ALADDIN
King's favourites Allan Stewart and Grant Stott continue as Widow Twankey and the evil Abanazar in this spectacular production of Aladdin - with comedian Johnny Mac in the title role. Joining the gang are entertainer Tom Urie, the gorgeous Jo Freer and Miss Scotland Nieve Jennings with the special co-star - Edinburgh's first ever 3D Genie. King's Theatre, Leven Street, 2pm, 7pm, £11.50-£21 (£9-£18), 0131-529 6000

THE SLEEPING BEAUTY
Scottish Ballet revives their version of the classic fairy story with the delicious twists synonymous with the work of award-winning Artistic Director Ashley Page. The spellbinding tale begins in the elegance of the Regency period and unfolds over one hundred years, showcasing the era's fashions, sometimes graceful, sometimes outrageous, but always lavish in a magical kingdom created by international designer Antony McDonald. The score is composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Festival Theatre, Nicolson Street, 2pm, 7.30pm, £10-£35, 0131-529 6000

FAME - THE MUSICAL
Break out the leg warmers as the original high school musical hits town. Following a group of star-struck students in New York's School for the Performing Arts from auditions to graduation, the musical shares their dreams and disappointments in the quest for success. Inspired by the Oscar winning movie, Fame the musical, with its spine-tingling finale, has encouraged generations to reach for the stars and prompted standing ovations at every performance. Edinburgh Playhouse, Greenside Place, 2.30pm, 7.30pm, £14.50-£28.50 (£11.50-£25) 0844 847 1660

THE SATURDAY SHOW
Simon Bligh, Zoe Lyons and Jeff O'Boyle crack the jokes at the Stand's weekend chuckle factory. Hosted by Raymond Mearns. The Stand, York Place, 9pm (7pm doors), £10 (£9), 0131-558 7373

JEREMY O'DONNELL, CHRISTIAN REILLY, GAVIN WEBSTER, JOHN SCOTT
Live stand-up with support and an after-show disco until midnight. Jongleurs, Omni Centre, Greenside Place, 7pm, £14, 0844 499 4066

AFTERNOON JAZZ WITH THE MELLOTONES
Bassist/vocalist Jimmy Taylor leads this swinging piano-bass-drums trio playing the music of the great Mel Tormé. The Jazz Bar, Chambers Street, 3pm, free, 0131-220 4298

THE BANANA SESSIONS
The tea and yellow fruit-obsessed bohemian gang return shortly after the release of their 'Git Yer Teapot Oot' EP. Expect a wide range of music that touches on ska, Latin, folk and blatantly quirky pop. Unashamedly good fun. Guest DJ Hobbes. The Jazz Bar, Chambers Street, 11.30pm, £5 (£3), 0131-220 4298

EUNOIA, JOE VITERBO, MILLS & BOON, ISSUES OF MORALITY
Henry's keep the home fires burning for their second Christmas party, with a lineup featuring bands who all have a member working or associated with the bar. Henry's Cellar Bar, Morrison Street, 8pm, 0131-228 9393

MOZART AND BEETHOVEN IN VIENNA
The Georgian Concert Society presents music from the onetime musical capital of the world, with works by two great classical masters performed by Jaap ter Linden, Elizabeth Wallfisch and David Breitman. St Cecilia's Hall, Niddry Street, 7.45pm, £14, 0131-668 2019

THE REMAINS, MV5, HOT LIPS
A trio of indie rockers put their pouts on the line in the name of music. The Ark, 7.30pm The Ark, Waterloo Place, 7.30pm, £4, 0131-623 7147

WORLD PREMIERE QUINTET
A hand-picked five-piece of excellent players gets together for the first time - with no rehearsal! This week's lineup includes trumpeter Colin Steele. The Jazz Bar, Chambers Street, 8.15pm, £4 (£3), 0131-220 4298

D-FUSION
New night of party up, funky hard house with special guest DJ Dazzy B (Ministry of Sound) and the Impact dancers (Fantasia). Luna, Picardy Place, 10.30pm, £8, 0131-556 3553

THE EGG
Indie, 60s garage, electro, northern soul, ska, 70s punk and new wave at this Edinburgh institution for those in the know after a quick fix of decent music and attitude free clubbing. Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh College of Art, Lauriston Place, 11pm, £5, 0131-229 1442

FAKE
Celebrating all things electro, new rave, punk funk and disco house. Sneaky Pete's, Cowgate, 10-pm, free, 0131-225 1757


KARNIVAL
House night which promises to indulge 'every pleasure, every sin'. Cabaret Voltaire, Blair Street, 11pm, £5, 0131-220 6176

LIQUID SOUL
Retro-disco and funky house night, featuring Po's own Mark B on the decks fusing classic and bang up-to-date funky house for those in the know. Po Na Na, Frederick Street, 10pm, £4 before 11pm, £7 after, 0131-226 2224

MUMBO JUMBO
Headspin's Steve Austin and Colin Miller join forces with Tackno's Trendy Wendy mixing up funk, soul, electro, house and good time party tunes. The Bongo Club, Holyrood Road, 11pm, £6, 0131-558 7604

SOUL SPECTRUM
Night of funk, hard-edged soul, 60s and 70s gems and even a dash of disco from Fryer (Motherfunk and Jazzman Records). The Voodoo Rooms, West Register Street, 9pm, free, 0131-556 7060

SUBSTANCE
Free techno party to welcome in 2009 with live sets from Espion (Orson/Soma), Stick 430, Morphamish (aka Solar Perplexus) and DJs Patrick Walker, Brian D'Souza, Gavin Richardson, Eclairfifi and Wolfjazz. The GRV, Guthrie Street, 10pm, free, 0131-220 2987

TEASE AGE
This indie stalwart dishes up everything from swinging 60s hits to baggy Manchester faves as well as a host of current NME chart botherers with DJ Monkee Mickee. Edinburgh's longest continually running indie night. Citrus Club, Grindlay Street, 11pm, £6, 0131-622 7086

FARMERS' MARKET
Over 70 stalls selling farm produce such as bread, dairy products, eggs, traditional and exotic meats, fish, organic vegetables, cheeses, and home baking. Castle Terrace, 9am-2pm, free.

GREAT WINTER RUN
As many as 2000 would-be healthy people run around Holyrood Park on a 5km course. Cheer them on. Holyrood Park, 10am, details from website: www.greatrun.org

PICTISH STONES
Make your own clay Pictish stone inspired by those in the 'Treasured Places' exhibition, and emboss it with your own personal carvings and symbols for the over-fours. Advance booking preferred. City Art Centre, Market Street, 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm. 0131-529 3963

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