What's On Scotland 20-27 Jan: Our World at Tramway & more
Tramway kicks off its Spring programme with an exhibition curated by Fife College learners from HM Prison Shotts. Elsewhere, Junglehussi takes over The Berkeley Suite and Lament for Sheku Bayoh broadcasts at the Cameo
With its Winter exhibitions drawing to a close, Tramway is playing host to a guest exhibition to kick off its Spring programme. Our World is put on by Koestler Arts, the UK's leading prison arts charity, and is co-curated by Fife College learners from HM Prison Shotts. Each remarkable artwork has been created by someone in a Scottish prison, young offender institution, secure hospital or under supervision in the community, and offers a mediation on the boundaries between such confined spaces and the wider world. A glorious expression of creativity and engagement, the exhibition runs for just over a month, from 24th Jan-26th Feb, with free entrance for everyone.
Andromeda Sounds
The Bongo Club, Edinburgh. 25 Jan, 11pm
Known for their dreamy club night combining sonically and visually striking atmospherics, Andromeda Sounds are kicking off this year with Leeds-based Adam Pit, whose expansive, colourful melodies meld techno, trance, and breakbeat. Image: Courtesy of artist.
Lament for Sheku Bayoh
Cameo, Edinburgh. 24 Jan, 6pm
A response to the 2015 death of Kirkaldian Sheku Bayoh while in police custody, Hannah Lavery's blistering Lament for Sheku Bayoh interrogates myths around Scottish exceptionalism, exploring the very real spectre of police violence. This broadcast is followed by a Q&A.
Sunday Sessions
Summerhall, Edinburgh. 22 Jan, 4pm
Can you skate? Have you always wanted to learn how to skate? Did you watch HBO's Betty with a deep sense of envy? Now is your chance: in collaboration with Focus Skate Shop and Skate Boobs, Summerhall are hosting indoor skate sessions every Sunday. Image: Summerhall.
Old Sea Brigade
The Hug and Pint, Glasgow. 24 Jan, 8pm
Celtic Connections is still in full swing, with an embarrassment of folk, trad, and world music riches to be discovered. This week, don't miss Old Sea Brigade, a Nashville-based singer-songwriter whose haunting, lyrical indie folk tunes are the exact brand of heart-melting we need for January.
↪ Junglehussi: All Nite Long
The Berkeley Suite, Glasgow. 20 Jan, 11pm
Beloved Glasgow DJ Junglehussi plays his first All Nite Long at The Berkeley Suite. Brought up on the iconic queer club nights of Manchester, his own music spans across genres, but always with an emphasis on dance-y, disco-esque vibes.
→ The Breakup Monologues
Lighthouse Bookshop, Edinburgh. 24 Jan, 7pm
We think about breakups in purely negative ways, but what if there were something beautiful and joyful to be discovered in them? Join writer and comedia Rosie Wilby online for the launch of The Breakup Monologues and a whole new way of looking at heartbreak.
→ Ilium Closing Party
Ilium, Edinburgh. 21 Jan, 3pm
Beloved neighbourhood café/shop/community space Ilium is transitioning into another phase. Join them at their closing party this Saturday, with DJ sets from Femmergy's Annafleur, DJ Lemon Ze$t, and a folk open mic.