Here's what you can get up to in Scotland this week...
1 Just ’Cos I’m A Girl launches at the Melting Pot, Edinburgh, on Wednesday, 2.30-4.30pm. The team from Amina Muslim Women’s Resource Centre are showing an exclusive film screening exploring the issues of male privilege from the viewpoint of young women of Muslim, black and ethnic communities. This will be followed by a panel discussion. Tickets are free. More information at info@mwrc.org.uk.
2 On Thursday, the Celtic Connections opening show Syne Of The Times at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall promises to be a good one. Tickets £20 available at www.celticconnections.com. Celtic Connections’ first 25 years have witnessed the emergence of myriad young Scottish musicians, many going on to attain headline status – and plenty nowadays who weren’t even born when the festival began. This concert inaugurates 2019’s theme of passing traditions between generations. Expect new musicians and also appearances by Dàimh, Aidan O’Rourke and Brighde Chaimbeul, and some additional very special guests.
3 The outstanding Lesley Riddoch, National columnist and respected indy voice, well known broadcaster and journalist, presents her film Norway: The Twin Nation today at 2pm at Edinburgh’s Queen’s Hall. Doors open at 1pm with the Yes Choir, followed by Music Nordica and then the film. Tickets cost £7 and £5 from the Queen’s Hall Box Office: 0131 668 2019
4 Lesley is also appearing in Inverness on Thursday at 7pm with a film screening of Iceland And The Faroes, at Daviot Hall, Inverness. The event is free, but donations welcomed. There will be tunes, tea and home baking.
5 Back in Glasgow and off to the Glad Cafe on the South Side of Glasgow on Friday for more Celtic Connections. I’m particularly excited by Raymond MacDonald, the spectacular saxophonist, and friends performing new work inspired by the writing of Muriel Spark. Tickets £14.50 available at www.celticconnections.com or at the venue.
6 Poetry and swearing? There’s an evening with both in Paisley on Saturday and Sunday. In 2017, Burger and Keg Live brought Rab Florence (left) to the Spree festival to perform his Poetry And Swearing Vol 1 show. Now they’ve brought him back for Poetry And Swearing Vol 2. Be prepared to laugh, cry and be sent on an emotional rollercoaster as you experience a thought-provoking show completely different to all others when Rab hits you with new-age modern poetry. Tickets are £15. More information at www.whatsonrenfrewshire.co.uk.
7 Sometimes in a new year we need to cling to what we know – and what we know best is how to party at the Subbie. There’s no better party than a Subculture house party at Glasgow’s Sub Club! Four hours of uninterrupted Harri and Domenic on Saturday night … just the way it should be, just the way it’s always been. Tickets on the door, £5 before midnight, £10 after.
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