Date Book: What’s on
Things to do in August
[ 6-31 August ]
Hear Karin Schaupp’s guitar gently weep
Foremost Aussie classical guitarist Karin Schaupp collaborates with fellow Antipodean, playwright David Williamson, to tell the story of Schaupp’s mother, Lotte, an equally skilled musician. This touching, parental paean forms part of the Edinburgh Fringe. www.karinschaupp.com
[ Until 2 August ]
Tel Aviv meets Copenhagen, beach style
In a tribute to the Israeli city’s centenary, the Danish capital recreates Tel Aviv’s beachfront on the shores of Islands Brygge, as part of the gay-friendly World Outgames 2009. www.copenhagen2009.org
[ Until 7 August ]
Lap up waterside performances in Zurich
Switzerland’s performance art festival runs until early August. Look out for acts around Tanzhaus Zurich and along the banks of the Limmat.
[ 8 August ]
Catch a Talking Head in Edinburgh
David Byrne, the erstwhile front man for the original art school rockers, Talking Heads, plays material from his new album, Everything that Happens will Happen Today, produced by long-time collaborator Brian Eno, at the Edinburgh Playhouse.
[ 13-16 August ]
See the ships come sailing in, in Belfast
Northern Ireland’s capital hosts the grand finale of the Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge 2009. Cheer the crews and admire the vintage vessels as they complete their transatlantic voyage.
[ From 8 August ]
Do a drive-in when in Brussels
Motor over to Brussels’s Jubelpark on weekend nights and you can view recent(ish) Hollywood films from the comfort of your driver’s seat, courtesy of sponsors Nissan. Tune in to the soundtrack via an accompanying FM broadcast.
[ 29 August ]
Dance to Dutch trance in Birmingham
The world famous Dutch trance DJ Armin van Buuren is playing at Air in Birmingham at the end of the month.
Booking ahead
[ 1-6 Sept ]
Get afloat in Amsterdam
The Netherlands’s foremost nautical trade show, The Amsterdam In-water Boat Show 2009, comes to Marina Seaport IJmuiden. Expect everything from luxury sail yachts and striking motorcruisers through to powerful speedboats.
[ Until 6 Sept ]
Admire Richard Long’s landscape art
This British artist works within the natural world, by adjusting the natural features of remote rural areas. This excellent retrospective runs at Tate Britain, London, until the beginning of September.
[ Ongoing ]
Take a Scotch tour
Inver House distilleries produce some of Scotland’s finest whisky. See how they do it and perhaps even taste a little of their wares. They’ve five fine distilleries dotted around the country, from Pulteney Distillery in Wick through to Speyburn Distillery in Rothes.
[ 25 Oct ]
Run Venice
The 24th Venice marathon takes place this October. Proceeds go towards the restoration of the city’s venerable landmarks.
[ 27 Nov - 22 Dec ]
Start Christmas shopping in Hanover
The city’s Christmas market opens towards the end of November. Go for the wooden trinkets, stay for the glühwein.
