April 14, 2019
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Errant Boy is an BBC Introducing artist and has gained a **** review in The Scotsman. Latest album Memory Fractures has been praised for its energy and strong songwriting. Dreampop troubadour Stephen McLaren mixes the personal and political in a compelling melodic brew. Solo debut We Used To Go Raving is recommended by The List and The Skinny. Errant Media is a Leith-based independent label/promoter, home to Shards, Errant Boy, Stephen McLaren and Locked Hands. Supported by BBC Introducing Scotland, Vic Galloway, Song, By Toad, The Herald and Scotland on Sunday. Errant Media promotes regular gigs at Edinburgh’s Leith Depot.
April 14, 2019
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Layers of Leith explores the changing face of Leith through the waves of regeneration and gentrification that it has witnessed. The exhibition aims to celebrate, inform and empower through its multimedia exhibits. Taking you on a journey of Leith’s rich historical past to the present day where the current wave of gentrification has been met with resistance and solidarity from the people who live here. The Layers of Leith exhibition is a culmination of the work and research of a local community research group that is part of Active Inquiry’s Displaced project. We invite you to explore the Layers of... View Article
April 14, 2019
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Join us for an evening of free Scottish food & dancing as part of our fiftieth anniversary celebrations. No dance experience is required as our live ceilidh band will call the dances and talk us through them as we go, we can all learn together. Take part in some or all of the dances. This is a dress as you please ceilidh, dress in whatever you feel most comfortable in. All over 12’s welcome. Come alone or bring friends & family. This is an alcohol free venue. Free tickets available from Community Centre office.
April 14, 2019
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WeÕve got 4 community choirs from across Edinburgh Ð each with their own style and voice, coming together for one night of amazing music in this extraordinary Leith venue! YouÕll hear songs from each of the choirs, showing their unique take on music from George Michael, to Mumford & Sons, Marvin Gaye and more Ð before joining forces to make one mighty Phoenix Choir! Up-beat, Up-lifting and totally contagious.
April 14, 2019
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On June 12th Trinity House Packs a Punch – come inside from midday to view a new exhibition about Leith’s legendary boxers like Ken Buchanan and Jackie Brown. You can explore local sports heritage by looking at archive photography. Perhaps you used to spar? If so, there’ll be opportunity to grab a ringside seat and tell us your tales from the ropes. You’re sure to come out fighting! At 2pm visitors can also enjoy a tour of Trinity House with our junior guides from Leith Primary School.
April 14, 2019
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Emotes will take over the Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop gallery spaces, showcasing the installations, ceramics, performances and prints made as part of the unique Schools Programme. Now in its seventh year, this initiative has brought 150 P5s and P6/7s from Trinity and Victoria Primary Schools to make artwork at ESW for one hour a week throughout the school year. Based on experimental and avant-garde educational practices, each workshop is devised by some of the most exciting established and emerging Scotland-based artists, including Charlotte Barker, Adam Benmakhlouf, Nick Evans, Adam Gandy, Ashanti Harris, Kate Owens, Ciara Philips, Maeve Redmond and Aniela Piasecka.... View Article
April 14, 2019
by festival admin
Emotes will take over the Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop gallery spaces, showcasing the installations, ceramics, performances and prints made as part of the unique Schools Programme. Now in its seventh year, this initiative has brought 150 P5s and P6/7s from Trinity and Victoria Primary Schools to make artwork at ESW for one hour a week throughout the school year. Based on experimental and avant-garde educational practices, each workshop is devised by some of the most exciting established and emerging Scotland-based artists, including Charlotte Barker, Adam Benmakhlouf, Nick Evans, Adam Gandy, Ashanti Harris, Kate Owens, Ciara Philips, Maeve Redmond and Aniela Piasecka.... View Article
April 14, 2019
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Join us for a **FREE** Unsung Leith: Buggy Walk to explore the hidden tales of Leith’s trailblazing women. This special Leith Festival walk will continue to explore the historical and contemporary women of Leith and the role they have played in building the diverse and culturally rich community that Leith is today. Free but booking essential, see Citizen Curator on Facebook/ Unsung Leith on Meetup for tickets, or register in the cafe foyer of Leith Victoria baths (9th) or Dr Bells family Centre (12th) from 1:40 pm on the day. Strictly limited places.
April 14, 2019
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The origins of cinema are brought to life with a collection of short films starring Charlie Chaplin and will be accompanied with live music from Dave Abbott.
April 14, 2019
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Sunday 9th June sees the return of LeithLate’s legendary Mural Tours, involving a guided walking tour of a selection of Leith’s public art murals, with the added bonus of having a few of the original artists in attendance to talk about their work. Featured murals on the tour include: the Leith History Mural, the Leith Dockers Mural and The Leith Aquatic on Henderson Street. Mural Tours will start at the Leith History Mural at 12pm and 2.30pm, please book your (free) ticket in advance via Citizen Ticket.
April 14, 2019
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Free 30-minute street dance tasters for all, from Primary 1 to adults – dance in a fun, encouraging environment! Open to everyone, no previous experience needed. Tasters will run as: 1 pm – Primary 1-3. 1.45 pm – Primary 4-7. 2.30 pm – Secondary 1-5. 3.15 pm – Adults hip hop. 4 pm – Adults house. 4.45 pm – Adults 80s and 90s. (Full class descriptions available via the website link) Join in and see what House of Jack is all about!
April 14, 2019
by festival admin
Join us for a **FREE** Unsung Leith: Buggy Walk to explore the hidden tales of Leith’s trailblazing women. This special Leith Festival walk will continue to explore the historical and contemporary women of Leith and the role they have played in building the diverse and culturally rich community that Leith is today. Free but booking essential, see Citizen Curator on Facebook/ Unsung Leith on Meetup for tickets, or register in the cafe foyer of Leith Victoria baths (9th) or Dr Bells family Centre (12th) from 1:40 pm on the day. Strictly limited places.
April 14, 2019
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A huge, one-stop marketplace that celebrates the extraordinary breadth of talent in Leith’s independent businesses. From the kitchen table to the shop front, This Is Local Leith will feature designer makers, high end crafts, quality vintage, artisan food producers, jewellers, artists, and so much more! We’ll also have the very best in local Street Food so bring the family and make a day of it! Escape the high street and support the abundance of creative talent in our town with the fabulous women that brought you Vintage Nation Leith, in the iconic venue that is Leith Theatre.
April 14, 2019
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Are you curious about meditation and/or Buddhism and would like to check out our city temple on 172 Leith Walk? If so, put Sunday, 9th June, on your calendar. From 10am-3pm, we’ll be serving up delicious refreshments prepared onsite, and providing tours of the temple as well as free guided meditations (10:30 – 11:00pm, 12:00 – 12:30pm, and 2:00 – 2:30pm). Whether you’re completely new to KMC Edinburgh or have visited our temple before, you’re welcome to come along and join in the fun!
April 14, 2019
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Dub reggae soundsystem and sunshine on Leith
April 14, 2019
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TuFlamenco brings a “Tablao Flamenco” to the Leith Festival straight from the heart of Andaluc’a, another spectacle of raw flamenco by your most popular Edinburgh based flamenco musicians, always involved in delivering passionate and unforgettable events. Featuring: ‘Al Baile’, the powerful, elegant and explosive dancer Gabriela Pouso, ‘Al Toque’, flamenco guitar virtuoso and composer of polished technical brilliance Daniel Martinez. ‘Al Cante’, the singing of two passionate, penetrating voices and soniquete full of flavour and compás, Inma Montero & Danielo Olivera. Ticket Price: £10 (£8 concession)
April 14, 2019
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Leith Churches Together – This year’s Leith Festival Service will take place on Sunday 9 June at 11:30 am in Pilrig St. Paul’s Church. This year the service coincides with Pentecost and everyone is encouraged to wear Red, Orange, and/or Yellow (flame colours) as we celebrate the Holy Spirit at work through the lives of God’s people. Professor Jolyon Mitchell from New College, Edinburgh University will be our Guest Preacher. Please note the later start time of the service.
April 14, 2019
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Enter your furry friend in the Official Leith Dog Show run by Edinburgh Cat and Dog Home. Categories (or more correctly dogegories) are – 1. Prettiest girl, 2. Handsomest boy, 3. Best OAP, 4. Most like owner, 5. Best trick and 6. Waggiest tail… Free to spectate, £2 to enter your dog.
April 14, 2019
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Enjoy dancing performed by children from two local primary schools
April 14, 2019
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Pop by the pop-up exhibition on the history of the Pageant on Gala day. Watch the Parade as it makes it way past at midday.
April 14, 2019
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LeithLate and The Skinny present the mainstage at Gala day – Check our Mainstage Performers page for full line-up http://leithfestival.com/gala-day-main-stage-performers/
April 14, 2019
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Leith Festival Pageant started in 1907; keep the tradition alive and join us for a celebration of Leith’s maritime heritage. Pageant Departure The Pageant will begin at 12pm on Saturday 8th June 2019, assembling at the bottom of BALFOUR STREET, AT PILRIG PARK ENTRANCE. All participants must be ready at the assembly point between 11:30am – 11.45am. Pageant Route The Pageant will move towards the top of Balfour Street, turning left onto Leith Walk. Once the Pageant reaches the bottom of Leith Walk, it will make its way down Constitution Street, turning right at Queen Charlotte Street, arriving onto Leith... View Article
April 14, 2019
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Catch legendary children’s performer Mr Boom at the karaoke stage when he lands in Leith
April 14, 2019
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Edinburgh Festival of Cycling invites cyclists, large and small, to join in Pageant, and will be running a ‘best dressed bike’ at beginning of parade. Prizes supplied by Leith Cycle Co.
April 14, 2019
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Meet local artists and designers at the Scottish Design Exchange
