What's On Scotland 8-15 Jul: King Tut's Summer Nights & more

What sums up the sound of a Glasgow summer better than King Tut's infamous Summer Nights, a weeks-long lineup of stunning mostly local bands running from 14 Jul-27 Aug. Things kick off with Sweet Dreamer, an appropriately dreamy art pop group hailing from Glasgow, with fellow Scottish band Book Klub (pictured) following up the next day.

Other highlights from the packed programme include synth-pop group Echo Machine, an eclectic lineup from Lost Tones Collective titled Scotland in Colour, and Glasgow-based duo MEMES, before the wonderfully named Pizza Crunch round things up on 27 Aug.

There's something on almost every night, and there is no better way to get a taste of the Scottish music scene. Individual tickets are available from King Tut's.

Bolu Babalola
The Portobello Bookshop (online), Edinburgh. 13 Jul, 7pm
Self-proclaimed romcomoisseur and patron saint of New Girl Bolu Babalola heads virtually to The Portobello Bookshop this month in conversation with The Skinny journalist Anahit Behrooz (wait, that's me) to launch her debut novel Honey and Spice, a delicious fake dating rom com set in a liberal arts university in England. Image: Kelly Green.

EMBASSY Gallery: Annuale 2022
Various venues, Edinburgh and online. 8-15 Jul
A grassroots festival of contemporary art taking place across Edinburgh and online, Annuale 2022 is organised by EMBASSY gallery and showcases over 103 artists. Proceedings kick off tonight with an opening party at Wee Red Bar ft. live music, and continue with exhibitions, art walks and workshops across town. Image: EMBASSY/Jack Murphy.

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Summerhall, Edinburgh. 3-28 Aug
Stunning video projections, puppetry and physical comedy. Something in the Water (3 – 28 Aug, 8pm) is a touching story of acceptance and an absurd exploration of gender and growing up "normal". Winner - Best Theatre, Adelaide Fringe 2021. Visit summerhall.co.uk to book tickets.

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HAIM
The OVO Hydro, Glasgow. 14 Jul, 6:30pm
Sister trio Alana, Danielle and Este Haim have had quite the couple of years: their third studio album Women in Music Pt. III was released to critical acclaim in 2020, and just last year all three starred in Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest flick Licorice Pizza. Now finally on tour after many a COVID delay, their show promises a joyous dose of their groundbreaking pop. Image: Reto Schmid.

Queerious
Glasgow Film Theatre, Glasgow. 14-28 Jul
This curated film season from female and non-binary-led programmers Birds' Eye View is on tour through the UK, stopping at Glasgow FIlm Theatre for the last half of July. Exploring forms of intimacy and sexuality often neglected on screen, the programme includes Sally Potter's groundbreaking debut The Gold Diggers and queer Bollywood film Fire. Image: Bird's Eye View.

Acrillics & Friends
The Mash House, Edinburgh. 10 Jul, 11pm
For a bit more of a hardcore edge to your Sunday, head to The Mash House for a late-night session with DJ duo Acrillics, supported by Bessel and neb. Spinning through their extensive collection of techno, breaks, and house, their step-fuelling tunes is a perfect, high-energy way to see out the week. Image: Courtesy of artist.

Bilal Zafar + Ross McClelland: WIPs
The Stand Glasgow, Glasgow. 10 Jul, 2:30pm
Two of Scottish comedy's rising stars take to the stand (the stand...The Stand...get it?) for a back-to-back work in progress show ahead of the Edinburgh Fringe. On the bill are Bilal Zafar, Edinburgh Fringe Best Newcomer nominee and New Act of the Year winner and Rosco McClelland from BBC Scotland's Up For It. Image: Matt Crocker.

Print Expo
Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh. 9-16 Jul
A week-long festival of printmaking, Print Expo at Out of the Blue is an excellent chance to get your heads on some very fine art. Events include the launch of their new exhibition SUN, with works by CooCoora, Ot Pascoe, Gemma Gorton and Sarah Phelan, a riso workshop, and a pop-up market with prints, zines, T-shirts and throughout the week. Image: Print Expo.