What's On This Weekend (19/5/2012 to 20/5/2012)
Night at the Museums
Night at the MuseumsOn 19 May 2012 (Saturday Only)The highly anticipated Night at the Museums is back with a bang for 2012! The University of Aberdeen’s King’s Museum and Zoology Museum are hosting a special evening event packed full of exciting activities, crafts, quizzes and much more, all for FREE.
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Happy Valley High
Happy Valley HighFrom 16 May 2012 To 19 May 2012 (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday)Ragamuffins present Happy Valley High
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Granite Festival 2012
Granite Festival 2012From 13 May 2012 To 19 May 2012 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday)New events this year include a chance to visit a working quarry, to hear first hand from artists who have worked with this demanding medium and to find out why we are getting hot and bothered about granite power.
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Spring Flower Show- flowers from around the world
Fred MacAulay Live at Breakneck Comedy!
City of Aberdeen Baker Hughes 10K and Fun Run
City of Aberdeen Baker Hughes 10K and Fun RunOn 20 May 2012 (Sunday Only)The ever popular City of Aberdeen/Baker Hughes 10k and Fun Run returns to the city held around the Harbour, Aberdeen Beach and Donmouth areas.
>> Find Out More About City of Aberdeen Baker Hughes 10K and Fun Run(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Fundraising,Sport & Games,)
Bon Accord Bike Ride 2012
Bon Accord Bike Ride 2012On 20 May 2012 (Sunday Only)Once again, the Rotary Club of Aberdeen Bon Accord are encouraging all cyclists, young and old, first timers and experienced, individuals, families and teams to participate in a bike ride for their nominated charities and also have a fun day out.
>> Find Out More About Bon Accord Bike Ride 2012(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Countryside,Environment,Fundraising,)
Sporting Aberdeen
Sporting AberdeenFrom 03 Mar 2012 To 31 May 2012 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday)A display of images, programmes and other ephemera reflecting some of the sports in which Aberdonians have participated.
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spAce: The Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment End of Year Show
Aberdeen Artists Society Annual Exhibition
Aberdeen Artists Society Annual ExhibitionFrom 05 May 2012 To 09 Jun 2012 (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday)This major annual ‘open’ exhibition provides professional, established, amateur and emerging artists with a platform to show an exciting range of work including painting, sculpture, printmaking, jewellery, textiles and film.
>> Find Out More About Aberdeen Artists Society Annual Exhibition(Theme: Exhibitions)
Royal Deeside
Royal DeesideFrom 25 Feb 2012 To 12 Jun 2012 (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday)On display, original artwork for the iconic railway posters of the 1950s
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A Good Yarn
A Good YarnFrom 11 Feb 2012 To 16 Jun 2012 (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday)Richards Ltd occupied the city’s Broadford
Works for over 150 years, employing thousands
of people.
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Embellished
EmbellishedFrom 14 Apr 2012 To 23 Jun 2012 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday)Embellished features garments and accessories from the permanent collection, which illustrate the use of decoration in fashion from the 19th century to the present day.
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TOBY PATERSON: paintings, prints & reliefs
11 May – 24 June 2012
The Finest Regiment in the World: The Gordon Highlanders in the Boer War 1899 - 1902
An exhibition of New Work by local artist Claire Roberts
An exhibition of New Work by local artist Claire RobertsFrom 15 May 2012 To 07 Jul 2012 (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday)An exhibition of new work by local artist Claire Roberts opens on 15 May 2012 at the Foyer Gallery, Crown Street. The show sponsored by AVC and SPD is a collection of watercolour paintings.
>> Find Out More About An exhibition of New Work by local artist Claire Roberts(Theme: Visual Arts)
Tent Show
Tent ShowFrom 05 May 2012 To 08 Jul 2012 (Weekend Only)An opportunity to view various types and sizes of tents for all the family.
Organised by Craigdon Mountain Sports, staff will be on hand to give advice on the type of tent that is suitable for your needs.
>> Find Out More About Tent Show(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Countryside,Exhibitions,Seasonal,)
Fay Godwin Photographer
Fay Godwin PhotographerFrom 31 Mar 2012 To 28 Jul 2012 (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday)This small display highlights a local private collection of photographs by the well know British photographer Fay Godwin.
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MCS Aberdeen City Beach Clean
MCS Aberdeen City Beach CleanFrom 31 Mar 2012 To 17 Nov 2012 (Weekend Only)Part of the UK charity Marine Conservation Society's Adopt a Beach programme.
>> Find Out More About MCS Aberdeen City Beach Clean(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Countryside,Education,Environment,Senior Citizens/50+,)
Aberdeen Country Fair
Aberdeen Country FairFrom 25 Feb 2012 To 22 Dec 2012 (Saturday Only)Come and visit Aberdeen's Country Fair in the heart of the City. Every last Saturday of the month and the first 4 Saturday's in December.
>> Find Out More About Aberdeen Country Fair(Theme: Countryside,Crafts,Fairs, Festivals, Galas,Markets,)
Skene's Through the Centuries
Skene's Through the CenturiesFrom 21 Jan 2012 To 31 Dec 2012 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday)The top floor of Provost Skene’s House has been refurbished with generous funding through the Recognition Scheme, managed by Museums Galleries Scotland.
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Leather, Fur and Feather
Leather, Fur and FeatherFrom 21 Jan 2012 To 31 Dec 2012 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday)This exhibition looks at the history of leather, fur and feather in fashion, its impact on the environment and social conscience.
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Handpicked Hightlights
Handpicked HightlightsFrom 17 Mar 2012 To 31 Dec 2012 (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday)This exhibition features a selection of objects from different themes and includes a single 18th century shoe and a gem-set penguin brooch which belonged to Frances Farquharson of Invercauld.
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Drama Workshops
Drama WorkshopsFrom 08 Feb 2012 To 31 Mar 2013 (Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday)An opportunity for children of all ages to get involved with drama and the arts
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