WEDNESDAY 9 JULY 2014
Mythical Monster Face Painting: 2.30 – 3.30pm, Oxgangs Library, 343 Oxgangs Road North. Free, suitable for ages 5+. Part of the Mythical Maze Summer Reading Challenge.
Swords and Shields: for ages 4-12. 11am, Corstorphine Library, 12 Kirk Loan. Free, but tickets should be obtained from the library. Part of the Mythical Maze Summer Reading Challenge.
Kate Atkinson: Life After Life. Kate will be in the shop to sign copies of her new book. 5pm. Edinburgh Bookshop, 219 Bruntsfield Place.
Titian in Ten: ten minute pop-up talks delivered by NGS staff. Gain an exclusive insight as staff from across the galleries offer different perspectives on Titian’s masterpieces. 2pm, Scottish National Gallery, The Mound. Free and unticketed.
Just Independent Asian Film Festival: a celebration of the continent’s emerging filmmakers, exploring how film is being adapted to capture the experiences of everyday life. Drama, documentaries and short films. Starts today and continues till 12th July: all films showing at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street. Tickets for each film £5. Book in person at the Centre, on the door (subject to availability), or via festival website. Full programme and details here. Part of Just Festival 2014.
Lunchtime concert: Piano Speak. Will Pickvance presents an off-the-cuff weekly concert of piano improvisations and repartee. 12.15pm, St Giles’ Cathedral, High Street. Free, no booking required.
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