THE Edinburgh International Film Festival opens today with this darkly comic take on the challenges of making a modern family from Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes. Maya Rudolph and John Krasinski star as Verona and Burt, a slightly shambolic couple
who are expecting a baby but can't decide on the best place to raise their child-to-be.
• Cineworld, Edinburgh, various times, tel. 0131-623 8030
MUSIC: THROBBING GRISTLETHE legendary industrial performance-art anarchist collective (if you will) of Cosey Fanni Tutti, Genesis P-Orridge, Chris Carter and Peter Christopherson, who set out "to reinvest rock music with content, motivation and risk," were originally operational between 1975 and 1981. The group reformed and started kicking up a cacophony again in 2004, and tonight they give their first ever performance in Scotland. Brace yourselves.
• Tramway, Glasgow, 8pm, 0845 330 3501
MUSIC: OASIS, KASABIAN AND THE ENEMYLADROCKERS Kasabian have been gassing to anyone who will listen about how their new album West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum will change the face of popular music. Today they share a stadium with Oasis and The Enemy.
• Murrayfield, Edinburgh, 3:30pm, 0131-346 5000
VISUAL ART: EDVARD MUNCH, PRINTSEdvard Munch is Norway's most famous son and his picture of The Scream one of the most familiar works in all modern art. Munch was a great printmaker and there is a unique chance to see his work in depth in this show, including a print of his most famous work.
• Hunterian Art Gallery, Glasgow, 9:30am to 5pm, 0141-330 5431
MUSIC: FRANZ FERDINANDWith this intimate gig at Selkirk's Victoria Hall, Alex Kapranos and friends kick off the 2009 Rock Against Racism tour, a series of gigs featuring chart-topping acts that aim to celebrate Scotland's multi-cultural society and help tackle racist attitudes. Tickets to competition winners only.
• Victoria Hall, Selkirk, 17 June, 7:30pm, www.rockagainstracism.info
THEATRE: PEER GYNTDirector Dominic Hill's version of Ibsen's play, a co-production between Dundee Rep and the National Theatre of Scotland, earned rave reviews when it was staged at Dundee in 2007. If you missed it first time round, grab the chance to catch this revival, now on a tour of Scotland.
• Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh, 7pm, 0131-248 4848
VISUAL ART: SOCIETY OF SCOTTISH ARTISTS ANNUAL EXHIBITIONThe pioneering spirit of the SSA continues in its readiness to embrace those working in a wide range of media. Big names at this year's annual show include Will Maclean, Barbara Rae and Calum Colvin.
• Vision Building, Seabraes, Dundee, 9:30am to 5pm, 01382 385330
THEATRE: THE GARDEN OF ADRIANIn this unique one-to-one experience, performer Adrian Howells will accompany individual audience members on a journey through seven interactive "stations" with the aim of helping them achieve a sense of absolution through contemplation.
• Gilmhorehill G12, Glasgow, various times, 0141-350 5522
MUSIC: DANCING QUEENABBA fan? Burned a hole in your Mamma Mia! DVD from watching it so many times? Then check out this stage show, featuring hits from Money, Money, Money to Knowing Me, Knowing You. Pierce Brosnan doesn't feature at any point during the performance.
• King's Theatre, Glasgow, 2:30pm and 7:30pm, 0870 060 6648
THEATRE: CLASSIC CUTS – CYRANO DE BERGERACOran Mor's new season of slimmed-down classics for the West End lunchtime crowd continues with this production of Edmond Rostand's timeless love story, based on a translation by local bard Edwin Morgan. Selma Dimitrijevic directs.
• Oran Mor, Glasgow, 12:30pm, 0141-357 6200
