Five Things to do in Edinburgh: Friday July 6th 2012

Comedy

The Alternative Comedy Experience: Tony Law, Paul Sinha, Bridget Christie & Josie Long. 6.45pm.

David O’Doherty, Maeve Higgins, Bridget Christie and Josie Long. 9.45pm.

The Stand, York Place, £8 (£7), 0131-558 7272

Music

Sher Watson: Acoustic singer-songwriter.

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

Clubs

Reflection @ Shanghai Club: Stand out from the crowd at George Streets Shanghai Club for a weekend starter like no other – Reflection. Lush surroundings with a fully decorated club experience.

Shanghai Club, George Street, 11pm-3am, £5, 0131–552-4073

Music

Torn Face: Plus Cab Ride Home, Black Talon and Cammo Shorts

Bannerman’s, Cowgate, 8pm, £5, 0131 556 3254

Folk

Small Pipes - The Music Folklore and Trad: The story of Scotland’s small or bellows pipes and their recent resurgence.

Scottish Storytelling Centre, Royal Mile, 1.30pm, £18 £15), 0131-556 9579