What's On Scotland 21-28 Sep: SQIFF

The return of the SQIFF (Scottish Queer International Film Festival) sets the tone for a particularly cinematic Zap this week. We're truly buzzing for this year's line-up, which is packed to the glittering rafters with screenings, events and workshops. Sticking around between 27 Sep-1 Oct, this year's programme features 40 events, including the Scottish premieres for new works by cult filmmakers Bruce LaBruce and Jennifer Reeder, a screening of mental health documentary Sad Girl Cinema, a series of challenging shorts entitled Are We Queer Yet, a season about bisexual desire, a feminist porn night (read morehere), and a whole evening dedicated to failure. We're sold, SQIFF.

Vegan Movie Night: The Grand Budapest Hotel
Hendersons, Edinburgh, 24 Sep, 
Head down to Hendersons Holyrood this weekend for the next edition of their Vegan Movie Night series, where damn fine flicks are paired with ethical eating. This week's movie is Wes Anderson's candy coloured classic comedy The Grand Budapest Hotel, and it's being served up alongside Salted Caramel Popcorn Milkshakes and vegan dawgs (or just regular ol' popcorn if you're a traditionalist. We won't judge).

Glasgow Youth Film Festival
Venues across Glasgow, 22-24 Sep
Okay with being reminded that the younger generation will grow up to be cleverer, nicer, cooler and more successful than you? Awesome, get involved with Glasgow Youth Film Festival between 22-24 Sep. The mini festival is the culmination of a year-round mentor scheme, and films include EIFF Audience Award winner Just Charlie, Daphne, along with a pop-up screening of Wes Anderson's Moonrise Kingdom. See glasgowfilm.org for screening times and prices

DAREFest
Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh. 12-4.45pm & 7.30-10pm
If you're female-identifying / non-binary musician and feel you'd benefit from being around wicked, confident and proactive industry folk, get the fuck over to DAREFest. The daytime event features workshops and discussions from Scottish Women's Aid, Ashley Stein and Lou Mclean Music, plus feminist and LGBTQ+ stalls. Then, stick around for music from some of the best riot grrrl acts in the country in an inspo-gig that's open to all. Image: Sarah Donley

The Black Angels
SWG3, Glasgow. 25 Sep, 7pm 
Psychedelic outfit The Black Angels' sixth album Death Song was hailed by many critics as their finest effort to date. It's climactic, at times riotous, and fodder for a bloody good gig. Speaking of which, they bring their The Death March Tour to SWG3 tonight, complete with The Mustachio Light Show – don't miss it. Image: Alexandra Valenti

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Skye Live
The Lump, Portree, Skye. 22-23 Sep, 2pm
Got a fanciful notion you might travel to Skye, but scared you'll miss your city slicker comforts? Well, coincide your travels with Skye Live and you won't have to. The two-day festival's bringing a frickin' fantastic line-up to the glorious island, including Django Django, Pronto Mama, Bwani Junction's Graceland, Dàimh and Blazin' Fiddles, along with Mano Le Tough, Apparat, Dekmantel Soundsystem, Joy Orbison and Optimo (Espacio).

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Lionoil: Jane Fitz & Telfort
The Mash House, Edinburgh. 23 Sep, 11pm 
Freerotation and Pickle Factory resident Jane Fitz impressed at Bicep’s SWG3 party back in February this year, with a techno and acid-laden set that drew scores of people out onto the dancefloor in what was one of the best sets of the evening. Get acquainted with this underrated DJ at The Mash House, where Telfort will also be providing the warm-up. Image: Andrew Denholm

Yianni Agisilaou: The Simpsons Taught Me Everything I Know
The Stand, Edinburgh. 26 Sep, 8pm
The Simpsons taught Yianni Agisilaou everything he knows. Seriously. He wrote a whole stand-up show about it. Sure, perhaps he was speaking in flippant terms, but it's safe to say that his show is an ode to the series in all its glory. Don't worry if you're only a casual fan either – Agislaou slickly weaves context and clips into his quips, enabling even the most passive Simpsons consumer to get fully on board.

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