■ Generation
An enormous celebration of Scotland's art scene, taking place in galleries from Glasgow and Dumfries to the Orkneys. Expect snake charmers and Zinedine Zidane courtesy of Douglas Gordon, free guitars thanks to Ross Sinclair – and Christine Borland's disturbing project about Nazi "scientist" Josef Mengele. Various venues, to November (0131‑624 6200).
■ Tune-Yards
Merrill Garbus samples and loops herself into a frenzy in a remarkable show that combines avant garde techniques and a pop sensibility. Well worth seeing at two London shows, following her appearance at the End of the Road festival. Electric Brixton, London (08444 77 1000), 3 and 4 September.
■ The James Plays
A trio of history plays by hit writer Rona Munro that takes on the three Jameses who ruled Scotland in the 15th century, featuring none other than Sofie Gråbøl – her of The Killing and Faroe Isle jumper fame. You can catch them first at Edinburgh International festival in August. Festival theatre, Edinburgh (0131 473 2000) 10-22 August; National Theatre, London (020-7452 3000), 10 September - 29 October.
Last Chance
■ Belle
Adapting a true story, film-maker Amma Asante reworks the period drama for multicultural Britain, with Gugu Mbatha‑Raw delivering an excellent performance as the mixed-race ward of an 18th-century lord chief justice. In Asante's hands, Pride and Prejudice takes on new meaning.
