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500 Years of Printing: The Popular Press
Date Location
As part of the country-wide celebration of printing this exhibition looks more specifically at the history of the popular press. Enjoy the library's collections, which include a copy of the Bassandyne Bible, the first printed Bible in Scotland.
1 Sep–31 Oct Central Library, Edinburgh
Abraham Lincoln
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This presidential biopic leaves no aspect of Lincoln's life untouched. Griffith's first film in sound delves into Lincoln's early days as a lawyer, his tragic romance with Ann Rutledge and his devastating decision to declare war upon the South.
9 Sep, 9 Sep Tue 6.00 Filmhouse, Edinburgh
Absurd Person Singular
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Alan Ayckbourn's hit comedy about the social climbing Hopcrofts.
6 Oct–11 Oct 7.30; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 King's Theatre, Edinburgh
The Abyssinians and Rastis UK
Date Location
Legendary reggae act who have their roots in the 60s.
14 Sep 7.30 Citrus Club, Edinburgh
Academic Symposium: Scotland: A Changing Nation
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A line-up of historians and academics discuss the themes in the National Museum of Scotland's new exhibition, 'Scotland: A Changing Nation'.
27 Sep 10.00am–5.00 Playfair Library Playfair Library (University of Edinburgh), Edinburgh
After School Craft Club
Date Location
Tie-dye, felt-making, decopatching, origami and puppet-making are among the activities on offer at this after school special. Ages 5+.
Tuesdays 4.00–5.00 Imagination Workshop, Edinburgh
Air New Zealand Golden Oldies World Rugby Festival
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The world's biggest rugby festival comes to Scotland for the first time, with up to 3,000 visitors expected to participate.
1 Sep–8 Sep (Times vary) Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
Aladdin
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Allan Stewart and Grant Stott reprise their annual roles in the King's pantomime, along with Johnny Mac as the pointy-shoed , jewel-lusting hero, Aladdin. This year, in an effort to go hi-tec, the genie will be 3D!
29 Nov–18 Jan 2009 (Times vary) King's Theatre, Edinburgh
Alex Cornish
Date Location
Indie pop from singer-songwriter Cornish.
12 Sep 7.00 Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh
Alexander Heim: Doves
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Lyrical, sophisticated first UK show by the young German artist, which pivots on a surprisingly simple video of pigeons outside a coffee shop, expanding its themes into photography and large sculpture.
31 Jul–13 Sep Tue–Fri 10.00am–6.00; Sat 12.00–5.00 doggerfisher, Edinburgh
All Quiet on the Western Front
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A faithful and inventive adaptation for the stage by Robin Kingsland of Maria Remarque's powerful anti-war novel.
28 Oct–1 Nov 7.30; Wed & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 King's Theatre, Edinburgh
Allan Johnston & Tom Napper
Date Location
Original story songs, powerful harmonies, terrific banter, plus multi-instrumental virtuosity from the English/Celtic tradition.
9 Sep 7.30 Leith Folk Club, Edinburgh
Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham
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With over a decade of performing together behind them, the fiddle and accordion duo continue to set the standard.
26 Sep 8.00 Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
Amy Thomas
Date Location
Young vocalist dipping into the Great American Songbook.
17 Sep 8.30 The Jam House, Edinburgh
An Aviary of Stories
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Representations of bird stories in drawings, text and 2d and 3D collage by Stephanie Black.
26 Jul–27 Sep Mon–Sat 10.00am–6.00; 12.00–6.00 Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
An Electric Shock of Delight: Sir Walter Scott and the Waverley Novels
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An exhibition to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the publication of 'The Complaint of the Black Night', printed on Andrew Myllar and Walter Chepman's press after being granted the first Edinburgh printing patent by King James IV.
19 Jul–7 Jan 2009, not Sundays Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00; 12.00–5.00 Writers' Museum, Edinburgh
An Evening with Sally Morgan
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Sally's psychic powers have been with her since she was nine months old, and she's now taking her wealth of psychic knowledge on tour.
26 Sep 7.30 Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Andrew Grassie
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Survey exhibition of recent and new work, showcasing Grassie's deceptive photo-realist paintings of Modernist exhibitions. An exploration of the derivative nature of contemporary art which may amuse theorists but alienate the casual viewer.
1 Aug–27 Sep 10.00am–5.00; Sun 2.00–5.00 Talbot Rice Gallery, Edinburgh
Angie Palmer
Date Location
One of the best singer-songwriters in Britain.
16 Sep 7.30 Leith Folk Club, Edinburgh
Annie Hall
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Two decades before 'Sex And The City' had its first orgasm, 'Annie Hall' was laying bare the mores of modern, urban romance to devastating effect while also zoning in on the specific psyche of Allen Konigsberg: anti-Semitic paranoia, metaphysical angst, the search for true love. There's a highly charged on-screen electricity between Allen and Keaton, glorious vistas of the old New York and hilarious set pieces - Alvy fighting with lobsters, the scene of his childhood home below the…
10 Sep Wed 6.00 Filmhouse, Edinburgh
Antics
Date Location
Rock, emo, punk and metal dispatches from Edinburgh's alt.scene.
Tuesdays 11.00–3.00am The Hive, Edinburgh
Antique and Collectors Fair
Date Location
With jewellery, pottery, porcelain, coins, pictures, books, carte-de-visites, linen, prints, ceramics and toys there's something for everyone.
20 Sep–21 Sep 9.00am–5.00 Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh
Antique and Collectors Fair
Date Location
With jewellery, pottery, porcelain, coins, pictures, books, carte-de-visites, linen, prints, ceramics and toys there's something for everyone.
5 Oct, 2 Nov, 7 Dec 10.00am–4.30 Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh
The Arcadian Kicks, Agent Ribbons and Smoked Glass
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Indie rock with a smattering of funk and soul from The Arcadian Kicks plus a DJ set from Jon Brookes (The Charlatans).
10 Sep 7.00 Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh
Art Cart
Date Location
The Art Cart will be loaded with a variety of art materials and literature to help all ages engage with the City Art Centre's collections.
Saturdays, Sundays Sat 10.00am–4.45; Sun 12.00 & 4.45 City Art Centre, Edinburgh
Art Cart for September
Date Location
Loaded with a variety of materials to help you explore the art in the galleries. Age 3-12.
7 Sep 2.00–4.00 National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh
The Art of Defence: Blood, Sweat and the Clash of Steel
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Mild-mannered Master of Arms Paul MacDonald shows his inner swordsman in a demonstration of Scottish and European weapon forms.
14 Sep 12.45, 1.45 & 2.45 National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
The Art of Italy in the Royal Collection: The Baroque
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Part two of the gallery's Italian art exhibition includes 'The Calling of Saints Peter and Andrew' by Caravaggio, Annibale Carracci's 'Allegory of Truth and Time', Orazio Gentileschi's 'Joseph and Potiphar's Wife', Cristofano Allori's 'Judith with the Head of Holofernes' and drawings by Guido Reni, Guercino and Bernini. Last admission is one hour before the gallery closes.
13 Nov–8 Mar 2009 9.30am–4.30 (24 Dec 9.30am–2.00) (31 Dec 9.00am–3.00) (1 Jan 2009 11.00am–4.30) (Closed 27 Oct–12 Nov, 25 Dec & 26 Dec) The Queen's Gallery, Edinburgh
The Art of Italy in the Royal Collection: The Renaissance
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32 paintings and 42 drawings from the period of the Italian Renaissance, including works by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael and Tintoretto, Giovanni Bellini, Lorenzo Costa and Titian. This is the first of two-part exhibition, the second of which will cover the Baroque period. Last admission 5pm.
1 Sep–26 Oct 9.30am–6.00 The Queen's Gallery, Edinburgh
Assembly Rooms Ceilidh
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Ceilidh band Alive & Jiggin' plus caller Ken Gourlay lead the festivities.
13 Sep, 17 Oct 8.00 Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
Auld Alliance Cycle Ride
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A 260 mile cycle ride from Edinburgh to Paris via Dunfermline. The ride takes four days and funds raised will go to Malawi.
23 Sep–30 Sep 10.30am Scottish Parliament Building, Edinburgh
Autumn Art
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Nature-based art activities for children aged 4-8. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear old clothes and bring a bag to take newly made art items home.
16 Oct 2.00–3.30 Cammo Estate, Edinburgh
Autumn Textile Weaving
Date Location
Learn weaving methods with Susan DuFeu. Booking essential.
22 Sep 10.30am–5.00 Four Winds Inspiration Centre, Edinburgh
Babylon AD
Date Location
Post apocalyptic thriller with Diesel as Russian mercenary Toorop who is escorting a very special woman (Yeoh) to China. This woman carries inside her the possibility of a spiritual future for all mankind. Silly, derivative and clearly hacked up by the studios, this potentially interesting sci-fi is a frustrating, occasionally interesting affair.
5 Sep–11 Sep 4.00, 6.30 & 9.05 Cineworld Edinburgh, Edinburgh
5 Sep–11 Sep 9.30 Vue Edinburgh Ocean, Edinburgh
6 Sep–7 Sep Sat & Sun 1.00 Odeon Wester Hailes, Edinburgh
Babylon AD (Gold Class)
Date Location
Post apocalyptic thriller with Diesel as Russian mercenary Toorop who is escorting a very special woman (Yeoh) to China. This woman carries inside her the possibility of a spiritual future for all mankind. Silly, derivative and clearly hacked up by the studios, this potentially interesting sci-fi is a frustrating, occasionally interesting affair.
5 Sep–11 Sep 1.00 & 6.10 Vue Edinburgh Omni, Edinburgh
Bad Manners
Date Location
Buster Bloodvessel and his Bad Mannered crew are celebrating 'Buster's 50th Bash Tour' by bringing their ska pop sounds to Scotland. Formed in 1976 at Woodberry Down Comprehensive School, expect the boys to play their hits 'My Girl Lollipop', 'Lip Up Fatty' plus lots more.
18 Sep 7.30 Citrus Club, Edinburgh
Bad Manners and Savage Circle
Date Location
Buster Bloodvessel celebrates his 50th birthday bash with a rousing set of ska, featuring special guests Max Splodge and a Ruts tribute in support.
18 Sep 7.00 Citrus Club, Edinburgh
Bamako
Date Location
African political drama following a mock trial in the Malian city of Bamako between African civil society and Western financial institutions. Avoiding dour didacticism by contrasting the proceedings with snapshots of everyday life, this is more than an exercise in the iniquities of globalization.
18 Sep Thu 6.00 Filmhouse, Edinburgh
The Banana Sessions
Date Location
Harmonies and grooves from vocalist Roberta Pia and her band.
10 Sep–17 Sep, 25 Sep 12am The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
The Band Of Her Majesty's Royal Marines
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A musical extravaganza covering everything from Elvis to opera.
14 Sep 7.30 Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
Band Showcase
Date Location
Call in advance for a gig.
Tuesdays 9.00 Whistlebinkies, Edinburgh
Bangkok Dangerous
Date Location
CGI embellished but much less gritty remake of the Pang Brothers 1999 feature of the same name. Cage once again gets to wear ridiculous clothes and a terrible weave and turn on the laconic charm in this sanitised, tourist friendly remake.
5 Sep–11 Sep 12.40, 3.20, 6.00 & 8.40; Fri & Sat 12.40, 3.20, 6.00, 8.40 & 11.15 Cineworld Edinburgh, Edinburgh
5 Sep–11 Sep 1.40, 4.10, 6.40 & 9.10; Fri 1.40, 4.10, 6.40, 9.10 & 11.30; Sat 11.10am, 1.40, 4.10, 6.40, 9.10 & 11.30; Sun 11.10am, 1.40, 4.10, 6.40 & 9.10 Vue Edinburgh Ocean, Edinburgh
5 Sep–11 Sep 2.00, 4.30, 7.00 & 9.30 Vue Edinburgh Omni, Edinburgh
5 Sep–11 Sep 2.45, 5.30 & 8.00 Odeon Wester Hailes, Edinburgh
The Banishment
Date Location
Based on a short story by William Saroyan, Zvyagintsev's film opens like a thriller as middle-aged Mark (Baluyev) drives to the inner-city flat of his brother Alex with a bullet in his arm. The film then shifts to unravel the troubling semantics at the heart of his marital relationship. The epitome of challenging, self-conscious arthouse cinema
5 Sep–11 Sep Fri–Mon 1.45, 5.00 & 8.10; Tue–Thu 1.45 & 8.10 Filmhouse, Edinburgh
Bank Of Scotland National Junior Badminton Championships Under 13/17/23
Date Location
Events to establish the U13/17/23 Scottish National Junior Champions with boys', girls' singles, doubles and mixed doubles matches.
18 Apr Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh
Bank of Scotland National Junior Championships U15/19
Date Location
The U15 and U19 Scottish National Junior Championships. Events in all age groups include categories for boys and girls singles, doubles and mixed doubles.
4 Oct (Times vary) Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh
Bass Syndicate
Date Location
Resident DJs in the house (G*Mac and Silver Storic) will be joined by a whole bunch of local Edinburgh breaks crew for a 'Strictly Breaks' night featuring a plethora of breaks old and new.
12 Sep 11.00–3.00am The Bongo Club, Edinburgh
Bastard
Date Location
Indie, punk, electro, techno and rock from the DJs behind Edinburgh's best indie nights.
Saturdays 11.00–3.00am The Hive, Edinburgh
Beading for Beginners: Bead and Wire Necklace
Date Location
Make jewellery pretty enough to fool all your friends into think it cost loads.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays (from 16 Sep) Tue 10.30am–12.30; Wed 7.00–9.00 Imagination Workshop, Edinburgh
Beading for Beginners: Charm Bracelets
Date Location
Learn all manner of intricate beading skills.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays Tue 10.30am–12.30; Wed 7.00–9.00 Imagination Workshop, Edinburgh
Becc Sanderson
Date Location
Australian vocalist Sanderson.
21 Sep 7.00–9.00 Café Grande, Edinburgh

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