LGBT within 5 miles of Edinburgh

After a successful first outing last year, this festival specialising in all things naughty and arty returns for a second week of big-time sensuality in the form of performance, visual arts and crafts, film and more.

Brian Fisher, Chris Fayr and Stewart Wilson play an eclectic mix of 'sensual and melodic' house.

Informal meet-up for gay or bisexual men over 40.

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.

New daytime gay/mixed club session hosted over by the delectable Jon Pleased Wimmin and a mix of house, pop, disco, new wave a trash tracks. Plus shows from The Fabulous Kickettes, a weekly talent show (with a £50 prize) and a 'retro' buffet.

Weekly training sessions for those looking to improve their skills or try for a place in the HotScots first eleven.

Pop, cheese and chart tunes 'with a cherry on top' from DJ Lynne.

A debate on the sex trade with Rhoda Grant (Labour MSP and proposer of bill to criminalise buying sex) and Richard Lucas (of SOLAS) sparring with Laura Lee (Sex Workers' campaigner) and Douglas Fox (of the International Union of Sex Workers). Followed by a Q&A.

Two floors of fun, including an exclusively male downstairs bar. Not only that, but the lovely chaps from BearScots have sweets galore to hand out.

Two burlesque shows based on old horror movies starring some of the world's top performers, with accompaniment from vintage, retro and modern sounds. Dress up and cast off your inhibitions

An evening of spirited discussion centred on how creativity and the arts has engineered change in the LGBT community. Booking is essential.

Friendly, social snooker group for the LGBT community and friends, meeting on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.

A book club for gents with a lust for reading. All types of books considered.

A camptastic night of chart, disco and dance anthems from DJ Shaza and Justin James (with tribute acts the last Friday of every month).

Six or seven-aside kickabouts. All abilities welcome, but please sign up in advance as places are limited.

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.

DJ Michelle spins a mix of funk and house.

An informal weekly practice for beginners and regular players alike.

Weekly, informal drop-in service to meet new people, get info and catch up on the latest goss.

Scotland's first national LGBT helpline is live, allowing LGBT folks and their loved ones to call for advice each Tue and Wed afternoon and evening.

Big gay friendly student night with pop electro, chart and mash-ups from DJ Rueben Rowenthall.

Edinburgh's LGBT choir perform a selection of upbeat popular, traditional, classic and show tunes all sung a cappella.

Marching on an empty stomach is never a good idea, so fill up beforehand at the LGBT centre's annual breakfast, plus there's music and entertainment to get into the swing of things.

The annual shindig returns with all the usual elements: gather from noon at the Scottish Parliament, before the march sets off at after speeches, winding its merry way up the Royal Mile and along George IV Bridge, before terminating at Bristo Square, where there'll be entertainment in Teviot and a performance space…