Days out and "Edinburgh"

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18th Century Cottage Life
Date	Location
Fiona J Houston decided to live like an 18th century ancestor. In this talk she explains the pleasures and pains of her experiment, followed by an 18th century-inspired buffet. View full details
27 Sep 11am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

2012 Invades Popular Culture: Mayans, Memes, and the End of a World Era
Date	Location
Apocalyptic culture researcher (one for the list of 'jobs we'd like to have') Kevin Whitesides discusses the 2012 phenomenon and how the end of the world has suddenly become a hot topic for everyone – not just the crazies. Part of Edinburgh Art Festival: Art Late. View full details (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
23 Aug 6.30pm	Edinburgh Printmakers, Edinburgh

Acting Workshops
Date	Location
Drama classes focusing on improvisation, role play, character development, story-telling and movement. All abilities welcome. Ages 16–25. View full details
23 May–13 Jun Wed 7–9pm	Southside Community Centre, Edinburgh

Adobe Photoshop
Date	Location
Become worthy of wielding the mighty airbrush with this six week course teaching you skills in repairing, retouching and all-round improving images, as well as using scripts and thinking more creatively about your images. View full details
9 May–13 Jun Wed 6.30–8.30pm	Leith Academy, Edinburgh

Adventure Day Trips
Date	Location
A day trip out of Edinburgh to Glen Tress for canyoning and other adventurous activities, organised by the YMCA and departing from the Acorn Centre. Booking is essential. View full details
23 Jun 10am	The Acorn Centre, Edinburgh

Aerial Skills Beginners
Date	Location
With All or Nothing Dance Theatre Level 1 Climb, swing, suspend, hang and twist your way through this class in the basics of aerial skills. Starting with a warm-up and conditioning, the class will then move onto aerial equipment including trapeze, rope and fabrics. Suitable for those with a good level of fitness and some upper body strength. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and bare feet. Enrolment for this course closes on 28 April. Autumn term courses run from September and listings… View full details
16 Apr–18 Jun Mon 1.30–3pm	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Aerial Skills Improvers
Date	Location
With All or Nothing Dance Theatre Level 2 For those that have completed at least one term of beginners or have previous aerial experience and good awareness in the air. The class will involve a mix of trapeze, rope and silks and will focus on building skills and technique, introducing more complex tricks, climbs, and sequences. We`ll aim to be dancing and moving in the air rather than just pulling one move at a time. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and bare feet. Enrolment for this… View full details
16 Apr–18 Jun Mon 3–4.30pm	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Afro Cuban
Date	Location
With Yamil Cuedo Ferrera, All Levels Learn to dance authentic Afro-Cuban dances such as Gagá, Vodú and Palo with Yamil Ferrera from Santiago de Cuba. In these general level classes you will learn how to dance to a number of key Afro-Cuban rhythms and Yamil will work on overall body movements and technique. No previous experience or partner required, just plenty of energy! Great fun and a great workout too. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and dance in bare feet. Enrolment for this course… View full details
19 Apr–21 Jun Thu 6–7pm	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Alastair Morton and Edinburgh Weavers: Artist-designed Textiles and Pioneering Modern Art
Date	Location
Lesley Jackson tells the story of the career of Constructivist artist Alastair Morton, highlighting his importance for British art and textiles in the 20th Century. View full details
21 Aug 12.45pm	Hawthornden Lecture Theatre at Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh

Alexander Technique
Date	Location
With Robert Robertson or Sarah Bonner-Morgan All Levels The Alexander Technique analyses your whole movement pattern and helps you to become aware of balance, posture and co-ordination while performing everyday actions. This brings into consciousness tensions throughout your body that have previously gone unnoticed. Wear loose, comfortable clothing with socks or bare feet. Enrolment for this course closes on 28 April. Autumn term courses run from September and listings will be available… View full details
25 Apr–20 Jun Wed 5.30–6.30pm	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Alexander Technique
Date	Location
With Robert Robertson or Sarah Bonner-Morgan All Levels The Alexander Technique analyses your whole movement pattern and helps you to become aware of balance, posture and co-ordination while performing everyday actions. This brings into consciousness tensions throughout your body that have previously gone unnoticed. Drop-in option only available to people who have previous Alexander Technique experience. Wear loose, comfortable clothing with socks or bare feet. View full details
25 Apr–20 Jun Wed 5.30–6.30pm	Dance Base, Edinburgh

All Day Arthur's Adventures
Date	Location
This is a challenging walk with strenuous inclines and rough terrain, but it's packed full of fascinating facts about the history of Arthur's seat. Wear appropriate clothing and walking boots. Bring a packed lunch and a drink. View full details
16 Jun 10am 29 Jul 10am	Holyrood Park Education Centre, Edinburgh

All or Nothing Aerial Dance Class for Children
Date	Location
Get swinging through the air with aerial dance classes that teach cocoons, trapeze, rope and silk skills to agile young things. Ages 8–12 from 4pm; ages 12–16 from 5pm. View full details
3 May–7 Jun Thu 4–5pm & 5–6pm	Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh

Allan Ramsay: Fathers & Sons, Wives & Children
Date	Location
Art historian Dr Patricia Andrew gives a talk on the theme of 'Picturing Power', as part of a series of Portrait Gallery talks. View full details
29 Aug 12.45pm	Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh

The Anatomical Museum Open Day
Date	Location
A chance to explore the collections and meet notorious body snatcher Burke (or at least his skeleton). View full details
30 Jun 10am	Anatomical Museum, Edinburgh

Angus Dundee Shop Sampling at Scotch Whisky Experience
Date	Location
Angus Dundee's Douglas Scott presents a selection of their range for sampling, including the gentle Tomintoul. View full details
23 Aug Noon	Scotch Whisky Experience, Edinburgh

Aquafit and Aqua-circuits
Date	Location
Workouts in the water to get in shape for summer. View full details
9 May–13 Jun Wed 6.30–7.30pm & 7.30–8.30pm	Leith Academy, Edinburgh

Archaeology Day
Date	Location
A day of short guided walks and fun activities based around Iron Age life in Holyrood Park. Booking is essential. View full details
9 Sep 11am	Holyrood Park, Edinburgh

Arms Trade Treaty Panel Discussion
Date	Location
A topical and informative discussion about the upcoming arms trade treaty negotiations, with speakers including journalists Billy Briggs and Jackie Kemp, academic George Wilkes and SNP MSP Marco Biagi. The chair is Shabnum Mustapha of Amnesty Scotland. View full details
6 Jun 7.30pm	St John's Episcopal Church, Edinburgh

Art and Conflict: Commissioning War Art
Date	Location
Talk exploring the varied difficulties of commissioning art on contemporary conflict, with particular discussion of Roderick Buchanan’s film and photographic work Legacy in the context of 20th and 21st-century war art. View full details
1 Aug 12.45pm	Hawthornden Lecture Theatre at Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh

Art & Design Studies Summer School
Date	Location
Intensive week-long summer courses in different art and design disciplines. View full details
16 Jul–10 Aug Mon–Fri 9.30am–5.30pm	Edinburgh College of Art, Edinburgh

Art and Escapism in the Nineteenth Century
Date	Location
Alastair Smith, Curator for the National Trust for Scotland, presents this talk on how the exoticism and mystery of Japan and China influenced 19th century artists. View full details
24 Sep 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Art Cart
Date	Location
Artist-led art activities for all the family, inspired each month by something different from the gallery collections. View full details
3 Jun 2pm 1 Jul 2pm	Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh

The Art of Writing 2
Date	Location
Number two in a season of five-day courses on writing (April's focused on Edvard Munch), this course aims to improve participants' writing skills and by using works in the exhibition Van Gogh to Kandinsky: Symbolist Landscape in Europe 1800–1910 for inspiration. Booking is essential. View full details
21 Jul 10.30am	Clore Education Centre at Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh

Arthur's Adventure
Date	Location
This challenging guided walk explores the history of Arthur's Seat. Booking is essential. View full details
6 Jun 1pm 20 Jun 1pm 4 Jul 1pm 18 Jul 1pm	Holyrood Park Education Centre, Edinburgh

Arthur's Amble
Date	Location
Learn all about the folk who lived and worked around Arthur's Seat on this gentle walk around Hunter's Bog and St. Margaret's Loch View full details
4 Jun–30 Jul Mon 1–2.30pm	Holyrood Park Education Centre, Edinburgh

Arthur's Secrets
Date	Location
Take a walk up Edinburgh's own volcanic plug and discover its past, present and wildlife. Moderately graded walk. Ages 8+. Booking is essential. View full details
8 May–31 Jul Tue 1–3pm	Holyrood Park Education Centre, Edinburgh

The Artist's Book Day
Date	Location
As well as discovering more about the fascinating collection of books at Surgeons' Hall, you're encouraged to take inspiration from medical journals and books on anatomy to create some drawings and prints which you'll fashion into a book of your own. Family friendly, suitable for ages 10+. Booking is essential. View full details and ticket info
17 Aug 9.45am	Surgeons' Hall Museum, Edinburgh

Arts & Craft Fair
Date	Location
What's better than arts and crafts? Sexy arts and crafts, that's what. Peruse a titillating selection of erotic books, clothing, jewellery, artwork and craft goods at your leisure. Part of Festival of the Erotic Arts. View full details
23 Jun (Over-18s only) 1pm	The Banshee Labyrinth, Edinburgh

ArtWank!
Date	Location
London Cabaret Award nominee ArtWank tries to stir debate about the nature of human sexuality in a multimedia-infused comic cabaret event. Part of Festival of the Erotic Arts. View full details and ticket info
24 Jun (Over-18s only) 7pm	Sapphire Rooms, Edinburgh

Arty Birdhouses
Date	Location
Margaret Findlay leads this workshop to build a birdhouse for your garden, decorated with vintage papers and printing. View full details
3 Jun 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Ashtanga Yoga Beginners
Date	Location
With Polly Rewt Level 1 Ashtanga Yoga is a physically demanding sequence including Sun Salutations and postures that emphasise working with a powerful style of breathing. You`ll learn how to do individual postures safely, to flow through the sequence and improve your strength, energy and flexibility. Wear loose, comfortable clothing with socks or bare feet. Enrolment for this course closes on 28 April. Autumn term courses run from September and listings will be available in June Booking… View full details
17 Apr–19 Jun Tue 7.30–8.30pm	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Ashtanga Yoga Improvers
Date	Location
With Polly Rewt Level 2 Aimed at students who have completed a beginners Ashtanga course, this is the ideal class if you are keen to improve and learn more about the technique and benefits of this challenging style of yoga. It is essential that you have a basic knowledge of the sequence to attend this class. Wear loose, comfortable clothing with socks or bare feet. Enrolment for this course closes on 28 April. Autumn term courses run from September and listings will be available in June… View full details
25 Apr–20 Jun Wed 5.30–6.30pm	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Ashtanga Yoga Improvers
Date	Location
With Polly Rewt Level 2 Aimed at students who have completed a beginners Ashtanga course, this is the ideal class if you are keen to improve and learn more about the technique and benefits of this challenging style of yoga. It is essential that you have a basic knowledge of the sequence to attend this class. Wear loose, comfortable clothing with socks or bare feet. View full details
25 Apr–20 Jun Wed 5.30–6.30pm	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Atmosphere: Belief
Date	Location
Video documentary or 'cinematic data visualisation' that is the final part in the Flat Earth Trilogy, created by Matthew Jarvis, John Cobban, Alison Craighead, Jon Thomson and Steve Rushton. The installation comprises a montage of video footage sourced from YouTube, coupled with a projection of a map that shows where in the world each clip is from. Part of Edinburgh International Film Festival: Atmosphere Programme. View full details (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
21 Jun–1 Jul Mon–Sun 8.30–9pm	Inspace, Edinburgh

Atmosphere: Digital Storytelling
Date	Location
Matt Adams from multidisciplinary artists' group Blast Theory delivers a webinar (which you can attend in person or online) on the principles of digital storytelling. Part of Edinburgh International Film Festival: Atmosphere Programme. View full details (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
21 Jun 1.30pm	Inspace, Edinburgh

Autumn Riches
Date	Location
Let the beautiful autumn colours spark your creativity and collect some natural treasures to make a badge, brooch or pendant. View full details
15 Oct 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Baby Loves Disco
Date	Location
Baby Loves Disco UK Ltd. Fringe sell-out 2009/2010/2011! The original and coolest dance party for kids and parents returns to Edinburgh's funkiest nightclub. Real club DJs spinning disco classics guaranteed to get little booties moving and grooving. Plus free face painting, dressing-up corner, chill-out zone with tents, books and puzzles, kids' activity taster sessions, full spread of healthy snacks and juice boxes, nappy changing stations, licensed cash bar for mum and dad, and dancing… View full details and ticket info (Edinburgh Festival Guide)
4 Aug–5 Aug Sat & Sun 11am–1pm & 2–4pm Preview performance.	Electric Circus, Edinburgh
11 Aug–26 Aug Sat & Sun 11am–1pm & 2–4pm	Electric Circus, Edinburgh

BabyCalm
Date	Location
Classes to help mums understand and soothe newborns and deal with crying, colic and interpreting baby cues. Phone or email to book a place. Booking is essential. View full details
31 May–21 Jun Thu 11.30am–1.30pm	Calton Centre, Edinburgh

Bags of Art
Date	Location
Collect a bag of art activities from the art station, and you and your family can explore the gallery with its help and make your own art. Ages 4–12. View full details
17 Jun 2pm	Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One, Edinburgh

Balfour Street Boutique Pop-up Shop
Date	Location
Locally made jewellery, preserves and treats, clothing and jumble. Part of Leith Festival. View full details
16 Jun 11am	Griffen Fitness Studio, Edinburgh

Ballet Beginners
Date	Location
With Lauren Porter-Worth Level 1 This course will look at the basics of ballet technique, building a vocabulary of steps and working on constructing sentences with what we have learned. You shouldn`t expect to achieve perfect turnout and legs touching your ears, but you will begin to develop the strength and co-ordination necessary to enjoy ballet. Wear soft ballet shoes and comfortable clothing, but nothing too loose. Enrolment for this course closes on 28 April. Autumn term courses run… View full details
16 Apr–18 Jun Mon 7.30–8.30pm	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Ballet For Lunch
Date	Location
With Lauren Porter-Worth Level 2/3 A fun, weekly class set to a variety of music. We will begin with traditional barre work before progressing to centre. While the foundation of classical technique is taught, the focus will be on fitness and fun. Wear comfortable clothing but not too loose. Class can be done in soft ballet shoes or bare feet. View full details
18 Apr–20 Jun Wed 12.30–1.30pm	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Ballet Fusion
Date	Location
With Sue Hawksley This class will use the basics of ballet technique in a relaxed setting to provide a complete workout: improve posture, balance, flexibility, co-ordination, and strength. Wear comfortable clothing but not too loose. Class can be done in soft ballet shoes or bare feet. Enrolment for this course closes on 28 April. Autumn term courses run from September and listings will be available in June Booking is essential. View full details
17 Apr–19 Jun Tue 8.30–9.30pm	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Ballet Improvers
Date	Location
With Lauren Porter-Worth Level 2 Using the principles introduced in Ballet Beginners, this class will continue to help build a vocabulary of the fundamental steps used in classical ballet, delving deeper into the ideas behind correct technique while introducing a more expressive approach to movement. Wear soft ballet shoes and comfortable clothing, but nothing too loose. Enrolment for this course closes on 28 April. Autumn term courses run from September and listings will be available in… View full details
16 Apr–18 Jun Mon 8.30–9.30pm	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Ballet Stretch
Date	Location
With Laura Forbes All Levels An invigorating way to begin your day. Wake up your muscles with a ballet warm-up followed by a revitalising full-body stretch. This class will leave you feeling refreshed and prepared for the challenges of the day ahead. Wear comfortable clothing but not too loose. Class can be done in soft ballet shoes or bare feet. View full details
16 Apr–18 Jun Mon 8–9am	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Ballroom Beginners 1
Date	Location
With Chris Malone & Dawn-Claire Robertson Level 1 Chris (an international coach) and Dawn-Claire (former British and World Champion) will take you through the basics of the waltz, quickstep, cha-cha-cha and jive. Whether you want to learn for a particular occasion or just fun, this class will get you moving on any dance floor with style. Wear well-fitting, comfortable soes. Ladies might prefer a small heel - trainers should be avoided. Enrolment for this course closes on 28 April. View full details
16 Apr–18 Jun Mon 6–7pm	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Ballroom Beginners 2
Date	Location
With Chris Malone & Dawn-Claire Robertson Level 1 Chris (an international coach) and Dawn-Claire (former British and World Champion) will take you through the basics of the waltz, quickstep, cha-cha-cha and jive. Whether you want to learn for a particular occasion or just fun, this class will get you moving on any dance floor with style. Wear well-fitting, comfortable soes. Ladies might prefer a small heel - trainers should be avoided. Enrolment for this course closes on 28 April. View full details
16 Apr–18 Jun Mon 7–8pm	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Ballroom Improvers
Date	Location
With Chris Malone and Dawn-Claire Robertson Level 2 If you have learnt the basics, this class will improve your technique and style. Besides adding to your step patterns in the waltz, quickstep, cha-cha and jive, you can add the exciting tango, samba and paso doble to your repertoire. Monday classes will also be taught by Dawn-Claire Robertson. Wear well-fitting comfortable shoes. Ladies might prefer a small heel - normal trainers should be avoided. Enrolment for this course closes on 28… View full details
16 Apr–18 Jun Mon 8–9.30pm	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Ballroom Intermediate/Advanced
Date	Location
With Chris Malone & Dawn-Claire Robertson Level 3/4 A new class suitable for those with a sound knowledge of ballroom and Latin with experience in all rhythms who would like the challenge of higher grade figure work and choreography with the same attention to style and technique as our other classes. Wear well-fitting comfortable shoes. Ladies might prefer a small heel - normal trainers should be avoided. Enrolment for this course closes on 28 April. Autumn term courses run from… View full details
18 Apr–20 Jun Wed 8–9.30pm	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Bang on Time
Date	Location
The one o' clock gun has been fired almost every day since 1861. Now's your chance to learn the history behind the tradition with Professor Charles Piazzi Smyth. View full details
8 Jun Fri 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm	Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh

Barefoot Ballet
Date	Location
With Lauren Porter-Worth Level 2/3 Balancing and precise legwork make up an integral part of ballet technique, but it is nothing without the use of our upper body. In an easy-going environment, with socks or barefoot, feel the floor (and your body working) while never forgetting the expressive element of dance. Wear comfortable clothing but not too loose. Class can be done bare feet. View full details
19 Apr–21 Jun Thu 10–11.30am	Dance Base, Edinburgh

The Battle for Leonardo: Curating and Connoisseurship
Date	Location
Luke Syson gives a talk on the disputed authorship of some of Leonardo's most mysterious paintings, the Madonna Litta, the London Virgin of the Rocks and the Buccleuch Madonna of the Yarnwinder. He explores the scientific evidence and the hazy meaning of 'a Leonardo', both in the artist's own time and today. View full details
28 Aug 6pm	Hawthornden Lecture Theatre at Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh

Battle Of The Brewers
Date	Location
A 'Brew Off' between Stewart Brewing and Cairngorm Brewery across three pubs, in the attempt to create the best Red IPA possible. Blind tasting and voting decide the winner. Booking is essential. View full details and ticket info
30 May 7pm	The Cloisters, Edinburgh
30 May 7pm	Stockbridge Tap, Edinburgh
30 May 7pm	The Bow Bar, Edinburgh

Bead Jewellery with an introduction to Silver Jewellery Design
Date	Location
Get to grips with crimping, shell crimps, clasps and more as you create your own jewellery designs on this six week course. View full details
9 May–13 Jun Wed 6.30–8.30pm	Leith Academy, Edinburgh

Bebaroque Sample Sale
Date	Location
Pick up one-off editorial pieces, samples that never made it to production and past season stock from the hip Glasgow hosiery label. View full details
1 Jun–2 Jun Fri & Sat 10am	25A Thistle Street, Edinburgh

Beer & Curry Night at Ignite
Date	Location
Sample some craft ales that have been lovingly paired with fine curries, and raise cash for Children's Hospice Association Scotland. View full details
18 Jun 6pm	Ignite, Edinburgh

Beginner Spanish or French Conversation
Date	Location
Start honing your French or Spanish skills and vocabulary with this six week course of conversational practice. View full details
8 May–12 Jun Tue 6.30–8.30pm	Leith Academy, Edinburgh

Beginners Website Design
Date	Location
A course that will teach you how to make your own website using Adobe Dreamweaver, covering HTML, CSS and Photoshop. Some computer experience is required. Price given is for the full four-week course. View full details and ticket info
31 May–21 Jun Thu 6–9pm	Stills, Edinburgh

Beginning Botanical Art
Date	Location
A 10-week course introducing students to botanical painting techniques. Develop skills in drawing, watercolours and pen and ink and use them to create work inspired by the Gardens. Courses run in ten-week blocks, and are available at different times of day (Mon morning and Tue afternoon in Jan–Mar, Mon evening and Tue afternoon in Apr–Jul). Booking is essential. View full details
15 May–3 Jul Tue 2–4.30pm Summer course 2: Tuesday afternoons.	Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
21 May–2 Jul Mon 6.30–9pm Summer course 1: Monday evenings.	Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

Begonia
Date	Location
Explore the remarkable world of the beautiful and versatile begonia. Ages 5+. View full details
18 Aug–19 Aug Sat & Sun 1–4pm	John Hope Gateway Centre at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

Behind the Scenes Tours
Date	Location
View some of the rooms not normally included in the tours of one of Scotland's most beautiful 17th century houses. Booking is essential. View full details
31 May Thu 4.15pm & 4.50pm 28 Jun 4.15pm	Newhailes, Musselburgh

Belly Dance Beginners
Date	Location
With Elspeth Swishandhips Level 1 Learn basic belly dance moves, get shimmying to Egyptian music and enjoy the energy and elegance of belly dance, modern Cairo style! We will learn basic hip-work, fabulous foot patterns and rudimentary rhythms. This moderately energetic class will work your body all over. Wear comfortable, loose clothing and bare feet. Enrolment for this course closes on 28 April. Autumn term courses run from September and listings will be available in June Booking is… View full details
18 Apr–20 Jun Wed 6.30–7.30pm	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Belly Dance Improvers
Date	Location
With Elspeth Swishandhips Level 2 In this class you will learn different styles of Egyptian belly dance, as well as improving your technique, travelling, interpretation and confidence. There will be new moves and an emphasis on modern Cairo style belly dance. Later in the term you will need to bring a veil. Wear comfortable, loose clothing and bare feet. Enrolment for this course closes on 28 April. Autumn term courses run from September and listings will be available in June Booking is… View full details
18 Apr–20 Jun Wed 7.30–8.30pm	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Between Thought and Experience: Sol LeWitt and Donald Judd
Date	Location
Dr Kirstie Skinner, independent writer and lecturer, explores the viewer's experience of works within The Sculpture Show exhibition. View full details
11 Jun 12.45pm	Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One, Edinburgh

The Big LGBT Music Jam
Date	Location
Music-making in a creative and supportive environment. Bring an instrument (which could be your voice) and join in with singing, playing or just listening. View full details
2 Jun 1pm	LGBT Centre for Health & Wellbeing, Edinburgh

The Big Tea Dance
Date	Location
Outdoor 40s-style tea dance as part of the nationwide Big Dance programme of events. If you don't know your three step from your basic weave, there's a 15-minute Foxtrot taster taught by Flyright Dance Co to begin with, before the main event kicks off with live jazz from That Swing Sensation big band and free tea to refresh thirsty dancers. Dress up vintage style for the full experience! View full details
30 Jun 5.30pm	Grassmarket, Edinburgh

The Big Toddle
Date	Location
It's that time again: the little 'uns take to the streets to do their bit as Barnardo's Big Toddle returns for its annual short sponsored walk. Visit the website to register. View full details
13 Jun 10.30am	Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

A Bit of Cairo on Duke Street: Leith Bellydance Hafla
Date	Location
A demonstration of bellydancing in a friendly atmosphere. Part of Leith Festival. View full details
12 Jun 8pm	The Parlour Bar, Edinburgh

Black & White Photography 2 -– Fine Printing and Alternative Processing
Date	Location
For those with some knowledge of analogue photography, or who have completed the beginners' course, this course offers a chance to extend your developing and printing skills and to learn a bit more of the technical lingo. Some darkroom experience is required. Price given is for the full six-week course. View full details and ticket info
29 May–3 Jul Tue 6–9pm	Stills, Edinburgh

The Black Dinner
Date	Location
One night in November 1440, the 16-year-old Earl of Douglas and his younger brother David were invited to dinner with James II. They didn't know that it was a plot to destroy their family's power. Over the course of the evening they were accused of trumped-up charges and summarily beheaded, an event which has become known as the Black Dinner. Hear the story of how it happened at this living history event. View full details
26 Nov–30 Nov Mon–Fri 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm	Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh

Blackwell Book Group
Date	Location
Share the reading experience with a group of fellow booklovers, with an evening of friendly discussion. View full details
18 Jun 6pm This time the group discusses Julian Barnes' The Sense of an Ending.	Blackwells, Edinburgh
16 Jul 6pm	Blackwells, Edinburgh

The Blending Game with Burn Stewart Distillery
Date	Location
Informal whisky blending game, where you learn all about whisky theory before sampling some drams and then making a blend of your own. The best blender will be named the winner, but everyone wins really as you can take your own new whisky creation home with you. View full details
27 Jul 6pm	Whiski Rooms, Edinburgh

The Body in Motion: Damage, Disease and Destruction
Date	Location
Tying in with the Olympics, the Museum is running some special tours exploring how the body copes under extreme pressure and illness, via parts of the historic pathology collection that are not normally on display. Ages 16+. Booking is essential. View full details and ticket info
31 Jul–2 Aug Tue–Thu 1pm & 3pm	Surgeons' Hall Museum, Edinburgh

Bollylicious
Date	Location
With Nazhat Ahmed Level 1 Blending together traditions of folk and classical dances from India, the classes offer contemporary Indian (Bollywood) dance for a range of people. Enjoy trying basic routines and techniques to popular Bollywood songs. A great way to improve your general fitness, flexibility and have a fun hour of dance. Wear comfortable, loose clothing and bare feet/jazz shoes. Enrolment for this course closes on 28 April. Autumn term courses run from September and listings… View full details
18 Apr–20 Jun Wed 8.30–9.30pm	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Bollywood
Date	Location
With Jayan Kumar (Dance Ihayami) Level 1 Blending together traditions of folk and classical dances from India, the classes offer contemporary Indian (Bollywood) dance for a range of people. Enjoy trying basic routines and techniques to popular Bollywood songs. A great way to improve your general fitness, flexibility and have a fun hour of dance. Wear comfortable, loose clothing and bare feet/jazz shoes. Enrolment for this course closes on 28 April. Autumn term courses run from September… View full details
19 Apr–21 Jun Thu 8.30–9.30pm	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Booiaka
Date	Location
A dance fitness class incorporating elements of Latin, Brazilian, Jamaican, hip hop and reggaeton into an intense cardio workout that also promises to be lots of fun. View full details
12 Feb–1 Jul Sun 10.45–11.45am	Edinburgh Studios, Edinburgh

Book Signing: Dougie Bell
Date	Location
Author Dougie Bell talks about his two books Two Cooks and a Suitcase and The Half Canned Cooks at this signing accompanied by chilli and drinks. Booking is essential. View full details
16 Dec Sun 6–7pm & 7–8pm	Lupe Pintos, Edinburgh

Books in Focus: Dada
Date	Location
Librarian Kerry Watson gives a talk looking at the history and artists of the Dada movement through their published books and periodicals, and particularly how they subverted expectations of publishing through anarchic artwork, poetry and typesetting. Booking is essential. View full details
2 Aug 11.30am	Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two, Edinburgh

Books in Focus: Surrealism
Date	Location
A chance to see rare publications dating from the very beginning of the Surrealist movement, many of them owned by Roland Penrose and Gabrielle Keiller, whose collections contain fine examples of works by artists including Max Ernst, Man Ray and Salvador Dalí. Booking is essential. View full details
6 Sep 11.30am	Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Two, Edinburgh

Borders Woodland Experience
Date	Location
Three days spent exploring local green areas, specifically Gordon Community Woodland, where there is a high chance of spotting wild roe deer and ducks checking out the pond. Each night is spent in the village hall. Bring a sleeping bag, overnight gear, walking boots and sensible clothing. Meet outside Jimmy Chungs on Waverley Bridge in Edinburgh. Ages 16+. View full details
20 Jul–22 Jul Times vary	Gordon Community Woodland, Gordon

Botanical Art Society: Studio Days
Date	Location
Use the quiet surroundings of the Botanics' Teaching Lab as a place for painting. Plant material is available if arranged in advance. These sessions are self-led and overseen by monitors. Booking is essential. View full details
2 Jun–23 Jun Sat 10am–3.30pm 2 Jun–23 Jun Sat 10am–3.30pm	Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

Bowmore Whisky Tasting
Date	Location
Taste the range from Islay's oldest distillery, including the limited batch 3 Bowmore Tempest. View full details and ticket info
16 Aug 6pm 30 Aug 6pm	Whiski Rooms, Edinburgh

Breakdance for Kids
Date	Location
Bust some moves with Step it Up Dance at a beginners taster breakdance sessions. Part of Leith Festival. View full details
8 Jun–15 Jun Fri 2–3pm	Leith Victoria Swim Centre, Edinburgh
11 Jun Mon 4–5pm & 5–6pm P1–3 from 4pm; P4–7 from 5pm.	Calton Centre, Edinburgh

Breakdance Skills
Date	Location
Learn power moves, freezes, spins, drills and more in these breakdance skill classes for ages 12–16. Wear loose-fitting clothes and indoor trainers. View full details
19 Apr–28 Jun Thu 5–6pm	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Breakin' and Hip Hop
Date	Location
Learn the foundations of hip hop including poppin' & locking and basic footwork, allowing you to put your own stamp on your technique. Wear loose-fitting clothes and indoor trainers. Ages 8–9 from 4pm and ages 10–12 from 5pm. View full details
7 May–25 Jun Mon 4–5pm & 5–6pm	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Breakin' For Beginners
Date	Location
With members of the Flyin` Jalapenos crew Level 1 Come and learn the basic steps, style and history of BBoying (more commonly known as breakdance). From top rock to drops and from footwork to freezes, as well as timing and musicality, this class will give you the foundations you need to take your skills to the next level. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and indoor trainers. Enrolment for this course closes on 28 April. Autumn term courses run from September and listings will be… View full details
23 Apr–18 Jun Mon 6–7pm	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Breakin' For Beginners
Date	Location
With members of the Flyin` Jalapenos crew Level 1 Come and learn the basic steps, style and history of BBoying (more commonly known as breakdance). From top rock to drops and from footwork to freezes, as well as timing and musicality, this class will give you the foundations you need to take your skills to the next level. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and indoor trainers. View full details
23 Apr–18 Jun Mon 6–7pm	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Breakin' Improvers/Intermediate
Date	Location
With members of the Flyin` Jalapenos crew, Levels 2/3 Now you ve got the basics down, it s time to take it to the next level. In this class you will learn how to create your own sets (routines) with more advanced skills in toprock, footwork and power moves to prepare you for the circle and help you discover your own style. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and indoor trainers. Enrolment for this course closes on 28 April. Autumn term courses run from September and listings will be… View full details
25 Apr–20 Jun Wed 7–8pm	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Breakin' Improvers/Intermediate
Date	Location
With members of the Flyin` Jalapenos crew, Levels 2/3 Now you ve got the basics down, it s time to take it to the next level. In this class you will learn how to create your own sets (routines) with more advanced skills in toprock, footwork and power moves to prepare you for the circle and help you discover your own style. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and indoor trainers. View full details
25 Apr–20 Jun Wed 7–8pm	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Breathin' Air with Howard Marks & John Sinclair
Date	Location
Howard Marks, aka best-selling author and former international drug smuggler Mr Nice, in conversation with US political activist, poet and manager of MC5, John Sinclair. View full details
6 Jun 7pm	Electric Circus, Edinburgh

Bright Club: Edinburgh
Date	Location
The hardworking staff at Edinburgh's universities are let out for the night to share their tales about the weird, wonderful, and often very funny, world of research. View full details
12 Jun 8.30pm	The Stand, Edinburgh

Bruce Glen: The Gentleman Magician
Date	Location
Show combining storytelling, magic and theatrical skills. Ages 10+. Part of Edinburgh International Magic Festival. View full details
30 Jun–6 Jul Sat–Fri 8.30pm	Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh

Bruncheon! Featuring The Sound of Muesli
Date	Location
Live music plus your choice of breakfast, traditional or continental. If you can have a dinner dance, why not a breakfast dance? View full details
9 Jun 11am Part of the Leith Festival.	Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh

Brunton Theatre Players
Date	Location
New weekly amateur theatre group for adults with a focus on performance and techniques, and plans to work on a range of classic and contemporary plays. View full details
16 Apr–25 Jun Mon 7–9pm	Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh

Burlesque Beginners
Date	Location
With the Academy of Burlesque and Cabaret Level 1 Think Dita von Teese, Gypsy Rose Lee and Bettie Page – slip on your seamed stockings and opera gloves as you are led through the glamorous world of retro burlesque-striptease. Teaching technique and incorporating it into dance routines, this class is guaranteed to make you feel confident and sassy! Age 18+ For burlesque classes wear comfortable small heels and loose comfortable clothing. Enrolment for this course closes on 28 April. View full details
17 Apr–19 Jun Tue 7.30–8.30pm	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Burlesque Improvers
Date	Location
With the Academy of Burlesque and Cabaret Level 2 Burlesque Improvers is designed for those already initiated in the world of old-fashioned burlesque and concentrates on the ‘3 Cs’ of burlesque - concept, character and choreography - as well as advanced peeling, posing and teasing techniques! This class will challenge the individual performer as well as offer fun-filled troupe work. Age 18+ For burlesque classes wear comfortable small heels and loose comfortable clothing. Enrolment for… View full details
17 Apr–19 Jun Tue 8.30–9.30pm	Dance Base, Edinburgh

Burn Stewart Distillery Tasting
Date	Location
Sample the core range of whiskies. View full details and ticket info
1 Jun 6pm	Whiski Rooms, Edinburgh

Busy Servants and VIP Guests
Date	Location
A chance to experience how the other half lived in Edwardian times as you prepare lemonade and biscuits with cook in the kitchen before transforming into Lord or Lady of the manor and touring the upstairs rooms. View full details
1 Sep 10.30am	Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh

Butterfly Walk plus Arts and Crafts
Date	Location
Discover the different species of butterflies on the grounds, and later take part in some winged inspired arts and crafts. Children must be accompanied by an adult. View full details
5 Jul 11am	Newhailes, Musselburgh

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