What's On This Weekend

ABERDEEN CITY AND SHIRE
What's On This Weekend (31/7/2010 to 1/8/2010)

Aberdeen's Blitz 21 April 1943

Aberdeen's Blitz 21 April 1943
From 01 Jun 2010 To 31 Jul 2010
An exhibition of images from Grampian Police Force Museum.
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(Theme: Education,Exhibitions,Heritage,)

More Tales from The Tolbooth: The Escape of Alexander Keith

More Tales from The Tolbooth: The Escape of Alexander Keith
On 31 Jul 2010
Tartan Day Meet Alexander Keith as he prepares to attempt a dramatic escape from Aberdeen’s Tolbooth in 1638.
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(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Heritage,Guided Walks/Tours,Performing Arts,)

Foundation Course Aberdeen

Foundation Course Aberdeen
On 31 Jul 2010 (Saturday Only)
A 2 week course of drama workshops lead by professional and experienced tutors, culminating in a final performance at the newly refurbished Woodend Barn in Banchory.
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(Theme: Performing Arts,)

Burgesses of Aberdeen

Burgesses of Aberdeen
From 02 Jul 2010 To 01 Aug 2010
An exploration of the sometimes controversial people who have became burgesses of the City of Aberdeen.
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(Theme: Exhibitions,)

Aberdeen's Tartan Festival

Aberdeen's Tartan Festival
From 31 Jul 2010 To 01 Aug 2010 (Weekend Only)
A weekend celebrating Aberdeen's Tartan Day and Aberdeen International Youth Festival.
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(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Dance,Fairs, Festivals, Galas,Heritage,Music,Performing Arts,Senior Citizens/50+,)

Tent Display

Tent Display
From 03 Apr 2010 To 01 Aug 2010 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
An opportunity to view various types and sizes of tents for all seasons. From single to family, there is a tent to suit your needs.
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(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Countryside,Seasonal,Theatre & Shows,)

Granite City Dog Agility Show

Granite City Dog Agility Show
From 31 Jul 2010 To 01 Aug 2010 (Weekend Only)
A dog agility competition organised by the Granite City Dog Agility Club.
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(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Theatre & Shows,)

Turriff Show

Turriff Show
From 01 Aug 2010 To 02 Aug 2010 (Monday and Sunday)
This 2 day show is the largest annual event to be held in Aberdeenshire and is the main shop window for the promotion of agriculture and the food industry in the North East of Scotland.
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(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Countryside,Markets,Theatre & Shows,)

Chinese State Circus

Chinese State Circus
From 13 Jul 2010 To 03 Aug 2010 (Everyday)
A breathtaking fusion of precision acrobatics, Shaolin martial arts, dazzling circus skills, colourful characters from Peking Opera, physical theatre and drama choreographed to an original music score.
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(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Performing Arts,Theatre & Shows,)

Aberdeen International Youth Festival

Aberdeen International Youth Festival
From 28 Jul 2010 To 07 Aug 2010 (Everyday)
A multi arts festival in Aberdeen and across the North East of Scotland welcoming around 1000 young people from both the UK and around the world
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(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Dance,Fairs, Festivals, Galas,Music,Performing Arts,Theatre & Shows,Young People,)

Free English classes (ESOL) at the University of Aberdeen

Free English classes (ESOL) at the University of Aberdeen
From 20 Jul 2010 To 12 Aug 2010 (Everyday)
The Language Centre at the University of Aberdeen is offering free English classes to speakers of other languages. Four levels are available: elementary, intermediate, upper intermediate and Advanced.
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(Theme: Education,)

Roger Fenton and Julia Margaret Cameron: Early British Photographs from The Royal Collection

Roger Fenton and Julia Margaret Cameron: Early British Photographs from The Royal Collection
From 12 Jun 2010 To 21 Aug 2010
The Royal Photography collection contains some 400,000 images from the birth of photography to modern times.
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(Theme: Exhibitions,)

Summer in the City 2010

Summer in the City 2010
From 01 Jul 2010 To 26 Aug 2010 (Everyday)
Summer is here again and it's time for you to relax and enjoy your holidays. A guide to events in Aberdeen for Children and Young people. This guide is full of great activities for you and your friends to enjoy!
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(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,)

Bee Inspired: The Influence of Bill Gibb

Bee Inspired: The Influence of Bill Gibb
From 26 Jun 2010 To 28 Aug 2010
Using the Bill Gibb archive as a source for inspiration, Fashion and Textile Design students from Gray’s School of Art have created fabric and garments for this exhibition. Their designs will be showcased alongside Gibb’s own creations.
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(Theme: Exhibitions,)

Creative Kids

Creative Kids
From 03 Jul 2010 To 28 Aug 2010 (Saturday Only)
Take the kids along to be thoroughly entertained for free every Saturday!
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(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Crafts,)

Sophie Ingleby Known/Unknown

Sophie Ingleby Known/Unknown
From 31 Jul 2010 To 04 Sep 2010
Using selected works by the society painter Philip de László, this photographic exhibition considers the legacy of a portrait.
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(Theme: Exhibitions,)

North Sea Passenger Lines: An Exhibition from the Association of North Sea Cities

North Sea Passenger Lines: An Exhibition from the Association of North Sea Cities
From 03 Jul 2010 To 26 Sep 2010
For centuries ships have connected the countries and people around the North Sea bringing cargo and passengers from one place to the other.
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(Theme: Exhibitions,)

Marine Stamps

Marine Stamps
From 17 Jul 2010 To 14 Nov 2010
Postage stamps commemorate a vast array of maritime subjects from clippers ships to oil rigs. This display from members of the Aberdeen Philatelic Society marks the centenary of the Society.
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(Theme: Exhibitions,)

Beach Litter Survey and Clean Up

Beach Litter Survey and Clean Up
From 20 Mar 2010 To 11 Dec 2010 (Saturday Only)
Part of the UK charity Marine Conservation Society's Adopt a Beach programme. Now in our 6th Year.
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(Theme: Children & Family-Friendly,Countryside,Environment,Senior Citizens/50+,Young People,)

Aberdeen Country Fair

Aberdeen Country Fair
From 27 Feb 2010 To 18 Dec 2010 (Saturday Only)
Come and visit Aberdeen's Country Fair in the heart of the City. Every last Saturday of the month.
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(Theme: Countryside,Crafts,Fairs, Festivals, Galas,Markets,)

Stand Up Comedy Club

Stand Up Comedy Club
From 14 Feb 2010 To 14 Feb 2011 (Sunday Only)
Breakneck Comedy presents the best live Stand Up Comedy Club in Scotland and it’s right here in Aberdeen!
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(Theme: Performing Arts,Storytelling,Theatre & Shows,)

Collected: Past Present Future

Collected: Past Present Future
From 20 Mar 2010 To 06 Jun 2011
A celebration of the Applied Art collection and the people who made it possible through kind gifts, bequests and financial support.
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(Theme: Exhibitions,)