1. Killer Heels & Lunch To Die For, Lochgreen House Hotel, Troon, tomorrow
This insightful event into the criminal underworld will see two of Scotland’s bestselling crime writers, Alex Grey and Lin Anderson, delve into where their inspiration lies and what exactly makes a bestseller. The pair will read extracts from their latest novels, take part in a question-and-answer session and sign copies of their new editions which will be available to buy at the event.
Tickets cost £35 and include a glass of fizz on arrival, three-course meal and coffee. Call 01563 831436 to book or email debbie.campbell@hansel.org.uk.
2. Robbie Williams, Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, tomorrow
The former Take That star’s only Scottish appearance comes following the release of his successful The Heavy Entertainment Show album. Released last November, it quickly shot to No 1 to rave reviews. With 11 studio albums and two greatest hits collections taking the top spot throughout his career, Robbie now has 12 No 1 records under his belt, pushing him past David Bowie and equalling Madonna, leaving only Elvis ahead of him.
Tickets cost between £55 and £104.50, with booking fee. Visit ticketmaster.co.uk to book.
3. Crail Food Festival, Various venues, Fife, Saturday and Sunday
One of Scotland’s major food festivals makes a return for its seventh year with a host of local flavours, tastings, children’s activities, the opportunity to meet the makers and the famous Sunday lunch at the harbour.
On Saturday, visitors can sample offerings before buying at an indoor food and drink market, including artisanal whisky and gin, chocolates and bread. Sunday will see in the lunch at the picturesque harbour where festival goers can select their meal from a series of street food vendors. The seafront Marine Hotel is transformed into a children’s activity area, complete with storytelling and a ceilidh.
The event costs £6 for an adult while children go free.
Visit crailfoodfest.co.uk to learn more.
4. Flip Out, Rutherglen, ongoing
Grab the young ones and head to the biggest trampoline arena in the world. Conveniently situated just on the outskirts of Glasgow, the venue boasts 63,000 sq ft of trampolines where the Flip Out team has thought of just about everything; for children, there is a top-of-the range soft play section and a flip street arena. There is also a range of ball game activities for sporty customers, a dodgeball court, basketball lanes and a football pitch. For those over 4ft 7ins, head along to the adult parkour area. There are also 10 party rooms to choose from for those looking to book youngsters an unforgettable birthday experience.
Tickets cost £11 and available time slots can be viewed at bookglasgow.flipout.co.uk.
5. West End Festival, Various venues, Glasgow, until June 25
Glasgow’s largest cultural event is, this weekend, offering a night of laughs tonight and tomorrow at The Stand Comedy Club with five acts on a two hour stand-up showcase. If that doesn’t take your fancy, enjoy pizzas on the patio at McPhabbs each day from noon, celebrate World Gin Day at the Hillhead Bookclub on Saturday in an afternoon of talks, tastings and demonstrations, or spend the day at the the free Big Sunday event at Kelvingrove Park for a jam-packed family day out.
Costs vary for each event.
Visit westendfestival.co.uk/events to explore the programme and to book.
6. The Dime Notes, Universal Hall Arts Centre, Findhorn, tomorrow
This group heads back into the blues-drenched sounds of clarinet-driven 1920s New Orleans jazz, unearthing a repertoire of forgotten gems from a pivotal era from where musicians continue to influence many artists today. The Dime Notes present a fresh take on a timeless style, emphasising the sweeping grooves and sultry melodies which made early jazz, not only revolutionary and controversial, but wildly popular.
Tickets cost £13.20, with booking fee. Visit universalhall.co.uk/tickets to book. The band will then move onto Howden Park Centre in Livingston on Sunday.
7. Glasgow Science Festival, Various venues, Glasgow, today until June 18 Having grown to be one of the largest science festivals in the UK since launching in 2007, from today, the festival will see in an array of events to inspire all ages about science, with talks, experiments, family days, art and even a yoga session. A pop-up climate change cinema in Kelvin Hall will bring together scientists from across the globe for documentaries and discussion today. Tomorrow, screenings of James Cameron’s sci-fi classic The Abyss will take place, followed by a family-friendly showing of Innerspace and Science Centre planetarium screenings of Sunshine on Sunday.
Majority of events are free to attend. Head to Glasgowsciencefestival.org.uk to know more.
8. The Gin Fest, Bonar Hall, Dundee, Saturday
Launching in the city for the very first time, the event will showcase Scottish gins and visitors can sample a variety of brands before buying, drink their perfect serve and take bottles home. For those not keen on the spirit, Dundee’s bars will be bring their best cocktails. There will also be live music and talks from gin industry experts. The day will be split into three sessions, so please ensure the correct time is booked. All bars will operate a token system and will not take cash.
Tickets are priced at £16.50, with booking fee. Event is strictly for the over-18 crowd.
Visit theginfest.co.uk to book.
9. TweedLove On The Green, Tweed Green, Peebles, tomorrow to Sunday
Ride, race or demo a new bike at this weekend-long bike festival, which will strive to create an international experience where both keen and amateur riders can enjoy some fantastic rides, look at new kit, trial a wide range of bikes, take in a variety of top-quality beer and food and listen to tech talks. The event village on the green is free to attend, where there will be live music and plenty of entertainment.
Demos will run on all three days of the expo and registration costs £10 per day. Visit tweedlove.com to find out more and to book a demo slot.
10. The Ching Room, DRAM!, Glasgow, Saturday
Falkirk novelist Alan Bissett’s gritty play follows Rory, a shy poet who just wants to use the toilet in a Sauchiehall Street club. However, a seemingly simple task becomes a terrifying challenge as it’s already occupied by an enigmatic drug dealer who won’t move until he’s shifted all of his gear, which Rory can’t afford. As Rory begins to realise he is completely out of his depth, what follows is a story equally sad and funny about the dodgy deals going on right now in Scotland’s public bathrooms. The theatre company is inviting audiences to see the show and then decide how much they think it was worth.
To book spaces for either 2.30pm or 7.30pm, please email info@attunetheatre.co.uk
DON’T MISS…
Tales from the Top, Craiglockhart at Edinburgh Napier University, Tuesday
In May, Mollie Hughes became the youngest woman in the world to successfully climb Mount Everest from both its north and south sides. Now, in her first post-expedition public talk, the 26-year-old will discuss her motivations for the epic ascent and the many challenges she faced along the way. Tickets are £13.15 with booking fee and all proceeds will go to Cancer Research UK. Book tickets here.
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