What's On Scotland 3-10 Nov: Fireworks Night
Distract yourself from Trumpocalypse this week with fireworks night, Peaches, an autumnal street food fest and the Creative Edinburgh Awards at Central Hall.
Do you ever feel like a plastic bag? Drifting through the wind, wanting to start again? Well, with the upcoming political apocalypse that is the US presidental elections, we wouldn't blame you. It seems there's no other option than to distract yourself with Scotland's Guy Fawkes offerings this weekend.
If you're East side, head to Meadowbank, or pitch up at Calton Hill for a free viewing of Edinburgh's explosions. SLA's also hosting two nights of firework shows, on 4 Nov in Goldenacre and on 5 Nov in Myreside. Glasgow folk, Glasgow Green's got you covered, and Dundee dwellers can head to Lochee Park and Baxter Park.
For afters, carouse the night away at a Groove Armada bonfire celebration or the launch of Fiesta Bombarda in Edinburgh's Studio 24. Image: Thomas Munter
The Wytches
Òran Mór, Glasgow. 8 Nov, 7.30pm
Firstly, find out whether the USA have put the nail in the international coffin by electing a morally abhorrent, saggy tangerine-faced dicksplash to lead their country. Then Trump or no Trump, ‘beach goth’ band The Wytches will see to your evening plans; their spiralling guitars and glorious screeching might be enough to take your mind off the state of, well, The States. Image: Sam Huddleston
BFI Black Star
Various venues across Glasgow, Edinburgh & Dundee. Until 8 Dec, times vary
Scotland continues its celebration of black talent and achievement with its very own season of films as part of UK-wide festival Black Star. On the topic of film, also check out Edinburgh Short Film Festival, which is already in swing at Cameo, Summerhall and Filmhouse and continues until 6 Nov.
NEoN Festival
Various venues across Dundee, 9-13 Nov, times vary
Standby for the return of NEoN, a digital arts festival complementing Scotland’s Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design with a programme spilling into Dundonian venues, including West Ward Works, CentreSpace, Wellgate, the Hannah Maclure Centre and Dundee Science Centre.
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The Autumn Street Food Fest
C7 Church, Glasgow. 3 Nov, 6pm
If you're going to succumb to the pull of the pumpkin spice latte, do it properly at C7 TNG and Streat's 2016 Autumn Street Food Fest. There'll be something a little more substantial courtesy of Firedog, The Cheesy Toast Shack, Julie's Street Kitchen, Food Shelter UK and Bowl Food, and to top it all off there's promise of snuggly firesides and live entertainment. Sounds blissful. Image: Jayde Perkin
Peaches
SWG3, Glasgow. 4 Nov, 7pm
Our gal Peaches has had a hectic half-decade, working in theatre, film and book-writing before getting started on a brand new LP entitled RUB, released in 2015. She’s stopping off at Glasgow as part of her EU tour, so head SWG3 to get to the bottom of what exactly is in the teaches of Peaches.
Creative Edinburgh Awards
Central Hall, Edinburgh. 10 Nov, 6pm
Celebrate the magnificence of Edinburgh this week at the Creative Edinburgh Awards. The NEHH folks will be curating a live soundtrack along with Rhythm Machine and silent disco specialists She-Bang Rave Unit. Unstable Creations will be bringing the visuals; Jelly & Gin’s in charge of the cake.
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Each week The Skinny team hand pick a selection of events from the Scottish cultural calendar to provide you with this guide to the most exciting goings on in the week ahead. From gigs, plays and exhibitions to spoken word and pop up cake shops, we give you the insider's guide to things to do in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee every Thursday morning.