Yorkston Thorne Khan: Summerhall, 1 Summerhall

Experimental collaborative group that includes folk singer-songwriter James Yorkston, award winning sarangi player Suhail Yusuf Khan and Jon Thorne, best known as jazz double bass player with electro outfit Lamb.

Tanabata Star Festival: Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street

An evening of stories and star-lore, with Linda Williamson, Mio Shapley and Joseph Kennedy.

The Japanese Star Festival or 'Tanabata' where, legend says, the Cowherd Star and Weaver Star, lovers separated by the Milky Way, meet just once a year.