43 events in Old Town this week. Discover gigs, comedy, workshops, markets, and more with TownSpot.

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Families planning their summer holidays can enjoy even more value, as Camera Obscura & World of Illusions has reduced ticket prices throughout the summer season as part of the Great British Summer Savings initiative. All tickets reduced by 12.5%.

The Edinburgh Minute

Great British Summer Savings at Camera Obscura

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, 549 Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2ND, UK

The Void Presses The Wall is a major exhibition by London-based Irish artist Eva Rothschild, whose work grows out of a commitment to sculpture's capacity to create bodily encounters in space.

Edinburgh Culture Minute

Eva Rothschild: The Void Presses The Wall

Fruitmarket, 45 Market St, Edinburgh EH1 1DF, UK

A cosy, chaotic in-person discussion with fellow romantasy lovers
Games, activities and general shenanigans.

So grab your bow and arrows and come hang with us for an afternoon of magic, mayhem, and bookish chaos.

Fantasy Bookclub Scotland Edinburgh Presents: Spark of the Everflame

Slow Progress Records & Coffee, 53 Blackfriars St, Edinburgh EH1 1NB, UK

Sharpen your pencils, wit and gather your team. No dodgeball knowledge needed. Good times and good (competitive) vibes. All are welcome! All funds raised will support Dodgeball Scotland hosting Northern European Championships this August.

Dodgeball Scotland Quiz Night (Fundraiser)

The Waverley Bar, 3-5 St Mary's St, Edinburgh EH1 1TA, UK

Come rain or shine, a special exhibition exploring Scotland's relationship with rain opens Friday at the National Library of Scotland. 'Rain' features a range of collections items exploring Scotland's persistent preoccupation with inclement weather. More info: https://www.nls.uk/whats-on/rain/

Rain

National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EW, UK

The endangered craft of kiltmaking is being given new life, attracting the interest of haute couture fashion houses. A very special installation to enjoy - not standard tartan kilts but luxury pieces with incredible detailing and finishing.

Carrie

Kiltmaking craft & couture: a display of bespoke kilts created by the Dye, Weave, Pleat collective

Scottish Textiles Showcase, 20 St Mary's St, Edinburgh EH1 1SU, UK

Join us at Bar Salsa for our fun and lively Quiz, hosted by Castle Rock Hostel. It's a fun, easy-going way to get social and meet other travellers from around the world.

Aino Merilainen

Quiz at Bar Salsa

Bar Salsa, 3 Cowgatehead, Edinburgh EH1 1JY, UK

What did Darwin and Linnaeus really think about sex?

In this iconoclastic history book, Ross Brooks shows how queerness was at the heart of evolutionists' thinking about the natural world. Come join us for a discussion chaired by Kevin Guyan!

Darwin and the Queer Origins of Life: Ross Brooks on the History of Sex and Science

Lighthouse - Edinburgh's Radical Bookshop, 43-45 W Nicolson St, Edinburgh EH8 9DB, UK

Taster sessions lead by Lead Readers as a friendly, welcoming introduction.  We'll be reading some short stories and poems, with an opportunity to read - there is no pressure, however, to read or speak.  Just come along, relax and listen...

Hollie

Shared Reading with Open Book

The Crannie Community Hub, 9 Cranston St, Edinburgh EH8 8BE, UK

Join us for summer networking! Whether you're a UX designer, product designer, researcher, illustrator, artist or somewhere in between, come meet like-minded people. All levels are welcome

Elsa Sier

Ladies Wine Design Social Summer Gathering

Graft, 91 Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh EH8 8BA, UK

Jenny Chamarette treats us to a feast of queer thought, nature writing and memoir. Q is for Garden is a bold, tender exploration of how queerness and nature entwine - and what happens when we step beyond the binaries that fence us in.

Q is for Garden: On Nature's Radical Queerness

The Most Entertaining Pub Quiz Around!

Every Wednesday at 7 pm in McGonagall's.

Bad Boy Pub Quiz at McGonagall's

McGonagalls Gin & Whisky Emporium, 49-50 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EJ, UK

As part of a research project, we invite creative professionals to join us for a workshop exploring new and better ways to manage data in the Scottish creative industries. No need to be a data expert - anyone in the creative industries is welcome!

Paolo Gerli

Let's make data work for creative and artists!

High School Yards, The University of Edinburgh, High School Yards, Edinburgh EH1 1LZ, UK

After years of scattered time zones and wildly different musical directions, Sarya (Salad) and Morven McArdle (Peach) are reunited for one genre-hopping night only.
Prepare to feel deeply and bring your pals!

Salad & Peach Homecoming: Morven McArdle + Sarya

People's Leisure Club, 45 Lothian St, Edinburgh EH1 1HB, UK

Join us for a evening of painting, wine and great company at our Sip n' Paint. Led by experienced art teacher Talia Pelosi, you'll be guided step-by-step through creating your own unique masterpiece to take home.

Sip n' Paint: Wine, Creativity & Connection at The Melting Pot

The Melting Pot, 15 Calton Rd, Edinburgh EH8 8DL, UK

​Come along to socialise and network with fellow software developers and technologists in a relaxed setting. Expect coders, UXers, product managers and indie hackers. All are welcome, whether you are an industry veteran or just starting out.

Jamie McHale

Scottish Technology Club Summer Social

56 North, 2 W Crosscauseway, Edinburgh EH8 9JP, UK

Join us at the George IV Bar, Edinburgh, as we launch our new Quiz Bingo hosted and ran by the amazing team at Goose Quizzes!

Thursdays at 7pm we will be hosting a fun packed quiz bingo session full of amazing prizes.

Goose's Quiz Bingo at the George IV Bar

George IV Bar, 54 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EJ, UK

A classic night of stand-up comedy with the best comedians from across the UK. Expect Scottish favourites, TV legends, future stars and lots of laughs. Join us every Friday with a changing lineup of comedians at the Gilded Saloon. More info: https://tickets.thegildedsaloon.co.uk/events?s=the+comedy+show

The Comedy Show at The Gilded Saloon

The Gilded Saloon, 47 Lothian St, Edinburgh EH1 1HB, UK

Ready to swap your Saturday lie-in for a standing ovation? Step into Broadway Brunch! Our cast of professional performers will whisk you away to the West End and beyond, delivering all-singing, all-dancing hits from your favourite musicals. More info: https://brewhemia.co.uk/broadway-brunch/

Broadway Brunch

Brewhemia, 1A Market St, Edinburgh EH1 1DE, UK

Ruck 'n' roll into the Nations Championships at Brewhemia this July (4th-18th). Three giant screens, live music, hearty dining, tank-fresh pints and Scotland's biggest matches live. Book ahead and Back Blue in Scotland's Beer Palace. More info: https://brewhemia.co.uk/rugby-dining/

Chloe Hulse

Support Scotland in the Nations Championships at Brewhemia

GODLESS TRAP PRESENTS: INSTALLMENT OF UNDERGROUND CONNECT

Featuring:
EVENT HEADLINE - MADHAT (Energetic and Punchy Hiphop from Scotland)

THE SUPPORT: AURXRA, LUVRUPT, VÊNICE STEMZ, SAVE-AZ, LIL PANDA, HANYA, PARIS PINK, JIN DARKCO & RIIFTY

Underground Connect

The Banshee Labyrinth, 29-35 Niddry St, Edinburgh EH1 1LG, UK

Are you seeking a practical, effective way to reduce stress, manage emotions, and boost your resilience? Join our monthly EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) group sessions and experience the transformative power of tapping. More info: https://go.resilience-rebel.com/monthly-eft-group-sessions-page

What's On in Old Town

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