Glasgow Walking Lunch
Royal Exchange Square, Saturday
Travel through 1,000 years of Glasgow history as hungry explorers are led on a guided tour to unearth the city’s fascinating past, all while enjoying plenty of food along the way. Search the event name on eventbrite.co.uk to book.
Drag-Opticon
Britannia Panopticon Music Hall, tomorrow
A monthly live drag cabaret/variety show performed in and contributing to the charity conservation of the world’s oldest surviving music hall. Tickets are £5. Visit britanniapanopticon.org.
Rum and Reggae Festival
Barrowland Ballroom, Saturday and Sunday
Take a rum journey around the world and taste rare and special craft rums from the West Indies, Cuba, South America and the US. Alongside this, enjoy some amazing reggae acts, performing all day. Buy tickets at eventbrite.com.
Food & Farmers Market
BAaD, Sunday
The heart of the Barras Market will be filled with all things food. Taste some of Scotland’s best street food from vendors and take home some excellent products from a wide selection of stallholders. Free entry.
Free Comic Book Day
Geek-aboo, Saturday
Head along to Queen Street and pick up your free comics. This year, there are around 15,000 comics in-store. As always, organisers will have special guests and giveaways.
Forbidden Planet Birthday
Buchanan Street, Sunday
The Ghostbusters of Glasgow will be handing out goody bags and taking photos with fans as this cornerstone of the city’s comic book scene turns the big 3-0.
Bubble Rush
Bellahouston Park, Sunday
The 5K course starts in a sea of bubbles is back and features four bubble stations along the route where cannons pump out coloured foam to create a deep bubble bath. Register at princeandprincessofwaleshospice.org.uk.
Heather Small
O2 ABC, Saturday
The voice of M People hits the city as part of her UK tour with massive 90s hits Moving On Up, How Can I Love You More? and One Night in Heaven. Tickets are £32, with fee, from Ticketmaster.
Stereofunk Festival
Strathclyde Country Park, Sunday
This unique boutique music festival has firmly established itself in the Scottish clubbing calendar as “The First Festival Of The Summer.” Get ready for plenty of GBX Anthems, Jesse Bloch and much more. Visit tickets-scotland.com to book.
Bank Holiday Weekender
The Backyard, Saturday and Sunday
Grab the dog and kids and take yourself along for some great drinks, food and an amazing vibe.
DON’T MISS...
Yorkie Pudding Wrap Eating Competition
Quo Vadis, Sunday
The popular watering hole has been on the lookout for six brave contestants as it celebrates the launch of a new menu. Funds will also be going to Macmillan. The winner gets a special, limited edition T-shirt and £25 to spend on celebratory drinks. Karaoke will be after 8pm.
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