What’s On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more.

Pat ByrneI have a Jaunt round the Glasgow West End notice boards to see what’s going on in the centre of the universe but I also rely on mailing lists and you getting in touch with your events. The listings are free for charitable organisations – small charge for profit making events. Email me details if you would like me to promote your event..

Hubert Matiúwàa indigenous Mexican poet with Juana Adcock

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Thursday 21 March, 2024 5 p.m. University of Strathclyde, 51 Richmond Street Glasgow G1 1XU and on Zoom Strathclyde CW & Spanish hosts a special event with indigenous Mexican poet Hubert Matiúwàa alongside his translator Juana Adcock. By Dr. Rodge Glass, Convener of the MLitt in Creative Writing at Strathclyde Strathclyde Creative Writing with Strathclyde Spanish […]

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Monday, March 18, 2024 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events

Last Night From Glasgow Weekender, 12 / 13 April, 2024

Glasgow University Union Debating Chamber, 32 University Ave, Glasgow G12 8LX The LNFG Weekender will take place between Friday April 12th & Saturday April 13th – an afternoon get together may take place on Sunday April 14th Weekend Tickets will garner access to all 3/4 sessions All other ticket types relate to the specific event […]

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The Knit and Natter Group, Hyndland

knitted and crocheted hats

The Knit and Natter group at St Bride’s, Hyndland is a free, drop-in event suitable for beginners and experts alike. They are a welcoming group who are happy to share knitting and crochet skills. Their aim, other than having fun and enjoying coffee and cake, is to knit or crochet garments for family, friends and […]

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Book Launch: Leave to Remain: A Snapshot of Brexit

Noni Stacy lecture

Thursday 21 March 2024, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. College of Arts School of Modern Languages and Cultures Stirling Maxwell Centre John Smith’s Bookstore (University of Glasgow), The Fraser Building University of Glasgow, 65 Hillhead St, Glasgow G12 8QF (and Online Register for Zoom ) Dr Noni Stacey  Stirling Maxwell Centre Seminar Art and photography have […]

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Saturday, March 16, 2024 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Free Events

Dance Girl, Dance

Dance Girl, Dance

12 – 30 March, 2024 The screening on Thurs 14 March (20.40) will have an extended introduction to the Dorothy Arzner CineMasters season, by Lauren Clarke of Invisible Women. ‘What’s it for? So you can go home when the show’s over, strut before your wives and sweethearts and play at being the stronger sex for […]

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Friday, March 15, 2024 | Filed under: Cinema

Drive-Away Dolls

Drive away dolls

15 – 28 March, 2024 Ethan Coen’s solo directorial debut co-written by long-time Coen Brothers collaborator Tricia Cooke, this comedy caper follows Jamie, an uninhibited free spirit bemoaning yet another breakup with a girlfriend, and her demure friend Marian who desperately needs to loosen up. In search of a fresh start, the two embark on […]

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Banel and Adama

banel and adama

16 – 21 March, 2024 A young couple living in remote Senegal, whose star-crossed love is in conflict with family tradition, face a new challenge as drought hits their village. Banel and Adama are fiercely in love. The young couple live in a remote village in northern Senegal and for them, nothing else in the […]

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Showing Up

Showing Up

17 – 24 March, 2024 The latest film from Kelly Reichardt (First Cow, Meek’s Cutoff) first screened at Cannes Film Festival in 2022, and is now finally available for UK cinemas to show — so we are taking the opportunity! Reuniting Reichardt with her regular collaborator Michelle Williams, Showing Up is an understated, character-centred drama […]

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One From the Heart: Reprise

one from the heart

17 and 18 March, 2024 Francis Ford Coppola’s vibrant love story set amidst the neon glitter of Las Vegas returns in mesmerising 4K. Hank and Frannie don’t seem to be able to live together anymore. After a five-year relationship, lustful and dreamy Frannie leaves down-to-earth Hank on the anniversary of their relationship. Each one of […]

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Spring Fairy Fling – The Children’s Wood

Spring Fling Childrens Wood

Saturday, 23 March, 2024 – from 1 p.m. The Children’s Wood and Meadow Kelbourne/Sanda/Clouston Street, Glasgow G20 8QW Gather, mingle, meet and greet- fairies, magical creatures, forest folk: wake up spring!! With workshops, facepainting, stories, sowing seeds, cakes and drinks.

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Book Launch: For Auld Intensive Purposes by Jim Monaghan

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Sunday 17 March, 2024 New wee book by Jim Monaghan  “For Auld Intensive Purposes”. The Rum Shack,  657-659 Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow G41 2AB Join Jim Monaghan and friends for the launch of his latest collection of poems For Auld Intensive Purposes. The show features live sets from Jim and guest poet Claire Torrance, a Q&A […]

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Exhibition: Eastern Ground

Eastern Ground the Kibble

Monday 25th March 2024 – Friday 3rd May 2024 Glasgow City Heritage Trust, 54 Bell St, Glasgow, G1 1LQ Glasgow City Heritage Trust are thrilled to announce that this spring they will be hosting the Eastern Ground exhibition.  The Eastern Ground project saw the creation of six stunning handmade garments which celebrate the heritage and people […]

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Spring Egg Decorating at The Kibble

Spring egg decorating

Sunday 24th, March 2024 at 11am-1pm. Kibble Palace, Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G12 0UE Come along for a creative morning at the inspiring Kibble Palace with Glasgow Flower Gardens Learn how to print impressions of leaves onto eggs with natural, homemade dyes and make them into delicate ornaments. You will take away […]

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Janey: On Screen & On Stage

Janey on scfreen

Presented by Cosmic Cat and Hopscotch Films Janey will be out in cinemas across the country from 15 March, 2024 “A great comedian and an extraordinary life” Billy Connolly Janey Godley to tour Scotland with special screenings of the new feature documentary about her life accompanied by an exclusive live stand-up set based around outtakes […]

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Thursday, March 14, 2024 | Filed under: Cinema

Mom – review by Danielle O’Neill

Mom Glasgow FrightFest – part of Glasgow Film Festival, 2024 Mom dares to use the taboo subject of post partum depression combined with what may or may not be supernatural external forces.  This is an unsettling, dark film which sees Meredith, a new mother with a seemingly doting husband and a beautiful lavish home, slowly […]

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Love Lies Bleeding, GFF24, review by Pat Byrne

Love Lies Bleeding

Love Lies Bleeding GFF24 Opening Gala Fasten your seatbelts, folks as sex, drugs, violence and bitterness explode onto the screen in Rose Glass’ movie ‘Love Lies Bleeding’. Rose Glass’s second film, following her debut, the critically acclaimed Saint Maud, was the choice for the Opening Gala at GFF24. It premiered at Sundance and the Berlin […]

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The Deep Dark review by Danielle O’Neill

the deep dark

Part of FrightFest at Glasgow Film Festival 2024 UK Premiere “It’s 1856, and in the historic coal mines of Northern France, a group of miners find themselves trapped in the subterranean depths after a cave-in.” Director: Mathieu. Turi Cast: Samuel LeBihan, Amir El Kacem, Jean-Hughes Anglade. It’s a creature feature for the grown ups, characters […]

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024 | Filed under: Film Reviews, Film reviews, Glasgow Film Festival 2024

Launch: Glasgow City of Music

Glasgow City of Music Anthology

Wednesday, 27 March, 2024 – 7 p.m. Launch of Anthology: Glasgow City of Music edited by Linda Jackson Avant Garde, 34 – 44 King Street, Glasgow G1 5QT Traditional Music: Tuesday International  Blues Music: Gus Munro Special Guest Reader:  Graham Fulton Also Jennifer Carr, Peter Clive, Lesley O’Brien, Douglas Thomson and more  

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First Ever National Black Pudding Day

black pudding day

Monday, 18 March, 2024 Scotland’s black pudding butchers spearhead celebration of peasant staple fare to superfood First ever National Black Pudding Day served up in Scotland Scotland’s current Black Pudding Champion calls for same acclaim as haggis Search begins for Scotland’s best Black Pudding butchers Butchers throughout Scotland are ramping up production of the nation’s […]

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Blair and Sheridan – Unique and Desirable Jewellery Glasgow

diamond ring

417 Great Western Road, Kelvinbridge, Glasgow, G4 9JA 00 44 (0)141 334 0557 www.blairandsheridan.co.uk/ Beautiful Gifts at Blair and Sheridan   Wonderful selection of jewellery to buy in the shop or online Christmas comes but once a year… as do ring and jewellery pieces at Blair and Sheridan.  Selection of ready to buy rings,  bracelets,  pendants,  […]

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Audience Award Glasgow Film Festival 2024

The Home Game

The Home Game Icelandic football film The Home Game scoops prestigious Audience Award on closing night of Glasgow Film Festival Smari Gunn and Logi Sigursveinsson’s documentary  about plucky underdogs Reynir FC’s bid for Cup glory scored the highest audience score in the Award’s 10-year history Other films shortlisted for the Award, sponsored by MUBI, included […]

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Scottish Handmade Crafts, Gifts and Artists at Janet & John Glasgow

tulip earrings

Janet & John – promoting Scottish creativity. A haven for Scottish Handmade Crafts Upper Floor De Courcy’s Arcade Cresswell Lane T: 07731 768373Delightful gifts handcrafted by Scottish artisans   Janet & John Website   Gorgeous Gifts at Janet and John More Fabulous Choice of Cards and Gifts Gifts for Everyone   . Baby Range at […]

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School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow – Byres Road Hub

Community Hub school of health and wellbeing university of glasgow

Hub Mondays Hub Mondays are a chance for groups to come in and see the space. If you’re new to the Hub, or if you’re already familiar, come and pop in! There will be tea and coffee, an opportunity to chat to Hub volunteers and network, and dedicated time to see the Byres Community Hub […]

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How Do We Talk About Knives – Scottish Writers Centre

How Do We Talk About Knives

7pm Friday 15th March 2024 Contemporary writers in Scotland on names, language and identity CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street,  Glasgow G2 3JD Please join the co-editors Rebecca Sharp, Samina Chaudhry and Marcas Mac an Tuairneir, along with writers Carrie Marshall, Xinyi Jiang, Ngan Nguyen and Christie Williamson, for the Glasgow launch of this new anthology exploring […]

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Born in Kyle – An Afternoon with Billy Kay

Billy Kay

Tuesday 19 March, 2024, 4.30  p.m. – 6 p.m. Room 237C, Advanced Research Centre (ARC), University of Glasgow, 11 Chapel Lane Glasgow G11 6EW Free Event – Book at EventBrite Billy Kay is a well-known writer and broadcaster in the realm of Scottish culture, particularly through his radio and TV documentaries for the BBC and […]

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10 Years In The Baking – ProjectAbility

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16th March – 20th April, 2024 Project Ability, 103 Trongate, Glasgow, G1 5HD (Opening hours are 11am – 5pm,  (Wednesdays – Saturdays, closed Easter Friday).) The Joint Creativity “10 Years in the Baking” exhibition, hosted by the charities Versus Arthritis and Project Ability, is set to open in Glasgow and will display artwork created by […]

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Glasgow Film Festival Industry Programme – 10 Year Vision

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Glasgow Film Festival Industry Focus 2024 has unveiled its 10-Year Vision for Glasgow Film Festival’s Industry programme, with ambitious plans to become the UK’s main destination for independent filmmakers Scottish writer-Director Selina Wagner has been awarded £5000 in development funding for animation project Tirrick following success at inaugural Animatic Live Pitches Over 5 days, delegates […]

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I Dream In Photos GFF24

I dream in photos

7 and 8 March, 2024 Scottish Premiere Festival alumni Gary Lennon and Ollie Aslin (Casto Spies) explore the life and work of photographer Cathal McNaughton on a hiatus from photography, as he reflects on his impressive and emotionally taxing career. Northern Irish photographer and winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 2018 Cathal McNaughton contemplates the […]

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024 | Filed under: Cinema, Glasgow Film Festival 2024

Rosalie GFF24

Rosalie

9 and 10 March, 2024 A period drama about a woman who suffers from hirsutism – making her what is considered a ‘bearded lady’. She keeps it a secret until a man marries her for her dowry. In 1870s France, a young woman is keeping a closely guarded secret. Rosalie (Nadia Tereskiewicz) was born with […]

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Young Film Fans – GFT Course for 11-14 year olds

Young film fans

Our Young Film Fans course helps you understand films better and start to develop your own ideas. The next course starts in April 2024 and applications are now open – just fill in and return the application form by 5pm on Wednesday 12 March. Glasgow Film Education What is it? Glasgow Film Theatre (GFT) is running a specialised […]

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