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Saturday 23 August
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Pornography Simon Stephens' play, set just before the 7/7 bombings, explores urban alienation with a beautiful… Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Big Things On The Beach: Garden Gallery Curated by Big Things on the Beach, Garden Gallery will see local, national and international… High Street, Edinburgh
Weaving Influences/ Raising the Bar Two cross-disciplinary exhibitions celebrate the opening of Dovecot, the new home for Dovecot… Dovecot, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2008 The Edinburgh Fringe remains the envy of fringe festivals the world over, with the programme of… Various Venues, Edinburgh
Obong Celebration of Nigerian music and dance, featuring tribal costume and 11 different Cross River… Udderbelly's Pasture, Edinburgh
SPAM, The Musical Having collected email spam for over 2 years, Boris Eldagsen turns spam into video art and video… Various Venues, Edinburgh
GV5 Mixed media show by five artists from Garvald Edinburgh, including Julie Whitson's delicate cast… The Lot, Edinburgh
A Decade of Dance An exhibition that explores the representation of dance through the relationship between… Dance Base, Edinburgh
Fettes Jazz Festival Featuring the likes of Neil Cowley Trio, Orient House Ensemble, Niki King and more. Fettes College, Edinburgh
The Factory A cramped, intense production set in one of the Fringe's new venues; a sequence of… Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
Infinity and Perspective I-V Work by Marion Preez, Keith Winter, Dongfang Gao and Daniel Smernicki will be shown in c a m e r a… National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Architecting Fringe favourites the TEAM return with a brash, complex piece exploring American cultural… Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Fall Writer Zinnie Harris presents stark reflections upon the battle fought for civilisation against… Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Festival of Spirituality and Peace This multi-faith, multi-faceted festival returns with a programme of workshops, concerts and… Various venues, Edinburgh
Festival of Politics The newest addition to Edinburgh's summer festival line-up, which explores a range of social and… Scottish Parliament Campus, Edinburgh
Slick On the outskirts of town a destitute tenement looms above the only crude oil supply in Glasgow, a… Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
The Caravan Theatre company Look Left, Look Right win the prize for bizarre venues this year. The Caravan is… Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
Ric Warren Recent GSA graduate Ric Warren will exhibit sculptural works responding to the theme of climate… Charlotte Square, Edinburgh
The New Electric Ballroom Edna focuses on three sisters who have effectively locked themselves away from their tiny fishing… Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Tobacco House An installation by Ettie Spencer incorporating issues of social inclusion, education, health and… Art's Complex, Edinburgh
Eskimo Scottish arts partnership Polarcap have curated the inaugural show at the new gallery space… Gallery at Eskmills, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Art Festival A celebration of the capital's visual art community, involving over 35 galleries, institutions and… Various Venues, Edinburgh
Festival of British Youth Orchestras The Festival of British Youth Orchestras showcases youth orchestras and ensembles from across the… Central Hall, Edinburgh
Edinburgh International Festival 2008 Edinburgh's annual cultural extravaganza returns for another exciting year of dance, opera and… Various Venues, Edinburgh
Team Read Edinburgh City Libraries' reading initiative returns with a 'moving image' membership card… Various Libraries, Edinburgh
In the Flesh A 'dance screen installation' by choreographer and filmmaker Billy Cowie, presented by Dance Base… Dance Base, Edinburgh
Wheels of Life Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre return to Edinburgh with another intricate moving sculpture by Eduard… Theatre Workshop, Edinburgh
Paperweight Set in a modest office in the Assembly Rooms,'Paperweight' takes a peek into daily office life as… Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
Deep Cut Powerful drama focusing on the quest for justice of Des and Doreen James, whose daughter Cheryl… Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
The Edge Festival Instead of T on the Fringe, the big musical news in Edinburgh this August is The Edge. The stellar… Various venues, Edinburgh
The Caravan Docu-theatre from transcripts of the victims of the 2007 floods in England, set in a tiny trailer… Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
Terminus O'Rowe's rhyming prose, delivered with consummate control, tells a Dublin set metaphysical tale of… Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Edinburgh International Book Festival 2008 2008 will be the EIBF's 25th year of bringing high-profile authors to Edinburgh. Last year saw 700… Charlotte Square, Edinburgh
9:00am–2:00pm Edinburgh Farmers' Market More local, quality, ethical produce than you could shake a stick at. Castle Terrace, Edinburgh
9:30am–1:30pm Au fil d'Ecosse An oblique gaze at Scotland, the exhibition's images and words taking us on a journey across the… Institut Français d'Ecosse, Edinburgh
9:30am–6:00pm The Art of Italy in the Royal Collection: The Renaissance 32 paintings and 42 drawings from the period of the Italian Renaissance, including works by… The Queen's Gallery, Edinburgh
9:45am–5:45pm Call to Arms An exploration of the technology used by the Scottish infantry at various points throughout… National War Museum Of Scotland, Edinburgh
10:00am The Spiderwick Chronicles Upon moving into the dilapidated Spiderwick Estate, siblings Jared (Highmore), Simon (Highmore… Cineworld Edinburgh, Edinburgh
10:00am Dr Bunhead's Crash Test Jelly Babies Dr Bunhead crashes and bangs his way through some of today's most pertinent scientific… Musical Theatre @ George Square, Edinburgh
10:00am Nycht-Hemeron Mildly diverting solos and trios interspersed with laboured readings of classical poetry, in a… C, Edinburgh
10:00am Space Chimps On the whim of a sinister senator (Tucci), Ham III (Samberg) - the circus performer grandson of… Vue Edinburgh Omni, Edinburgh
10:00am Meet Dave Eddie Murphy plays Dave Ming Chang, a spaceship made in the image of its miniature-sized captain… Vue Edinburgh Ocean, Edinburgh
10:00am Speed Racer A live action though CG-heavy adaptation of a 1960s Japanese television anime about a futuristic… Cineworld Edinburgh, Edinburgh
10:00am Horton Hears A Who! Animators Blue Sky take a break from their ongoing 'Ice Age' franchise to colourfully realise the… Cineworld Edinburgh, Edinburgh
10:00am–4:00pm Leon Morrocco: From Melbourne to Morocco? Drawing on Life An exhibition highlighting the diverse cultures of Australia, Spain, Italy, Malta, France, Greece… Open Eye Gallery, Edinburgh
10:00am–4:00pm Homes for Wildlife Find out from the RSPB what you can do to attract wildlife into your garden. Ages 5+. Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
10:00am–4:00pm Dame Elizabeth Blackadder A new exhibition of oils, watercolours and etchings. Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh
10:00am–4:45pm Art Cart The Art Cart will be loaded with a variety of art materials and literature to help all ages engage… City Art Centre, Edinburgh
10:00am–5:00pm Scotland: A Changing Nation A major new permanent exhibition charting Scotland and its people from WWI to the present day. National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
10:00am–5:00pm Research: RSA Residencies in Focus Exhibition featuring the work of RSA Residency participants who have completed RSA opportunities… Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh
10:00am–5:00pm Collage City: Urban Space in Contemporary Art Works on paper by artists such as Toby Paterson, Langlands and Bell and Carol Rhodes looking at… Dean Gallery, Edinburgh
10:00am–5:00pm There Was a Little Magpie Dean Gallery, Edinburgh
10:00am–5:00pm Heroes A critical re-examination of what we mean by the term 'Victorian values', focused through… National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh
10:00am–5:00pm [Footlights] Get closer to the smell of the grease paint with a collection from the National Galleries of… National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh
10:00am–5:00pm Vanity Fair Portraits: Photographs 1913-2008 Photographs of some of the weightiest names and brightest stars to have graced the pages of… National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh
10:00am–5:00pm Kaleidoscope: Works on Paper Recently Acquired for Scotland Recent acquisitions on paper and photographs including a sketch of the Holy Family by the 18th… National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh
10:00am–5:00pm Sanford Wurmfeld: Cyclorama The E-Cyclorama is a painting unlike any previously witnessed. Painted on the inside of a huge… Edinburgh College of Art Sculpture Court, Edinburgh
10:00am–5:00pm Andrew Grassie A survey exhibition of recent and new work by Andrew Grassie. His first major solo exhibition in… Talbot Rice Gallery, Edinburgh
10:00am–5:00pm Outdoor Mosaic Weekend Jan Kilpatrick leads a two-day course in the art of making mosaics that can weather the Scottish… Four Winds Inspiration Centre, Edinburgh
10:00am–5:00pm Used Bookshop A large book sale of used and nearly new books. All very reasonably priced at either 50p or £1. Gladstone's Land, Edinburgh
10:00am–5:00pm Out of the Blue 18th Century Scottish porcelain from the several potteries that were active in the village of West… Museum of Edinburgh, Edinburgh
10:00am–5:00pm Recognised: Highlights from the Collection Highlights from the CAC's collection of Scottish art, including work by Redpath, Paolozzi… City Art Centre, Edinburgh
10:00am–5:00pm Kay Rosen: Huen The first Scottish showing of work by American artist Kay Rosen is the inaugural exhibition at the… Ingleby Gallery, Edinburgh
10:00am–5:00pm Susan Collis Susan Collis' first solo show is a Trompe l'oei fantasy, recreating the building site the new… Ingleby Gallery, Edinburgh
10:00am–5:00pm Extremes: Life in Subarctic Canada A collection of objects collected by Scottish fur traders in the 1850s and 60s from the tribes… National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
10:00am–5:00pm Foto: Modernity in Central Europe A vast selection of Modernist photography from Germany, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, Poland and… Dean Gallery, Edinburgh
10:00am–5:00pm The Glenfinlas Cyanotypes Edinburgh-based artist Alexander Hamilton returns to his favourite medium of cameraless… 3 Alva Street, Edinburgh
10:00am–5:00pm John Muir Wood and the Origins of Landscape Photography in Scotland Arguably Scotland's first systematic landscape photographer, John Muir Wood travelled Scotland by… National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh
10:00am–5:00pm Impressionism and Scotland Scottish Impressionism from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, comprising over 100 works by… National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh
10:00am–5:00pm Imprentit: 500 years of the Scottish Printed Word Exhibition celebrating the achievements of 500 years of printing and publishing in Scotland. National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh
10:00am–5:00pm What is Life? Christine Borland, Graham Fagen, Simon Starling Three Scottish sculptors are brought together by a common interest in plants and scientific… Exhibition Hall Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
10:00am–5:00pm An Electric Shock of Delight: Sir Walter Scott and the Waverley Novels An exhibition to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the publication of 'The Complaint of the Black… Writers' Museum, Edinburgh
10:00am–5:00pm Working with Leather A leathercraft workshop led by Simon Potts. Booking essential. Four Winds Inspiration Centre, Edinburgh
10:00am–5:00pm China: A Photographic Portrait An unparalleled look at changing life in China as viewed through the lenses of 250 Chinese… City Art Centre, Edinburgh
10:00am–5:00pm Bond Bound: Ian Fleming and the Art of Cover Design Charting the role of artists and designers in defining the look of the world's most popular spy. City Art Centre, Edinburgh
10:00am–5:00pm Billboard for Edinburgh: Mark Wallinger : A new Ingleby initiative, the Billboard for Edinburgh will see artists creating work for the… Ingleby Gallery, Edinburgh
10:00am–6:00pm Edinburgh Book Fair Dealers from throughout Scotland sell antiquarian and secondhand books, maps and prints. Roxburghe Hotel, Edinburgh
10:00am–6:00pm An Aviary of Stories Representations of bird stories in drawings, text and 2d and 3D collage by Stephanie Black. Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
10:00am–6:00pm Twittering Machine: Exhibition Various pieces created in response to the music of Messaien and the work of artist Paul Klee in an… Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
10:00am–6:00pm Chad McCail Two series' of screenprints and a suite of lithographs, reflecting the history and mechanics of… Edinburgh Printmakers, Edinburgh
10:00am–6:00pm Twittering Machine: Installation A sound installation designed to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Olivier Messiaen's birth… Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
10:00am–6:00pm Foodies at the Festival The dedicated foodie event at the Festival, with a bewildering array of Scottish produce on hand… Sheraton Grand Hotel and Festival Square, Edinburgh
10:10am Star Wars: Clone Wars Emperor Palpatine, Count Dooku and General Grievous are poised to rule the galaxy. The universe… Vue Edinburgh Omni, Edinburgh
10:20am Star Wars: Clone Wars Vue Edinburgh Ocean, Edinburgh
10:20am Get Smart Segal's tent-pole blockbuster revamp of 1960's spy spoof 'Get Smart' features Carell as an… Vue Edinburgh Omni, Edinburgh
10:30am Wild Child This vacuous rehash of teen movie clichés presents Californian brat Poppy, a foul-mouthed and… Vue Edinburgh Omni, Edinburgh
10:30am Wild Child Vue Edinburgh Ocean, Edinburgh
10:30am Misterstourworm and Kelpie's Gift Backed by a beautiful new soundtrack, this Scottish myth of monsters and heroes is brought to life… Musical Theatre @ George Square, Edinburgh
10:30am–5:00pm Herbal First Aid David Pirie leads a walk to collect herbs with medicinal properties then helps you assemble a… Four Winds Inspiration Centre, Edinburgh
10:40am Get Smart Vue Edinburgh Ocean, Edinburgh
10:45am Reasonable Doubt Two former jurors reunite in a hotel room two years after a controversial hung verdict in this… Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
10:45am I Am Robert Mugabe Set in an imaginary future in which the Zimbabwean dictator is on trial for crimes against… The Space @ Venue 45, Edinburgh
10:45am Hellboy II: The Golden Army Guillermo del Toro returns to Hollywood with a second blockbuster adaptation of Dark Horse Comics… Vue Edinburgh Ocean, Edinburgh
10:45am The Echo Chamber Journey down into the dark, damp vaults beneath Edinburgh's Old Town, and watch one family cope… Underbelly's Baby Belly, Edinburgh
10:50am Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging After the disappointing 'Bride and Prejudice', writer/director Chadha takes a step into younger… Vue Edinburgh Omni, Edinburgh
10:50am Space Chimps Vue Edinburgh Ocean, Edinburgh
10:55am Wild Child Cineworld Edinburgh, Edinburgh
11:00am Somers Town Originally financed by Eurostar as a short film to promote the service's new terminus at St… Cineworld Edinburgh, Edinburgh
11:00am The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor Chunky old-fashioned explorer Rick O'Connell (Fraser) returns, and this time he's off to check out… Cineworld Edinburgh, Edinburgh
11:00am George Orwell's Coming Up For Air Adroit stage adaptation of Orwell's lesser-known 1939 novel , following a middle-aged man… Assembly @ George Street, Edinburgh

Found 686 performances of 446 events.
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