Sew Confident Dundee
3 October. Course from £75. 363 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry, Dundee, DD5 2DS.
If you’re looking to brush up on your knitting skills, or learn from scratch, this workshop from Sew Confident Dundee is the perfect weekend activity. During the workshop you’ll learn the basics of knitting, all while creating a super luxurious chunky blanket, leaving at the end of it with not only masterful knitting skills but also a homemade blanket! The cost of the workshop includes the wool.
https://sewconfident.co.uk/dundee-classes
Jurassic Encounter
2-17 October. Tickets from £11.50. Cuningar Loop, Sunnybank Street, Glasgow, G40 4RX.
This October, Glasgow will be host to prehistoric playgrounds featuring more than 50 animatronic dinosaur scenes including an 18m tall T-Rex that breathes and sways its head to hunt for prey. This new event allows guests to get up close and personal with meticulously life-like dinosaurs alongside a host of interactive educational exhibits.
https://www.jurassicencounter.uk
Glasgow Cathedral Festival
30 September-3 October. Ticket prices vary. Glasgow Cathedral, Castle Street, G4 0QZ.
Glasgow Cathedral Festival takes place at the end of this month bringing music, art and education to the dramatic setting of Glasgow’s historic cathedral. The line up includes performances from guitarist Sean Shibe, the Edinburgh Quartet, and mezzo-soprano Andrea Baker. Alongside these musical performances, there’s a variety of late-night events: a screening of the 1925 Phantom of the Opera with live musical accompaniment, an album preview from saxophonist Lewis Banks, and new music in the vaulted crypt from Explore Ensemble.
https://www.gcfestival.com
Scottish Game Fair
25-26 September. Entry from £18. Scone Palace, Perth, PH2 6BD.
There’s a host of activities at the Scottish Game Fair. From exhibitions including a design and craft fair, to dog competitions and off-road driving, there’s something for everyone. There’s also a food hall offering visitors the chance to purchase some of Scotland’s finest local produce.
https://www.scottishfair.com
Grease
28 September-2 October. Tickets from £26. Festival Theatre, 13/29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9FT.
Everyone’s favourite musical, Grease will be taking to the stage at the Festival Theatre. Featuring classic songs such as Greased Lightnin’, Summer Nights and You’re the One That I Want, this new young cast bring energy, vitality and passion to this classic musical.
https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk
Kenton Cool - Everest the Cool Way
28 September. Tickets from £15. Albert Halls, Albert Place, Stirling, FK8 2QL.
The Albert Halls is hosting British record holder for Everest ascents, Kenton Cool. He is the only person in the world to have summited Everest, Lhoste and Nuptse in one season and undoubtedly one of the world’s most revered climbers. In Everest the Cool Way, Kenton will be talking about his life of climbing and adventure, from the current state of Everest, to the jungles of Bolivia.
https://stirlingevents.org
Opera Highlights
29 September. Tickets from £15. Ayr Gaiety Theatre, Carrick Street, Ayr, KA7 1NU.
Scottish Opera are bringing live performances back to smaller venues with their first in-person Opera Highlights tour for nearly two years. Spend the evening revelling in the ups and downs of some of opera’s greatest love stories with their programme of much-loved classics that includes Romeo and Juliette.
https://thegaiety.co.uk
Glasgow Cocktail Week
24 September-3 October. Tickets from £5. Venues across Glasgow
After a sell-out event in 2019 and a break due to Covid restrictions, Glasgow Cocktail Week has expanded from seven days to ten this year. Cocktails will be taking centre stage and ticket holders will gain access to exclusive cocktails and discounted drinks in venues across the city.
https://www.glasgowcocktailweek.com
Chicago
27 September-2 October. Tickets from £13. Edinburgh Playhouse, 18-22 Greenside Place, EH1 3AA.
Another much-loved musical is returning to theatres – thanks to the talents of John Kander, Fred Ebb and choreographer Bob Fosse. The show has already earned 6 Tony Awards, 2 Olivier Awards, and a Grammy.
https://www.atgtickets.com
Red Raw
28 September & 5 October. Tickets from £3. The Stand Comedy Club, 333 Woodlands Road, Glasgow, G3 6NG.
The Stand’s long-running weekly comedy show is widely regarded as the best open mic night in the UK. Head along and catch up to ten new acts – some taking the stage for the very first time, others are older hands dropping in to try out new material. Tickets can be purchased in advance online but there will be limited numbers on the door.
https://www.thestand.co.uk
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