Featured Events in Newington in May, 2025 (August Updated)

Welcome to our annual Mother's Day brunch event! Treat your mom to a special day at 1st Love Events CT with delicious food and great company. Join us for a memorable celebration of all the amazing moms out there. Indulge in a delectable brunch spread and enjoy quality time with your loved ones. Don't miss out on this opportunity to show your appreciation for the special women in your life. Reserve your spot today! Information Source: CHEF WISLON | eventbrite

Edinburgh College of Art welcomes visitors to the annual Performance Costume Show. Join us for a spectacular show where graduating students' work combines creative flair and technical skills to create evocative performances, displaying costumes created for theatre, film, opera and dance alongside group performances from 2nd and 3rd-year students. Show Times & Venue The show will start promptly at 2.00 pm, we suggest arriving 15 minutes early. Tickets are priced at £15 + Eventbrite admin fee. Find out more about The Queen's Hall Please note, professional photography has been arranged for this event. Ticketholders are welcome to take photos at their seats for personal use only. Standing to take photos or using professional photography equipment is not allowed. Access Please let us know if you require any support accessing this event by emailing eca.events@ed.ac.uk. Please see ECA's privacy notice for more information on how your personal details provided will be used and stored. Information Source: Edinburgh College of Art | eventbrite

The smallsword is a lightweight, one-handed thrusting weapon that rose to prominence in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries. Designed primarily for civilian use, it evolved as a duelling weapon and as a symbol of status, replacing the heavier rapier as fencing styles shifted toward speed and precision over power and reach. The smallsword represents the refinement of European swordplay, embodying both martial utility and the elegance of its time. Its influence can still be seen in modern sport fencing, particularly in the foil, which evolved directly from smallsword practice. From the 27th of April 2025, we are hosting a 6-week introductory course on the use of the smallsword. This course is an ideal introduction to HEMA and Historical fencing. Focusing on the works of Domenico Angelo from the late 18th century, the system taught is both elegant and effective. The course runs in the main hall of the Southside community centre on Sundays from 3-4 pm. The cost for the course is either £50 for the entire six-week course or £15 per session Information Source: Stork's Beak School of Historical Swordplay | eventbrite

World reknowned designer and embroiderer Laura Lees holds her intimate, enriching, even riotous workshops in the heart of Edinburgh. Participants will be able to create a totally individual piece of textiles. This can take the form of customised clothing, creating embroidered textiles for interiors, cushion covers, wall hangings or designs for upholstery. This will be accomplished with a variety of techniques. Freehand machine embroidery, applique and hand embroidery, all explained in a relaxed, friendly and creative environment. https://www.laura-lees.com/ Tapestry and textile artist, maker and master embroiderer Laura Lees works on a broad range projects, from high end interior design as well as her own art and private commissions. Initially running her own fashion label in London with diffusions for Topshop and Selfridges, Laura evolved her work to include her love of architecture, design and interiors and is now a sought after consultant and maker for clients as diverse as RIBA, Waldoworks, Bard and hospital arts charity Artlink. Keen to share her knowledge Laura also holds The Mighty Stitch workshops exploring the benefits and joy of embroidery, held nationally and from her studio in Summerhall. Information Source: Laura Lees | eventbrite