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+44 141 at SWG3, Studio Warehouse 100 Eastvale Place, 100 Eastvale Place, Glasgow
Date Event
6 Dec–7 Dec
7.00–12am		 Fusion Street Art Exhibition An exciting fusion of edgy artists (including Elph, Smug and Gazmac), young emerging talent, fundraising and Scottish culture, this exhibition of…
ABC, 330 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
Date Event
7 Dec
7.00		 Simple Minds Over 14s show. A few days after their headline tour at Glasgow's SECC, Simple Minds take part in Radio Clyde's annual Cash For Kids campaign.
11 Dec
7.00		 Squarepusher and Nathan Fake Over-16s show. Respected glitchcore electronica wizard promotes his latest record, 'Just a Souvenir'.
12 Dec
7.00		 The Vaselines and Isosceles Over 14s show. Kurt Cobain's favourite songwriters, Eugene Kelly and Frances McKee, reunite for their biggest ever hometown show.
13 Dec
7.00		 The Game Over 14s show. American rapper who has been credited with bringing back the West Coast hip hop scene.
Saturdays
11.00–3.00am		 Love Music Soul, rock'n'roll, indie and electro with Gerry Lyons (Teenage Fanclub) and David Sinclair (Killer Kitsch).
ABC2, 330 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
Date Event
Sundays
11.00–3.00am		 Distortion Emo, screamo and metal with DJ Muppet.
11 Dec
7.00		 Jesse Malin Over-14s show. Ryan Adams-endorsed singer-songwriter catching up on his mentor in the lovelorn blue collar rock stakes.
Thursdays
11.00–3.00am		 Rubbermensch and Kaleidoscope A night for indie lovers. Andy Wilson is in charge, and Paul Needles plays vintage punk and rock'n'roll in the Polar Bar.
13 Dec
7.00		 Proud Mary Over 14s show. Acoustic set from this sub-Oasis bunch, endorsed by the real thing.
Aberdeen Art Gallery, Schoolhill, Aberdeen
Date Event
19 Nov–14 Feb 2009, not 25 Dec, 26 Dec, 29 Dec–2 Jan 2009
Tue–Sat 10.00am–5.00; Sun 2.00–5.00		 My Heart's In The Highlands A display of 19th Century watercolour paintings by artists who, through their understanding of romantic literature, developed an appreciation for…
29 Nov–24 Jan 2009, not 25 Dec, 26 Dec, 29 Dec–2 Jan 2009
Tue–Sat 10.00am–5.00; Sun 2.00–5.00		 BP Portrait Award 2008 National Portrait Gallery Touring exhibition which recognises outstanding and innovative work currently being produced in the field of portraiture.
6 Dec–14 Mar 2009, not 25 Dec, 26 Dec, 29 Dec–3 Jan 2009
Tue–Sat 10.00am–5.00; Sun 2.00–5.00		 Taidolla Finnish silversmith Taidolla exhibits a range of works.
12 Dec–15 Dec
Tue–Sat 10.00am–5.00; Sun 2.00–5.00		 JOLOMO at Aberdeen Art Gallery An opportunity to view and purchase new work by Scottish artist John Lowrie Morrison. Profits raised will go to the Princess Royal Trust for Carers.
Aberdeen Arts Centre, 33 King Street, Aberdeen
Date Event
4 Dec–20 Dec
7.00 (6 Dec & 13 Dec 2.00)		 Robin Hood & The Babes In The Wood The Arts Centre present a green tight-wearing, bow and arrow-yielding cast of stars for their annual family panto.
Aberdeen Maritime Museum, Shiprow, Aberdeen
Date Event
15 Nov–1 Mar 2009, not 25 Dec, 26 Dec, 1 Jan 2009
Tue–Sat 10.00am–5.00; Sun 12.00–3.00		 Wireless Exhibition examining the history of radio technology. Highlights from the collection include early crystal sets, transistor radios from the 1950s…
Aboyne, Aboyne
Date Event
12 Dec–14 Dec
4.45, 5.15, 5.45, 6.15, 6.45, 7.15, 7.45, 8.15 & 8.45		 The Enchanted Glen Take a walk through the stunning Enchanted Glen, Scotland's largest outdoor sound and light spectacle. The walk will lead you through a secret…
Academy Theatre, Braehead Road, Linlithgow
Date Event
13 Dec
7.30		 Travelling by Tuba How does one play music with a serpent? And what would you even 'do' with a sackbut? Well, here's your chance to find out on a lighthearted romp…
ACE, 17 West Montgomery Place, Edinburgh
Date Event
7 Dec
3.00		 ECAP/ACE Cinema Special Edinburgh Coalition Against Poverty and Autonomous Centre Edinburgh cinema special featuring a screening of special issue video magazine 'Despite…
Adam Smith Theatre, Bennochy Road, Kirkcaldy
Date Event
9 Dec–10 Jan 2009, not 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 25 Dec, 28 Dec, 1 Jan 2009, 2 Jan 2009, 4 Jan 2009, 5 Jan 2009
(Times vary)		 Jack and the Beanstalk A swashbuckling family pantomime.
The Admiral, 72a Waterloo Street, Glasgow
Date Event
13 Dec
11.00–3.00am		 Pretty Ugly Christmas Party The Pretty Ugly girls serve up another night of lady-centric rock'n'roll.
Albert Halls, Dumbarton Road, Stirling
Date Event
9 Dec
7.00		 NYCoS Stirling Choirs An evening of music from young singers.
11 Dec
7.30		 Roy Chubby Brown Blue comedy from the one and only Royston Vasey.
Alexander Gibson Opera Studio, RSAMD 100 Renfrew Street, Glasgow
Date Event
11 Dec–13 Dec
7.15		 Opera Scenes Postgraduate students perform scenes from a selection of operas. Always popular, so please book early.
Alhambra Theatre, 35 Canmore Street, Dunfermline
Date Event
13 Dec
7.00		 Biffy Clyro and Frightened Rabbit Over-14s show. The Glasgow rockers return with this massive arena date to close the year in style. As their fans say, 'Mon the Biffy!'
All Star Factory, Ormlie Road, Thurso
Date Event
6 Dec–7 Dec
Sat & Sun 1.30 & 3.45		 High School Musical 3: Senior Year This time high school seniors Troy (Efron) and Gabriella (Hudgens) prepare for separation before they head off to different colleges by staging an…
5 Dec–11 Dec
6.00 & 8.00; Sat & Sun 2.00, 4.00, 6.00 & 8.00		 Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa Alex the lion (voiced by Stiller), Gloria the hippo (Smith), Melman the giraffe (Schwimmer) and Marty the zebra (Rock) are put on an flight back to…
5 Dec–11 Dec
6.15 & 8.15		 Four Christmases Another year, another Christmas comedy starring Vaughn. This time he's teamed up with Witherspoon for a likeably silly comedy about divorced parents…
Almond Valley Heritage Centre, Millfield, Livingston
Date Event
Saturdays, Sundays
Sat & Sun 10.00am–5.00		 Santa at Almond Valley Visit Santa, receive an early Christmas present and then join in with the Christmas crafts.
Ambar (below Budda), 142a St Vincent Street, Glasgow
Date Event
Saturdays
10.00–3.00am		 Back To Love Soul, funk, Motown, classic R'n'B and hip hop.
An Lanntair Arts Centre and Cinema, Kenneth Street Stornoway, Isle of Lewis
Date Event
10 Dec
8.00		 Andy Kirkpatrick - When Hell Freezes Over The world called out for a mountaineer who could also do stand-up, and was answered by Andy Kirkpatrick. Sporty funny-man Kirkpatrick draws on his…
5 Dec–11 Dec
Fri & Thu 6.00; Sat 2.30		 High School Musical 3: Senior Year This time high school seniors Troy (Efron) and Gabriella (Hudgens) prepare for separation before they head off to different colleges by staging an…
11 Dec
Thu 8.30		 How to Lose Friends and Alienate People Toby Young's semi-scandalous memoir about the period the gobby English journo spent carousing with the rich and famous while working at a glossy…
An Tobar, Argyll Terrace Tobermory, Isle of Mull
Date Event
18 Nov–31 Dec, not 25 Dec, 26 Dec
Tue–Sat 10.00am–4.00		 Clare McNiven - There is a Tide Sculptures made from string washed up on Argyll beaches by artist Clare McNiven.
18 Nov–31 Dec, not 25 Dec, 26 Dec
Tue–Sat 10.00am–4.00		 Loss Longing New video work by artist Charlotte Hannett.
The Arches, 30 Midland Street, Glasgow
Date Event
13 Dec
11.00–4.00am		 Death Disco XXXmas Party The Glimmers, Rex the Dog and friends man the decks at this anything goes Christmas electro party.
13 Dec
11.00		 The Glimmers and Rex the Dog Nu-disco, post-punk and electro house sounds at Death Disco.
The Arches, 253 Argyle Street, Glasgow
Date Event
7 Nov–7 Dec What on Earth . . . ? Intriguing macro photography.
6 Dec–31 Mar 2009, not 25 Dec, 1 Jan 2009
Sat 10.00am–10.00; Sun–Fri 12.00–10.00		 Alien Wars Terrifying total reality experience 'Alien Wars' returns to its spiritual home at The Arches. The experience originally opened as 'Alien War' in…
3 Dec–4 Jan 2009, not Mondays
(3 Dec–5 Dec, 9 Dec–12 Dec & 16 Dec–18 Dec 10.30am & 1.30) (19 Dec 10.30am) (6 Dec, 7 Dec, 13 Dec, 14 Dec, 20 Dec, 21 Dec, 23 Dec, 24 Dec, 26 Dec–28 Dec, 30 Dec, 31 Dec & 2 Jan 2009–4 Jan 2009 1.30 & 3.30)		 The Snow Queen The Arches continue their festive tradition of adapting classic children's stories for very young children. This year, Hans Christian Andersen's…
Wednesdays
11.00–3.00am		 Octopussy Jacuzzis, bouncy castles and a Chapel of Love at the Arches' regular student night.
11 Dec–19 Jan 2009 Theatre Sets Italian photographer Innes Gennuso looks at the Theatre Sets as psychological spaces.
13 Dec
7.00		 The Skatalites Legendary Jamaican ska combo who practically invented the genre in the 60s, reformed in the 1980s and have been skanking ever since.
Ardler Complex, Turnberry Avenue, Dundee
Date Event
1 Dec–19 Dec Santa's Grotto Meet Father Christmas in his natural habitat. Times and prices to be confirmed. Please telephone to book a place.
27 Oct–8 Dec
1.00–3.00		 Crime Fiction Crime fiction taster event.
Ardross Farm Shop, Farmhouse, Ardross
Date Event
6 Dec–7 Dec
9.00am–5.30		 Christmas Craft Fair Made in Fife members bring you lots of original and inspiring gift ideas, all handmade by local craftworkers.
The Argyle Bar, 15–17 Argyle Place, Edinburgh
Date Event
Thursdays
Thu 9.00		 Fit O' The Giggles @ The Argyle Keara Murphy hosts an evening of quality comedy, as the grown-up version of her popular Absolute Beginners night. With a magical joke competition to…
The Ark, 3–7 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh
Date Event
7 Dec
7.30		 Myriad, The T120s, The Angel Conversation and Rob Sproul-Cran Acoustic indie.
8 Dec
7.30		 The Betamax, That's What the Old Man Said & He Never Came Back and Diva Abrasiva Indie, experimental, heavy soundscapes and noise bill completed by Amy Mac and The Foundling Wheel.
10 Dec
7.30		 The 48, I Hear Echoes, Lindsay Sugden & The Storm and Fletcher Indie and acoustica.
12 Dec
7.30		 Uncle Jack, Size Queen, Chinese Jocks and Black Cherokee Rock night.
13 Dec
7.30		 Carbona Not Glue Edinburgh Ramones tribute act headline this charity night (more acts tbc).
Aros Centre, Viewfield Road Portree, Isle of Skye
Date Event
6 Dec–8 Dec
Sat–Mon 7.30		 Brideshead Revisited Jarrold's revamp of Evelyn Waugh's classic novel pares back the opulent trimmings of the television series to expose the bare bones of Waugh's…
13 Dec
2.30		 The Story of Father Christmas Zenwing puppets retells the story of how an abandoned boy grew up in a magical woodland and discovered his life's work was to become Father…
Art Gallery, 76 King Street, Castle Douglas
Date Event
5 Dec–20 Dec
10.00am–4.00		 Galloway Craft Guild Christmas Exhibition A Christmas exhibition and sale of paintings and crafts by members of the Galloway Craft Guild.
Arta, The Old Cheesemarket, 62 Albion Street, Glasgow
Date Event
Fridays, Saturdays
10.00–3.00am		 Canvas Club Live bands plus DJ Joe Deehan playing funk and party classics.
Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
11 Dec
7.30		 The Band Of Her Majesty's Royal Marines A musical extravaganza covering everything from Elvis to opera. Postponed from Sun 14 Sep.
13 Dec
9.00–1.00am		 Burlescapades! Night of champagne, cocktails and burlesque from the UK's finest cabaret performers (including Miss Lily White and her spectacular 'Victorian Snow…
Asta Golf Clubhouse, Scalloway
Date Event
4 Dec–18 Dec
Thu 7.30		 Musical Evenings in the Asta Golf Clubhouse Informal traditional music session with the chance to join in if you fancy it. Refreshments available.
Auchenblae Village Hall, Laurencekirk
Date Event
13 Dec
7.00–10.00		 Santa and the Vikings Auchenblae Drama Group's 2008 Pantomime will be a treacherous affair with the draed Norse looting and pillaging the village. Will Santa save the…
Balnacoul, Moray Forests, Moray
Date Event
6 Dec–21 Dec
10.00am–3.00		 Christmas Tree Sales - Balnacoul Pick your real tree from a wide selection of sizes ranging from 3 - 10ft.
Bamboo, 51 West Regent Street, Glasgow
Date Event
Sundays
11.00–3.00am		 Discobadger Dominic Martin, DJ Kash and Mash do the biz every week.
Tuesdays
10.00–3.00am		 All Star Tuesdays 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
11.00–3.00am		 Eureka Robin B spins dance, R'n'B, hip hop and house.
Tuesdays
11.00–3.00am		 Alternative Nation Barry and Harvey Kartel drum up a mixture of rock, industrial, metal, punk and electro.
Wednesdays
10.00–4.00am		 Tongue in Cheek DJ Miguel plays R&B in the main room, DJ Toast plays chart in the lounge and Andy Wilson plays rock in the red room.
Fridays
10.30–3.00am		 Toxic Pop Geoff M and Craig Laws play quality house music plus R&B and hip hop from Gavin Sommerville.
Fridays
10.00–3.00am		 Bamboo Fridays R&B, hip hop, funk and soul from Gavin Sommerville, and Sose in the Lounge.
Saturdays
10.30–3.00am		 Homegrown Stevie Sole plays a funky, soulful house set with Miguel playing R&B and Dominic Martin supplying the funk and jazz.
Barfly, 260 Clyde Street, Glasgow
Date Event
7 Dec
8.00		 Municipal Waste, Iron Lung and The Process Over-14s show. Virginian thrash punk metallers who describe their music as "the sound of a bong being hit hard as shit".
8 Dec
8.00		 Pride Tiger, Lethargy and The Detours Over-14s show. Vancouver quartet who dig their 70s heavy rock.
10 Dec
8.00		 Warrior Soul, Soul Remover and Slow Hands in the Badlands New York rock/punk act who reformed earlier this year.
12 Dec
8.00		 Hell is for Heroes Caterwauling emo rock combo on their farewell tour.
12 Dec
11.00–3.00am		 Cancelled Presenting a massive Tigerbass label party, with Kid 606, Dolby Anol and Genuine Guy, while 12 Dec is a Boys Noize label night with Shadow Dancer…
Fridays
11.00–3.00am		 Circus Jim Gellatly plays the best in new music from all genres, just like he does on his new online radio show.
13 Dec
8.00		 The Xcerts, Right Hand Left, I See Shapes and The Void Scottish trio in the Idlewild/Biffy mould.
Saturdays
11.00–3.00am		 Electric Sheep Indie and electro with DJ Tom (Salon Boris). Featuring special guest DJs in rotation upstairs.
Barnardos Scotland (car park), 235 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh
Date Event
7 Dec
9.00am–1.00		 Barnardos Christmas Car Boot Sale Bag a bargain or reserve your own pitch for just £10. Entry fees go to Barnardos, all sales are kept by car owners.
Barrowland, 244 Gallowgate, Glasgow
Date Event
7 Dec
7.00		 Black Stone Cherry, The Answer and Sevendust Over-14s show. Southern fried rock meets timeless metal from Kentucky.
13 Dec
7.00		 From The Jam Over-14s show. Original Jam members, Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler, on the road without Mr Weller.
Barvas and Brue Community Centre, Barvas West Side, Isle of Lewis
Date Event
12 Dec
9.00		 Licensed Dance with Kroftwork Dancing and boozing with local band.
Base, 69 Cowgate, Edinburgh
Date Event
Fridays
10.00–3.00am		 Fabuloz Fridays Edinburgh's hottest urban party from DJ Fabuloz and MC Flow.
Beach Ballroom, The Esplanade, Aberdeen
Date Event
10 Dec
1.30–4.00		 Christmas Tea Dance Crimbo toe-tapping entertainment with music from The Garioch Blend.
10 Dec
1.30–4.00		 Aberdeen Winter Festival Christmas Tea Dance Listen and dance to the live band.
Behind The Wall, 14 Melville Street, Falkirk
Date Event
7 Dec
9.00		 Bad Name Bon Jovi tribute act.
Bellshill Cultural Centre, John Street, Bellshill
Date Event
13 Dec
2.00		 The Snow Queen Hans Christian Andersen's classic fable is brought to life by students of Motherwell College HNC Musical Theatre. Perfect for families with children…
The Belmont, 49 Belmont Street, Aberdeen
Date Event
5 Dec–11 Dec
1.30; Fri, Mon & Tue 6.30		 Hunger In 1981 provisional IRA member Bobby Sands allowed his body to become the ultimate instrument of protest when he led the Maze prison hunger strike.
5 Dec–11 Dec
1.40 & 6.40; Mon 1.40 & 9.00		 Summer Shaun (Carlyle) looks after wheelchair bound Daz (Evets) in an impoverished ex-mining community in Derbyshire. Daz is mouthy, bitter and demanding…
5 Dec–11 Dec
2.00, 2.40, 5.40 & 8.40; Sun 2.00 & 5.00; Mon 2.00, 5.40 & 8.40		 Changeling When Christine Collins' (Jolie) son Walter (Griffith) goes missing, she is initially relived when the LAPD say they can return the boy to her, but…
5 Dec–11 Dec
3.30 & 8.30; Mon 3.30		 The Baader Meinhof Complex Based on the Stefan Aust's 'Der Spiegel', this is a compelling and engrossing attempt to explain the trajectory and the political position of…
5 Dec–11 Dec
3.40 & 8.40		 Julia Alchoholic Julia (Swinton) meets her neighbour Elena (del Castillo) at an AA meeting. Mother Elena wants to kidnap her own son in a bid to earn some…
5 Dec–11 Dec
6.30; Fri, Mon & Tue 1.30		 Burn After Reading Foul-mouthed CIA analyst Osbourne (Malkovich) quits his job after being demoted. Across town at Osbourne's gym, slow-witted employees Chad (Pitt…
7 Dec–8 Dec
Mon 1.00; Sun 8.00		 The Good, The Bad and The Ugly During the American Civil War, a trio of mean gringos squabble over hidden loot. Most people remember the Morricone score from this Leone…
Belmont Street, Belmont Street, Aberdeen
Date Event
6 Dec, 13 Dec, 20 Dec, 3 Jan 2009, 31 Jan 2009, 7 Feb 2009, 28 Feb 2009, 7 Mar 2009, 28 Mar 2009, 4 Apr 2009, 25 Apr 2009
(6 Dec, 13 Dec, 20 Dec, 3 Jan 2009, 31 Jan 2009, 7 Feb 2009, 28 Feb 2009, 7 Mar 2009, 28 Mar 2009, 4 Apr 2009, 25 Apr 2009 9.00am–5.00)		 Aberdeen Country Fair Local farmers and crafters showcase their home-grown and home-crafted products on the first and last Saturday of every month.
Benarty Community Centre, Hill Road, Ballingry
Date Event
12 Dec
6.00–7.30		 Kids Christmas Disco Christmas Disco for all primary aged children.
Berlin Bierhaus, 3 Queensferry Lane, Edinburgh
Date Event
Thursdays
10.30–3.00am		 Vanity Cutting edge soul, R&B, electro house and funky house.
Bettridge Centre, Coastal Park, Newtonhill
Date Event
11 Dec–13 Dec
7.30; Sat 2.30 & 7.30		 1001 Arabian Nights . . . & a Camel! Local theatre group Centre Stage present a weird and wonderful panto.
Birnam Arts Institute, Station Road Birnam, By Dunkeld
Date Event
1 Nov–15 Jan 2009
2.00		 Bonnie Maggio and Ruth Atkinson Landscape prints and drawings from Ruth Atkinson and a range of jewellery and crafts from Bonnie Maggio.
11 Dec–12 Dec
7.30		 The Mirror Birnam Youth Theatre present a 2030-set play about a feral youth and their endangered parents.
Blackfriars, 36 Bell Street, Merchant City, Glasgow
Date Event
Tuesdays
9.00		 The Bottleneckers Fifties-style rhythm and blues band play a residency.
Blackfriars, 36 Bell Street, Glasgow
Date Event
13 Dec
11.00–3.00am		 One More Tune Electro and techno.
Blackwells, 53–59 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Date Event
11 Dec
12.00–2.00		 Sheila McConachie and Graham Harvey Sheila McConachie and Graham Harvey explain the art of getting tipsy in the kitchen with cooking demonstrations and tastings from their book, 'The…
11 Dec
6.30		 Christian Lange Readings in German and Persian plus live music to launch Christian Lange's debut novel 'Der geheime Name Gottes (The Secret Name of God)'.
12 Dec
6.30		 Major General Andrew Mackay Major General Andrew Mackay speaks about 'Helmand' by photographer Robert Wilson, who spent six months with the 52nd Infantry Brigade which was…
Bloc+, 117 Bath Street, Glasgow
Date Event
Saturdays
5.00–8.00		 The Michael Deans Quintet Quintet led by tenor saxophonist Deans, playing a modern blend of bebop, jazz and funk.
Blue Lamp, Gallowgate, Aberdeen
Date Event
11 Dec
8.00		 Graeme Stephen Sextet Infiltrating Celtic music with totally new rhythms and sounds, Aberdeen-born guitarist Stephen's band combines some leading musicians from the folk…
Boho, 59 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow
Date Event
Saturdays
9.30–3.00am		 Glamorama Resident Lil' Rich plays a mix of 90s house, 80s classics, R&B and big chart songs for your pleasure.
Bo'ness Station, Union Street, Bo'ness
Date Event
Saturdays, Sundays
Sat & Sun 10.30am, 12.00, 1.30 & 3.00		 Santa Steam Trains Steam train journeys with Santa on board with a present for every child and seasonal refreshments for the adults. Advance booking essential.
Saturdays, Sundays
Sat & Sun 10.30am, 12.00, 1.30 & 3.00		 Santa Steam Specials Steam trains with Santa aboard! Pre-booking essential.
The Bongo Club, Moray House 37 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh
Date Event
7 Dec
11.00–3.00am		 Hobo 'Sonic adventures, from Transylvania to the Great Wall of China' as Hobo returns. Hosting a first birthday party for TSM Radio (30 Nov) and live…
Mondays
10.00–3.00am		 Backlash A brand new Monday night club of electro, breaks, drum & bass and dubstep from the Bongo.
3 Dec–11 Dec
11.00–3.00am		 JungleDub Showcasing the Scottish dub, dubstep and jungle scene.
11 Dec
11.00–3.00am		 COME [play] Multi-sensory, interactive music and art club featuring bands, art installations, DJs, visuals and a 'play' theme.
12 Dec
11.00–3.00am		 Four Corners Your friendly, local one-stop hop for funk/soul/jazz/Latin/Afro/reggae dancefloor action and sizzling live percussion.
13 Dec
7.00–10.00		 The Bongo Club Cabaret The legendary mix of live music and down right bizarreness at this glamorous night of anarchic cabaret.
13 Dec
11.00–3.00am		 Mumbo Jumbo Headspin's Steve Austin and Colin Miller join forces with Tackno's Trendy Wendy mixing up funk, soul, electro, house and good time party tunes.
Bonhoga Gallery, Weisdale Mill, Shetland
Date Event
21 Nov–23 Dec Mistletoe Seasonal mixed media exhibition.
Borders Books, Fort Kinnaird Retail Park, Edinburgh
Date Event
13 Dec–14 Dec
11.00am–4.00		 Santa Claus visits Borders Books Santa (or is it one of his helpers?) visits the shop to say hello.
Saturdays, Sundays (from 12 Dec)
12.00 & 2.00		 Christmas Story Times Christmas stories and crafts.
Borders Books, Unit 1 A/B Eastfield Way Inverness Retail Park, Inverness
Date Event
Wednesdays
Wed 4.30		 Press Gang Help create a children's news letter with other budding journalists.
Box, 431 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
Date Event
7 Dec
8.00		 Ciro, Carrie MacDonald and The Viragoes A mixture of acoustic and pop songs from singer-songwriter Carrie Macdonald.
Wednesdays
12–3.00am		 Rehab An indie, punk rock and psychedelic soundtrack.
12 Dec
8.00		 Nine Circles Hard-fired punk rock emo from Dunfermline 'fantasy rockers'.
13 Dec
8.00		 Dirtbox, Transaudio and The Lafontaines Skate punk, electro rock plus tipped newcomers. Transaudio's new single 9 is released on Monday.
Braehead Arena, Kings Inch Road, Glasgow
Date Event
11 Dec–14 Dec
Thu 10.30am & 1.30; Fri 10.30am & 5.00; Sat & Sun 12.00 & 3.00		 The Singing Kettle: Christmas Toy Shop More singing and dancing from the Singing Kettle set and this time Cilla, Artie, Gary and Kevin are suffering a festive toy shop crisis in the form…
Brechin Station, The Station Park Road, Brechin
Date Event
Saturdays, Sundays
Sat & Sun 11.00am–2.45		 Santa Specials A nostalgic ride on a steam train with a visit from Santa Claus on board.
Brel, 39–43 Ashton Lane, Glasgow
Date Event
11 Dec Emily Scott and Ross Clark Acoustic sets at the weekly Concrete Campfire night.
13 Dec
3.00–6.00		 Scott Walker Quintet New group celebrating the timeless stylings of Scott Walker.
Bridge View Gallery, 1 North Esplanade West, Aberdeen
Date Event
13 Nov–13 Jan 2009
Mon–Sat 9.00am–5.00		 A Winter's Tale An exhibition of artwork from Scottish artists, including a wide range of painting styles, ceramics, jewellery and textiles.
Broughton House, 12 High Street, Kirkcudbright
Date Event
13 Dec–14 Dec
11.00am–4.00		 Christmas Fayre A weekend of festive fun featuring seasonal music, children's activities, hot roasted chestnuts and craft stalls.
Brunton Theatre, Ladywell Way Musselburgh, Edinburgh
Date Event
21 Nov–3 Jan 2009, not 7 Dec, 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 25 Dec, 28 Dec, 1 Jan 2009
2.00 & 7.30; 10.00am; 2.00 & 7.00; 10.00am & 7.00 (4 Dec, 8 Dec 10.00am & 2.00); 7.00 (9 Dec–11 Dec, 15 Dec, 31 Dec 2.00) (5 Dec, 12 Dec, 18 Dec & 19 Dec 10.00am & 7.30) (16 Dec & 17 Dec 7.30) (26 Dec 5.00)		 Sleeping Beauty The Brunton's annual panto.
Bruntsfield Primary School, 12 Montpelier Bruntsfield, Edinburgh
Date Event
Wednesdays
Wed 7.00–8.55		 Absolute Beginner Ceilidh Dance Class No partners necessary for this friendly and relaxed drop-in ceilidh class for absolute beginners. Wear flat and comfortable shoes.
The Buff, 142 Bath Lane, Glasgow
Date Event
Tuesdays
11.00–3.00am		 Killer Kitsch Euan and David play electro, house and rock upstairs, while Boom Monk Ben and The Frantic Ant have the funk, soul and hip hop covered downstairs.
Wednesdays
11.00–3.00am		 After Hours Gerry Lyons plays a mix of everything he loves, from The Stones to Hot Chip.
Thursdays
11.00–3.00am		 Easy Harvey Kartel and Pumpio present indie, rock and hip hop.
Fridays
10.30–3.00am		 Old School Finest old school jazz, funk and soul from Craig et al.
Saturdays
8.30–3.00am		 Salsa in the Buff Hosted by Academia de Salsa, who pull in a decidedly salsa dancing crowd, this sexy club night also boasts a dedicated Mojito bar on the mezzanine…
Saturdays
10.30–3.00am		 Nu Skool Nick Peacock, Craig Thompson, John Ross and Alex, provide a fine line in disco, northern soul and all things funky.
The Buff Club, 142 Bath Lane, Glasgow
Date Event
Sundays
11.00–3.00am		 Junk Marky Mark presents a fusion of jazz and funk. The folks at the Buff like to call it 'junk'.
Mondays
11.00–3.00am		 Burn Presented to you by Normski, Zeus and Mash, Burn provides all the disco songs you've forgotten about and the ones you can't forget.
Bunker, 193–199 Bath Street, Glasgow
Date Event
Thursdays
9.00–2.00am		 Hi-Fi Dave Sinclair plays indie and rock.
Fridays
9.00–3.00am		 Bunker Fridays Tam Coyle plays the best from new and established bands until midnight while Andy Wilson drops some new and classic indie favourites until chucking…
Saturdays
9.00–2.00am		 Bunker Saturdays Toast drops indie bits, rock picks and student anthems.
Burrell Collection, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow
Date Event
20 Jun–4 Jan 2009
Mon–Thu & Sat 10.00am–5.00; Fri & Sun 11.00am–5.00		 Colours of the Silk Road: Suzani embroideries from Uzbekistan A display of fine embroidered wall hangings from Uzbekistan and an insight into the lives of their female creators and the society in which they…
17 Oct–8 Feb 2009 Joseph Crawhall: The Masterpieces A showcase of some of Glaswegian watercolourist's finest works, including 'The Aviary' and 'Girl on a Bicycle'.
10 Dec
12.30–1.00		 Curator's Favourites Noorah Al-Gailani, Curator of Islamic Civilisations, discusses a Kurdish piled carpet from northwest Iran.
13 Dec
2.00		 Burrell for Families Find out about the very first Christmas presents from the Three Wise Men and discover the Christmas story in objects at the Burrell. Then make your…
The Butterfly and the Pig, 153 Bath Street, Glasgow
Date Event
Sundays
8.30		 Acoustic Night Hosted by Callum Ray.
Tuesdays
8.30		 Acoustic Night Ian Forbes hosts this weekly acoustic session.
Byblos, Unit Q Merchant Square 71 Albion Street, Glasgow
Date Event
Mondays
11.30–3.00am		 Passionality DJ Roberts plays chart hits for the gay/mixed crowd.
Tuesdays
11.00–3.00am		 Audioculture A mixed night of chart, cheese and R&B from DJ Shazza Halliwell.
Wednesdays
11.00–3.00am		 Varsity Village A new student event featuring rock, indie and house classics.
Thursdays
10.30–3.00am		 Hang the DJ New student night at Byblos. Resident DJ Fiona J plays student anthems and chart tunes, plus party games hosted by glamour model Michelle Marsh and…
Fridays
11.00–3.00am		 Back to the 90s, Return to the 80s A proper retrofest from Stevie Kerr and Stuart McCorrisken.
Fridays
11.00–3.00am		 Let Them Eat Cake A broad-ranging night of cross-genre party tunes from The Dirty Mac and Stuart McCorrisken.
12 Dec
11.00–3.00am		 Rehab House night with Jon O'Bir and John Askew.
Saturdays
11.00–3.00am		 Sabado Saturdays House music from Iain Thomson ('M8' magazine) and Paul Rea. With the 'Scottish Mafia' of Huggu and Iain (13 Dec) and Sarah Main (20 Dec).
Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, St Andrews
Date Event
3 Dec–27 Dec, not 7 Dec, 8 Dec, 14 Dec, 15 Dec, 21 Dec, 22 Dec, 25 Dec
10.30am & 7.30 (6 Dec, 13 Dec, 20 Dec, 23 Dec, 24 Dec, 26 Dec & 27 Dec 2.30 & 7.30); 7.30		 Cinderella Poor Ella is in trouble. She dreams of dancing at the Royal Ball where the handsome Prince is looking to find his one true love. But her days and…
Cabaret Voltaire, 36–38 Blair Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
7 Dec
7.00		 RTX, Pilotcan and Skibunny Hair metal, psych-folk and alternative rock from former Royal Trux Jennifer Herrema.
Sundays
11.00–3.00am		 More Kaupuss and Miss Chris deliver the best in funky vocal house, club classics and electro.
7 Dec
11.00–3.00am		 New Idols Club classics and new idols from The Dark Assassin and The Hollywood Touch.
Mondays
11.00–3.00am		 Trade Union Night to give something back to the bar and club workers with everything except cheese from DJ Beefy and Wolfjazz.
Tuesdays
11.00–3.00am		 Split Drum & bass, electro, techno and breakbeat with Shadowskill, the Dropout DJs, Dogma and a smattering of very talented local guests.
3 Dec–11 Dec
10.30–3.00am		 We Are . . . Electric Electronic punk-funk, electro and underground acid-house classics with Gary Mac putting in a back-to-back set with Jacek (3 Dec) plus a guest slot…
Thursdays
11.00–3.00am		 Sick Note Indie/electro night from the Cab, with residents from Clash and Spies in the Wires. Spanish DJs Buffetlibre, who have remixed everyone form Cut Copy…
12 Dec
7.00		 The Law, The Remnant Kings and Yuill Scott & The Haight Indie jangle pop not unlike fellow Dundonians The View.
12 Dec
11.00–3.00am		 Telefunken Deep funked up house night as Glasgow's house taste maker Harri (Subculture) mans the main room with Yogi Haughton playing out Northern Soul…
13 Dec
7.00		 Heartbreak, Dead Boy Robotics and Capitaal 'Every track is a mini pop classic and dancefloor stormer in one,' according to 'The List' when it comes to Heartbreak's debut album, 'Lies'.
13 Dec
11.00–3.00am		 Karnival House night which promises to indulge 'every pleasure, every sin' with a residents Christmas party.
6 Dec–28 Dec
11.00–3.00am		 Grand Theft Audio New Saturday nighter in the Speakeasy playing out hip hop and funk.
Café Cossachok, 38 Albion Street, Glasgow
Date Event
7 Dec
9.00		 Lev & Friends Violinist Lev Atlas presents this Russian, Hungarian, Gypsy, jazz, classical and folk fusion.
Caird Hall, City Square, Dundee
Date Event
7 Dec
6.30		 NYCoS Dundee Area Choir Dundee's finest young singers perform a selection of seasonal songs.
10 Dec
7.00		 High School Of Dundee Christmas Concert A festive array of songs, carols and readings.