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
ELECTRIC MOUSE
Stand-up comedy with MCs Jim Park and Graeme Harkins. Black Bo's, Blackfriars Street, 9pm, free, 0131-557 6136
FRINGE PREVIEW DOUBLE BILL PART TWO
Vladimir McTavish celebrates and debunks the iconic Scotsmen and women who shaped a nation's culture, and influenced the world in an hour of irreverent and affectionate satire. While Raymond Mearns, described by Billy Connolly as "a man who knows how to swear, properly", returns on a mission to raise the human spirit through laughter. The Stand, York Place, 8.30pm, £6, 0131-558 7272
THE COSMONAUTS
With support from The Last Lookouts and more to be confirmed. Bannerman's, Cowgate, 9pm, £4, 0131-556 3254
BREAK NEKK SPEED
Very heavy. But very humble? Who knows. Plus Dupec, The Black Lights and The Montevideo Five. The Ark, Waterloo Place, 7.30pm, £4, 0131-228 9393
SIDELOCK
Screamadelica from the headliners, with mucho supporto from We're Not Superheroes Anymore Anavris, His Royal Highness and Ever The Optimist. A bargain. The Hive, Niddry Street, 7pm, £5, 0131-530 5540
THE BANANA SESSIONS
Tropical, fruity choons and a bit of nonsense from vocal-led four-piece band plus guests. The Jazz Bar, Chambers Street, 11.30pm, free, 0131-220 4298
INDIGO
Weekly night of everything indie – from the Smiths to the Arctic Monkeys. Liquid Room, Victoria Street, 10.30pm, £2 (£1), 0131-225 2564
THE PIT
Weekly night of rock and metal for those who like the sound cranked-up. The Hive, Niddry Street, 11pm, free, 0131-556 0444
WINK
DJ Michelle does her weekly bit for all those midweek hedonists out there. GHQ, Picardy Place, 10.30pm, £4 (£3), 0131-550 1780
STORYTELLING CAFE
Storytellers host a relaxing evening of tales, music and songs. Come to experience the finest of Scotland's live storytelling or contribute a tale of your own. Scottish Storytelling Centre, High Street, 7pm-9pm, £3, 0131-556 2647
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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