La Galerie 1940 Spring Exhibition: fabulous artwork from various artists, including Trevor Jones, Matthew Bourne and Mhari Timoney. In Edinburgh everything constantly seems to be in the state of taking shape ephemeral cloud formations, the seashore appearing and disappearing again, buildings and trees unfolding from mist, the quickly changing contrast of light and shade…’ 10am-2pm, Monday to Friday until 1st March 2015, Undercroft Cafe, St Andrew’s and St George’s West Church, 13 George Street. It was not an empty void though I found refuge in the world of shapes, colours and contrasts. ‘Often I felt like falling through some kind of void between languages. Taking Shape: a photographic exhibition by Eniko Meszaros, reflecting the artist’s relationship with language and photography over a one and a half year period in Edinburgh. 12 noon-4pm (drop-in) today and every day until Sunday 22nd February, Event Space, Level 2, National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street. Spend some quality family time playing all sorts of table-top games – no computer in sight! There’s something for every generation and you can even try your hand at popular games from Scottish history. Add them to your belt and move up levels as your power grows stronger! 10am-4pm (drop-in) today and every day until Sunday 22nd February, Grand Gallery, Level 1, National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street. I’m Game: Power Up Challenge – pick up a belt and follow the clues around the galleries to find special power-up tokens inspired by NMS objects. Please note that a participating adult must stay with children in the younger age group. Limited places: sign up on the day in the Grand Gallery on Level 1. 10.30am or 11.30am (40 minute sessions) for ages 4 and under, 1.30pm or 2.30pm (45 minute sessions) for ages 4-8 years, today and every day until Sunday 22nd February, Learning Centre, Level 4, National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street. No games knowledge or dance experience required great for boys and girls. Power up through the years, throw some space invader shapes, move like Mario and more.

I’m Game: It’s Your Move! Explore the world of games in these fun movement workshops with Shuffle Dance Company. £10 per day: advance booking is essential as places are limited, so please call Sarah at the farm on 01 or as soon as you can.

10am-12.30pm today and every day until Friday 20th February, Gorgie City Farm, 51 Gorgie Road. You can come every day this week or just for a single day, subject to availability.

To avoid disappointment please book in advance by emailing Farm Farmer’s Helpers! If you are aged 8-12 years and would like to help on the farm, book now to learn all about farming and caring for animals. 2pm 0r 2.45pm today and every day this week until Friday, Gorgie City Farm, 51 Gorgie Road. Gorgie City Farm Bird Box Week. Invest in property! Get to know your feathered neighbours! Come along and learn about the housing needs of local birds, and build your own bird box to take home or donate.

Sibelius string quartets