Baby, it’s cold outside, but don’t let that stop you from getting out and enjoying the best the season can provide

Yule love ’em! 1Festival Hogmanay in Edinburgh Bag a ticket for the original, and some say best, NYE party. Three days of music (including Primal Scream and Mark Ronson), a ceilidh and huge fireworks display with Edinburgh Castle in the background. Edinburgh, 30 December-January 1, Edinburghshogmanay.org 2 NYE Trevor Nelson’s NYE Party Bump and grind […] Read more

Our festive mate-date finder will help pick your ideal meet-up across the country, and we take a look at the seven ages of manufactured pop

Festive mate-date finder Carolling not going to cut it this Christmas? Grab your best mate and pick your ideal meet-up from our special planning device… 1 God’s Own Junkyard, The Old Hardware Store, London Artist Chris Bracey does a-maze stuff with neon lighting – these gallery installations have had glowing reviews. (Godsownjunkyard.co.uk) 2 Alice in […] Read more

Our festive theatre matrix will point you towards the best family and grown-up shows, and we look at the latest film releases

The festive theatre matrix Whether it’s panto, ballet or something less festive you’re after, you’ll find it on our nifty guide… Family fun Left to right The Nutcracker Go totally nuts for this classic Christmas ballet about Clara and her nutcracker doll by the English National Ballet. Thursday-December 30, London Coliseum (Eno.org) Charlotte’s Web Catch […] Read more

Passion for Fashion: Inspired by our Style Issue? night out films, gigs, fun… Just call us your personal party planner

Passion for fashion Inspired by our Style Issue? Sashay along to one of these chic events (Stilettos and LBD optional)… 1. Postmodernism: Style and Subversion 1970-1990 This new exhibition boasts frocks from the likes of Cinzia Ruggeri (left) and Vivienne Westwood, as well as stage costumes as worn by Grace Jones (below). Very stylish. September […] Read more

Fabulous’ round up of the weird and wonderful top of the pop-ups…Just call us your personal planner

Pop-Up Culture It’s summer, the weather’s good (well, sporadically) and, up and down the country, all sorts of weird and wonderful temporary fun things are happening. Here’s Fabulous’ round-up of top of the pop-ups 1. Jacques Townhouse Fashionistas, take note: you can get pampered, preened and tipsy all in one go, courtesy of Jacques Townhouse […] Read more

Alien invasions, intense X Factor alumni and a Valentine’s slush-o-meter…what more could you want? Just call us your personal party planner

Next week’s film releases are out of this world. Literally. Comedy Paul is about a Roswell reject and I Am Number Four is set to be the new blockbuster franchise. Here’s our guide to the little green men on the big silver screen. Paul (15) out tomorrow Know your alien: A space-travelling smart-arse called Paul […] Read more