Perth

Artist Rooms: Louise Bourgeois

Perth Museum and Art Gallery, 78 George Street, PH1 5LB, 01738 632488, until Sat November 18, Tue-sat 10am–5pm, free. Explore the work of one of the greatest 20th Century artists. www.pkc.gov.uk/article/6473/perth-museumand-art-gallery

The Artist and the Architect

Fergusson Gallery, Marshall Place, PH2 8NS, 01738 783425, until Mon January 29, Tuesat 10am–5pm; Sun noon–4.30pm, free.

An exhibition exploring the relationship between Charles Rennie Mackintosh and J D Fergusson, looking at their shared interests and how they influenced each other. www.culturepk.org.uk/ museums-and-galleries/ the-fergusson-gallery

Back to the Future

Frames Contemporary Gallery, 10 Victoria Street, PH2 8LW, 01738 631085, until Sat October 21, daily 9am–5pm, free. Contemporary textile art from members of edge textiles artists Scotland. www.edge-textileartistsscotland.com

Life Behind the Wire: Stitch in Time

The Black Watch Castle and Museum, Balhousie Castle, Hay Street, PH1 5HR, 01738 638152, Thu October 19, 1.30–3pm, £3.

A chance to see embroidered pieces made by soldiers captured and imprisoned during the 20th Century. www.theblackwatch. co.uk

Open Mic Night

Greyfriars Bar, 15 South Street, PH2 8PG, 01738 633036, Thu October 19, 8.30–11.30pm, free. Weekly open mic night. www.perth-bars.co.uk/ greyfriars.php

The Ultimate Eagles

Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, PH1 5HZ, 01738 621031, Fri October 13, 8pm, £22.

Tribute to the multimillion selling California country rockers The Eagles. www.ultimateeagles.com

Museum Explorers Club

The Black Watch Castle and Museum, Balhousie Castle, Hay Street, PH1 5HR, 01738 638152, Sat October 14, 1.30–4pm, £3.

Enrol as a Black Watch soldier and step back in time to get to grips with day to day life in a front line trench. Be inspired with storytelling, become an archaeologist, learn about medals and design your own. www.theblackwatch. co.uk

Poppy Willow Weaving Workshop

The Black Watch Castle and Museum, Balhousie Castle, Hay Street, PH1 5HR, 01738 638152, Sun October 15, 11am–3pm, £3.

Make and plant a willow poppy in the castle grounds. www.theblackwatch. co.uk

Lucy Spraggan

Inchyra Arts Club, Inchyra Estate, Glencarse, PH2 7LU, 01738 860066, Wed October 18, 8pm, £17.

X Factor singer-songwriter with a light, observational style. www.lucyspraggan.com

Michael Kiwanuka

Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, PH1 5HZ, 01738 621031, Wed October 18, 7.30pm, £27.50. Soulful/jazzy singer-songwriter who topped the BBC’S Sound of 2012 poll. www.michaelkiwanuka. com