EVENTS IN YOUR AREA

Aberfeldy

AIR:SPACE The Watermill, Mill Street, PH15 2BG, 01887 822896, until Sat January 27, MonSat 10am–5pm; Sun 11am–5pm, free. The seven members of AIR (Artists in Rannoch) present an exhibition featuring oils, installations, words and more. www.aberfeldywatermill.com Samhain, Spooks and Sacrifice Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore, PH15 2HY, 01887 830583, Tue October 31, 7–9.30pm, £6.50. Come dressed in costume and celebrate the ancient Celtic Halloween Festival. Bring a lantern and join the torch-lit procession through loch-side woods. Watch the effigies burn in ceremonial sacrifice and enjoy storytelling, music, apple-ducking, hot soup, and fire shows. www.crannog.co.uk Kristina Rihanoff & Tristan MacManus The Webster Memorial Theatre, 64 High Street, DD11 1AW, 01241 435800, Fri October 27, 7.30pm, £23–£40. Strictly Come Dancing stars, Kristina Rihanoff and Tristan MacManus, present an evening of complex dance routines. www.burnthefloor.com

Arbroath

Thank ABBA for the Music The Webster Memorial Theatre, 64 High Street, DD11 1AW, 01241 435800, Sat October 28, 7.30pm, £17–£18.50. Big ABBA tribute night. www.thankabbaforthemusic.co.uk

Birnam

Horizontal Collaboration Birnam Arts & Conference Centre, Station Road, PH8 0DS, 01350 727674, Thu November 2, 7.30pm, £12. A drama about sex, power and politics. www.davidleddy.com Scouting for Girls Birnam Arts & Conference Centre, Station Road, PH8 0DS, 01350 727674, Wed November 1, 8pm, £25.25. Quirky perky London indie poppers who gave us She’s So Lovely. www.scoutingforgirls.com

Brechin

Fun Box: Highland Fling Brechin City Hall, 9 Swan Street, DD9 6EE, 01307 461460, Sat October 28, noon & 3pm, £10. Join Funbox and Bonzo the dog as they take a trip to the Highlands of Scotland to battle midgies, become monarchs of the glen and hear the skirl of the bagpipes in their latest singalong adventure. www.funbox.co.uk

Broughty Ferry

Broomstick Workshop Crombie Country Park, Monikie, DD5 3QL, 01241 860360, until Sun October 29, Sat 10am, 11am, 1pm & 2pm, £3.60–£5.10. Get ready for Halloween with the Angus Rangers and make your very own broomsticks and wands. www.angusalive.scot

Carnoustie

Brian Petrie Carnoustie Library, High Street, DD7 6AN, 01241 803585, Fri October 27, 10am–4pm, free. Paintings and stoorcatchers from the artist and cartoonist. www.angus.gov.uk/directories/libraries/carnoustie_library

Ceres

Ceres Bonfire and Fireworks Display The Bow Butts, St Andrews Road, KY15 5QH, Thu November 2, 6–8pm, free. All ages are welcome at this traditional fireworks display and bonfire. www.fife.gov.uk

Crieff

SCDA Crieff Drama Group’s Supper Theatre Morrison’s Academy, Strathearn Terrace, PH7 3AN, 01786 440077, Fri October 27, 7pm, £22. Two plays to enjoy with dinner included. www.crieffdramagroup.co.uk

Cupar

James Oswald Provost Wynd Centre, Provost Wynd, KY15 5HE, Sat October 28, 2.30–4.30pm, £8 (includes a glass of wine, nibbles, tea/coffee & home baking). An author event with Fife farmer and mystery writer James Oswald, creator of the Inspector McLean books. Fundraiser event for Macmillan Cancer Support (Cupar). www.jamesoswald.co.uk The Stoats Creepy Crawl Falkland Palace, Falkland, KY15 7BU, 0844 493 2186, Sat October 28, 12.30– 4.30pm, adult + child £4; under 3s free. A weekend of family fun with spooky challenges and activities including apple dooking, grave grabbing and the enormous neep heap. www.nts.org.uk/Property/Falkland-PalaceGarden

Dundee

Dundee Preserves The McManus, Albert Square, Meadowside, DD1 1DA, 01382 307200, until Sun January 7, Mon-Sat 10am–4.30pm; Sun 12.30–4.30pm, free. A look behind the scenes to see how historical artefacts are preserved. www.mcmanus.co.uk Dundee Science Festival Various venues: Dundee, DD1 1UQ, until Sun November 12, times & prices vary. A range of exciting and stimulating events, talks, shows and hands-on exhibits demonstrating the wonderful world of science. Everything from fossils to forensics are covered, with fun for kids as well as stand-up comedy and social events for grown-ups. www.dundeesciencefestival.org Fire and Stone The McManus, Albert Square, Meadowside, DD1 1DA, 01382 307200, until Sun February 4, Mon-Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 12.30–4.30pm, free. An exhibition exploring the archaeology of Monifieth Laws and the process behind creating contemporary responses to ancient metal and stone artefacts. It follows on from the Reflections on Celts spotlight tour, a partnership with National Museums Scotland and the British Museum. www.mcmanus.co.uk Frank Hurley and the Art of the Platinum Print Discovery Point, Discovery Quay, DD1 4XA, 01382 309060, until Thu January 11, daily 10am–5pm, free. Exhibition which celebrates Frank Hurley, the official photographer on Ernest Shackleton’s illfated Endurance expedition, with a display of contemporary limited edition platinum prints. www.rrsdiscovery.com Modern Mindfulness HM Frigate Unicorn, Victoria Dock, DD1 3BP, 01382 200900, Thu November 2, 7–8pm, free. Rohan Gunatillake discusses his book Modern Mindfulness and takes questions from the audience. Part of Book Week Scotland. www.frigateunicorn.org Susie McCabe: Let’s Get Physical Gardyne Theatre, Gardyne Road, DD5 1NY, 01382 434940, Thu November 2, 8pm, £11 (£8.80). Sharp observations on health, fitness and wellbeing from Susie McCabe, who’s swapped the cigs and takeaways for fruit and exercise. Let’s see how that’s gone for her. www.gardynetheatre.org. uk Ulay: So You See Me Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, University of Dundee, 13 Perth Road, DD1 4HT, 01382 345330, until Sat December 16, daily (not Sun) 10am–5pm, free. The first major exhibition in the UK of work by Slovenian artist best known for his collaboration with Marina Abramovi. www.ulay.si Jim Brown and Gail Duncan: Woodcraft and Pyrography University of Dundee Botanic Garden, Riverside Drive, DD2 1QH, 07901865654, Fri 27 & Sat 28 October, 10am–4pm, free. An exhibition showcasing the work of the talented woodcrafter from Fife, Jim Brown and original pyrography from local artist Gail Duncan. Their talents are combined to produce unique pieces of furniture and artwork highlighting the beauty of Scottish hardwoods. www.woodcraftbyjimbrown.co.uk Museography: Calum Colvin Reflects on The McManus Collections The McManus, Albert Square, Meadowside, DD1 1DA, 01382 307200, Fri 27 & Sat 28 October, 10am–5pm, free. Calum Colvin, esteemed Scottish artist and Head of Contemporary Art Practice at the University of Dundee, showcases a series of strategically placed interventions of intriguing photographic artworks throughout the permanent galleries at The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery and Museum. www.mcmanus.co.uk Dee Ukes The Space, Dundee College, Old Glamis Road, DD3 8LE, 01382 834934, Sat October 28, 2–4pm, £6 (£4). Ukulele orchestra. In support of Maggie’s Dundee. www.dundeecollege.ac.uk Light Nights Lantern Workshops The McManus, Albert Square, Meadowside, DD1 1DA, 01382 307200, until Sun November 12, Sat & Sun 1.30–3.30pm, free. For those looking to take part in the Christmas Light Night event’s Torchlight Procession, a workshop to create your own lantern to ensure you can be seen on the night. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. www.mcmanus.co.uk Marie Downes and Walter Blair St Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, 1 High Street, DD1 1TD, 01334 462226, Sat October 28, 1–2pm, £5 (students £3; children free). Clarinet and piano duo in recital. Music by SaintSaens, Mozart, Horovitz, Weiner, Granados, Moszkowski, Albeniz and Brahms. Coffee and cake will be served afterwards. Booking essential. www.saintpaulscathedral.net Pirate Fun Day HM Frigate Unicorn, Victoria Dock, DD1 3BP, 01382 200900, Sat October 28, noon-4pm, £5 (children free). All aboard for a piratethemed day of fun activities and a pirate exhibi-

tion aboard the Unicorn. Enjoy face painting, treasure hunts and more. www.frigateunicorn.org A Changing Place: A Gathering The McManus, Albert Square, Meadowside, DD1 1DA, 01382 307200, Tue October 31, 6–7.30pm, free. An informative event hosted by The Museum of Loss and Renewal with students from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design (MFA Art, Society & Publics). www.mcmanus.co.uk String Quartets Marryat Hall, City Square, DD1 3BY, 01382 434940, Wed November 1, 7.30pm, £14 (students & jobseekers £7; children £1). Two young string quartets, the Aurea and the Gildas, join forces to play sextets by Strauss and Korngold, as well as Mendelssohn’s early masterpiece, his octet. www.dundeechambermusic.org.uk

hunfermline

We Made It Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries, Abbot Street, KY12 7NL, 01383 602365, until Sun December 31, daily 10am–5pm, free. Celebrate the completion of this complex exhibition which has involved archaeology, architecture, community, construction and conservation. Through film and audio, hear the stories of people from Dunfermline’s past and present. www.onfife.com/venues/dunfermline-carnegielibrary-galleries Blood Brothers Alhambra Theatre, 35 Canmore Street, KY12 7NX, 01383 740384, Sat October 28, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, £19–£35.50. Willy Russell’s moving tale about two brothers whose lives are worlds apart. www.kenwright.com The Victorian Seance: Paranormal Ghost Event Carnegie Hall, East Port, KY12 7JA, 01383 602302, Tue October 31, 7–9pm, £30–£35. For the first time in 80 years, Carnegie Hall holds a seance in the Victorian library. www.onfife.com Howling Halloween Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum, Moodie Street, KY12 7PL, 01383 724302, Sun October 29, 4–6pm, free. Halloween activities for kids. Become a graduate of the wizard school when you learn how to make and use your own magic wand, create your own putrid potions or listen to a bone-chilling storyteller weave a terrible tale. Tinies can also enjoy stories and craft suitable for ages 3–5. www.carnegiebirthplace.com Newton Faulkner Carnegie Hall, East Port, KY12 7JA, 01383 602302, Mon October 30, 7pm, £24.20. Dreadlocked, laidback surfer dude troubadour doing tricksy stuff with acoustic guitars. www.newtonfaulkner.com Shark in the Park Alhambra Theatre, 35 Canmore Street, KY12 7NX, 01383 740384, Wed November 1, 1pm & 3.30pm, £10. Nick Sharratt’s series of books live on stage. www.nonsenseroom.co.uk

norfar

Angus Autumn Fair in Aid of Save the Children Forfar Market, John Street, DD8 3EZ, Sat October 28, 10am, £5 (under 16s free). Fair selling everything from fine foods, fashion and jewellery to arts, crafts and gifts, with all funds raised going towards Save the Children. www.angusautumnfair.com

Glenrothes

W3L Rothes Halls, Kingdom Centre, KY7 5NX, 01592 612121, Fri October 27, 7pm, £15. Big characters and bigger body slams at this family-friendly American-style wrestling show featuring stars from the World Wide Wrestling League. www.w3lwrestling.com

Kinross

John Illsley The Green Hotel, 2 Muirs, KY13 8AS, 01577 863467, Fri October 27, 7pm, £43.20. Live music from the Dire Straits bassist. www.johnillsley.com Roxy Magic The Green Hotel, 2 Muirs, KY13 8AS, 01577 863467, Sat October 28, 7pm, £22. Tribute to Roxy Music. www.roxymagic.co.uk James Keelaghan The Green Hotel, 2 Muirs, KY13 8AS, 01577 863467, Mon October 30, 7.30pm, £8. Canadian singer and writer of masterly narrative folk songs. www.keelaghan.com

Kirkcaldy

Tiptoe through the Tombstones Hunter Hall, Kirk Wynd, KY1 1EH, Thu November 2, 7.30pm, £7. The kooky Tomb family gather at their gloomy mansion to learn of their inheritance. Comic spoof by Norman Robbins. Presented by Auld Kirk Players. www.scda.org.uk

Kirriemuir

Bye Bye Birdie Kirriemuir Town Hall, 28–30 Reform Street, DD8 4BS, Fri October 27, 7.30pm, £8–£10. Back to the days when bobbysocks were the height of fashion and Elvis was the king of rock’n’roll for an affectionately satirical musical look at the fab 50s. Presented by Rising Youngstars. www.risingyoungstars.co.uk

Perth

The Artist and the Architect Fergusson Gallery, Marshall Place, PH2 8NS, 01738 783425, until Mon January 29, Tue-Sat 10am–5pm; Sun noon–4.30pm, free. An exhibition exploring the relationship between Charles Rennie Mackintosh and JD Fergusson, looking at their shared interests and how they influenced each other. www.culturepk.org.uk/ museums-and-galleries/ the-fergusson-gallery Cradle of Scotland The Black Watch Castle and Museum, Balhousie Castle, Hay Street, PH1 5HR, 01738 638152, Thu November 2, 7pm, £7–£9. Professor Stephen Driscoll talks about the archaeological dig around Forteviot and the lower Strathearn valley, an area which played a central role in the development of the Kingdom of Scotland from the 9th Century. www.theblackwatch.co.uk Spirits of Scone: Spooky Sound and Light Halloween Tour Scone Palace, Scone, PH2 6BD, 01738 552300, until Tue October 31, Mon & Fri-Sun 6.30–9pm, £10–£12 (children £5–£6; family £27.5–£33). Celebrate Halloween with six nights of spookiness. There is a ghostly trail around the grounds and graveyard featuring gruesome characters from Scottish history. Not suitable for children under eight. www.scone-palace.co.uk WOW: Women of the World festival Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, PH1 5HZ, 01738 621031, Fri 27 & Sat 28 October, times vary, £12 (£7.50). Festival celebrating the women of the world. Full of discussion, fun, creativity and more. www.wow-arts.co.uk City of Perth Halloween Parade and Fun Night City Centre, PH1 5TQ, 01738 638353, Sat October 28, 6–9pm, free. Celebrate the spookiest time of year with the Grand Halloween Parade through Perth city centre. There’s also live music and dance, storytelling, face painting and fun fair rides. Practise your best witches scream and prepare a fancy dress costume to be in with a chance of winning a prize in the competitions. www.perthcity.co.uk Luisa Omielan: Am I Right Ladies? Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, PH1 5HZ, 01738 621031, Sat October 28, 8pm,£14. A show which has transformed from the followup to Omielan’s wildly successful What Would Beyonce Do? show, to take in recent events in Omielan’s life, including cancer, cannabis and palliative care. www.iloveluisa.com Night at the Museum The Black Watch Castle and Museum, Balhousie Castle, Hay Street, PH1 5HR, 01738 638152, Sun October 29, 7.30pm, £5. Celebrate Halloween with a torch-lit walk around the museum at night and enjoy some tasty treats as a reward for being so brave. www.theblackwatch.co.uk Poppy Willow Weaving Workshop The Black Watch Castle and Museum, Balhousie Castle, Hay Street, PH1 5HR, 01738 638152, Sun October 29, 11am–3pm, £3. Make and plant a willow poppy in the castle grounds. www.theblackwatch.co.uk Patsy Cline – The Concert Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, PH1 5HZ, 01738 621031, Mon October 30, 7.30pm, £22.50. A tribute to the life and music of the Crazy singer with the stars of the West End production Patsy, including country singers Sandy Kelly and George Hamilton IV. www.horsecross.co.uk Martin Taylor and Alison Burns Inchyra Arts Club, Inchyra Estate, Glencarse, PH2 7LU, 01738 860066, Wed November 1, 8pm, £20. The Grammy Award-winning guitarist plays solo and joins forces with jazz vocalist Burns. www.inchyraartsclub.co. uk

Pitlochry

The Enchanted Forest Faskally Wood, PH16 5JZ, 08712 887655, Fri 27 & Sat 28 October, times & prices vary. A stunning sound and light show that transforms Faskally Wood using dazzling visuals and innovative design set against an original music score. www.enchantedforest.org.uk

St andrews

Nearly Native, Barely Civilized: Henri Gaden’s Journey Across Colonial French Africa Museum of the University of St Andrews, 7a The Scores, KY16 9AR, 01334 461660, Thu November 2, 5.30–6.15pm, free. Roy Dilley, Professor of Social Anthropology, talks through Henri Gaden’s experiences in West Africa over 45 years. Booking essential. www.st-andrews.ac.uk/musa

Armistead Maupin Hope Park Parish Church, Howard Place, KY16 9HL, 01334 478144, Fri October 27, 1–2.30pm, £10 (students £8). Author Armistead Maupin reads from his memoir Logical Family. Hosted by Topping & Company Booksellers; tickets redeemable against the price of a book. www.armisteadmaupin.com Australia v New Zealand Wine Tasting The Scores Hotel, 76 The Scores, KY16 9BB, 07984 893138, Fri October 27, 7.30– 9.30pm, £35 (includes 13 wines and a selection of cheeses). Taste 13 wines comparing Australia and New Zealand with expert Master of Wine Rose Murray Brown. www.rosemurraybrown.com Barokksolistene: An Alehouse Session Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, KY16 9LA, 01334 475000, Fri October 27, 10pm, £14 (£6–£12). Norwegian period-instrument group plays folk songs and melodies of the baroque period, as well as music by Purcell and other composers. www.byretheatre.com Oove Song to Oavender Menace Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, KY16 9LA, 01334 475000, Fri October 27, 8pm, £12 (£10). James Ley’s play set in a gay bookshop in 1987 Edinburgh. www.byretheatre.com St Andrews Voices Various venues: St Andrews, KY16 9EE, Fri 27 & Sat 28 October, times & prices vary. It’s all about the voice in this eclectic festival of music drawn from opera, Lieder, folk, jazz, early music and contemporary genres. www.standrewsvoices.com The Bardic Trio Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, KY16 9LA, 01334 475000, Fri October 27, 7.30pm, £12 (£6–£10). Tenor and broadcaster Jamie MacDougall is joined by harpist Sharron Griffith and guitarist Matthew McAllister for traditional songs and new arrangements and commissions from Scottish composers. www.byretheatre.com Gmma Kirkby & EowlAnd Works Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, KY16 9LA, 01334 475000, Sat October 28, 7.30pm, £15 (£13; students £6). The great Dame Emma Kirkby presents a programme of John Dowland’s songs with Dowland Works, a consortium of young professional singers and lutenists, plus students from the University of St Andrews. www.byretheatre.com Without A Hitch Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, KY16 9LA, 01334 475000, Sat October 28, 7.30pm, £12 (£8–£10). A night of hip hop and street dance featuring an international cast from Finland and Sweden. www.byretheatre.com Jamie Maceougall’s Song-tellers Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, KY16 9LA, 01334 475000, Sun October 29, 3pm, £12 (£10; students £6). Stories and songs from Schubert, Schumann, Wolf, Duparc and Britten. www.byretheatre.com Jackie Kay Hope Park Parish Church, Howard Place, KY16 9HL, 01334 478144, Tue October 31, 8–9.30pm, £7 (students £5). Celebrated poet and makar Jackie Kay reads from Bantam, her first collection since becoming Scottish Makar. Hosted by Topping & Company Booksellers; tickets are redeemable against the purchase of the book. www.hpmchurch.org.uk Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Copland Appalachian Spring Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, KY16 9LA, 01334 475000, Wed November 1, 7.30pm, £14.50–£24 (£6–£22). A celebration of birdsong from the Scottish Chamber Orchestra. www.sco.org.uk

Thank ABBA for the Music, The Webster Memorial Theatre, Arbroath, Saturday October 28.

The Enchanted Forest, Faskally Wood, Pitlochry, Friday 27 & Saturday 28 October.

Dee Ukes, The Space, Dundee, Saturday October 28.