SNJO’s world first with Jazzmeia
22 PERTH: Music - The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra performs the world premiere of ‘The Artistry of Jazzmeia Horn’ at Perth Concert Hall. Music from 7.30pm, tickets £27.50, SNJO Youth cardholders £5 from the Horsecross Arts box office on 01738 621031.
22 KINROSS: Music - Twin Lizzy, a top tribute band to Thin Lizzy, play live Backstage at the Green Hotel. Music from 9pm, tickets £20 from www. mundellmusic.com
23 KINROSS: Music - Dr Feelgood play live Backstage at the Green Hotel. Music from 7pm, tickets £28 from www.mundellmusic.com
23 PERTH: Film - Live screening of The Met Opera’s Akhnaten at Perth Playhouse. Screening starts at 5.55pm, tickets £17.50, concessions £15 from www.perthplayhouse.co.uk
23 PERTH: Music - Mike Peters presents The Alarm, Hurricane of Change 20th anniversary tour at the Joan Knight Studio, Perth Theatre, plus support. Music from 8pm, tickets £19.50 from the Horsecross Arts box office on 01738 621031.
23 PERTH: Music - Alan Carberry plays live at The Venue. Music from 9pm, entry is free.
23 PERTH: Music - An evening of music with Lins Honeyman and friends with special guest Morna Strachan at St Matthew’s Church to raise money for Harbour Counselling Service. Music from 7.30pm, tickets £10 from www.linshoneyman.com
23 BLAIR ATHOLL: Talk - author Alex Gray will be talking about his latest book ‘The Stalker’ at Blair Atholl Village Hall. Talk starts at 11am, entry is free but can be secured online via Eventbrite.
23 BLAIRGOWRIE: Talk - Author Graeme Macrae Burnett will be talking about his books at St Catharine’s Community Centre. Talk starts at 2pm, tickets £6 for BOOKMARK members and £8 for nonmembers on 01250 871305.
23 KINROSS: Film - Christmas family movie at Kinross Parish Church. Film starts at 2pm, entry is free.
23 DUNKELD: Event - Dunkeld history and horror tour around the streets of Dunkeld. Tour leaves from The Cross at 8pm, contact 07840094667.
23 BIRNAM: Music - Karine Polwart hosts a solo evening of songs with literary connections at Birnam Arts for Birnam Book Festival. Performance from 7.30pm, tickets £18 from the box office on 01350 727674.
23 BIRNAM: Talk - Kate Leiper and Karine Polwart’s interactive workshop ‘A wee bird was watching’ at Birnam Arts as part of Birnam Book Festival. Workshop from 11am, tickets £5 from the box office on 01350 727674. 23 KINROSS: Market - Festive street market on Kinross High Street from 4pm until 7pm. Entry is free.
23 ALYTH: Market - Craft fair at Ruthven Community Hall from 11am until 3.30pm. Entry is by donation, soups and homebaking will be served.
23 PERTH: Event - Winter festival at the Black Watch Castle and Museum, enjoy a family friendly day of Christmas activities. Event from 11am until 3pm, children £5 each, adults free, from www.theblackwatch.co.uk
23-24 PERTH: Market - Perthshire Creates design market at the Civic Hall, 2 High Street from 10am until 4.30pm. Entry is free.
23-24 PERTH: Music - Scottish Festival of Brass at Perth Concert Hall, with over 1000 players. Music all day, tickets £13.50, concessions £11.50 from the Horsecross Arts box office on 01738 621031.
24 KINROSS: Event - Dawn goose watch at RSPB Loch Leven, watch thousands of pink-footed geese take off from their night time roost. Event starts at 6.15am, tickets £15, RSPB members £12 from 01577 862355.
24 KINROSS: Talk - The Blether Bus, a bus ride around Loch Leven listening to stories about the local area. Busses leave from Loch Leven Community Campus at 11am and 2pm, tickets £10 from Morgan’s Solicitors and Estate Agents in Kinross, Light Up My Heart in Milnathort or www.ticketweb.co.uk
24 PERTH: Market - Christmas market at The Foundry from 11am until 5pm. Entry is free.
25 PERTH: Film - Dementia-friendly screening of ‘Willy Wonka and the
25 KINROSS: Music - Glenfarg Folk Club, Singaround, with the theme of ships, sea shanties and sailors for tonight’s theme, Backstage Bar at the Green Hotel, doors 7pm, music from 8pm. Entry £3.
25-26 SCONE: Market - Christmas pop-ups at the palace, Christmas shopping in Scone Palace’s state rooms. Market from 4.30pm until 8.30pm, entry is £7.
25 PERTH: Music - Broen Ensemble play Schubert’s chamber music masterpiece as a lunchtime concert at Perth Concert Hall. Music from 1pm, tickets £10, concessions £9 or £11 on the day from the Horsecross Arts box office on 01738 621031.
26 PERTH: Talk - Mountaineer Doug Scott talks on ‘The hard road to Everest’ at the Everest Inn restaurant. Event starts at 6.30pm and tickets cost £25 for the talk and a two course buffet dinner, contact 01738 440077.
27-January 31 PERTH: Art - Dames, an exhibition on Perth Theatre’s pantomime dames, including costume needlework, headwear and accessories, at Threshold Artspace, Perth Theatre. Exhibition open from 10am until 5pm with some late night viewings, entry is free, guided tours are £5 from the Horsecross box office on 01738 621031.
27 PERTH: Music - HM Royal Marine Band with Perth Choral Society at Perth Concert Hall. Music from 7.30pm, tickets £20, concessions £18 from the Horsecross Arts box office on 01738 621031.
28 PERTH: Film - Screening of the film ‘Thelma and Louise’ at the Joan
The world premiere of‘The Artistry of Jazzmeia Horn’is at Perth Concert Hall, performed with the SNJO on Friday at 7.30pm, tickets £27.50 from the Horsecross Arts box office on 01738 621031.
28 PERTH: Music - Dave Arcari plays live at The Green Room, with support from Ismo Haavisto. Music from 7.30pm, tickets £8 from Eventbrite.
28 PERTH: Film - Live screening of the National Theatre’s Present Laughter at Perth Playhouse. Screening starts at 7pm, tickets £17.50, concessions £15 from www. perthplayhouse.co.uk
28 PERTH: Market - Planet Happy Christmas market, a sustainable and eco friendly market, at Little Bird cafe. Market from 6pm until 8pm, entry is free
28-December 01 BIRNAM: Panto ‘Disorder in Court’ family panto at Birnam Arts, featuring the trials of the big bad wolf and the three little pigs, and the trial of Goldilocks and the three bears. Performances at 7.30pm, with a 2pm matinee on Saturday. Tickets £10, concessions £5 from the Birnam Arts box office on 01350 727674.
29 INNERPEFFRAY: Theatre - Nunkie Theatre performs ‘A Pleasing Terror’ ghost stories, at Innerpeffray Library. Supper served in the schoolroom from 6pm, performance at 7pm, tickets £18 on 01764 652819. Over 12s only.
29 PERTH: Event - City of Perth history and horror tour around the streets of Perth. Tour leaves from Horsecross Plaza at 8pm.
29-30 KINROSS: Music - Mama Genesis, a tribute band to Genesis, play Backstage at The Green Hotel. Music from 9pm, tickets £20 from www.mundellmusic.com
30 ABERFELDY: Market - Christmas
30 - December 01 PERTH: Market Spirit of Scotland market on Mill Street from 10am until 5pm. Scottish producers offering food, crafts, beers, spirits and wine, entry is free.
30 PERTH: Music - Scottish Festival of Brass Band Supplies Scottish challenge at Perth Concert Hall. Music from 9.30am, tickets £13.50, concessions £11.50 from the Horsecross Arts box office on 01738 621031.
30 METHVEN: Event - Craft fayre and coffee morning at Methven Community Centre to raise money for Methven Friendship Club. Open from 10am until 3pm, entry is free.
30 GLENCARSE: Market - Brownies Christmas fair at Glencarse Hall. Markets from noon until 2pm, entry is free.
30 PERTH: Music - Chris Bannister performs the music of John Denver at the Joan Knight Studio, Perth Theatre. Music from 7.30pm, tickets £20.50, concessions £18.50 from the Horsecross Arts box office on 01738 621031.
30 PERTH: Market - Christmas RE:Design Market at The Bike Station, sustainable gifts made from repurposed materials. Market from 10am until 4pm, entry is free.
30 CRIEFF: Market - Christmas fair at Morrison’s Academy, with stalls, Santa’s grotto and festive food. Runs from 1pm until 4pm, entry is free.
30 KENMORE: Event - Celtic Yule is celebrated at the Scottish Crannog Centre, children’s activities, mulled wine, Christmas crafts, the Green Lady, 10am-4pm. Free.
30-December 01 PERTH: Market Spirit of Scotland market across Perth city centre to celebrate St Andrew’s Day from 10am until 5pm. Entry is free.