Glasgow West End: Pat's Guide

Glasgow Film Theatre (GFT) has unveiled the line-up of films audiences can enjoy on the independent cinema’s big screens over the month of December. GFT is known for providing Glasgow’s film fans with the first chance to see preview screenings, and for its insightful Q&As. December will see the cinema play host to previews of […]

Saturday 27 November, 2021, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. 141 Bridgegait, Glasgow G1 5HZ Craft & Flea will be coming to Glasgow this Christmas for the very first time! Craft + Flea is a collection of independent makers, collectors, creators, designers, curators and small business heroes of your city! Shop small this Christmas – authentic […]

12 December, 2021 7.30 p.m. Cottiers Bar, Theatre and Restaurant , 93-95 Hyndland St, Glasgow G11 5PU Scotland’s number 1 Bublé tribute act, Michael Hastie, and Glasgow’s record-breaking big band, Jon Ritchie & That Swing Sensation, invite you to start your countdown to Christmas with a night full of seductive songs and seasonal swing in […]

28 November, 2021 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Top of Byres Road, opposite Waitrose G12 Free festive fun on Vinicombe Street, Ashton Lane, Cresswell Lane and Ruthven Lane. Christmas market begins at 11am with a selection of local traders selling gifts, crafts, food and drink. Entertainment on the main stage and lanes. Watch out for […]

Monday 22 November, 2021 University Chapel, Glasgow University Memorial Chapel, University Avenue, Glasgow G12 8QQ Free Event  – Register at Eventbrite About this event Apphia Campbell is originally from United States, and graduated from Florida International University with a BFA in theatre performance. In 2013 she wrote her critically acclaimed piece, ‘Black Is The Color […]

(Kim Traynor, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons) November, 2021 Update Sadly the People’s Palace and Winter Gardens are lying derelict. COP26 has just ended. So regrettable that Glasgow Life and Glasgow City Council failed to seize the opportunity to create an innovative space, which would contribute to tackling climate change. . Please sign […]

16 – 21 November, 2021 The UK’s only Film Festival celebrating Cuban Film and Culture As the festival goes into its seventh year, HGFF is proud to  share and celebrate Cuba’s inspiring culture and achievements during one of the toughest points in its history. Despite the challenges of COVID19, increased sanctions, food shortages and dramatic […]

Monday 27 December, 2021 at 7.30 p.m. The Primevals Stereo,22 Renfield Ln, Glasgow G2 5ARGlasgow The Primevals and The Reverse Cowgirls come together again for a Benefit at Stereo, Glasgow. Entry £8 Glasgow City Mission will launch their Christmas Appeal on 23 November. All proceeds from the Appeal will support their guests directly through the […]

A Castle in Springburn? Read on…….. Springburn – its History and Walk                Born Balgrayhill Schooled Petershill                Worked Keppochhill Married Springburnhill                Sick Stobhill Domiciled Barnhill                 Rested Sighthill Springburn […]

29 October – 14 November, 2021 The Landing Hub is a vibrant, welcoming space where the climate and social justice movements meet the arts. The Space is a fringe event of COP26, and is running from the 29th of October to the 14th of November. The Landing Hub, is right next door to: The Sustainable […]

ART FOR CHRISTMAS –  COMMISSION A HOUSE PORTRAIT, BUY A PICTURE Great -Get -Christmas -Gifts -Exhibition 26th-28th November 2021 & 3rd-5th December 2021 Featuring: JOHN WETTEN BROWN Best Selling Artist & DAMIAN HENRY Best Selling Printmaker Kelvin Art Studio and Gallery 23A Hamilton Park Avenue,  G12 8DS (Just off Gt Western RD) With Xmas on […]

An attractive walk or cycle I enjoyed recently took in the villages of Old Kilpatrick and Bowling in West Dunbartonshire. They are in a great situation with the Kilpatrick Hills to the North and the Forth and Clyde Canal to the South. They looked particularly attractive in the Autumn. I parked just above the train […]

15 November, 2021, 12.30 – 1.30 p.m. Part of Book Week Scotland 2021 This event is part of the 2021 Book Week Scotland Digital Festival. It is a pre-recorded film. Join Crime writer Denise Mina and Glasgow Women’s Library volunteer Melody House on this special, conversational tour of the Glasgow Garnethill area. Denise’s debut novel Garnethill was […]

2nd December 2021 at 7 p.m. The Blue Arrow, 323 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3HW Tickets: £12 online / £15 at the door Buy tickets at Eventbrite Soulful singer-songwriter Unoma Okudo is distinguished by her unique voice, and captivating melodies and lyrics. Born in Nigeria, where she was introduced to music by her parents, her […]

Launch Party  Friday 12th November, 2021 3 pm – 10pm Palindrome isn’t just a regular exhibition, it’s a party, celebrating the opening of the new Cohen – Art Gallery space on Gordon Street. There will be live music, drinks, food, plenty of art, good vibes with nice people and, of course, an after party club […]