Events in Edinburgh on 01 November 2024
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Events in Edinburgh
A Gift of Nightmares
Embark on a voyage from a grand Spanish galleon on high seas to concert halls, where violin melodies entwine with obsession. Two gothic tales that will haunt your dreams!
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A Night At The Musicals
From the producers that brought you Girls' Night Oot! Insideout Theatre Productions proudly presents A Night At The Musicals at Reconnect Regal Theatre on 1st November!
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A Streetcar Named Desire
The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh presents the Pitlochry Festival Theatre production on A Streetcar Named Desire.
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An Evening with Mark Cox & Jane McCarry (Still Game’s Tam & Isa)
A special up close and personal show featuring Mark Cox and Jane McCarry, best known for their iconic roles as Tam and Isa in Still Game.
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An Evening with Surgeons’ Hall
Join us for this unique, adult only, after hours event in the historic Museum and Library of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh on Friday 1st November!
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AR26 Charity Free Football For All Sessions
On Fridays between September 6th and November 22nd, Scotland and Liverpool footballer Andy Robertson's charity, AR26, will host free football sessions at Wester Hailes High School.
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Art Classes for Adults and Kids
Join Livia for these fun, informal, chilled and small painting classes for adult and kids at Cramond Kirk Hall.
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Autumn Lacto-Fermentation Workshop
Come and join Grass Roots Remedies Co-op in our wee kitchen at our developing herb garden for a hands on lacto-fermentation workshop on 1st November!
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Black Cat Bone
Edinburgh rockers Black Cat Bone are ready to unleash some bluesy rock n' roll magic at Dreadnought Rock on Friday 1st November!
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Bullring Techno Makeout Jamz
This play is a love letter to Birmingham, exploring Black masculinity through Beyonce lyrics, techno raves and the deeply intimate relationship between a man and his barber.
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Cab-arette Showtour
Enjoy a unique comedy musical Showtour in a taxi... be driven around Edinburgh, whilst entertained by Lola and her variety of characters!
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Cards for Good Causes
The pop up shop for Cards for Good Causes, the U.K.’s largest charity Christmas card retailer, once again returns to St John's Episcopal Church, Princes Street.
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Celebrating 40 Years of Scotland’s Photography Collection
Discover the stories within the photographs, marvel at historic photographs and visit some famous faces in this eclectic celebration of the nation’s photography collection.
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Centenary Concert
Join the Edinburgh Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society on Friday 1st November as they celebrate their centenary with a special concert!
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Cheese and Wine Pairing with BLUDGE!
It's nearly that time of year, so BLUDGE is putting put together a little "pre-festive" cheese and wine tasting at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall to get everyone in the mood!
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Cold War Scotland
Exploring Scotland’s critical position on the frontline of the Cold War, a new exhibition will tell the stories of the Scots at the centre of this global conflict.
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Conservation Hangar Talks
See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the museum’s Conservation hangar with these free talks.
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Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
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Daily Tours at St Giles’ Cathedral
Join a volunteer guide for a 45 min to 1 hour glimpse into the history, heraldry and life of our historic Cathedral and Thistle Chapel!
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Dave Reubens - Freaky Magic
Magician Dave Reubens attempts to recreate the weird and supernatural using only sleight of hand & illusion. As seen on the BBC.
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Distillery After Dark
Join us at Holyrood Distillery for an evening of sipping, storytelling, festivities and folklore at our inaugural Distillery After Dark celebration!
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Doctor Bonk’s Macarbaret
Dr Bonk, Scotland's silliest surgeon, presents the Macarbaret: a madcap hour of spooky drag, burlesque, comedy and medical mayhem!
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Dogs + Noir
Dogs + Noir is an exhibition by artist and printmaker A J Kinroy showing at Detour Espresso in Edinburgh from 26th October.
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Dracula’s Guest
A seductive and unsettling adaptation drawing on Bram Stoker’s gothic classic. Can Jonathan Harker escape Castle Dracula? Or will he fall prey to the temptation of the vampire?
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Echo Disko
Katherine Aly is launching her new, exhilarating EP 222 and has partnered with one and only Charli Morachnick to curate the best club night in Edinburgh on Friday 1st November at Coco Boho!
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Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs
Join Edinburgh ‘Open House’ Ceilidhs for their Friday Ceilidhs held in the Royal British Legion Hall! If you love to dance or want to learn this event is for you.
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Edinburgh Food Tour
Eat and drink your way through Scotland’s history and culture on a carefully curated wander through the cobbled streets and historic alleys of Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh Gang Show
The Edinburgh Gang Show returns to the Festival Theatre in November 2024 for another brilliant week of making memories and bringing joy to Edinburgh!
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Edinburgh Short Film Festival 2024
The Edinburgh Short Film Festival returns from 25th October bringing some of the world’s best short films to Summerhall and the Institut Français d’Écosse!
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Edinburgh Steiner Teacher Development
Edinburgh Steiner School is offering this Teacher Development course starting on 13th September.
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Enjoy the Silence UK - a Tribute To Depeche Mode + Synth Britannia
Don't miss Enjoy The Silence UK - a Depeche Mode tribute band and also Synth Britannia - a tribute to the best of British Synthpop at The Bongo Club on 1st November!
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Escape the Past: The Anatomist
Descend into a world of grave robbery, mystery and malpractice as you embark on a thrilling adventure into Edinburgh’s dark past.
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Everlyn Nicodemus
Everlyn Nicodemus opens her first retrospective exhibition, at National Galleries of Scotland: Modern One in Edinburgh.
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Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience
Be part of the action as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve up mayhem on a plate alongside a 3-course meal and two hours of non-stop laughter at The Scotsman Hotel!
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Flamenco Dance Class Programme
Alba Flamenca's Flamenco dance classes with amazing flamenco dance teachers ready to welcome everyone from beginners to advanced!
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Free Activities: Eerie Encounters
Enter a world of eerie encounters and misunderstood marvels with our Science Communication team at Dynamic Earth in our free drop-in activities that everyone can sink their teeth into.
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Free Birthday Face Painting at IKEA Edinburgh
Celebrate IKEA Edinburgh's birthday and transform into your favorite character with our talented face painter!
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Frightful Fun at Dynamic Earth
Turn fear into fascination this October and join Dynamic Earth as the often-misunderstood creatures that call our planet home take centre stage!
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Frighthouse 2
A Multimedia Horror Anthology using film and Audio recordings. The Frighthouse Returns for more Frights with a mix of the surreal and the spooky.
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Frog Dinner
A harrowing episode of TRUE! CRIME! NOW! documentary takes a disturbing splash when the subject matter, a froggy religious cult, hop into their own take of the narrative.
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Halloween @ ‘The Anatomist’ Escape Room
With the nights drawing in and halloween just around the corner, what better time to take on Edinburgh's spookiest escape room 'The Anatomist' at Escape The Past.
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Haunted Haus: The Resurrection
BOO! Were back! Enter those who dare to 'The Haunted Haus' back for more camp chaos this year!
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Highlands to Islands
This art exhibition presents the work of three accomplished wildlife artists: Chris Rose, John Threlfall and Tim Wootton, who draw their inspiration from the North East of Scotland and Orkney.
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I am a Rock Exhibition
This November, Out of the Blueprint are proud to host I Am a Rock: Kathleen and other island stories by Onion Press.
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I Am Rhythm, Spirit of Africa - CANCELLED
I Am Rhythm, Spirit of Africa is a heartwarming, entertaining and captivating musical story exploring South Africa's past, present and future!
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IKEA Edinburgh is turning 25!
IKEA Edinburgh is turning 25 and celebrating a weekend of offers, activities, fun and laughter, oh AND kids eat FREE with every paid meal!
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Inked Up: Printmaking in Scotland
Inked Up: Printmaking in Scotland celebrates this versatile artform, presenting a selection of works from the City Art Centre’s permanent collection of fine art.
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Jack Morrocco at Morningside Gallery: Talking Pictures
Morningside Gallery, an independent Edinburgh art gallery, has announced a new solo exhibition of work from highly collectable Edinburgh-born artist Jack Morrocco, showing from 26th October.
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Live music at Bar 13
Join us early evening at Bar 13 for live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday with Rory & The Island!
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Loanhead Indoor Market
Come along and support our local football club, Loanhead Miners Youth FC, and some other fab businesses at our indoor market in Bayne Memorial Hall, Loanhead!
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Lou Sanders: Work in Progress
Join Lou Sanders for this Work in Progress show at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Friday 1st November!
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Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Drop-in
Every week at various Libraries, trained Macmillan Volunteers offer a friendly listening ear to anyone affected by cancer, including those with a cancer diagnosis, as well as family and friends.
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Magical Marvels Showcase
Prepare to be amazed at IKEA Edinburgh with our Magic Marvels showcase on Friday 1st November!
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Makers Market The Lothians Vip Christmas Shopping Event
The Makers Market The Lothians invites you to a ViP Christmas Shopping Event on Friday 1st November at Patina!
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Maps: Memories from the Second World War
Through personal stories, photography and memorabilia, this exhibition at the National War Museum charts the creation and use of maps during the Second World War.
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Minecroft: Outdoor exploration and creative fun for 5 to 8 years
Earth in Common: Minecroft, an outdoor exploration fun and creative skills, is designed to get your kids outdoors and build nature connections.
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My Grandmother Taught Me To Knit
My Grandmother Taught Me To Knit is an Original horror storytelling on knitting, grief, and perfection. Catch it at The Banshee Labyrinth!
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New Traditions
In this exhibition at Leith Makers, four related women showcase work drawing on their wide-ranging creative backgrounds, including textile art, drawing, painting, printmaking and photography.
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No Love Songs
Songs taken from Kyle Falconer's hit second solo album are reimagined live on stage in this new and urgent musical, capturing the essence of love, parenthood, and the struggles that come with it.
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One Last Dance: Memoirs of Holyrood Boxing Gymnasium
This exhibition by Anna Isola Crolla has captured the essence and power of the Holyrood Boxing Gym with an artist's eye. Catch it at Outline Gallery!
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Open Doors Day
Join us at Bodystreet Edinburgh on Friday 1st November for our Open Doors Day and discovering what we offer!
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pass shadow, whisper shade
As a highlight of its 40th anniversary year, Collective Edinburgh is delighted to announce pass shadow, whisper shade - a group show by artists in the 2024 Satellites Programme.
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Personal PhotoShoot Experience
Join professional local photographer Simon Messer in Edinburgh's Old Town for your Personal PhotoShoot Experience! It's a fun outdoor experience perfect for couples, families and solo travelers alike.
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Photography Tuition in Edinburgh’s Old Town
Learn to use your camera in one of the most beautiful cities in the world from a working photographer and film maker! Perfect for solo travellers, couples and families.
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Press Play | Gen Harrison & Susie Wilson
Press Play’, an interactive exhibition, takes a light-hearted look at the cassette player, with a nostalgic nod to everything that comes with it.
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Ramsay & Edinburgh Fashion
A collection of Allan Ramsay’s portraits of women from NTS properties are brought together at the Georgian House for the first time.
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Red Hot Pecker Presents... ‘Jokerman’
Red Hot Pecker presents Jokerman: the culmination of years of work and a busy year for subversive local cross-disciplinary artist James Alexander McKenzie!
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Red Richardson: Bugatti Live
Red Richardson is one of the most exciting new stand up comedians in the UK. Join him on his first ever UK tour for a hilarious hour of stand up comedy at Monkey Barrel!
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Rhinestone Rodeo: The Haunted Hoedown
Rhinestone Rodeo turns one year old this Halloween! Get ready for a spooktacular night and join them for a BIG ole Country music celebration! YEEHAW!
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Rogues So Banished
Actor and writer Paul Case takes you on a bloody ride into the darkest depths of Australian history with his nightmarish horror story.
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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Sibelius Seven & Nordic Music Days
With startlingly beautiful new sounds from Copenhagen and Glasgow, prepare to be astonished when the RSNO presents Sibelius Seven and Nordic Music Days!
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RSCDS Autumn Gathering
Join the RSCDS for their 2024 Autumn Gathering and 95th AGM at Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh from 1st to 3rd November!
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Samhain At Santosa
Celebrate the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain at Santosa Wellness Centre with a night of spooky spiritual detox on 1st November!
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Saved By The 90s - Halloween Party
The UK's ultimate 90's night is coming to La Belle Angele for a Halloween Special!
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Showtime @ The Comedy Attic
Join us for Showtime at The Comedy Attic every Friday and Saturday for the best comedy this glorious city of Edinburgh has to offer!
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Solo exhibition by Paula Dunn ‘Walk with Me’
Walk with Me, a collection of new paintings clearly inspired by water, by artist Paula Dunn is showing at Birch Tree Gallery from 19th October!
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Spooky & Gay
Direct from off-Broadway: SPOOKY & GAY is a queer horror storytelling variety fantasia performed entirely in the dark.
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Stand Up Horror
Actor, writer and tour guide Alex Staniforth invents a horror story every night. You decide what the characters do, find and sometimes - yes sometimes - even love!
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Stitched: Scotland’s Embroidered Art
In an exciting collaboration with the National Trust for Scotland, Dovecot Studios is thrilled to present a captivating new exhibition that unveils Scotland’s hidden textile treasures.
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Tania Kovats: SEAMARKS
Tania Kovats’ ongoing series SEAMARKS, multiple seascapes captured in brushstrokes, drawings and ceramic, is being expanded with the creation of a new tapestry by Dovecot Studios.
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The Book of Mormon
The Book of Mormon, Broadway’s smash-hit musical written by Trey Parker, Matt Stone and Robert Lopez, is coming to Edinburgh Playhouse from Tuesday 15th October to Saturday 2nd November!
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The Comedy Cellar at Canon’s Gait
Get ready for a rib-tickling night of laughter with "The Good, The Bad and The Irish," as we have the craic every Thursday to Sunday, hosted by the hilarious Michael Porter!
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The Ebony Frame
An ancient secret comes to light, and with it a chance at salvation, but also of fire and death...
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The Friday Show
Let your hair down at the end of the week with fabulous Friday fun at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh!
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The King In Yellow
A staged reading of the legendary Lovecraftian cursed play. Last time this was read aloud the audience rioted & the theatre burned down. Let's tempt fate. Come join us!
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The Ritual
Welcome to The Ritual, where The Master and his loyal servant Gregor await you. Dare you brave the company of two terrifying vampires in their spooky underground lair?
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The Sculptor
One Workshop. Two Women. Three Bodies. A dark, psychological tale of the relationship between The Sculptor and Her Muse.
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Theravāda Buddhism
This thought-provoking exhibition charts the history and influence of the Theravāda Buddhist tradition across the world, including its role in Scotland today.
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Treasures of the National Library of Scotland
The National Library of Scotland's permanent exhibition provides a unique insight into Scotland’s history, culture and people and its place in the world.
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Trick or Treat Trail
Join Blaize the Bat on an adventure through Dynamic Earth's exhibition to explore a world of wonders where creatures past and present slither, swim, flap and sting their way through life.
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TuFlamenco is Back with More Flamenco Magic! Course 2024/25
Ignite your passion with TuFlamenco dance classes for adults and children, now returning bigger and better!
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Video Games: Play and Pedagogy
In this panel event bridging video games and education, our guest speakers will the role of video games in shaping our world and human development, and the gamification of education.
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Yoga in The Dark- City Edit
Carve out some me-time in the heart of Edinburgh City Centre for an evening of skin ritual facial massage followed by a candle-lit gentle vinyasa yoga and meditation session.
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Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Drop-in
Every week, trained Macmillan volunteers offer a friendly listening ear to anyone affected by cancer, including those with a cancer diagnosis, as well as family and friends.
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Share a Song and Sing Along
Enjoy a good old sing-along and ‘gie it laldy’ at Share a Song and Sing Along at libraries across East Renfrewshire!
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East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Eat The Movies at Earls Hall - The Lost Boys
Get ready for a spooktacular night of movies and delicious treats at Eat The Movies - Halloween, set in the dark and atmospheric woodland grounds of Earls Hall!
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Small Business Market
Small Business Market is a monthly market based within Dunfermline's Kingsgate Shopping Centre featuring over 25 small businesses each month selling handmade crafts and more!
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Gaz Coombes
Brit pop legend Gaz Coombes has announced a string of Scottish dates which includes a night at PJ Molloys on 1st November!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Nordic Music Days - Elefantöra
Eleftantöra bring a new work to their concert in Nordic Music Days, devised by the musicians following workshops with pioneering composer Barbara Nerness.
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Boat Trips Helensburgh
Join Boat Trips Helensburgh for a tour of the Clyde Estuary, round the Sugar Boat Wreck, to the Holy Loch, up the River Clyde, and a variety of other places!
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The Best Of Open Mic
Indulge in a variety of acts every Friday night at The Best Of Open Mic at the Corinthian Club, get behind the scenes on Scotland's leading poets, comedians and musicians!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
A Vision of Elvis
Put on your blue suede shoes and come celebrate the music of the King of Rock 'n' Roll with the UK's supreme Elvis, Rob Kingsley, and his talented cast at Lanark Memorial Hall!
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No Man’s Land
The Bookends Theatre Group return to East Kilbride Arts Centre with No Man's Land, a tale of courage, loyalty and comradeship!
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Cinema: The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Gather your Sweet Transvestites and come on over to Frankenstein's Place for a special screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show this Halloween at Airdrie Town Hall!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Autumn Super Spotter Scavenger Hunt
Are you a super wildlife spotter? Pop into the visitor centre at RSPB Lochwinnoch to collect your goodie bag and take part in this fun challenge for kids of all ages!
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Christmas Shopping Evening at The Ginger Cat Bookshop and Tryptych Studios
Come and join The Ginger Cat bookshop and Tryptych Studios on Friday 1st November for drinks, nibbles and some late night Christmas shopping!
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Laugh ACCORDingly
Get ready to laugh for a good cause! Join ACCORD Hospice at Venue Paisley on Friday 1st November for their newest event, Laugh ACCORDingly!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
The Man Who Could Paint Anything – The Legacy of Thomas Stuart Smith
This exhibition showcases some of The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum’s remarkable art collection.
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Picturing Our Past
Picturing Our Past is an exhibition of photographs taken by peer support groups from across the de-industrialised West of Scotland.
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Maggie’s 80’s Night
Join Maggie's Forth Valley for an unforgettable night of neon lights, big hair, and classic 80’s hits at our 80’s Themed Charity Night!
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BLIGHT - Halloween Scare Trail
Kelburn's 'Haunted Forest' returns with an appetite for fear. By Popular demand, the immersive scare experience is now running even more days throughout October 2024!
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