An enticing week across all categories, this one, with theatre, art, film, comedy, music, dance and clubs all strongly represented. If you can't find anything here to tickle your fancy, you're probably better off seeing out the last days of winter from the comfort of your own home.
The Slab Boys, Citizens Theatre, until Sat Mar 14
John Byrne’s play about two adolescent workers in a carpet factory is a giant of 20th century Scottish theatre; actor and theatremaker David Hayman is no small fry himself. We can't wait to see how the latter directs the former in this new production.
Kari Robertson: Ohmage, SWG3, until Sat Mar 21
Taking Jean-Luc Godard’s 1970 film 'British Sounds’ as its starting point, this film and sculpture show explores both the relationship between sound and image, and how technology has impacted how we communicate.
Kevin Bridges, The Stand, Mon Mar 2, Fri Mar 6-Sun Mar 8 (plus Wed Mar 12)
Nipping in just before his comedy mentor Frankie Boyle, the boy Bridges installs himself at The Stand for a series of new material work-outs. If we're honest, it's probably already sold out - this entry's just here for those who managed to get a ticket to feel pleased with themselves. As well they should.
Lionel Richie, The SSE Hydro, Thu Mar 5
Gazillion-selling soul and R&B smoothie Richie comes to Glasgow to get The Hydro crowd dancing on the ceiling with his fairly explanatorily titled 'All the Hits All Night Long' Tour.
Rambert Dance: Rooster, Theatre Royal, Thu Mar 5-Sat Mar 7
Choreographer Christopher Bruce’s bright and sassy tribute to the 1960s (via the music of the Rolling Stones) is revived following a 13-year absence. Finally, some satisfaction.
Requiem for Edward Snowden, CCA, Thu Mar 5
Theatre Cryptic presents a new A/V performance from experimental electronica composer Matthew Collings, exploring the themes of privacy and security invoked by that titular figure.
Chappie, general release from Fri Mar 6
Following the spectacular 'District 9', we were a bit underwhelmed with Neill Blomkamp’s 'Elysium', a space-age sci-fi that felt a bit too Hollywood after his debut. Thankfully, the director’s back on home turf with this South African robot flick, with none-more-offbeat casting: Hugh 'Wolverine' Jackman, Dev 'Slumdog' Patel and rave-rap duo Die 'too bizarre for a middle name' Antwoord.
Melting Pot, The Admiral, Sat Mar 7
House and disco legend Joey Negro headlines Melting Pot’s 14th birthday, with assistance from Sub Rosa residents Spittal and Nowicki. Don your dancing shoes.
Idlewild, O2 ABC, Sat Mar 7 & Sun Mar 8
The obvious money might be on Noel Gallagher's visit to the Hydro, but we're rather more interested in the triumphant comeback gigs from Scotland’s favourite literate indie rock band.
Count Arthur Strong, The Pavilion, Sun Mar 8
Not content to join in the rest of the comedy rush later on this month, Steve Delaney’s luvvie comedy creation is hogging the limelight ahead of time, in the suitably theatrical surroundings of the Pavilion Theatre.