Saturday in Edinburgh – What’s on today

2014_04_24 CastleSATURDAY 7 JUNE 2014

Darien and the Buccaneers: Dr Eric Graham weaves a story of Scotland’s buccaneers and the impact that Darien had on piracy.  2pm, City Art Centre, 2 Market Street.  Free: to book contact Margaret Findlay on 0131 529 3963 or margaret.findlay@edinburgh.gov.uk  In partnership with Previously…Scotland’s History Festival

Waterstones invites you to meet Cathy Cassidy as she signs copies of the next book in the Chocolate Box Girls Series, ‘Sweet Honey’  3pm Waterstones George Street.  More information from 0131 225 3436

An Epic View: Tessa Asquith-Lamb leads an experimental class looking at large scale ink and wash landscapes and cityscapes.  Enjoy the freedom of working in ink on a bigger scale, and experiment with mark making to create new views of your city.  10.30am-3.30pm, City Art Centre, 2 Market Street.  Free. To book call 0131 529 3963 or email margaret.findlay@edinburgh.gov.uk

Emmaus House Open Day and Summer Fair: arts & crafts, bric-a-brac, nearly new clothing, plants, baking, books & more.  Coffee, tea, home baking. 10.30am – 3.30pm.  Lunch available 12 noon – 1.30pm.  Entry £2, includes morning coffee, lunch or afternoon tea.  Emmaus House, 14 Gilmore Place.

Norman McLaren, Animated Composer: The Edinburgh Film Music Orchestra presents a concert of new works for orchestra and animation inspired by creative phases in the life of Norman McLaren, featuring three new animated films and the premier of a work for string orchestra and electronics by Yati Durant.  7.30-9.30pm, Playfair Library Hall, Old College, South Bridge.  Free tickets must be reserved via eventbrite. The concert will be preceded by a free reception at 6.30pm at the Talbot Rice Gallery.

Friends of St Columba’s Hospice Art Exhibition continues today 11am-5pm, at The Freemasons’ Hal’, 96 George Street.

Lunchtime Concert: Ask Mannskor, Norway.  12.15pm, St Giles’ Cathedral, Royal Mile.

Informal Concert: OmSaKor, Norway.  3pm, St Giles’ Cathedral, Royal Mile.

Central Library Open Day: events and activities for all ages – some drop-in sessions, some must be booked.  Full programme here.  Central Library, George IV Bridge.

Out of the Blue Arts Market; a chance to buy arts & crafts direct from the makers.  Painting, photography, furniture, textiles, fashion & design.  11am-5pm, Out of the Blue Drill Hall, 36 Dalmeny Street.  Entry 80p.

Collage: a drop-in workshop for families.  Create a colourful collage using Edinburgh’s Old Town architecture as inspiration. 1.30-3.30pm, City Art Centre, 2 Market Street.  Free, no booking required.