What's On Scotland 14-21 Jan: Labyrinth
The January cold is well and truly upon us, so we've located the best ways for you to keep busy'n'warm. This week, we recommend a special tribute screening of Labyrinth, must-see one-off shows at Celtic Connections, and cross-artform spectacular Drift.
Each week The Skinny team hand pick a selection of the best events from the Scottish cultural calendar to provide you with this here top ten guide to the most exciting goings on for the week ahead. From gigs, plays, and exhibitions, to spoken word, pop-up foodie events, and one-off film screenings, we give you the insider's guide to things to do in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Dundee every Thursday morning.
Labyrinth
Cameo, Edinburgh. 16 Jan, 9.10pm
If you're anything like The Skinny, you're probably still in mourning for David Bowie, after the chameleonic pop legend's untimely passing this week. Once you've finished tearfully blasting Hunky Dory, Low, and the rest, why not head down to the Cameo for this special tribute screening of his iconic movie appearance in Jim Henson's Labyrinth? "It's only forever, not long at all." Sniff.
Hazy Recollections
O2 ABC, Glasgow. 17 Jan, 2.30-4.30pm
Returning to Celtic Connections for s'more in the way of hazy nu-folk with a warming campfire glow, Hazy Recollections hits up the O2 ABC for its hangover-soothing Sunday afternoon residency – kicking off with sets from Maud the Moth (aka singer/songwriter Amaya López-C), Gus Harrower, Something Someone, and TeenCanteen (pictured), plus a mystery surprise act. Photo: Kat Gollock
The Weir
The Lyceum, Edinburgh. 15 Jan, 7.30pm
Now that Christmas is over (sob), the Lyceum follows up its festive-tastic production of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe with a retelling of Conor McPherson's moving The Weir – an elegiac tale of a young woman arriving in Dublin with a haunting tale to share, unfolding in the fireside glow of a rural Irish pub where a collection of lonely males gather to unravel their ghosts.
CARBS
The Hug and Pint, Glasgow. 18 Jan, 7.30pm
Having grabbed our attention last year with their debut LP, the fledgling hip-hop inspired project of sonic boomer Jonnie Common and Conquering Animal Sound's Jamie Scott – CARBS – take to intimate Glasgow gig haven The Hug and Pint with their dizzying mix of collected sounds, slouchy electronica, and skewed sort-of-rap, sharing the bill with ULTRAS and JJJJonathan.
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Yorkston + Thorne + Khan
Tron Theatre, Glasgow. 19 Jan, 8pm
A busy ol' chap this month (see also his second appearance at Celtic connections on 28 Jan), Fife-dwelling folkie par excellence James Yorkston airs the ongoing fruits of this collaborative trio project with sarangi player and classical singer Suhail Yusuf Khan, and Lamb's double bass player Jon Thorne, taking to Celtic Connections to officially launch their debut LP. Support comes from distinctive-voiced songstress Lisa O'Neill.
Objects from the Temperate Palm House
Bargain Spot Project Space, Edinburgh. 16 Jan, 12-6pm
Edinburgh's Bargain Spot Project Space returns for this group exhibition, presenting new, existing and commissioned work by eleven object-orientated or sculptural artists from Scotland, the UK and Europe, presented alongside artefacts from the archive of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, all lovingly curated by Chloe Reith and Kirsty White.
Drift
Tron Theatre, Glasgow. 20 Jan, 8pm
Tron Theatre plays host to a one-off performance of Gerda Stevenson's cross-artform production Drift – originally staged in summer 2015 on several Scottish beaches – now adapted for an indoor performance, telling the story of Shetland crofter Betty Mouat, who in 1886 spent eight days alone and adrift on the North Sea. Part of Celtic Connections
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Hello My Name Is Paul Smith
The Lighthouse, Glasgow. 21 Jan, 10.30am-5pm
Popular touring exhibition Hello My Name is Paul Smith makes its way to Glasgow's Lighthouse for a three-month stay – offering an insight into designer Paul Smith's creative process past and present, via a replica of his office, a recreation of his design studio, myriad archive garments from past runway shows, and his unique shop designs from around the world.
Bring Your Own Beamer (BYOB)
St Margaret's House, Edinburgh. 16 Jan, 6.30-10pm
Place + Platform and Edinburgh Palette present another outing for Bring Your Own Beamer, a cross-platform celebration of music, film and performance. Expect new work from – among others – Anneli Holmstrom, Michael Kay and Sam Wood; meanwhile Eyes Of Others and King Wine supply the tunes, with Brew Store sponsoring the home brew. Not too shabby.
Fields of Green: A Songwriter's Circle
Platform, Glasgow. 21 Jan, 7.30pm
Another one-off event as part of Celtic Connections festival, this cosy affair sees a group of Scottish songwriters – Rachel Sermanni, Louis Abbott, The Pictish Trail, Jo Mango and former SAY Award winner RM Hubbert (pictured) – playing brand new songs inspired by their travels as musicians. They'll also be reflecting on their experiences and writing processes – a must-see. Photo: Ingrid Mur