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Dundee Contemporary Arts, 152 Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4DY, 01382 432444, until Sun August 7.
Tue & Wed, Fri-Sun, 11am-6pm
free. The Turner Prizewinner returns to film installation for his latest meditative work, as he follows two Israeli musicians of Polish descent as they travel from Germany to Poland by train. dca.org. uk
The British Museum Spotlight Loan: Troy – Beauty And Heroism
The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery and Museum, Albert Square, Meadowside, Dundee, DD1 1DA, 01382 307200, until
Sun August 14, Mon-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 12.30-4.30pm, free. Key objects from major British Museum exhibition Troy:
Myth And Reality are touring around the UK, with Dundee the latest stop. They illuminate significant moments from the lives of central characters in the story of the Trojan War, Helen and Achilles, through the themes of beauty and heroism. mcmanus.co.uk
The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery and Museum, Albert Square, Meadowside, Dundee, DD1 1DA, 01382 307200, until Sun September 4, Daily 10am-5pm, free. Exhibition of black and white photography by Joseph McKenzie, documenting the changing fortunes of Dundee’s waterfront and its people. mcmanus.co.uk
V&A Dundee, 1 Riverside Esplanade, Dundee, DD1 4EZ, 01382 411611, until
Sun September 4, Daily 10am-5pm, £6£12. Michael Clark: Cosmic Dancer is an immersive experience exploring dance, design, art, fashion and music. It is the first major exhibition on Michael Clark and is curated and organised by Barbican London. vam.ac.uk/dundee
Photography Forum
Dundee Contemporary Arts, 152 Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4DY, 01382 432444.
Sat June 25, 11am-1pm, free but booking is essential. A monthly discussion group for amateur photographers. Compare notes on practising photography, get advice, show your work and look at other people’s portfolios. dca.org.uk
Maclauchlan Milne Art Exhibition
Roseangle Art Gallery, Roseangle, Dundee, DD1 4LR.
Sat June 25 until Sat July 23, Daily
10am-4pm, free. An exhibition of around 50 paintings by John Maclauchlan Milne who lived in Dundee for about 30 years and is sometimes referred to as ‘The Fifth Colourist’. This will be the largest exhibition of his work ever held in Scotland. dundeeartsociety.co.uk
Ceramics Class: Hand Building Lidded Jars With Jenny Rae
Dundee Ceramics Workshop, Studio 216, 2nd Floor, Wasps Meadow Mill, West Henderson’s Wynd, Dundee, DD1 5BY, from Sun June 26, 1-3pm, £215 for a four-week course. Join tutor Jenny Rae to create your very own lidded jar over the course of four weeks. This project starts by looking at the canopic jars of ancient Egypt found in the pyramids, and will be best suited to those who have some experience of handling clay. dundeecity. gov.uk
Wood Engraving With Beth Robertson
Dundee Contemporary Arts, 152 Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4DY, 01382 432444, from Thu June 30, 6-8.30pm, £115 for a four-week course. Join expert wood engraver Beth Robertson and learn how to work with this beautiful form of printmaking that uses fine engraving tools to create intricately detailed designs. dca.org.uk
COMEDY
extreme stunts and classic clown escapades, with performers including Danguir Troupe and Mustafa Danger. circusextreme.co.uk
Funbox Presents Jungle Party
Whitehall Theatre, 12 Bellfield Street, Dundee, DD1 5JA, 01382 434940.
Sat June 25 & Sun June 26.
Sat 2pm; Sun 12pm & 3pm, £14, family tickets £50. Funbox present Jungle Party. Join Anya, Kevin and Bonzo
as they swing into their latest musical adventure and follow the sound of the drums in search of the ultimate jungle boogie. There are songs to sing, keys to find and new friends to discover along the way. whitehalltheatre. com
D’Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum Summer Openings
rock band. Playing songs from both the Bon Scott and Brian Johnson eras, the AC/ DC Experience performs the band’s biggest hits such as Highway To Hell, Back In Black, and Shoot To Thrill. churchdundee.co.uk
St Paul’s Cathedral, 1 High Street, Dundee, DD1 1TD, 01382 224486.
Tue June 28, 1pm, free.
The University of Glasgow Chapel Choir are starting their summer tour in Dundee with a rare opportunity to hear music composed for games soundtracks performed live. This concert will also feature a selection of Scottish choral music. saintpaulscathedral.net
Space Theatre, Dundee and Angus College, Old Glamis Road, Dundee, DD3 8LE, 0300 123 1010.
Fri July 1, 7pm, £19.50
Soloists, duets, the AVPopStars and the Aspire Divas will take to the stage for an evening of musical entertainment brought to you by vocal and performance coaches Aspire Vox. ticketsource. co.uk