What's on: February 9-10 - Comedy - Scotsman.com Published on Thursday 9 February 2012 14:05 The Tony Award-winning Avenue Q is the charming musical about the lovably hopeless characters on a downtown New York street trying to make sense of life's burning issues: love, work, relationships and, above all, just how are you supposed to pay the bills with a BA in English? Swan Lake Ballet West tell the story of the love of a young man for the cursed Odette, who is destined to spend her life as a swan, unless true love can release her from the spell. Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh, 7.30pm, £12 (£8.50), 0131-665 2240 New theatre from Edinburgh University students inspired by Neil Gaiman's dark retelling of Snow White. The Thursday Show Five acts on a two-hour stand-up showcase. Featuring ace comperes, the best headliners on the circuit, several support acts and a short spot for a newcomer. The Stand, York Place, 9pm, £8, 0131-558 7272 The Comedy Academy Gong show madness featuring up-and-coming talent in live stand up. The Shack, Rose Street, 8pm £3 (£2), 07584-468 989 Henry Ibbs Electro-acoustic music (with a dash of Scouse) from well-known singer/songwriter Ibby and friends. Kaiser Chiefs, Frankie & The Heartstrings and Native Tongues Leeds indie band headline, with stellar support on the undercard. HMV Picture House, Lothian Road, 7pm, £25, 0844-847 1740 Moodjam One-off fundraising event that celebrates good music and up and up coming talent on the Scottish music scene, while raising funds for depression charity. Voodoo Rooms, West Register Street, 7.30pm, £7, 0131-558 7604 Chris Finn, Codejack, The Difference and Seneka Whistlebinkies, South Bridge, 7.30pm, free; £4 after midnight, 0131-557 5114 Scottish Chamber Orchestra - Emperor and Eroica: Cherubini - Overture Démophoon; Beethoven - Piano Concerto No 5 "Emperor" Beethoven - Symphony No 3 "Eroica," with conductor Andrew Manze and pianist Llwr Williams. Usher Hall, Lothian Road, 7.30pm, £9.50-£28 (seniors £7.50-£26; disabled £4.75-£14; students & children £5), 0131-228 1155 Meadow Some of the finest European jazz talents. Fans of Jan Garbarek, Keith Jarrett or Mathais Eick will find much to enjoy at this show. Queen's Hall, Clerk Street, 8pm, £15 (£12), 0131-668 2019 Moishe's Bagel Original genre-defying, jazz-inflected, Balkan/Klezmer music from one of Scotland's most admired bands. The Jazz Bar, Chambers Street, 8pm, £6 (£5), 0131-220 4298 Monster Mash Electro mash-ups and remix fodder from Johnny Junk-House. Liquid Room, Victoria Street, 10.30pm-3am, £2, 0131-225 5583 Frisky Sick Note Formiddable electro/indie night. Cabaret Voltaire, Blair Street, 11pm, £2, 0131-220 6176 Ride Hip-hop, soul and electro. Sneaky Pete's, Cowgate, 11pm, free, 0131-225 1757 Octopussy Bouncy castle-assisted chart, indie and electro fare; one for the students. HMV Picturehouse, Lothian Road, 11pm, £6, 0844-847 1740 Snow, Glass The Friday Show With Steve Hall, Graeme Thomas, Tiffany Stevenson, Kevin Lockard and host Joe Heenan. Friday Live @ The Shack Frightened Rabbit, We Are Augustines and Fatherson HMV Picture House, Lothian Roadm, 7pm, £10, 0844-847 1740 Imaginary Witch, Jason Kyrone and Jo Hill Pseudo-intellectual lo-fi. Electric Circus, Market Street, 7pm, free, 0131-226 4224 The Spook School, Plus, The Seven Deadly Sins, November Orchid and Little Love & the Friendly Vibes Henry's Cellar Bar, Morrison Street, 7pm, £3, 0131-228 9393 Bluesoul, Roguestar and Bad Boogaloo Whistlebinkies, South Bridge, 7pm, free before midnight; £4 after, 0131-557 5114 Michael Marra Michael Marra is one of Scotland's most prolific songwriters and a much loved and respected figure in the entertainment business. Queen's Hall, Clerk Street, 7.30pm, £14 (£12), 0131-668 2019 RSNO - Romantic Valentines Usher Hall, Lothian Road, 7.30pm, £11-£34, 0131-228 1155 Haight-Ashbury Love Music A monthly evening of leftfield country-funk, featuring regulars Edinburgh psychedelic rockers MIYAGI, blues stompers Missing Cat and Glasgow visitors Jacob. The Jazz Bar, Chambers Street, 8pm, £4 £3), 0131-220 4298 Now with added 90s power. Electric Circus, Market Street, 10.30pm, £5-£6 after 0131-226 4224