The April Events Guide
This weekend I was joined by new friend of the show Sandy McGhie from Edinburgh events website 7ahead.com to highlight what you should have in your diary this April. For full details of all listed visit http://7ahead.com
Anna Massie & Mairearad Green
Wednesday the 1st 8pm to 10pm
The Pleasance Theatre
Scottish multi- instrumentalist musicians Anna Massie & Mairearad Green
£: Tickets are £10 on the door.
Edinburgh Science Festival
Food, fun and family events at Summerhall and The Queen’s Hall with events to keep the kids entertained plus food markets, drinks classes and expert talks for the grown ups.
£: Various
Cowgate’s Pop-Up Market
Saturday the 4th 1pm to 5pm
Cowgate’s Pop-Up Market - various venues along The cowgate will play host to stalls of the local creative community.
£: Free
Edinbop
Wednesday the 8th 7pm to 11pm
The Counting House.
Edinbop run hourly drop-in classes for both Beginners and Improvers in both Lindy Hop (Ballroom) and Balboa (Lounge room). After the classes there’s a social dance with a DJ to give you the chance to practice your new moves.
£: Prices are £5.50 for one or £10 for 2 on the night
Neon Waltz
Thursday the 9th 7pm to 10pm
The Electric Circus
All the way from John O’ Groats we’ve got some psychedelic indie rock from Neon Waltz plus support from Edinburgh band Man Of Moon.
£: Tickets are £8
Evolution Motorshow
Saturday the 11th 9.30am to 4.30pm
Royal Highland Centre
You can check out and even try some of the best and most efficient motoring technology the electric and low emission car world has to offer.
£: Free event but you have to register and there’s a link on 7ahead.
Irvine Welsh
Sunday the 12th 11am to 1pm
At Waterstones book shop on Princes Street author Irvine Welsh does a
Pre-publication signing of his adult comedy novel ‘A Decent Ride’.
£ Free
James Bay
Wednesday the 15th 7pm to 10pm
The Queen’s Hall
Singer-songwriter James Bay
£: Tickets are £16.50
Jordan Murray
Sunday the 19th 7pm to 9pm
The Blackbird Bar on Leven Street
An acoustic set from singer-songwriter Jordan Murray
£: Free
James Yorkston, Pip Dylan and Matt Norris
Thursday the 23rd 8pm to 1am
Summerhall
‘Nothing Ever Happens Here’, one of the series of evenings promoting the Edinburgh music scene. This night is with James Yorkston, Pip Dylan and Matt Norris
£: Tickets are £10.70
Creative Writing Workshop for Children
Saturday the 25th 2pm to 4pm
At The Scottish Storytelling Centre - Creative Writing Workshop for Children. This is for 8 to 15 year olds and is taught by prize winning author Janis Mackay
£: Tickets are £17
Cahalen Morrison and Eli West
Tuesday the 28th 7pm to 11pm
The Pleasance Theatre
Old time roots duo Cahalen Morrison and Eli West
£: Tickets are £10.95