1 Bastille
The SSE Hydro, Glasgow, November 12
Bastille will bring their take on indie pop to Scotland on Saturday when their tour visits the Hydro.
The London quartet will perform songs from their new album, Wild World, alongside tracks from their 2013 debut Bad Blood during the high-octane set.
Support will be provided by Rationale and Childcare.
Tickets cost £34.05. Visit www.thessehydro.com.
2 Para Handy
Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry, today until November 13
Neil Munro’s classic tale of the Vital Spark will drop anchor at Pitlochry Festival Theatre this week.
The show follows the adventures of the puffer’s irrepressible captain, Para Handy and his crew, first mate Dougie, engineer Dan Macphail and cabin-boy Sunny Jim as they travel from a West Coast breakers’ yard to the sea lochs of the Highlands.
Featuring a live band, witty banter and a rousing musical score, it promises fun for the whole family.
Tickets cost £15. Visit www.pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com.
3 Scottish National Jazz Orchestra: The Legend of Charlie Parker
Queen’s Cross Church, Aberdeen, November 11
Celebrating the musical genius of Charlie Parker, this show is guaranteed to be every jazz lover’s dream.
Synonymous with bebop, Charlie ‘Yardbird’ Parker changed the face of modern jazz with his distinctive playing, displaying a unique approach that became a benchmark for future musicians.
This exciting new show, premiering in Aberdeen, explores his captivating sound through a series of new orchestral arrangements.
Tickets cost £21. Visit www.aberdeenperformingarts.com.
4 Deacon Blue
Perth Concert Hall, Perth, November 11
Four years after their triumphant comeback, Deacon Blue, one of Scotland’s finest musical exports, will bring their biggest tour in a decade to Perth tomorrow.
The pop rock legend’s new tour coincides with the 25th anniversary of their platinum selling album ‘Fellow Hoodlums’.
Boasting an impressive back catalogue, the show promises to mix classic nostalgia with tracks from the band’s new album Believers.
Tickets cost £30. Visit www.deaconblue.com.
5 Tron Theatre Ghost Hunt
Tron theatre, Glasgow, November 11
Would-be ghost hunters are in for a treat on Friday when Glasgow’s iconic Tron Theatre opens its doors for a spirited spectre hunt.
Led by Scottish Ghost Nights mediums and crew, visitors will get the chance to hunt for ghosties in the bowels of the building, which stands on the site of the former St Mary’s Church.
With reports of poltergeist activity, strange shadows and voices during the last tour, this is one hunt that is not for the faint hearted.
Tickets cost £49. Visit www.ukghostnights.co.uk.
6 Sofie Hagen: Shimmer Shatter
The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen, November 12
Sofie Hagen will bring her brilliantly funny Shimmer Shatter back to Scotland on Saturday when she performs in Aberdeen.
Debuting at the Edinburgh Fringe, the show sees Sofie tackling her inner demons and was inspired by an uplifting poetry event that the Danish comic attended last year.
Deeply personal and full of dark humour, it’s a show that comedy fans will not want to miss.
Tickets cost £13.20. Visit www.aberdeenperformingarts.com.
7 Crathes Castle Christmas craft and food fair
Crathes Castle, Banchory, November 11-13
Crathes Castle will be full of Christmas spirit this weekend when it hosts its festive craft and food fair.
The three-day event features over 50 makers exhibiting sculpture, glassware, jewellery, knitwear, fine Scottish foods and produce.
There will also be pottery, hand-reared meats, patisseries, cakes and refreshments in the Courtyard Cafe.
Entry is free. Visit www.nts.org.uk.
8 Styling the Nation
The National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh, November 12-13
Packed full of workshops and makers demonstrations, this weekend event celebrates the National Museum’s newly opened fashion, decorative art and design galleries.
The two-day event will explore style in every sense and features workshops with Burberry’s rising talent Rhys McKenna, jeweller Ruth Laird and textile artist Cally Booker.
Other highlights include an exploration of the politics and fashion behind t-shirt slogans with Katie, Anna and Sophie Orton, a.k.a. Ortonandon, talks, a vintage photo booth and Voga sessions, which combine yoga and voguing.
Entry is free. Visit www.nms.ac.uk.
9 Catfish and the Bottlement
SECC, Glasgow, November 13
Llandudno’s finest post-punk rockers will bring their new tour to Glasgow on Sunday.
Known for their attacking, melodic, anthemic tunes, the quartet’s will feature tracks from their new album ‘The Ride’ alongside songs from their critically acclaimed debut ‘The Balcony’.
Support will be provided by July Talk.
Tickets cost £30. Visit www.catfishandthebottlement.com.
10 Chocolate and Whisky Tasting
Whiski Room, Edinburgh, November 12
Chocolate and whisky lovers will be in heaven when this special tasting takes place in Edinburgh on Saturday.
Pairing whisky with chocolate, the tasting features four drinking drams and organic chocolates from a local chocolatier.
Suitable for beginners and experts alike, it promises to be a real treat.
Tickets cost £25. Visit www.whiskirooms.co.uk.
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