Online events in Edinburgh
View all the upcoming Online events taking place throughout Edinburgh below or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in Edinburgh
Traverse Young Writers’ Scratch Performances
Traverse is delighted to present brand new, specially created, pieces from nine Young Writers online, with performers filming in their own homes under lockdown conditions.
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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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Edinburgh Valmiki Balagokulam Shaka
Namaste All....! Join us online for the Edinburgh Valmiki Balagokulam Shaka each Saturday!
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Digital Champions: Coolest Projects
Heart of Midlothian FC's Innovation Centre presents Digital Champions: Coolest Projects for girls and boys in S1-S6 every Friday during term time.
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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.
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Scottish Music Classes
The Scots Music Group is running its spring/summer term online! Check out the full list of weekly classes starting in April and available through Zoom!
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Traversing Borders
Experimental art collectives Exotero and YAMI-ICHI launch Traversing Borders: a digital programme of free, participatory events to help emerging artists find their footing in the art industry.
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Doctors, Patients and The Physical Examination
Surgeons Hall Museums are delighted to offer this specialist short with Curator Jim Edmonson.
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Shetland Springs
The Shetland fiddle tradition celebrates its roots at Tradfest. We’re not talking about museum pieces here, this music is very much alive!
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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!
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BAFTA Scotland: Guru Live Online
BAFTA Scotland will host its flagship festival for aspiring creatives, Guru Live, online for 2021 between the 4th & 7th May!
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Normality I
These short films being screened as part of SMHAF 2021 explore how our daily lives and mental health are influenced by sexuality, neurodiversity, body image and long-term health conditions.
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Scotland Online: A Directory of Musicians
Join Edinburgh Tradfest for an evening of music and conversation to celebrate the launch of Scotland Online: A Directory of Musicians.
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Adult Creative Workshop: Vibrant 1920s Still Life Explorations
Taking inspiration from our exhibition Bright Shadows - Scottish Art in the 1920s we will explore how artists in this period of change explored colour and stylised forms.
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Bet on Your Life - Online Murder Mystery Event
The Murderous Four invite you to attend a virtual murder mystery event, collect the cules, interogate the suspects and find the killer. All monies raised will be donated Maggie's Edinburgh.
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Normality II
By turns experimental, surreal, and uncanny, these international short films, screened as part of SMHAF, how mental ill health and the factors that contribute to it can become normalised in society.
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Tall Tales Oscar
Listen to tall tales, ferocious fibs and fables performed live on Zoom by some of Scotland's finest tellers, then you decide who wins the lucrative accolade of Oscar the Leprechaun!
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For The Love Of Dogs & Cats
Join The Pretty Paws on zoom for a paw-fect doggy show, guest speakers and test your K-9 knowledge with a fun-filled Kahoot quiz!
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I’ll Be Your Mirror
As part of SMHAF 2021, filmmaker and artist Johanna Faust goes on a journey to understand her identity as a mother and an artist against a family history of bipolar disorder.
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Rebellious Truth 2021: Karine Polwart + Mike Vass
Tradfest is delighted to present their first annual Rebellious Truth Lecture on 10th May and the first speaker is Karine Polwart. The evening will begin with a performance by Mike Vass.
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Screen Test
Screen Test, part of SMHAF, is a workshop focusing on interactive exercises for curious creative practitioners, with a view to exploring the future of made-for-screen pieces.
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Caring for the Poor in the Highlands: The Role of the GP
Join Dr Patricia Whatley on 12th May when she will discuss the role of the GP in Victorian remote & rural medicine and the challenges faced by the sick poor in Scotland!
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George Watson’s College and Community Sport Hub Virtual Launch
George Watson's College is your new local Community Sport Hub and we would love to welcome you to our virtual launch on Wednesday 12th May!
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Scottish National Jazz Orchestra: Where Rivers Meet
Filmed in the heart of 12th Century Edinburgh, St. Giles Cathedral provides the unique canvas for a new collaboration between the SNJO and Russian painter Maria Rud.
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Proposed and Seconded: The Royal Scottish Academy Nomination Books of the 1920s
This talk given by Alice Strang will focus on the women artists proposed and seconded for election by male allies, including Dorothy Johnstone, Cecile Walton and John Duncan.
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Judy Versus Capitalism
Don't miss the Scottish premier of Judy Versus Capitalism the lyrical documentary by Mike Hoolboom, recounting radical feminist Judy Rebick's experiences as an activist and living with a divided self.
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Lived Experience
Personal experiences with mental health problems inspired each of these shorts, ranging from animation and experimental film to documentary and drama, part of SMHAF 2021.
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Certified Mail
Certified Mail, the debut film by Egyptian director Hisham Saqr, is about finding inner strength while living with mental illness, catch the UK Premier as part of SMHAF 2021.
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Dead Souls’ Vacation
Dead Souls' Vacation is an absurd, intimate slice of post-Soviet life, this documentary chronicles the relationship between a once popular Georgian musician and his elderly mother.
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Family Craft: It’s a Bird’s Life
Learn about some of our feathered friends and explore a variety of projects celebrating the resident Lauriston Castle birds!
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Love Bound + Imogen
SMHAF are screening Love Bound and Imogen, two raw and compelling documentaries highlighting the challenges parents and families face in supporting young people with severe mental illness.
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Pint of Science
Quench your thirst for knowledge when the annual Pint of Science festival returns online between the 17th - 20th May 2021!
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‘Normal?’ Conversations
Join two conversations with artists about subjects related to mental health and 'Normality?', hosted hosted by SMHAF's Andrew Eaton-Lewis.
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Child’s Eye Muse Presents: International Museum Day
Join Child's Eye Muse on the 18th and 19th of May for International Museum Day, celebrating your favorite exhibits and museum visits!
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De-stress Drawing Group
Join the Drawing and Painting Studio online on Wednesday 19th May and enjoy some relaxing drawing and doodling!
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FilmMedicine
FilmMedicine, part of SMHAF, is a selection of short films which bring a fresh eye to our understanding of illnesses of the body and mind, and a visual energy to recovery or acceptance.
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Impact Summit
Held online on the 19th & 20th May, Impact Summit is an annual event that brings together some of the brightest minds of our time to discuss tackling global challenges!
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Lecture: Roaring Sound: The Instruments of the Jazz Era
This talk will give a brief introduction of jazz as a style of music and explore the different instruments played in a typical jazz band of the 1920s.
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DOCMA: Filmmaking Workshop
Come along to SMHAF 2021's DOCMA Filmmaking Workshop on Zoom where rules will be explained and roles allocated!
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Family Craft: Fantasy Castles
Explore the secret and hidden rooms of Lauriston Castle then create your own 3D Castle using special papers and paints!
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Writing Awards
Join us for a live online event to celebrate the winners and shortlisted entries from the SMHAF Writing Competition.
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Japanese Shodo Calligraphy - Zen Brush
Learn about Shodo calligraphy using traditional materials such Japanese sumi ink and fude brushes on washi paper on this online course from Drawing and Painting Studio!
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The Super Special Disability Roadshow
What’s it like to be disabled in 2021? This hilarious, energising, multi-media show looks at how we talk about disability today.
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These Bite! What Our Teeth Are and What We Have Done To Them
Join Surgeons Hall Museums Human Remains Conservator Cat Irving for this course of two workshops exploring human teeth.
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Digital Lecture: The Brave New World of Edwardian Book Illustration and Design
Join Jonathan Wild, Senior Lecturer in English Literature at the University of Edinburgh, for this talk on the design and illustration of books during the Edwardian period.
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A Piece of You
A Piece of You is a live intimate and interactive performance for children and their families; a private concert for just one household.
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Digital Event: Curator’s Tour - Bright Shadows: Scottish Art in the 1920s
Dr Helen Scott, Curator of Fine Art, provides a tour of the exhibition Bright Shadows: Scottish Art in the 1920s.
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Family Portrait
With humour and candour, this work shares an honest depiction of what family really is - responsibility, joy, balance, intimacy and, most of all, love.
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The University of Wonder & Imagination
The University of Wonder & Imagination is now enrolling students of all ages and magical abilities.
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Digital Lecture: Working with Ian Hamilton Finlay
Robin Gillanders gives this talk on his experience working on collaborative projects with Ian Hamiton Finlay between 1994 until his death in 2006.
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Potato Needs a Bath
Meet Maris Piper and her fruit and vegetable friends in this colourful combination of live and pre-recorded performance!
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White: The Film
Welcome to the world of White until one day colour arrives and everything changes. This is a magical, highly visual show for 4 - 6 year olds.
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Marine Fest 2021
Explore the wonders of Scotland’s marine environment at the first ever Marine Fest hosted by the Scottish Seabird Centre!
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Digital Lecture: The Four Seasons in Full Sail: A Year in the Garden at Little Sparta
The garden at Little Sparta is Ian Hamilton Finlay’s greatest work of art. In this talk George Gilliland, Head Gardener at Little Sparta, gives a brief description of its themes, content & planting.
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Digital Lecture: Patrick Geddes’ Evergreen and Charles Mackie
Murdo Macdonald gives this talk on Patrick Geddes’ Evergreen and Charles Mackie on Thursday 3rd June.
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Information Lecture:: A natural Path to health for body and soul through the teaching of Bruno Groening
This online lecture, on 5th June, is about a natural Path to health for body and soul through the teaching of Bruno Groening.
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Be it Ever So Toxic- There’s No Place Like Home
Join Surgeons Hall Museums Research Fellow Professor Donaldson as he explores the history of the use of deadly toxins in domestic life!
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Digital Lecture: Charles H. Mackie: Colour and Light
This lecture will set Charles H. Mackie’s art in the context of his life. His Scottish artistic roots underpinned his engagement with French art and continental ideas.
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Digital Event: Adult Creative Workshop - Messages and Ships
In this Adult Creative Workshop, explore the silhouettes of ships in Ian Hamilton Finlay’s work and create unique collages using layering and simple printmaking.
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The Coming Back Out Ball
The Coming Back Out Ball, hosted by Karen Dunbar and Jamie Rea, is a glorious online celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, and intersex elders!
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Shakyo - Tracing the Sutras
Join Drawing and Painting Studio on Sunday 27th June for their Shakyo - Tracing the Sutras online workshop!
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Digital Exhibition Tour: Charles H. Mackie: Colour and Light
This tour will focus on key aspects of Charles H. Mackie’s development as an artist, highlighting his range and versatility in oil, watercolour and print.
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Digital Event: Adult Creative Workshop: Poetic Maritime Prints
Explore angular mark-making, experiment using block printing colours, mixing inks and layering to create a lino-print inspired by the maritime theme within Ian Hamitlon Finlay's work!
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Digital Event: Adult Craft Workshop - Romantic Victorian Florals
Explore the use of rich colour, light and shadow in Charles Hodge Mackie's paintings and incorporate these into a seasonal block printed Victorian-inspired botanical embroidery.
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Digital Event: Family Craft – Stained Glass Windows
Come along to this family drop in session with artist Claudia Miller and create your own faux stained-glass picture to hang in the window at home!
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Digital Event: BSL Interpreted Tour of Charles H. Mackie: Colour and Light
Join us for a tour of our Charles H. Mackie exhibition which will have a BSL interpreter.
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Digital Lecture: Playing Cricket with the Nabis: Charles H. Mackie’s French Connections
This lecture given by Belinda Thomson, Honorary Professor in art history at the University of Edinburgh, examines the influences of French Art in the work of Charles H. Mackie.
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Digital event: Descriptive tour for Visually Impaired Visitors of Charles H. Mackie: Colour and Light
Join artist Tessa Asquith-Lamb for a tour specifically designed for visually impaired visitors focusing on the Charles H. Mackie: Colour and Light exhibition!
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Events in East Renfrewshire
Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde
In conjunction with Eastwood Park Theatre, experience Blackeyed Theatre's anticipated revival of The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde with added BSL interpretation!
Jane Eyre
In conjunction with Eastwood Park Theatre, experience Blackeyed Theatre's acclaimed, fully-staged adaptation of Charlotte Brontë's timeless novel, Jane Eyre, with added BSL interpretation!
Fostering A Positive Autistic Identity For Wellbeing
Join the East Renfrewshire branch of the National Autistic Society as they present 'Fostering A Positive Autistic Identity For Wellbeing', a talk by Dr Chloe Farahar.
In Conversation with... Jonathan Watson
Don't miss an evening of conversation with Jonathan Watson hosted by Graham Spiers streamed live from Eastwood Park Theatre on Saturday 22nd May!
Exiles
Join author Victoria McNulty for an evocative live performance, intertwined with specially filmed segments, of her spoken word film Exiles!
Events in Fife
Bookbug Online Group Session
These weekly online Bookbug sessions are fun for little ones aged 0-4 and their grownups, using Zoom.
Crail Food Festival
Crail Food Festival is back on the menu from 4th-6th June 2021 with a programme of virtual and live events, a new shop and friends scheme.
Anstruther Harbour Festival
The Anstruther Harbour Festival returns in 2021 with a host of great events - don't miss it!
Events in Glasgow
Bookbug Fun Online With Glasgow Libraries
Join Glasgow Libraries online Bookbug session every Wednesday at 10am for fun songs, stories and rhymes your little ones will love!
Monday Night Improv
The Stand Glasgow's award winning, fast, frantic totally improvised comedy show makes its jump online every Monday night where comedians make up comedy live and based totally on your suggestions!
Wildlife and Photo Walks and Talks For All
Join the team at Castlemilk Park Project on the second Monday of each month for their online wildlife and photography sessions!
Introduction to IP: How to Identify and Protect your IP Assets
Whether it's an invention, design, brand name, literary work or a song, this session will give you the knowledge to identify the Intellectual Property assets contained within your business!
Online Children’s Potions Class
Welcome back to wizard school to all our young witches and wizards! Join The Root of Magic for their online Potions Class from your own home!
Merchant Voices - Online Choir Rehearsal
Merchant Voices is a community choir based in the City Halls in Glasgow's Merchant City, they are currently hosting weekly online rehearsals and would love you to join them!
Seasonal Self-Discovery Writing Workshops
Explore how to live more intentionally and incorporate nature and the seasons into your daily life on a Seasonal Self-Discovery Writing Workshop with Debbie Innes.
The Birthing Well Pregnancy Yoga & Hypnobirthing Classes
The Birthing Well are running relaxed and informal pregnancy yoga and hypnobirthing classes online to help you to experience a positive pregnancy and prepare for the birth of your baby!
Les Historiettes de la Bibliothèque
Join the Alliance Française Glasgow's librarian Anaïs for some historiettes/short stories in French with your little ones!
Platform Singers Choir - Online
Platform Glasgow's community choir, Platform Singers, is now taking place online every Friday afternoon via Zoom!
RSNO Digital Season
The RSNO present their brand new Digital Season! Enjoy nine glorious concerts which will be filmed live for you in the RSNO's studio with COVID-19 secure measures in place!
Clack and Yak: Online Knitting Group
Get those knitting needles out and enjoy a chat and a cuppa whilst knitting, sewing or crocheting something for yourself or family and friends with Platform Glasgow's Clack and Yak!
Creation Station: Online Drama Workshops
Platform Glasgow's Creation Station is a weekly online drama workshop for 8-11 year olds who are interested in performance, fun and creativity!
Lab Station: Online Drama Workshops
Platform Glasgow's Lab Station Performance Group online workshops for 12 - 16 year olds are led by professional artists and the sessions focus on drama and performance!
Art Factory: Online Art Group
Platform Glasgow's Art Factory is an online visual arts and crafts session for adults who wish to learn to draw, paint or make things!
Nu Gen - Online Art Group
Platform Glasgow's weekly arts group challenges teenagers to make artwork that represents their interests, exploring identity and what it’s like to be a teenager today!
Online Music Classes
Fancy learning to play an instrument? Platform Glasgow are running weekly online Fiddle, Guitar and Drums classes for juniors and adults!
Platform Young Company Online - Performance Workshops
Platform Young Company is a performance collective, formed out of a shared interest in contemporary performance and experimental ways of working, join them for their online sessions on Saturdays!
Saturday Art Club at Home
Platform Glasgow's Saturday Art Club at Home is a playful and creative online art session that gives young artists the chance to draw, paint, make and get creative!
Flowetic Dance Fitness - Feel Like A Dancer At Home!
Flowetic Glasgow classes are now online on Tuesdays and Saturdays! Dance, tone, stretch & relax... and feel like a dancer at home!
Free Your Body, Free Your Mind - Energising Dance and Intuitive Movement Series
Join Freeself for their Free Your Body, Free Your Mind - Energising Dance and Intuitive Movement Series beginning held on Wednesdays during May!
Free Introduction to Hypnobirthing with Katy from BORN READY BABY.
Join Katy from BORN READY BABY. for a free online intro to hypnobirthing that will help take you from totally bricking it, to totally bossing it!
Kanji Club - Learn Japanese and Chinese Characters
Learn to read and write kanji characters in Drawing and Painting Studio's fun and inspiring online language group and discover their meanings!
Kundalini Yoga for Creativity and Curiosity
Join certified Kundalini Yoga, meditation and gong teacher, Carolyn McTaggart on Mondays for Creativity and Curiosity, online Kundalini Yoga sessions!
Drag Bingo - Drag! Me! Events!
Join Drag! Me! Events!, a group of first year students studying Event Management at the City of Glasgow College, on Wednesday 12th May for their virtual bingo event!
Plant Medicine Circle
In these fortnightly online gatherings, Flourish requests the wisdom of the plant kingdom to discover how we can work with them to support us in our self healing.
Virtual Tour of the Sainte Chapelle
The Alliance Française Glasgow is excited to invite you to a presentation and a virtual tour of one of the most beautiful monuments in France: La Sainte Chapelle!
Parenting Tweens & Teens: Bullying and Setting Boundaries With Peers & Friends
Join Potential In Me for their free online programme for parents and carers to help you understand your tweens and teens better!
A City and a Family’s Story of Slavery
Craig Lamont and Alex Renton will be joined by Glasgow councillor Graham Campbell and Naomi Shoba for an important discussion about an uncomfortable period in our history as part of Aye Write 2021.
Beeswing
Ivor Novello Award-winning and Grammy Award-nominated legend Richard Thompson will discuss his new book, Beeswing, with James Yorkston as part of Aye Write 2021!
Can You Trust What You Saw?
Join authors Imran Mahmood and Erin Kelly as they discuss their latest books with Ayo Onatade as part of Aye Write 2021!
Captivating Caribbean Fiction
Join authors Monique Roffey and Leonie Ross for some captivating Caribbean fiction as they discuss their new books with Rodge Glass as part of Aye Write 2021!
Challenging Muslim Stereotypes
Join Tawseef Khan and Zeba Talkhani as they discuss challenging Muslim stereotypes chaired by Kirsteen Paterson as part of Aye Write 2021.
Pete Paphides
Join music journalist and broadcaster Pete Paphides as he discusses his memoir Broken Greek, a story of chip shops and pop songs, as part of Aye Write 2021!
Re-pair: Soft Matter
Re-pair: Soft Matter features original short films and discussion exploring the problematic notion of ‘repair’ for dance artists working in a world separated by a pandemic.
Scotland After The Pandemic
Gerry Hassan, Katherine Trebeck, Joyce McMillan, Alan Bissett join Simon Barrow to discuss what Scotland could look like after the pandemic as part of Aye Write 2021.
Travel Shouldn’t Cost the Earth
Discover how to explore our beautiful world sustainably and responsibly with these two new books from authors Emma Gregg and Nina Karnikowski as part of Aye Write 2021!
Vikki Reilly Introduces… Scottish Debuts
Vikki Reilly from Publishing Scotland introduces a diverse range of new Scottish writing talent including Fiction, Memoir, short stories and crime as part of Aye Write 2021!
When is a Change Gonna Come?
Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu and Emily Bernard discuss racism and anti-blackness in the UK and the US chaired by Amna Saleem as part of Aye Write 2021.
Big Ideas To Carry In Your Pocket
Ahead of the 'Big Ideas To Carry In Your Pocket' series launch in summer 2021, a trio of Inklings authors will be coming to Aye Write to preview their work!
Chris Leslie and John McDougall - A Balkan Journey
Join Chris Leslie and John McDougall for an illustrated talk discussing A Balkan Journey, a photographic tour through the towns and cities of post-conflict former Yugoslavia, as part of Aye Write!
Helen McClory & Ruth Thomas - Prize-winning Scottish Authors
Prize-winning Scottish authors, Helen McClory and Ruth Thomas will discuss their latest books with Sara Davies as part of Aye Write 2021!
Journeys Outside and In
Join authors Chris Dolan and Kieran Cunningham as they discuss their latest books with Vanessa Collingridge as part of Aye Write 2021!
Katy Wix
Join award-winning comedian and writer Katy Wix as she discusses her memoir Delicacy with Kirsteen Paterson as part of Aye Write 2021!
Live the Life - Write the Books
Novelists Peter Hain, James Brabazon and Sarah Sultoon have all used aspects of their day jobs when creating their thrillers, join them as they discuss their writing with Louise Fairbairn!
Louise Welsh Introduces… Crime Debuts
Louise Welsh, author of The Cutting Room amd The Plague Times Trilogy introduces some of the finest new writers in crime fiction as part of Aye Write 2021!
Magical, Dazzling Fiction
Join autors Jenni Fagan and Irenosen Okojie as they discuss their latest work with Rodge Glass as part of Aye Write 2021!
Mel Giedroyc
Join comedian, writer, actor and presenter Mel Giedroyc as she discusses her debut novel, The Best Things, with Gabriella Bennett as part of Aye Write 2021!
One of the Family - Nicky Campbell
Join Nicky Campbell as he discusses his brave and moving memoir, One of the Family, with Siobhan Synnot as part of Aye Write 2021!
Print From Home
Learn to screen print from the comfort of your own home in this four week online course, on Saturday mornings, with Print Clan!
A Manifesto for Caring
Kirsteen Paterson is joined by Madeline Bunting and Gavin Francis as they discuss the crisis in care facing Britain as part of Aye Write 2021.
A Reassuring Look at Mental Health
Join authors Dean Burnett and Robin Dunbar for a reassuring look at mental health as part of Aye Write 2021.
A Time and Place to Breathe
Theresa Talbot is joined by Dr Bill Mitchell and Linda Gask as they discuss the importance of prioritising your mental health.
Beyond Yes and No: What Next For Scotland?
Join Aye WRite's panel of politicians, cultural commentators, and writers as they wrestle with all of the big questions as part of Beyond Yes and No: What Next For Scotland?
Chocolate Tasting - Made... in the UK Edition
Join Cassandra from Fine Flavour Tastings for an hour of chocolate tasting fun on Sunday 16th May where she'll take you through a selection of bars from right here in the UK!
Feminism Without Borders
Zoe Venditozzi is joined by authors Mona Elthaway and Koa Beck for a discussion exploring 'Feminism Without Borders' as part of Aye Write 2021.
Jim Carruth Introduces… Fred D’Aguiar & Kayo Chingonyi
Glasgow Makar Jim Carruth once again welcomes two poets who have not appeared at Aye Write before... Fred D’Aguiar & Kayo Chingonyi!
Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish chaired by Janice Forsyth
Janice Forsyth will be joined by stars of Outlander, Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish as they discuss their adventure of a lifetime exploring the majesty of Scotland as part of Aye Write 2021!
The Books That Made Me... Andrew Marr
Join political journalist Andrew Marr as he shares his favourite books with Ruth Wishart as part of Aye Write 2021!
The Future Of Your Data
Sean McNamara is joined by Tracey Follows and Sam Gilbert as they dicuss 'The Future Of Your Data' as part of Aye Write 2021!
The Life and Legacy of James Baldwin
Join Robert Jones, Jnr and James Campbell as they discuss the life and legacy of James Baldwin with Zoe Venditozzi as part of Aye Write 2021.
Communicating Confidently Online
This workshop from GCVS is all about preparation and equipping you with the tools you need to deliver and contribute to successful online meetings and events!
Covid Conversations: Imagining New Futures in Scotland
Don't miss this exciting and interactive event hosted by the University of Strathclyde on our post-Covid future, focusing on lessons learned from the pandemic and how we can move forward.
Curious About: Innovation
Curious About: Innovation is a three-day online science festival from Glasgow Science Centre that explores how technology & innovation are being used to solve global challenges!
Live and Online with the Age-Friendly Academy
Live and Online with the Age-Friendly Academy is a free online event giving attendees a flavour of what the University of Strathclyde has to offer for older adults across Scotland and beyond!
Solar Observing On a Budget
Join the Astronomical Society of Glasgow for their latest free online lecture, Solar Observing On a Budget, on Thursday 20th May!
A Pair of Wildly Compelling Novels
Experience the wild beauty of Scotland as authors Elizabeth Reeder and Elizabeth Haynes discuss their latest novels as part of Aye Write!
Colonastics
Part of Take Me Somewhere 2021, Colonastics invites you to clear your surroundings for a sweaty workout that decolonises your body, mind and spirit.
Eco Tips for Your Home and Family
Nancy Birtwhistle and Jen Gale share their top eco tips for your home and your family in this special event as part of Aye Write 2021!
Excavate: The Wonderful and Frightening World of The Fall
Bob Stanley and Tessa Norton discuss EXCAVATE! a vivid, definitive record - an illumination of the dark corners of the Fall's wonderful and frightening world as part of Aye Write 2021!
Four Centuries of Murder
ES Thomson will be joined by authors Craig Russell, Robbie Morrison and SG MacLean as they discuss their latest thrillers as part of Aye Write 2021!
Gripping, Wartime Thrillers
Authors Simon Scarrow, Jack Grimwood and Kjell Ola Dahl discuss their gripping, wartime thrillers with Jacky Collins as part of Aye Write 2021!
Immersive, Poetic Fiction
Lee Randall is joined by authors Salena Godden and Courttia Newland as they discuss their latest work as part of Aye Write 2021!
Kòrónà Stomp
Kòrónà Stomp, part of Take Me Somewhere, is a digital performance piece that uses photography, video, sound, texts, and GIFs to situate the viewer in a 'Covidscape'.
Maggie O’Farrell and Kate Mosse
Zoe Venditozzi will be joined by authors Maggie O'Farrell and Kate Mosse as they discuss their latest novels as part of Aye Write 2021!
My Rock ‘n’ Roll Friend
Nicola Meighan is joined by singer/songwriter Tracey Thorn as she discusses her book, My Rock 'n' Roll Friend, which explores 37 years of friendship between Thorn and drummer Lindy Morrison!
Pain And I
Sarah Hopfinger presents Pain And I, a bold and intimate audio piece, exploring the complexities of chronic pain experience through autobiographical text, sound and music as part of Take Me Somewhere.
Sendiri
Take Me Somewhere proudly presents the premiere of Sendiri an online performance from Maluku diaspora movement artist, Claricia Parinussa commissioned by Tramway!
Tales from Gaeldom’s Past: Gaelic Historical Crime Fiction
Maureen MacLeod is joined by Calum L. MacLeod and Iain F. MacLeod to discuss their new crime novels as part of Aye Write 2021!
The Lockerbie Bombing: A Father’s Search for Justice
Legendary journalist Kate Adie will be joined by Dr Jim Swire and co-author Peter Biddulph as they discuss the campaign to uncover the truth behind the Lockerbie bombing.
The Making of Pinocchio! (Digital Edition)
Take Me Somewhere present The Making of Pinocchio!, an up-close behind the scenes look at the quest to make Pinocchio the perfectly imperfect trans masc narrative of our times.
Thrillers with a Drop of Horror
Douglas Skelton will be joined by authors Catriona Ward, Will Dean and Sarah Pearse as they discuss their latest thrillers as part of Aye Write 2021!
Welcome Home Shuggie Bain
Winner of the coveted Man Booker Prize in 2020 for Shuggie Bain, author Douglas Stuart will join comedian and writer Janey Godley for an evening of conversation as part of Aye Write 2021!
A Pair of Explosive Thrillers
Join SAS hero Chris Ryan and SAS: Who Dares Wins star Mark ‘Billy’ Billingham as they discuss their new thrillers as part of Aye Write 2021!
A Renewable Energy Revolution
Susan Dalgetty is joined by Todd Westbrook and Stephen Peake as they discuss their books and the renewable energy revolution as part of Aye Write 2021!
Deer Dancer
For Take Me Somewhere 2021, Hanna Tuulikki will re-work Deer Dancer, her solo performance for moving-image from 2019, into a live ensemble performance!
Extraordinary Stories Based on Real Events
Lee Randall will be joined by authors Clare Chambers and Emma Stonex as they discuss their new books as part of Aye Write 2021!
Fem Frequencies
Fem Frequencies is an all-female DJ event, being held on 22nd May, that is raising money for Glasgow-based sexual assault charity, SAY Women.
Fish Out-of-Water Memoirs
Vanessa Collingridge is joined by authors Tabitha Lasley and Musa Okwonga as they discuss their memoirs as part of Aye Write 2021!
How To Stop Fascism
What kind of world do we want to live in? And what are we going to do about it? Join author Paul Mason as he discusses these questions with Ruth Wishart as part of Aye Write 2021.
Jump Cut - Episode #3
Multi media artist Austin Young brings together world-famous drag performance artists to form a triple deity!
MAMA
MAMA is a short film adaptation of Icône Pop, the celebrated work by Montreal based company MAYDAY, being screened as part of Take Me Somewhere 2021!
Of Birds and Men
Ali Braidwood is joined by writers Charlie Gilmour and Jonathan Meiburg as they discuss their latest books as part of Aye Write 2021!
Rodge Glass Introduces… Fiction Debuts
The novelist and biographer Rodge Glass introduces Helen Fisher, Bryan Washington, Megan Nolan, Mateo Askaripour, Fiona Scarlett and Caleb Azumah Nelson, six vivid new voices in fiction!
The American Way: Stories of Invasion
The American Way: Stories of Invasion is a new anthology which re-examines the history of America's interventions on foreign soil.
Chocolate Tasting - Adventurous Inclusions: The Shallow End
Join Cassandra from Fine Flavour Tastings for an hour of chocolate tasting fun on Sunday 23rd May where she'll take you through a selection of mildly-adventurous additions to chocolate!
Come Again
Janet Forsyth is joined by Robert Webb, author of 'How Not To Be a Boy' and star of Peep Show, as he discusses his debut novel 'Come Again' as part of Aye Write 2021!
Finding The Mother Tree
Join world-renowned scientist Suzanne Simard as she shares the secrets of a lifetime spent uncovering startling truths about trees as part of Aye Write 2021!
Finding Your Way Through Grief
Zoe Venditozzi is joined by The Reverend Richard Coles and Sasha Bates as they discuss their books which are personal accounts of how they have found their way through grief.
Frank Gardner chaired by Ruth Wishart
Ruth Wishart is joined by BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardener as he discusses his latest thriller, Outbreak, as part of Aye Write 2021!
Late Bloomers
Theresa Talbot is joined by writers Mike Gayle and Matt Cain as they discuss their latest books as part of Aye Write 2021!
New Scottish Thrillers
Join Alan Gillespie, Alison Irvine and Sharon Bairden as they discuss their new thrillers with Aye Write programmer Bob McDevitt!
Nwando Ebizie
Adrian Howells Award for Intimate Performance recipient Nwando Ebizie will develop her ideas throughout 2021, and will present this sharing at Take Me Somewhere!
Provocative, Elemental Fiction
Mark West is joined by Diane Cook and Ewan Morrison as they discuss their latest books as part of Aye Write 2021!
The Healing Power of Nature
Join Kathleen Hart and Alexis Fleming as they discuss the healing power of nature with Frankie Burr as part of Aye Write 2021!
The Wild Isles
Join Patrick Barkham as he discusses his book, In The Wild Isles, alongside three of his contributors, Kapka Kassabova, Esther Woolfson & Amanda Thomson!
A Giant Dog Bed / Reclining Duet
Part of Take Me Somewhere, The Giant Dog Bed is an invitation into a practice that follows the greyhound’s ability to translate rest into power.
Calvin & A Series of Events
Calvin Z Laing presents four new filmed works written during lockdown and performed to camera from spaces at Tramway as part of Take Me Somewhere 2021!
#CreativeConnect Online Networking with Glasgow CAN
Join Glasgow CAN for their FREE networking event on Wednesday 26th March on Zoom, where they'll be joined by guest speaker Sarah Grant, Art Therapist and Creative Lead for SMHAF Renfrewshire!
A Certain Value
Launched as a research project on sharing and mutualized practices, A Certain Value immerses itself in the radical, artistic and human experiences of four European collectives.
At The Ends of the Day
Part of Take Me Somewhere 2021, At the Ends of the Day is both communal and reflective; a late night antidote to Zoom fatigue!
A Pair of Resting...
A sort of performance lecture, or maybe a loose, sticky web of 'Humanimal' experiences, observations and smells.
A Space in Between: Repairing Breast Cancer Narratives
A Space in Between is a performative installation and panel discussion representing the lived experience of breast cancer treatment.
Bedroom Frequencies
Bedroom Frequencies, part of Take Me Somewhere, is a biographic virtual reality experience about a young girl growing up in a strict and violent household.
I Looked Up At The Sky And I, Imagined All Of The Stars Were My Sisters
New York based artist Keijaun Thomas presents her performance 'I Looked Up At The Sky And I, Imagined All Of The Stars Were My Sisters' as part of Take Me Somewhere 2021!
A Heifer Would Be Needed For The Sacrifice
Picatrix-AI recalls the veiled spectacle of xenotransplantation, as it ellipses the longstanding, racialising and imperialist histories of medical experimentation and enslaved gestational labour.
A Thousand Ways - Part One: A Phone Call
On a simple phone call, you and another audience member – nameless strangers to one another – will follow a carefully crafted set of directives.
Elephant
Elephant is a new text based solo performance for film by Peter McMaster in collaboration with Tim Etchells as part of Take Me Somewhere 2021!
Somewhere In The Unachieved
Sarah Wendt and Pascal Dufaux present Somewhere In The Unachieved (Quelque part dans l’inachevé) as part of Take Me Somewhere 2021.
Wrapped Up In This
Mele Broomes is an award-winning choreographer and performer, don't miss her online performance of 'Wrapped Up In This' as part of Take Me Somewhere 2021.
Chocolate Tasting - Adventurous Inclusions: The Deep End
Join Cassandra from Fine Flavour Tastings for an hour of chocolate tasting fun on Sunday 30th May where she'll take you through a selection of adventurous additions to chocolate!
BUZZCUT
BUZZCUT, Scotland's hot-house for experimental performance, will present a Digi-Special-Performance-Spectacular for the final week of Take Me Somewhere this June!
The Macbeths
This thrilling version of the iconic Scottish play will be adapted for audiences to experience at home, courtesy of the Citizens Theatre!
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!
Events in Lanarkshire
Pain Association Scotland - Self Management for People Living with Chronic Pain
Pain Association Scotland run professionally-led monthly groups across Lanarkshire for people living with all forms of chronic pain.
Sunday & Wednesday Worship Services
St Andrew's Parish Church and Livingstone Memorial Parish Church in Blantyre invite you to join them on Sundays and Wednesdays for their live stream worship services.
LEAP Project Singing Groups
Enjoy singing your favourite songs while catching up with some friendly faces at one of LEAP Project's Online Singing Groups on Mondays and Thursdays!
8 Week Seated Keep Fit Class
Join LEAP Project for a free weekly seated keep fit class hosted online by their wonderful volunteer Jeunesse!
Intermediate Spanish Coffee Morning: Cafe Mañanero
Join LEAP Project online on Tuesdays for Cafe Mañanero giving you a chance to meet some friendly faces while giving you time to brush up on your Spanish!
Men’s Newspaper Group
Grab a cuppa and join LEAP Project for this free, weekly online Men's Newspaper Group, held on Wednesday afternoons!
Weekly Online Art Salon
LEAP project's weekly art salon provides time and online space to work on your own art project as part of a group!
Repair Workshop
Join LEAP Project's talented R:evolve Recycle or Handy Person volunteers to learn how to mend either a household item or your clothes & textiles!
Houseplant Hospital
Come along to LEAP Project's Friday afternoon houseplant hospital to get advice on looking after your houseplants!
Knit and Natter
Grab a cuppa, bring your wool and have a good old natter at LEAP Project's weekly virtual knitting group!
Sketch and Chat
Dedicate some time to sitting down and doodling while having a chat with other art enthusiasts at LEAP Project's weekly Sketch and Chat session!
Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Open Book & Paisley Library Shared Reading Group
Join Open Book and Paisley Library for an hour of shared reading on Wednesday mornings!
All for One ACCORD Online Art Exhibition
All for One ACCORD is an online art exhibition being held between the 12th April and 31st May with all work being donated by some wonderful and generous artists!
Renfrewshire Business Network - May Meeting
Increase your business contacts and grow your network at the next Renfrewshire Business Network meeting which is being held online on Friday 28th May.
Events in Stirling and Falkirk
Tolbooth Shindig
Tolbooth Shindig is back for 2021 with a new series of concerts that have been filmed live in Tolbooth Stirling, and broadcast weekly on a Thursday from Tolbooth Facebook.
Online Creative Breakfast Meetup
Join Macrobert Arts Centre for a virtual chat over breakfast as we take our regular monthly gathering, by and for our creative community, online!
21 Day Introduction to Meditation
Learn different meditation techniques to support you to build a regular mediation practice on this 21 Days introduction to Meditation with guest teacher Alexia Berta!
Online New Moon Circle
Join Natasha for New Moon Circle! It's perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about the energies and different cycles of the moon to manifest and set new intentions.
Online Full Moon Circle
Join Natasha for her monthly full moon class and learn about the different cycles & energies of the moon to set intentions, release what no longer serves you and manifest the life you want.
Events in Other Areas
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