SATURDAY 16TH JULY 2016
The Accidental Pirates Drawing Competition: to celebrate how much Waterstones loves July’s Children’s Book of the Month, Claire Fayers’ The Accidental Pirates – Voyage to Magical North, it’s hosting a competition. Come along and enter for a chance to win some pirate treasure – X marks the spot in the children’s section! 9am-5pm (drop-in), Waterstones Fort Kinnaird, 26 Kinnaird Park.
North Edinburgh Arts Summer Programme: a packed timetable of activities throughout the summer. Today: Trip Day – Forth Quarter Park. Play and nature activities – picnic provided! For all ages but children under 6 must be accompanied. 10am-1pm, North Edinburgh Arts, Pennywell Court, Muirhouse. Free but booking is required. To reserve your places, and for details of all activities and events at NEA this summer, click here or call NEA on 0131 315 2151.
CBBC Awesome Authors Weekend! Craigmillar is one of the libraries partnering with CBBC and BBC Learning with the aim of getting children excited about reading, creative writing and storytelling. Come along and hear awesome authors talking about their writing, some in the library (David MacPhail, Pamela Butchart) and others streamed 
live from the Library of Birmingham (Jacqueline Wilson, Frank Cottrell Boyce, Chris Bradford, Ben Bailey Smith and more). Meet the Wolfblood storyteller, take part in the Dangermouse Detective Hunt, learn how to draw like your favourite top illustrator or improve your football skills with tips from professional coaches. Other activities will include Art Ninja, Board Gaming, Digital Toybox, Match Of The Day Skillszone and The Lab. The event will be hosted by Tyler West from CBBC’s MOTD Kickabout. 10am-5pm today and Sunday, Craigmillar Library, 101 Niddrie Mains Road. All welcome but children must be accompanied by an adult.
Morningside Farmers’ Market: reducing food miles, keeping the foods fresh and keeping the pounds within the local economy – local produce is a great benefit to the local Morningside community. So come along, support Morningside farmers’ market at the Merlin and enjoy fresh, local seasonal goods direct from the producers. Refreshments available throughout the market and in The Merlin. 9.30am-3.30pm, The Merlin Roadhouse Car Park, 168 Morningside Road.
Canine Carnival: with expert exhibition stands, Harry’s Treats, Action4Dogs, raffle with fabulous prizes, barbecue, Pimms, strawberries and ice cream cart, games, face painting, agility tasters and music. 10am-3pm, Citidogs Crèche, 16 Bridge Road, Colinton. Entry £2/£1: all proceeds will go to Edinburgh Dog & Cat Home and Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Scottish Waterways Trust Wildflower Survey: become a ‘citizen scientist’ and discover more about plants growing by the Union Canal. Between June & October, volunteers come along once a month to survey plots along the canal for The Urban Flora of Scotland project. Develop your plant ID skills, improve your confidence, meet new people and have fun! All equipment provided. This month there will be a special guest – botanist Dr Brian 
Moffat, who has led the Soutra mediaeval hospital research for the past 30 years and is a font of amazing knowledge on the botany and historical uses of plants – including many of those found on the canal in Edinburgh. 10.30am-3pm, Water of Leith Visitor Centre, 24 Lanark Road. All welcome – for more information please contact Anna on 07790 885969 or email anna.canning@blueyonder.co.uk.
Bookbug Rhymetime: songs and rhymes for young children (0-3 years) and a chance for you to meet other parents and carers. 10.30am today and every Saturday, Oxgangs Library, 343 Oxgangs Road North. Free. Also at the same time every Tuesday and Friday.
Big Butterfly Count: Butterfly Conservation launches its annual ‘Big Butterfly Count’ this week, so come along and join a guided walk around the Garden in search of butterflies. Learn how to attract butterflies to your own garden and identify the species you see with a free guide. For all ages. 11am-4pm (drop-in), Real Life Science Studio, John Hope Gateway, Royal Botanic Garden of Edinburgh, Inverleith Row. Free. Guided walks with Butterfly Conservation will depart from the John Hope Gateway reception at 11am and 1pm – sign up on the day. Children must be accompanied by an adult on guided walks.
Tiger Tales: stories and crafts for ages 4-7. 11am today and every Saturday, Currie Library, 210 Lanark Road. Free.
Storytime with Pirates Love Underpants – come and hear a story and design your own underpants! There will be readings of Claire Freedman and Ben Cort’s story at 11am and 3pm but you can come along and take part in designing your own special pants at any time during the day. Waterstones Fort Kinnaird, 26 Kinnaird Park.
Craigmillar Books for Babies: special Baby and Toddler Rhymetimes as part of the Awesome Authors Programme (see above). Singing and stories for children aged 0-4 and their parents and carers. 11.30am and 3.30pm, Craigmillar Library, 101 Niddrie Mains Road. Free, all welcome.
National Museum of Scotland Summer Activities: Sci-Art Summer. The museum is offering lots of drop-in events during the holidays – today it’s Sci-Art Summer: come and explore the fantastic new Science and Technology and Art, Design and Fashion galleries! Take part in craft activities, enjoy live demonstrations and displays and meet some interesting characters. 12 noon-4pm today and every day until 31st July, National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street. Free, drop-in.
Lunchtime Concert: Great Lakes Touring Chorus (Toronto). 12.15pm, St Giles’ Cathedral, High Street. Free, all welcome.
Edinburgh Haiku Circle: participants who have prepared a haiku will present it to the group for feedback, suggestions and appreciation. Ample time will be spent discussing each composition from both structural and semantic viewpoints. Time permitting, one or two Japanese haiku appropriate to the season will be presented, with explanations of the season words used. An English translation will be suggested; discussion will follow. Theme for July: summer. 1-3pm, The Space, Scottish Poetry Library, Crichton’s Close. £5/£2; to book please contact catherine.urquhart102@gmail.com
Satellart: art and science for ages 8-14. 2-3.30pm, Oxgangs Library, 343 Oxgangs Road North. Free.
The Big Friendly Read – Summer Reading Challenge Scotland: events throughout the summer holidays in Moredun Library’s Summer of Crafts. Today and every Saturday: Roald Dahl Day. 1.30-2.30pm. Moredun Library, 92 Moredun Park Road. Free.
Blackwell’s Edinburgh Presents Donald Thomson: A Hebrides Suite. Following the success of A Borders Suite earlier this year, composer and pianist Donald Thomson returns to Blackwell’s to perform the five piano pieces from his new book A Hebrides Suite. In this latest addition to the Celtic Piano series published by EVC Music Publications, Thomson captures the unique beauty of the Hebrides in pieces such as Luskentyre Lullaby, Harris Tweed and Colonsay Ceilidh. The music will be interspersed with some fine poetry readings by Jonathan Whiteside. 2-3pm, Blackwell’s, South Bridge. Free tickets may be obtained from the shop’s front desk, by calling 0131 622 8222, emailing events.edinburgh@blackwell.co.uk or via Eventbrite here.
Have a Go Drop-In Sessions – July: don’t just look, come and have a go with artist Rosie Lesso. Taking inspiration from a different artwork each session, Rosie will demonstrate, encourage and help. 2-4pm, Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art ONE (ask at front door for exact location), Belford Road. No booking required. Limited capacity.
The Edinburgh International Jazz & Blues Festival continues this weekend. Acts include Colin Steele Quintet, Curtis Stigers, Jan Garbarek Group ft. Trilok Gurtu, Konrad Wiszniewski & Pawel Kaczmarczyk Quartet, Rumba de Bodas, New Orleans Swamp Donkeys, Ole Seimetz, Tommy Smith & Brian Kellock, Jools Holland & his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, Edinburgh Schools Jazz Orchestra, Pasadena Roof Orchestra, Lucky Peterson and many, many more. Various venues throughout the city; for full details of all events, tickets, etc click here.
Portrait of an Exhibition: Opening Lecture. Director of the Scottish National Gallery Michael Clarke examines artists’ self-portraits across the centuries and discusses how Facing the World: Self Portraits Rembrandt to Ai WeiWei , a major European collaboration between Scotland, France and Germany, came about. 2-3pm, Hawthornden Lecture Theatre, Scottish National Gallery, The Mound. Free and unticketed. Facing the World: Self Portraits Rembrandt to Ai WeiWei opens today at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery; admission £9/£7 (Friends of NGS free). Ends 16th October 2016. Image: Self Portrait with Fried Eggs, Sarah Lucas, 1996 − © The Artist, courtesy Sadie Coles HQ, London.
Damián Ortega: Tour. An informal tour of the new Damián Ortega exhibition with one of the gallery’s Information Assistants. 2-3pm, The Fruitmarket Gallery, Market Street. Free, no booking required.
Siân Robinson Davies: Conversations. Giving voice to the things around us, artist and comedian Siân Robinson Davies presents Conversations, a new sound work developed from a series of scripted dialogues between talking objects and concepts. Drawing on the 18th century literary tradition of It Narratives, inanimate objects (safety equipment, celestial bodies, kitchen implements, reference books, cosmetics and building materials) 
are attributed speech to examine their properties through characterisation and personification. Conversations explores how an object’s function, materiality and environment might determine its beliefs and behaviour. Through their interactions, the objects attempt to understand one another, sometimes learning, other times failing. Conversations is the third in the series of exhibitions, On an otherwise ordinary evening curated by Peter Amoore. 11am-5pm Monday to Saturday, Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop, Hawthornvale. Ends 31st August 2016.
Picturehouses Culture Shock: the best in cult and genre films. Today: Jaws (PG). The seaside town of Amity, Massachusetts depends on its summer tourist trade, so when a swimmer is killed by a great white shark, no one wants to take up Sheriff Brody’s (Roy Scheider) suggestion of closing the beach. Soon Brody himself, along with a mercenary shark hunter (Shaw) and an oceanographer (Richard Dreyfuss), is locked in an unbearably tense duel at sea with the deadly creature. With an iconic score by John Williams, this is the film that put director Steven Spielberg on the map. 3pm, Cameo, Home Street. Tickets may be purchased from the Box Office in person, by calling 0871 902 5723 or online.
The Big Friendly Read – Summer Reading Challenge Scotland: Roald Dahl Book Club. 3pm today and every Saturday throughout the holidays, Fountainbridge Library, 137 Dundee Street. For more information drop into the library or call 0131 529 5616.
Species of Space : The Angry Street. To mark the final day of Robert Powell’s exhibition Species of Space, Edinburgh Printmakers, in partnership with Leeds College of Art, hosts a gallery discussion revolving around the themes of setting and cityscape, and their meaning within Powell’s oeuvre. Powell shows us frenetic, layered settings teeming with exuberant, raucous energy. We will explore the role that location plays within an artist’s practice and the way in which certain settings can bleed into an artist’s output. Robert Powell, along with Judith Liddle (Edinburgh Printmakers’ Programme Coordinator), will lead the discussion, and will be joined by Catriona McCara, curator of Leeds College of Art, artist Garry Barker and Alice Sage, a curator specialising in personal collections, oral history and the history of education. The discussion will conclude with a Q&A session. 2.30 – 4pm, Edinburgh Printmakers, Union Street. Free but ticketed, please book via Eventbrite here.
The Scottish Parliament Architecture Tour: Democracy by Design. A special tour launched as part of The Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design 2016, celebrating the innovation architecture and design of the Scottish Parliament. Discover more about the inspiration behind the architectural design which led to the creation of the accessible and award-winning Parliament building, and find out about its purpose, symbolism and uses. 3.30pm, Scottish Parliament, Holyrood. Free but booking is essential and may be made by calling 0131 348 5200 or emailing Visitor Services at visit@scottish.parliament.uk.
Adapting Miss Highsmith: described by Graham Greene as the ‘poet of apprehension’, Patricia Highsmith specialised in tightly plotted thrillers exploring the fear, jealousy, guilt and violence bubbling under the surface of outwardly civilised characters. 
Neurotic men dominate her fiction, antiheroes with a plethora of dark secrets and obsessions, though she was equally capable of studies of great sensitivity and tenderness, as evidenced by one of her few forays outside the thriller genre, Carol. Today: Plein Soliel (PG); in the same year he starred in Luchino Visconti’s family drama Rocco and His Brothers, Alain Delon took on the role of Highsmith’s most famous character, the eponymous, ice-cold sociopath in this sun-soaked adaptation of The Talented Mr Ripley. Although she felt that certain compromises had been made to reach as wide an audience as possible, Highsmith deemed René Clément’s picture – co-written by regular Claude Chabrol collaborator Paul Gégauff – to be ‘very beautiful to the eye and interesting for the intellect.’ 3.40pm and 6pm, Filmhouse, Lothian Road. Tickets may be purchased from the Box Office in person, by calling 0131 228 2688 or online. Also showing on Sunday 17th July at 8.15pm. The next film in this series is The Two Faces of January (12A), screening 20-21st July.
Our little blue planet in the vastness of the universe: is planet Earth, on which we live, really unique or only one of many on which intelligent life forms wonder about the origin of their existence and their role in the Universe? Within just about two decades, the number of planets beyond the Solar System known to us has risen from zero to more than 3,000. We are however just at the beginning of an extensive journey of discovery, connecting people across this world. You are invited to a discussion with University of St Andrews astronomer Martin Dominik, who is already on his way… 4.30-5.15pm, Upper Hope Park Church Gallery (Summerhall), off Hope Park Terrace. (For more information/directions call Summerhall on 0131 560 1580). Free but ticketed: please book via Eventbrite here. This event accompanies the exhibition Deep dark pale blue by Florian Schwarz, open daily 11am – 6pm from 25 June to 17 July 2016.
Seeing one world with different pairs of eyes – joining arts & science. While all we share this world, we perceive it differently. Why are we missing certain aspects, and how could we obtain a more holistic view? Do different approaches merge somewhere or remain in conflict with each other forever? Join photographer Florian Schwarz and astronomer Martin Dominik in a discussion about their experience during the course of the Deep dark pale blue project. 6.30pm, Upper Hope Park Church Gallery (Summerhall), off Hope Park Terrace. (For more information/directions call Summerhall on 0131 560 1580). Free.
Golden Hare Books presents Sarah Schulman: the renowned writer, scholar and activist is coming to Edinburgh as one of the board members of Cruising the Seventies, a pan-European three year research project led by Dr Glyn Davis (School of Design, Edinburgh College of Art). Cruising the Seventies aims to unearth aspects of queer history from the 1970s that have been neglected or that are in danger of being lost, in order to explore
their relevance for present-day LGBTQ people across Europe. Sarah will be coming to the shop to discuss her involvement with the project and her latest novel, The Cosmopolitans. Sarah’s seventeenth book recaptures the details and texture of Greenwich Village in the late 1950s, when it was a haven for refugees from uncomprehending backgrounds — long before chain stores, gentrification, and high rents became the standard. ‘A psychologically suspenseful historical novel that captures New York City on the cusp of great change’. 7pm, Golden Hare Books, St Stephen Street, Stockbridge. Free but booking is strongly advised and may be made via Eventbrite here. Image: Greenwich Village in the 50s – Getty Images.
Vegan Cocktail Night: a huge range of milk alternatives will be available to make up an amazing cruelty free White Russian menu, as well as all the usual fruity favourites. Free vegan nibbles too! Come along, meet some like-minded people and enjoy a yummy drink. From 7pm, Boda Bar, 229 Leith Walk.
Voltaire Live Presents Clockwire & Guests. Clockwire boasts an award-winning percussionist, a saxophone playing bassist and an adept guitarist/singer, who also happens to be a classical pianist. Support: mod inspired Glaswegian rock n’ roll band The Hollows Music + The Jacarandas + Screamin’ Whisper (singer/songwriter Brian Hughes). For over 14s only. 7pm, Cabaret Voltaire, Blair Street. Tickets £5 + booking fee in advance from Skiddle.com here, or £7/£5 on the door.
Sketchy Barz: ‘Scotland’s first and only monthly rap battle event’, hosted by Jailz, with an 8 man freestyle tournament and an open mic session. 7pm, Sketchy Beats Café, 208 Great Junction Street. Free entry, BYOB (£3 for unlimited corkage).
Picturehouse Documentaries: Weiner (15). With unrestricted access to Anthony Weiner’s New York City mayoral campaign, this film (directed by Josh Kriegman and Elyse Steinberg) reveals the human story behind the scenes of a high-profile political scandal as it unfolds, and offers an unfiltered look at how much today’s politics are driven by an appetite for spectacle. 7pm, Cameo, Home Street. Tickets may be purchased from the Box Office in person, by calling 0871 902 5723 or online. Also showing at 6.20pm on Sunday 17th July.
Refugees Benefit: the fifth benefit gig organised by Solidarity with Displaced Humans to raise funds for Re-Act, Refugee Action – Scotland and Edinburgh Cares / MARCH FOR SYRIA groups, sending desperately needed aid to refugees. Featuring Ace Elementary, Temple of the Dead Moth and a solo set from Davy Wiseman (ex Nyah Fearties and Junkman’s Choir). 7.30pm, Leith Depot, 138 Leith Walk. Admission £7 on the door.
Saturday Night Live & Unplugged: The Monuments. ‘Local heroes’. 9pm-12 midnight, Dalriada, 77 Promenade, Portobello.
Union Canal at The Skylark: Union Canal is the musical project of singer-songwriter Drew Murphy. Based in Edinburgh, Drew (with the help of some talented friends) plays acoustic folk songs, full of heart, sometimes melancholy, but always with glimpses of hope. 9pm, The Skylark, 241 Portobello High Street.
Funk Inc: Victoria Bar Presents Jonny Fontaine (live DJ): 9pm-1am, Victoria Bar, 265 Leith Walk.
King Bee: mesmeric and propulsive grooves from this 7-piece with horns, Moog synth – and vibraphone! ‘The definition of a musical odyssey .. cool, casual, and convincing. Their laid back effortless rhythms are backed up by a ‘fire in the belly’ groove that drives the whole thing into the realms of quality music …They’ve mastered the art of reconnecting the words soul, jazz and funk, and making them a thing of joy’. Plus DJ Astrojazz. 1-3am (entry from 12.30am, bar to 5am), The Jazz Bar, Chambers Street. £6/£5 on the door: please note this venue is strictly cash only.
SUNDAY 17TH JULY 2016
Craigmillar Community Arts Gig on the Green: a day of music for all the family, with free refreshments, games and prizes for the kids. 10am-7pm, Craigmillar Community Arts Centre, 58 Newcraighall Road.
Magic Painted Light Catchers: tour the Castle to take inspiration from the stained glass windows within, then decorate your very own panel using colourful paints and pens. Watch as the sunlight reveals something truly magical. With Mike Durnan. For families: please note that children cannot be booked into events alone; at least one paying adult must accompany them. 10.30am-12.30pm, Lauriston Castle, 2a Cramond Road South. £4 per person; places must be booked in advance via the Usher Hall Box Office, Lothian Road, in person, by calling 0131 228 1155 or online here.
National Museum of Scotland Summer Activities: History Happenings. The museum is offering lots of drop-in events during the holidays – today it’s History Happenings: step back in time and encounter everyday characters from history, inspired by the new galleries. A suffragette with her invaluable bicycle, a weaver getting to grips with new technology in 1816 and a 1960s department store worker who dreams of designer fashion – who will you meet? 11am-1pm or 2-4pm today, and every Thursday, Friday and Sunday in July, National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street. Free, drop-in. See also Sci-Art Summer.
Newhailes Dog Show: canine capers for all ages! Competition classes include Novelty, Children’s Handling, Veteran, Fancy Dress and lots more, plus agility shows, pet-friendly vendors and Vets4Pets offering pet advice. Barking Cat Photography will also be there with a pop-up pet portrait studio! The esteemed judge for the event is Lynn Aitchison who is credited with training the Scottish Terriers that led teams out at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. If you would like to enter your dog in any class, just come along and sign up on the day (£5 for first entry, £2 for additional classes – cash only). There is no charge for spectators. 11am-4pm, The Courtyard, Newhailes, Newhailes Road, Musselburgh EH21 6RY.
Filmhouse Junior: films for a younger audience. This week: Alice Through the Looking Glass (PG). Alice (Mia Wasikowska) returns to the magical realms of Underland, only to find the Hatter (Jonny Depp) in a horrible state. With the help of her friends, Alice must travel through time to save the Mad Hatter and Underland from the clutches of the evil Red Queen. With an all-star cast (Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathaway) and jaw-dropping effects, this is a weird and wonderful family adventure! 11am, Filmhouse, Lothian Road. Tickets cost £4 per person, big or small.
National Museum of Scotland Summer Activities: Sci-Art Summer. The museum is offering lots of drop-in events during the holidays – today it’s Sci-Art Summer: come and explore the fantastic new Science and Technology and Art, Design and Fashion galleries! Take part in craft activities, enjoy live demonstrations and displays and meet some interesting characters. 12 noon-4pm today and every day until 31st July, National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street. Free, drop-in.
Beescene Bumblebee Project: The Scottish Waterways Trust announces the return of its popular’citizen science’ initiative – a volunteer survey of bumblebees on the Union Canal. Come and learn about these fascinating furry creatures and their vital role in the environment, and help discover more about the species that inhabit the canalside. 
The surveys are conducted in a ‘Beewalk’ group led by friendly ‘bee buddies’ and using resources provided by the Bumblebee Conservation Trust. 1-3.30pm, Water of Leith Visitor Centre, 24 Lanark Road (please note the survey walk ends at Calder Crescent in Wester Hailes). Free, just come along – for more information please contact Anna on 07790 885 969 or email anna.canning@blueyonder.co.uk.
Picturehouses Vintage Sundays: classic films back on the big screen. Today: Stand By Me (15). In this coming of age drama/comedy set in a small, woodsy Oregon town, a group of friends – sensitive Gordie (Wil Wheaton), tough guy Chris (River Phoenix), flamboyant Teddy (Corey Feldman), and scaredy-cat Vern (Jerry O’Connell) – are in search of a missing teenager’s body. Wanting to be heroes in each other’s and their hometown’s eyes, they set out on an unforgettable two-day trek that turns into an odyssey of self-discovery. When they encounter the town’s knife-wielding bullies who are also after the body, the boys discover a strength they never knew they had. Based on Stephen King’s novella The Body. 1pm, Cameo, Home Street. Tickets may be purchased from the Box Office in person, by calling 0871 902 5723 or online.
Time Edinburgh: an informal monthly social gathering open to all transgender people, their friends, families and supporters. Come along for tea/coffee and a chat in a friendly, relaxed environment. An optional event runs alongside each T time, starting usually at 2pm and involving a range of interests, information and activities – this month ‘Garden Games’ – join in some outdoor fun in the sun (hopefully)…. 1-4pm, LGBT Health & Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street. For more information please contact Jules Stapleton Barnes on 0131 523 1104 or by emailing jules@lgbthealth.org.uk.
Bags of Art – July: cool and creative fun with artists Tessa Asquith-Lamb and Louise Fraser. For ages 4-12. 2-4pm (drop-in), Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art ONE, Belford Road. Free, no booking required. Supported by the Friends of the National Galleries of Scotland. Image: Alicia Bruce.
Blackwell’s Edinburgh Teenage Book Group: if you love to read, or just want to read more, join the teen book group to talk about the latest teenage fiction and your favourite books. The group meets on the second Sunday of each month, and reads anything from classics to contemporary, dystopian to historical – in short, anything you fancy! Currently reading Terry Pratchett’s Nation. (Next book William Sutcliffe’s Concentr8). 2pm, Blackwell’s, South Bridge. To join just email your details to schools.edinburgh@blackwell.co.uk.
Filmhouse Discover Arts: St Peter’s and The Papal Basilicas of Rome (12A) (In Italian and English with English subtitles). A unique film event on the occasion of the Extraordinary Jubilee proclaimed by Pope Francis, St Peter’s & the Papal Basilicas of Rome is an exclusive visit to the four major basilicas to discover the hidden treasures of the Eternal City. Using advanced film production technology, the history of these churches will unfold and show the way they have evolved over the centuries, as well as the most famous works of art and the deepest meanings to be found within their walls. 4pm, Filmhouse, Lothian Road. Tickets may be purchased from the Box Office in person, by calling 0131 228 2688 or online.
Leith Conversation Cafes: bringing the different nationalities and cultures of Leith together through hosted conversation sessions in local cafés. Join in, speak out, be inspired! 4-5.30pm, Sketchy Beats, 208 Great Junction Street. All welcome! Also held at Out of the Blue, Dalmeny Street, on Monday mornings and the Yellow Bench Café, Crighton Place, on Monday evenings – full details here. ‘Our ultimate vision is a Leith community where people who have moved here from overseas feel included, informed, recognised and respected’.
Fringe Preview: Hardeep Singh Kohli. The star of BBC Radio 4 shares his personal mix tape – the joy, the pain and the bizarre middle eight – in this brand new stand-up hour from the fringe favourite. 5pm, The Stand, 5 York Place. Tickets £8 from the Box Office on 0131 558 7272 or online.
St Giles’ at Six: Marco Giubileo (viola) and Giuliano Bellorini (piano) perform a programme of music by Rebecca Clarke (1886-1979), a composer best known for championing the viola. Marco Giubileo is a viola player with La Scala Orchestra Filarmonica in Milan; Giuliano Bellorini is professor in pianoforte at the Milan Music Conservatory.The concert will include Clarke’s complete works for viola and piano – Sonata for Viola and Piano, Morpheus and other shorter pieces. 6pm, St Giles’ Cathedral, High Street. Free: retiring collection.
Brian Molley Quartet: the Glasgow-based saxophonist’s world-flavoured, Latin tinged, stylish modern jazz, delivered with swagger and charm, has original contemporary jazz, rich in attractive melodies and subtle harmony, rub shoulders with sensual standards. The quartet (which toured in India last year) also has Tom Gibbs (piano), 
Mario Caribé (bass) and Stuart Brown (drums): ‘a cool, seemingly effortless, swing … Molley’s tenor tone is gorgeous – warm, full and emotive’ (AllAboutJazz). For ages 16+. 8-10pm, The Jazz Bar, Chambers Street. This event is part of Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival 2016. Tickets cost £10 + booking fee in advance from Hub Tickets, Castlehill, in person, by calling 0131 473 2000 or online here, or on the door: please note this venue is strictly cash only.
