Events in Edinburgh Today
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Events in Edinburgh
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Matilda The Musical
2nd April 2019 - 27th April 2019
Matilda The Musical, the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, is coming to Edinburgh Playhouse in April 2019 as part of a UK tour.
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A Play, A Pie and A Pint: The Mack
23rd April 2019 - 27th April 2019
Ninety years after his own demise, Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s internationally acclaimed masterpiece lies in ruins. Should we save the Mack or just let it go? Read more
Arthur’s Secrets
23rd April 2019
Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice! Read more
Awrite Hen - An Exhibition with Maria Stoian and Natalie J Wood
6th April 2019 - 30th April 2019
Awrite Hen will feature a combination of playful illustrated ceramics and prints, playing on the idea that women are ‘chicks' and what it means when we use the language we use to describe women! Read more
Beginners/Intermediate Pilates Classes for Adults
3rd July 2018 - 4th June 2019
Come along and try Pilates for adults with Nicky Pender every Tuesday and Wednesday at Liberton Kirk Halls. Read more
Castle Street April Fair
22nd April 2019 - 28th April 2019
Edinburgh New Town
With a great mix of arts and crafts, food and drinks, Castle Street April Fair provides locals, visitors and tourists with a authentic shopping experience in the heart of Edinburgh City Centre! Read more
Charles II: Art and Power Exhibition
23rd November 2018 - 2nd June 2019
Old master paintings and spectacular silver furniture show the rich material world of Charles II's court and the role of the arts in the re-establishment of the Stuart monarchy. Read more
Clandestino Tuesday
23rd April 2019
Party till late every Tuesday at Boteco Do Brasil with DJ Panda mixing up the past & the present Afrobeats, Reggaeton, Hip Hop, Urban, Cumbia Electronica, Latin Bass, Afrobeats and more.
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Coast to Coast
14th April 2019 - 22nd May 2019
Kittie Jones and Jane Smith present a joint exhibition that reflects their shared interest in wildlife from their respective viewpoints on the East and West coasts of Scotland. Read more
CREATE 003: Industry Talk with Chloe, Mud Urban Flowers
23rd April 2019
pplrstrange CREATE 003 will be an industry talk and networking event with Chloe, owner of MUD Urban Flowers (MUD Glasgow & MUD Edinburgh), on Tuesday 23rd April at The Refinery, St Andrew's Square. Read more
Dance Scottish with RSCDS Edinburgh
24th September 2018 - 21st May 2019
Various Locations Edinburgh
Come along, join in and enjoy the benefits of fun, fitness and friendship with RSCDS Edinburgh Dance Scottish classes! Read more
Deliverance at Opium Every Tuesday
23rd April 2019
Your weekly overdose of EBM/INDUSTRIAL/ELECTRO/GOTH tunes with Resident DJs BioSynthetic / Hack Hazard / Technomancer and De Gloom. Read more
Do Toddlers Understand ‘‘No’’?
1st March 2019 - 31st May 2019
Edinburgh South
Wee Science is looking for wee scientists around 1.5 years old to take part in a study on word learning at the University of Edinburgh! Read more
Free Live Music at The Fiddlers Arms
28th March 2019 - 27th April 2019
Come along to The Fiddlers Arms every weekend from 9pm and enjoy free live music with something to suit everyone’s tastes! Entry is always free. Read more
House of Jack Kids Street Dance Classes
22nd April 2019 - 29th June 2019
House of Jack kids street dance classes are back at Shapes Studio from 22nd April until 29th June - Bookings now open! Read more
In Focus: Scottish Photography
7th July 2018 - 12th May 2019
This exhibition showcases the City Art Centre’s photographic collections, charting the development of fine art photography in Scotland from the 19th century to present day. Read more
InnverVerse
10th April 2019 - 27th April 2019
Come along and see InnerVerse, a sensory art installation by multimedia artist Renee Rilexie, at Dundas Street Gallery from 10th to 27th April! Read more
Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Victim, Complex
23rd April 2019
Have you seen Kiri Pritchard-McLean on Comedy Central at the Comedy Store, The Russell Howard Hour or heard her on The Now Show? Well now you can see her at The Stand Edinburgh on 23rd April! Read more
Live Music at George IV Bar in April
1st April 2019 - 30th April 2019
Check out all the Live music at George IV Bar this April, everything from Rock and Pop to Traditional Folk, Scottish, Irish and Blues! Read more
Live Music at Stramash in April
1st April 2019 - 30th April 2019
Check out the great variety of Live music gigs on at Stramash this April, Rock, Pop, Blues, Soul, Funk and more.... Read more
Live Music at Whistle Binkies Gigs in April
1st April 2019 - 30th April 2019
Check out the great variety of Live music gigs on at Whistle Binkies this April, Rock, Pop, Blues, Soul, Funk and more.... Read more
Locker Room Talk
23rd April 2019 - 24th April 2019
Following overwhelming response from previous runs at the Traverse Festival, Locker Room Talk returns to continue a conversation about misogyny and masculinity on 23rd & 24th April. Read more
Matilda The Musical
2nd April 2019 - 27th April 2019
Matilda The Musical, the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, is coming to Edinburgh Playhouse in April 2019 as part of a UK tour. Read more
Mini Readings at The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre
23rd April 2019
Fredrik Haglund will be offering mini-readings each month and will be joined by special guest mediums and spiritual healers at The Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre. Read more
Rabbie’s: Edinburgh City Tours
1st January 2019 - 31st December 2019
Various Locations Edinburgh
Discover the stories, secrets, and sights of the city and get the local’s perspective of Edinburgh with Rabbie's Edinburgh City Tours! Read more
Rabbie’s: Tours from Edinburgh
1st January 2019 - 31st December 2019
Various Locations Edinburgh
Make Edinburgh your base for a trip to Scotland and combine the magic of Scotland's capital with the best of the Highlands on a tour with Rabbie's! Read more
Storyworlds: Paper Sculptures by Edinburgh Young Artists
10th November 2018 - 12th May 2019
Storyworlds is a magical group of sculptures showing tiny enchanted storyworlds under glass domes completed by senior students of art. The exhibition is on at The Writers' Museum from 10th November. Read more
Tamagotchi Tuesdays - 80’s, 90’s, 00’s throwback
23rd April 2019
Edinburgh's weekly throwback clubnight at Subway Cowgate brings you the hits of 80’s, 90’s, 00’s. Read more
The Ceilidh Club at Summerhall
23rd April 2019
Come and experience Scottish dance the way its meant to be every Tuesday at The Ceilidh Club in Summerhall! Read more
Themed Tours at the National Museum of Scotland
1st April 2019 - 30th April 2019
Check out the daily free guided themed tours at the National Museum of Scotland in April! Read more
UFOs and their Spiritual Mission: Film Showing
23rd April 2019
Learn more about The Gathering of the Forces of Light in a remarkable and unique film interview with author and futurist Benjamin Creme, which includes information on the history of UFOs and more! Read more
Events in East Renfrewshire
Busby Flower Club Monthly Meeting
23rd April 2019
Busby Flower Club meets once a month in the Redhurst Hotel, Giffnock new members always welcome!
East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
14th January 2019 - 15th December 2019
Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!
East Renfrewshire HSCP Walking Groups
23rd April 2019
East Renfrewshire Council HSCP run several walking groups throughout the week perfect for beginners upwards!
Lifting the Lid: 400 years of food and drink in Scotland
15th April 2019 - 4th July 2019
People in East Renfrewshire are being given a fascinating insight into the development of the Scots' diet over the past 400 years, thanks to a new touring display from the National Library of Scotland
Share a Song and Sing Along
23rd April 2019
Enjoy a good old sing-along and ‘gie it laldy’ at Share a Song and Sing Along at Giffnock or Barrhead Foundry Library!
The Market Place Barrhead: Book Folding Workshop
23rd April 2019
Come along and learn the basics of book folding at these free workshops in The Market Place, Barrhead!
The Market Place Barrhead: Card Making Club
23rd April 2019
Get creative every Tuesday and Thursday morning at The Market Place Barrhead's free card making club!
The Market Place Barrhead: Knit ‘n’ Stitch
23rd April 2019
Do you knit, crochet or stitch or would you like to learn how? The Market Place Barrhead welcome people of all abilities to join them for their weekly Knit'n' Stitch group!
The Market Place Barrhead: Sewing Circle
23rd April 2019
Whether you’re an expert or just trying it for the first time, come along and join in at The Market Place Barrhead's regular Sewing Circle!
The Market Place Newton Mearns: Bridge Club
23rd April 2019
Sit back, relax and have a fun afternoon at The Market Place Newton Mearns weekly Bridge Club!
Tuesday Friendship Club
23rd April 2019
The Tuesday Friendship Club is a weekly night for adults with learning disabilities and ASN held at the Columba Club, Barrhead!
Walking Football
23rd April 2019
Over 50? Have you still got a love of the beautiful game? Walking Football at Barrhead Foundry or Mearns Primary School is perfect for you!
Whitelee Stroller Striders
23rd April 2019
Join the Whitelee Rangers on their free weekly parent & baby walking group which meets every Tuesday morning at 10am between March and November!
Events in Fife
Art Exhibition and Sale in aid of Marie Curie
12th April 2019 - 11th June 2019
Local artist Janet Scrymgeour-Wedderburn is holding an exhibition and sale of her beautiful art, paintings and sculptures at Lindores Abbey Distillery visitor centre in aid of Marie Curie.
‘REFUGIO’ - after Selkirk after Crusoe
30th March 2019 - 22nd June 2019
A Fife Contemporary exhibition celebrating 300 years since the novel Robinson Crusoe was published.
Culross
29th March 2019 - 30th June 2019
A new exhibition at the Greengate Gallery in Culross celebrates the royal burgh’s unique character with a selection of artwork from artists and craftspeople in the Forth Valley area.
G and S Society: Iolanthe
23rd April 2019 - 25th April 2019
Fresh from their sell-out Edinburgh Fringe production of HMS Pinafore, The University of St Andrews’ G&S Society are back with another hilarious satire of love, politics, and mystical happenings!
Scottish Seas
6th April 2019 - 7th June 2019
Join our Explorers at Deep Sea World and find out about the amazing wildlife on our local shores!
Tour an Amazon Fulfillment Centre
19th February 2019 - 31st October 2019
See the magic that happens after you click ‘buy’ on Amazon.co.uk by touring our Dunfermline fulfilment centre and seeing first-hand how we deliver for our customers.
Events in Glasgow
A Laugh To Remember
23rd April 2019
A Laugh To Remember, is a fantastic fundraising comedy night organised by Electric Lime Events (City of Glasgow College students) in support of the charity Papyrus!
A Play, A Pie and A Pint Spring Season
23rd April 2019
A Play, A Pie and A Pint celebrates their 15th anniversary with a specially selected season of their best loved plays!
AI! Oh Aye!
28th March 2019 - 28th April 2019
The 'AI! Oh Aye!' exhibition at The Lighthouse explores what the future of democracy could look like with technology at its heart.
Art Exhibition and Sale
1st April 2019 - 30th April 2019
An art exhibition and sale of work is being held by a group of local amateur artists at Glasgow Botanic Gardens' Tearoom during the month of April!
Art Factory
23rd April 2019
Platform Glasgow's Art Factory is a visual arts and crafts drop in studio for adults who wish to learn to draw, paint or make things!
Aye write presents Chris Brookmyre
23rd April 2019
Aye Write: Popular author Chris Brookmyre will launch his new book, Fallen Angel, at the Mitchell Library on April 23rd!
Bara Bara Bara
13th April 2019 - 23rd June 2019
Tramway proudly presents Bara Bara Bara, the first solo exhibition in Scotland by Mexico City based artist Pia Camil!
Benny Lynch: The Little King of the Gorbals
16th August 2018 - 30th June 2020
The People’s Palace is hosting a community display which gathers together never seen before objects from Benny Lynch’s life and career.
Book Fair
23rd April 2019
Following the success of their first book fair in December, Alliance Francais are delighted to announce that the event is returning in April!
Bounce and Rhyme
23rd April 2019
Bounce and Rhyme are free and fun sessions for parents, carers and children Two or under held weekly in several Glasgow Libraries!
Bridgeton Cross Retail Market
23rd April 2019
Browse the stalls and bag yourself a bargain at the twice weekly City Markets Bridgeton Cross Retail Market!
Clydebank Easter Spring Carnival
4th April 2019 - 28th April 2019
Taylor's of Edinburgh bring their Easter Spring Carnival, featuring lots of Easter themed activities, to Clydebank between the 4th and 28th of April!
Curious About Glasgow
12th January 2019 - 31st December 2019
Have fun discovering Glasgow with a self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
Dippy On Tour: Glasgow
22nd January 2019 - 6th May 2019
Dippy, the Natural History Museum's iconic Diplodocus cast, is going on a natural history adventure across the UK, and will visit Glasgow between 22nd January - 6th May 2019!
Distillery Tour & Whisky Tasting
1st July 2018 - 31st December 2019
Come to The Clydeside Distillery, immerse yourself in Glasgow history and watch the craftsmen distil pure new make spirit by hand, the time-honoured way on the tour followed by a whisky tasting!
Domestic Bliss
8th March 2019 - 31st December 2020
Domestic Bliss is a new exhibition that brings together works from Glasgow Museums' collection to reflect on GoMA's building history as a former house, Royal Exchange and civic space!
Dumpling Workshop
23rd April 2019
Fancy doing something different? Created by popular demand! Learn how to make traditional Chinese Hakka Dumplings at Sunshine Tea Lounge's Dumpling Workshop!
Easter at SCOTLANDART - A Glasgow Gallery
16th April 2019 - 16th May 2019
Spring is in the air and ScotlandArt have a fantastic selection of original work ready for your Easter weeks!
Glasgow Central Station Tours
1st January 2019 - 31st December 2019
Glasgow Central Tours offer you the chance to explore behind the scenes of Glasgow's most iconic and busiest landmarks, Central Station!
Glasgow Landmarks Exhibition
6th March 2019 - 26th April 2019
Glasgow City Heritage Trust's Glasgow Landmarks Exhibition features work by Glasgow-based artists Professor Robin Webster and Will Knight!
Good Move Glasgow Health Walks
1st January 2018 - 31st December 2019
Good Move Glasgow run Health Walks right across the city which are suitable for all ages and abilities!
Govanhill BabyCafe
23rd April 2019
Come for help with breastfeeding issues or just to have coffee, cake and chat at the Govanhill BabyCafe.
Hairstylists Against Hunger - Glasgow Clyde College
23rd April 2019
Fancy doing your bit for charity while being pampered? Join Hairstylists Against Hunger and select a hair or beauty treatment in return for a donation to the South West Glasgow Foodbank!
Historic Tours of Glasgow University
23rd April 2019
Join a Historic Tour of Glasgow University the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world!
Insight Talks at the Hunterian
23rd April 2019
Gain an insight into The Hunterian's world class collections at one of their weekly lunchtime talks!
Kelvingrove Organ Recitals
1st January 2019 - 31st December 2019
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum holds delightful daily recitals by eminent local organists and visiting players!
Kirkintilloch BabyCafe
23rd April 2019
Come for help with breastfeeding issues or just to have coffee, cake and chat at the Kirkintilloch BabyCafe.
Leonardo da Vinci: A Life in Drawing
1st February 2019 - 6th May 2019
12 of the finest drawings by Leonardo da Vinci, lent by Her Majesty The Queen from the Royal Collection, will be on show at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum!
Live Wedding Band Showcase
23rd April 2019
Join The Rays for an evening of fantastic live music and prosecco on arrival at their Live Wedding Band Showcase event on Tuesday 23rd April!
Meat The Butcher
23rd April 2019
For all the meat fans out there, Hutchesons City Grill have got a real treat for you! Join them for their 'Meat The Butcher' evening on Tuesday 23rd April!
Michael Ball: Coming Home To You Tour
23rd April 2019
Michael Ball will bring his 'Coming Home To You Tour' to the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Tuesday 23rd April 2019!
Mindfulness for Exam Stress & Nerves
23rd April 2019
Got exams coming up? Feeling nervous, stressed and/or anxious? Join The Wee Retreat for this wee pop up workshop and pick up some new skills to keep you calm and focused during exam time!
Musicians in Exile
23rd April 2019
Local asylum seekers and refugees share the music of their home cultures in this one hour gig at The Grand Ole Opry on Tuesday 23rd April!
Pollokshields Heritage Lecture Series 2018-19
23rd April 2019
Pollokshields Heritage hold a regular series of talks and lectures in The Fotheringay Centre throughout the year.
Quarriers Glasgow Group Activities
1st July 2018 - 31st December 2019
Quarriers Glasgow Group Activities provides group activities for adults with learning disabilities in the north west and south areas of Glasgow.
Rabbie’s: Tours from Glasgow
1st January 2019 - 31st December 2019
Make Glasgow your base for a trip to Scotland and combine this pioneering city with the best of the Highlands on a tour with Rabbie's!
Reflecting Mackintosh Collection
8th February 2019 - 16th June 2019
Craft Design House presents a bespoke collection of original pieces by designer makers, celebrating Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s 150th anniversary at The Lighthouse
Samba Drumming Class (SambaYaBamba)
23rd April 2019
Join SambaYaBamba for the chance to learn how to play the infectious sounds of Brazilian street music in a large group, new block of classes begins on Tuesday 15th January!
Stage: Fraser Taylor
6th April 2019 - 4th May 2019
RGI Kelly Gallery presents STAGE by Fraser Taylor, a Glasgow based interdisciplinary visual artist whose studio practice is rooted in drawing.
T.Rex in Town
18th April 2019 - 31st July 2019
Step back in time to the Cretaceous period at Kelvin Hall and meet Trix in this once in a lifetime opportunity to come face to face with a T.Rex!
Tennent’s Brewery Tour
1st January 2018 - 31st December 2019
Find out how Wellpark Brewery make Tennent's so special on one of their daily Brewery Tours!
The Full Monty - The Play by Simon Beaufoy
22nd April 2019 - 27th April 2019
Six out of work Sheffield steelworkers are back... and this time they really are going to go The Full Monty! Catch the hit show when it returns to the King's Theatre Glasgow in April!
Toddlers Tales
23rd April 2019
Toddlers Tales are free and fun sessions for parents, carers and children aged 3-5 held weekly across several Glasgow Libraries!
Weekly Kids Coding Classes (Age 6-10)
4th April 2019 - 20th June 2019
IT Professional Training are running weekly coding classes for 6 to 10 year olds beginning on April 4th!
Events in Lanarkshire
Bookbug at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre
23rd April 2019
Free, fun and fantastic! North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre hold Bookbug sessions every Monday, Tuesday & Saturday!
Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks
1st January 2018 - 31st December 2019
Join Get Walking Lanarkshire on one of their regualr health walks! Enjoy the fresh air, meet new people and have a good blether!
R!SK
23rd March 2019 - 11th May 2019
A spill, a slip, a hospital trip. Oh dear! Visit R!SK, a fun, interactive and educational exhibition for all the family about the hidden dangers lurking in our homes!
The Art of Christian Small
19th April 2019 - 26th May 2019
Biggar & Upper Clydesdale Museum is proud to present an exhibition of artwork by the late Christian Small of West Linton between 19th April to 26th May 2019!
The Scottish Diaspora Tapestry Exhibition
2nd March 2019 - 28th April 2019
Don't miss your chance to see The Scottish Diaspora Tapestry when it goes on display in the Exhibition Gallery at New Lanark World Heritage Site on its way home from a world-wide tour!
Woolpack Knitting Club
23rd April 2019
The Woolpack Knitting Club meets every Tuesday afternoon in the North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre in Motherwell!
Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Active Communities’ Jogging Buddies
23rd April 2019
Active Communities run a series of jogging groups throughout Renfrewshire on a weekly basis!
Active Communities’ Walking Buddies
23rd April 2019
Active Communities run a series of walking groups throughout Renfrewshire on a weekly basis!
Fair Start Scotland - Getting People of Renfrewshire into Work
23rd April 2019
To celebrate a year of helping people in Renfrewshire overcome their barriers and get into the work place, The Wise Group are holding a special Fair Start Scotland 1st Birthday Open Day!
Guided Tours of Paisley Abbey
23rd April 2019
Built in the 12th century and steeped in history, Paisley Abbey is a fascinating building to visit, find out more on one of the regular guided tours!
In Conversation with Judy Murray
23rd April 2019
Judy Murray talks tennis, her first book, encouraging women into sport, and being a grandmother at Beacon Arts Centre with Times journalist and broadcaster Graham Spiers.
Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
23rd April 2019
Free, fun and fantastic! Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions throughout the week!
Renfrewshire’s Big Spring Clean
29th March 2019 - 30th April 2019
Renfrewshire's Big Spring Clean is back, and this year it's going to be bigger and better than ever before! So grab your litter picker and get set to make your neighbourhood a little brighter!
Events in Stirling and Falkirk
Conservation Volunteering
13th January 2019 - 26th May 2019
Come and join our conservation volunteering teams at TCV Scotland! We meet every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in Stirling and carry out various practical conservation tasks across the Forth Valley.
In the Footsteps of John Muir
2nd February 2019 - 28th April 2019
This photography exhibition in Stirling Castle traces John Muir's travels from his childhood in Dunbar to the American National Parks he helped to establish.
It’s OK not to be OK Football
23rd April 2019
Mental Health issues affect 1 in 8 men in the Uk. If you're feeling down come along to 'It's OK not to be OK Football' sessions and get healthy and active in a fun non judgemental environment!
Tuesday Evening Jewellery Class - Summer Term
23rd April 2019
A comprehensive weekly evening jewellery class is starting on Tuesday 23rd April at Central Scotland School of Jewellery.
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Castle Street April Fair
With a great mix of arts and crafts, food and drinks, Castle Street April Fair provides locals, visitors and tourists with a authentic shopping experience in the heart of Edinburgh City Centre!Matilda The Musical
Matilda The Musical, the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, is coming to Edinburgh Playhouse in April 2019 as part of a UK tour.Big Big Gin Festival
After a successful 2018, the Big Big Gin Festival is back at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange on the 26th & 27th of April 2019. Let your experience be-gin!Live Music at Stramash in April
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