GANG SHOW
Join the young people from Scouting and Girl Guiding in Edinburgh as they present the very best in modern comedy, music and dance. King's Theatre, Leven Street, 2.15pm and 7pm, £7.50-£13, 0131-229 3416
LUNATIC AND NEW WORK
Two physically and emotionally exhilarating commissions by Nigel Charnock and Andonis Foniadakis. Traverse Theatre, Cambridge Street, 8pm, £16, 0131-228 1404
THE ITALIAN GIRL IN ALGIERS
International playboy Mustafa is bored with his wife. He plans to marry her off so that he can take an Italian wife. When the young and gorgeous (and conveniently Italian) Isabella arrives on the scene, Mustafa is smitten. Sung in Italian with English subtitles. Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Nicholson Street, 7.15pm, £14-£62, 0131-529 6000
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. 7pm performance tonight is the 30th Anniversary Gala. Gala tickets include a post-show reception with wine and canapes and the chance to meet the stars of the show. Brunton Theatre, High Street, Musselburgh, 2pm and 7pm, £17.50 (£62 family), 0131-665 2240
JO JO SUTHERLAND, BENNETT ARRON, REX BOYD, GEOFF NORCOTT
Live stand-up with after-show disco until 3am. Jongleurs, Omni Centre, Greenside Place, 6.30pm, 10pm, £10, 0844-499 4066
MARTIN BIGPIG MOR, STEVE HARRIS, CARLY BAKER, DEREK JOHNSON
Compere both nights is Scott Agnew. Bill includes an open spot on each night. Stand Comedy Club, York Place, 9pm (doors 7pm), £10 (£9), 0131-558 7272
ALICE RUSSELL
Alice Russell is a British soul singer from Framlingham in Suffolk, formerly signed to the Tru Thoughts label. Recently known for singing on tracks with Will Holland's Quantic and Quantic Soul Orchestra, she has also performed the lead vocals on a cover of The White Stripes' hit "Seven Nation Army" with Nostalgia 77. HMV Picture House, Lothian Road, 7pm, £12.50, 0131-220 2280
DAR WILLIAMS
An American singer-songwriter specialising in pop folk, recurrent themes in Williams' songs include religion, adolescence, gender issues, anti-commercialism, misunderstood relationships, loss, humour, and geography. Nothing too heavy, then. Pleasance Cabaret Bar, The Pleasance, 7.30pm, £12, 0131-650 9380
DEATH TRAP CITY PLUS FREE KORPS
More live music on the menu at this busy Cowgate student haunt. Bannerman's, Niddry Street, 8pm, £4, 0131-556 3254
HERE COME THE GIRLS
Featuring Lulu, Chaka Khan and Anastacia, three top singing sensations share the same stage for an unforgettable evening of music, dance and more. Usher Hall, Lothian Road, 7pm, £25-£40, 0131-228 1155
MAN OF THE HOUR
Another big, loud and scary heavy metal band. Studio 24, Calton Road, 7pm, £6, 0131-558 3758
CIRCUS
Dance, electro, house, chart, disco and cheese, with DJs Dowzer and Darren. GHQ. Picardy Place, 9pm, £5 after 11, 0845-166 6024
THE EGG
Indie, 60s garage, electro, northern soul, ska, 70s punk and new wave at this Edinburgh institution for those in the know after a quick fix of decent music. With Chris and Paul. Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh College of Art, Lauriston Place, 11pm, £5, 0131-229 1442
LIQUID SOUL
Retro-disco and funky house night. Po Na Na, Frederick Street, 10pm, £4 before 11pm, £7 after, 0131-226 2224
MUSICOLOGY
Scott Granger and Calverto play funk, chart and dance. Shanghai, Le Monde, George Street, 10pm, £10, 0131-270 3900
OPAL LOUNGE
Vocal house and accessible electro with a hint of R&B. George Street, 9pm, £4 before 11pm, £8 after, 0131-226 2275
RETRIBUTION
The best in rock, metal, alternative and tracks from the dark side all night long. Studio 24, Calton Road, 11pm, £5 (£4), 0131-558 3758
TEASE AGE
This indie stalwart dishes up everything from swinging 60s hits to baggy Manchester faves as well as a host of current NME chart botherers with DJ Monkee Mickee. Edinburgh's longest continually running indie night. Citrus Club, Grindlay Street, 11pm, £6, 0131-622 7086
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