Events in Edinburgh on 17 January 2019
View all the upcoming events in Edinburgh on the 17 January 2019 below, or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in Edinburgh
Awakening Abstraction: Jon Canty - Original Paintings and Prints From Abstract To Reality
6th November 2018 - 18th January 2019
‘Awakening Abstraction’ is an exhibition by Jon Canty featuring a mix of new works and a cross section of his work over the last few years. See it at the Stick Factory from 6th November! Read more
Beginners/Intermediate Pilates Classes for Adults
3rd July 2018 - 4th June 2019
Come along and try Pilates for adults with Nicky Pender every Tuesday and Wednesday at Liberton Kirk Halls. Read more
Brick Wonders
21st November 2018 - 24th March 2019
Historic Environment Scotland presents Brick Wonders at Blackness Castle featuring recreations in LEGO® bricks of amazing sights from around the world, curated by artist Warren Elsmore! Read more
Children’s Judo Club
2nd March 2018 - 2nd March 2019
Randori Judo will be starting a four week Introduction to Judo Course commencing on Friday 2nd March at 4:30pm at Clovenstone Community Centre. Read more
Dance Scottish with RSCDS Edinburgh
24th September 2018 - 21st May 2019
Various Locations Edinburgh
Come along, join in and enjoy the benefits of fun, fitness and friendship with RSCDS Edinburgh Dance Scottish classes! Read more
Edwin G. Lucas: An Individual Eye
4th August 2018 - 10th February 2019
This is the first major exhibition to focus on this unusual and enigmatic artist and features over sixty artworks from public and private collections. Read more
Embroidered Stories: Scottish Samplers
26th October 2018 - 21st April 2019
Get an insight into the lives of children in the 18th and 19th centuries through this unique collection of Scottish samplers on loan from American collector Leslie B. Durst. Read more
Field Notes
17th January 2019
#SpeakToTheSpecialist - Join the artists behind Surgeons’ Hall Museums new temporary exhibition ‘Field Notes' for an informal discussion on the inspiration behind their work. Read more
Giant Lanterns of China 2018
16th November 2018 - 17th February 2019
The Giant Lanterns of China are back at Edinburgh Zoo! It's a new and exciting adventure as Scottish myths, ancient Chinese legends and incredible creatures come to life this winter. Read more
In Focus: Scottish Photography
7th July 2018 - 12th May 2019
This exhibition showcases the City Art Centre’s photographic collections, charting the development of fine art photography in Scotland from the 19th century to present day. Read more
Karaoke at The Mighty Globe
17th January 2019
Thursday night means Karaoke night at The Globe Bar, come along and show us what you've got!! Read more
King’s Panto: Beauty and the Beast
1st December 2018 - 20th January 2019
Edinburgh panto legends Allan Stewart, Andy Gray & Grant Stott return to the King's Theatre in Beauty and the Beast! Read more
Message from the Skies
1st January 2019 - 25th January 2019
Various Locations Edinburgh
Message from the Skies returns to Edinburgh’s Hogmanay on Tuesday 1 January with a celebration of Scotland’s literature. Read more
Mozart Horn Concerto No 4
17th January 2019
The Scottish Chamber Orchestra presents Mozart Horn Concerto No 4 at The Queen's Hall on Thursday 17th January. Read more
National Theatre Screenings at Festival Theatre in January
16th January 2019 - 18th January 2019
Check out all the National Theatre Screenings showing at the Festival Theatre Edinburgh in January! Read more
Photography Exhibition
5th December 2018 - 19th January 2019
Are you are looking for a unusual present? Gallery-Close, the friendliest independent gallery in Edinburgh, is hosting a general photography exhibition with prints for sale. Read more
Rob Roy MacGregor
17th January 2019
Rob Roy MacGregor - Hear stories of Rebellion, clan warfare and self-preservation at Edinburgh Castle. Read more
Robert Blomfield: Edinburgh Street Photography | An Unseen Archive
24th November 2018 - 17th March 2019
This exhibition displays a selection of Robert Blomfield's stunning private archive, documenting the dramatic shifts taking place in Edinburgh’s urban landscape during the 1960s. Read more
Sacred Chants with RAVI, Overtone Singer and Musician
17th January 2019
Join us for a transformational evening of overtoning and sacred chants with Ravi at The Salisbury Centre on Thursday 17th January! Read more
SLIC - Thursdays
17th January 2019
Get groovy with the Butta Bag - DJ Collective with a mellow blend of Classic Hip Hop, Soul, R&B and chart at Subway Cowgate.
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Storyworlds: Paper Sculptures by Edinburgh Young Artists
10th November 2018 - 12th May 2019
Storyworlds is a magical group of sculptures showing tiny enchanted storyworlds under glass domes completed by senior students of art. The exhibition is on at The Writers' Museum from 10th November. Read more
The Thursday Show
17th January 2019
The weekend starts here! Five acts on a two hour stand-up showcase at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh! Read more
Events in East Renfrewshire
East Renfrewshire ASN Lego Club
17th January 2019
East Renfrewshire ASN Lego Club runs on alternate Thursday nights in Dunterlie Resource Centre, Barrhead, come and join them for lots of LEGO fun!
The Market Place Barrhead: Card Making Club
17th January 2019
Get creative every Tuesday and Thursday morning at The Market Place Barrhead's free card making club!
Events in Fife
Celebrating 120 Years - Kirkcaldy Photographic Society
17th November 2018 - 17th March 2019
To mark its 120th anniversary, Kirkcaldy Photographic Society presents “Kirkcaldy Then and Now” featuring photographs of Kirkcaldy landmarks over the last 120 years.
Exhibit A
3rd November 2018 - 10th February 2019
A Fife Contemporary exhibition curated by Maggie Broadley combining her knowledge of contemporary craft with her love of Tartan Noir crime fiction.
Explorations 2018
6th October 2018 - 23rd February 2019
Dundee & East of Scotland Embroiderers Guild return to St Andrews with an exhibition of textile art. Anyone who enjoys art in all its forms is welcome!
Lest We Forget: Remembrances of World War I
17th October 2018 - 20th January 2019
An exhibition highlighting the stories of some of those commemorated on our local war memorials, how their lives were touched by war and how our communities remember them.
NT Live: Madness Of George III
17th January 2019
Multi-award-winning drama The Madness of George III will be broadcast live in National Theatre Live’s first ever broadcast from Nottingham Playhouse.
Watch it at Adam Smith Theatre on 17th January.
Events in Glasgow
Alasdair Gray and John Byrne: Two Great Glasgow Polymaths
3rd November 2018 - 17th January 2019
Don't miss a selection of works by two of Glasgow's greatest artists and authors, John Byrne and Alasdair Gray on display at RGI Kelly Gallery until January 17th!
Artist’s Winter Show
15th November 2018 - 31st January 2019
Compass Gallery present their annual Winter Show featuring a fresh and exciting selection of paintings, drawings & sculpture!
Benny Lynch: The Little King of the Gorbals
16th August 2018 - 30th June 2020
The People’s Palace is hosting a community display which gathers together never seen before objects from Benny Lynch’s life and career.
Distillery Tour & Whisky Tasting
1st July 2018 - 31st December 2019
Come to The Clydeside Distillery, immerse yourself in Glasgow history and watch the craftsmen distil pure new make spirit by hand, the time-honoured way on the tour followed by a whisky tasting!
Exhibition: The Legacy of St Mungo
12th January 2019 - 19th January 2019
An exhibition on The Legacy of St Mungo will be held at the Mitchell Library as part of this year's St Mungo Festival.
Food Festival Launch
9th January 2019 - 18th January 2019
Food venues around the city will celebrate the annual St Mungo Festival by serving up traditional Scottish and Medieval Fayre during the festival!
Glasgow Girls
15th January 2019 - 19th January 2019
The life-affirming, song-and-dance-filled, Scottish musical drama, Glasgow Girls is coming to the King's Theatre Glasgow in January!
GMRC Themed Tours
17th January 2019
Join staff at Glasgow Museums Resource Centre for a themed tour of the collections stored at this unique site!
Good Move Glasgow Health Walks
1st January 2018 - 31st December 2019
Good Move Glasgow run Health Walks right across the city which are suitable for all ages and abilities!
Hannah Frank 110th Birthday Exhibition
19th November 2018 - 6th February 2019
Between November and February, Glasgow University Chapel will host an exhibition of the drawings and sculpture of the late Glasgow artist Hannah Frank, who died ten years ago at the age of 100.
Henry Coombes and Marcella McIntosh: Ayes in Your Head
10th November 2018 - 19th January 2019
Ayes in Your Head is an exhibition bringing together drawings and paintings by award-winning film-maker and visual artist, Henry Coombes and collaborator, Marcella McIntosh.
Historic Tours of Glasgow University
17th January 2019
Join a Historic Tour of Glasgow University the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world!
Kelvin Hall Building Tours
17th January 2019
Join the volunteer tour guides for a free 45 minute tour of Kelvin Hall and take a peek behind the scenes in Glasgow Museums' store!
Laetitia Sadier Source Ensemble and Marker Starling
17th January 2019
Laetitia Sadier, best known as a founding member of the London-based Stereolab is set to perform in Glasgow with her Source Ensemble as part of Celtic Connections 2019!
Opening Night: Syne of the Times
17th January 2019
Celtic Connections 2019: Over 60 budding talents will assemble onstage alongside revered performers to kick off the Uk's premier celebration of celtic music!
Quarriers Glasgow Group Activities
1st July 2018 - 31st December 2019
Quarriers Glasgow Group Activities provides group activities for adults with learning disabilities in the north west and south areas of Glasgow.
Silverburn A Year of Reading The World Book Club
17th January 2019
A Year of Reading The World Book Club meet every month in Silverburn to discuss books from around the world!
Tennent’s Brewery Tour
1st January 2018 - 31st December 2019
Find out how Wellpark Brewery make Tennent's so special on one of their daily Brewery Tours!
War Horse
15th January 2019 - 2nd February 2019
The National Theatre’s acclaimed production of War Horse, will come to Glasgow’s SEC Armadillo from 15th January - 2nd February 2019!
Weekly Jive Class with Rock n Roll Revolution
17th January 2019
Join Rock n Roll Revolution for their weekly Jive Classes on Thursdays at Kirkintilloch Miners, beginners and experienced dancers always welcome!
Women, War and The West End
10th December 2018 - 28th February 2019
Glasgow City Heritage Trust will host the Women, War and The West End exhibition, telling the stories of ordinary women and what they did during the First World War.
Events in Lanarkshire
Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks
1st January 2018 - 31st December 2019
Join Get Walking Lanarkshire on one of their regualr health walks! Enjoy the fresh air, meet new people and have a good blether!
Pregnancy Yoga
17th January 2019
Strength and Soul are running a six week block of Pregnancy Yoga classes to nourish yourself and your baby through this exciting time in your life.
Wee Winter Tales Exhibition
17th November 2018 - 9th March 2019
Come and visit our winter exhibition and enjoy some stories, short films dressing up and play area all suitable for younger children!
Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
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Events in Stirling and Falkirk
Brick Wonders
29th September 2018 - 23rd January 2019
Historic Environment Scotland presents Brick Wonders at Stirling Castle featuring recreations in LEGO® bricks of amazing sights from around the world, curated by artist Warren Elsmore!
Exhibition: The Scots Who Built the White House
22nd October 2018 - 12th April 2019
In 1794, seven Scottish stonemasons left Edinburgh New Town for Washington DC to help build the official residence of the President of the United States. Explore their story in our new exhibition.
Macrobert Arts Centre Season Spotlight
17th January 2019
Come along on Thursday 17th January and have a sneak peek at what's in store this season at Macrobert Arts Centre! There will also be exclusive discounts available on the night.
Events in Other Areas
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