SINBAD THE PANTOMIME
Sinbad and the Little Mermaid set off on a quest to find the great Neptune, Lord of the Seas and the only being powerful enough to defeat the Sea Witch. A fun and interactive traditional pantomime suitable for all the family. Brunton Theatre, High Street, Musselburgh, 10am and 2pm, £13.50, 0131-665 2240
GHOSTS IN THE MACHINE
A 25 minute projected 3D dance installation. The audience - wearing red/blue anaglyph glasses - see what appears to be three solid 3D dancers in the same space as themselves. Three ladies dance, sing and joke their way through the performance. Traverse Theatre, Cambridge Street, various times, free, 0131-228 1404
THE MAKING OF DOUBT
4 performers, life size puppets, prosthetic limbs and dancing objects in a clever and witty game with reality, fiction and manipulation. Traverse Theatre, Cambridge Street, 8pm, £13, 0131-228 1404
MIDWEEK COMEDY CABARET
It's the middle of the week. It's funny. It's cabaret. With Stu and Garry and Bruce Fummey. Enjoy. The Stand, York Place, 8.30pm, £4, 0131-558 7272
ANNA MASSIE AND MAIREARAD GREEN
Anna Massie was BBC Young Trad Musician of 2003. A versatile instrumentalist, she is developing as an extremely talented guitarist. Mairearad Green is "a rare talent" on accordion and pipes, known for her deft accordion style and innovative compositions. So why not treat yourself to a great night in listening to the tunes of these two highly talented women. The Village, South Fort Street, 8pm, £6, 0131-478 7810
CEILIDH CLUB
Regular ceilidh night featuring some of the best fiddlers, accordionists and rhythm sections from the most popular Edinburgh ceilidh bands. The Lot, Grassmarket, 8.30pm, £6, 0131-225 9922
CHILDLINE WINTER CONCERT
Hundreds of talented musicians and singers from Edinburgh schools join together to provide a joyous evening of Christmas music, carols and popular classics. Usher Hall, Lothian Road, 7pm, £9, 0131-228 1155
DAWN LANDES
A great new voice of American folk music, Dawn Landes has spent the last two months all over Europe, opening for Okkervil River and Elvis Perkins. Now she is going it alone in November for her first UK headline tour. Sneaky Pete's, Cowgate, 7pm, £6, 0131-225 1757
STRACONY PLUS BARAKA FACE JUNTA
More alternative music shenanigans at this popular city centre music venue. Henry's Cellar Bar, Morrison Street, 7.30pm, £5, 0131-228 9393
VERTIS PLUS VENDOR DEFENDER
Cutting-edge indie tunes at this new live music venue. Electric Circus, Market Street, 10pm, £4, 07715-116 778
ANTICS
Rock, emo, punk and metal dispatches from Edinburgh's alt.scene. The Hive, Niddry Street, 11pm, free, 0131-556 0444
HYBRID
Underground dance, techno, dubstep, bass, jungle and more featuring a mixed line-up of DJs from Noizteez, Volume!, Big'n'Bashy, JakN, Riddim Tuffa and other Edinburgh institutions. The GRV, Guthrie Street, 11pm, free, 0131-220 2987
LOVE TRAFFIC
Gay clubbing night. Dale Lush supplies club anthems. GHQ. Picardy Place, 11pm, £4, 0845-166 6024
MOTHERFUNK
Gino and Fryer are back with their Tuesday institution as they spin rare and classic funky assed, floor-shaking 60s and 70s grooves, deep funk, Latin, soul and so much more. Opal Lounge, George Street, 10pm, free, 0131-226 2275
SHAGTAG
Insanely successful night based on a complex numerical flirting system. Stereo, King's Stables Road, 10pm, £5, 0131-229 7986
SPLIT
Drum & bass, electro, techno and breakbeat with Shadowskill, the Dropout DJs, Dogma and a smattering of very talented local guests. Cabaret Voltaire, Blair Street, 11pm, free, 0131-220 6176
VIBE
Danceable tunes. Luna, Picardy Place, 11pm, £4, 0131-556 3553
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