Try a night out at Kenmore Games
29 ABERFELDY: Event - Book signing by Angus MacDonald, the author of WWII novel ‘We Fought for Ardnish’, a thrilling sequel to ‘Ardnish was Home’, Watermill Bookshop, 6.30pm. 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
02 KINROSS: Music - Glenfarg Village Folk Club, a double bill of Dave Holt and George Machray, Backstage at the Green Hotel, doors open 7.30pm, music starts 8pm. Entry fee £6 members, £9 non-members. 04 KENMORE: Highland games Quartet Kenmore Highland Games will be held in the village’s sports field from 5.30pm. Adult entry £5, children free.
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.
09 KINROSS: Music - Glenfarg Village Folk Club, singaround with ‘sport’ as the evening’s theme, Backstage at the Green Hotel, doors open 7.30pm, music starts 8pm. Entry £2 for all.
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
16 KINROSS: Music - Glenfarg Village Folk Club, John Conolly, much awaited visit to the club by the renowned singer/songwriter from Grimsby, Backstage at the Green Hotel, doors open 7.30pm, music starts 8pm. Entry fee £6 members, £9 non-members.
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.
23 KINROSS: Music - Glenfarg Village Folk Club, singaround with ‘top 10 favourites’ as the evening’s theme, Backstage at the Green Hotel, doors open 7.30pm, music starts 8pm. Entry £2 for all.
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