By Sam McCabe
We all know that T in the Park excitement is taking hold of Scotland for a mud-filled weekend. But if you absolutely refuse to put your wellies on, take the pace down a little and try these more peaceful, culture-filled events.
Summer Exhibition – Eduardo Alessandro Studios
Fri 10th- Saturday 11th, from 9:30am @ Eduardo Alessandro Studios, 30 Gray Street, Broughty Ferry, Dundee
This art exhibition shows the abundance of artistic talent and wide range of artistic styles that are present throughout the north east of Scotland. Now that’s our kind of art attack.
Free Entry
Music Through The Ages
Friday 10th-Saturday 11th, 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm @ Edinburgh Castle
This is a slightly different take on the historical exhibition. A man dressed in the style of musician for James V will tell you stories about old forms of music and instruments that were played throughout history.
Admission to castle £16.50 via Historic Scotland
Bright Ideas: The Art and Science of Light
Friday 10th-Saturday 11th, 11:30am-16:30pm, King’s Museum, University of Aberdeen, Old Aberdeen Town House, High Street, Aberdeen
An exhibition put together by the Museum Studies students at the University of Aberdeen which is designed to examine how humans interact with light, using exhibits from science and culture which relate to this interaction. Sounds like a lightbulb moment to us.
Free Entry
Jacobites – The Tolbooth Museum Exhibition
Friday 10th-Saturday 11th, 10:00am-17:00pm @ The Tolbooth Museum, Castle Street, Aberdeen
An exhibition focusing the 300th anniversary of the 1715 Jacobite uprising. It examines the role of the North East and Aberdeen in the Jacobite uprisings of the 18th century, a significant event in the history of Scotland.
Free Entry
Transmissions: Exploring The Microbial World
Friday 10th-Saturday 11th, 11:00am–17:00pm on 11th @ University of Dundee, Nethergate
This is a strange but interesting concept for an exhibition. Scientists have worked with artists to create an artistic representation of microbial life. The purpose is to explore the microbial life, diseases and resistance and how they impact the modern world. Gross, but awesome.
Free Entry
The New Generation Show 2015
Friday 10th-Saturday 11th, 9:30am-17:30pm @ Compass Gallery, 178 West Regent Street, Glasgow
This show presents work from many young artists from around Scotland. The source of this work are the students of the various Scottish art schools. It’s focused on three main artistic disciplines, drawing, painting and printmaking. Go young Scots!
Free Entry
Doris & Dolly ‘A Double D & A Wee Bit Mor’ at Oran Mor
Saturday 11th, 19:45 @ Oran Mor, Byres Road, Glasgow
A musical based on country legend Dolly Parton and all-American girl Doris Day. Features their most famous songs such as ‘Que Sera’ and ‘9 ’til 5′. You’ll be toe tapping all the way through the rest of the weekend (much to the annoyance of everyone you know.)
Tickets £20 via Ticketweb
Roy Lichtenstein
Open ’til Jan ’16 @ Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, 75 Belford Road, Edinburgh
A pop art showcase of work created by the world famous Roy Lichtenstein. It houses a wide selection of the unique, comic book style pop art pieces created by one of the best artists of the 20th century. Nae tinned soup to be seen here.
Free Entry