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AROUND TOWN Tackling TB: Dundee Scientists Fighting the Killer Cough
Verdant Works, West Henderson’s Wynd, Dundee, DD1 5BT, 01382 309060, until Mon April 1. Sat & Mon 10am-4.30pm. Sun 11am-4.30pm, included in admission: £14 (£10.50; children £9.50). Learn more about one of the most deadly infections the world has ever known. Explore how it affected the mill workers of 19th Century Dundee and how it still affects more than 10 million people worldwide today. And meet the Dundee scientists researching a better treatment. This family-friendly exhibition explores the past, present and future of TB. verdantworks.com
Recent Acquisitions for the University of Dundee Museums
Tower Foyer Gallery, Tower Building, University of Dundee, Dundee, DD1 4HN, 01382 384310, until Mon April 1.
Sat 11am-4pm. Mon 9.30am-7pm, free. Exhibition showcasing some of the most recent additions to the University of Dundee Museum collections. Among the highlights are original comic art, including work by DC Thomson artists Leo Baxendale, John Geering and Barrie Appleby; medical equipment used in neurosurgery and ophthalmology and a significant sculpture inspired by visionary thinker and polymath Patrick Geddes, donated by the artist Kenny Munro. dundee.ac.uk
The Yard Market Dundee
The Old Steeple Church, Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4DG, 07841887825.
Sat March 30, 11am-4pm, £2 (children
free). Market featuring independent makers and creatives from across Scotland, alongside guest street food businesses and stalls from local community groups/charities. Dog and kidfriendly. theyardevents.co.uk
Scottish Wrestling Entertainment Training Sessions
SWE HQ (formerly The Circle), 4-6 Staffa Place, Dundee, DD2 3SX, 07724 789693. Sat March 30, 1pm, £TBC. If you want to become a professional wrestler but don’t know where to start, look no further. visitscotland.com
ART The Scale of Things
Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, Crawford Building, University of Dundee, 13 Perth Road, Dundee, DD1 4HT, 01382 345330, until Sat April 6, Mon-Sat, 12-5pm, free. A group exhibition featuring moving image works by Saodat Ismailova, Grace Ndiritu and Margaret Tait considering relations between humans and non-humans, forming an exploration through history, intimacy and spirituality. dundee.ac.uk
Un-Earthed
Lamb Gallery, Tower Building, University of Dundee, Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4HN, 01382384310, until Sat April 27, Mon-Fri 9.30am-7pm. Sat 11am-4pm, free. As human beings we are all dependent on the land and the resources it provides.
Yet we are increasingly becoming disconnected from the natural world and our overexploitation of the land is causing an environmental crisis. This thought-provoking exhibition explores ways in which we have explored, recorded and exploited the land and how artists in Scotland have responded to these themes over the years. dundee.ac.uk/locations/lamb-gallery
Cyanotype and Argyrotype Darkroom
Dundee Contemporary Arts, 152 Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4DY, 01382 432444, until Sun March 31, Sat-Sun, 10.30am-5.30pm, £170 (£155). Join artist Kit Martin in this weekend course where you’ll explore two traditional photographic techniques, which have become a popular method of image creation with a new generation of artists. Using the latest UV light equipment and potentially Scottish sunlight, the deepest of blues can be achieved when making soft atmospheric cyanotype photographic images. And create atmospheric Van Dyke brown tinted prints using the early photographic process of argyrotype. dca.org.uk
Filming and Digital Video Editing with Adobe Premiere Pro
Dundee Contemporary Arts, 152 Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4DY, 01382
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432444, from Sat March 30, 11am-5pm, £190 (£175). This three-day experimental filmmaking and video editing course covers the basic skills of shooting and assembling digital footage using industry standard software. During the course you will learn basic camera operating skills and how to apply a range of video editing techniques to enhance your video projects and take your skills to the next level. Taught by artist Sarah Smart. dca.org.uk
Photography Forum
Dundee Contemporary Arts, 152 Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4DY, 01382 432444. Sat March 30, 11am-1.30pm, free but booking essential. Discussion group for amateur photographers. Compare notes on practising photography, get advice, show your work and look at others’ portfolios. dca.org.uk
Awright Projects Presents: Awright Pals
Keiller Centre, 3 Chapel Street, Dundee, DD1 1DQ. Sat March 30, 12-5pm, free. Awright Projects is a not-for-profit, artist-led collective based in Edinburgh/ Dundee and covering a diverse range of interests and media. The collective takes a DIY approach to exhibitions, projects and events, with a commitment to local communities and keeping art accessible. This group show consists of works from the collective’s nearest and dearest, showcasing a diverse range of artists and styles. thekeillercentre.com
COMEDY Iain Stirling: Relevant
Whitehall Theatre, 12 Bellfield Street, Dundee, DD1 5JA, 01382 434940.
Thu April 4, 8pm, £25.20. Brand new comedy show from Bafta-winning comedian Iain Stirling, the unmistakable voice of Love Island and writer of ITV sitcom Buffering. whitehalltheatre.com
DANCE The Life and Times
Dundee Rep Theatre, Tay Square, Dundee, DD1 1PB, 01382 223530. Sat March 30, 7.30pm, £25 (£14-£23). Innovative hybrid performance presented simultaneously to audiences in the theatre and at home. Performed on-stage and filmed live in a single, continuous shot, audiences are taken on a cinematic and surreal dance journey set to a sumptuous soundtrack of baroque music. Conceived and directed by Scottish Dance Theatre’s artistic director Joan Clevillé, the work oscillates between playfulness and abstraction to create a visual meditation on human fragility and our relationship with time. dundeerep.co.uk
FAMILY Make and Create Drop-in
Dundee Contemporary Arts, 152 Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4DY, 01382 432444, until Sun April 14, Sat-Fri, (excluding Mon) 11am-6pm, free. As part of DCA’s spring holiday pop-up, drop in and create your own artwork to add to the wall or take home. There will be stencils, stamps, collage, activity sheets and lots of art materials and ideas to inspire you. Featuring something for all ages, with a special area for wee ones and the chance for older ones to create a cardboard city and print their own Dundee postcard. dca.org.uk
MUSIC STAGED. Live! Presents Moonlight Zoo + Midnight Alleys + Mari Sutherland
Roots Music Venue, 51-53 Meadowside, Dundee, DD1 1EQ, 01382 228260.
Sat March 30, 7-10pm, £10.84. Since winning the Hard Rock Café Battle of the Bands in Times Square, New York, Moonlight Zoo have been playing shows in as many places as possible. They draw influence from their hometown heroes Big Country, mixing the band’s anthemic rock with their own brand of stadium pop. They are touring to celebrate the release of their new single Don’t Be Afraid. Supported by Midnight Alleys and
Mari Sutherland. citizenticket.com
Hit the Road: Adam and the Observers
Beat Generator Live, 70 North
Lindsay Street, Dundee, DD1 1PS, 01382 229226. Sun March 31, 7pm, £3. Dundee band Adam and the Observers have been selected to take part in Scotland’s youth music touring project, Hit the Road. Their music offers a raw, relatable perspective on life. In what is set to be a fantastic night of new music, they will be supported by two other emerging Scottish bands. Low Tide will showcase their indie-rock sound, while Home for Joy will entertain with an altrock set. beatgenerator.co.uk
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Beat Generator Live, 70 North Lindsay Street, Dundee, DD1 1PS, 01382 229226.
Tue April 2, 7pm, £22.50. Melodic indiepop quartet from Leigh, who collaborated with Frank Turner, Shaun Ryder and Boy George on their most recent album Anxiety Replacement Therapy, which reached number one in the official UK albums chart. beatgenerator.co.uk