Upcoming:
Info Workshop, Discussion & Zine-Making
w/ KALK SOLIDARISCH

Saturday, August 22nd

12:00 – 3:00 PM

Sketchy Beats Cafe: 208 Great Junction Street, Edinburgh EH6 5LW

–FREE & No reservation required – Just show up!

–Chat with organisers at KALK SOLIDARISCH, an anti-capitalist union in the neighbourhood of Kalk in Cologne.

–Learn more about their history, mission & current mutual aid work, which includes free counselling, gardening, food sharing, event organisation & more!!

–Questions, discussions & knowledge- sharing encouraged!

–Zine-making materials, tea, coffee & light refreshments will be provided.

Open Jams & Secret Gigs:

Friday, August 28th & Saturday, August 29th

3:00 – 11:00 PM

Sketchy Beats Cafe: 208 Great Junction Street, Edinburgh EH6 5LW

–Join or start a jam – Bring your own instrument or some will be provided.

–No musical experience required – All are welcome to attend. Show up, join in or sit back & enjoy the sonic experience!

–In-house equipment: drum kit, cajón, bongos, bass, electric & acoustic guitar, piano, tambourine & plenty mics/stands/cables/amps available for use – please ask a volunteer for assistance!

–Available for use on request/based on availability – some experience required: Electric/acoustic guitar, electric piano, accordian, violin, synthesiser (Yamaha DX-21), DJ controller (Numark Mixtrack Platinum). Please email kirsty@craic.scot to arrange in advance.

–FREE ENTRY Pay what you feel BYOB corkage fee – all donations go back into the social centre and space.

Open Mic Variety Show & Jam

Sunday, August 30th
6:00 – 11:00 PM
Sketchy Beats Cafe: 208 Great Junction Street, Edinburgh EH6 5LW

–SHOW UP >>> SIGN UP >>> PERFORM!!

–We open the space to be used as a platform for creatives to share their art – All forms of expression welcomed! Be it song, poetry, storytelling, skill-sharing, show & tell, something cool you learned this week etc.

–Share your weird & wonderful talents in a low-pressure & supportive environment.

–In-house equipment: drum kit, cajón, bongos, bass, electric & acoustic guitar, piano, tambourine & plenty mics/stands/cables/amps available for use – please ask a volunteer for assistance!

–Available for use on request/based on availability – some experience required: Electric/acoustic guitar, electric piano, accordian, violin, synthesiser (Yamaha DX-21), DJ controller (Numark Mixtrack Platinum) – Please email kirsty@craic.scot to arrange in advance.

–FREE ENTRY Pay what you feel BYOB corkage fee – all donations go back into the social centre and space.

Leith CRAIC Collective
We are a small volunteer-led collective with DIY ethos, regularly opening the doors of Sketchy Beats as a social centre on Saturdays. We aim to provide a safe space where neighbours can meet, resources are shared, connections & creative pursuits can strengthen & grow. The space is equipped with games, arts & crafts supplies, zines, instruments, music equipment, tea & coffee/kitchen access. Got a creative project you’re working on, want to start something new, or wish to simply exist in a welcoming & supportive environment?

Come get the craic with us.

Safer Spaces
We actively engage with the local community to collaborate on events that centre and benefit marginalised groups and provide a space where they can feel safe and emboldened to be themselves without fear. We uphold a Zero Tolerance approach toward any form of abusive or unacceptable behaviour (Please read over our Safer Spaces Policy). Treat one another with dignity & respect.

Accessibility
The social space on the ground floor is wheelchair-accessible with tables and comfortable seating however, unfortunately, the gender-neutral restroom and rehearsal space downstairs are not accessible for a wheelchair user. There is an accessible toilet located nearby at Taylor Gardens Public Toilet (see map) which is unlocked every day from 10 am -6 pm.

Please notify a volunteer for a key outside of these hours.