An Evening with David Sedaris: Usher Hall, Lothian Road

An evening with the writer, humorist and wit, brimming with sardonic social observations.

David Sedaris is the author of Barrel Fever and Holidays on Ice, as well as collections of personal essays.

His pieces appear regularly in The New Yorker.

Temptation: The Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh College of Art, Lauriston Place

LGBT club night providing synth-pop, electro-pop and Hi-NRG from the 80s to the present day.

Nothing is too cheesy, nothing is too camp, nothing is too queer.

Miles Hunt and Erica Nockalls: La Belle Angèle, 11 Hastie's Close

Solo venture from the Wonder Stuff singer, with vocal/violin backing from his partner Nockalls.

Since 2006, they have toured the UK, Europe and the US, performing acoustic shows including tracks from their own albums in addition to the Wonderstuff material and the occasional cover version.

Leith Farmers' Market: Dock Place, Leith

Creative crafts, original artworks but most of all food and drink stalls from independent traders.

On the first Saturday of the month the market also features a Vegan Quarter with independent vegan businesses selling their products.

A History of Edinburgh's Old Town and its Characters: National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street

Edinburgh Walking tour around Edinburgh's Old Town, where you can learn about its history and its characters.

Starting With Stories: Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street

This workshop led by Kate Walker is an introduction to telling stories.

In the first session learn how to tell a story well, develop your creative skills and discover how to find stories everywhere you look.

Let out your inner storyteller at work and in play, and learn to hone your skills.