This Weekend 09-11 September 2011

It's the second last weekend before summer officially ends and although it looks abit wet out there today, Saturday is suppose to reach the dizzy heights of 18c. So go and get out side, explore and join in the fun this weekend. Here's our suggestions of what to do.

On Friday night Southside Studios are hosting  'Backpacker Blues' a play by Douglas Maxwell and directed by Gary Mcnair. In addition to the play there will be live music with La Roche Rumba. Starts at 8pm and tickets are £5.

On Saturday the Southside Crafters Craft Market returns to the Shawlands Kirk (Shawlands Cross) They'll be more than twenty stalls selling hand knitting, cards, jewellery, gifts etc. They also have a tea room filled with homebaking and childrens arts and crafts.

The NVA'S South Harvest is taking place in Toryglen. This year the Harvest is being hosted by Urban Roots. The Harvest is a celebration of local food. An irreverent homage to the village fête – centred on the Harvest Meal – there will also be live music, communal cooking, food sharing, workshops and competitions. Free event.
The Govanhill Festival is taking place in Govanhill Park from 11am till 3pm with Information stalls, Pipe Band, Kiddie Karaoke, Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, Beauty Therapy, Hair Braiding & Build a Bird Box.
The Southside Studios are holding a BBQ from 4 oclock, the 'Backpacker Blues' play will commence at 8pm  and  there will be live music from Jonnie Common from 9pm. Tickets are £5.
Southside Seeds are hosting Listen in - light out 6 at Go Slow cafe on Victoria Road, from 7pm.

On Sunday we would suggest a trip to House for an Art Lover to see 'The Riveted Eye' an exhibition of works by Glasgow based artist Patricia Cain. 

Have a good weekend.