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Pressure at GFT

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12 – 24 September, 2026 In the tense 72 hours before D-Day, and the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, Pressure stars Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser as General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Captain James Stagg as they face an impossible choice—launch the largest and most dangerous invasion in history or risk losing the war altogether. Buy tickets GFT […]

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Mackenzies: A Dog’s Breakfast Album Release LNFG

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12 September, 2026, 3.30 p.m. Tickets Mackenzies – Glasgow punk-funk agitators finally release debut album “A Dog’s Breakfast” after 40 years on LP/CD/digital on Last Night From Glasgow on 11 Sept 26. Pre-order. Join them in Hidden Lane record store Music From Big Blue to support the release and grab yourself a copy of their […]

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Thursday, September 10, 2026 | Filed under: Pat's Home Page Blog

Social Dancing Maryhill Burgh Halls

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Mondays 1 p.m.- 3 p.m. – 21st September and 5th and 19th October, 2026 Maryhill Burgh Halls, 24 Gairbraid Ave, Glasgow G20 8YE New senior social dancing group starting tomorrow! A lovely new senior social dancing group at the Halls, a mix of Ballroom, Latin, Jive, Line and Sequence Dancing. Come along for a bit […]

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Glass and Concrete Project Launch

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Tuesday 22 September, 2026 – 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Edward House, 203 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3EX Come along to the launch of an interactive arts project exploring the past and future of Charing Cross Launching a programme of stained glass and poetry workshops, walks, film screenings, archive visits and more. Try taster sessions, […]

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Siskin Green – Living in the Echo at Cottiers

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20 September, 2026, 7.30 p.m. Siskin Green are a contemporary Scottish folk trio, drawing on themes of faith, feminism and justice. They have developed a loyal following across the UK, with listeners drawn to their distinctive blend of fiery protest songs, wistful re-imagined hymns, and original songs – presented in lush vocal harmony with evocative […]

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Take 2: Horton Hears A Hoo at GFT

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Saturday 5 September, 2026, 11.30 a.m. GFT 12 Rose St, Glasgow G3 6RB An imaginative elephant named Horton hears a faint cry for help coming from a tiny speck of dust floating through the air. Horton suspects there may be life on that speck and despite a surrounding community, who thinks he has lost his […]

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Ando Glaso Roma Fest – Symposium University of Glasgow

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Friday 4 September, 2026, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. 32 University Avenue, Glasgow G12 8QQ A major free-to-attend symposium presented by Ando Glaso (Scotland’s leading Roma-led arts organisation) and facilitated by the Roma Rights Forum is taking place at University of Glasgow from 1-5pm this Friday 4 September, as part of Ando Glaso Roma Fest, […]

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Music, Pat's Home Page Blog

‘Premature’: First clip released from brand new Scottish rom-com

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The film will have a Gala Premiere at Grosvenor Picture Theatre, Glasgow West End on Thursday 10th September ahead of its UK cinema release from Friday 18th September, 2026. The feature film debut of BAFTA Scotland New Talent-winner Kevin Walls was shot on location in and around Glasgow The fresh new take on the genre […]

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Wully Davidson: Climate Change – Glacial Lake Outflow  Floods & Glacier Collapse Floods

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Glacial Lake Outflow  Floods (GLOFs) A glacial lake is a body of water in a high mounain valley, held in place by a glacial dam, which can be made of ice, glacial moraine (rocks deposited by the glacier), or a mixture of both. If the volume of water in the lake increases due to increased […]

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Monday, August 31, 2026 | Filed under: Pat's Home Page Blog, Science: Climate Change and Other Topics

Yorkhill Gala Day 2026

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Sunday 30 August, 2026 12 noon – 5 p.m. Yorkhill Gala Day, Overnewton Square, Yorkhill G3 8RX Live Music Stalls Dog Show Children’s Activities Raffle and Tombola Burgers and Bar Yorkhill and Kelvingrove Community Council

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Sea Shanty Workshop

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How To Sing A Shanty The Glasgow Shanty Crew and Traditional Music and Song Association (Glasgow) present a Sea Shanty Workshop as part of Glasgow Shanty Day Friday 21 August 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.  The Pearce Institute, 840-860 Govan Rd, Glasgow G51 3UU Glasgow, G51 3UU (Book tickets) Led by the male harmony group […]

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Hillhead Beer and Food Festival

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Friday 14 August, 2026  (1500 – 2200) and Saturday 15 August (1200 – 2200) Hillhead Sports Club, 32 Hughenden Road, Glasgow G12 9XP. Hillhead Sports Club and the associated sports club (rugby, cricket, tennis and ultimate frisbee) are hosting Hillhead Beer and Food Festival in Glasgow’s West End. There will be abulous breweries including: Williams […]

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Govan Book Festival – In Conversation with Alan Dimmick

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Saturday, August 15, 2026  •  2 p.m. – 3 p.m. ByThe Govan Stones (Govan Heritage Trust) Part of the Govan Book Festival 2026 collection At Govan Old Parish Church, 866 Govan Road, Glasgow G51 3UU Join acclaimed Glasgow photographer Alan Dimmick for a fascinating afternoon of stories, photography and conversation at Govan Old. A Special Invitation This […]

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Brutal Glasgow Trail

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Until 28 August, 2026 Explore Glasgow’s love-hate relationship with Brutalism through this interactive multimedia exhibition and trail, curated by Rachel Loughran and featuring the work of Glasgow based illustrator Nebo Peklo (Natalie Tweedie), well known for her distinctive illustrations of buildings and places in the city. Journey from Anniesland Tower to the Gallowgate Twins gaining fascinating insights into the […]

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Every Picture Tells A Story – Exhibition Maryhill Burgh Halls

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Thursday 13th August until Sunday 11th October, 2026 Maryhill Burgh Halls, 10 – 24 Garbraid Avenue, Glasgow G20 8YE Maryhill exhibition brings the story of a 240-year-old canal to life A new exhibition exploring Maryhill’s remarkable canal heritage and its continuing role in the future of Glasgow opens at Maryhill Burgh Halls. Every Picture Tells […]

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Doors Open Days: Old Kilpatrick Graveyard Walk and Talk

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Saturday 12 September, 2026 at 2.30 p.m. – 3.30 p.m. ByAction Old Kilpatrick Old Kilpatrick ChurchOld Kilpatrick, West Dunbartonshire Dumbarton Road Old Kilpatrick G60 5JL   Old Kilpatrick graveyard dates back to medieval times and for centuries has been the final resting place for the community Alongside the servants, farmhands and millworkers there are the […]

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Drawing the Past: Still Life with Singer Sewing Machines

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Thursday 13 August, 2026, 5 p.m. – 7p.m. Event by:West Dunbartonshire Council  Creative Learning At: Clydebank Library Museum Dumbarton Road, Clydebank, G81 1XH   Relax after work or a long day, with some lo-fi music, gorgeous sewing machines and likeminded artists within the Clydebank Museum space. Develop observational drawing skills while learning about the museum’s […]

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Launch of Books by Lesley Benzie and Graham Fulton

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Tuesday 25 August, 2026, 7 p.m. Avant Garde,  34-44 King St, Glasgow G1 5QT Event by Seahorse Publications Seahorse Publications has two books coming into the world: SNUFF BUS by Graham Fulton & Luve’s Rhyme Reason Revolution by Lesley Benzie. Add in some fabulous guest readers and The Linda Jaxson Trio on the Music for a […]

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Ann MacKinnon, Scottish Writers Centre

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Tuesday 25 August, 2026, 7.30 p.m. Event by Scottish Writers’ Centre The Griffin, 266 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4JP Want to be in the audience? Please book a ticket! Ann MacKinnon – The Great Tapestry of Scotland Ann MacKinnon presents The Great Tapestry of Scotland in Poetry and Pictures. She talks us through the making of […]

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West End Bus Fest

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Saturday 15 August, 2026, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Event by Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust Bridgeton Bus Garage Riverside Museum 100 Pointhouse Rd, Glasgow G3 8RS The original event in June had to be rescheduled due to over-running roadworks outside Riverside Museum. The roadworks and reconfiguration has only recently been completed, therefore, GVVT are taking the […]

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Glastonbury The Movie -30th Anniversary at GFT

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Saturday 8 August, 2026 at 8 p.m. GFT is delighted to welcome director Robin Mahoney for an in-person Q&A following the screening.  The year is 1993. The BBC cameras haven’t arrived yet. A hundred thousand people are in a Somerset field, completely unobserved, completely themselves. Shot in Panavision CinemaScope, Glastonbury The Movie captured the real festival, not […]

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Maryhill Festival 2026

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Saturday 8 August, 2026, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Free fun filled day. Stalls Activities Food Rides Music Tesco Car Park, Maryhill.

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Fiona Alderman: Fires, markets and the 14th July

A busy month and still hot. I have never experienced such heat here before.The highest ever record in France apparently . Everyone is complaining and very irritable at the same time. However, as I said to someone the other day, Vivement la neige . Which loosely translates as Bring on the snow ! Anyway because […]

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Ray Harris and Special Guests at Cottiers

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31 July, 2028 – Doors 7.30 p.m. (8.00 -10 p.m.) Ray Harris returns to the stage at Cottiers for a one-night performance of his fifth studio album Prelude. Mastered at Abbey Road Studios, Prelude marks a return to expansive arrangements and cinematic songwriting — piano-led, melodic and rich in atmosphere. Joined by an 8-piece ensemble, Harris will perform […]

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

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  Janet & John – promoting Scottish creativity. A haven for Scottish Handmade Crafts Upper Floor De Courcy’s Arcade Cresswell Lane T: 07731 768373 Delightful gifts handcrafted by Scottish artisans Janet & John Website Always Something New at Janet and John Lovely Gifts Wild Swimming Hairy Coo Ashton Lane – Turadh Design Janet and John […]

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Spiral Scratch – Kevin Gilday New Material plus Open Mic

Spiral Scratch

Thursday 6 August, 2026 7.30 p.m. Event by Kevin P. Gilday and Kevin Gilday The Glad Cafe 1006A Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow G41 2HG A night of new material from award-winning poet and performer, Kevin P. Gilday. Expect poetry, comedy, monologue and music from a range of projects in progress – many of which will be being performed for […]

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Off the Beatson Track Fundraiser

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Sunday 30 August, 2026, 10 a.m. Event by Beatson Cancer Charity Riverside Museum, 100 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow, G3 8RS This Summer at the Riverside Museum – Annual 10k walk, ‘Off The Beatson Track’ sponsored by Allied Vehicles.Get ready to turn Glasgow yellow! Over the last twelve years, more than 25,000 superstars have laced up their trainers […]

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The Man Who Wasn’t There – 4K at GFT

The Man Who Wasn't There

Monday 27th July, 2026 7.45 p.m. Concljuding the long running Coen Brothers of the Month season with a special screening of one of the most intriguing and visually striking films in their filmography, in a brand new 4K restoration.  Before the screening there will be a live zoom Q&A with writer and critic Adam Nayman, author of The […]

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Friday, July 24, 2026 | Filed under: Cinema, Pat's Home Page Blog

Bangla Mela, Celebrating Commonwealth Games 2026

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Sunday 25 July, 2026, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Event by The Bangla Centre SCIO Barmulloch Community Centre & Library 46 Wallacewell Quadrant, Glasgow G21 3PX The Bangla Centre SCIO is delighted to invite you to a vibrant Mela-style celebration of culture, community and Commonwealth spirit. Everyone welcome for an exciting day featuring: Live concert including […]

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Overhaul Live in Store, LNFG

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Saturday 1 August 2026, 2 p.m. Album Launch Event by Last Night From Glasgow and OVERHAUL Unit 1 – The Hidden Lane, 1103 Argyle Street, G3 8ND Glasgow, United Kingdom The LNFG Cartel are pleased to announce new signings Overhaul who will perfom in-store to promote the physical release of their new album As Time Flies.

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