1 Scotland After Trident, The Albert Halls, Stirling, starts at 10:45am today. A public meeting looking at A Defence and Security Strategy for an Independent Scotland. Speakers include Robin McAlpine and Bill Ramsay and the event is chaired by Jean Anderson. Hosted by SNP CND, costs £5.50 waged and there will be coffee and a chance for a blether before and after.
2 “I think we’re alone now…” Not quite alone, but join a wee crowd for an intimate gig from the mighty Tiffany at the Blue Arrow club in Glasgow. Tickets available from www.seetickets.com at a mere £18.50. Should be brilliant, go along to hear the song of Scott & Charlene’s first dance live.
3 So LA. Friday brings the much anticipated launch of the new restaurant by superstar team Louise and James Rusk, who have previously provided brilliant culinary additions to Glasgow such as the Butcher Shop, where it all started, Hutchesons and The Spanish Butcher. The new gaff promises food and space inspired by the soul and spirit of California. Get booking at www.solaglasgow.com
4 The brilliant Glasgow Women’s Library hosts yet another fabulous event, Exploring Your Political Pathway, on November 10. This free workshop is for women who have an interest in politics but don’t know where to start. Feminism and politics and cake. Starts: 1.30pm. Head to www.womenslibrary.org.uk
5 Nation. The incredible Lesley Riddoch hosts a free showing of her film at The Clermiston Inn, 9 Rannoch Road, Edinburgh, at 7.30pm tomorrow, Monday, November 5. Free
6 Finding a Voice: Amrit Wilson on Scotland’s Asian Women. Hosted by Lighthouse, Edinburgh’s Radical Bookshop. The book fair this year is focussing on lost or erased history. This book, first published in 1978, won the Martin Luther prize and is an important piece of feminist history exploring the ongoing struggle by Women of Colour. Entry price £3, redeemable against purchase. November 7, 7.30pm-8.30pm. Tickets at Eventbrite.
7 Event Horizon, The British Fantasy Society Award Winners bring a monthly live science fiction event to Frankensteins in Edinburgh, George 1V Bridge. Thursday 8 November, at 7pm. Free. A science fiction-themed cabaret of music and poetry, drama, readings. The double award-winning magazine Shoreline of Infinity hosts the event, which will also see a conversation with cops and monsters writer James T Harding. The only Scottish science fiction magazine was launched just after the 2014 referendum when Noel Chidwick wanted to channel his sadness at the result but also positive energy of the campaign forward into his passion.
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