Aberdeen Today: Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott and some Festive Fizz charity It's Friday again and that means the weekend is now close enough, we can almost see it. And what better way to head into some well deserved days off than with a fantastic Friday, chock full of brilliant events, gigs and places to be. As usual, we've put together a list of just some of the great things happening in and around the city. So go on, it's Friday, have another cup of tea and take a look at what's happening in and around Aberdeen today and tonight. News emerged yesterday that a fire broke out in a chemistry lab of Aberdeen University. The blaze began in the lab at the Meston Building yesterday morning, with the building evacuated shortly afterwards. You can catch up with the story in full here, courtesy of our colleagues @STVNews. In other news, a woman who stole around £3000 worth fo cigarettes was sentenced to 170 hours unpaid work. The Evening Express reported yesterday that Norma Kemp stole from The Co-operative store on Lewis Road, Aberdeen between January 1 and August 31. As part of The Beautiful South, Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott fronted one of the most successful bands of the 1980s and 90s. With a host of memorable songs under their belts, the duo has now embarked on a solo tour. They roll into town tonight with a special performance at the Music Hall. If you're going to the gig, here's a little sample of what to expect tonight. But if you're looking for something to rock your Friday night, The Lemon Tree is the place to be. Steve Cropper was a member of the famous Booker T & the MGs and he'll be gracing the stage this evening. Tickets for the show are still available. The Aberdeen Art Gallery is hosting a seasonal get together this evening. Festive Fizz is an exciting, fundraiser on behalf of the charity Cornerstone. Among the activities will be a selection of exclusive stalls and the chance to pick up some Christmas gifts along with live entertainment and a glamorous fashion show. Meanwhile, the Peacock Visual Arts centre is celebrating a milestone anniversary. Part of the gallery's 40th birthday plans, the new XL exhibition opens today. Among the artists on show are Steven Aalders, Claire Barclay, Adam Bridgland, Janice Kerbel and Scott Myles, who all have work on display. And if you're a Will Self fan, the man himself is in town for a special talk. Speaking as part of the Being Human festival, we recently sat down with the writer, actor and broadcaster to find out why the cause is so important to him. If you missed the story, you can catch up in full here.