This week's list leans toward a night out somewhere with a roof over your head rather than anything outdoors, which suits September fine. Cal Flyn's talk at Roots Café on the 10th is the pick if you want something to actually think about, while Eden Court's got both a Motown tribute and Susan Calman covering comedy and theatre back to back. The Whistlin' Donkeys close things out at An Seòmar on Saturday for anyone wanting live music to end the week.
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An Evening with Cal Flyn
TalkRoots Café, Inverness
Cal Flyn's writing on landscape and abandonment is the kind of sharp, thoughtful nonfiction that makes a small café talk feel like a proper night out. Worth it if you like your ideas served with a coffee.
More infoEndless Love The Show: A Tribute to Diana Ross And Lionel Richie
MusicEden Court Theatre
A big-voiced run through the Motown and 70s soul back catalogue, built for singing along rather than sitting quietly. Eden Court's stage suits this kind of glossy tribute show well.
More infoSusan Calman: Tall Tales
TheatreEden Court Theatre
Susan Calman's dry, self-deprecating style has made her a regular on TV panel shows, and a live set gives her room to properly stretch out the stories. Reliable, warm, laugh-out-loud stuff.
More infoThe Whistlin' Donkeys
MusicAn Seòmar, Inverness
An Seòmar's an intimate spot for a night of folk-leaning live music, and a band name like The Whistlin' Donkeys promises no shortage of energy on stage.
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