Entertainment listings: 9 - 15 August

Published on Saturday 8 August 2009 16:44

ART

SH(OUT]

Taking lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender life as its theme, this exhibition includes work by David Hockney and Nan Goldin.

GoMA, Glasgow (0141-287 3050), until 1 November

ARTIST ROOMS

Warhol, Vija Celmins, Ellen Gallagher, Alex Katz and Damien Hirst.

National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh (0131-624 6200), until 8 November

EDVARD MUNCH: PRINTS

Containing the lithograph version of his most iconic image, The Scream.

Hunterian Art Gallery, Glasgow (0141-330 5431), until 5 September

BILL VIOLA

Pieces from the American video art pioneer's Passions series of silent, slow-motion films examining human emotions.

Pier Arts Centre, Orkney (01856-850 209), until 5 September

SUSANNE NIELSEN, GANGHUT AND ROB HUNTER & JOHN LOUDEN

A solo artist, a collective and a duo, all with a connection to Dundee, present work.

DCA, Dundee (01382-909 900), until 30 August

THE DISCOVERY OF SPAIN

Celebrating Spanish culture through the eyes of British artists and collectors, this exhibition covers the period from 1800 to the 1930s and includes work by Goya, Picasso, Velzquez and David Bomberg.

National Gallery Complex, Edinburgh (0131-624 6200), until 11 October

MHAIRI KILLIN: ABSENT VOICES

New craft work from the Iona-based artist exploring the traditions and heritage of her home island.

An Tobar Arts Centre, Isle of Mull (01688-302 211), until 5 September

THE LAST DAYS OF JACK SHEPPARD

Film and installation from London-based artists Anja Kirschner and David Panos focusing on the meetings between 18th-century criminal Jack Sheppard and author Daniel Defoe in the aftermath of the South Sea Bubble financial crisis.

CCA, Glasgow (0141-352 4900), until 26 September

THE BEAUTIFUL GAME

Artists and athletes from the UK and America explore the affinity between the worlds of sport and art.

Hannah Maclure Centre, University of Abertay, Dundee (01382-308 324), until 30 October (Monday to Friday)

ADAM BARKER-MILL: COLOUR PLAY

The light artist transforms the gallery with his colour creations.

Peacock Visual Arts, Aberdeen (01224-639 539), until 19 September

SPIN ON THIS

Recoat pedals forth and celebrates its second birthday with art inspired by bikes from the likes of Will Barras, Russell Dempster and ilovedust.

Recoat, Glasgow (0141-341 0069), until 6 September (Tuesday to Sunday)

CERITH WYN EVANS AND THROBBING GRISTLE: A>P>P>A>R>I>T>I>O>N

This collaborative sound installation from the Welsh artist and industrial music collective uses mirror mobiles and "audio spotlight panels" to create a sculptural experience that is never twice the same.

Tramway, Glasgow (0845 330 3501), until 27 September

THE TIES THAT BIND

More Homecoming fare with six artists, three local – Hugh McIntyre, Christine Milne and Catriona Taylor – and three based oversees – Kate Phillips (America), Derek Beggs (Germany) and Deryk Houston (Canada) – showing painting, photography and mixed media work.

Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries (01387-262 084), until 19 September

KENNY HUNTER: MIRTH, MELANCHOLY, MISFORTUNE AND THE MUSE

The Scottish sculptor talks about his work for the library's Burns-themed Homecoming exhibition, Inspired. Free but ticketed.

Mitchell Library, Glasgow (0141-287 2999), Wednesday, 6.30pm

MUSIC

ATTIC LIGHTS, THE SEERS AND THE INVISIBLE REPUBLIC

Indie faves Attic Lights headline this Local Heroes fundraiser for the Scottish Epilepsy Initiative.

Stereo, Glasgow (0870 220 1116), Friday, 7pm

MM

Song titles such as Marmalade Fires and Dancing Behind My Eyelids hint at the more homespun than epic feel of this folktronica outfit, who nevertheless possess the lush Icelandic charm of their more famous compatriots, Sigur Rs. With support from My Latest Novel.

Oran Mor, Glasgow (08444 771 000), Saturday, 7pm

THE HEPTONES

The Jamaican trio who made their name in the 60s bring their laid-back rocksteady music to The Ferry for the first time.

The Ferry, Glasgow (01698-360 085), tonight, 7pm

LIGHTNIN' WILLIE AND THE POOR BOYS

Foot-stomping, yee-hawing Texan blues and rockabilly with guitar and harmonica.

The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen (01224-641 122), tonight, 8pm

DUB SYNDICATE

Following his Blend Festival collaboration with artist Graham Fagen, DJ and producer Adrian Sherwood returns to Stirling with drummer Style Scott for a night of dub-style reggae.

Tolbooth, Stirling (01786-27 4000), Tuesday, 8pm

SERGEANT

The Glenrothes band continues to charm with their jangly indie-pop, having supported Oasis and The Fratellis.

Blackstairs Lounge, Wick, Thursday, 8pm; Assembly Rooms, Wick, Friday, 8pm (tickets for both Wick shows available from.ticketweb.co.uk); The Tunnels, Aberdeen (01224-642 662), Saturday, 8pm

INDIA ALBA

Fusing Indian and Celtic influences with violin, Border pipes, cittern and tablas.

Edinburgh Mela Garden Stage (0131-473 2000), today, 6pm; Street Caf, Glasgow, Monday, 1.15pm (as part of Piping Live!); An Tobar, Isle of Mull (01688-302 211), Tuesday, 8.30pm; Torridon Community Hall (01445-791216), Wednesday, 7.30pm; Perth Theatre (01738-621 031), Thursday, 8pm; Resolis Memorial Hall, Black Isle (01381-610 204), Friday, 8pm

CALVIN HARRIS

The disco darling closes the Kilmarnock Edition Festival in style and promotes his forthcoming album, Ready For The Weekend.

Grand Hall, Kilmarnock (01563-554 900), today, 7.30pm

TELEPATHE

This female duo from Brooklyn have a penchant for spacey synths and oddball psychedelia, and TV on the Radio's Dave Sitek produced their debut album.

Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh (0870 4000 700), Wednesday, 7pm; King Tut's, Glasgow (0844 847 2487), Thursday, 8.30pm

THEATRE

FIRST YOU'RE BORN

Edinburgh company Plutot la Vie stage a comedy by Danish playwright Line Knutzon about the changing lives of six misfits.

Byre Theatre, St Andrews (01334-475 000), until 28 August, 7.30pm (not Sundays or Mondays; Wednesday and Saturday matinee at 2.30pm)

THE MERCHANT OF VENICE

The Festival Players give an open-air performance of the Bard's revenge comedy, complete with cross-dressing.

Threave Gardens, Castle Douglas (01556-502 575), today, 7.15pm

WALDEN

In what is described as part performance art, part philosophy class, Edinburgh-based theatre company Magnetic North explores the extraordinary life of Henry David Thoreau.

Gilmorehill G12, Glasgow (0141-330 5522), Thursday-Saturday, 7.30pm (Saturday matinee at 3pm)