What's On in the North-East (aye, of Scotland!)
On Our Doorstep
Archaeology around Aberdeen Maritime Museum with Alison Cameron. Maritime Museum, Aberdeen, 1 Feb., 12.30–1pm. Book: 337 714
Great Aberdonians
Lecture by Dr Michael Brown on Prof. James Beattie (1735–1803) moral philosopher and poet. Town & County Hall, Town House, Aberdeen.
1 Feb., 7.30pm
Lunchbreak Concert
Kate Valentine (soprano) and Ian Burnside (piano), with songs by Debussy, Hahn, Ravel, and Bachelet. Cowdray Hall, Aberdeen, 2 Feb., 12.45–1.30pm
Fusions
Selection of British porcelain, art glass and studio pottery. Art Gallery, Aberdeen, ends 3 March
Sherlock Holmes: The Last Act
Roger Llewellyn stars in the solo play written by David Stuart Davies. Lemon Tree, 2 Feb., 7pm
Ballroom and Latin Dance
From Brendan Cole, with his dancers and musicians. Music Hall, Aberdeen, 3 Feb., 7.30pm
Simon Thacker
Classical guitarist; programme to include music by Mangoré, Torroba, Thacker and Britten. Stewart Hall, Huntly, 4 Feb., 7.30pm
From Van Gogh to Vettriano
Paintings and sculpture from local collections, including works by Pissarro, Monet, Matisse, Lucien Freud and R.B. Kitaj. Art Gallery, Aberdeen, from 4 Feb.
Pieter Brueghel The Younger
Talk by Jennifer Melville, Lead Curator, Art Gallery, Aberdeen, 8 Feb., 12.30–1pm
Fly cups and fine pieces
Community Café at Logie Durno Hall, by Whiteford, second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, 2–3.30pm
Trio Verlaine
Flute, violin and harp, with music by Debussy, Ravel and Bax. Cowdray Hall, Aberdeen, 9 Feb., 12.45–1.30pm
’Evie’ & ‘As The Bat At Noon’
Doric plays by Charles Barron, both set in modern–day Aberdeen. Evie is played by Yvonne Morton. As The Bat At Noon is the story of a blind man and an intruder. Midmar Village Hall, 10 Feb., 7.30pm; Kemnay Village Hall, 11 Feb., 7.30pm; Aberdeen Arts Centre, 15 Feb., 2.30pm
The Outside Track
Five young traditional musicians from Canada and Scotland. Tin Hut, Gartly, by Huntly. 12 Feb., 8pm
Renard Ensemble
Emily Andrews, flute; Katy Ayling, clarinet and Howard Dann, French bassoon. Victory Hall, Aboyne, 12 Feb. 3pm
North Boats
Talk by local writer John Manson. Maritime Museum, Aberdeen, 15, Feb., 12.30–1pm
McGoldrick, McCusker and Doyle
Mike McGoldrick (flutes, whistles, Uillean pipes), John McCusker (fiddle), John Doyle (guitar). Woodend Barn, Banchory, 15 Feb., 8pm
Iolanthe
University of Aberdeen Gilbert & Sullivan Society. Arts Centre, Aberdeen, 15–18 Feb., 7.30pm
Rambert Dance Company
Artistic Director Mark Baldwin’s newest work, Seven for a Secret… H.M. Theatre, 15–17 Feb.
Lunchbreak Concert
Veronica Eberle (violin) and Oliver Schnyder (piano), play Debussy and Beethoven. Cowdray Hall, Aberdeen, 16 Feb., 12.45pm–1.30pm
Fascinating Aida
Comedy cabaret trio Dillie Keane, Adele Anderson and Sarah-Louise Young. H.M. Theatre, 18 Feb.
Scottish Ensemble
Peformance of Haydn, Alwyn, Mozart and a new commission by Luke Bedford. Music Hall, 18 Feb.
The Heller Trio
Music by Haydn, Beethoven and Mendelssohn. Arts Trust Monymusk, 19 Feb., 3pm
Rembrandt van Rijn
Small display looks at the Dutch artist’s etching plates. Art Gallery, Aberdeen, ends 24 March
Fournier Trio
Programme of Schubert Schumann and Mozart. Woodend Barn, Banchory, 19 Feb., 3pm
Royal Marines Scotland
Capt. Ian Davis RM directs a concert of music from traditional military to jazz. Music Hall, Aberdeen, 21 Feb., 7.30pm
Appointment with the Wicker Man
National Theatre of Scotland’s affectionate take on the cult movie classic. H.M. Theatre, Aberdeen, 21–25 Feb., 7.30pm
Hidden Gems…
From Private Collections. Talk by Jennifer Melville, lead curator. Art Gallery, Aberdeen, 22 Feb., 12.30–1pm
Debussy’s Last Words
Atos Trio perform music by Debussy, Ravel and Français. Cowdray Hall, Aberdeen, 23 Feb., 12.45pm–1.30pm
Festival of One-Act Plays
The Scottish Community Drama Association presents local theatrical talent. Arts Centre, Aberdeen, 23–25 Feb., 7.30pm
Random Accomplice
The Scottish theatre group presents two acclaimed comedies: Mary Massacre and Seven Year Itch. Studio, Lemon Tree, Aberdeen, 23 Feb., 7pm
Upper Deeside Music
Philip Highman (cello) and Simon Lane (piano), play music from Beethoven to Britten. Darroch Learg, Ballater, 26 Feb., 4.30pm
Great Aberdonians
Public lecture by Dr Michael Brown on Professor James Beatttie (1735-1803) Moral Philosopher and Poet. Town & County Hall, Town House, Union Street, Aberdeen, 1 February, 7.30pm
From Van Gogh to Vettriano
Curator’s Choice, talk by Ann Steed. Art Gallery, Aberdeen, 29 Feb., 12.30–1pm