1 This Is Elvis
Edinburgh Playhouse, until Saturday
It’s 1968. The major musical event of the year is the first live TV special for Elvis Presley in what would come to be known as “The ’68 Comeback Special”. Drawing phenomenal ratings, this event re-establishes Elvis as the major entertainment star of the decade, and, 12 months later, Elvis stars at the International Hotel in Vegas, performing live for the first time in seven years, securing his place in history as the King of Rock’n’Roll. This production recreates all the drama leading up to the comeback as well as staging the monumental concert, testament to the fact his songs live on and the King still rules.
Tickets are priced between £17.90 and £63.40, plus booking fee.
Buy at atgtickets.com.
2 Mystical Gardens
Botanic Gardens, Glasgow, from today
This one-of-a-kind event at one of the city’s most picturesque locations features an illuminated trail, showcasing the diverse beauty of the Botanic Gardens at night through stunning lighting, powerful soundscapes, fire performance and interactive street theatre. Also discover mythical creatures, meet ghosts from the past and walk through an enchanted wood.
Tickets are available from skiddle.com at £9, plus booking fee. Family tickets are also available. Event runs until February 25.
3 Beautiful – The Carole King Musical
King’s Theatre, Glasgow, until Saturday
Based on the early life and career of legendary singer-songwriter Carole King, the production tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation, including one of the best-selling albums of all time, Tapestry, and countless classics such as (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman.
Tickets are priced between £21 and £70, plus booking fee.
Buy at atgtickets.com.
4 Jerry’s Open House
Houldsworth Street, Glasgow, from today
Rum brand Sailor Jerry is unlocking the doors to Jerry’s Open House, a month-long pop-up inspired by legendary tattoo artist Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins. The space – in an old warehouse in Finnieston – will see packed calendar of events, kicking off with Glasgow’s very own Honeyblood today, get up close and intimate with An Audience With Frank Carter followed by a rare acoustic gig. Also, compete to have your work displayed on the venue walls and enjoy plenty of drinks. The event lasts until March 15.
Each event costs £5, which includes two drinks and entry to the house. Find out more details at facebook.com/Sailor-Jerry.
5 New Focus Duo
Craiglockhart Parish Church, Edinburgh, Saturday
Saxophonist Konrad Wiszniewski, who won the Instrumentalist of the Year title at the Scottish Jazz Awards 2017, and internationally-acclaimed pianist Euan Stevenson bring the duo configuration of their New Focus project back to the church. Originally conceived as a 50th anniversary tribute to saxophone master Stan Getz’s 1961 orchestral album, Focus, Wiszniewski and Stevenson’s group has developed a style of its own and multiple line-ups including jazz quartet and nonet with strings and concert harp.
Visit the church’s Facebook page for ticket information.
6 Inverness Fiddlers’ Rally
Eden Court Theatre, Inverness, Saturday
Joined by fellow enthusiasts from around Scotland to form an orchestra of morew than 100 players, the event brings a packed and varied programme of traditional music from both home and abroad. The day provides both visual and musical spectacle with tartan-clad players. As always, the Inverness Fiddlers will be joined by special guests Scottish folk singer Emily Smith and renowned Shetland fiddler Gemma Donald.
Tickets are between £15 and £17, plus booking fee. Book at eden-court.co.uk.
7 The Script
SSE Hydro, Glasgow, tomorrow
Having sold close to 30 million records, one of the world’s most successful bands stop off in Scotland as they make their way around the UK and Europe. Having topped the UK charts, their latest album Freedom Child, which includes the hit single Rain, sees the band present a collection of urgent, timely, future-facing anthems that speak of both real-life events and real-time sonic adventurism. The band moves on to the Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre on Saturday.
Visit ticketmaster.co.uk for tickets.
8 The Royal Arch
The McManus, Dundee, from Saturday
This new display on Dundee’s former Royal Arch will challenge views on whether it should be regarded as the “People’s Tower” or more accurately be described as a “Pigeon Palace.” The exhibit will feature the “three ages”
of the arch: wooden, stone and cardboard. Artwork will be on the walls and a marble plaque that survived the demolition of the arch will be on show on the wall beneath the Royal Arch clock. The exhibit will also feature a wooden model of the arch and ephemera associated with the Victorian structure.
Admission is free.
9 Pons Aelius
Hippodrome, Eyemouth, Saturday
This ambitious, young instrumental sextet explore the traditional and contemporary folk music of Britain and beyond. With bold arrangements and an arsenal of instruments, the band melds age-old traditions with a fresh and innovative attitude and have quickly earned themselves a reputation as one of the most exciting new names on the circuit.
Tickets are £13.50. Book at eyemouthhippodrome.org.
10 Operation Earth
Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh, ongoing
Solve the puzzles of our planet at Edinburgh attraction Dynamic Earth, with this new interactive programme aimed at families. Interactive experience Operation Earth explores the environment to seek solutions to the challenges of our changing planet. The programme runs until October and activities are available as a drop-in experience as part of a visit to Dynamic Earth between 10am and 4pm. Activities are included with admission to the Dynamic Earth exhibition and are free for Explorer Pass holders.
Visit dynamicearth.co.uk for more information.
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