Events in Fife on 28 August 2021
View all the upcoming events in Fife on the 28 August 2021 below, or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in Fife
#StreamMyStory
Scottish Public Libraries will host #StreamMyStory author events online for children to enjoy in the summer holidays!
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A Treat for Lovers of Wood, Design, and Fine Craftsmanship
Max McCance, one of Scotland’s leading furniture makers, is pleased to announce a special exhibition of unique and extraordinary works for sale to the public in his Kinloch Gallery.
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Art-tastic
Come along to our colourful and entertaining family-friendly exhibition to explore the stories hidden within some of our fantastic paintings.
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Blooming Marvellous
Everything in the garden’s lovely as we explore the wonderful world of wildlife and plants through our colourful and entertaining family-friendly exhibition!
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Camp Out for Cancer Support Scotland
Make a fort in your living room, roll your sleeping bag out in your bedroom or pitch a tent out in your back garden and help raise vital funds for Cancer Support Scotland!
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Explore! Travellers and Trailblazers
Let us take you on an epic adventure! Follow in the footsteps of intrepid explorers to discover exotic lands and fantastic voyages through our hands-on, family friendly exhibition!
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Falkland Estate Trail of Thought
The Trail of Thought is a meandering journey of playful, typographic carvings, designed to encourage mindfulness and celebration of the landscape underneath the Lomond Hills.
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Francis Rossi’s - I Talk Too Much - CANCELLED
Legendary Status Quo lead singer Francis Rossi will share the extraordinary secrets of his 50-plus years in rock’n’roll when he takes to the stage for an intimate evening of chat and music.
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Kirkcaldy Boot and Mart
Kirkcaldy Boot and Mart, indoor and outdoor every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday... all welcome!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Glassmount House
Explore Glassmount House gardens, a densely planted walled garden and surrounding woodland with an A-listed sun dial, Mackenzie & Moncur greenhouse and historical doocot.
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Shambolics
The notorious Shambolics return to PJ's on Saturday 28th August to welcome back full capacity shows in massive style!
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Terrain Tea Tales: Tea Ceremony and Stories In Cambo Garden
This is a chance to experience a boiled tea ceremony in the beautiful natural setting of Cambo walled garden, lead by Owen Pilgrim, storyteller and owner of the Telltale Tea Company.
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The Dunfermline Tapestry
An incredible large-scale tapestry, created by a Dunfermline community weaving project, has gone on show at Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries.
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Weekly Online Computing Club for Kids
Check out ComputerXplorers SEScotland's online kids computing clubs, the perfect way to learn the latest technologies and develop invaluable tech skills.
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Events in East Renfrewshire
Choose How U Move East Ren
Choose How U Move East Ren is running between the 17th May and 31st October 2021! Join the programme today, get active & earn fantastic rewards to support your local community!
East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!
Eastwood Allotments Site Open Day
Eastwood Nursery Allotments are inviting everyone to come along to their open day on Saturday 28th August, explore the site, and take a look at all the fruit, veg and flowers grown this sunny season!
Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians
1:1 Textile Printing Session
Perfect for creatives looking to materialise a project, students wishing to expand their portfolio, beginners for gaining knowledge or anyone wanting to try learn something different!
A Play, A Pie and A Pint: Chic Murray - A Funny Place for a Window
A Play, A Pie and A Pint returns to Edinburgh this summer with Chic Murray - A Funny Place for a Window.
A Summer To Remember - Bobby’s Heritage Trail
Looking for free fun activities for children over the summer holidays? Come along to 'A Summer to Remember' at The Wee Museum of Memory in Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre, Edinburgh!
ABBA Gold The Concert
Mamma Mia....Live music is back and to celebrate, there is a limited number of half price tickets to see ABBA Gold The Concert perform at The Liquid Room in Edinburgh on Saturday August 28th!
Air and Space Exhibition
Air and Space is an online exhibition of recent paintings from artist Jill Ashforth featuring the beautiful collection Air and Space and her lyrical video poem Joy with the music of Max Richter.
Alan Cumming is Not Acting His Age
Alan Cumming employs his usual charm and wit through story and song in a wickedly memorable performance.
Andrew Maxwell: Reality
Comedian Andrew Maxwell has swapped creepy crawlies, rice and beans for Guinness, good grub and a posh hotel, don't miss him live at Edinburgh Corn Exchange as part of the Fringe!
Archie Brennan: Tapestry Goes Pop!
Archie Brennan: Tapestry Goes Pop! tells the story of Edinburgh native Archie Brennan (1931-2019) in the first-ever major retrospective of his work.
Ariadne auf Naxos
Sir Andrew Davis conducts the Royal Scottish National Orchestra in a concert performance of Richard Strauss’s comedy Ariadne auf Naxos.
Éowyn Emerald and Dancers – Your Tomorrow
An entertaining and deeply intimate jazz dance for two performers, celebrating the private moments, uplifting intimacies and companionable bliss of the relationships that unite us.
Bicycle Boy
Packed with songs and humour, Bicycle Boy explores themes of sustainability in an engaging, interactive performance.
Bill Scott
The Royal Scottish Academy is pleased to presents a major retrospective exhibition of the work and career of Past President of the Royal Scottish Academy, Bill Scott (1935-2012).
Blendworks Gin Blending Session
Ready, steady, stir! Come and join us and an expert in the spectacular Heights Suite of our Apex Grassmarket Hotel for an Eden Mill Blendworks Gin experience!
Caribou
Canadian composer, musician and recording artist Dan Snaith, aka Caribou, brings his distinct sound to his highly anticipated Edinburgh International Festival debut on Saturday 28th August.
Charles H. Mackie: Colour and Light
This major retrospective, the most comprehensive display of Charles H. Mackie’s work in over a century, showcases the breadth of his creative vision and talents.
Christopher Macarthur-Boyd: Oh No (Work in Progress)
Don't miss a new hour of stand-up from Christopher Macarthur-Boyd, the biggest wee fanny in Scottish comedy!
Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt
Looking to entertain the kids? Come and spot our cuddly corgis hiding around Britannia’s tour route.
Curious About Edinburgh - Quirky Heritage Walks for the Curious!
Have fun discovering Edinburgh on this quirky, self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
Del Amitri: The Whole World Is Quiet - A Series of Acoustic Shows
Del Amitri are pleased to announce three special Edinburgh Festival Fringe concerts at the Queen’s Hall on the 26th, 27th and 28th August 2021.
Dino Land
Come along, buy a ticket... Go on, you're on yer' holidays! A laugh-out-loud new play from Faux Fox Theatre, written by Bethany Fox.
Discover Edinburgh’s Gruesome History
Do you want to explore Edinburgh's top sights in one evening AND discover gruesome secrets about the city that Scotland would rather keep hidden? Well then, this is the tour for your!
Discovering the Deep Outdoor Exhibition
Explore the mysteries of the deep ocean in this outdoor photography exhibition that tells the story of marine science in Scotland, from its earliest beginnings to the present day.
Edinburgh Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market
Edinburgh Corn Exchange Car Boot Sale Market is open but with strict rules and guidelines. Come and join us for some bargains and for sellers to have a clearout!
Edinburgh Farmers Market
Experience Edinburgh's original Farmers' Market at Castle Terrace every Saturday from 9am - 2pm!
Edinburgh International Book Festival Online Themes: Poetry - The Art of the People
This year’s poetry series celebrates those poets whose collections work to fill in the gaps in our understanding of ourselves, our society and communities and our planet.
Edinburgh International Book Festival Online Themes: Scotland - Exploding the Myths?
Join us for a captivating look into the past, present and future of Scottish writing.
Edinburgh International Book Festival Online Themes: Stories and Ideas for a Changing World
How do we begin to make sense of the ever-changing world we are living in? In this series we look at stories and ideas that offer positive prescriptions for a better future.
Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: A Planet in Crisis - Ideas for Action
In this series of events we turn to those who offer positive calls to action and creative perspectives for protecting our planet – giving us hope that it’s not too late.
Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Blood Legacies - Confronting our Colonial Past
This series explores how the West’s traditional narratives around race and colonialism are increasingly agreed to be toxic and unacceptable.
Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Dazzling Debuts
The Book Festival has long been a champion of new writing and new writers and this year we welcome a host of authors whose dazzling debuts are already making big waves in the literary world.
Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Generation Next - Empowering Voices
This year’s series of events for young adults takes a fearless and unflinching look at the issues affecting young people today.
Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Giants of Literature: Wisdom in Fiction
This year we are delighted to welcome some of the most exciting voices of literature to our stages and screens to impart their wisdom with us.
Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: On Belonging - Migration Stories
This series looks at stories of migration: from the often brutal catalysts for moving, to the arduous journeys undertaken, to the process of trying to adapt to a new home.
Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: On Influence - The Art that Shapes Us
In this series, we take a close look at the art and artists who have been a source of inspiration to others. From musicians and painters to writers and poets.
Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Performing Stories
In addition to an array of immersive evening events filled with music, spoken word and storytelling, these are literary events to lose yourself in.
Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: Pride and Prejudice - Celebrating LGBTQIA+ Voices
Join us for our series celebrating the stories and voices blazing a trail for the LGBTQIA+ community today.
Edinburgh International Book Festival Themes: The New York Times Series
Led by expert journalists and editors from The New York Times, we talk about the actions, decisions and revolutions that got us to where we are today, and where we could potentially go from here.
Edinburgh Valmiki Balagokulam Shaka
Namaste All....! Join us online for the Edinburgh Valmiki Balagokulam Shaka each Saturday!
Ellie Harrison: Early Warning Signs
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is hosting one of artist Ellie Harrison’s four Early Warning Signs.
Family Festival: Summer Garden Party
Join us for a day full of activities, for all ages to enjoy, inspired by the garden at The Palace of Holyroodhouse!
Festival Village: Waverley
The Pop-Up Pro's are bringing their popular food market and beer garden, Festival Village, to the rooftop at Waverley Mall once again this Summer!
Flamenco Fiesta
Every evening, during the Fringe, flamenco lovers can enjoy an hour of fantastic dancers and musicians hosted by Alba Flamenca.
Flamenco in Scotland by TuFlamenco
TuFlamenco Academy invites you to their fabulous one-off Scottish flamenco show, featuring talented dancers, singers and guitarists, spreading Flamenco joy to everyone!
Fore Play Crazy Golf
Fore! The Fore Play Crazy Golf team have launched another cracking venue to eat, drink, play and up your selfie game in the heart of the Capital!
Frances Walker: Travelling On
Frances Walker is one of the most recognisable names in Scottish art and the Royal Scottish Academy is delighted to host an exhibition traversing the breadth of Frances Walker's illustrious career.
Henning Wehn: It’ll All Come Out In The Wash
Watch Henning give everything a good rinse and witness him wring sense out of the nonsensical at Edinburgh Corn Exchange in August!
In Our Yard: Family Takeovers
Family takeovers are back with two hour sessions delivered outdoors by professional artist, providing an opportunity for families to make, create and play together.
Inspiring Walter Scott
On the 250th anniversary of Sir Walter Scott's birth, experience his novels through objects that inspired him.
Is This a Dagger?
Andy Cannon returns to the Netherbow stage to tell Shakespeare’s classic, taking audiences on a thousand-year journey from fact to fiction and back again.
Islander: the Paintings of Donald Smith
This is the first major exhibition Donald Smith's work, in partnership with An Lanntair, Stornoway and is part of Edinburgh Art Festival 2021.
Jack Docherty - Nothing But?
Jack Docherty, the BAFTA award-winning star of Scot Squad and Absolutely, and one of Scotland's favourite comic performers, returns to the festival with a tender, playful, darkly comic tale.
Jay Lafferty: Blether
Jay switches off Zoom, changes out of her loungewear and prepares to say something more than 'cheers, Amazon man'. It's been a year and half and we all have some catching up to do.
Joan Eardley I Centenary
Marking the centenary of Joan Eardley’s birth, The Scottish Gallery will present a major exhibition of Joan Eardley’s paintings and drawings this Summer as part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
Jock McFadyen: Lost Boat Party
This summer Dovecot Studios celebrates the artist Jock McFadyen’s 70th birthday year with Lost Boat Party an exhibition of paintings which describe the romance and grandeur of the Scottish landscape
Kevin Quantum - Eyes Open Eyes Shut
Kevin Quantum, Britain's Got Talent 2020 semi-finalist, trained by Penn and Teller, and Edinburgh Fringe sell-out is back with 'Eyes Open Eyes Shut'.
Lament For Sheku Bayoh
Writer and Director Hannah Lavery leads an artistic yet grief-filled response to the 2015 death in Scottish police custody of Sheku Bayoh.
Leah MacRae: My Big, Fat, Fabulous Diary – The Best Bits!
After a sell-out Scottish tour, Leah MacRae brings her hilarious, rip-roaring, uplifting show for it's Fringe debut.
Leith Market
Come and meet our small independent traders at this bustling weekly farmers market right beside the Water of Leith!
Let’s Rock Scotland
Let's Rock Scotland, the Ultimate 80's Festival, returns to Dalkeith Country Park on Saturday 28th August with a fantastic lineup of artists bringing you the very best of the 80’s!
Loud Poets
One of the UK's most successful spoken word collectives returns to the Scottish Storytelling Centre. This is poetry for the masses!
Marine: Ian Hamilton Finlay
This major exhibition at City Art Centre focuses on the maritime theme in Ian Hamilton Finlay's work. It was a central element of his art, and one to which he returned throughout his life.
Mark Nelson - Don’t Call It A Comeback
Catch award-winning stand-up Mark Nelson at Edinburgh Corn Exchange in August as part of the Fringe Festival!
Masterclasses with Thomas Quasthoff
Join legendary bass-baritone Thomas Quasthoff to discover how to create an exceptional performance, as he gives public masterclasses to two emerging duos of young singers.
Medicine
Writer and director Enda Walsh’s dark and frequently absurdist new play receives its highly anticipated world premiere at the International Festival.
Metamorphosis
Hijinx Theatre is delighted to present their critically acclaimed online digital performance, Metamorphosis, as part of Summerhall's Fringe Festival programme 2021!
Miss Lindsay’s Secret
Using original live music, drama and historical material from Glenesk Museum, a lively and moving local story, woven into Scotland’s national identity, reaches across time and continent.
Niqabi Ninja
Writer Sara Shaarawi and director Catrin Evans present an experiential performance in reaction to recent mob assaults in Cairo’s Tahrir Square.
Organum Massa Musica at St Michael and All Saints Church
St Michael and All Saints Church invites you to enjoy an afternoon of uplifting sacred classical mass setting Concerts this August.
Paddy the Cope
West Lothian meets West Donegal as shale miner Patrick Gallagher (John McColl) returns to his native sod to spread social revolution, imbued with the co-operative principles he’s learned in Scotland
Potted Pathology: The Complete Collection
The Surgeons Hall Museums popular Potted Pathology collection in now available to enjoy at your leisure as a complete series!
Preston Hall Walled Garden
Set within 200 acres of private parkland, The Preston Hall Walled Garden is opening for the month of August only for all to come and enjoy!
Ray Harryhausen - Titan of Cinema
This exhibition is in collaboration with the Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation to celebrate what would have been film special effects superstar Ray Harryhausen's 100th birthday year.
Retro and Vintage Fair
Pop along to The Bethany Shop at Haddington Place from 21st August. For 1 week only it will be transformed into a vintage boutique!
Rich Wilson WIP
This year sees Rich embark on building a brand new hour show starting off with six days of work in progress shows at the mighty Gilded Balloon in the Dining Room.
Sacred Anarchy: Re-wild your Heart
Flowing with Life invites you to this workshop on 28th August to share heart meditation, gentle yoga and open-hearted discussion on spiritual practice.
Scottish Chamber Orchestra
The final orchestral concert of the Festival is a magical performance of works from Japan, France and Russia, conducted by Kazushi Ono.
Sculpture Saturday: Paper Clay Play with Ashleen Lewis
This Sculpture Saturday workshop on 28th August is designed specifically for young people with Autism or additional support needs and their families.
Search Party Edinburgh
Search Party Edinburgh is back for Summer 2021! Race against the clock around the streets of Edinburgh and help Professor Artie Fact find the missing city mascot.
Shedinburgh Fringe Festival
Shedinburgh Fringe Festival is back in 2021 celebrating and preserving the best of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival...in sheds!
SOPHIA by Frances Poet
The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh and Pitlochry Festival Theatre present SOPHIA by Frances Poet in association with Naked Productions Ltd.
Spontaneous Potter
An entirely improvised wizarding comedy play, based on an audience suggestion of a fanfiction title. With live musical accompaniment!
Starting From First Position
This is a tilted show, raw, sometimes wild, but never far away from our intuitions. It aims to bring people into a mood from which there is no escape.
Summer Holidays Aboard Britannia
With complimentary audio guides available in both adult and children’s versions, step aboard the Best UK Attraction (Which? Magazine, 2020) this summer, The Royal Yacht Britannia!
Summer Holidays at Can You Escape? Edinburgh
Can You Escape? is a family friendly escape room venue in the heart of Edinburgh. Book now to experience Edinburgh's most magical escape rooms this summer!
Sunshine on Leith
Captivate Theatre's five-star sell-out show returns to the Fringe. It's a jubilant and moving musical written by Stephen Greenhorn and featuring songs of the Proclaimers.
Syncrasy
Experience the work of visual artists Beverley Hood, Victoria Evans and Sneha Solanki, working across the fields of art, science and technology in this exhibition at Summerhall.
The Best of Scottish Comedy
A fringe institution but this time with 4 acts, seating, table service and interval... It's a sell-out show that can't be missed!
The Big Escape Edinburgh
The Big Escape is a brand new interactive outdoor experience, played on your smartphone, which will turn Edinburgh City Centre into a giant escape game!
The Hidden Beauty of Seeds & Fruits: The Botanical Photography of Levon Biss
Feast your eyes on stunning, macro-photographic studies of seeds and fruits from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh’s Herbarium Collection.
The Ladyboys of Bangkok: Flight of Fantasy
The Lady Boys of Bangkok are back in Edinburgh with their most sensational show yet, Flight of Fantasy. Climb aboard for the trip of a lifetime!
The Return of Sherlock Holmes
Nigel Miles-Thomas (Holmes) and Michael Roy Andrew (Watson) return to the fringe after their critical success with Of Mice and Men in 2019.
The Typewriter Revolution
Drawing on our outstanding typewriter collection, this exhibition features a range of machines, including an 1876 Sholes and Glidden typewriter which was the first to have a QWERTY keyboard.
The Ultimate Harry Potter Walking Tour
Our squib guide will show you Edinburgh's must-see landmarks and key locations from the Harry Potter book and film series. What are you waiting for? Potterheads assemble!
This is Paradise
At once timely and timeless in its nuanced observation of the fragility of peace, This is Paradise is a powerful monologue exploring what it takes from us to begin again.
Thistles, Sunflowers and Dreamscapes
This is the first major solo show in five years from Bulgarian-born, Edinburgh-based artist Diana Savova, featuring over 30 new works in ink, oil and acrylic with surreal motifs.
Thunderstruck
The comic and tragic tale of how the greatest bagpiper of all time rocked the history and traditions of bagpiping and how he changed the life of one young piper forever.
Unicorn Dance Party
With glittering costumes and visual pizazz, this interactive outdoor show for aspiring unicorns aged 5+ and their families will unlock the joy within us all.
Upcycling and Sustainable Living Classes
Learn how to upcycle, become zero waste, reduce your plastic use and explore sustainable living with EcoArt's classes, courses and workshops!
We Began As Part of the Body
We Began As Part of the Body is an immersive series of artworks that reflect complex human and ethical questions about our relationship between the body, science and technology.
WHAT! Art Collective Exhibition
St Michael and All Saints Church is delighted to be hosting the WHAT! Art Collective Exhibition through the month of August (6th – 30th).
Wolves Within
Come and delve deep into the psyche of wolves with Danish storyteller Svend-Erik Engh and Scottish musician Neil Sutcliffe!
Wonder Wander
Wonder Wander, by Edinburgh-based sculptor Andrea Geileis, is the first extensive display of outdoor sculptures in the grounds of Waterston House.
Events in Glasgow
30 Minute Meditation Lunchtime Classes
Take half an hour out to cultivate inner peace and enjoy the rest of the day with an inspired and positive mind on one of Kadampa Meditaion Centre's Lunchtime Classes!
Art On the Exchange Outdoor Markets
Art On the Exchange Outdoor Markets return to Royal Exchange Square with their fabulous pop-up markets full of original pieces of art, jewellery, crafts, and designer products!
Bard in the Botanics
Bard in the Botanics are delighted to be returning to Glasgow Botanic Gardens for their 20th anniversary season with brand new productions of 'Twelfth Night' and 'The Winter's Tale'!
Bat Night
Embrace the darkness and go in search of some nocturnal nature at RSPB Scotland Loch Lomond on Saturday 28th August!
Beginner’s Stained Glass Workshop
Learn how to make your very own stained glass panels on this one day weekend workshop at RDW Glass Studio!
BGCP Comic and Toy Market Tour: Ayr
The BGCP is back for 2021 but on a smaller socially distanced scale! Don't miss them when they bring their Comic and Toy Market Tour to The Grain Exchange in Ayr!
Big Feed Street Food Social
Enjoy the best of Scotland's street food at the Big Feed Street Food Social, Glasgow's indoor, fully licensed street food market!
Celebrating Joan Eardley
This beautiful exhibition features thirteen works by Joan Eardley one of Scotland's most remarkable artists working in the post-war period!
Charles Rennie Mackintosh Walking Tour
Join Walking Tours in Glasgow to explore the streets of Mackintosh's home city to experience and witness his lasting legacy!
Children’s Potions & Science Class
Join The Root of Magic for a magically awesome time in their weekly potions and science workshop, held on Saturdays!
City Sightseeing Glasgow
With 21 stops where you can hop on and off to visit some of the city's leading attractions, City Sightseeing Glasgow is the perfect way to explore Glasgow!
Culzean By The Sea
To celebrate Scotland's Year of Coasts & Waters Culzean Castle have created a fantastical trail of willow sculptures depicting creatures, real and mythical, of the sea and water!
Curious About Glasgow
Have fun discovering Glasgow with a self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
Daily Potions Cocktail Making Session 18+
Be immersed in a world of magic making your very own potions cocktail at The Root Of Magic!
Daniel Sloss: Hubris
The all-new, 11th solo show by Scotland's international comedy star, hot on the heels of his ground-breaking, global smash-hit 'Daniel Sloss: X', comes to the SEC Armadillo on 28th August!
Does it Fry? Live! - POSTPONED
The hit online series 'Does it Fry?' steps out of the kitchen and on to the stage for their first ever live show, catch it at Websters Theatre Glasgow on 28th August!
Dream Evil
Swedish metallers Dream Evil have announced a headline Scottish show at the Cathouse Glasgow on Saturday 28th August with support from Shrapnel!
Festival Village: Merchant City
The Pop-Up Pro's are bringing their popular food market and beer garden, Festival Village, to Glasgow's Candleriggs Square!
Flair Gymnastics Club Gymnastics Classes
Flair Gymnastics Club have just opened a new facility within The Pitches in the Southside of Glasgow and have a range of new classes available for kids 5+!
Flo Brooks: Angletwich
Tramway presents Angletwich, the first solo exhibition in Scotland by artist Flo Brooks, realised in partnership with Brighton CCA!
Food Photography Workshop 1 - Natural Lighting
Whether you have your own business, you are a blogger or simply want to learn something new, this workshop is designed to equip you to take better food photos for social media!
Fore Play Crazy Golf
Fore Play Crazy Golf is the ultimate destination offering fun for grown-ups! They've got everything from bespoke, locally-inspired crazy golf to delicious drinks and the finest street food offerings!
Free OVO Bikes in Glasgow
OVO is on a mission to zero carbon. Our next step? We're launching OVO Bikes in Glasgow – bringing pedal power to the people. So you can start your journey towards easier, greener living!
Get Active Glasgow
Glasgow residents are invited to sign up to Glasgow City Council's exciting new 'Get Active, You Can Do It!' challenge, which runs until Thursday 30 September!
Ghost Signs of Glasgow Exhibition
The Ghost Signs of Glasgow Exhibition by Glasgow City Heritage Trust unearths the stories behind old signs and shopfronts of the city!
Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour
This is a 1.5 - 2 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!
Glasgow Farmers Market at Mansfield Park
This popular farmers market brings rural Scotland to the centre of Glasgow's west end twice a month!
Glasgow Music City Tours: Merchant City Tour
Get under the skin of Glasgow's vibrant music scene with this entertaining, guided walking tour of Merchant City and the East End from Glasgow Music City Tours!
Glasgow Music City Tours: Music Mile Tour
Feel the beat of Glasgow's vibrant music scene with this entertaining, guided walking tour of the city centre with Glasgow Music City Tours!
Glasgow Photo Journey: 1978 by Jos Treen
Taken over the span of one year, 'Glasgow Photo Journey:1978' perfectly encapsulates the hardships, resilience and humour of the people living in our city at the time.
Go Swim Loch Lomond
Go Swim Loch Lomond on Saturday 28th August is an open water swimming experience you'll never forget!
Good Move Glasgow Health Walks
Good Move Glasgow run Health Walks right across the city which are suitable for all ages and abilities!
Govan Retail Market
Browse the stalls and bag yourself a bargain at the weekly City Markets retail market and car boot sale in Govan (opposite the Govan Shopping Centre)!
Great Stadiums of the North
Sogo Arts presents 'Great Stadiums of the North' an exhibiton of 25 years of photography covering the Northern Hemisphere's (wee-est) team's pitches by Brian Sweeney!
Helensburgh Market in the Square
Buy the best of seasonal local produce at Helensburgh Market in the Square held on the second and last Saturdays of each month in Colquhoun Square!
Historic Tours of Glasgow University
Join a Historic Tour of the University of Glasgow the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world!
Jo Sunshine Art
Jo Sunshine is a visually impaired artist based in Glasgow, Jo is hosting an exhibition of her work at Maryhill Burgh Halls until 14th September!
King Tut’s Summer Nights
King Tut’s Summer Nights festival returns showcasing over 70 acts across August in the UK's best live music venue!
Largs Market
You'll find fresh produce and sweet treats, handmade crafts, jewellery, artwork, gifts, pet supplies and more at Largs Market every Saturday in Gallowgate Square!
Largs Viking Festival & Festival of Fire
The 2021 Largs Viking Festival & Festival of Fire, marking the 1263 Battle of Largs, will be held between the 28th August and 5th September!
Life Support: Forms of Care in Art and Activism
Inspired by Glasgow Women's Library's communities and collections, the Life Support exhibition considers how artists and activists have addressed and challenged their life experiences.
Loch Lomond Faerie Trail
Loch Lomond Faerie Trail is back with a new trail mystery! Book Now for tickets right through the summer and join us in our biggest adventure yet!
Lubna Kerr: Tick Box
Lubna Kerr's Tick Box at Tramway Glasgow is a semi-autobiographical, one-woman play which combines theatre, storytelling and comedy to interweave the journeys of two Scottish Pakistani women.
Margot Sandeman SSA 1922-2009 Poetry & Harmony - Works On Paper And Oils
Gerber Fine Art is proud to present an exhibition by the artist Margot Sandeman, well known for vivid landscapes of the West Coast and interior still lifes influenced by the Arts & Crafts tradition.
Meat Your Persona
Meat Your Persona is a new touring pop-up created by Oxford University and Liminal Space designed to get people talking about how meat and dairy affects us and the environment.
Niqabi Ninja
Combining street artwork, audio-story performance and a walk through your city, you are invited to immerse yourselves in Hana's world when Niqabi Ninja comes to Tramway!
Outdoor Drama Workshop Term For Kids Aged 3-16
Outdoor drama classes are a lot like indoor drama ones, but the floor is made of grass and the sun lights all our shows! Join What Happens Now? for their new term of classes for 3 to 16 year olds!
Paintings on Railings
Outdoor art gallery, Paintings on Railings, returns to the Botanic Gardens on the last weekend in August and the first three weekend in September!
Pollok Parkrun
Pollok Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Pollok Country Park in the Southside of Glasgow!
Polmadie Car Boot Sale
Held on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, Polmadie Car Boot Sale is Scotland's only fully undercover car boot sale!
Portraits of an LGBTI+ Generation
This series of portraits of Scottish LGBTI+ Elders, reflecting their own personal experiences, will give a sense of the varied, rich and remarkable lives of the many LGBTI+ elders living in Scotland.
Potions Cocktail Class 18+
Join The Root Of Magic on a Friday or Saturday for their Potions Cocktail Class for adults and be immersed in a world of magic!
Pottery Handbuilding Workshop
Join Spin for a two hour pottery workshop and create at your own socially distanced table with staff on hand to help bring your vision to life!
Resol String Quartet At The Spire
The Resol String Quartet will perform an hour's recital to kick off the Autumn season of the Spire Concert Series at St Andrew's West Church on August 28th!
Saturday Night Comedy
Treat yourself to an evening of award-winning comedy at Glee Club Glasgow, featuring four superb stand-up comedians that will keep you laughing until Monday!
Sausage and Cider Fest
The Sausage and Cider Fest will arrive in Glasgow for the very first time at the amazing Briggait on Saturday 28th August!
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Glenarn
As part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme you can visit Glenarn in Rhu, Helensburgh, a complete example of a ten-acre garden which spans from 1850 to the present day!
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Inveraray Castle Gardens
Explore the grounds of Inveraray Castle, which are full of rhododendrons and azaleas, as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!
Springburn Parkrun
Springburn Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Springburn Park in the North of Glasgow!
Street Art Walking Tour
Walking Tours in Glasgow is now offering a Street Art tour! This mural and modern culture tour will show the beautiful street art pieces scattered around the city of Glasgow!
Summer Reflections
The RGI Kelly Gallery are excited to announce Summer Reflections exhibition by the professionally elected RGI members opening on Saturday 21st August!
Summer Schools at RCS
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's exciting programme of online summer schools, featuring a range of courses designed to keep you learning and creating at home, will run throughout July and August!
SWG3 Presents Eats Everything + Nightwave
SWG3 presents one of the world's top-ranking DJs, Eats Everything, for a super special three hour set on Saturday 28th August with support from Glasgow legend Nightwave!
Ted’s Teddy Bear Picnic
Are you ready to take part in Ted's Teddy Bear Picnic? Join Ted and friends for a virtual afternoon of fun, games and food all in aid of Ronald McDonald House Glasgow!
The Art Of Beatrix Whistler
This display is dedicated to the art of Beatrix Whistler (1857–96) and features a small selection of her oil paintings and sketches.
The Barras Market
With it's iconic archways The Barras Market it is a Glasgow institution, open to the public every weekend, come along and grab yourself a bargain or two!
The Big Escape Glasgow
The Big Escape is a brand new interactive outdoor experience, played on your smartphone, which will turn Glasgow City Centre into a giant escape game!
The Dockyard Social
The Dockyard Social brings together the best street food traders Scotland has to offer all under one roof... everyone is welcome from families and foodies, to dates and dogs!
The Saturday Show
The Glasgow Stand's fabulous flagship Saturday show has been sold out every week for the past five years!
Tollcross Parkrun
Tollcross Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Tollcross Park in the East End of Glasgow!
Victoria Parkrun
Victoria Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Victoria Park in the West End of Glasgow!
Wester Distillery Tours
Take a look behind the scenes of Wester Distillery and enjoy a guided tasting of the range of spirits produced at this microdistillery!
Whistler: Art And Legacy
This critically acclaimed major exhibition explores the development of Whistler's artistic practice, showcasing the strengths and richness of the Hunterian's collection and features major works!
Winnie Herbstein: Dampbusters
Being screened at CCA Glasgow, Dampbusters is the third in a triptych of films exploring the past, present and future of community organising in Glasgow.
Events in Lanarkshire
Active@Home North Lanarkshire
If you are over the age of 65 and live in the North Lanarkshire area The Fair Play Foundation's Active@Home programme is the one for you!
Chatelherault to Low Parks Heritage Trail
Explore the walking and cycling route between two of South Lanarkshire's historic buildings, enjoying local heritage, whilst benefitting your health and wellbeing!
Emergency Services Day
Police Scotland's Community Officers are hosting an Emergency Services Day at Calderglen Country Park on Saturday 28th August!
Family Badger Watch
Join the Scottish Wildlife Trust Rangers for an evening guided walk following the clues to a secret sett, learning about badgers as we go!
Family Fun Day
David Livingstone Birthplace are saying goodbye to August with a day full of play, crafts, and outdoor activities on Saturday 28th!
Fun French & Spanish For Kids!
After a long time having lots of fun in the digital world, Kidslingo Glasgow South are delighted to open bookings for their in-person classes resuming 16th August 2021!
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!
Hamilton Market
Hamilton BID are holding a new market featuring local artisan businesses every Saturday during August in Quarry Street in the town centre!
Jurassic Adventures - Kids Craft & STEM Workshops (Part of Jurassic Lanark’s Dinosaur Trail)
Material Geeks are running a series of workshops in Lanark this summer to compliment Discover Lanark with their 'Walking in their Footsteps' Dinosaur trail!
Jurassic Lanark Trail
After 50 million years, the dinosaurs are back! Don't miss your chance to spot them on the Jurassic Lanark Trail this Summer!
Lanark Lanimers: A Wee Look Back!
Learn about the community spirit and passion that surrounds Lanimers at New Lanark's brand new exhibition, Lanark Lanimers: A Wee Look Back!
Leadhills Miners Library
Leadhills Miners Library is the oldest subscription library in the British Isles and is now a museum of literature and village life, open weekends May to September!
Music in Lanark presents Hingin’ By A Thread
Music in Lanark are proud to present Hingin’ By A Thread at The Institute, New Lanark on Saturday 28th August!
New Lanark Markets
New Lanark's regular indoor and outdoor market's showcase the best of hand-made products from designers and producers across Scotland!
New Paintings
Don't miss an exciting exhibition of recent paintings in Mixed Media by Artist Douglas Davies RSW at Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum between the 21st August and 12th September!
Strathaven Miniature Railway 2021 Season
Strathaven Miniature Railway reopens for the 2021 season on Saturday 1st May and will run every Saturday until the end of September!
Strathclyde Parkrun
Strathclyde Parkrun is a weekly, free 5km timed run held on Saturday mornings at Strathclyde Country Park!
The Gruffalo Trail
Join the Scottish Equestrian Hotel for a woodland adventure exploring their Gruffalo Trail on the ponies!
WALKCYCLE4AIR Treasure Trail
A Treasure Trail App game has been launched to offer summer fun in the area around the Hamilton Palace Grounds and Strathclyde Country Park!
Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Cycle Arts Festival Renfrewshire
Cycle Arts Festival Renfrewshire is a series of innovative artworks and performances for all ages that can be experienced along the cycle track between Paisley and Lochwinnoch!
Paisley Farmers Market
Ayrshire Farmers Markets hold a market in Paisley Town Centre on the second and last Saturdays of each month!
Spiders On Mars
Spiders on Mars, the UK's leading David Bowie tribute band, take to the stage at the Bungalow Paisley on Saturday 28th August!
The Paisley Snail - Donoghue vs Stevenson
Join Paisley Darkside Historical Walking Tours on August 28th for a walking tour around Paisley and discover the story of The Paisley Snail and the court case that ensued!
The Threads of Paisley Heritage Walk
Join The Urban Historian for 'The Threads of Paisley' Heritage Walk, exploring the textile heritage of Paisley, from weaving to line, silk and cotton thread making.
XSite Studio Launch
XSite Braehead is getting ready to unveil XSite Studio, Scotland's first ever bespoke social media content creation space, open to the public from 12th August!
Events in Stirling and Falkirk
Alternative Materials Workshop - Creativity and Wellbeing Through Jewellery Making
Come along to a FREE jewellery skills workshop delivered by local makers at Fallin Church Hall on 28th August! Have fun, learn some new skills and meet new people in a relaxed environment!
Andre Rieu - Together Again
Andre Rieu returns with his summer concert and has handpicked his all time favourite show tunes, operatic arias and dance numbers from stages around the world.
‘Watch Me’ Film Screening: Tetsuo the Iron Man and The Adventures of Denchu-Kozo
Enjoy a double film screening on 9th March with 'Tetsuo the Iron Man' & 'The Adventures of Denchu-Kozo, hosted by Creative Stirling in collaboration with the University of Stirling!
Furniture Upcycling (in-person)
For the first time in 2 years Transition Stirling is delighted to hold an in-person Furniture Upcycling event on 28th August.
Generation Change: Young People’s Participation in Protest
This exhibition marks the completion of the Living Museums project which has aimed to give young people more of a voice within heritage.
Roaches Coaches
Join Fintry Amateur Dramatic Society for Roaches Coaches, a radio comedy set in a small-town bus depot, in a magical time before COVID-19 was invented!
Stirling Farmers Market
Stirling Farmers’ Market will be back on Port Street to help you keep that resolution to eat better in 2021!
Stirling Ghostwalk
Join Stirling Old Town's most grumblesome Ghoul, the Happy Hangman, Jock Rankin, on a creepy, comic guided ghostwalk!
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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