What's On Scotland 2-9 Nov: Bonfire Night

If, like us, your invitation to Frank Ocean's 30th birthday party seemed to have got lost in the post then indulge in a celebration of ballroom culture at SWG3 this weekend instead. Northern City Waackers bring Scotland's First Waacking and Vogue Festival to Glasgow from 3-5 Nov, celebrating the differences between the two dance styles with a No Shade Ball, workshops, discussions, screenings and Shoot Your Shot / Dive afterparty.

For the traditionalists (or arsonists), it's also bonfire night/Guy Fawkes Night/that night about fireworks this weekend. You can watch the fireworks in various venues across Scotland but why not enjoy them in style with a bev in hand and soundtracked by a special guest DJ at Tweak_'s Bonfire Night atop Edinburgh's SKYbar.

Sub Club XXX Tour: Harri & Domenic
The Ice Factory, Perth. 4 Nov, 11pm
Sub Club's year long 30th birthday celebrations continue with the Sub Club XXX Tour, featuring original residents Harri & Domenic at the helm. Making sure almost every square corner of Scotland joins in this epic milestone, the duo play this date in Perth as well as dates in Stirling, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness this month.

Kagoule
Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh. 7 Nov, 7pm
Teenage Nottingham trio Kagoule specialise in melodic post-punk which manages to sound both like a throwback to scrunched-up 90s and a throw-forwards into new realms of indie-rock. Support comes from Glasgow glam four-piece Catholic Action, whose debut album In Memory Of dropped last month. It's going to be a stunner of a gig. Image: Kate Johnston

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Nightcap, Edinburgh, 8 Nov, 5:30pm
Immerse yourself in all things Kentucky this Old Fashioned Week with Wild Turkey bourbon. Swing by Nightcap on Wednesday 8 November to soak up the sights, sounds and flavours of the home of Wild Turkey with the Taste of Real Kentucky and Wild Turkey 101 Workshops. Join the turkey hunt in Edinburgh for a chance of winning a trip to Kentucky.

Perfume Genius
The Art School, Glasgow. 2 Nov, 7pm
The last time Mike Hadreas – aka Perfume Genius – graced us with his undeniably beautiful presence, it was in support of The xx at the SWG3 Galvanizer’s Yard at the end of August. Now he’s back and headlining his own show at The Art School. Expect hips that won’t quit, gorgeously heartfelt vocals and soundscapes that will make even the tiniest hairs on your arms stand on end. Image: Cameron Brisbane

Privilege
Filmhouse, Edinburgh. 6 Nov, 6.15pm
Filmhouse's clever new idea to have some of Scotland's shiniest stars programme film seasons in its House Guests series continues this month. After enlisting Ian Rankin in the summer, they're bringing in pop titans Young Fathers to pick some flicks – and the lads haven't disappointed. Catch Peter Watkins' 60s snapshot Privilege on Monday, deemed by YF as "one of the most honest films about pop music.” 

Sing Into My Mouth
Hill Street Design House, Edinburgh. 2 Nov, 6pm
Named after the Talking Heads song, Sing Into My Mouth is a collaborative exhibition, featuring works by Laura Meek, Nuala Swan, Emily Fulton and Rosalind Shrinivas, running from 2-18 Nov. It launches tonight, as part of the Edinburgh International Fashion Festival, with DJ's including Pictish Trail and Kid Canaveral's Kate Lazda and featured cocktails by Kyle Jamieson. Image: Laura Meek and Emily Fulton

Glasgow Horror Festival
The Classic Grand, Glasgow. 4-5 Nov
If you're not quite ready to let Halloween go just yet, you can still get your gnashers around some spookiness and gore at Popcorn Horror's Glasgow Horror Festival, a two-day feast of fear at The Classic Grand. There'll be everything from your usual screenings to live macabre shows, horror panels, merch markets, quizzes and games galore.

Edinburgh Festival of Wine 2017
The Balmoral, Edinburgh. 4 Nov, 12pm
Not that anyone ever needs an excuse to drink wine, but here's one! Tom Cannavan has run a major wine festival in Glasgow since 2002, and he now brings this day-long celebration of wine to Edinburgh, with over 300 wines to taste, some fantastic discounts if you choose to buy and a programme of masterclasses. Image: Bethany Thompson

Numbers present Avalon Emerson, Lord Of The Isles (Live) and Bleaker
Sub Club, Glasgow. 3 Nov, 11pm
Avalon Emerson’s performance was one of the highlights of the Optimo 20 festival back in August. The American talent known for her colourful sets returns to Glasgow this month to headline Sub Club, with locals Lord Of The Isles and Bleaker providing a solid warm up crew.

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