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Animals Asia Foundation
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'From Prison to Paradise. 225 bears, one incredible journey'. Jill Robinson, Founder of Animals Asia Foundation, discusses her work to bring bear bile farming to an end in China and Vietnam on the tenth anniversary of the AAF. Ticket includes vegetarian dinner and a special auction.
25 Jun 7.00 Chinois China China Restaurant, Edinburgh
Artist's Talk: Chad McCail
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The artist discusses his current exhibition at Edinburgh Printmakers.
23 Aug 8.00 Edinburgh Printmakers, Edinburgh
Café Histoire
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Come and enjoy a glass of wine and (re)-discover, in French, the important dates and personalities in French history with Patrick Landri.
12 May 5.30–7.00 Institut Français d'Ecosse, Edinburgh
Café Philo
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Enjoy a glass of wine and a philosophical discussion in French on a choice of topics.
30 May 4.30–6.00 Institut Français d'Ecosse, Edinburgh
Colin Fry
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The phenomenal 'Sixth Sense' star uses his psychic gifts to wow his audience.
17 May 7.30 Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
A Dialogue on the Sex Industry
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Are those working in the sex industry exercising a right to work and to choose their job? The aim of this event is to create a safe space for discussion on this divisive issue and to grapple with some of the underlying questions and themes that frame it. All people, perspectives, uncertainties and contributions welcome. Part of Ladyfest Edinburgh
12 May 7.00 Forest Café (Upstairs hall), Edinburgh
Dr Jane Goodall
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The UN Messenger for Peace gives a talk titled 'Gombe and Beyond', followed by a book signing event.
20 May 7.00 George Square Theatre, Edinburgh
Festival of Politics
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The newest addition to Edinburgh's summer festival line-up, which explores a range of social and political issues.
20 Aug–23 Aug (Times vary) Scottish Parliament Campus, Edinburgh
Focus on Potatoes
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Find out from the Scottish Crop Research Institute where the potato came from and what the future holds for it. Ages 5+.
5 Jul 12.00–4.00 Exhibition Hall Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Furnishing the World
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Juliet Kinchin looks at Glasgow's furnishing industry, in particular Daniel Cottier.
22 May 10.30am Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
LadyFest
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We know that women are great, but it's nice to have a whole festival to celebrate their achievements in and contribution to arts, culture and society. Lasting almost a whole month, Ladyfest encompasses music, dance, workshops, film, exhibitions, comedy and seminars.
4 May–31 May (Times vary) Various Venues, Edinburgh
Lecture on Ré Soupault
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A talk, in English, by Magdalena Droste.
5 Jun 6.00 Institut Français d'Ecosse, Edinburgh
Leena Nammari: Illustrated Lecture
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The winner of the Morton Award 2008 for lens-based work discusses the ideas of home and nostalgia.
20 Jun 10.30am–12.00 Royal Scottish Academy Library, Edinburgh
Meet the Artists Gallery Tour
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RSA Members and invited artists offer elucidation upon the works in the current exhibition.
5 Jun 7.00–9.00 Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh
Near Kin to Godliness
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The Lauriston Lectures series kicks off with David Scarratt's introduction to the links between architectural and applied art and cleanliness over the past 500 years.
21 May 10.30am Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh
Open University Day
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Fancy learning about World Archaeology, Continuing Classical Greek or Electromagnetism. Leslie Gordon and her team tell you how.
17 May 11.00am–3.00 Borders Books, Edinburgh
Philippe et Ré Soupault, un couple surréaliste
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French documentary film and an accompanying talk (in English) by Keith Aspley, former senior Lecturer in French at the University of Edinburgh.
14 May 6.00 Institut Français d'Ecosse, Edinburgh
Playwrights Encounter Panel: All About Story
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As part of Bank of Scotland's International Children's Festival, leading playwrights & practitioners David Greig, Stephen Greenhorn and Nicola McCartney will be in conversation with arts journalist Joyce McMillan to discuss the role of plot and story in their work, their inspirations and their successes in theatre for audiences of all ages.
29 May 6.30 Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
SAC Edinburgh Open Day
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The Scottish Agricultural College will be holding an open day at their campus in Edinburgh. Go along to discover what courses they have on offer.
4 Jun 5.00–8.00 SAC Edinburgh, Edinburgh
Why Bread Matters
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Andrew Whitley from the Campaign for Real Bread talks about the significance of kneaded, leavened, baked dough.
20 May 7.00 National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh

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