OUR HOUSE
A touching tale of life and love, heartbreak and comedy, right and wrong. Featuring the non-stop classic hits by Madness. Edinburgh Playhouse, Greenside Place, 7.30pm, £10-£28, 0870-606 3424
HERESY PROJECT
Stand-up comedy night with a twist – a heady mix of the weird and wonderful with a touch of darkness thrown in for good measure. Compered by Rick Holland. Jekyll and Hyde, Hanover Street, 9pm, £3, 0131-225 2022
THE THURSDAY SHOW
Join compere Susan Calman for an evening of comedy featuring the cream of Scottish and international talent. On the bill tonight: Brendan Dempsey, John Gordillo, Bruce Fummey and Rick Molland. The Stand, York Place, 9pm, £7 (£6), 0131–558 7272
IMPROBABBLE
So zany you'd have thought they were making it up as they went along. The Outhouse, Broughton Street Lane, 8pm, £2 (£1) 0131-557 6668
COME ON GANG and HAIGHT ASHBURY
A Live Music Dance Party with the Black Spring DJs and friends supporting two of the most vital live acts on the circuit. The Gang go indie-wise with the Haights having that West Coast vibe. The Voodoo Rooms, West Register Street, 8pm, £5, 0131-556 7060
DUTY FREE PRESENTS JESUS H FOXX
Jesus H Foxx have two drummers. Jesus H Foxx play glockenspiels. Jesus H Foxx are better, cooler and more 1994 than any of you. Also appearing are Pearl and her band, who is not quite as full of herself, and Prince Edward Island who were formed in late 2005 after realising that sharing each-others Chemikal Underground records was not going to be enough. Cabaret Voltaire, Blair Street, 7pm, free, 0131-220 6176
HAR MAR SUPERSTAR
When Har Mar Superstar turned up to play an impromptu live set at Cabaret Voltaire's Sick Note club he had such a good time he promised he'd be back to play again soon. And here he is. Trooper. Cabaret Voltaire, Blair Street, 11pm, free, 0131-220 6176
OUT OF THE BEDROOM
Regular Thursday night soiree for Edinburgh newest (and oldest) songwriters. The Canons' Gait, Canongate, 8pm, free, 0131–556 4481
LAPTOP LOUNGE
A unique monthly event dedicated to the laptop artist. Be amazed as shapes and sounds emanate from slimline plastic and metal boxes. Be part of the new exciting 21st century entertainment! The speakeasy, The Voodoo Rooms, West Register Street, 8pm, free, 0131-556 7060
LATE 'N' LIVE - 100% ORGANIC
Groove four-piece The Freaky Family live on stage, with guest MCs, musicians and DJ Aki. The Jazz Bar, Chambers Street, 11.30pm, free, 0131-220 4298
BOUNCE
Weekly night of classic R&B, funky house, and dance beat from the Tokyo Blu boys. Po Na Na, Frederick Street, 10.30pm, £tbc, 226 2224
BUMP
Student orientated indie night with Ritchie and Dan. Liquid Room, Victoria Street, 10.30pm-3am, £2 (£1), 0131-225 2564
ESPIONAGE
DJ G-Funk at Mata Hari playing smooth R&B. Espionage Victoria Street, 11pm, free, 0131-477 7007
KINKIE INDIE
Weekly dose of top indie tunes with a hint of ska. Citrus Club, Grindlay Street, 11pm, £5 (£2), 0131-622 7086
LIMBO
The Black Spring DJs conjure up vital live acts and new musical shapes to tease the ears and cajole the rigid limbs. The Voodoo Rooms, West Register Street, 8pm, £5, 0131-556 7060
ROBOPOP
Trendy Wendy and Friends with hi n-r-g electro pop music - blending classic pop tunes & electric beats. GHQ, Picardy Place, £4, 0131-550 1780
SICK NOTE
Indie and electro rarely sounds fresher than it this popular weekly club. Cabaret Voltaire, Blair Street, 11pm, 0131-220 6176
SOULED OUT
Leon Easter, Nick Watson and Master Caird take it in turns to play Motown to Northern Soul and house. Opal Lounge, George Street, 10pm, £3, 0131-226 2275
STILETTO
Busy student night. DJ Jez Hill spins all the chart hits and dance favourites. Lulu, George Street, 10pm-3am, £5, 0131-561 2245
WELCOME TO THE LATIN QUARTER
DJ Pochy plays his mix of Latin, chart and party tunes. El Barrio, Rose Street, 10pm, free, 0131-226 4311
IN THE MOOG
The Social Construction of the Electronic Music Synthesizer – a lecture by Trevor Pinch, Cornell University. National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, 3pm, free, 0131-247 4274
FIRST IMPRESSIONS AROUND THE WORLD IN ART
Children's art summer school led by Julie Dawson. Out Of The Blue, The Drill Hall, Dalmeny Street, 11am-12pm (3-6 yrs), 1pm-2pm (7+yrs), £20, 07951-137 218
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