1. BBC Good Food Show
SEC Glasgow, tomorrow to Sunday
Now in its 11th year, the annual celebration of the country’s finest food and drink is the place to be this weekend. Visitors can enjoy live demos from celebrity chefs, including Nadiya Hussain, Tom Kerridge, Tom Kitchin, John Torode and The Hairy Bikers. There will be pop-up restaurants and bars from some of the city finest eateries and drinking holes.
Children go free with a family ticket which starts at £40. Other ticket types are available. Head to bbcgoodfoodshow.com/glasgow for more information and to book.
2. Midge Ure, The Christians & Altered Images
Edinburgh Playhouse, Sunday
The three critically acclaimed legends of the 1980s have joined forces in a major new UK tour. With millions of albums sales and memorable hits, this authentic triple-header is an event not to be missed.
Tickets cost between £33.65 and £36.15, plus booking fee. Purchase via atgtickets.com. The trio then heads to Caird Hall in Dundee on Monday.
3. Dragons of Drummohr
Big Shed, Wallyford, until October 29
This amazing augmented reality performance will lead you to a parallel universe where you will be tasked with assisting the Dragon Protection League in finding all the magical creatures living in the grounds of Drummohr House. Just make sure to avoid the trolls, nest of spiders – and definitely don’t talk to the troll hunter. With a fairy settlement, a grooving “disco-bobulator”, a mesmerising dragimation and much more, this visually packed event is a must.
Tickets are priced between £8 and £12, plus booking fee. Search the event on brownpapertickets.com to book.
4. The Potter Tour
Chambers Street, Edinburgh, Saturday
Walk in the footsteps of the most influential author of modern times, JK Rowling, and learn her story, all the while exploring the genesis of Harry Potter where both Quidditch and Butterbeer are possible. Head along to chat and learn about the development of the books that made Rowling. The tour will also take place on October 28 and November 4.
Prices and tour types vary, with a free one available. Head to pottertour.co.uk for more information.
5. Trainspotting
Citizens Theatre, Glasgow, until November 11
The coarse, intense and hilarious rollercoaster ride through the heroin-hinterlands of Thatcher-era Leith needs no introduction for fans of the book and film. Several performances are close to selling out, but there is still plenty of availability.
Ticket prices range between £10 and £25, plus booking fee. Visit citz.co.uk for more information. The production then moves onto the King’s Theatre in Edinburgh from November 14 to 18.
6. EH6 Festival
Various venues, Leith, Saturday and Sunday
Heading to Leith for the very first time, the live music, food and craft drink event aims to bring together some big names, as well as all the best talent, in Scotland. The festival features more than 150 bands in more than 10 different venues. With craft stalls, art exhibitions, food from across the world, a beer market where some of Scotland’s finest breweries will be, children’s entertainment, a massive variety of music and so much more. The Line-up includes Alabama 3, Gerry Cinnamon, Big Country, The Kyle Falconer Band and more.
Tickets types and prices vary. Visit eh6music.com for more details.
7. Braemar Creative Arts Festival
Various venues, Braemar, until Sunday
Braemar’s stunning scenery, interesting history, and tight-knit community of talented people eager to broaden their horizons in a variety of creative ways is the perfect venue for this arts festival. Festivities this weekend include workshops comprising of music and dance, cookery, arts and crafts, drama and literature as well as a Festival Fringe featuring evening events.
Workshops and exhibitions are a mixture of free and priced. Head to braemarcreativearts.co.uk to see the full programme and to book a slot.
8. That’ll Be the Day
Gardyne Theatre, Dundee, tomorrow and Saturday
What started out as a six-week experimental tour three decades ago, That’ll be the Day continues to go from strength to strength as it celebrates its milestone anniversary. Prepare for a party as the legendary and most successful touring rock ‘n’ roll production returns with a brand new show. Trevor, Gary and the gang will be bringing on back the good times with a combination of their comedy routine sand back-to-back classic gold hits from the 1950s right through to the 70s.
Tickets are £28.50, with booking fee. Purchase at dundeebox.co.uk. The show then moves onto the King’s Theatre in Glasgow on Sunday.
9. Charlie Landsborough
Rothes Halls, Glenrothes, tomorrow
The country and folk musician and singer, who achieved
major success in 1994 with hit song What Colour is the Wind?, kicks off his UK tour in England today before taking on Scotland. His songwriting and ballads and blues music has been renowned for being easy on the ear, containing often personal lyrics, all the while mixed with his wit and repartee.
Tickets are £20.50, with booking fee. Head to onfife.com to book. Landsborough then moves on to perform at Motherwell Concert Hall on Saturday and Eden Court Theatre in Inverness on Sunday.
10. Homebuilding and Renovating Show
Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh, Saturday and Sunday
If you have projects planned around the home, be inspired by a wealth of creative ideas this weekend by finding out how to make the most of your budget and save time and money. Get free expert advice for all elements of your project from the people who really know under one roof. The weekend’s highlights include over 130 exhibitors, thousands of products and service, architects, planners and builders on hand and free daily seminars and masterclasses.
A two-day ticket costs £12. Book via royalhighlandcentre.co.uk.
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Story Time Festival
St Enoch Centre, Glasgow, until tomorrow
To celebrate the school holidays, the shopping centre has been telling stories this month with a special and free literary event. Youngsters can enjoy tales from The Village Storytelling Centre tomorrow while Glasgow Libraries is also on hand to deliver a range of fun activities each day. Peter Rabbit visits today and, in between storytelling, young readers can get their faces painted too, free of charge.
All events take place outside Boots between noon and 4pm.
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