CALENDAR GIRLS
A very English story with a very English heart, this production is quirky, poignant and hilarious. Adapted by Tim Firth from the Miramax film of the same name, it is based on uplifting, inspiring true events. King's Theatre, Leven Street, 7.30pm (Wednesday and Saturday matinees, 2.30pm), £12.50-£25 (£9.50-£22), 0131-229 3416
ALICE AND THE WHITE RABBIT
A colourful shadow theatre adaptation of the famous story by Lewis Carroll. Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh, 11am, 2pm, £6 (£22 family), 0131-665 2240
MELTING POT
New comedy writing - original short, funny theatre pieces from Scotland's hottest talent. The audience chooses the piece they want to see produced as a short play in next month's show. It's a Comedy Referendum! The Stand, York Place, 8.30pm, £5 (£4), 0131-558 7373
CATFISH KEITH
Cutting-edge blues singer, songwriter and slide guitarist. The Voodoo Rooms, West Register Street, 8pm, £12, 0131-556 7060
FIREBRAND SUPERROCK plus FURY UK, KILL HEATHEN
More live music on the menu at busy Cowgate student haunt. Bannermans, Niddry Street, 9pm, £4, 0131-556 3254
KIDS IN GLASS HOUSES
Live set from five-piece rock band from the surrounding valleys of Cardiff. Liquid Room, Victoria Street, 7pm, £9, 0131-225 2564
KIRSTEN ADAMSON plus HELEN CURRIE
Two female performers share the stage at popular underground venue. Henry's Cellar Bar, Morrison Street, 8pm, £4, 0131-228 9393
LAST GANG plus BLANK CANVAS, THE MARVELS
Fast-rising wakefield band headline, with guest support slot from the winner of the Evening News' Battle of the Bands gig, in association with the venue. Cabaret Voltaire, Blair Street, 7pm, £6, 0131-220 6176
LENORE RAPHAEL TRIO
New York based Lenore Raphael has been a featured artist at such prestigious venues as Jazz At Lincoln Center, Orange County Performing Arts Center, East Coast Jazz Fest, The SS Oosterdam Jazz Cruise and many more. She appears with the renowned Scottish bassist Brian Shiels and New York drummer Adam Sorensen. The Jazz Bar, Chambers Street, 8.15pm, £6 (£5), 0131-220 4298
SOUL SOCIETY
Original funk and blues vibe from keyboard wizard and groovy singer Mike Kearney's four-piece band. The Jazz Bar, Chambers Street, 12am, free, 0131-220 4298
WILLIAM DOUGLAS BAND
The popular singer/songwriter brings in guests from his regular Sunday Night Rock session, this time with more acoustic sounds. The Jazz Bar, Chambers Street, 5pm, free, 0131-220 4298
CHAIRMAN MEOW
Snatch DJs Calverto, Babes & Harry Ainsworth play top music and introduce The Great Leap Forward: R&B mixed with karaoke and really stupid games. Nine lives of bliss. Shanghai, George Street, 10pm, £4, 0131-270 3900
CHAMBLES
Ritzy glitzy party night with sexy music, fantastic cocktails and ra-fabulous people. Dress to be impressive. Opal Lounge, George Street, 10pm, £5 (£4), 0131-226 2275
INDIGO
Weekly night of everything indie – from the Smiths to the Arctic Monkeys. Liquid Room, Victoria Street, 10.30pm, £2 (£1), 0131-225 2564
MISSION IMPOSSIBLE
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to party the night away and prevent global meltdown. Espionage Victoria Street, 7pm, free, 0131-477 7007
THE PIT
Weekly night of rock and metal for those who like the sound cranked-up. The Hive, Niddry Street, 11pm, free, 0131-556 0444
WE ARE ELECTRIC
Gary Mac in the main room with Tall Paul Go Go in room two. Cabaret Voltaire, Blair Street, 10pm, £2 (free before midnight), 0131–220 6176
WINK
DJ Michelle does her weekly bit for all those midweek hedonists out there. GHQ, Picardy Place, 10.30pm, £4 (£3), 0131-550 1780
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS: JOHN BURNSIDE
Poet and novelist John Burnside gets up close and personal with poems in this joint event between the Scottish Poetry Library and the National Library of Scotland. National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, 7pm, free, 0131-557 2876
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