Tag: Summerhall
Tuff Love & The Prettiots – Summerhall – 22nd February
Tuff Love, a band who hail from Glasgow, with Suse and Julie on guitars on vocals only created one disappointment on Monday night: the lack of captions and freeze framing which we would only associate...
The Curiosity Forest is coming to Edinburgh
The Curiosity Forest is part of Fun Palaces 2015, a free, nationwide celebration of community, bringing people together with arts and sciences, and is due to take place in Edinburgh on the first weekend...
Rider Events to stage gig for Lake of Stars fundraiser
Rider Events, run by five Festival and Events Management students at Edinburgh Napier University, are organising their second concert – this time to raise funds for a group of fourth year students to go to...
Summerhall Historical Fiction Festival this weekend
On a rainy day like today you might be looking for inspiration on something to do indoors. Look no further, as there is a new(ish) and interesting little festival taking place at Summerhall for...
Savour Festival will be back in July
Savour Festival bills itself as the ultimate foodie fair.
Brought to you by Sharon Wilson, the founder of the institution that is Bite magazine, Savour celebrates the best and most innovative Scottish artisan produce. This year...
Art at Summerhall
From this Friday there will be an exhibition of retrospective of paintings by award winning Edinburgh artist Anna Somerville, including recent works painted at her studio in Summerhall.
Somerville’s bold style and dramatic compositions deliver immediate...
At Summerhall – Writers Return
Join acclaimed authors Alan Bissett and Anne Donovan, along with poets William Letford and Ryan Van Winkle at Summerhall, Edinburgh, on 26 February for an evening of readings and reflection on how travel informs...
Idlewild having a beer to celebrate their new album
Edinburgh's Barney’s Beer has come on board with Scottish band Idlewild, brewing a new beer to celebrate their eighth album Everything Ever Written. The craft beer brewer, based at Edinburgh Arts Hub Summerhall, was approached...
Thursday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
North Edinburgh Arts Theatre Project: 1d Tenement Opera. A story based on the lives of people who lived in an Edinburgh tenement over two centuries: the tenement eventually became part of Edinburgh Corporation's Slum...
Makar to appear in fundraising show for foodbanks
Scotland's Makar and some of the country's most exciting writers are coming together to raise money for Edinburgh's food banks.
Arts publication The Grind and Falkirk’s are ending their run of food bank fundraisers...
What’s On In Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 12TH JANUARY 2015
Timmy Time Programme 15: Timmy Finds Aliens, and other stories. Join Timmy and his friends for three fun adventures in this collection of classic Timmy Time episodes. Toddler Time is a...
Thursday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Portrait Gallery Curator's talk: Ponte City. A chance to chat to Portrait Gallery curators about current exhibitions: this month Anne Lyden, International Photography Curator, will talk about Ponte City. 5.30-6pm, Scottish National Portrait Gallery,...
What’s On In Edinburgh this week
Back to 'normal' this week, with not a shred of tinsel in sight (hoorah!) and plenty of events on offer; films, books, art, and music from a very special violin....we may not have spring...
Thursday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
The Secret Herb Garden Festive Evening: wine, cheese, chocolate and charcuterie in a beautiful setting at the foot of the Pentland Hills. 4-8pm, The Secret Herb Garden, 32a Old Pentland Road, EH10 7EA (for more...
What’s On In Edinburgh 15th-21st December 2014
MONDAY 15TH DECEMBER 2014
Meet Chris Hadfield: the former Commander of the International Space Station will be signing copies of his stunning planetary photo tour You Are Here: Around the World in 92 Minutes. 12.30pm,...
Sunday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Filmhouse Junior: Rise of the Guardians (PG). An animation for the festive season: an evil spirit plans to take over the world using fear - Jack Frost, Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, the Easter...
Thursday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Russkaya Capella: Russian Choral Music with a Christmas Flavour. A mixed voice chamber choir performing Russian music, Russkaya Capella was founded in Glasgow in 2009 and is one of very few choirs in the...
Wednesday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Friendship Day: come along, bring a friend (large or small!) and enjoy free mulled wine, tea, coffee and a festive mince pie. 10am-4pm, The Open Door, 420 Morningside Road.
Sing a Sang: a relaxed singing...
What’s On In Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 8TH DECEMBER 2014
For Crying Out Loud: special screenings for carers and their babies under 12 months old - maximum of 2 adults per baby. Babychanging, bottle warming and buggy parking facilities available. This...
Thursday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Balkans Music Camp Fundraiser: guitarist Dan Abrahams is raising funds for this project, which offers music therapy for conflict-trauma victims and those with special needs. Loads of great party music from folk trio Caro River and The Bridges,...
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
Lots of Christmassy things this week, from craft fairs to carols and music to markets - but if the very thought of anything festive sends you running from the room, fear not - there...
Saturday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Garvald Christmas Bazaar: handcrafted goods made by members of Garvald Edinburgh, live music, children's activities, refreshments. 10.30am-1.30pm, Garvald Gorgie Workshops, 454/1 Gorgie Road. Entry by donation. Garvald Edinburgh is a Scottish charity offering creative opportunities and support...
Tuesday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Spanish Rhymetime! Sesiones de Rimas en Espanol! Rhymes and songs for babies and children aged 0-4 and their parents or carers. For Spanish speakers and non-Spanish speakers. 10.30am today and the last Tuesday of each...
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 24TH NOVEMBER 2014
Mrs Mash at The Skylark: songs, stories and joining in fun from Mrs Mash aka Marie Louise Cochrane, the Storytelling Cook, for the under-5s and their parents and carers - this week...
Friday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Bon Papillon Winter Exhibition: Ingrid Nilsson with Senja Bownes, Lynne Harkes and Melanie Williamson. Open preview 5.30pm tonight, then 10am-5pm Wednesday to Sunday, closed Mondays and Tuesdays, Bon Papillon, 15 Howe Street. Read The Edinburgh Reporter's choice of the...
Wednesday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Soutra: the 'once powerful' hospital in the Bannockburn years - a talk by archeo-ethno-pharmacologist Dr Brian Moffatt, Director of SHARP. Soutra was the site of the greatest medieval hospital north of York - archaeologists are now...
What’s On in Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 17TH NOVEMBER 2014
Delighters: Hula Hooping - taster session. For ages 14+, beginners or beginners + - session will be tailored to the abilities of the participants. 6.30-7.30pm, Forest Centre +, 38 Castle Terrace....
Sunday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Sing Out! featuring Brightons Praise Group. Come and sing out for homeless people! Organist: Robin Gardiner. Refreshments will be served in the Undercroft Cafe following the Sing Out! 7pm, St Andrew's and St George's West Church,...
Saturday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Hidden Haiti: Fourth World Art. Discover more about how Haitian artists recycle materials by turning them into beautiful artwork and homeware at this launch exhibition, and learn how Fourth World Art is supporting artisans to...
Friday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Spanish Fine Foods and Gifts Open Day: join El Olivo olive oil company for a glass of wine, and taste the oils and other Spanish delicacies. Gifts, oils, chorizos, tapenades spices, antipasti, rice, vinegars and much...
