Arts & Entertainment
The latest arts and entertainment highlights, previews, reviews, music and film features and opinion pieces from The Skinny writers.
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MusicRichmond Fontaine @ Deaf Institute, 17 Oct
"I've always thought of Richmond Fontaine as an old van," Willy Vlautin told The Oregonian earlier this year, explaining why the band were calling it a day.&... Read more »| 20 Oct 2016 -
MusicFair Mothers – What Have I Done (feat. Kathryn Joseph): Track Premiere
Listen to the captivating new single from Aberdeen-based Fair Mothers, featuring Kathryn Joseph Read more »| 20 Oct 2016 -
Clubs
Club nights in Leeds this week: 20-27 Oct
Leeds, you are spoilt for parties this weekend. We're looking forward to Alexander Nut and Eliphino at the HiFi on Friday; a fundraiser led by Glenn Astro on Saturday, and the upcoming RBMA tour. Find out more and how to book below. Read more »| 20 Oct 2016 -
ClubsClub nights in Liverpool this week: 20-27 Oct
Some strong choices for your weekend partying in the 'Pool, with The Black Madonna continuing Invisible Wind Factory's ENRG series and Pender Street Steppers tearing Kitchen Street a new one. Plus: book ahead for Eton Messy. Read more »| 20 Oct 2016 -
Theatre
New arts venue Storyhouse announces theatre season
Storyhouse – Chester’s brand new £37m theatre, cinema and library – has announced the first shows for the new venue's inaugural theatre season Read more »| 20 Oct 2016 -
MusicAngel Olsen / Little Wings @ SWG3, 15 Oct
A lot’s been said (and written) about Angel Olsen’s phenomenal new record My Woman, but to see is to truly, deeply believe: a 1000+ sold-out crow... Read more »| 20 Oct 2016
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Music
Kano @ The Garage, Glasgow, 16 Oct
For all that grime has been the hottest international trend of 2016, Kano seems pretty unfazed by it all. The East London veteran might not have the pulling ... Read more »| 20 Oct 2016 -
Music
Arab Strap @ Barrowlands, Glasgow, 15 Oct
In the decade since Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middleton amicably, but devastatingly, called time on Arab Strap, both have navigated successful projects on the... Read more »| 20 Oct 2016 -
Music
Scottish Gig Highlights: 20-25 Oct
We’re more than halfway through October, firmly into prime touring season, and there are some pretty big guns passing through Edinburgh and Glasgow ove... Read more »| 20 Oct 2016 -
Music
Hector Bizerk @ The Art School, Glasgow, 14 Oct
So, farewell then Hector Bizerk. We have gathered at The Art School on a typically grey October evening to wave off Scotland's most exciting hip-hop act one ... Read more »| 20 Oct 2016 -
Clubs
Club nights in Manchester this week: 20-27 Oct
There's plenty to please the senses in Manchester's clubs this weekend, with Horsepower Productions at Soup Kitchen, Max Graef and Glenn Astro at Hidden, Randomer at Joshua Brooks and the one, the only Marshall Jefferson at 1 Primrose Street. Read more »| 20 Oct 2016 -
Music
Live music in Manchester this week: 19-25 Oct
Now Wave throw another showcase of great rising names with an All Dayer at The White Hotel, Jagwar Ma are back with a new album, Widnes trio Mums launch new stuff – as do Manchester-based Tekla and Playacting. It's all there if you scroll down! Read more »| 19 Oct 2016 -
ArtArt Expeditions: Spaces Beyond Glasgow City Centre
Glasgow's art scene is well-known for its changing and resourceful use of space, so here's a handy guide to the exhibition and event spaces beyond the better known city centre galleries. Read more »| 19 Oct 2016 -
Music
Live music in Liverpool this week: 19-25 Oct
With visits from punk-funk survivors, alt country mavericks and transcendental hardcore heroes, you won't run short of live music in Liverpool this week Read more »| 19 Oct 2016 -
Film
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back
There's one reason to watch Jack Reacher: Never Go Back. And her name is Cobie Smulders. Read more »| 19 Oct 2016