Featured Events in Dundee in October, 2024 (Continuously Updated)

Immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature with our aerial hoop workshop nestled within the lush canopy of the Botanic Gardens. This unique experience is designed for adults to connect with the environment and learn new skills among the treetops. No previous experience required. (Photo credit to Beth Chalmers) Information Source: University of Dundee | eventbrite

Join us for the G.R.I.T. Closing Event from 5-6pm at Freebird Studio featuring a performative Intervention from pole & aerial artists, Jenny Smith & Nicole Tait, Freebird Studio and artist, Michaela Zimmer. Event Venue: Freebird Studio is located at the Williamson Memorial Church Hall, Dudhope Street, Dundee, DD1 1JT. The exhibition, Gestural Reflective and Inquiring Tales (G.R.I.T.), features fourteen painters from the UK and Europe, and explores how gesture and its physicality in contemporary painting engage both the maker and the viewer. With international contributors, G.R.I.T. aims to bridge a conversation about painting across Europe, and the exhibition will be shown first in Berlin, Germany, and then in Dundee, Scotland. Through these two iterations, the project aims to develop a model for sustainable artistic exchange. Beyond the exhibitions, a public program and a symposium will be held in each location, and it is intended to produce a publication. Artists: Angove, Jacopo Dal Bello, Jenny Eden, Rao Fu, Ina Gerken, Alena Hil, Erika Krause, Eglė Otto, Alex Roberts, Geraldine Swayne, Anita Taylor, Henry Ward, Waldemar Zimbelmann, Michaela Zimmer Curator: Alex Roberts is a British painter based in Berlin and Dundee who intermittently curates art exhibitions and platforms of exchange which seek to examine how painting beholds the viewer. Exhibition Venue:Drawing Projects UK is dedicated to research and development, production and presentation of exhibitions, events and workshops in drawing and contemporary art, and operates on a non-profit basis. Established in 2009 to deliver the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize annual open exhibition, amongst other projects, a centre for Drawing Projects UK was opened in 2015 in Trowbridge, Wiltshire. The centre for Drawing Projects UK in Dundee will open to the public in 2025. Located on the corner of West Bell Street and Constitution Road in Dundee, the former Bell Street Public Hall will form the exhibition and project space for Drawing Projects UK. With its entrance on Constitution Road, this heritage space provides an atmospheric venue for the G.R.I.T. exhibition. There is level access to the building and a disabled parking space outside the entrance; however, there are currently no washroom or other visitor facilities. Visiting the exhibition is strictly by pre-booked, timed entrance See: www.drawingprojects.uk Instagram: @drawingprojectsuk @drawingprojectsscotland More informationabout the exhibition and events programme is available via www.paintinggrit.comand @painting_grit Photo credits, images courtesy of Jenny Smith & Freebird StudioPARTs, Deli Sánchez & Michaela Zimmer Information Source: Drawing Projects UK | eventbrite

Tea & Tunes Gaelic Lunchtime Concerts with two of Scotland’s finest emerging traditional artists, Calum Mcilroy and Niamh MacKaveney have come together with a joint vision to deliver high quality performances of the traditional music they love. On mandolin, guitar, and vocals, Calum demonstrates his intricate flat-picking and distinct skill in composition of lyrical melodies and narrative song. He was winner of the 2024 BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician competition and Niamh Niamh MacKaveney graduated from the University of Glasgow with a Bachelor of Music Honours degree, studying violin under the tuition of Greg Lawson and Gabi Maas, and Gaelic song under the guidance of Mairi MacInnes. Supported by Bòrd na Gàidhlig Information Source: Music Development | eventbrite

OOoOOOOoO! Creepy creatures are coming alive in the Gothic Hall! Join the Creative Learning Team and Comics Youth to create your own spooky characters and comics, and let's turn the Creative Learning Space into Creepy Comics Central! These workshops are delivered in partnership with Comics Youth, a charity for children and young people based in Dundee. They deliver comics-based literacy, sequential art, publishing and wellbeing projects, as well as comics workshops at community spaces and other organisations around the city. Please note these workshops are available for all ages and abilities. If your child is under 14 years then a parent or carer must be present - spaces must be booked for every attendee, including parents/carers. Information Source: The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery & Museum | eventbrite

TRAIN WITH A PRO AT TITANS SKILLS ACADEMYJoin us for an exclusive 2-hour training session in the official Titans gym, taught by Canadian shooting guard and former KW Titan, Tramar Sutherland! Titans Skills Academy sessions are taught by professional basektball players and coaches. Youth are encouraged to build their skills and create lasting memories, whether they dream of a career in basketball or just love the game. Each session is capped at maximum 8-10 youth per coach. Staffing may be adjusted as numbers warrant. Registration includes a ticket to any KW Titans regular season home game in 2024-2025. Also includes a Titans Skills Academy tech tee if registered by October 1! SESSION DETAILS: Date: Saturday, October 19th, 2024 Location: KW Titans Practice Gym @ Shark Sport Co., 401 New Dundee Rd., Kitchener Time: 12:30-2:30pm (ages 9-12) & 3:00-5:00pm (ages 13-18) Cost: $99 (includes taxes, fees & ticket voucher. Tech tee included if registered by Oct 1!) Once registered, the KW Titans will reach out by email to confirm your spot and t-shirt size. MEET YOUR COACH Tramar Sutherland (KW Titans) Tramar played Division 1 basketball at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, was Sun Belt Conference Champion, and played in the March Madness tournament. Tramar played 8 years of pro basketball with the National Basketball League of Canada (NBLC) on 3 different teams, including the Moncton Magic, Niagara River Lions and the KW Titans. He was a 2-time member of the All-Canadian Team, a member of the First All NBLC Team with the KW Titans, and also played FIBA 3x3 pro basketball for team Toronto in France, Mongolia & Macau. Information Source: KW Titans | eventbrite

Explore Dundee Stars v Nottingham Panthers sporting information for 26th October, as well as links for Ice Hockey tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. The Dundee Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dundee, Scotland. They compete in the United Kingdom's top-tier league, the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL). The team was established in 2001 and has since become a dominant force in the British hockey scene, earning numerous awards and accolades. The Dundee Stars have won three Conference Championships and were crowned Playoff Champions in the 2013-2014 season. The team is led by head coach Omar Pacha and boasts a talented roster of players, including Canadian forward Matt Marquardt and British defenseman Jordan Cownie. The Stars play their home games at the 3,200-seat Dundee Ice Arena, which provides a lively and electric atmosphere for fans. With a strong history and dedicated fan base, the Dundee Stars continue to make their mark on the ice hockey world. Nottingham Panthers is a professional ice hockey team based in Nottingham, UK. They currently compete in the Elite Ice Hockey League, which is the top-tier league for ice hockey in the UK. Founded in 1946, the team has a long-standing history and is considered one of the most successful teams in the league, having won 10 league titles and 9 Challenge Cups. The team has also competed in various European competitions, notably winning the Continental Cup in 2017. The Panthers play their home games at the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham, which has a capacity of over 9,000 seats and attracts a passionate fan base. The team boasts a roster of talented players, including former NHL players and international stars, making them a tough opponent for any team. With their impressive track record and dedicated fan base, Nottingham Panthers is a force to be reckoned with in the world of ice hockey. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

Explore Dundee United v Motherwell sporting information for 30th October, as well as links for Football tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. Dundee United Football Club, founded in 1909, is a professional football team based in the city of Dundee, Scotland. The team competes in the Scottish Professional Football League and has a rich history of success, having won the Scottish League Cup and Scottish Premier League titles. The club also holds the distinction of being the first Scottish team to reach the finals of the UEFA Cup in 1987. Their home ground is the 14,223-seater Tannadice Park, known for its passionate and vocal atmosphere. Over the years, the team has produced some notable players such as Maurice Malpas, Hamish McAlpine, and Duncan Ferguson, who have gone on to represent Scotland at the international level. With a dedicated fan base and a talented squad, Dundee United continues to make its mark in the world of football. Motherwell Football Club, commonly known as The Steelmen, is a professional football team located in Motherwell, Scotland. They compete in the Scottish Premiership, the top tier of football in Scotland, and have been a member of the league since its inception in 1890. The club has a rich history, having won the Scottish Cup twice and the Scottish League Cup once. They also have a strong record in European competitions, reaching the UEFA Cup final in 2007. The team's home ground is Fir Park, which has a capacity of over 13,000 and has been their home since 1896. The current squad boasts talented players like David Turnbull, Tony Watt, and Mark O'Hara, who have all made a significant impact on the team's recent success. With a dedicated fan base and a long-standing tradition, Motherwell is a force to be reckoned with in the Scottish footballing world. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

Taking Audre Lorde’s classic essay, Poetry Is Not A Luxury, as an inspiration, this workshop explores what it means to use beauty as means to transform ourselves and the world. Poetry can be a revolutionary practice in which we refuse to accept the brutality of the world and escape into beauty, into community, into other wonders. Poetry is an act of internal reflection and contemplation but also conspiracy, possibility and change. The workshop opens with a collective reading and discussion of Poetry is Not A Luxury. We will then read and discuss our favourite poems which helped us to escape other possibilities. We will conclude with a zine-making workshop about escape, joy and poetry. This workshop forms part of the free curriculum of events for The Ignorant Art School Sit-in #4 Outside the Circle. Participant info This is limited capacity in-person event. We will have papers and pens and scissors available. Please feel free to bring any additional paper or dry drawing/writing tools of your preference. Biography Akwugo Emejulu is Chair of Sociological Studies at the University of Sheffield. Her research interests include the political sociology of race, class and gender and women of colour’s grassroots activism in Europe and the United States. She is the author of several books including Precarious Solidarity (forthcoming, Manchester University Press), Fugitive Feminism (Silver Press 2022) and Minority Women and Austerity: Survival and Resistance in France and Britain (Policy Press, 2017). She is co-editor of To Exist is to Resist: Black Feminism in Europe (Pluto Press, 2019). About the exhibition Outside the Circle, is an exhibition and event programme inspired by and generated from feminist and queer movements since the beginning of the 20th century that foregrounds intersectional feminist and queer strategies of radical emancipation, resistance, survival, and collective action as critical and pedagogical ‘ruptures’ in our lived experience. It is the fourth iteration of ongoing programme, The Ignorant Art School: Five Sit-ins Towards Creative Emancipation. Information Source: Cooper Gallery | eventbrite

Experience a mesmerizing evening of world percussion at The University of Dundee Chaplaincy Centre in Dundee. Immerse yourself in the rhythms and beats from around the globe on October 4, 2024. This unique event offers a free entry for all attendees, making it accessible to music enthusiasts of all backgrounds. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the power of percussion and celebrate cultural diversity through music.

Explore accurate Dundee v Kilmarnock sporting information for 5th October, as well as links for Football news, tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. Dundee Football Club, commonly known as The Dark Blues, is a professional football team based in the city of Dundee, Scotland. Founded in 1893, the club is one of the oldest in Scotland and currently competes in the Scottish Championship, the second tier of Scottish professional football. In their long and illustrious history, Dundee has won the Scottish League title once, the Scottish Cup once, and the Scottish League Cup three times. The team has also made numerous appearances in European competitions, including the UEFA Cup and the European Cup Winners' Cup. The star players of the current squad include experienced midfielder Charlie Adam and talented striker Osman Sow. Dundee plays their home matches at the state-of-the-art Kilmac Stadium at Dens Park, which has a capacity of over 11,000 fans. With a dedicated fan base and a rich history, Dundee Football Club is a true powerhouse in Scottish football. Kilmarnock Football Club, nicknamed The Killie, is a professional football team based in the town of Kilmarnock, Scotland. Established in 1869, Kilmarnock FC is one of the most historic clubs in Scottish football. They currently compete in the Scottish Premiership, the top tier of the Scottish Professional Football League. The club has won the Scottish League Cup once in its history, back in 2012. Notable players who have represented Kilmarnock include Ally McCoist, Kris Boyd, and current captain Gary Dicker. The team plays their home games at Rugby Park, a 17,889-seater stadium that has been their home since 1899. Kilmarnock FC has a loyal fanbase in Scotland and is known for their hardworking and passionate style of play on the pitch. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

Catch Bella Humphries in *A Square Peg*, her candid and raw comedy show that turns personal struggles into laughter. Bella opens up about living with PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder), blending humor with honesty to shed light on a rarely discussed condition. With sharp wit, she explores the frustration of feeling like you don’t fit into society’s expectations, all while navigating the ups and downs of her health. Don’t miss this bold, funny, and thought-provoking show—perfect for anyone who has ever felt like a square peg. Information Source: Student Services | eventbrite

Booking will close on Friday 27th September 2024 at 12 noon. Due to limited resources, we are UNABLE TO ACCEPT LATE BOOKINGS after this date. This course will be held at the Paterson Learning Centre, Botanic Garden , University of Dundee, Riverside Drive, Dundee DD2 1QH. Directions to get to this venue can be found by clicking here . Please note, there is ample free parking at the Botanic Garden and there is also a café which is open from 09.00 - 17.00 on a Saturday. Twelfth Night is a beguiling mix of shifting moods, lit by the iridescent beauty of “changeable taffeta” – funny, poignant, lyrical, melancholy, sometimes subtle, sometimes outrageous in its comic invention. It ranges from “If music be the food of love” to Sir Toby’s Belch’s “A plague o’ these pickled herring” and thoroughly deserves Hazlitt’s praise as “one of the most delightful of Shakespeare’s comedies”. It presents a study in the follies of love, whether it be romantic love, self-love, love of the good life or love of mischief. Accompanied by haunting songs, aristocrats, a steward, a pirate, a cross-dressing page boy and a professional fool play their parts in the brilliantly plotted action. We will focus in close detail on particular scenes and passages to engage with language, imagery and characterization. Film extracts and slides (from productions by the Royal Shakespeare Company) will help our enjoyment and understanding of the play in performance. Participants are asked to have read the play in advance and to bring a copy of the play with them. The day will run from 10am to 3.45pm, with breaks for refreshments and an hour’s lunch break. Tutor: Rebecca Brown Before moving to Scotland, Rebecca worked for the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, in Stratford upon Avon, where she organized and taught courses on Shakespeare and the literature of his time to a wide range of students, young and old, including many from British and international universities. She often worked in collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the University of Birmingham’s Shakespeare Institute. In recent years, Rebecca has taught courses for the Continuing Education programmes of the universities of Dundee and St Andrews. Enquiries should be sent to: lifelonglearningdundee@gmail.com As a volunteer organisation with limited resources, we try to respond to all queries as quickly as possible. Please bear with us. Information Source: Lifelong Learning Dundee | eventbrite

This one is for all of our amazing UNDER 3.0 Chicks! Come crush it with your partner, or register solo and we'll match you up! We're playing at the Official Ontario Home of the PickleballChicks - the gorgeous, climate controlled CORTE KW and you are warmly welcomed to join us! About this tourney: If you’re looking for a fun tournament where you play at the top of your game and feel confident and comfortable, you’re our kind of Chick! This event is specific to Chicks who are Beginners or Beginners+, under 3.0 and who understand that competing with other Chicks of the same level is just plain fun and exhilerating! Who we are: PickleballChicks is an established “Chicks-Only” event host in the USA and Canada with 20+ sold out tournaments under our belts. Our Vibe: At PicklebacllChicks we're all about amping up fun, friendly, wildly supportive and fair competition, which is why every player gets a minimum of 7 games. Because we know that tournaments can feel lopsided, we start with a rapid 5-game seeding round and split the whole event into two pools: Pool Pink and Pool Purple. Within these two well-matched pools you'll battle for the coveted PickleballChick crowns and gold, silver and bronze medals. More fun, more great games, more chance to win the hardware! When you walk up to our registration desk, you’ll immediately feel the love. We create a welcoming, sassy vibe that helps melt away tournament anxiety. No one feels like running back to the car to cry at a PickleballChicks tournament. We’re all about the love of the game and respect and kindness toward our fellow players. We're also very competitive so come with your A game and be prepared to put all those hours of play into action in the Battle for the Crown! A humble brag: We’re pretty darn good at running our cool tournaments which is why you'll get lots of information ahead of the tournament date (us Chicks love to communicate!) and on game day; you’ll be in and out in just around 3 hours. We Chicks know how to get sh*t done 🙂 so you can get to your icy cold drink at Starbucks (or a bar lol) faster. The Nitty Gritty: When: Sunday October 6th 1pm - 4pm Where: CORTE KW You’re going to love it here! Skill Level: Under 3.0 –> Note: ***** No sandbagging, like zero, nada, none…sandbagging is just not cool.*********** We will be checking ratings via DUPR and PickleballBrackets and reserve the right to refund your registration fee if you do not match our registration criteria (both partners under 3.0) Max Players: 26 Solo players are welcome and encouraged to register and we will do our best to match you! What we’re playing for: Fun, friendship and flexing our hard earned skills! Plus of course, gold, silver, bronze medals AND crowns for Gold winners. Note for players without a partner: If you don’t have a partner, it’s cool -> we love you and want you to play! Register solo and we will match you up with the next single to register. I will do my best to pair you up. We don’t want to leave any Chicks out! Fee: $55. Refundable only on a 1:1 basis and only if you find a player to take your place. We understand plans can change and we're fair Chicks :) Use the promo code Earlybird up to September 10th for a 10% discount. The crowns and hardware! Not sure about tournaments? Nervous or on the fence? Have no fear chickadees! Take a peek into the fun, friendly world of PickleballChicks with our quick video! Information Source: Sharon, Head PickleballChick | eventbrite