1FANCY a bit of stargazing? Mugdock Country Park near Milngavie has a stargazing session this week. Go along and find out what makes a moon super and look at the constellations. Friday,7pm-8.30pm, £5 . All details at www.facebook.com/events/188495065687807/
2THE John Byrne Award ceremony is swiftly becoming a must-do. This celebration of Scottish talent and creativity will include music and entertainment, an exhibition of the year’s best entries, and – of course – the award ceremony for Scotland’s most creative souls. An evening to delight and bring a warm glow. Saturday, Central Hall, Edinburgh, 7pm. All details at www.johnbyrneaward.org.uk
3ELVIS Costello (below, right) and the Imposters joined by The Waterboys hit Glasgow Armadillo on Thursday. You’ll definitely be treated to some indoor fireworks, and even the whole of the moon. So don’t just stay in your room ... get thee to the gig. From £50. www.ticketmaster.co.uk/elvis-costello-the-imposters-glasgow-05-03-2020/event/3600572B008568CA
4INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day Quiz. Get your inner geek on! Friends at Equate Scotland are hosting a free STEMinist quiz to mark International Women’s Day on Wednesday. This event aims to bring together women studying and working in STEM or women working on equality in STEM together to share their experiences and join forces in teams of five to win prizes. Find out more and register your team at equatescotland.org.uk/event/international-womens-day-quiz/ Drinks and nibbles and networking and feminist fun. There is bound to be cake.
5SEEING the Unseen. For too long autistic women and girls have been unseen. Glasgow Women’s Library is screening a powerful and poetic documentary showing the role autism plays in the lives of 17 Icelandic women, and asks why autistic women and girls have remained invisible in society for so long. Answers are offered in the words of the women themselves, and through the insight of specialists experienced in working with autistic women and girls. Seeing the Unseen also looks at how a lack of understanding and proper support negatively affects the wellbeing of these women and their families – autistic women are gifted individuals with many talents that can be of value to society if they are given the chance to share them. The Scottish Women’s Autism Network will introduce the film and lead a Q&A after the screening. All details at womenslibrary.org.uk/event/seeing-the-unseen/
6HOW Estonia achieved independence and what next for Scotland. During this evening with Iain Lawson, he will describe the success Estonia has made of independence despite being initially refused a referendum. Lawson served for 15 years as the first honorary consul for the Republic of Estonia in Scotland, and will show how it transformed a rundown Soviet state into the most digitally advanced nation in Europe. Friday, from 7pm-9.30pm. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-estonia-achieved-independence-and-what-next-for-scotland-tickets-95373038325
7AN afternoon with Ken McDonald, founder of iScot magazine. A presentation on “The Media – for those of independent mind”, which will last for approximately an hour with additional time for Q&As. The format is audio-visual, and the presentation is designed to be informative and entertaining. Tea/coffee and a selection of home baking will be provided for a donation. Next Sunday, Westwood Hall, East Kilbride. Free. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/afternoon-with-ken-mcdonald-founder-director-at-iscot-magazine-tickets-93664323513
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