Six of the best – Where to be seen in March and April
One for the cool cats: Aberdeen jazz festival
Aberdeen Jazz Festival returns for 10 days in March. This year’s line-up
is an eclectic and improvisatory musical celebration. From smooth to raucous, trail-blazing to traditional, there’s something for everyone. Find out what’s happening at aberdeenjazzfestival.com. The festival runs from March 16th to 26th. Nice!
Aberdeen Jazz Festival returns for 10 days in March. This year’s line-up is an eclectic and improvisatory musical celebration. From smooth to raucous, trail-blazing to traditional, there’s something for everyone. Find out what’s happening at aberdeenjazzfestival.com. The festival runs from March 16th to 26th. Nice!
One for everyone who still has a favourite dinosaur: Jurassic live
Rawr! Jurassic Live’s award winning puppetry and special effects extravaganza comes to P&J Live on 10th & 11th April 2023. There are two shows a day, flying pterodactyls, Parasaurolophus, Stegosaurus, Apatosaurus, Velociraptors and Triceratops alongside the UK’s biggest Tyrannosaurus Rex. Find out more at pandjlive.com
The Scottish Chamber Orchestra: Beethoven’s 5th
Da-da-da-DAH! Da-da-da-DAH! You know the one… Catch the Scottish Chamber Orchestra at the Music Hall on April 29th. Evidently, the piece, ‘celebrates victory over the forces of fate in an unforgettable journey from struggle and conflict to blazing affirmation.’ So now you know. Book at aberdeenperformingarts.com. Tickets start at £13.
Picture this: Where ideas are born
Head to the Art Gallery for this photography exhibition from Magnum, the world-renowned photo agency. The show features artists in their studio spaces, including Ai WeiWei, Warhol and Georgia O’Keefe. The work of over 20 photographers is on show. It runs from April 1st to June 11th.
Free event: Climate week Cruden Bay beach clean
Do your bit for the environment and sea life by heading up to Cruden Bay on March 29th at 1.00. You can join in Climate WeekNE23’s beach clean. Meet near the ‘Windows to the Sea’ artwork. Safety briefing and equipment provided. Reserve your spot at eventbrite.co.uk
Easter treat: Easter egg trails at crathes castle & drum castle
Follow the trail round the castle grounds, collect the clues, solve the puzzle and enjoy an Easter egg at the end. Kids’ tickets from £4, Adults go free, but, scandalously, don’t get any chocolate. The event runs from 10am to 3.30pm on 7th – 10th April.
This event will run from 10am, with last entry to the trail at 3:30pm. Book via eventbrite.co.uk