Five ways to beat the lockdown blues this week

BURNS&BEYOND

Burns&Beyond is back with Johnnie Walker to celebrate the life and legacy of Robert Burns. This year, through an online format, traditional and contemporary art and culture from across Scotland will be on show.

The weekend-long event features acts including KT Tunstall, Aidan O’Rourke and Kevin Williamson. 23-25 January. Free. Online Event: https:// www.burnsandbeyond.com

JOSE GONZALEZ IN CONCERT

As part of the Celtic Connections festival, Jose Gonzalez will join the festival with an exclusive solo performance . After an unusually long break from live shows, and recording an album for release later this year, Gonzalez returns from a special venue in Gothenburg, Sweden. The performance will also be available to watch for a week after the live date.

24 January from 9pm. Tickets from £10. Online event: https://www. celticconnections.com

GLASGOW DISTILLERY ONLINE WHISKY TASTING

Join the Glasgow Distillery for a special virtual tasting in honour of Burns Night. Book tickets for any of their three virtual tastings throughout the week and be guided through five Glasgow Distillery single malt Scotch whiskies; hear stories about Robert Burns and toast one of the most renowned Scottish personalities – all from the comfort of your own home 25 & 28 January. Tickets from £35. Online event: https://onceuponawhisky.co.uk

MONDAY NIGHT IMPROV

Taking their Monday Night Improv online, join The Stand for their awardwinning, fast, frantic and totally improvised comedy show. Join the regular squad as they battle it out for big laughs, pitting their skills against whatever the audience throws at them. 25 January from 8.30pm. Free. Online event: www.facebook.com/MNimprov

A POISONOUS METHOD: ARSENIC

Join the Surgeons Hall Museums for a series of online events, investigating three groups of poisons which were used to commit murder in the 19th century. Looking at the statistics, economic and social issues, present evidence from murder trials and discuss the abilities of the authorities and the medical witness to prove a crime had occurred, it should be an interesting evening.

25 January - 1 February. Tickets from £2.74 Online event www.eventbrite.co.uk