Soprano Colleen sings for Ruthven
theme is ‘Women in Polar Regions’, Jo Woolf talks about Arctic explorer Isobel Wylie Hutchison, Hazel Robertson speaks about her own expeditions to the Arctic, RSGS headquarters in the Fair Maid’s House, from 11am. Free, though donations are requested for a buffet lunch, due to limited space, booking is essential. Please contact enquiries@rsgs. org or 01738 455050 to reserve a place.
19 PERTH : Event - Tea dance, step out in a friendly setting with live music, Moncreiffe Church Hall, Glenbruar Crescent 1.15pm for 1.303.30pm. Entry £2, including coffee and cake.
22 PERTH: Quiz - Raising funds for charity bike ride from Kent to Menin Gate and Mons to lay wreaths to commemorate the end of World War I and raise funds for the Royal British Legion. Table of four is £12, with refreshments at the interval and a raffle. Royal British Legion Scotland clubrooms, Perth Road, 7.30pm start. Call 01738 654474.
22 ABERFELDY: Music/poetry - Singer Foy Vance, Jon Plunkett and Morag Anderson, Star Wheel Press and Trees Don’t Travel play for parent council fundraiser, Breadalbane Academy. Doors and bar 7pm, music starts 7.30pm. Limited tickets at www.tickettailer.com or from school reception. 23 PERTH: Music - Part of Diverse CiTAy, a festival celebrating young people. The North Inch Carnival 1-4.30pm includes sets from the House and Garage Orchestra, pop band Be Charlotte and singer/songwriter Mikey. Music Stage in Horsecross Plaza (10am -5pm) offers local bands Parliamo, Stop the Rain, Saharatheband plus singer-songwriter Mikey, and DJ sets from Wize. At Perth Theatre there is an after party from 7pm for under 18s, complete with silent disco and local bands performing. Free.
25 ABERFELDY: Music - Aberfeldyraised acoustic multi-instrumentalist Elsa Jean McTaggart brings her new live show Eva Cassidy: The Story to The Birks Cinema, 7.30pm. Tickets £12 or £9, call 01887 822 845.
30 PERTH: Music - The Motown Brothers are welcomed by the Tulloch Institute Club. Tickets £5, available from behind the bar.
30 RANNOCH: Event - The inaugural Rannoch Jousting Event, re-enacting possible historical events which took place before the reign of Robert the Bruce, with archers and 14th Century-style battle equipment, taking place on the moor fields in Kinloch Rannoch. 01 PITLOCHRY: Music - Pitlochry Rotary once again present the famous Fiddlers Rally charity concert, now known as ‘Fiddlers to the Fore,’ broadcaster and musician Garry Innes will compere, guest Scots traditional singer Siobhan Miller at Pitlochry Festival Theatre, 8pm. Tickets 01796 484626 or www. pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com
01 RANNOCH: Event - The inaugural Rannoch Jousting Event, re-enacting possible historical events which took place before the reign of Robert the Bruce, with archers and 14th Century-style battle equipment, taking place on the moor fields in Kinloch Rannoch.
04 KENMORE: Highland Games Kenmore Highland Games will be held in the village’s sports field.
05 PERTH: Music - Jane McDonald celebrates 20 years since first making her name as a singer on TV, Perth Concert Hall, 7.30pm. Tickets £36, no concessions, VIP meet and greet add-on £45, www.horsecross. co.uk, 01738 621031.
07 PERTH: Music - The African Music Experience, Perthshire resident but originally from Zambia, Ccippo presents his uplifting music, Joan Knight Studio, Perth Theatre, 7.30pm. Tickets £11, no concessions, www.horsecross.com, 01738 621031.
14 PERTH: Comedy - Comedian Chris Hendry brings his family show Balloonatics to The Venue. Show at 2pm. Tickets £9 for adults, £7 for children, online from bookitbee.com
20-22 PERTH: Music - Rewind ‘80s Festival, Scone Palace, get tickets for a fabulous musical weekend with UB40, Roland Gift, OMD, The Boomtown Rats and more from www. rewindfestival.com
21 FEARNAN: Event - Strawberry tea, cakes, tarts, scones, sandwiches, ice cream and more all made or served with strawberries plus live music. Fearnan Village Hall, 3-5pm.
21 LOCHEARNHEAD: Highland Games - Balquihidder, Lochearnhead and Strathtyre Highland Games.
26-29 PERTH: Music - Southern Fried Festival, Perth’s festival of American Roots Music, acts include Steve Earle and the Dukes, Rodney Crowell, Iris DeMent, Blue Rose Code, The Bevvy Sisters, Gretchen Peters, Southern Fried Voices, Southern Fried String Quartet and Graham Nash (of Crosby, Stills and Nash) who talks about his career in music and his political activism. Perth Concert Hall and other city venues. Tickets www. horsecross.co.uk, 01738 621031.
28 PITLOCHRY: Dance and live music - Scottish Country Dancing, Alasdair MacLeod’s Band, Pitlochry Town Hall 7.30pm. Dancers £7, spectators £2. All welcome.
11 ABERFELDY: Highland Games Atholl and Breadalbane Highland Games in the town’s Wades Park.
11 ABERNETHY: Highland Games Abernethy Highland Games will be held in the village’s games field.
11 PITLOCHRY: Dance and live music - Scottish Country Dancing, Glencraig Band, Pitlochry Town Hall 7.30pm. Dancers £7, spectators £2. All welcome.
12 PERTH: Highland Games - Perth Highland Games will be held in the grounds of Scone Palace.
14 PERTH : Event - Tea Dance, step out in a friendly setting with live music, Moncreiffe Church Hall, Glenbruar Crescent 1.15pm for 1.303.30pm. Entry £2.
17 PERTH: Music - Rock and soul band Plan B from Australia stop off at The Green Room on their UK tour. Music starts at 8pm, entry is free.
19 CRIEFF: Highland Games - Crieff Highland Gathering will be held in the town’s Market Park.
25 KIRKMICHAEL: Strathardle Highland Games, Bannerfield.
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