World Pipe Band Championships
Glasgow Green, tomorrow and Saturday

Two days of competition showcasing the extraordinary ability of 8,000 pipers and drummers. Defending champions Inveraray and District will face bands from around the world as they compete to hang on to their crown. Buy tickets at theworlds.co.uk/tickets.

Frankie Boyle
Theatre Royal, today until Saturday

The Glasgow comedian and writer is well known for his pessimistic and often controversial sense of humour. Tickets are priced from £25, plus fee. Book at ticketmaster.co.uk. He’ll return next Thursday to Saturday also.

Family Fun Day Rave
Classic Grand, Saturday

Take the kids, the grandparents and all the friends as Glasgow’s biggest old school party kicks off at noon. Expect bouncy castles,  games, face painting bubble machine, food, cake and much more. Tickets are £11.50, with fee, at tickets-scotland.com.

Wild About Argyll Food and Drink Festival
The Briggait, Sunday

Explore Argyll & the Isles’ unique natural larder for a day of food, drink, west coast culture and craich. Tickets are £2.50 at eventbrite.co.uk.

Open-air Cinema
Botanic Gardens, today until Sunday

Enjoy ‘80s sci-fi fan favourites. It’s Blade Runner tonight, Close Encounters of the Third Kind tomorrow, Back the Future on Saturday and Death Watch on Sunday. Entry is £3.

Bongo’s Bingo
SWG3, tomorrow

Expect big cash prizes, rubbish giveaways, awkward dance offs, rave intervals and much more at Glasgow’s craziest bingo night. Tickets are £15, with fee, at bongosbingo.co.uk.

BREAK Film Festival
Nice N Sleazy, Sunday

Support a new film festival in Glasgow that will bring new fun film experiences and innovative content all around the city with this unconventional film quiz and raffle. Buy a ticket at eventbrite.co.uk.

One Night of Queen
King’s Theatre, tomorrow

Recreating and paying tribute to one of the greatest rock bands of all time, a high-energy show, featuring all of Queen’s greatest hits. Tickets are £24.50, plus fee, at atgtickets.com.

Flavabomb Project Kitchen
Glasgow Climbing Centre, Saturday

A celebration of land and sea, this popular, event will see a five-course tasting menu celebrate the finest produce Scotland has to offer. Tickets can be bought at glasgowclimbingcentre.com.

Comic Con
New Town Hall, Cumbernauld, Saturday

Indulge in comics, art, cosplay, toys and much more from 11am to 5pm. Entry is £2 as under-tenms go free.

DON’T MISS…

The Dreamboys
King’s Theatre, Saturday

One of the UK’s most famous, successful and breathtaking shows ever hits the city. It’s sure to be hugely popular with hen nights, birthday parties and girls’ nights out with the friends, so book as soon as to avoid disappointment. Tickets are £17.85, with fee, at atgtickets.co.uk.