Critics' choice: 25-31 July

Momus

Stereo, Glasgow, 27 July

It's all about Tom Waits this weekend, but those who can't afford tickets may want to check out another enigmatic, outsider artist with a unique sound who doesn't roll into town every day of the week, even though he originally hails from these parts.

Tel: 0141-222 2254

Alistair Harkness on Film

Smiley Face

Glasgow Film Theatre, 30-31 July

After the heavy-duty misery of Mysterious Skin, Gregg Araki lightens the mood considerably with Smiley Face – a stoner comedy starring underrated comedy genius Anna Faris as an out-of-work actress who embarks on a hash-fuelled odyssey round LA.

Tel: 0141-332 6535

Duncan Macmillan on Visual Art

Eskimo

The Gallery At Eskmills, Musselburgh, until 31 August

Polarcap is an organisation founded to bring contemporary art to a new audience. Their latest project boasts an interesting line-up of artists, including Graham Fagan, Gary Fisher, Norman Shaw and Ian Hamilton Finlay.

Tel: 0131-273 4339

Kenneth Walton on Classical

The Hebrides Ensemble: Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time

Paxton House, near Berwick-on-Tweed, today

The Hebrides Ensemble's recent CD release of Messiaen's wartime masterpiece was triumphant. Here it is live, along with Dvork's F minor Piano Trio, in a truly idyllic setting.

Tel: 01289 386291

Joyce McMillan on Theatre

Habeas Corpus

Pitlochry Festival Theatre, today, 29-30 July and in repertoire until 14 October

Ben Twist's beautifully sad and playful end-of-the-pier production of Alan Bennett's classic 1970s comedy is the undoubted hit of this year's Pitlochry season.

Tel: 01796 484626