Events in Edinburgh on 24 November 2023
View all the upcoming events in Edinburgh on the 24 November 2023 below, or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in Edinburgh
100 Species Exhibition
The Firth of Forth is teeming with life and the '100 Species Exhibition' celebrates it's vast biodiversity.
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A Summerhall Triptych: Tales from the Dissection Room
A sublimely dark, gothic, evening's entertainment as some of Scotland's most exciting, fearless writers perform newly-commissioned poems inspired by the history of Summerhall.
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A Walk into Town: Exhibition of photographs by James Carter
The Art & Craft Collective is delighted to present an exhibition of photographs by Collectivist James Carter, showing from Sunday 12th November.
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Accent Society presents Contemporary Chinese Poetry
A diverse showcase of some of the most interesting and compelling contemporary Chinese poets working today.
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Annasach’s Ceilidh at The Counting House
Annasach Ceilidh Band invites you to our regular ceilidh in the hidden gem of Edinburgh’s Old Town, The Counting House!
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Arthur’s Secrets
Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur's Seat's turbulent past, created by fire and ice!
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asweetsea – Liza Sylvestre
Liza Sylvestre's first solo exhibition in Scotland, asweetsea, explores what it means to communicate. Catch it at Collective Edinburgh from 21st October!
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Cab-arette Showtour
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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Candlelight: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Discover the music of Fleetwood Mac at St Mary's Cathedral under the gentle glow of candlelight at this live, multi-sensory musical experience!
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Candlelight: A Tribute to Ludovico Einaudi
Discover the music of Ludovico Einaudi at St Mary's Cathedral Edinburgh under the gentle glow of candlelight!
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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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Castle Of Light
Prepare to see the jewel in Edinburgh's skyline sparkle and glisten in brilliant colour this festive season as Castle of Light is back for its fourth year!
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Chopin by Candlelight
Brought to you by City Music Promotions, treat yourself and your loved ones to an exceptional afternoon piano recital at the beautiful venue of St Giles Cathedral on 24th November!
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Christmas at the Botanics
Explore the sights and sounds of Christmas in this magical after dark experience when it returns to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh!
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Christmas Market - East Princes Street Gardens
The Christmas Market returns to East Princes St Gardens showcasing the best in artisanal festive products and goods from local makers.
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Christmas Pop-up Shop
The Art & Craft Collective is delighted to introduce our first Christmas Pop-up shop, providing a wider selection of handmade Christmas goods!
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Co-creating with AI
In this workshop with Stuart King and Lynda Clark, we will explore the convergence of poetry and technology.
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Cocktail Hour with Kate Fox
Our first Cocktail Hour of the festival is a heady mix of rum and rhyme with Mixologists from Ruma taking you through the history of each tipple.
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Creative Silence Exhibition
An exciting new art exhibition from 'ArtSquat' and 'Art for Grown Ups' comes to Out of the Blue Drill Hall from 21st to 24th November!
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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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Daring Women of Edinburgh - Walking Tour
With all the statues of men in Edinburgh, you may be wondering who are the amazing women who made this city. Come see on our daring walking tour!
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Daring Women of Edinburgh Night Tour
Following on the success of the Daring Women of Edinburgh daytime tour, this walking tour at night gives you a unique insight into some of the daring women in Edinburgh's history.
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Darren Woodhead - Wildlife Art Exhibition
Our new exhibition at the SOC in Aberlady, presents watercolours by Darren Woodhead, inspired by the wildlife and landscapes of Scotland, and East Lothian in particular.
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Deep Rooted
'Deep Rooted' is a group exhibition featuring work by eight contemporary artists exploring the relationship between people and the natural environment using a variety of media and approaches.
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Developing Your Practice: Mentorship and Awards
In this panel discussion, we will take an honest look at the role mentorships and awards play in nurturing creative and professional growth.
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Dinosaurs!
Immerse yourself in our walk-through exhibition included in your Edinburgh Zoo ticket and see prehistoric beasts come to life around you!
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Drama Classes for Children and Young People in Central Edinburgh
Parents, do you want to help your child grow their confidence and make new friends in a fun and creative way? The Blossom Theatre Project drama classes are the perfect way to do this.
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Dylan John Thomas
The rise of Scotland’s next song-writing talent Dylan John Thomas continues with new music from his debut album and a UK tour coming to the O2 Academy Edinburgh on 24th November!
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Eala Shàilein / The Swan of Salen
Swan of Salen is A Multimedia Folk Ballet inspired by Tchaikovsky’s iconic Swan Lake and the parallel Gaelic legend, Eala Shàilein. Catch it at Ecclesmachan & Threemiletown Village Hall in April!
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EBA Social Badminton
Looking to play badminton? Join us for our weekly social badminton sessions, perfect for adult beginner and intermediate players.
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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 Cheese Crawl
Calling all curd nerds and turophiles – yep there’s a word for your love of cheese – Edinburgh’s finest cheeses are being wrapped up into one 2 hour walking tour!
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Edinburgh Dungeon Lates - 18+
It's darker, it's scarier... It's Dungeon Lates! That’s right, The Edinburgh Dungeon will be opening into the darker hours of the night to bring back its infamous adults-only Lates shows!
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Edinburgh Opera Company Seeking New Singers For Carmen
Aria Alba is looking for new members to join our exciting production of Georges Bizet's Carmen at the Edinburgh Fringe in August 2024.
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Everything change: A panel with Cath Drake, Maria Sledmere, Samuel Tongue
How might poetry reckon with the far-reaching implications and existential contradictions of environmental crisis?
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Exhibition : Charlotte Roseberry - WYRMS
'WYRMS' is a solo exhibition by abstract painter Charlotte Roseberry and it's showing in Detail Framing & Gallery from 28th October!
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Exhibition ‘Elegy for Autumn’
'Elegy for Autumn' at Birch Tree Gallery, brings together two artists - Glynnis Carter with mixed media paintings on canvas and Hanna Salomonsson with new ceramic vessels.
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Exhibition: Picture Hooks Emerging Illustrators
Rediscover the magic of picture book illustration at the Picture Hooks exhibition in the Scottish Storytelling Centre from 4th November!
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Fire and Light, A Candlelight Christmasat at The Georgian House
Join us at The Georgian House as we invite guests to experience the house during the festive period just as the original family would have done, via candlelight.
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Five Sisters Zoo Christmas Illuminations
Don't miss the spectacular Christmas Illuminations, back for another year at the Five Sisters Zoo!
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Friday Friends
Our Friday Friends programme offers a welcoming space for visually impaired and D/deaf children and their families.
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Go Quest Adventures - Edinburgh
The Edinburgh Quest is a fun, engaging way to explore the Old Town/Royal Mile area of Edinburgh from a whole different perspective. Think walking tour, meets treasure hunt with an escape room twist!
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Historical Walking Tour Edinburgh
Historical Walking Tour Edinburgh offers the opportunity to explore the medieval soul of Edinburgh and immerse yourself in its atmospheric and historic charm.
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Hopetoun Christmas Shopping Fair
Enjoy a wonderful festive shopping experience when the annual Christmas Shopping Fair returns to Hopetoun House from 24th to 26th November!
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Hopetoun House Christmas Shopping Fair
Enjoy a wonderful festive shopping experience when the annual Hopetoun House Christmas Shopping Fair returns from 24th to 26th November!
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If You’ve Seen It, You Haven’t Seen It: An Exhibition of Poetry and Photography by Ellen Renton
Artist Ellen Renton explores photography from a visually impaired perspective, cultural notions of sight, and failures of image descriptions.
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Islander Handbag Workshop
Come along and create your very own Islander Harris Tweed® Handbag, choose your favourite colours and get creative as you construct all the different components!
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Joan Doerr :: Into the Light
&Gallery is delighted to welcome back Joan Doerr this November with 'Into the Light, her second solo exhibition with the gallery!
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John – Thomas Abercromby
Part of Collective’s Satellites Programme, Thomas Abercromby’s ‘John’ is a moving image work that explores the intricate ties between family, grief and the multifaceted layers of social class.
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Live Poetry Scenes
Discover what's what and who's who in the live poetry scenes of Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Newcastle in this informative panel that will inspire you to get off the sofa and onto the mic.
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Martin Harley
Martin Harley has been making music and touring the world for over two decades. His sound has never been more down to earth. Catch him at The Voodoo Rooms on Friday 24th November!
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Moody Monday Textile Printing Workshops
1:1 sessions are now available with all of our existing courses on short taster or longer masterclass courses at a time that suits you or your group.
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National Museum of Flight Conservation Hangar Tours
See behind the scenes of the work carried out in the National Museum of Flight's Conservation Hangar with these free guided tours.
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Newhailes Haunted House Tour
Dare you join us for an evening tour of Newhailes House, discovering all the eerie stories that have been written and also witnessed!
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Northern Lights: Postcards from Norway
Northern Lights: Postcards from Norway is an online exhibition by Edinburgh artist Jill Ashforth!
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Nzira Yeparuware: A path upon a rock
Nzira Yeparuware is an artwork exhibition at Edinburgh Castle which has been created by artist Tanatsei Gambura and focusses on discussions linked to Empire and Scotland’s built environment.
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Open Book and the Liston Archive
Join this whistle stop tour of the adventures of Henrietta Liston, wife of the second British ambassador to the newly-formed USA.
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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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Play Pretend
Framework Theatre is excited to present the world premiere of Play Pretend by Katie Fraser.
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Printmaking Classes in Portobello, Edinburgh
Check out these Lino Printing Classes run by Little Axe on Fridays at Bellfield Community Centre, Portobello from September through to December!
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Raeburn’s Edinburgh
This exhibition at The Georgian House marks the 200th Anniversary of the Scottish painter Henry Raeburn’s death by mapping his life and times in Edinburgh through the people he painted.
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Rising Tide: Art and Environment in Oceania
Delve into the most important and pressing issue of our time, humanity’s damaging relationship with planet Earth.
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Rosslyn Chapel & Scottish Antiquaries Exhibition
Historic Environment Scotland Archives acquired the Rosslyn Album in 2021 and this exhibition presents images from the archive collections relating to Rosslyn Chapel and the contents of the album.
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Royal Scottish National Orchestra: Christmas Oratorio
Join the RSNO at the Usher Hall for their Christmas Oratorio, an epic work that is more than just a joyous choral celebration of the Festive Season!
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RSCDS Scottish Dance Classes for Children (P1 and above) - Saturday mornings
Help your child discover the dances and enjoy the music which Scots have been enjoying for generations with the first 2 classes free!
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RSCDS Scottish dance classes for Young Dancers (P5 and above) -Saturday mornings
The RSCDS has a new class starting on Saturday 2nd September. Aimed at P5 and above we hope this class will allow young dancers to continue dancing as they head towards High School.
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Santa’s Grotto at Dobbies Edinburgh
Bring your little ones along to Dobbies Edinburgh for an exciting festive experience at their annual Santa's Grotto!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Stobshiel House
The garden at Stobshiel House is effectively split into four main parts and The extensive collection of shrubs and mature trees offer a fantastic backdrop during all seasons.
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Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year Exhibition
The Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year Exhibition features almost 200 images from 100 photographers and is on display at Bonnie & Wild throughout 2023.
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Scottish Women Artists: 250 Years of Challenging Perception
The world renowned Dovecot Studios is celebrating the works of Scottish women artists across 250 years in a major new exhibition.
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Segway Events - Edinburgh, Vogrie Country Park
Segway Events is coming to Vogrie Country Park Edinburgh on selected dates in 2023. Book your experience now!
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Shifting Vistas: 250 Years of Scottish Landscape
250 Years of Scottish Landscape spans artistic production from 18th century to present day, with a selection of historic and contemporary artworks drawn from City Art Centre’s permanent collection.
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St. Andrew’s Charity Ball: Edinburgh
Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland's fourth annual St Andrew’s Ball is back on 24th November and it’s set to be bigger and better than ever!
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The Big Show
Enjoy a night of top stand-up Comedy at The Big Show every weekend at Monkey Barrel Comedy Edinburgh!
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The Cat Prince
Embrace the cat life in this extra special event at Maison de Moggy cat cafe with The Cat Prince himself, prize-winning poet Michael Pedersen.
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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 Ghost Bus Tour Edinburgh
The Ghost Bus Tour Edinburgh offers a thrilling and chilling experience of Edinburgh's dark history and hauntings.
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The Lantern LIVE with Kathleen Jamie, Alistair Heather and Niall Campbell
Enjoy a special live recording of the Lantern Scottish Poetry podcast, with Scottish Makar Kathleen Jamie and Alistair Heather!
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The Late Show @ The Comedy Attic
Join us in the wee hours in The Comedy Attic in Edinburgh, where every weekend we deliver nights packed full of unadulterated comedy mayhem!
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The Majesty
The Majesty is on the hunt for a drag performer who can bring it to the stage like no other. Over 8 Fridays, the contestants will battle it out in the hope of taking home the crown and prizes.
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The Music of James Bond by Candlelight
From Russian With Love comes this incredible night of best loved Bond Themes, performed in the stunning Assembly Rooms by Candlelight!
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The Scottish Landscape Awards
The City Art Centre is thrilled to host the inaugural exhibition of Scotland’s newest open call in contemporary art - The Scottish Landscape Awards.
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The Snow Queen
The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh is delighted to present a brand new adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's The Snow Queen for Christmas 2023.
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Time Traveller: Charles Lyell at Work
This exhibition in Edinburgh University's Main Library provides a unique insight into geologist and science writer Charles Lyell's developing ideas about the uniformity of nature.
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Wild Women of Edinburgh - Yes We Can Garden!
This is a different kind of garden walking tour - an inspiring look at Edinburgh's history of women in gardening.
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Windrush Legacy Creative Reflections
Scottish Caribbean writers Jeda Pearl and Courtney Stoddart are co-curating an exhibition of poetry, prose and artworks by people of Caribbean descent.
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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:
Advent At The Avenue
The Avenue Shopping Centre is thrilled to bring you Advent at the Avenue - a magical Christmas celebration for families and kids of all ages!
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East Renfrewshire Health Walks
East Renfrewshire Council HSCP run several walking groups throughout the week perfect for beginners upwards!
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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:
Gathering Surface – Dan Drage
We’re delighted to host Gathering Surface, a series of art pieces shaped and installed by local artist Dan Drage.
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Together Levenmouth Crazy Golf
Together Levenmouth Crazy Golf has 18 uniquely designed golf holes perfect for family days out, kids parties or work nights out, also 9 hole packages available.
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Tom’s Quiz
Join us at Collessie Victory Hall on Friday 24th November for Tom's quiz, it's open to anyone who fancies giving their brain a workout!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Bluevale Youth Nights
Bluevale Community Club runs a completely FREE youth club for 11+ every Monday and Friday evening!
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A Quiet Fire
A Quiet Fire at Tramway is the first solo exhibition in a Scottish institution by Malawian artist Billie Zangewa.
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Magic Mike Tribute Night
Arta brings you a team of talented handsome athletic men for a packed out show of incredible dancing and audience interaction, bringing to life the smash hit film, Magic Mike!
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Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
National Treasure: South Lanarkshire’s Sir Harry Lauder Collection Exhibition
National Treasure: South Lanarkshire's Sir Harry Lauder Collection Exhibition showcases the famous stage performer's life and work, and his influence at the birth of the modern age of communication!
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Our Greenspace Health Walk
Join Our Greenspace for their leisurely weekly health walk round St. Maurice's Pond, Condorrat on Friday afternoons.
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Snow White and the Magic Mirror
Come along to boo the baddies, cheer the goodies, and have panto-tastic fun for all the family when East Kilbride Rep Theatre Club bring Snow White and the Magic Mirror to the Village Theatre!
READ MOREEvents in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Digital Support Cafe
Roar - Connections for Life are running a digital cafe every Friday for people who struggle to use their mobile phones, tablets, iPad or laptops.
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Santa’s Grotto and Carnival
Santa Claus is heading for Cardwell Garden Centre and he's bringing the magic of Christmas with him!
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WestFest
Rocknrolla's Paisley brings you WestFest, their first annual music festival featuring twenty bands over three days in November!
READ MOREEvents in Stirling
Here's a selection of events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Thistles Christmas Grotto
Shoppers of all ages will be able to get into the festive spirit with a visit to the Thistles Christmas Grotto!
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Christmas Spectacular at Blair Drummond
It's time to put on your cosy festive jumpers and head to Blair Drummond Safari Park for the return of it's beloved Christmas Spectacular event.
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Free 90 Minute Breathwork Class
Trossachs Wellbeing is offering a free 90 minute Breathwork class at The Yoga Tree Stirling on 24th November.
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