THURSDAY 10 JULY 2014
Life on the Margins: the launch of Nina de la Mer’s Layla and Liam Murray Bell’s The Busker, two tales of lives lived on the margins. 6pm, Waterstones West End, Princes Street. Free tickets are available from the shop.
Story Time: for ages 4-6. 10.30-11am, Leith Library, 28-30 Ferry Road. Free, no booking required.
Masterful Mythical Storytelling: 2.30pm, Blackhall Library, 56 Hillhouse Road. Free, for ages 5-8 years. Part of the Mythical Maze Summer Reading Challenge.
Pass On A Poem: a chance to explore poetry in a ‘beautifully bookish though wonderfully informal setting.’ Read a favourite published poem aloud or just come to listen to a diverse collection at this live poetry event. No previous experience required! 6.30pm, Golden Hare Books, 102 West Bow. See website for more details.
Live Music Now: Astrid String Quartet: the Astrid String Quartet return to perform highlights from the classical repertoire, reflecting on paintings in the permanent collection. 6-6.30pm, Scottish National Gallery, The Mound. Free and unticketed.
Portrait Gallery Insights: Playing for Scotland. Imogen Gibbon, Deputy Director and Chief Curator at the Portrait Gallery, explores the history of sport in Scotland in advance of the 2014 Commonwealth Games. 5.30-6pm, Scottish National Portrait Gallery, 1 Queen Street. Free but limited places: to book call 0131 624 6560.
The Drawing Room: informal, artist-led, drawing session. Each session is developed by a contemporary artist and is inspired by the GENERATION exhibition, reflecting concerns within each artist’s own work. No experience required, all materials supplied. 5.30-6.45pm, Academy, Scottish National Gallery, The Mound. Free, no booking required.
Build-a-Band: join international musician Joss Abrams and her brilliant band for a day of writing songs, making music and letting your inner star shine. 10am-4pm (bring your own lunch), WHALE Arts, 30 Westburn Grove. For ages 10+. Booking required: see website.
Craigmillar Community Arts Creative Recycling Day: jewellery making, origami, sock puppet making and bottle top art. 12-4pm, Craigmillar Community Arts Centre, 58 Newcraighall Road. Part of the 50th Craigmillar Festival.
Ragged Talks: ‘Participation, Motivation and Adult Learning’, plus ‘A Different Kind of Humanity’ 7-10pm, The Counting House, 36 West Nicolson Street. Free. A Ragged University event, see website for more information on speakers, etc.
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