Art-Maker-Andy-McGregorArt Makers – July: join the Art Makers Club and make your own masterpieces, with artists Tessa Asquith Lamb and Louise Fraser. For ages 4-12 years. 2-4pm, Scottish National Gallery, The Mound. Free and unticketed. Supported by the Friends of NGS.

pinocchioFilmhouse Junior: films for a younger audience. Today’s film is Pinocchio (U) (1940), the story of the marionette who must learn to be human, and his ‘conscience’, Jiminy Cricket. 11am, Filmhouse, Lothian Road. Tickets cost £4 per person, big or small, and may be purchased in person, by calling the Box Office on 0131 228 2688 or online here.

the third man

Cameo Vintage Sundays: classic films back on the big screen. Today’s film is The Third Man (PG), Carol Reed’s atmospheric film noir set in shadowy, post-war Vienna. 1pm, Cameo, Home Street. Tickets may be purchased in person, by calling the Box Office on 0871 902 5723 or online here.

Sarah Laing 60s suitA Big Song and Dance in Aid of Walk the Walk: a fundraising concert for the Walk the Walk breast cancer charity. Entertainment from eight performers; singing and hilarious comedy. The event is organised by Edinburgh singer Sarah Laing; read about the morning The Edinburgh Reporter spent with Sarah here. For over 18s only. 2.30pm, The Voodoo Rooms, West Register Street. Tickets cost £10 (transaction fee applies) and are available online here.

debbie davis at jazz bar

DD5 – Debbie Davis Jazz/Funk Band: the ‘sultry, soulful’ vocalist and her four-piece band [Colin Findlay (guitar), Steve Grossart (keys), Gary Houston (electric bass) and Pat McCann (drums)] deliver a mix of soul/jazz and funk/disco, which will appeal to lovers of the jazz/soul feel of guitarist George Benson. 9pm (entry from 8pm), The Jazz Bar, Chambers Street. £5/£4 on the door: please note this venue is cash only.

TER St Giles - 1St Giles’ At Six: The Janacek Choir, Jablonec nad Nisou, Czech Republic, will perform choral music by composers including Jiri Pavlica, Dvorak and Smetana, together with Czech folk songs. 6pm, St Giles’ Cathedral, High Street. Free: retiring collection.

 

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