Saturday 17 June

	Sat 17 10am - 5pm 100 Stobcross Road, off the Clydeside Expressway Tel: 339 0631 Pirates the Tall Ship at Glasgow Harbour - Open Weekend Clyde Maritime Centre
	Pirates at the Tall shIp - info to come

	Sat 17 Hyndland Primary School, Fortrose St Open Book
	A book and storytelling festival for children and adults From 10am Book Swap Stall Free Recycle your children's books and take home someone else's!

	10.30am £2.50 (80p) at the door The Laird's new Kilt - a Tartan Musical Comedy
	Wee Stories Theatre Company Presents The Laird's new Kilt - a Tartan Musical Comedy 'some of the best moments in children's theatre' from this award winning company

	10.30am £2.50 (80p) at the door Writing Workshop
	Suhayl Saadi, novelist and short story writer, likes to use the English language to its full extent, and beyond. Join him and surprise yourself in this writing workshop for adults and over 10's. A break for coffee and cakes.

	11.45am £2.50 (80p) at the door Julie Bertagna
	Find out more from this very engaging author of 'Soundtrack' & 'The Spark Gap' "powerful , compelling and memorable" The Guardian "excellent" TheScotsman For older children and adults.

	11.45am £2.50 (80p) at the door Harry Horse
	He illustrates stories of epic adventure featuring loveable Roo the dog. Anything could happen and probably will!

	10.30am £2 from John Smiths, Byres Rd 334 2769 The Tryst, Hillhead Baptist Church Schools Programme: Maisy Party!
	Story Box Productions and West of Scotland Children's Book Trust Maisy Party! The world's favourite mouse comes to town. Join Maisy the Mouse for her party and hear about her latest adventures! A special story time with some extra special surprises! (age group 3 - 6) All children must be accompanied by an adult.

	Sat 17 Free Botanic Gardens Open Weekend
	Open Weekend - An opportunity to visit behind the scenes and experience the beautiful Filmy Fern House (11am - 4pm each day). A book market will also be held this weekend in the Hopkirk Building (10am - 5pm)

	11.00 - 4pm Free Museum of Transport 287 2720 Cycle Safety & Security
	To coincide with National Bike Week. Strathclyde Police will be in the Cycle Gallery demonstrating how to keep your bike safe.

	9am - 7pm Free Sat 17 11.00 - 4pm Free Museum of Transport, 1 Bunhouse Rd. Museum of Transport Open Day
	Museum of Transport Open Day offers you a chance to find out more about your favourite objects. Why not take a guided tour? Volunteer guides will be available that afternoon. Printmaking and photographic workshops will be available for children aged 8 and over.

9am - 7pm Free Sat 17 11.30am £2 from John Smiths, Byres Rd 334 2769 Schools Programme

Schools Programme - Story Box Productions & West of Scotland Children's Book Trust Julia DonaldsonThe Tryst, Hillhead Baptist Church, Cresswell St Smarties Gold Winner Julia Donaldson's last book "The Gruffalo" has been hailed as "a modern classic". Join her for a spellbinding storytelling session featuring her fantastic new picture book "Monkey Puzzle". (age group 3 - 7) All children must be accompanied by an adult.

	9am - 7pm Free Sat 17 1pm Glasgow University Concert Hall lunchtime music
	Senior students from the University's Department of Music perform a programme of lunchtime music.

	2.15pm Glasgow University Concert Hall Glasgow University Chamber Singers
	Programme will include Romances by Schumann, and Popular Song Paraphrases arr. Graham Hair by Gershwin, Porter, Arlen (et al).

	3pm Glasgow University Concert Hall Scottish Voices
	(Wilma Patterson, Amanda Morrison, Taylor Wilson, Graham Hair) Programme includes Duets and Trios by Schumann and Brahms, Celtic Knotwork by Edward McGuire and Serenissima by Graham Hair.

	Sat 17 1.30 - 6pm Free The Tryst, Hillhead Baptist Church, Cresswell St. International Festival Café
	With an international flavour - for the best (and cheapest!) Japanese and Korean food in the West End.

	Sat 17 2pm £3 (£2) Scottish Mask & Puppet Centre, 8-10 Balcarres Avenue, Kelvindale. Tom Thumb Shona Reppe Puppets
	Shona Reppe presents a vibrant and modern adaptation of the classic fairy tale. Lively and colourful - kids will be enthralled by the adventures of a very small boy!

	Sat 17 Ashton Lane Events
	Brel 3pm - 9pm Jazz on the Terrace, featuring the Peter Uhlhass Quartet, the Paul Harrison Trio and D S Murray Quartet. [Free] Cul-de-Sac Resident DJ's

	Sat 17 6pm Glasgow University Chapel, The Square, University of Glasgow. Free A Concert of Church music for choir and organ.
	Composers represented include Patrick Douglas, John Gormley, Graham Hair, Robin Orr, Frederick Rimmer. Director : Stuart Campbell Organist : John Gormley

	Sat 17 7.30pm £12 (including supper) Brasserie Metro, 8 Cresswell Lane, off Byres Rd. Broadway at the Brasserie - Strictly Songtime
	After enjoying supper in the splendid surroundings of the Brasserie, Strictly Songtime offer you a digestif of some of their favourite songs from the home of musicals, featuring the music of Sondheim, Kern, Porter, Rodgers and the best of Broadway. Devised and performed by Anne Diack and Greig Hill with Andrew Thomson and Elaine Young.

	Sat 17 7.30pm £5 Hillhead Kelvinside Parish Church, Observatory Rd. "Another Arresting Evening"
	The Glasgow Phoenix Choir and their special guests the Hereford Police Male Voice Choir in concert with a selection of well-loved choral tunes. Glasgow Phoenix Choir Director : Marilyn Smith.

	Sat 17 Night Free The Living Room, 5 Byres Rd Walker & Hughes
	Walker & Hughes: Glasgow's finest duo Colin Walker & Lawrence Hughes playing quality deep vibes to discerning up-for-it pre-club crowd.

Sat 17 8pm till late £7 (6) Mansions Café Bar, 63 St George's Rd, Charing Cross 332 7225 Jesters Comedy Club

Ross Noble Although still only 23, Ross Noble from Newcastle, has established himself as one of the most dangerously talented and original comedians in the world. Time Out winner 'Best Live Stand-up' 1999 Perrier nominee Edinburgh Fringe 1999 Herald 'Angel' award 1999, City Life Manchester 'Best Live Performance' 'a young man with prodigious talent that causes all who survey him to be awe struck!' Read the Feature

	Sat 17 8pm £6 (4) Northcote Scout Hall, Victoria Circus Peña Flamenca «El Pele» present Flamenco Fiesta
	West End Flamenco appreciation society presents an exciting floor show followed by Latin dancing. Price includes tapas, but BYOB. Advisable to book in advance on 334 6779 or email to HYPERLINK mailto:bob_ leslie@hotmail.com

	Sat 17 8.00 pm Cottier Theatre £10 (£8) Tel: 287 5511 Salsa Celtica
	Second night for top Scots Band. See Fri 16 for details. Cottier Theatre Events - tickets hotline: 287 5511

	Sat 17 Doors 7.30pm Showtime 9pm-11.15pm £7(£4 unwaged only) The Stand Comedy Club, 333 Woodlands Rd 0870 600 6055 The Stand Comedy Club
	Resident compere Susan Morrison "Did an excellent job of creating an enjoyable atmosphere" (List) "The best gag of the night" (Scotsman) "Hard to follow" (East Kilbride News) with Kevin Hayes, Logan Murray & Raymond Mearns

	Sat 17 9.30pm £5 (£2.50) from John Smiths, Byres Rd 334 2769 Titus Andronicus - Flexible Deadlock, Botanic Gardens
	See Wed 14th for details

	Sat 17 10.30pm Free Kelvingrove Park (football pitch) Transfigured presents Burn Gigantic
	Transfigured presents Burn Gigantic

Sat 17 June 11.00 am to 4.00 pm Pirates at the Tall Ship

Ahoy there me hearties! Shiver me timbers!! There are pirates aboard the Tall Ship S V Glenlee. Come aboard and meet Blackbeard and Long John Silver but beware they don't make you walk the plank! Join in the search for gold coins on the Tall Ship. Information from 0141 339 0631 The Pumphouse Restaurant at the Tall Ship offers live music entertainment at 9.00 pm Call 0141 400 9856 for details of performances and tickets.

Sat 17 June Kelvingrove Park, football pitch (Kelvin Way gate) Burn Gigantic

Transfigured presents this exuberant site-specific performance work to celebrate the midsummer of the Millennium. Drawing on the European theme of Giants, Alex Rigg and his team will create a giant figure in Kelvingrove Park on the Saturday nearest the Longest Day. The event features a procession of figures, a performance of Dick Lee's music by the Vale of Atholl Pipe band, dance and a ritual firing of the giant Giganticus. Performance begins at 10.30 pm Free admission. Wrap up warm! This event takes place with financial assistance from Glasgow's Millennium Fund and by kind permission of Glasgow City Council Land Services. A West End Festival commission in association with transfigured.

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