Monday in Edinburgh – things to do today

Monday 12 May 2014 – Out of the Blue is 20!

Louise Bourgeois’ Sunday Salons: Artist Julie Roberts shares her experience of attending one of Louise Bourgeois’ notorious Sunday Salons in New York.  The Studio, Modern Art ONE, National Galleries of Scotland, 12.45-1.30pm.  Free and unticketed

Out of the Blue is 20! Exhibition: A Voyage of Discovery depicting many of the iconic images and artefacts of the past 20 years.  Until 23rd May, 10am-5pm.  Out of The Blue, 36 Dalmeny Street, tel: 0131 555 7100

Blackwell’s Children’s Book Group: for book and biscuit lovers aged 8 to 11 years.Currently reading Cornelia Funke’s The Thief Lord.  Group members enjoy 10% discount on books read in group. 6-7pm Blackwell’s,, South Bridge.  To join, email your details to childrens.edinburgh@blackwell.co.uk

Leonardo da Vinci: the Mechanics of Man: Professor Peter Abrahams shows how many new concepts in anatomical artistic design were unique to Leonardo’s work & how these have developed into modern medical images.  Symposium Hall, Hill Square, 6pm.  Free but booking essential via eventbrite.  NB: this is a repeat of Professor Abrahams sell-out lecture of 2013.  A Surgeons’ Hall event: more information from 0131 527 1711.

St Giles’ Cathedral – informal concert with the Alma Choir from Michigan, USA.  3pm.

Craigmillar Community Arts: Music Workshop.  An informal session for anyone over 18 who enjoys music – a chance to jam, get tips from more exprienced musicians, or simply listen and join in when you feel comfortable. 7-10pm, £1.  Craigmillar Community Arts, 58 Newcraighall Road. Tel: 0131 669 8432 or see Craigmillar’s website.

Holy Corner Christian Aid Book Sale – continues until Saturday 17th. Morningside United Church, Chamberlain Road.  11am-6pm Monday to Friday, 100am-4pm Saturday. Christian Aid 40th Anniversary Book Sale continues until Friday 16th at St Andrew’s & St George’s West Church, George Street.  Monday-Wednesday & Friday: 10am-3.30pm, Thursday: 10am-7pm