5 feelgood things to do in Inverness this weekend
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With Jay Carder at Household, the final Under Canvas events, a busy band weekend at Tooth & Claw and a film 'that can change the world' – you choose!
1 Dance star in the house
Household presents their latest guest – Jay Carder at Upstairs, from 10pm-2am on Saturday, August 26. Jay Carder’s blend of bass, techno and breaks saw her come into her own last year, with sell-out headline shows in the UK and also India and Istanbul. She also appeared at Glastonbury for the first time, plus other festivals and three sets at Fabric. On radio, you can hear her take – on The Dance Show on Rinse, UK bass for Kaizen on NTS, and underground Indian trip hop on Soho Radio. She grew up in South East London where she began her promoter/DJ journey eight years ago throwing events with collective 4 To The Floor London, which attracted house dancers, hustlers, b-boys, voguers, waackers and other dance styles from Paris, Japan, Berlin and major dance cities from around the world. She now runs her own club series House of Carder. There will be the garden party before Upstairs too at The Innes Bar from 3-11pm.
2 Ready to rock?
There are two big band nights this weekend at the Tooth & Claw – Friday, August 25 from 7.30pm – with Rend Them Asunder, Bloodthread, Desecration and Puppy Kickers, while Saturday, August 26 has a top billing of Island Of Love promising garage-noise-rock from London from the first signing to Jack White’s record label, Third Man Records. Support comes from Trumpton Riot, The Dihydro (pictured) and one other act.
1 The final days of Under Canvas ...
Hard to believe all these days and night of summer music magic at Under Canvas on Eden Court lawn are almost over, but Friday, August 25 will see The Firelight Trio (pictured) + Gillebrìde MacMillan Band Gaelic singer-songwriter from South Uist. Gillebrìde will be performing his album of original Gaelic songs – Sèimh: The State of Calm. The performances are at 4.30pm and 8pm. Sadly, but maybe not unexpectedly, The Final Hoolie scheduled for the actual final shows on Saturday – with Duo Chaimbeul and Valtos – are already sold out.
4 A movie 'that can change the world'
A thriller based on a true story that aims to help end child trafficking and starring Jim Caviezel arrives at Vue Cinema on Friday, August 25, (various times) Sound Of Freedom (15) is the story of a federal agent who rescues a young boy from ruthless child traffickers, and then he learns the boy’s sister is still captive and decides to try and save her too. Also stars Mira Sorvino.
5 Growing the future ...
On Sunday, August 27 from noon to 3pm, Seed Saving For Community Growers is a free event at Inverness Botanic Gardens. A seed saving workshop is the main part, but there are lots of other things going on too, including a Good Food Movement walk and talk around the gardens and light refreshments made with seasonal, local produce will be provided. Bring any seeds or seedlings to swap. Saving seeds is a vital tool for community growing groups to save money, develop locally adapted strains of favourite plants and bring people in the community together to share varieties. More info from: highlandgoodfood.scot and seedsofscotland.com
