South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture

 

The Vintage Explosion burst on to the scene in Nov 2022 when a video of them performing Sam Cooke's 'A Change is Gonna Come' went viral on TikTok and Facebook. Since then they have achieved four No.1 Albums on iTunes' Worldwide Blues Chart as well as reaching the top ten on the US Billboard Blues Charts. The band made their first television appearance in March when they were specially invited to perform at the BBC Big Birthday Bash as the house band; quickly followed by an exclusive performance on ITV's This Morning. They sold out a 14 date UK and Ireland tour in 2024. 

Their explosive live show has already progressed to theatre stages with sell out shows at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall and Usher Hall, Edinburgh. As well as collecting many new fans along the way, they are also making an impression with music legends: 

Sir Rod Stewart recently stated 'This guy....The Vintage Explosion, is the best white soul singer I've ever heard'. 

Kiss frontman Paul Stanley said ‘WOW!! Absolutely blown away by The Vintage Explosion. The singer comes off as good as any of the greats!’ 

Available to book online or by calling Lanark Memorial Hall on 01555 673199.

Cost: £26.00 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

 

Come along to our Sip and Glaze night where you can glaze, paint and design your own pre-cast pottery item, ideal for display at home or the perfect personalised gift.

Chill out from the world and catch up and giggle with friends as you create a masterpiece under the guidance of our expert Tutor.

Age 18+

Includes a glass of prosecco and one piece of pottery.

Available to book online or by calling East Kilbride Arts Centre on 01355 261000.

Cost: £30.00 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

 

Four talented singers traverse Scotland to bring an original piano-accompanied production to local venues. Opera Highlights is a vibrant, one-of-a-kind show created specifically for Scottish Opera each season.

Fiona MacSherry, Scottish Opera’s Head of Music, arranges some of opera’s greatest hits into an original narrative by director Emma Doherty.

Audiences can expect a ‘Very entertaining and great creative content - ideal performance for a small venue. Such talented young performers - and a really great pianist/musical director. A real treat to have quality live entertainment so close to home.’ – Audience member, Opera Highlights 2024/25.

Available to book online or by calling East Kilbride Arts Centre on 01355 261000.

Cost: £20.00 / £6.00 under 26 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

 

Helen McGilvray

Diverse Fibres are a group of enthusiastic feltmakers who meet monthly in Hamilton to work on their felting projects and to share their ideas, knowledge and techniques.

Our exhibition demonstrates the wide range of items that can be made with felt and the various skills involved in making them. We will be exhibiting wet felted pictures, 3d vessels, needle felted items and wearable art, all of which display the versatility and beauty of the medium.

Cost: Free admission

 

It’s 1983 in Glasgow’s east end, and poor Archie McCann is stuck in a right pickle. His two daughters, Tricia and Kathleen, are getting married on the same day – the very day of the Celtic vs Rangers League Cup final!

Convinced the universe (and the SFA) are out to get him, Archie’s torn between walking his girls down the aisle or sneaking off to watch the match.

With his wife Rita off protesting with her CND pals, future sons-in-law on opposite sides of the football divide, and Maggie, the nosey neighbour with a secret crush on Archie, it’s all set for a day of mayhem. Get ready for a bellyful of laughs as Archie tries to juggle weddings, football, and a whole lot of chaos.

Available to book online or by calling Rutherglen Town Hall on 0141 613 5700.

Cost: £20.00 / £18.00 (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)