Cabaret
The Martini Encounter
Satins, sequins and very very tiny musical instruments in this hugely enjoyable, naughty, late-night variety show. 11pm, Pleasance Courtyard (0131 556 6550), to Aug 29
Classical
The Four Seasons
The peerless German violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter and her ensemble perform Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, as well as music by Bach and the first performance of a Nonet, written especially for them by André Previn. 8pm, Usher Hall (0131 473 2000), today
Theatre
A Gambler’s Guide to Dying
Glaswegian writer-performer Gary McNair’s amusing and affecting monologue about his grandfather. A nimble and engaging 70 minutes of storytelling. Various times, the Traverse (0131 228 1404), to Aug 30
Comedy
David O’Doherty
The whimsical Dubliner with his tiny keyboard, bashing his keys like a musical-comedy King Lear bashing his head. Various times, Assembly George Square Theatre (0131 623 3030), to Aug 31
Art
Jean-Étienne Liotard
The first British show devoted to the 18th-century Swiss artist reveals the captivating work of a neglected painter, sought after by the great families of Europe. Scottish National Gallery, the Mound (0131 624 6200), to Sep 13
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Food
Dusit
Admittedly pricier than your typical Thai restaurant, but these authentic, contemporary dishes, using local produce where possible, truly make up for it. It’s tiny, so book ahead if you can. 49a Thistle Street (0131 220 6846), open daily