Top 5 Deviance Events in June

Article by Nine | 22 May 2008

Perspectives on sex work and prostitution from Sweden and India

3 Jun, European Room, City Chambers, High St, Edinburgh

With speakers Pye Jakobsson on the Swedish model of criminalising sex workers’ clients, and Meena Seshu of SANGRAM, a thousands-strong collective of sex workers in India, this event promises to give voice to those who are frequently denied it.

7-8.30pm. Free, but places are limited and must be booked in advance – contact SCOT-PEP on 0131 622 7550

Benefit for Positive Help

18 Jun, The Stand, York Place, Edinburgh

Comedy with Oot favourite Bruce Devlin – and others to be confirmed – to raise funds for HIV/AIDS support service Positive Help.

Doors 7.30pm, show starts 8.30pm. £7/5

Tegan and Sara

24 Jun, ABC, Glasgow

Indie pop from queer Canadian identical twins with a diverse fanbase and a prolific career.

£16

Dr Sketchy’s Anti Art School

29 Jun, The Arches, Glasgow

Cabaret meets art school – bring your sketchbook and take away a lasting memento of the burlesque performers and sideshow freaks.

4-7pm, £7/5

Female Agents

Opens 30 Jun, Filmhouse, Lothian Road, Edinburgh

Second World War drama about five women on a mission to assassinate the head of German counter-intelligence in France.

£3-6