Events in Lanarkshire on 17 May 2018
View all the upcoming events in Lanarkshire on the 17 May 2018 below, or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Events in Lanarkshire
‘At Home in the Southern Uplands: A Painter’s Child’ Art Exhibition
1st May 2018 - 31st May 2018
Local artist brings her exhibition ‘At Home in the Southern Uplands: A Painter’s Child’ to Biggar & Upper Clydesdale Museum. Read more
Big Kid Circus: Lanark
16th May 2018 - 20th May 2018
Roll Up, Roll Up! The Big Kid Circus is in town! It returns to Lanark Auction Market from the 16th to the 20th May! Read more
Get Walking Lanarkshire Health Walks
17th May 2018
Various Locations Lanarkshire
Join Get Walking Lanarkshire for their health walks! Enjoy the fresh air, meet new people and have a good blether! Read more
M&D’s After School Event
17th May 2018
Head along to M&D's Theme Park after school and enjoy bowling, soft play or Amazonia for only £1 each! Read more
Mini Flippers
17th May 2018
Kids under 5 can enjoy unlimited jumps along with their grown ups at Flip Out Glasgow's Mini Flipper sessions! Read more
Music For The Mind
17th May 2018
Come along to Motherwell Concert Hall for an evening of song and celebrate Lanarkshire’s artistic involvement with the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival! Read more
Events in East Renfrewshire
Bad Girls - The Musical
17th May 2018 - 19th May 2018
Full of poignant music and human tragedy, Bad Girls - The Musical is set in the fictional HMP Larkhall, catch it at Eastwood Park Theatre!
Barrhead BabyCafe
17th May 2018
Barrhead BabyCafe is a free drop-in offering information and support for pregnant and breastfeeding mums and their families!
Digital Learning at East Renfrewshire Libraries
1st January 2018 - 31st December 2018
If you’re keen to find out how to tackle a tablet, control a computer or find your way around the web, then your local library is the place to be!
East Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
15th January 2018 - 16th December 2018
Free, fun and fantastic! East Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions!
East Renfrewshire Councillor Surgery: Paul O’Kane
17th May 2018
Cllr Paul O'Kane - Ward 2 holds regular surgeries at Neilston Library and Isobel Mair School, Newton Mearns.
Include Me 2 Club - Junior Youth Club
23rd October 2017 - 31st December 2018
Include Me 2 Club run a Junior Youth Club for ages 0 - 12 and their families at Dalmeny Community Centre on Mondays!
Tearfund Jubilee Concert
17th May 2018
Tearfund's 50th Anniversary Jubilee Concert Tour comes to the Southside featuring music from Yvonne Lyon, Allan McKinlay, Ellyn Oliver and David Lyon!
Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Abstract Photography - Featuring work by Paul Kenny, Ricardo Baez Duarte, Philip J Lavery
18th April 2018 - 19th May 2018
Gallery-Close is hosting an exhibition of abstract photography featuring work by some new and leading photographers.
Art of Glass
6th April 2018 - 2nd September 2018
An exhibition exploring the work of leading glass artists in Britain today comes to the National Museum of Scotland from 6th April.
Astronaut Tim Peake’s Soyuz Spacecraft
17th May 2018 - 4th August 2018
See Astronaut Tim Peake’s Soyuz Spacecraft when it goes on display at the National Museum of Scotland from 17th May.
Bitch Night: May
17th May 2018
Edinburgh’s premier female and man-bitch friendly variety night returns on Thursday 17th May at Cabaret Voltaire!
Can taking up a new activity help our thinking skills as we age?
27th October 2017 - 30th September 2018
Heriot-Watt University are looking for people aged 65 and over in Edinburgh & Lothians to take part in a new study.
Canaletto and the Art of Venice
11th May 2018 - 21st October 2018
The exhibition presents a spectacular selection of eighteenth-century Venetian art, bringing the irresistible allure of the most beautiful city in the world to The Queen's Gallery.
Children’s Judo Club
2nd March 2018 - 2nd March 2019
Randori Judo will be starting a four week Introduction to Judo Course commencing on Friday 2nd March at 4:30pm at Clovenstone Community Centre.
Cuddly Corgi Treasure Hunt
2nd January 2018 - 31st December 2018
We'll be hiding lots of cuddly Britannia toy corgis on board the ship for you to spot.
Curious About Edinburgh
1st December 2017 - 31st December 2018
Have fun discovering Edinburgh with two self-guided, heritage walks and optional treasure hunt with Curious About!
Edinburgh Yoga Festival
11th May 2018 - 20th May 2018
The Edinburgh Yoga Festival returns for a third year offering many fantastic workshops and classes around the city.
Forbidden Stories
17th May 2018 - 18th May 2018
Forbidden Stories is a multimedia performance that explores the theme of borders in the separated island of Cyprus.
Historic Underground
1st January 2018 - 31st December 2018
Discover a dark, damp world unchanged since the 18th century in this tour of Blair Street Underground Vaults with Mercat Tours.
Homework Club
21st August 2017 - 11th June 2018
Kids taking too long to get their homework done? Bring them along to the Homework Club at Wonder World, Edinburgh!
Howl at the Moon
17th May 2018
Howl at the moon every Thursday at Brewhemia with live duelling piano jukebox from 7pm and food and drinks aplenty.
Kids Hip Hop Dance Classes at Shapes Studio, Leith
16th April 2018 - 29th June 2018
Kids hip hop dance classes are back at Shapes Studio from 16th April, taught by resident teacher Ashley Jack.
Ma, Pa and the Little Mouths
16th May 2018 - 19th May 2018
Tron Theatre in association with National Theatre of Scotland present the world premier of Ma, Pa and the Little Mouths at Traverse Theatre in May.
Muriel Spark: A Centenary Celebration
2nd February 2018 - 30th June 2018
This Exhibition at The Writers' Museum marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of one of Edinburgh's most famous daughters, Muriel Spark.
OpenJump 7+
1st July 2017 - 31st December 2018
Jump around on over 19,000ft2 of interconnected, world-class trampolines at Ryze Edinburgh's OpenJump sessions!
Robert Callender : Plastic Beach …poetry of the everyday
12th May 2018 - 8th July 2018
Focusing on a selection of Robert Callender's work, this exhibition at City Art Centre addresses his environmental concerns and ways and means of recycling.
Sally Cuthbert: Albert21
27th April 2018 - 6th June 2018
Sally Cuthbert’s solo exhibition, titled ‘Albert21’, opens on Friday 27 April 2018 at the Open Eye Gallery and runs until 6th June.
Scotland’s Gardens - Tyninghame House and the Walled Garden
1st May 2018 - 31st August 2018
Scotland’s Gardens: Wander round the outstanding gardens of the splendid 17th century pink sandstone Tyninghame House.
Scotland’s Gardens - 101 Greenbank Crescent
15th April 2018 - 26th August 2018
Scotland’s Gardens: 101 Greenbank Crescent has a variety of distinct areas and terraces with interest all year round.
Scotland’s Gardens - Humbie Dean
1st April 2018 - 31st July 2018
Wander around Humbie Dean, a two acre ornamental and woodland garden. Part of Scotland’s Gardens.
Scotland’s Gardens - Hunter’s Tryst
1st January 2018 - 31st December 2018
Scotland’s Gardens 2016 - Hunter's Tryst is a hidden treasure & was featured on "The Beechgrove Garden" June 2015.
Scotland’s Gardens - Newliston
2nd May 2018 - 3rd June 2018
Scotland’s Gardens - Newliston is an eighteenth century designed landscape with good rhododendrons and azaleas.
Scotland’s Gardens - Shepherd House
13th February 2018 - 12th July 2018
Scotland’s Gardens - Shepherd House has featured in magazines & on TV in ‘Britain’s Best Back Gardens'.
Songs & Stories - Toddler Group
17th May 2018
Come along to Songs & Stories, a Toddler Group meeting every Thursday morning at Bristo Baptist Church.
Spontaneous Sherlock
17th May 2018
Come along and see Spontaneous Sherlock, Scotland's hottest improv comedy show, at the Monkey Barrel Comedy Club.
The Secret Room @ Lauriston Castle
14th May 2018 - 17th May 2018
Enter Lauriston Castle and explore untold mysteries in the Secret Room!
The Secret Room @ The Writers’ Museum
14th May 2018 - 17th May 2018
Edinburgh International Magic Festival: Unlock the doors of the Writers’ Museum using magic and illusion.
Thriller Live
14th May 2018 - 19th May 2018
THRILLER LIVE is a spectacular concert created to celebrate the career of Michael Jackson, the world’s greatest entertainer.
Wicked
8th May 2018 - 9th June 2018
WICKED, the West End and Broadway musical phenomenon returns to the Edinburgh Playhouse from 8th May - 9th June 2018!
Events in Glasgow
A Play, A Pie and A Pint Spring Season
17th May 2018
A Play, A Pie and A Pint is delighted to announce their Spring season featuring 16 world premieres!
Adult Roller Disco
17th May 2018
Fancy trying a night out with a difference? Join RollerStop for an adults only roller disco at their Roller Rink!
Astronomical Society of Glasgow Public Lecture Series
17th May 2018
The Astronomical Society of Glasgow is the largest Astronomical Society in Scotland, and is dedicated to promoting an interest in Astronomy, they hold a series of public lectures through the year!
‘Au cœur de mai 68’ Exhibition & Documentary Screening
1st May 2018 - 29th May 2018
Alliance Française Glasgow is delighted to host a special exhibition featuring an assembled collection of photographs taken by Philippe Gras and shown for the first time to the public.
Baby Breakfast
17th May 2018
Enjoy a coffee with other parents & carers while the wee ones play at Loks Bar and Kitchen's Baby Breakfasts!
Barry Steele & Friends - The Roy Orbison Story 30 Year Special
17th May 2018
Get ready for a night of solid gold hits when Barry Steele & Friends bring The Roy Orbison Story 30 Year Special to the Theatre Royal Glasgow on May 17th 2018!
Beginners Sewing 6 Week Evening Course!
17th May 2018
Learn how to sew or get back into sewing with this 6 week beginners evening course from Sew Confident!
Blues Jam Thursdays
17th May 2018
Enjoy a weekly Blues Jam at Swing featuring their talented house trio, Fraser John Lindsay (guitar), Charlotte Marshall (vocals/bass guitar) and Kenny Robertson!
Bookbug Week
14th May 2018 - 20th May 2018
Take part in Bookbug Week by joining in with a whole week of FREE, special events taking place all over Scotland for families with babies and young children!
Bounce and Rhyme
17th May 2018
Bounce and Rhyme are free and fun sessions for parents, carers and children 3 or under held weekly in several Glasgow Libraries!
Cat Loud’s ‘To the End of the World!’
17th May 2018
Sloans presents Cat Loud; To the End of the World! The Scottish premiere of a new gig-theatre show from torch singer and wayward girl Cat Loud!
Charles Rennie Mackintosh: Making the Glasgow Style
30th March 2018 - 14th August 2018
Glasgow Museums celebrates the 150th anniversary of Charles Rennie Mackintosh with Making the Glasgow Style - a major, new exhibition at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum!
Come and Sing
17th May 2018
Do you love to sing? Come along and join the community singing group at Lambhill Stables, sessions are held every Thursday afternoon!
Comedy Night at the Rotunda
17th May 2018
Don't miss a night of hilarious stand-up comedy at The Rotunda featuring local acts Billy Kirkwood, Big Gary Little, Jamie Dalgleish, Chris Henry and Imran McCann!
Curious About Glasgow
1st January 2018 - 31st December 2018
Have fun discovering Glasgow with a self-guided, heritage walk with a treasure hunt theme from Curious About!
European Southsiders
11th May 2018 - 27th May 2018
Photographic portraits of 27 people from each EU member state, living or working in the Southside, taken by members of the free-to-join Southside Snappers, will be on display at Govanhill Baths !
Evita
15th May 2018 - 19th May 2018
Bill Kenwright’s production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Evita is set to thrill Glasgow once again!
Exhibition: David Mach ‘Against the Tide’
16th April 2018 - 27th May 2018
Artist David Mach will be coming to Glasgow to make a colossal installation ‘Against the Tide’, using 5 tonnes of newspapers, within The Art Space at Cass Art Glasgow!
Glasgow Central Station Tours
3rd January 2018 - 31st December 2018
Glasgow Central Tours offer you the chance to explore behind the scenes of Glasgow's most iconic and busiest landmarks, Central Station!
Glasgow Wildlife Garden Festival
12th May 2018 - 3rd June 2018
This year’s Glasgow Wildlife Garden Festival is a celebration of both the city’s amazing wildlife and greenspaces, and the 30th anniversary of the Glasgow Garden Festival!
GMRC Themed Tours
17th May 2018
Join staff at Glasgow Museums Resource Centre for a themed tour of the collections stored at this unique site!
GoMA at Night: Listen, Create, Experience!
17th May 2018
GoMA at Night is a celebration of this world class art museum as a place for people to gather, to learn and to share ideas!
Good Move Glasgow Health Walks
1st January 2018 - 31st December 2018
Good Move Glasgow run Health Walks right across the city which are suitable for all ages and abilities!
Govanhill Theatre Presents The Doll Doctor
14th May 2018 - 19th May 2018
Govanhill Theatre Presents The English language premiere of the ‘Saer Doliau’ by Glenwyn Parry at Govanhill Baths as part of this year's Southside Fringe!
Gut
16th May 2018 - 19th May 2018
Written by Fringe First award-winning playwright Frances Poet (Adam), Gut is a taut psychological thriller that explores who we can trust with our children.
Hands On at Riverside
17th May 2018
Riverside Museum hold regular 'Hands On' workshops for adults exploring some of the attractions exhibits up close!
Hidden Figures
17th May 2018
Come along to the Whiteinch Centre on Thursday 17th May at 11am for a showing of Hidden Figures!
Historic Tours of Glasgow University
17th May 2018
Join a Historic Tour of Glasgow University the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world!
Inner City
16th February 2018 - 11th November 2018
Glasgow’s Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) presents Inner City, a group exhibition by Los Angeles-based artist Michael C McMillen and Glasgow-based artists Alberta Whittle and Mitch Miller.
Into the Woods
15th May 2018 - 19th May 2018
This Tony Award-winning musical takes everyone’s favourite storybook characters and brings them together for a trip you’ll never forget!
J M Fulton at McCune Smith
27th April 2018 - 29th June 2018
Award winning artist J M Fulton will be exhibiting several of his paintings featuring history, myth and childhood at McCune Smith Cafe!
Jessica Ramm: Personal Structures
20th April 2018 - 27th May 2018
Working closely with Platform, Jessica Ramm will present a series of temporary structures that will occupy and respond to the architecture of the building.
Kelvin Hall Building Tours
17th May 2018
Join the volunteer tour guides for a free 45 minute tour of Kelvin Hall and take a peek behind the scenes in Glasgow Museums' store!
Kelvingrove Organ Recitals
1st January 2018 - 31st December 2018
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum holds delightful daily recitals by eminent local organists and visiting players!
Mackintosh at the GSA Tour
4th January 2018 - 19th December 2018
Join a daily tour with GSA's talented student guides to view their unique collection of original Mackintosh furniture!
Maryhill Burgh Halls Free Tours
1st January 2018 - 31st December 2018
Maryhill Burgh Halls run free tours of their magnificent building on request - learn about the history of the building and the local area!
OpenJump 7+
1st July 2017 - 31st December 2018
Jump around on over 19,000ft2 of interconnected, world-class trampolines at Ryze Glasgow's OpenJump sessions!
ParkLives Glasgow
16th May 2018 - 30th September 2018
Take part in a range of fun and free activities suitable for all ages and abilities in parks across the city this Summer with ParkLives Glasgow!
Peter Kay - CANCELLED
14th May 2018 - 25th May 2018
DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Polygraphs
17th February 2017 - 20th May 2018
The Polygraphs exhibition at the Gallery of Modern Art includes some of the most compelling artists working today!
Project Craft
17th May 2018
Learn new skills, create something unique and have lots of fun along the way with Project Craft at Paperchase!
Quiz Night at Loks
17th May 2018
Get your friends together and get your thinking caps on for the weekly Pub Quiz Night at Loks Bar and Kitchen!
Ross Birrell: The Transit of Hermes
19th April 2018 - 3rd June 2018
CCA presents Scottish artist Ross Birrell’s 2017 documenta 14 projects, Criollo and The Athens-Kassel Ride: The Transit of Hermes.
South Glasgow Bookbug Sessions
17th May 2018
Come along and join in the fun at the free and interactive South Glasgow Bookbug Sessions for wee ones!
Southside Independent Traders ‘Striving, Thriving and Arriving’ A Photographic Exhibition by Queen’s Park Camera Club
11th May 2018 - 31st May 2018
Queen’s Park Camera Club is celebrating the contribution of local independent businesses to our community in Glasgow’s Southside by holding an exhibition of framed photographs in Milk Café!
Tea Dance
17th May 2018
Join David & Elizabeth at Two2dance for their weekly Tea Dance class on Thursday afternoons at Glasgow Club Gorbals!
Tennent’s Brewery Tour
1st January 2018 - 31st December 2018
Find out how Wellpark Brewery make Tennent's so special on one of their daily Brewery Tours!
The Museum of the Moon
11th May 2018 - 24th June 2018
Artist Luke Jerram's spectacular installation 'The Museum of the Moon' featuring a seven metre wide scale model of our Moon comes to Mackintosh Queen's Cross!
Tim Head: Black Light
20th April 2018 - 1st June 2018
Castleforge Partners and Parafin are pleased to announce an exhibition by the influential British artist Tim Head (born 1946) in Glasgow’s iconic Garment Factory as part of Glasgow International!
Toddlers Tales
17th May 2018
Toddlers Tales are free and fun sessions for parents, carers and children aged 3-5 held weekly in Glasgow Libraries!
Tours of The Mackintosh House
17th May 2018
Enjoy a 30 minute guided tour of The Mackintosh House, a meticulous re-assemblage of the principal interiors of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and his wife's Glasgow home.
Trevor Smith’s Family Fun Fair - Carnwadric
17th May 2018 - 28th May 2018
Trevor Smith’s Family Fun Fair returns to King George V Park, Carnwadric between the 17th and 28th May!
Viewing Machine
11th May 2018 - 19th May 2018
Viewing Machine by visual artist Rachel Hendry is an immersive moving image installation developed site-specifically for this exhibition at Glasgow Project Room!
Wings to War Exhibition
28th March 2018 - 3rd July 2018
The University of Glasgow commemorates the centenary of the Royal Air Force by highlighting the story of the true but often forgotten father of the service.
Your Stories: Before We Were Here
1st March 2018 - 24th June 2018
Annexe Communities have taken a trip through the Glasgow Museums’ store at Kelvin Hall to the Bronze Age. Take a look at the fascinating archaeological artefacts they've discovered!
Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Active Communities’ Jogging Buddies
17th May 2018
Active Communities run a series of jogging groups throughout Renfrewshire on a weekly basis!
Active Communities’ Walking Buddies
17th May 2018
Active Communities run a series of walking groups throughout Renfrewshire on a weekly basis!
Bishopton Art Group Exhibition
1st May 2018 - 1st June 2018
Bishopton Art Group are holding their latest exhibition at The Bridge, Bridge of Weir from May 1st to June 1st!
Capitol Big Band
17th May 2018
Join Capitol Big Band as they pay tribute to the famous swing bands of Glen Miller, Countbasie, Duke Ellington, Buddy Rich and many more!
Comicrazy Cafe Events
1st December 2017 - 31st December 2018
Paisley's specialist comic book and trading card shop, Comicrazy, have events on everyday for all hobbies including Pokémon, Yugioh and Magic The Gathering!
Guided Tours of Paisley Abbey
17th May 2018
Built in the 12th century and steeped in history, Paisley Abbey is a fascinating building to visit, find out more on one of the regular guided tours!
Renfrewshire Bookbug Sessions
17th May 2018
Free, fun and fantastic! Renfrewshire Libraries run several interactive song, rhyme and story Bookbug sessions throughout the week!
Events in Stirling and Falkirk
Breabach
17th May 2018
Catch award winning folk band Breabach at the Tolbooth on 17th May as they continue their 2018 tour of the UK.
Don’t Panic! It’s Challenge Anneka
17th May 2018
This one-woman show at Macrobert Arts Centre is a frank, funny and open exploration of a topic that too often remains taboo - the challenge of overcoming anxiety.
Exhibition: Talking Shops
26th February 2018 - 22nd June 2018
Come along to the Engine Shed's new exhibition 'Talking Shops' exploring traditional shop fronts in all their glory!
Fe Iron: The Falkirk Story
12th April 2018 - 27th May 2018
Fe Iron The Falkirk Story looks at the iron founding history of the area and its impact on the wider world.
Iron: Artefacts and Actions
12th April 2018 - 27th May 2018
This exhibition by artist Gordon Munro and Ewan Robertson explores their interest in iron as a creative sculptural material.
Islands in the Stream
17th May 2018
Enjoy a superb score and supreme musicianship with the ultimate tribute to two country music legends - Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers.
New Swing and Salsa Dance Class
2nd March 2018 - 14th December 2018
Join CoStep.Co's new weekly dance classes starting in Blair Drummond Community Hall on Friday evenings from March 2018.
Off The Page - Bookbug Sessions
14th May 2018 - 17th May 2018
Celebrate Bookbug Week 2018 with us for a whole host of fun story, song and rhyme activities taking place in libraries near you.
Off the Page: 3D Printing Workshops
17th May 2018
Take part in a digital design and 3D printing workshop on 17th May in Bridge of Allan Library, suitable for age 9+.
Off the Page: Digiknow Showcase
17th May 2018
Come and investigate some new digital activities at Stirling Libraries DigiKnow event on 17th May in Bridge of Allan Library!
Off the Page: My Wee Journal
17th May 2018
Join Neil Dickson from Stirling Council Archives to create your very own authentic looking journal… ready to fill with your own notes and observations.
Off the Page: Paul Murdoch
17th May 2018
Off The Page Book Festival is delighted to welcome author Paul Murdoch to St Ninians Library on May 17th.
Scotland’s Gardens - Arndean
14th May 2018 - 17th June 2018
Scotland’s Gardens - Wander the beautiful mature garden of Arndean extending to 15 acres including a woodland walk.
Scotland’s Gardens - Duntreath Castle Gardens
1st February 2018 - 30th November 2018
Scotland’s Gardens - Visit Duntreath Castle Gardens with lake, woodland walk & 15th century keep and chapel.
Scotland’s Gardens - Gargunnock House Garden
27th January 2018 - 28th September 2018
Scotland's Gardens - Gargunnock House Garden with large mature garden, house garden & woodland walks.
Scotland’s Gardens - Rowberrow
1st February 2018 - 31st December 2018
Scotland’s Gardens - Rowberrow is a colourful garden with unusual specimens overlooking Dollar Glen.
Scotland’s Gardens - The Tors
1st May 2018 - 30th September 2018
Scotland’s Gardens - The Tors is an award winning Victorian garden of just over one acre with a secret woodland garden to the side and an orchard.
Scotland’s Gardens - Thorntree
1st April 2018 - 15th October 2018
Scotland’s Gardens - Thorntree is a charming garden with views from Ben Lomond to Ben Ledi.
Scotland’s Gardens: - Kilbryde Castle
1st March 2018 - 30th September 2018
Scotland’s Gardens - Enjoy the twelve acres of formal, woodland & wild gardens of Kilbryde Castle.
Tinkering Thursdays
17th May 2018
Transition Stirling is opening the Tool Library two evenings each month for anyone who wants to come along and have a tinker!
Vintage Afternoon Tea
11th December 2017 - 10th December 2018
Enjoy a beautiful vintage afternoon tea with friends, family or colleagues at Friars Wynd Hotel.
Events in Other Areas
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