2 - 28 May Photographic Society Exhibition 10am ’til late; St Andrews Photographic Society; Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, KY16 9LA [map]; Exhibition Free.
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Events are gathered from adverts, posters, web sites, tweets and other hearsay, so errors can happen. Please check event details with the organisers or venue before committing time or money.
17 March - 19 May Still Life: 100 Years of the Bell Pettigrew Museum of Natural History showcases a choice selection of zoological specimens, historic documents, photography and artwork connected with the Museum. It provides a window into the history of science and the history of collecting in St Andrews. At the same time it highlights the various ways in which the Bell Pettigrew has changed over the years from a motley collection of curiosities to a zoological museum illustrating evolutionary divisions within the animal kingdom; Gateway Galleries, North Haugh [map]; still-life@st-andrews.ac.uk; 01334 461663; free; Exhibition Science History Free.
2 - 28 May Photographic Society Exhibition 10am ’til late; St Andrews Photographic Society; Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, KY16 9LA [map]; Exhibition Free.
1 May - 10 July Kenneth Dingwall art exhibition M-F 10am-4.30pm (also an installation of work at King James Library, St Mary’s College, South Street, M-F 10am-2pm); School of Art History Reception, 79 North Street [map]; Exhibition.
9:15am - 6:30pm A Brand of Fictional Magic: Reading Harry Potter as Literature a 2-day international literary conference on J K Rowling’s Harry Potter novels; Kennedy Hall, The Scores [map]; ms946@st-andrews.ac.uk; Talk Meeting.
4pm - 6pm Mayhem in May one afternoon in May one of the precious exhibits of the Bell Pettigrew Museum is stolen – can you help solve the mystery? (for families); Festival of Museums; The Bell Pettigrew Museum, School of Biology, Bute Building, Queen’s Terrace [map]; Theatre Kids.
4:05pm The archaeological exploration of Sikyon: a comprehensive approach to the study of a Greek city-state talk by Yiannis Lolos; School of Classics Research Seminars; Swallowgate, Butts Wynd, The Scores [map]; jpk3@st-andrews.ac.uk; 01334-462618; Talk History.
7:30pm Anansi play by Alistair Campbell explores the slave trade through the eyes of the children involved and brings to life a culture rich in story-telling, music and dance; St Leonards Senior School Drama; Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, KY16 9LA [map]; enquiries@byretheatre.com; 01334 475000; £8 (£6); Theatre Drama Kids.
19 May Bedding Plant Sales begin Botanic Gardens, Canongate, KY16 8RT [map]; standrews.botanic@fife.gov.uk; 01334 476452; Sale.
10 - 12pm Make your own jewellery with Roisin Connolly using wood and a variety of recyled materials Roisin demonstrates how to create a fun and colourful addition to any jewellery box – discover how to use traditional jewellery making techniques to create your very own recycled brooch, necklace or earrings; FCA&C; The Social Club, The Victoria, 1 St Mary’s Place, KY16 9UY [map]; mail@fcac.co.uk; 01334 474610; £15; Craft.
10am - 3pm Creative Kids creative kids wanted to design tartan trews for Rolf the Rabbit – create your own square of material to add to our giant trousers; British Golf Museum, Bruce Embankment, KY16 9AB [map]; free; Kids Free.
6pm Celebrate the ‘Golden Oldies’ Rugby Tournament marquee event: listen or dance to The Black Sheep Society and other guest artists playings hits from the 80s to the present – BBQ at interval, late bar; Madras Rugby; Station Park, Old Guardbridge Road, [map]; 07584493881; £10; Music Dance Food&Drink.
7pm - 9pm Mayhem in May one afternoon in May one of the precious exhibits of the Bell Pettigrew Museum is stolen – can you help solve the mystery? (for adults); Festival of Museums; The Bell Pettigrew Museum, School of Biology, Bute Building, Queen’s Terrace [map]; Theatre.
7:30pm Ballet Central programme of ballet, contemporary, jazz and narrative dance features new works from Mikaela Polley (Rambert Dance Company), Sharon Watson (Phoenix Dance Theatre) and Sara Matthews, as well as revivals by Matthew Hart, the late David Fielding, and Ballet Central’s founder, the late Christopher Gable; Ballet Central Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, KY16 9LA [map]; enquiries@byretheatre.com; 01334 475000; £14 (£10/£8); Dance.
7:30pm Songs for Spring a ‘merry-minded medley entertainment’ by the Priory Singers includes madrigals, folk songs and other lighter works; All Saints Church, North Castle Street [map]; inkyCloud@me.com; 01382-540031; £8, kids under 16 free, from choir members or phone; Music.
9:30am - 5pm Planting a series of one day workshops / short courses in practical horticulture; Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh; Botanic Gardens, Canongate, KY16 8RT [map]; education@rbge.org.uk; 0131 248 2937; £50 / £45 per day for Members of RBGE or St Andrews (full certificate course £450); Class.
8pm The Upbeat Beatles re-creating the excitement, raw energy and authentic sound of the original Fab Four; Upbeat Beatles; Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, KY16 9LA [map]; enquiries@byretheatre.com; 01334 475000; £16 (£14/£8); Music.
8pm The Tannahill Weavers one of Scotland’s premier traditional bands with a combination of traditional melodies, driving rhythmic accompaniment, and rich vocals, from reflective ballads to footstomping reels and jigs, the variety and range of the material they perform is matched only by their enthusiasm and lively Celtic spirits; Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, KY16 9LA [map]; enquiries@byretheatre.com; 01334 475000; £14 / £12 (£8); Music Folk.
26 May - 2 September 2012 Fabric of Life exhibition looks at tradition, change and survival in the east Scotland textile industries – from the knitwear and tweeds of the Borders and East Lothian to the fine linen damasks made in Dunfermline – through objects and photographs (10am-5pm daily); East of Scotland Museums Partnership; St Andrews Museum, Kinburn Park, Doubledykes Road [map]; StAndrews.Museum@fife.gov.uk; 01334 659380; free; Exhibition History Free.
26 May - 2 September 2012 S.J. Peploe, The French Connection France and its culture in the widest sense were both a revelation and a source of artistic inspiration for the painter and Scottish Colourist S.J. Peploe (1871-1935). One of Scotland’s most important 20th century artists, Peploe became an accomplished painter of light and colour-filled landscapes, portraits and his celebrated still lifes; St Andrews Museum, Kinburn Park, Doubledykes Road [map]; StAndrews.Museum@fife.gov.uk; 01334 659380; free; Exhibition Free.
26 May - 30 September Wheels the story of motoring in St Andrews: 2-5pm daily; St Andrews Preservation Trust; Preservation Trust Museum, 12 North Street [map]; curator@standrewspreservationtrust.org.uk; 01334 477629; free; Exhibition History Free.
10am - 4pm The Tempest tutor Rebecca Brown; University of St Andrews Open Association; Younger Hall, North Street, KY16 9AJ [map]; open.association@st-andrews.ac.uk; 01334 462275; £35, concessions £30; Class.
10am - 4pm Craft Fair many craft stalls; Fife Craft Association; Victory Memorial Hall, St Mary’s Place, KY16 9UY [map]; 01592 743539; Sale Craft.
11:30am - 12:30pm Pilates Classes start of 4 week, mixed level class for beginners and continuing attendees, focussing on the fundamentals of the technique but will bring in other exercises and progressions to enable those with some experience to further develop their practice; Aspire Pilates; Holy Trinity Church Hall, Queen’s Terrace [map]; info@aspirepilates.co.uk; £24 for 4 weeks (28th May – 25th June 2012 – NO class Monday 4th June) Fitness.
2:15pm - 4:15pm Knowing Action in Shakespeare talk by Bradin Cormack, Associate Professor of English, University of Chicago, touching on touch on Coriolanus and A Midsummer Night’s Dream; English Research Seminar; Kennedy Hall, The Scores [map]; ajcg@st-andrews.ac.uk; Talk.
6:30pm Joe’s Flaishy Jaiket; Canongate Primary School; Madras College, Kilrymont Road [map]; £4, kids £2 from Canongate PS or Save The Children, Greyfriars Gardens; Kids.
8:30pm - 9:30pm Pilates Classes start of 5 week general/intermediate class: applies the principals of Pilates with progressions and new exercises to challenge the participant – only those with previous Pilates experience should join this class; Aspire Pilates; Holy Trinity Church Hall, Queen’s Terrace [map] ; info@aspirepilates.co.uk; £30: 5 weeks (30th May – 27th June 2012); Fitness.
7:30pm A Talent to Amuse – the plays and songs of Noël Coward this revue uses excerpts from Coward’s plays, and several songs such as Don’t put your daughter on the stage, I’ve been to a marvellous party, Mad dogs and Englishmen, London Pride, and Sail Away, adds in a few of his cheeky poems and reminders of his waspish wit to give a portrait of one of Britain’s greatest writers and performers; Friends of the Byre and Red Wine Productions; Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, KY16 9LA [map]; enquiries@byretheatre.com; 01334 475000; £9 (£8); Theatre Comedy Music.
9:30am - 5pm Pruning & Training a series of one day workshops / short courses in practical horticulture; Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh; Botanic Gardens, Canongate, KY16 8RT [map]; education@rbge.org.uk; 0131 248 2937; £50 / £45 per day for Members of RBGE or St Andrews (full certificate course £450); Class.
6:30pm Joe’s Flaishy Jaiket; Canongate Primary School; Madras College, Kilrymont Road [map]; £4, kids £2 from Canongate PS or Save The Children, Greyfriars Gardens; Kids.
7:30pm In a Sma Room blends jazz and folk-inspired music and drama in a show celebrating the bittersweet life of Perth poet William Soutar; Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, KY16 9LA [map]; enquiries@byretheatre.com; 01334 475000; £10 (£8); Theatre Drama Jazz Folk Poetry.
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