What's On Scotland 24 Feb-3 Mar: Glasgow Film Festival & more

See some of the year’s most highly anticipated films at Glasgow Film Festival, now in its 19th year (it’s been old enough to drink for a whole twelve months!). Running this year from 1-12 March across Glasgow Film Theatre, Cineworld Renfrew Street, and the CCA, the programme is a banger, bringing together premieres, hidden gems, and some of the buzziest films from across the big international festivals.

Kicking proceedings off is Adura Onashile’s beautifully observed Girl, about the curious relationship between a mother and daughter, with Nida Manzoor’s deliciously chaotic Polite Society wrapping things up. In between there’s everything from climate thriller How To Blow Up a Pipeline to the Paul Mescal-led God’s Creatures to delightful London rom-com Rye Lane. Browse the full programme here for your particular cinematic treat.

Phoebe Hall
Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh. 27 Feb, 7pm
Queer bedroom pop? Let's go. Phoebe Hall is kicking off the year with her headline debut, bringing her dreamy brand of stripped-back, confessional pop to Edinburgh. With an EP under her belt and love from the likes of BBC and Latitude, she is fast becoming one to watch. Image: courtesy of artist.

FLY Glasgow presents Salute
Sub Club, Glasgow. 2 Mar, 11pm
Manchester-based DJ and producer Salute makes his Sub Club debut this week. Known for his irresistible mixes that get everyone - and we mean everyone - moving, Salute blends garage with French house influences for an infectiously smooth, bass-y sound. Image: courtesy of artist.

ADVERTISEMENT | Poor Things
Fruitmarket, Edinburgh. 4 Mar-21 May
Linda Aloysius, Eric Bainbridge, Jonathan Baldock, Simeon Barclay, Joseph Buckley, Beagles & Ramsay, Chila Burman, Andrew Cooper, Jamie Cooper, Penny Goring, Brian Griffiths, Emma Hart, Lee Holden, Josie KO, Dean Kenning, Rosie McGinn, Rebecca Moss, Janette Parris, Anne Ryan, Aled Simons, Laura Yuile.

Poor Things is an exhibition of sculptures made by 22 artists working across the UK. It has come out of conversations about art and social class that Emma Hart and Dean Kenning have had together as friends and as artists.

Sophie Duker: Hag
The Stand Edinburgh, Edinburgh. 25 Feb, 5pm
Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominee Sophie Duker returns to the city to perform her latest show Hag, a sharp and often merciless exploration of sex, race, and queer identity. Hag heralds a new stage of Duker’s life and career, one that is just as hilarious and chaotic as before. Image: Harry Isaacs.

Whitney
St Luke's, Glasgow. 25 Feb, 7pm
Indie duo Whitney are known for their folksy indie sound, grounded by a down-to-earth depth that characterises their Chicago roots. Now on their fourth album, their easy-listening melodiousness belies songwriting that is bright and incisive - music that is soulful in every way. Image: Daniel Topete.

↪ The Skinny Print Shop
Sierra Metro, Edinburgh. 25 Mar-9 Apr
We are over the moon excited to present in collaboration with one of Edinburgh’s newest galleries this exhibition and pop-up print shop of work by artists who have contributed to The Skinny, with prints from the likes of Viki Mladenovski, Rachael Hood and Nänni-pää. Image: Viki Mladenovski.

→ Nova Twins
La Belle Angele, Edinburgh. 24 Feb, 7pm
Punk rockers and The Skinny faves Nova Twins return to tear up Edinburgh with their propulsive brand of grunge-y rap and rock fusion. Having only released their debut album in 2020, the duo's latest album Supernova was nominated for the 2022 Mercury Prize.

→ Public House: Chupacabras + Lifeforms + Residents
Kings, Dundee. 24 Feb, 11pm
Get ready for a night of acid and electro in Dundee with this stellar lineup. Leading the pack is Texan-born, UK-based electro DJ Chupacabras, with support from Lifeforms and regular residents.

ADVERTISEMENT | Smile
Dundee Rep, Dundee. 18 Feb-11 Mar
After sell-out live performances and an international digital tour in 2020/21, audience favourite Smile is back! Jim McLean might never be called one of Scottish football’s best loved characters, but he will always be described as one of the most respected. While boss of Dundee United, McLean did something that no-one thought possible, and turned a provincial football club into a genuine, European force, though not without cost.