Twenty-five artists exhibiting in 13 venues: www.colony-of-artists.com

Three young artists from Trinity Academy showcase their work in a free, debut exhibition. (NB: Venue open until 4.30pm on Saturdays.)

Emergency session to discuss York Place tramworks diversions. Senior Council officials will be present.

Free event featuring fun activities, displays, and advice from Fire, Ambulance, Police and Coast Guard professionals. Bring your own crisis.

Free monthly flea market – 45+ stalls jumping with clothes, music, small furniture items, jewellery, books, bric-a-junk. Coffee and cake in the café.

See Issue 208 for a fuller explanation. The Leith Timebank will be launched officially today. All welcome to attend for a chat, further information, tea/coffee and bite to eat. Please express an interest in attending by 16 July: Tel. 553 2559; email: [sengatimebank@btconnect.com].

Community windband 'No Strings Attached' will play a selection of sporty tunes whilst guests tap toes and tuck into strawberries and ice cream from Luca's of Musselburgh. (It will basically be like Wimbledon only without the inconvenience of being outdoors watching tennis in London.) Tickets £10, concessions £8, under 12s free. For further information, Tel. 315 3622

A fundraiser for the Autonomous Centre of Edinburgh and the Edinburgh Coalition Against Poverty, featuring the rock 'n' roll sounds of : Acid Fascists, Babylon Dub Punks, The Fnords, Shock and Awe, and The Omega Corridor. Tickets: £3 at the door (but extra donations welcome).

All welcome – particularly new people willing to lend a hand on the land or among the committee.  Bring your opinions.