Rhymetime: songs and tunes for young children and their parents and carers. 11-11.30am or 2-2.30pm today and every Wednesday, Newington Library, Fountainhall Road.
Visually impaired tour and workshop – Ponte City: Mikhael Subotzky and Patrick Waterhouse. A free descriptive tour and practical workshop for the visually impaired. 10am-3.30pm, Scottish National Portrait Gallery, 1 Queen Street. To book a place please call 0131 624 6560. Ponte City continues at the Portrait Gallery until 26th April 2015.
Happy Easter at Magdalene Community Centre: today Magdalene Minis – A Trip to the Park. 1.30pm, Magdalene Community Centre, 106b Magdalene Drive.
Lunchtime Concert: Piano Speak with Will Pickvance. 12.15pm, St Giles Cathedral, High Street. Free.
Puppet Animation Festival: Storybox Theatre Presents 3 Pigs. The Three Little Pigs, Susannah the Fanciful Sow and The Old Woman and her Pig are all brought to life with the amazing ingenuity and formidable storytelling skills of Rod Burnett. For ages 4+. 2pm, Netherbow Theatre, Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street. Tickets cost £8.50/£6.50 and may be booked online here or by calling the Box Office on 0131 556 9579
French Cinema: Camille Redouble (15). After an evening of heavy drinking, Camille (Noemie Lvovsky, who also directs) wakes up 25 years younger. When her parents pick her up from the hospital, she realises she’s just been granted a second chance to rebuild her life, especially the love part of it, with Eric, her future ex-husband. In French with English subtitles. 1-3pm, Institut francais d’Ecosse, 13 Randolph Crescent. Free.
Happy Easter at Magdalene Community Centre: today The Juniors (activity to be confirmed), 6-8pm, Magdalene Community Centre, 106b Magdalene Drive.
Boda Pub Quiz: Teams of four people are required. 8pm, Boda Bar, 229 Leith Walk. Â Please book at the bar or by calling 0131 553 5900 or emailing bod@bodabar.com.
Puppet Animation Festival: Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre Presents 3 Bears. The shiny metal world of Goldilocks meets the lovely natural wooden world of the three bears – the result, a very sticky adventure all round. For ages 3+. 11am or 2pm, Real Life Science Studio, John Hope Gateway, Royal Botanic Garden of Edinburgh, Inverleith Row. Tickets cost £5 and may be booked via the Edinburgh International Science Festival website here or by calling 0844 557 2686. All ticket holders will be able to tuck into a bowl of tasty fresh porridge while they watch the show, courtesy of Edinburgh-based manufacturer Stoats. Also at same times on Thursday 16th April.
LGBT: Bi & Beyond Edinburgh. A fortnightly social gathering for those who identify as bisexual and non-monosexual. With organised social activities and refreshments provided, whatever your label or lack of label we welcome you. 7-9pm, LGBT Health and Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street. Group contact: biandbeyondedinburgh@gmail.com.
Mightier: A Political Poetry Night. An open mic (sign ups can be before the event) with a featured guest performer. ‘Because the personal is political, spoken word pieces featuring issues such as (but not limited to) social justice, LGBTQIA rights, inequality, class, the state, refugees, disability and mental illness, public services, and money are invited. Compere: Suky Goodfellow. 7pm for a 7.30pm start, Area C Coffee House, 239-241 Leith Walk. All welcome. Please note venue is BYOB (corkage applies) and cash only. This is a Common Weal Edinburgh North & Leith event.
Build an Igloo: for ages 5-11 years. 2-3pm, Wester Hailes Library, 1 Westside Plaza. Free.
Edinburgh Women’s Interfaith Group: a guided tour, talk on Buddhism  and Q & A session with Ani Rinchen. 2-4pm, Kagyu Samye Dzong Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Centre, 4 Walker Street (off Shandwick Place). All welcome: no booking required, but please arrive punctually.
Edinburgh Folk Club: Artisan 2015 Reunion Tour. Hilary Spencer, Jacey Bedford and Brian Bedford ‘ a velvety tenderness that no other harmony group comes near’ (Taplas). 8pm, The Pleasance Cabaret Bar, 60 Pleasance. Tickets cost £10/£9/£7 (members).
Spring Break Activities at Craigmillar Library: today 1.30-2.30pm Craft with Sooz, 4-5pm Minecraft with Joe C, 6-7pm Games Tournament. All children welcome; any child under 8 years must be supervised by a family member over 12 years. Craigmillar Library, 101 Niddrie Mains Road. Free.
The Jazz Bar: Hans Luchs Trio. Chicago based trio playing interactive, exciting modern jazz. ‘Blistering tones keep the momentum from slacking’ (Chicago Jazz). 9pm (entry from 8pm), The Jazz Bar, 1a Chambers Street. £7/£5 on the door: please note this venue is CASH ONLY.
Easter Holidays @ Gilmerton Library: ‘April Showers’ Umbrella Craft. For children of all ages. 2.30pm, Gilmerton Library, 13 Newtoft Street. Free.
Live @ The Loft: relaxed fortnightly songwriters’ showcase for musicians and music lovers in the loft of The Outhouse. PA and house guitar provided, feel free to bring your own instruments. 9pm, The Outhouse, 12a Broughton Street Lane. Free entry.
Make a Bunny Plate: for ages 4-11 years. 2-3pm, Sighthill Library, 55 Sighthill Road. Free.
Superhero Mask Making: 2-3pm, Currie Library, 210 Lanark Road. The library is also running a storybook competition during the holidays; collect a blank storybook from the library and complete it – there will be a prize for the best one returned.
Wiff Waff Wednesday: a monthly ping pong night for all ages, with music, drink and great food available to buy from the Drill Hall Arts Cafe. ‘Friendship first, competition second!’ 6-10.30pm, Out of the Blue Drill Hall, 36 Dalmeny Street. Free entry: all welcome.
Mary Seacole: Forgotten Hero. The story of a very independent-minded 19th century Jamaican woman who refused to be defeated by prejudice and adversity. 3pm, Blackhall Library, 56 Hillhouse Road. An outreach talk by the Surgeons’ Hall Museum.
