BENEFIT IN AID OF HEADWAY
Stu and Garry lead the line-up of comedians getting a laugh for Headway: the charity which supports people with brain injuries and those who care for them. The Stand, York Place, 7.30pm, £7 (£5), 0131–558 7272
THE LONG NOTES
Jamie Smith, Brian Kelly and Colette O'Leary are musicians from very different backgrounds but share one thing in common – their passion for and understanding of traditional celtic music in all its shapes and forms. Leith Folk Club event. The Village, South Fort Street, 8pm, £6, 0131-478 7810
CEILIDH CLUB
Regular ceilidh featuring some of the best fiddlers, accordionists and rhythm sections from the most popular Edinburgh ceilidh bands. The Lot, Grassmarket, 8pm, £6, 0131–225 9922
FAITHFUL NARRATOR
A night of hauntingly acoustic tunes, or so we are led to believe. The Simple Touch, Sonny Blue Eyes and Clare Cairns are also plying their trade. The Ark, Waterloo Place, 7.30pm, £4, 0131-228 9393
LATE 'N' LIVE
Upfront, jumping beats from Funk/Soul Guitarist Aki with his driving 'Total Funk Experience' band. The Jazz Bar, Chambers Street, 11.30pm, free, 0131-220 4298
ANTICS
Rock, emo, punk and metal tunes from Edinburgh's alternative scene. The Hive, Niddry Street, 10pm, free, 0131-556 0444
MEDINA HOSTS
Various Medina residents and other friends keep Medina funk'd up all night long. Medina, Lothian Street, 11pm-3am, free, 0131-225 6313
MOTHERFUNK
Gino and Fryer act like there is no tomorrow with their deeply funky, rare-grooved, booty-quaking take on the early soul scene. Opal Lounge, George Street, 10pm-3am Free, 0131-226 2275
SPLIT
Weekly drum & bass, electro and breakbeat night, featuring Shadowskill, the Dropout DJs and Dogma. Cabaret Voltaire, Blair Street, 11.30pm, free, 0131-220 6176
SYNTHETIC LOVE
Dava and Hobbes keep your week going playing all things synthesised and electronic from disco and house, to mashed up funk and punk. Lulu, George Street, 10pm-3am.£4 (free before 11pm), 0131-561 2245
VIBE
R&B and pop at this popular gay club night. Ego, Picardy Place, 11pm, £4, 0131-478 7434
TINY TALES
A morning of stories, rhymes and songs for wee ones (and grown-ups) to join in with. Accompanying adults free. For six months to three years. Scottish Storytelling Centre, High Street, 11am, £3, 0131-556 9579
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