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Ian Hamilton Finlay

A major exhibition of prints, cards, booklets and sculpture by poet and visual artist Ian Hamilton Finlay (1925–2006), one of the most remarkable Scottish artists of the 20th century, who weaved together themes from classical culture, European history and modern warfare.

Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 0141 287 3050

  • 10:00 – 20:00

Imagining Islands: Artists And Escape

Contemporary works in various media inspired by the Courtauld Gallery and the Arts Council Collection, exploring the perennial quest for utopia.

The Courtauld Institute Of Art, London WC2R

Thu 20 Jun

Courtauld Gallery

£6 (£5) / 020 7872 0220

  • 10:00 – 18:00

India Dewar: The Cosmic Onion

Philosophical works in various media inspired by the symbiotic relationship between the worlds of art and science, based on discoveries in particle physics and astrophysics.

Subway Gallery, London W2

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 07811 286503

  • 11:00 – 19:00

An Inspector Calls: Phoenix Theatre

The company presents J B Priestley's classic thriller about a dinner party that gets interrupted by a mysterious policeman.

Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Mold

Thu 20 Jun

Emlyn Williams Theatre

£10 (£7) / 0845 330 3565

  • 19:30

Introduction to Film Studies 1: The Art of Widescreen Cinema

How have great filmmakers filled the wide screen? Dispelling the famous adage that widescreen was only good for snakes and funerals, generations of filmmakers have embraced the format – from Otto Preminger and Akira Kurosawa to Bruno Dumont and Wes Anderson. This fully illustrated lecture by Dr Pasquale Iannone…

Filmhouse, Edinburgh

Thu 20 Jun

£6 (£5) / 0131 623 8030

Part of Edinburgh International Film Festival.

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Jamie Primrose: Ethereal Journey

A look back at the last ten years of the best-selling artist's career.

Dundas Street Gallery, Edinburgh

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 0131 558 9363

  • 11:00 – 19:00

Japanese Pattern Cutting and Sewing Techniques

A step by step guide to Japanese pattern cutting, making a garment of your choice.

City Centre, Edinburgh

Thu 20 Jun

Prices to be confirmed

  • 18:00 – 21:00

John Browning: Kites – Naturally Inspired

Kites made from leaves, petals, bamboo and other natural materials, by a retired chemist.

Theatre Royal, Winchester

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 01962 840440

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Julia Fordham

The Portsmouth-born singer-songwriter, now based in California, performs her pop, soul and jazz hits.

Huntingdon Hall, Worcester

Thu 20 Jun

£20 (£18.50) / 01905 611427

  • 20:00

Katie, Don't Go

Writer and director Lisa Keogh and sonic artist Conor Barry present a promenade-theatre and art installation collaboration, which tells the story of seamstress Katherine O'Connell through a series of photographs and interactive storytelling experiences.

The MAC, Belfast

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 028 9023 5053

  • 17:00 – 18:30
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Keep Calm It's Nearly the Weekend

DJ Michelle spins a mix of funk and house.

GHQ, Edinburgh

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 0845 166 6024

  • 23:00 – 03:00

Keep Your Timber Limber (Works On Paper)

Drawings from the 1940s to the present day exploring issues of politics of gender and sexuality, feminism and war, by artists including Judith Bernstein, Tom of Finland, George Grosz, Margaret Harrison, Mike Kuchar, Cary Kwok, Antonio Lopez and Marlene McCarty.

ICA, Central London

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 020 7930 3647

  • 11:00 – 21:00

Legs, Bums, Tums & Arms: Workshop

Toning exercises focusing on the upper body, low abdominal, hips, thighs and buttocks.

Verwood Hub

Thu 20 Jun

£4.90 / 01202 828740

  • 18:30 – 19:30

Les Beaucamps GCSE Art Exhibition

Contemporary drawings, paintings, photography, mixed-media and sculpture.

St James, Guernsey

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 01481 711 361

  • 09:00 – 17:00
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Life Drawing: Workshop

Improve your drawing skills and understanding of the human body.

Primrose Hill Community Centre, London NW1

Thu 20 Jun

£5 / 020 7586 8327

  • 19:00 – 21:30

The Tricycle Theatre, Kilburn

Thu 20 Jun

£7 (£6; £4) / 020 7328 1000

  • 19:00 – 21:00

Lights, Camera, Action: Wessex Academy Of Performing Arts

A spectacular extravaganza of song, dance, comedy and music, including numbers from Dirty Dancing, Chicago, Mamma Mia, Kiss Me Kate and Addams Family.

The Playhouse, Weston-super-Mare

Thu 20 Jun

£12 (£10) / 01934 645544

  • 19:30

Little Me: Academy Musical Theatre Company And Orchestra

  • Directed by: Karen Rabinowitz
  • Written by: Neil Simon

The company presents the upbeat 1960s musical, filled with song and dance numbers.

Royal Academy Of Music, London NW1

Thu 20 Jun

Sir Jack Lyons Theatre

£17.50 (£12.50) / 020 7873 7300

  • 19:30

London College Of Fashion

Works in various media by accessory and jewellery design, fashion photography, styling, journalism, broadcast media and public relations graduates.

Londonewcastle Project Space, E2

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 020 7534 1888

  • 12:00 – 19:00
  • 12:00 – 19:00

Long Strides

The world premiere of an epic theatrical reconstruction of events from the life of the great Orcadian scientist and adventurer John Rae, who mapped hundreds of miles of Arctic coast and discovered the fate of the doomed Franklin Expedition to discover the Northwest Passage. The title comes from the name the Inuit people…

Orkney Riding Centre, Kirkwall

Thu 20 Jun

£7–£11 without transport (£12–£16 including transport) / 01856 872542

Buses depart Palace Road at 6.45pm; performance at 7.30pm. Part of St Magnus Festival.

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Lorenzo Quinn: Full Circle

A solo exhibition by the international sculptor, featuring recent works exploring both the themes of love and relationships, as well as focusing on individuality.

Halcyon Gallery, London W1S

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 020 7100 7144

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Revolution, York

Thu 20 Jun

£5 / 01904 676054

  • 19:30 – 20:30

Macbeth

Outdoor production of the Scottish Play featuring no set and few props to help concentrate on the Bard's words. Doors open 6.30pm.

Half House Farm, Three Oaks

Thu 20 Jun

£10 / 07801 893115

  • 19:30 – 22:15

Maggie

  • Written by: Eleanor Blaney

A dark, comic, innovative and exciting new play by Eleanor Blaney.

The Alma Tavern & Theatre, Bristol

Thu 20 Jun

£9 (£7) / 0117 946 7899

  • 14:30
  • 20:00

Making It Home

A collection of four short films made by refugee and asylum seekers.

Central Library, Edinburgh

Thu 20 Jun

0131 242 8100

Free public installation of the films, where viewers can watch at their own pace. Part of Refugee Week Scotland.

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Summerhall, Edinburgh

Thu 20 Jun

Summerhall Cafe

0845 874 3001

Free public installation of the films, where viewers can watch at their own pace. Part of Refugee Week Scotland.

  • 09:00 – 17:00

Tron Theatre, Glasgow

Thu 20 Jun

Victorian Bar

0141 552 4267

Free public installation of the films, where viewers can watch at their own pace. Part of Refugee Week Scotland.

  • 12:30 – 14:30
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