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Scottish Kennel Club Championship Show
Date Location
Championship dog show featuring the country's finest bred dogs.
16 May–18 May 9.00am–5.30 Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Farmers' Market
Date Location
More local, quality, ethical produce than you could shake a stick at.
Saturdays 9.00am–2.00 Castle Terrace, Edinburgh
Iron Man
Date Location
Performing a perfectly poised balancing act between taking the fantastical material seriously and treating it with a knowing sense of humour, this smart adaptation locates Tony Stark/Iron Man's story of professional irresponsibility and personal redemption firmly within the context of the war on terror. Kidnapped by Afghan insurgents, Iron Man promptly renounces arms manufacture and instead uses his super-powered outfit to right his wrongs.
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 Cineworld Edinburgh, Edinburgh
16 May–22 May 1.00, 2.00, 4.15, 5.00, 7.30 & 8.00; Fri 1.00, 2.00, 4.15, 5.00, 7.30, 8.00 & 11.00; Sat 11.00am, 1.00, 2.00, 4.15, 5.00, 7.30, 8.00 & 11.00; Sun 11.00am, 1.00, 2.00, 4.15, 5.00, 7.30 & 8.00 Vue Edinburgh Omni, Edinburgh
16 May–22 May Fri 1.30, 2.30, 4.30, 5.30, 7.30, 8.30 & 10.15; Sat 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30, 2.30, 4.30, 5.30, 7.30, 8.30 & 10.15; Sun 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30, 4.30, 5.30, 7.30 & 8.30; Mon 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30, 2.30, 4.30, 7.30 & 8.30; Tue 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30, 2.30, 4 Vue Edinburgh Ocean, Edinburgh
16 May–22 May 1.50, 4.40 & 7.45; Mon & Tue 4.40 & 7.45 Dominion, Edinburgh
16 May–22 May 4.00, 5.00, 7.00 & 8.00; Sat–Mon 1.00, 2.00, 4.00, 5.00, 7.00 & 8.00; Thu 2.00, 4.00, 5.00, 7.00 & 8.00 Odeon Wester Hailes, Edinburgh
16 May–22 May 2.45, 5.30 & 8.15; Fri 5.30 & 8.15; Sun 2.45 & 8.15; Tue 2.45 & 5.30 Odeon, Edinburgh
Scottish Ballet: Romeo and Juliet
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Scottish Ballet adds this contemporary take on the Prokofiev ballet to their award-winning repertoire, bringing Dutch choreographer Krzysztof Pastor on board to bring a fresh twist to the classic tragedy.
13 May–17 May 7.30; Thu & Sat 2.00 & 7.30 Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
The Wedding Singer
Date Location
Musical based on the Adam Sandler movie of the same name, about a wedding singer whose only dream is to be married himself, starring Jonathan Wilkes and Natalie Casey.
19 May–24 May 7.30; Fri 5.30 & 8.30; Sat 2.30 & 7.30 Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Doctor Dolittle
Date Location
So Tommy Steele was all 'talk to the animals!' and I was all like 'nuh-uh! Talk to my Pushme-Pullyu!'
20 May–31 May, not 26 May 7.30 (22 May, 24 May, 29 May & 31 May 2.30 & 7.30); 3.00 & 7.30 Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
LadyFest
Date Location
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
What Happens in Vegas . . .
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This underwhelming romantic comedy details the love trajectory of Vegas gamblers Joy (Diaz) and Jack (Kutcher), who wake up one morning to find they are married and have also hit the jackpot on the tables. Cue farcical attempts to cheat each other out of the money while falling in love. It's watchable enough, but ultimately just a bit of a dumb waste of time.
16 May–22 May 11.35am, 2.10, 5.10 & 8.15; Fri & Sat 11.35am, 2.10, 5.10, 8.15 & 11.10 Cineworld Edinburgh, Edinburgh
16 May–21 May 2.45, 5.45 & 8.30; Fri 2.45, 5.45, 8.30 & 11.15; Sat 12.00, 2.45, 5.45, 8.30 & 11.15; Sun 12.00, 2.45, 5.45 & 8.30 Vue Edinburgh Omni, Edinburgh
16 May–22 May 10.20am, 12.40, 3.20, 5.40 & 8.20; Fri 3.20, 5.40, 8.20 & 10.50; Sat 10.20am, 12.40, 3.20, 5.40, 8.20 & 10.50; Wed & Thu 3.20, 5.40 & 8.20 Vue Edinburgh Ocean, Edinburgh
16 May–22 May 3.20, 5.45 & 8.15; Sat 5.45 & 8.15; Mon 3.20 & 8.15; Thu 3.20 & 5.45 Odeon, Edinburgh
16 May–22 May 3.30, 6.00 & 8.30; Sat–Mon & Thu 1.00, 3.30, 6.00 & 8.30 Odeon Wester Hailes, Edinburgh
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 Dominion, Edinburgh
Indiana Jones And The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
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Jones (Ford) is drawn back into action when he becomes caught in a Soviet plot to discover the mystery behind some enigmatic crystal skulls.
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 Cineworld Edinburgh, Edinburgh
22 May Wed 0.01am; Thu 11.00am, 11.45am, 12.30, 1.15, 2.00, 2.45, 3.30, 4.15, 5.00, 5.45, 6.30, 7.15, 8.00, 8.45, 9.30 & 10.15 Vue Edinburgh Omni, Edinburgh
22 May Thu 10.15am, 11.00am, 11.45am, 12.30, 1.15, 2.00, 2.45, 3.30, 4.15, 5.00, 5.45, 6.30, 7.15, 8.00, 8.45, 9.30 & 10.15 Vue Edinburgh Ocean, Edinburgh
22 May Thu 1.00, 1.30, 2.00, 4.00, 4.30, 5.00, 7.00, 7.30 & 8.00 Odeon Wester Hailes, Edinburgh
22 May Thu 1.10, 4.10, 6.50 & 9.30 Dominion, Edinburgh
22 May Thu 2.00, 5.00 & 8.00 Odeon, Edinburgh
Jamie's Scottish Evening
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A Scottish evening, with a selection of traditional music, song, dance and dining.
1 Apr–31 Oct 6.45–10.15 Edinburgh Thistle Hotel, Edinburgh
Misfits
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Indie, electro, punk, rock and retro with bargain drinks and regular gig ticket giveaways. Check www.misfitsonline.co.uk for more info.
Fridays 11.00–3.00am The Hive, 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
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2008
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The Edinburgh Fringe remains the envy of fringe festivals the world over, with the programme of theatre, comedy, dance and music acts growing bigger every year. August is make-or-break time for actors, writers, comedians, artists, journalists, and almost anyone who has the vaguest connection with the arts. If you're thinking of coming to Edinburgh for next year's Fringe, now is a good time to book accommodation.
3 Aug–25 Aug Various Venues, Edinburgh
Edinburgh International Festival 2008
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Edinburgh's annual cultural extravaganza returns for another exciting year of dance, opera and theatre. Under the direction of Jonathan Mills, this year's programme includes world premieres of Matthew Bourne's' Dorian Gray' by New Adventures dance company, Heiner Goebbels' new work with The Hilliard Ensemble, 'I went to the house but did not enter', Scottish Opera's new production of Smetana's 'The Two Widows' and exciting recitals by the London Symphony Orchestra and the Mariinsky Opera…
8 Aug–31 Aug (Times vary) Various Venues, Edinburgh
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
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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 into her and her new rock star boyfriend Aldous Snow (Brand), who steals the show in an otherwise predictable and grating romantic comedy.
16 May–21 May 1.00, 3.40, 6.25 & 9.10 Cineworld Edinburgh, Edinburgh
16 May–22 May 11.20am, 1.40, 4.20, 7.00 & 9.30; Fri & Wed 1.40, 4.20, 7.00 & 9.30; Sat 11.20am, 1.40 & 4.20; Thu 1.40 & 4.20 Vue Edinburgh Ocean, Edinburgh
16 May–21 May 2.30, 5.30 & 8.15; Fri 2.30, 5.30, 8.15 & 11.00; Sat 11.30am, 2.30, 5.30, 8.15 & 11.00; Mon & Tue 11.30am, 2.30, 5.30 & 8.15 Vue Edinburgh Omni, Edinburgh
16 May–22 May 2.45, 5.30 & 8.15; Thu 2.45 & 8.15 Odeon Wester Hailes, Edinburgh
16 May–22 May 5.30 & 8.20 Odeon, Edinburgh
Local Heroes: The Art of the Graphic Novel
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Zap! Klang! Pow! Holy comic book exhibitions, Batman, it's a range of artwork and writing by Alan Moore, Art Speigelman, Frank Miller, Alan Grant, Cam Kennedy and Grant Morrison showing the Scottish influence on the maturation of the graphic novel form over the last 40 years, with 'The Broons', Marvel comics, 'Tintin' and Japanese Manga represented.
4 Apr–1 Jun Mon–Fri 10.00am–8.00; Sat 10.00am–5.00; Sun 2.00–5.00 National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
Aberfeldy, Vibrona and Andy Chung
Date Location
Lo-fi indie and acoustic folky Edinburgh band. 'Part of the Leith Festival'.
4 Jun 7.30 Leith Dockers Club, Edinburgh
Nova Scotia
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The long awaited fourth part of John Byrne's 'Slab Boys', er, trilogy, catching up with Phil, Spanky and Lucille thirty years after we last saw them. The excellent cast includes Gerry Mulgrew, Gerda Stevenson, Meg Fraser and Paul Morrow.
29 Apr–24 May, not Mondays 8.00 (17 May, 24 May 2.30 & 8.00); Sun 5.00 Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Charlie Bartlett
Date Location
Charlie's a joker who manufactures fake IDs and deals his prescribed anti-depression drugs to his classmates, craving popularity to compensate for a fractured family life. Whilst robbed of any wider social resonance, this is an amusing enough take on the agonies of youth, and 'Charlie Bartlett' deserves a B+ for effort.
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 Cineworld Edinburgh, Edinburgh
16 May–22 May 1.15, 3.45, 6.15 & 8.45; Sat & Sun 10.50am, 1.15, 3.45, 6.15 & 8.45 Vue Edinburgh Omni, Edinburgh
16 May–22 May 11.50am, 3.50, 6.20 & 8.50; Fri 3.50, 6.20, 8.50 & 11.10; Sat 11.50am, 3.50, 6.20, 8.50 & 11.10; Wed 3.50, 6.20 & 8.50; Thu 6.20 & 8.50 Vue Edinburgh Ocean, Edinburgh
16 May–22 May 4.25, 6.25 & 8.40; Sat 2.25, 4.25, 6.25 & 8.40 Dominion, Edinburgh
The Curve Foundation Dance Company: Four Seasons
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The Brunton's resident dance company celebrate their tenth anniversary with modern dance interpretations of Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons'.
20 May 7.30 King's Theatre, Edinburgh
Gardening Scotland
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Scotland's national celebration of gardening and outdoor living with show gardens, TV celebrities, crafts, food and the famous floral hall.
30 May–1 Jun 9.45am–6.00; Sun 9.45am–5.00 Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh
Shapeshifter
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New Zealand five-piece mixing jazzy influences with their live take on drum & bass (not to be confused with dodgy Euro-dance act Shapeshifters).
17 May 7.00 The Liquid Room, Edinburgh
Beetlejuice
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Recently deceased and very charming New England couple have difficulty in adjusting to the afterlife. Not the least of their worries is the tasteless refurbishment of their old home by a nasty New York yuppie family, and they eventually call on freelance bio-exorcist Betelgeuse (pronounced 'Beetle-juice') to deal with the problem in his own inimitable fashion. A movie of exuberantly eccentric cartoonish capers, which creates its own comic cosmos where the unexpected is the norm. Great fun it…
16 May–17 May Fri & Sat 11.40 Cameo, 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
Eurobeat: Almost Eurovision
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Kitschtastic Eurovision spoof that cleverly realises the event is already almost a spoof of itself anyway.
2 Jun–7 Jun 8.00; Fri 6.00 & 9.00 Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
In Bruges
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Two gobby Dublin criminals bide their time in Bruges, awating instruction from their cryptic and remote gangster boss Harry. Irish playwright McDonagh, in his feature debut, which wrestles some affecting moments from demonstrative characters, nicely teases out the parallels between the trio and Beckett's Vladimir, Estragon and Godot.
16 May–21 May 3.20, 5.55 & 8.35; Wed 3.20 & 5.55 Cineworld Edinburgh, Edinburgh
16 May–21 May 5.00 & 7.40; Fri & Sat 5.00, 7.40 & 10.10 Vue Edinburgh Ocean, Edinburgh
Made of Honour
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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 dashing stranger Colin (McKidd). Predictable 'ménage a trois' rom-com, which relocates to Scotland for some cultural stereotyping.
16 May–21 May 12.10, 3.00, 5.40 & 8.10 Cineworld Edinburgh, Edinburgh
16 May–21 May 2.00, 5.00 & 8.00; Mon & Tue 5.00 & 8.00 Dominion, Edinburgh
16 May–22 May 3.00, 5.30 & 8.00; Thu 5.30 Odeon Wester Hailes, Edinburgh
16 May–22 May 10.20am, 12.50, 3.10, 5.50 & 8.10; Fri & Wed 3.10, 5.50 & 8.10; Thu 3.10 Vue Edinburgh Ocean, Edinburgh
Speed Racer
Date Location
A live action though CG-heavy adaptation of a 1960s Japanese television anime about a futuristic family of racecar designer-drivers who are pitted against a corporate fat cat. The film's message is: business bad, family good, winning best of all. Not that this matters in a film with migraine-inducing race sequences and stomach-churning thrill-rides.
16 May–21 May Fri–Wed 12.15 & 3.30 Vue Edinburgh Omni, Edinburgh
16 May–21 May 10.00am, 10.40am, 12.30, 1.20, 3.15, 6.00 & 8.45; Fri 1.20, 3.15, 6.00 & 8.45; Tue 10.00am, 10.40am, 12.30, 1.20, 3.15 & 8.45; Wed 1.20, 3.15, 6.00 & 8.45 Vue Edinburgh Ocean, Edinburgh
16 May–22 May 2.50 & 5.45; Thu 2.50 Odeon, Edinburgh
16 May–22 May 4.45 & 7.45; Sat & Sun 1.30, 4.45 & 7.45; Thu 1.00 Odeon Wester Hailes, Edinburgh
Antics
Date Location
Rock, emo, punk and metal dispatches from Edinburgh's alt.scene.
Tuesdays 11.00–3.00am The Hive, Edinburgh
Bastard
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Indie, punk, electro, techno and rock from the DJs behind Edinburgh's best indie nights.
Saturdays 11.00–3.00am The Hive, Edinburgh
The Bridge Readings: Janet Paisley
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Insights into the life, mind and work of writer Janet Paisley, author of 'White Rose Rebel'.
5 Jun 7.00 National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
Connect: Super Science Shows
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A revolving series of family science shows: 'Alex's Amazing Adventure'; 'Fantastic Forces'; or' Sounds Amazing!' Limited places. Ages 5+
Saturdays, Sundays 11.45am, 12.45, 1.45 & 2.45 National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Doomsday
Date Location
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 presided over by gangs of cannibals. This may well provide a few guilty pleasures for jaded action fans, but non-genre fans will find this about as subtle as a nail-encrusted club in the face
16 May–21 May 12.50, 3.30, 6.10 & 8.50; Fri & Sat 12.50, 3.30, 6.10, 8.50 & 11.25 Cineworld Edinburgh, Edinburgh
16 May–22 May 3.00, 5.30 & 8.15; Thu 8.15 Odeon Wester Hailes, Edinburgh
16 May–22 May 4.00, 6.45 & 9.15; Thu 6.45 & 9.15 Vue Edinburgh Ocean, Edinburgh
16 May–22 May 6.50 & 9.30 Vue Edinburgh Omni, Edinburgh
Mambo
Date Location
Night of hip hop, ska, R&B and dancehall from DJ Tony TNT.
Fridays 10.00–3.00am Club Purple, Edinburgh
Bhoothnath
Date Location
Bollywood presentation.
16 May–21 May 7.40; Sat & Sun 7.40 & 10.40 Cineworld Edinburgh, Edinburgh
Boogie Fridays
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DJ Stretch presents the best in chart anthems, disco and party grooves. Email clubpurple@hotmail.com for guestlist/priority entry.
Fridays 10.00–3.00am Club Purple, Edinburgh
Ceilidh Club
Date Location
Ceilidh dancing, furious fiddlers and callers to lead you through the steps featuring Tradlab (27 May) and The Jimi Shandrix Experience (3 Jun).
Tuesdays 8.00 The Lot, Edinburgh
Emirates Airline Edinburgh 7s
Date Location
Find out which nation will be crowned World Sevens Champions as this climactic clash of the rugby titans is played out in the capital.
31 May Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
Holyrood Fun Dog Show
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Enter your dog on the day into classes for waggiest tail and basic agility.
20 Jul 10.45am–2.30 Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
Mark Knopfler
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Solo show from the guitarist of Dire Straits.
18 May 7.30 Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Mary Poppins
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Cameron Mackintosh's hit musical is touring the UK for the first time, after its spectacular run on London's West End.
1 Oct–6 Dec, not Sundays 7.30; Sat & Wed 2.30 & 7.30 Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
After Me The Flood
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Indie.
17 May 7.00 Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh
Bounce
Date Location
Thursday night mix of classic R&B, funky house and dance beats from Tokyoblu's John Hutchison.
Thursdays 10.30–3.00am Po Na Na, Edinburgh
Carousel
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Lesley Garrett OBE stars in Roger and Hammerstein's musical about Billy Bigelow, who returns to earth after being killed in a robbery, to seek out his daughter.
6 Oct–11 Oct 7.30; Thu & Sat 2.30 & 7.30 Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Fabuloz Fridays
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Edinburgh's hottest urban party from DJ Fabuloz and MC Flow.
Fridays 10.00–3.00am Base, Edinburgh
Nim's Island
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Adapted from Wendy Orr's popular book about what happens when agoraphobic authoress Alexandra Ryder (Foster) is contacted by winsome brat Nim (Breslin), whose scientist father Jack (Butler) has gone missing. Breslin and Butler adapt well to the frothy postmodern adventure but Foster's attempts at slapstick are embarrassingly crude and obvious, lessening any emotional impact.
16 May–21 May 11.00am, 1.20, 3.30 & 5.35 Cineworld Edinburgh, Edinburgh
16 May–21 May Fri, Sat, Mon & Wed 1.30 Vue Edinburgh Omni, Edinburgh
16 May–22 May 10.00am, 12.10, 2.30, 4.40, 6.50 & 9.00; Fri 2.30, 4.40, 6.50, 9.00 & 11.15; Sat 10.00am, 12.10, 2.30, 4.40, 6.50, 9.00 & 11.15; Wed 2.30, 4.40, 6.50 & 9.00; Thu 2.30, 4.40 & 6.50 Vue Edinburgh Ocean, Edinburgh
16 May–22 May 2.45, 5.15 & 7.30; Sat–Mon 12.30, 2.45, 5.15 & 7.30; Thu 2.45 & 5.15 Odeon Wester Hailes, Edinburgh
16 May–21 May 3.10 Odeon, Edinburgh
Playgirl Mansion
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A night of laid-back lounge music and guilty pleasures. Cutting edge electronic disco and classic house brings a touch of Studio 54 to Edinburgh every Sunday with DJ Trendy Wendy and guests.
Sundays 8.00–3.00am Lulu, Edinburgh
Scottish Opera: Falstaff Unwrapped
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Sir John Falstaff, the self-indulgent, lecherous, larger-than-life glutton first brought to the public's notice in Shakespeare's comedy 'The Merry Wives of Windsor', gets his own spin-off opera courtesy of Verdi. Dominic Hill directs a new production for Scottish Opera which promises both Rabelaisian frolicking and a showcase for Verdi's exquisite melodic invention. Unwrapped shares some theatrical secrets giving you a fascinating behind the scenes look at opera, a perfect introduction for…
19 Jun 6.00 Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
The Accidental Husband (Senior Screening)
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Talk radio host Emma Lloyd (Thurman) advises one of her listeners to dump her fireman fiancée days before their wedding. Jilted ex Patrick (Morgan) decides to get his revenge on the radio host and her posh, dull husband-to-be Richard (Firth) with comic and romantic results. Solid, likeably old-fashioned romantic comedy with decent performances and a simple predictable script that never overreaches itself.
20 May Tue 11.00am Odeon, Edinburgh
20 May Tue 11.15am Odeon Wester Hailes, Edinburgh
The Alba Puppet Show - History with Puppets
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Learn the story of 'The Black Douglas', meet Hamish the Highlander and hear the tale of the last bear in Scotland.
25 May 12.45, 1.45 & 2.45 National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Anti-Porn Seminar
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Seminar jointly hosted by Zero Tolerance and Scottish Women's Aid, presenting a feminist analysis of our increasingly 'pornified' culture. Tickets in advance from Zero Tolerance on 0131 624 8955.
22 May 12.00–2.00 Scottish Women's Aid Training Room, Edinburgh
Beat Cast
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Lucky Luciano and DJ JT bring the mainstream house, electro house, bootlegs, urban dance and chart.
Fridays 10.30–3.00am GHQ, Edinburgh
Between Weathers: Travels in 21st Century Shetland
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Ron McMillan launches the first original Shetland travelogue since 1869. Booking essential.
2 Jun 7.00 National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
Big Book Swap
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Get rid of books you no longer want and trade them for something shiny and new. One man's treasure and all that . . . 'Part of the Leith Festival'.
1 Jun 1.00–3.00 Leith Community Education Centre, Edinburgh
Big Toe's Hi-Fi
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Reggae, dancehall, hip hop and other dubby grooves from Barba Poppa Choppa, C-Diggles and Jockass, plus singing sensations Daddy Scotty and Ras Ista Jamaica. Joined by special guest Skratch Bastid (Canada).
5 Jun 10.30–3.00am Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh
Feist
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Much admired Canadian singer/songwriter Leslie Feist, who is also a member of Broken Social Scene.
20 May 7.00 Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
Happy-Go-Lucky
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Leigh returns with a familiar, yet reassuringly different film, an affectionate portrait of carefree 30-something Londoner Poppy (Hawkins) and the minutiae of her everyday life. About everything and nothing, the downtime and the uptime, this is life-affirming stuff.
16 May–22 May 6.20 Cameo, Edinburgh
Jongleurs Comedy Club
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Barry Castagnola and Andre Vincent take a trip to Scotland, in the company of Sean Collins, in a show worth seeing. Food, dancing, drink, girls, boys, etc.
17 May 8.15 Jongleurs, Edinburgh
Katie Morag
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Katie Morag comes to life in a musical show full of fun. A play for children originally commissioned by Mull Theatre based on the writing of Mairi Hedderwick in a special new version for the Byre. Travel to Struay to meet one of the best loved characters in children's books.
15 May–17 May 7.00; Sat 2.30 & 7.00 Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh
Lulu
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Soul, house, funk, electro-disco and Latin from the likes of Gareth Sommerville, Isla Blige, the Blond Flash and Danny Tennent.
Fridays, Saturdays 8.00–3.00am Lulu, Edinburgh
The Metropolitan Opera: Puccini's La Bohème
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Join the New York Metropolitan Opera for Puccini's 'La Bohème', starring the mesmerising Angela Gheorghiu. Screened live and in high definition.
19 May 7.00 Cameo, Edinburgh
Musika and Stereotype present: Booka Shade
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Much respected electro-house masters Booka Shade put in a live set as two of Edinburgh's coolest house nights join forces.
25 May 9.00–3.00am The Liquid Room, Edinburgh
RSA 182nd Annual Exhibition
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Open submission exhibition, plus work by invited high-profile artists, such as Alex Pollard, Barry Atherton, David Shrigley and Ilana Halperin.
10 May–25 Jun Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh
Animals Asia Foundation
Date Location
'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
Average White Band
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The funkiest band ever to come from Dundee, or Scotland for that matter. They're a bit long in the tooth these days but they can still recapture that Sly Stone/Isley Brothers summer spirit in their current set.
20 May 7.00 The Liquid Room, Edinburgh
Bad Name, Zhen and Jump: Press 'A'
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Bon Jovi tribute act.
24 May 7.30 The Ark, Edinburgh
Benny Gallagher
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A songwriter of sheer class whose songs have been covered by Bryan Ferry, Don Williams, Garth Brooks, Phil Everley and Simon & Garfunkel.
30 May 7.30 Netherbow Arts Centre, Edinburgh
Britain's Got Talent
Date Location
The finalists and winners of the ITV's talent show perform live.
22 Jun 7.30 Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Carbon
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Night of indie favourites from Arctic Monkeys to Underworld. All door money is donated to offset your carbon footprint, so 'the more times you rave, the more trees you save'.
Sundays 10.00–3.00am Stereo, Edinburgh
Coburg House Art Studios Open Day
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Open day at Coburg House Art Studios, a hub of creativity with homegrown and international painters, jewellers, silversmiths, sculptors and textile designers working side by side.
1 Jun 11.00am–5.00 Coburg House Studios, Edinburgh
Collage City: Urban Space in Contemporary Art
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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 inspired creative work. This exhibition highlights the crucial position of urban space as a playground for artists over the past 60 years.
14 Apr–7 Sep Dean Gallery, Edinburgh
David Stewart Valentine
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Chat and signing by David Stewart Valentine, local author of 'Leith Lives', 'Leith at Random' and editor of 'Porthole' magazine. 'Part of the Leith Festival'.
4 Jun 2.00–4.00 Leith Library, Edinburgh
Dead Kennedys
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Legendary American punk act, renowned for their political bile behind the classic tracks 'California Uber Alles' and 'Too Drunk To Fuck' (no longer featuring Jello Biafra after a rather messy court case back in 1987).
23 May 7.00 The Liquid Room, Edinburgh
The Edinburgh Moonwalk
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A sponsored nocturnal power walk to raise funds to combat breast cancer. As an added bonus, all participants are invited to walk in their bras (and that includes the men).
14 Jun The Meadows, Edinburgh
Garden Guides Daily Morning Tours
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Daily tours with the benefit of an experienced guide's wisdom. Tickets available from the Botanics Shop, Palm House Reception Desk or East and North Gates.
1 May–30 Sep 11.00am–12.00 Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
The Jam House Experience
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Great music from the Jam House house band The Flavours.
Saturdays 8.30 The Jam House, Edinburgh
Kipper's Birthday
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Celebrate Kipper the Dog's birthday with a day of fun activities.
31 May 11.00am–4.00 Waterstone's, Edinburgh
Leith Festival Children's Writing Competition 2008 Prize-giving
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In spring the budding literary talents of Primary Five pupils in Leith put pen to paper under the tutelage of author Lari Don. Listen to the winning story and watch some possible future writers take their first literary steps. 'Part of the Leith Festival'.
31 May 3.00–4.30 Leith Community Education Centre, Edinburgh
The Moon Walk - Edinburgh
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A unique power walking marathon that raises money and awareness for breast cancer with participants walking through the night in decorated bras!
14 Jun–15 Jun 8.00–12.00 The Meadows, Edinburgh
North Light
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Contemporary photography from the City Art Centre Collection featuring the work of Calum Colvin, Owen Logan and David Williams and new acquisitions by Albert Watson, Wendy McMurdo and Jane Brettle.
26 Apr–8 Jun City Art Centre, Edinburgh
Opal Lounge
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Funked up vocal house and dance classics from Jez Hill.
Fridays 10.00–3.00am Opal Lounge, Edinburgh
Planet Earth
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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).
Fridays 10.30–3.00am Citrus Club, Edinburgh
Soul Foundation and Big Hand
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Night of Motown-style soul and ska.
17 May 7.30 The Ark, Edinburgh
Taste of Edinburgh
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Channel 4's high profile food and drink event returns to Scotland. Visitors will be able to sample cuisine from top restaurants, learn more about food and wine via classes and demonstrations, purchase top-quality local produce.
29 May–1 Jun (Times vary) The Meadows, Edinburgh
Transgression Sessions: B-Boy Jam
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Breakdance session featuring Etch'n'Sketch, Psycho Styles and Free 2 Flow. 'Part of the Leith Festival'.
2 Jun 10.00 Transgression Skate Park, Edinburgh
The Wasp Factory
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Cumbernauld Theatre, working with the Tron, take on the mammoth task of adapting Iain Banks' first, best-loved, and most disturbing novel for the stage. Meet Frank, just your average island-dwelling, 16 year old serial killer, or so he thinks . . . Recommended for ages 15+.
4 Jun–7 Jun 7.30 Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Why Not?
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Chart, dance and house for the weekend masses.
Saturdays 10.00–3.00am Why Not?, Edinburgh
Albert and Friends Instant Circus
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A week of music and clown mayhem from Albert the Clown. Suitable for all ages. Please bring a rug to sit on.
10 Aug–17 Aug 1.00–1.45 Exhibition Hall Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Annette Hanley, Skellum and Roy Henderson
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Three diverse local acts. 'Part of the Leith Festival'.
1 Jun 8.00 Meridian, Edinburgh
Antique and Collectors Fair
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With jewellery, pottery, porcelain, coins, pictures, books, carte-de-visites, linen, prints, ceramics and toys there's something for everyone.
24 May–25 May 9.00am–5.00 Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh
The Armed Man: A Mass For Peace
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Christopher Bell conducts a 'come and sing' performance of Karl Jenkins' powerful and compelling mass for peace, featuring soloists Alison Beck, Morag Campbell and Mike Towers. Supporting Waverley Care, Scotland's HIV charity. To participate as a singer contact 0131 226 2206.
25 May 7.30 Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
Band Showcase
Date Location
Call in advance for a gig.
Tuesdays 9.00 Whistlebinkies, Edinburgh
Basics
Date Location
Proper old school R&B, as in real deal 50s and 60s rhythm and blues.
17 May 11.00–3.00am Henry's Cellar Bar, Edinburgh
Bemidji Choir
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Music ranging from Palestrina to Copland directed by Dr P Bradley.
24 May 12.15 St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh
Book Group: Ian Rankin
Date Location
An extra special edition of this regular book group. Have your analysis scrutinised by the author himself at this discussion of Ian Rankin's 'The Falls'. You'd better be nice! All proceeds to charity.
22 May 5.30 Waterstone's, Edinburgh
Bumpin & Stompin
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The best of Northern Soul, R&B, garage and everything in between as the Soul Boys return featuring John Kane, Kwik Mix, Wullie McKenzie, Zander Murray and more.
31 May 8.00–2.00am The Hilton Edinburgh Grosvenor Hotel, Edinburgh
Cancer Research UK's Race for Life
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A 5km walk, jog or run which raises funds for Cancer Research UK. The event is for women of all ages and fitness levels.
1 Jun, 15 Jun 11.00am Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
Chris Hannan
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Scottish novelist Chris Hannan introduces possible future bestseller 'MISSY' to the crime fiction reading public. 'Part of the Leith Festival'.
4 Jun 7.00–8.00 The Raj Restaurant (Upstairs), Edinburgh
David Donaldson
Date Location
Managing Editor of DC Thomson and writer of 'The Broons' and 'Oor Wullie' tells some colourful tales from his time behind the comics.
28 May 7.00 National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
Day of Days and Sebastian Dangerfield
Date Location
Indie from Perth.
17 May 7.30 Henry's Cellar Bar, Edinburgh

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