String trio revisits Deacon Blue hits

08-10 RUTHVEN: Music - The Ruthven Festival 2018, two concerts of classical music and opera, Friday, Airs and Graces, starring sought-after opera singers Colleen Nicoll and David Douglas, wine reception at 7.30pm, ending with a buffet supper. On Sunday, ‘Grace-notes and guitars’ features father and son guitarists Mike and Michael McGeary in concert, 3pm, concluding with afternoon tea, strawberries and cream all in Ruthven Community Hall.

09 PITLOCHRY: Music - The Red Pine Timber Company plays Americana and country music at The Old Mill Inn. Music from 9pm, entry is free.

08 PERTH: Music - Ricky Ross with the Pumpkin Seeds String Trio, the founder of Deacon Blue revisits some of the band’s greatest hits while the string trio recreates some of the Short Stories album’s sumptuous string arrangements, Perth Theatre, 8pm. Tickets £27.50, no concessions www.horsecross.co.uk or 01738 621031.

09 PERTH: Comedy - Fred MacAulay ‘30 years on’, Perth Theatre, 8pm. Tickets £16.50, concessions £14.50, www.horsecross.co.uk or 01738 621031.

09 PERTH: Music - Funky blues band The Simon Kennedy Band plays The Green Room. Music from 9pm, entry is free.

13 PERTH: Comedy - I’m About to Lose Control and I Think, stand-up Joe Lycett shares jokes and stories, Perth Concert Hall, 8pm. Age guidance 15+. Tickets £21.50, no concessions, www.horsecross.co.uk or 01738 621031.

14 PERTH: Music - Royal Bloom plays The Green Room with support from Jack Rabbit Slams and The Party Slogan, with more acts still to be confirmed. Music from 7.30pm, entry is free.

15 PITLOCHRY: Music - Glasgow singer-songwriter Jono plays an eclectic mix of old and new hits at The Old Mill Inn. Music from 9pm, entry is free.

15 PERTH: Music - City of Vultures returns to play The Green Room with

16 PITLOCHRY: Music - Perth duo The Last Smilin’ Villans play tunes from across the eras at The Old Mill Inn. Music from 9pm, entry is free.

16 PITLOCHRY: Dance and live music - Scottish country dancing, David Oswald’s Band, Pitlochry Town Hall 7.30pm. Dancers £7, spectators £2. All welcome.

16 PERTH: Music - Praise gathering, over 300 singers from many churches across central Scotland sing traditional and contemporary

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 a 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.

22 PITLOCHRY: Music - Gavin Munro from The Red Pine Timber Company plays an acoustic set at The Old Mill Inn. Music from 9pm, entry is free.

23 PITLOCHRY: Music - Top cover band Chunks from Oban play hits at The Old Mill Inn. Music from 9pm, entry is free.

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.

30-JULY 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.

30 PITLOCHRY: Dance and live music

04 KENMORE: Highland Games Kenmore Highland Games will be held in the village’s sports field.

05 PERTH: Music - Jane McDonald celebrates 20 years as a singer, 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

14 PITLOCHRY: Dance and live music - Scottish country dancing, Frank Thomson’s Band, Pitlochry Town Hall 7.30pm. Dancers £7, spectators £2. All welcome.

30 PERTH: Music - Bowie Experience, a journey of sound and vision through David Bowie’s golden years, Perth Concert Hall, 7.30pm. Tickets £25.50, no concessions, www.horsecross.co.uk, 01738 621031. 01 BLAIR ATHOLL: Music - Food in the Park Live, Schiehallion performs in the music marquee. See www. foodintheparklive.co.uk

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