14 events in West End this week. Discover gigs, comedy, workshops, markets, and more with TownSpot.

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Display of multi media quilting project naming and remembering the children of Gaza in the ongoing genocide. Opening at St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral on May 9th at 2pm with talks, events, workshops at the Cathedral and the Palestine Museum Scotland.

Exhibition Each Child a Light in partnership with Mother's Against Genocide (May 9th-24th)

St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Palmerston Pl, Edinburgh EH12 5AW, UK

Bar academia is a monthly event that features a seminal jazz and improvised music recording introduced by an expert in the field.

🎶 Bar Academia

The Green Room Wine Bar, The Green Room, 19-25 William St, Edinburgh EH3 7NG, UK

Join local writer Elizabeth Gaglio for a relaxing afternoon of writing letters. This workshop will give you the time and inspiration to write that letter you've been meaning to send. Materials provided. Come solo or bring a friend! More info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lets-write-letters-letter-writing-workshop-tickets-1980283339777?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&_gl=1*f4alid*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTQyMzgwNzMyNy4xNzc4MjI1OTU5*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3NzgyMjU5NTgkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzgyMjU5NTgkajYwJGwwJGgw

Letter-Writing Workshop

The Resident Edinburgh, 15 Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh EH3 7UG, UK

Edinburgh Magic returns for a seven-day run of mind-blowing illusions, storytelling, and hidden stories of the city you've never heard before.
Just 30 seats per performance in the stunning Caledonian's Versailles Suite!
From 9th May, 6pm & 8:30pm. More info: https://edinburghmagic.co.uk

Edinburgh Magic at The Caledonian

The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton, Princes St., Edinburgh EH1 2AB, UK

Experience how Body Brushing and Yoga can help you reduce morning sluggishness and regulate your nervous system.
Join this 2-hour small-group workshop to understand your lymphatic system & reconnect with your body through touch, breath, and movement. More info: https://www.artemisiaholistics.com/product-page/the-lymphatic-reset-workshop

The Lymphatic Reset: A guided morning ritual of dry brushing, breath, and movement.

OMH Therapies Yoga & Meditation Studio Edinburgh, 4 Atholl Pl, Edinburgh EH3 8HT, UK

The Women's Upland Network is celebrating spring with a networking brunch, providing an opportunity to connect with others working in upland and rural sectors, followed by a programme of talks. We can't wait to celebrate our unique uplands with you! More info: https://www.womenwhoworkinfieldsports.co.uk/news/spring-networking-brunch-in-edinburgh-celebrating-our-unique-uplands

Women's Upland Network Spring Networking Brunch

Hampden Bank, 20, 21 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh EH2 4DF, UK

St Andrew's Children's Society is a voluntary fostering and adoption agency in Leith. If you're interested in fostering, come to our Online Fostering Information Event on Wed, 20 May from 6pm to 7.30pm. We'll be joined by one of our foster carers. More info: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-fostering-information-event-tickets-1987132015350?aff=oddtdtcreator

Online Fostering Information Event

St Andrew's Children's Society, 7 John's Pl, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 7EL, UK

Take an afternoon to pause, reflect, and tend to what's growing in your life. This is a warm, gentle workshop weaving together movement, writing, and conversation to help you make the most of the season ahead. More info: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/buds-of-may-tickets-1985947414176

Buds of May: a yoga & coaching workshop

For founders ready to break the isolation, gain clarity and progress together. Our morning starts with creative thinking, sharing perspectives and problem-solving, followed by the afternoon spent focused co-working turning ideas into actions. More info: https://www.lingn.co/events/founders-coworking-day-may-2026

Co-Work. Collaborate. Create. | 28 May | A Founder Day for Focus, Ideas & Momentum

Lister Place, 11 Rutland St, Edinburgh EH1 2AE, UK

We will be discussing planning, licensing, roads, & other things from the West End. To join, just turn up or email secretary@edinburghwestendcc.org.uk for a zoom invite

🏛️ West End Community Council

61 Melville St, Edinburgh EH3 7HL, UK, 61 Melville St, Edinburgh EH3 7HL, UK

Jeremy Filsell, former Director of Music at St Thomas' Fifth Avenue in New York, is one of only a few virtuoso performers as both pianist and organist. With soprano Rebecca Kellerman, he performs music by famous Edinburgh composer Kenneth Leighton. More info: https://www.cathedral.net/event-details-registration/jeremy-filsell-plays-leighton

Organ and Piano Recital: Jeremy Filsell plays Leighton

Calling all children in P3-7 who love to sing! Join us for an afternoon of learning and singing fun songs on the theme 'Earth, Sea and Sky' (fully supervised). Finishing with a short, informal performance of songs learnt during the afternoon at 4pm. More info: https://www.cathedral.net/event-details-registration/childrens-come-and-sing-earth-sea-sky

Children's Come and Sing: Earth, Sea and Sky

A heartwarming trip around the world in words and music, beginning and ending in Orkney. Mendelssohn and Maxwell Davies, Jackie Kay and a couple of Stevensons, among others, stand by to welcome you on board! With actor Crawford Logan. More info: https://www.cathedral.net/event-details-registration/journeyings

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