What's On Scotland 11-18 May: Southside Fringe
It's a foodie's paradise this week in Edinburgh with the British Street Food Awards and FestivALE, while over in Glasgow there's Southside Fringe, a gig from Metronomy, a food bank fundraiser and more...
This month sees Glasgow nicking some of the summer festival limelight with its very own Southside Fringe (12-28 May), a multifaceted cross-platform extravaganza taking place in some of Glasgae's quirkiest venues.
There's all-sorts planned, with a programme taking in visual art, workshops, spoken word, poetry, comedy, drama, cabaret, burlesque and music. If you're struggling to pick from the programme, a safe bet is Art on the Park, a day of live entertainment cherry-picked from the festival programme along with food and drink, new artworks, an art market and the launch of Southside Salon; all under the rarely spotted Glaswegian sun (hopefully). Image: Nicole Guarino
Soup Worx
Stereo, Glasgow, 18 May, 7.30pm
Know that feeling when the world's going to absolute shit and there's nothing you can do about it? Well, turns out there are small deeds you can do that'll make a difference and stave off an existential crisis. Exhibit A, Soup Worx, a fundraiser organised by Drumchapel Food Bank and Optimo. The night features poety, comedy, music and a set from Twitch and Jonnie Wilkes. Pretty attractive offer, really. Image: David Moffat
New works at Jupiter Artland
Jupiter Artland, Edinburgh, ongoing, times vary
After reopening on 6 May Jupiter Artland brings new permanent and temporary artworks to its huge outdoor sculpture park and gallery spaces. Highlights include Artist Liz Magic Laser responding to Brexit and Trump with a video and room dedicated to the primal scream technique, and Nicholas Party's transformation of the new cafe with surreal faces and fruits. More events will come to Jupiter from 28 July. Image: Ruth Clark
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Pleasance Grand, Edinburgh. 2-27 Aug, 9.40pm
The long-awaited return of the show the world can't stop talking about. This is stand-up comedy with no talking, drama with no acting and punchlines with no words. This is a bigger, more spectacular re-imagining of a unique brand of silent comedy. Get involved and enraptured as you step inside a comedy world unlike any other. Tickets will sell-out! Total Edinburgh Fringe sell-out 2010-2013.
On Loop: Moxie, Alexander Nut & Nick Stewart
Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh, 12 May, 11pm
NTS and Radio 1 powerhouse Moxie brings her 'nomadic club night' On Loop to the Sneaky's sweat-box this Friday. She's spoken pretty fondly of playing the haunt in the past, so expect a stunner of a night. NTS contemporary Alexander Nut's on the support, along with an exclusive AF set from Sneaky's booker Nick Stewart. Jeez-o. Image: Vicky Grout
Metronomy
O2 ABC, Glasgow, 16 May, 7pm
There's a banger of a line-up tonight at the O2, with beloved quirky quartet Metronomy playing a show in support of their fifth studio album, Summer 08, released back in 2016. Oh, and we should probably mention R'n'B rapscallions Bossy Love are on the supports. It'll be a big one. Image: Jassy Earl
Museums at Night
17-20 May, museums, galleries and heritage sites nationwide
It's back! Every big kid's fave returns for another stint of museum and gallery lates this month. The full programme is yet to be announced, but keep an eye out on the websites of Scotland's haunts as they begin to announce their late night revelries. Image: Ailsa Johnson
FestivALE
Summerhall, Edinburgh, 11-13 May, 6pm
Summerhall's very own craft beer and spirits festival where there'll be all kinds of rare beers on offer, along with treats from Pickering's Gin, The Cocktail Kitchen, and the Bar of Unearthly Delights. Peckish attendees can chomp on street food courtesy of The Pitt, plus culinary science experiments. Images: Pete Dibden
Scottish Street Food Awards
The Pitt, Edinburgh, 12-14 May, times vary
Hitting The Pitt between 12-14 May, The Scottish Street Food Awards give punters the chance to vote for their favourite shortlisted vendors, who'll ultimately go on to rep Scotland at nationals. Candidates includes Ròst, ShrimpWreck, The Crema Caravan and Chompsky, so you're sure to get find something up your street.
With noble aims to bring science communication to a wider aucience, this festival brings mind-blowing research to pubs across the UK. From atom chat at Daylight Robbery to tech lectures at The Safari Lounge, there's loadsa learning and cheers-ing to do. Image: Kyle Smart
Pour over some wicked new brews with Cornish hop-boffins Verdant Brewing Co., who grew into a fully fledged brewery just last summer. They swing by to The Hanging Bat next Thursday to show off their shiny new beers. Head down, clink a glass and make some new drinking buds.
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