the historic St. Fillan's Church on 1st Aug.
25 Jul–3 Aug (Times vary) Various Venues, Aberdour
Abernethy Highland Games
Date Location
Traditional highland games with a range of family activities.
9 Aug 10.30am Games Field, Nethy Bridge
Abernethy Highland Games and Clan Grant Gathering
Date Location
The oldest traditional Games in Strathspey includes the Scottish Heavy Championship, ten mile race, tug o'war and a full programme of children's activities.
9 Aug 10.30am–5.00 Games Field, Nethy Bridge
Absolute Swing
Date Location
The Kings of Swing present their family-friendly show of rat pack classics.
3 Aug 8.00 Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry
Absolution
Date Location
Rock, metal, industrial and punk to liven up your Saturday night.
Saturdays 10.30–3.00am Classic Grand, Glasgow
The Accidental Death of an Accordionist
Date Location
The interactive comedy ceilidh murder mystery theatre show from Right Lines Productions is back for a major Scottish tour.
4 Aug–23 Aug, not Sundays 10.30–0.15am Acoustic Music Centre, Edinburgh
Acorn Craft Fair
Date Location
A selection of local crafts will be on display and on sale.
9 Aug–10 Aug 11.00am–5.00 Culzean Castle, Maybole
Acoustic Night
Date Location
Ian Forbes hosts this weekly acoustic session.
Tuesdays 8.30 The Butterfly and the Pig, Glasgow
Acoustic Night
Date Location
Hosted by Callum Ray.
Sundays 8.30 The Butterfly and the Pig, Glasgow
Acoustic Night
Date Location
Sleazy's long running acoustic session for local musicians.
Mondays 7.00 Nice'n'Sleazy, Glasgow
Acoustic Sessions and Open Mic
Date Location
Acoustic night hosted by Ross Clark.
6 Aug 8.00 Òran Mór, Glasgow
Activity Wednesday
Date Location
Why stay inside playing computer games when you can be in the great outdoors building dens, learning survival skills, making cool arty stuff and tracking wildlife this summer? Phone to book your place.
30 Jul, 6 Aug 11.30am–1.30 & 2.00–4.00 National Museum of Rural Life, East Kilbride
Adam Robson: A Retrospective
Date Location
A retrospective of the work of Adam Robson, who died last year at the age of 78.
4 Jul–11 Aug 10.00am–5.00; Thu 10.00am–7.00; Sun 12.00–5.00 Shetland Museum, Lerwick
After Hours
Date Location
Gerry Lyons plays a mix of everything he loves, from The Stones to Hot Chip.
Wednesdays 11.00–3.00am The Buff, Glasgow
Afterglow
Date Location
Essential mod sounds, funky jazz and northern soul from the Friday Street regulars.
9 Aug 10.00–3.00am The Twisted Wheel, Glasgow
Afternoon Landrover Safari
Date Location
An afternoon trip off road to discover the wildlife, geology and history of Glencoe.
5 Aug 1.15 Glencoe Visitor Centre, Glencoe
AIYF International Dance Gala
Date Location
The highlight of the festival's dance programme, the Gala draws together young dancers from international companies to present new choreography and traditional dance. Featuring companies from Belgium, Georgia and China. 'Part of Aberdeen International Youth Festival'.
7 Aug 7.30 His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
AIYF International Variety Gala
Date Location
Highlights from the festival, with international dance, music and theatre, plus new collaborative pieces created by international companies working together in Aberdeen. 'Part of the Aberdeen International Youth Festival'.
9 Aug 7.30 His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen
Alan Benzie Trio
Date Location
Fresh faced jazz pianist and band. 'Part of the Aberdeen International Youth Festival'
7 Aug 7.30 Blue Lamp, Aberdeen
Alan Lucien Oyen, X Factor Dance Company & Steinunn Ketilsdóttir
Date Location
A triple bill of contemporary dance. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
6 Aug–16 Aug, not Mondays (6 Aug, 7 Aug, 10 Aug & 14 Aug 4.30) (8 Aug, 12 Aug & 15 Aug 7.00) (9 Aug, 13 Aug & 16 Aug 2.00) Dance Base, Edinburgh
Alan Potter
Date Location
Potter's public artworks attend to the concept of a collective unconscious and aim to determine a common identity for small communities.
2 Aug–31 Aug 10.00am–8.00 East Kilbride Arts Centre, East Kilbride
Alexander Heim
Date Location
Heim's first solo show in the UK draws together works on paper, film, ceramics, photographs and sculpture, as the artist explores the convergences and occasional frictions between the natural world and human urban activity. 'Part of the Edinburgh Art Festival'
31 Jul–13 Sep Tue–Fri 10.00am–6.00; Sat 12.00–5.00 doggerfisher, Edinburgh
All Star Tuesdays
Date Location
In the main room Kash plays R&B and hip pop while Andy Wilson drops all time classics drizzled with a little rock and indie in the lounge.
Tuesdays 10.00–3.00am Bamboo, Glasgow
Allt More Trail Guided Walk
Date Location
Easy, guided two-hour downhill walk from high moorlands at Cairgorm, through a Caledonian pine forest, to Glenmore.
Sundays 2.30 Cairngorm Mountain Ranger Base, Aviemore
Allure
Date Location
Cheesy pop sounds from DJ Darren and the guys behind Passionality.
Wednesdays 11.30–3.00am The Tunnel, Glasgow
Alt-w: New Directions in Scottish Digital Culture
Date Location
Selection of work from Scottish artists (including Simon Biggs, Sue Haeksley, Mandy Mcintosh, Donna Leishman) who have been supported by the Alt-w Fund.
2 Aug–13 Sep Tue–Sat 11.00am–6.00 CCA, Glasgow
Altered States of Paint
Date Location
Inspired by the idea of the gallery as a gateway to visionary experiences, Jutter Koether, Till Gerhard, Andreas Dobler, Angela de la Cruz, Neil Clements and Rabiya Choudry present a series of challenging paintings.
5 Jul–7 Sep Tue–Sat 10.30am–5.30 Dundee Contemporary Arts, Dundee
Alternative Nation
Date Location
Run by DJ Barry and Harvey Kartel, this weekly club is devoted to everything from juddering electro and sleazy cock rock to bouncy hip hop and ferocious metal.
Thursdays 11.00–3.00am Bamboo, Glasgow
Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham
Date Location
With over a decade of performing together behind them, the fiddle and accordion duo continue to set the standard.
8 Aug 7.30 Albert Halls, Stirling
8 Aug 7.30 Tolbooth, Stirling
An Aviary of Stories
Date Location
Representations of bird stories in drawings, text and 2d and 3D collage by Stephanie Black.
26 Jul–27 Sep Mon–Sat 10.00am–6.00 (3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug & 31 Aug 12.00–6.00) Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
An Electric Shock of Delight: Sir Walter Scott and the Waverley Novels
Date Location
An exhibition to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the publication of 'The Complaint of the Black Night', printed on Andrew Myllar and Walter Chepman's press after being granted the first Edinburgh printing patent by King James IV.
19 Jul–7 Jan 2009, not Sundays Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00 (3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug & 31 Aug 12.00–5.00) Writers' Museum, Edinburgh
Andrew Grassie
Date Location
A survey exhibition of recent and new work by Andrew Grassie. His first major solo exhibition in Scotland, Talbot Rice Gallery has brought together a selection of the artist's output from the past ten years. Grassie responds to this particular hang with new paintings of the installation itself, with the exhibition only becoming complete once these works take their places on the gallery walls 'Part of the Edinburgh Art Festival'
1 Aug–27 Sep 10.00am–5.00; Sun 2.00–5.00 Talbot Rice Gallery, Edinburgh
Antics
Date Location
Rock, emo, punk and metal dispatches from Edinburgh's alt.scene.
Tuesdays 11.00–3.00am The Hive, Edinburgh
Antique and Collectors Fair
Date Location
With jewellery, pottery, porcelain, coins, pictures, books, carte-de-visites, linen, prints, ceramics and toys there's something for everyone.
3 Aug 10.00am–4.30 Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh
Arcadia
Date Location
Stoppard's play is a historical detective story that finds joy in the unpredictability of human desire. With dashing wit an academic hack desperately tries to solve the mysterious events at a country house. This play will be part of the revolving roster.
5 Jun–18 Oct (Times vary) Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry
Archaeology Event - Ancient Skills
Date Location
Ancient skills are brought to life including pot-making, quern grinding, wood turning, weaving and fire making.
3 Aug 10.30am–4.00 Culzean Castle, Maybole
Art Attack
Date Location
Craft activities for kids.
6 Aug 2.00 Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, by Broxburn
Art Cart
Date Location
The Art Cart will be loaded with a variety of art materials and literature to help all ages engage with the City Art Centre's collections.
Saturdays, Sundays Sat 10.00am–4.45; Sun 12.00 & 4.45 City Art Centre, Edinburgh
Art Nouveau Walking Tour
Date Location
Explore the lovelier side of the city's architecture. Tours leave from the Lighthouse at 11am every Saturday.
28 Jun–30 Aug, not Fridays, Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 11.00am–12.00 The Lighthouse, Glasgow
The Art of Italy in the Royal Collection: The Renaissance
Date Location
32 paintings and 42 drawings from the period of the Italian Renaissance, that includes works by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael and Tintoretto, Giovanni Bellini, Lorenzo Costa and Titian. This is the first of two-part exhibition, the second of which will cover the Baroque period. Last admission 5pm.
25 Apr–24 Oct 9.30am–6.00 The Queen's Gallery, Edinburgh
Arthur's Secrets
Date Location
Take a walk up the peak that is also known as the lion's head. Meet at Holyrood Park Information Centre.
Wednesdays 1.00–3.00 Holyrood Park Education Centre, Edinburgh
Artists Abroad
Date Location
A new selection of works exhibiting the influences played by foreign travel upon an artist.
1 Jun–30 Aug Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00; Sun 2.00–5.00 Aberdeen Art Gallery, Aberdeen
Arts Centre Band Nights
Date Location
The Arts Centre is calling upon all budding rock stars, singers, DJs and performers to take to the stage and grab your chance to shine. Suitable for all ages.
19 Jul–23 Aug 8.00 East Kilbride Arts Centre, East Kilbride
Asbo Mondays
Date Location
DJ Anton plays indie and rock classics until late.
Mondays 11.00–3.00am Firewater, Glasgow
The Aspect Prize 2008
Date Location
An exhibition of paintings by Scottish artists who are contestants in this established art competition.
21 Jun–16 Aug Tue–Sat 10.00am–5.00; Sun 2.00–5.00 Paisley Museum & Art Gallery, Paisley
Assynt Highland Games
Date Location
Traditional Highland games with raffles, dancing, North of Scotland salmon and trout casting championship and much more.
8 Aug 10.45am–6.00 Culag Park, Sutherland
Astounding Discoveries
Date Location
Drop-in crafts, activities and experiments for children and families, with things to make, games to play and discoveries to be made.
28 Jun–17 Aug 10.00am–5.00 Almond Valley Heritage Centre, Livingston
Au fil d'Ecosse
Date Location
An oblique gaze at Scotland, the exhibition's images and words taking us on a journey across the country: paintings, photos, installation. 'Part of Edinburgh Art Festival'.
1 Jul–29 Aug, not Sundays Mon–Fri 9.30am–6.30; Sat 9.30am–1.30 Institut Français d'Ecosse, Edinburgh
Audacious
Date Location
Night promoting up-and-coming acts and DJs, for a night of take-no-prisoners breakcore, gabba, D&B, techno, hardcore and jungle.
Thursdays (from 1 Aug) 11.00–5.00am The Bongo Club, Edinburgh
Audioculture
Date Location
A mixed night of chart, cheese and R'n'B from DJ Shazza Halliwell.
Tuesdays 11.00–3.00am Byblos, Glasgow
Audiofilth
Date Location
Friday nights are getting dirty with Ross McMillan and Big Al orchestrating some of the filthiest house, electro, hip hop and indie.
Fridays 5.00–3.00am Common, Glasgow
Ayr Flower Show
Date Location
Horticultural exhibition with show gardens, craft demonstrations, baking, floral arts, knitting and rose classes.
8 Aug–10 Aug Fri & Sat 10.00am–6.00; Sun 10.00am–5.00 Rozelle Park, Ayr
Back Tae Mine
Date Location
Going out is the new staying in, as this night offers booze, tea, toast, bands and DJs to create a houseparty vibe.
Fridays 11.00–3.00am The Flying Duck, Glasgow
Back to the 90s, Return to the 80s
Date Location
A proper retrofest from Stevie Kerr and Stuart McCorrisken.
Fridays 11.00–3.00am Byblos, Glasgow
Back to the Drawing Board
Date Location
There's no excuse for being bored on a Sunday - drop into the museum and have fun at this creative workshop where you can sketch some of the objects on display.
Sundays (from 3 Aug) 11.30am–1.00 & 2.00–3.30 Museum of Transport, Glasgow
Badly Dubbed
Date Location
Groove-laden rock.
5 Aug 8.00 Pivo Pivo, Glasgow
Ballater Victoria Week
Date Location
A well established melee of parades, concerts, music, dancing, competitions, amusements for the children and more.
9 Aug–16 Aug (Times vary) Various Venues, Ballater
Ballers Social Club
Date Location
Ballers returns with a left-of-leftfield electronic line-up of Mofomatronix (TurboCrunk), Rustie and Eclair FiFi (LuckyMe).
8 Aug 10.00–2.00am The Ivy, Glasgow
Ballroom Dances
Date Location
Twirl away to the old fashioned decadent sounds of Duncan McBain on electric accordion or John Findlay on keyboard.
9 Aug 8.00–11.00 Falkirk Town Hall, Falkirk
Balquhidder Summer Music: Sunday Evening Concert
Date Location
Eight vocal students from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama perform classical works.
Sundays 7.00 Balquhidder Church, Lochearnhead
Bastard
Date Location
Indie, punk, electro, techno and rock from the DJs behind Edinburgh's best indie nights.
Saturdays 11.00–3.00am The Hive, Edinburgh
Battle of Killiecrankie
Date Location
Learn about battles of yore.
6 Aug 2.00 Killiecrankie National Trust Visitor Centre, Pitlochry
Battle Of The Bulge
Date Location
Join the Fat Busters of Strathclyde Slimmers as they struggle to shed the pounds in this new comedy by Russel Lane.
6 Aug–16 Aug, not Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays 7.30 (13 Aug & 16 Aug 2.00 & 7.30) Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow
Be There Bitch
Date Location
DJs Nicky Modlin and Neeb mixing everything from electro, pop and indie to R&B and hip hop.
Sundays 11.00–3.00am Valdor, Glasgow
The Beat Club
Date Location
Good music, good drinks and good people. Live music venue and club with rooftop smoking terrace, playing host to a wide range of musical styles from rock to disco. The focus here is very much on customer care and having a good time.
Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 9.00–3.00am The Beat Club, Glasgow
Beating The Retreat
Date Location
Pipe and reed bands play on the floodlit forecourt of the Palace.
3 Aug 10.30 Linlithgow Palace, Linlithgow
Beatseeker
Date Location
Rock 'n' roll and indie classics from the Firewater team.
Sundays 9.00–3.00am Firewater, Glasgow
Ben Boats: Watercolours of George Wiseman
Date Location
An exhibition of watercolours by pierhead artist George Wiseman who painted trawlers of the 1950s and 60s.
10 May–16 Aug, not Sundays 10.00am–5.00 Aberdeen Maritime Museum, Aberdeen
Berry Tweed & the Chasers
Date Location
Eight-piece northern soul troupe.
3 Aug 11.00 Òran Mór, Glasgow
The Best is Yet to Come
Date Location
Aberdeen's premiere rat pack swing-trio, Ocean's 3, take to the glittering stage.
7 Aug–8 Aug 7.30 Aberdeen Arts Centre, Aberdeen
Bif Bang Pow!
Date Location
Rock 'n' roll and indie classics from the Firewater team.
Mondays 9.00–3.00am Firewater, Glasgow
Big Case
Date Location
A contemporary art exhibition created by post graduate students from the sculpture and glass departments of Edinburgh College of Art.
2 Aug–13 Aug Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
The Big Hand and Unknown Hagana
Date Location
Hot ska action from headliners Big Hand as they launch their new album.
4 Aug 8.00 Henry's Cellar Bar, Edinburgh
A Big Sweaty Mess
Date Location
Throbb, The Falconi Bros, Von Trapp and guests present an electronic workout.
7 Aug 11.00–3.00am Nice'n'Sleazy, Glasgow
Big Things On The Beach: Garden Gallery
Date Location
Curated by Big Things on the Beach, Garden Gallery will see local, national and international artists installing works in private gardens in Portobello. 'Part of the Edinburgh Art Festival'.
2 Aug–30 Aug High Street, Edinburgh
Billboard for Edinburgh: Mark Wallinger
Date Location
: A new Ingleby initiative, the Billboard for Edinburgh will see artists creating work for the billboard on the exterior of the gallery. The first featured artist will be Mark Wallinger 'Part of the Edinburgh Art Festival'
1 Aug–24 Sep Ingleby Gallery, Edinburgh
Black Isle Show
Date Location
Large agricultural show featuring livestock parades, trade stands, food and craft fairs and fairground over 40 acres.
6 Aug–7 Aug 9.00am–10.00 Mannsfield Showground, Muir of Ord
Blairgowrie Highland Night
Date Location
A night of family entertainment for the tenth year running. Highland dancers and traditional music.
Tuesdays 8.15 Angus Hotel, Blairgowrie
Bliss
Date Location
DJ Cammy Lewis basques in the Friday glory with an eclectic mix of hits from the past three decades.
Fridays 11.00–3.00am FUBAR, Stirling
Bluebell Festival
Date Location
A series of Ranger guided wildflower walks around the purple carpeted woodlands. Suitable footwear required and children must be accompanied by an adult.
10 May–6 Aug (Times vary) David Marshall Lodge, Aberfoyle
Bob Cheevers
Date Location
Americana and Delta blues from Nashville's Bob Cheevers, who cites Elvis, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis among his influences.
3 Aug 8.00 The Georgian Hotel, Coatbridge
6 Aug 8.00 Thistle Tavern, Dunfermline
Bob's Full House
Date Location
Dance and pop.
Saturdays 11.00–3.00am Òran Mór, Glasgow
Bond Bound: Ian Fleming and the Art of Cover Design
Date Location
Charting the role of artists and designers in defining the look of the world's most popular spy.
5 Jul–14 Sep City Art Centre, Edinburgh
Boogie Express
Date Location
Get down and freak out at this glittering disco party night like no other, all courtesy of DJ Stretch Limo. Dress up if you dare.
Fridays 11.00–3.00am City Nightclub, Edinburgh
Boogie Fridays
Date Location
DJ Stretch presents the best in chart anthems, disco and party grooves. Email clubpurple@hotmail.com for guestlist/priority entry.
Fridays 10.00–3.00am Club Purple, Edinburgh
Bordello
Date Location
House from Gordon Miller, and a musical mixture from Billy Milligan and Steven Foy.
Saturdays 11.00–3.00am Kushion, Glasgow
Born To Be Wide
Date Location
Music industry social club that aims to bring musos, journalists, promoters, record shop workers and musicians together.
7 Aug 9.00–1.00am The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
Born to Write
Date Location
As part of the 60th anniversary celebrations in Glenrothes, the libraries will have a special selection of borrowing books by authors born in 1948. Collections are available in Cadham, Glenwood, Pitteuchar and Rothes Halls libraries.
29 May–30 Aug (Times vary) Various Libraries Glenrothes, Glenrothes
The Bottleneckers
Date Location
Fifties-style rhythm and blues band play a residency.
Tuesdays 9.00 Blackfriars, Glasgow
Bounce
Date Location
Thursday night mix of classic R&B, funky house and dance beats from Tokyoblu's John Hutchison.
Thursdays 10.30–3.00am Po Na Na, Edinburgh
Brass Band Exhibition
Date Location
Let the Kirkcaldy Museum whisk you down memory lane with this display of instruments and photographs to celebrate the Scottish Brass Band Championship, this year being staged in Glenrothes.
8 Mar–23 Aug 10.30am–5.00; Sun 2.00–5.00 Kirkcaldy Museum and Art Gallery, Kirkcaldy
Breaking Dawn Launch Party
Date Location
Get all dolled up for a prom to celebrate the launch of Stephanie Meyer's new book, 'Breaking Dawn'. Activities include drinks (non-alcoholic), nibbles, a competition for best home-made fan t-shirt and quizzes.
4 Aug 5.00–8.00 Waterstone's (Ocean Terminal), Edinburgh
Breaking Dawn Launch Party
Date Location
A day of activities to celebrate the launch of Stephanie Meyer's new book, 'Breaking Dawn'.
4 Aug 9.00am Borders Books, Edinburgh
Bridge Of Allan Highland Games
Date Location
Traditional highland games with an array of activities for all the family including cycling, dancing, heavyweights and wrestling.
3 Aug 9.00am–5.30 Games Park, Bridge of Allan

Found 708 events.
Sorted by event / date & time / place / most viewed. Showing 10, 25, 50, 100 per page.