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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend

11–12 July Near Loans

Not every listing gets a golden ticket

We check the usual frankly silly number of local websites, then look for events that feel rainy-day friendly: cinemas, theatres, talks, workshops, galleries, concerts, cosy venues, and anything less likely to involve standing in a muddy field making brave weather noises.

Happening Saturday 11 July to Sunday 12 July.
Picked for Loans, not somewhere halfway across the county.
Only Local Gems and Curated venues make the cut, because standards are still a thing.
Listings with proper descriptions get bumped up the list. Three words and a shrug will not do.

Our 10 picks near Loans

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JAM (Jesus and Me) Time

at Meadowgreen Centre

JAM (Jesus and Me) Time meets every Sunday morning and allows children aged 3-12 to meet together and learn more about God through simple Bible teaching. Sessions involve singing, games, prayer, stories, crafts and lots of fun! We encourage the children to bring a collection which we donate to various charities. All JAM time leaders are members of the PVG Scheme (Disclosure Scotland).

1 milesSun 12 Jul04:00
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HEX APPEAL4

HEX APPEAL

at Cottier Theatre

Join the WEPDA Bébés in celebrating 10 years of fun, friendships and community! Your stunning host for the evening will guide you through our fantastic lineup of 20 stunning pole performances. Our students will leave you with your jaws on the floor as they wow you with their skills – including the mesmerising tricks and flow they’ve learned from our fabulous team of instructors. We can’t wait for you to see what our students have been working on! Please note this is an over 18s event. BSL interpreting will be provided and Cottiers is a wheelchair accessible venue. *VIP tickets offer seats in the first 3 rows & will offer some of the best views

25.6 milesSun 12 Jul20:00
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Make a Sea Glass Pendant

at Vanilla Ink CIC

Hey, do you like pendants? Do you also like sea glass? Well, lucky you - this one’s for you! Join us at Vanilla Ink CIC in Glasgow for our Silver Sea Glass Pendant Class , a hands-on jewellery-making experience inspired by Scotland’s beautiful coastline. You’ll learn how to select, design, and set

26 milesSat 11 Jul12:00
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Workshops & Classes
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Barry Kerr + Beth Malcolm + Rachel Groves

at The Vault

BBC Radio Scotland Young Musician of the Year 2026, Rachel Groves, MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards Scots Singer of the Year 2024, Beth Malcolm, and Folk Album of the Year 2026 winner for his album Curlew's Cry, the incredible Barry Kerr. What an incredible closing concert. BOOK EARLY!

41.3 milesSun 12 Jul£22.50 / £16.00 (Concession)
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Barry Kerr + Beth Malcolm + Rachel Groves

at The Vault

BBC Radio Scotland Young Musician of the Year 2026, Rachel Groves, MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards Scots Singer of the Year 2024, Beth Malcolm, and Folk Album of the Year 2026 winner for his album Curlew's Cry, the incredible Barry Kerr. What an incredible closing concert. BOOK EARLY!

41.3 milesSun 12 Jul20:00£22.50 / £16.00 (Concession)
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Cardio Sculpt8

Cardio Sculpt

at Linlithgow Jazzercise

Cardio Sculpt is the ultimate full-body workout. Feel lighter, stronger and happier after high-intensity, dance-based cardio followed by strength training and stretching.Low-impact modifications will be shown at every class so you can modify and take the workout at your own pace to suit your curr...

49.8 milesSat 11 Jul10:00
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