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  1. An image or artwork by Chris Hugh MacKenzie.
    Saturday 6 December 2025 - Sunday 1 March 2026
    See listing for times
    Free

    Hold Utopia: Paintings by Chris Hugh MacKenzie

    Hold Utopia: Paintings by Chris Hugh MacKenzie
  2. An expressive, colourful painting of a person’s face with their eyes closed, shown in soft pastel tones of green, blue, yellow, and pink. Small white flowers are painted across the face and background. The overall mood is peaceful and dreamy, with the artwork blending gentle brushstrokes and warm colours.
    Saturday 6 December 2025 - Sunday 1 March 2026
    See listing for times
    Free

    Sean McGlashan Exhibition

    Sean McGlashan Exhibition
  3. A bright red mug with the phrase “Hablamos Español” written in blue sits on a wooden surface. Behind it, a wall is covered with colourful sticky notes in pink, yellow, blue, and green, each displaying different Spanish words such as “hola,” “mundo,” “casa,” “tener,” and “feliz.” A pen and a Spanish-language notebook are placed in the foreground.
    Weekly on a Tuesday
    11.45am - 1pm
    Free

    Beginner's Spanish Class at Girvan Library

    Beginner’s Spanish Class at Girvan Library
  4. Gloved hands plant a small seedling in a garden bed, with hand tools nearby and the words ‘One Small Thing’ in the corner.
    Weekly on a Tuesday
    10am - 11am
    Free

    Gardening Club at Carnegie Library

    Gardening Club at Carnegie Library
  5. Close-up of hands sewing a button onto a dark grey garment on a wooden table, with thread, scissors, and sewing supplies nearby. The words “One Small Thing” appear in white text in the top left corner.
    First Friday of each month
    11.30am - 1pm
    Free

    Sew Sustainable with Moira

    Sew Sustainable with Moira
  6. Three people are sitting at a green wooden picnic table outdoors, examining small clear plastic containers and a nature guidebook with colorful plant photos. The table is scattered with leaves and dirt. In the top left corner, white text reads “One Small Thing” with a small leaf graphic above the word “One.”
    Saturday 7 February | Saturday 28 February | Saturday 14 March | Saturday 28 March
    10.30am – 12.30pm
    Free

    Families in Nature with The Conservation Volunteers

    Families in Nature with The Conservation Volunteers
  7. Bright sunny day on town square with busy market stalls.
    First Saturday of the month
    9am - 2pm

    Ayrshire Farmers Market

    Ayrshire Farmers Market
  8. Coastal Artisans
    First Saturday of the month
    10am - 4.30pm

    Coastal Artisans at The Cutty Sark Centre

    Coastal Artisans at The Cutty Sark Centre
  9. A blue-toned promotional graphic showing hands typing on a laptop with translucent digital icons (documents, folders, search, and security) floating above the keyboard. Text reads: “Stay connected with South Ayrshire Libraries – Explore Digital.”
    Monday 16, 23 & 2 March 2026
    2.15pm - 4pm
    Free

    Stay Connected: Explore Digital at Alloway Library

    Stay Connected: Explore Digital at Alloway Library
  10. A promotional image for “The McKechnie Institute Explorers,” featuring a child in a denim jacket standing in front of a colourful banner with the programme’s name and a magnifying glass graphic. Behind the banner is the interior of a museum, with display cases, architectural details, and framed items visible.
    See listing for times
    Free

    The McKechnie Institute Explorers

    The McKechnie Institute Explorers
  11. A coastal scene featuring a white lighthouse complex at the base of a steep, rocky hillside. The buildings sit on a narrow strip of land beside the sea, with one main lighthouse tower and several adjoining structures. Overlaid text reads: “McKechnie Institute Museum & Gallery. Lighthouses: Keepers of the Craig. 21 Feb – 16 May 2026.
    Saturday 21 February - Saturday 16 May 2026
    See listing for times
    Free

    Lighthouses: Keepers of the Craig

    Lighthouses: Keepers of the Craig
  12. Promotional poster for the musical “We Will Rock You” by Ayr Amateur Opera Company. The design features a silhouette of a performer holding a guitar against large bold text reading “WE WILL ROCK YOU.” The poster lists the venue as The Gaiety, Ayr, with performance dates from February 23 to February 28, 2026, and ticket prices ranging from £20 to £24. The show is sponsored by The Good Travel Co. and credits Queen for the music and lyrics, with the story and script by Ben Elton.
    See listing for dates
    2:30pm & 7:30pm
    20 – £24

    We Will Rock You – presented by Ayr Amateur Opera Company

    We Will Rock You – presented by Ayr Amateur Opera Company
  13. Silhouette illustration of a person in profile facing right, with a bird flying and another perched nearby. A tree with twisting branches frames the upper right, and a fence sits in the distance. The background is light blue, and the bold white text at the bottom reads 'HIGHLIGHT TALK'.
    Wednesday 25 February 2026
    2.30pm
    Free

    Highlight Talk - Enrica Jang on Allan vs Poe: Between Homes and Nations

    Highlight Talk – Enrica Jang on Allan vs Poe: Between Homes and Nations
  14. A person with shoulder‑length brown hair holds a magnifying glass toward the camera, creating a close‑up, detective‑themed composition. The background is light, and the scene has a mystery or investigation aesthetic.
    Friday 27 February 2026 |
    7.30pm
    10

    Gaiety on Tour: Can You Catch The Killer – Gangsters and Gatsby – Girvan McKechnie Institute

    Gaiety on Tour: Can You Catch The Killer – Gangsters and Gatsby – Girvan McKechnie Institute
  15. Handcrafted characters on a display table
    Saturday 28 February 2026
    10am - 4.30pm
    Free

    Wynn Makers Market

    Wynn Makers Market
  16. An image of Ayr Antique Fair, Dam Park , Ayr
    Last Saturday of each month
    10am – 4pm
    1 Entry (Accompanied under-16s FREE)

    Ayr Antique, Vintage & Collectors Fair

    Ayr Antique, Vintage & Collectors Fair
  17. Conservatory set in beautiful garden grounds.
    First Sunday of every month
    1pm - 3pm
    Free, but donations appreciated

    Sunday Music with Ayr Phoenix Folk Club

    Sunday Music with Ayr Phoenix Folk Club
  18. A woman dressed in traditional Japanese-style attire with white face makeup, red eye shadow, and red lipstick poses against a deep red background. Her dark hair is styled up with decorative hairpins and pink flowers. Red butterfly shapes appear along the left side of the image, blending into the background.
    Monday 2 March 2026
    7.30pm
    33 – £45

    Madama Butterfly – Ukrainian National Opera

    Madama Butterfly – Ukrainian National Opera
  19. A person wearing an ornate black outfit with intricate lace details is adorned with a decorative headpiece featuring a cluster of vibrant red roses and green leaves. The headpiece also includes a metallic crown-like accessory with small embellishments. Large, circular earrings with black and silver accents hang prominently. On the left side of the image, several scattered red rose petals appear against a dark background, creating a dramatic and elegant composition.
    Tuesday 3 March 2026
    7.30pm
    33 – £45

    Carmen – Ukrainian National Opera

    Carmen – Ukrainian National Opera
  20. Metal scuplture of a deer made out of recycled scraps.
    3 - 15 March 2026
    See listing for opening hours
    Free

    Coasts and Creatures Exhibition

    Coasts and Creatures Exhibition
  21. Silhouette illustration of a person in profile facing right, with a bird flying and another perched nearby. A tree with twisting branches frames the upper right, and a fence sits in the distance. The background is light blue, and the bold white text at the bottom reads 'HIGHLIGHT TALK'.
    Wednesday 4 March 2026
    2.30pm
    Free

    Highlight Talk - Niamh Gilfillan on Perspectives of the Highlands

    Highlight Talk – Niamh Gilfillan on Perspectives of the Highlands
  22. Ayr Film Society Logo
    Thursday 5 March 2026
    Doors 6.45pm | Screening 7.15pm
    3.00 | £6.00

    Driving Madeleine

    Driving Madeleine
  23. Actor Milton Jones in a bright shirt. LOL Comedy Troon.
    Friday 6 March 2026
    8pm - 10.30pm
    25

    Milton Jones and Friends

    Milton Jones and Friends

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