1 Picasso at Play
Baird Institute, Cumnock, East Ayrshire, various dates until August 6
Regarded as one of the greatest painters of the 20th century, this exhibition showcases 28 photographs of Picasso with his friends and family.
The exhibition gives a rare insight into the personal life of the Cubist painter, providing a fascinating glimpse into his personality and how he created some of his most famous works.
A must for any fans of 20th century art.
Entry is free. Visit www.eastayrshireleaisure.com for more information.
2 Wildfire Festival
Wiston Lodge, Biggar, South Lanarkshire, June 24-26
Music fans will get the chance to rock out when the Wildfire Festival opens its doors this weekend. The award-winning three-day extravaganza boasts performances from UK and European acts across its stages, with former Judas Priest singers Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens, Winter Storm, Chasing Dragons and Screaming Eagles all on the bill. Other acts on the line-up include Soldier, Serpentine, Halo Tora and Sky Valley Mistress.
Tickets for the event are £70 for weekend camping, £55 for the weekend and £25 for a day pass. Visit www.wildfirefestival.co.uk for more information.
3 Glasgow Real Ale Festival
The Briggait, Glasgow, today until June 25
Organised by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), this festival celebrates the perfect pint. The three-day event features over 100 beers from breweries across Scotland and the rest of the UK as well as real cider and beer from Bavaria. Beers on offer to thirsty punters include Alechemy’s Anti-Venom, Blackjack’s Double Bluff, Caledonian’s Flying Scotsman, Fyne Ales’ Ragnarok, Loch Lomond’s Bravehop, Skye’s Tomahawk and Whippet’s Flaming Dog.
Tickets cost £4 for CAMRA members and £6 for non-members. A Glasgow Real Ale Festival beer glass is included in the admission price. Visit www.glasgowrealalefestival.co.uk for more information.
4 Elton John
Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh, June 25
Elton John will delight fans when he brings his Wonderful Crazy tour to Scotland on Saturday.
The music legend, whose career spans five decades, will perform tracks from his new album, Wonderful Crazy, as well as some old classics from his Grammy award-winning back catalogue.
It will be his first show in the Scottish capital in ten years.
Tickets for the show cost £40-£80. Visit www.eltonjohn.com.for more information.
5 Bard in the Botanics
Botanic Gardens, Glasgow, today until July 30
Celebrating the life and works of William Shakespeare, this annual festival brings the Bard’s works to life in the stunning surroundings of the Botanic Gardens. This year’s stellar programme features performances of Twelfth Night, Coriolanus, Macbeth and Doctor Faustus. The festival has staged more than 50 productions of the Bard’s works to over 70,000 people since it began 15 years ago.
Tickets cost £15. Visit www.bardinthebotanics.co.uk for more information.
6 Summer Nights at Zoo
Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh, today
Have you ever wondered what goes on in a zoo after dark? Well, here’s your chance to find out. Edinburgh Zoo will opens its doors to the public tonight, giving intrigued visitors the chance to explore the hidden world of this iconic tourist attraction after dark. The event includes locally sourced food, interactive science stations, talks about conservation, comedian, photo stations and a silent disco. Alternatively, you can just relax and watch the sun set in the company of the zoo’s pandas, penguins and flamingos.
Tickets for this adult-only event cost £25. Visit www.edinburghzoo.org.uk for more information.
7 Piping at Forres: European Pipe Band Championships
Grant Park, Forres, June 25
Thousands of pipers and drummers from across Europe will visit Scotland this Saturday to compete in the European Pipe Band Championships.
Set in the beautiful surroundings of Grant Park, the prestigious event, run by the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association, offers entertainment, craft stalls, funfairs, beer tents and food as well as world-class piping.
A fun day out for the whole family.
Tickets cost £13 for adults, £11 for concessions, £8 for youngsters aged 12 to 17 and £32 for a family pass. Children under 12 go free. Visit www.pipinhatforres.com for more information.
8 Crawick Multiverse Summer Solstice Celebration
Crawick Multiverse, Sanquhar, Dumfries and Galloway, June 26
Bringing together science, art and music, this summer solstice celebration has something for all the family. The action-packed day, marking the beginning of summer, includes an array of performances from pipers, artists, schools, community groups and theatrical dance company Oceanallover, which will perform ‘Not to Scale’, an exploration of the movement of microbes, bacteria and insects. The day, which is the finale of a three day Summer Solstice Festival, ends with a fire display and musical performance representing the Collision of the Galaxies/Burning of the Multiverse in the Crawick Multiverse’s desert.
Tickets cost £5 for adults, £4 for concessions and £2 for children aged five to 16. Children under five go free. Visit www.crawickmultiverse.co.uk for more information.
9 Glasgow Jazz Festival
Various venues, Glasgow, today until July 3
Music lovers will be in seventh heaven when the Glasgow Jazz Festival kicks off this weekend.
The event has hosted some of the biggest names in jazz, blues, soul, funk and R&B, including Miles Davis, Tony Bennett, Tito Puente and Sarah Vaughan, since launching 30 years ago. This year’s line-up includes Soweto Kinch, Darius Brubeck, Kamasi Washington, George Benson and Joe Bonamassa.
Tickets prices vary. Visit www.jazzfest.co.uk for more information.
10 Zombie Science: Brain of the Dead
Dram!, Glasgow, June 25
Do zombies have brains and, if so, how do they work? If you’ve ever asked yourself this question then this new interactive lecture from the Zombie Institute for Theoretical Studies may be for you. The lecture will try and uncover the dark complexity of the zombie brain. There’s also the chance to brush up on the latest zombie apocalypse survival tips and pitch your living dead questions to a panel from the University of Glasgow.
Tickets cost £6.60 for adults and £4.40 for concessions. Visit www.zombiescience.co.uk for more information.
11 Rihanna
Hampden Park, Glasgow, June 27
THE Barbadian superstar will bring her award-winning brand of sassy pop and R&B to Scotland on Monday when her Anti World Tour visits Glasgow.
Famed for tracks including Umbrella, We Found Love and Diamonds, The pop icon promises a hit-filled set featuring songs from her new album, Anti, alongside her best-loved anthems.
With support from The Weeknd and Big Sean, this is one gig pop and R&B fans won’t want to miss.
Tickets cost £55-£75. Visit www.rihannanow.com for more information.
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