CONFESSIONS OF A JUSTIFIED SINNER
If you knew that you were going to Heaven no matter what you did - what would you do? In this dark thriller, Robert Wringhim's powerful faith in predestination means he knows his name is in the Book of the Saved and he will be going to Heaven. Royal Lyceum Theatre, Grindlay Street, 7.45pm, £9-£27, 0131-248 4848
AN ARGUMENT ABOUT SEX
Originally set at the height of the aristocracy's power in France before the revolution, Pamela Carter relocates the action of Marivaux's play to a period when economic excess is once again under the scrutiny of an angry and disaffected populace. Traverse Theatre, Cambridge Street, 8pm, £13-£16 (£5-£12), 0131-228 1404
WE WILL ROCK YOU
Futuristic comedy set around more than 24 of Queen's biggest hits. Edinburgh Playhouse, Greenside Place, 7.30pm, (Wednesday and Saturday matinees, 2.30pm), £16-£40, 0844-847 1660
THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA
Lorca's drama is electrifyingly transposed in this version to the tough communities of Glasgow's East End. King's Theatre, Leven Street, 7.30pm (Wednesday and Saturday matinee 2.30pm), £12.50-£25, 0131-529 6000
MARK MORRIS DANCE GROUP
Featuring Grand Duo - music by Lou Harrison, Italian Concerto - music by Johann Sebastian Bach, Excursions - music by Samuel Barber. Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Nicolson Street, 7.30pm, £8.50-£27.50, 0131-529 6000
THE SATURDAY SHOW
Noel James, Gordon Southern, Phil Differ, Elaine Malcolmson. Stand Comedy Club, York Place, 9pm (doors 7pm), £13 (£9), 0131-558 7272
JONATHAN MAYER, PETER JOHANNSEN, GORDON SOUTHERN
Live stand-up with after-show disco until 3am. Jongleurs, Omni Centre, Greenside Place, 6.30pm, 10pm £14, 0844 499 4066
SOUNDINGS - 2009/10
International Festival of Sonic Art featuring 10 concerts of exciting Electroacoustic Music.Reid Concert Hall, Bristo Square, various times, £5 (£3), £16 (£10) weekend pass, 0131-650 4367
RAB HOWAT BAND
Weekly show from popular band playing classic rock covers. Bannerman's, Niddry Street, 4pm, free, 0131-556 3254
WORLD PREMIERE QUINTET
A hand-picked five-piece of excellent players gets together for the first time - with no rehearsal! There's a different line-up every Saturday. The Jazz Bar, Chambers Street, 9pm, £4 (£3), 0131-220 4298
SAT NITE FISH FRY
A different band every week, with sounds until the wee small hours from DJ D'Viking. The Jazz Bar, Chambers Street, 11.30pm, £5 (£3), 0131-220 4298
EDINBURGH LIGHT ORCHESTRA
Under the direction of James Beyer with Leader Lawrence Dunn, The Edinburgh Light Orchestra proudly presents its winter selection – with hits from Broadway, music by John Williams and Haydn Wood, a special tribute to Angela Morley, our annual 'sing-along' and much more! Queen's Hall, Clerk Street, 7.30pm, £5.50-£9, 0131-668 2019
MUSIKA FEATURING FELIX DA HOUSECAT
Felix Da Housecat, or Felix Stallings, has helped pioneer almost every electronica genre: house, elctroclash, trance –the list goes on. Ocean Terminal, Leith, time tba, £18, 0131-555 8888
GO AWAY BIRDS
More live music on the menu at popular underground venue. Henry's Cellar Bar, Morrison Street, 8pm, £5, 0131-228 9393
MARK EITZEL plus FRANZ NICOLAY
Dubbed "the American Morrissey", Mark Eitzel has made a career out of being miserable. Top tunes, mind. Cabaret Voltaire, Blair Street, 7.30pm, £12, 0131-220 6176
PEACE CEILIDH
Fundraising ceilidh in aid of the Peace and Justice Centre. Featuring the Belle Star Band and Friends - all dances called, organic bar, raffle, in gothic central Edinburgh venue. Visit the official website for details. Rudolf Steiner School, Spylaw Road, 7pm, £9 (£3-£5), 0131-6678729
THE PROCESS plus UNCALM
More live music on the menu at popular Cowgate student haunt. Bannerman's, Niddry Street, 8pm, £5, 0131-556 3254
CIRCUS
Dance, electro, house, chart, disco and cheese, with DJs Dowzer and Darren. GHQ. Picardy Place, 9pm, £5 after 11, 0845-166 6024
THE EGG
Indie, 60s garage, electro, northern soul, ska, 70s punk and new wave at this Edinburgh institution for those in the know after a quick fix of decent music. With Chris and Paul. Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh College of Art, Lauriston Place, 11pm, £5, 0131-229 1442
LIQUID SOUL
Retro-disco and funky house night. Po Na Na, Frederick Street, 10pm, £4 before 11pm, £7 after, 0131-226 2224
MUSICOLOGY
Scott Granger and Calverto play funk, chart and dance. Shanghai, Le Monde, George Street, 10pm, £10, 0131-270 3900
OPAL LOUNGE
Vocal house and accessible electro with a hint of R&B. George Street, 9pm, £4 before 11pm, £8 after, 0131-226 2275
RETRIBUTION
The best in rock, metal, alternative and tracks from the dark side all night long. Studio 24, Calton Road, 11pm, £5 (£4), 0131-558 3758
TEASE AGE
This indie stalwart dishes up everything from swinging 60s hits to baggy Manchester faves as well as a host of current NME chart botherers with DJ Monkee Mickee. Edinburgh's longest continually running indie night. Citrus Club, Grindlay Street, 11pm, £6, 0131-622 7086
FARMERS' MARKET
More than 70 stalls selling farm produce such as bread, dairy products, eggs, traditional and exotic meats, fish, organic vegetables, cheeses, and home baking. Castle Terrace, 9am-2pm, free
PAMELA CARTER: THINKING IN IMAGES
A practical writers' workshop exploring the use of images and photography as a creative stimulation in playwriting, and discussing how source images and writing can provide inspiration - and even structure - in the creation of a play. Traverse Theatre, Cambridge Street, 10.30, £16 (£8), 0131-228 1404
WEDDING FAIR AND FASHION SHOW
With over 90 exhibitors specialising in bridalwear, kilts, vintage cars, entertainment, wedding cakes, favours, photography, stationery, flowers and much more, our Wedding Fair proves to be one of the best in Scotland. Edinburgh Corn Exchange, Newmarket Road, 11am-5pm, £5, 0131-443 0404
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