What's On Scotland 10-17 Jun: Sundance in London & more

The snowy slopes of Sundance are being brought one step closer this week with Sundance London on Tour: three films from this year's Sundance Film Festival, screened as part of Sundance London, beamed right into cinemas here in Scotland from 10-12 June. It's a few degrees of separation but we'll take it when the films are this good.

First up is the UK premiere of Good Luck To You, Leo Grande, a heartwarming, sex-positive comedy starring national treasure Emma Thompson and rising star Daryl McCormack, about a retired schoolteacher and widow attempting to discover her sexuality for the first time.

On over the weekend meanwhile is Free Chol Soo Lee, a razor-sharp documentary about the racial profiling and unjust incarceration of Korean immigrant Chol Soo Lee in 1970s San Francisco. Rounding off proceedings is A Love Song, a tender portrait of yearning and loneliness set against the wild American landscape.

Screenings take place at Glasgow Film Theatre and the Cameo in Edinburgh, as well as Belmont Filmhouse in Aberdeen and Eden Court in Inverness.

Fuse: J Oh Zee
Stereo, Glasgow. 10 Jun, 11pm
Bringing a touch of grime and bass to Stereo this week is J Oh Zee, one of the rising stars of the London DJ scene whose mixes have been featured on 1xtra, Kiss FM, and garage nation. Joining J Oh Zee are local talents Iso Yso and VAJ.Power amongst others, with proceeds from the night going to refugee aid charity Helping To Leave. Image: J Oh Zee.

Daniel Silver: Looking
Fruitmarket, Edinburgh. 11 Jun-25 Sep
Daniel Silver’s organic, roughly hewn clay sculptures are preoccupied by the act of looking: the viewer looking at the art, the art gazing back at the viewer. Together, the collection interrogates the relationship between art, its environment and its audience, and the ways in which acts of looking can be embodied. Image: Artist / Frith Street Gallery

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Edinburgh, 1-30 Jun
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brownbear
Beat Generator Live!, Dundee. 15 Jun, 7:30pm
Hailing from Ayrshire, brownbear - headed by singer-songwriter Matthew Hickman - have fast made a name for themselves in Scotland’s indie circuit and have played with the likes of The Libertines and Michael Kiwanuka. Following the acclaimed release of their debut album in 2018, the band have released a number of singles, including the irresistibly charming One More Night. Image: Paul Jennings.

AndroidX + MHz: CROWD_CTRL
Tramway, Glasgow. 11-12 Jun
Melding Afro street dance with dynamic tech and visuals, this unique part-dance part-digital performance is styled like a live graphic novel, as dance group Dragonsquad turn their personal history of Afrobeats into a futuristic odyssey performed in Queen's Park Arena, just a short walk away from Tramway. Catch one of their four afternoon performances this weekend - tickets are free to book. Image: Tiu Makkonen.

ECA Degree Show
Edinburgh College of Art, Edinburgh. Until 12 Jun
This weekend is the last chance to see this year's Edinburgh College of Art Degree Show, a stunning showcase of work by this year's graduating class. Featuring work from the Schools of Art, Design, Music, and Architecture, the sprawling exhibition takes over the ECA's entire building, with illustrations, textiles, and sculptures peeking around every corner. Image: Kat Stanley.

Voka Gentle
The Hug and Pint, Glasgow, 16 Jun, 7:30pm
There’s a kind of sweet ethereality to Voka Gentle, a gentle avant-garde edge cut through with a comic sensibility that refuses to take anything too seriously - even their own music. Mixing achingly tender electronica with a heartfelt yet tongue-in-cheek lyricism, Voka Gentle is a celebration of the dreamlike wonder and sheer ridiculousness of what it means to feel life acutely. Image: Voka Gentle.

Hand-made with Love + Good Coll
Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh. 11 Jun, 11pm
If you like your nights out with a good helping of wholesome vibes, then head to Hand-made with Love at Sneaky Pete's this weekend. Headed by DJ collective Hand-made and joined by DJ Good Coll, this night promises an array of feel-good love songs perfect for dancing away to. Image: Hand-made.