Events in Edinburgh Today
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Events in Edinburgh
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Disney’s The Lion King
5th December 2019 - 18th April 2020
The story of THE LION KING is miraculously brought to life using masks, puppets and striking costumes to tell the story of young Simba's epic adventures.
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Afternoon Tea: And admission is free
21st January 2020 - 15th March 2020
Enjoy a very special afternoon tea at Almond Valley, ideal for mums, dads and younger children, and when you book a high tea, you are admitted to Almond Valley absolutely FREE!
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Beneath the Surface
16th November 2019 - 1st March 2020
This exhibition features work by nine contemporary artists based in Scotland with the artworks having an economy of gesture in common - a limited tonal palette or a monochrome colour plane. Read more
Between Earth and Sky: Watercolours and Glass
9th January 2020 - 22nd February 2020
Between Earth and Sky is a new exhibition at Birch Tree Gallery featuring the work of two artists - Peter Davis (Watercolours) and Angie Packer (Glass). Read more
Burns Ceilidh
23rd January 2020 - 25th January 2020
Come celebrate Scotland's greatest poet in true Scottish style with a Burns Ceilidh at The Three Sisters! Read more
Burns Night Ceilidhs at The Counting House
23rd January 2020 - 25th January 2020
Annasach Ceilidh Band invites you to our informal celebration of The Bard's birthday in the hidden gem of Edinburgh’s Old Town, The Counting House. Read more
Chinese Oracle Bones
25th October 2019 - 29th March 2020
Discover some of the treasures within the National Museum Scotland's significant collection of oracle bones, the second largest in the world outside of China. Read more
Cookery Demonstration on the Everhot Range
23rd January 2020
Join us at Christopher Howard Kitchens, Stockbridge on the 23rd January for our Everhot cooking demonstration and see how versatile an Everhot cooker really is! Read more
Curious About Edinburgh
14th June 2019 - 31st October 2020
Have fun discovering Edinburgh with a self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About! Read more
Disney’s The Lion King
5th December 2019 - 18th April 2020
The story of THE LION KING is miraculously brought to life using masks, puppets and striking costumes to tell the story of young Simba's epic adventures. Read more
Free Live Music at The Fiddlers Arms
1st January 2020 - 29th February 2020
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
Giant Lanterns: Lost Worlds
15th November 2019 - 26th January 2020
With an extended route for 2019 and over 600 brand-new lanterns, there’s more to explore this year as Giant Lanterns return to Edinburgh Zoo from 15 November to 26 January 2020! Read more
Joanna Kessel: Aurum | Gold
26th November 2019 - 26th January 2020
Le Roi Fou is delighted to present Joanna Kessel's Aurum | Gold exhibition, featuring intimately scaled collages in Venetian gold leaf mosaic, glass smalti and concrete. Read more
Lecture Series: The Lost Scottish Identity
23rd January 2020
This lecture, at Gladstone's Land on 23rd January, will explore the events in the lead up to the Act of Union in 1707, and in the aftermath, what happened to the other lost Scottish identities! Read more
Live Music at George IV Bar: January
1st January 2020 - 31st January 2020
Come along and check out the Live music at George IV Bar in January, everything from Rock and Pop to Traditional Folk, Scottish, Irish and Blues! Read more
Live Music at Stramash
16th December 2019 - 31st January 2020
Check out the great variety of Live music gigs on at Stramash - Rock, Pop, Blues, Soul, Funk and much more.... Read more
Live Music at The Royal Mile Tavern
1st January 2020 - 29th February 2020
Free live music is a major feature of the Royal Mile Tavern and you can enjoy it seven nights a week from around 9.30pm! Read more
Live Music at Whistle Binkies
18th December 2019 - 31st January 2020
Check out the great variety of Live music gigs on at Whistle Binkies this November - Rock, Pop, Blues and much more.... Read more
Message from the Skies
1st January 2020 - 25th January 2020
Various Locations Edinburgh
Message from the Skies returns on 1st January with Shorelines, a collection of letters to Scotland reflecting on our relationship with our seas, waters and coast and our maritime heritage! Read more
Night Walk for Edinburgh
16th November 2019 - 31st January 2020
Edinburgh Old Town
Night Walk for Edinburgh, one of the biggest hits of the Edinburgh international Festival 2019, returns as part of Edinburgh’s Christmas and Hogmanay celebrations. Read more
Parasites: Battle for Survival
6th December 2019 - 19th April 2020
This exhibition will explore the fight to eliminate five tropical diseases and the role of research taking place in Scotland to do this. Read more
Playtime with Steve Hamilton
23rd January 2020
Catch Steve Hamilton, one of Europe’s most creative and experienced contemporary pianists, when he is joined by Martin Kershaw and Mario Caribe at The Outhouse on Thursday 23rd January! Read more
Pregnancy Yoga at The Yoga Room
14th November 2019 - 27th February 2020
These Pregnancy Yoga classes, run by Jenny at Yoga Links, provide a calm, friendly and safe environment for you to connect to your body, your baby and your breath throughout pregnancy. Read more
Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)
23rd January 2020 - 15th February 2020
An adaptation like no other, drawing on over two-hundred years of romantic pop history this is Blood of the Young’s unique take on a beloved novel, the acclaimed Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of). Read more
Scottish Nature Photography Awards
18th January 2020 - 19th February 2020
This photography exhibition at the Scottish Ornithologists Club presents the winning entries in the annual competition of Nature Photography in Scotland. Read more
SLIC - Thursdays
23rd January 2020
Get groovy with the Butta Bag - DJ Collective with a mellow blend of Classic Hip Hop, Soul, R&B and chart at Subway Cowgate.
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Stagecoach 2 Week Trial
23rd January 2020 - 1st February 2020
Various Locations Edinburgh
Stagecoach Edinburgh North are delighted to offer spaces on our 2 week trials running over the next 2 weekends. Why not sign up and come along to try it? Read more
Storytime at Mimi’s Bakehouse
14th January 2020 - 29th December 2020
Bring your little one along to Mimi's Bakehouse, Leith on Tuesdays and enjoy a story, songs and themed activities for children aged 0-5 years! Read more
Supper with Burns
23rd January 2020 - 24th January 2020
Join us at the Scottish Storytelling Centre for an alternative Burns Supper, serving up a 3-course Scottish dinner and a generous helping of Burns' stories! Read more
The Luxury of Time: Clocks from 1550-1750
4th October 2019 - 26th January 2020
Explore the history of early British clock making in this small display at National Museum of Scotland. Read more
The Murder Trial Live
22nd January 2020 - 25th January 2020
The Murder Trial Live returns to Edinburgh in January 2020 and will see guests take their seat as jurors in the murder trial of The Brewer Brothers! Read more
The Power of Perspective Exhibition
22nd December 2019 - 26th January 2020
Edinburgh Old Town
The Rock Trust, illusion expert Professor Richard Wiseman and MagicFest present a new series of mind-bending photographs this winter. Every photograph can be seen in more than one way.
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The Road to Bannockburn
23rd January 2020
Meet one of Robert the Bruce’s men who served under the command of Thomas Randolph during the capture of Edinburgh Castle in 1314. Read more
The Thursday Show
23rd January 2020
The weekend starts here! Five acts on a two hour stand-up showcase at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh! Read more
We Do Disco’s 1st Birthday with The Shapeshifters
23rd January 2020
We Do Disco start the Semester off with the artist behind the greatest Disco tune of all time, The Shapeshifters, to celebrate their 1st Birthday! Read more
Events in East Renfrewshire
Barrhead BabyCafe
23rd January 2020
Barrhead BabyCafe is a free drop-in offering information and support for pregnant and breastfeeding mums and their families!
Construction Club Lego Therapy
23rd January 2020
Local Paediatric Occupational Therapist Tina MacArthur runs a weekly LEGO Therapy Construction Club for children with social communication difficulties at Williamwood Parish Church.
East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
13th January 2020 - 13th December 2020
Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!
Macmillan East Ren Move More
9th July 2019 - 1st February 2021
Move More is a programme of physical activity, advice and support for people at all stages of the cancer journey, contact the Macmillan East Ren team and find out how to get involved.
Macular Support Group
23rd January 2020
The Macular Society are host a regular support group open to anyone with sight loss at Newton House Care Home, Newton Mearns on the fourth Thursday each month.
Mearns Kirk Helping Hands: Tai Chi Classes
13th January 2020 - 4th May 2020
Mearns Kirk Helping Hands run pay as you go, fun and friendly Tai Chi Classes on Monday mornings at Mearns Kirk Halls!
Events in Fife
70 percent +
30th November 2019 - 15th March 2020
Over 70% of our planet’s surface is water and in this exhibition at Kirkcaldy Galleries two artists, Kyra Clegg and Marysia Lachowicz, explore its depths.
‘Sha Raku En’
20th November 2019 - 29th February 2020
Greengate Gallery in Culross is hosting an exhibition featuring a series of paintings by local artist, Janice Headrick, inspired by the Japanese Garden at Cowden near Dollar.
Blooming Marvellous
9th November 2019 - 13th March 2020
Blast away those winter blues with a vist to our colourful, family-friendly exhibition in Methil Heritage Centre, where we explore the wonders of the garden.
David Mach: Odyssey
7th October 2019 - 2nd February 2020
David Mach's latest sculpture is made out of shipping containers, seaworn wood, two huge shipping buoys and 7 tonnes of newspaper! See it at Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries!
Jennie Lee: From Lochgelly to The Lords
6th December 2019 - 6th March 2020
A founder of The Open University, this exhibition at the Lochgelly Centre tells the fascinating story of Jennie Lee’s life, from her childhood in Lochgelly to her final years in the House of Lords.
Lines from Scotland
9th November 2019 - 21st February 2020
The many and varied ways that Scottish artists develop and communicate ideas through drawing and physical acts of mark-making are explored by independent curator Amanda Game.
Events in Glasgow
AHSS Strathclyde Group Winter Lecture Series
23rd January 2020
Join the Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland's Strathclyde Group for their Winter Lecture Series at The Renfield Centre!
Art Classes For Children 8+
23rd January 2020
The Language Hub are running art classes, aimed at children from 8 to 10 years old, who are interested in learning, creating and expressing themselves through art.
Baltic Street Adventure Playground Family Sessions
23rd January 2020
Baltic Street Adventure Playground Family Sessions are weekly sessions every Thursday from 1pm - 3pm for families with children aged 3-5 to come down and enjoy playing outdoors together!
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.
Bounce and Rhyme
23rd January 2020
Bounce and Rhyme are free and fun sessions for parents, carers and children Two or under held weekly in several Glasgow Libraries!
Bruce and Phil’s Southside Subterranean Stand-up
23rd January 2020
Comedian Phil Differ is joined by fellow Glasgow great Bruce Morton and other guests at The Bungo in a Southside subterranean stand up set that is not one to be missed!
Bum’s Night
23rd January 2020
'Bum's Night!' is a Burn's Night night with a twist... the clue is in the name, have you guessed it? Bum's Night! is a life drawing event that features a model who boasts of being a True Scotsman!
Burns’ Supper
23rd January 2020
226 Gallowgate are serving up a unique Burns experience on January 23rd where 'Jean Armour' will be welcoming you and reciting some of the Bards finest works!
Caravan Palace
23rd January 2020
Parisian electronic alchemists Caravan Palace will play the O2 Academy Glasgow on Thursday 23rd January!
Compassion in Crisis - The fascinating story of 80 years of Royal Voluntary Service in Glasgow
3rd October 2019 - 31st January 2020
The fascinating story of the volunteers of Royal Voluntary Service in Glasgow is being told at a new exhibition in the community exhibition space at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum!
Creating Connections Exhibition
18th January 2020 - 8th February 2020
The Royal Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts (RGI) Kelly Gallery are excited to announce the first exhibition of 2020 in the newly refurbished Kelly Gallery – Creating Connections!
Curious About Glasgow
1st January 2020 - 31st December 2020
Have fun discovering Glasgow with a self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
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!
Extraordinary Responses
11th January 2020 - 22nd February 2020
Project Ability's first exhibition of 2020, Extraordinary Responses, showcases work inspired by a group of artists' visits to museums across the city!
G81 Creatives - 2020 (Exhibition #1)
11th January 2020 - 20th February 2020
G81 Creatives, a group of photographers and digital artists from the Clydebank area, are hosting their first full members exhibition in the Backdoor Gallery between January 11th and February 20th!
Glasgow Central Station Tours
1st January 2020 - 31st December 2020
Glasgow Central Tours offer you the chance to explore behind the scenes of Glasgow's most iconic and busiest landmarks, Central Station!
Good Move Glasgow Health Walks
1st January 2020 - 31st December 2020
Good Move Glasgow run Health Walks right across the city which are suitable for all ages and abilities!
Greenpeace Protect The Oceans: Ocean Experience Exhibition
18th January 2020 - 31st January 2020
Greenpeace Glasgow Group is putting on a photo exhibition to showcase the beauty of our oceans, as part of our Protect the Oceans campaign.
Hire a Guide for a Goose Walk
1st November 2019 - 31st March 2020
Hire-a-guide at RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond for an exclusive dawn or dusk goose watching experience!
Historic Tours of Glasgow University
23rd January 2020
Join a Historic Tour of the University of Glasgow the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world!
Introduction to Zen Buddhism
23rd January 2020
Cloud Water Zen Group are holding a three week Introduction to Zen Buddhism at Cloud Water Zen Centre beginning on Thursday 23rd January!
Kids Baking Class: Mince Pies
7th December 2019 - 7th February 2020
Nothing says 'Christmas' more than the warming scent of mince pies baking in the oven, learn how to make your own from scratch with Bella's Cakes on this class for kids!
Mark Campbell: Where has all the Light gone? (A Tinpot Opera)
13th December 2019 - 23rd January 2020
Wasps and South Block are delighted to present the solo exhibition from Mark Campbell, Where has all the Light gone?
Mindful Dating Profile Makeover
23rd January 2020
Join global dating specialist and founder of Mindful Dating, Magda Podstawka, for a Dating Profile Makeover event at Virgin Money Lounge on January 23rd!
Oor Wullie
21st January 2020 - 25th January 2020
Jings, crivvens! Help ma boab! Don't miss the the awfy braw brand new musical, Oor Wullie, when it comes to the Theatre Royal Glasgow in January 2020!
Open Day at Glasgow Clyde College
23rd January 2020
Whether you're a school leaver planning your next steps or returning to college from work find the right course for you at Glasgow Clyde College's Open Day!
Overcoming Setbacks & Adversity
23rd January 2020
Inner Space Glasgow has provided thousands of people with spiritual tools through courses, talks and meditation. Join them for their 'Overcoming Setbacks & Adversity' workshop on January 23rd.
Quiz Night at Loks
23rd January 2020
Get your friends together and get your thinking caps on for the weekly Pub Quiz Night at Loks Bar and Kitchen on Thursday evenings!
R-CADE Lates: Thursdays
23rd January 2020
Every Thursday after 7pm R-CADE kick out the kids and let the adults have their fun with their late night gaming sessions!
Resin Jewellery Making for Beginners
23rd January 2020
Learn how to make your own unique resin jewellery with Addison from Planet Peach Jewellery at ArtSpace G41!
Rowan Rheingans: Dispatches on the Red Dress
23rd January 2020
Rowan Rheingans' Fringe First-winning performance, Dispatches on the Red Dress, combines original songs and storytelling with fiddle and banjo accompaniment!
SBH Scotland’s ‘A Question of Burns’ Supper
23rd January 2020
Specialist charity, Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland will host it's annual Burns Supper on Thursday 23rd January at the Hilton Glasgow!
Scottish Portrait Awards
17th January 2020 - 15th February 2020
Don't miss an exhibition of sixty outstanding contemporary portraits by artists born, living or studying in Scotland as part of the Scottish Portrait Awards!
Seasons Art Class Glasgow
23rd January 2020
Learn how to paint and draw on a 14 week block of classes with The Seasons Art Class Glasgow beginning on January 23rd.
Short Courses 2019/20 Launch
7th September 2019 - 6th September 2020
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offer a selection of over 80 weekly and short study courses for children, young people and adults... never too early, never too late!
The Comedy of Errors By William Shakespeare
22nd January 2020 - 25th January 2020
Join the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland for The Comey of Errors an irreverent production filled with laughs, manic confusion and a not insignificant number of sausages!
The Rape of Lucretia By Benjamin Britten
18th January 2020 - 25th January 2020
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland presents the story of the faithful and virtuous Lucretia's rape by the politically ambitious Etruscan Tarquinius.
The Thursday Show
23rd January 2020
The weekend starts here! Five acts on a two hour stand-up showcase at The Stand Comedy Club Glasgow!
Twitch Thursdays
23rd January 2020
Streaming Live from the Glasgow store R CADE invite everyone to come down for free and take part as we hang out, play some video games, and banter about life!
Whisky and Water
23rd January 2020 - 23rd February 2020
Whisky and Water at ScotlandArt is an exhibition celebrating the best of Scottish Art - just like Rabbie would want!
Events in Lanarkshire
Chill n Chat at St Andrews Hospice
23rd January 2020
In partnership with St Andrews Hospice the MS Society are delighted to provide a social get together for people with MS or affected by MS.
Mess Around Party Motherwell
23rd January 2020
Join Mess Around Lanarkshire for their Mess Around Party, at St Mary's Motherwell on Thursday 23rd January!
Pain Association Scotland - Self Management for People Living with Chronic Pain
23rd January 2020
Pain Association Scotland run professionally-led monthly groups across Lanarkshire for people living with all forms of chronic pain.
Snow Stories for Wee Ones
23rd November 2019 - 1st February 2020
Snow has fallen and there's a magical world for young children to discover this winter at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre!
Toddler Tea-Time
23rd January 2020
Come and let your little ones relax and play on the soft colourful play mats while you have a drink or a bite to eat and relax on a table close by at Rocca Ristorante & Bar!
Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Active Communities’ Jogging Buddies
23rd January 2020
Active Communities run a series of jogging groups throughout Renfrewshire on a weekly basis!
Active Communities’ Walking Buddies
23rd January 2020
Active Communities run a series of walking groups throughout Renfrewshire on a weekly basis!
Beginner’s Sewing Classes
23rd January 2020
For those that have never used a sewing machine before join Bobbin'Jays as they take you through the basics of measuring and sewing!
Guided Tours of Paisley Abbey
23rd January 2020
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!
Liver Disease Support Group
23rd January 2020
The British Liver Trust are holding a Liver Disease Support Group at Abbey Mission Hall, Paisley on January 23rd, offering practical and emotional support to anyone affected by a liver condition.
Multi Sport Fitness Sessions
23rd January 2020
Get Active Coaching are running multi sport based fitness sessions over 4 weeks after Christmas, come along and blow off some steam after a busy winter!
Paisley Philosophical Institution Talks
23rd January 2020
Paisley Philosophical Institution hold regular talks at the UWS on a diverse range of subjects covering every aspect of life, art, history, travel and music.
Public Skating at intu Braehead
9th November 2019 - 1st April 2020
The festive season is just around the corner and what better way to welcome winter than ice skating at intu Braehead!
Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
23rd January 2020
Free, fun and fantastic! Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions throughout the week!
Snowman Treasure Hunt
4th January 2020 - 31st January 2020
Explorer the woodland trail and search for the hidden wooden snowmen on RSPB Lochwinnoch's wintry treasure Hunt!
Survivors of Bereavement Through Suicide Annual Memorial Service
23rd January 2020
A memorial service will be held in Paisley on Thursday 23rd January to remember loved ones who have lost their lives to suicide.
Williamsburgh HA Community Information Day
23rd January 2020
Williamsburgh HA are holding a Community Information Day on January 23rd, join them for a cuppa and a chat about services in the local area!
Events in Stirling and Falkirk
A Nation of Stone
7th September 2019 - 28th February 2020
Discover the all the diverse skills and expertise it takes to conserve our nation of stone at this exhibition in The Engine Shed!
Extinction Rebellion Stirling: Arts and Climate Cafe
23rd January 2020
The Arts and Climate Cafe is a space to promote your creativity and art, as well as to chat about your concerns on the Climate Change crisis.
Free Adult Cycle Lessons
23rd January 2020
Do you want to Commute to work by bike but don't know where to start? Then join Stirling Active Travel Hub for weekly confidence building cycle lesson with our National Standard Instructors!
Industry and Aesthetics
18th January 2020 - 19th April 2020
The photographs exhibited in ‘Industry + Aesthetics’ aim to capture the everyday, the exceptional, the marginalised, the ignored and the undervalued within our industrial heritage.
Macrobert Arts Centre Spring Spotlight
23rd January 2020
Come along on Thursday 23rd January and have a sneak peek at what's in store this season at Macrobert Arts Centre!
Remembering Empire
21st November 2019 - 1st October 2020
Are you interested in recent history? Researchers in French studies at the University of Stirling have launched a new free online course called ‘Remembering Empire' and it's open to everyone.
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Burns Ceilidh
Come celebrate Scotland's greatest poet in true Scottish style with a Burns Ceilidh at The Three Sisters!Disney’s The Lion King
The story of THE LION KING is miraculously brought to life using masks, puppets and striking costumes to tell the story of young Simba's epic adventures.Burns Night Ceilidhs at The Counting House
Annasach Ceilidh Band invites you to our informal celebration of The Bard's birthday in the hidden gem of Edinburgh’s Old Town, The Counting House.Tyrannosaurs
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