What you gonna do...

Nexuslive, Edinburgh and worldwide

Nexuslive, Scotland's independent live webtv show, is back at 8pm on Wednesday 1 August this year with a new studio, a new format and a whole new direction. Now more up close and personal, the shows are broadcast from a recently built studio in the heart of Edinburgh: their 'magazine' format is perfect for catching up on cultural and musical goings on, including updates on the Edinburgh Festival (and there's even punditry from The Skinny).

Nexuslive, at www.nexuslive.com, 8pm every Wednesday from 1 Aug


Fundee Day, Dudhope Skatepark Jam, Dundee, 11 Aug

Organised by Dundee Concrete, the city's online skater forum, Fundee bills itself as 'a celebration of skateboarding prowess and silliness in the constant fight against apathy and staleness'. There will be a solo flying competition for high-calibre skaters, and an on-board karaoke competition for those who take silliness seriously. Prizes, music and more make this well worth the trip.

www.dundeeconcrete.com
www.skateboardscotland.com/events
www.sk8site.co.uk

Piping Live, venues throughout Glasgow, 6-12 Aug

What country is this? Right, so no sniggering at the back there as we sincerely recommend to you the definitive international piping festival. Featuring competition concerts to the very highest standard, techno piping and Pipe Idol tomfoolery, there are all sorts of shows on offer and no shortage of musicianship. Head to the National Piping Centre for the after hours Festival Club (nightly) and to Glasgow Green for the spectacular World Pipe Band Championship (11 Aug).

www.pipingfestival.co.uk

Festival of Spirituality and Peace, Edinburgh, 5-26 Aug

If the debauchery of Edinburgh's Festival scene is getting too much for you this August, you may doubt that the antidote might be, well, another festival. Taking place mostly at St John's Church, Princes Street (a two minute walk from the Book Festival in Charlotte Square), the FoSaP will be three weeks of dialogue and creative events for all ages including conversations, film, live music, art, workshops, prayer and meditation, theatre, storytelling and more. This year the theme is 'Power and Freedom: Breaking the Chains' to mark 200 years since the Transatlantic Slave Trade was officially abolished in Britain.

www.festivalofspirituality.org.uk, or call 0131 221 2273 for a programme

Goodlife, Glasgow

Goodlife looks set to soar as Glasgow's first high end streetwear store, bringing styles and labels never seen in Scotland before. The brainchild of owner Stef, who was fed up with having to shop in Japan and London for his favourite clothing and shoes, Goodlife will stock exclusive ranges from the likes of Alife, Marc Jacobs, Twelve Bar, Crooks & Castles and Nike, among many others. The launch party in July was a winner, with sponsorship from Red Stripe and a shop-full of impressed invitees. Head down and have a browse.

Goodlife, 134 West Nile Street, Glasgow
0141 331 7470, www.goodlifestore.co.uk
Sunday 11am - 5pm; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 10am - 6pm; Thursday 10am - 7pm