Events within 5 miles of Edinburgh

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

Final year music students show what they've learned.

Indie, 60s garage, electro, northern soul, ska, 70s punk and new wave at this Edinburgh institution for those in the know after a quick fix of decent music and attitude free clubbing.

We are hosing a day of tasterings, this means you can come along and try an electric cigarette for the first time or try new flavours. Serving coffee and cake too!!!

Sam Siggs' sinister tale of a house with a dreadful story lurking within its walls. Suitable for ages 14+.

When Father Christmas finishes his rounds he realises that he's forgotten to do something rather important and he really needs a WEE! A brilliantly bouncy musical adaptation of Nicholas Allan's much loved book.

The 'Late 'n' Live' of the magic world, this night-time magical bust-up sees some of the stars of the festival's programme pull out every trick they can get their sleight-of-hands on. Performers remain top secret until the festival is underway, and the audience will be able to vote for their Four Nations Magic Champ 2013.

Pop and rock covers.

It's World Gin Day! Is there any other way to celebrate other than tasting as many as you can? Didn't think so.

A talk, on the 98th anniversary, about the worst rail disaster in the UK, involving a troop train carrying soldiers from Letih and resulting in 220 casualties.

Artists Kjersti Sletteland and Despina Nissiriou will give an exclusive guided tour of their exhibition at Patriothall Gallery, providing insights into the works on show and the history of the building which the works respond to. All are welcome.

Meet the wedding jewellery experts and designers and take advantage of special offers.

Edinburgh five-piece playing rock'n'roll with a dash of country and blues.

Open minded clubbing as Glasgow's weekly electronica and bass night makes its Edinburgh debut with beats and pieces supplied by Beta & Kappa plus digital dub from Chungo-Bungo.

Hip hop classics and brand new rap tracks, plus live performances, MCs and guest DJs.

An exhibition looking at the way the Jacobites presented themselves in portraiture.

A celebration of ink drawing, featuring 35 works by artists of the stature of Rembrandt, Tiepolo, Guercino, Poussin, Goltzius and Alexander Runciman. Many drawings will be on show for the first time.

Open mic jam night where anyone is free to play, hosted by Lewis Gibson.

Warm wit and autobiographical storytelling about growing up with a comedian for a dad.

Late night jazz and funk acts and DJs.

As its name suggests, LeRoc evolved in France after American GIs at the end of WWII brought the Jitterbug, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Lindy Hop and the Charleston. Like any other partner dance, LeRoc is taught as a footwork syllabus, but should not be confused with “Modern Jive”. It’s a fun and quick way…

Back where it belongs at the Liquid Room, Madchester plays the best the baggy era had to offer (think Happy Mondays, Stone Roses and The Charlatans)