Take a short and gentle walking tour and see a little-known side of Edinburgh's Old Town: tucked away behind the historic buildings there's plenty of green nooks and crannies of gardens with a story to tell.

Central Library, Edinburgh (1.2 miles)

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 0131 242 8100

18:30 – 19:30

Japanese Pattern Cutting and Sewing Techniques

A step by step guide to Japanese pattern cutting, making a garment of your choice.

City Centre, Edinburgh (2.1 miles)

Wed 19 Jun

Prices to be confirmed

18:00 – 21:00

Secret Opera

The Secret Opera Society lend even more authenticity to your three course Italian meal as they sing while you sup.

Centotre, Edinburgh (1.6 miles)

Wed 19 Jun

£40 / 0131 225 1550

20:30

Bad Boy Pub Quiz

The Bad Boy Pub Quiz: an evening of fun and frolics, musical statues, pass the pineapple, and the chance to win 'hunners' of money. Loads of great prizes to be won, and plenty of crap ones too!

Cargo, Edinburgh (1.8 miles)

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 0131 659 7880

18:00 – 20:00

Café Voices

A relaxed session of oral storytelling, poetry by memory, music and song.

Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh (0.9 miles)

Wed 19 Jun

Over-14s only

£5 / 0131 556 9579

Tonight, a special Refugee Week Scotland night, with Zimbabwean guitarist Rise Kagona and a host of other musicians and artists.

19:00

Dressmaking

If you've always wanted to make your own dresses, this course will give you the chance to learn the necessary sewing techniques (including those tricky zips and sleeves) and know-how in adapting patterns to make your very own couture masterpiece.

Edinburgh Contemporary Crafts (1.7 miles)

Wed 19 Jun

£180 for eight weeks / 07816 640298

18:30 – 21:30

Fifty Years of Henderson's Exhibition

Celebrate the life of Henderson's founder, Janet Henderson, and her husband Mac, and their contribution to the organic food movement in Scotland.

Henderson's Vegetarian Restaurant, Edinburgh (1.4 miles)

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 0131 225 2131

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

08:00 – 22:00

Flamenco Classes for Kids

Kids can get into the flamenco spirit with classes that'll teach them rhythm, dance and performance, with live flamenco accompaniment.

Alba Flamenca, Edinburgh (0.9 miles)

Wed 19 Jun

£4 / 0131 667 3600

15:45 – 14:45

Icebreakers

Social group for people who want to make new friends in LGBT company, now at the lovely and friendly Regent Bar and organised by the LGBT Centre for Health & Wellbeing.

LGBT Centre for Health & Wellbeing, Edinburgh (1.6 miles)

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 0131 523 1100

19:30 – 21:30

Introduction to Horticulture

A course in topics from soil science to garden design, intended to give you an overview of the subject but also to act as a stepping stone to the RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Horticulture. The style is informal and participative. Booking is essential.

Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh (2.0 miles)

Wed 19 Jun

£99 (Members £89.10) / 0131 248 2937

19:00 – 21:00

Jalan Jati (Teak Road)

An exhibition tracing the imagined history of a teak bed found in a Singapore junk shop back to the tree from which it was made, incorporating photographs, prints, collages and an award-winning short film.

Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh (2.0 miles)

Wed 19 Jun

John Hope Gateway Centre

Free / 0131 248 2909

10:00 – 18:00

Kung Fu for Children

A chance to learn kung fu in a safe environment, make friends and improve your confidence, strength and flexibility. Ages 8+.

St John the Evangelist RC Church, Portobello (1.8 miles)

Wed 19 Jun

£5 / 07968 809292

19:15 – 20:15

Leafing through Natural Scotland Exhibition

An exhibition of images and objects connecting books to nature.

Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh (2.0 miles)

Wed 19 Jun

John Hope Gateway Centre

Free / 0131 248 2909

10:00 – 18:00

Mark Beaumont

Record-breaking endurance cyclist, rower and adventurer Mark Beaumont discusses his incredible experiences.

The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh (0.9 miles)

Wed 19 Jun

£13 (£10) / 0131 668 2019

Part of Edinburgh Festival of Cycling.

19:30

Pilates for Beginners

Thirteen-week course in the basics of Pilates body conditioning, developed 80 years ago by Joseph Pilates (hence the name). Taught by Sam Leyton. Booking is essential.

Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh (2.0 miles)

Wed 19 Jun

Conference Room

£108 (Members £97.20) / 0131 248 2937

19:00 – 20:00

Recognising Plant Families

The recognition of plant families is a key skill for botanists and gardeners. On this 10 week course you'll examine a range of common flowering plant families, focusing on a different one each week, and learn what to look out for. Booking is essential.

Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh (2.0 miles)

Wed 19 Jun

Teaching Lab

£80 (Members £72) / 0131 248 2937

19:00 – 21:00

Rubyfruits

Social evenings for lesbian and bisexual ladies, with regular meetings to plan activities, network and maybe even meet someone special.

Café Nom de Plume, Edinburgh (1.3 miles)

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 0131 478 1372

19:30

Strange Town

Theatre courses for ages 11–14, incorporating drama games, improvisation and scriptwriting.

Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh (1.1 miles)

Wed 19 Jun

£79 for full course / 0131 629 0292

17:00 – 19:00

Tai Chi and Qigong Relaxation Classes

Learn Tai Chi and Qigong for strength and relaxation under the experienced guidance of Hazel Moffatt.

St Stephen's Centre, Edinburgh (1.8 miles)

Wed 19 Jun

£63 for a 9-week block or £9 per class / 07990 582921

20:00 – 21:00

Taiko Drumming Course

Learn powerful drumming in the Japanese tradition with Europe's foremost Taiko drum group.

Verden Studios, Edinburgh (1.7 miles)

Wed 19 Jun

£120 for ten-week course (16–25 year olds £70) / 01357 522 008

Kitsune Daiko – This is a performance piece based on the uplifting and playful 'shichisan' rhythm, named after the 'kitsune' fox, popular in Japanese traditional folklore.

18:30 – 20:00

£120 for ten-week course (16–25 year olds £70) / 01357 522 008

Mitsu-uchi – This course focuses on the basics of the Fukui style of playing from the west coast of Japan, learning two traditional solos and 'bachi sabaki' movement.

20:15 – 21:45

Trade School Drawing Class

Get familiar with pencils and colours on paper, composition and proportions, with a little help from Trade School instructors Marcin and Federica. The Trade School works on a bartering system, so bring something to trade with the instructors for the lesson.

Duncan Place Resource Centre, Edinburgh (1.4 miles)

Wed 19 Jun

Payment through bartering system / 07592 746618

18:00 – 20:00

What Is the Future for Agriculture?

Professors Maurice Moloney and David Hume talk about the future of biotechnology and genetics in crop and livestock development.

University of Edinburgh (1.1 miles)

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 0131 650 1000

19:00