What's on: Tuesday May 3

Published on Monday 14 January 2008 18:26

&#149 EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS DAILY LISTINGS

Pandas

A romantic-comedy-thriller set in Edinburgh and China... maybe.

Traverse Theatre, Cambridge Street, 7.30pm, 14–16 (6–12), 0131-228 1404

Golden Boy

New Yorker, Joe Bonaparte is from an immigrant family. From humble and impoverished beginnings he is tempted away from the strict moral principles of his father and relatives to the lucrative and glamorous life of a prize fighter. Along the way Joe faces the reality of losing his gifts as a musician and the disappointment of his father who wants him to become a professional violinist.

Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh, 7.30pm, 7 (5), 0131-665 2240

EDUCATING AGNES

Scottish National Poet Liz Lochhead's new translation of Molire's great comedy The School for Wives, adapted and re-titled, is, like the original, in razor sharp, wicked, rhyming couplets.

Lyceum Theatre, Grindlay Street, 7.45pm, 11–28 (5–26), 0131-248 4848

Wicked Wenches

It's the time of the month for the all female stand-up show. Resident host wee Susan Calman puts the funny women through their paces with a mix of circuit headliners and newcomers guaranteeing variety on every bill. With Marian Pashley, Caroline Mabey, Lucy Oldham and Sarah Cassidy.

The Stand, York Place, 8.30pm, 6 (5), 0131-558 7272

THE SIX O'CLOCK BLUES & SWING TRAIN

Live acoustic blues from John Hurt.

The Jazz Bar, Chambers Street, 6pm, free, 0131-220 4298

GREAT JAZZ JAM SESSION

A night of jazz during which you just never know who is going to drop in to perform with the house trio.

The Jazz Bar, Chambers Street, 8pm, 2 (1), 0131-220 4298

OUT OF THE BEDROOM

Edinburgh's original open-mic night. Turn up and put your name down - only rule is no covers.

Montague Bar, Montague Street, 7.30pm, free, no tel.

Mike Whellans

Leith Folk Club event.

The Village, South Fort Street, 7.30pm, 8, 07502-024852

ANTICS

Rock, emo, punk and metal dispatches from Edinburgh's alt.scene.

The Hive, Niddry Street, 11pm, free, 0131-556 0444

HYBRID

Underground dance, techno, dubstep, bass, jungle and more featuring a mixed line-up of DJs from Noizteez, Volume!, Big'n'Bashy, JakN, Riddim Tuffa and other Edinburgh institutions.

The GRV, Guthrie Street, 11pm, free, 0131-220 2987

LOVE TRAFFIC

Gay clubbing night. Dale Lush supplies club anthems.

GHQ, Picardy Place, 11pm, 4, 0845-166 6024

MOTHERFUNK

Gino and Fryer are back with their Tuesday institution as they spin rare and classic funky assed, floor-shaking 60s and 70s grooves, deep funk, Latin, soul and so much more.

Opal Lounge, George Street, 10pm, free, 0131-226 2275

SHAGTAG

Insanely successful night based on a complex numerical flirting system.

Stereo, King's Stables Road, 10pm, 5, 0131-229 7986

SPLIT

Drum & bass, electro, techno and breakbeat with Shadowskill, the Dropout DJs, Dogma and a smattering of very talented local guests.

Cabaret Voltaire, Blair Street, 11pm, free, 0131-220 6176

VIBE

Danceable tunes.

Luna, Picardy Place, 11pm, 4, 0131-556 3553

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