PEER GYNT
A raucous and radical interpretation of Ibsen's classic play. Royal Lyceum Theatre, Grindlay Street, 7pm, £15-£20, 0131-248 4848
ANNUAL DANCE SCHOOL SHOW
Morag Alexander School of Dance's annual performance of singing and dancing. Brunton Theatre, High Street, Musselburgh, 7pm, £12 (£8), 0131-665 2240
THE THURSDAY SHOW
Join compere Susan Morrison for an evening of comedy featuring the cream of Scottish and international talent. On the bill tonight: Phil Nichol, Stu and Garry, Martin McAllister and Gus Lymburn. The Stand, York Place, 9pm (7.30pm doors), £8 (£7), 0131-558 7373
ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA
Zappa Plays Zappa is an American tribute act led by Dweezil Zappa, the eldest son of the late American composer and musician Frank Zappa, devoted to performing the music of Frank Zappa. The Picture House, Lothian Road, 7pm, £24.50, 0131-220 2280
AUTOSAFARI
Having received glowing reviews and national airplay for debut single Comet, Edinburgh's Autosafari is about to back up that opening salvo with double A-side release, Come Back Single/Birthday. The GRV, Guthrie Street, 7.30pm, £5, 0131-220 2987
2 WAY TRAFFIC
More live music. The Ark, Waterloo Place, 7.30pm, £4, 0131-623 7147
JAKE AND ELWOOD
This phenomenal production truly captures the spirit of The Blues Brothers. With their fantastic stage set and unparalleled live soul band, witness first-hand, masters at work in this world-class musical extravaganza. Edinburgh Playhouse, Greenside Place, 7.30pm, £16.50-£21.50, 0844-847 1660
LE SINGE BLANC plus CAPTAIN PAP ARTIST
Double bill bands night at busy underground venue. Henry's Cellar Bar, Morrison Street, 8pm, £5, 0131-228 9393
THE FREAKY FAMILY
Organic hip-hop and jazzy grooves. Yeah. The Jazz Bar, Chambers Street, 11.30pm, free, 0131-220 4298
DR RUBY'S MUSICAL SURGERY
Open stage for singer-songwriters to showcase their material. The Jazz Bar, Chambers Street, 5pm, free, 0131-220 4298
BIG FAT PANDA
Ndaje club night. The Bongo Club, Hollyrood Road, 11pm, £8, £5, 0131-558 7604
BOUNCE
Thursday night mix of classic R&B, funky house and dance beats from Tokyoblu's John Hutchison. Po Na Na, Frederick Street, 10.30pm, £2, 0131-226 2224
JAGERBOMB
DJ Dan plas a selection of indie, electro, urban and mash-ups. Shanghai, Le Monde, George Street, 10pm, £5, 0131-270 3900
KINKY INDIE
Indie music with a touch of ska, 60s and 80s. Citrus Club, Grindlay Street, 10.30pm, £5, 0131-622 7086
SICK NOTE
From indie and new wave to fidget house, Baltimore booty bass to nu-rave. Cabaret Voltaire, Blair Street, 11pm, free, 0131-220 6176
DANCE OR DIE
Hands-up dance, electro house and 90s. The Hive, Niddry Street, 11pm, free, 0131-556 0444
PLAY DJs
Chester Guns and Chad Hemmingway. Why Not?, George Street, 10pm, free, 0131-624 8633
ROBOPOP
Classic pop tunes and electric beats. GHQ, Picardy Place, 10.30pm, free before 11pm; £4 (£3) thereafter, 0845-166 6024
FLIGHT OF THE SWALLOWS
Using examples from the City's Art Collection, David Patterson, Fine Art Curator at the City Art Centre, assesses the influence of historic and contemporary European art on Scotland's artists in the early decades of the 20th century. Lauriston Castle, 10.30am, £8, 0131-529 3963
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