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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 PERTH: Music - Io DJ night, The Green Room, 9.30pm - 1am.

23 DUNKELD: Poetry - Corbenic Camphill Community at Trochry celebrates its 40th birthday and to help with the celebrating, Perthshire poets Tim Turnbull, Jon Plunkett and Jim Macintosh do live poetry along the Poetry Path. Starts 11am. Free.

23 BIRNAM: Music - Folk partners John McCusker and Heidi Talbot play from a new mini-album on tour round Scotland, Birnam Arts, 8pm. Tickets £15 www.birnamarts.com or 01350 727 674.

23 PITLOCHRY: Music - Top cover band Chunks from Oban at The Old Mill Inn. Music from 9pm, entry 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 set from Wize. Perth Theatre after party from 7pm for under 18s, complete with silent disco and local bands performing. Free.

24 KINROSS: Dance - Fitsteps masterclass and dance workshop with BBC Strictly star Natalie Lowe, in class for two and a half hours, including a photo opportunity at the end. Participants learn moves from Latin and ballroom dances and get an all over body workout with energetic moves, Loch Leven Community Campus, 12pm -2.15pm. Tickets £20 each.

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 822845.

25 KINROSS: Music - Glenfarg Village Folk Club welcomes Gaberlunzie back to entertain in their home territory, Backstage at the Green Hotel, doors open 7.30pm, music starts 8pm. Entry £6 members, £9 nonmembers.

29 PITLOCHRY: Music - Anton O’Donnell from Americana band Anton and the Colts plays a special set at The Old Mill Inn. Music from 9pm, entry is free.

29 DUNKELD: Art Event - Tim Turnbull will open his exhibition of paintings in The Corbenic Shop. Tim will also be performing poetry from his new collection as part of the event at 7pm. Free.

29 PERTH: Music - metal, hard rock and heavy bands play The Twa Tams for Smashed @The Tams. Playing will be grunge hard rock band More Than 2, metal band Iron Altar and death metal band Satiracy. There will also be a costume competition and other contests. The gig is part of The Twa Tams’ fantasy season. Music from 8.30pm, entry is free.

30 PITLOCHRY: Music - Glasgow music collective Howling Radio plays uplifting versions of classic 60s and 70s songs at The Old Mill Inn. Music from 9pm, entry is 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 - Scottish country dancing, Marian Anderson’s Band, Pitlochry Town Hall 7.30pm. Dancers £7, spectators £2.

30 PERTH: Music - The Motown Brothers bring the finest flavour of classic Motown to the Tulloch Institute. Doors at 7.30pm and tickets £5 available from behind the bar.

JULY

01 METHVEN: Music - A Summer Recital by Perthshire tenor Liam Bonthrone and Wilson Chu, piano, operatic favourites, Lieder, songs from the shows and Scottish songs in the idyllic setting of Methven Castle, Perth, at 2pm and 7.30pm. Advance booking required, no tickets available on the door, call Alex on 07771566429 or email david@methvencastle.com. A minimum donation of £10 per person.

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

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.

06, 07, 08 DUNKELD: Event - The Dunkeld and Birnam Art and Crafts Fair, traditional skills, innovative designs and new techniques make this fair a ‘must visit’ for locals and tourists alike with demonstrations daily, the Drill Hall, the Cross, 10am to 5pm. Free entry.

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.

11 PERTH: Music - Spectacular Evening of Music and Song, outstanding overseas youth ensembles numbering 360 participants, from Belgium, Canada, Germany and the USA visiting Scotland to showcase their musicianship, Perth Concert Hall, 7.30pm. Tickets £13.50; concessions £10.50 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket), under 16 free.

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.

17 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.

20 PERTH: Carillon Recital (Music of Flanders), St John’s Kirk, 12.301.30pm. Free.

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 will all be 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. Perth Concert Hall and other city venues. Tickets www.horsecross.co.uk or

02 BLAIRGOWRIE: Highland games Blairgowrie and Rattray Highland Games will be held in the town’s Bogles Field.

08 PITLOCHRY: Highland games Gates open 9.30am, games commence 10.30am. Parade of pipe bands down Atholl Road to Recreation Ground at 11.40am. Admission £8 adults, £2 children 5 - 16 years, cars £2. See www.pitlochryhighlandgames.co.uk

15 PERTH: Comedy - Eleanor Conway brings her show Walk of Shame to The Venue. Show starts at 8pm.

19 CRIEFF: Highland games - Crieff Highland Gathering will be held in the town’s Market Park.

25 KIRKMICHAEL: Strathardle Highland Games, Bannerfield.

25 BIRNAM: Highland games Birnam Highland Games will be held in Little Dunkeld games field.

25 PITLOCHRY: Dance and live music - Scottish country dancing, Colin Dewar’s Band, Pitlochry Town Hall 7.30pm. Dancers £7, spectators £2.

SEPTEMBER