Food & Drink
Farmers’ Market Queen's Park. 520 Langside Park. 287 2500. |0am 2pm. A chance to buy fresh produce direct from the farmers.
Workshops
Write-Tron for All 'l‘ron 'l‘hcatre. 63 'lrongatc. 552 4267. l lam lprn. £5 (£2.50r. Stephen Barnes runs this creatiyc writing workshop for adults. Booking essential.
Fairs
Scotfairs Antique Fair Kcly in Hall International Sports Arena. 1445 Argyle Street. (H 704 654555. lllant 4.30pm. [l ll’rcel. Brow sc stalls laden \\ illt jewellery. coins. linen. medals and antiques.
Workshops
Beginners Capoeira Workshop Carnnal Arts. 2nd l‘loor. 34 Albion Street. 5.52 86.37. (i 7.30pm. U) (£4). See Mon l().
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Talks
Curator’s Favourites Burrcll Collection. 2060 l’ollokshaws Road. 287 2550. 12.30 lpm. l'rce. Rcbccca Quinton. curator of Costume itlld 'l‘e\tiles. tli\L‘tl\\e\ l7th century samplers by Mary d'listc and l’rances Cltey tie}.
Workshops
Beginners Capoeira Workshop Carniyal Arts. 2nd l‘loor. 34 Albion Street. .552 8037. 0 7.30pm. Ur (9.4). See Mott l(i.
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Actrvrtres & Events
Tours of the Mitchell Library Mitchell Library. 20] .\'orth Street. 287 2‘)‘)‘). 6pm. Behind the scenes at
(ilasgow 's famous Mitchell Library. Meet at reception on Kent Road.
Talks
Conversation Pieces: Charlie Connelly Royal Concert Hall. 2 Sauclrichall Street. 353 8000. 7.30pm. U5 £25. in researching his book Allen/run Al/ .S'ln'p/rnre. tray cl writer Charlie ('onnelly trayelled round the shipping forecast areas. ttttcoyet’ittg their stories and unearthing their history and culture. Hear how he \isilcd ‘lhc world's most boring town’. met Marilyn Monroe's dad and got lost on \arious Seollislt islands.
Workshops
Hip Hop Dance Classes ('('.-\. 350 Sanchichall Street. 352 4‘)00. 7 8pm. [5 (L4). See lhu l2.
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‘Instrument’ Artists Film Screening Collective (iallery. 22 28 Cockburn Street. 220 I260. 6 8pm. Screening of Jem Cohen's film ‘lnstrument'. dm‘unrenting l-uga/i on tour.
Edinburgh College of Art Fashion Show 2005 lidinburgh College of Art. 74 Lauriston l’lace. 22l 6107. 7pm 8; ‘)pm. L'l2. Spot the neu .-\lc.\ander McQueen in the arrrural glit/ and glam of the liCA fashion show. featuring the work of 33 graduating fashion. performance costume and textile students.
Bat Watching Craiglockhart Pond. liaster Craiglockhart Hill. 447 7l45. ‘).30 l lprn. l-‘ree. lirrthusiasts are invited to dress suitably and to bring a torch in the search for bats. Booking essential.
Activities & Events
Summer Nights at the Observatory Royal ()bseryatory Visitor Centre. Blackford Hill. 668 8404. 7 8.45pm.
£3.50 L“) family ticket (£2.50). View images of the sun Using the Royal ()bseryatory 's solar telescopes. Edinburgh College of Art Fashion Show 2005 lidinburgh College of Art. 74 Lauriston l’lace. 22l 6l07. 7pm & ‘)pnr. L'l2. See Thu 12.
Mary King’s Ghost Fest \‘arious \"enues. 'l'irnes \ary. A ten day festival of all things ghostly. with eyerrts taking place throughout the city ‘s most haunted \enucs. Click on w w \\.edinburgh ghostfestcorn for tttot'e info.
Talks
* An Evening with Prunella Scales \Vcston Link. National (iallery of Scotland. The Mound. 624 6560. 7pm. £6 (£5). l‘reelance journalist (and former I.i.\l editor) Mark l'ishcr talks to one of Britain‘s fayotrrite actresses about her fascination with Queen Victoria. and her highly acclaimed [k'r‘formance as the monarch in An [fretting will) Queen \ii'lin'rn which will be staged at the Queen's Hall on 14 May. Jtrst don‘t mention 'l'csco. See llitlist.
Workshops
Adult Watercolour and Mixed Media Class Mtrscum of Childhood. 42 High Street. 52‘) 4l42. l0am 4pm. l"r'ee. lixplore figurative studies and fashions from the 60s. Booking essential.
Surf the Textures and Patterns of Life Royal Mtrseum liducation Centre. 2 Chambers Street. 247 4206. l0.30am 4pm. £50 for four-week course. li\plore the world of insects. shells and birds with artist Karen Clulow. Booking essential.
Doing the Business Sandernan House. ‘lt'ttnks Close. 5.5 High Street. .524 (Hot). L30 4pm. L'll 0.7). An insight in the business side of operating as a succesful storyteller. Led by Donald Srrritlr.
Something to Draw On National (iallery of Scotland: Clore liducation Centre. The Mound. 624 6560.
2 4.30pm. £6 (£4). Regular artist-led workshops to explore works from the collection. followed by a practical activity.
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Activities & Events
War and Protest from Vietnam to Iraq Assembly Rooms. 54 (ieorge Street. 220 434‘). 3.30pm. Lindsay (ierman. Philip Jones (ir'ifliths and Andrew Murray speak at the [Edinburgh Radical Book l‘air. Lindsay (ierman and Andrew Murray are the co-editors of Stop the llirr: 'I'ln' Slmy o/‘Ifl‘iluin 's .Wuss' .llm'i'nmn which has its Scottish launch at the book fair.
Mary King’s Ghost Fest Various Venues. 'l'imes vary. See l’ri l3.
Fairs
Charity Second-Hand Book Sale St Andrew's and St (ieorge’s Church. l3 (ieorge Street. 225 3847. 10am 4pm. Buy second-haml books. plus music. stamps. pictures. toys. other collectables and home baking. all in aid of Christain Aid. Antiquarian Book Fair Assembly Rooms. 54 (ieorge Street. 220 434‘). l0am 5pm. £1. Scarce and collectablc books. maps and prints from more than 20 booksellers. foctrsing particularly on Seottish books.
African Music Night Old St Paul’s Church. 63 Jeffrey Street. 552 4‘)l 1.
8pm lam. £7 (£5). Live music from lidimbira. Sebi Lunwarna's Band. as well as craft stalls and much more. All proceeds going to the work of (irassroots Development Theatre in Zimbabwe.
The Leith Market Commercial Quay. Ocean Drive. 467 ‘)422. A permanent market with food. fashion. design. antiques. furniture. books and music.
Food & Drink
Edinburgh Farmer’s Market (‘asrle 'l'errace. 652 5‘)40. ‘)am 2pm. Btry great produce direct from Scottish farmers.
Talks
Artists Talk: Tacita Dean l‘ruitmarkct (iallery. 45 Market Street. 22.5 2383. 3pm. Free. Artist 'I'acita Dean discusses the work selected. and the selection process. for her first curated exhibition. Booking advised. See preview. page 103.
Workshops
African Dance Class Old St Paul‘s Church. 63 Jeffrey Street. 552 4‘)l l.
l 3pm. U5. Sebi Lubwama teaches l'gandan dance in a fun. energetic class. .\'o experience required. Booking essential as places are limited.
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Around Town
Road. 558 7604. l lpm—3am. £8. Lots of men get their kit off to compete for a place in the UK final. James Longwonh provides the soundtrack. See llitlist. Mary King’s Ghost Fest Various Venues. Times vary. See l’ri I3.
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Craiglockhart Tennis Centre Open Day Craiglockhart Tennis Centre. l77 (‘olinton Road. 477 8404. l 5pm. As part of the centre's l0th anniversary celebrations. tennis players of all ages can try out the facilities and get stuck into fun tennis activities.
Talks
Artists Talk: Yvan Salomone l’ruitmarket (iallery. 45 Market Street. 225 2383. 3pm. Free. French artist Yvan Salornoue discusses his work featured in the exhibition An Aside. Booking advisable. See preview. page l03.
The Emergence of Maitreya, the World Teacher Quaker Meeting House. 7 Victoria 'l‘errace. 225 4825. 6.45 ‘)pm. Free. A talk about the emergence of a group of spiritual leaders who are trying to inspire solutions to global problems. including a re-ordering of social priorities so that adequate food. housing. education and medical care become universal rights for all people.
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Activities & Events Mary King’s Ghost Fest Various Venues. Times vary. See l‘ri l3.
Fairs
Charity Second-Hand Book Sale St Andrew's and St (ieorge‘s Church. 13 (ieot‘ge Street. 225 3847. 10am 3.30pm. See Sat l4.
Food & Drink
Vodka University l‘otth Floor Bar. Harvey Nichols. 30 34 St Andrew Square. 524 8388. 6pm. £10. includes L‘ H) voucher redeemable against dinner at the Forth l-‘loor Restaurant. New Zealand’s award winning vodka. 42 BELOW. brings you its consumer crash course in vodkaology. Taste up to 15 premium and super premium vodkas covering the different styles of hotato. wheat. barley. rye and grape vodkas.
Talks
Out of Place: Patrick Heron National (iallery of Modern Art. 75 Belford Road. 624 6200. l2.45pm. James Coxon. freelancer curator and friend of the artist. gives a talk on Heron's life. work and influences.
Workshops
Adult Mixed Media Class Museum of Childhood. 42 High Street. 52‘) 4l42. l0am 4pm. Free. Inspired by the bold images of Star lliuzs. explore pen and ink studies and watercolour in this class. Booking essential.
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