What's On in the N-East (aye, of Scotland!)
Talk: Jewellery
Modern and Contemporary by Alison Fraser, Keeper (Applied Art). Art Gallery, Aberdeen, 3 Feb, 12.30–1pm
Piano Duets: Cowdray Hall
George Donald and Roger B. Williams present music by Fauré and Debussy. Schoolhill, Aberdeen, 4 Feb, 12.45–1.30pm
Opera on a Shoe String
España! by Ogstoun Theatre, Gordonstoun School, near Elgin. 4 Feb, 7.30pm
Exhibition: Dance
See Degas’ A Group of Dancers alongside works by Poussin, Watteau and Picasso. Duff House, Banff, 6 Feb–11 April
Kinker Winter Walk
Seven-mile walk exploring the countryside around the historic village of Kincardine o’Neil. Booking: 013398 85751. 6 Feb.
Pancake Morning
Organised by 1st Fraserburgh Girls Brigade. St Andrews Hall, Mid Street, Fraserburgh, 6 Feb, 10–11.30am
Place Observed in Solitude
Exhibition of work by one of Scotland’s most highly regarded artists, Frances Walker, in celebration of her 80th birthday. Art Gallery, Aberdeen, 6 Feb–10 April
Jonatha Brooke
American folk rock singer-songwriter. Lemon Tree, Aberdeen, 6 Feb, 7.30pm
Aberdeen Burns Club
Talk by Graeme Robertson: A Short History of the Aberdeen Granite Industry. Rubislaw Church Centre, 9 Feb, 7.30 pm
Into the Ice Age
New light on prehistory – Alan Saville of National Museums Scotland. Regent Building lecture theatre, Aberdeen, 9 Feb, 7.30pm
Aberdeen Art Gallery 125 years
The 1905 Extension: talk by Jennifer Melville. Art Gallery, Aberdeen, 10 Feb, 12.30–1pm
James Sherwood at the Piano
Award–winning comedian and comedy writer. Woodend Barn, Banchory, 11 Feb, 8pm
Stonehaven Folk Club
The Ideal Band, 12 Feb, 8.30
Songs from the Shows
Music by Sondheim, Lerner and Lowe and Gershwin featuring Jane Duffield. Duff House, Banff, 12 Feb, 7.30pm
In the Pink
Display of garments and accessories from the costume collection. Provost Skene’s House, Aberdeen, throughout February.
Scat at the Lemon Tree
Session featuring Graeme Stephen. Lemon Tree, Aberdeen, 13 Feb, 12.30pm
Elgin Writers’ Workshop
For budding writers. Booking: 01343 562600. Library, Elgin, 13 Feb
The Beautiful Spy
Saltire Society talk by Peter Reid. Rubislaw Church, Beaconsfield Place, Aberdeen, 16 Feb, 7.30pm
Malcolm Hay Memorial Lecture
Professor Jon Levenson explores what in the Abrahamic Legacy is common to Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Phone 01224 272084. Kings College, Aberdeen, 16 Feb., 5.30pm
Hall Russell Ship Builders
Talk by Meredith Greiling, Maritime Museum, Aberdeen, 17 Feb, 12.30–1pm
Fiddler on the Roof
Aberdeen Opera Company. His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen, 17–20 Feb, 7.30pm
Gilbert & Sullivan: Patience
By University of Aberdeen. Arts Centre, Aberdeen, 17–20 Feb, 7.30pm
Recital of Schumann and Fauré
Three romances: Niall Brown (cello) and Isabelle Trub (piano). Cowdray Hall, Schoolhill, Aberdeen, 18 Feb, 12.45–1.30pm
Band of the Royal Marines Concert
Music Hall, Aberdeen, 19 Feb, 7.30pm
Millstone Hill Circular Walk
Moderate ranger–guided walk. Booking: 01467 681470. 20 Feb, 12–4pm,
Stars in Our Eyes
Ranger–guided night walk. Booking: 01358 726417. Haddo House, 20 Feb
Hoot
Flute and harp duo. Acorn Centre, West Parish Church, Inverurie, 20 Feb, 8pm
N–East Humour: Stephen Robertson
Rector, University of Aberdeen. MacRobert Building, Old Aberdeen, 23 Feb, 7.30pm
Albyn Academy Musicians
Cowdray Hall, Schoolhill, Aberdeen, 24 Feb, 12.45–1.30pm
Elgar and Aberdeen
Alison Shiel through music and words tells of the friendship between Charles Sanford Terry and Edward Elgar. Cowdray Hall, Schoolhill, Aberdeen, 25 Feb, 12.45–1.30pm
Rhynie Ramble
Ranger guided walk along the tracks and lanes around Rhynie with a hill walk. 27 Feb, 10.30am. Booking: 01466 795087
Flute recital: Monymusk Arts Trust
Kay Ritchie, Ogston Music Scholar, plays Purser, Bach and Poulenc. 28 Feb, 3pm