mastodon 4.5.18Exploring culture and events in Aberdeen
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Hey everyone! ⭕
Just a little note to share that our latest POST newsletter is out! This issue is your guide to Aberdeen’s bustling cultural scene this October, filled with everything from art shows to live dance and community events.
Whether you’re looking for something new to explore or just want to keep up with the local buzz, we’ve got you covered 🍁🎭
https://postabdn.com/october-events-calendar-is-bursting-with-cultural-highlights/
🎨 Outer Spaces is offering a fantastic opportunity for three artists or collectives to engage in a project reflecting on mental health themes.
🌟 As part of their "In Our Spaces" programme running from October 2024 to March 2025, artists will explore the theme "In/Visible".
💰 They're offering a £3,000 commission to encourage city artists to creatively delve into mental health topics.
⭕ Read about it now on POST: https://postabdn.com/outer-spaces-launches-commission-opportunity-for-aberdeen-artists/
Sabotage parties only happen just six times a year. But they’ve heard you want more, so they’re returning to The Cellar. The same iconic queer energy you love, electrifying dance beats, and a night you won’t forget…just in a more intimate venue.
Jump on board for an extravagant Sunday brunch at RBF in the Trinity Centre this Sunday.
Their fabulous BYOB drag brunch features three hours of stunning drag performances. It’ll be a dazzling afternoon filled with flair and entertainment…and that’s just the food!
The Aberdeen Beer Festival, hosted by Fierce Beer, is set for 12th April 2025 at the Music Hall. This exciting new event will feature a diverse lineup of twelve guest breweries in addition to the host.
Expect exceptional flavours across two sessions, celebrating local and international craft brews.
⭕ Read now on POST: https://postabdn.com/fierce-beer-leads-the-way-for-new-aberdeen-beer-festival/
We’ve got another art exhibition for you to check out. Moira Milne is showcasing From the Garden Through the City to the Sea at Bonnymuir Green until 25 October.
A graduate of Gray's School of Art, her work is deeply inspired by Aberdeen’s landscapes, especially the sea. She works in various mediums like pen and ink, batik, and fabric collage, often incorporating recycled materials of personal significance.
We're excited about Jenny Hood's solo exhibition, NINE, opening at Arkade Gallery on 25 October!
Over a year in the making, this exhibition will feature Jenny's latest photography, sculpture, and mixed media work.
🎨 Peacock has launched a Community Printmaking Programme on Thursdays and Saturdays at The Print Room, offering free classes to teach basic printmaking skills!
🖌️ Participants can create diverse artworks like multiple print editions, mono prints, etchings, badges, and more. The workshops encourage bold, colourful prints and include a drawing table with various art supplies and special Peacock colouring sheets.
🎟️ Book your spot: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-printmaking-at-peacock-18-or-over-tickets-1024753273627
🎤 Join the next Speakin' Weird spoken word night tomorrow night at Love Rara on Justice Street!
📝 Share poems, prose, stories, or comedy in an open, welcoming space.
🌟 The evening, hosted by Orla Shortall and Hannah Nicholson, features the fantastic headliner Tawona Sitholé
🌈 It’s a fantastic opportunity to be part of Aberdeen’s spoken word scene.
💃 Next week, Citymoves again hosts DanceLive from 17th October, offering an exciting mix of live shows, outdoor performances, films, and workshops across Aberdeen.
🎟️ Over four days, enjoy captivating performances from local, national, and international artists at venues across the city. There’s also a special night-time performance and projection parade.
🩰 Morning workshops and classes, led by visiting artists, will give you the chance to dive deeper into the world of dance.
🎨 Michael Hautemulle has brought thought-provoking work to Arkade Gallery with her solo exhibition, Bodies at Rest.
🖼️ Bringing the show to an end tonight, the artist is hosting a talk exploring the intriguing exploration of rest in all its forms, examining how rest can mean stillness, recovery, or even stagnation and death.
⭕ Read about it now on POST: https://postabdn.com/michael-hautemulle-brings-new-thought-provoking-work-to-arkade-gallery/
This is a fantastic piece of local journalism by Lindsay Bruce. She has put herself in the story, side-by-side with the residents of Balnagask.
An extra shout-out has to go to photographer Kami Thomson for further elevating this story with amazing pictures.
Great work all round 👊
❌ TEDxAberdeen is gearing up for another stimulating event on Saturday, 16th November, with 300 tickets available at The Music Hall!
🌟 This year's theme, "Identity," promises to explore diverse perspectives through powerful, concise talks.
🧠 True to TED’s ethos, these sessions will be brief yet profound, sparking deep thought and lively discussion among folk attending.
⭕ Read about it now on POST: https://postabdn.com/bigger-and-better-tedxaberdeen-2024-ticket-applications-now-open/
🎨 Join Peacock this October as they welcome Outlaw Printmaker, Sean Starwars, to Aberdeen for a woodcut workshop!
🖌️ From the 25th to 27th of October, dive into the world of contemporary printmaking, learning directly from Sean's fast-paced, bold approach.
🌟 Perfect for both newbies and seasoned artists, this workshop is all about invigorating your style with bold colours and striking designs.
⭕ Read about it now on POST: https://postabdn.com/explore-the-art-of-woodcut-printmaking-with-sean-starwars/
🎶 Renowned folk musician P.G. Six will perform in Aberdeen for the first time at The Anatomy Rooms on Sunday, 13th October!
🌟 A staple of the New York music scene since the mid-90s, Gubler is celebrated for his distinctive blend of 60s British folk, country rock, and experimental sounds.
🎸 Local favourites, Kitchen Cynics and Margery Daw, will support in an evening rich with musical talent.
⭕ Read about it now on POST: https://postabdn.com/experimental-folk-artist-p-g-six-to-play-aberdeen-for-the-first-time/
Back from holiday today and working hard to get you your October newsletter before the end of the week.
Do you have any events we should include? Drop us an email to hiya@postabdn.com or DM us xx
🎨 Michael Hautemulle brings new thought-provoking work to Arkade Gallery with her solo exhibition, Bodies at Rest.
🖼️ Running until 7th October, this exhibition is an intriguing exploration of rest in all its forms, examining how rest can mean stillness, recovery, or even stagnation and death.
🌟 Hautemulle’s work questions how we value our time, energy, and bodies, exploring the fine line between love and labour.
⭕ Read about it now on POST: https://postabdn.com/michael-hautemulle-brings-new-thought-provoking-work-to-arkade-gallery/
🎸 Don't miss Joe Hearty & RP McMurphy live at The Blue Lamp next Saturday, 28th September.
🌍 Joe Hearty is making a much-anticipated return to the stage. With a background as the lead singer of Copy Haho, his music uniquely fuses Scottish DIY ethos with indie flavours.
🎤 Accompanying him is RP McMurphy, an evolving project that's set to inject a fresh yet familiar dynamic into the Aberdeen music scene.
🎟 Get tickets now: https://www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/whats-on/joe-hearty-r-p-mcmurphy/
