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ACE, 17 West Montgomery Place, Edinburgh
Date Event
24 Aug
7.00		 Anti NATO Summit Protests - Romania 2008 This presentation about the Romanian Anarchist movement proffers a first hand account of the mobilisation against the NATO summit in Bucharest…
31 Aug
7.00		 City Of God The international resurgence of Latin American cinema shows no signs of slowing down. Following 'Central Station', 'Amores Perros', 'Y Tu Mama…
Acoustic Music Centre, St Bride's 10 Orville Terrace, Edinburgh
Date Event
7 Aug–24 Aug
(18 Aug–23 Aug 1.30) (24 Aug 2.30)		 Let the Earth Breathe Music with an environmentally friendly message. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
4 Aug–23 Aug, not Sundays
10.30–0.15am		 The Accidental Death of an Accordionist The interactive comedy ceilidh murder mystery theatre show from Right Lines Productions is back for a major Scottish tour.
The Antiquary, 72-78 St Stephen Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
4 Sep
9.00		 Scots Music Group Session & Enrolment Advice and enrolment for a new term of classes in mandolin, bodhran, fiddle, song and more, with a session from 9pm.
Apex International Hotel, 31 Grassmarket, Edinburgh
Date Event
21 Aug–24 Aug
10.38		 Edinburgh-On-Sea Liz Bentley and mates present an odd-ball look at life - all set in a swimming pool. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
ARC Projects (various venues, Edinburgh city centre), Waverly Station, National Gallery of Scotland, Princes Street, North Bridge, Waverley Bridge, Royal Scottish Academy Building, Embassy Gallery, Edinburgh
Date Event
17 Aug–31 Aug
Thu–Sun 3.00–5.00		 Protected A residency, exhibition and live performances by ARC Projects' resident artist Mare Tralla (Estonia/UK) 'Part of the Edinburgh Art Festival'
The Ark, 3-7 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh
Date Event
22 Aug
6.00		 Tourettes, Mike Musick and Myshkin Alternative rock and indie.
24 Aug
7.00		 The Caspian Sea Monsters, Off the Rails and Skellum Monstrous rock.
26 Aug
7.00		 Smoked Glass, SpeakerJak, Jesse on the Edge and Soundtracks for Daydreams Swaggering rock from Smoked Glass who've become a bit of an internet phenomenon.
27 Aug
7.30		 The Planes, Jaded Playboy and The Mighty Moth Magnets Local rock acts.
28 Aug
7.30		 Townhouse and Katie Indie.
29 Aug
7.30		 Joe Viterbo Ex-Newtown Grunt Viterbo's music jumps from rock, ska, punk and jazz to soul.
30 Aug
10.00		 Soul Foundation Night of Motown-style soul.
1 Sep
7.30		 Boycotts, Rioteers and The New Rock Chemists Rock night with more acts tbc.
3 Sep
7.30		 Slow Motion Replay Indie with more acts tbc.
Art's Complex, St. Margaret's House 151 London Road, 151 London Road, Edinburgh
Date Event
31 Jul–31 Aug Tobacco House An installation by Ettie Spencer incorporating issues of social inclusion, education, health and economics while transforming a derelict building…
Arturart, 15 Queen Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
21 Aug–23 Aug
2.00–5.30		 Arthur Smith's Arturart A collection of art pieces from a selection of comedians with audio accompaniment from Mr Smith. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
Assembly @ Assembly Hall, Mound Place, Edinburgh
Date Event
31 Jul–25 Aug
2.15		 Lucky You Carl Hiaasen's novel, a cultural dissection of Grange, Florida, translates onto the stage as a madcap romp through conspiracy theories…
31 Jul–25 Aug
4.45		 Circus Oz: 30th Birthday Bash Far more theatrical that trad big top and ringmaster affairs, Circus Oz still offers the requisite acrobatics, juggling, clowning and stunts but…
2 Aug–25 Aug
6.50		 Bale De Rua Gorgeous Brazilian company blending hip hop, salsa, capoeira and traditional dances, to highlight the good and bad times of Brazil's history.
21 Aug–25 Aug
8.40		 Jason Byrne Expect nothing less than glorious insanity with 'Cats Under Mats, Having Chats with Bats'. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug–25 Aug
10.20		 Ed Byrne He's using his recent upgrade to marriage for material, apparently. Always a hit. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
Assembly @ George Street, Assembly Rooms 54 George Street, 54 George Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
5 Aug–25 Aug
11.00am		 George Orwell's Coming Up For Air Adroit stage adaptation of Orwell's lesser-known 1939 novel , following a middle-aged man despairing at the failing economy and the erosion of civil…
6 Aug–25 Aug
11.30am		 Animal Olympics Quirky and educational story of how Chinese astrology began by performance poet Francesca Beard. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
19 Aug–25 Aug
11.50am		 Greenstick Boy A tale of broken hearts and bones with an unresolved ending, starring Maggie Cronin. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'
21 Aug–25 Aug
12.15		 The Mozart Question An extended monologue about a virtuoso violinist written by former Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo. With no colourful sets, costumes or songs…
10 Aug–25 Aug
1.30		 Married to the Sea Warm, funny and beautifully-written play about divorce seen through the eyes of a child. It won't knock you sideways, but you should enjoy the ride.
19 Aug–25 Aug
2.00		 Simon Callow - A Festival Dickens A rich performance of moving, entertaining tales, in the second Dickens-themed show from the famous thespian. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'
31 Jul–24 Aug
2.30		 Supper The follow-up to Symon Macintyre's al fresco show 'Ghost' features no performers, just four volunteers from the public sitting down to a dinner of…
4 Aug–25 Aug, not 21 Aug
3.00		 Dancing on Your Grave Deliberately small-scale, cabaret-style production from the cult dance companies the Cholmondeleys and the Featherstonehaughs, with veteran…
31 Jul–25 Aug
4.25		 Vincent Actor Jim Jarrett reprises his role in this one-man play depicting Theo Van Gogh's mourning for his recently departed brother. Leonard Nimoy's…
1 Aug–25 Aug
4.15		 Yasser Small-scale but nonetheless effective look at the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, from the point of view of a Palestinian actor preparing to play…
3 Aug–25 Aug
4.15		 Surviving Spike Disappointingly conventional take on the life of anarchic Goon Spike Milligan. Michael Barrymore, this year's Fringe celebrity casting, offers a…
21 Aug–24 Aug
5.00		 Joanna Neary Character comedy of the highest order from one of the festival's favourites. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug–25 Aug
6.45		 Frank Woodley 'Possessed' tells the tale of a spooky love story, complete with acrobatics, songs and wit. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug–24 Aug
7.40		 Pajama Men Original, surreal, intelligent but never wacky, Pajama Men take nightwear to a funny new level. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug–24 Aug
8.55		 Brendon Burns More rage comedy from Burns, which claims to have thrown out the 'sermonising' of last year's show and instead focuses on audience-shocking and…
21 Aug–25 Aug
8.50		 The Art of Dating and Dumping A spoof lecture on the dos and don'ts of relationships which disappoints. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug–25 Aug
10.30		 Pot Noodle the Musical Corporate-sponsored spoof may contain traces of comedy songs and silliness. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug–24 Aug
10.30		 Russell Howard Comedy and thoughts from the increasingly popular Howard, in 'Dingledodies'. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
31 Jul–25 Aug
10.45am		 Reasonable Doubt Two former jurors reunite in a hotel room two years after a controversial hung verdict in this smart two-hander from Australian playwright Suzie…
31 Jul–25 Aug
12.45		 Weights Cathartic monologue for poet, playwright, actor and former judo champion Lynn Manning, who lost his parents to the bottle and his siblings to the…
31 Jul–25 Aug
2.55		 The Tailor of Inverness Matthew Zajac spins an affectionate tribute to his father, while exploring how history moulds us. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
31 Jul–25 Aug
2.10		 St Nicholas A monologue and tall tale told by a successful Dublin theatre critic, a self professed 'hack and drunkard'. Bitter, vindictive and egocentric, he…
21 Aug–25 Aug
2.20		 I Can't Sleep by David O'Doherty Everyone's favourite whimsical grown-up comic gets down with the kids in this show about how to get some shut-eye. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival…
31 Jul–25 Aug
3.35		 The Expert At The Card Table As crafty conjurer Guy Hollingworth exhibits his prodigious talent at card chicanery, he employs an affable Englishness Hugh grant would be proud of…
19 Aug–25 Aug
5.00		 The Magic Tree No magic in this play from Ursula Rani Sarma, with an unintelligible plot and no direction. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'
31 Jul–25 Aug
6.30		 Britt Ekland: Britt on Britt Former bond girl and one-time wife of Peter Sellers proffers a frank and surprisingly funny whistle stop tour of her enchantingly colourful life. A…
21 Aug–25 Aug
6.00		 Roy Walker The King of 'Catchphrase' enjoys a legend's return with 'Goodbye Mr Chips'. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug–25 Aug
7.30		 Alun Cochrane The laconic Yorkshireman returns with tales of being a dad and the credit crunch. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
21 Aug–23 Aug
9.10		 Kristen Schaal and Kurt Braunohler 'Bona fide kookie monster' Schaal offers more of her surreal blend of the dark and utterly wholesome in the company of her comedy partner…
21 Aug–25 Aug
10.00		 Matt Kirshen Globe-trotting charmer gets coy in his show 'Keep Smiling, Matt. Just Keep Smiling'. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
31 Jul–25 Aug
10.10		 A Drunk Woman Looks At The Thistle Written by crime novelist Denise Mina as a response to Hugh MacDiarmid's 1926 poem, this is a funny. brainy, argumentative dissection of the very…
21 Aug–25 Aug
10.15 (22 Aug 11.45)		 Antonio Forcione and Adriano Adewale The Jimi Hendrix of the acoustic guitar joined by percussionist Adewale. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
23 Aug
12am		 Michael McIntyre Amusing enough stories from McIntyre, although you may found you've heard it all before. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
31 Jul–24 Aug
(Times vary)		 Paperweight Set in a modest office in the Assembly Rooms,'Paperweight' takes a peek into daily office life as two young professionals fight mindless monotony…
Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
5 Sep
8.00		 Assembly Rooms Ceilidh Ceilidh band Hebrideans and caller Ken Gourlay lead the festivities.
13 Sep, 17 Oct
8.00		 Assembly Rooms Ceilidh Ceilidh band Alive & Jiggin' plus caller Ken Gourlay lead the festivities.
ATTICSALT, 50 Thistle Street North East Lane, Edinburgh
Date Event
31 Jul–30 Aug
Thu & Fri 12.30–6.00; Sat 11.00am–5.00		 OFFERINGS Exhibition examining the religious image and its paradoxes, rendered in portraits by Irish artist Ian Healy. 'Part of the Edinburgh Art Festival'.
Baby Belly, The Caves Niddry Street South, Edinburgh
Date Event
21 Aug–24 Aug
8.20		 Rob Deering The marvellous Deering contemplates all things Boobs in an effortless, and reassuringly feminist, show. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
Barclay Church, 1a-1b Barclay Place Tollcross, Edinburgh
Date Event
23 Aug
3.30		 Organ Recital: David Hamilton Glasgow organist David Hamilton plays Messiaen's 'La Nativité' and 'Dyptique' and Alain's 'Suite'.
Base, 69 Cowgate, Edinburgh
Date Event
Fridays
10.00–3.00am		 Fabuloz Fridays Edinburgh's hottest urban party from DJ Fabuloz and MC Flow.
Bennet's Bar, 8 Leven Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
3 Sep
9.00		 Scots Music Group Session & Enrolment Advice and enrolment for a new term of classes in mandolin, bodhran, fiddle, song and more, with a session from 9pm.
Berlin Bierhaus, 3 Queensferry Lane, Edinburgh
Date Event
Thursdays
10.30–3.00am		 Vanity Cutting edge soul, R&B, electro house and funky house.
30 Aug
11.00–5.00am		 Stereotype Huggy's top notch house night presents a diverse bill for the close fo the Festival. Deepgroove (the first UK act to sign to Alter Ego's Klang…
Beyond Words Bookshop, 42-44 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
9 Sep
6.00		 Jim Shaughnessy Jim Shaughnessy talks about his lifetime's work photographing North American railroads.
Blackford Pond, Cluny Gardens, Edinburgh
Date Event
23 Nov
1.00–3.00		 Rocks and Ice of Hermitage and Blackford Hill From volcanic eruptions to great glaciers: find out how massive forces shaped this exciting landscape. Please bring sturdy footwear, warm clothes…
Blackwells, 53-59 South Bridge, Edinburgh
Date Event
11 Sep
6.30–8.00		 Rodge Glass The Glasgow-based Jewish author of 'Hope for Newborns' analyses icons of football and fiction in his forthcoming works.
18 Sep
6.30–8.00		 Mike Nicholson New novel from the winner of the Kelpies Prize 2005 for new Scottish writing for children. 'Grimm' is set in the fictional town of Aberfintry.
The Bongo Club, Moray House 37 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh
Date Event
21 Aug–24 Aug
1.00		 Air Alba Traditional songs about Scotland and its cuisine from Nancy Nicholson and Tony Mitchell. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
22 Aug
10.30–5.00am		 Xplicit Scotland's top hard drum & bass night joined by Brazilian sensation DJ Marky and Stamina MC.
23 Aug
11.00–3.00am		 Give It Some! Final ever Give it Some! as DJRed6 whips up a storm with a fine selection of funk, soul, jazz, 60s R&B and beyond, joined by GiS!'s first ever guest…
24 Aug
11.00–5.00am		 Hobo 'Sonic adventures, from Transylvania to the Great Wall of China' as Hobo returns. Live guests include The Fnords (24 Aug) and a burlesque show from…
Mondays
8.00–12am		 Freak Screen Free film night (from docs and skate movies to horror) followed by funk-fuelled eclectica from Commanderson and General B-Battenburg. Main features…
Tuesdays
11.00–5.00am		 Flux Progressive, tech and bassline house and electro.
Wednesdays
11.00–5.00am		 JungleDubd Showcasing the Scottish dub, dubstep and jungle scene.
28 Aug
10.00–3.00am		 Sene-Gambian Night African dance tunes from Senegal and Gambia with live acts Nder, Pa Omar and Yusu Nglum & Mbalax alongside DJ Bobby.
Thursdays
11.00–5.00am		 Audacious Night promoting up-and-coming acts and DJs, for a night of take-no-prisoners breakcore, gabba, D&B, techno, hardcore and jungle.
29 Aug
11.00–3.00am		 Four Corners Your friendly, local one-stop hop for funk/soul/jazz/Latin/Afro/reggae dancefloor action and sizzling live percussion.
30 Aug
11.00–3.00am		 Big'n'Bashy Four deck mix of dubstep, reggae, dancehall and jungle.
31 Aug
11.00–5.00am		 Hobo 'Sonic adventures, from Transylvania to the Great Wall of China' as Hobo returns. Live guests include The Fnords (24 Aug) and a burlesque show from…
Borders Books, Fort Kinnaird Retail Park, Edinburgh
Date Event
6 Sep
2.30		 Cherub Event for Robert Muchamore Fans An event for all budding 'Cherubs' to celebrate the long-awaited publication of 'The General'. And if you don't know what that means this probably…
13 Sep
2.00		 Roald Dahl Day Blackwell's honours one of Britain's best ever children's authors, with a day of Dahlian activities, revolting rhymes and stories. Come dressed as…
Bourne Fine Art, 6 Dundas Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
1 Aug–6 Sep
Mon–Fri 10.00am–6.00; Sat 11.00am–4.00		 Singing Stone An exhibition featuring recent work by Emily Young, one of the UK's foremost carvers of stone. 'Part of the Edinburgh Art Festival'
The Braid Centre, Nile Grove (off Morningside Road), Edinburgh
Date Event
17 Dec Edinburgh Telephone Choir: Christmas Carol Concert Popular Christmas music from the Edinburgh Telephone Choir.

Found 997 events at 231 places.
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