Events in Glasgow on 02 May 2025
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Events in Glasgow
A Play, A Pie and A Pint Spring Season
A Play, A Pie and A Pint's fabulous Spring Season will take you all over the world, from a gothic thriller set in the Highlands to an affecting comedy at a sun-drenched Moroccan spa!
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A Tribute to The Music of Madonna & Whitney by Roberta Childs
Roberta Childs gives an energetic and exciting show, performing hits from Madonna and Whitney, guaranteed to raise the temperature in any room!
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A Wee Walk & A Whisky (or three!)
Enjoy a wee walk and a premium whisky tasting in a local pub with a fun, local guide and see a new side to the city on your trip with this small group tour with Walking Tours in Glasgow!
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Adult Music Workshops
Always wanted to play an instrument? Now's your chance! Join Amplify Music Academy for their relaxed, one-hour daytime group lessons for adults!
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Alabaster DePlume
Internationally acclaimed saxophonist, poet, and songwriter Alabaster DePlume has announced a night at Mono on Friday 2nd May!
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Alex Harrow: Capturing Life Through Colour
Six Foot Gallery is delighted to host multidisciplinary artist Alex Harrow's solo exhibition, Capturing Life Through Colour.
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All Ages Retro Gaming Sessions At R-CADE
Get your game on at Glasgow's only family friendly retro gaming venue by booking one of their Retro Gaming Sessions!
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Bathgate Band in concert with special guest Ryan Quigley
Immerse yourself in the sounds of Big Band music with the Bathgate Band, joined by renowned trumpeter Ryan Quigley, at the Glasgow University Union Debating Chamber on Friday 2nd May!
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Bearsden Art Club Annual Exhibition
Bearsden Art Club return to Lillie Art Gallery, Milngavie, between Saturday 5th April and Thursday 8th May with their Annual Exhibition!
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Bet Low: An Island on Your Doorstep
The centenary of the birth of the Scottish artist Bet Low is to be marked through a collaboration between the Reid Gallery, The Glasgow School of Art and the Pier Arts Centre in Stromness, Orkney.
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Book Launch - Swift Blaze of Fire: The Life Story of Bob Hilliard
Lin Rose Clark will launch her book Swift Blaze of Fire: The Life Story of Bob Hilliard at Lynch's Bar on Friday 2nd May.
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Brews & Clues: A Murder Mystery Night
Grab a brew, sharpen your wits, and join five others to crack one of Top Hat & Bishop's varied whodunnit cases!
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Bridgeton Cross Retail Market
Browse the stalls and bag yourself a bargain at the twice weekly City Markets Bridgeton Cross Retail Market!
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Carmunnock Heritage Trail
Take a unique, free, self-guided, multi-media tour around Glasgow's last village - Carmunnock by following the Carmunnock Heritage Trail!
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Celtic Park Stadium Tour
Experience the magic within, soak up the history and feel the passion at Celtic Park Stadium, Scotland's largest football stadium, on this one hour guided tour.
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Changemakers Leading the Way to Net Zero: Inspiring Stories of Collaboration and Impact
Changemakers Leading the Way to Net Zero: Inspiring Stories of Collaboration and Impact, one of 'most important climate events since COP' in Glasgow, to be hosted at The Social Hub.
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Ciara Phillips - Undoing it
Undoing It at the Gallery of Modern Art is a new solo exhibition by Canadian/Irish artist Ciara Phillips, of woodcuts, etchings and screen-prints.
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Civic House Party x baile/baile
Civic House Party returns with a luscious lineup of live performances, DJs, a soundscaped exhibition and an interactive Gaelic lesson on Friday 2nd May!
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Classical Concerto Prize
The finalists of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Classical Concerto Prize perform in their campus' Ledger Recital Room for this coveted award.
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Curious About Glasgow - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Glasgow on this award-winning, quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
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Denny Social
The Scottish Maritime Museum (Denny Tank) and members of Dumbarton community invite everyone to step into the world of William Denny & Brothers in this new immersive exhibition!
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Derren Brown: Only Human
Prepare to be astonished! The multi award-winning master of mind control and psychological illusion, Derren Brown, returns to Glasgow with his brand new live show, ONLY HUMAN!
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Ellie Taylor: Palavering!
Comedian, presenter and actor Ellie Taylor announces a brand new stand-up tour hitting the UK in Spring 2025 with a night at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow on Friday 2nd May!
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Fields of Performance: Take Care
Take Care by Tabitha Dearie, part of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's Fields of Performance, is a complex exploration into the immorality of grief, disease and memories.
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Fields of Performance: Unjust
Unjust by Shaaray Sharif Unjust, part of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's Fields of Performance, combines immersive performance and sonic art, with a multi-speaker setup.
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Friday Night Comedy
Glee Club Glasgow's Friday Night Comedy is the perfect way to end the working week! Four superb stand-up comedians and a great range of tasty food offerings!
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Fridays At One
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's 'Fridays at One' series features performances from International guest artists, chamber ensembles, soloists and orchestras!
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Friends of Forth and Clyde Social Group
Come along to Friends of Forth and Clyde's Social Group on Fridays for a heat, a chat or some peace and quiet - your choice!
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From Pit To Pitch: A Story Of Coal Seams & Football Dreams
From Pit To Pitch: A Story Of Coal Seams & Football Dreams at the Scottish Football Museum explores the links between mining and football in Scotland.
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Garúa Tango Club
Join Garúa Tango Club for a very special evening of Argentinian music, featuring music by Piazzolla, Troilo, Martino, Corach, and Pirotti.
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Gin Tour and Tastings
Isle of Cumbrae Distillers' Gin Tour and Tastings highlight the important role women played in the history of gin and showcase the colourful smuggling history of the Clyde and the history of Millport!
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Glasgow 850
2025 will be a big year for Glasgow as we celebrate the city's 850th birthday. It's a milestone and everyone who has or does call Glasgow home is invited to the party!
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Glasgow 850 Theatre & Entertainment Tour
Enjoy an edifying, amusing and sensational walking tour of the entertainment and theatre history of Glasgow over the last 850 years!
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Glasgow Blythswood Festival
Glasgow Blythswood Festival blends arts, music, performance, exhibitions, heritage and culinary delights in this celebrated area of Glasgow city centre!
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Glasgow Central Station Tours
Glasgow Central Tours offer you the chance to explore behind the scenes of Glasgow's most iconic and busiest landmarks, Central Station!
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Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour
This is a 1.5 hour tour that will take you around all the main sites of the city, giving you an excellent opportunity to find out about Glasgow's rich history and culture!
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Glasgow Requiem: The Walk
Discover the hidden lives and stories of the city on an immersive audio journey through Glasgow with The Walk, FREE to experience for everyone.
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Glasgow Street Art Walking Tour
Immerse yourself in a different side to Glasgow on this unique street art and modern culture tour, a popular tour for those looking to go off the beaten track!
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Glasgow Trades Union Council May Day Programme
Join Glasgow Trades Union Council this May Day as we celebrate the rich tapestry of our city's history, marking 850 years since Glasgow's founding!
READ MOREGood Move Glasgow Health Walks
Good Move Glasgow's Health Walks are easy, fun and free. What's more, with over 50 walks taking place each week, there's bound to be one near you!
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Gothic Glasgow
Join Gothic Glasgow's sinister host Vincent (The Man in the Hat), for a unique evening walking tour uncovering Glasgow's ghostly, strange, supernatural, creepy history!
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Greg Coultas and Struan Robb
Project Ability presents this two-person exhibition, featuring work by Greg Coultas and Struan Robb, both young painters from their Create studios.
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Historic Tours of Glasgow University
Join a historic walking tour of the University of Glasgow the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world!
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Horatio Gould: Return of the Space Cowboy
Following his sell-out debut show, viral sensation Horatio Gould brings his much-anticipated show, Return of the Space Cowboy, to Oran Mor Glasgow on Friday 2nd May!
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I Like Things I Remember - An Exhibition by Jonathan McKinstry
Jonathan McKinstry's solo exhibition 'I like things I remember' is a collection of paintings inspired by childhood memories of fun, games, and tasty treats!
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In The Folds
In the Folds, at Glasgow Women's Library, is an installation created by Alexandra Compton, a writer and artist from Bridgeton, Glasgow.
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Jessie Stephen: Maryhill’s Suffragette
This exhibition at Maryhill Burgh Halls brings to light the remarkable story and achievements of Jessie Stephen (1892-1979), a working-class woman who became a powerful force of social change.
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Johnny Drille
Nigerian artist Johnny Drille headlines SWG3 Glasgow's TV Studio on Friday 2nd May!
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Karen Dunbar
Chewin' The Fat star Karen Dunbar is back with her brand new 2025 Scottish Tour, don't miss her live at Websters Theatre on Friday 2nd May!
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Kelvingrove Organ Recitals
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum holds delightful daily recitals by eminent local organists and visiting players!
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Live Music at Maggie’s
Enjoy live music 7 nights a week at Maggie's with Country classics and singalongs in the main bar every night!
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Loch Lomond Faerie Trail
Located in one of Scotland's most charming villages, join Loch Lomond Faerie Trail for a delightful adventure through our enchanting woodlands!
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Maggies Rock N Rodeo Cowboy Ceilidh
Get ready to go buck wild at Maggies Rock N Rodeo's sellout Cowboy Ceilidh - the wildest country party this side of Texas!
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Mantel + Dot Pixis and Portland
Mantel host their debut headline gig in Nice N Sleazy, supported by the lovely Dot Pixis and Portland!
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Marion Drummond PAI Solo Exhibition
Annan Gallery, Glasgow is delighted to present a rare and highly anticipated Solo Exhibition of 40 new paintings by Marion Drummond PAI, one of Scotland's foremost contemporary painters.
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May Bank Holidays at Glasgow Science Centre
May Bank Holidays are incoming! Make a day of it at Glasgow Science Centre. They've got lots planned - come and see what's in store...
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Milngavie Market
You'll find meat, fish, game, Cheese, home baking, plants, Organic soap, jewellery, and more at Milngavie Market on the third Friday of each month!
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Mimesis: African Soldier
GoMA's next main gallery exhibition is Sir John Akomfrah's Mimesis: African Soldier, a film installation which will be shown across three screens.
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Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One in IMAX
Before Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning get back into the heart-pounding action and experience 2023’s Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One in IMAX at Glasgow Science Centre!
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New Absolute Beginners Line Dance Classes
Join Lorna's Jazz Boxes for a new Absolute Beginners Line Dance Classes starting in Glasgow Southside on Thursday 23rd May!
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No Culture Without Palestinian Culture
Learn about the role of artists in resisting Israel's occupation of Palestine, and create practical resources for building solidarity in art organisations and with fellow art workers.
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No More Sheep: Margot Sandeman on Arran
A new display focusing on the Arran artwork of Scottish artist and Glasgow School of Art graduate Margot Sandeman is now open in the Fragile Art gallery in Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery.
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R-CADE Over 18’s Retro Gaming Sessions
Enjoy three hours of gaming in R-CADE's retro video game arcade with access to their specialised table top party games as part of their Over 18's Retro Gaming Sessions!
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Rangers Football Club Stadium Tour
Experience the magic of this world famous stadium with your very own 'access all areas' pass on a tour of Ibrox, the home of Rangers FC!
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SCO 2024/25: Mozart Sinfonia Concertante
Lorenza Borrani teams up with SCO Principal Violist Max Mandel in what many consider Mozart’s finest creation: the Sinfonia concertante.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Glenarn
Glenarn survives as a complete example of a ten-acre garden which spans from 1850 to the present day, come and explore as part of Scotland's Gardens!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: King’s Park Walled Garden
Come along and explore the C-listed Walled Garden within King's Park as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!
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Scottish Opera - The Merry Widow
Scottish Opera Director John Savournin brings his joyful touch to Lehár's waltz-filled charmer The Merry Widow at the Theatre Royal Glasgow!
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Scottish Rogue Whisky Distillery Tour
Explore the past, present and future of Glasgow's whisky with a Scottish Rogue Distillery Experience!
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Simon Fisher Turner: In the Shadow of the Sun
For this special, one-off event screening of In the Shadow of Sun, Simon Fisher Turner will present new music to accompany a stretched version of the film.
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Sloans Ceilidh
Sloans Famous Friday Ceilidh is back and it's bigger and better than ever... it's a must for everyone visiting Glasgow and any true weegie!
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Smells Like Nirvana UK
Smells Like Nirvana UK, the ultimate tribute to one of the greatest bands of all time, come to Audio Glasgow on Friday 2nd May!
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Studio3 Season: Alright Sunshine
Part of the Tron Theatre's Studio3 Season, Alright Sunshine explores gender, power, and the politics of public space.
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Studio3 Season: Fleg
Part of the Tron Theatre's Studio3 Season, Fleg is an absurdist comedy by Meghan Tyler exploring extreme loyalty and the romanticised notion of the Union.
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Studio3 Season: Fruitcake
Part of the Tron Theatre's Studio3 Season, Fruitcake is a romantic comedy for the existentially weary.
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Swiftogeddon - The Taylor Themed Club Night
Swiftogeddon, a night dedicated to worshipping at the altar of Taylor Swift, is returning to SWG3 Glasgow featuring deep cuts, extended mixes, fan favourites and all the hits!
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Swing/Pop Mash-Ups: The Background Sounds
The Background Sounds bring their unapologetic genius combinations of vintage jazz and perfect pop mash-ups to The BrewHaus - Beer Garden & Kitchen!
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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 Glasgow!
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The Glasgow Food and Drink Tour
Enjoy a walking tour and explore the thriving food scene of Glasgow's leafy west end with The Glasgow Food and Drink Tour!
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The Glasgow Food and Drink Tour - The Merchant City Stroll
To celebrate Glasgow's 850th Anniversary The Glasgow Food and Drink Tour have launched The Merchant City Stroll... it's a culinary journey you won't want to miss!
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The Rebirth of the African Phoenix Book Launch with author Roger McKenzie
Manifesto Press is proud to announce the launch of The Rebirth of the African Phoenix - A View from Babylon by Roger McKenzie on Friday 2nd May at the Scottish Trades Union Congress.
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Tracing Rossi: An Exhibition Of Drawings Reinterpreting Aldo Rossi’s Analogical City
Tracing Rossi, an exhibition of drawings by Cameron McEwan, reinterprets architect Aldo Rossi's architectural and urban ideas through a practice of what McEwan calls 'close-drawing'.
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Ukulele Classes For Wee Fingers
Looking for the perfect way to introduce your child to music? Amplify's fun and engaging ukulele classes are designed just for 5 to 8-year-olds—the perfect stepping stone into music education!
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Unearthed: The Power of Gardening
Unearthed: The Power of Gardening, a free display at The Mitchell Library, explores the transformative, enriching and sometimes radical power of gardening.
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Woodside Hall - 100 Year Celebration
Celebrate 100 years of Woodside Hall with music, dance, poetry and more at this special event, all proceeds support the Woodside Community Fridge to tackle food insecurity!
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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:
Whitelee Walkers Health Walk
Join the Whitelee Rangers for a short health walk on the windfarm on Tuesday mornings - stretch your legs, have a natter and maybe even spot some local wildlife!
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Weekly Macmillan Cancer Support & Information Drop-in at Clarkston Library
Every week at Clarkston Library, 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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The Ancient Oak of Baldor
A multi-sensory experience for audiences with profound and multiple learning disabilities and their companions, offering the chance to gather and experience the collective power of shared stories.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Hunter’s Tryst
Hunter’s Tryst is a well-stocked and beautifully designed, mature, medium-sized, wildlife-friendly town garden.
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A Dram of History
Venture beneath the Royal Mile and raise a glass to Scotland’s most iconic drink with this exclusive experience at The Real Mary King’s Close.
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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 night, hosted by the hilarious Michael Porter!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Glassmount House
Glassmount House has a densely planted walled garden with new areas of naturalistic planting blending the boundary between the surrounding fields and the woodland.
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Dov and Marrakesh Live
It's always an upbeat and exciting night when David "Dov" Stevens and Mark "Marrakesh" Burdette play the Harbour Bar!
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Yolandé Kenny : Watercolours of our Beautiful Fife Coast
Yolandé’ Kenny is back exhibiting at The Scottish Fisheries Museum this month with 'Watercolours of Our Beautiful Fife Coast' running daily until the 28th May.
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks
Join Get Walking Lanarkshire on one of their regular health walks! Enjoy the fresh air, meet new people and have a good blether!
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In The Mood Singalong
Come along to North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre for a good old fashioned singalong with songs from the 50s and 60s, and some old scots favourites!
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Johnny Cash Roadshow
The Johnny Cash Roadshow, the only show to be endorsed by the Cash Family, is coming to Hamilton Town House on Friday 2nd May!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
ACCORD Hospice Annual Art Exhibition
ACCORD Hospice's Annual Art Exhibition returns - bigger and better than ever before - bringing together the best local and national artists to celebrate all forms of art and creativity!
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Advice Works Drop-in Sessions
These local pop-up events from Advice Works aim to boost benefit take-up and provide vital debt support to help the public deal with rising costs.
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Float
Designed especially for babies up to 12 months old, Float invites you to relax with your baby and enjoy a gently interactive performance, with music, dance, visual projections and sensory objects!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Stirling Ghostwalk
Take a tour of the strange tales and stranger characters of Stirling's Old Town on the Stirling Ghostwalk... comedy, drama, fact and fable - fun for boys & ghouls of all ages!
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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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You Choose
You Choose is an interactive musical show for all the family, but in this show – YOU CHOOSE what happens!
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