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ACE, 17 West Montgomery Place, Edinburgh
Date	Event
18 May 3.00	Dead Society This green anarchist film features a telephone interview with anarcho-primitivist John Zerzan who discusses his views on the earth, freeganism…
6 Jun 7.00	Edinburgh Fur Free City: Fur Free Drinks Fur-free drinks and discussion about putting a stop to the global fur trade, on the first Friday of every month. There are also weekly protests at…

Acoustic Music Centre, St Bride's 10 Orville Terrace, Edinburgh
Date	Event
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 Ark, 3-7 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh
Date	Event
20 May 7.30	The Underground Heroes, Tie For Jack and Curators Grimey chav punks with ska inflections from Kent.
21 May 7.30	Jewel & Esk Presents Mixed line-up of bands from the respected music course.
22 May 7.30	Electrolite and My Late Travels Quirky indie.
23 May 8.00	Miyagi, The Black Diamond Express, Orphan and The Cosmonauts High energy dance soul types Miyagi headline.
24 May 7.30	Bad Name, Zhen and Jump: Press 'A' Bon Jovi tribute act.
26 May 7.30	Landslide, Night Noise Team, Sleeping Martyr and Bukkake Birthday Party Punchy guitars and melodic riffs.
28 May 7.30	The Nukes and 13 Tombs Surf rock instrumental trio.
29 May 7.30	Root System, Jakil, Ewan Butler and Fingertip Ska from the headliners.
31 May 7.30	Blessed Order of the Fallen Stars, Thieves in Suits and Kings Die Kings Experimental indie pop form Blessed Order . . . plus the Joy Division/Editors aping KDK.
1 Jun 7.30	The Fabian and The Alibis Local indie and rock showcase with more acts tbc.
5 Jun 7.30	Missing Cat Psychedelic blues.

Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street, Edinburgh
Date	Event
23 May 8.00	The Ultimate Eagles Story The Eagles Story performed by Scotland's very own Hotel California.
19 Jun–21 Jun Thu 5.00–10.30; Fri 12.00–11.00; Sat 12.00–9.00	Scottish Real Ale Festival Scottish Real Ale's biggest showcase, with over 120 different beers served in one of Edinburgh's finest Georgian venues. Cider and perry also…

Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street, Edinburgh
Date	Event
24 May–25 May 10.00am, 11.45am & 2.00	We Dance, Wee Groove! Get down and funky with the Imaginate DJ - a theatrical, Scottish, dancing extravaganza for clubbers age 0-4, and their grown-ups. 'Part of the Bank…
29 May–1 Jun 10.15am & 2.00	Glouglou A gentle introduction to storytelling theatre for very young children, filled with magical light and sound effects. Ages 2+.'Part of the Bank of…
13 Jun 8.00	Assembly Rooms Ceilidh Ceilidh bands Alive & Jiggin' and HLI plus caller Ken Gourlay lead the festivities.
14 Jun 10.00am–5.00	Book Fair Booksellers from throughout Scotland will be selling a mixed range of antiquarian and secondhand books to suit all tastes and pockets.
4 Jul, 11 Jul 8.00	Assembly Rooms Ceilidh Ceilidh bands Alive & Jiggin' and HLI plus caller Ken Gourlay lead the festivities.
5 Sep 8.00	Assembly Rooms Ceilidh Ceilidh band Hebrideans and caller Ken Gourlay lead the festivities.
13 Sep 8.00	Assembly Rooms Ceilidh Ceilidh bands Alive & Jiggin' and HLI plus caller Ken Gourlay lead the festivities.

Bannerman's, Niddry Street, Edinburgh
Date	Event
29 May 9.00	Langholm Folk, Jake Cogan, The Beggar Girls, Viara Ivanova and Rodrigo Garcia Bermejo Langholm Folk make good ol' fashioned trad sounds, Jake Cogan is a raw, powerful singer, while the night will be given a global tinge by the…

Bar Diesel, 19 Shore Place, Edinburgh
Date	Event
Thursdays 8.00	Charity Thursdays Weekly pub quiz, with the proceeds going to a different charity every time.
3 Jun 8.00	The Heresy Project Sully O'Sullivan and Rick Molland calmly (kinda) explain why God is a nonsense and you're all wrong. All of you. 'Part of the Leith Festival'
5 Jun 8.00	Ash Dickinson Slam champion Ash Dickinson explores life in verse in 'Unrest at the Dolphinarium'. 'Part of the Leith Festival'

Base, 69 Cowgate, Edinburgh
Date	Event
Sundays 11.00–3.00am	Supa Sundays Club bangers and urban party rockers from the Mixkings DJs: Dizzle, Bunty and P45.
Fridays 10.00–3.00am	Fabuloz Fridays Edinburgh's hottest urban party from DJ Fabuloz and MC Flow.

Berlin Bierhaus, 3 Queensferry Lane, Edinburgh
Date	Event
24 May 10.30–3.00am	Music Box Three rooms of music ranging from house and electro to disco and R&B from a host of local talent including Dean Newton, Warner Powers and Marco…
31 May 10.30–3.00am	Stereotype Huggy's top notch house night presents a local talent showcase with Ryan Ellis, Ray Wong, Ricky Reid, Barry Sharp, Master Caird and Die Bruder Wilson.

Black Bo's, 57-61 Blackfriars Street, Old Town, Edinburgh
Date	Event
21 May, 4 Jun 8.30	Black Bo's Comedy Night Free comedy gems presented to an unsuspecting public at Black Bo's, with some of the freshest voices in the Scottish circuit.

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…

The Bongo Club, Moray House 37 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh
Date	Event
18 May 10.00–3.00am	Hobo 'Sonic adventures, from Transylvania to The Great Wall of China' as Hobo returns. Live guests include The Tom Fun Orchestra (11 May) and still tbc…
22 May 10.00–3.00am	Ndaje: African Connections Afrobeat, soul, reggae and jazz with dancers and live music, drummers, African food and special guests The Big Fat Panda.
23 May 7.00	Zion Train Legendary UK dub collective.
23 May 11.00–3.00am	Bass Syndicate The breaks collective hosts another tasty night as Atomic Hooligan drops hip hop flavoured breakbeat. Expect dancefloor devastation and heavy…
24 May 7.00	Overspill, A Lost Generation and Issues of Morality Night of hardcore and punk.
24 May 11.00–3.00am	Messenger Sound System The mighty Messenger Sound System blasts out the best in righteous reggae and roots.
25 May–2 Jun 11.00–3.00am	Hobo 'Sonic adventures, from Transylvania to The Great Wall of China' as Hobo returns. Live guests include Starvation Box (25 May) and My Electric Love…
29 May 11.00–3.00am	Minimalism Polish house night with Siasia, Adam 0 and Pagowsky.
30 May 11.00–3.00am	Xplicit Scotland's top hard drum & bass night.
31 May 11.00–3.00am	Give It Some! One for the dancers as DJRed6 whips up a storm with a fine selection of funk, soul, jazz, 60s R&B and beyond. Meanwhile Decoy Roy selects the finest…
5 Jun 7.00	Jewel & Esk Presents Mixed line-up of bands from the respected music course.

Bridgend Farm, Bridgend Farm Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh
Date	Event
24 May 2.00–4.00	Vegetable Hanging Babylons Bring along a hanging basket and find out how to grow a compact and nutritious feast. Organised by Bridgend Allotments Community Health Inclusion…

Brunton Theatre, Ladywell Way Musselburgh, Edinburgh
Date	Event
26 May 7.30	Talon Eagles tribute band Talon perform their popular tribute to the beardy country rockers.
28 May–2 Jun, not Sundays 10.45am & 1.30; Fri 10.30am & 7.00; Mon 10.30am & 1.30	Aesop's Fables Aesop's timeless fables are fleshed out by Scamp Theatre into sharp, witty, theatrical vignettes. Perfect for adults and children alike. Ages 5+.
29 May–2 Jun, not 30 May Thu 7.00; Sat 11.15am & 2.00; Sun 2.00; Mon 10.15am & 1.00	Lion of Kabul Mixed media children's show about Marjan the lion, who survived the world's most dangerous zoo. Ages 8+. 'Part of the Bank of Scotland Imaginate…
2 Jun 7.30	There Will Be Blood Silver prospector Daniel Plainview (Day-Lewis) and his adopted son move to the impoverished evangelically centred town of New Boston and finds…
3 Jun 7.30	Jacqui Dankworth: In the Mood For Love Set the mood for love with sublime singer Jacqui Dankworth as she performs classics by Ella Fitzgerald and Joni Mitchell.
6 Jun–7 Jun 7.30	East Lothian Youth Theatre & East Lothian Youth Dance Company Showcase Annual showcase with a superhero theme.
13 Jun 7.30	Hebrides Ensemble: William Conway & Alexander Janiczek William Conway (cello) and Alexander Janiczek (violin) from the innovative chamber ensemble perform Bartok's 'Sonata for Solo Violin', together with…
16 Jun–28 Jun, not Sundays 7.00; Sat 3.00 & 7.00	Morag Alexander School of Dance Annual Show The school's annual performance of singing and dancing

Burdiehouse Burn Valley Park, Gilmerton Dykes Street, Edinburgh
Date	Event
28 Aug 7.45–9.45	The Fabulous Bats of Burdiehouse Burn Valley Park A dusk walk to discover more about the bats at Burdiehouse Burn Valley Park Local Nature Reserve; dispel the myths and learn the facts about these…
28 Sep 10.00–11.30am	Bug Hunt A walk in the old Moredun Wood to discover the creepy crawlies that live there. Please bring sturdy footwear, warm clothes and waterproofs. Under…

Cabaret Voltaire, 36-38 Blair Street, Edinburgh
Date	Event
18 May 7.00	The Mae Shi Sonically confusing ragga beats and geetars.
Sundays 11.00–3.00am	BumFunk A new Sunday nighter for the Cab from some of the talent behind Taste as Marco Smith, Kaupuss and Miss Chris deliver the best in funky house and…
Mondays 11.00–3.00am	Trade Union Night to give something back to the bar and club workers with everything except cheese from DJ Beefy and Wolfjazz.
20 May 7.00	Jack Savoretti Scruffy, half-English, half-Italian, bohemian troubadour peddling delicate melancholy.
Tuesdays 11.00–3.00am	Split Drum & bass, electro, techno and breakbeat with Shadowskill, the Dropout DJs, Dogma and a smattering of very talented local guests.
21 May 7.00	Caribou and Born Ruffians Psychedelic electronica artist formerly known as Manitoba. 'Part of Tigerfest'.
21 May 11.00–3.00am	We Are . . . Electric Electronic punk-funk, electro and underground acid-house from Gary Mac, joined by German producer/DJ Tomas Schumacher (21 May).
Thursdays 11.00–3.00am	Sick Note New indie/electro night from the Cab, with residents from Clash and Spies in the Wires. Thay Came From the Stars, I Saw Them play live (15 May).
23 May 7.00	Hazey Janes With a freshly baked fusion of folk, country rock and power-pop, the Hazey Janes return to their roots from warmer American climes.
23 May 11.00–3.00am	Telefunken Deep funked up house night featuring Greenskeeper's James Curd for some nu-school house.
24 May 7.00	The Chiara L's and Sara & the Snakes Headed by Leeds' post-punkers The Chiara L's.
24 May 11.00–3.00am	Street Knowledge A new night of drum & bass launches with a bang with Fabio, Nicky Blackmarket, Code Nine, MC Darrison and MC Feelman. Plus in room two Termite and J…
25 May 7.00	The Young Republic Combining classically trained musicians with indie pop.
28 May 7.00	Palladium New indie pop contenders influenced by 'all things big'.
28 May–5 Jun 11.00–3.00am	We Are . . . Electric Gary Mac continues to champion deep electronic minimal beats joined by Xenia (28 May).
29 May 7.00	Vetiver Beguiling, fragrant folk sounds from Vetiver whose line-up sometimes includes Devendra Banhart. 'Part of Tigerfest'.
30 May 11.00–3.00am	Sugarbeat Tim and Jez (Utah Saints) host this anything goes mash-up of breakbeat, drum & bass, electro and hip hop with Stanton Warriors, Pete Jordan, Mooqee…
31 May 7.00	Kieran Docherty, The Dead Beat Club and Kat Healey Folk-tinged singer-songwriter plays tracks from his album 'Expectations'.
31 May 11.00–3.00am	Optimo The most riotously inventive club night in Scotland takes over a new home as Optimo moves across town to the Cab.
1 Jun 7.00	Dead City Radio Melodic rock'n'roll.
2 Jun 7.00	Johnny Foreigner, Ox.Eagle.Lion.Man and Tubelord 'Noisy pop'.
3 Jun 7.00	Natty Rising roots reggae star from London.
4 Jun 7.00	Tiny Dancers Yorkshire band described as a 'sun-drenched Echo & the Bunnymen'.
6 Jun 7.00	The Last Project, Go, The Dead Certs and Ewan Butler Indie rock.

Café Grande, 184 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh
Date	Event
18 May 7.00–9.00	Haftor Medboe and Renee Stephanie Jazz guitarist Medboe is joined by Stephanie.
25 May 7.00–9.00	Rosy Blue Duo Upbeat jazz outfit.
1 Jun 7.00–9.00	Lorna Reid and Ant Law Providing the live jazz sounds to dine to this week is cool and classy vocalist Reid.

Cameo, 38 Home Street, Edinburgh
Date	Event
16 May–22 May 1.50, 5.50 & 8.50	Heartbeat Detector This French corporate thriller adapted from François Emmanuel's novel 'La Question Humaine' is demanding and rewarding in equal measure. Amalric is…
16 May–22 May 1.30, 3.50, 6.30 & 9.00	Caramel Charming, bitter-sweet debut feature from writer-director Labaki that centres upon the 'Si Belle' beauty parlour in the Lebanese capital and the…
18 May Sun 1.30	Grindhouse Tarantino and Rodriguez's salute to the 1970s exploitation movie focuses on an ex-stripper with a grenade launcher-equipped machine gun leg, who…
16 May–22 May 6.20	Happy-Go-Lucky Leigh returns with a familiar, yet reassuringly different film, an affectionate portrait of carefree 30-something Londoner Poppy (Hawkins) and the…
16 May–22 May 3.55; Tue & Wed 3.55 & 6.20; Fri 3.55 & 9.10; Sat & Sun 9.10	Persepolis This adaptation of Satrapi's autobiographical coming-of-age graphic novel is an exceptionally moving piece of animated filmmaking. Chronicling the…
16 May–22 May 1.15; Fri & Sat 1.15 & 11.30	Funny Games A wealthy family are subjected to an increasingly horrific series of 'games' by two young men, beginning with humiliation and ending in torture and…
19 May 7.00	The Metropolitan Opera: Puccini's La Bohème Join the New York Metropolitan Opera for Puccini's 'La Bohème', starring the mesmerising Angela Gheorghiu. Screened live and in high definition.
20 May–21 May Tue & Wed 9.00	48 Hour Film Challenge Finalists View the results of the 48 Hour Film Challenge.
17 May–22 May Sat 3.45; Thu 9.00	Manufactured Landscapes Baichwal's thoughtful documentary explores the work of the photographer Edward Burtynsky, whose large-scale colour photos examine the impact of…

Cammo Estate, Cammo Visitor Centre Cammo Road, Edinburgh
Date	Event
3 Jul, 10 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul 2.00–3.30	Art in the Park Nature-based art activities for children aged 4-8. Please wear old clothes and bring a bag to take home any creations. Under 16s must be accompanied.
16 Oct 2.00–3.30	Autumn Art 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…
19 Oct 2.00–4.00	The Wonders of Cammo Enjoy the autumn colours of the beautiful Cammo woodlands in the company of a countryside ranger while learning about Cammo's history. Please bring…

Carriers Quarters, 42 Bernard Street, Edinburgh
Date	Event
30 May–7 Jun, not 1 Jun 7.30–9.30	The Leith Festival Storytelling Club Leith-centric tales with a revolving roster of storytellers, held in the oldest pub in Leith. 'Part of the Leith Festival'.

Castle Esplanade, Edinburgh Castle Royal Mile, Edinburgh
Date	Event
18 Jul 7.00	Boyzone The Irish boy band return with their ballads and pop hits.
19 Jul 7.00	The Proclaimers Scotland's unforgettable musical twins return to the stage after this year's musical of their songs, 'Sunshine on Leith'.
1 Aug–23 Aug Mon–Fri 9.00–10.30; Sat 7.30–9.00 & 10.30–0.10am	The Edinburgh Military Tattoo A unique blend of music, ceremony, entertainment and theatre featuring bands from across the globe, set against the magnificent backdrop of…

Castle Street, Edinburgh
Date	Event
29 May, 12 Jun, 26 Jun 12.00–6.00	The Eating Place A fine food market that is held in Castle Street on the 2nd & last Thursday of every month.

Castle Terrace, Edinburgh
Date	Event
Saturdays 9.00am–2.00	Edinburgh Farmers' Market More local, quality, ethical produce than you could shake a stick at.

The Caves, Niddry Street South, Edinburgh
Date	Event
18 May 11.00–3.00am	Orkestra del Sol After Party Official After Party for Orkestra del Sol's triumphant album launch at the Queens Hall. 'DJ Mungbean, feasting and merriment' expected.
30 May 10.00–3.00am	Departure Lounge A night of world beats, electro jazz and Latin rhythms as Departure Lounge residents Astroboy, Jimenez and Cammy (percussion) are joined by Aaron…
31 May 10.00–3.00am	VEGAS! Hep daddy swing, country classics and sleazy listening at the multiple award-winning, multi-genre club night for movers, groovers, hipsters…

CC Blooms, 23-24 Greenside Place, Edinburgh
Date	Event
Thursdays	CC's Karaoke Freddie hosts weekly caterwauling sessions upstairs, while Shazza keeps the tunes going downstairs for those who prefer not to be their own…
28 May, 11 Jun, 25 Jun 7.30	Icebreakers Social group for people who want to make new friends in LGBT company. This welcoming and non-threatening group, organised by the Lothian Gay and…

Central Hall, West Tollcross, Edinburgh
Date	Event
4 Jun 7.30	Interchanging Idioms Chip Clark is joined by the Edinburgh Quartet and the Edinburgh Symphony for selections from the opera 'It Must be Fate' and 'Symphony No 1…
9 Aug–31 Aug 12.30–1.30; 7.30–9.30	Festival of British Youth Orchestras The Festival of British Youth Orchestras showcases youth orchestras and ensembles from across the UK with occasional international guests.

Charlotte Square, Charlotte Square, Edinburgh
Date	Event
9 Aug–25 Aug (Times vary)	Edinburgh International Book Festival 2008 2008 will be the EIBF's 25th year of bringing high-profile authors to Edinburgh. Last year saw 700 events and 220,000 visitors to its events…

Chinois China China Restaurant, Omni Centre Greenside Place, Edinburgh
Date	Event
25 Jun 7.00	Animals Asia Foundation 'From Prison to Paradise. 225 bears, one incredible journey'. Jill Robinson, Founder of Animals Asia Foundation, discusses her work to bring bear…

Cineworld Edinburgh, Fountainpark Dundee Street, Edinburgh
Date	Event
18 May–19 May Sun 11.05am; Mon 5.20	Speed Racer (Digital Screening) (Subtitled) A live action though CG-heavy adaptation of a 1960s Japanese television anime about a futuristic family of racecar designer-drivers who are pitted…
16 May–22 May 11.35am, 2.10, 5.10 & 8.15; Fri & Sat 11.35am, 2.10, 5.10, 8.15 & 11.10	What Happens in Vegas . . . This underwhelming romantic comedy details the love trajectory of Vegas gamblers Joy (Diaz) and Jack (Kutcher), who wake up one morning to find they…
16 May–21 May 11.00am, 1.20, 3.30 & 5.35	Nim's Island Adapted from Wendy Orr's popular book about what happens when agoraphobic authoress Alexandra Ryder (Foster) is contacted by winsome brat Nim…
16 May–22 May 11.30am, 1.20, 2.30, 4.20, 5.30, 7.50 & 8.45; Fri & Sat 11.30am, 1.20, 2.30, 4.20, 5.30, 7.50, 8.45 & 10.45; Thu 11.30am, 2.30, 5.30 & 8.45	Iron Man Performing a perfectly poised balancing act between taking the fantastical material seriously and treating it with a knowing sense of humour, this…
16 May–21 May 12.50, 3.30, 6.10 & 8.50; Fri & Sat 12.50, 3.30, 6.10, 8.50 & 11.25	Doomsday In Marshall's derivative but enjoyable dystopian fantasy, Scotland 50 years on is a no-man's land ravaged by disease, cut off from England, and…
16 May–22 May 12.45, 3.10, 5.35 & 8.05; Fri & Sat 12.45, 3.10, 5.35, 8.05 & 10.30	Caramel Charming, bitter-sweet debut feature from writer-director Labaki that centres upon the 'Si Belle' beauty parlour in the Lebanese capital and the…
16 May–22 May 12.00, 2.15, 4.30, 6.45 & 9.10; Fri & Sat 12.00, 2.15, 4.30, 6.45, 9.10 & 11.25; Thu 2.15, 4.30, 6.45 & 9.10	Shutter Lame English language remake of the 2004 Thai horror about a photographer who discovers mysterious shadows on his snaps after witnessing a horrific…
16 May–21 May 12.10, 3.00, 5.40 & 8.10	Made of Honour Tom (Dempsey) is a wealthy New York City playboy who only realises his best friend Hannah (Monaghan) is the love of his life when she plans to marry…
16 May–21 May 12.40	Where in the World is Osama Bin Laden? Spurlock's new documentary, in which the campaigner tries to find Osama Bin Laden, is one long ego-trip. Little attempt is made to actually find…
16 May–21 May 1.00, 3.40, 6.25 & 9.10	Forgetting Sarah Marshall Writer and star Segal is Peter Bretter, a composer who gets dumped by his soap star girlfriend Sarah Marshall (Bell). Heading to Hawaii he bumps…
16 May–22 May 1.15, 3.40, 6.05 & 8.40; Fri & Sat 1.15, 3.40, 6.05, 8.40, 11.00 & 11.10	Charlie Bartlett Charlie's a joker who manufactures fake IDs and deals his prescribed anti-depression drugs to his classmates, craving popularity to compensate for a…
16 May–22 May 1.00, 3.45, 6.15 & 8.45; Fri & Sat 1.00, 3.45, 6.15, 8.45 & 11.20	Smart People Dysfunctional American family comedy that examines the improbable rejuvenation of widowed English professor Lawrence Wetherhold (Quaid).
16 May–22 May 11.05am, 2.05, 5.20 & 8.25; Sun 2.05, 5.20 & 8.25; Mon 11.05am, 2.05 & 8.25; Thu 11.05am	Speed Racer (Digital Screening) A live action though CG-heavy adaptation of a 1960s Japanese television anime about a futuristic family of racecar designer-drivers who are pitted…
16 May–21 May 3.20, 5.55 & 8.35; Wed 3.20 & 5.55	In Bruges Two gobby Dublin criminals bide their time in Bruges, awating instruction from their cryptic and remote gangster boss Harry. Irish playwright…
16 May–21 May 7.40; Sat & Sun 7.40 & 10.40	Bhoothnath Bollywood presentation.
22 May Wed 0.01am; Thu 10.30am, 11.00am, 11.30am, 12.00, 12.30, 1.30, 2.00, 2.30, 3.00, 3.30, 4.30, 5.00, 5.30, 6.00, 6.30, 7.30, 8.00, 8.30, 9.00, 9.30, 10.30, 11.00 & 11.30	Indiana Jones And The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Jones (Ford) is drawn back into action when he becomes caught in a Soviet plot to discover the mystery behind some enigmatic crystal skulls.

Citrus Club, 40-42 Grindlay Street, Edinburgh
Date	Event
20 May 7.30	Gregory Isaacs and George Prophet Legendary Jamaican reggae artist.
Thursdays 11.00–3.00am	Kinky Indie Indie music with a touch of ska, 60s and 80s.
Fridays 10.30–3.00am	Planet Earth Music from 1976 through to 1989. In other words, a healthy dose of punk, new wave, new romantic and electro-pop (now with added 90s).
Saturdays 11.00–3.00am	Tease Age This indie stalwart dishes up everything from swinging 60s hits to baggy Manchester faves as well as a host of current 'NME' chart botherers with DJ…
5 Jun 10.30–3.00am	The Talks Reggae influenced indie punk from the Hull at this Kinky Indie special with a DJ set from Babyshambles' Adam Ficek.

City Art Centre, 2 Market Street, Edinburgh
Date	Event
12 May–24 Dec Mon–Sat 10.00am–5.00	Recognised: Highlights from the Collection Highlights from the CAC's collection of Scottish art, including work by Redpath, Paolozzi, Blackadder and Bellany.
26 Apr–8 Jun	North Light Contemporary photography from the City Art Centre Collection featuring the work of Calum Colvin, Owen Logan and David Williams and new acquisitions…

City Centre, Edinburgh
Date	Event
19 Jul–20 Jul	Rat Race Make the city of Edinburgh your playground for a weekend in this physical and mental challenge adventure. Teams of three will run, climb, mountain…

City Nightclub, 1a Market Street, Edinburgh
Date	Event
Wednesdays 10.00–3.00am	I 'heart' City The infamous student night at City with a selection of chart, cheese, indie and R&B.
Fridays 11.00–3.00am	Boogie Express Get down and freak out at this glittering disco party night like no other all courtesy of DJ Stretch Limo. Dress up if you dare.
Saturdays 11.00–3.00am	2 Much 2 Mix Saturday nighter at City as DJ Dan mixes up the best in funky house, R&B, disco, indie and hip hop.

Club Purple, 47 Hanover Street, Edinburgh
Date	Event
Fridays 10.00–3.00am	Mambo Night of hip hop, ska, R&B and dancehall from DJ Tony TNT.
Fridays 10.00–3.00am	Boogie Fridays DJ Stretch presents the best in chart anthems, disco and party grooves. Email clubpurple@hotmail.com for guestlist/priority entry.
Saturdays 10.00–3.00am	VIP Saturdays New night at this new venue with sexy R&B, hip hop and classic party grooves from DJ Fabuloz. Email clubpurple@hotmail.com for guestlist/priority…

Coburg House Studios, 15 Coburg Street, Edinburgh
Date	Event
1 Jun 11.00am–5.00	Coburg House Art Studios Open Day Open day at Coburg House Art Studios, a hub of creativity with homegrown and international painters, jewellers, silversmiths, sculptors and textile…

Colinton and Craiglockhart Dell, Spylaw Car Park Under Bridge Road, Edinburgh
Date	Event
26 Aug 8.00–10.00	Batting about the Dells An evening stroll with the aim of learning about the creatures of the night, laying to rest some old myths and taking home some fascinating facts.

Collective Gallery, 22-28 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh
Date	Event
31 May–12 Jul	Paul Rooney: Lost High Street The Collective have commissioned a new, single-screen video projection piece by the Liverpudlian artist.

Corn Exchange, 11 New Market Road, Edinburgh
Date	Event
22 Nov–24 Nov	The Edinburgh Art Fair The chance to peruse and pick up artwork from over 60 exhibitors from the UK and the rest of Europe.

Corn Exchange Gallery, Constitution Street, Edinburgh
Date	Event
18 Apr–29 May	Dislocation Artist Anna Constantinou and sculptor Thomas Winstanley present two complex bodies of work which interact through the emotional responses they…

Corstorphine Hill, Queensferry Road Davidson's Mains, Edinburgh
Date	Event
21 May, 28 May, 4 Jun 9.00–11.30	Meet the Badgers of Corstorphine Hill Explore the wonderful world of these nocturnal creatures and join a countryside ranger for a badger watch on Corstorphine Hill. Please bring sturdy…
6 Aug 1.30–3.30	Wild in the Woods Join the Countryside Rangers for a walk in the woods, then indulge in some woodland activities using natural materials and resources. Please bring…
22 Feb 1.00–3.00	Corstorphine Hills Rocky Past Discover the geology and early people who shaped this hill and left behind a fascinating legacy. Please meet at the Cairnmuir Road car park. Under…

Counting House, West Nicolson Street, Edinburgh
Date	Event
Wednesdays	Shoe Swing A swing dance workshop run by Edinbop every Wednesday night. Tutored classes from 7pm and social dancing from 9pm. Swing dancers, lindy-hoppers and…

Craigmillar Castle Park, Bridgend Farm Entrance Off Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh
Date	Event
22 May 10.00am–12.00	Variety Equals Diversity! Celebrate Biodiversity Week and discover the varied wildlife species that live in Craigmillar Castle Park on a ranger-led walk. Please bring sturdy…
21 Aug 8.00–10.00	Bats of Craigmillar Join the Countryside Ranger to discover the haunts of bats at Craigmillar Castle Park. Please bring sturdy footwear, warm clothes, waterproofs and a…
7 Sep 12.00–4.00	Craigmillar Castle Park Fun Day and Superdog Event Enjoy different activities, with something for everyone, even the family dog! Enter your dog in a fun Superdog competition to show off their skills.
30 Nov 10.30am–12.30	Folklore of the Forest Join the rangers on a guided walk to discover the woodlands around Craigmillar Castle before finishing up with a cup of spiced apple juice to toast…

Cramond Island, Cramond Public Car Park, Edinburgh
Date	Event
24 Jul 12.00–2.00	Crossing to Cramond Island Join the Countryside Ranger for a walk along the causeway to Cramond Island looking out for the remains of wartime as well as the wildlife that now…

Cruz, 14 The Shore Leith, Edinburgh
Date	Event
30 May 8.00	Bruce Morton One of the foremost names in Scottish comedy performs in a unique full-length show. Well, obviously the man will perform. The name is just…
31 May 8.00	The Best of Scottish Comedy Where better to demonstrate Scottish talent than Leith Festival, eh? Getting all tartan on us are MC Bruce Devlin, Dougie Dunlop, Paul Pirie and…
1 Jun 4.00	Tam White's Shoestring Band Modern jazz-blues from legendary vocalist Tam White, backed by ace harp player Fraser Spiers and Neil Warden on guitar. 'Part of the Leith Festival'.
1 Jun 8.00	The Best of Irish Comedy Some of the best acts from over the water perform, all led by their wee Irish hands by MC Niall Browne. Featuring Michael Smiley, Grainne McGuire…
2 Jun 8.00	Kevin Bridges After his roaringly successful show last year, Mr Bridges returns in triumph to Leith Festival with a little bit of help from Martin McAllister.
2 Jun–4 Jun 10.00	The Absolute Best of Absolute Beginners Seven of the best acts from the successful and awesomely friendly Mercat night, headed up by Keara Murphy. 'Part of the Leith Festival'
3 Jun 8.00	Improvised Comedy with Stu & Garry Get your answers ready, as Stand favourites Stu Murphy and Garry Dobson live by their wits alone in their improvised show of glory. 'Part of the…
4 Jun 8.00	The Best of Red Raw The Stand's famous new talent night showcases some of its shining stars of the local comedy scene, with headliner Chris Forbes and compere Sian…
5 Jun 8.00	Jason Rouse He ain't for the easily offended but if you want comedy to scrap past your knuckles only to hit a kitten in the eye, then this is the man for you.
5 Jun–6 Jun 10.00	Little Love Affairs: Behind Bars! Keara Murphy brings back her show crammed full of character comedy to make you laugh and cry. 'Part of the Leith Festival'
7 Jun 8.00	The Best of Scottish Comedy Another dose of local comedy in conjunction with the Stand, tonight with MC Susan Morrison. She herds on the talents of Joe Heenan, Paul Pirie and…
8 Jun 8.00	The Amazing Bastards! Ruffians Steven Dick, Allan Miller and Teddy do their utmost (well, they'll at least try a wee bit) to entertain, excite and repulse you. 'Part of…

Dean Gallery, 73 Belford Road, Edinburgh
Date	Event
14 Apr–7 Sep	Collage City: Urban Space in Contemporary Art Works on paper by artists such as Toby Paterson, Langlands and Bell and Carol Rhodes looking at the way skylines, maps and city architecture have…
26 Apr–22 Jun 10.00am–5.00	Focus on Demarco A display in the Keiller Library celebrating the completion of the Demarco Digital Archive Project, which will make accessible 10,000 items from…
7 Jun–31 Aug 10.00am–5.00	Foto: Modernity in Central Europe A vast selection of Modernist photography from Germany, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, Poland and Austria covering such topics as photomontage, war gender…

doggerfisher, 11 Gayfield Square, Edinburgh
Date	Event
9 May–12 Jun	Janice McNab Solo exhibition by the Scottish artist.

Dominion, 18 Newbattle Terrace, Edinburgh
Date	Event
16 May–22 May 1.50, 4.40 & 7.45; Mon & Tue 4.40 & 7.45	Iron Man Performing a perfectly poised balancing act between taking the fantastical material seriously and treating it with a knowing sense of humour, this…
16 May–22 May 3.50, 6.10 & 8.35; Sat & Sun 1.30, 3.50, 6.10 & 8.35; Mon & Tue 6.10 & 8.35	What Happens in Vegas . . . This underwhelming romantic comedy details the love trajectory of Vegas gamblers Joy (Diaz) and Jack (Kutcher), who wake up one morning to find they…
16 May–21 May 2.00, 5.00 & 8.00; Mon & Tue 5.00 & 8.00	Made of Honour Tom (Dempsey) is a wealthy New York City playboy who only realises his best friend Hannah (Monaghan) is the love of his life when she plans to marry…
16 May–22 May 4.25, 6.25 & 8.40; Sat 2.25, 4.25, 6.25 & 8.40	Charlie Bartlett Charlie's a joker who manufactures fake IDs and deals his prescribed anti-depression drugs to his classmates, craving popularity to compensate for a…
22 May Thu 1.10, 4.10, 6.50 & 9.30	Indiana Jones And The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Jones (Ford) is drawn back into action when he becomes caught in a Soviet plot to discover the mystery behind some enigmatic crystal skulls.

Easter Craiglockhart Hill, Craiglockhart Tennis Court Colinton Road, Edinburgh
Date	Event
20 May 6.00–7.30	Explore Easter Craiglockhart Hill Celebrate Biodiversity Week by exploring this Local Nature Reserve with the Countryside Ranger. Enjoy the wildlife and history of the area. Please…
1 Jun 12.00–4.00	Craiglockhart to Colinton - and Back! Explore the urban highways and by-ways in this circular walk which includes the Craiglockhart Hills, Colinton Dell and the Union Canal. Please bring…
2 Sep 7.30–9.00	Bats of Easter Craiglockhart Hill Join a Countryside Ranger to discover these fascinating night time creatures. Please bring sturdy footwear, warm clothes, waterproofs and a torch.

Edinburgh
Date	Event
1 Aug–31 Aug	Roland Tchakounte Selected for the 'Jazz Primeur' Roland Tchakounte was selected to promote the rising generation of French Jazz.

Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Edinburgh
Date	Event
25 Jul 7.00