1 Springfest: The Scottish Food and Drink Festival
Ben Lomond Way, Balloch (Saturday and Sunday)
Here is one for those thinking about a trip away this Easter, as Balloch’s food and drink festival returns for another helping. Springfest is one of the largest food and drink events in the country and itstarts at 10am on Saturday with a full programme of events to keep everyone entertained. Cupcake and biscuit decorating sessions will be held for children, along with a chance to can the Easter bunny or follow the spring treasure trail. Adults can sign up for spring cookery masterclasses, head along to the cook demo tent or enjoy the live Scottish music across the site.
Entry is free, visit lochlomondspringfest.co.uk for more information.
2 Glasgow’s Music Mile Walking Tour
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, Saturday
Walk a mile on Glasgow’s music scene and live the tales of a city that saw the start of many famous bands careers. Heading out from Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall, the tour takes you around the city centre showcasing music venues both past and present before finishing up at King Tut’s where there is the chance to stand grab a selfie on the stage that helped launch so many musical careers.
Tickets cost between £10-£15, visit glasgowmusiccitytours.com for more information.
3 Kevin Bloody Wilson
Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow, Friday
Australia’s comedy genius, Kevin Bloody Wilson, returns to Glasgow for the last leg of his Scottish dates on his “second of the final farewell tours…perhaps” tour. Kevin made it to Scotland in 2012 on his previous farewell tour trekking from east to west of Scottish audiences. He has sold over four million units of his first album, which features his Hey Santa Claus, and is aptly named the world’s funniest Australian by Billy Connolly.
Tickets cost £29.95, visit kevinbloodywilson.com for more information.
4 Ghost The Musical
King’s Theatre, Glasgow from today to Saturday
Star-crossed lovers Sam and Molly will be spinning crockery as a musical version of the
film Ghost reaches the King’s Theatre today. Bill Kenwright offers a brand-new production
of the story of love, despair
and hope that takes inspiration from the 90s classic and brings
to the stage a reimagined
version with new music.
Tickets cost between £17.90
and £68.90, visit ghostthemusical.com for more information.
5 RSNO: Musical Safari
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow today
Musicians from the Royal Scottish National Orchestra take to the stage of the Royal Concert Hall to bring youngsters a special musical adventure in Safari. Suitable for children aged three to six, participants can sing, dance and clap along to the thematic tunes as they figure out what animals they can hear. Children are encouraged to come
dressed as their favourite animal and join in the fun at the New Auditorium.
Tickets cost £7,50 for one adult and child, visit rsno.org.uk for more information.
6 Big Fish Little Fish: Family Rave
La Belle Angele, Edinburgh, Sunday
Post-rave generation parents can still have fun as Big Fish Little Fish bring their family fun afternoon raves to Scotland with DJ Alex Paterson. Parents can appreciate the non-strobe club lighting and licensed bar while knowing their children are safe in the craft and play areas.
Along with bubble machines and parachute dancing, there are plenty of activities for both adults and children to enjoy together.
Tickets cost between £6 and £8, visit bigfishlittlefishevents.co.uk for more information.
7 Dinosaur World
Lanark Memorial Hall, Lanark, Wednesday, April 5 and Thursday, April 6
Dino fanatics need look no further than this experience of dangerous and delightful interactive dinosaur show as a fearless explorer takes families across new lands to discover a pre-historic world. Following the roaring success of Dinosaur Zoo at Lanark Memorial Hall in 2016, children and parents can enjoy the life-like show that includes impressive creatures like the Tyrannosaurus Rex, Triceratops, Giraffatitan and Segnosaurus.
For the extra brave, there are Danger Seats available in the front of the stalls that get up close and personal to the action.
Tickets cost between £12.50 and £15, visit whatsonlanarkshire.co.uk for more information.
8 An Audience with Ian Waite and Natalie Lowe
Rothes Halls, Glenrothes, Fife, Wednesday April 5.
Strictly fans are in for a treat as Ian Waite and Natalie Lowe dazzle them with their dance showcase. A mix of Ballroom and Latin dancing will feature on the night that that will show the audience slices of the couple’s history. The professional duo are best known for their intense performances on Strictly Come Dancing and have become family favourite staples.
Tickets cost between £24.40 and £26, visit onfife.com for more information.
9. Amy Macdonald
Usher Hall, Edinburgh, Wednesday, April 5
After four years away, Amy Macdonald will be touring the UK with a stop this week at Edinburgh’s Usher Hall before moving on to other cities like Birmingham, London, Manchester and Aberdeen.
Performing new and old tracks like Under Stars and This Is The Life, the young folk singer has now released her fourth studio album, which reached number two in the UK Official Charts.
Tickets cost £27.50, visit amymacdonald.co.uk for more information.
10 That’s Fife Comedy Gala With Elaine C Smith
Rothes Halls, Glenrothes, Saturday, April 1
Three years on and Fife’s own comedy festival will return to Rothes Halls with Elaine C Smith, Kevin Quantum, Patrick Monahan and That’s
Fife regular Scott Gibson for its opening event.The month long comedic extravaganza covers the region from Carnegie Hall to The Byte along with side-splitting humour from Russell Kane, Fred MacAuley, Alan Davies, The Dolls Abroad and poet Liz Lochead.
Tickets cost between £15 and
£17, visit onfife.com for more information.
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