FRIDAY 18TH JULY 2014
Director’s Choice: Michael Clarke, director of the Scottish National Gallery, leads a tour of his favourite paintings in the collection. 12.45-1.15pm, Scottish National Gallery, The Mound. Free but tickets must be obtained, either on the door (subject to availability) or in advance from the SNG Information Desk.
Monster Search Treasure Hunt and Quiz. Ages 4+. 2pm, Blackhall Library, 56 Hillhouse Road. Part of the Mythical Maze Summer Reading Challenge.
Blackwell’s Edinburgh presents Ride Like Hell and You’ll Get There. Paul Carter, author of Don’t Tell Mum I Work On The Rigs, This is Not a Drill and Is That Bike Diesel, Mate? launches his fourth book. Carter has worked in the oil industry all over the world but now lives in Perth with his family. 6.30pm, Blackwell’s South Bridge. Free tickets available from Blackwell’s front desk or by calling 0131 622 8218.
Crafty Day – drop-in for ages 4-12. 2.30pm, Corstorphine Library, 12 Kirk Loan. Part of the Mythical Maze Summer Reading Challenge.
Lunchtime Concert: Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra, First Baptist Church, Penascola, Florida. 12.15pm, St Giles’ Cathedral, Royal Mile. Free.
Crazy Mazes. For ages 5+. 2.30-3.30pm, Oxgangs Library, 343 Oxgangs Road North. Part of the Mythical Maze Summer Reading Challenge.
Informal Concert: Festival Chorus, Palatine, Illinois. 3pm, St Giles’ Cathedral, Royal Mile. Free.
Make a Loch Ness Monster! For ages 7-11. 2-3pm, Central Children’s Library, George IV Bridge. Part of the Mythical Maze Summer Reading Challenge. No need to book, just turn up.
Live Music at the Pear Tree: 4-5pm The Awakening Project, 5-6pm Houndog Fraser & Rock Hunter, Calum Baptie & Dylan Noble. The Pear Tree, West Nicolson Street. All free. Over 18s only.
Mythical Maze: Stories and Crafts: Colinton Library, 14 Thorburn Road. Part of the Mythical Maze Summer Reading Challenge.
Minotaur Mask Man: mask decoration and nose-ring design. For ages 4-12. 2-3pm, South Neighbourhood Office and Library, 40 Captain’s Road. Part of the Mythical Maze Summer Reading Challenge.
Scary Snake Surprise: make your very own scary slithery snake sock puppet inspired by the Greek legend of Medusa. For ages 4-12. 2-3pm, South Neighbourhood Office and Library, 40 Captain’s Road. Part of the Mythical Maze Summer Reading Challenge.
Facepainting Rainbow Fever: rainbows and rainbow biscuits. For under 12s. 2.30-3.30pm, Gilmerton Library, 13 Newtoft Street.
Make-believe masks: creative play activity for ages 4+. 2.30-3.30pm, Stockbridge Library, 11 Hamilton Place. Part of the Mythical Maze Summer Reading Challenge.
Corroboree: First Nation Woodcarving. Sculptor James Harry from Vancouver brings a First Nation perspective to his work with a range of materials, media and styles that reflect both the artistic heritage of the Pacific North West and contemporary influences. 10am-4pm, Royal Botanic Garden (various locations across the garden, check signs on arrival.) Free. Also on Saturday 19th July.
Imaginarium: part one of a two-day workshop. Let your imagination run wild and come and try your hand at making a play. All levels of experience welcome – imaginations essential! For ages 10+. 12 noon -2pm, WHALE Arts, 30 Westburn Grove. Free. but booking required.
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