Events in Edinburgh on 08 May 2018
View all the upcoming events in Edinburgh on the 08 May 2018 below, or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in Edinburgh
4 Day Door Supervisor Course
8th May 2018
UMBRAsec Training & Security Services will be holding their highly recommended 4 Day Door Supervisor Course each month throughout 2018.
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Abstract Photography - Featuring work by Paul Kenny, Ricardo Baez Duarte, Philip J Lavery
18th April 2018 - 19th May 2018
Gallery-Close is hosting an exhibition of abstract photography featuring work by some new and leading photographers. Read more
Art of Glass
6th April 2018 - 2nd September 2018
An exhibition exploring the work of leading glass artists in Britain today comes to the National Museum of Scotland from 6th April. Read more
Arthur’s Secrets
8th May 2018
Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice! Read more
Can taking up a new activity help our thinking skills as we age?
27th October 2017 - 30th September 2018
Various Locations Edinburgh
Heriot-Watt University are looking for people aged 65 and over in Edinburgh & Lothians to take part in a new study. Read more
Children’s Judo Club
2nd March 2018 - 2nd March 2019
Randori Judo will be starting a four week Introduction to Judo Course commencing on Friday 2nd March at 4:30pm at Clovenstone Community Centre. Read more
City Art Centre: ArtsSpace
7th October 2017 - 13th May 2018
Explore the new activities in the family activity area at City Art Centre to complement the exhibition ‘Hidden Gems’ Read more
Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt
2nd January 2018 - 31st December 2018
We'll be hiding lots of cuddly Britannia toy corgis on board the ship for you to spot. Read more
Curious About Edinburgh
1st December 2017 - 31st December 2018
Various Locations Edinburgh
Have fun discovering Edinburgh with two self-guided, heritage walks and optional treasure hunt with Curious About! Read more
Dressmaking Course - Evenings
18th April 2018 - 27th June 2018
Learn to make your own clothes in this 11 week dressmaking course with Artisan Stitch starting on 18th April. Read more
Dressmaking Course - Mornings
18th April 2018 - 27th June 2018
Learn to make your own clothes in this 11 week dressmaking course with Artisan Stitch starting on 18th April. Read more
Hidden Gems
7th October 2017 - 13th May 2018
Exhibition of ‘hidden gems’ from City Art Centre’s collection of fine art; celebrating the unsung and the unusual. Read more
Historic Underground
1st January 2018 - 31st December 2018
Discover a dark, damp world unchanged since the 18th century in this tour of Blair Street Underground Vaults with Mercat Tours. Read more
Homework Club
21st August 2017 - 11th June 2018
Kids taking too long to get their homework done? Bring them along to the Homework Club at Wonder World, Edinburgh! Read more
Kids Hip Hop Dance Classes at Shapes Studio, Leith
16th April 2018 - 29th June 2018
Kids hip hop dance classes are back at Shapes Studio from 16th April, taught by resident teacher Ashley Jack. Read more
Muriel Spark: A Centenary Celebration
2nd February 2018 - 30th June 2018
This Exhibition at The Writers' Museum marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of one of Edinburgh's most famous daughters, Muriel Spark. Read more
OpenJump 7+
1st July 2017 - 31st December 2018
Jump around on over 19,000ft2 of interconnected, world-class trampolines at Ryze Edinburgh's OpenJump sessions! Read more
Puzzled Pint
8th May 2018
Various Locations Edinburgh
Have fun, meet other puzzlers, and discover new pubs in the city at this social puzzle-solving event with Puzzled Pint! Read more
Sally Cuthbert: Albert21
27th April 2018 - 6th June 2018
Sally Cuthbert’s solo exhibition, titled ‘Albert21’, opens on Friday 27 April 2018 at the Open Eye Gallery and runs until 6th June. Read more
Scotland’s Gardens - Tyninghame House and the Walled Garden
1st May 2018 - 31st August 2018
Various Locations East Lothian
Scotland’s Gardens: Wander round the outstanding gardens of the splendid 17th century pink sandstone Tyninghame House. Read more
Scotland’s Gardens - 101 Greenbank Crescent
15th April 2018 - 26th August 2018
Edinburgh South
Scotland’s Gardens: 101 Greenbank Crescent has a variety of distinct areas and terraces with interest all year round. Read more
Scotland’s Gardens - Humbie Dean
1st April 2018 - 31st July 2018
Various Locations East Lothian
Wander around Humbie Dean, a two acre ornamental and woodland garden. Part of Scotland’s Gardens. Read more
Scotland’s Gardens - Hunter’s Tryst
1st January 2018 - 31st December 2018
Edinburgh South
Scotland’s Gardens 2016 - Hunter's Tryst is a hidden treasure & was featured on "The Beechgrove Garden" June 2015. Read more
Scotland’s Gardens - Newliston
2nd May 2018 - 3rd June 2018
Kirkliston
Scotland’s Gardens - Newliston is an eighteenth century designed landscape with good rhododendrons and azaleas. Read more
Scotland’s Gardens - Shepherd House
13th February 2018 - 12th July 2018
Musselburgh
Scotland’s Gardens - Shepherd House has featured in magazines & on TV in ‘Britain’s Best Back Gardens'. Read more
Self-defence Classes for Kids
8th May 2018
Rencounter Krav Maga is holding new self-defence classes for kids (8-12yrs) on Tuesdays at the North Merchiston Club. Read more
Self-defence Classes for Teens!
8th May 2018
Help your child be happy, healthy, and prepared for life’s challenges with fun self-defence classes run by Rencounter Krav Maga! Read more
Synthetica
31st March 2018 - 13th May 2018
Synthetica, a special contemporary art exhibition, will showcase the work of established international artists working in the field of bioart. Read more
The Ceilidh Club at Summerhall
8th May 2018
Come and experience Scottish dance the way its meant to be every Tuesday at Summerhall. Read more
Watch Bad Movies with Great Comedians
8th May 2018
Watch Bad Movies with Great Comedians is one of the most hysterical, interactive trips to the "cinema" you’ll ever have. Read more
Events in East Renfrewshire
Betty Blue Eyes
8th May 2018 - 12th May 2018
Runway Theatre Company return to Eastwood Park Theatre in May with their production of Betty Blue Eyes!
Digital Learning at East Renfrewshire Libraries
1st January 2018 - 31st December 2018
If you’re keen to find out how to tackle a tablet, control a computer or find your way around the web, then your local library is the place to be!
East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
15th January 2018 - 16th December 2018
Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!
East Renfrewshire Councillor Surgery: Annette Ireland
8th May 2018
Cllr Annette Ireland - Ward 4 holds regular surgeries in Clarkston and Netherlee.
East Renfrewshire HSCP Walking Groups
8th May 2018
East Renfrewshire Council HSCP run several walking groups throughout the week perfect for beginners upwards!
Include Me 2 Club - Big Quiz Night
8th May 2018
Join Include Me 2 Club, a weekly social club for adults with additional support needs, for their Big Quiz Night!
Include Me 2 Club - Junior Youth Club
23rd October 2017 - 31st December 2018
Include Me 2 Club run a Junior Youth Club for ages 0 - 12 and their families at Dalmeny Community Centre on Mondays!
Tuesday Friendship Club
8th May 2018
The Tuesday Friendship Club is a weekly night for adults with learning disabilities and ASN!
Walking Football
8th May 2018
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
8th May 2018
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 Glasgow
A Party With Socialists In It: A history of the Labour left with Simon Hannah
8th May 2018
Join writer and political activist Simon Hannah as he discusses his book A Party With Socialists In It: A history of the Labour left.
A Play, A Pie and A Pint Spring Season
8th May 2018
A Play, A Pie and A Pint is delighted to announce their Spring season featuring 16 world premieres!
‘Au cœur de mai 68’ Exhibition & Documentary Screening
1st May 2018 - 29th May 2018
Alliance Française Glasgow is delighted to host a special exhibition featuring an assembled collection of photographs taken by Philippe Gras and shown for the first time to the public.
Baby Breakfast
8th May 2018
Enjoy a coffee with other parents & carers while the wee ones play at Loks Bar and Kitchen's Baby Breakfasts!
Bounce and Rhyme
8th May 2018
Bounce and Rhyme are free and fun sessions for parents, carers and children 3 or under held weekly in several Glasgow Libraries!
Bridgeton Cross Retail Market
8th May 2018
Browse the stalls and bag yourself a bargain at the twice weekly City Markets Bridgeton Cross Retail Market!
Bright Colours Only
1st May 2018 - 12th May 2018
Pauline Goldsmith resurrects her hilarious and heartfelt legendary Irish wake celebrating the struggle to be ourselves in life and in death.
Charles Rennie Mackintosh: Making the Glasgow Style
30th March 2018 - 14th August 2018
Glasgow Museums celebrates the 150th anniversary of Charles Rennie Mackintosh with Making the Glasgow Style - a major, new exhibition at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum!
Curious About Glasgow
1st January 2018 - 31st December 2018
Have fun discovering Glasgow with a self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
Exhibition: David Mach ‘Against the Tide’
16th April 2018 - 27th May 2018
Artist David Mach will be coming to Glasgow to make a colossal installation ‘Against the Tide’, using 5 tonnes of newspapers, within The Art Space at Cass Art Glasgow!
Family Storytime
8th May 2018
Family Storytime is an interactive performance for 3 to 7 year olds and the whole family at Scottish Youth Theatre!
Glasgow Central Station Tours
3rd January 2018 - 31st December 2018
Glasgow Central Tours offer you the chance to explore behind the scenes of Glasgow's most iconic and busiest landmarks, Central Station!
Glasgow SiMBA Support Group
8th May 2018
Glasgow SIMBA monthly group offers support for those who's baby has died at any stage of pregnancy or close to birth.
Good Move Glasgow Health Walks
1st January 2018 - 31st December 2018
Good Move Glasgow run Health Walks right across the city which are suitable for all ages and abilities!
Govanhill BabyCafe
8th May 2018
Come for help with breastfeeding issues or just to have coffee, cake and chat at the Govanhill BabyCafe.
Historic Tours of Glasgow University
8th May 2018
Join a Historic Tour of Glasgow University the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world!
Inflatable Fun City
8th May 2018
The amazing Inflatable Fun City is returning to Glasgow's Victoria Park for four weekends during April and May!
Inner City
16th February 2018 - 11th November 2018
Glasgow’s Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) presents Inner City, a group exhibition by Los Angeles-based artist Michael C McMillen and Glasgow-based artists Alberta Whittle and Mitch Miller.
Insight Talks at the Hunterian
8th May 2018
Gain an insight into The Hunterian's world class collections at one of their weekly lunchtime talks!
J M Fulton at McCune Smith
27th April 2018 - 29th June 2018
Award winning artist J M Fulton will be exhibiting several of his paintings featuring history, myth and childhood at McCune Smith Cafe!
Jessica Ramm: Personal Structures
20th April 2018 - 27th May 2018
Working closely with Platform, Jessica Ramm will present a series of temporary structures that will occupy and respond to the architecture of the building.
Kelvin Hall Building Tours
8th May 2018
Join the volunteer tour guides for a free 45 minute tour of Kelvin Hall and take a peek behind the scenes in Glasgow Museums' store!
Kelvingrove Organ Recitals
1st January 2018 - 31st December 2018
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum holds delightful daily recitals by eminent local organists and visiting players!
Kirkintilloch BabyCafe
8th May 2018
Come for help with breastfeeding issues or just to have coffee, cake and chat at the Kirkintilloch BabyCafe.
Knitting For Beginners
8th May 2018
Join Sew Confident for their brand new Knitting For Beginners class and in one evening you'll learn the basics and leave with your very own chunky knit headband!
Light Bulb - 1 Year Anniversary Countdown Show!
8th May 2018
Come along and celebrate 1 year of Light Bulb Comedy! Join in the countdown as a selection of our favourite acts perform shorter and shorter sets till it gets very silly indeed!
Ma, Pa and the Little Mouths
3rd May 2018 - 12th May 2018
Catch Martin McCormick's extraordinary dark and surreal new work, Ma, Pa and the Little Mouths at the Tron Theatre featuring Nalini Chetty, Karen Dunbar and Gerry Mulgrew.
Mackintosh at the GSA Tour
4th January 2018 - 19th December 2018
Join a daily tour with GSA's talented student guides to view their unique collection of original Mackintosh furniture!
Making Multiples - Mould-Making and Casting with Alys Owen
8th May 2018
Over 5 sessions this course with Alys Owen at Glasgow Sculpture Studios will introduce you to a range of mould-making and casting techniques.
Maryhill Burgh Halls Free Tours
1st January 2018 - 31st December 2018
Maryhill Burgh Halls run free tours of their magnificent building on request - learn about the history of the building and the local area!
Object in Focus
8th May 2018
Each week join one of Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum's Curators as they look at one of the artefacts or paintings in more detail!
OpenJump 7+
1st July 2017 - 31st December 2018
Jump around on over 19,000ft2 of interconnected, world-class trampolines at Ryze Glasgow's OpenJump sessions!
Passing Places
8th May 2018 - 12th May 2018
Join a wild ride through Scotland from Motherwell to the Highlands on a riotous journey of self-discovery brought vividly to life by the Dundee Rep Ensemble!
Polygraphs
17th February 2017 - 20th May 2018
The Polygraphs exhibition at the Gallery of Modern Art includes some of the most compelling artists working today!
RISOTTO’s Riso Room
23rd March 2018 - 13th May 2018
Scotland’s leading risograph print specialist, RISOTTO comes to The Lighthouse to present a colourful programme of workshops, events and installations celebrating the art of risography.
Roller Disco
8th May 2018
Grab the kids, get your skates on and enjoy a family friendly disco at the Rollerstop Roller Rink!
Ross Birrell: The Transit of Hermes
19th April 2018 - 3rd June 2018
CCA presents Scottish artist Ross Birrell’s 2017 documenta 14 projects, Criollo and The Athens-Kassel Ride: The Transit of Hermes.
Son of a Preacher Man
8th May 2018 - 12th May 2018
Son of a Preacher Man is a brand new musical featuring the hits of Dusty Springfield! Catch it at the Glasgow King's!
South Glasgow Bookbug Sessions
8th May 2018
Come along and join in the fun at the free and interactive South Glasgow Bookbug Sessions for wee ones!
Special Interest Tours
8th May 2018
Meet the specialist staff at GMRC and learn about their area of the museum collection... come and discover something new!
Tea Dance
8th May 2018
Join David & Elizabeth at Two2dance for their weekly Tea Dance class on Tuesday afternoons at Mount Vernon Community Hall!
Tennent’s Brewery Tour
1st January 2018 - 31st December 2018
Find out how Wellpark Brewery make Tennent's so special on one of their daily Brewery Tours!
The Darker Side of Musicals
8th May 2018 - 9th May 2018
Featuring stunning vocals, clever choreography and breath-taking costumes, 'The Darker Side of Musicals' is one night at the theatre not to be missed!
The Drowsy Chaperone
8th May 2018 - 12th May 2018
Join Glasgow Music Theatre as they transport you back to the Roaring Twenties in this perfect pastiche of Hollywood's golden age!
Tim Head: Black Light
20th April 2018 - 1st June 2018
Castleforge Partners and Parafin are pleased to announce an exhibition by the influential British artist Tim Head (born 1946) in Glasgow’s iconic Garment Factory as part of Glasgow International!
Tir na nOg
8th May 2018
Legends of progressive folk, Ireland's Tir na nOg, return to Cottiers on Tuesday 8th May!
Toddlers Tales
8th May 2018
Toddlers Tales are free and fun sessions for parents, carers and children aged 3-5 held weekly in Glasgow Libraries!
Tours of The Mackintosh House
8th May 2018
Enjoy a 30 minute guided tour of The Mackintosh House, a meticulous re-assemblage of the principal interiors of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and his wife's Glasgow home.
Traditional Irish Music Session
8th May 2018
Come along to Sweeneys on the Park and enjoy the talented musicians playing Traditional Irish and Scottish tunes!
Tweeting Toddlers with the RSPB
8th May 2018
Join RSPB Glasgow's exciting group for toddlers and carers with animal-themed songs, stories and activities!
Wings to War Exhibition
28th March 2018 - 3rd July 2018
The University of Glasgow commemorates the centenary of the Royal Air Force by highlighting the story of the true but often forgotten father of the service.
Your Stories: Before We Were Here
1st March 2018 - 24th June 2018
Annexe Communities have taken a trip through the Glasgow Museums’ store at Kelvin Hall to the Bronze Age. Take a look at the fascinating archaeological artefacts they've discovered!
Events in Lanarkshire
‘At Home in the Southern Uplands: A Painter’s Child’ Art Exhibition
1st May 2018 - 31st May 2018
Local artist brings her exhibition ‘At Home in the Southern Uplands: A Painter’s Child’ to Biggar & Upper Clydesdale Museum.
Bookbug at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre
8th May 2018
Free, fun and fantastic! North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre hold Bookbug sessions every Monday and baby Bookbug every Tuesday during term time!
Bookbug Plains Evangelical Church
8th May 2018
Come along and join in the fun at the free and interactive Bookbug Sessions for wee ones at Plains Evangelical Church, Airdrie!
Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks
8th May 2018
Join Get Walking Lanarkshire for their health walks! Enjoy the fresh air, meet new people and have a good blether!
Introduction to Knitting Workshop
8th May 2018
Always wanted to learn how to knit but wasn't sure where to begin? Join Goodlass for her Introduction to Knitting Workshop at Tudor Coffee House, Strathaven!
Mini Flippers
8th May 2018
Kids under 5 can enjoy unlimited jumps along with their grown ups at Flip Out Glasgow's Mini Flipper sessions!
The Story Shop
8th May 2018
Let your little ones imaginations go wild with at Cumbernauld Theatre's interactive storytelling sessions for children aged 2-4yrs!
Woolpack Knitting Club
8th May 2018
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
8th May 2018
Active Communities run a series of jogging groups throughout Renfrewshire on a weekly basis!
Active Communities’ Walking Buddies
8th May 2018
Active Communities run a series of walking groups throughout Renfrewshire on a weekly basis!
Bishopton Art Group Exhibition
1st May 2018 - 1st June 2018
Bishopton Art Group are holding their latest exhibition at The Bridge, Bridge of Weir from May 1st to June 1st!
Comicrazy Cafe Events
1st December 2017 - 31st December 2018
Paisley's specialist comic book and trading card shop, Comicrazy, have events on everyday for all hobbies including Pokémon, Yugioh and Magic The Gathering!
Guided Tours of Paisley Abbey
8th May 2018
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!
Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
8th May 2018
Free, fun and fantastic! Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions throughout the week!
Events in Stirling and Falkirk
Exhibition: Talking Shops
26th February 2018 - 22nd June 2018
Come along to the Engine Shed's new exhibition 'Talking Shops' exploring traditional shop fronts in all their glory!
Fe Iron: The Falkirk Story
12th April 2018 - 27th May 2018
Fe Iron The Falkirk Story looks at the iron founding history of the area and its impact on the wider world.
Iron: Artefacts and Actions
12th April 2018 - 27th May 2018
This exhibition by artist Gordon Munro and Ewan Robertson explores their interest in iron as a creative sculptural material.
New Swing and Salsa Dance Class
2nd March 2018 - 14th December 2018
Join CoStep.Co's new weekly dance classes starting in Blair Drummond Community Hall on Friday evenings from March 2018.
Scotland’s Gardens - Duntreath Castle Gardens
1st February 2018 - 30th November 2018
Scotland’s Gardens - Visit Duntreath Castle Gardens with lake, woodland walk & 15th century keep and chapel.
Scotland’s Gardens - Gargunnock House Garden
27th January 2018 - 28th September 2018
Scotland's Gardens - Gargunnock House Garden with large mature garden, house garden & woodland walks.
Scotland’s Gardens - Rowberrow
1st February 2018 - 31st December 2018
Scotland’s Gardens - Rowberrow is a colourful garden with unusual specimens overlooking Dollar Glen.
Scotland’s Gardens - The Tors
1st May 2018 - 30th September 2018
Scotland’s Gardens - The Tors is an award winning Victorian garden of just over one acre with a secret woodland garden to the side and an orchard.
Scotland’s Gardens - Thorntree
1st April 2018 - 15th October 2018
Scotland’s Gardens - Thorntree is a charming garden with views from Ben Lomond to Ben Ledi.
Scotland’s Gardens: - Kilbryde Castle
1st March 2018 - 30th September 2018
Scotland’s Gardens - Enjoy the twelve acres of formal, woodland & wild gardens of Kilbryde Castle.
Vintage Afternoon Tea
11th December 2017 - 10th December 2018
Enjoy a beautiful vintage afternoon tea with friends, family or colleagues at Friars Wynd Hotel.
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