Five Things to do in Edinburgh on Wednesday May 16

Your pick of nights out in the city

• FILM: CAFÈ DE FLORE (15) Parallel storylines collide with shocking consequences in this perplexing drama from writer-director Jean-Marc Vallee. Single mother Jacqueline (Vanessa Paradis) is dedicated to her young son Laurent (Marin Gerrier), who was born with Down’s syndrome. While the father may have fled the scene, Jacqueline has stood by Laurent and happily fights his corner to ensure that he stands the best chance of integrating into society. Elsewhere, handsome fortysomething DJ Antoine (Kevin Parent) travels the world, playing electrifying sets to his fans, but always returning to his sweetheart Rose (Evelyne Brochu) and their two children. Fates entwine, revealing dark secrets that threaten to push one parent over the edge. Cineworld and Filmhouse, various times and prices

• COMEDY: Benefit for Quarriers Quarriers is a Scottish- based charity. They are here for adults with disabilities, people struggling to cope with epilepsy, young people dealing with homelessness and children and families facing poverty and disability. Mark Nelson, Scott Gibson, Darren Connell, The Rev Obadiah Steppenwolf III and Mikey Adams. The Stand, York Place, 8.30pm, £7 (£6), 0131-558 7272

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• DANCE: Danza Contemporanea de Cuba Danza Contemporanea de Cuba return to the UK by overwhelming demand following their first outstanding visit in 2010, which resulted in Mambo 3XX1 by the Cuban, George Céspedes, being nominated for both an Olivier Award and an Achievement in Dance TMA Award. Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Nicolson Street, 7.30pm, £12.50–£22.50 (£9.50–£19.50; Groups (8+) £7.50–£17.50), 0131-529 6000

• THEATRE: A Play, a Pie & a Pint - Damascus Alleppo A Damascene psychiatrist finds himself counselling the man he suspects of having a relationship with his missing son in this lunchtime play by an anonymous Syrian writer. Ticket price includes a pie and a drink. Traverse Theatre, Cambridge Street, £12, 1pm, £12, 0131-228 1404

• CLUB: Jungledub Dub, dubstep, and jungle. Bongo Club, Holyrood Road, 11pm, free, 0131-558 8844

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